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Passed Out at Your Desk: Now's the Time For Bryant

Dec 16, 2009 – 11:45 AM
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R.J. White

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Antonio BryantLast week's top sleeper was Jamaal Charles, and he came through in a big way for you on Sunday by gaining 181 yards from scrimmage and scoring a touchdown. Can we find you some more gems this week? Only time (specifically, four days) will tell.

Do remember that it's usually wise to play your established fantasy forces over these sleepers, especially with the season on the line. I'm not suggesting you bench Roddy White or Wes Welker for our featured sleeper by any means. These sleepers are more for the people that have a hole to fill, thanks to owning guys like Steve Slaton or Kevin Smith. If you have any questions on whom you should start, join us for our chats Thursday and Sunday and we'll help you out.

Power Naps

Featured Sleeper: Antonio Bryant, WR, TB at SEA

We told you to sit Bryant last week, and I really hope you listened. The Tampa Bay receiver was shadowed by the amazing Darrell Revis (at this point, I feel he should officially add "The Amazing" to the beginning of his name), resulting in a poor line from Bryant in Week 14.

Put that two-catch performance out of your mind this week. Bryant gets to face the Seahawks this week, and touchdowns should be plentiful in the passing game. Expect both Kellen Winslow and Bryant to score, with Bryant taking a big chuck of yardage with him as well.

If you recall a few weeks back, Bryant had a drive against Atlanta where he made both catches in the drive for 80 yards and a touchdown. He could definitely visit that territory again early in the game. Use him without question this week and reap the rewards.

Others:

Vince Young, QB, TEN vs. MIA (38%). If he's ready to play, he's a great QB2 for you this week.
Justin Forsett, RB, SEA vs. TB (42%). Thirteen touches means he's back to being a good flex play.
Pierre Garcon, WR, IND at JAC (52%). The Colts plan to play all their starters Thursday, and so should you.
Davone Bess, WR, MIA at TEN (29%). He's giving us a Moss-ian type of ride, but this matchup is perfect.
Arizona Defense, TM, ARI at DET (46%). No Kevin Smith? Super! This D is a must-start this week.

A Good Night's Sleep

Featured Sleeper: Fred Davis, TE, WAS vs. NYG


I have to admit, I doubted Davis's ability in a tough matchup this week, thinking he wouldn't be able to score a touchdown like he had in his previous two games. He did one better, taking two of his three catches to the end zone and scoring a whopping 17 points in Week 14.

After a few games adjusting to life without Chris Cooley, quarterback Jason Campbell has really taken to the former second-round pick out of USC. The number one option in the red zone, Davis has turned into Visanthe Shiancoe in this offense.

This week, Davis gets to face the Giants, a matchup that probably sounds scarier than it actually is. The Giants allow the most yardage to tight ends in the league, and they're not too good defending the position in the red zone either. Use Davis over your more questionable plays this week, as he has a good chance to shine once again.

Others:

Brady Quinn, QB, CLE at KC (23%). This game should be more like the 300-yard, multiple-TD variety.
Quinton Ganther, RB, WAS vs. NYG (17%). He has a tough matchup, but keep playing him at the flex spot.
Kenny Britt, WR, TEN vs. MIA (24%). Managed 75 yards with just two carries last week, and should score here.
Garrett Hartley, K, NO vs. DAL (25%). With no plans to go back to John Carney, Hartley should roll again.
Houston Defense, TM, HOU (14%). They're scoring points in bunches, and they may get Keith Null this week.

Lights Out

Featured Sleeper: Arian Foster, RB, HOU at STL

As you may have read, Knox Bardeen isn't too high on this kid for the rest of the season. If you play in a deep league and are struggling at the running back position, you simply can't ignore the 13 carries and four catches Foster received last week.

Available in 96 percent of Fleaflicker leagues, Foster struggled piling up yards with his carries, but that was against a Seattle defense that just shut down Frank Gore. I'm willing to give Foster a bit of a pass there.

This week the Texans take on the Rams, a team that's allowed more touchdowns to running backs than any other in the league. They're the second-easiest team for a running back to score fantasy points on in football. Take advantage of that by scooping up Foster and playing him at your flex spot or even as a No. 2 RB, depending on your situation.

Others:

Chad Henne, QB, MIA at TEN (17%). Efficient Week 14 was saved by a rushing touchdown.
Maurice Morris, RB, DET vs. ARI (6%). The new Detroit starting RB gets a pretty solid matchup this week.
Jason Avant, WR, PHI vs. SF (13%). With Jeremy Maclin sidelined, Avant should produce quality numbers.
Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, CLE at KC (11%). The matchup makes him a smarter play this week than most.
Olindo Mare, K, SEA vs. TB (15%). He should have an easier time finding points this week.
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