Fantasy Football Focus: Week 5: Bye Weeks

***Opening rant with New York Nick***

"Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants. I have never said this before, but I think it might be time to reconsider starting Eli Manning in this second week of the bye. I understand how great you felt once your draft was over and your roster read, RG3 and Eli Manning. You thought your bye week was set, you thought. This year I won’t have to worry about finding a QB to hold down the fort and be stuck with likes of Josh Freeman, or even worse, Tony Romo (sorry, I couldn’t help the burn). But alas, the once epic maneuver has now brought you back to the place where you realize the life of a fantasy football owner is tougher than figuring out what medical plan on Obama Care to choose from. Sadly enough, Manning finally has his wr’s healthy and ready to go, but now he can’t seem to get it up. No pun intended. In this state of confusion and disappointment the best move will be picking up the QB who is playing against Giants, Mike Vick, now that’s ironic." - New York Nick

What up football family?!? Welcome to week five of the fantasy football season. With Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, and Washington on bye this week, a host of starting fantasy players will be on bye. No worries...the crew is back with that news you can use for week five.

Terrance Williams: WR, Dallas

The Denver Broncos and their high powered offense will invade Big D Sunday afternoon. That means there will be points a plenty...and that's a good thing for the rookie out of Baylor. Williams filled in for (once again) injured Miles Austin last week in San Diego, and put up 7 catches for 71 yards. Dallas will most certainly have to throw it...a lot...to hang with Peyton and company. Williams should get plenty of opportunities to better those numbers this week. And quiet as kept...Denver is 30th against the pass. The Broncos are giving up 316 yards a game though the air.

***Big Mike's Match Ups***

The key to waiver wire success is to study the match ups....it's all about the match ups. If you need a qb or te this week, here are a couple on your waiver wire with good ones. 

Brian Hoyer: QB, Cleveland

If you're down RG3 or Big Ben, then Hoyer is definitely worth a look this week. In 2 starts, Hoyer has put up 590 yards and 5 tds. Buffalo, this week's opponent, is giving up 277 yards a game through the air. But you better move fast, Hoyer plays Thursday.

Coby Fleener: TE, Indy

Cleener did work last week against Jacksonville, putting up 5/77/1. The one weakness of the Seahawks secondary is their tight end coverage. Last week, Houston's te's combined for 12 catches, 141 yards, and a touchdown. Cleener is a safe bet this week.

 ***Going Deep with DP***

Ya boy DP showing love to the 12-16 team leagues. Here's a one week gem worth a look this week.

Rashad Jennings: RB, Oakland

Darren McFadden is injured again y'all, so Jennings is up to bat. Last week, Jennings ripped the Redskins for 116 total yards. He also had 8 receptions for you ppr leagues. Jennings is set to carry the load again this week against the Chargers, who are giving up 120 yards a game on the ground. 

And keep an eye on Sam Bradford (QB, St. Louis) this week if your starter has a bum match up. Bradford gets the lowly Jags this week, who are giving up 387 yards a game so far. Don't expect the Rams to show any mercy, they're in the same division as Seattle and San Francisco. Bradford should have a huge day.

***Homer Alert*** 

If you are an owner of San Francisco qb Colin Kaepernick, then you my friend, are on homer alert. Kaepernick has come back to earth the last three weeks after his super human week 1 effort. He also has a brutal match up this week. The Houston Texans are number 1 against the pass...only giving up 141 yards a game. Most owners who drafted Kaepernick insured him with a solid back up. This may be the week to use him.

And be on the look out for "Big Mike's college picks of the week". Will post every Saturday morning prior to the opening kickoffs. 

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

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