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Week 11: Sneaky Plays
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Contributed by:
Kevin Mount
Last Updated: Nov 09, 2011 7:53 AM |
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The 11th week of the college fantasy season is upon us and with it comes the start of the playoffs in many leagues. Here is a look at some players who might fill in nicely for owners in need of a potential diamond in the rough for the opening week of the fantasy playoffs.
Kain Colter QB Northwestern vs. Rice:
Colter is a tremendous athlete who has been asked to do a little bit of everything for Northwestern this season and has responded with solid numbers across the board. His value is through the in leagues in which he is eligible at the wide receiver position. With the injury status of Dan Persa being up in the air, Colter could see even more time under center this week against Rice. He should face little resistance from a wretched Rice pass defense that ranks 116th in the nation. Expect big numbers from this multi-purpose threat in Week 11.
Nick Fanuzzi QB Rice vs. Northwestern:
Fanuzzi exploded last week versus UTEP to the tune of 405 yards through the air and three touchdowns, and seems to have shored up the starting quarterback job. He should be able to find some success this week against a Northwestern defense that is anything but solid. Fanuzzi may have to throw the ball 40 to 50 times to keep pace or play catch up against Northwestern, so a good yardage total is likely from this Owl.
Jordan Rodgers QB Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky:
The younger brother of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been very productive in his last three starts, averaging about 300 yards of total offense per game and eight total scores. He is dangerous with both his legs and arm and has turned the Vanderbilt offense completely around. Rodgers could post quality numbers this week when he faces a suspect Kentucky defense this weekend. The world is changing and Vanderbilt may actually have a couple of fantasy options this week.
Chris Coyer QB Temple vs. Miami Ohio:
This sophomore came on in relief last week against Ohio and turned in a huge performance, rushing for 184 yards and tossing thee touchdown passes. That type of performance should be good enough to warrant him starting this week against Miami Ohio. Coyer is an excellent runner and could exploit a Miami Ohio rush defense that comes in ranked 75th in the nation. Fantasy owners would be wise to check his status this week and use him as long as he is named the starter in Week 11.
Joe Bergeron Texas vs. Missouri:
The “other” freshman in the Texas backfield is looking more and more like the real deal as the weeks go on. He filled in last week for an injured Malcolm Brown and proceeded to churn out 191 yards and three scores against Texas Tech. Bergeron will likely see a decent number of carries this week even with Brown in the lineup, but he becomes a much better option if Brown misses this week’s game against Missouri. Don’t be afraid to plug this Longhorn into your lineup this week especially if Brown is kept out due to injury.
Donte Harden RB Ohio vs. Central Michigan:
Harden has collected 388 total yards over the past two weeks and has logged over 20 carries in each of those games. He looks to have a good chance to crack the 100-yard plateau for a third straight game this week against Central Michigan. The Central Michigan is not exactly stout and yields over 170 yards per game on the ground.
James White RB Wisconsin vs. Minnesota:
White has not been nearly as productive as most thought coming into this season due to the dominance of Montee Ball, but he could see plenty of action this week against Minnesota. The Badgers should dominate a weak Minnesota rush defense and pound them into submission early, leaving plenty of mop up carries for Mr. White this week. Some decent yardage and a couple of trips to the end zone seem likely in Week 11.
Asher Clark RB Air Force vs. Wyoming:
This senior has been a consistent performer for Air Force and could have his best game of the season this week versus Wyoming. Clark has had a decent season yardage wise, but has only scored four touchdowns on the year to date. He could easily add to that touchdown total against a Wyoming rush defense that ranks 115th in the country and allows over 230 yards per game. That ranking combined with the potent rushing attack of Air Force could mean big numbers for Clark this week.
Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky:
Armageddon must be upon us as last week we had two Iowa State players listed and now we have two Vanderbilt players in this week’s article. Matthews has been on absolute fire the past two games, posting 321 receiving yards and two scores. He is the main weapon in an improving passing game and could be fruitful again this week versus Kentucky. Look for the Jordan Rodgers to Jordan Matthews connection to be in full swing again this Saturday.
Tony Clemons WR Colorado vs. Arizona:
Clemons has quietly put together two solid games in a row with 209 yards and three touchdowns receiving over that period. The signs are pointing to a third straight good game for Clemons this week as he faces an awful Arizona secondary that gives up almost 285 yard per game through the air. The Colorado pass defense is not very good either, so this game could produce gaudy passing totals for each team. Look for Clemons to be heavily involved in what might just be a highflying contest.
Da’Jon McKnight WR Minnesota vs. Wisconsin:
McKnight was unstoppable last week against Michigan State, hauling in 173 yards and whopping three touchdowns. He has not been very consistent this season, but is worth a look this week against Wisconsin. The Gophers figure to be down early and will have to throw often to compete in any way possible. He may get some easy yards if the Badgers are up big and sitting in the prevent defense. McKnight looks to be a bust or boom type of player this week.
Griff Whalen WR Stanford vs. Oregon:
Whalen has quietly developed into the go to receiver for Andrew Luck over the past four games. With Chris Owusu being knocked out of last week’s game, Whalen will likely see even more targets come his way this week. The match up with Oregon has the potential to be a shootout and Whalen could be a big part of the Cardinal passing attack. He may not post huge numbers, but could be good for around 100 yards and a score. He should make a decent #3 wide out in BCS only leagues.
Chris Gragg TE Arkansas vs. Tennessee:
Gragg is averaging around four receptions per game and is playing in a high-powered passing attack, so he is worth a shot this week against Tennessee. The pickings look slim this week at the TE position, so roll with Gragg and hope for a score and some yardage.
