What The Hell Was That?: NFL Week 6.

The Fifth Horsemen Strikes

The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse.

In Biblical lore there are Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They are Pestilence, Famine, War and Death. Evidently the authors of the Bible did not foresee Fantasy Football otherwise they would have added a Fifth Horseman named Injury.

This week Injury was busy.

DeMarco Murray, Cecil Shorts, Jimmy Graham, Randall Cobb, James Jones, Danny Amendola, Joique Bell, Matt Schaub, Bilal Powell, Calvin Johnson, etc, etc.

These big time players (yes even Mr. Toss A Pick Six Schaub is a major player) all got banged up early and their owners in Week 6. If you had any of them in your lineup you saw your weekly fantasy chances sink and your bank account did not get fatter.

The Ripple Effect of the Fifth Horseman.

Injuries don't just damage the injured players output, but their surrounding cast. Nowhere was this more evident in Week 6 than with Tony Romo. DeMarco Murray has been a staggering good running back this year for the Cowboys and he has allowed Romo to open up the passing game. Once Murray went down Romo's numbers plummeted.

So what should you take from this?

When selecting a QB pay attention to the status of his supporting cast. A sudden change due to injury or suspension can mean a decrease in numbers for any signal caller.

Look for bench players now thrust into the starting lineup on high powered offenses. Green Bay's backup receivers. Dallas' backup running backs. Julian Edelman if Amendola doesn't play. Justin Blackmon regardless of Cecil Shorts status.

What The Hell of the Week: Why Did You Buy Jimmy Graham?

Yup, I'm gonna toot my own horn here a bit. If you listened to me you did not buy Jimmy Graham and you may have won some money in Week 6. That is unless Shorts, Romo, Peyton, G. Graham or DeMarco made it into your in. What can I say but Oops, but then again EVERYONE loved them.

Darth Hoodie Strikes Again

If you listened to the pundits and experts around the fantasy football world who loved Jimmy Graham in Week 6 you lost. The amount he cost ($8,700) for the amount he got you (a big fat 0) was insurmountable.

I warned you. Why didn't you listen? Evidently a staggering amount of Fanduel.com players don't pay attention to history. The Patriot's always take away a teams best player. It can be counted on almost as much as a slow motion Belichick scowl. Aqib Talib (also injured) was a beast on Graham, who has arguably been the fantasy MVP this season. Initial reports suggest he won't miss too much time, but keep an eye on the injury wire as the week progresses.

No Name Stud of The Week: Brandon Jacobs

Brandon Jacobs has a name, but it hasn't been relevant in years.  That is until Thursday against the Bears when he ran 22 times for 106 yards and 2 TDs and added a reception for 8 yards. FRom couch to stud. Will he continue or is it a fluke? As long as David Wilson's wonky neck keeps him out Jacobs has value. However, Giants Week 7 opponent, the Vikings, are ninth best against the run. Buy low for now, maybe.
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Chris Carney lives an avid fantasy life with "imaginary" friends named Brees, Peterson and Megatron. He writes about (and thoroughly enjoys) fantasy sports, Las Vegas and beer.

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