Thursday, October 31, 2013

Fanduel Week 9 'Land of the Lost' Values

There are a surprising of matchups that I like this week, but I guess I'll have to cut it down to a few of my favorite values for week 9:

Quarterback(s):

Jake Locker ($6,700, TEN): After putting up some nice numbers against a tough San Francisco team and coming off of a bye week AND playing against the Rams defense, it's easy to say this is a favorable matchup. I don't think I need to say anything else.

Case Keenum ($6,100, HOU): Also coming off of a bye week, Case Keenum gets to go up against a not so solid Indy defense. Although he didn't put up any sort of mind-blowing numbers in his NFL debut, he did throw for 271 going up against a very tough Kansas City defense. For the price he's at, he's definitely worth it.

Jason Campbell ($6,100, CLE): I don't like his matchup as much as I do Keenum's, but after putting up 293 with 2 TDs and 0 INTs against the KC defense I think he's still of good value. You'll have to use your own judgement if you're deciding between Campbell vs. Keenum.

Josh Freeman ($5,800, MIN): Just kidding.

Running Back(s):

Ryan Mathews ($6,500, SD): After putting up 2 solid games in a row, Mathews gets to go up against a mediocre Washington team which has let up the most fantasy points to RBs so far this season. Expect him to put up more solid numbers this week.

Zac Stacy ($5,800, STL): Stacy's played 2 solid games in a row also and is going up against TEN in week 9. Rushing for 134 against the Seahawks last week you should expect to see a heavy does of Stacy again. Listed as probable, we could assume that he will play this week and have another great game and maybe....just maybe.... the Rams will get their first rushing TD on the season.

Wide Receiver(s):

Dwayne Bowe ($5,000, KC): Kansas City goes up against the Bills in what should be a complete blowout. The Bills rank last in fantasy points allowed to receivers this season so at his price, I think Bowe is worth it even though he hasn't shown much this season.

Lance Moore ($4,900, NO): Moore came back last week and had 3 receptions for 34 yards and 1 TD. With Marques Colston nowhere to be found, Moore and Stills should get a fair share against NYJ this weekend.

Denarius Moore ($4,900, OAK): The other Moore had a low-profile week against PIT last week, but has the benefit of the doubt while going up against PHI this week.

Tight End(s):

Antonio Gates ($6,000, SD): Gates has had a pretty quiet last couple of weeks after a quick start to the season. Coming off the bye week and playing the mediocre WAS secondary, I think Gates will get a majority of the looks from Philip Rivers this week and we'll see some flashes of the TE we know Gates actually is.

Jordan Reed ($5,600, WAS): After showing a potential in the Redskins game against CHI, Reed was a little more soft spoken against DEN the next week. The Skins go up against San Diego this week and even though they play well defending TEs, we know what Reed is capable of.

Tony Gonzalez ($5,400, ATL): Well... he's Tony Gonz and he's only $5,400 this week. Need I say more?

Kicker: Graham Gano ($5,000, CAR)
Defense: Tennessee Titans ($5,200)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Fantasy Football Week 9 Stashes

With week 8 over and the trade deadline coming and going surprisingly silently, it's time to look to the future and work with what you got. At about the halfway point you might be disappointed with your fantasy team, but! don't worry. There's still enough time to turn your mediocre record into a solid second half run. Here's some players you could stash that could help in the long run....

Running Back(s):

***Stash of the Week***
Shane Vereen (NE): After suffering an injury and landing himself on the IR in week 1, Shane Vereen is finally ready to make a comeback in week 10. Having a very solid first game after coming in for the fumble ridden Stevan Ridley, Vereen has a chance to come back and steal his thunder yet again. Vereen is the runner that Ridley should be and the receiver they found in former Patriot, Danny Woodhead. I believe Vereen can come back and play a major role in the Patriot's offense and help you win some games. I like him in every league and love him in PPR leagues, so if he's there and you have the space, he's a no-brainer.

Andre Brown (NYG): Brown suffered a broken leg in the preseason, but has been practicing and is also ready to make a comeback from the IR in week 10. With a plethora of running backs including Brandon Jacobs, Peyton Hillis, and David Wilson, you may question why this is a good idea. Well it's simple, he's better than all 3 of them. Jacobs still obviously have some left in the tank and Hillis is starting to get his feet back under him, but neither of them post the threat that Brown can. The Giants will slowly work him back into their gameplan and once both are healthy, I believe you will see mostly Wilson and Brown in the backfield. With Wilson's case of fumbilitis, Coughlin will want to see someone who he can trust out there a majority of the time. Think of this as a potential Fred Jackson - CJ Spiller wombo combo, but not to that full caliber. Brown will play a nice role, but you still don't fully know what you're getting so make this a stash if you ABSOLUTELY need RB help and have the space for him.

Wide Receiver(s):

Percy Harvin (SEA): I'd be surprised if he's still available in your league, but if by some crazy chance he is, TAKE HIM. Harvin is consider questionable to play this weekend, but will be healthy soon enough if he does not. After losing Sidney Rice for the rest of the season, Harvin will be the absolute go to receiver for Russell Wilson. If you've watched this guy play before you should know why he's an obvious pickup and if you don't have room for him, make some.



Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Welcome!

Welcome to the FantasyFluke Update page. I have been an avid fantasy goer for the last 6 years using many different sites and have been a serious user of daily leagues. Here I will share my fantasy football updates, steals, stashes, and any other NFL occurrences I feel are noteworthy while adding my awful pity humor to brighten up your cubicle.