NFL Fantasy Football: What to Do About Matt Cassel's Appendectomy?

Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesI’m sure you’ve heard by now that Matt Cassel underwent an appendectomy. There is talk that he may try to gut it out and play through the pain. Given the Chiefs’ ties to Bill Belichick, I caution you that it is likely just gamesmanship. The Chiefs nfl jerseys
will likely play it safe and rest Cassel this week despite facing the Chargers in a key AFC West showdown.Regardless if he plays, he’ll be in quite a bit of discomfort. He’d also be facing San Diego’s top-ranked pass defense (186.3 yards allowed per game). He simply cannot be in your fantasy lineup. Since the Chiefs have such a tough draw, I would not recommend using Brodie Croyle if he gets the nod.You likely weren’t going to use Cassel against the Chargers, anyway, so let’s get to the other decisions. What should you do with Dwayne Bowe, Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones and Tony Moeaki?.With Cassel likely out, I expect a heavy dose of the run. The Chargers have been effective stopping the run as well, ranking fifth with just 95.3 yards per game, but Kansas City is not an ordinary team when it comes to running the ball. They lead the league with 175.2 yards per game. I like both Charles and Jones to continue putting up big numbers.Moeaki has been good enough at times, but he New Orleans Saints jersey
is not an option I would want to roll with in the fantasy playoffs against the top-ranked pass defense with a backup quarterback. That’s just too big a risk.What about Bowe? I had him as my top-ranked receiver for the second straight week, and I’m beginning to think that was a jinx. He got shut down last week by Champ Bailey and the Broncos. Then his quarterback has surgery. Clearly he can’t be the top option anymore this week, but he still has to be in your fantasy lineup. He’s just too good to sit.Also check football jerseys
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