IDP: Fantasy Football Busts of Week 5
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October 2, 2008 @ 13:46:17
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By Bryce McRae
Edited by Herija C. Green
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
Chris Hovan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos
Fantasy value: Weak No. 1 or strong No. 2
- Hovan is currently first among Buccaneers defensive linemen with 4.5 total tackles (four solo) per game.
- The Broncos are allowing 15.2 total tackles (11.5 solo) and 0.2 sacks per game to this position this year.
- Denver's offensive line has done a good job protecting quarterback Jay Cutler as he has been sacked just twice all year.
Jay Ratliff, Dallas Cowboys vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Fantasy value: Midrange No. 2
- The Cowboys nose tackle is averaging 3.8 total tackles (2.2 solo), 0.5 sacks and 0.2 fumble recoveries per game this season.
- Opposing defensive linemen are averaging 14.8 total tackles (11.5 solo) and 2.2 sacks per game against the Bengals this year.
Domata Peko, Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys
Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3
- Peko is averaging five total tackles (1.8 solo) per game this year.
- The Cowboys are giving up just 13.2 total tackles (10.5 solo) and 0.8 sacks per game to this position this year - only two clubs have allowed fewer tackles per game than Dallas.
- Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been sacked three times this season while the Bengals have the NFL's worst pass rush with two sacks this year.
Fantasy football busts: Linebackers
LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3
- The rookie linebacker has been a playmaker this year with 4.2 total tackles (3.2 solo), 0.9 sacks, 0.5 fumble recoveries and 0.2 interceptions per game.
- The Jags have allowed an average of 20 total tackles (17 solo) and 0.2 sacks per game to this position over the first four weeks.
- Woodley had a huge game in Week 4 as he recorded eight tackles (five solo), 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and scored on a seven-yard fumble return.
Rashad Jeanty, Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys
Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3
- Jeanty is averaging 6.2 total tackles (4.5 solo) per game this year.
- The Cowboys are allowing 21.8 total tackles (17.5 solo) to the position per game this year; they have not given up much else aside from one fumble recovery.
Curtis Lofton, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers
Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3
- Lofton is averaging 6.2 total tackles (4.2 solo) per game during his rookie season.
- The Packers are giving up 18.8 total tackles (14.8 solo), 0.8 sacks and 0.5 interceptions per game to the position this year.
- If Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) is unable to play, their offense may struggle to stay on the field, which could hurt Lofton's already suspect value.
Fantasy football busts: Defensive backs
Brian Williams, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Fantasy value: Midrange No. 1
- Williams currently leads Jaguars defensive backs with 6.8 total tackles (5.8 solo) per game; he is also in a three-way tie for first with 0.2 interceptions per contest.
- With four games under their belts, the Steelers are allowing 25.2 total tackles (20.2 solo), 0.6 sacks and 0.2 interceptions per game to the position.
- The Steelers are averaging a league-low 23.5 pass attempts per game.
Clinton Hart, San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins
Fantasy value: Weak No. 2 or strong No. 3
- Hart is averaging 6.2 total tackles (four solo) per game after the first four weeks of the season.
- The Dolphins have allowed an average of 26.3 total tackles (21.7 solo) and 0.3 interceptions per game to this position this year.
Daniel Bullocks, Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
Fantasy value: Midrange No. 3
- Bullocks ranks first among the team's defensive backs with an average of six total tackles (4.3 solo) per game over the season's first four weeks (three games).
- The Bears are allowing 22.8 total tackles (19.2 solo), 0.2 sacks and 0.2 interceptions per game to the position this season.
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