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In the Life of a Fantasy GM
Do you sit your studs and do you drop your duds?
So you drafted LaDainian Tomlinson or Steven Jackson with one of your early picks; is it time to panic? What about Colston or White, each finished with less than 45 yards receiving; is Colston not the receiver we thought he was; and what about Rusty Roddy?
With your fantasy season typically being 13 or 14 weeks long, there is plenty of time for your team to get right. Most 10-12-team leagues include a two to three week playoff tree, so typically you don’t have to have the best record to make the playoffs, you just need to have the best team.
There were plenty of performances to frown about in Week One, but not many key ones warrant any drastic action like dropping your stud or Week One dud. In Tennessee, running back Chris Johnson is going to be fine after a less than stellar Week One performance, as is running back Matt Forte, who toted the rock 25 times against the Packers.
With your fantasy season typically being 13 or 14 weeks long, there is plenty of time for your team to get right. Most 10-12-team leagues include a two to three week playoff tree, so typically you don’t have to have the best record to make the playoffs, you just need to have the best team.
There were plenty of performances to frown about in Week One, but not many key ones warrant any drastic action like dropping your stud or Week One dud. In Tennessee, running back Chris Johnson is going to be fine after a less than stellar Week One performance, as is running back Matt Forte, who toted the rock 25 times against the Packers.
Roddy White’s 42 yards might raise some concern, but it shouldn’t. White was targeted 10 times and Ryan just missed connecting with him on a couple of deep plays. In Arizona, Boldin was less than 100 percent going in. He caught just a couple of passes, but got through the game with no setbacks.
There is always something to be taken from the opening weekend performances, in some cases it sets the tone for some players (see Wayne, Moss, and Peterson), but many others they’re just getting started. While again I’ll reiterate not to panic, many fantasy owners will still have some difficult decisions to make looking ahead to Week Two.
There is always something to be taken from the opening weekend performances, in some cases it sets the tone for some players (see Wayne, Moss, and Peterson), but many others they’re just getting started. While again I’ll reiterate not to panic, many fantasy owners will still have some difficult decisions to make looking ahead to Week Two.
Playing the GM Game...
Question: Looking at Week Two matchups, should you consider sitting any of your starters?
Well, as difficult a question as this is, there is no right or wrong answer. You have to consider circumstances and matchups. First things first, your typical studs: Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss, or Adrian Peterson. When healthy, these boys are locked in week in and week out. When health is a consideration, all bets are off.
The Fantasy GM
Now that your fantasy season is underway, if you had LT, Steven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Roddy White, or Marques Colston in your line up, you might be rethinking your strategy. No time to panic now, the season is very young, people.
Hold Steady
In St. Louis, with zero points scored in Week One, the Rams had better be quick learners or fantasy owners may have to get nervous. With one of the league's most dynamic runners because of his size, strength, and speed, 16 touches will not get it done.
For the moment, I would count on seeing Jackson seeing an increased amount of touches this coming week and being more involved in the pass game.
Analysis: this ship will get righted, so don’t sit him.
In New Orleans, it’s much of the same with Marques Colston. Drew Brees was simply outstanding, spreading out the field and hitting all his targets. As a matter of fact, Colston was targeted six times on the day, while the team’s leading receiver, Devery Henderson, saw eight balls.
Analysis: again, don’t panic; Colston will get his looks, so don’t sit him.
While Monday night was probably an emotional roller coaster if you were a Bills fan and T.O. fantasy owner, this is a situation that you needn’t be too concerned about.
Analysis: this ship will get righted, so don’t sit him.
In New Orleans, it’s much of the same with Marques Colston. Drew Brees was simply outstanding, spreading out the field and hitting all his targets. As a matter of fact, Colston was targeted six times on the day, while the team’s leading receiver, Devery Henderson, saw eight balls.
Analysis: again, don’t panic; Colston will get his looks, so don’t sit him.
While Monday night was probably an emotional roller coaster if you were a Bills fan and T.O. fantasy owner, this is a situation that you needn’t be too concerned about.
While the Bills did not go to their best receiver often against the Patriots, the smart plays quarterback Trent Edwards did make were checking down and taking what the defense was giving.
Analysis: the offense will open up as the season goes and T.O. will get his touches; don’t sit.
Analysis: the offense will open up as the season goes and T.O. will get his touches; don’t sit.
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