Fantasy Report: Week Two

With Week One completed, and the first fantasy week over, it’s time to fix up your rosters. I’m sure most of us, even if you did win last week, could improve our team. The one player that you do not want on your team is a fantasy killer (e.g. Jake Delhomme). My fantasy predictions in Week One were fairly impressive, better than even I would have guessed. So I will attempt to improve upon my great week last week, and give you my Week Two Fantasy Start ‘ Ems and Sit’Ems.

Start ‘Em

QB Trent Edwards, Bills

The thing that impressed me the most with Edwards in Week One was his decision making. He made the most out of the new no-huddle offense by tiring out the Patriots’ defense, which allowed him to make the safe throws. His Week Two opponent is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who last week allowed Tony Romo to throw a career high in passing yards, making him look like a top tier NFL Quarterback. I expect Edwards to come out strong against the Bucs’ defense, and I think he will utilize his two dangerous wideouts, Terrell Owens and Lee Evans.

RB Darren Sproles, Chargers

Since LaDainian Tomlinson will not suit up for tomorrow’s game, Sproles will get the rock more t han he has ever had. Despite him going up against the Ravens’ defense, his quickness and agility will cause problems against Baltimore ’s aging linebackers. Another thing that Sproles brings to the table is his pass-catching ability, along with his dominance on the return team. Don’t be surprised if Sproles ends up taking a reception to the house, and adds another touchdown on the ground.

WR Torry Holt, Jaguars

Last week, Holt only netted 47 yards on 3 receptions, but the matchup against the Cardinals is a favorable one for the former Ram. In last week’s game against the 49ers, Arizona allowed Isaac Bruce to find some openings in the secondary, and finished with 74 yards. The Jaguars brought Holt in to be their number one target, and I expect him to back up that statement against the Cardinals.

Sit ‘Em

QB Eli Manning, Giants

If you are considering starting Eli than your fantasy team is clearly out of luck. The rivalry between the Cowboys and Giants will be heated tomorrow, and if the Cowboys can apply pressure to Eli, then it’s all over. The Giants will look to establish the run, but will find out that the Cowboy’s front seven is no pushover. Once Eli is forced to find his inexperienced receivers, he will make some mistakes, which we all know kill fantasy teams.

RB Steve Slaton, Texans

He had a brutal game in Week One against a sub-par defense, and now that he is faced against the Steel Curtain, I do not like his chances . His terrific rookie campaign is over, and now the sophomore slump is beginning for the West Virginia graduate. The Steelers held Tennessee Titans’ RB Chris Johnson to 57 yards and no scores. Slaton will have a tough day once again for the struggling Texans.

WR Marques Colston, Saints

The Eagles’ secondary was flawless against the Panthers, and with all the hype surrounding the Saints’ aerial attack, the Eagles’ defense will be out to prove the critics wrong. The combination of Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown on Colston will not give him many chances to receive the ball. Coordinator Sean McDermott has been preparing for this game all week just to show how tough his defense really is. Don’t expect Colston to put up many points this week as he did last week.

Sleeper of the Week

 WR Kevin Curtis

The Saints’ defense will apply all its attention to DeSean Jackson, as they should, but don’t be surprised to see Kevin Kolb looking elsewhere. In what will likely be Kolb’s first career NFL, and knowing that Jeff Garcia is breathing down his back, he needs to show the coaches that he can be a true NFL Quarterback. The Saints allowed Lions’ second WR Bryant Johnson to rack up some good yardage, so I expect Curtis to do the same, and find the end zone at least once.