Start-em’s, sit-em’s and last-second additions for Week 6
Start-em: James Jones
It’s about time that I got to show some love to someone wearing the glorious green and gold. Jones has been an absolute stud this year, averaging 13 fantasy points per game in traditional ESPN leagues.
However, up to this point, I have never been brave enough to start him. Why? Because the veteran out of San Jose State is only averaging 3.8 receptions per game. Surely, a wide receiver that only gets three touches a game can’t make a relevant fantasy impact right? Wrong.
Jones has established himself as a vital part of a potent Packers offense. Despite low targets, Jones is averaging a touchdown per game and has developed a special trust with Aaron Rodgers. With Jordy Nelson out for the season,
Rodgers has gone to Jones again and again with the game on the line.
Regardless of the matchup, James Jones is a must-start moving forward as long as Aaron Rodgers is on the field.
Other start-ems: Carson Palmer, Andy Dalton, Mark Ingram, T.J. Yeldon, Brandon Marshall, Calvin Johnson, Delanie Walker, Martellus Bennett
Sit-em: Cam Newton
I understand that the Panthers are undefeated. I also understand that Cam Newton has carried the Caroline offense on the way to a 4-0 start.
However, I don’t like this matchup one bit. The Seahawks are off to a slow 2-3 start this season and are headed home after a tough overtime loss to the Bengals. Seattle is never an easy place to play, but I have a feeling it will be especially tough for the Panthers this week.
Seattle will be hungry for a home win, and the Legion of Boom will be fixing to eat well. Newton has also traditionally played badly against Seattle, averaging 146 yards and one touchdown in three career meetings with them. I would be very surprised if the Panthers come out of Seattle with a 5-0 record.
If you have any kind of alternative option, take it, and leave Cam the Man riding the pine this week.
Other Sit-ems: Phillip Rivers, Eli Manning, Alfred Morris, Jonathan Stewart, Jordan Mathews, Brandin Cooks, Kyle Rudolph, Charles Clay
Waiver Wire Pick-up: Charcandrick West
Looking for a last second replacement player? Charcandrick — yes, that’s his real name — West is your guy.
Owned in only 0.3 percent of leagues at the beginning of this week, chances are he’s available. West will get the first shot of filling in for the injured Jamal Charles this week in the run-heavy Chiefs offense. Charles has been the heart and soul, not to mention nearly all offensive output, for the Chiefs. There is a huge void where number 25 used to be, and West will look to fill that void this week against the Vikings.
West will most undoubtedly share carries with Kniles Davis, but it looks like West will earn the majority of the workload. Regardless, in an offense that has the motto of “run first, pass never,” West can’t be ignored and should be owned in all leagues.
Other Pick-ups: Josh McCown, Matt Cassel, Kniles Davis, Charles Sims, Allen Hurns, Willie Snead, Julius Thomas
— Colby May is a senior majoring in business administration. He is an avid Packers fan and a successful fantasy football manager. Some people have called him the Vincent Van Gogh of fantasy sports. You can reach him at colbymay@aggiemail.usu.edu or on twitter at @may_colby7.