Week 11 Sleeper Results: Rising Stock
Posted: November 24, 2009
After some recent ups-and-downs on the Sleeper Market, the Fantasy Sports Shack stocks are, once again, on the rise. Here are the Week 11 Sleeper results:
QUARTERBACK (2 for 2)
Vince Young (Tennessee) – Young used his legs more than anticipated, but still got it done.
Projected: 15-23, 165 passing, 6-26 rushing, 1 rushing TD
Actual: 12-22, 116 passing, 1 passing TD, 11-73 rushing
Matthew Stafford (Detroit) – The stat-line of the week in (surprisingly) the game of the week.
Projected: 22-38, 245 yards, 1 TD, 1 Int
Actual: 26-43, 422 yards, 5 TD, 2 Int
RUNNING BACK (3 for 3)
Jason Snelling (Atlanta) – It wasn’t exactly pretty, but he got the job done, hitting paydirt twice.
Projected: 16-64 rushing, 1-9 receiving, 1 TD
Actual: 25-76 rushing, 3-13 receiving, 2 TD
Bernard Scott (Cincinnati) – The touches and yardage far exceeded expectations, making up for the lack of a TD.
Projected: 16-59 rushing, 1 TD
Actual: 21-119 rushing, 3-32 receiving
Justin Forsett (Seattle) – A big day receiving and a short yardage punch-in run made him a viable play.
Projected: 15-57 rushing, 4-26 receiving
Actual: 8-9 rushing, 8-80 receiving, 1 TD
WIDE RECEIVER (1 for 3)
Mike Wallace (Pittsburgh) – What could have been a career day became a day to forget.
Projected: 4-65 receiving, 1 TD
Actual: 2-47 receiving, 1-5 rushing, 1 fumble lost
Laveranues Coles (Cincinnati) – Nailed the yardage, but without a score, can’t take credit.
Projected: 5-61 receiving, 1 TD
Actual: 2-61 receiving
Mohamed Massaquoi (Cleveland) – Scored his first career TD in the shootout with Detroit.
Projected: 4-71 receiving
Actual: 5-115 receiving, 1 TD
TIGHT END (1 for 1)
Jermichael Finley (Green Bay) – There’s plenty to like about this guy in the weeks to come.
Projected: 5-58 receiving
Actual: 7-54 receiving
KICKER (push)
Jeff Reed (Pittsburgh) – Not exactly a bad game, but not really a good game, either.
Projected: 2 FG, 4 PAT
Actual: 1 FG, 3 PAT
DEFENSE (0 for 1)
Detroit Lions – A Lions/Browns shootout! Who’d'a thunk it?
Projected: 16 points allowed, 1 sack, 1 Int, 1 fumble recovery
Actual: 37 points allowed, 1 sack
Scorecard for Week 10: 7 for 10, 1 push
Overall Scorecard for 2009 Season: 44 for 112, 9 pushes (39%)
Name Your Sleepers: Week 11
Posted: November 18, 2009
Each week, the Fantasy Sports Shack spotlights Sleepers (2 QB, 3 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K and 1 Defense) who could help your team to victory. In the Week 10 “Name Your Sleepers” matchup, the Shack took an “L” to Paul from peoplespigskin.
Think you’ve got what it takes to outplay the Fantasy Sports Shack?
Leave a comment and let me know your Week 10 picks, and we’ll see how you stack up. But remember, a true sleeper is owned in less than a majority of leagues.
Good luck!
Name Your Sleepers: Week 10
Posted: November 12, 2009
Who do you think is flying under the radar in Week 10?
Each week, the Fantasy Sports Shack spotlights Sleepers (2 QB, 3 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K and 1 Defense) who could help your team to a victory. Think you’ve got the keys to a W?
Leave a comment and let me know your Week 10 picks, and we’ll see how you stack up against the Shack. But remember, a true sleeper is owned in less than a majority of leagues.
Good luck!
Week 9 Sleeper Results: Back in Business
Posted: November 11, 2009
After a few down weeks in Sleepertown, the Shack has pulled out of the projection recession and is back in business. Here are the results for Week 9:
QUARTERBACK (2 for 2)
Alex Smith – From a fantasy points perspective, Smith was nearly in line with his projection.
Projected: 22-34, 235 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int
Actual: 29-45, 286 yards, 2 TD, 3 Int, 1 fumble lost, 2-11 rushing
Matt Cassel – A 4th quarter rally (that fell short) boosted Cassel’s numbers considerably.
Projected: 19-33, 205 yards, 2 TD
Actual: 23-39, 262 yards, 2 TD
RUNNING BACK (1 for 2, 1 push)
Jamaal Charles – 20 touches seemed a lock, but he ended with just 9 because the Chiefs were forced to throw.
Projected: 18-85 rushing, 4-23 receiving, 1 TD
Actual: 6-36 rushing, 3-19 receiving, 2-pt conversion
Ryan Moats – The fantasy numbers were a mere point off, aside from the fumble.
Projected: 12-47 rushing, 2-16 receiving, 1 TD
Actual: 16-38 rushing, 3-15 receiving, 1 TD, 1 fumble lost
Donald Brown – Practiced in full when the Sleepers were released, and then had a setback. Push.
Projected: 8-33 rushing, 1-9 receiving, 1 TD
Actual: DNP
WIDE RECEIVER (0 for 3)
Michael Crabtree – Was targeted 8 times, but hauled in far fewer than expected.
Projected: 6-74, TD
Actual: 3-30
Mike Thomas – Not quite the type of game we expected.
