Wk 10- Who To Watch: James Starks

         Who To Watch: James Starks

     (Green Bay Packers, Running Back)

                        Week 10

Every fantasy player has his/her own strategy on how to manage their roster. Some play traditionally, which is where they draft a team and stick with their players through the highs and the lows. Many others play weekly, where they start players depending on match ups and will add/drop any of their players no matter who they are. And others, including myself, play their stars and use their bench as more of an insurance for their starters. This type of strategy, I have found, is very successful. The perfect example of an "insurance player" is my Who To Watch for Week 10, James Starks. 

James Starks played three of his four years at the University of Buffalo, missing his senior season due to a shoulder injury. He recorded back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons in his second and third seasons as a Buffalo Bull. Rushing for 3,140 yards and 40 total touchdowns during his college career at Buffalo. He was drafted in the 6th round as the 193rd overall pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft. His ability to carry, catch, and block as a running back fit perfectly in the Packers offense. In years past, the Packers never had a healthy back that could continuously be an offensive weapon. 

James Starks entered into the NFL underrated because he was acquired by a team that ran over 60% of their plays without anyone in the backfield. He has played for the Packers for 6 total seasons (including the current 2015-2016 season). The veteran back has had his ups and downs, but his biggest success was in the 2011 playoff Wild-Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he broke the Packers' rookie post-season, single-game rushing yards record. 

From 2010 through 2012, the Packers' backfield shared everything as a committee. With the experience and talent from multiple backs, like: Ryan Grant, Brandon Jackson, John Kuhn, Brandon Saine, Alex Green, and Cedric Benson, James Starks only got 213 carries for 934 yards and 2 touchdowns, which was not enough snaps to prove himself as the Packers' lead back. Before the 2013 NFL Draft, the Packers decided to change the usage of their backfield. They drafted Alabama running back, Eddie Lacy, in hopes for him to be the No. 1 back. In his first two seasons in the NFL, Lacy looked great as the Packers' main back. He rushed 530 times for 2,317 yards and 20 touchdowns; recording 77 receptions for 684 yards and 4 TDs. While sharing time and playing behind Lacy, Starks has only gotten 174 carries for 826 yards and 5 TDs and recording 28 receptions for 229 yards and one touchdown. 

Entering into the 2015 season, everyone believed Eddie Lacy would be the dominating back once again. Taken in the first round in every fantasy league, Lacy was owned in 100% of leagues. ESPN's Senior Fantasy Analyst, Matthew Berry, has mentioned many times that he doesn't understand how Starks is not 100% owned, as well, because every Lacy owner should own James Starks for insurance. Starks, almost forgotten by most, was drafted in the late rounds, if he was drafted at all (roughly 8%). 

Fantasy sports is one of the most unpredictable and nerve-wrecking games in our culture, today. Through 8 weeks of play and one BYE week, Lacy has performed poorly almost every week. Battling injuries and struggling to play well, Lacy has become one of the many first round busts of this season. This is why having a bench filled of insurance players, like DeAngelo Williams for LeVeon Bell owners, Karlos Williams for LeSean McCoy owners, and James Starks for Eddie Lacy owners, is so important. Those who fill their bench spots with the right strategic players will win their league, but those who chase points, waste their waiver priority, and add/drop their players too much can't seem to make the playoffs. 

One of the best pickups for this week is James Starks. Because of Lacy's struggles this season, Starks has performed very well, when given the touches. Exiting the game early in the 2Q, Lacy was reported to be benched due to a groin injury. This gave Starks an amazing opportunity, giving him 71% of the carries. This is definitely a reoccurring injury for Lacy and needs to be watched by all Lacy and Starks' owners. If Lacy is limited or misses practice this week, look for Starks to be the No. 1 back for the Pack. Only 39% owned, entering the Packers' week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions, Starks is wildly available in most leagues. Put in your claim now; Starks will be claimed this week and owned in all leagues. Also priced at $4,900, James Starks is a great play for any Daily Fantasy lineup. For week 10, Starks is a RB2 with some upside against a Lions' defense that has been struggling to stop the run. 

     -Who Else To Watch in Week 10-

Tyrod Taylor (BUF • QB) - Surprisingly owned in only 50% of leagues, Tyrod Taylor is a top 10 fantasy quarterback. Dropped in many leagues because of his recent injury, the Bills' QB performed very well this past week against the Miami Dolphins. He threw 11/12 for 181 yards and one touchdown. This week against a strong Jets' defense, Tyrod will have to be creative. The Jets have a strong run D, and Sammy Watkins will be on Revis Island; look for Taylor to spread the ball around and be forced to keep it himself and run a lot. Priced at $5,500, Tyrod Taylor could be a good start in DFS. 

Brian Hoyer (HOU • QB) - The Texans finally release Ryan Mallet, which means that Brian Hoyer is their weekly starter for the rest of the season. With his great fantasy production this year, Brian has become a strong streaming option. Coming off a BYE week, Houston plays a tough matchup against a good Cincinnati defense. And without Arian Foster, Hoyer will be forced to throw the ball a lot. Only owned in 11% of leagues, his availability makes him a great streamer for week 10. Priced at $5,400 in DFS, Hoyer has a ton of upside in a game where he'll be forced to throw a ton of passes. 

Jameis Winston (TB • QB) - Playing extremely well for the past few weeks, Winston has become a solid QB streamer. Last week against the New York Giants, Winston threw 19/36 for 249 yards, and no touchdowns but no turnovers either (4th straight game with no turnovers). He also rushed 3 times for 24 yards and boosted his fantasy production with a rushing touchdown. His ability to run makes the Tampa Bay QB a more interesting streamer over some other choices for week 10. Going up against an average defense of the Cowboys, Winston could continue his strong fantasy streak. 28% owned, the QB is extremely available. Priced at $5,000 in DFS, makes him an interesting start for a strategic lineup, if you're looking to spend more on RBs and WRs. 

Karlos Williams (BUF • RB) - Earlier this season, LeSean McCoy got hurt, and Karlos Williams showed his potential of being an RB1. Getting 42 carries for 226 yards and 3 touchdowns in 4 games. Out the past few weeks due to a concussion, Williams was dropped in almost 70% of leagues. Cleared for the week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, Williams was barely picked up. After a shoulder injury to Shady McCoy, Williams stepped in and got 9 carries for 110 yards and 2 TDs. Entering a week 10 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Jets, Karlos is only owned in 36% of leagues. After an amazing RB1 performance, Williams will be claimed in all leagues. Priced at $3,800 in DFS, is cheaply priced for a guy that could put up top 3 RB numbers. He will be a boom or bust play this week, depending on McCoy's injury return on a short week. 

Antonio Andrews (TEN • RB) - We saw it this year in Lamar Miller; his production increased tremendously after the coaching change. Last week, the Titans' new head coach, Mike Mularkey, was adamant about their offense using the run more. Well, it worked. Antonio Andrews performed well against the New Orleans Saints. Only 51% owned, he is still available and a great pickup this week. He goes into a tough matchup against a strong, Carolina defense. Last week against Green Bay, the Panthers played poorly against the pass coming out of the backfield, which makes Andrews a great start for PPR leagues. Even with David Cobb returning to the active roster, Andrews is still the main back. Priced at $3,700 in DFS, Antonio Andrews is a cheap RB2 for week 10. 

Matt Jones (WAS • RB) - In an offense that seems to struggle every week, there is one man that shines among them. Redskins' running back, Matt Jones, has become a great RB2 in PPR leagues. While rushing 74 times for 276 yards and 3 TDs, the young back has shown his skill in more than just the run game. Getting 9 receptions of 12 targets, through 9 weeks, for 79 yards, the halfback has proven himself as an offensive weapon for a weak offense. With an offense that continues to lean on his ability to run in the open field, Jones will continue to perform well in PPR scoring. Only 33% owned entering into week 10, Jones is still available and is a great pickup. In a favorable matchup against New Orleans this week, he is a strong FLEX option. Although I'd start Matt Jones in PPR, I'd stay away from him in Daily. Priced too high at $3,300, there are better options with more upside. 

Kamar Aiken (BAL • WR) - Only 40% owned, the Baltimore Ravens' new No. 1 WR, Kamar Aiken, is a must add in all leagues. Coming off a BYE week, Aiken was overlooked by many and is still available for this week's waiver wire. With the loss of Steve Smith Sr. to injury, Aiken will get all the targets. Totaling 25 receptions on 44 targets for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns, Aiken is all alone in competition for targets in the Ravens' receiving core for the rest of season. Joe Flacco is known for forcing passes; going up against a Jaguars defense that struggles in the long ball, look for Flacco to force a few down field to his only target. Priced at $4,500 in DFS, Kamar Aiken is not badly priced for a WR1 with big play possibility.

Marvin Jones (CIN • WR) - In an offense that seems to have too many offensive weapons. Cincinnati Bangles' quarterback, Andy Dalton, has shared the targets evenly among his receivers. For fantasy, this is not always a good thing. Many AJ Green owners are not happy with the low number of targets given to their top pick. With all the attention on AJ Green and Tyler Eifert, Marvin Jones has become one of the Bangles sneaky weapons down field. With his ability to break off a big play, the Bangles' No. 2 wideout is a decent, matchup-dependent WR3. Only 48% owned, he is still out there on waivers. With a favorable matchup against Houston's surprisingly weak defense, Marvin Jones is a solid start for DFS; priced at $4,300. 

Nate Washington (HOU • WR) - Coming off a BYE week, Nate Washington is only 26% of leagues. With the injury to Arian Foster, Brian Hoyer and the Texans have been forced to throw the ball. Since Foster's injury in week 7 against Miami, Washington's numbers have increased; catching 13 of 22 targets in 2 games, including 3 touchdowns. Running routes opposite side of the dangerous DeAndre Hopkins, Nate has been able to become open more often. Even with the possibility of Cecil Shorts III returning to action, Nasty Nate is still going to be a favorite target for Hoyer. Possibly trailing most of the game in their matchup against Cincinnati this week, look for Nate Washington to get a lot of "garbage time" late in the game. Priced at $4,400 in DFS, Nate is a cheap WR3 that has a ton of upside. 

Danny Amendola (NE • WR) - In an offense that seems unstoppable, the New England Patriots enter week 10 with a big injury altering their lineup. The loss of Dion Lewis is bigger than most people think. Yes, they still have a solid running back in LeGarrent Blount, but their offense will be missing something - their short, pass plays. Dion Lewis was their favorite target in screens and cross-routes over the middle. It helped keep the defense honest, which opened up the long plays for Brady. While the loss of Lewis is devastating for his owners and the Patriots franchise, it opens the door for two players in Bill Belichick's offense. This will force more passes to Gronk, which makes him the best TE in fantasy (like he wasn't already?). And it also will create more opportunities for WR, Danny Amendola. Lining up in the slot, Amendola will soon become a fantasy WR3 with upside. Only 26% owned, he is a must add in all leagues. Priced at $4,000, Danny Amendola is a fantastic start at WR. 

