Fantasy Pulse: Week 4 Extra Point
Houston Texans 38, Tennessee Titans 14
Titans- It's nice to see RB Chris Johnson having a productive game, but I still feel like it's too little, too late. Johnson has yet to score a TD on the season and he's still only averaging 3.2 yards a carry. If you haven't dealt him yet, use CJ2000's strong Week 4 performance as a chance to get solid value for him.
Texans- TE Owen Daniels has emerged as a reliable option (6 receptions for 72 yards and a score). Daniels has had quality seasons before, but he's always struggled in the TD department (his career high is 5). Look for Daniels to have a career year this year. WR Andre Johnson hasn't had his typical dominant season (averaging 4 catches for 65 yards a game so far). Now might be a good time to buy low.
Denver Broncos 38, Oakland Raiders 6
Raiders- The Raiders' offense is struggling mightily and RB Darren McFadden's value is dropping. Since Week 1's 13 catch performance, McFadden has totaled 5 receptions in his last three games. He only has 1 TD on the season and is averaging a measly 3.5 yards, McFadden certainly has the talent to be a top tier back, but with how badly the Raiders are playing, his opportunities to shine aren't there. Time to sell.
Broncos- As long as RB Willis McGahee is healthy, he should be considered a RB1. His numbers should only continue to improve as QB Peyton Manning gets more comfortable with the offense and personnel.
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Arizona Cardinals 24, Miami Dolphins 21
Dolphins- Put WR Brian Hartline in the bipolar fantasy category. One week he'll go off for a hundred yard game, the next he'll have one reception. Hartline should definitely be owned in every league, but I wouldn't have much faith in using him in your starting lineup every week. He's an ultimate boom or bust player. Proceed with caution.
Cardinals- The Cardinals offense isn't very good, but WR Andre Roberts is emerging as one of QB Kevin Kolb's favorite targets. He has 4 TDs on the season and as long as Larry Fitzgerald is lining up, Roberts will have a lot of space to work. Pick him up.
Cincinnati Bengals 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 10
Bengals- After three straight weeks throwing multiple TD passes, it's safe to say that QB Andy Dalton is a starting fantasy QB. Dalton and WR A.J. Green continue to show amazing chemistry (three straight games with a TD) which means the young QB will continue to shine. The only time I wouldn't start Dalton is when he plays Baltimore or Pittsburgh.
Jaguars- The Jags are an absolute mess right now. The only worthwhile fantasy option continues to be RB Maurice Jones-Drew. WR Justin Blackmon showed signs of life, but he still needs to show a lot more before he can be considered a viable fantasy option.
Green Bay Packers 28, New Orleans Saints 27
Saints- The opportunity to buy low on the Saints is over. Their big guns (QB Drew Brees, WR Marques Colston, TE Jimmy Graham and RB Darren Sproles) all had productive games. The Saint's might be struggling when it comes to wins, but their fantasy value is still extremely high.
Packers- It's getting awfully tough trusting WR Greg Jennings. Sure, he bailed out owners with a TD catch, but his nagging groin injury is killing his production. Until he's able to show that he's healthy, leave Jennings on your bench. With Jennings health issues, the values of WRs James Jones (5 catches for 56 yards and 2 scores) and Randall Cobb (7 receptions on 8 targets) are on the rise.
Washington Redskins 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22
Redskins- WR Pierre Garcon had an unimpressive return to the lineup (he did recover a fumble for a TD though). Garcon has a ton of potential with QB Robert Griffin III throwing him the ball, so if you have a chance to acquire him, get the deal done.
Buccaneers- RB Doug Martin continues to struggle as the Bucs featured back (71 carries for 247 yards and a score). Martin will certainly get opportunities to be a productive fantasy player, but he clearly isn't there yet. I'd consider Martin at best a RB2, but more of a matchup player at this point.
Philadelphia Eagles 19, New York Giants 17
Giants- The first week of the Ahmad Bradshaw/ Andre Brown running back duo didn't go very well (18 combined carries for 53 yards). Bradshaw received 13 of those carries, so he certainly seems to be the better play going forward. Brown still has value, but leave him on your bench for the time being.
Eagles- WR Jeremy Maclin had a strong Week 1, but has done very little since (2 receptions for 30 yards and a score). Until he gets back on track, leave him on your bench. WR DeSean Jackson finally hit paydirt; look for him to continue to build on his Week 4 success.
Chicago Bears 34, Dallas Cowboys 18
Bears- If this game was a sign of things to come, the Bears' RB situation is going to be pain for fantasy owners the rest of the year. Matt Forte had 13 carries for 52 yards. Michael Bush had 10 carries for 29 yards. Still, they both are worth starting on a weekly basis, just make sure to temper your expectations.
Cowboys- In terms of yardage, QB Tony Romo is doing just fine (averaging more than 280 yards a game). The problem is in his TD production. After throwing 3 TDs in Week 1, Romo has just 2 TDs in his last three games (to go along with 7 INTs). Dallas will get their offense together, but until they do, you may want to leave Romo on your bench.
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