Emmanuel Sanders, viable option for the next few weeks? (1 Viewer)

[Zab]

It seems like Antonio Brown's injury is worse than what it appeared to be. Rotoworld says he is probably missing a few games. Sanders could very well help owners in need of a WR make that playoff push.

The talent is there, from both Sanders and his QB. Hopefully he makes the most out of his new opportunity.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Its a HAS right? That's usually a few weeks. I picked up Emmanuel. Starting over Bess/Dhb std 12 team.

 

[ens189]

He should put up points especially against KC. Debating between him and Sidney Rice right now.

 

[Zab]

Its a HAS right? That's usually a few weeks. I picked up Emmanuel. Starting over Bess/Dhb std 12 team.

Tomlin called it a "mild high ankle sprain", which I always thought was an oxymoron. But he should be out for a few games.

 

[wasted space 25]

How many points can we expect in a PPR? Is Pitt gonna be up so much where they just run it?

 

[Run It Up]

Im starting him out of frustration. Was pumped coming out of this draft after trading for Roddy White and I just cannot get any momentum. Benching Stevie and Maclin just because I know Nicks is a beast.

Start 3 WR:

Roddy White

Hakeem Nicks

Jeremy Maclin

Stevie Johnson

Kenny Britt

Emmanuel Sanders

Denario Alexander

 

[Zab]

A word of caution though, this was from Rotoworld as well:

Chiefs LCB Brandon Flowers has been targeted by offenses just nine times in the past three games. Per Pro Football Focus, Philip Rivers completely ignored Flowers' side of the field in Week 9, not challenging his coverage on any of Rivers' 20 throws. It speaks to the respect offenses have for Flowers' cover skills, as well as the target on the back of Kansas City's other corners. Emmanuel Sanders is an appealing WR3 with Antonio Brown (high ankle sprain) out for Week 10, but fantasy owners need to hope he doesn't get stuck on Flowers' side of the field.Friday Update: I've gotten a few questions about Wallace's cornerback matchup. Wallace is an "X" receiver, playing the majority of his snaps on the left side of the offensive formation. He lines up most often against RCBs. Under Crennel, the Chiefs have unfailingly "played sides" at cornerback, leaving Flowers at left corner with Routt -- and Brandon Carr before him -- always aligning at right corner. They have never used Flowers to shadow opposing top receivers. If the Chiefs play like they always play, and the Steelers play like they always play, Wallace should avoid Flowers' coverage on the majority of Monday night's snaps.Saturday Morning Update: I got Wallace's formation stats from Mike Clay. Per Clay's charted data, Wallace has played 60 percent of his 2012 snaps at LWR (typically the X receiver). Wallace has played only 28 percent at RWR, the receiver spot that goes against Flowers' side of the field. Wallace has played 12 percent of his snaps in the slot. So I stand by the projection that Wallace will avoid Flowers' coverage for the majority of this game.

If Sanders is indeed matched up with Flowers, it would not be good.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Its a HAS right? That's usually a few weeks. I picked up Emmanuel. Starting over Bess/Dhb std 12 team.

Tomlin called it a "mild high ankle sprain", which I always thought was an oxymoron. But he should be out for a few games.

Actually it makes a lot of sense to subscribers. Bramel's second opinion from this week discusses this in detail (difference between http://subscribers.footballguys.com/2012/12bramel_secondopinion10.phpLil teaserI think it's important to determine whether a player has a classic low ankle sprain or high ankle sprain. Knowing which injury a player is critical to sort through the misinformation we'll commonly hear from players, coaches and the media with regard to return to play expectations. But let's stop using the adjective "dreaded" when discussing a high ankle sprain. A player with a high ankle sprain isn't guaranteed to miss a month or more. Many have returned from low grade injuries in less than three weeks, including (I believe) Jimmy Graham and Matt Forte this season. Conversely, mid-high grade low ankle sprains can shelve a player for multiple weeks.Also, it's time to stop lumping the "classic low ankle sprain" and "high ankle sprain" into a combined category of ankle injuries. A high ankle sprain doesn't involve the ankle joint structures. It's an injury to the ligament (the "syndesmosis") that stabilizes the two lower leg bones above the ankle joint. While there's still room for the term "high ankle sprain," correctly reporting this injury as a syndesmotic sprain will make discussing ankle injuries more precise. The term "shoulder separation" – an injury that doesn't involve the shoulder joint – has been phased out over the years in favor of the more correct AC joint sprain. I'm leading the charge, now with the help of my friend and colleague in injury analysis Will Carroll, to do the same with syndesmotic injuries. I just hope my spell check survives the adjustment.