Richard Rodgers (GB • TE) - Richard Rodgers is a solid, boom or bust tight end. He is matchup-dependent. Only owned in 24% of leagues, Rodgers is available for a good streaming option at TE. Aaron Rodgers, known for finding his favorite receivers in the red zone, has continued to find his tight end for touchdowns. With all of the Packers' wide receivers healthy, Richard Rodgers seems to be almost being forgotten about by everyone; everyone besides Aaron Rodgers. The "Rodgers-to-Rodgers" has connected for a total of 4 touchdowns this season every time their offense has been poor on the ground. After a tough loss against the Panthers, the Packers' QB was very expressive about his feeling towards his performance. Coming into week 10 against a struggling Detroit Lions, Aaron Rodgers will be pushing himself to fuel the offense, which is good news for all fantasy owners who are starting Packers' receivers. Look for the Rodgers-to-Rodgers connections to continue this week, while the Lions try to focus on stopping the Packers' depth of talented wideouts. Priced cheaply at $3,000 in DFS, Richard Rodgers is an interesting start at TE for Daily. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 9- Who To Watch: DeAngelo Williams

      Who To Watch: DeAngelo Williams

      (Pittsburgh Steelers, Running Back)

                         Week 9

The most important part of your team in fantasy sports is your bench. Yes, starters are important, but the players on your bench are the ones who win championships. Like in real life, the depth of your roster is very crucial to your team's success. The football season is a long one, and injuries occur every single day; some big and some small, but it can have a huge impact on your fantasy team. There are plenty of players in the NFL that have a ton of potential and could explode in fantasy, if they are given the chance. During the fantasy season, it's smart to roster these high potential players for the "just in case" situations. When the starter goes down with an injury, the back up has to step in. We saw this happen in Pittsburgh at the beginning of the season; when Steelers' star back, LeVeon Bell, had to sit out the first two games, DeAngelo Williams stepped in and proved that he was a true handcuff for Bell and a potential, fantasy star. 

University of Memphis star, DeAngelo Williams, was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2006. Drafted as the 27th overall pick, the former Tiger was highly drafted because of his running and catching ability. Being able to find the holes, run in between the tackles, and break tackles. In Carolina, DeAngelo shared the snaps with Jonathan Stewart. DeAngelo Williams spent his entire career sharing time with Stewart from '08 to '14. In his career as a Panther, Williams had 1,432 carries, 6,846 rushing yards, and 46 touchdowns. Known more for his ability to run up the gut, Williams developed his catching ability out of the backfield. Totaling 178 receptions for 1,621 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. 

In fantasy, D-Will was always a mediocre running back. Usually projected high in rankings but producing less than expected. Talked about like an RB3 but more used as a fantasy handcuff to Panthers' RB, Jonathan Stewert. Sports analysts would always say things like, "if DeAngelo got to play for a team that ran the ball more...." Used mostly in pass blocking plays and on special teams in Carolina, Williams was almost forgotten in the fantasy world. But, finally, hope came for DeAngelo in March of 2015, when he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

With "Big" Ben Roethlisberger as their franchise and clubhouse leader, he sets a tone for the rest of the team, especially the offense. Opposite side of the ball, Pittsburgh's defense has often been called the "Steel Curtain", but their offense is also known for being very physical and tough. It is a grit and grind offensive scheme. With DeAngelo's ability to fight for yards and break tackles, it made him a perfect third down back. Hoping to use the 10 year veteran as a way to give LeVeon Bell a break without slowing down the offense, which is similar to the way Carolina used DeAngelo. 

Entering into the 2015 season, D-Will looked to revive his career as a Steeler. Due to LeVeon Bell's 2 game suspension by the NFL, DeAngelo would get his chance of redemption right from the start. Keeping in mind that the Steelers knew that DeAngelo would be a perfect fit for their offensive style as a short yardage back, they were unsure how he would do as an every down player. With LeVeon's suspension, Martavius Bryant's suspension, Arian Foster's return from his injury the previous year, Adrian Peterson's return, and Brady's suspension overturned, all the talk and focus was distracted. Adding all of the preseason injuries, no one was thinking about DeAngelo Williams starting for Pittsburgh. 

In the first two games, D-Will ranked as the overall, number 1 player in fantasy football. Getting 41 carries, 204 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Not drafted in many standard leagues, Williams became a steal for tons of folks who snatched him up on waivers after the first week. In week 3, LeVeon returned to the team, which forced DeAngelo back to his role as the short yard back. Frustrated with Williams' return to his unproductive role, he was dropped in over 60% of leagues. From weeks 3 through 7, D-Will only had 13 carries for 35 yards and no touchdowns. During the first half of the game against Cincinnati last week, LeVeon suffered a MCL injury in his right knee. D-Will stepped right in to fill the starting role. Not even playing a full game, Williams put up a great performance. Getting 9 carries, running for 71 yards, and recording 4 receptions for 39 yards. 

Coming into week 9, the Steelers take on the Oakland Raiders. With LeVeon out, this time not knowing when he'll return, DeAngelo Williams will be the starting back. In fact, the Steelers have reported that they have a lot of confidence in DeAngelo leading the way. Also, other reports have come out stating that DeAngelo should be getting the same number of touches per game as LeVeon Bell did. With dominating performances so far, Williams should be owned in all leagues. Priced at $5,500 in DFS, D-Will is a great start for Daily Fantasy.  

       -Who Else To Watch in Week 9-

Derek Carr (OAK • QB) - The Raiders' QB has proven to be a solid streamer this season. Throwing for 622 yards, 7 touchdowns and zero interceptions in his last two starts, Carr has begun to trust his offense more. Throwing to other players besides Amari Cooper, he has thrown more completions for more yards. In fact, he has targeted Michael Crabtree more than Amari Cooper through 8 weeks. Using the run game more often with Latavius Murray, Derek Carr has been able to use play-action to open up receivers down field. Still available in most leagues (62% owned), the Oakland gunslinger is a great streamer this week against the Steelers. Currently priced at $5,500 makes Derek Carr a strong DFS start. 

Jameis Winston (TB • QB) - Struggling in the beginning of the season, Jameis Winston was dropped by many fantasy owners that were frustrated with his performance. Coming into the season with a lot of hype, Winston was expected to perform like Cam Newton did in his rookie season. Owned in only 25% of standard leagues, Winston has actually performed well in his past few games; recording 20+ fantasy points in each of his last two games. Throwing 37/58 completions for 474 yards and 3 passing (including 1 rushing) TDs. Entering into the a favoring matchup this week against the New York Giants. Winston is a good BYE week fill in and streamer. A solid late week pickup; priced at $5,200, the Bucs QB is a boom or bust start. 

Jay Cutler (CHI • QB) - Continuing to play great, Jay Cutler has proven himself as a trustworthy QB start (matchup depending). Last week against the Minnesota Vikings, he threw 22/33 for 211 yards and 1 touchdown. Going up against a shaky defense in San Diego this week, look for Cutler to continue his hot streak. Especially with Matt Forte's injury, Cutler will be forced to throw the ball down field, which should excite Alshon Jeffery owners. Currently owned in 40% of leagues, Cutler is a fine play for a BYE week fill in. Priced at $5,200 in DFS, Jay Cutler is a boom or bust for Daily Fantasy rosters. 

Jeremy Langford (CHI • RB) - Injuries can give a young man many opportunities; for rookies, it is one of the most important moments in their NFL career. This is where a man can make a name for himself, prove that he can play, and, most importantly, become a fantasy phenomenon. The Chicago Bears' offense has always revolved around their ability to run the ball effectively. With Matt Forte's knee injury, the Bears turn to rookie running back, Jeremy Langford. With Forte possibly missing multiple weeks, the Bears have told reporters that they look for Langford to get 20+ carries this week against the horrible run defense of the Chargers. Currently owned in 65% of leagues and rising, the rookie back is the hot pickup this week for his NFL debut. Priced at $4,000, Langford is a RB2 with a ton of upside. 

Antonio Andrews (TEN • RB) - The Tennessee backfield has not been kind to fantasy owners. With McCluster struggling and Mariota's return, the Titans are hoping to start running the ball more. In fact, the new coach of the Titans, Mike Mularkey, has been preaching that they will focus their offense around their running game. Keeping in mind that rookie, David Cobb, is most likely coming back from injury next week, this is Antonio Andrews last week to prove something to the Titans' coaching staff. If Andrews wants to continue to get snaps, he'll need to have a productive week. This makes him an interesting pickup in deeper leagues and start for Daily Sports. Currently owned in 40% of leagues and priced in DFS at $3,600. 

Malcolm Floyd (SD • WR) - Injuries have become a common occurrence these past few weeks in the NFL. San Diego's No. 1 wide receiver, Keenan Allen, suffered a shoulder injury last week against the Ravens. This has made Malcolm Floyd become very popular during the waiver wire this week. Now owned in 70% of standard leagues, Floyd is surprisingly still out there in many leagues. With Allen's injury ending his season, Stevie Johnson and Floyd are great adds for the rest of season and WR2s against the Chicago Bears in Daily; Floyd priced cheaply at $3,900.

Nate Washington (HOU • WR) - There is no question that Nate Washington is the No. 2 receiver in Houston, alongside DeAndre Hopkins. He has totaled 23 receptions for 411 yards and 3 TDs, with his number of targets per game growing. With Brian Hoyer's continuous success at throwing the ball and the recent injury of Arian Foster, Nate Washington's stock is going up. During this week, watch the waiver wire and quickly pick up the WR, if he becomes available due to the Texans' BYE week. Nate is currently owned in 26% of leagues. 

Kamar Aiken (BAL • WR) - Aiken is, without question, the No. 1 wideout in Baltimore. As one of Joe Flacco's main targets, Aiken is one of the Ravens' only offensive weapons; totaling 25 receptions for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns for the season. In an offense that has been playing from behind, Aiken is a must add for any league and an interesting start in Daily Fantasy in the weeks to come. Entering the Ravens' BYE week, Kamar Aiken is owned in only 41% of leagues. 

Jacob Tamme (ATL • TE) - Julio Jones and DeVonta Freeman are Matt Ryan's favorite weapons on offense. We are entering week 9, and guess what? Everyone knows it. Freeman is getting covered out of the backfield, and Julio is getting double, sometimes triple, coverage down field. This, along with Leonard Hankerson's injury, has opened the door for Jacob Tamme to step up and shine. In the last game against the Buccs, Tamme had 10 receptions for 103 yards and 1 touchdown. Look for him to put up the same dominating numbers in the coming weeks, while the Falcons try to really force red zone completions. Only owned in 18% of standard leagues, the tight end is an easy pickup. Priced at $3,000 in DFS, could make him a cheap TE start with a lot of upside. 

