Dec. 13, 2011
Rather than bore you with my normal blog style of post for the week, let’s get right to taking your questions about this week’s games. As always has been the case, our advice is free and for all to see.
Good luck to all of you if you are heading into the playoffs this week. This is a time not to get too cute with your lineup and play it safe unless you’re up against a powerhouse. Don’t bench your studs! And most of all, use YOUR gut as any tie breaker.
One quick note though. I don’t want to see any “Should I start Gronkowski this week?” Wow, what a year!
Let’s see those questions.
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Big Ben or Jake Locker. And a TE in case Jimmy isn’t a full go – Keller or Gresham. Thanks
I think you’re starting Big Ben over Jake Locker. If Jimmy isnt a full go I’d rather start Gresham againsts Rams Secondary than Keller against Phillies.
You can’t sit Ben if he’s starting. He looks doubtful to me though and I do like Locker’s matchup.
Jimmy will be good to go this week, mark my words. If not however, I’d go with Keller.
I’ll get things started
Cam Newton or Matt Ryan?
Frank Gore or Eric Decker? (Demaryius and Santana both on waivers)
Jimmy Graham or Antonio Gates?
Bengals D/ST or Packers D/ST?
Thanks
You can’t sit Cam right now, he’s playing lights out. He has a tough match-up vs. HOU, but I wouldn’t sit him for Ryan.
Playing any DEN receiver is a crap shoot. NE is terrible vs. the pass but you just can’t count on Tebow. I’m nervous about Gore this week and he has a terrible match-up. I almost expect Hunter to start this week. If Gore starts, I’d likely start him but I wouldn’t yell if you started Decker. I’d lean Gore still.
Have to start Graham if he’s starting, and he will.
Packer’s D vs. a very suspect offense.
This team is going against an undefeated juggernaut team, so I need to go high ceiling over high floor..
Pick one
Matt Ryan Jax
Vick Jets
Pick one:
Maclin Jets
DeMary Patriots
Little @ arizona
Another team, team are evenly matched..
Pick One:
Julio Jax
Tampa Mike Dallas
Antonio brown @ san fran
I’d Start Ryan. With those two, that’s not where your high ceiling will come from. You want points.
DeMary – Yuck, but he’s your best shot this week.
Gotta stick with Brown … he’s been bringing it every week.
WR- Pick 2
Robinson @ TB (allows 18th most to WR)
Bowe vs GB (allows 4th most to WR)
Marshall @ Buf (allows 16th most to WR)
RB-Pick 1
Gore vs Pit (allows 27th most to RB, but hard to bench)
Tate vs Car, I also have Foster if that matters (allows MOST to RB)
Bowe
Marshall
I’d go with Foster vs. that terrible CAR “D”.
Did you mean Tate?
Obviously I’m playing Foster, but wanted to know who will produce more between Gore and Tate, while letting you know that I have Foster as the RB1.
Yes, sorry.
So frustrating as a V-Jax owner… Him or Sproles in the flex?
Finley or Daniels at TE?
Looking for the highest floor from both positions.
Thanks!
I’d start Sproles, he’s more consistent and a big part of that offense.
Finley – Without Jennings there, Finley will get more targets.
Does Talib normally line up against the slot or out-wide? Basically, will he be covering Bryant or Austin?
He’s usually out wide and I’d expect him to up against Bryant most of the time.
Pick 2:
Mendenhall vs. SF
Gore vs. Pitt
Stewart vs. Houston
also, if he plays, denarius moore or mikey W (TB)?
Tough start but I’d go with Mendy.
For the second, I’d play MWTB. Gore may not even play this week and Stewart is an unknown vs a good HOU “D”. MWTB will at least play every snap.
My RB roster looks like a RED CROSS message. I have Beenie Wells Demarco Murrary Mark Ingram and Kevin Smith. There is next to nothing left on the Wire and the way our league is set up you must have players on your roster by 115am in order to play them on Gamedays So Available on the wire are Keiland Williams Khalil Bell Kendall Hunter Jackie Battle and John Kuhn. If Neither Ingram or Smith is available which of that rag tag bunch has the best chance for me come sunday.
