Chiefs Fantasy Outlook: Week Two vs Oakland Raiders
by mushin on Sep 16, 2009 7:04 AM CDT
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Predictions from Week One can be found here. The predicted numbers and the actual numbers for last week can be found at the end of this article.
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The Chiefs' performance against the Ravens was painful for Chiefs fans. Not what any KC fan wants to see on Sunday. But from a fantasy football perspective, the Chiefs had a few bright spots. Primarily Ryan Succop and the KC Defense/ST.
Before you start screaming about 501 yards given up keep in mind that this is fantasy football. Yards given up hurt, but turnovers and defensive TD's are king. The Dallas D beat the Bucs on the field and got me beat in a league.
The Ravens game confirmed two fantasy facts regarding the Chiefs. In the right matchup there are KC players that can help you. And if you are relying on multiple KC players to take you to fantasy victory you are going to have a lot of free time come playoffs.
This week's KC Fantasy predictions for 3 players and 1 sleeper after the break.
Jamaal Charles
Todd Haley is probably forcing everyone around Arrowhead to call Jamaal "Darren Sproles" all this week in practice. There is no doubt that LJ is going to get the lion-share of carries, but Charles is going to get his touches too. The new look Oakland line was aggressive to the point of suicide on Monday night, and Sproles made them pay. Charles is the same mold of player. Look for Haley to get the diminutive Charles in space. If you need someone to take Pierre Thomas's place on your roster, Charles will be a solid waiver wire pickup. Especially in points per reception leagues.
Jamaal Charles Prediction: 35 yards rushing, 5 receptions for 40 yards, 1 TD
via ESPN
Bowe is a bad play this week. Nnaamdi Asomugha is no joke. He shuts down half the field just by lining up. D-Bowe is going to be complaining that Asomugha didn't even buy him dinner before riding him all day. Bowe will have a say in how this game turns out on the field, but a key 3rd down grab won't help you in your fantasy league.
Dwayne Bowe Prediction: 4 catches, 57 yards, 0 TD's
via SB Nation
Ryan Succop
Let's face the cold hard truth. Your best fantasy Chief for all year is Ryan Succop. I like to think that the ineptitude of the offense last week was the result of facing the Baltimore Ravens without their starting QB. The KC offense is probably not going to magically turn into a juggernaut of fantasy points, but KC will be more effective moving the ball. Moving the ball, however, doesn't mean punching the ball into the endzone. Succop's 54 yard kick last Sunday showed that he has the leg to get it there. The Oakland defense on Monday showed more fire than they have for years. If they can slow the Chiefs down Succop's stats stand to rise as a result.
Ryan Succop prediction: 2 FG's, 3 EP's
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KC Fantasy Sleeper
Sleep on Mark Bradley at your own peril. With Haley at the helm KC is going to throw the ball. We've already discussed Bowe and Asmugha. Somebody is going to catch the passes Haley wants to see. Bradley, when healthy, has shown good hands and an ability to get seperation.Well he's healthy this week (knock on wood). Bradley is a downfield threat that can serve you well as a number three WR or a flex option. He gained 73 yards on the Ravens with 4 catches. Look for his numbers to increase against Oakland.
Mark Bradley Predictions: 6 catches, 90 yards, 1 TD
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Mushin's Week 1 Predictions:
Prediction: 90 yards rushing, 3 receptions, 0 TD's
Actual: 20 yards rushing, 1 reception, 0 TD's
-Dwayne Bowe
Prediction: 6 receptions, 55 yards, 0 TD's
Actual: 4 receptions, 40 yards, 1 TD
-KC QB
Prediction: 190 yards, 0 TD's,1 int, 1 fumble
Actual: 177 yards, 2 TD's, 0 int, 1 fumble (fumble was not lost)
-Ryan Succop
Prediction: 3 FG's, 1 EP
Actual: 1 FG, 2 EP's
-KC Defense/ST
Prediction: 2 sacks, , 1 Int, 1 TD
Actual: 1 sack, 1 int, 1 TD
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Awesome post, Mushin
I can’t say I disagree with any of that.
Asomugha is absolutely worthless in IDP leagues. QBs don’t even bother throwing in his direction.
This comment is brought to you by my new Palm Pre. And the letter G.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
The Raiders D as a whole is looking good though for Fantasy
Seymore looked like a beast on Monday. If they keep applying pressure, QB’s are going to start heaving the ball in NA’s direction.
You aint lyin'
I was real surprised with how aggressive and physical they were given their ruthless shalacking supplied by the Saints in preseason.
If they come out like that at Arrowhead we might be in for a fight. I aint worried though.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
rivers did heave the ball in NA's direction-
and vincent jackson caught a TD after make a great play on the ball…hes not invincible.
Vincent Jackson was shut down almost all night from a fantasy football perspective.
He did have 5 grabs, but was a consisitently a non-factor with the exception of that one catch. He had a solid, if not spectacular fantasy game. Without that TD, his numbers would have been horrible.
Oh...
And rec’d, sir.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
Not so fast, Marla Hooch
Apparently the rec won’t go through on my soon-to-be-returned Palm Pre.
But as a consolation, I will give you an ‘atta boy’ if you name the subject reference.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
"uh huh...very nice...verrryyyyy nice....lovely.....
what do you suggest for this one?"
“(whispers makin that weird bitch face) a lot of night games….”
Nice post
Like you added last week’s prediction and results. Pretty good job, except for LJ
Never thought that LJ would only get 20 yards on the ground
Thought I might have been a little light on that one last week, boy was I wrong.
Homer call of the week
Succop's prediction is key...
if Succop makes 2 FG’s and 3 EP’s we blow the Raiders out.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 16, 2009 8:30 AM CDT reply actions
Or we're playing catchup ball at the end of the game
We’ll see. I might be a little high on Succop, but it’s Raider week!!!!!
i think this wii be..
A defensive game Russell is inconsistent we will get a pic or 2 and our run defense isn’t that bad most of baltimores rush yards came in the second half when our defense was hella wore out. Plus we will probably have flowers back and that should help alot
by BiiG_C on Sep 16, 2009 10:42 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
We NEED Flowers in a bad way. Especially in this game.
Our run D better eat their wheaties.
funny
Last week at the last minute I dumped Succop for Carney because I figured he’d have a lot more chances. Unfortunately he missed a long punt and ended up at 8 points in our league and Succop got 10. I now have Succop back.
Chiefs roll. 'nuf said.
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