Vernon Davis (DEN • TE) - From the waste land to the holy land. Vernon Davis has gone from worst to first (teams that is). Peyton Manning loves throwing to his TEs; he just hasn't had a talented tight end to throw to. Vernon is one of the leagues best receiving tight ends - Peyton knows this! Look for Vernon to have a great rest of season. Currently owned in only 27% of leagues, means he's available and a great pickup. Add/Claim him now; he will not be available at the end of the week. Priced at $2,800 in DFS, but I'd advise you to wait and see how Peyton uses him this week. 

Blair Walsh (MIN • K) - I normally don't talk about kickers, but this one is a jewel in the rough. Blair Walsh is a complete must add. Kickers can win your week, believe it or not. Minnesota kicks the ball more than most teams in the NFL. He is completely overlooked; he is a top 10 kicker this year and is only owned in 37% of leagues. If he is available, drop your mediocre kicker for Walsh. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 8- Who To Watch: Stefon Diggs

         Who To Watch: Stefon Diggs

     (Minnesota Vikings, Wide Receiver)

                         Week 8

In the game of football, players are given the chance to show their talent at different times in their careers. It is up to those players to prove themselves as a starter or not. It is very seldom that an individual steps up from a nobody into the No. 1 role of the offense. Most of the time these players fail to perform at the expected level; some perfect examples of this are: San Diego's Melvin Gordon, Dallas' Christine Michael. We've seen this happen a few times in the NFL; the best and most recent example is DeVanta Freeman with the Atlanta Falcons. For the second time this season, Stefon Diggs has gone from an unknown fantasy player to a fantasy starter and one of the most exciting playmakers in the league.

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Stefon Diggs in the 5th round of the 2015 NFL Draft, as the 146th overall pick. At the Rookie Combine, Diggs ran a 4.46 forty and impressed everyone with his raw talent as a pass catcher. In an NFL Combine article written by Lance Zierlein, Diggs is called a "fluid, flexible athlete", "dynamic and dangerous with the ball in his hands", and "can be immediate kick returner in the league". Excited about his speed and receiving ability, the Vikings took the former Maryland Terrapin in hopes that he'd become one of their offensive and special teams playmakers. 

The Vikings offense has always been dominate running the football, which had been led by the future Hall of Fame running back, Adrian Peterson. Starting with veteran wide-outs, Mike Wallace and Greg Jennings, they've struggled to ignite any type of excitement in the passing game. In week 4, the Vikings took a chance and turned to their young receiver, Stefon Diggs, to try to jolt their passing-offense against the run-stopping defense of the Denver Broncos. Diggs has turned into one of the best receivers in fantasy. During Minnesota's bye week (5), Vikings' veteran receiver, Mike Wallace, spoke positively about his teammate, Diggs, calling him a young Antonio Brown. This is a great compliment for a player that has not spent much time in the league. 

In the past two weeks, Stefon Diggs has quickly become the best receiver on the Vikings' roster. Recording 13 receptions of 18 targets for 237 yards and only 1 touchdown, which is outstanding for not playing in the first three games of the season. In fact, he's averaging 18.2 yards per catch. 

Diggs is owned in only 75% of standard leagues. He is a great pickup, a must start in standard, and a definite PPR start this week against the Detroit Lions. Stefon Diggs is going to continue to perform at a high level. He's cheaply priced at $4,800, which is extremely low for the Vikings' No. 1 wide-out. He is a fantasy WR2 with tremendous upside

     -Who Else To Watch in Week 8-

Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ • QB) - The Quarterback of the New York Jets has become a solid fantasy QB; throwing for 1,472 yards, 61.4% completion, and 11 touchdowns. There is no question that he has the right weapons in Ivory, Decker, and Marshall. The only concern for fantasy owners is if he will continue to produce. Only 28% owned, Fitzpatrick is a great streamer and BYE week fill in for his week 8 matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Currently priced at $5,200 for DFS.

Derek Carr (OAK • QB) - Oakland has really turned their game around this year. Last week against the Chargers, he threw 24/31 for 239 yards and 3 TDs. Derek Carr has become a great streaming quarterback and will remain a streamer for week 8 against the New York Jets. Only 35% owned, Carr is available in many standard leagues. He can be a boom or bust start in DFS, currently priced at $5,300.

Jay Cutler (CHI • QB) - Cutler was overlooked in the beginning of the year because of offensive injuries. The loss of Alshon Jeffery took the Bears' QB off the draft list for almost all fantasy teams. But entering week 8 with a healthy Alshon and against a mediocre pass D of the Vikings, Cutler is a great QB stream and BYE week fill in for this week. Only 30% owned, he is available in most leagues. Jay Cutler is currently priced at $5,200. 

James Starks (GB • RB) - If you didn't pick up Starks last week during the Packers' BYE week, you may want to now. Starks sat out of practice on Monday, which is something to keep your eye on. Going up against a strong run defense in Denver, look for Rodgers to throw to his half backs more. This week, Coach McCarthy will continue to play the hot hand, which makes Starks the more interesting back for PPR in Green Bay. Only 52% owned in most leagues and priced at $4,300 in DFS, James Starks is an available, high-end RB3 and strong FLEX entering week 8.

Charcandrick West (KC • RB) - Has Charcandrick West settled into the starting role to fill in for the injured Jamaal Charles? I believe he has. Three weeks in practicing along with 2 starts under his belt as the Chiefs' RB1, West is steadily improving as the lead back. Getting 22 carries last week against the Steelers, West ran for 110 yards and recorded a touchdown. Owned in 62% of standard leagues, he is a great pickup and start coming into a week 8 matchup against a shaky Detroit defense. Currently priced at $4,700, Charcandrick West is a high-end RB2 in DFS.

Darren McFadden (DAL • RB) - First it was Joseph Randle; then it was Lance Dunbar, then Christine Michael. Now, the named starter for Dallas is the 52% owned RB, Darren McFadden. The Cowboys change their running back starters like they do with their head coaches. Now, if McFadden gets the carries he should, as the Cowboys' RB1, then he will be a great start this week against Seattle. With the focus on Dez Bryant's comeback, McFadden could have a fantastic fantasy week. Darren McFadden is priced at $3,800 on DFS, making him very affordable. 

52% vs SEA

Michael Crabtree (OAK • WR) - In a young, fast-moving offense, there has been one veteran that has remained successful - Michael Crabtree. He has grown into a dependable WR2 for Derek Carr. Getting more targets (8) than Amari Cooper (6) last week, and both receivers getting a touchdown, Crabtree has become a solid WR2 for all fantasy leagues. Ranked a little higher in PPR than in Standard, Crabtree is only 54% owned. He is a sneaky mid season pickup that could carry your team in the playoffs. Currently priced at $4,700, is a great start against the Jets this week; with Revis shadowing Cooper, look for Crabtree to have a big week. Michael Crabtree will be a high-end WR2 the remainder of the season.

Ted Ginn Jr. (CAR • WR) - At the beginning of the year, everyone thought Devin Funchess was going to be the No. 1 wide-out in Carolina. Well, everyone was wrong; its Ted Ginn Jr. He has become the lone, outside target (alongside Greg Olsen, of course) for Cam Newton. Last week Ginn Jr. was targeted 8 times; he caught 5 passes for 59 yards. No touchdowns for the young receiver so far this year, but it won't be much longer. Only 33% owned, the wide-out is a fantastic pickup, especially in PPR. Priced at $3,400, Ted Ginn Jr. is a great play in DFS against a struggling Colts pass defense.

Michael Floyd (ARZ • WR) - The Arizona receiving core is one of the best in the league. To go alongside Larry Fitzgerald and John Brown, Michael Floyd, who's only 46% owned in standard leagues, has become a favorite target for Carson Palmer. In the past two weeks, Floyd has become a great slot receiver. Catching 5 of 8 targets for 50 yards and 1 TD in week 6 vs Pittsburgh; then catching 3 of 4 targets for 59 yards and another touchdown in week 7 vs Baltimore. Floyd looks to have another promising week against Cleveland. Only priced at $3,500, Michael Floyd is a boom or bust WR3. 

Ladarius Green (SD • TE) - With a strong quarterback in Philip Rivers, Green has become a top 10 fantasy tight end. Playing alongside Antonio Gates last week, Green had 4 receptions of 9 targets, 45 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, and two 2-pt conversion touchdowns. Green is a no question start at TE. Owned in 52% of leagues, Green is still available in many leagues. With a nagging injury, Gates will likely be out this week against Baltimore. This will open the door for Ladarius to go crazy in the end zone. Currently priced at $3,000, Ladarius Green is a cheap TE1.

Eric Ebron (DET • TE) - Matthew Stafford has struggled to throw the long ball. Instead, the Lions' QB has been focusing his targets in the short game. While Calvin's production has slowed down, Eric Ebron has jolted as a high-end TE. Targeted a ton in the red zone, Ebron is very likely to get many more touchdowns. This week against a good secondary in Kansas City, Ebron is a great pickup at only 22% owned. Priced at $3,100, Eric Ebron is a great choice for TE in DFS.

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 7- Who To Watch: Blake Bortles

       Who To Watch: Blake Bortles

    (Jacksonville Jaguars, Quarterback)

                       Week 7

Many quarterbacks in the NFL start out in the top 5 in fantasy but slow down dramatically midway through the regular season. Rarely is there a quarterback that's not drafted in over 90% of standard leagues, begin the season as a top fantasy QB, remain a top 5 QB, and remain available in over 60% of leagues. This season has become very hectic for many fantasy owners. Unless you have Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Andy Dalton, or Carson Palmer, you have been skeptical of your QB starter. Quarterbacks, like Cam Newton, Matthew Stafford, and Eli Manning, have struggled to become weekly starters and have become strong streamers in many leagues. Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Ben Roethlisberger , and Ryan Tannehill were top QBs that have performed very poorly. For those of you that have been struggling at the QB position, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, Blake Bortles, has proven himself as a top 5, weekly fantasy starter. 

Former UFC quarterback, Blake Bortles, was selected as the 3rd pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1st round of the 2014 NFL Draft. The Jaguars, who have struggled in the past at quarterback, sought to develop him into their franchise quarterback. Putting it simply, CBS Sports writer, Ryan Wilson, writes, "The hope is that Bortles can do for the Jags what the previous franchise quarterback, Blaine Gabbert, never could." In his rookie season, he stepped into the starting role; starting 14 games. Bortles threw 280/475 for 2,908 yards, 11 TDs, and 17 INTs. 