This is a PPR league .75 per reception. with bonus points for milestones 1pt for 100 yrd rushers 150 yard rushers 200 ect… also 1 point for 5 receptions 1 point for 10 receptions 15 ect….
Yours and mine both.
It looks like Smith is going to play this week I’d risk getting him in there. Battle should get more carries this week if you want more safety. I’ll probably be starting Smith in at least one league.
NFL.com, standard scoring league:
1 Rb: Ahmad Bradshaw, Willis McGahee
1 Wr: A.J. Green, Laurent Robinson, Antonio Brown, Stevie Johnson, Brandon Lloyd
1 Te: Brandon Pettigrew, Jermaine Gresham
1 Flex: from players above not already selected
4 total
Thanks!
Bradshaw
Green
Pettigrew
Brown
You could almost flip a coin with Steve Johnson but Green is up against STL and Brown is consistently scoring every week.
I have 5 slots (2-Wr, 2-RB, 1-WR/RB-Flex) Whom do I start from these? M.Lynch,R.Mathews,R.Mendenhall – AJ Green,J.Jones,B.Marshall
Given the Matchups I’m thinking the 3-WR, and Mathews,Lynch. What do you think?
Standard non-PPR scoring
Your only choice is between Jones vs. Mendy. Non-PPR, I’d roll with Mendy, even up against that good SFO defense. Otherwise, you’re banking on Julio getting in the end zone and he’s been very streaky.
If you’re gut says Julio though, then roll with it. I’d start Mendy over him in non-PPR though.
not a lineup question…but in your opinion what do you think of TJ Yates’ dynasty potential? any chance if he continues to impress that he could be traded to a QB-needy team this summer?
The kid is looking good, poised and a live arm. I’ve liked what I’ve seen but how long can he keep it going? I don’t think he’ll be starting next year but his dynasty stock is definitely rising. I’d hold onto him like a good wine.
which qb to start big ben vs san fran(ankle), or tj yates vs carolina. Not sure what to do because of big ben? Thanks in advance.
If Ben starts, you probably have to start him. If not, Yates vs. that bad CAR “D” isn’t a horrible play.
Just remembered that Ben plays on Monday night. I’d start Yates unless Ben is said to be definitely playing. I hate taking that risk and posting a zero. Start Yates in all likelihood.
and its a monday night game
Yeah, I just noticed that after my first reply.
which qb to start Cam Newton or Matthew Stafford
and which rb ryan grant or C.J. Spiller
and pick two wr DeSean Jackson or Michael Crabtree or Julio Jones or steve smith (carolina)
Flip a coin between the two. That said, Stafford is up against a poor OAK “D” and throws to Calvin. Cam always scores well but I’d play it safe and roll with Stafford.
I’d start Grant. Starks looks to be out again and Saine won’t get a ton of touches if he plays.
Hey guys love the site, in a little bind. I am the top seed and have made it to the divisional championship with some injuries. I have been playing without AP for last few weeks but went undefeated. I just lost Jennings and going up against a suddenly hot team
Need some help with lineup: Rodgers, AP, Nicks, Graham, Gronk are all locked in ….
need help from Sjax, Barber,Hardesty,JSTEW,Gerhardt pick 1
and as 2nd WR pick between Julio Jones,or B. Marshall, Torrey Smith choose 1..
I have been going back and forth for days….
thanks guys
I’m in the same boat with AP and am starting him this week.
You have to start SJax over the rest.
Tough WR choice but I’d go with the #1 target and the player that is the most consistent. That’s Marshall. Jones has been wildly inconsistent as has Smith. Either could go big but Marshall has been playing well and is up against a less than stellar Buffalo “D”. Good luck.
Lions D/ST @ Oak or
AZ D/ST vs. CLE
I like AZ’s potential this week vs. an inept CLE offense. Start-em.
Pick 3 WRs…
Calvin, Nicks, Dez, Laurent
Calvin and Dez have barely been involved lately due to coverage and L. Robinson has been on a hot streak
The only choice is between Dez and Laurent. I’d choose Dez. Austin is back which hurts Robinson more than Bryant. It’s not a slam dunk so follow your gut but I’d pick Dez in most situations.
