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2009 ELITE FANTASY BASEBALL TOP 20

Under the Radar

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By Mike Johnson

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Saturday October 24, 2009

Ryan Grant - I dont know how much under the radar he is but he really has not "broken out" so far. In shallow leagues, I am sure he has been a match up type starter. He has been a steady option but nothing to get crazy about. His ypc is very pedestrian at 3.8 ypc, the lowest in his career. I have never really like this guy and the Pack should look to grab a RB in the upcoming draft. However, he faces CLE this week. Now, I would expect a big game from him. Projection: 120 rush yds 1 TD

Jermichael Finley - He is starting to become a steady option at TE. Again, not eye popping numbers but respectable as of late. In 3 of his past 4 games, he is averaging 5 catches for 80 yds. That is if you remove the goose egg game against STL. CLE is not that bad against TE's allowing around 40 yds to them. Expect another ok game from Finley here.

Projection 4 rec 50 yds

Michael Crabtree - Singletary said Crabs will see plenty of action this week. He went as far to say that basically Crabs will replace Morgan from the starting lineup. Good news for his owners. I dont expect a shootout vs HOU but plenty of pts will be scored. Crabs is a WR3 this week. If you own him, Id give a shot.

Projection: 5 rec 65 yds

Darren Sproles - I would start him as a RB3/FLEX in PPR leagues vs KC. Since Week 3, he has not really been involved in the offense for a reason I am not sure of. This guy is a human highlight reel but the genius Norv Turner still feels LT who is fading fast can do it all. He faces a weak KC DEF. Expect a decent game and hope Norv either gets fired or wakes up and plays Sproles more.

Projection: 55 rush yds 3 catches 40 yds

Malcolm Floyd- He is a deep sleeper and I like him more for next year but he should be ok. Great hands and is finding more PT. In Week 3 and 6, he posted decent games and expect something similar vs KC. He is more of a flex option this week and should only be looked at in deep leagues.

Projection: 3 rec 55 yds

Sidney Rice - If this guy posts another good game, he really is not under the radar. Probably really is not anymore but I will put him here for now. PIT is a stingy run D and I expect PIT to force Favre to beat them.

Projection: 5 rec 65 yds

Austin Collie - Had a huge MNF game vs TEN and gets to face a weak STL D. He should rip them apart as well. I like him as a high end WR3.

Projection: 6 rec 75 yds

Donald Brown - He has been consistent as of late, with the exception of last weeks game. As above, STL has a bad D. They also just traded Witherspoon one of their better LB's. I like Brown as a low end RB 2 this week

Projection: 75 rush yds 1 TD

Sam Aiken - I dont expect much this week but he is more of a guy to stash in deep leagues. Edelman broke his arm, Galloway was released so the WR3 job is his to lose. I actually liked what I saw from him vs TEN. He seemed to have very good hands and made a few tough catches.

Projection 3 rec 35 yds

Dustin Keller - Hello? Paging Mr. Keller? Can you hear me? Wow, this guy has faded the last few weeks. Most of the blame is on Sanchez's shoulders. He has looked awful the last few weeks. I watched most of last weeks games and Sanchez was forcing the ball into small spots. He needs to look off the defenders, pump fake etc. Right now, the guy is too predictable as the D Coordinators have done a good job lately throwing different looks at him. The Jets get to face OAK which should get them back on track but we know what happened last week to the Eagles vs this same OAK team.

Projection: 5 rec 55 yds

Chad Henne - He has looked very poised in his first 2 NFL starts. Very good pocket presence. I was very surprised how good he looked vs NYJ. A team known to constantly put the pressure on the QB and he held his own and the bomb to Ginn helped to swing the momentum. It will still take time to get a rapport with his WR's but by the end of the season, Ginn a Bess will emerge. He faces a NO DEF and I expect decent numbers overall.

Projection 230 pass yds and 2 TD

Lance Moore- He was the hot thing to own last year down the stretch. Well, guess what he is back. With Brees, he is as WR 3 for your teams. He had a huge game vs NYG with 6 grabs for 78 yds and a TD. I am expecting him to start lighting it up. I have stashed him in a few leagues. If you are looking for the next Austin Collie etc, look no further.

Projection: 5 rec 60 yds

Steve Breaston -This guy does not get enough publicity. He has been a steady option the past few years behind Fitz and Boldin. He is an ideal WR3 for teams. With the exception of Week 1, this guy has been great for PPR leagues. Just take a gander at his game log. And he faces a NYG DEF that was ripped to shreds vs NO. Not as under the radar as the other guys but still not talked about enough for his performances

Projection:6 rec 75 yds

Shaun Hill - He has only thrown for 200 yds once and that was in Week 1. Facing a HOU DEF, I expect good numbers. And guys like VD should have nice games.

Projection: 240 yds and 2 TD