Week 1 was very interesting to say the least. But this isn’t the time to overreact, but to react. Here’s the list of injuries in week 1:
- Tyreek Hill expected to miss 4-6 weeks
- Hunter Henry likely to miss 4-6 weeks
- Sam Darnold has mono, missing week 2, and possible more time
- Derrius Guice got surgery today, no time table to return as of right now
- Mike Williams’s knee. There’s concerns he might miss some time
- Joe Mixon ankle injury doesn’t seem serious, but could possibly miss week 2
- Le’Veon Bell is getting an MRI on his shoulder, more to come
- Tevin Coleman is considered week-to-week with an ankle injury
- Nick Foles is out for the season
One thing I know is that these injuries will continue to pile up, unfortunately we can’t predict that. But we can predict who’s going to have a good week.
For the people who have been paying attention to this blog know that I have put my start/sit picks on the line. In effort to make them better, I decided to challenge myself. For picks I get wrong, I will be taking shots of alcohol of the peoples choice. When I’m wrong on the start em’, this means player didn’t exceed their projected points. When I’m wrong about the sit em’, it means the player did exceed their projected points. Projections are based on ESPN scoring. PPR format. Shots will be taken Tuesday night on The Mike Pedroli Show. Tune in on Twitch.tv! Here it is, week 2:
Sacc’s QB Starts
Jared Goff vs NO: Coming off an ugly game away verse the Panthers, I expect a Goff bounce back. Last year he threw 22 touchdowns, 3 picks and 342.1 YPG at home. He’s got the weapons around him, that’s for sure. He’s priced at $5,900 on DraftKings. The current total for the game is at 52, the third highest on this slate. I love Goff this week.
Lamar Jackson vs AZ: Jackson killed it last week. He only threw 20 passes, and ended up with 324 yards with 5 TDs. He didn’t even play the full game! Yes, it was against Miami, but he’s going against Arizona this week, another smash spot. They just let Stafford throw for 385 yards and 3 TDs. Not to mention he was in my start em’ last week. I like Jackson at home against a shaky secondary.
Other guys I like: Matt Ryan vs PHI, Josh Allen @ NYG
Sacc’s QB Sits
Andy Dalton vs SF: Dalton looked GOOD verses Seattle last week. He threw for 418 yards! We won’t be saying that this week, though. The 49ers pass rush is one of the best in the league and Richard Sherman looked great last week. On paper, this matchup looks like great, but I’d stay away if you need a streamer or play in DFS.
Jameis Winston @ CAR: Winston struggled last week. Maybe it was adjusting to Arian’s offense. He has great weapons around him. Unfortunately, James Bradberry will be shadowing Mike Evans, which will take him away. This defense is good. They played well against Goff and crew. Coming off a short week, I don’t think Jameis will be eating any W’s or crab legs.
Sacc’s RB Starts
Sony Michel @ MIA: Sony had a tough week 1, only rushing for 14 yards on 15 carries. Burkhead played well, which concerns me as a Michel owner. But this match up too good. Miami’s defense looks like terrible. The Patriots are favored by 19 points. Game script looks like it plays in his favor. Hammer it.
Matt Breida @ CIN: Cincy held Carson in check last week, holding him to 3.1 yards per carry, BUT did allow him to find the end zone twice. Tevin Coleman got hurt last week and will be sidelined for a bit, so Breida is appealing. I expect him to handle most of the carries in a game where the running game will matter. Mostert will get some work also, but he’s average.
Other players I like: Gio Bernard vs SF (if Mixon doesn’t play), Chris Thompson vs DAL
Sacc’s RB Sits
Aaron Jones vs MIN: Yikes. That’s all I have to say about Jones week 1 performance. Yes, he was going against one of the best defenses in the league. He’s got another tough matchup this week against Minnesota. They held Freeman and Smith in check last week. I still like Jones in season long, he’s just got a tough schedule. Buy-low.
Phillip Lindsay vs CHI: Lindsay pretty much split evenly with Freeman, only tallying 11 rushing attempts, but he did get 4 catches on 6 targets. He’s going against a stout Chicago defense, who didn’t let Jones do anything on the ground. The total points in the game at currently at 40.5, the lowest on the slate.
Sacc’s WR Starts
Chris Godwin @ CAR: While Evans will be on Bradberry island, Godwin will be making some plays. Panther’s haven’t been good against slot receivers, dating back to last year. Cooper Kupp caught 7 balls on 10 targets last week. I expect them to play from behind, allowing Godwin to gobble up targets and possibly finding the end zone. Believe the hype around him.
Tyler Lockett @ PIT: After only catching one ball last week, luckily a TD for fantasy owners, I expect a bounce back for Lockett. Cincy doubled him all day long, which he struggled with. The Steelers have been terrible against slot receivers the past two seasons. They also mainly play man defense. This will allow Lockett to make some plays.
Other players I like: Calvin Ridley vs PHI, Tyrell Williams vs KC
Sacc’s WR Sits
Robby Anderson vs CLE: I told you last week to fade him and it paid off. I’m fading him this week also. He’ll be getting a heavy dose of Denzel Ward, who shut down Corey Davis last week. Davis didn’t catch a ball. By the way, Trevor Siemian is getting start Monday night. I don’t think I need to elaborate. Fade. Fade. Fade.
Emmanuel Sanders vs CHI: Clearly I’m fading all of the Broncos offense. Chicago shut down the high power Packers offense. Sanders had a great week last week, catching a TD. He looks good, especially coming off an Achilles injury. I like him in season long.
Sacc’s TE Starts
Darren Waller vs KC: Waller had 14 fantasy points last week. Not bad against a solid Denver D. In a game where the Raiders will have to keep with KC’s high powered offense. Game script will be in his favor when they go down. He’s only priced $3,300 on DraftKings.
I also like: T.J Hockenson vs LAC
Sacc’s TE Sit
Jimmy Graham vs MIN: Graham had a solid game vs Chicago on Thursday night. He posted 3 catches, 30 yards, 1 TD on 6 targets. He doesn’t have the hops he used to have, though. He’s going against a stingy Vikings D, who locks down TEs. Harrison Smith will be all over him. I’ll pass on him this week.
Sacc’s Kicker Starts
- Joey Slye vs TB
- Jake Elliott @ ATL
- Ka’imi Fairbairn vs JAC
- Matt Prater vs LAC
Sacc’s Defense Starts
- Ravens vs AZ
- Texans vs JAC
- Browns @ NYJ
- Patriots @ MIA
- Panthers vs TB
- Cowboys @ WAS
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