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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 3
Bengals at Cardinals
John Brown, WR, Cardinals 
John Brown continued to shine in his third preseason game. He saw five targets from Carson Palmer and ultimately reeled in four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. Brown is just a rookie, but has drawn comparisons to Marvin Harrison. He’ll contribute this year. He’s worth a late-round flier.
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald has endured a couple of down years, but he’s looking like he’s at the top of his game right now. He led the team with 71 yards off three catches against the Bengals in just one half of action. Fitzgerald was impressive on a 43-yard quick slant and made an awesome, diving catch for a gain of 19. You can buy low on Fitzgerald right now because everyone is so down on him.
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Chargers at 49ers
Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers Antonio Gates led the Charger starters in targets and receptions, catching three balls for 28 yards and a touchdown. Ladarius Green is being drafted before Gates in some leagues, which is just crazy. Gates, if healthy, can still post low-end TE1 numbers. Of course, Gates is always hurt, but he can function as a spot starter at the position for now.
Colin Kaepernick, QB, 49ers 
Colin Kaepernick had yet another pedestrian performance against the Chargers, going 6-of-12 for only 59 yards. He also fumbled twice, turning it over once. Kaepernick passed too high for his target on one occasion and struggled with pressure throughout the afternoon. He’s a very risky fantasy pick.
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Rams at Browns
Sam Bradford, QB, Rams Sam Bradford is out for the year with a torn ACL.
Brian Quick, WR, Rams Brian Quick had a chance to haul in a touchdown at Cleveland, but failed to do so, letting it slip through his hands. He was also responsible for an illegal shift that nullified a Jared Cook 21-yard reception. Still, Quick was targeted more than any receiver, and he managed to come away with four catches for 47 yards and a score. Quick has enjoyed a fantastic training camp, so this isn’t coming out of nowhere. He might be worth a late-round flier.
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Vikings at Chiefs
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Vikings Cordarrelle Patterson had another nice performance, snagging three of the five balls thrown to him for 71 yards and a touchdown at Kansas City. However, Patterson should’ve posted better numbers because he dropped an easy pass that could have gone for a long gain. Still, Patterson has displayed real-life WR1 and fantasy WR2 abilities all preseason. He’s going to have a big year.
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Texans at Broncos
Montee Ball, RB, Broncos The other thing of note was the return of Denver’s running back. Montee Ball played in his first game coming off an appendectomy against the Texans. The Broncos wasted no time getting Ball involved, giving him a carry on the first play of the game and having Peyton Manning target him thrice on the opening drive. Ball didn’t play into the second quarter, but he looked good in his limited action, rushing for 13 yards on four carries and catching four balls for 21 receiving yards. He should be drafted at the beginning of the second round.
Emmanuel Sanders, WR, Broncos The Broncos forced passes to Emmanuel Sanders because he was seeing his first action of the preseason. This led to an interception early on, but Sanders ultimately hauled in five of his eight targets for a whopping 128 yards and two touchdowns in one half of play. With Wes Welker once again dealing with concussion problems, Sanders should continue to see tons of passes thrown his way.
Wes Welker, WR, Broncos Wes Welker suffered a concussion at the very end of the first half on a shoulder-to-helmet hit by Texans’ safety D.J. Swearinger. This is a huge deal because Welker has an extensive concussion history. He missed several games last year because of two concussions. Even if he’s ready for Week 1, Welker is a huge injury risk. Another concussion could sideline him for some time, and he’s very prone to getting them.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Redskins at Ravens
Robert Griffin, QB, Redskins Many consider the Redskins a potential sleeper team because Robert Griffin is healthy and no longer has to deal with Mike Shanahan. However, Griffin has struggled this preseason, and his third game was the worst of them all. Griffin went 5-of-8 for just 20 yards and an interception in more than one half of action. His rushing numbers (3 carries, 3 yards) were just as ugly.
Steve Smith, WR, Ravens I thought the Ravens overpaid for Steve Smith, who looked decrepit last year. It’s still too early to say for sure, but it appears as though I was way off on that opinion. Smith somehow looks completely rejuvenated. He saw a team-high seven targets in the third preseason game, snagging six of them for 80 yards and a touchdown. This wasn’t bogus yardage either; he had a 30-yard reception in which he broke free of multiple tacklers and angrily fought for extra yards. His score was a thing of beauty, as he reeled in a 24-yarder while diving out of the back of the end zone. His only blemish was a fumble in the 2-minute drill, but the ball rolled out of bounds.
