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THE FURNACE’S WEEK #13 PICKUPS

Posted by fantasyfurnace on November 30, 2011
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FIVE PICKUPS-WEEK #13

1. ROY HELU-RB-REDSKINS- This 4th round pick of the Redskins out of Nebraska in this year’s draft is a must add. Coming off a breakout game against the strong, defensive minded Seattle Seahawks last week, Helu ran for 108 yards and a touchdown, and 54 receiving yards on seven receptions. He became the first Washington Redskin rookie to run for over 100 yards since Ladell Betts back in 2002. He’ll face the Jets this week who, like the Seahawks are tough against the run, but then will go up against the more generous Patriots, Giants, and Vikings. He’s available in 50% of Yahoo! Leagues.

#29 RB Roy Helu rushed for 108 yards & a touchdown last week vs the Seahawks. Photo: Otto Greule/Getty Images

2. JERMAINE GRESHAM-TE-BENGALS- We like his height, 6′-5″ and his speed. The 1st round pick out of Oklahoma in last year’s draft has been a top ten TE in the last three weeks with 12 receptions for 139 yards, and 2 touchdowns. He seems to be QB Andy Dalton’s favorite receiver, right up there with WR A.J. Green. Three weeks ago, when the Bengals faced the Steelers (this week’s opponent), Gresham had a touchdown on 34 receiving yards. That’s 9 fantasy points which is about what you would like out of your TE slot. Available in 60% of Yahoo! leagues, this TE should be rostered in all 12 team leagues.

Bengals TE Jermaine Gresham scores a touchdown vs the Browns last week. Photo: John Grieshop/Getty Images

3. MAURICE MORRIS-RB-LIONS- With RB Kevin Smith injured last week with a high ankle sprain questionable for Sunday, (he didn’t practice on Tuesday), Morris becomes a must add this week vs the New Orleans. The Saints give up a healthy 5.5 yards a carry to running backs and Morris is invaluable because of his ability to help out with receptions should you be in a PPR league. Last week he had 9 receptions good for 81 yards vs the Packers. Should Smith not be able to go this week, Morris, available in 62 % of Yahoo! leagues, should be grabbed off waivers.

If RB Kevin Smith (pictured) is unable to start this week, Mauruce Morris becomes a must add. Photo: Carlos Osorio/AP

4. DONALD BROWN-RB-COLTS- We can just imagine how many eyes are rolling in disbelief because we’ve actually picked a Colt this week (or any week for that matter), but Brown, the 1st round pick of the Colts out of UCONN in 2009, is probably the only consistent player on the team this year. With Josepy Addai hampered by a nagging hamstring injury, (he was limited to just 7 carries for 23 yards last week), Brown could be a sleeper pickup. Last week he carried the rock 14 times for 80 yards and a touchdown vs the Panthers and added 17 receiving yards. We’re not saying he’ll go all Adrian Peterson on you but he could help…

Colts RB Donald Brown celebrates after his touchdown last week vs the Panthers. Photo: Scott Boehm/Getty Images

5. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS-DEFENSE- The Pats go up against the winless Colts this week and a new starting quarterback, Dan Oslovsky fills in for benched Curtis Painter. Indianapolis only averages 13.5 points per game and we don’t see them ‘lighting it up’ against New England. They are available in just under 40% of Yahoo! leagues and are probably a better add than you think…

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TIM AND REGGIE; Some Things To Consider

Posted by fantasyfurnace on August 28, 2011
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Are Tim & Reggie Right For Your League?

TIM HIGHTOWER-RB-REDSKINS- He has been tearing it up in the pre-season. In the Redskins three games so far, the 2008 5th round pick has averaged 6.8 yds. per carry. He has 114 yards on 16 carries and a TD as well as 2 catches for 15. Hightower is just 25 years old and has played in all 48 games his first 3 seasons in the NFL- so we know he’s durable.  Watch him here as he scampers 37 yards for a TD vs the Ravens.

With Ryan Torian recovering from a broken hand, and rookie Roy Helu on board, and knowing Shanahan, we could very well see a committe-like backfield. However, given Hightower’s work ethics this pre-season (he’s been staying up to 45 minutes after practices), and his performance so far, he’ll be the featured back you’ll want to grab after the 1st tier of backs have been scooped up. The Redskins who are debating which of their two competing QB’s will start, (between Rex Grossman & John Beck; neither fantasy studs..), make it likely that their running game will be a mainstay of their offense. Currently, Hightower is going 118.9 in Yahoo! ADP, way too late for his potential upside.

REGGIE BUSH-RB-DOLPHINS- The 5-year back out of USC is a real conundrum. Following his first year in the NFL in which he played all 16 games, he missed 20 games over the next 4 seasons! That Bush is injury prone is an understatement. The 2006 1st round draft pick, when healthy, can rack up those fantasy points with the best of them. Watch him tear it up in a pre-season game vs. the Panthers:

Part of his upside will come when Chad Henne connects on swing passes with him; when all other options have dissipated. Remember that Reggie averaged 80 catches in his first two seasons with the Saints and so all those in PPR leagues could find a true sleeper in Bush this year. Keep in mind he’s only 26 and once again, if healthy he could pay off big-time.