Pick 1 DEF
Cincinnati DEF @ St Louis
Tennessee DEF @ Indy
Arizona DEF vs Cleveland
Arizona vs. that bad CLE offense.
I have:
Mike Wallace
Percy Harvin
Jordy Nelson
AJ Green
Kevin Smith (appears to be on track to play)
I need to bench 1 guy
Bench Smith. those other guys are just too good to play with risk from Smith.
Hey guys what do you think… Grossman or Locker?
Grossman
Call me crazy but if Locker starts this week, I’d start him over Grossman. The safer play is Grossman but I think Locker has more upside for fantasy points.
Full PPR Flex
Julio vs Jax or Aaron Hernandez @ DEN
Also have Crabtree vs Pitt and the CAR backs @HOU
Gotta go with Julio, Gronk is taking over in NE.
Steve Johnson vs Mia
or
Finley vs KC
PPR League
that’s tough with Jennings out but I’d stick with the truer target in Johnson. Finley has been inconsistent. He could score this week but I’d stick with Stevie.
Similar curiosity about Dez this week. I’m guessing he’s not going to be quiet 2 weeks in a row.
Should I trade Jamaal Charles away for Dez? Looking for playoff and long term bump for my hurting receiving corps. I could keep either for life. The numbers on RB’s post ACL aren’t great, but he got hurt pretty early in the season, so solid rehab time.
Could get Julio Jones instead.
I think Charles will be fine over time but if I could get Jones for him, I’d probably do it. Especially if it is going to help you this year. I have Dez a hair lower than Julio and I’m not seeing the dynamic from Dez that I need to see to raise him up.
Make sure your RBs are okay though before trading away charles and this trade is also assuming PPR. If no PPR I wouldn’t trade Charles away without other compensation.
Bradshaw,Jacobs and Crabtree. I need two and am leaning starting both RBs. It looks like the Giants are starting to get their running game untracked and historically they’ve run well against Washington.
This is a yardage + TD league, no ppr.
No PPR means it would be fine to start both RBs … I hate doing it but at least you’re locking up any ground TDs. Crabtree is hit or miss.
In PPR league, should I start Mendy or JStew?
I’d start the back with more guaranteed touches and that’s Mendy. He doesn’t have a good match-up but with PIT’s offense really cranking, he should have a bit less “D” front pressure. If Big Ben doesn’t start though, his prospects drop a bit. I’d still start him though. In CAR, you don’t know week to week who will score.
I have a ton of WRs to choose from this week and I can’t afford to sit the wrong ones (I sat Julio Jones and Laurent Robinson in favor of VJax and Santana Moss and nearly lost my matchup, managed to squeeze a win 100-97)…there’s a ton of money on the line in my fantasy league so I don’t want that to happen again, so I’ve been asking around for advice for this week…which two do you think should I go with out of:
VJax vs. Ravens
Santana Moss vs. NYG
Julio Jones vs. Jags
Laurent Robinson vs. TB
Denarius Moore vs. Lions
Demaryius Thomas vs. Pats
That’s a tough spot for sure and be sure you follow YOUR gut in the end.
I don’t start VJax. I don’t like him as an every week starter and certainly not vs the Ravens.
You can’t start Thomas or Moore either because they’re too risky, you don’t know what you’ll get week to week. They could do well, but it’s a crap shoot.
It’s down to Jones vs. Robinson vs. Moss. With Austin back in big D, Robinson is a bit of a crap shoot. I’d stick with safer plays:
Moss and Jones.
If Jones scares you a bit, I’d go with Robinson against that bad TB “D”. Here’s how I rank them this week:
Moss
Jones
Robinson
VJax
Thomas
Moore
Vick against Revis and the Jets
Ponder (or Webb) against the Saints or
Locker against the Colts?
If Vick starts, you probably have to roll with him but I really like that Locker match-up if you’re feeling risky this week. This is one of those that you don’t want to lose sleep by starting Locker over Vick and then see Vick do well. Play it safe in all likelihood and start the guy you SHOULD start.
But again, if you’re feeling a risky, I think Locker has a decent game.
