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2006 FHD Fantasy Football Expert Awards
These guys stepped up and delivered quality fantasy football
predictions when it counted. Honor them.
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FHD
2006 Good Call of the Year
SI.com Start Sit, Week 4 - Start
Thomas Jones
(http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com)
"Sure, Jones has his work cut out for
him against Seattle, third in the league against the run. But
little things add up in his favor: Cedric Benson, once a
threat for playing time, has all but disappeared; he had no
touches in Week 3. And TE Desmond Clark's injury elevates
Jones's chances for a red-zone look."
This was an outstanding call by SI.com with top-notch
analysis. They clearly had their 'Jones' going on. Jones was
struggling, getting 63, 64, and 54 yards and no TDs in weeks
1, 2, and 3. And weeks 1 and 2 were against Detroit and Green
Bay. So to suggest Jones would have a stud day against the
Seahawks was a gutsy call, and nobody else FHD tracks made
that call. Jones put up 98 yards and 2 TDs on 24 carries
against that tough Seahawk D. SI won the Week 4 Good Call
running away! |
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Honorable
Mention
Ask the Commish Sit or Start, Week 3 - Sit Tiki Barber, RB,
NYG
(http://www.askthecommish.com)
"If he's on your roster you probably
have to start him. However, there are some risks to be aware
of. First, although he doesn't officially appear on the injury
report, Tiki is nursing a couple of nagging injuries (knee and
arm). Moreover, he's playing against a tough Seattle defense
that is only allowing 51.5 rushing yards per contest and
hasn't given up a single rushing TD."
Excellent analysis by Ask the Commish. It's hard to even
suggest not starting Tiki, but Ask the Commish was the only
expert FHD tracked that went against the grain, and they got
it right. Tiki had only 14 carries for 64 yards and no TDs.
Great call by Ask the Commish! |
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Honorable
Mention
Brad Evans - Yahoo Sports - Start Ron Dayne - RB, Houston
(http://fantasysports.yahoo.com)
"Big Daddy" Dayne is set to run, or
eat, his way through the Titans in Week 14. Overall, the
Titans have improved defensively, but continue to be
handicapped by a questionable run defense. Since Week 11, they
have given up 122.3 yards-per-game and the 10th-most fantasy
points to backs. Houston head coach Gary Kubiak insists Wali
Lundy is still the starter, but noted Dayne is his second-half
back after he hammered his way to four fourth quarter runs of
10-plus yards against the Raiders last week. Ultimately,
Dayne's value is in-game dependent, which means he's a huge
risk. However, Houston played well in Tennessee in Week 7,
totaling 26 rush attempts and 22 offensive points. If Houston
can keep it close, which I think is very possible, Dayne will
exceed 15 or more carries and post serviceable flex numbers.
Well, Brad gets the "Good Call of The Week" yet
again! Of all the experts FHD tracks, Brad was the only one to see
this matchup and tell "Big Daddy" Ron Dayne owners to start him. If
you followed Brad's advice, you racked up 87 yards and 2 TD's - lots
of fantasy points. Great call Brad! We here at FHD are
starting to develop a man crush on Brad! |
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