Entering into the 2015 season, Blake Bortles was simply overlooked. He was a true sleeper. No one projected that he'd perform at such a high level. In fact, the Jags' QB was only drafted in 3% of fantasy leagues. When many experts were looking at Blake Bortles' fantasy value, they knew he was talented. The problem was in the offensive weapons in Jacksonville. TJ Yeldon hadn't shown anything special; receivers, Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, weren't very high on the fantasy radar; and with Julius Thomas's injury, it didn't look good for a young Bortles. In the Jags' week 1 matchup against Carolina, the quarterback threw for 183 yards and only 1 touchdown. It was a low fantasy week for him, and everyone decided that he'd finish as one of the lowest quarterbacks in fantasy.

From weeks 2-6, Blake Bortles has surprised the fantasy world. The rise of this young offense has jolted the quarterback to a fantasy QB1. Totaling 1,447 passing yards and 12 touchdowns, which is what we in fantasy call QB1 stats. He is currently ranked 8th overall with a total of 125 fantasy points. With offensive weapons in: Allen Robinson (WR), Allen Hurns (WR), Julius Thomas (TE), and TJ Yeldon (RB), Blake Bortles is on the road to having a top 5 fantasy season. 

Blake Bortles is only owned in 45% of standard leagues. This is very surprising to me. He is a top 5 QB this season. There is no question that Bortles needs to be picked up in all leagues. He is a weekly starter for the rest of the season. Especially in daily fantasy leagues, Blake Bortles is a great start. While many players spend a ton on QBs, like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, the Jaguars QB is only priced at $5,400. This can open up the door to affording better players at other positions, while still getting QB1 points from Bortles. 

      -Who Else To Watch in Week 7-

Josh McCown (CLE • QB) - Like I said last week, McCown has proven himself as a trustworthy, fantasy starter and great BYE week full in. Although Cleveland isn't winning many games, the veteran quarterback is having a fantastic, fantasy season. While struggling against the Broncos strong defense, McCown threw 20/39 for only 213 yards, 2 TDs, and 2 INTs. Even though his production in real life led to a week 6 loss, McCown was still successful in fantasy with 13 points. Only 17% owned, the Browns' QB is a smart pickup and streamer for week 7's matchup against the St. Louis Rams. McCown's price on DFS is $5,200. 

Brian Hoyer (HOU • QB) - Hoyer has been a very sneaky quarterback in fantasy this season. Through 6 weeks but only 4 games played, Hoyer has totaled 72 fantasy points; throwing 83/131, 1,073 yards, 8 TDs, 2 INTs, and 103 passer rating. Entering into week 7, we receive reports of head coach, Bill O'Brien, stating that the Texans will "commit" to Brian Hoyer as their permanent starter. With his recent production, the Houston quarterback has become a strong QB streamer. Facing a week 7 matchup against the Dolphins, the Texans' QB is a great BYE week pickup for all Rodgers and Dalton owners. Only owned in 7% of standard leagues, Hoyer is the perfect late-week pickup. For a boom or bust QB in daily, Hoyer's DFS price is $5,300. 

Christine Michael (DAL • RB) - The Dallas Cowboys have always been known to cause headaches for fantasy owners. With Joseph Randle's poor performance, Darren McFadden's new offensive role, and Lance Dunbar's season ending injury, the Cowboys look to the star of their practice squad to try to ignite their backfield. Christine Michael is getting the "Cinderella-chance" to make a name for himself in Dallas. In only two weeks of practicing with the active squad, Michael is already the projected starter for Dallas' week 7 matchup against the New York Giants. Reports from DallasCowboys.com state that he (Michael) has been handling the majority of first team reps in practice this week. Although this breaks the hearts of many fantasy owners, Michael must be picked up by all Randle owners. Christine Michael is only owned in 40% of standard leagues but is quickly on the rise. In DFS, Michael is priced at $3,000. Boom or bust FLEX, if he continues to practice as the Cowboys' starting RB.

James Starks (GB • RB) - Green Bay has always been one of the top offenses in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have always played, what they call, their "hot hand." Whether it is a receiver that seems to catch everything or a linebacker that continues to get sacks, Mike McCarthy will ride the hot hand until it goes cold. This past week against San Diego, James Starks had the hot hand. He continued to play well, while Eddie Lacy watched from the sidelines. Lacy, known as the Packers' RB1, suffered an ankle injury two weeks ago and is still banged up. Starks, Lacy's handcuff, has stepped right in to fill the role. While Lacy owners hope that their first round draft pick isn't suffering from a more critical ankle injury, we must jump on 44's fantasy, bandwagon. We learned earlier in the season to pickup the backup RB when the starter goes down. Remember? Tevin Coleman was the starter in Atlanta, then he got hurt; that's when the fantasy prodigy, Devonta Freeman, began his rise to the top. How many Coleman owners didn't pick up Freeman? Only 29% owned and entering week 7 on a BYE, many owners might overlook Starks on the waiver wire. Not only should he be picked up by all Lacy owners, but James Starks should be added in all leagues. 

Charles Sims (TB • RB) - Tampa Bay has been blessed this season at the running back position. The one-two combo of Doug Martin and Charles Sims has made Buccaneer football very exciting. Martin started out slow but has risen to the top in the past few weeks. Sims, a true handcuff for Martin, has remained successful as the 3rd down and goal line back. Coming off the Bucc's BYE week, Sims is owned in only 24% of standard leagues. In PPR leagues, the halfback is a great FLEX option for his week 7 matchup against a shaky Washington defense. He is a must add for every Martin owner. In DFS, Charles Sims is priced at $3,600. 

Stefon Diggs (BAL • WR) - Diggs has become one of the most popular names in Baltimore. Mike Wallace, Ravens Wide Receiver, has played in the league for many years. He spoke highly about Diggs, comparing him to a young Antonio Brown. Stefon lit up the fantasy world with his performance last two weeks against a mediocre pass defense in Denver and a great Kansas City secondary. He has caught 13 passes for 216 yards; no touchdowns for the young receiver, but he has the potential to become the main playmaker in Baltimore. Many think that Diggs will slow down this coming week because of the return of Charles Johnson (ribs). I think it will be the complete opposite. Flacco loves throwing to the young man, and Charles is still a little banged up from his injury. Going up against a weak secondary in Detroit, look for Siggs to have another huge game. Only 23% owned in most leagues, it's best to snag him now before his fantasy value goes sky high. Priced at $4,200 in DFS, Stefon Diggs is an affordable WR3 with big play ability. 

Rishard Matthews (MIA • WR) - Under the new direction of Dan Campbell, the Dolphins have put together a strong offensive scheme. Not only are they running the ball now, but they are passing the ball deep. This has brought Matthews' fantasy value way up. Keep in mind that we have only seen one week, but Rishard Matthews has shown potential to become a deep threat, offensive weapon for Miami. Matthews is currently owned in only 50% of standard leagues, which makes him a great pickup for any fantasy owner dealing with BYE week issues. Priced at $4,300, Rishard Matthews is a WR to keep in mind when setting your week 7 lineup. 

Tavon Austin (STL • WR) - In a young offense, there are only two offensive playmakers, Todd Gurley (RB) and Tavon Auston (WR). No one else in their offense has continued to show their worth in fantasy. Gurley is a top 5 running back, no question. Auston has become a great multi tooled player for the Rams. In an offense that has solely depended on the run, Nick Foles has had to find a trustworthy target to throw to. Auston has fit that role. Getting targets and carries, Tavon has become a solid FLEX option in many deep leagues; also, making his way as a solid start in PPR leagues, the young receiver has gotten plenty of targets through 6 weeks. Racking up 16 receptions of 25 targets for 144 receiving yards. On the ground, 13 carries, 99 rushing yards, and 5 total TDs. Only owned in 46% of leagues and priced at $4,500, makes Tavon Auston an affordable and available FLEX with a ton of upside. 

Jordan Cameron (MIA • TE) - In an offense that seemed to fall apart, interim head coach, Dan Campbell, turned things around pretty quickly. We knew that Lamar Miller was going to rise up after the coaching change, but many fantasy experts and players overlooked the fact that Coach Campbell was the tight ends coach. It should have been in giant bold letters; JORDAN CAMERON WILL GET A LOT OF TARGETS! Why? Because the TEs coach is calling the plays. In last week's matchup against the Tennessee Titans, the Miami TE had 8 targets, 3 receptions for 30 yards, and 1 touchdown. Cameron is only owned in 68% of standard leagues. He is a great pickup, especially for this week's matchup against the Houston Texans.  Currently priced at $3,300 on DFS, Jordan Cameron is dirt cheap for a TE1. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 6- Who To Watch: Duke Johnson Jr.

        Who To Watch: Duke Johnson Jr.

       (Cleveland Browns, Running Back)

                         Week 6

The game of fantasy football has drastically developed and grown in the past few years. Standard, PPR (Points Per Reception), and DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports), are only a few different types of leagues available for fantasy players to play fantasy football. Fantasy owners are getting smarter in the way they strategize their roster throughout the season. We no longer choose our players based off their popularity, their previous seasons, or position on a team's depth chart. In standard leagues, points are mostly made on yards and touchdowns. In daily fantasy, we choose players based on projected stats, whether that be receptions, yards, or touchdowns. The most entertaining is PPR leagues. Being able to get points off receptions allows more players to be productive in fantasy. In many PPR leagues, we see many rosters starting players, like Lance Dunbar, over more popular players, like CJ Anderson. Yes, CJ is the starter of the Broncos, but his production has been poor this season. Like Lance Dunbar, another player that has been very productive in PPR leagues is Cleveland Browns running back, Duke Johnson Jr.

Johnson has always been known for his agility and speed. During high school, he was a top prospect in football, as well as, track and field. His college career began in 2012 at the University of Miami (FL). The lightening back exhibited his God-given talent during his freshman year in the Hurricane offense and special teams. Duke rushed for 947 yards and 10 touchdowns on only 139 attempts. He also had 27 receptions for 221 receiving yards and 1 TD. With these very impressive stats in his freshman year, Duke was awarded ACC Rookie of the Year. In fact, in his first two seasons with Miami, he was named on the 2nd-Team All-ACC 2012 & 2013.  

In only 3 seasons as a Hurricane, Duke Johnson Jr. had excellent numbers as an all-around back with 3,519 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns on 526 touches. As a receiver in the backfield, he totaled 69 receptions for 719 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. As to note, Duke ran 2 kick returns for touchdowns. In a short college career, he was able to draw a ton of attention of his talents by many NFL teams. A running back that can, both, run and catch the ball will be every affective on any NFL offense. 

