Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Week 11 was a crazy week, but presents a valuable lesson.
Drew Brees/Ben Roethlisberger/Carson Palmer
Cedric Benson/Michael Turner
Vincent Jackson/Nate Burleson/Marques Colston/Hines Ward/Chad Ochocinco
Trent Cole/Jared Allen/Julius Peppers/Terrell Suggs
Curtis Lofton/James Laurinaitis/James Harrison
Everyone of the above players have been a big part of fantasy successes this year. Some had injury issues, but the vast majority succumbed not to poor play but to the fickle gods of fantasy variance. No matter how strong your team is, it can always be made stronger before the playoffs. Don't panic, but don't leave depth or future considerations on the table that could improve your lineup (and decrease your potential variance) during the playoffs.
Those with underdog teams should take heart here. Stud teams aren't invincible. Start planning your attack with high upside lineup options based on above-average matchups. A couple of unexpectedly bad games by your stud opponent and a couple of well-timed upside plays in your lineup can send the lowest seed to the next round.
Best of luck down the stretch.
Drew Brees/Ben Roethlisberger/Carson Palmer
Cedric Benson/Michael Turner
Vincent Jackson/Nate Burleson/Marques Colston/Hines Ward/Chad Ochocinco
Trent Cole/Jared Allen/Julius Peppers/Terrell Suggs
Curtis Lofton/James Laurinaitis/James Harrison
Everyone of the above players have been a big part of fantasy successes this year. Some had injury issues, but the vast majority succumbed not to poor play but to the fickle gods of fantasy variance. No matter how strong your team is, it can always be made stronger before the playoffs. Don't panic, but don't leave depth or future considerations on the table that could improve your lineup (and decrease your potential variance) during the playoffs.
Those with underdog teams should take heart here. Stud teams aren't invincible. Start planning your attack with high upside lineup options based on above-average matchups. A couple of unexpectedly bad games by your stud opponent and a couple of well-timed upside plays in your lineup can send the lowest seed to the next round.
Best of luck down the stretch.
