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2014 Preseason Notes: Week 4 | Week 3 | Week 2 | Week 1
2014 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 4 | Preseason Stock Week 3 | Preseason Stock Week 2 | Preseason Stock Week 1 | Training Camp Stock
2014 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock – Week 2
Browns at Redskins
Robert Griffin, QB, Redskins 
Robert Griffin was sharp early on against the Browns until he threw an interception. He telegraphed a pass to DeSean Jackson, allowing Joe Haden to easily pick it off. He then was whistled for two false starts and also limped around a bit after a short run. Griffin turned out to be OK, but it was just a reminder of how injury-prone he is.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Chiefs at Panthers
Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs 
Don’t be discouraged by Dwayne Bowe’s one-game suspension. He looks fantastic. Bowe is in the best shape of his life, and his hard work this offseason is paying off. He was targeted six times against the Panthers, and he managed to haul in five of those balls. One catch was an impressive one, and Bowe fought hard for the first down.
Cam Newton, QB, Panthers Cam Newton had some issues for various reasons throughout his preseason debut. He had Kelvin Benjamin open downfield in the first quarter, but he overthrew him. He also had lots of pressure in his face. His new offensive line did not hold up well versus the Chiefs’ pass rush. Newton improved as the game progressed – he hit Benjamin for an 24-yard dart in the middle of the second quarter – but this could be a long season for Newton if his blocking doesn’t improve. It also doesn’t seem as though Newton is moving around as well as usual; he didn’t scramble downfield once. This is to be expected, given that he’s coming off ankle surgery, but it’ll impact his fantasy output.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers I didn’t expect Jonathan Stewart to play against the Chiefs, let alone run very effectively. He looked great on his first attempt, tallying 17 yards. He also had a powerful touchdown run later and added a second score. I got a bit excited about drafting Stewart in the late rounds, but then I remembered how injury-prone he is. Still, it’s a stock up.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Bills at Steelers
C.J. Spiller, RB, Bills Both C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson were given six carries at Pittsburgh, yet Jackson outgained Spiller, 27-16. Jackson was more prominently featured in the passing game, as he had seven targets compared to none for Spiller. Jackson snagged all seven balls for 28 yards. The Bills want to split touches between Jackson and Spiller evenly, so you’d have to be insane to spend a third- or even a fourth-round pick on the latter.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Falcons at Texans
Jonathan Grimes, RB, Rams Jonathan Grimes started against the Falcons and actually looked pretty good. He rushed for 42 yards on nine carries and caught three balls for 25 receiving yards. One of his runs was very impressive, as he broke three tackles on a scamper versus Atlanta’s No. 1 defense. Grimes is worth a late-round selection, given Foster’s durability issues.
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons Matt Ryan’s stock obviously takes a hit because of Sam Baker’s season-ending injury. It won’t kill his fantasy value or anything, but he’s a bit less appealing. Ryan went 3-of-7 for 37 yards at Houston. He could’ve had a much bigger evening had Julio Jones not dropped a pass down the field along the sideline.
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Cardinals at Vikings
Kyle Rudolph, TE, Vikings Kyle Rudolph dropped a touchdown against the Cardinals – the ball went right off his fingertips – but he otherwise had a big outing. He caught four balls for 89 yards and a touchdown, which was a gain of 51 yards. Rudolph is going to have a huge season with Norv Turner as his coordinator.
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Giants at Colts
Victor Cruz, WR, Giants Victor Cruz has to be given a stock down because of how utterly awful Eli Manning and the team’s offensive line have been this preseason. Cruz was targeted four times at Indianapolis, but only came up with one catch that didn’t count because of a penalty. Manning was 1-of-7 for six yards versus a Colt defense that couldn’t stop the pass last year.
Eli Manning, QB, Giants We’ve seen Eli Manning in three preseason games now, and he hasn’t shown any signs that he can still be a functional quarterback. His pass protection is abysmal, but even when he has time, he’s not doing anything with it. Manning was especially brutal against the Colts, going 1-of-7 for six yards. It’s fair to wonder if he’s even a QB2 at this point.
