NFL Week 13 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Waiver Wire Steals;Fitzpatrick, Floyd, Brown
This is it in most Fantasy Football League’s… The final week of the regular season. Will you make the playoffs? Will you take the first seed? Are you in and trying to avoid being forced out? What ever your situation, PFI will provide answers.
Ryan Fitzpatrick has been calling his own shots since taking the Bills starting QB spot.
Before getting into this week’s Sleepers and Waiver Wire Steals, let’s check out how PFI did last week!
PFI provided you with the following players that would be available in even deep leagues last week, here were the players and their performances;
- Rock Cartwright-RB-Redskins-Cartwright did not perform as well as I would have liked, but was more than involved in the offense. Cartwright finished with 15 carries for 38 yards, and added 3 catches for 26 yards. With 18 touches, I would have expected to see more yardage and a TD in the absence of Clinton Portis and Laddel Betts.
- Jermichael Finley-TE-Packers-Finley’s counterpart, Donald Lee finished on the upside of this battle with a touchdown, but Finley was targeted by Aaron Rodgers 6 times which equated to 3 catches for 25 yards. This was no where near Finley’s last performance earlier in the year against the same Detroit team.
- Chris Chambers-WR-Chiefs-Chambers continues to have great game after great game with the Chiefs. As I said before, the more Chambers plays with Matt Cassel, the more they will gel together. Chambers had 7 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown!
- Kyle Boller-QB-Rams-Boller was not amazing, but did produce. He was a perfect fill if you were out of a QB this week. Boller had 282 yards passing, a TD and 26 rushing yards.
- Donnie Avery-WR-Rams-Avery did exactly what I thought he would do, score! Avery finished with 42 yards and a TD.
So who are the bottom of the barrel pick ups?
Kenny Britt-WR-Titans | Sleeper and Waiver Wire Steal
Vince Young has been on a tear since his reemergence as the Titans starting quarterback. Over the last two games, Britt has emerged as Young’s favorite target. Britt’s last game included a game winning touchdown with time expiring and 7 catches for 128 yards. Britt now has a TD in two consecutive games and Britt is available in 92% of fantasy leagues, and will be needed by Young to pull off a win over the undefeated Colts this week.
Mark Clayton-WR-Ravens | Sleeper and Waiver Wire Steal
As Derrick Mason usually grabs everyone’s attention as the only productive WR in Baltimore, Mark Clayton is emerging. Clayton is coming off his best performance of the year against the Steelers Defense as he piled up 7 catches for 129 yards. Clayton is available in 90% of fantasy leagues and is another deep option at the WR position. This week the Colts will face a gritty Packers Defense. Definitely not the passing match up you are looking forward to facing, but Clayton would be a good addition to your roster.
Malcom Floyd-WR-Chargers | Sleeper and Waiver Wire Steal
Since the release of Chris Chambers, Floyd has assumed the #2 wide receiver position in San Diego. The Chargers are a pass first offense, and Floyd will be involved in the offense. Floyd’s last game netted in 85 yards receiving on 3 catches. Better than those stats, the Chargers face the Browns this week.
Chris Brown-RB-Texans | Sleeper and Waiver Wire Steal
This is why I told anyone who would listen not to get sucked in by Ryan Moats three weeks ago, Moats was not going to be involved for a long period of time. I can however see Brown taking a third to half of Slaton’s carries per game. Brown has had back to back 11 carry games, and on his 11 carries last week, he totaled 56 yards rushing, a TD and 20 yards receiving on 3 receptions. Brown faces the Jaguars this week, which should be a offensive onslaught for the Texans.
Ryan Fitzpatrick-QB-Bills | Sleeper and Waiver Wire Steal
The Bills said that they will play their QB which gives them the best chance of winning. If you ask T.O., I am sure he will tell you that Ryan is that QB. Fitzpatrick is 3 and 3 on the season in games he was involved in, comapaired to the 1 win the Bills had with Trent Edwards. Fitzpatrick is coming off of a monster game against a good Dolphins Defense as he totaled 246 yards passing, a passing TD, 50 yards rushing with a rushing TD. They will play a stiffer defense this week in the Jets, but none the less, Fitzpatrick is a starting option in deep leagues. Ryan is available in 99% of fantasy leagues.
