NFL Week 13 Review

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Impressive Performances

Andrew Luck - 278 yards, 4 TD

Luck took on the Jets Monday night, and had a big game. He ended up with 4 touchdowns, but was very close to a 5th a few different times. Luck should be able to thrive as they year goes on against a few poor pass defenses. With most of his top option back and healthy, you have to think Luck should be in for a few more big games.

David Johnson - 84 rushing yards, 91 receiving yards, 2 totals TD's

David Johnson is as good as they come. I look at Elliot, DJ and Bell on the same level, and a little bit higher than anyone else. He will continue to be a fantastic play down the stretch and I see no reason to expect anything less than 16 points on a weekly basis. Johnson is the focal point of the Cardinals offense with Palmer struggling as of late.

Jordan Howard - 117 yards, 3 TD

Howard had an amazing match up, and he took advantage. He finished with 3 touchdowns, and 117 yards, which should of been more if it weren't for a few holding calls. The 49ers are known as one of the worst rush defenses in the last 10 years. That being said, I am still impressed with Howard. This solidified his job and we know who will get the carries here on out. He is a good play, but be careful with the Bears as a whole.

 

Golden Tate - 145 yards, TD

This is another guy that was in a terrific match up. The Saints have always been horrible against the Pass and Tate took advantage. Stafford looked to him on a regular basis and Tate came through every time. He also got in the end zone, which just capped the great day. He is the top option for Stafford and makes a good play if the match up is right.

Dwayne Allen - 72 yards, 3 TD

Allen was targeted 5 times in the redzone, with 7 throws in the zone. Luck trusts him a lot and that is something you love to see down the stretch. Allen is a big body and has very good hands. I could see him being a TD machine down the stretch, but doubt he reaches this ceiling again.

Ladarius Green - 110 yards, TD

There has been a ton of hype around Green, and he definitely came through. Green caught 6 passes on 11 targets for 110 and a TD. The Giants are pretty good against the pass,so this is definitely impressive. Green could definitely be a great player down the stretch, but I will reserve him for my tournaments until I see 1 more performance like that.

 

Notable performances - Joe Flacco, Thomas Rawls, Jordy Nelson, Broncos D, Matt Prater

Under-achievers

Drew Brees - 326 yards, 0 TD, 3 interceptions

Boy, this was horrible. Brees struggles all day and just couldn't get a rhythm going on offense. From drops to false starts, the Saints just weren't having a good day. Looking forward, I am willing to trust Brees. He hiccuped, but I am willing got trust the 7 year sample size. That says he is a top 2 QB at home and takes on some very weak opponents to end the season. He remains a very strong play.

 
Michael Thomas - 4 catches, 42 yards

This is just a result of the Brees struggle. Thomas is somewhat reliant on TD's, so that wll go up in the future weeks. Thomas remains a good play just as Brees does.

 
Marquess Wilson - 0 catches, 0 yards

Wilson had 1 target through 6 minutes, and was then forced to leave the game with a groin injury. He was only 6% owned, but a 0 hurts a ton. He was a god play going in, and he could be a good play if he returns soon. Keep an eye on the injury report.

 

Looking Forward to week 10

Highest and lowest over/unders

1. 52 - New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. 49 - San Diego Chargers @ Carolina Panthers
3. 48 - Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants

1. 40 - Minnesota Vikings @ Jacksonville Jaguars
2. 43 - Arizona Cardinals @ Miami Dolphins
3. 43 - Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions

4 Match-ups to exploit

David Johnson vs Dolphins 30th rush D
Jameis Winston vs Saints 31st pass D
Kelvin Benjamin vs Chargers 29th vs WR1
Tyler Eifert vs Browns 28th vs TE

 

 

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