FV Fantasy Football: Contenders or Pretenders?
Each fantasy football season owners stress out sifting through the fantasy free agent barrel in hopes of uncovering the next hidden gem.
This year we already have many candidates who just might fit the bill. But before you make a rash move and open your coveted roster spots to said players, let’s take a look at who’ll make you a contender, or pan out to be a fantasy pretender.
Zach Ertz TE Philadelphia Eagles: Contender
If you’re looking for a TE1, then look no further than Philly tight end Zach Ertz. He’s second in targets on his team, but leads the birds in receiving yards, receptions, and catch percentage. He’s clearly QB Carson Wentz’ favorite option, and in a pass heavy offense, that bodes well for fantasy owners.
Derrick Henry RB Tennessee Titans: Pretender
Don’t count on a Henry RB1 breakout season. In fact, really consider whether he belongs on your roster altogether. While he had a good showing against a porous Jaguars defense in week 2, he struggled against a much stingier Raiders D in week 1. His carry totals shouldn’t matter much at this point either, they will surely dissipate when lead back DeMarco Murray returns to full health.
Mohamed Sanu WR Atlanta Falcons: Pretender
Sanu has simply been the beneficiary of MVP Quarterback Matt Ryan and a healthy Julio Jones. His targets, catches, and overall output just won’t persist in an offense that spreads the wealth as much as Atlanta does. Don’t drop him, just tamp down your expectations.
Kareem Hunt RB Kansas City Chiefs: Contender
There’s not much to say here, keep the man locked down if you have him. If you don’t, try to pry him from the fantasy football clowns who haven’t realized what they’ve got yet. The man’s a stud.
Trevor Siemian QB Denver Broncos: Pretender
The stats may say star through two weeks, but the tape says otherwise. Burning a poor Cowboys and Chargers secondary for six touchdowns and two interceptions isn’t saying much. Wait until he faces real competition, the mask will come off I promise. Having said that, he makes for a nice QB2.
Lamar Miller RB Houston Texans: Pretender
Sorry to all the owners out there who spent an early round pick on Lamar Miller. He is not, will not, and never will be an RB1. Sure, the volume of carries he’s received might set him up for big numbers, but his ability behind a less than stellar Houston offensive line will leaved you disappointed more weeks than not. Dropping Miller would be a mistake, he’ll prove useful on bye weeks.