This week should be considered as a must win for you. If you have any questions, ask me in the comments section of this article. Become a fan of ProFootballinsight on Facebook or follow me on Twitter for up to the minute releases on article releases and other fantasy information.
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Matt Ryan has been my starter and Jason Campbell on the bench for most of the season. I’ve got the opportunity to pick up Vince Young or Ryan Fitzpatrick from waivers.
Who would you suggest? Young’s been great sure, but the Colts defense is in the top third overall. Has Fitzpatrick got anybody else to pass to after TO?
thanks,
Tom
Hi Tom,
What a difficult spot. Fitzpatrick has other weapons at the WR position, but I do not like his match up against the jets. Vince Young has been on fire, and I do not think that the Colts will be able to completely shut him down, since they have to respect Chris Johnson, which will open Young’s scrambling and play action pass up. With that said, Young is too risky to start. The Saints baffled Tom Brady, imagine what could happen to Jason Campbell! Your best option could be Chris Redman. Campbell had success against Philly last week and Redman’s offensive tools bury anything that Washington has to offer. All of your options are poor, but Young and Redman have potential.
Kurt
I was interested in some running back advice….I have felix jones, michael turner, justin forcett, and marshawn lynch….I need to start 2 of these backs…I wouldn’t mind picking up another back via free agency…..Should I dump Felix for Chris Brown?? I have no idea…this is a huge week for me though!!
Hi Nick,
Your back crew is rough this week! Here are your issues that I am sure you are already aware of;
1. Felix Jones-Exploded earlier this year against this weeks opponent, the Giants. Just like in that game, Jones will be limited to 7 or so touches, just like last week as well. He is a gamble at best and would be a no brainer if Barber were not playing.
2. Michael Turner- Most likely will not be on the field this week.
3. Justin Forsett- Would have been a great start this week, one problem, he is now injured!!!
4. Marshawn Lynch- What a horrible year for this one time 1st or 2nd round fantasy stud!!!
With your current squad, the only one worth starting at this point is Jones, so you cant release him. Lynch has been a joke, and out of this group appears to have the least value.
Watch the injury report tomorrow morning like a hawk! If Forsett or Turner are a go, play em! Hopefully they can stay of good health long enough to generate some quality points for you.
There is a chance that Slaton will not go this weekend. If that is the case, Brown’s value skyrockets. Even if Slaton plays, Brown will get at least 10 carries, and have a better shot at production than your others not playing.
I would not drop Jones. If Barber ever goes down, Jones is a goldmine back. And in the case of Lynch, it appears the Fred is Jackson is the man.
Are there any other backs that could see time that are floating on the waiver wire? Rock Cartwright maybe?
I hope for your sake, one of your questionable backs become probable, then you have hope. Otherwise, Jones and Brown are your best shots at points!
Good Luck this week,
Kurt
1. Should i pick up finley (i have rodgers) and drop shiancoe (boss, watson, lewis, schefler, and davis are also available but i have rodgers)?
2. Should i drop tynes and pick up Hartley? do you like hartely throughout the next three games?
3. who you would start next week?
4. should i drop brown and pick up smith or young, as back up qb? if you dont think i should pick either up, i could then drop brown and maybe use that to pick up finley and dont drop shiancoe?
QB Aaron Rodgers, GB QB
RB Rashard Mendenhall, Pit
RB Bench Jonathan RB Stewart, Car RB
RB Ray Rice, Bal RB WR Larry Fitzgerald, Ari WR WR Sidney Rice, Min WR
TE Visanthe Shiancoe, Min TE
D/ST Vikings D/ST, Min D/ST
K Lawrence Tynes, NYG K
Bench Jonathan Stewart, Car RB P
Bench Percy Harvin, Min WR
Bench Marion Barber, Dal RB
Bench Jamaal Charles, KC RB
Bench Justin Forsett, Sea RB
Bench Jason Avant, Phi WR
Chris Brown, RB,
RB/WR Miles Austin, Dal WR
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