Fantasy for Week 8

I am going to do something that I have recently, which is to double up after a guy didn't produce expected numbers.  The Cowboys-Eagles game from last week, which I thought would have produced some great fantasy numbers, ended up being a dud to some degree.  Romo threw for over 300 yards but was not able to get in the end zone that much.  This week, expect him to really go off as the real kicker is that I am playing against him and Dez Bryant, so I am expecting 2 touchdowns from that connection.  On to the list.

Quarterbacks

Tony Romo, going against another good offense in Detroit, this week I expect the score to reach high twenties and maybe thirties for these guys.  Detroit has a solid d line, so even around the goal line expect Romo to sling it.  Should be a big day for him,



Don't sleep on
Matty Ice!

RGIII, he has started picking up the pace and this is another good week as he will be throwing a ton to keep up with the Broncos and who knows maybe even pull off an upset.  The extra points from running will be a huge help for everybody but Alfred Morris owners.

Mike Vick,  feel free to start him and hope that he doesn't get hurt.  This game means something as they are a game behind Dallas and in reality 2 games behind as they lost to them last week.  They also don't want the Giants starting to get going either as a loss would put them only a game ahead of them as well.

Matty Ryan,  people are worried about him having no receivers, but Matty Ice will give you 2 touchdowns a week as they are committed to throwing the ball and they really can't run that well, especially against a pretty good run defense in Arizona.

Stay Away

Don't love Geno Smith going into Cincy, but if you are desperate, he has been coming through so if you have to, might as well.  Don't really like Terrelle Pryor going against a Steeler defense who has been pretty underrated this year.

Running Backs

Fred Jackson,  with Spiller out, look for Jackson to get majority of the carries and they will need it to slow down the Saints offense.  Jackson is also a big help as a receiver that will give you some extra points in PPR.

Knowshon,, should be an every week starter, but in case he isn't, smarten up, especially in PPR.  Peyton has been sharing the love as Moreno had 3 touchdowns 2 weeks ago and he could replicate this week.

Eddie Lacy,  going against  a weak Minnesota defense and losing receivers by the minute, this guy should have a day.

Frank Gore, going against a really bad run defense in Jacksonville, Gore may have 100 yards by the half.  Bad news is that he also might be out by the half and Kendall Hunter and company may get some touches.

Desperate

Andre Ellington, with Mendenhall doubtful for this game, Ellington should get a much bigger role.  Problem is, we are not sure what he will do with it.  Should be available, just in case you need somebody.

Roy Helu,  this is mostly for PPR leagues as his receiving is what you are looking to gain from.  Don't expect him to be a goal line back as he is in there mainly due to the hurry up offense and you can't switch running backs.  Now, if I am wrong and he scores twice today, maybe there is a changing of the guard.

Stay away

MJD,  not sure if people are still starting him, but they may be down early and he will lose carries.  Not getting a ton of looks out of the backfield, so he may be a risk in PPR leagues as well.

Wide Receivers

Jordy Nelson,  might have 25 targets today as there is nobody else in town to throw to.  Only downside is if they are up big and just run the clock down.

Garcon and Reed, the Redskins should be throwing a good amount today and I expect these 2 to be the primary recipients.  Reed may be available so if you are desperate, you may pick up a big sleeper for week 8.

Harry Douglas, more due to less, somebody has to be catching balls and it might as well be Harry.  White is fighting injuries and I would expect Gonzo to be double covered.  The rest will be Rodgers out of the backfield and they may line him up in the slot with Steven Jackson back.

Stay Away

Josh Gordon,  I like Gordon a lot, but not this week.  He has Jason Campbell throwing to him and they are playing the Chiefs, maybe a tough one for him.  If you have nobody else, roll the dice as he can always break a big play.