The Answer Man

Thursday, October 12, 2006


STOCK TIPS: BUY LOW/SELL HIGH

Well, we've gone approximately one third through the fantasy season, and there is probably a lot of over reaction in your league. Yes, you've started a poor 1-4, but with eight to nine weeks left in your fantasy regular season, you have plenty of time to make up that ground. If you want to make that move up in the standings, it's very important that you are able to assess which players will help your team for the rest of the year, and which players' value has already peaked.

BUY LOW

Marvin Harrison/Reggie Wayne- While they are both putting up good yardage this season, both Colts' WRs have just a TD each. That probably isn't sitting well with fantasy owners who expect them to have close to 10 each. The Colts have a bye this week, so their lack of production will seem even longer to owners. Try to grab either if you can, because the Colts running game still is not good, and Peyton will pass as much as ever.

LaDainian Tomlinson- LT's value is never actually low, but you could get him now giving up less than you ever will be able to. Tomlinson has come off two poor performances against Baltimore and Pittsburgh. He also lost carries to Michael Turner in both these games. However, he has a very easy schedule ahead of him, and if you can get him, he'll be a stud the rest of the way.

Matt Hasselbeck- Both Super Bowl quarterbacks have gotten off to poor starts this year, but it appears like Hasselbeck is much more likely to turn things around. One main reason is that all of Hasselbeck's weapons are getting healthy, including TE Jeremy Stevens, and he's been able to practice with Deion Branch for a few weeks now. Their offense should also be performing at its best because they have a ridiculously easy schedule ahead of them.

SELL HIGH

Marc Bulger- One of the most surprising starts in football has been that of Rams QB Marc Bulger. He's yet to throw an interception this season, and he's put up multiple touchdowns games the last few weeks. His schedule does get increasingly difficult now though, and since it is Marc Bulger, it's very likely his numbers will start to balance out to his career averages.

Keyshawn Johnson- The Panthers second WR is off to a hot start, but it appears that this may be his best stretch all season. The healthier Steve Smith gets, the less touches Keyshawn will see. Johnson is an aging WR who will be unlikely to stay healthy all season. He should be a decent WR 3 in your league, but since he is putting up WR 1 numbers right now, you'd be wise to see what you can get for him.

Maurice Jones-Drew- The Jaguars RB will eventually be a star in this league it seems like, but as long as Fred Taylor's around he'll be a hit or miss every week. Against Indy and the Jets this year he combined for 26 carries, 162 yards and three TDs. In all his other games combined, he has 7 carries for 15 yards and 1 TD. It'd be very wise to trade him after a big game since there's no guarantee he'll do it weekly. However, with an oft injured Fred Taylor ahead of him, make sure you are getting a great deal for Jones-Drew because he is an injury away from starting.


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