Don't Fret Just Yet

This is a blog about players who you may have drafted in an early round, but just aren't producing the way you may have expected two weeks into the season. These are players that are currently ranked in the bottom third of their respected positions, but were drafted to produce like top 15 starters, BUT Don't Fret Just Yet, because I expect these players to turn around their early-season woes and produce numbers closer to their true potential.

1. Lamar Miller, RB (MIA)

If you drafted Miller, you probably did so at a 3rd or 4th round price, expecting him to finish as a top 15 back. In 2014, Miller finished as the #9 RB in standard scoring leagues. Currently, two weeks into the season, Miller is the 40th ranked RB. 40th. Do you know who finished 40th in 2014? Alfred Blue. Don't fret just yet: I expect Miller to turn around and hit his stride before it's too little too late.

2. Andrew Luck, QB (IND) and Drew Brees, QB (NO)

I combined Brees and Luck because they have both been equally disappointing, especially considering where they finished last year. Luck finished as QB #2 and Brees finished as QB # 6, respectively. Currently, Luck ranks as QB #27 and Brees as QB #17. Mark Sanchez finished as QB #27 in 2014. If you drafted Luck or Brees, you probably wasted a 2nd or 3rd round pick on Luck, while Brees dropped to the 5th round in most drafts. Don't fret just yet: Luck and Brees are both elite quarterbacks in the NFL and, despite injury, I expect both to return to form sooner rather than later.

3. Greg Olsen, TE (CAR)

With TE's, there is a top 5-ish and then there is a significant drop off in talent. Olsen in in that top 5. Last year, finishing at TE #4, Olsen enjoyed the best statistical year of his career. Currently, Olsen ranks as TE #24. In 2014, TE #24 was Luke Wilson of Seattle. Olsen is considered a top talent at the TE position, drawing a 5th round price tag. Don't fret just yet: He has a touchdown called back in week 1 due to a penalty on the offensive line, so he is still a redzone favorite. Olsen is still the most talented receivers in Carolina and Newton will find him in the endzone.

4. Frank Gore, RB (IND)

The ageless wonder, Frank Gore. The 32 year old running back finished his 2014 campaign with the 49ers ranked as RB #17. After proving age is nothing but a number and mutually parting ways with San Francisco, Indianapolis signed Gore without hesitation. Being the bell cow back in a potent offense has its perks, like being a 3rd round commodity in fantasy football. Gore has not lived up to the hype, currently clocking in at RB #54. In 2014, RB #54 was Ryan Mathews - who only played in six games. Don't fret just yet: The Colts offense has been horrendous to start, so the only place to go is up. And i promise you, Frank Gore is better and more efficient than a six-game Ryan Mathews.

5. Justin Forsett, RB (BAL)

What a huge year in 2014 for Forsett, right? Taking over the Baltimore backfield after Ray Rice was kicked off of the team and finishing as RB #8. After a career-season and the addition of OC Marc Trestmen, the OC with Matt Forte when he broke the record for receptions by a running back, the buzz over Forsett was absurd, producing a 3rd round price tag. Currently Forsett ranks at the 35th ranked RB. Guess who finished as RB #35 in 2014, just guess. Chris Johnson...CJ2K! Don't fret just yet: Forsett will still be the #1 guy in Baltimore and Trestman will send some balls his way. Baltimore can't ignore the production he had in 2014.