Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Secrets: Draft Day Do’s and Don’ts
Last year was definitely a bad year for wide receivers, and while this year looks a bit deeper, you don’t want to pay too much for your WR production. Follow the do’s and don’ts below and you will vastly improve your chances of lifting your Fantasy Football League championship trophy.
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…catch a big one if you can, without disobeying the 2 RB’s in the first 3 rounds rule. If you pick 10th and the top 6 or 7 primary backs are off the board, taking Larry Fitzgerald with your first-round pick may be the way to go. Kurt Warner is back, Boldin is signed and the Cardinals face the most favorable matchups for a passing game in the NFL this year in 17 weeks. The same goes for Randy Moss, Andre Johnson, etc. Just make sure all the marquee RBs are off the board.
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…check schedules! A quick look at Buffalo’s schedule shows there’s only one home game in a December of freezing cold weather at home, and that’s against the lowly Oakland Raiders, so maybe Trent Edwards to Terrell Owens is just fine. But don’t overlook the fact that this game is a 4:00 pm week 15 game, which means playoff time for us Fantasy Footballers. You’d hate to end your championship run because there was a snowstorm in Denver and the Broncos turned the ball over 40 times.
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… teammates in the draft! Kurt Warner/Larry Fitzgerald or Michael Turner/Roddy White may seem appealing as your mind starts to extrapolate all the huge numbers they could generate on any given Sunday, but the downside is just too great. Stick with players on separate teams, and you’ll limit your handicap, and bye weeks won’t be as hard to deal with.
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…waste your time on Rookie WR unless you want to roll the dice in a late round! Yes, DeSean Jackson was great last year as a rookie WR for the Eagles, but seriously, do you want to risk a mid-round pick on Darrius Heyward-Bey just because he was the first overall receiver to go to the NFL draft? in April? ? “Crazy Al” and Oakland’s passing game can be counted on for one thing … inconsistency. If you’re looking to snag a late winner, check out Michael Crabtree in San Francisco. They have a very favorable schedule against pass defenses, and Crabtree should start.
Remember, wide receivers can be the ones with the most ups and downs in the fantasy game. All a QB has to do for the RB to give him the ball is turn around and hand it to him. A lot has to go right for a WR to get the ball. That’s why it’s so important to get consistent employees in this role. And when you’re looking for great stats, head over to the NFL website for all your stats, schedules, and information. The Sporting News Fantasy Football guide is also a must. All of the above stats and all of my research come from these 2 resources. This is the second in a series of Draft Day Do’s and Don’ts to keep track of in 2009. Be sure to check out my other articles featuring Draft Day tips and secrets. When you put them all together, you’ll have a solid game plan for your Fantasy Football Draft. See you in the playoffs!
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