Brady Gaga
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So that leaves Danario with a chance to still break out as the WR1 of the hottest QB in the NFL.
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Can Danario Alexander help us win playoff games? (1 Viewer)
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packersfan
Footballguy
Possibly. I'm not sure I'd consider Gibson or Robinson to be meh, though. Prior to last week, Gibson had been quietly putting up nice numbers. Robinson was a strong producer last season before getting hurt and he's caught nine passes the past two weeks. Amendola has been a top target for Bradford all season and I don't see that changing. The Broncos thought enough of Amendola to put Bailey on him last Sunday so it's clear they viewed him as a key player in the passing game.I like Alexander's upside but he's on a limited snap count. The good news is as he showed last week he can still make big plays despite not playing a lot but that would seem to restrict his upside if that continues.So that leaves Danario with a chance to still break out as the WR1 of the hottest QB in the NFL.
the spanker
Footballguy
He did. I wouldn't consider him a starter unless he gets at least 30 snaps going forward.
Brady Gaga
Footballguy
Yes - Gibson and Robinson are better than "meh" (was just working with limited space in title) and yes - Danario is limited on snaps (at least so far but that could change) but as Bradford himself commented, Danario's size, speed and playmaking ability is something the rest of the WR core just doesn't have.
I just like his chances to get hot right throughout the playoffs. He's been so close to busting out and Bradford is just playing so well right now.
Anyway, I sure hope he can help me. Sincerely, -Moss Owner
I just like his chances to get hot right throughout the playoffs. He's been so close to busting out and Bradford is just playing so well right now.
Anyway, I sure hope he can help me. Sincerely, -Moss Owner
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
Someone fire up the Otis bat signal.
Brady Gaga
Footballguy
I'd have to think they just limited his snaps b/c it was his first game back and he's practically playing on cadaver knees. If they need him to win games down the stretch, then maybe his snap count progressively picks up - right through weeks 14 - 16.
Badgers Fan
Footballguy
He played 20 snaps. they had said they would be carefull with him for the rest of this year . He will be a 20-30 snap a game guy for this year remaning ( Im sure next year they will give him alot more work)
BUT on the bright side he did alot with the 20 snaps. Encouraging sign. so in 20-30 snaps he could put up a 100 yards or so and an occasional score. but very risky to rely on him in a playoff game. Folks who played him a few weeks ago after he had his first big game got a big zero the next game . Hes not going to win you games like say a Dwayne Bowe , Calvin Johnson etc but he can be a productive WR3 with alot of risk. One bad turn of the knee and he gets shut down for the game. Risky.
BUT on the bright side he did alot with the 20 snaps. Encouraging sign. so in 20-30 snaps he could put up a 100 yards or so and an occasional score. but very risky to rely on him in a playoff game. Folks who played him a few weeks ago after he had his first big game got a big zero the next game . Hes not going to win you games like say a Dwayne Bowe , Calvin Johnson etc but he can be a productive WR3 with alot of risk. One bad turn of the knee and he gets shut down for the game. Risky.
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Otis
Footballguy
HULLOBUDMAN
Footballguy
No link but I heard him on a local STL radio interview yesterday and he said it was the best he had felt all year. It was "just" a clean up in his knee and he said it was going to have to happen after the season either way. No swelling or pain to speak of.Rams have the Cards week 13, NO in week 14, KC in week 15 and SF to finish the (fantasy) season. Matchups are favorable but with a limited snap count I am not sure Alexander is the guy for you unless you can afford to put out someone with a low floor and high ceiling. I can see him having a game or two with 4/100 and a TD and a game or two with 2/20. Just not enough snaps to be consistant in my book. The Arizona game has me licking my chops though.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Well, with Nicks and BMW out I'm kind of desperate to find a guy who could possibly blow up down the stretch. Not too many guys with that potential still on waivers at this point in the season.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Just when I thought I was out...he pulls me back in
HULLOBUDMAN
Footballguy
I understand. If I am in a position where I needed big points to have a chance as opposed to consistant production to win, he would be possibly be a good choice.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Never could have imagined a scenario with Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, Malcom Floyd, Calvin Johnson and SEA Mike Williams ahead of him on my roster I'd be in position to care, but I honestly think I'll be plugging him in this weekend if the injury reports are kind. The guy obviously has the goods talentwise.
Sir Chadwick
Footballguy
I'm rolling w/ him this week over Floyd. Just hope the guy can stay healthy a couple games for me until SSmith NYG comes back.
