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Danario Alexander - Lottery ticket? (1 Viewer)
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bonesman
Footballguy
No, thigh bruise if reports are to believed. Should practice all week and play, I'd guess.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Love the WR3 comments (I get it, you probably have two solid starters to put with him).
Last 3 weeks: WR4 in PPR on a points per game basis
Last 4 weeks: WR7 in PPR on a points per game basis
Last 5 weeks: WR12 in PPR on a points per game basis
Five straight weeks he has led the Chargers in receiving yards. 30 targets, 20-365-3. Prorated for a full season, that's 64-1168-10.
Yeah, you can start him.
Last 3 weeks: WR4 in PPR on a points per game basis
Last 4 weeks: WR7 in PPR on a points per game basis
Last 5 weeks: WR12 in PPR on a points per game basis
Five straight weeks he has led the Chargers in receiving yards. 30 targets, 20-365-3. Prorated for a full season, that's 64-1168-10.
Yeah, you can start him.
Ace zero1
Footballguy
He torched Denver so why not Cincy?
Cindy doesn't have anyone that can be considered a shut down corner. Plus they have all been banged up in that secondary all season. Starting danario as my wr2 or wr3 (depending on whether Percy plays or not) with confidence. He is the lead dog in the chargers passing game.
Timmay
Footballguy
Bengals defense is 8th in the league against the pass giving up 218 yards/game, while giving up only 13 TD's on the year, with only 7 teams giving up less.
Im skeptical on starting Alexander this week, only thing that helps is that the Bengals have to go to the west coast, and always seem to struggle out there.
Im skeptical on starting Alexander this week, only thing that helps is that the Bengals have to go to the west coast, and always seem to struggle out there.
YEA HE TORCHED DENVER!!!! (against the 3rd/4th/5th CB? lulz)
True, but they've played Cleveland twice, KC, Miami and Carson Palmer (who's beginning to fall apart) at home this past week. I'd start him with confidence.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
In terms of FF points allowed per game to WRs and considering that no one had any idea who Bailey would cover, yes that did not look like a great matchup either.Cincy looks like a poor matchup the same way, 29th FFPA per game vs WRs, looks poor in terms of numbers, but who's covering Floyd & who's covering Alexander?I'm willing to own up to not being down on the CIN defensive backfield - who is there? Leon Hall, ok. But Pacman Jones? He's listed at 5'10", surprises me I would think that was generous, I would love that matchup for Alexander given the height advantage and Jones' cover skills but am I wrong there?ETA: Newman was playing, I thought he was out.
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MCguidance
Footballguy
Whether Cincy is legit or not, he will get the start for a lot of people due to his current hot streak and injuries for a lot of fantasy teams.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
my choices are DX, Fitz, Crabtree, Britt, Julio. Obviously going Julio and probably gonna go DX over the other 3 guys, although Britt is tempting..
FUBAR
Footballguy
He's on my bench for RWhite, Welker, VJackson, Witten and Gonzo.
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
Anyone concerned about his remaining schedule? According to MyFBG SOS (for PPR scoring) San Diego has literally the toughest schedule for WRs for the rest of the season. He's still available in my shallow local league and I'm desperate for an extra WR but the schedule thing is scaring me off from picking him up.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
WK 13 CINWK 14 @PITWK 15 CARWK 16 @NYJI'm not starting him next week. The rest of his playoff schedule is not horrible - he's a big guy, a matchup nightmare.This week, I figure if he's lined up on the right he can beat Newman. I don't think they'll throw to him much when he's on Hall's side.Carolina has had some WRs have decent games - Roddy, Austin, Thomas, VJax (2nd time around).Jets will probably have Cro shadow him. They will be coming off a MNF road game.Not sure how much you have watched him over the last few years, but when he is healthy, the matchups don't matter. As long as the left knee holds up...
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I have this dilemma as well. Def starting Welker against his old team and Jordy at home in a divisional matchup. I probably won't decide Alexander/Shorts until this weekend.Shorts has been very solid, and he has another decent WR beside him to take the pressure off. @ Buffalo is an easier matchup. But Floyd has been decent as well, WR17 in the 5 weeks since Alexander got into the lineup.If weather (wind) in Buffalo is a factor I might lean toward Danario. Both guys have been pretty hot for the last 5-6 weeks.
