Fantasy Finagling

Soxman’s Fantasy Football Weekly 
 

After a “bye” week due to the play-offs, Soxman returns with his fantasy football updates going into Week 6. 
 

I’m now 3-2 in my money league and it is my own fault.  Awaiting the return of Marques Colston, I’ve been acting on “history” at my WR slots, starting historical money receivers like Marvin Harrison over player slike Roddy White, who are truly becoming fantasy studs this season.
 
The good news is that I’m 4-1 in my league featuring Individual Defensive Player (IDP) scoring, even though I’m missing Plaxico Burress due to his suspension.
 
Trade Winds
 
The Gridiron Grinders made a trade last week as well, sending Laurence Maroney packing in exchange for Willis McGahee.
 
While both players are fantasy disappointments this season, I believe that I win here big-time.
 
Maroney’s value has been sacked several times this season with four running backs being active on the Patriot’s roster, Tom Brady being lost for the season, and two pesky injuries hitting him early.  Kevin Faulk is getting the goal-line carries, and Sammy Morris is above him on many depth charts.  Maroney is averaging a paltry 3.3 yards per carry.
 
Willis McGahee had 22 carries last week and is working himself back into form. Sure, LeRon McClain appears to be the goal-line guy, but I believe he’ll still put up respectable numbers to solidify my “back attack.”
 
With three RB slots in my league to divide among Clinton Portis, Joseph Addai, Chris Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, and now McGahee, I’m very happy.
 
McGahee faces the Colts this week who are dead last in the NFL against the run.  Salivate accordingly.
 
Top Performers
 
Look at the top fantasy rankings through week 5.  Some names might surprise you.
 
QB
Drew Brees
Jay Cutler
Kurt Warner
Tony Romo
Phillip Rivers

 
RB
Michael Turner
Adrian Peterson
Frank Gore
Marion Barber
Larry Johnson
 
WR
Anaquan Boldin
Santana Moss
Terrell Owens
Greg Jennings
Brandon Marshall
 
TE
Antonio Gates
Jason Witten
Tony Scheffler
Tony Gonzales
Anthony Fasano
 
K
Matt Prater
Nate Kaeding
Joe Nedney
Josh Scobee
David Akers

  
 Injury Report
 
Check closely on game day, but the following fantasy regulars are likely out for week 6.  Denver has three starters that might not be active, so it might be a good week to consider sitting Jay Cutler if you have a good back-up QB:
 
Anquan Boldin
D.J. Hackett
Eddie Royal
Tony Scheffler
Selvin Young
Jon Kitna (questionable)
Brian Westbrook (game time call)
Chris Chambers
 
Well, that’s it for this week.  Keep moving the chains and focusing on positive gains.
 
SM

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