Week 1 Three G's

Opening night is upon us, and all of your preparation is about to come to fruition. You’ve tweaked and re-tweaked your opening weekend roster, but just in case there’s still work to be done, take a gander at this week’s Three G’s:

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1.       Gimme: Aaron Rodgers & Drew Brees—You never considered benching either of these guys, but they may even exceed your expectations in week one. They are two of the top quarterbacks, playing on opening night in primetime. Even though I’m a believer in Green Bay’s defense, expect a shootout in this one.

2.       Game-Changer: Kevin Kolb—Kolb played well early in 2010 before injuries allowed Vick to take over. I don’t like him as a fantasy starter for the whole season, but this week he plays Carolina. I foresee a reoccurring theme with anyone playing Carolina.

3.       Gamble: Kerry Collins—How old is this guy? Seventeen seasons and a retirement and un-retirement into his career, he finds himself in the best situation yet. Peyton is doubtful for week one and I don’t think he will play even though it’s a division opponent. I expect Houston to lead for most of this game, and Indy is a pass-first team even without Manning at the helm.

What are the Three G's?

When I thought about creating this blog and offering fantasy analysis, I struggled with forming the concept for my in-season weekly article. I wanted to create something original and try to customize the advice to fit the individual player. To do this, I decided to also create a Twitter account (@SackofCheese) so that my followers can ask for fantasy advice for their specific teams throughout the week and leading up to kickoff. Please feel free to contact me there or through the comments section of the blog at any time.

Secondly, I will post a weekly article highlighting three players from the positions of QB, RB, WR, and TE, as well as three D/ST. I’ll be referring to them as The Three G’s, which is not to be confused with your wireless network. I’ll also throw a kicker in at the end in the form of, well, a kicker. Read on to find out more.

1.       “The Gimme”—Like a two-foot putt, you should be able to count on this guy. He’s not going to be available on the waiver wire, but you better not consider benching him for the week if he is on your team. He’s set to have a formidable week.

2.       “The Game-Changer”—He might not be available on the waiver wire in all leagues, but you might find him on your bench. He can usually be counted on for decent numbers, but this is the week he could lead you to victory.

3.       “The Gamble”—If you are playing a standard league, he is probably available. He is essentially my ‘pickup of the week’ at his position. He could boom or bust this week, but if you’ve got room in your lineup, you might find yourself in the midst of an explosion.

“Kicker of the Week”—If you need a kicker to fill a bye slot, or are looking to rotate kickers each week to maximize points, this is your guy. He should be available on the waiver wire unless your leaguemates read the weekly article before you did.