Projected: 6-72
Actual: 1-(-)2 receiving, 1-18 rushing
Mark Clayton – See above note for Mike Thomas.
Projected: 4-63
Actual: 1-15
TIGHT END (0 for 1)
Fred Davis – A Redskin TE caught a TD on Sunday, it just wasn’t Davis.
Projected: 4-39, 1 TD
Actual: 2-26
KICKER (1 for 1)
Olindo Mare – Doubled the expected field goal output, and thus, outperformed the projection.
Projected: 2 FG, 3 PAT
Actual: 4 FG, 2 PAT
DEFENSE (1 for 1)
Seattle Seahawks – Gave up more points than expected, but caused turnovers and scored a defensive TD.
Projected: 13 points allowed, 4 sacks, 1 fumble recovery
Actual: 20 points allowed, 2 sacks, 5 Int, 1 TD
Scorecard for Week 9: 5 for 10, 1 push
Overall Scorecard for 2009 Season: 34 for 94, 5 pushes (36%)
Weekly Programming Note: Week 9
Posted: November 4, 2009
The Week 9 “Fasulo’s Forecaster” has posted to the Bruno Boys website!
This week’s column highlights the usual Targets & Touches, and focuses on the impact of the ground game in Week 8, as fantasy receivers seemed to take the week off. The Forecaster also spotlights two San Francisco 49ers you may want to consider for your fantasy football roster. Take a look at the article here.
Stay tuned for the Fantasy Sports Shack Sleepers for Week 9.
- Josh (The Shack Guy)
Sleepers of the Week: Week 7
Posted: October 23, 2009
Time to make up for a dismal Week 6. This week, some lesser-owned diamonds in the rough will be viable bye week fill-ins, and a few should even be rostered permanently, as some former graduates from this column have been (Mike Sims-Walker, Rashard Mendenhall, Steve Smith (NYG), etc.). Here are the Sleepers for Week 7:
QUARTERBACK
Chad Henne vs. New Orleans – Projection: 16-24, 220 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int
In Week 5, Henne threw for 241 yards and 2 TD’s against the 8th ranked Jets’ pass defense, and he’s had 2 weeks to prepare for a New Orleans D that leads the league with 11 interceptions but can be susceptible to the pass (Kevin Kolb, 391 yards Wk. 2).
Shaun Hill @ Houston – Projection: 17-27, 210 yards, 1 TD
Don’t expect massive numbers, but for a bye week QB, you could do worse, especially seeing as though Frank Gore is back and Michael Crabtree is about to add a new weapon to the offense. And, oh yeah, the Texans only rank 19th against the pass.
RUNNING BACK
Michael Bush vs. New York Jets – Projection: 12-46 rushing, 1-8 receiving, 1 TD
In McFadden’s absence, Bush hasn’t been the go-to-guy, as anticipated. Justin Fargas had 23 carries last week, but much of it was due to the fact Bush got banged up. The Jets are 21st against the run, and Bush has a decent chance to get in for 6.
Mike Bell @ Miami – Projection: 9-33 rushing, 1 TD
Bell had 15 carries in Week 6, but most of it was mop-up duty when the Saints had the game in the bag. Pierre Thomas is the #1 back, but Bell is the goal-line sniper. Another score is likely, despite the Dolphins‘ stout run defense (3rd in NFL).
Kevin Faulk @ Tampa Bay (In London) – Projection: 5-24 rushing, 4-41 receiving
This week, Laurence Maroney and BenJarvus Green-Ellis are 1-2 in the RB pecking order. Faulk’s role will expand slightly, and though he probably won’t explode, if desperate, he is a fair flex option play against the second worst run defense in football.
WIDE RECEIVER
Lance Moore @ Miami – Projection: 5-59, 1 TD
Moore hauled in 79 passes in 2008, and last week, finally worked his way back into the offense. He had 6 catches for 78 yards and a TD, and was targeted 7 times by Drew Brees. The Saints will keep on throwing, and Moore is a safe bet for a decent day.
Mike Wallace vs. Minnesota – Projection: 3-55, 1 TD
Wallace has caught a mere 2 balls in each of his last 3 games, averaging about 50 yards per game. He has the ability to break out (7 catches, 102 yards against Cincinatti Wk. 3), and Minnesota‘s defense has the tendency to give up big yards in the air.
Mohamed Massoquoi vs. Green Bay – Projection: 6-91
Over the past 3 weeks, the unheralded rookie has averaged 9.67 targets, 4.67 receptions and 82 yards per game. Green Bay is sure to jump out to a big lead, meaning Cleveland will be forced to throw. This could be the week Massoquoi finds paydirt.
TIGHT END
Zach Miller vs. New York Jets – Projection: 5-71, 1 TD
Miller was targeted 11 times last week, and has 13 catches for 241 yards and a TD over the last 3 weeks. The Jets‘ D is solid, and the Raiders‘ O is not. Still, Miller seems poised to become the most consistent offensive player on his team.
KICKER
Joe Nedney @ Houston – Projection: 3 FG, 2 PAT (1 FG 50+)
Facing the 20th ranked overall defense, the 49ers offense should give their strong-legged kicker ample opportunities in the controlled climate in Houston.
DEFENSE
Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo – Projection: 17 points allowed, 3 sacks, 1 Int, 1 fumble recovery
This is a bipolar defense (2nd against the pass, 29th against the rush), and though the Bills should run the ball a bunch, their overall lack of a passing game — especially with Ryan Fitzpatrick in there — will allow Carolina to stack the box.
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