We are rolling into Week 6 of the NFL season and we are getting a pretty clear picture of who the stars and duds of the league, fantasy wise; but that can always change! Last week I announced my Quarterly Awards for the Fantasy season, if you missed out on that, take a look at my last blog post. This week, we will have the normal awards and predictions, but also some NFL news that is trending in the sports world. Shall we dive in?
IN THE NEWS:
In the beginning of the week it seemed likely that Patriots' Rob Gronkowski would make his season debut against the 5-0 Saints. Reports today are leaning more towards that Gronk needs one more week to be fully healthy. He has not yet been cleared to play. We have all been waiting for the return on Gronk, especially Tom Brady.
Report from ESPN's Adam Schefter - “New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, recovering after a series of surgeries on his fractured forearm and ailing back, still has not been cleared to play by Dr. James Andrews, according to ESPN and media reports. Moreover, there was less optimism Friday that he will play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints than there was earlier in the week.”
On a sadder note, the Peterson family is mourning the death of their 2 year old son. The child was reported dead Friday, after a reported assault on the infant. Twitter activity over the event exploded instantly. Thoughts and prayers were sent/tweeted/posted all over the internet. The picture that everyone was posting, of him handing his son the football is NOT the son who passed away. Adrian Peterson Jr. is healthy and with his father. That does not take away from what happened to his younger son. Peterson plans on playing on Sunday. Everyone will be a Vikings fan on Sunday, RIP little man.
WEEK 5 AWARDS:
MVP: Tony Romo (DAL)
The shootout in Dallas was led by their ring leader, Tony Romo. In a close game against Denver, 51-48, Romo finished the game 25-36, a whopping 506 yards, 5 TD's and 1 INT. With these types of numbers, I still don't understand why Romo is the most scrutinized players in the NFL.
Bust of the Week: Reggie Bush (DET)
After a stellar start of the season and seen as one of the front runners for Fantasy MVP, Bush has slowed down (yes he had an injury) but that did not take away any of his carries. Bush is averaging 15 carries per game and last week he had 13 carries for 44 yards, 0 TD's. A slow day for Bush, don't expect that do become a normal thing.
Sleeper of the Week: Justin Blackmon (JAC)
Although he is the star in Jacksonville, it was hard predicting how he would do after serving his 4 game suspension, especially with a struggling Jaguars team. After his performance it looks like he didn't miss a beat with racking in 5 catches for 136 yards and his 1st TD of the year.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Week 6 predictions:
Star of the Week: Peyton Manning (DEN)
The best player in the NFL (thus far) against the worst team in the NFL. If Manning plays the entire game, expect huge numbers coming his way. Obviously the Broncos can't announce that he would only play the 1st half if Denver is winning by a lot, with that being said, we have to plan on him playing the whole game.
Prediction: 400 passing yards, 4 TD's
Sleeper of the Week: Marlon Brown (BAL)
Brown, who is only owned in 11% of ESPN leagues is matching up against a weak Green Bay passing defense. He was inactive last week against Miami, but before that he had 3 TD's in 4 games.
Prediction: 6 catches, 100 yards, 1 TD
Bust of the Week: Jordan Cameron (CLE)
The Detroit Lions have not given up a TD to a Tight End all year. Granted they have not matched up against a Top 5 TE, the Lions have shut down the middle of the field for TE's; Cameron also coming off his worst week of the year with only racking in 36 yards on 3 catches.
Prediction: 5 catches, 50 yards
Bold Prediction:
Adrian Peterson rushes for 200 yards and 2 TD's in the toughest most emotional game of his entire life.
Good luck to everyone and remember to ask lineup and trade questions to
@NFLFantasyHub