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For all the people who come here for football info, I hope these sleepers’ help. I will be the first to admit I had a horrific week 4 last week, but feel I will bounce back to Week 3 form for you in this week 5. For all the haters, I will avoid responding to you in this thread for the only reason that I want to keep this thread from getting locked.
So let’s get the talk started…
Quarterback – Kyle Orton – San Diego @ Denver
325 Yards and 2 TDs
I had a tough time debating between Orton and Painter this week, but when I was doing research on Painter, I noticed his face...that makes you wanna stop doing research on him. So I’m going Orton, as he has a healthy Lloyd, an emerging Decker, and a straight ahead runner that will cause the defense to stay honest. Orton has shown to be capable and has got a lot to prove, even with the coach’s support, so look for him to try to make a point. The Broncos have been taking a lot of shots down field and that is always nice, especially in leagues that award for long TDs. Orton is owned in about half the leagues, so he may be available, think about using him if you need bye week filler. Also...don’t be fooled by the Chargers pass D stats, they can be passed on as their stats are better than they actually are, remember McNabb was being McNabb week one with the 39 yards.
Running Back – Isaac Redman – Tennessee @ Pittsburgh
80 Yards, along with 6 Catches for 55 Yards and 1 TD
I love a running back that can give you three downs, and we had one gift wrapped on the wire this week, if you were fortunate enough to get him in Isaac Redman. Mendenhall is hurt, Moore is hurt, but more importantly...Big Ben is hurt...and that is gonna make them rely on the running game more than ever. Sucks for Mendy owners this week that he is not going to be the guy getting all the carries and catches, but Redman is, and the opportunity at touches that he is gonna get is reason enough to make him a RB2 this week. Tennessee has a good run D, but they are going to pass a lot to him to with screens to protect Ben. He may not be gold for the rest of the year, but he is gold this week for sure, as he has been the only guy showing some life in the running game so far this year.
Wide Receiver – Kevin Walter - Oakland @ Houston
6 receptions for 75 Yards and 1 TD
My thinking on this is more logic than really great player ability. With Andre being out, that changes the game plan for the defense drastically. They have no player to double cover any more, allowing for more in the box and the safety to stay home in the middle of the field to cover Daniels. Jacoby has shown he is not consistent and can’t catch, so that leaves the underneath guy…Mr. Walter. Walter normally catches a lot of passes when Andre is out, he just don’t get a bunch of yards. He got hurt early in week one and missed the week two game, so his stats this year are a little off as well. Walter made a great catch in the game against the Saints, so at least he can catch, and he will be the guy to catch a lot of quick passes this week. Foster is gonna be the guy dominating the world on this team now, so it’s really hard to expect anyone else getting TDs, but I think Walter gets one this week for reasons stated above.
Tight End – Jermaine Gresham – Cincinnati @ Jacksonville
5 receptions for 60 Yards and 1 TD
Gresham has been playing at a high level, and really didn’t do well in only one game so far, as he only had 2 catches for 8 yards against Denver. Dalton has shown great trust in this guy, and counts on him in the Red Zone as he already has 2 TDs. Jimmy Graham shredded this defense last week, granted that a better offense, but they are still vulnerable to the tight end. Gresham’s size makes him a match up nightmare at 6’5”, 260, and his ability to make the tough catches in the middle of the field solidifies his spot as the number two pass catcher on this team. His ability makes him valuable to a young QB who needs to dump it off a lot, and even more valuable to a team that needs a waiver wire tight end this week.
Kicker – Who cares, it’s a kicker...just make sure you start one.
Defense – Houston at home against Oakland.
3 sacks, 2 Turnovers, and 17 points allowed
Is there really any must start defense’s out there, other than Baltimore, Detroit, N.Y. Jets, and Green Bay? A lot of byes this week and Houston is owned in about 55% of leagues, so they may still be available on the wire after playing New Orleans and Pittsburgh the past couple weeks, but scoop them up. They are at home and should cause the Raiders to pass a lot since Houston has a high power offense, even with Andre out, I hope. The type of team that beats Houston is a pass first team, not a run first team. They get to the QB, have good backers, and they have a good secondary to create turnovers, so take a gamble on them this week as the Indy/KC game has danger written all over it with both defenses being god awful and this is an offensive league.
Hope these “Sleepers” help you out, but I’m prolly wrong. Enjoy Week 5 fellas, and good luck in your matchup!
For all the people who come here for football info, I hope these sleepers’ help. I will be the first to admit I had a horrific week 4 last week, but feel I will bounce back to Week 3 form for you in this week 5. For all the haters, I will avoid responding to you in this thread for the only reason that I want to keep this thread from getting locked.
