FFB: Week 5 Diamond in the Rough

Delone Carter will be a huge part of the Colts' offense this week

Last week kind of was a little bit of a bust for me, as Michael Jenkins ended up with one catch for one yard and a touchdown. Obviously I had higher expectations for Jenkins, but a touchdown is not too bad. Now on to this week. I'm really reaching deep for this one, but I think it'll be Delone Carter of the Indianapolis Colts. This rookie out of Syracuse has had a little bit of chatter so far and I'll tell you why I chose him this week.

Over the course of the year Delone Carter has only had 29 carries and Joseph Addai has 50. That is not a lot compared to other teams, as certain players get around 25 carries per game, but I think the Colts will have an opportunity to run the ball this week against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs are allowing 130 yards per game on the ground. They have been lacking on the defensive side of the ball, whether it's simply underachieving or because of injury. Now I know the Colts will capitalize on its weak side and run the ball more this game. That is where Carter comes in. There has been talk about this kid becoming a fantasy football sleeper and that he would break out this season, and I do not see a better opportunity then right now.

With Curtis Painter, the 2009 6th round pick, taking the reigns for now, I think they will need to rely much more on the run. They showed us a better Colts offense on Monday Night Football against a playoff caliber team in Tampa Bay. Against the Chiefs, they should get out to an early lead whether it be from running or passing, but I know they will want to run on that defense all day.

Prediction:
16 Carries, 75 yards, 2 TDs