Sleeper Of The Week: Can We Give Andre Johnson A Mulligan?

by TexansDC on Dec 2, 2011 6:01 AM CST in Sponsored Posts

I cannot beat around the bush. Last week’s effort is on me. I am out there battlin’ and fightin’ to put together a quality sleeper of the week pick, but I just did not execute. I didn't count on King Checkdown showing up and then getting hurt. I have had a good week of practice and hope to get back into form on Sunday. I will also never trust Andre John—no, you know what? No excuses or apologies, I know what really happened.

I was just a week early on my commentary! Truthfully, Andre Johnson would never let me down when I needed it, so it was me jumping the gun like an Olympic sprinter hoping to get that extra edge.

I know what you are thinking. You think I am either lazy or in a Vicks-deprived state. I swear on this six ounce jar of Vaporub that both are not true. A lot of people may think Andre’s down, but he is not out.

First of all, he is still Andre Johnson – a 6’3’’, 226 pound, 4.41 40-yard running freak of nature and devourer of cornerbacks.

Secondly, T.J. Yates, when he was briefly off the leash, showed he was not afraid to target Johnson after he was five yards downfield.

Thirdly, he is being covered by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson, and Dunta does not mean lockdown.

This season, according to Football Outsiders, the Falcons have had a very nice pass defense. DVOA-wise, Atlanta ranks third against #2 receivers, ninth against #3, 4, and 5 receivers, third against tight ends, and 13^th against running backs. The weak point? Their 30^th ranking against an opponent’s #1 WR (DVOA of +36.3% and per game averages of 7 passes for 67.9 yards).

The PPG numbers are nice and those FO guys work hard, but if you tell me that a team is among the worst at covering a #1 wide receiver, I will bet my money on Andre – regardless of any other situation around your Houston Texans.

Therefore, the Week 13 sleeper of the week, once again, is Andre Johnson. Because it is just crazy enough to work.

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I don't get it.

Isn’t there another way to praise AJ? We’re all excited that he’s back. He is awesome.
Sleeper? I am sure everyone who has him starts him anytime he plays.
Even your friend who you duped out of 14 points last week.

"Fate seemed to be playing a series of extraordinarily unamusing jokes."- George Orwell, 1933, on being a Texans fan.

by Wario Millions on Dec 2, 2011 6:05 AM CST reply actions

Fair enough, but this isn't a praise thing.

It’s supposed to be a post about fantasy football sleeper. For me, I define sleeper as someone who isn’t a 100% not going to bench him kind of guy. With a no show last week and a third-string QB, I have seen articles and debate about whether he’s a viable guy to play with FF playoff births on the line this week.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Dec 2, 2011 8:30 AM CST up reply actions

Does it have to be Texans only?

Not trying to be negative, I guess I just didn’t understand your definition of sleeper.
For example, Donald Brown blew up for 16+ last week.
I would say a good sleeper for this week is Kregg Lumpkin of the Bucs. Carolina cannot stop the run and Lumpkin will benefit from it when he spells Blount.

"Fate seemed to be playing a series of extraordinarily unamusing jokes."- George Orwell, 1933, on being a Texans fan.

by Wario Millions on Dec 2, 2011 9:50 AM CST up reply actions

I try and keep it Texans-centric because every SBN NFL site does it

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Dec 2, 2011 10:18 AM CST up reply actions

Pardon me, I'm new here.

Now I get it.

"Fate seemed to be playing a series of extraordinarily unamusing jokes."- George Orwell, 1933, on being a Texans fan.

by Wario Millions on Dec 4, 2011 11:44 PM CST up reply actions

I Predict (Again)

That Andre has a big game. I think Yates will get him the ball just like the ‘Copter did when he started a few games back in the day. (’Copter seemed to lean on Andre more than Schaub.)

Plus: The Falcons have Dunta Robinson. Waaaa haaaa haaa haaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.--Washington Irving

by Foster Child on Dec 2, 2011 6:22 AM CST reply actions

Andre will be fine.

He’ll shake the rust off in a big way on Sunday. Next year, he’ll be back at putting up the huge numbers we’ve grown accustomed to.

