NFL Preseason: Week 3 fantasy football thoughts
The third week of NFL preseason action has been put to bed.
This past week of preseason play is always the most important because starters see far more playing time than they do in any of the other weeks. It gives us an opportunity to see if the players are who we thought they were. If you're like me, the eyeball test means more than anything else when preparing for my fantasy football league drafts. I want to see the passes, runs and throws in real game action. The third week of the preseason did not disappoint.
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For the third consecutive year, each week I'll be sharing random fantasy football thoughts and tidbits based off of the preseason games. I break it down in a variety of categories based on what I'm seeing on the field and how it is making me feel about their value in fantasy football this year. This series won the Best Fantasy Football Series last year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2010.
Drinking the Kool Aid
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is poised to push for the No. 1 fantasy football quarterback this year. He had another strong outing, hitting 19 of his 23 attempts for 204 yards and a touchdown. If I have my choice of all of the quarterbacks this year, Rodgers is my pick. Tight end Jermichael Finley was a target of plenty of those passes, hauling in four balls for 41 yards and a touchdown. I still feel Finley is overvalued, but he is going to have a fine season if he can stay healthy.
Tim Hightower has looked awesome in the preseason. He beat up the Baltimore "D" to the tune of 56 yards and a touchdown on just nine rushing attempts. I'm still really high on Roy Helu Jr. (13-44-0), but Hightower has played so well in the preseason it cannot be ignored. I'd handcuff Helu to him later, but as long as Hightower doesn't revert to his fumbling ways it should be a very productive season for him. While I'm buying the hype right now, I would still have a hard time taking him higher than my No. 3 fantasy back. Tap your mouse here for more »