I need 3 of the 4 WRs in a non PPR:
Antonio Brown vs. San Fran
Demaryus Thomas vs. NE
Vincent Jackson vs. Balt
Stevie Johnson vs. Miami
I’m in a pretty evenly matched game.
Sit Thomas. I don’t like Vjax much this week but Thomas is too much of a gamble for now.
does this guy actually answer any questions? same thing happened last week
I didn’t have a start/sit advice post last week, was traveling too much and didn’t want to over commit and under-deliver.
a question that would’t have been a question a few weeks ago. .5 per reception, need 3 at receiver wallace , calvin , dez, or crabtree? need the win to get to championship game next week.
in my other league having lost jennings i also need 3 {.33 ppr}dez, roddy white, steve johnson, or titus young
thanks guys
Have to sit Crabtree in that grouping. Would love to sit Dez instead but can’t.
Sit Young. He’s risky every week and can make me look bad but I want consistency more than potential in the playoffs.
ppr need to start 3… j. maclin, L. Robinson, S. Smith(carolina), M. Colson, and A. Boldin. I’m playing against the best team in the league so i wouldn’t mind taking a gamble… this league also has bonuses for 100, 150 and 200 yards
Smith, Colston and Robinson. Boldin could have a good game but I’m giving Robinson the edge due to a poor TB “D”. Hard to say where the yards and TDs will come from this week, but Robinson has as good a chance as any.
Semi-Finals in a 10 team re-draft league. Scoring is 1pt per reception. rushing and receiving yards are 0.10pts per yard. all TD’s worth 6pts.
I need to start 5 of the following (must start at least one RB, but no more than 3):
Adrian Peterson (RB)
Donald Brown (RB)
Felix Jones (RB)
Jonathan Stewart (RB)
Deangelo Williams (RB)
Dez Bryant (WR)
Michael Crabtree (WR)
Larry Fitzgerald (WR)
Pierre Garcon (WR)
Vincent Jackson (WR)
Laurent Robinson (WR)
Thanks in advance for your help
AP
F. Jones
Bryant
Fitz
VJax
If you want to start Robinson over Dez, I’d be fine with that. I like Dez better to score this week and get receptions, but Robinson could get balls. I’d still stick with Dez for my own team.
Jones is actually a great start this week and has virtually no backup. Can’t start the CAR RBs because it’s too hard to call week to week as to which will get the touches.
Which RB to start. 0.5 per reception
Ryan Mathews vs Bal
Beanie Wells vs Cle
Kevin Smith vs Oak (assuming he has a good week of practice)
I’d start Beanie this week as long as he doesn’t suffer any set backs. Really want to start Smith and am in one league, but not over Beanie. I really want to see Smith get a full game in first.
With Greg Jennings out 2-3 wks is Donald Driver a good, decent, or bad plug-in for my vacant WR slot??
As a WR3 only and even then, I probably wouldn’t. I’d start James Jones over Driver. So put me down in the “bad” column.
laurent robinson vs. tampa bay or santana moss vs. the giants?
afraid robinson will lose targets to austin and bryant and moss back in the mix looks good…
I’d roll with Moss but I hate those plays. Robinson is probably a better bet for a TD but against that bad “D”, any of the Cowboys could get the score this week. Moss is the true WR1 in that offense and you have to play him.
I’m going into 2nd week of playoffs and want improvement in my dynasty ppr team for the last two games, hopefully. Should I trade Kendall Hunter to get Shimmering Greene? I have Gore.
*Shonn, stupid autocorrect.
Heh … Shimmering Green … love the autocorrect on that one. Makes me smile.
Regardless of who starts vs. PIT, it’s not a good play, Hunter or Gore. That said, Greene has been putting up numbers recently and should again this week. I hate trading away young backs for one dimensional backs like Greene for a single year, but I also like rings on my fingers. If you can do it, it’s not a horrible play.
10 Team PPR:
Need 1 QB: Ryan or Tebow
Need 1 FLEX and 2 WR’s: Helu, F.Jones, Roddy, Harvin,Austin or J. Nelson
Need 1 DEF: SEA, ATL, DET or CIN
Ryan – Just can’t get on the Tebow train yet.
WRs – I’d go with Harvin and Nelson. Roddy is a close call for Nelson but with Jennings out I think Nelson will get a lot of play.