 

[Mistabishi]

A word of caution though, this was from Rotoworld as well:

Chiefs LCB Brandon Flowers has been targeted by offenses just nine times in the past three games. Per Pro Football Focus, Philip Rivers completely ignored Flowers' side of the field in Week 9, not challenging his coverage on any of Rivers' 20 throws. It speaks to the respect offenses have for Flowers' cover skills, as well as the target on the back of Kansas City's other corners. Emmanuel Sanders is an appealing WR3 with Antonio Brown (high ankle sprain) out for Week 10, but fantasy owners need to hope he doesn't get stuck on Flowers' side of the field.Friday Update: I've gotten a few questions about Wallace's cornerback matchup. Wallace is an "X" receiver, playing the majority of his snaps on the left side of the offensive formation. He lines up most often against RCBs. Under Crennel, the Chiefs have unfailingly "played sides" at cornerback, leaving Flowers at left corner with Routt -- and Brandon Carr before him -- always aligning at right corner. They have never used Flowers to shadow opposing top receivers. If the Chiefs play like they always play, and the Steelers play like they always play, Wallace should avoid Flowers' coverage on the majority of Monday night's snaps.Saturday Morning Update: I got Wallace's formation stats from Mike Clay. Per Clay's charted data, Wallace has played 60 percent of his 2012 snaps at LWR (typically the X receiver). Wallace has played only 28 percent at RWR, the receiver spot that goes against Flowers' side of the field. Wallace has played 12 percent of his snaps in the slot. So I stand by the projection that Wallace will avoid Flowers' coverage for the majority of this game.

If Sanders is indeed matched up with Flowers, it would not be good.

Thanks for passing this along.

 

[ex-ghost]

Thoughts on his dynasty value?

 

[Sea Duck]

Starting him over Hartline and Amendola.

 

[Andrew74]

I'm debating between him and Nicks, and right now going with Nicks. I'm afraid The Steelers will just pound them with the run.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I'm debating between him and Nicks, and right now going with Nicks. I'm afraid The Steelers will just pound them with the run.

That's cool. With Emmanuel's speed all he needs is 1-2 play action 9 routes to have a startable day.

 

[Phenix]

Im starting him out of frustration. Was pumped coming out of this draft after trading for Roddy White and I just cannot get any momentum. Benching Stevie and Maclin just because I know Nicks is a beast.

Start 3 WR:

Roddy White

Hakeem Nicks

Jeremy Maclin

Stevie Johnson

Kenny Britt

Emmanuel Sanders

Denario Alexander

Cool

 

[Phenix]

So to my surprise I come in a Sanders thread looking for info and trying to gain an edge, and what do I see.

Everyone saying who they are starting, do you really think anyone gives a dang who you are starting him over?

 

[Tong Po]

So to my surprise I come in a Sanders thread looking for info and trying to gain an edge, and what do I see.Everyone saying who they are starting, do you really think anyone gives a dang who you are starting him over?

Personally, I do care. It helps to gauge his perceived value this week amongst other fantasy footballers.Unless one of the Steelers coaches stops by for some input, exactly what "info" were you looking for in this thread?

 

[Phenix]

So to my surprise I come in a Sanders thread looking for info and trying to gain an edge, and what do I see.Everyone saying who they are starting, do you really think anyone gives a dang who you are starting him over?

Personally, I do care. It helps to gauge his perceived value this week amongst other fantasy footballers.Unless one of the Steelers coaches stops by for some input, exactly what "info" were you looking for in this thread?

