News: Coach Bill Cubit said Tyler Van Tubbergen still likely to start Saturday against Buffalo, according to the Kalamazoo Gazette.
Analysis: Barring something unforeseen prior to Saturday regarding Alex Carder's health, Tyler Van Tubbergen is worth starting in deep leagues this week.
WMU's Van Tubbergen Throw Three Touchdowns vs, CMU
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen went 23-for-33 for 362 yards with four touchdowns and one interception along nine carries for 42 yards and a touchdown against Central Michigan on Saturday.
Analysis: If Tyler Van Tubbergen gets another start in place of Alex Carder (finger) next week against Buffalo, he is a virtual must-start in deep leagues.
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen went 32-for-51 for 333 yards with three touchdowns and one interception along with nine carries for 39 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Northern Illinois.
Analysis: Alex Carder (finger) may return next week against Central Michigan, but if he doesn't Tyler Van Tubbergen would be worth starting in deep leagues.
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen went 30-for-57 for 333 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions along with 28 rushing yards against Kent State on Saturday.
Analysis:Tyler Van Tubbergen is in line to make at least one more start in place of Alex Carder (finger) next week against Northern Illinois, and is usable in deep leagues.
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen went 16-for-31 for 202 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions Saturday against Ball State.
Analysis:Tyler Van Tubbergen should be able to rebound with a better game next week against Northern Illinois.
WMU's Van Tubbergen Throws Five Touchdowns vs, UMass
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen went 23-for-28 for 283 yards with five touchdowns and one interception against Massachusetts on Saturday.
Analysis:Tyler Van Tubbergen is likely to make another start in place of Alex Carder (finger) next week against Ball State, and is a solid starting choice in deep leagues.
News: Coach Bill Cubit said Tyler Van Tubbergen will continue to be the Broncos' starting quarterback while Alex Carder (right hand) is out, according to Jayson Bussa of the Kalamazoo Gazette.
Analysis:Tyler Van Tubbergen is worth starting consideration in very deep and MAC-only leagues next week in a favorable matchup against Massachusetts, particularly for owners who are without Carder.
WMU's Van Tubbergen Throws Three Interceptions vs. Toledo
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen went 26-for-46 for 232 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions against Toledo on Saturday night.
Analysis:Tyler Van Tubbergen started in place of Alex Carder (right hand), and may be called upon to do so again next week against Central Michigan.
News: With Alex Carder (right hand) out for Saturday's game against Toledo, Tyler Van Tubbergen will make the second start of his collegiate career according to the Kalamazoo Gazette.
Analysis:Tyler Van Tubbergen threw for 252 yards and six touchdowns against Akron in the Rockets' 2011 regular season finale, so he could be a viable plug-in for owners in MAC-only and very deep leagues.
WMU's Van Tubbergen Sees Action Against Connecticut
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen went 3-for-6 for 16 yards along with two rushing attempts against Connecticut on Saturday.
Analysis: Alex Carder (hand) had to leave the game. If he is unable to go next week against Toledo, Tyler Van Tubbergen would be in line to start.
News:Tyler Van Tubbergen looks locked as the No. 2 quarterback for the Broncos, according to the Kalamazoo Gazette.
Analysis: Alex Carder is clearly the top signal caller for Western Michigan, so it would take an injury to him for Tyler Van Tubbergen to see the field much let alone have any fantasy value.
News: Filling in for the injured Alex Carder (shoulder), Western Michigan quarterback Tyler VanTubbergen threw for 252 yards and six touchdowns, and added another score and 60 yards on the ground.
Analysis: I guess when Jordan White is your receiver (7-138-2), it doesn't matter who's throwing. Carder should be fine should the Broncos play in a bowl, and is just a junior, but assuming there isn't a regime change, VanTubbergen is a name to remember down the line.
News: Western Michigan quarterback Alex Carder is dealing with a right (throwing) shoulder injury and his status for this afternoon's game against Akron is in question. "(Carder) looked good throwing it," coach Bill Cubit said after practice on Tuesday "We’ll see how it goes."
Analysis: The Broncos need a victory to stay in the bowl hunt and it is Senior Day at Waldo Stadium. You have to imagine Carder will play if he's able to, but he's an injury risk for fantasy owners. Tyler Van Tubbergen will play if Carder can't go.