At the NFL Rookie Combine, Duke impressed many pro scouts with his vision, speed, and receiving ability. At the combine, Johnson ran a 4.5 second 40-yd dash, 4.16 short shuffle, and a 6.88 3-cone speed test. Being able to run fast is a great ability to have, but what set him apart from all the other fast players in the combine was his quickness, vision, hands, and ability to avoid tackles. The 5'9", 207 lb running back was taken in the third round, 77th overall pick, by the Cleveland Browns. With the Browns' recent struggles in the backfield, they knew that they could use a multitalented back. 

Impressing Cleveland's coaching staff during the offseason, Duke was able to win the job as the "go to" back by out touching Isaiah Crowell in the first team offense. Sadly, the talented half-back suffered a hamstring injury before the Browns began their preseason. The Browns turned to their veteran running back, Isaiah Crowell. Duke came back from his injury during the preseason but was taken out due to a concussion. In the start of the season, the rookie back went overlooked and undrafted in many leagues. Many of us drafted the Browns' veteran, Isaiah Crowell, in our leagues in hopes that he'd be a solid running back.

In the first two games of the season, Crowell performed very well. He was looking like the smart choice for many fantasy owners, putting up a total of 92 yards on 27 touches but only 1 touchdown. Johnson had only 19 carries for 65 rushing yards. Although his numbers were low running the ball, Cleveland was excited to see how he'd do catching the ball out of the backfield. In weeks 3,4, and 5, he only had 21 carries for 56 yards but had a strong 25 targets, 21 receptions for 172 receiving yards as a receiving back. While still sharing the carries with Crowell, Johnson played more snaps as he was out on the field during almost all pass plays. He has defined himself in the Browns' offense. 

In this past week, the Browns running backs shared all the carries pretty evenly. Each back got 15 carries each. Now, at the end of the game in week 5, it was Duke in the goal line backfield, not Isaiah Crowell. It is very important to see that Duke's role for the Browns has dramatically changed for the better. To me, Duke Johnson Jr. has surpassed Isaiah Crowell as the lead back for Cleveland. It took 5 weeks, but he has become the special back that the Browns wanted for their offense - a halfback that can run and receiver. Only owned in 50% of standard leagues, Johnson is a player to add now before his popularity increases over the weekend. 

The Browns go up against an elite Denver Broncos run defense. Cleveland will need to throw the ball more than usual. With the consistency of Josh McCown's accuracy, Duke will have the best opportunity to score big in this matchup. Like at I said at the beginning of the article, each league is different. In standard scoring leagues, Duke Johnson Jr. is a possible FLEX and a RB3 for teams in deeper standard leagues. In Daily Fantasy, Duke is priced at $4,500, which makes him an affordable FLEX with upside. Where the rookie back is most affective is in PPR leagues. Since he is not only getting more touches, his number of targets out of the backfield are what set him apart from other RB3 RBs. Duke Johnson Jr. is an add for this week and streamer for the coming weeks in all leagues, especially in PPR. 

       -Who Else to Watch in Week 6-

Willie Snead (NO • WR) - Around 69% owned in most standard leagues, Snead has proved himself as the second option for Drew Brees in an up and coming Saints offense. Targeted 11 times, the young receiver went 141 yards on 6 receptions in last week's matchup against a solid Philadelphia defense. We can safely rely on Snead's production to continue to rack up targets in this week's Thursday Night Football matchup against Atlanta. His DFS price coming into the early game is $3,300, which makes Willie Snead a safe and affordable WR3 with a ton of upside. 

Allen Hurns (JAX • WR) - Surpisingly, Hurns is only owned in 73% of standard leagues coming into week 6. With the young, Jaguars' offense on the rise, Blake Bortles has directly the majority of his passes toward Hurns, alongside the often double-covered Allen Robinson, the past few weeks. Last week Bortles targeted him 6 times. He had 5 receptions for 116 yards and added 1 touchdown to his fantasy stack. He is an interesting play this week going up against the Texans; although we trust in his ability, none of us are ready to trust in his quarterback, Bortles. The best way to manage this situation is to simply ride it out. As it's been in the last couple of weeks, Bortles is throwing Hurns the ball. Until that changes Hurns stays a WR3 with upside. Allen Hurns' current price on DFS is $5,000.

Josh McCown (CLE • QB) - Out to prove everyone wrong, Josh McCown has put up remarkable numbers through 5 weeks this season but has only played in 4 games. Throwing a pass completion percentage of 67.8 (101/149), 1,203 total passing yards, and 6/1 in TD to INT ratio. The Browns' QB has proven himself as a fantasy starter and is considered a streaming quarterback, no more. We now know that the only weekly starters at QB are Rodgers, Brady, Palmer, Dalton, Ryan, and Rivers and that everyone else are streamers. But I do believe, with a QB rating of 73.9, the quarterback (Yes, the Browns' Josh McCown) is now on the list of weekly starters. Only 17% owned in standard leagues and priced at $5,400 on DFS, McCown is affordable and extremely easy to get for a weekly QB1 start. 

Charcandrick West (KC • RB) - West is one of only two options for being the replacement of the injured star, Jamaal Charles. Currently 75% owned in most leagues, West continues to be added in every league. Although West is coming into his first game as the starter over Knile Davis, we should wait to start him in standard fantasy leagues. We are unsure on how the Chiefs will use their backfield. In fact, many reports have stated that the Chiefs are not sure how they are going to use their run-game this week. If you play PPR, West can be a FLEX play this week. Already highly priced on DFS at $4,000, West is low RB3, FLEX. 

Leonard Hankerson (ATL • WR) - Yes, last week I wrote about how much I loved Hankerson going up against his old team, the Redskins. And yes, Hank only had 1 receptions on 4 targets for 13 yards. Trust me, I know, but nobody's perfect. Believe it or not, I am turning to him again this week against the New Orleans Saints. 49% owned in standard leagues, Hank is still available in almost every league. He is a must pickup for the rest of season. Playing in week 6's Thursday Night Football matchup, Julio Jones had a short time period to rest his hamstring. In many reports, Julio is said to be slowed down to a limited number of snaps. This is a huge opportunity for Hankerson to show his role for Atlanta. Priced at $4,200 on DFS, Leonard Hankerson is a solid WR3 with a huge upside this week against the Saints. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 5- Who To Watch: Leonard Hankerson

    Who To Watch: Leonard Hankerson

       (Atlanta Falcons, Wide Receiver)

                         Week 5

Every fantasy owner usually rosters at least one top 10 wide receiver during the draft. Some of those receivers stay healthy, put up great fantasy points, and carry your team throughout the season. If you drafted like me this year, the wide receiver you pick has a season ending injury. With the loss of players like, Jordy Nelson, Kelvin Benjamin, Dez Bryant, and others, fantasy owners are forced to depend on their secondary wide-outs and pickups off the waiver wire. This happens every year, but there are many players that are overlooked and undrafted to fantasy all-stars. This season going into week 5, Atlanta Falcons' WR, Leonard Hankerson, has become one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. 

The 26 year old was a dominate receiver during his college career at the University of Miami (FL). He was First Team All-ACC in 2010. At the NFL combine in 2011, Hank showed off his speed and athleticism by running a 4.43 in the 40-yd dash and jumping a 36 inches in the vertical jump. His great athleticism, route running, and smooth hands gave NFL scouts that he was one of the top wide receivers in the draft. The 6'2", 209 lb receiver was the 3rd round, 79th overall pick by the Washington Redskins in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Washington has never been a good team for rookies to begin their career. We have seen many great college players come into the league and perform horribly for the Redskins. Highly scouted and projected coming out of the draft, Leonard Hankerson was almost forgotten about in Washington. In his rookie season, he missed 11 games, due to a torn labrum in his right hip. Barely thrown to, Hankerson had 13 receptions for 163 yards with 0 touchdowns. The rest of his time in Washington, Hank spent most of his time on the IR with a torn ACL but was able to scrap up 918 yards on 68 receptions with 6 touchdowns. 

Although the Washington Redskins were barely able to use Hank due to his injuries from 2011 through 2014, the wide-out found found hope as he took his talents to Atlanta. Practicing behind two all-star receivers, Julio Jones and Roddy White, Leonard was able to learn and develop his game during the offseason. By watching and mimicking Julio Jones, Hankerson improved himself as an offensive playmaker. Also, as a veteran, Roddy White was able to mentor the young wide-out into becoming a smarter offensive player. During his short time in the ATL, Hank has improved his stats greatly. As a 5 year veteran receiver, Hankerson has entered the season hungry for success. Matt Ryan and the Falcons have shown their excitement early this season about the young player. 

Atlanta's offense has been performing great; leading their franchise to a perfect 4-0 start this season. In the fantasy world, Atlanta's strong offensive start has not gone unnoticed. Matt Ryan has performed like a top 3 QB. Tevin Coleman and Devanta Freeman have been lighting it up in the backfield. In fact, Freeman has become one of the most popular fantasy players. As for the wide receiver position Julio Jones is not only the number one WR in fantasy, but he has become the number one fantasy player overall. 

To go along with an amazing offense, Atlanta's hidden treasure, Leonard Hankerson, has gone from undrafted to a weekly fantasy starter in only four games. Only 4 weeks into the season, Hank has already surpassed Roddy White as the number two wide-out on the Falcon's depth chart and has caught the eye of the gunslinging quarterback, Matt Ryan. He has 241 yards on 17 receptions and has scored 2 touchdowns. These are amazing stats for a player who's available in most leagues. How can this be? I have no clue, but I advise you to take advantage of it! He is currently 51% owned in standard leagues, which is going to dramatically change after this week. His price on Daily Fantasy is $4,000 and is definitely worth the cash for this week. In fact, ESPN's Senior Fantasy Analyst, Matthew Berry, spoke about his love for Hankerson this week. 

"With touchdowns in two of the past three games, he's the No. 2 on the Falcons and has been for a while now. They can't all go to Julio Jones...well, maybe they actually can. But against his former team with an overmatched and banged-up secondary that will be throwing everything possible at Jones, expect another solid game from Hank." 

His performance makes him a solid start for this week, especially with the matchup against his former team, the Redskins. Leonard Hankerson is a WR2 with a lot of upside for week 5. 

    -Who Else To Watch in Week 5-

Brian Hoyer (HOU • QB) - The Houston Texans have had a hard time trying to win, but quarterback, Brian Hoyer, has proven himself as the starter every week. Finishing his last performance against the Atlanta Falcons with 232 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, Hoyer is the perfect choice for a streaming quarterback for fantasy. In the coming weeks, look to Hoyer to be a perfect BYE week fill in. Matchup-dependent for DFS.

