Chris Whalen’s Random Life

Week one is in the books and I think what we can take away most of all is injuries. How many starters on offense and defense were injured last week? How will key injuries affect the Giants, Jets, Ravens, Bears, etc. ? Lineups certainly have changed and may lead to fantasy sleepers and also players to stay away from.

Week 2 Fantasy Sleepers

Derrik Ward – RB NYG – He almost won the starting job outright in pre season. Green Bay has a great sleeper defense, but with Jarrod Lorenzen starting at QB, he will get a ton of touches and allot of screen/swing passes out of hte backfield.

Joey Harrington – QB ATL – He actually had a pretty decent game despite the losses and picks. If you have no one else or Eli Manning was your QB, Harrington is a solid spot starter.

Donte Stallworth – WR NE – You know that the Chargers will double Randy Moss and Wes Welker after what they saw last week on film. Their front 7 is very good so the third receiver should have a great game this week.

Shawn Alexander – RB SEA – Had a good start to the season and is actually reasonably healthy. The defense of Arizona is improved, but Alexander should still have a big day.

Brian Westbrook – RB PHI – Washington’s D is just not up to stopping him. Expect a ton of McNabb screen and swing passes this Sunday.

Players to avoid in Week 2…   

Jamal Lewis – RB CLE – He continues to prove that he is the best running back in the league at getting 2 yards on 3rd and 3.

KC Chiefs – They are on the clock. Draft is in April…..

Jarrod Lorenzen – QB NYG – He almost retired this offseason because he didn’t want to play anymore. Do you trust the hefty lefty?

Kellen Clemens – QB NYJ – A potentially very good rookie. But a rookie against the Baltimore D. If he survives the game he will need counseling.

Trent Green – QB MIA – A bad offense led by a mediocre QB against a turnover happy defense in Dallas. Think 150 yards, 2 picks a fumble and maybe a TD….