Are you new here?As far as info goes, you know, beat writers provide good info as well as insiders and locals and what not so many could provide or post that info. It is quite elementary. Also, are you really gonna bench a player based off some guy saying "I'm benching Stevie Johnson for him?" Either way that is not the info that is helpful according to what the thread title says.Convincing argument, I'm benching Stevie for him too. I bet you do not win many titles if that is your strategy.[insert your response saying you win a bunch of titles blah blah blah]

 

[odds]

Antonio Brown has been a bust so far. Is he safe to drop? I need WR help NOW (god bless you randall cobb, i love you).

I have Stevie Johnson but part of me thinks I should start Sanders over him.

I feel like Sanders and Alexander are good flyers to pick up.

 

[kutta]

So to my surprise I come in a Sanders thread looking for info and trying to gain an edge, and what do I see.Everyone saying who they are starting, do you really think anyone gives a dang who you are starting him over?

Personally, I do care. It helps to gauge his perceived value this week amongst other fantasy footballers.Unless one of the Steelers coaches stops by for some input, exactly what "info" were you looking for in this thread?

Are you new here?As far as info goes, you know, beat writers provide good info as well as insiders and locals and what not so many could provide or post that info. It is quite elementary. Also, are you really gonna bench a player based off some guy saying "I'm benching Stevie Johnson for him?" Either way that is not the info that is helpful according to what the thread title says.Convincing argument, I'm benching Stevie for him too. I bet you do not win many titles if that is your strategy.[insert your response saying you win a bunch of titles blah blah blah]

I agree with Tong. I like seeing what others are doing. We can all read rotoworld to see the latest news. I find it interesting to see who other people are starting and why.Guys like you trying to police these threads really gets old. No one has asked for advice on how to run their team in this thread. They have simply said who they are starting Sanders over. Nothing at all wrong with that.

 

[Phenix]

So to my surprise I come in a Sanders thread looking for info and trying to gain an edge, and what do I see.

Everyone saying who they are starting, do you really think anyone gives a dang who you are starting him over?

Personally, I do care. It helps to gauge his perceived value this week amongst other fantasy footballers.

Unless one of the Steelers coaches stops by for some input, exactly what "info" were you looking for in this thread?

Are you new here?As far as info goes, you know, beat writers provide good info as well as insiders and locals and what not so many could provide or post that info. It is quite elementary. Also, are you really gonna bench a player based off some guy saying "I'm benching Stevie Johnson for him?" Either way that is not the info that is helpful according to what the thread title says.

Convincing argument, I'm benching Stevie for him too.

I bet you do not win many titles if that is your strategy.

[insert your response saying you win a bunch of titles blah blah blah]

I agree with Tong. I like seeing what others are doing. We can all read rotoworld to see the latest news. I find it interesting to see who other people are starting and why.Guys like you trying to police these threads really gets old. No one has asked for advice on how to run their team in this thread. They have simply said who they are starting Sanders over. Nothing at all wrong with that.

Too bad they don't often say why.and...

Yes it does, as it has nothing to do with the thread title. And No, I'm sorry, guys like you thinking that people care about who you are starting gets old.

Time to move on.

 

[MAC_32]

Given how much Brown has under whelmed a couple of solid games from Sanders while Brown is on the shelf should mean more opportunities going forward, especially with Wallace's future in Pittsburgh cloudy. If he's available, add him, with bye weeks mostly gone I'm sure you can find a spot on 95% of rosters.

 

[Tong Po]

So to my surprise I come in a Sanders thread looking for info and trying to gain an edge, and what do I see.Everyone saying who they are starting, do you really think anyone gives a dang who you are starting him over?

Personally, I do care. It helps to gauge his perceived value this week amongst other fantasy footballers.Unless one of the Steelers coaches stops by for some input, exactly what "info" were you looking for in this thread?