Blake Bortles (JAX • QB) - Coming off a great game against the Indianapolis Colts, Blake Bortles is definitely earned his way into a weekly start at quarterback. Throwing for 298 yards and one touchdown, the Jaguars are showing off their unbelievable talent at every key position. Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns are great wideouts; TJ Yeldon is one of the most talented backs in the league; and Julius Thomas is a great tight end. With the right weapons, this young quarterback is on the right track to have a monster fantasy season. With the right price on DFS, Bortles is a top 5 fantasy quarterback for the rest of the season. 

LaGarent Blount (NE • RB) - Coming back to his regular role in the Patriots backfield in week 3, Blount looked great! Getting 18 carries for 78 yards and 3 touchdowns. Yeah, you could call that a good comeback game. Going through two weeks of practice (week 4 was a BYE week for New England), I look for the Patriots to get creative with their backfield. Dion Lewis should be used more in the pass plays, while Blount leads more of the ground game. A low-end RB1 rest of season. He and Dion are both great starts for DFS. Dion is the better start in PPR; Blount is the better start in standard. 

Tavon Austin (STL • WR) - What position does he play? Running back? Wideout? Kick/punt returner? He does it all. If you're looking for a flyer, which is a complete wildcard player, Austin is your guy. PPR, standard, or Daily - Tavon Austin can do it all. Last week against Arizona, Tavon had 2 rushing attempts for 20 yards but led the team in targets with 7. He had 6 receptions for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even with such an outstanding performance, Tavon Austin is barely owned in many leagues. Going up against a decent Green Bay defense, Austin should be a nice start, especially in PPR. 

Kamar Aiken (BAL • WR) - Coming off a big performance against Pittsburgh, catching 5 of 7 targets for 77 yards and 1 TD. Aiken is the man for Joe Flacco. He is the most consistent wideout on an offense that is continuing to struggle. Heading into a favorable matchup against Cleveland, Aiken should be a fantasy WR2. Staying away from him in Daily, he's too much of a risk at his high price - high risk, high price. He's an add and stash; his schedule looks great for the weeks ahead. 

Zach Ertz (PHI • TE) - With such a slow start, Ertz was dropped in many leagues. Totaling 10 receptions of 20 targets through 4 weeks, Zach Ertz just hasn't been getting the targets. In a struggling Eagles offense, he is the only player I'm interested in on the Eagles. Entering some crucial BYE weeks, Ertz is an interesting pickup. Tempting to play in PPR leagues, he has no value in standard. Going into a game against a terrible defense against tight ends, look to see how Ertz plays against the New Orleans Saints. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 4- Who To Watch: Latavius Murray

       Who To Watch - Latavius Murray

       (Oakland Raiders, Running Back)

                        Week 4

In the world of fantasy football, running backs are the most important part of your roster. If you want to be successful throughout the season and be the champion of your league, you must have a roster with multiple skilled running backs. There are many reasons why certain RBs, like: Charles, Lynch, Lacy, Peterson, and Bell, are successful. While the physical characteristics are important, it is crucial to not over-look the pure skill of your running backs. When taking a deeper look at your RBs, Latavius Murray is one of the most talented running backs in the league.

At 6'2", 230 pounds, Latavius Murray is built as the perfect NFL running back. Coming out of the University of Central Florida, the 20 year old was known for his incredible, north-south speed. In college, he was named Liberty Bowl MVP (2010), UCF MVP (2012), and First Team All-C-USA (2013). At the 2013 NFL combine, Murray ran a 4.38 in the 40 yard dash. During the 2013 NFL draft, he was mostly overlooked by most teams for two reasons, (1) ball vision and (2) sloppy footwork. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Oakland Raiders as a developing backup RB and a quick special teams returner.In his first two seasons, Latavius shared touches with 2 different veteran backs, Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew. He was also placed on the IR at the end of his rookie season. He spent more time as the return man for the Raiders and was able to develop his skills in the backfield while rehabbing his injury.

In the 2014 season, Murray was positioned deep in the Raiders. In only 15 games played, Murray rushed for 424 yards in 82 attempts; he recorded 2 rushing touchdowns; and he performed well in the passing game with 143 yards on 17 receptions. He was called upon to start in week 11, when Oakland took on the San Diego Chargers. He put up great numbers against a strong Chargers defense with 59 yards on 7 touches. His performance at the end of the 2014 season drew more attention to his potential. 

Coming into the 2015 season, Latavius Murray's average rank among the fantasy experts was 29th overall and 13th among running backs, which is ranked behind the overrated running backs, like: DeMarco Murray, CJ Anderson, and Jeremy Hill. The Oakland running back is currently ranked 23rd and higher than the RBs ranked above him before the season. Through three weeks, the Raiders are 2-1 and look to have an exciting, unexpected winning season. The reason for their recent success is led by their extremely talented running back. In these first few games as the lone back, Murray has rushed 52 times for 248 yards and 2 TDs; he's recorded 11 receptions for 68 yards. Murray's stats through week 3 have already exceeded the Raider's expectations for their number one halfback.

Now that I have given all the stats, let's take a look at Latavius Murray's fantasy value. As you can see from my entire Who To Watch article, Murray is a young, talented running back on the rise to become one of the best backs in the league. The RotoStaff from CBS Sports spoke about his fantasy value, "Murray is clearly the main workhorse in the Raiders' offense and if they continue to throw it around as successfully as they have over the last two games, the third year back should have some large holes to run through." Everyone is getting excited about the young offense in Oakland. Surprisingly, Murray is a buy low. For those of you who haven't caught on to the fantasy language just yet, "buy low" means you have the opportunity to trade for a less productive player for the player you want. For those of you daring enough to try out DraftKings and/or FanDuel, Murray is only priced at $5,700 for week 4. He is an RB1 with an RB2 price. He is very affordable for your roster. All in all, Latavius Murray is going a young running back, but he has huge upside potential. My advise to you is to get him now before he gets big; he is a must have on every roster. 

      -Who Else To Watch in Week 4-

Andy Dalton (CIN • QB) - Out of nowhere, the red rocket, Andy Dalton, has become a top 5 QB this season. Through three weeks, Dalton has led the Bangles to a great start. Utilizing his weapons in AJ Green, Marvin Jones, Jeremy Hill, Giovani Bernard, and Tyler Eifert, the Bangles are 3-0. With a week 4 matchup against Kansas City, look for Dalton to continue to throw the ball well, while Cincinnati continues to struggle running the ball. Priced right in DFS, Dalton is an affordable start at QB, our performing his price every week. 

Derek Carr (OAK • QB) - Continuing a great performance last week against the Cleveland Browns, Carr threw for 314 yards and 2 touchdowns. In a young offense, the Oakland Raiders have found a guy that can lead them in the right direction. Carr might not be a weekly start, but he is a good streaming option heading into the weeks ahead that are full of big names QBs on BYEs. He's definitely a pickup now and stash on the bench for the coming weeks. With a midrange price in DFS, Carr is not a bad start against the Chicago Bears this week. 

Charles Sims (TB • RB) - Sharing the snaps with veteran halfback, Doug Martin, no one in fantasy knows what to do. Martin or Sims? The Tampa Bay Buccs' front office were basically worshipping Doug Martin during the preseason, while the Buccs' were praising the production from their rookie back, Charles Sims. I guess we now know - the job for lead back is still up for grabs in Tamp Bay. With head coach, Lovie Smith, giving more touches to Charles this past, it would be smart for fantasy owners to pickup Sims now, before he gets hot. Sims is still only owned in less than 20% of leagues. Staying away from him in Daily, FLEX option in PPR. 

Giovani Bernard (CIN • RB) - Well adding to the first round busts this year, Jeremy Hill has proven anything. With his continues struggles in the backfield, handcuff running back, Giovani Bernard, is the best start in Cincinnati. A solid PPR running back option, Bernard is now beginning his ascend into the starting role for standard leagues, as well. The starting job is still up in the air, but from what I've seen so far this year, Giovani has the best chance to snag it. Still available in a few leagues, he should be owned in 100% of leagues by the end of the week. 

Eric Decker (NYJ • WR) - Decker might be one of the toughest players in the NFL. Coming back from a knee injury and headed to London, England for their matchup against the horrible Miami Dolphins, fantasy owners are anxiously waiting to hear about Eric Decker's status. Without hearing from any analysts or reporters, I just have a gut feeling that he'll be back this week. Playing lights out this year, Decker is a WR2 with tremendous upside. I like Decker for Daily and especially in PPR leagues. Now, keep an eye on Decker's status. The Jets probably won't be issuing any statements until Sunday morning (keep in mind that the Jets-Dolphins game is at 9:00am ET); so be ready and have a solid backup that you can sling in there just in case. 

Allen Hurns (JAX • WR) - One of the most surprising teams for me this year is the Jacksonville Jaguars. With there young QB, Blake Bortles, playing well, both Hurns and Robinson are great WRs this week. Bortles, owned in less than 30% of leagues, is another QB to add and stash. Hurns, owned in only 50% of leagues, is an absolute must add in all leagues. Hurns and Robinson are both great wideouts; ROS, Robinson is a for sure WR1, and Hurns is a WR2 with a ton of upside. He is a weekly starter and a great start for his cheap price on DFS. 

Richard Rodger (GB • TE) - Rodgers is turning into my favorite streaming tight end. He is a boom-or-bust TE, for sure. But let's think about this... If you don't have Gronk or Olsen, then your TE is already a boom-or-bust play. He is matchup dependent; also, keep an eye on the injuries in Green Bay. I believe Aaron Rodgers likes having Richard out there lined up as a wideout, instead of some of the younger Packers receivers, like Montgomery and Janis. Still staying away in DFS but not a bad start in PPR. 

Gary Barnidge (CLE • TE) - Barnidge has become a fantasy all-star this year at TE. McCown seems to only throw to his tight end, Gary Barnidge, and his wideout, Travis Benjamin. He's a popular player coming into week 4. He definitely needs to be added in all leagues. Also, he is a great play at tight end in DFS - great numbers for such a cheap price. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 3- Who To Watch: Greg Olsen

            Who To Watch: Greg Olsen

          (Carolina Panthers, Tight End)

                       Week 3

Many fantasy experts say that there is no tight end in the NFL that is nearly as good as New England Patriots' star TE, Rob Gronkowski. This is definitely not true. Yes, Gronkowski is a fantasy all-star, but there are a few tight ends that could put up close to the same amount of points as the great Gronk. The tight end position is more important than people think. The problem for my fantasy teams is that they overlook their tight end position on their roster. Many fantasy owners tend to throw in a "big name" TE, like: Jimmy Graham, Jason Witten, Vernon Davis, etc. While these are great NFL players, they are below average fantasy players. When looking for the right tight end, we must look at how each player is used in the offense. If a player is used as a run blocker, a 3rd and short receiver, or a playmaker with many redzone targets, he can be a boom or bust in your lineup. The Patriots depend on Gronkowski as a huge part of their offense. Similar to Gronk's value in New England, the Carolina Panthers focus their offense around their hidden jewel at tight end, Greg Olsen.

