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Steal of the Draft

Anyone else see a little vintage 2007 from Tom Brady these first two games? Brady’s surge right out of the gate (750+ yards, 7 TDs, 0 INTs) is making those who took him midway through their draft look like geniuses. Sunday’s performance was especially impressive given that it was against Buffalo- the same Buffalo that gave Andrew Luck fits the week before. The questions surrounding New England that readers probably want to know right now are threefold: First, can Tom keep this up? Yes and No. Against fearsome run defenses the Pats will continue to go pass-heavy and Brady’s numbers will soar. Secondly, what am I to make of Dion Lewis? Again, Lewis’s usage vs. that of LeGarrette Blount (my apologies if you started him on Sunday) will depend on game plan, so study the matchup for the week. Finally, is Julian Edelman going to produce like a WR1 all year long? On pass-heavy game plan week- you bet.

Set Adrift on Memory Bliss…

What got set adrift were the values of a few running backs who left Week 2 with a lot of questions about their future roles in their respective offenses. Waiver wires will be going crazy this week as people pursue Matt Jones as a viable alternative on a team that appears to be more than capable of running it down people’s throats. Where does that leave Alfred Morris? Both backs look great so far, but a timeshare is brewing unless one of the backs begins to have ball security issues. Speaking of ball security, that’s what got Jeremy Hill in trouble on Sunday as he fumbled twice and then sat the bench, giving Giovani Bernard an opportunity to shine (120-plus yards rushing). Bernard is talented, but he’s not built for big workloads, so look for Hill to bounce back strong in Week 3. Lastly, Justin Forsett’s value took a hit when he was pulled at the goaline for Lorenzo Taliaferro. I still think Forsett is a solid RB2 moving forward, but if you’ve got him as your RB1, you’re going to need to think about a trade to solidify that position. He will almost certainly continue to get vultured.

Here’s to You, Mr. Robinson…

We mentioned the restoration of sanity that occurs in Week 2. That happened in the case of Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, and Odell Beckham, Jr. among others. It also happened on a prognostic level as many predicted Allen Robinson to be a breakout player in 2015 only to seek him lay a huge fantasy football egg in Week 1. I sincerely hope you didn’t overreact and put him on your bench…but I know many did. For those that stuck with Robinson, he rewarded with 150-plus yards and 2 TDs. So, what does the future hold? Probably more ups and downs…but at least the “ups” are now verifiable. Fantasy nation turns its lonely eyes to you…

The Most Famous Crockett Since Davy Just Might Be…

Crockett Gillmore! Gillmore’s two touchdown game alongside the 150-yard effort from Steve Smith, Sr. signifies something we suspected coming into this season. Who else is Joe Flacco supposed to throw to? Until Breshad Perriman returns (and even then, it’s not a given), Flacco really only has two possibilities in terms of completing passes down the field. That makes Steve Smith more valuable in forthcoming games and makes Gillmore now a guy you must go out and get this week if you drafted someone like Josh Hill or Zach Ertz, thinking they would be a borderline starter. Flacco’s fantasy obituary was composed and circulated after Week 1, but the truth is that the Broncos defense is going to be a nasty one all year for QBs to deal with. Don’t give up on Flacco. Don’t start a QB vs. Denver. Lessons learned. Moving right along…

Were those guys the Oakland Raiders?

Yes, I know Terrell Suggs wasn’t around to apply any pressure to Derek Carr, but how often do we have the opportunity at the Buzz to give love to the Oakland Raiders offense? Two wide receivers over 100 yards? Over 300 yards from Carr? 80-plus yards and a TD from Latavius Murray? None of those questions represent falsehoods and while we still think the Raiders defense stinks, the offense looks like it’s going to turn some heads and change some perceptions moving forward. As long as Carr stays healthy, Amari Cooper becomes a must in terms of getting him in your weekly lineup and his ability to stretch the field should do wonders for Murray’s value as well. Heck, even Michael Crabtree looked reborn on Sunday in this offense. But, while one Murray found a way to shine, another Murray…well…

The DeMarco Demise

I don’t know if it’s a square peg in a round hole or what, but DeMarco Murray and the Eagles offensive line do not appear to be in synch in any way, shape, or form. If not for having secured a role in the passing game, Murray would be the bust of the fantasy season so far, having rushed for only 11 yards in two games on 21 carries. That’s not good. It may be that the Eagles took on too many changes all at once and will begin to put it together over time, but if I were a Murray owner, I would be worried. They need a deep threat to make defenses more honest, but Nelson Agholor looks completely overwhelmed through two games. What’s left is a guy whose point totals so far may not be all that different from guys like Marshawn Lynch and LeSean McCoy, but are different based on inability to gain positive yardage running the ball. Here’s a crazy thought. Why not try to trade for Murray this week? His value will never be lower and I do think the Eagles will figure the problem out.

For Those Who Handcuffed Le’Veon Bell with DeAngelo Williams…

We salute you. Williams is fantasy football’s top scoring running back through two weeks and your drafting of Bell cost you nothing. Now, you get the best back in the league (fantasy-wise) coming back on a truly dynamic offense. And, you get a proven handcuff whose fantasy value should remain high. DeAngelo is no longer built for the grind that comes with being a lead back for a full season, but he very well may have been the MVP of the fantasy football world in Weeks 1 an2. When Martavis Bryant returns, the Steelers could be darn near unstoppable. Hang on to Bryant. Hang on to Williams. Keep riding Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown. This train is flying down the track.

Wait a Minute...Wasn't Andrew Luck Supposed to Carry My Team This Season?

I know there are some of you reading this and asking this very question. Luck and Aaron Rodgers were supposed to be can't miss, in a tier all their own, but Luck has certainly missed that mark through two weeks. So, what gives? For one, he has played a couple of elite defenses. Second, he has been consistently rushed in the pocket. Third, Andre Johnson isn't getting any separation from the corners. So, all will be well when those issues get fixed, right? I'm not so sure. The situation between the coach and GM seems to be dragging the team down. Our advice at the Buzz is to sit tight with Luck as his value at present doesn't reflect his immense talent. But, understand the problems he and the Colts are having are complex and may not get fixed for several more weeks. I feel your pain, but as was noted with DeMarco Murray, you can't get off the ride just yet. After all, both Luck and Murray were the best at their respective positions last season. They haven't forgotten how to play football at an elite level. They're just having to make some adjustments. You paid too much for them to abandon ship yet.

That's a wrap for the Buzz this week. Where the season goes from here is anybody's guess, but whatever does take place in Week 3 will be passed on to you next Tuesday. We live in a world where Oakland scored more than five times the number of points that the Colts did this week. Chew on that while you're serving Adam Vinatieri his walking papers. Til' next week!