CentralPA
Footballguy
Yep, tough decision to make.
two_dollars
Footballguy
I benched him last week for Nicks,,played him the week before.. this week though he stays benched for Nicks, Nelson, and Decker.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Playing along side Shorts for me if Percy can't go (all indications are he won't be able to).
EXACTLY...what WR have they played of his caliber? The great WRs they have played have either piled up yardage on them or scored tds
As long as there is a lot of scoring by botrh teams and san Diego's D does not take over the game, there should be ample opportunity for DX especially late in the game if they are trailing cincy. From a pure physical standpoint there is no CB on cincy that can shut him down on a jump ball or a back should fade in the end zone. He is like a calvin/AJ green or a plax in that respect. I expect at least 1 TD from him this week.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Still showing up as questionable.
Timmay
Footballguy
I unserstand that the Bengals really havent played anyone this year, but i wouldnt say Alexander is great either, he has played 4 games this year, 2 great games and 2 ok ones. He is far from a Great WR. Bengals have shut down multiple WR's that are better than Alexander. Cruz, Bowe, Moore, Wallace, Thomas and Torrey Smith. All im saying is im nervous starting Alexander with confidence.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Are you sure about that?Cruz had a poor day but Nicks went 14/9/75/0.Boldin had a good day, 5/4/63/1.Josh Gordon in 2nd matchup 4/3/99/1.The Mighty Mo Massaquoi in 1st matchup went 7/5/90/0.Considering that the Giants have been having their problems, and that Oakland is just a bad team, really the only premium passing game CIN has faced has been Denver
ecker 11/8/99/2Thomas 8/6/77/0I will take my chances.
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I hear you. Well lets break down your concerns a bit further though. First off, you say Danario is not a great WR with 2 ok games and 2 great games. Let's not forget that he was signed off of the STREET as a free agent in late October. The guy had no training camp and had no football legs under him, nor did he know the chargers playbook. In his first game of real action he caught 3 balls for 61 yards. In 4 games he currently has 365 yards rec. and 3 tds. Small sample size, I know, but that projects out to 1460 yards rec and approx. 12 tds if he played a full season of 16 games. That would put him in the top 3 at WR, no? As far as Cincy goes lets break down their work vs notable WRs: Week 1: Boldin 63 yds and a TD, Torrey Smith 57 yards. Week 2: Greg Little 57 yards and a TD, Mo Mass 90 yards (Cleveland SUCKS but that WR production not so bad from bad WRs) Week 3: Santana Moss 3 yds and a TD (the skins were decimated at WR by then losing fred davis and garcon)Week 4: They played the blaine gabber led jags, nuff said. They can make any secondary look like best in the league. Week 5: They played Miami. Another fairly crappy passing attack. Week 6: Josh Gordon dropped 99 and a TD on them. Week 7: Antonio Brown dropped over 100 total yards on them (96 rec 13 rush) Mike Wallace only 52 yards but he has sucked all year not just vs cincy. Week 8: BYEWeek 9: Decker drops 99 yards and 2 tds on them (actually we can see a trend here that the #2 WRs on opposing teams seem to fare well vs Cincy. Floyd is considered SD #1 WR) Demaryius Thomas had a respectable 77 yards. Week 10: Cincy D annihilated the giants and the entire giants offense was out of sync. I believe Eli was mostly at fault with errant throws and sloppy play but yes they shut down cruz and nicks gained a respectable 75 yds. Week 11: They played a brady Quinn or matt cassel (cant remember but does it matter?) led chiefs... nuff said. Week 12: They held the raiders pass game in check, but d. moore still caught a TD. Safe to say the raiders offense is not that great though. So all in all, I'd say that the high ranking that Cincy has vs the pass is more smoke n mirrors than reality bc they haven't played enough talented passing offenses to justify that type of respect. Not saying that SD's passing offense is any better than say the raiders, but I do believe that danario as the #2 wr has a chance to put up decker type stats vs them this week. I'd be more worried about Floyd since cincy SEEMS to shut down opposing #1 WRs well.With that said, if Danario's thigh injury is going to be something that limits him in practice and makes him a game time decision then all bets are off. He has not yet shown the ability to play well through injuries. Hope this helps.
