Post by Kliquid on Oct 26, 2010 0:06:31 GMT -5
Fantasy Football: Replacing Cowboys QB Tony Romo and Vikings QB Brett Favre
With Tony Romo and Brett Favre both injured and unlikely to make a start this Sunday, many fantasy owners are scratching their heads and wondering who they can grab on the waiver wire to replace them in their lineup.
Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings (fractured ankle)
The Vikings haven’t confirmed it, but early reports indicate that it is likely that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre will likely miss this Sunday’s contest and may miss additional time with his ankle injury.
Favre was hit in the legs from behind while throwing a pass on Sunday night and was seen limping off the field, noticeably favoring the injured ankle for the rest of the night. Though he played the remainder of the game, it certainly hampered his mobility and his ability to plant and deliver passes accurately.
There has been no official timetable set for Favre’s ankle injury which is currently being described as an avulsion fracture and a stress fracture in his left ankle.
A future Hall of Famer, Favre has many NFL passing record, but perhaps the most impressive one of them all is his record of most consecutive games started, which is now in jeopardy this week.
If Favre is unable to play, the Vikings will turn to fifth year quarterback Tarvaris Jackson who hasn’t started a game since 2008.
Jackson is considered a competent backup quarterback by most, but certainly doesn’t carry the luster nor command the respect from defenses that Favre does. The move would certainly hamper other players in the Vikings’ offense, most notably Randy Moss and Adrian Peterson.
Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys (fractured clavicle)
Tony Romo is often compared to Favre, but this week that comparison was not a good thing. Just one night after Favre’s injury, Tony Romo sustained what is thought to be a long-term injury of his own.
With the Cowboys leading the Giants in the 2nd quarter of Monday night’s game, the all pro quarterback took a vicious hit from a Giants defender following a missed block from a fullback that allowed a clean shot. Romo completed the pass, but the damage was done—Cowboys fans looked on as Romo lie on the ground, writhing in pain, holding his non-throwing shoulder.
Romo did attempt to go back in the game, but was held off by trainers and coaches as they wanted to send him to the locker room for x-rays. It was later found out that Romo had fractured his left clavicle on the play and that he would not return to the game. Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported at half time that the average return time for such an injury is between 8-10 weeks. Cowboys season over.
Backup quarterback Jon Kitna relieved Romo, but the success and spark just wasn’t there. The Cowboys could not move the ball until garbage-time when the game was already out of reach and even though wide receiver Dez Bryant caught two touchdowns from Kitna, there is little hope left in Dallas following the injury.
But just because Dallas’ season is likely over due to Romo’s injury does not mean that your fantasy season has to be. The following players are available in a high percentage of leagues and could be at least decent replacements for Romo and Favre owners:
1. Josh Freeman, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Seems to be the safest quarterback on the waiver wire in most leagues. He has between 12-18 points in every game but one this season and has thrown at least one touchdown pass in five of his first six games with only three interceptions. His added mobility (154 yards rushing) gives him an extra 2-3 points per game which can often be the difference in a fantasy game.
2. Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Buffalo Bills—I can’t believe I’m endorsing a Buffalo Bill, but here we are. In four games this season, Fitzpatrick’s fantasy scores have been the following: 18 points, 20 points, 20 points, 32 points. It looked like it was just the competition at first when Fitzpatrick took advantage of a mediocre Patriots pass defense in his first start, but two of those games have come against the Jets and Ravens. It’s hard to believe that he’ll stay on this pace, but riding the hot streak while it lasts is a time-tested fantasy strategy.
3. Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City Chiefs—The 2010 season started off extremely slow for Matt Cassel, but he has since turned things around, turning in 15+ point games in three out of his last four chances. He seems to be getting things going with receiver Dwayne Bowe which is exactly what fantasy owners were hoping for going into the year.
4. Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Minnesota Vikings—Jackson will be Favre’s primary backup and while he doesn’t possess the same value that Brett Favre did, it’s hard to believe that he’ll be terrible with the weapons the Vikings have. Keep in mind that the last time we saw Tarvaris Jackson, Sidney Rice was unhealthy, Percy Harvin was still in college, and Randy Moss was still a Patriot. This is a completely different offense now. Don’t get too excited, but things could be worse.
5. Jon Kitna, QB, Dallas Cowboys—Like Tarvaris Jackson, Kitna’s value really hinges on the talent around him in Dallas. The Cowboys have one of the best groups of receivers in the entire league with Miles Austin, Roy Williams, Dez Bryant, and tight end Jason Witten. Though it seems that Kitna’s favorite target is actually the rookie Bryant rather than 2009 stud Austin, we don’t particularly care as long as he’s putting up fantasy stats.
