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Fantasy Football Surprises – Week 1

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:55:18 +0000

Well, that was a fun start to the 2009 fantasy football season. In Week 1, we saw big performances by fantasy studs and a few surprises from fantasy football players that deserve some analysis. Consider picking these players up off of your fantasy football waiver wire if they are available.

QB Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
Even though he was playing the lowly Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Flacco’s statistical line can’t be ignored. He had 307 passing yards to go with a career-high three touchdowns. He may make a good fantasy backup QB after all.

RB Mike Bell, New Orleans Saints
Outside of Adrian Peterson, Mike Bell is the leading rusher in Week 1 of the 2009 fantasy football season. His 143 rushing yards is an impressive stat and he’s officially worth picking up for your fantasy roster.

WR Patrick Crayton, Dallas Cowboys
While his stats were aided greatly by a long touchdown run, Patrick Crayton’s performance must be noted. He had four catches for 135 yards and a touchdown. If Tony Romo gets hot, expect Crayton to be a starting quality fantasy football receiver.

TE Todd Heap, Baltimore Ravens
Going into last season, Todd Heap was considered a top fantasy football tight end. However, after a horrible season, he was all but forgotten in the fantasy world. But after a big Week 1 (five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown) it may be time to remember him once again.

Do you remember Todd Heap? (Image: Zuma Press)

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Most Surprising Fantasy Football Players 2008

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:45:22 +0000

QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
The Packers knew Aaron Rodgers was talented, however fantasy football owners wouldn’t have guessed that Rodgers would have such an impressive first year at quarterback. He’s been a top three performer as a fantasy quarterback and considering his relatively late average draft position, he has to be making his owners very happy.

RB DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers
Coming into the 2008 fantasy football season, DeAngelo Williams wasn’t a wanted man in the fantasy world. He was a part of a dreaded running back by committee situation in Carolina. However, now he’s emerged as the hottest back in fantasy football and is suddenly a must start each and every week.

WR Kevin Walter, Houston Texans
Kevin Walter showed some promise in 2007 but nobody could have imagined him becoming a top ten wide receiver in 2008. While he’s still not quite as valuable as teammate Andre Johnson, Walter has had a huge year and seems to be playing better and better as the season has progressed. Going into 2009, Walter will be a household name in the fantasy football world.

TE Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota Vikings
Prior to 2008, Visanthe Shiancoe was known as a player who didn’t always give great effort. He was also known for his bad hands. In 2008, Shiancoe has become a very productive tight end who is currently ranked in the top five. While he’s not overly consistent, he’s capable of scoring a touchdown in any given week.

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Top Ten Fantasy Football Surprises of 2007

admin — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:25:56 +0000

10. David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars
In many fantasy football leagues, Garrard went undrafted. However, in the stretch run of the season, Garrard was one of the best quarterbacks in all of fantasy football.

9. Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns
Edwards was a high draft pick so his success wasn’t entirely a surprise. That said, now one thought Edwards would have 1200+ yards and 15 touchdowns with a week to go.

8. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Witten had a relatively quiet 2006 campaign but has been great in 2007. With 94 catches, 1121 yards and seven touchdowns, Witten has surpassed all expectations.

7. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Everyone knew Peterson was immensely talented. But Peterson was arguably the best running back in the NFL this season. Peterson being this great this soon is a huge surprise.

6. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Graham was given the Buccaneers’ running back job after a number of running backs ahead of him in the depth chart got hurt. Graham filled in more than admirably. He has seven touchdowns in his last seven games.

5. Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
Favre was looked at this year as a decent backup quarterback in fantasy football. However, Favre turned back the clock and already has more than 4000 yards and 25 touchdowns.

4. Jamal Lewis, Cleveland Browns
Lewis was an afterthought on draft night this year. If you drafted him, it was probably with an impending feeling of doom. Surprisingly, Lewis has had a season that places him in the top five of running backs.

3. Derek Anderson, Cleveland Browns
Anderson wasn’t even the opening day starter for the Browns. But after he took over the reins, Anderson never looked back. He’s been a top five fantasy quarterback all season.

2. Randy Moss, New England Patriots
Moss was viewed as a risky pick in the third or fourth round. As it turns out, Moss was a heck of a steal. With a week to go, Moss has over 90 catches, nearly 1400 yards and 21 touchdowns.

1. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Even though Brady was rated relatively highly this season, he has shattered all expectations. Brady has had perhaps the best season ever for a quarterback.

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