What started off as a lovely relationship between Miles and I has really turned into one of those relationships where you bicker and fight all day.
Miles Austin decided to come back the week I had him on my bench
After an amazing start with five touchdowns in his first three games, the last three weeks have been horrible.
In Week 9, Austin managed one reception for 49 yards, but it was for a touchdown that gave the Cowboys the win over the Eagles in the Sunday Night Football matchup.
In Week 10, Austin had 4 catches for 20 yards against Green Bay
In Week 11, Austin had 4 catches for 47 yards against the Redskins.
And, I get it, those are pretty tough match-ups. Asante Samuel is a beast of a cornerback and shut down Austin most of that game.
Green Bay has Charles Woodson who also took care of business against Ausitn
And the Skins’ have been shutting down wideouts all season long.
So naturally, I decided to bench Austin this week on my fantasy football team because the Cowboys offense had been struggling as of late and they were up against the Raiders.
The Raiders have one of the best shut-down cornerbacks in the NFL in Nnamdi Asomugha and I figured that Austin would again put up lackluster numbers.
But that was not the case, he put up 7 catches, 145 yards, and a touchdown, equal to 22.25 fantasy points. I put in Mario Manningham for him, who managed to get me 6.05 fantasy points in a week where I’m playing the first place team.
I’m starting you next week Austin, against the Giants. Don’t fuck me over.