For your RB, I’d go with Jones this week vs. TB.
Take your pick on the D. I’d go with CIN first, DET as a close second.
Ppr, 100+ yard bonus and big play bonus. Need to start 1 of these guys as my wr2
B. Marshall @ Bills
D. Thomas vs Pats
S. Moss @ giants
B. Lloyd vs bengals
Marshall all day.
No PPR, which two do I start?
Shonn Greene
Michael Turner
Felix Jones
Thanks for the help!
Sit Turner this week vs a tough JAX “D”. Jones is up against a bad TB “D” with little backup and Shonn Greene has been running well.
1pt PPR
need a flex…
Hillis vs Ari
J Stew vs Hou
Collie vs Ten
Decker vs NE
D Nelson vs Mia
Yuck. I’d take Decker. I want to play Hillis but he just hasn’t shown up, isn’t getting receptions and is fading quickly.
Choose 3…
M. Turner vs. JAX
B. Wells vs. CLE
R. Helu vs. NYG
F. Jones vs. TB
K. Smith vs. OAK
Thanks
Wells, Helu and Jones.
Hey! Fantasy football rookie here.. I’m at top of my league but I’m going against a guy that has rodgers, and tebow. I have ap and mjd though.. Hopefully ap is back. Which two QB’s to start? Freeman, Grossman, Moore, Locker(if he starts)? I have a feeling TN is going to run the ball more if Locker starts… I’m leaning towards Grossman and Freeman.
Other question is if ryan grant starts and Green Bay goes big early do you think they’ll pull out rodgers and let him run more? I have that same feeling with felix jones/tony romo.
Thanks!
Congrats on a great first year. AP is back. I need him this week as well.
Freeman and Grossman are your likely starters. They are both up against poor pass defenses. I do like Locker’s chances this week and think he will score well but I’d play it safe in your situation with starting two QBs. I might be willin to risk Locker if you had a stud at QB.
Grant will start this week and I JUST swapped out Julio Jones to play Grant because I want the guaranteed touches. They could pull Rodgers but it wouldn’t be before the 4th quarter and I have every expectation that GB will be playing Rodgers all the way through the end of the season and only pulling him if they are well ahead in the 4th quarter. Grant should be solid this week for 12-15 rushing attempts and at least 3 receptions.
For the record, I do like Felix Jones this week as well.
Need 2 WR:
J. Nelson
J. Jones
M. Crabtree
B. Lloyd
D. Thomas (can get as a FA)
Also need 2 RB:
R. Bush
C. Benson
R. Mathews
A. Bradshaw
K. Smith
M. Ingram
Which one out of the group above would you put in WR/RB Flex?
Thanks for your help!
Nelson and Jones relatively easy choices there.
Also would start Bush and Mathews. (extra points to you for leaving out the 2nd “T” in Mathews!)
Benson as the flex.
Thanks! I can use their “extra points” this weekend! Jones worries me because of his up and down weeks. But I didn’t really think there were any other options. I appreciate your assistance.
This is Julio Jones, not J. Jones from the Packers. Still the same advice?
Yes … I assumed it was Julio. Good luck!
Ok a few ???
1. Pick M Bush or R Helu (NON PPR)
2. Pick 2 of M Austin, S Moss, L Robinson, T Smith, J Jones (NON PPR)
3. Pick 2 Nicks, White, Nelson (PPR)
4. O Daniels or Gates (PPR)
5. Pick 2 of M Austin, V Cruz, J Nelson, L Robinson
6. Cam or Romo
Thanks!
1. Close call. Helu in non PPR.
2. Austin and Jones in non PPR. Moss in for Jones if it scares you to have Jones in there.
3. Nicks and Nelson. That JAX “D” is good. Sit White this week.
4. Gates has been hot, stick with him.
5. Yikes. Austin and Nelson. But it’s a crap shoot.
6. Not going to sit Cam again … start him.
1/2 ppr semi finals pick 2
kevin smith v oak ( looking probable, nice matchup, risky)
brandon marshall v buff (moores status, loseman, nice matchup)
stevie johnson ( tough matchup)
starters stafford foster felix j nelson julio jones marshall? steve johnson? a hern houstan hanson
Would love to play Smith this week (I have him in two leagues, but can’t … too risky). Have to go with Marshall and Stevie and they are solid plays.
