Jaguars Fantasy Sleeper: Marcedes Lewis

by Alfie Crow on Nov 26, 2011 10:16 AM EST in Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Football

The Jacksonville Jaguars don't have many fantasy football stalwarts outside of running back Maurice Jones-Drew. The Jaguars defense for the past few weeks was a good fantasy play, but it's been ripped apart with injuries in the past two weeks. One offensive player who finally emerged last week against the Cleveland Browns however, was tight end Marcedes Lewis. It was something many Jaguars fans had been waiting for all season long and something fantasy owners have likely given up on, so it's possible he's available in most leagues.

On the season, Lewis has just 23 receptions for 234 yards, which is on pace for his lowest season output since his rookie year when he dealt with a high ankle sprain for half the season. Lewis and rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert were able to get into a rhythm last week, with Lewis hauling in 7 receptions for 64 yards. He and Gabbert had such a rapport, that late in the game it was obvious the Browns adjusted their defense to take Lewis out of the game. Lewis can provide a nice security blanket for the rookie since his seeming case of the dropsies is potentially over. If I'm Dirk Koetter, I game plan to feed the football to Lewis.

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If Lewis catches a few balls against the Texans defense

I will consider that a bonus. My only expectation for tomorrow is to have a great tailgate in beautiful weather!

by JaGirl on Nov 26, 2011 4:07 PM EST reply actions

Alfie I have to disagree with you on this one. I wouldn’t consider Marcedes a fantasy play now or ever. First of all he had only 64 yards receiving and he’s supposed to be a tight end of pro bowl caliber. Hell, he was the third best fantasy tight end in many leagues at the start of this year. He got a record contract from Weaver and hasnt been worth what i pay my yard man. It’s pathetic 64 yards is a Breakout game for him when it would be an off showing for someone like Antonio Gates or Tony Gonzalez or even Rob Gronkowski. He showed none of the ability to break out of tackles that he had last year and flat out looked slow. In addition, how many catches that he had did he bobble or have to take extra time to secure. That lost us chances for yac. He just looks lackadaisical this year. He got his money and quit and now he doesn’t give a rat’s behind if he develops a connection with Blaine or not. I used to love Marcedes but this year his drops and his piss poor route running have made me sick. this year started out with so much promise and I thought we might get to the “tournament” as Del Rio always says. I should’ve known better.

by natron-refried-means on Nov 27, 2011 9:19 AM EST via mobile reply actions