Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Week 2
by Ryan Lester of Lester’s Legends
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Jake Delhomme, QB, Carolina Panthers - Delhomme owners couldn’t get rid of him soon enough after Philly destroyed him. He responded with 308 yards and a TD against Atlanta, but they were playing from behind the whole 4th quarter. I don’t expect Delhomme to have to attempt 41 passes again anytime soon.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
Byron Leftwich, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Leftwich topped 275 yards for the second straight week. He has attempted 91 passes already. Eventually he will step aside since the Bucs aren’t going anywhere, but until that point he should be able to produce because they are so bad.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
Jacoby Jones, WR, Houston Texans - Jones had a nice game with 73 yards and a TD. Before you get too wrapped up in the 13.3 fantasy points he registered, realize that he was only targeted on 4 of Matt Schaub’s 39 passes, coming up with 2 catches. He can’t be counted on for consistent fantasy production.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
Nate Washington, WR, Tennessee Titans - Nate was kind of the forgotten man after his injury, Kenny Britt’s debut, and Justin Gage’s big Week 1. In a shootout against Houston he had 4 catches for 36 yards and a TD. He led all Titan WRs in targets with 7, but Tennessee is a run-heavy team and it’s hard to rely on any of their wides.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
Bobby Wade, WR, Kansas City Chiefs - Finally, someone worth endorsing. Wade recently joined Kansas City following his release by the Vikings, who wanted to create more opportunities for Rookie Percy Harvin. Wade is an excellent slot receiver, and should be able to produce for his new club. He tied for the lead with 9 touches and led the Chiefs with 72 receiving yards.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
Julian Edelman, WR, New England Patriots - With Wes Welker out, Edelman had a busy Sunday with 8 catches (on 16 targets) for 98 yards. He’s one to monitor because he plays in what should be an explosive offense, but I wouldn’t recommend using a roster space on him just yet.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars - Mike had a great game with 6 catches (on 9 target) for 106 yards and a TD. Jacksonville got buried early so they were forced to pass. Don’t expect that type of production regularly.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
Johnny Knox, WR, Chicago Bears - Earl Bennett has been a popular pick-up lately, but it was Know who led the Bears with 9 targets, 70 yards, and a score. I wouldn’t give him a shot, but in real deep leagues, he’s worth a shot.
Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.
Mario Manningham, WR, New York Giants - Manningham made a spectacular grab for a TD. He did much more than just that highlight reel grab though as he hauled in 10 passes for 150 yards. The G-Men clearly have their 1-2 punch with Manningham and Steve Smith. If either are available, go get them.
Ruling: Get ‘em.
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I have to disagree about Knox. He’s had a strong first 2 weeks and is Cutler’s leading WR at this point. He’s quick and fast and has a lot of those guaranteed receptions where they throw the bubble screen to him right out of the backfield. Think Eddie Royal last season.