That’s a winning a lineup this week. Good luck!!!
My daughter has the following and needs assistance also:
Need 2 RB:
A. Peterson (a definite if he plays)
C.J. Spiller
L. Blount
F. Gore
M. Barber
M. Tolbert
Need 2 WR:
V. Jackson
M. Austin
D. Bryant
L. Moore
Of this RB/WR group, who would recommend in a flex RB/WR spot?
Thanks again.
AP will play.
Spiller – I hate to say it, but he starts from this group.
I don’t think you want to start both WRs from DAL so I’d go with Austin and VJax.
But I’m going to take my last statement back and say in her flex spot, to start Bryant. This is much easier to do if it’s a PPR league.
Either way, Dallas should throw at will against TB. I’d like to start Blount but can’t recommend him. If this is a non PPR league, she could start Blount over Spiller.
After a great regular season of acquiring and stashing talent, injuries to F Jax, Forte, and Jennings leave me in a tough spot and down 7 going into week 2 of my playoff matchup.
Non PPR. 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 Flex. Here is what I have to work with:
RB
Ray Rice
Shonn Green
Willis McGahee
Felix Jones
WR
Dez Bryant
Miles Austin
Antonio Brown
Brandon Marshall
Santana Moss
Julio Jones
Def
Steelers
Bengals
Let me know who I should play. Thanks!
Rice, Green and Jones at RB
Austin and Marshall at WR – Very tough call though.
In non-PPR I always favor RBs. You need TDs from your WRs but I also like to project yards as well. Bryant is your best TD source in Dallas but I think Austin is just as good this week and should get more yardage. Jones is a possible play but he’s too streaky for me right now. Brown will likely have Charlie Batch throwing to him.
Steelers at D
Jeff – You really helped me out week 13! Thanks! In a 12 team, Dynasty PPR, in the 5th season, made the playoffs the first year, missed the next 3 and blew up my team in the offseason to good results so far! I’d LOVE to win this week with an opponent that is about evenly matched, so here’s what I have……
1 RB & 4 WR’s or 2 RB’s & 3 WR’s, NO flex….
RB’s – McCoy, Bradshaw, Hillis, Hunter
WR’s – L. Robinson, Steve Johnson, Mike Williams Tampa, Santonio Holmes, Little, Doug Baldwin, Knox, Lance Moore
Also playing Ryan over Freeman & Gresham over Olsen. Gould K & Ravens D…..
I would love to hear what advice you have to offer to help propel me into the title game!!!
Thanks for the note. It’s just personal advice win or lose. I always suggest following your gut as you know. COntinued luck to you.
I’d go 1+4 this week.
RB: McCoy
WR: Robinson, Johnson, Williams and Holmes.
If you want a high risk, high reward play, consider Moore. I’d probably stick with Holmes though but really don’t like him.
I totally understand….. I had the exact same lineup… And I still might play Moore…. Might take some tinkering while drinking… Thanks again!!
Did you play Moore? He went off today.
Non PPR
Need to start 1 QB : P.Rivers, M.Sanchez, or A.Dalton
Also, out of this group I have to start 3 WRs, 1 TE, and 1 Flex that could be either WR or TE… H.Nicks, M.Wallace, B.Marshall, S.Johnson, J.Graham, and A.Gates. Nicks and Graham are definites and so is Wallace if Big Ben Starts. Then I’m thinking Marshall as my 3rd WR and Gates as my Flex.
If Big Ben doesn’t play I’m thinking of sitting Wallace and replacing him with Johnson…
Thoughts?
I’d stick with Rivers.
I don’t expect Big Ben to play so if he doesn’t, I’d sit Wallace this week. I’m with you in starting him if Ben does start.
Assuming not: Nicks, Marshall, Johnson … and Gates is getting looks.
I agree with everything you have said.
Good luck.
Im in the semifinals of a ppr league & 1.5 ppr for te.
I need 1 rb,1 rb/wr/te flex & 1 te.
