This past year in fantasy, if you drafted Sidney Rice or Miles Austin late in your draft then you probably fared pretty well this season. Both of these wide receivers average draft position was somewhere in the 50-60 range. Which means they weren't even drafted in most leagues! But both of these guys put up huge numbers and made it to their first pro bowls.
1 Key to winning a fantasy football leagues is to hit big in the later rounds of the draft. So I applaud those who drafted Rice or Austin.
Sidney Rice, a former first round pick in the 2007 draft by the Minnesota Vikings, was considered to be a bust. After having a disappointing rookie campaign, Rice followed it up with an even worse Sophomore season. Despite his size and freakish athletic ability, he was written off in most fantasy leagues this year.
But by week 3, Sidney Rice became one of Brett Favres favorite targets. From there he continued to put up big fantasy numbers. Against tough defenses in Baltimore and Pittsburgh, Rice put up a combined 212 yards to go along with 17 catches. From there Rice never looked back, finishing the season as the tenth best WR in fantasy. His 84 receptions, 1312 yards and 8 touchdowns also won him his first Pro Bowl honor.
If there was anyone who surprised fantasy players more than Rice, it was Miles Austin, the wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. Austin, an undrafted rookie out of Monmouth in his 3rd year, entered the season as the 3rd WR on the Cowboys depth chart.
After an injury to Roy Williams, Austin became the starter in week 5. He did not let the opportunity pass by as he put up HUGE numbers against the Kansas City Chiefs. 10 catches for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns! After a game like that Dallas had no other choice but to make him a starter.
Going from relatively unknown to becoming a star on america's team the Cowboys, Austin had a probowl season and helped Dallas win the NFC East. He ended up with 81 catches 1320 yards and 11 touchdowns. Thus pleasing the few fantasy owners who took a risk in drafting him.
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