Hakeem Nicks, WR, Colts Hakeem Nicks doesn’t always give full effort, but he was motivated to stick it to his former team. He caught five balls for 53 yards in less than one half of action against the Giants. Nicks’ best play was his worst; it was a great catch that was followed by two broken tackles and a sprint upfield for a 36-yard gain. This, however, was nullified by a penalty because he flashed some sort of gang sign at a New York defensive back at the end of the run. Nicks later broke another tackle on a 17-yard reception. It was nice to see the Colts heavily utilize Nicks, but keep in mind that he’s third in the pecking order behind Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton.
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Dolphins at Buccaneers
Doug Martin, RB, Buccaneers Doug Martin looks like he’s set to have a rebound campaign. He rushed for 24 yards on six carries and also caught a 4-yard pass. Martin showed some nice elusiveness against the Dolphins, evading and slipping through tackles. Charles Sims is no longer available, though he was never much of a threat to take much of Martin’s workload.
Mike Wallace, WR, Dolphins Mike Wallace saw three targets from Ryan Tannehill, but he failed to come up with a single reception. Tannehill overthrew him, but Wallace then let a ball bounce right off his chest. Wallace also failed to come up with a grab along the sideline. With Tannehill and Wallace failing to develop chemistry last year and this offseason, it’s fair to wonder if Miami’s offense would be better without the former Pittsburgh wideout. Either way, make sure to avoid him in your fantasy draft.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Jets at Bengals
Mohamed Sanu, WR, Bengals Andy Dalton targeted Mohamed Sanu on two of his eight passes against the Jets. Sanu came down with both, tallying 56 yards and a touchdown in the process. It appears as though the Bengals have no choice but to use him in the wake of Marvin Jones’ injury.
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Ravens at Cowboys
Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys Dez Bryant is going to have a monstrous 2014 campaign. He looks outstanding, and the Ravens couldn’t do anything to stop him in their preseason matchup. Bryant caught three passes for 59 yards and a touchdown on just two drives. He also made a great catch while falling out of bounds that was wiped out by a hold. Bryant should’ve also had more yardage, as he was incorrectly whistled down when he really was rolling on top of a defender. He’s the No. 2 fantasy receiver this year.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Packers at Rams
Jarrett Boykin, WR, Packers Jarrett Boykin led all Packer starters with four targets at St. Louis, catching three of them for 21 yards. Boykin will take James Jones’ role this season, making him a viable fantasy option as a potential WR3.
Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers Eddie Lacy was on the field for one drive at St. Louis, but he made a huge impact. Never exiting the contest, Lacy ran hard, broke tackles and caught a couple of passes. He gained 25 rushing yards on five carries and hauled in two catches for 22 receiving yards. Lacy is a stud, and it’s conceivable he could emerge as the No. 1 fantasy back this year. There’s a good chance that he’ll lead the league in rushing touchdowns.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Lions at Raiders
Reggie Bush, RB, Lions Good news, bad news for Reggie Bush. The good news is that he still saw plenty of touches/targets in the second preseason game despite having yet another mental error last week. The bad news is that he dropped a pass at Oakland. Bush keeps committing these blunders, and he’ll eventually see less playing time as a consequence. He needs to be avoided in fantasy drafts because he’s been going way too early in mocks.
James Jones, WR, Raiders The Raiders opted to start James Jones over Andre Holmes against the Lions after giving the latter the nod last week. Jones, who has been an abomination this offseason, continued to struggle. He was responsible for Matt Schaub’s interception because he let the ball slip through his hands. He also dropped a potential Derek Carr touchdown pass in the second quarter. Jones, who finished with two catches for 29 yards, should be avoided entirely in fantasy drafts.
