Week Two: Get 'Em or Don't Sweat 'Em

There were some unusual heroes this past Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.

 

Jake Delhomme, QB, Carolina Panthers

Jake Delhomme owners couldn’t get rid of him soon enough after Philly destroyed him.  He responded with 308 yards and a TD against Atlanta, but they were playing from behind the whole fourth quarter. I don’t expect Delhomme to have to attempt 41 passes again anytime soon.

Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

 

Byron Leftwich, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Byron Leftwich topped 275 yards for the second straight week. He has attempted 91 passes already. Eventually, he will step aside since the Bucs aren’t going anywhere, but until that point, he should be able to produce, because they are so bad.

Ruling:  Get ‘em.

 

Jacoby Jones, WR, Houston Texans

Jacoby Jones had a nice game with 73 yards and a TD. Before you get too wrapped up in the 13.3 fantasy points he registered, realize that he was only targeted on four of Matt Schaub’s 39 passes, coming up with two catches. He can’t be counted on for consistent fantasy production.

Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

 

Nate Washington, WR, Tennessee Titans

Nate Washington was kind of the forgotten man after his injury, Kenny Britt’s debut, and Justin Gage’s big Week One. In a shootout against Houston, he had four catches for 36 yards and a TD. He led all Titan WR's in targets with seven, but Tennessee is a run-heavy team and it’s hard to rely on any of their wides.

Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

 

Bobby Wade, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

Finally, someone worth endorsing. Bobby Wade recently joined Kansas City following his release by the Minnesota Vikings, who wanted to create more opportunities for Rookie Percy Harvin.

Wade is an excellent slot receiver, and should be able to produce for his new club. He tied for the lead with nine touches and led the Chiefs with 72 receiving yards.

Ruling:  Get ‘em.

 

Julian Edelman, WR, New England Patriots

With Wes Welker out, Julian Edelman had a busy Sunday with eight catches (on 16 targets) for 98 yards. He’s one to monitor because he plays in what should be an explosive offense, but I wouldn’t recommend using a roster space on him just yet.

Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

 

Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

Mike Sims-Walker had a great game with six catches (on nine targets) for 106 yards and a TD. Jacksonville got buried early so they were forced to pass. Don’t expect that type of production regularly.

Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Johnny Knox, WR, Chicago Bears

Earl Bennett has been a popular pickup lately, but it was Johnny Knox who led the Chicago Bears with nine targets, 70 yards, and a score.  I wouldn’t give him a shot, but in really deep leagues, he’s worth a shot.

Ruling:  Don’t Sweat ‘em.

 

Mario Manningham, WR, New York Giants

Mario Manningham made a spectacular grab for a TD. He did much more than just that highlight reel grab though, as he hauled in 10 passes for 150 yards. The G-Men clearly have their 1-2 punch with Manningham and Steve Smith. If either are available, go get them.

Ruling:  Get ‘em.

Originally published at LestersLegends.com.