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2009 ELITE FANTASY BASEBALL TOP 20

Under the Radar

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By Mike Johnson

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The Pretenders

Alicia Lynn Pieri

Giggling Goombahs

Team dalrymple

Kamikaze Squirrels

Chopper to Chipper

Flexiblecoot

The aPaulOs

Chicos Bail Bond's

El Whoppo

Team Newsome

Cory's Crew

Gashouse Gorillas

the beardedstarfish

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Fun go

RMS Titanic

Tampico Stogies

Team knapton

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Florida State

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Saturday October 31, 2009

Kyle Orton - Faces the 10th worst pass D in the NFL in BAL. And as of now its looks like DEN fleeced Da Bears in the Cutler deal. I believe draft picks were also traded to DEN. Orton has been rather consistent this year and I expect this to continue.

Projection:235 pass yds and 2 TD

Kevin Walter - This guy is having a roller coaster like season. The matchups you think are enticing he goes on to post stinker games. But if for some reason Andre is unable to go Sunday, than Walter sees a huge boost. Like a WR 2 for this week. Plus he is facing BUFF which has a very depleted secondary.

Projection:5 rec 55 yds

Terrell Owens - Obviously should be owned in most leagues but he is nothing more than a matchup play with the Bills. I like the matchup vs HOU who always allows teams to score. Hou has a middle of the pack D in terms of pass yds allowed coming in at around 230. TO should put up some yds against them.

Projection: 5 rec 60 yds

Earl Bennett / Johnny Knox - Must starts since they are facing CLE. Both are good WR3 plays this week. And those who drafted Forte in the top 5 should be rewarded with a big game this week. Earl's past 2 games have been good for PPR leagues. I do like Bennett more than Knox in PPR leagues but Knox is capable of those 40+ yd bombs with a TD.

Projection: Earl: 6 rec 60 yds Knox: 4 rec 50 yds

John Carlson - He has posted a few stinkers in a row. But on avg DAL gives up about 50 yds to TE's. He makes a nice play this week.

Projection: 5 rec 65 yds

Danny Amendola - This guy should be owned in all deep leagues. I have been touting him the last 2 weeks. His target to catch rate is ridiculous. If you throw it near him, this guy will catch it. The past 3 weeks, Amendola has seen 14 targets and made 13 catches. That stat is truly amazing. I would start him as a WR3 as he faces DET this week.

Projection: 6 rec 70 yds

Bryant Johnson / DennisNorthcutt - Both face STL this week and if Calvin is still a no go, I would use both as WR3's.

Projection:Johnson:4 rec 50 yds Northcut 5 rec 60 yds

Chad Simpson - A deep sleeper this week and should only be looked at in deep leagues. I dont understand the Mike Hart hype. This guy has not played a game all year, injury or not. Simpson showed some explosiveness in his TD last week. And he looks like a bigger back.

Projection: 50 rush yds and a couple catches

Michael Crabtree / Josh Morgan - The hype on Crabtree is starting to get going but I still feel he is enough under the radar to put him here. They both get to face Indy which should turn out to be a shootout. And I think the 49ers will be able to keep it close until halftime before falling apart.

Projection: Crabs: 6 rec 75 yds Morgan:5 rec 50 yds

Brian Hartline / Greg Camarillo - MIA has become fed up Ginn's drops and have said his PT will be reduced. Guess who looked good last week? Hartline, as he made a few nice grabs. A deep sleeper but I like his chances at being Amendola 2.0. Camarillo is what he is a possession WR.

Hartline:4 rec 45 yds Camarillo: 5 rec 60 yds

Jeremy Maclin - You have to ride out the roller coaster ride with this guy as his upside is tremendous. I am still kicking myself for dropping this guy earlier in the season as I really thought Reid would favor the vet in Curtis. Well, guess what he cant find his way on the field due to injury. Bounced back last week for a 1 catch for 5 yd performance.

Projection: 5 rec 60 yds

Darren Sproles - I recommended him last week and he came up huge. He should have another nice game facing OAK. A good RB3 play.

Projection: 65 rush yds and couple grabs for 40 yds

Justin Gage / Kenny Britt - I really do like Britt in dynasty leagues and would love to have both him and Nicks in leagues. Kerry should have a decent game or VY10 depending on who they start. But I like these guys more if Collins starts. JAX has the 2nd worst pass D in the league giving up about 260 pass yds. The only team giving up more is TEN. So expect a shootout through the air here.

Projections:Gage: 6 rec 65 yds Britt: 5 rec 50 yds

Beanie Wells - There was a Beanie sighting last week. And he fared pretty well. Actually made a few catches as well and seemed to split goal line carries with Hightower. Still, only a low end RB3 but lets hope the AZ coaching staff saw what they like and continue to increase his role.

Projections: 60 rush yds

Guys to keep an eye on: Lance Moore- give him some time but I have stashed him in a few leagues

Garret Wolfe-Only look at in deeper leagues but if Forte continues to struggle you would think he could get more carries

Lance Long-WR for KC who made some nice catches last week. A deep sleeper for now