Golden Tate, WR, Lions With Calvin Johnson sidelined at Oakland, Golden Tate tied the starters for the lead in targets with three. He caught the trio of passes for 41 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown in which he completely humiliated Tarell Brown with a double move. The Lions went out of their way to get Tate the ball as much as possible, so he could be in for his best statistical season yet.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Titans at Saints
Justin Hunter, WR, Titans The main thing that will stick out in the Saints-Titans box score is Justin Hunter’s stat line. The explosive second-year wideout caught four balls for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Only one reception came from Jake Locker, but Hunter has so much potential that he must be targeted late in fantasy drafts. He could have a big year.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Chargers at Seahawks
Christine Michael, RB, Seahawks There are two pieces of bad news for Christine Michael fantasy owners and enthusiasts. The first is that Michael fumbled in the first quarter. It came during a very shifty run, and he managed to recover, but ball security has been an issue for him. In the event of a Marshawn Lynch injury, Pete Carroll might be hesitant to lean on him.
Robert Turbin, RB, Seahawks Robert Turbin ran very well versus San Diego, accumulating 81 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, most of which came on a 47-yard burst.
Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks Russell Wilson was in complete command of the offense versus San Diego. He’s had numerous off-the-field distractions this offseason, but it doesn’t appear as though they’ve bothered him at all. Wilson was a near-perfect 11-of-13 for 121 yards along with 31 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. This doesn’t even include a pass-interference call to Doug Baldwin in the end zone as well as a near-passing touchdown to Baldwin in the second quarter. Baldwin made the grab in the end zone, but couldn’t get two feet inbounds. Wilson, for whatever reason, has been severely underdrafted in fantasy mocks this summer. Make sure you obtain him for great value. He figures to be even better in 2014 with Percy Harvin at his disposal.
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Eagles at Patriots
Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots The good news in regard to Stevan Ridley is that he had some nice runs en route to a nine-carry, 45-yard performance. The Eagles shut down Matt Forte last week, so the fact that Ridley ran well definitely says something. The bad news, however, is that Ridley fumbled in the second quarter. As you might expect, Ridley was not seen again for the rest of the game. It was just James White (10 carries, 27 yards) and Brandon Bolden (3 carries, 21 yards) after that. White doesn’t appear to be anything special, while Bolden looks like New England’s best pure runner.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Jaguars at Bears
Matt Forte, RB, Bears Matt Forte hasn’t been able to run the ball well at all this preseason. He lost five yards on three carries last week, and he dropped two more yards on four attempts against the Jaguars. In total, he has minus-7 yards on seven rushes thus far. Forte will still contribute in the passing game – he caught three balls for 22 receiving yards in this contest – but his inability to be successful on the ground is becoming a concern.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2014 Preseason Notes: Week 4 | Week 3 | Week 2 | Week 1
2014 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 4 | Preseason Stock Week 3 | Preseason Stock Week 2 | Preseason Stock Week 1 | Training Camp Stock
Be sure to check out my other 2014 Fantasy Football articles, which will include mock drafts, rankings, sleepers, busts, cheat sheets and other things.
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Fantasy Football Rankings
2014 Fantasy Football Rankings:
2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 8/30 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 8/27 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 6/4 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 6/4 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings - 5/18 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 8/22 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 2-QB - 8/21 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 8/14 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 8/12 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 3-WR - 8/7 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 7/31 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 3-WR - 7/24 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR - 7/17 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Standard - 7/10 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2014 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - PPR - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 2-QB - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - TD - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Custom - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Spreadsheets - 8/28 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Articles:
2014 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Training Camp - 9/3 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football: It's All About Value - 9/1 (Kenny)
2014 Fantasy Football Sleepers - 8/31 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Busts - 8/31 (Walt)
2014 NFL Preseason Recap, Fantasy Football Notes - 8/30 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock - 8/30 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Quarterback Targets - 8/30 (Walt)
FanDuel $1 Million Contest - 8/30 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator - 8/30 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Round-by-Round Strategy - 8/17 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Running Backs - 3/28 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football: Overdrafted Players - 2/16 (Walt)
2014 Fantasy Football: First-Round Bust History - 2/14 (Walt)
Running Backs with Most Carries - 2/14 (Walt)
2024 NFL Mock Draft - April 23
NFL Power Rankings - Feb. 22
Fantasy Football Rankings - Feb. 19
NFL Picks - Feb. 12
