By Chad Samuels
Week five is on the books and we are barreling into the heart of the fantasy football schedule: week six. Two tough defenses have a bye with Pittsburgh and Tennessee. Also, one cupcake defense is off this week in Kansas City.
Start of the Week
One QB that has overachieved this season is Jason Campbell. Most people will remember his poor outing week one versus the Giants.
Since then Jason has made strides at QB putting up stats that, with the correct match-up, make him not just a viable option, but a very good one.
Last week he navigated the Eagles' rush defense and got sacked only once. (Give the OL a gift, Jason). He also avoided the dangerous pitfalls of an elite Eagles’ secondary.
He did not throw a TD but he made good decisions with the ball. The Eagles took away Santana Moss; he adjusted and found Chris Cooley. Did I also mention he has not thrown an interception this season in 159 pass attempts?
Now this week he will play against St. Louis. The Rams are giving up an average 250 yards and two TDs a game this season. Granted, the Rams are coming off a bye, there has been a coaching change, and the Rams should come ready to play.
Still, I like what Jim Zorn has done with this offense and the whole Redskin coaching staff has proven adept and adjusting in-game. I can see Campbell reaching those benchmarks. The only thing that prevents him from exceeding is how much offense Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts steal from the passing game.
Start Them at QB
If there is a defensive team worse than the St. Louis Rams it has to be the Detroit Lions. Also, interestingly enough, Cleveland (horrible passing defense last year) traded Leigh Bodden to the Lions and now the Browns are giving up an average of 18.2 ppg.
The point is Detroit made Kyle Orton look like a pro bowler last week and they will do the same with Gus Frerotte this week. His receivers concern me a little, though, so look at him as a bye week replacement only.
New England got on track last week and Matt Cassel played a solid game. San Diego has given up some chunks of passing yardage plus touchdowns. Look for Matt Cassel to be a solid play for you QB-by-committee owners.
The Jets have given up lots of passing yards. This week they get Cincinnati at home. Carson Palmer should play and despite the dysfunctional locker room, and should rebound. I know some of you have benched Palmer for other options in previous weeks. Get him in your lineup this week.
Start Them at RB
Life without Bob Sanders benefits LeRon McClain this week. Indianapolis is giving up 29 fantasy points a game to running backs. Larry Johnson and Marshawn Lynch owners take note. If you can acquire this guy you will not miss a beat this week.
Denver has also been giving up 125 yards on the ground and a TD a game. This week the Broncos play the Jaguars and true enough, they employ a RB-by-committee approach. Maurice Jones-Drew
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Brian P 9 months ago
I like Steve Breaston too this week. No way Anquan Boldin plays when the Cards have a bye week 7. At least I hope not.
At TE I like LJ Smith. If Westbrook is out McNabb will have to throw the ball around. Hopefully LJ can stay healthy enough to make a contribution.
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