Khalua83
Footballguy
Anything short of Mark Clayton consistency we saw earlier in the year is too iffy for me to put in a guy for the playoff run. First, the offense goes through SJ39. Second, Bradford spreads the ball around way too much. Bradford's stats are great for his rookie year but a lot of it is because the play calling takes away from the down field passes. I'd be more inclined to go with him if the Rams were out of contention and just throwing the ball around but they are playing fairly conservative football. Especially in the second half of games.
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his percentage of pass plays is no different than most 2 and 3 wr in the league. hes likely never on the field for running plays (someone may have pff to look it up) so hes essentially on the field for about half the passing plays stl runs which is about the same participation as a darling like dez bryant. targets and production is what is predictive and hes had 12 targets in his 3 games for 173 yards and 1 td. id say hes a nice gamble.I'd have to think they just limited his snaps b/c it was his first game back and he's practically playing on cadaver knees. If they need him to win games down the stretch, then maybe his snap count progressively picks up - right through weeks 14 - 16.
id view this as a good thing. it means he is certain to get enough playing time.
zamboni
Footballguy
Reasonable points, but 20 snaps does sound kind of low. Does anyone have an indication of Dez Bryant's snap count?
HULLOBUDMAN
Footballguy
I don't think 4 targets, 3 catches, 58 yards and .33 TDs per game is what this thread is all about. Maybe it is with all the injuries but those numbers won't win me anything in my league.ETA: Bryant has averaged 4.4 catches, 49 yards, 6 targets and .54 TDs. Since Kitna has been QB it has been 3.7 catches, 48 yards, 5.8 targets and .71 TDs.Maybe not so different from DA afterall...his percentage of pass plays is no different than most 2 and 3 wr in the league. hes likely never on the field for running plays (someone may have pff to look it up) so hes essentially on the field for about half the passing plays stl runs which is about the same participation as a darling like dez bryant. targets and production is what is predictive and hes had 12 targets in his 3 games for 173 yards and 1 td. id say hes a nice gamble.I'd have to think they just limited his snaps b/c it was his first game back and he's practically playing on cadaver knees. If they need him to win games down the stretch, then maybe his snap count progressively picks up - right through weeks 14 - 16.
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packersfan
Footballguy
The limited snap count concerns me but the Cardinals stink right now defensively and can be beaten deep. Troy Smith beat them for a TD Monday night to Crabtree and he's pretty awful as a QB. Bradford is taking his shots downfield to Alexander and the two missed on a TD by about an inch against Denver. Alexander is risky because he's basically the No. 4 WR here but it's clear they want to get him involved, Bradford is playing great and the matchup is incredibly in the Rams' favor.
I'm in. Alexander starts for me this week.
I'm in. Alexander starts for me this week.
CataclysmicThunder
Footballguy
I'm convinced. I'm starting Alexander over... Mike Wallace this week. 
ThePittbully
Footballguy
I'm considering making the exact same move
I'm convinced. I'm starting Alexander over... Mike Wallace this week. 
footballdiva
Footballguy
I want to start him over Larry Fitz but I just don't know that I can do it! 
packersfan
Footballguy
Whoa. Gutsty. Not sure I'd go that far to be honest. Mike Wallace has been damn good and if Roethlisberger's foot injury won't slow him down Wallace will be a top target as usual. I can start 5 WRs in my league and my five right now are Austin, Mike Williams (TB), Harvin (if he plays), Garcon and Alexander with Crabtree on the bench. I grabbed Alexander off the WW ahead of Ford and White. I wanted to start Ford but of my three choices he has the worst QB and the toughest matchup and he's either been unbelievable or awful and I can't take a chance on him coming up empty again. White was a tough one to pass on but I'm already starting Tamme and Garcon and didn't want to overload on the Colts even though I think Peyton has a huge game. If I didn't have two Colts' options in the passing game I would've gone with White over Alexander.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
I am honestly considering DA over Reggie Wayne this week. I've lost my mind. This is the first game he's played following a week he played and there weren't reports about soreness/swelling/setback etc. and he's going against the Cards bottom 3 D in most every category.
I just have a seriously positive vibe about him this week.
I just have a seriously positive vibe about him this week.
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SieteCinco
Footballguy
Glad to see Im not the only one who has lost their mind. I'm starting him over Randy Moss/Knox/Garcon/Steve Smith in one league and Randy Moss/Mike Wallace/Knox in another.
If you're already a lock for playoffs, and feeling risky, this is the week to throw him in there.
If you're already a lock for playoffs, and feeling risky, this is the week to throw him in there.