The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.

by Stupendous Man on Dec 2, 2011 8:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Andre will write "Fuck Dunta" on the back of his shoes.

Cuz Dunta will see a lot of that when he’s chasing Andre.

Matt Schwab, Mary O' Williams, Adrian Foster, and Daniel Owens are my favorite Texans!

by MeSoLongHorny on Dec 2, 2011 8:28 AM CST reply actions

Doubt it.

According to Andre, they’re BFFs.

Andre will no doubt console him after the career-threatening beatdown Dunta is going to receive Sunday.

"Gut Feeling"
Gastrointerologists confirm the human gut contains no rational thoughts.
What it IS full of is fairly well known.

by FreedomRide on Dec 2, 2011 8:34 AM CST up reply actions

The Whoopie Cushings added TJ Yates to their roster!

Is he a sleeper? Will he score more points than Eli Manning?

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 2, 2011 8:32 AM CST reply actions

I will say this

He will score more points this week than Aaron Rodgers! Book it! (Crying/laughing maniacally to self, rocking back and forth in a secluded corner)

My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.

by f22a4bandit on Dec 2, 2011 11:13 AM CST up reply actions

That Whole DVOA 1st receiver thing...

Does it go out the window when their #1 corner is not playing?

Since every one has to move up a spot… It kind of throws all of those meaningless – am I correct?

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell

by Barryfromtexas on Dec 2, 2011 9:08 AM CST reply actions

Well...

The stat is defined as “Vs. #1 WR.”

For the Jets, that’ll be “Against Revis” since he shadows the #1 no matter what. For teams who employ heavy zone, that’s not really anyone.

Still, if you’re top guy is out…then I’d probably say it depends on scheme. A man coverage team would throw a wrench into the plans as opposed to a zone team.

"Lord, beer me strength."

by TexansDC on Dec 2, 2011 10:22 AM CST up reply actions

I don't think the absence of Grimes will make the Falcons any better at covering AJ

by JBal on Dec 2, 2011 11:47 AM CST up reply actions

That's not what he is saying.

Just that it changes it.

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by Schlauton on Dec 2, 2011 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

this...

I am saying the stats do not apply.

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell

by Barryfromtexas on Dec 2, 2011 2:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Teyay jates ( heavy mesican accent )

by Hstntxns on Dec 2, 2011 9:15 AM CST via mobile reply actions

So week 13

with #13
hmmmmm….

by DerrickDoll 7 on Dec 2, 2011 10:03 AM CST reply actions

It's a sign

I'm a man!! I'm forty!!

by Hydroshock on Dec 2, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions

Any excuse to post this pic...... and besides I'm a Wreck-hore

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by WreckNTexan on Dec 2, 2011 10:12 AM CST reply actions 9 recs

WHORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TJ yates is my sleeper

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by AllenOU on Dec 2, 2011 10:42 AM CST up reply actions

I don't even want to rec this because you want a rec.

/Andre Johnson stares at me and raises fist

OH OK HERE’S A REC!

/runs out screaming
“THE END IS NIGH, for Andre Johnson is the bringer of death and destruction”

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by Schlauton on Dec 2, 2011 10:52 AM CST up reply actions

There, I just dirtied myself with a whore! lulz

Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid

by txknight on Dec 2, 2011 6:07 PM CST up reply actions

Random Question,

If you were told at the beggining of the season, that Seatle Seahawks had beatin the Giants, Ravens, and Eagles what would you have thought about that team? lol

by Texan5513 on Dec 2, 2011 11:40 AM CST reply actions

Hmm.

I think I would be even more surprised when after you told me all that, they would still only be 5-7…..

by ArianFosterisKING! on Dec 2, 2011 12:07 PM CST up reply actions

Though I think it just shows how overrated those teams truly are….

by ArianFosterisKING! on Dec 2, 2011 12:09 PM CST up reply actions

I'd say Pete Carroll is a pretty good head coach.

And once he gets some more talent at O-line and QB, they’re going to be a respectable team.

by Nashmeister on Dec 2, 2011 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

I would have thought

They were pretty good.

But it is a case of teams not knowing who they are

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg
"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell

by Barryfromtexas on Dec 2, 2011 2:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions