Zero. Zilch. Nada. Zip. After doing
the math, that’s how many fantasy points Zac Stacy earned on Sunday. And I
don’t know if this lessens or worsens the pain for Stacy owners: Stacy had zero
carries. So he wasn’t just ineffective, or clumsy. He wasn’t used. Stacy played
one snap, saw zero looks, zero carries, which equals zero points. Ouch.
With Jeff Fisher practicing sneaky Belichick-like
antics, Stacy not only saw one running back surpass him, but two: Tre Mason and
Benny Cunningham. All fantasy owners have been there, and will be there again.
All you can do is sprint to the waiver wire and recharge your fantasy energy
with a free agent.
Speaking of the waiver, wire, here
are a few free agents for your considerations. And please be kind to the Stacy
owners in your league. Allow them first dibs on running backs. I don’t really
mean that.
Tre Mason, RB, St. Louis Rams – As mentioned, Mason was one of two running
backs to outplay Stacy in the St. Louis Rams’ gutsy and glorious performance
over the Seattle Seahawks. Mason, who is in his rookie season, finished the day
with 85 yards and a touchdown. Looks like this little lamb is the Rams new
starter.
Benny Cunningham, RB, St. Louis Rams – Cunningham can help you also. While Mason was
the lead back with 18 touches, compared to Cunningham’s seven, Cunningham contributed
with five catches for 46 yards a touchdown. Mason is clearly the favorite, but
if you’re hurting at RB, Cunningham is a good add with 10+ points in
consecutive weeks.
Denard Robinson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars – Looks like another running back established a
starting role on Sunday. Robinson, who entered the Jags-Browns game with 160
career yards, dazzled with 127 yards on 22 carries, and his first career
touchdown. Robinson is still widely available. Feeling good about this Jag.
Baldwin, WR, Seattle Seahawks – With Percy Harvin traded earlier last week,
Baldwin stepped up as Seattle’s No. 1 target, and reeled in seven receptions
for 123 yards and a touchdown. I don’t expect performances like this every
week, but he’s worthy of a WR3 slot.
Gavin Escobar, TE, Dallas Cowboys – There are some who already know this guy: Cowboys fans, and those who own Jason Witten… and I’m guessing this is probably a sensitive subject for Witten owners. Meet Gavin Escobar, the Dallas tight end with three touchdowns over the past two games. I don’t think he has replaced Witten, but he’s worth watching. For now, deep leagues only.
Bryce Brown and Anthony Dixon, RB, Buffalo Bills – And
just like that, the Fred Jackson-C.J. Spiller tandem is over, at least for now.
Spiller is done for the season and Jackson will miss as many as four games with
a groin injury. In their absence, Dixon stepped in on Sunday and rushed for 51
yards on 13 carries. Seems like the logical pickup, right? And that’s my guess.
But keep in mind that Bryce Brown, who had been the inactive fourth-stringer,
has been activated and likely to help carry the load. Not really sure how this
will shake out, but my guess is Dixon, at least for now.
Odell Beckham Jr., WR, New York Giants – Against an improved Cowboys defense, Beckham
was impressive with two touchdowns on 34 receiving yards. He added 13 rushing
yards. Consider Beckham a WR2-3 each week. Except this week, of course – he has
a bye. Beckham is still available in half of all fantasy leagues. Don’t make me
beg you to take him.
Erin Skelley joins Texans Radio every week on SportsRadio 610. Follow her on Twitter @erinskelley. She’ll babble fantasy to anyone who will listen.
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