Fantasy Fix: Monday Morning Reign - 5 Up/5 Down



The Fantasy Football season has officially kicked off. I have the bloodshot eyes and buffalo wing breath to prove it. There were plenty of surprises opening Sunday. There were three safties in the first 20 minutes, Jacksonville scored a total of two points all day and Bruno Mars was named the Super Bowl half time performer. Bruno Mars?? I’d rather see another Janet Jackson “wardrobe malfuction.”  Who would have thought that Terrelle Pryor would outscore Dree Brees or that Megatron, Dez Bryant and David Wilson would combine for just 10 more points than Miley Cyrus? If that happens again I’m retiring and taking up Fantasy Twerking. With that said, keep in mind it’s only the first week. No need to panic yet, fantasy baller’s. Come in off the ledge, you only live on the second floor.

Here’s 5 up/5 down from Sunday number one.

Five Up

1. Sunday's Crown Royal Reign On Player of the Day: Colin Kaepernick, 30.68 points: Kaepernick reigned over all fantasy players not named Manning. Col’ Kaep completed 27-of-39 for 412 yards and three touchdowns. Kaepernick gets a test Sunday night in Seattle. Seattle’s a great place for tattoo’s, not so great a place for QB’s.

2. Adrian Peterson, 29.10 points: Peterson ripped off a 78-yard run to start the game then totaled just 15 the rest of the way. No matter, Peterson had three scores. That’s why AP went number 1. Too bad the Vikings have Christian Ponder at quarterback.

3. A.J. Green, 28.20 points: Green led all fantasy wideouts in scoring on Sunday as he hauled in nine balls for 162 yards and two touchdowns. Adonis Jetson may take over the ‘Tron as top receiver this year.

4. Anquan Boldin, 26.80 points: How’s that for a 49er debut? Boldin had 13 catches on 17 targets for 208 yards and a touchdown. Next week will be a challenge as San Fran travels to the thunderdome in Seattle. Who does Boldin think he is, Master Blaster?

5. Aaron Rodgers, 25.62 points: Rodgers was 21-of-37 passes for 333 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Rodgers had the Pack in attack mode and while it was not enough, someone warn the Redskins defensive backs next week that there will be some discount double checkin’.

Five Down

1. David Wilson, -2.20 points: Wilson was expected to carry the load for the Giants on the ground. That didn’t happen as Wilson had 17 yards and two fumbles. Wilson ended up with less fantasy points this week than former Giant O.J. Anderson who retired in 1992. Attention: David Wilson Fantasy Owner Support Group will meet in 20 minutes in Room 212. Negative 2 points? *in my best Seth and Amy voice* RREEAALLYY??

2. James Jones, 0.00 points: Rodgers throws 37 times and Jones doesn’t catch one ball? He wasn’t injured and played most of the snaps. Did JJ make Rodger’s mad when he switched to Geico? It’s a tough day when Jones gives you as many points as Randy Moss did sitting in the Fox studio.

3. Lamar Miller, 1.00 points: Miller was drafted in the top 50 by many to start on their team. Ouch! The Dolphins rookie rushed 10 times for only three yards and caught one pass for seven yards. Don’t connect the hose to the tailpipe just yet, Miller gets a good matchup next week against the Chiefs.

4. Mike Wallace, 1.50 points: The former Steeler had a tough debut for the ‘Fins. Wallace had five targets and just one catch for 15 yards. Looks like a work in progress between Wallace and QB Ryan Tannehill. There’s better chemistry demonstrated on Breaking Bad.

5. Roddy White, 1.80 points: White, dealing with an ankle injury, was playing the decoy most of the day. No, you don’t get points for being a decoy. White caught two passes for just 19 yards. Keep an eye on him next week and have a backup plan ready. By backup plan I mean build a time machine, go back to draft day and select Julio Jones.

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