Welcome back football fans, these last couple days John
looked at the powerhouse that is the Seattle Seahawks and covered the fantasy
impact of the Aaron Hernandez case. Now because we deviated from our normal
post a couple days ago today we will double up today to finish off the AFC
South. We’ll start with the Indianapolis Colts.
Andrew Luck: The former number overall choice led the way
for a very young Colts team. He posted the stat line 4374 yards, 23 TDs, and 18
INTs plus 255 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs. For a rookie that isn’t too
shabby. I fully expect to see improvement from the young QB specifically in the
INT department. If he improves there then he becomes a low end QB1 or a strong
backup. And with people clamoring after the RG3s, Kaepernick and Russel Wilsons
of the fantasy world, you’ll be able to get good value with Luck.
Vick Ballard and Ahmad Bradshaw: As things stand right now
Vick Ballard is the guy, according to Chuck Pagano. He rushed for 814 yards and
2 TDs. Not exactly impressive. Last year he was a solid flex but with the
addition of Bradshaw his value is likely diminished. But that doesn't mean
Bradshaw is the one you need to draft. He was clearly brought in to be the goal
line back, but unless he dominates in the red zone, which I’m skeptical of, he
isn’t worth drafting either. At this point these two are merely hindering their
own value, though potential remains for them to become worthy of flex play.
Reggie Wayne, T.Y. Hilton and Darrius Heyward-Bey: Reggie
Wayne is one of the only holdovers from the Peyton Manning era, and he has
produced even without the Hall of Fame bound QB. Last year he caught 106 passes
for 1355 yards and 5 TDs. He immediately became the go to guy for Luck and
showed no signs of slowing down. Expect him to resume his role next season.
Hilton was yet another rookie that started for the Colts. And he showed up in a
big way as the second receiver posting 861 yards and 7 TDs. With a year of
experience under his belt it’s possible he could top 1000 yards but right now
he’s just a WR2. Darrius Heyward-Bey will replace Donnie Avery as the deep
threat, something he failed to be for the Raiders. With better receivers around
him he may finally fulfill that role. Keep an eye on him with tempered
expectations, as he has disappointed fantasy owners before.
Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener: Allen and Fleener put up 521
yards, 3 TDs and 281, 2 TDs respectively. Of the two rookies Allen showed the
better ability, despite Fleener playing college football with Luck. However,
neither are worth much fantasy wise.
Adam Vinatieri: Adam is typically a reliable kicker, (Just
ask the Patriots back in 2001, 2003, and 2004) but he had a down this year
finishing with 78.8 percent made. He’ll likely bounce back next year but it’s
also possible he’s on the downward in his career (He is 40 after all).
Well that’s that. Tell us what you think with a comment
below. And stay tuned for the Texans. Until then, best wishes.
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