I was lucky enough to pick up DA in a 14 teamer. I need to win or get help to make the playoffs this week. I will be starting 5 WRS and with DA I have 6 to consider:
Knox, Bess, L Moore, Meachem, Royal, & DA. What a dog's breakfast! non-ppr. I'm a S Smith, (the good one), owner, so it's not all bad!
ETA: After reading the posts it's clear I should play DA, but the quandry is who sits?
Knox, Bess, L Moore, Meachem, Royal, & DA. What a dog's breakfast! non-ppr. I'm a S Smith, (the good one), owner, so it's not all bad!
ETA: After reading the posts it's clear I should play DA, but the quandry is who sits?
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Otis
Footballguy
I don't think I have the cojones to start him over Wayne, but I'm considering rolling him out ahead of Colston as my WR3.
ForWhoForWhat
Footballguy
For my WR3 I have to choose among Ward/Floyd/Alexander/White. I have them ranked in that order. Probably rolling with Ward as the safe play but am so tempted to throw caution to the wind and roll the bionic Alexander and his limited snaps out there. Playoff spot on the line. Floyd has huge upside but his injury status makes me queasy. Just nervous Ward goes 2/25/0.
HULLOBUDMAN
Footballguy
I have the same feeling but think he sees the bench and I start a combo of Knox, BMW/Austin over him. I typically don't vary too much from my gut instinct but I have this wierd feeling Bradford to Alexander is going to be this week's Cassel to Bowe.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
this thread is long on speculation, and light on substance (save the 20 snaps nugget).
Speculation is about all we have with this guy. I don't even know if the coaches know what they plan on doing with Alexander yet.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
There was a 14 page useless thread on this guy. I got caught up in the hype like a prize sucker. Then he goes out and gets one catch for 6 yards the next week. Some owners in my leauge bid him up off waivers and starting him this week. I'd not have him on my bench.
packersfan
Footballguy
Here's what we know:1. Alexander has played three games and in two of them he's done very well. He scored a TD in his first game and missed a TD in his third by about one inch. 2. He is the No. 4 WR for all intents and purposes. Gibson and Robinson are the starters and Amendola is the slot WR. 3. He is on a limited snap count which is likely to continue. 4. Despite being the No. 4 WR, he is the team's deep threat. He not only leads the team in YPC, but he averages nine more yards per catch than the No. 2 WR on the team (Robinson). 5. This week's opponent, Arizona, ranks 25th in the NFL in pass defense. In last week's game, they were beaten for a long touchdown by a quarterback who in my opinion lacks average talent but who I think nearly every one would agree is not as talented as Sam Bradford.Is Alexander a risky starting option? Absolutely. Any time you plug in a reserve WR you're taking some form of a risk because by the nature of their position they will be on the field less which reduces their opportunities to make an impact. I fully acknowledge the risk involved with Alexander this week. However, I think this matchup is unbelievably easy. I also think Bradford is a very talented QB and Alexander's return to the lineup gives the Rams more of an opportunity to take shots downfield than they had before. And given Bradford's talent, I believe the Rams will take those shots. Considering the Cardinals lack talent defensively, I believe there is a high probability those shots will be successful. As I posted, the limited snap count concerns me. But I like the matchup a lot and I'm a huge Bradford fan and watching the Rams, it's clear having Alexander in the lineup opens up what they want to do with the passing game. There are no guarantees this is going to work (hell, maybe Robinson or Gibson go off and Alexander catches one pass), but I think the positive factors greatly outweigh the negative which is why I believe Alexander makes for a fine upside sleeper pick. I need the upside this week so that's why he starts for me over Crabtree, who I believe is a more talented WR but has a far more difficult matchup and currently has a much less talented quarterback.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
ROBOPUNTER
Footballguy
I had the opportunity to start Bowe and Andre Johnson along with Alexander, but I politely said "pass" and left the other two WR spots blank. If fact, my only starters are him, Harrison and Larry Johnson. I've already spent the winnings on a new Audi.:screech:
N Zone
Footballguy
You might want to start Jermichael Finley too just to run up the score a little more.Also, I'm starting Danario because of his upside, but I understand the risk.D. Rodgers Cromartie worry anyone?
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
if he does it'll be the first time in his career.
taz
Footballguy
Alexander is sitting out there, just waiting for me to pick him up.Need a win and some help in my 14-team PPR to earn a playoff spot. Debating whether to swing for the fences with Alexander, or play it safe with Hartline. I already picked up Obomanu this week (yes, I'm limping to the finish).
Skyryder222
Footballguy
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