2nd Chance Bench Warmers
Nothing kills a fantasy owner more than taking a chance on a player that produces terrible numbers. Most people kick themselves over playing the wrong guy and tend to hold a grudge against those one-week blunders. Here are a few players you might want to give a second chance to, due to decent match-ups.
Derek Anderson, QB-Cleveland Browns
It’s not the most appealing of the Week 5 matchups but there is fantasy value to be had. We started the Derek Anderson bandwagon last week and we’re riding him through stop No. 2. Neither of these teams will be going to the Super Bowl but that’s not what this is about. Last week, Anderson finished with 269 yards passing, one touchdown passing, one rushing and one interception. The Buffalo Bills passing defense is pathetic right now. They are limited by injuries to a number of starters and up front, they can’t generate much pressure, and with Braylon Edwards gone a young receiver that actually wants to be there will take his spot. Look for Anderson to be more confident this week and build on his Week 4
performance.
Marshawn Lynch, RB-Buffalo Bills
The NFL odds show that the Buffalo Bills are a six-point favorites at home this week, and considering how poorly they played last week, you might wonder if they should be favored against anyone these days. Nonetheless, for fantasy purposes, look for Marshawn Lynch to have a breakout game this week against the Cleveland Browns. Lynch returned from suspension last week and really struggled to find any running room as the Miami Dolphins keyed in on him last week. But this week the Browns are visiting, and in two career games against Cleveland Lynch has averaged just over 100 yards rushing and 4.6 yards per carry.
With Trent Edwards really struggling right now, look for the Bills to lean more on the running game this week.
Dallas Cowboys Defense
The Dallas Cowboys are getting ripped apart by the sports betting blog community, but that’s mostly because nobody likes the Cowboys. The defense did hold up for most of the game against a decent Denver Broncos squad until the last series of the game. The Cowboys defense was continually put in poor positions against the Broncos as the Cowboys offense turned it over a couple of times and had a ton of three-and-outs. Even so, the Cowboys had three sacks and an interception. The heat is on in Dallas right now, and the Cowboys will have to bring it this week in Kansas City. The good news for Dallas is that they are going up against the 29th ranked passing offense and the Chiefs have given up 13 sacks in four games. The Cowboys have the unit to shut them down, get some sacks, and force some turnovers this week.