Sneaky D’s:
Baylor vs. Kansas
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
Rutgers vs. Army
Notre Dame vs. Maryland
BYU vs. Idaho
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Kain Colter QB Northwestern vs. Rice:
Colter is a tremendous athlete who has been asked to do a little bit of everything for Northwestern this season and has responded with solid numbers across the board. His value is through the in leagues in which he is eligible at the wide receiver position. With the injury status of Dan Persa being up in the air, Colter could see even more time under center this week against Rice. He should face little resistance from a wretched Rice pass defense that ranks 116th in the nation. Expect big numbers from this multi-purpose threat in Week 11.
Nick Fanuzzi QB Rice vs. Northwestern:
Fanuzzi exploded last week versus UTEP to the tune of 405 yards through the air and three touchdowns, and seems to have shored up the starting quarterback job. He should be able to find some success this week against a Northwestern defense that is anything but solid. Fanuzzi may have to throw the ball 40 to 50 times to keep pace or play catch up against Northwestern, so a good yardage total is likely from this Owl.
Jordan Rodgers QB Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky:
The younger brother of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been very productive in his last three starts, averaging about 300 yards of total offense per game and eight total scores. He is dangerous with both his legs and arm and has turned the Vanderbilt offense completely around. Rodgers could post quality numbers this week when he faces a suspect Kentucky defense this weekend. The world is changing and Vanderbilt may actually have a couple of fantasy options this week.
Chris Coyer QB Temple vs. Miami Ohio:
This sophomore came on in relief last week against Ohio and turned in a huge performance, rushing for 184 yards and tossing thee touchdown passes. That type of performance should be good enough to warrant him starting this week against Miami Ohio. Coyer is an excellent runner and could exploit a Miami Ohio rush defense that comes in ranked 75th in the nation. Fantasy owners would be wise to check his status this week and use him as long as he is named the starter in Week 11.
Joe Bergeron Texas vs. Missouri:
The “other” freshman in the Texas backfield is looking more and more like the real deal as the weeks go on. He filled in last week for an injured Malcolm Brown and proceeded to churn out 191 yards and three scores against Texas Tech. Bergeron will likely see a decent number of carries this week even with Brown in the lineup, but he becomes a much better option if Brown misses this week’s game against Missouri. Don’t be afraid to plug this Longhorn into your lineup this week especially if Brown is kept out due to injury.
Donte Harden RB Ohio vs. Central Michigan:
Harden has collected 388 total yards over the past two weeks and has logged over 20 carries in each of those games. He looks to have a good chance to crack the 100-yard plateau for a third straight game this week against Central Michigan. The Central Michigan is not exactly stout and yields over 170 yards per game on the ground.
James White RB Wisconsin vs. Minnesota:
White has not been nearly as productive as most thought coming into this season due to the dominance of Montee Ball, but he could see plenty of action this week against Minnesota. The Badgers should dominate a weak Minnesota rush defense and pound them into submission early, leaving plenty of mop up carries for Mr. White this week. Some decent yardage and a couple of trips to the end zone seem likely in Week 11.
Asher Clark RB Air Force vs. Wyoming:
This senior has been a consistent performer for Air Force and could have his best game of the season this week versus Wyoming. Clark has had a decent season yardage wise, but has only scored four touchdowns on the year to date. He could easily add to that touchdown total against a Wyoming rush defense that ranks 115th in the country and allows over 230 yards per game. That ranking combined with the potent rushing attack of Air Force could mean big numbers for Clark this week.
Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky:
Armageddon must be upon us as last week we had two Iowa State players listed and now we have two Vanderbilt players in this week’s article. Matthews has been on absolute fire the past two games, posting 321 receiving yards and two scores. He is the main weapon in an improving passing game and could be fruitful again this week versus Kentucky. Look for the Jordan Rodgers to Jordan Matthews connection to be in full swing again this Saturday.
Tony Clemons WR Colorado vs. Arizona:
Clemons has quietly put together two solid games in a row with 209 yards and three touchdowns receiving over that period. The signs are pointing to a third straight good game for Clemons this week as he faces an awful Arizona secondary that gives up almost 285 yard per game through the air. The Colorado pass defense is not very good either, so this game could produce gaudy passing totals for each team. Look for Clemons to be heavily involved in what might just be a highflying contest.
Da’Jon McKnight WR Minnesota vs. Wisconsin:
McKnight was unstoppable last week against Michigan State, hauling in 173 yards and whopping three touchdowns. He has not been very consistent this season, but is worth a look this week against Wisconsin. The Gophers figure to be down early and will have to throw often to compete in any way possible. He may get some easy yards if the Badgers are up big and sitting in the prevent defense. McKnight looks to be a bust or boom type of player this week.
Griff Whalen WR Stanford vs. Oregon:
Whalen has quietly developed into the go to receiver for Andrew Luck over the past four games. With Chris Owusu being knocked out of last week’s game, Whalen will likely see even more targets come his way this week. The match up with Oregon has the potential to be a shootout and Whalen could be a big part of the Cardinal passing attack. He may not post huge numbers, but could be good for around 100 yards and a score. He should make a decent #3 wide out in BCS only leagues.
Chris Gragg TE Arkansas vs. Tennessee:
Gragg is averaging around four receptions per game and is playing in a high-powered passing attack, so he is worth a shot this week against Tennessee. The pickings look slim this week at the TE position, so roll with Gragg and hope for a score and some yardage.
Sneaky D’s:
Baylor vs. Kansas
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
Rutgers vs. Army
Notre Dame vs. Maryland
BYU vs. Idaho
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