It’s hard to believe Week 11 is already upon us.\u00a0 This is the home stretch as NFL teams and, as equally important, your fantasy team make a run for the playoffs.\u00a0 Making the right lineup decision, waiver wire add, and final trade negotiation (trade deadlines are typically this week or next)\u00a0are more critical than ever.\u00a0 Like a lost soul, you’ve found your way to fantasy salvation as The Machine is here to guide you through the\u00a0treturous final weeks of the regular season.<\/p>\n
Last week in this article we pimped the likes of Jake Locker (122 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 36 rushing yards ~ 20 fantasy points…..a rather efficient day for Jake, considering he only completed 9 passes), Scott Chandler (5\/65\/1 ~ 17.5 fp), Danario Alexander (5\/134\/1 ~ 29 fp).\u00a0 On the flip side we also threw our trust behind Ryan Tannehill (217\/0\/3 ~2.5 fp), Taiwan Jones (2.3 fp) and Ryan Broyles (1.6 fp).\u00a0 We’re not going to hit on all of these pick, obviously, but that is kind of the point.\u00a0 In most instances we’re identifying guys that are still available on the waiver wire in most competitive leagues (there is a reason they are sitting on the waiver wire) and have a chance to make a difference in a spot start, bye week filler, or desperation flex play.\u00a0 With that, here are a few candidates that could make the week 11 highlight reels:<\/p>\n
1. Oakland Receivers – Poor Carson Palmer, the guy just can’t catch a break.\u00a0 His NFL career is defined by a gruesome knee injury sandwiched between stints of playing quarterback for the hapless Bengals and Raiders. Palmer has been slinging it all over the field with a great deal of success.\u00a0 In his last five he is averaging 328 passing yards and 2 TDs.\u00a0 Part of that box score success rests on the Oaklands inability to slow any one down.\u00a0 And with the Drew Brees and the surging Saints coming to town expect boatloads of points and yardage via the passing game; this is the highest over\/under of the week at 55.\u00a0 Brandon Myers, TE (38% Y!) has been cleared off last weeks concussion and should be ready to roll as Palmers relief valve.\u00a0 Rod Streater, WR (1% Y!) might see some playing time if DHB’s hammy acts up during pre-game warm-ups.\u00a0 Chances are Marcel Reece, RB (63% Y!) isn;t available in your league, but if he is pick him up and start him with confidence this week.<\/p>\n
2. Ronnie Brown, RB (12% Y!) – Browns inclusion on this list is based soley on opportunity.\u00a0 The oft-injuried, ultra unreliable Ryan Matthews is dinged up, again!\u00a0 Apparenly with a stiff neck suffered in practice?!\u00a0 Who knows with this guy.\u00a0 What we do know is that he missed practice Thursday and Friday, but it looks like he might suit up.\u00a0 Brown should at least spell Matthews more than normal and see a fair amount of work as the third down back.\u00a0 Sure, it looks as though Brown is running through mud, but he could plod his way to 60 total yards and a handful of catches.<\/p>\n
3. Nick Foles, QB (16% Y!) – Love Foles in the first start of his NFL career.\u00a0 He draws the dreadfully bad Washington secondary lead by the ‘Me’-angleo Hall.\u00a0 Coming in for a concussed Vick, Foles slung it around fairly well against the boys.\u00a0 Really, his only bad throw got picked and taken to the house.\u00a0 Welcome to the NFL kid. With capable weapons at his disposal, Andy Reids commitment to the run despite having a top\u00a03 running back\u00a0and a full week of reps under his belt, Foles should have no troubles posting top 12 QB numbers, despite a couple of turnovers.<\/p>\n
Others to consider: Danny Woodhead, RB (47% Y!), Chris Ivory, RB (29% Y!), James Starks, RB (21% Y!), Logan Paulsen, TE (3% Y!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s hard to believe Week 11 is already upon us.\u00a0 This is the home stretch as NFL teams and, as equally important, your fantasy team make a run for the playoffs.\u00a0 Making the right lineup decision, waiver wire add, and … Continue reading