09:36 PM - November 5, 2009 by lgkeeper
In a 17-week season, it certainly is difficult to find a mid-way point. So, 8 weeks in seems just right to give my midseason awards. I understand that many of us (myself included) are just as immersed into our "regular" fantasy football leagues as we are into Operation Sports Fantasy Football. Whether you're doing just one or both of the Fantasy formats, you can debate away about my midseason awards:
Most Valuable Player: Adrian Peterson - It's not often a consensus #1 pick lives up to the hype, but All Day AP has done so. In his worst week he put up 9.5 points and a touchdown. In his best? 180 yards, 3 TDs and 38 points out of the gate against the Browns. Honorable Mention: Maurice Jones-Drew, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees
Biggest Bust: Steve Smith (Carolina) - If you happen to be one of the very lucky people who were in an auction draft and were "tricked" into bidding on the wrong Steve Smith (I know - I did this with Ryan Braun in a baseball draft) you got the last laugh here. While his NY Giants counterpart is lighting it up, the Panthers' Smith is ranked #32 among WR, right behind Mike Wallace (who?) of the Steelers. He's put up just 1 game of +100 yards receiving and one - yes, one - touchdown all season. For the #3 ranked WR coming into the season, that's a huge disappointment. Honorable Mention: Matt Forte, Steve Slaton, Kurt Warner.
Comeback Award: Ricky Williams - Not your first choice? Understandable. Consider this: Ricky has 6 TDs this year - more than the last 2 years combined. He is averaging 5.4 ypc - the most of his career. He's averaging 12.3 y/catch this year - he's never averaged more than 9.3. He has 0 fumbles - he had 5 last year. For a guy who many considered to be done - he's now the #27th ranked fantasy player (in points). Not too bad. Honorable Mention: Brett Favre, Carson Palmer
Sleeper Award: Miles Austin - Austin has put on a show over the last few weeks. After a 37-point effort that many worried was a fluke in week five against the Cheifs, Austin has followed that up with 29, and 13 point performances in the weeks to follow. And don't forget about his 10-point showing in week one. With apologies to Steve Smith, Austin has been the surprise star. Honorable Mention: Steve Smith, Ray Rice, Percy Harvin
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Most Valuable Player: Adrian Peterson - It's not often a consensus #1 pick lives up to the hype, but All Day AP has done so. In his worst week he put up 9.5 points and a touchdown. In his best? 180 yards, 3 TDs and 38 points out of the gate against the Browns. Honorable Mention: Maurice Jones-Drew, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees
Biggest Bust: Steve Smith (Carolina) - If you happen to be one of the very lucky people who were in an auction draft and were "tricked" into bidding on the wrong Steve Smith (I know - I did this with Ryan Braun in a baseball draft) you got the last laugh here. While his NY Giants counterpart is lighting it up, the Panthers' Smith is ranked #32 among WR, right behind Mike Wallace (who?) of the Steelers. He's put up just 1 game of +100 yards receiving and one - yes, one - touchdown all season. For the #3 ranked WR coming into the season, that's a huge disappointment. Honorable Mention: Matt Forte, Steve Slaton, Kurt Warner.
Comeback Award: Ricky Williams - Not your first choice? Understandable. Consider this: Ricky has 6 TDs this year - more than the last 2 years combined. He is averaging 5.4 ypc - the most of his career. He's averaging 12.3 y/catch this year - he's never averaged more than 9.3. He has 0 fumbles - he had 5 last year. For a guy who many considered to be done - he's now the #27th ranked fantasy player (in points). Not too bad. Honorable Mention: Brett Favre, Carson Palmer
Sleeper Award: Miles Austin - Austin has put on a show over the last few weeks. After a 37-point effort that many worried was a fluke in week five against the Cheifs, Austin has followed that up with 29, and 13 point performances in the weeks to follow. And don't forget about his 10-point showing in week one. With apologies to Steve Smith, Austin has been the surprise star. Honorable Mention: Steve Smith, Ray Rice, Percy Harvin
It's not too late to sign up for Operation Sports Fantasy Football. It's free!