Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Fantasy Football Focus: Week 4: Bye Week Replacements

What up football family?!?! Welcome to week 4 of the fantasy football season. Or better known as...the start of the dreaded bye weeks. Although there are only 2 teams on bye this week (Green Bay, Carolina), they account for two starting fantasy qb's and a host of starting skill players. If you are down one of these players...or need waiver wire help for other reasons....then you're at the right place! The crew is back with the fantasy news you can use for week 4.

So LETS...GET...STARTED!!!


Big Ben Roethlisberger:   QB, Pittsburgh

If you're down Aaron Rogers or Cam Newton, or have a really poor match up with your starter this week, then you may want to take a look at Big Ben. The Steelers defense is already looking historically bad, and Roethlisberger is having to throw to stay in games. That's a great combination for a one week qb replacement, especially with Roethlisberger facing Minnesota this week. Not only are the Vikings giving up 316 yards a game through the air, they gave up over 300 yards to some dude name Brian Hoyer last week. Roethlisberger is averaging over 325 yards a game the last two games.

Bilal Powell:   RB, New York Jets

Powell had a breakout game last week against Buffalo, racking up 149 rushing yards on 27 carries. Powell should be on most waiver wires, and is worthy of being a one week replacement. Even though the Titans currently have a top ten defense, they've giving up rushing td's the past two weeks. Jets rb Chris Ivory has yet to practice this week, and his status for Sunday is questionable at best. Powell will be on the field more than any other waiver wire option at rb this week.

Nick Johnson (NewYorkNick):   Alex Smith:  QB, Kansas City

"You remember the guy who gets hurt, tells the truth, gets benched and then gets fired. With that being said, Alex Smith is the top prospect for a replacement qb this week. Smith makes the throws to keep the chains moving, while managing the football. That should get you through until next week. Allow me to vent just a little on what we are all watching take place. Without naming any team names of course, if the gun smokes after the bullet exits the barrel, then you know it’s firing like it should. Funny how all of the sudden the Chiefs are on a hot streak and the “other team” can’t seem to keep it together. Andy Reid isn't complaining and neither are the fans. Oh, and who gets fired on their day off?"  -  New York Nick

Smith has an excellent match up this week against a struggling Giants defense. New York is giving up 250 yards a game through the air, and Smith has yet to turn the ball over this season.

Michael Jasso (Michigan Wolverines): Denarius Moore: WR, Oakland

If you're down Steve Smith, Randal Cobb, Jordy Nelson, ect, then you should take a real close look at Denarius Moore. Last Monday night, Moore ripped the Broncos secondary to the tune of 6/124/1. This weekend's match up is even better, as Moore draws the Redskins and their 31st ranked passing defense. Washington is giving up over 300 yards a game through the air. Perfect timing so...go pick him up....now.

***Homer Alert***

If you plan on starting Giants qb Eli Manning this week , then you my friend, are on homer alert. 2 Godzilla sized reg flags pop up this week for Manning.

1. So far this year, Manning has 5 ts and 8 int's.
2. The Chiefs defense is 5th against the pass, allowing an impressive 185 yards a game. Throw in the fact that KC has 15 sacks and four int's so far, and you have a recipe for ground hog day for Eli. Great documentary by the way.

But I digress.

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

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