Sometimes the best offense is a bad defense--as in, when a team plays a D that can't stop anyone.
The Chargers have yielded 22+ points to every opponent this season. That statistic alone isn't horrible unless we factor in who they've played: the Lions (28 points), Vikings (31), Browns (27), Raiders (37), and Ravens (29). None of these opponents are offensive juggernauts, yet all played some of their best football of the season against San Diego.
That's where the Chiefs come in: Despite scoring under 14 points in three of their last four contests, Sunday's matchup vs. the Chargers makes their core players prime candidates for exceeding expectations.
- Alex Smith's 11 TDs are anything but inspiring. That said, this week's 17th ranked fantasy QB (Fantasy Pros' composite of 122 experts) is a must-start in 14+ team leagues, with a great shot at 22+ points. I'd start him over Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jay Cutler, and essentially any other QB2 this week.
- Charcandrick West is a no-brainer. I first started pushing him this preseason, leading up to an outright "pick this guy up" the week before Jamaal Charles was knocked out for the season. Those who took a chance on him are looking at yet another dominant performance tomorrow.
- Jeremy Maclin was my 35th ranked WR this preseason in standard leagues--markedly worse than where he was going in drafts. Through 10 weeks he's the 33rd highest scoring WR, but with a sharply upturned arrow Sunday. I'm eyeing top 15 WR numbers to the tune of 100+ yards and a score.
- If you're in a very deep league, Albert Wilson is in the "Lance Moore" camp for cheap points Sunday. While ranked 82nd among RBs this week, starting opposite Maclin gives Wilson a decent shot at securing one of the 4-5 TDs I'm expecting Kansas City to rack up. Desperation fliers aren't so bad if your choice is between Wilson and, say, a far better ranked underperformer like Mike Wallace.
- And we can't forget about Travis Kelce, whose 106 yards and two TDs opening weekend seem like a distant memory. The fifth highest scoring TE was my fifth-ranked TE this preseason. But as expected, his value has been capped by Alex Smith and the Chiefs' conservative offense. You can toss that out the window this week. Kelce's production will rival that of Week 1. If you're desperate for a win and it's not too late to trade, Kelce shouldn't command premium value, but will help deliver you a needed victory.
The Chargers have yielded 22+ points to every opponent this season. That statistic alone isn't horrible unless we factor in who they've played: the Lions (28 points), Vikings (31), Browns (27), Raiders (37), and Ravens (29). None of these opponents are offensive juggernauts, yet all played some of their best football of the season against San Diego.
That's where the Chiefs come in: Despite scoring under 14 points in three of their last four contests, Sunday's matchup vs. the Chargers makes their core players prime candidates for exceeding expectations.
- Alex Smith's 11 TDs are anything but inspiring. That said, this week's 17th ranked fantasy QB (Fantasy Pros' composite of 122 experts) is a must-start in 14+ team leagues, with a great shot at 22+ points. I'd start him over Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jay Cutler, and essentially any other QB2 this week.
- Charcandrick West is a no-brainer. I first started pushing him this preseason, leading up to an outright "pick this guy up" the week before Jamaal Charles was knocked out for the season. Those who took a chance on him are looking at yet another dominant performance tomorrow.
- Jeremy Maclin was my 35th ranked WR this preseason in standard leagues--markedly worse than where he was going in drafts. Through 10 weeks he's the 33rd highest scoring WR, but with a sharply upturned arrow Sunday. I'm eyeing top 15 WR numbers to the tune of 100+ yards and a score.
- If you're in a very deep league, Albert Wilson is in the "Lance Moore" camp for cheap points Sunday. While ranked 82nd among RBs this week, starting opposite Maclin gives Wilson a decent shot at securing one of the 4-5 TDs I'm expecting Kansas City to rack up. Desperation fliers aren't so bad if your choice is between Wilson and, say, a far better ranked underperformer like Mike Wallace.
- And we can't forget about Travis Kelce, whose 106 yards and two TDs opening weekend seem like a distant memory. The fifth highest scoring TE was my fifth-ranked TE this preseason. But as expected, his value has been capped by Alex Smith and the Chiefs' conservative offense. You can toss that out the window this week. Kelce's production will rival that of Week 1. If you're desperate for a win and it's not too late to trade, Kelce shouldn't command premium value, but will help deliver you a needed victory.