The Chiefs are struggling, but there may be fantasy value in there, and Arrowhead Pride is determined to find it.
Fantasy Scouting Report: Kansas City Chiefs
Matt Cassel - Unless you’re in an emergency, Matt Cassel probably isn’t a good play this week. Though the Giants defense only has three sacks on the season, they consistently get pressure on the quarterback. And against a sub-par offensive line and no-name wide receiver group, that’s a recipe for disaster. A good day from Cassel would be going for over 200 yards and a touchdown. The pressure should cause at least one interception.
Larry Johnson – Do. Not. Play. LJ.
Dwayne Bowe – Bowe is questionable this week. He did not practice on Wednesday, and so far this season, if a Chief hasn’t practiced on Wednesday, he hasn’t played on Sunday. Still, though, my gut feeling is that Bowe will play and he’s always a good option since he’s far and away the best Chiefs receiver. If he plays, look for 5 catches, less than 50 yards and a touchdown from Bowe.
Bobby Wade – Last week the Eagles used the Chiefs to put together a new video “How to Pressure a QB”. The entire KC passing game was shut down. At least Wade got a garbage TD to pad his numbers. He also logged 15 yards of punt return yards. Wooo Hooo. He is a low end number 3 WR who still has upside. It’s hard to see now, and if you’re looking for bench room you can probably stash him on the waiver wire safely.
Bobby Wade prediction: 4 recpetions, 38 yards, 1 TD
Mark Bradley – Wade or Bradley, pick your poison here. Bradley put up the better numbers last week. That doesn’t mean a thing this week. Until the line learns to block and/or Bowe gets back on the field Bradley’s (and Wade’s) value will be inconsistent. If Bradley gets in the endzone, he is a good number 3 for your team. If he doesn’t, you lose the game and curse your luck. If you have a gut feeling go with it. Just remember it’s most likely gas.
Mark Bradley prediction: 5 receptions, 57 yards, 0 TD’s
Jamaal Charles – The last time I listed Charles on this report he ended up being deactivated. He still had a solid week last week. If he would have had a TD to go with his 6 receptions he would have been a points per reception stud. Of course, if he would have had a TD last week this report would probably be a more positive in its tone. But the bye weeks are starting and a RB with any potential is hard to find right now. If he sees the field, he’ll be good for a few points.
Jamaal Charles prediction: 30 yards rusing, 7 receptions for 75 yards, 0 TD’s
Sean Ryan – This pick is predicated on the assumption that Leonard Pope will not force Sean Ryan to be inactive or keep him on the bench if he is active. Haley does like his new toys. With that said, a consistently productive TE is a rare find in fantasy football. Last week Ryan caught 4 passes for 39 yards. Nothing spectacular, but Cassel is looking for another option to throw the ball to. If Cassel has enough time for a 1 step drop Ryan may (and I stress MAY) have a chance to put up solid bye week replacement TE numbers. He’s certainly going to get looks from Cassel. And he’s shown that he can catch the ball. A TE with solid hands is a struggling QB’s best friend. If the Chiefs can ever get to the red zone, he will have an opportunity to grab a TD.
Sean Ryan prediction: 5 catches, 43 yards, 0 TDs
Chiefs Defense – Back in the day, it was a necessity to take the Chiefs defense whenever they’re in Arrowhead. These days, though, that’s not the case. Look for the Chiefs defense to give up at least 20 points. Best case scenario there’s an Eli Manning interception. This defense won’t completely break but it’ll bend plenty.
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