Fantasy Focus: Week 2: One Week Wonder?

Whatup football family?!? Welcome to week 2 of the fantasy football season! It's always nice to start with a win, but if you took an L last week....don't worry. We're back with some news you can use heading into week 2.

Last week we saw some unfamiliar names put up quality numbers. This week we'll profile a few of them, and let you know if this player is worth  a roster spot...or if he's a one week wonder (fluke). Keep in mind...we're not calling the player a bust, we're just suggesting that he'll need to show you a lil more before cutting one of your drafted players to add him.

All aboard?.....then LETS....GET....STARTED!!!!!


Jared Cook:  TE, St. Louis

Cook came out swinging in his Rams debut. The former Tennessee Titan lit up the Arizona Cardinals for 7/141/2. A lost fumble prevented a third touchdown. Cook is definitely worth a roster spot, and here's why. Cook was originally drafted by current Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, with the vision of using him as a big slot receiver. Now that Cook and Fisher have been reunited in St. Louis, expect to see more of the same from him the entire year. Cook showed flashes of greatness in Tennessee, but was grossly miscast as a blocking tight end after Fisher's departure. Cook should flourish in the Rams system.

Harry Douglas: WR, Atlanta

Douglas had a respectable 4 catches for 93 yards last week in New Orleans. Douglas is worth a look this week, especially if you currently own Roddy White. Douglas is usually the third receiver, but White is dealing with a high ankle sprain, and was ineffective last week. White even said himself (and I'm paraphrasing)...To you fantasy owners...if I don't practice...that's a bad sign.

White didn't practice yesterday.

 If Roddy can't go, then Douglas may be a week two sleeper. The Rams were lit up through the air last week, and qb Matt Ryan will be airing it out.

Some news you can use from the panel.

Danny "DP" Padilla (Deep Deep Sleepers):   Jerome Simpson: WR, Minnesota.

Adrian Peterson stole the show with his three touchdown performance, so few people noticed that wr Jerome Simpson went off for 7/140. So should he be worthy of consideration this week?

DP said don't do it. Simpson is a One Week Wonder!!!! Consider the fact that Simpson had 274 yds receiving all of last year, and a whopping zero touchdowns. Vikings QB Christian Ponder is inconsistent, and Simpson, even with last week's performance, is nothing more than a fourth offensive option. And that's saying something in Minnesota.

Michael Jasso (Michigan Wolverines):     Julian Edleman: WR, New England

Edleman, of all people, bailed out the Patriots last week with his 7 catch, 79 yd, 2 td performance. Edleman is worth strong consideration this week (tonight), especially if you own Danny Amendola. The Patriots keep losing offensive skill players, so Edleman wins by default. Not a bad consolation prize when the qb is Tom Brady. New England lost their starting rb last week, so they may have to throw even more. Amendola will not play tonight, so Edleman has sleeper value...with huge upside this week.

Nick Johnson (NewYorkNick):     Brian Hartline: WR, Miami

Brian Hartline came through in the clutch last week for the Dolphins, putting up 8/114/1. Hartline benefited from the arrival of free agent wr Mike Wallace. Hartline saw man to man coverage for most of the game, and took advantage of it. With Wallace's speed and athleticism, it's safe to assume that Hartline will get every opportunity to see similar coverage...and post similar numbers this week. The Colts gave up over 300 total yards to qb Terrelle Pryor last week. Miami should be able to throw.

***HOMER ALERT***

If you plan on starting San Diego rb Ryan Matthews this week, then you....my friend...are on homer alert. Matthews' stats last week...as dismal as they were...got a boost from his first career td reception. An alarming fact from last week, Matthews saw 20 snaps. His back up, Ronnie Brown, saw 25. Throw in 10 touches from Danny Woodhead and you look like the Saints backfield.

The Eagles held last year's most potent rushing offense (Washington) to less than 80 yards on the ground last week. This may be a time to sit Matthews, especially if you have quality depth. You may need to see how the rb rotation plays out before risking it.

Life is a sport....so always play to win!! Good luck!

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