Post by Kliquid on Sept 17, 2010 21:00:34 GMT -5
Matt Forte and 10 Usual Starters Who Should Be on Your Bench in Week 2
Winning and losing in fantasy football can sometimes be simple as making the gutsy decision to bench a guy who is normally in your starting lineup in favor of a player who may have an easier matchup.
Though there is no guarantee that these players will have bad games, these matchup do indicate that they may have a significantly more difficult time than normal in producing up to the level of fantasy value that owners would expect.
1. Vince Young, QB, Tennessee Titans (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers)
Though not considered an every-week starter in all leagues, Vince Young was a solid week one quarterback in the Titans’ victory over the Raiders. Young was so good, in fact, that he currently leads the entire NFL in quarterback rating at an impressive 142.8.
But that was just one game—and it was against the Raiders. Nnamdi Asomugha can’t cover everyone at the same time.
This week Vince Young and the Titans host one of their biggest rivals from the past few season, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Though the Pittsburgh defense will almost assuredly be focused on stopping Chris Johnson and the running game, players like James Harrison at linebacker and Troy Polamalu in the secondary make this a tough matchup for Young, who is prone to making mistakes when he feels pressure off the edge.
I’m usually a proponent of Vince Young in fantasy football due to his rushing ability, but the Steelers are quick enough to keep up with him.
2. Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Baltimore Ravens)
Coming off a train wreck of a loss the New England Patriots in week one, Carson Palmer and the Bengals will look to get back on track in week two as they host their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore’s defense, always one of the best, absolutely destroyed an inferior New York Jets passing game in week one, knocking QB Mark Sanchez and holding him to just 74 yards passing on the night.
While Carson Palmer is certainly a Palmer has more passing credibility and better targets than Vince Young, many of the same concerns remain. Palmer, like Young, is prone to making mistakes when pressured.
Worse yet, Carson Palmer has a total of just two touchdown passes in his past four games against the Ravens.
Palmer was productive in week one, but there are plenty of other quarterbacks who have higher ceilings and better history against their opponents.
3. Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears (at Dallas Cowboys)
Bears RB Matt Forte had a return to glory in week one, compiling over 200 yards of offense against a terrible Detroit Lions defense.
This week, however, the matchup is much tougher, as Forte and the Bears head to Dallas for the Cowboys’ home opener.
Though not considered a particularly excellent defense overall, the Cowboys do have a very good run defense, one which has had them ranked near the top of the league for a few years in a row now.
The bonus about Matt Forte is that he seems to be being used more in the passing game which could create matchup problems. Unfortunately, however, the Cowboys do have a great pass rush, which could mean that Forte spends more time helping to protect quarterback Jay Cutler.
Forte was a monster for owners in week one and it might be tough to sit him, but be sure to give your other options a second look before placing Forte back in your starting lineup in week two.
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Winning and losing in fantasy football can sometimes be simple as making the gutsy decision to bench a guy who is normally in your starting lineup in favor of a player who may have an easier matchup.
Though there is no guarantee that these players will have bad games, these matchup do indicate that they may have a significantly more difficult time than normal in producing up to the level of fantasy value that owners would expect.
1. Vince Young, QB, Tennessee Titans (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers)
Though not considered an every-week starter in all leagues, Vince Young was a solid week one quarterback in the Titans’ victory over the Raiders. Young was so good, in fact, that he currently leads the entire NFL in quarterback rating at an impressive 142.8.
But that was just one game—and it was against the Raiders. Nnamdi Asomugha can’t cover everyone at the same time.
This week Vince Young and the Titans host one of their biggest rivals from the past few season, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Though the Pittsburgh defense will almost assuredly be focused on stopping Chris Johnson and the running game, players like James Harrison at linebacker and Troy Polamalu in the secondary make this a tough matchup for Young, who is prone to making mistakes when he feels pressure off the edge.
I’m usually a proponent of Vince Young in fantasy football due to his rushing ability, but the Steelers are quick enough to keep up with him.
2. Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Baltimore Ravens)
Coming off a train wreck of a loss the New England Patriots in week one, Carson Palmer and the Bengals will look to get back on track in week two as they host their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore’s defense, always one of the best, absolutely destroyed an inferior New York Jets passing game in week one, knocking QB Mark Sanchez and holding him to just 74 yards passing on the night.
While Carson Palmer is certainly a Palmer has more passing credibility and better targets than Vince Young, many of the same concerns remain. Palmer, like Young, is prone to making mistakes when pressured.
Worse yet, Carson Palmer has a total of just two touchdown passes in his past four games against the Ravens.
Palmer was productive in week one, but there are plenty of other quarterbacks who have higher ceilings and better history against their opponents.
3. Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears (at Dallas Cowboys)
Bears RB Matt Forte had a return to glory in week one, compiling over 200 yards of offense against a terrible Detroit Lions defense.
This week, however, the matchup is much tougher, as Forte and the Bears head to Dallas for the Cowboys’ home opener.
Though not considered a particularly excellent defense overall, the Cowboys do have a very good run defense, one which has had them ranked near the top of the league for a few years in a row now.
The bonus about Matt Forte is that he seems to be being used more in the passing game which could create matchup problems. Unfortunately, however, the Cowboys do have a great pass rush, which could mean that Forte spends more time helping to protect quarterback Jay Cutler.
Forte was a monster for owners in week one and it might be tough to sit him, but be sure to give your other options a second look before placing Forte back in your starting lineup in week two.
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