Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: Last-Minute Outlook for Flex Players: The hardest spot to fill, the flex position often becomes the most important for many fantasy football players. Show of hands: Who started Matt Asiata last week out of desperation, only to get luckily awarded by three touchdowns? Who wrapped up their matchup on Sunday night with Martavis Bryants two scores? To be considered as a flex play, the running back or wide receiver must be a blemished commodity doused in risk and uncertainty. Otherwise, hes occupying a starting RB or WR role, especially during a week with six teams on a bye. Nobody likes addressing the dreaded flex slot, so heres a comprehensive look at the top 75 options—tight ends not included—for Week 10. Darren Sproles, RB, Philadelphia Eagles Everyone got carried away. Its happens all the time in sports, and the fantasy landscape is no exception to overreacting to a rapid start. Sproles is not the No. 1 fantasy back who gave the Indianapolis Colts fits and stole fans hearts with 178 total yards in Week 2. Hes a flex play whose skills are more befitting a point-per-reception (PPR) format. Last weeks performance is more on par with what gamers expected all along from the Philadelphia Eagles new scatback. He produced 63 yards (17 rushing, 46 receiving) on three rushes and four catches. Thats not amazing but good enough for many managers who are scouring for a decent flex play during a week riddled with byes. Monday nights matchup against the Carolina Panthers also offers up promise for another big performance on ESPN. Per ESPN, opposing running backs have amassed 52 receptions on 71 targets against the Carolina Panthers—marks that rank fifth and second, respectively. Should he get some handoffs his way, the Panthers also relinquish 4.8 yards per attempt. Try locating 20 running backs you would feel fully comfortable playing this week. Even in a limited role, Sproles will make enough of an impact to flourish from the flex spot. Michael Floyd, WR, Arizona Cardinals Does anybody know where Michael Floyd went? Hes a 24-year-old man. About 63 and 225 pounds. After registering 252 receiving yards in the first three games, he has gone missing. Has anybody seen someone who fits that bill? Since that start, which augmented a scorching conclusion to the 2013 campaign, Floyd has caught 12 passes for 137 yards in his past five games. Pro Football Focus Mike Clay wonders why the breakout candidate has fallen way out of favor for the Arizona Cardinals: Bruce Arians gave a response to AZCentrals Bob McManaman that contradicts what Floyds fantasy owners want to hear: About right where hes at. I mean, hes doing a great job. People want to put numbers on guys and all those numbers are for Pro Bowls. We dont give a (expletive) about Pro Bowls. Its just about winning games and going to Super Bowls. Hes having a great year and hes playing really well. I dont really care about numbers. Meanwhile, a once-endangered Larry Fitzgerald has revived with 230 receiving yards in Arizonas last two contests. While Floyd owners can take that as solace for him following his teammates blueprint back to relevancy, more looks for Fitzgerald mean less chances for Floyd. Floyd has yet to collect more than five catches in a single game this season, and he has exceeded 50 yards twice, both back in September. Even in a lucrative matchup against the St. Louis Rams No. 25 passing defense, his floor is far too low to give him a whirl. Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee Titans From one high-risk, high-reward wideout to another, Justin Hunter remains the ultimate fantasy tease. He excited gamers with an exceptional preseason, but the 23-year-old has only delivered on that potential in brief glimpses. While the Tennessee Titans continue to feed him opportunities with 49 targets, he has only converted 20 into receptions. Hunter cant blame Tennessees revolving door of quarterbacks on those missed connections. Sports Illustrateds Michael Beller delivered some telling tidbits to ground the talented receivers fantasy hype: But fantasy players are all suckers for upside, and Hunter has kept everyone wanting more after scoring two touchdowns in his past four games. If there was ever a time for him to explode, its this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. Not only do they possess the No. 24 passing defense, but they just lost their best cornerback, Jimmy Smith, for the season with a foot injury. Baltimores cornerbacks are now dearly lacking in depth and size, giving Hunter a chance to pounce in the deep game. Hes not the most reliable option available, but Hunter could propel some bold owners to a victory if all goes well. He could also, of course, squander that chance, drop a touchdown and finish with three catches for 30 yards. Players will have to look at their alternatives and weigh the cost-benefit analysis for riding with Hunter. Read more NFL news on BleacherReport #NFL #FantasyFootball #Fantasy
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 14:33:16 +0000