Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Fantasy Football Week 5 Preview


Believe it or not but David Carr is actually a decent starting option week to week, due to his running ability. Joey Galloway is for real, and he's the new #1 in Tampa Bay, ahead of Michael Clayton. Vinny Testaverde has been named the Jets starting quarterback, thus making Laveranues Coles relevant again this week. Najeh Davenport is pushing Ahman Green for carries, not to mention that Green is suffering from a bum knee and hamstring. Consider picking up Davenport as insurance for Green. Willie Parker is a risky start this week with Duce Staley set to get more carries and with Jerome Bettis returning. Mark my words, this is the week that Andre Johnson breaks out. Look for the Texans in general to have a big day against the Titans. For the second week in a row J.P. Losman threw for 75 yards, don't be surprised to see Kelly Holcomb quarterbacking the Bills soon. And finally, you do not want to be the Atlanta Falcons this week hosting the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, who are coming off an embarrassing loss at home to the Chargers.

HOT PICKUPS THIS WEEK:
1. Najeh Davenport RB/GB vs. NO
2. Josh McCown QB/AZ vs. CAR
3. Chris Henry WR/CIN at JAC
4. Kelly Holcomb QB/BUF vs. MIA
5. Michael Pittman RB/TB at NYJ

START 'EM THIS WEEK:
1. Laveranues Coles WR/NYJ vs. TB
2. Andre Johnson WR/HOU vs. TEN
3. David Carr QB/HOU vs. TEN
4. Thomas Jones RB/CHI at CLE
5. Reggie Wayne WR/IND at SF

BENCH 'EM THIS WEEK:
1. Willie Parker RB/PIT at SD
2. Ahman Green RB/GB vs NO
3. Steelers DST/PIT at SD
4. Cadillac Williams RB/TB at NYJ
5. Ruben Droughns RB/CLE vs CHI