Olsen was an All-Star tight end for the University of Miami (FL). In his four years as a Hurricane, he totaled 87 receptions for 1,215 yards and 6 touchdowns. Coming into the NFL Draft, the 6'2", 253 lb beast from South Beach was ranked second best tight end in the entire 2007 draft class. To alongside is monster stats at Miami (FL), NFL scouts and coaches were most drawn to Olsen's build, size, and receiving skills. Greg Olsen was drafted by the Chicago Bears as the first round, 31st pick in the '07 NFL Draft. 

In his rookie season, Greg Olsen had a positive season for a struggling Bears' offense. In only 14 games, Jay Cutler connected with his tight end for 39 receptions, 391 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns. In the 2007 season, the young first round pick won the Brian Piccolo Award and was named on the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team (2007). Achieving these awards in his first season in the NFL, the Cutler and the Bears coaching staff knew they had someone special.

During his time as a Chicago Bear, Greg Olsen put up a continually solid performance. In an offense that depended on their running game, the rising star remained productive in a struggling passing offense. From 2007 through 2010, Olsen played in a total of 62 games. Hardly affected by injury, he had 194 receptions for 1,981 yards with 20 touchdowns. This shows how productive he can be in the redzone. With this type of production as a tight end, Olsen was named Comcast SportsNet Bears Player of the Year (2008). 

Although he was one of the best receivers for Chicago, the Bears traded Greg Olsen to the Carolina Panthers for a 2012 third round pick. To follow up a great year in Chicago, Olsen upped his game in Carolina. Unlike the Bears, the Panthers were looking to use their newly acquired tight end more in the passing game. In 2011, Cam Newton targeted Olsen for 45 receptions, 540 yards, and 5 touchdowns.

Ever since the trade to Carolina, Greg Olsen has played in every single game for the Panthers. In 4 season, the all-star tight end has recorded 271 receptions for 3,207 total yards with 22 touchdowns. It is no secret that Olsen is Cam Newton's favorite receiver to throw to in the redzone. QUOTE ABOUT OLSON BY CAM NEWTON. Greg Olsen has been so successful in 2014 for Carolina that he was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl. This was a huge accomplishment for a very talented tight end. 

The Pro Bowler entered the 2015 season ranked second among tight ends, which was behind all-star Patriot, Rob Gronkowski. In the NFL overall player rankings, Greg Olsen was ranked 89th in the NFL's Top 100 Players in 2015. The Carolina offense looked to be explosive with their four stars leading the way, QB Cam Newton, RB Jonathan Stewart, WR Kelvin Benjamin, and TE Greg Olsen. If fact, in March of this year, Olsen signed a three year, $22.5 million contract extension with a $12 million signing bonus with the Panthers. The multimillion dollar contract also came with a $7.5 million annual salary. Obviously the Panthers are looking to get their money's worth out of their tight end, and it is no question the Pro Bowl tight end will be a focal point of the young offense.

Through 2 weeks, Greg Olsen has been worth the money for the Panthers. Especially with Kelvin Benjamin's season ending injury during Carolina's preseason, Olsen has has stepped up to take on the biggest role in the offense. He is currently ranked 74th overall, which is 2nd in TEs. In two games, Olsen has 14 receptions for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns. He has proven to be the main target in the endzone. In fantasy, he's totaled roughly 34 points (depending on your league's scoring). His current price on DFS sites, DraftKings and FanDuel, has steadily been $5,500. With Gronk's price in daily fantasy rising, Olsen's price is very reasonable for the quality of play he's been playing. 

Greg Olsen's week 3 matchup is against the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He is projected to put up roughly 7-8 fantasy points. If Newton and Stewart are able to develop a good running game, then look for Olsen to get plenty of targets and multiple touchdowns. He might be projected only 7 points, but I expect him to be in the teens at the end of this week. Looking forward as fantasy owners, we must keep an eye on the Panthers problems rushing. This can affect Olsen's production in the weeks to come. Regardless, Greg Olsen is a top 3 tight end in fantasy and is a must start this week for every fantasy team.

      -Who Else To Watch in Week 3-

Tyrod Taylor (BUF • QB) - The young Buffalo Bills have played well through two weeks. It is early, but Tyrod has already proven himself as a top of the line quarterback in the NFL. Scoring with his arm and with his legs, Taylor is one of the most attractive fantasy QBs for the rest of season. Looking at his matchup against a terrible and overrated Miami defense this week, Tyrod Taylor is going to go off. Still cheaply priced in DFS, Taylor is a great play for Daily. 

Marcus Mariota (TEN • QB) - Through the first two weeks, the Tennessee quarterback has played exceptionally well. Throwing a total of 6 touchdowns, Mariota is on a hot streak. Coming into a matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, look for Mariota to continue to put up big fantasy numbers, along with his favorite target in Kendall Wright. He is a great add and a solid streamer against a struggling defense. Priced low in DFS, Marcus Mariota is a strong and affordable start. 

Devanta Freeman (ATL • RB) - Once the handcuff running back for the Atlanta Falcons, DeVanta Freeman is now the starter. Tevin Coleman has gone down with a bad injury and looks to be out for a few weeks. Freeman looked good filling in for Coleman. Look for the Falcons to really use Freeman in both the running and passing game. Available in almost all leagues, Freeman is the hottest player entering into week 3. He is a must add, not only for Coleman owners, but for every fantasy owner. Cheaply priced in Daily, Freeman is a great start. 

Darren McFadden (DAL • RB) - The Dallas Cowboys don't know what they want to do on offense. They have no identity. The only running back I'm interested in, going forward, is Darren McFadden. Owned in a lot of PPR leagues, the Cowboys receiving back is the only back that will be continually productive this season. Look for Joseph Randle to slow down production, Jerry Jones to be impatient, and Darren McFadden to increase snaps and touches. Cheaply priced in DFS, but I'm staying away from him for a few weeks in Daily. 

Leonard Hankerson (ATL • WR) - In an offense that is playing well, so far... One of the most interesting players on the Falcons' squad is wide receiver No. 2, Leonard Hankerson. Known for making some big plays, Hank Time is one of the sleepers on the offense (along with Freeman). He should be targeted more, while the offense tries to get Freeman used to being an every-down back. With a decent price in DFS, Hank is a WR3 with upside. 

John Brown (ARZ • WR) - With his huge playmaking ability, John Brown has become Palmer's favorite target for the big plays down the field. Brown is one of those guys that could get a low number of targets but multiple touchdowns, or he could get a ton of targets but for little yardage. With a floor base of points around 6 (standard scoring), Brown has a very high ceiling. A WR2 for week 3 against a bad secondary in San Francisco, he has a good matchup to have a break out game. 

Travis Benjamin (CLE • WR) - Playing out of his mind against the Jets and the Titans, Benjamin has the hot hand coming into week 3. Facing a slow and struggling Oakland Raiders secondary, Benjamin is a very attractive add. Owned in less that 30% of leagues, the Browns' wideout is wildly available. A boom-or-bust start in DFS, Benjamin can win you the week or fail miserably. Not trusting the offensive stability of the Cleveland Browns, Benjamin is an add and stash in all leagues. 

Richard Rodgers (GB - TE) - One of Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets in the end zone, the tight end is a solid option for a streaming TE. With the injury of Nelson and Adams, Rodgers could lineup as a wideout in some sets. Going up against a top 3 Kansas City secondary, Aaron Rodgers could target Richard Rodgers a ton in week 3. Boom-or-bust, stay away from Richard Rodgers in DFS, start him in PPR, and weigh your options in standard. 

Jordan Reed (WAS • TE) - A very talented TE, highly drafted, but available in many leagues, Jordan Reed is a great streamer at tight end. The Redskins don't have many options in the passing game. Reed looks like the only target for Washington's QB, Kirk Cousins. Cousins, known for struggling in his accuracy, makes Reed a shaky option as a weekly start. The talent is there for Reed, hopefully the targets will be. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 2- Who To Watch: Carson Palmer

         Who To Watch: Carson Palmer

        (Arizona Cardinals, Quarterback)

                           Week 2

What more does Carson Palmer have to do to prove himself to the fantasy world? I'll say this Carson Palmer will be a top 5 fantasy quarterback this year. He has turned back time in Arizona; playing like a young star. Not only has Palmer resurrected his own career in Arizona, but he has resurrected the careers of other older players, like the future Hall of Famer, Larry Fitzgerald. He has also helped young, rising stars develop great fantasy seasons. 

How can you not believe in Carson Palmer? Last season, before he got injured, put up great fantasy numbers. In only 6 games, Palmer had a QB rating of 95.6. He threw for 1,626 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Arizona offense went 6-0-0 at the beginning of last year and seemed unstoppable. In the first two weeks of this season, Palmer has thrown for 492 yards with 7 TDs and, currently, has a 124.4 QB rating. 

When it comes to quarterback production, you must look at the offense as a whole. To start, the Arizona offensive line has been playing very well for, both, pass and run plays. The Cardinals' OLine is currently been ranked 16 in the NFL. This rank is based off of number of times their QB is hurried, hit, or sacked out of number of passing plays, which is 30.8% (69/224). This has opened the door for the running game and has given Palmer enough time in the pocket to create a solid 64.3% pass-completion this season. 

The running game for the Cardinals has been very productive, even with their starting running back, Andre Ellington, on the sideline with a PCL sprain injury. But, rookie star, David Johnson and, former Tennessee pro bowler, Chris Johnson have combined for a wonderful one-two punch in the backfield. In the first two weeks of this season, the Arizona running backs have combined for 151 yards on only 35 rushing attempts. Having a solid running game, gives Carson Palmer the ability to create plays off of play-action for himself and his teammates.

The Arizona receivers have been fantastic steals for many fantasy owners. Their price on DraftKings and other daily fantasy sites have been super low so far this year. In standard, season-long leagues, the players have been mostly available. Along with the two all-star receivers in John Brown and Larry Fitzgerald, other receivers have ignited in Arizona. Three and four year veterans, Jaron Brown and Michael Floyd, have shown great potential. John Brown has proven to be a house-hold name for the Cardinals and has become one of Palmer's favorite targets. In this season, alone, Brown has been targeted 12 times, has 9 receptions, and 91 total reception yards. He might only have one touchdown, but I see Brown going sky high in targets, which will lead him to more yards and TDs.

