Chiefs Command

Our Kansas City Chiefs got embarrassed, period.  The good news is that if you had started Matt Cassel and Dwayne Bowe you at least got a huge fantasy boost last week.  However, what I couldn’t believe was my fantasy game this past week versus ChiefsCommand editor Travis Pflanz.  We both were the #1 and #3 highest scoring teams in the league leading up to week ten, both averaging about 140 points a game.  Needless to say it looked to be a high scoring barn burner.  Instead we both posted the two lowest scores of the week, nearly the year.  I thought I had it won going into Monday night, before the clock hit zero I texted him a congratulatory message since he was up by less than a point and I saw no hope.  Just then Santana Moss got one last short yardage garbage reception and miraculously I then got the win, by 0.66 points, wow.  I couldn’t believe what happened!  I only write about it since it was the only bright spot in a week were the Chiefs proved that they really aren’t that good.  Also, if you can beat the editor of the blog you write for I guess it warrants some mentioning.

The Chiefs did prove they can be exposed and may not be that good.  With a game this week against the Cardinals they have a chance to get back on track.  The Cardinals have shown they decided on the wrong QB as the play from that position has been terrible.  Larry Fitzgerald was once a fantasy stud, but with Derek Anderson at the helm he is barely a second tier WR.  They have absolutely no run game to even speak of.  This is a week for the Chiefs to stick to a run first and run heavy offense and then pass once the defense is tired.  Overall I think it’ll be a good week for most of the usual fantasy starters for the Chiefs.  Bye weeks are over so no one should have Cassel as their number one QB unless injuries have cost them badly.  However, he may be worth a sleeper start this week.  Start Bowe since he is the only real WR option on this team, especially if Tony Moeaki in inactive this week with his concussion.  Watch Moeaki’s status this week; be sure to remove him from your line-up if he is ruled out.  Please continue to start Jamaal Charles as he should have a big day Sunday. Thomas Jones is worthy of a start if you are thin at RB, but I’m worried he will continue to see his carries decrease.  If the offense is clicking I think it’s a good Sunday to start Ryan Succop.  I’m really worried about how poorly the Chiefs Defense/Special Teams played last week so I’m reluctant to suggest you to start them.  The matchup looks intriguing, but so did last weeks.

Week 11 projections for your Kansas City Chiefs:

Matt Cassel: 235 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

Jamaal Charles: 110 yards, 1 TD, 3 catches 25 yards

Thomas Jones: 80 yards, 1 TD, 1 catch 10 yards

Dwayne Bowe: 5 catches 80 yards, 2 TD

Tony Moeaki: 4 catches 50 yards (if active)

Ryan Succop: 4/4 XP 2/2 FG

Special Teams/Defense: 3 sack, 1 INT, 20 points allowed

Around the League

Start’em:

QB: Mark Sanchez, Joe Flacco and Josh Freeman

RB: Jamaal Charles, Ahmad Bradshaw and Darren McFadden

WR: Marques Colston, Dez Bryant and Santonio Holmes

TE: Jacob Tamme, Dustin Keller and Kevin Boss

K: Matt Bryant, Billy Cundiff and Graham Gano

Defense: Ravens, Packers and Saints

Sit’em:

QB: Brett Favre, Matt Schaub and Ryan Fitzpatrick

RB: Brandon Jackson, Mike Goodson and Jahvid Best

WR: Brandon Marshall, Santana Moss and Donald Driver

TE: Brent Celek, Kellen Winslow and Greg Olsen

K: Josh Scobee, Josh Brown and Olindo Mare

Defense: Giants, Vikings and Redskins

If You Got’em, Drop’em:

Chad Henne

Justin Forsett

Jonathan Stewart

Patrick Crayton

Brandon Tate

Robert Meachem

John Carlson

If You Need’em, Get’em:

Shaun Hill

Keiland Williams

Mike Goodson

Kevin Walter

Jacoby Ford

Mike Thomas

Rob Gronkowski

Week Eleven Fantasy Mailbag:

No mailbag questions came in this week so I hope to get some questions in the comments below.