Targets - From Week 7-  10/24/12

 

 

TARGETS FROM WEEK 7

 

 

Every week Pyro® takes a look at who was fed the ball the most in the previous week and who was starved from fantasy football opportunity. In week 7 there are some new faces to keep an eye on. I live by targets as a great way to see the players that are the biggest part of their teams gameplan.

 

We’ve added a twist to the PYRO Targets Report.  You see in the RB and QB charts, I’ve included a new column – LOOKS.  For RB’s, LOOKS = Carries + Targets.  For QB’s, LOOKS = Pass Attempts + Carries.  The purpose of the report is to show overall involvement in the offense, and we agreed at PYRO HQ to add this wrinkle in, as it is a better indicator of the data we’re after.   

 

If you’re a first timer just checking in for this weekly report, here’s how we break it down…

 

The Gravy Train…

The Gravy Train showcase is to “target” the guys who will be regulars at the top of the list throughout the season.  Rain or shine, this crew will find a way to be here most weeks.  These are your work horses that you can ride to your league’s playoff door.

 

Eating with the Big Dogs…

This section showcases guys who had a great feeding by their offensive coordinators this week but who will see the top of the list infrequently.  Or, a fresh face on the rise that has shown he just may belong with the Big Dogs.

 

Dude, Where’s my Pizza…

Here’s where we highlight this week’s batch of players that normally should be fed but we’re starved out over the weekend.

 

 

 

Quarterbacks (Pass Attempts + Carries):

 

 

The Gravy Train…

RG3 might be the perfect FANTASY quarterback. He has the wheels of Michael Vick, the pocket poise of Tom Brady, the arm of Jay Cutler and the smarts of Peyton Manning. Those wheels are his biggest asset in the fantasy game easily tacking on 5 extra points a game without breaking a sweat.  If anything you will at least enjoy watching this guy if he is on your fantasy team.

Eating with the Big Dogs…

Josh Freeman has been looking like the Freeman of 2010 in the last two games. He probably was someone’s bye week surprise and he might have gotten the best of you. He threw for 420 (Mike Williams Loved this) and 3 touchdowns with no interceptions. If Freeman can sustain play like this he could enter the realm of fantasy starter like he was in 2010.

Dude Where’s my Pizza…

After getting 56 looks in week 6 Christian Ponder dropped to 18 looks. A trendy bye week fill in probably disappointed you majorly this weekend. His one scoring pass to Harvin was his saving grace or he could have entered Blaine Gabbert territory – terrible. The Vikings are content just handing it off when the defense dictates it and it didn’t help any fantasy owners at the quarterback position this past weekend. 

 

Running Backs (Rushing Carries + Receiving Targets):   

 

 

The Gravy Train…

 

All Day ran all day on the Cardinals this past weekend. He had a tremendous stat line of 23 carries for 153 yards and a score, a very nice day for any running back in the league. The Vikings look comfortable using AP all day as they only gave his running back mate Toby Gerhart 1 touch.

 

Eating with the Big Dogs…

 

Rahad Jennings led the running backs in looks this weekend. Although he only gained 44 yards on his 21 carries he did contribute in the passing game catching 7 of his 9 targets for 58 yards. With the pending injury of MJD this guy could turn into the lead dog and see a lot of work.

 

Dude Where’s my Pizza…

 

Ray Rice must be pissed at Joe Flacco for throwing those early INTs and taking him out of the game.  Its not like he was getting shut down to a 2.0 yard per carry or anything as he gained 42 yards on 9 carries. As usual Rice was also involved in the passing game catching all 5 of his targets for just 12 yards. The Ravens need to focus on getting this guy the rock as he has been the engine that’s driven this offense the last two seasons.

 

Wide Receivers (Receiving Targets):  

 

 

 

The Gravy Train…

 

Jordy Nelson has officially returned. In the past two weeks he has looked like the guy from last year that you spent a high draft pick on. He didn’t put up three TDs like last week but his stat line of 8 catches for 122 yards and a TD is something Calvin Johnson would die for at this point. With other receiving targets emerging for Rodgers it looks like the pressure is off Nelson and he is thriving because of it.

 

Eating with the Big Dogs…

 

Vincent Jackson had another one of those monster games that seem to be popping up from a wide receiver every week. First Amendola, then Hartline, then Wayne and now V-Jax. This guy averaged over 15 yards a target! Most guys can’t even average that on their catches. He had over 30 yards a catch! So much for this guy’s value being diminished without the vertical offense of the Chargers.

 

Dude Where’s my Pizza…

 

A.J. Green and Andy Dalton had some issues. Something we are not used to seeing from this Bengals offense. He only saw 6 targets and some of those weren’t even close. Luckily enough the one catch Green did have was for a touchdown, the saving grace for a wide receiver widely regarded as the best in fantasy so far this season.

 

Tight Ends (Receiving Targets):  

 

 

 

The Gravy Train…

 

Rob Gronkowski must have had a flashback this weekend. He had one of those multiple TD games he spoiled all of us with last year and looked good doing it, now if only his dance moves looked as good.

 

Eating with the Big Dogs…

 

Brandon Myers saw a nice 10 targets, I guess that’s what happened when Carson Palmer throws it 46 times and McFadden averages less than 3 yards a carry. He caught 7 of them for 44 yards and put together a nice day for a guy many didn’t know existed before this season started.

 

Dude Where’s my Pizza…

 

Vernon Davis is one of the most gifted athletes in the NFL with a rare blend of size and speed, you know what that meant to Alex Smith this week, zero, yes that is zero targets zero catches zero yards. Davis should take those monster hands of his and bitch slap Alex Smith for doing that to him and his fantasy owners. 

 

 

 

by Stagg Party

 

- 10/24/12