IDP: Fantasy Football Busts of Week 2

September 11, 2008 @ 14:17:32

By Bryce McRae
Edited by Cory J. Bonini

In this article KFFL breaks down fantasy football busts of the week. Some high-level players will be included, because you need to know when is time to sit a player even though it may not seem appropriate. Primarily, however, we will address the midrange to low-end fantasy options that you rack your brain over each week. Read on to learn which of these players that you wouldn't want in your lineup.

Fantasy football busts: Defensive linemen

Tony Brown, Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals

Fantasy value: Midrange No. 2

• Brown enjoyed a solid 2008 debut with six tackles (five solo) and 2.0 sacks against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.
• Cincinnati allowed just eight total tackles (six solo) and a single sack to this position in Week 1.

Kendall Langford, Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals

Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3

• All three of Langford's tackles in Week 1 were solo, and he also managed a sack.
• Opposing linemen managed 26 total tackles (19 solo) and 0.5 sacks against the Cardinals in Week 1. 

Tamba Hali, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders

Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3

• Hali finished Week 1 with six total tackles (three solo).
• The Raiders gave up 17 total tackles (14 solo) and a sack against this position last week.

Fantasy football busts: Linebackers

Dhani Jones, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans

Fantasy value: Midrange No. 2

• Jones tied for first place among Bengals linebackers with 10 total tackles (six solo) last week.
• The Titans allowed 20 total tackles (17 solo) to this position in Week 1.

LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns

Fantasy value: Weak No. 2 or strong No. 3

• Woodley finished Week 1 with three solo tackles, 1.0 sack and one interception against the Houston Texans.
• Opposing linebackers managed just 16 total tackles (14 solo) and 1.0 sack against the Browns last week.

Jeff Ulbrich, San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

Fantasy value: Midrange No. 1 (where they rank this week)

• Ulbrich was the top tackler among 49ers linebackers in Week 1 with six total tackles - all were solo. 
• The Seahawks offense allowed 19 total tackles (13 solo) and 1.0 sack against this position in Week 1.
• With their top three wide receivers out and their Week 1 starting running back on the shelf, the Seahawks offense could be in disarray this week.

Fantasy football busts: Defensive backs

Ryan Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

Fantasy value: Midrange No. 2

• Clark finished Week 1 with seven tackles (five solo).
• The Browns rank at the bottom of the league against this position, giving up just six solo tackles in their Week 1 game.

Phillip Buchanon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons

Fantasy value: Weak No. 2 or strong No. 3

• Buchanon managed four solo tackles and one interception against the Saints last week. 
• The Falcons allowed 23 total tackles (20 solo) to this position in Week 1.

Deon Grant, Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3

• Grant recorded seven tackles (three solo) in the Seahawks' Week 1 loss.
• Opposing defensive backs finished with 13 total tackles (11 solo) and one interception against the 49ers in Week 1.

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Bryce McRae
Bryce McRae is a Managing Editor with KFFL and has been involved in fantasy sports since 1999. He joined KFFL as a volunteer writer in March 2005 before becoming a Hot off the Wire Analyst in March 2006. He began working in his current capacity in September 2008. His work has appeared on fantasy sports sites such as Yahoo! and CBS Sportsline as well as in print. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2008 with a B.A. in History and U.S. Studies.

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