Looking ahead: Best playoff schedules
Before the season started, I wrote a column detailing the teams that I projected to have the best fantasy schedules during playoff time (Week 15 and 16). The moral of the story was don’t be the Buffalo Bills or John Stockton - don’t get second place.
Of course, some defenses have not lived up to expectations (Titans). Others have really surprised, in a good way (Broncos).
So as we start to creep closer to the fantasy playoffs, here’s an updated look at the teams with the best matchups in those two crucial weeks. Anticipated weather plays a part.
1. Cardinals - @ Lions, vs. Rams: Anquan Boldin could be a nice “buy low” as he’ll be healthy by this time.
2. Chiefs - vs. Browns, @ Bengals: We’ve talked enough about Jamaal Charles’ chances of being the starting running back by this time. How about Dwayne Bowe as a sneaky “buy low?”
3. Browns - @ Chiefs, vs. Raiders: Will it be the Jerome Harrison show by this time?
4. Colts - @ Jaguars, vs. Jets: Florida and then the dome is a great spot if the games mean anything to Peyton Manning and company.
5. Chargers - vs. Bengals, @ Titans: These games will almost certainly mean something to the annually late-blooming Chargers.
Comments
This is helpful stuff. Good info.
Posted by: Quiet Storm | November 6, 2009 09:37 AM
If Wells can grab the feature back roll in the Arizona he could be a great option come playoff time.
Posted by: MNRunLeft | November 6, 2009 10:14 AM
If you have to play Browns or Chiefs players, then ther's a pretty good chance that you aren't playing in any playoffs so these playoff notes are moot to you.
Posted by: Kurt | November 6, 2009 06:41 PM
I dont think the titans will be a favorable team to play against down the line. One reason why they arent as good because of the injuries, and now they are getting some of them back...just ask david garrard
Posted by: Anonymous | November 6, 2009 10:26 PM
Not sure that I agree with the Indy recommendation. Sure if you can get Manning or Wayne for a bargain price go for it, but chances are they will have the division locked up by then so I foresee those guys coming out early in those games
Posted by: BQ | November 9, 2009 03:38 PM
Hey guys, isn't Wek 14 part of the "playoffs" for most people too?
- What happened there???
Posted by: FrankTheTank | November 12, 2009 07:57 AM
Sorry, but the Chargers vs. Cinncinati is about the worst matchup I'd want in the playoffs. Have you seen the Bengals D this season? Gimme a break, they've stopped Baltimore, which now has better offense than defense, twice this year, and are winning games because of their D.
Posted by: DfromCT | November 12, 2009 08:34 AM