Patty: Talking Fantasy Football

This week instead of giving you advice on whom you should start or sit for Week 11. I thought I would answer a few of your questions as we head down the home stretch of your fantasy season.

Q: Hey Robb,

Lance Moore had 928 receiving yards last year and 10 TD with the Saints. This year, he has just 146 yards and 1 TD. Is he worth holding onto in the high-powered Saints offense, or should I drop him? Other WR options in my league are... Bobby Wade, Donnie Avery, Earl Bennett, and Andre Caldwell. Thanks!

A: I would say it's time to cut the cord on Lance Moore. The only significant fantasy receivers on the Saints right now are Marques Colston, Jeremy Shockey and Robert Meachem. They have combined for 13 of the teams 19 touchdown receptions. If you're looking for a guy to pick up I would say Donnie Avery might be the best play. He was supposed to be the guy this year in the Rams passing game but just hasn't had the opportunities because St. Louis is so bad. He had a two-touchdown performance last week and has some favorable match-ups going forward.

Q: Robb what do you think,

Are there any players you would pick up now in anticipation of big weeks during 'fantasy playoff' time? Like, I know that Indy will probably stop playing all their studs the last couple of weeks because they want to be healthy for the playoffs. Are there any backups now that might have big weeks in the final few weeks that I should be aware of now? Thanks for the help.

A: Staying with the Rams, their wide receivers are beat up and now are forced to start Brandon Gibson? Gibson was a guy they picked up in a trade with the Eagles a few weeks back. He had a good Week 10 as he caught seven balls for 93 yards. I also like Titans receiver Kenny Britt. He has not had the type of rookie year that many expected, but might just be starting to come around now that Vince Young is the starter. Britt had two catches for 55 yards last week and was targeted four times. He could be that deep threat for Tennessee, but I wouldn't start him unless you are in desperation mode.

Q: Robb running back question,

First of all, thanks for all the fantasy advice to this point. My draft didn't go so well, but your advice has gotten me a few gems that have helped me to 3rd place in my league. Who are your top five running backs the rest of the way? My trade deadline is coming up, and every point counts.

A: 1. Chris Johnson: Johnson has been blowing up the past few weeks. He has carried the Titans on his back and has scored two rushing touchdowns each of the past three weeks.
2.Adrian Peterson: AP… exactly what we expected if he made it through the entire season.
3. Maurice Jones-Drew: MJD has been getting better and better and might be able to get Jacksonville to the playoffs. He also apologized to his fantasy owners after not scoring against the Jets last week! Who does that!?!
4. Ray Rice: Ray Rice does everything for the Ravens he has 662 rushing yards and 451 receiving yards.
5. Ricky Williams: With Ronnie Brown lost for the season look for Williams to carry the load down the stretch for the Dolphins. Look for Pat White and Williams to be used in the Wildcat now that Brown is out.

Q: Hey Fantasy Guy,

Miles Austin or Sidney Rice from here on out?

A: Look if you were lucky enough to have either sleeper receiver on your team kudos to you. I said it in my midseason review that my fantasy stud for the second half of the season was Sidney Rice. Rice has developed this rapport with Brett Favre and it has led to his best season as a pro. I don't think he would be putting up the numbers he has if Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels were his quarterback. Brett Favre does so much for this team; I mean he's the reason Brad Childress just got a contract extension.

Q: Hey Fantasy Dude, Looking forward to next season, do you think Vince Young is a top 10 quarterback? He's got the Titans at 3-0 this season as a starter, and we all know his running ability creates havoc for opposing teams. Assuming the Titans improve next year to the tune of an 8-8 or so record, will Vince Young be a viable fantasy option or just the 120 yards passing, 40 yards rushing guy he was early in his career?

A: Top ten quarterback no, but definitely a guy worthy of drafting as a back-up in later rounds. Young has a bunch of receivers that are well, really young. We know he has the ability to run, but he is still playing more like a game manager right now. Look, the Titans have a stud running back in Chris Johnson and need to bring Young along slowly. More play action passing and three step drops could really help in his development. Look at Ben Roethlisberger, early in his career he won with a great running game and play action passing game. That is the formula for Young to be successful.