With Tony Romo and Brett Favre both injured and unlikely to make a start this Sunday, many fantasy owners are scratching their heads and wondering who they can grab on the waiver wire to replace them in their lineup.
Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings (fractured ankle)
The Vikings haven’t confirmed it, but early reports indicate that it is likely that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre will likely miss this Sunday’s contest and may miss additional time with his ankle injury.
Favre was hit in the legs from behind while throwing a pass on Sunday night and was seen limping off the field, noticeably favoring the injured ankle for the rest of the night. Though he played the remainder of the game, it certainly hampered his mobility and his ability to plant and deliver passes accurately.
There has been no official timetable set for Favre’s ankle injury which is currently being described as an avulsion fracture and a stress fracture in his left ankle.
A future Hall of Famer, Favre has many NFL passing record, but perhaps the most impressive one of them all is his record of most consecutive games started, which is now in jeopardy this week.
If Favre is unable to play, the Vikings will turn to fifth year quarterback Tarvaris Jackson who hasn’t started a game since 2008.
Jackson is considered a competent backup quarterback by most, but certainly doesn’t carry the luster nor command the respect from defenses that Favre does. The move would certainly hamper other players in the Vikings’ offense, most notably Randy Moss and Adrian Peterson.
Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys (fractured clavicle)
Tony Romo is often compared to Favre, but this week that comparison was not a good thing. Just one night after Favre’s injury, Tony Romo sustained what is thought to be a long-term injury of his own.
With the Cowboys leading the Giants in the 2nd quarter of Monday night’s game, the all pro quarterback took a vicious hit from a Giants defender following a missed block from a fullback that allowed a clean shot. Romo completed the pass, but the damage was done—Cowboys fans looked on as Romo lie on the ground, writhing in pain, holding his non-throwing shoulder.
Romo did attempt to go back in the game, but was held off by trainers and coaches as they wanted to send him to the locker room for x-rays. It was later found out that Romo had fractured his left clavicle on the play and that he would not return to the game. Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported at half time that the average return time for such an injury is between 8-10 weeks. Cowboys season over.
Backup quarterback Jon Kitna relieved Romo, but the success and spark just wasn’t there. The Cowboys could not move the ball until garbage-time when the game was already out of reach and even though wide receiver Dez Bryant caught two touchdowns from Kitna, there is little hope left in Dallas following the injury.
But just because Dallas’ season is likely over due to Romo’s injury does not mean that your fantasy season has to be. The following players are available in a high percentage of leagues and could be at least decent replacements for Romo and Favre owners:
1. Josh Freeman, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Seems to be the safest quarterback on the waiver wire in most leagues. He has between 12-18 points in every game but one this season and has thrown at least one touchdown pass in five of his first six games with only three interceptions. His added mobility (154 yards rushing) gives him an extra 2-3 points per game which can often be the difference in a fantasy game.
2. Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Buffalo Bills—I can’t believe I’m endorsing a Buffalo Bill, but here we are. In four games this season, Fitzpatrick’s fantasy scores have been the following: 18 points, 20 points, 20 points, 32 points. It looked like it was just the competition at first when Fitzpatrick took advantage of a mediocre Patriots pass defense in his first start, but two of those games have come against the Jets and Ravens. It’s hard to believe that he’ll stay on this pace, but riding the hot streak while it lasts is a time-tested fantasy strategy.
3. Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City Chiefs—The 2010 season started off extremely slow for Matt Cassel, but he has since turned things around, turning in 15+ point games in three out of his last four chances. He seems to be getting things going with receiver Dwayne Bowe which is exactly what fantasy owners were hoping for going into the year.
4. Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Minnesota Vikings—Jackson will be Favre’s primary backup and while he doesn’t possess the same value that Brett Favre did, it’s hard to believe that he’ll be terrible with the weapons the Vikings have. Keep in mind that the last time we saw Tarvaris Jackson, Sidney Rice was unhealthy, Percy Harvin was still in college, and Randy Moss was still a Patriot. This is a completely different offense now. Don’t get too excited, but things could be worse.
5. Jon Kitna, QB, Dallas Cowboys—Like Tarvaris Jackson, Kitna’s value really hinges on the talent around him in Dallas. The Cowboys have one of the best groups of receivers in the entire league with Miles Austin, Roy Williams, Dez Bryant, and tight end Jason Witten. Though it seems that Kitna’s favorite target is actually the rookie Bryant rather than 2009 stud Austin, we don’t particularly care as long as he’s putting up fantasy stats.
