The Experience Returns
Matt Schaub turned out to be what we thought he would be - good and bad. He put up 250 yards-per-game and ten scores in only seven starts, but he couldn't stay healthy for long. Bummer. He's expected to miss at least a month with a torn MCL. Fox raises the possibility that Schaub could to injured reserve, but that sounds unlikely at this point. I would hold on to Schaub until we know more.
Sage Rosenfels can turn the ball over with anyone, but his aggressiveness makes him a similar valued fantasy player to Schaub. Sage threw 15 touchdowns in only 240 pass attempts last season. He's averaged 7.6 yards-per-attempt this season, just under Schaub's number. That would put him in the top-ten in the league. I would make Rosenfels my top waiver choice if you just lost Schaub or need a quarterback. He should be a borderline QB1 or better when the matchup is right. (And yes, I'd take him over Daunte Culpepper. C'Mon people!)
Comments
I've been rolling solo with Schaub at QB. You like Sage better than Shaun Hill, y'all?
Posted by: Sage vs. Shaun | November 3, 2008 03:57 PM
Yes most definitely.
Posted by: Scott L | November 3, 2008 04:04 PM
Yeap! for sure...how does this change of QB afects Slaton´s value? (not PPR)
Posted by: RENE | November 3, 2008 04:40 PM
Geez, even I know the answer to that question...
Posted by: Shaun Hill | November 3, 2008 05:12 PM
Come on people, do you really think I'm that much of a change at QB than Schaub. Not really. Expect the same numbers from all of my fellow Texans. Owen Daniels and I gel like no other ;-)
Posted by: Sage | November 3, 2008 06:15 PM
Green Bay, Tennessee and Oakland (two of those on the road) sure scare me in the fantasy playoffs though. I think I'd rather put my chips on Hill vs. the Jets, Dolphins and Rams.
Posted by: jimmo | November 3, 2008 07:18 PM
Gregg, as the poster above mentions Sage is a tough pickup with that kind of schedule.
Posted by: Todd | November 6, 2008 12:10 PM