So let’s get the talk started…
Quarterback – Kyle Orton – San Diego @ Denver
325 Yards and 2 TDs
I had a tough time debating between Orton and Painter this week, but when I was doing research on Painter, I noticed his face...that makes you wanna stop doing research on him. So I’m going Orton, as he has a healthy Lloyd, an emerging Decker, and a straight ahead runner that will cause the defense to stay honest. Orton has shown to be capable and has got a lot to prove, even with the coach’s support, so look for him to try to make a point. The Broncos have been taking a lot of shots down field and that is always nice, especially in leagues that award for long TDs. Orton is owned in about half the leagues, so he may be available, think about using him if you need bye week filler. Also...don’t be fooled by the Chargers pass D stats, they can be passed on as their stats are better than they actually are, remember McNabb was being McNabb week one with the 39 yards.
Running Back – Isaac Redman – Tennessee @ Pittsburgh
80 Yards, along with 6 Catches for 55 Yards and 1 TD
I love a running back that can give you three downs, and we had one gift wrapped on the wire this week, if you were fortunate enough to get him in Isaac Redman. Mendenhall is hurt, Moore is hurt, but more importantly...Big Ben is hurt...and that is gonna make them rely on the running game more than ever. Sucks for Mendy owners this week that he is not going to be the guy getting all the carries and catches, but Redman is, and the opportunity at touches that he is gonna get is reason enough to make him a RB2 this week. Tennessee has a good run D, but they are going to pass a lot to him to with screens to protect Ben. He may not be gold for the rest of the year, but he is gold this week for sure, as he has been the only guy showing some life in the running game so far this year.
Wide Receiver – Kevin Walter - Oakland @ Houston
6 receptions for 75 Yards and 1 TD
My thinking on this is more logic than really great player ability. With Andre being out, that changes the game plan for the defense drastically. They have no player to double cover any more, allowing for more in the box and the safety to stay home in the middle of the field to cover Daniels. Jacoby has shown he is not consistent and can’t catch, so that leaves the underneath guy…Mr. Walter. Walter normally catches a lot of passes when Andre is out, he just don’t get a bunch of yards. He got hurt early in week one and missed the week two game, so his stats this year are a little off as well. Walter made a great catch in the game against the Saints, so at least he can catch, and he will be the guy to catch a lot of quick passes this week. Foster is gonna be the guy dominating the world on this team now, so it’s really hard to expect anyone else getting TDs, but I think Walter gets one this week for reasons stated above.
Tight End – Jermaine Gresham – Cincinnati @ Jacksonville
5 receptions for 60 Yards and 1 TD
Gresham has been playing at a high level, and really didn’t do well in only one game so far, as he only had 2 catches for 8 yards against Denver. Dalton has shown great trust in this guy, and counts on him in the Red Zone as he already has 2 TDs. Jimmy Graham shredded this defense last week, granted that a better offense, but they are still vulnerable to the tight end. Gresham’s size makes him a match up nightmare at 6’5”, 260, and his ability to make the tough catches in the middle of the field solidifies his spot as the number two pass catcher on this team. His ability makes him valuable to a young QB who needs to dump it off a lot, and even more valuable to a team that needs a waiver wire tight end this week.
Kicker – Who cares, it’s a kicker...just make sure you start one.
Defense – Houston at home against Oakland.
3 sacks, 2 Turnovers, and 17 points allowed
Is there really any must start defense’s out there, other than Baltimore, Detroit, N.Y. Jets, and Green Bay? A lot of byes this week and Houston is owned in about 55% of leagues, so they may still be available on the wire after playing New Orleans and Pittsburgh the past couple weeks, but scoop them up. They are at home and should cause the Raiders to pass a lot since Houston has a high power offense, even with Andre out, I hope. The type of team that beats Houston is a pass first team, not a run first team. They get to the QB, have good backers, and they have a good secondary to create turnovers, so take a gamble on them this week as the Indy/KC game has danger written all over it with both defenses being god awful and this is an offensive league.
Hope these “Sleepers” help you out, but I’m prolly wrong. Enjoy Week 5 fellas, and good luck in your matchup!
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I like the picks as well and will throw out a few more. Going a little deeper at TE, I think Casey could be a good pick at TE, mainly for the same reasons you list for Walter. At defense, I think Philly might finally put it together against Buffalo. Cincy rolled for 450+ yards last week. Philly should get off to a good start and that might prevent Buffalo from running all day. Philly's secondary has to eventually get it together. This might be the week.
) I was able to pick up Orton of the WW and I'm rolling with him as my starter this week. I picked Redman off Waivers on Tues and am rolling with him in my 16 teamer. I think both have great sleeper potential and am starting both. Thanks for the post Cuz. Sometimes posts like this affirm who you're going to start, not just who you should pick off the waiver wire.
You actually come on a Football forum and say that with a straight face, then have the nerve to say others, including myself, are trolls.
