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Over and Under Achievers

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 18:  Fans dispaly a sign in support of quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos as the Broncos defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-22 at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

 Hello Fantasy Football Fans,

  Here is the next installment of what will be a weekly rundown on who I think will over or under perform their weekly rankings from ESPN. So if you have a guy who is possibly injured and not 100% take a look at the lower ranked guys I think will do well and move them into your lineup. But if I mention a top player like Peterson it will be tough to have a guy who can even produce 50% of his output so as always take these thoughts and make the best decision. Last week I bounced back from a terrible 1st week with a 9-4 in the Sit category and 9-5 in the Start. Let’s get to the rankings:

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Overachievers:

• Kyle Orton (22)-While the stats were not Newton like, he will improve on last week’s solid start with Lloyd coming back.

• Jay Cutler (17)-Green Bay is living off reputation on pass defense and Jay always plays better at home.

• Rex Grossman (14)-We will ride this horse again with him playing the banged up Dallas secondary.

• Cam Newton (10)-If you can stomach a few int’s look for another huge game against awful Jacksonville pass defense.

• DeMarco Murray (49)-Felix Jones sat out practice the past 2 days, look for a solid game from Murray.

• Dexter McCluster (40)-With dual eligibility and Charles injury I would expect 15 quality touches.

• Brandon Jacobs (36)-The Giants will go run heavy and no way they let shaky Eli throw the ball a lot against that Eagles secondary.

• Daniel Thomas (29)- The Phins made him the RB1 last week and other than the fumble, he played well.

• Jabar Gaffney (42)-Has had a solid year and should continue against Dallas.

• David Nelson (40)-He is now the full time slot receiver and Fitz loves this big target against awful Patriots pass defense.

• Devery Henderson (33)-He continues to put up WR1 numbers and I expect it to continue again this week.

• Deion Branch(25)-He looks like the Branch of his previous run with the Pats and now with no Hernandez, his targets will increase.

• Ben Watson (17)-He gets the play the worst team in the NFL defending Tight End’s.

Underachievers:

• Michael Vick(5)-Coming off the concussion, this is a shaky start and one more hit could mean many weeks out.

• Tony Romo(8)-He will play but with almost all his weapons out, I would go in another direction.

• Matt Ryan (10)-Back on the road, where he is always shaky.

• Peyton Hillis (10)- He is getting a ton of touches but Shurmur mentioned more Hardesty and Miami does have a good run defense.

• Jahvid Best (12)-There is no way a guy with his production is almost a RB1.

• Steven Jackson (19)-Even if he finds a way on the field, there will be no room against the Ravens.

• Mike Tolbert (22)-While he is the pass catcher, his rushing is awful at 1 yard a carry and the fumble last week was a killer.

• Shonn Greene (25)-He really needs to get 4 yards a carry before thinking of starting him in a non-bye week.

• Felix Jones (26)-Has not practiced and even if he plays, there is a 1/3 job share.

• DeAngelo Williams (28)-Another player we need to see produce before placing him in any lineups.

  That is it for this week; we will be back early next week for the weekly free agent pickups and feel free to follow me on Twitter-dvond for any fantasy questions.

  ***Fantasy Mike***

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lol, formatting failure!

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Sep 22, 2011 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

just upgrade to Chrome or Firefox

You’ll be better off :D

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Sep 22, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are the numbers next to their names their jersey number

or the amount of points they scored last week?

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Sep 22, 2011 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

gotta be jersey number

jacobs did not score 36 points lol

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Sep 22, 2011 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sam

under or over 300 yards this week?

Sam Bradford to Mike Sims-Walker
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Sep 22, 2011 2:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Start or Sit him?

Sam Bradford to Mike Sims-Walker
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Sep 22, 2011 3:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Vick or Cutler

according to your list I should start Cutler, but I have no faith in him.

"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now. "
Bruce Coslet

by Brick Top on Sep 22, 2011 2:59 PM CDT reply actions  

The list

I list who will do either better or worse than their ranking.

Its not a total ranking system.

If I was to rank all the QB’s I would have Vick higher but expect a lesser scoring game by him than e had against the Rams.

As for Cutler Im looking at 250 2 TD’s

by Mike Dietrich on Sep 22, 2011 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

okay thanks for clarifying

"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now. "
Bruce Coslet

by Brick Top on Sep 22, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Fantasy Mike

is it that you hate me……..or my fantasy team?

Either way, not confident in week 3!

by DCRamFan on Sep 22, 2011 6:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Why

Are all your players on the underachievers list?

by Mike Dietrich on Sep 22, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry

these Yuengling’s placed my response below

by DCRamFan on Sep 22, 2011 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes sir.......

well, Vick, Tolbert, and Jones…

I just need to be upset with someone about it, and unfortunately for you, you’ve identified 2 starters and a flex player of mine.

I’m playing Vick if he’s starting. No diggity, no doubt!

by DCRamFan on Sep 22, 2011 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

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