Here we go with my fantasy advice for the week and as always I claim no responsibility for your failures, but all the credit for your successes.
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1.) Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts: The latest edition of the “best QB of a generation” has been putting up monster numbers this year and is flirting the single season passing record. This week he’ll take on the JacksonvilleJaguars in a game that could get ugly real quick.
2.) Jordy Nelson, WR, Green Bay Packers: Seems like every time I get to see a Packers game, I see Jordy enjoying a Lambeau leap. Nelson is putting up a career year and it helps the fact that the guy throwing him the ball has been on fire this year. Jordy is a must play for the rest of the year, especially since his Packers take on a Vikings team this week that they obliterated in Week four.
3.) Jimmy Graham, TE, New Orleans Saints: Now this is the Jimmy Graham fantasy owners have been waiting to see. Graham is turning into the great receiving TE we all expected him to be and putting up big numbers during that process. Although it hurts him that his Saints are all but out of playoff contention, look for Graham to finish the year on a high note.
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1.) All offensive players in Arizona vs. Seattle matchup: This game could potentially have less than 24 combined points. Arizona and Seattle are defensive powerhouses in what will be a colossal NFC West showdown. I wouldn’t advise playing any offensive players in this matchup, but if I had to pick a player from each team I’d start Marshawn Lynch or Larry Fitzgerald.
2.) Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins: RGIII just loves teasing Redskin fans and fantasy owners alike. When healthy, he’s one of the most dynamic QBs in the league, but he’s more fragile than an antique glass teacup. This week he goes against one of the meanest, nastiest front sevens in football when they travel to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t be surprised if RGIII doesn’t finish this game.
3.) Philip Rivers, QB, San Diego Chargers: Man, seems like just a few weeks ago when Rivers was arguably the frontrunner for the NFL MVP award. Well, that’s why the award isn’t given out after only four games. Rivers and his Chargers have cooled off as late, and Rivers is no longer looking like an every week QB1.
Waiver Wire Pickups
1.) Adrian Peterson, HB, Minnesota Vikings: The fact this man could be reinstated and play in the NFL this year disgusts me. Now that I have that off my chest, I would advise owners who need another option at HB to pick up the man I will refer to as No. 28 of the Minnesota Vikings.
2.) C.J. Anderson, HB, Denver Broncos: Although the Broncos are known for their aerial attack, the fact remains that this team wants to become more balanced. Now that Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman are banged up, C.J. Anderson is next in line. For teams desperate for running back depth, Anderson could be a solid option.
3.) Indianapolis Colts, Defense: The Colts defense will take on a pitiful Jaguars offense lead by a QB who throws interceptions like they’re going out of style. Mega fantasy points from the horseshoe crew this week.