Carson Palmers' fantasy value has seen a dramatic increase. His performance last season drew a lot of well-deserved attention. He proved that he can be a top NFL fantasy QB, but after his season-ending injury during week 6 of the 2014 season, everyone forgot about his performance and top 5 potential. Between Tom Brady's offseason news and Tyrod Taylor's strong rookie start, Carson Palmer has gone completely under the sports news radar. Although Palmer doesn't draw the attention of the news world like a Brady or a Menziel, he has started the 2015 season stronger than Andrew Luck, who was ranked number 1 by most fantasy experts. 

Carson Palmer has a very favorable week 2 matchup with San Fransisco. The 49ers have never been known for a solid secondary. Fantasy owners can look for Palmer to go deep with Brown multiple times and short yardage toss-ups for Fitzgerald in the red zone. Along with these, the Arizona running-game will be very successful this weekend with a ton of big yard runs, which will open up play-action and big plays. This week, Palmer will throw three or more touchdowns. 

Right now, two weeks into the season, I would start Carson Palmer over all but three QBs in the NFL. The only three quarterbacks that are consistently doing better than Palmer, in my opinion, are Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Russell Wilson. While other QBs, like Andrew Luck and Phillip Rivers, have been struggling, Palmer is a must start QB in fantasy right now. By the end of the season, if he stays healthy, Carson Palmer will be a top 5 fantasy QB. 

     -Who Else To Watch in Week 2-

James Jones (GB - WR) - Like I spoke about last week, James Jones is the man in Green Bay. Rodgers loves throwing to him, especially in the end zone. One thing I will say is that Jones up there in age, therefore, if you can add and stash a wideout, like Ty Montgomery, you're only helping yourself. Look for James Jones to continue his sold, fantasy production. Decently priced in DFS, Jones is a good play as a WR3. 

Chris Ivory (NYJ - RB) - Wow, Ivory continues to play extremely well. Not to mention, the Jets offense looked great in week 1. Look for the Jets to continue to give him the ball. Priced high in DFS, Ivory is still worth the payout, as long as, he continues the amount of touches. Also, Bilal Powell is a must-add for for all Ivory owners; he is a good handcuff and insurance running back for the New York Jets' backfield and your fantasy team. Chris Ivory is a RB1 ROS (Rest Of Season). 

John Brown (ARZ - WR) - In an offense that looked great in week 1, one man stood out at me the most... John Brown. The young wideout has become the No. 2 WR for Arizona, surpassing veteran, Michael Floyd. Running routes opposite of an attention grabber, Larry Fitzgerald, look for John Brown to sneakily move up the ranks in many fantasy leagues. Brown is a weakly start in PPR leagues, and cheaply priced in Daily, Brown is not a bad start for week 2. 

Donte Moncrief (IND - WR) - Moncrief is the better option over Andre Johnson. Johnson showed his age in a game that he should've done well in, while the former Ole Miss Rebel showed off his speed and agility. Moncrief will, if not already, be the No. 2 wide receiver on the Colts' depth chart for the rest of season. With a fantastic QB, Andrew Luck, throwing the ball, the possibilities for Moncrief are endless this season. 

Tevin Coleman (ATL - RB) - Playing well in his first game this season, getting 20 carries for 80 yards and 2 targets out of the backfield. The Falcons' offense was clicking in week 1 against the Eagles. Tevin Coleman will continue to be No. 1 RB for the Falcons entering into week 2 against the New York Giants. Going forward, he'll continue to put up solid fantasy points. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black

Wk 1- Who To Watch: James Jones

         Who To Watch: James Jones

     (Green Bay Packers, Wide Receiver)

                         Week 1

Every year fantasy owners get burned at the wide receiver position. They draft wide-outs based on physical attributes and potential. Now, wide receivers can have the right build with height, size, and speed. However, fantasy owners must focus on the basics. Physically, guys can look unstoppable, but, statistically, they can be a fantasy nightmare. Remember, as fantasy players, we must continually focus our attention to the statistical side of the game. This doesn't mean we become ranking slaves and depend on any player's projected scores. In order for receivers to be productive in the fantasy world, owners must focus on two major factors at the WR position. The best fantasy wide receivers are usually apart of a balanced offensive scheme; they have a quarterback that stays consistent throughout the season.

This may sound pee-wee, but football is a team sport. Unlike every other sport, no single player can be successful with his teammates. How does this relate to fantasy football? How can a running back be successful without a solid offensive line? And like running backs, wide-outs are even more dependent on their teammates. A receiver, that is not the only offensive weapon for his team, can be extremely successful, especially if his team has a solid running game. This is why the offensive scheme for a wide receiver is so critical. An offense cannot be pass or run dominant. There must be a balance in the offense in order for it to be successful. Throughout the league, there are plenty of prime examples of terrible, unbalanced offenses. The one offense that continuously lets down fantasy owners is the bad, pass-first offense in Detroit. Year after yea Detroit never seems to develop a solid running game, which kills Calvin Johnson's chances of having a dominate fantasy season. Without a run threat, the defense is able to force double coverage on Johnson on almost every play. This makes him have fewer targets and more injury prone, which is not very good when your nickname is "Megatron". This is why Calvin's fantasy value has been dropping over the past few seasons.

Along with a balanced offense, receivers must have a confidently consistent quarterback. If you look at multiple fantasy ranking boards like I do, you'll notice that each fantasy expert lists the same top 5 WRs. Have you every wondered why that is? If so, I advise you to take a look at the top 5 QBs list. You'll see that they all play on the same teams. Coincidence? No, no it's not. These players are successful for a reason; it's because of the chemistry between the receiver and his quarterback. Look at the success of QB-WR matches like, Rodgers and Nelson, Luck and Hilton, Romo and Bryant, Big Ben and Brown - just to name a few. 

If I'm going to give you a few of the leagues best QB-WR matches, then allow me to list some of my overrated matches. Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. will not reach the same success as last season. The Giants are yet another perfect example of a team that is completely pass-dependent. They have a very mediocre running game, which means a lot of targets but not a lot of connections this season between Eli and OBJ. Another is Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson;  I've already explained how Detroit's offense is a fantasy nightmare, so I won't go through that again. 

Now, this is one of the most important parts of this article. These are the fantasy receivers that many "experts" in the fantasy world have ranked too high. They are a fantasy risk to start every week. Receivers like these are the reasons why fantasy owners look great before the season but don't even make the playoffs. Allen Robinson - great talent, big bodied, huge potential, but he's playing for the wrong team. His quarterback (starting QB of the Jacksonville Jaguars), Blake Bortles, is ranked lower than Johnny Menziel, who did't even start at the beginning of the season. And somehow Allen Robinson was ranked in the top 15 of WRs?

It all comes down to who is throwing the ball. Amari Cooper, Sammy Watkins, and, even the veteran playmaker, AJ Green, are a few of many prime examples of amazing wide receivers that are horrible fantasy players. Why would I say this? Look at the Quarterbacks for these teams; look at their offensive scheme. That's where the problems are for these guys. Buffalo is a run-first offense; therefore, Sammy Watkins is not going to get the amount of targets he deserves. As for Amari Cooper, AJ Green, and the many other all star wide-outs, look at the QB problem in Oakland and Cincinnati. Teams like, Cleveland, Buffalo, Washington, Jacksonville, and Oakland, have never had a star receiver live up to their fantasy expectations. 

The type of wide receiver you are looking for, as a fantasy owner, is the guy who is going to be productive week in and week out. The perfect example of what I'm talking about is the fantasy value and productivity of WR James Jones. During his career in Green Bay, Jones was a sold WR3 with WR2 type of numbers. When he left Green Bay for Oakland, Jones went undrafted in all fantasy drafts and, throughout the season, was a whole 1% owned. This year the Packers lose Jordy Nelson (top 5 WR) to injury before the first game. The Green Bay Packers and the ex-Packer sign a 1 year, $870,000 contract to be Rodger's new (but old) receiver. The Packers are well-known for their 3-wide sets. To go opposite of DeVante Adams, Jones will the other sideline receiver. With Randall Cobb in the slot on most plays, look for James Jones to be a deep threat. 

The main question now for most fantasy owners is "is James Jones a top 20 Wide-Out?" I say absolutely yes! Rodgers loves to share the ball, throwing it to every receiver on the Packers' depth chart. And Jones already has what a lot of the receivers in Green Bay don't have, number 12's TRUST. Look for a lot of deep balls, 3rd and long routes, and end zone corner throws. In week 1 and week 2, James Jones has given the fantasy world a small taste of the type of numbers he will be putting up this season. Going 4 receptions on 4 targets and 1 touchdown in week 1 and 1 reception on 3 targets with 1 touchdown in week 2, Jones has shown his value to fantasy owners and gained Rodgers' trust for the coming weeks. I expect him to get more targets in the coming weeks and plenty more red zone looks from the future Hall of Famer. James Jones is an under-valued wide receiver that has the potential to have a top 10 fantasy season. With Jordy Nelson out for the season, Jones is the favorite number 2 option for Aaron Rodgers and a solid, fantasy WR2 this season.

       -Who Else To Watch in Week 1-

Carson Palmer (ARZ - QB) - The Arizona QB is underrated and has a top 5 NFL offense in the Cardinals. With a wild and talented group on running backs, excellent wideouts in Fitz and Brown, and a good defense to keep the team confident, Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals will be a great team this year and full of fantastic fantasy players. He will be a sneaky grab in your fantasy draft this season. Look for him to surprise everyone in fantasy sports. Palmer is dirt cheap in Daily Fantasy Sports. 

Dion Lewis (NE - RB) - The Patriots are horrible for helping their running backs in fantasy. Their production has always been average, but for this year, look for Dion Lewis to have an outstanding year. Being the No. 1 RB on an offense that is coming into a season angry and hungry to win and dominate every team they play, look for Lewis to become a top 10 fantasy RB this season. Average price in DFS, he should be a great pickup throughout the year. 

Tevin Coleman (ATL - RB) - As the Falcons' No. 1 back, Coleman will be a great RB for fantasy owners this year. The Falcons are notorious for leaning on their run game a ton at the beginning of the year. Ryan, Jones, and Coleman should be the fantasy stars for Atlanta this season. Keep in mind that DeVonta Freeman is a great handcuff (add and stash) RB for all Coleman owners. Coleman is a decent play in DFS, but I'd wait to start him in Daily - see how he is used in that offense. 

DeVante Adams (GB - WR) - With the loss of Jordy Nelson, DeVante Adams is the next man up. Possibly sharing the WR2 targets with James Jones, Adams is a boom-or-bust play. Although he is younger, faster, and more talented that James Jones, Aaron Rodgers tends to throw to the receivers he's comfortable with. Adams is a definite add, but I'd stash him and wait to see how the targets with be shared in a pass-dominate offense. 

By: Cameron Black

@GBCam_Black