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Titans at Falcons
Justin Hunter, WR, Titans Justin Hunter is a stud. I’ve been talking him up all offseason, and he has met expectations all the way through. Hunter’s stat line at Atlanta doesn’t say much – three catches, 48 yards – but he drew two defensive penalties downfield. He easily could have had a much bigger night, statistically.
Julio Jones, WR, Falcons Julio Jones was completely dominant in the team’s third preseason game. Though he managed to snag just two of his seven targets – for 63 yards and a touchdown – he also drew a long pass interference downfield. Jones’ score was a thing of beauty, as he caught the ball, broke free from one tackle and spun away from another to find the end zone on the 52-yard play. Ryan overthrew Jones twice on the opening drive; otherwise the stud wideout would’ve had a much greater stat line.
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Saints at Colts
Marques Colston, WR, Saints Marques Colston saw a whopping six targets from Drew Brees in the third preseason game. He and Brees had trouble connecting early, and Colston was flagged for offensive pass interference at one point. However, Colston also drew a defensive interference flag and eventually caught a touchdown. Colston is very undervalued, as everyone has seemingly forgotten that he finished the 2013 season on a very hot streak.
Mark Ingram, RB, Saints Mark Ingram continues to impress. He rushed for 46 yards on eight carries at Indianapolis. His best attempt, a 17-yarder, featured an awesome cut. He also made an excellent blitz pick-up to allow Drew Brees to connect with Jimmy Graham for a 38-yard pass. Sean Payton will see this on film and perhaps reward Ingram with more playing time.
Pierre Thomas, RB, Saints Pierre Thomas is worth noting for what he did against the Colts. He saw four targets from Brees and came up with just as many receptions for 66 yards. He’s going to be a big factor in the passing game, so he’ll be effective in PPR formats.
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Cowboys at Dolphins
Lamar Miller, RB, Dolphins Lamar Miller posted decent numbers versus Dallas, totaling 34 rushing yards on seven carries. He hurt himself with a dropped pass that at first glance appeared to be a lost fumble on a lateral, however. With Knowshon Moreno looking dominant, Miller owners have to be extremely worried right now.
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Dolphins Once expected to have problems making the roster because of a troublesome knee, Knowshon Moreno saw his first action of the preseason. He made his first appearance on the opening drive, gaining 18 yards on a very impressive carry. He then spun around during a 9-yard rush and made a nice cut on a 7-yarder. In total, Moreno tallied 64 yards on 10 carries, and he was so much better than Lamar Miller. Moreno will eat into Miller’s workload; if not commandeer most of it.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Buccaneers at Bills
Fred Jackson, RB, Bills Fred Jackson managed 15 yards and a touchdown (albeit against the backups) on five carries against the Buccaneers, but saw seven balls come his way in the passing game. He hauled in four of them for 23 receiving yards. Jackson has some value; most fantasy players are down on him because he’s old, while Spiller is getting too much credit. The two should be ranked more closely than what the consensus suggests.
Vincent Jackson, WR, Buccaneers Vincent Jackson fantasy owners have to be happy with Tampa’s latest game. Jackson caught five balls for 43 yards in just one half of action. The important thing is that Josh McCown looked very capable against a decent defense.
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Jaguars at Lions
Reggie Bush, RB, Lions The only offense Detroit’s first-stringers could muster versus Jacksonville was a Reggie Bush 86-yard touchdown run. The score, which happened because of a great cut-back, would’ve been the longest of Bush’s career had it occurred in the regular season. Bush, who gained 95 yards and the touchdown on two carries, also had a 24-yard run wiped out by penalty. Bush will get a stock up for this performance, but keep in mind that he’s made lots of mistakes lately and could be benched at some point as a consequence. He’s going too early in fantasy drafts.
