SoCal's beach boy is taking New York
Yo, need someone to fill-in your flex spot. Here is a list of players for you to consider for week two.
QB Mark Sanchez, NYJ – My prediction was that Franchez would have better rookie numbers than Flacco and Ryan, so far so good. He threw for 272 yards almost more than last year’s rookie studs had in their first start combined. He also found the end zone and kept his squad on the field by going 12-15 on third down. That’s unheard of, especially for a rook. This week, he matches up against the league’s elite at home, however, the Pats had trouble stopping the Bills offense and I have a feeling this could be a similar ballgame. If you have limited QB options, you should highly consider swooping the rook.
RB Correll Buckhalter, DEN – I could sit here and give you the obvious with names like Mike Bell and Cadillac Williams, but here is a back coming off of a stunning miracle victory who proved to his coaches that he ain’t ready to give way to Knowshon just yet. The Broncos are at home this week against a Browns team who as of right now is last in the league in rushing defense after letting AD run all day. Until Correll gives up that spot (and it’ll happen), he could be one of the most worthy flex options on your bench that not everybody already knows about.
RB Michael Bush, OAK – Was anyone surprised to see Bush starting the first series in Week 1? It was definitely not all Run DMC Monday Night as Michael Bush split most of the load including a TD run on third down. Tom Cable is committed to the run and is showing teams that I will pound it down your throat all night long. This week, Bush goes up against a KC defense which lets more people through then sperm bank. He also might be a nice addition to your bench if he hasn’t already been swooped. He’s one injury away from becoming a number one.
WR Mario Manningham, NYG – You gotta love this guy. The Fantasy Guy already confessed his love for Manningham as his sleeper of the year and now with the rookie Nicks out and Hixon underperforming, look for Super Mario to get his looks. Eli thinks highly of the third-year wideout from Michigan and Manningham has the ability to become younger Manning’s Marvin Harrison as they have similar qualities. This week the G-Men travel to Dallas for a nice NFC East clash. The Cowboys D looked meek against the Bucs and the Giants are simply a better team. Give Mario a shot.
Seattle's Nate Burleson has an outfit for every opponent.
WR Nate Burleson, SEA – This guy is probably becoming unavailable in more and more leagues, but he is still a nice play for Week 2 after coming off a 7 for 74 and a TD performance. He is also some great trade bait if you got him. That Seattle offense looks rejuvenated. I mean, its got to be if Julius Jones is running off 60-yarders. This is a guy you want on your team. Hass loves him and he’s a hometown favorite who keeps it fresh. There’s gotta be something to be said about that.
TE Brent Celek, PHI – We saw TEs like Todd Heap, Jeremy Shockey and Chris Cooley return to old form last week, but don’t sleep on Celek. In a crazy game where Philly’s Defense and Special Teams had things won before they even started, Celek still had 6 grabs including a TD. Even if McNabb is unable to go, a TE is a QBs best friend. I dropped Shiancoe to add Celek in my big money league this week and have faith that he will come through in a real barn-burner against New Orleans.
D Washington Redskins – Anybody going up against the Rams is a good play, but the ‘Skins aren’t good for just this week. They play the Lions next and get the Chiefs a couple weeks later. And, we all know what Mr. Haynesworth can do for a team in the middle. They should be able to get their offense going against a lesser defense so look for the ‘Skins to have some fresh legs when they’re out there, meaning more opportunities.
