Avengers: Fantasy Footballs Mightiest Heroes

 This article better explains the requirements and goals of the Fantasy Avengers weekly article


Captain America

Steve Rogers AKA Captain America is the unquestioned leader of the Avengers. Even though Cap is not the strongest member of the team, without him the Avengers would not be able to capitalize on all of their potential. Just like with the avengers a football team can only be as good as its quarterback. The QB who makes this designation may not be the best player on his team, but it is someone I believe can lead his team to fantasy success. From a ranking standpoint I will choose QBs who are outside the top 15 who I believe will finish inside the top 10.

Hulk

On the surface Bruce Banner is just a normal guy who couldn’t fight his way out of a paper bag, but if you get him angry he turns into the Incredible Hulk. While Banner is very valuable to the Avengers on a week to week basis, they really need the Hulk when it comes to stopping the world's toughest foes. As a fantasy football owner you always want to try and have one of your players “hulk out” and win you the week. While this player may not be the best guy on your team, if you can take advantage of the right situation he can become an unstoppable force. For this category I will pick a player who is currently ranked outside the top 15 who I feel can finish inside of the top 5 at their position.


Thor

Thor, also known as the God of Thunder, is one of the most dominant avengers to date. Thor is a true game changer for the Avengers, he has turned the tides in countless battles and he is one of the most important members on the team. The same can be said for a successful fantasy football running back. For a running back to have success in fantasy he needs to be able to make cuts as quick as lighting, while also bringing the thunder against the toughest foes in the NFL. Each week I will look for the true King of Asgard by picking a running back who is ranked outside of the top 15 who has a strong likelihood of finishing inside the top 10.



Iron Man

Iron Man is smart, adaptive, and always ready to strike. These are the qualities that make him a valuable asset to the avengers. These same qualities can be applied to the wide receiver position. For a receiver to have success he needs to be able to outsmart defenders, adapt to their coverage, and be willing to strike when given the opportunity. Tony Stark is known for his ability to adapt after every battle, constantly changing his suit or technique in order to solve the problem at hand. A wide receiver needs these skills in order to put your team over the top. Each week I will look to find the receiver who can display these qualities in his matchup. The wide receivers I choose will be ranked outside the top 15 who have the opportunity to finish inside the top 10.

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