Are you new here?As far as info goes, you know, beat writers provide good info as well as insiders and locals and what not so many could provide or post that info. It is quite elementary. Also, are you really gonna bench a player based off some guy saying "I'm benching Stevie Johnson for him?" Either way that is not the info that is helpful according to what the thread title says.Convincing argument, I'm benching Stevie for him too. I bet you do not win many titles if that is your strategy.[insert your response saying you win a bunch of titles blah blah blah]

I'm just trying to figure out what kind of info you were hoping to gain in a thread like this. Is a beat writer gonna tell you that Sanders is going for 100 yards and a score this week? Maybe a local guy who watches every Steeler game?I don't have to be "new" to these message boards to know that fantasy football is a lot of guessing. And personally I think there's room for ALL KINDS of comments... from beat writers, locals, and anybody who wants to say who they are benching in favor of Emanuel Sanders.If scanning through the responses to find that hidden gem of info you were hoping for is such a task, maybe you should just rely on your own amazing set of prognosticating skills.

 

[Jello_Biafra]

So to my surprise I come in a Sanders thread looking for info and trying to gain an edge, and what do I see.Everyone saying who they are starting, do you really think anyone gives a dang who you are starting him over?

Personally, I do care. It helps to gauge his perceived value this week amongst other fantasy footballers.Unless one of the Steelers coaches stops by for some input, exactly what "info" were you looking for in this thread?

Are you new here?As far as info goes, you know, beat writers provide good info as well as insiders and locals and what not so many could provide or post that info. It is quite elementary. Also, are you really gonna bench a player based off some guy saying "I'm benching Stevie Johnson for him?" Either way that is not the info that is helpful according to what the thread title says.Convincing argument, I'm benching Stevie for him too. I bet you do not win many titles if that is your strategy.[insert your response saying you win a bunch of titles blah blah blah]

I've personally seen Tong win a bunch of titles, blah blah blah.

 

[Smarge]

From the Chiefs perspective, I can't imagine they'll leave Arenas with Wallace very often, regardless what they've done in the past. He'd run by him 10 out of 10 times. With Routt having been cut, Arenas is on the other side of Flowers and he's small and slow. They'll give him help all day, leaving Flowers on an island. Flowers is good, but tough to shadow these quick receivers all day with little help and Ben routinely creating extra time for his receivers to get open. As for the question about Pitt just pounding them on the ground all day ---- Haley will be out for blood. He won't hesitate to score and score often if the opportunity presents itself.

 

[hal9000]

From the Chiefs perspective, I can't imagine they'll leave Arenas with Wallace very often, regardless what they've done in the past. He'd run by him 10 out of 10 times. With Routt having been cut, Arenas is on the other side of Flowers and he's small and slow. They'll give him help all day, leaving Flowers on an island. Flowers is good, but tough to shadow these quick receivers all day with little help and Ben routinely creating extra time for his receivers to get open. As for the question about Pitt just pounding them on the ground all day ---- Haley will be out for blood. He won't hesitate to score and score often if the opportunity presents itself.

 

[pghrob]

Sanders gets the chance to work today with 3rd stringer Charlie Batch as the Steelers head to the Browns. Sanders is being relied upon to be a stronger contributor at wr with Antonio Brown still nursing a high ankle sprain. With 2nd stringer Leftwich last week, Sanders had his best yardage game, catching 3 passes for 82 yards on 8 targets. Steelers MO this weeks looks to be ball control running game and defense.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

He's been a viable option the past few weeks (60, 75, 82 yards) even with Big Ben being out. He's moved ahead of Wallace on the depth chart, and last week played 49 out of 67 snaps, while Wallace was on the field for only 41 snaps. If that holds up with Ben's return this weekend, we could be looking at a big bump in value. Any homers have some insight?

 

[packersfan]

Seems weird that Sanders' production went up after Ben got hurt. I wonder if it goes back to previous norms now that Ben's back.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Seems weird that Sanders' production went up after Ben got hurt. I wonder if it goes back to previous norms now that Ben's back.

I believe that's a coincidence more than anything (but perhaps there's something else at play). Sanders moved into the starting lineup when Ben went down. Now that Ben is returning and Sanders is in the starting lineup, things are looking promising for those of us struggling at wr.

 

[Uncle Buck]

yea, its been after ben got hurt, has nothing to do with brown being out 3 weeks...