Cecil Shorts, WR, Jaguars Cecil Shorts saw his first action of the preseason at Detroit. He failed to catch either of his two targets. Marqise Lee and Allen Hurns were much more involved offensively, so Shorts may have to fight for targets. Factor in his injury issues, and Shorts is nothing more than late-round fodder.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Panthers at Patriots
Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Panthers Kelvin Benjamin looks like a star in the making. As the only functional player on Carolina’s offense at New England, Benjamin caught five of the seven balls thrown to him for 47 yards. Keep in mind that he had to deal with Darrelle Revis. Benjamin, unfortunately, is going too early in fantasy drafts. He’s a rookie receiver, so there are better, more experienced options out there. There’s no reason to gamble on an unproven commodity.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots Some fantasy publications – including those you have to pay for – are pushing the idea that Julian Edelman’s numbers will regress this season. That’s ignoring the fact that Brady loves targeting his slot receiver. Edelman actually caught all eight balls thrown to him for 99 yards. He’s going to once again be fantastic in PPR formats.
Cam Newton, QB, Panthers Cam Newton had a poor performance against the Patriots. He went 8-of-12 for 88 yards. Those numbers don’t sound too bad, but he missed several open targets, including Greg Olsen twice for big gains. The offensive line couldn’t protect him either, and what’s worse is that Newton looks incredibly hesitant to scramble. He did run for seven yards on one play, but he bent over and grabbed his hip afterward. He had to leave the game for one play. Based on what I’ve seen this preseason, I wouldn’t want Newton as my starting fantasy quarterback.
Shane Vereen, RB, Patriots Shane Vereen was the most impressive player for the Patriots in their third preseason game. He caught five balls for 57 yards and two touchdowns in addition to rushing six times for 18 yards. The first score, which was the only one against the starters, came on a 40-yard wheel route. Most of his rushes came in the 2-minute drill, where he showed decent running ability. Considering that he doesn’t fumble, Vereen should be given more ground work.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Bears at Seahawks
Christine Michael, RB, Seahawks Despite fumbling twice this preseason, Christine Michael saw extensive work with the starting unit against the Bears. Michael was fantastic, rushing for 28 yards on six carries and also catching three balls for 36 yards and a touchdown. On one of his touches, he impressively broke out of a tackle on a 21-yard screen pass. Robert Turbin (6 carries, 26 yards) was still the second running back on the field, but it’s obvious that Michael is more talented. It’s also refreshing that a coach is willing to give his player a chance after a couple of mistakes.
For more on this game, go to the 2014 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Raiders at Packers
Randall Cobb, WR, Packers Randall Cobb had a rough outing against the Raiders. He was targeted just thrice, which is nothing compared to the seven balls Jordy Nelson saw go his way. Cobb didn’t even log a single reception because of two drops.
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Raiders The one positive for Oakland’s offense in its matchup against the Packers was Maurice Jones-Drew’s performance. He received just three carries, but sprinted for a 40-yard touchdown, breaking away from A.J. Hawk. Jones-Drew looks like the same player from 2011, which is why he rests atop my Fantasy Football Sleepers list.
Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers Eddie Lacy played just one drive in his third preseason game. He was completely dominant, gaining 36 yards and a touchdown on six carries. The Raiders bottled him up once, but looked pathetic trying to stop him otherwise. Lacy is an absolute stud and should be considered as the No. 3 pick in standard fantasy drafts if you’re concerned with LeSean McCoy’s injuries.
Richard Rodgers, TE, Packers Richard Rodgers is worth monitoring as a TE2. Aaron Rodgers favored his rookie tight end on the opening drive against Oakland. Richard Rodgers, who has been talked up this offseason, caught two of his three targets for 40 yards.
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Giants at Jets
Rashad Jennings, RB, Giants While the passing game struggled versus the Jets, Rashad Jennings thrived. He rushed for 67 yards on 13 carries and also caught a 7-yard pass. Best of all, Andre Williams was used sparingly in the first half. Jennings projects as a decent, undervalued RB2.
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Steelers at Eagles
Riley Cooper, WR, Eagles Riley Cooper had a rough night against the Steelers. He saw six targets go his way, but caught just half of them for 25 yards. He dropped a touchdown and had the ball knocked out of his hands for what would’ve been a 20-yard gain. He was also flagged for offensive pass interference in the end zone.
LeSean McCoy, RB, Eagles LeSean McCoy went into the locker room at the end of the first quarter against the Steelers to get X-rays on his thumb. The X-rays came back negative, but I’m not liking McCoy’s sudden durability questions. He’s dealing with a slight turf toe, which could cause him problems later this season. It didn’t affect him tonight, however, as he gained 24 yards on four carries.
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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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
