Friday, October 7, 2011

The Talented Mr. Ridley...Stevan Ridley

Sneaky Pick?  I don't think so any more.  Everyone saw what Stevan Ridley could do in the preseason and we all got a bigger peak at his potential this past Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. 

What we are seeing is the beginning of another Faulk era in football.  And not the estimitable Kevin of New England and LSU fame.  No.  This could be another Marshall of NFL HOF, Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams fame. 

With Danny Woodhead banged up, this increases Faulk, er Ridley's playing time.  BenJarvis Green-Ellis will still get 10 to 15 carries, but this New Era Faulk will get 12 carries and 4 catches this weekend and has the breakaway ability to score one from 60 plus yards out.  Conservatively, we are looking at 8 fantasy points.  Aggressively, 18 with a line of 12 carries for 100 yards, 4 catches for 20, and the long gainer TD for another 6 points. 

Risky play?  Maybe, but if you have a spot on your roster and if you are in a holdover or dynasty league, grab Ridley now and thank me later.

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