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main thing is that cinci d has been playing very well lately. while their secondary remains beatable, their strength is the front 4 rushing the passer. this is worrisome since rivers and the sd line have not been dealing with the pass rush well this yr.
still, im gonna roll with him over colston.
still, im gonna roll with him over colston.
meanjoegreen
Footballguy
I think this will be the biggest roadblock for the passing game. The Bengal's pass rush has really come alive, and I can see them going after Rivers behind that awful OL all game long.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Bolts Ravens on NFLN Replay - Alexander basically shioved the DB out the way, called for off shoving off but still he totally outmuscled him on the way to a 25 yard reception, called back but a great play.
Otis
Footballguy
wiscstlatlmia
Footballguy
They are using him like they used VJax ... over 400 yards in the last 4 weeks. Hes a high end WR2 -low end WR1 in fantasyand has consistently been getting 7-10 targets and could be considering a WR1 in real life as well.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Tremendous roll he's been on; virtually matchup proof.
Last 5 games: 37 targets, 26 receptions, 467 yards, 3 TDs.
What a stud.
Last 5 games: 37 targets, 26 receptions, 467 yards, 3 TDs.
What a stud.
anicholsnj
Footballguy
Benched him for broyles. A microcosm of my terrible year as a fan/fantasy owner.Go chargers go haha
Did cincy put their #1 cb on him today? I didn't see the game. Until today Floyd has been drawing the opposing teams #1 cb each week which for fantasy and football purposes makes him the #1 wr. I agree that they are using him like they used vjax but opposing team have not yet acknowledged him as the #1. And for matchups you need to know that. That's why I felt so confident starting him today. Cincy usually shuts down TE opposing team's WR1
and has consistently been getting 7-10 targets and could be considering a WR1 in real life as well.
No Ike Taylor I'm in. Still a tough matchup but if boldin can fare well vs Pitt so can danario. I expect wr3 production with wr2 upside
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
So if a player gets 10+ more targets than any other WR on his team in every game but faces their opponent's CB2 he's still not his team's #1 WR? And if a WR leads the league in fantasy points but plays exclusively in the slot against the opponent team's nickleback he's a WR3 for fantasy purposes? The logical consequences of what you're saying make no sense.Did cincy put their #1 cb on him today? I didn't see the game. Until today Floyd has been drawing the opposing teams #1 cb each week which for fantasy and football purposes makes him the #1 wr. I agree that they are using him like they used vjax but opposing team have not yet acknowledged him as the #1. And for matchups you need to know that. That's why I felt so confident starting him today. Cincy usually shuts down TE opposing team's WR1
and has consistently been getting 7-10 targets and could be considering a WR1 in real life as well.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
The way DX is playing, I feel like he is virtually matchup proof. At 6'5" 217, the ability to separate, and phenomenal ball skills, he is one tough hombre to cover right now.Stillers are #1 versus FF points allowed to WRs, so it's not an enticing proposition this week for Alexander owners, but I think he'll still get his.
His senior year at Missouri, he finished with 113 receptions for an NCAA best 1,781 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 15.8 yards per reception. That's a monster year against NFL caliber DBs at UT, OU, et al. Every time he was healthy enough to get 20 snaps a game with the Rams - his high was 29 - he produced. Literally, the only thing that has been able to stop this guy is his own health.
Now his knee issues are seemingly behind him. He took 94% of the offensive snaps against the Ravens (64/68) and the Bengals (63/67). Robert Meachem is now earning $9M per year to line up twice a game at WR.
This is not a waiver wire gem who might give you WR3 production. This is a guy with the potential for Megatron-type production. There is no decision to mull over. This is no "let's over analyze the matchup" kind of deal. You put him in and leave him there. He's the WR8 in PPR over the last 5 games, with lows of 3-61 (second game, first one he caught a pass) and 5-74. That's been his floor.
I'm not saying he'll dominate Pittsburgh, it's a tough DB to succeed against, and his QB is erratic. But that 24 y.o. kid is the real deal. Pure beast.
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