A.Bradshaw, B.Jacobs, M.Floyd, Witten & Ballard are my choices
Please help
Jacobs, Floyd and Witten. Going to go very conservative and not get too cute here.
Standard scoring
Pick 3
Felix Jones
Shonn Greene
Michael Bush
Roy Helu
As a Skins homer my gut is telling me to bench Helu. Is Greene and Helu close enough for me to go with my gut?
Honestly, I’d lean more to benching Bush this week. They play a tough DET team and could be down big quickly. But all of your RBs are fairly closely ranked so if you have a strong gut feeling … roll with it. Jones, Greene and Helu all are up against sub par run defenses.
Hey,
Thanks for the advice so far this season! I’m in the playoffs in a PPR league. I had the 2nd high scoring team for the year, but I have 5 players either out or questionable this week,including Forte and Jennings. Trade and waiver deadlines have both passed. Needless to say, I’m in a bad spot. I do have some interesting matchups to choose from and I can’t make up my mind.
I need 1 WR and 2 flex players (only 1 of which can be a RB) from the following:
Green-Ellis vs Denver
Ben Tate vs Carolina
Breaston vs GB
Lance Moore vs MN
Gresham vs St Louis
Any help (or miracles) you can provide would be appreciated.
Always a bummer when that happens, I feel your pain.
I think you’ve got to go with Moore, he has the most upside this week. I also think that Tate may be your next play but playing behind Foster isn’t a recipe for blowing up. BGE just isn’t getting enough touches and I’d roll the dice with Gresham this week.
Still, prospects aren’t very good it would seem. This is a great week to sacrifice a goat to the fantasy Gods to earn their favor
Tough one
SF def. vs Pitt def.
Who do you start
PIT for me.
Im in a ppr league, im trying to decide on my flex spot.
Im stuck on A.Brown vs SF @ home or R.Mathews @ home vs Bal for my flex
Qb- E.Manning
Wr- R.White
Wr- J.Gaffney
Rb- B.Tate
Rb- W.Mcgahee
W/R-
Bench:
B.Roethlisberger
A.bradshaw
T.gerhart
A.brown
R.Mathews
BJGE
Thanks for any advice
PPR gives a small advantage to WRs like Brown. I’d roll with him in PPR this week over Mathews. We’re starting both in our Experts’ league.
Mathews has a tough matchup and I think we’ll see more Tolbert this week too.
I need 1 WR, 2 RB, and a flex from this group of mediocrity. 0.3ppr
WR
Mike Williams vs. Dal
Manningham vs Was
Demaryius vs NE
RB
Kevin Smith @ Oak
Stewart @ Hou
Spiller vs Mia
Donald Brown vs Tenn
Thanks!
Crapshoot at WR but I’d stick with Williams. I have a gut feeling about Thomas, though not enough so to roll with him.
Another crap shoot at RB. I’m starting Smith in one league, but because I’m up against injury. I wouldn’t start him over other options listed here. HOU’s run D is too good to risk Stewart. I hate to say this, but I’d start Spiller as he’s guaranteed to get nearly all the touches … and that at least spells “oppportunity”.
Brown just isn’t getting enough consistent touches.
Should I start L.Robinson or AJ Green in place of Wallace (0.5 PPR)? I’m concerned about Big Ben and not sure about waiting until Monday night to see if he plays.
Thanks!
Robinson is questionable and you can’t sit Green under any circumstance. I get this feeling that Ben is going to give it a go this week but I wouldn’t risk waiting unless you have Charlie Batch and are willing to play him.
Hi Jeff and Ken
I playing Ryan last night at QB and look to be set at WR w/ Calvin, Brandon Marshall, and Nicks.
I need two RBs from:
Brandon Jacobs
Ahmad Bradshaw
S Jax
Mendenhall
Thanks!
Ryan did okay for sure.
I’d start Jacobs and SJax. If you want more guaranteed touches, start Mendy of Jacobs, but BJ has looked good running the ball.
Mike Williams or Crabtree? I got Crabtree in at the moment?
If it’s MW in TB, I’d start him. If it’s MW in SEA, I’d start Crabtree.
Few tough choices this week
QB- Stafford or Manning
DEF- HOU v Car or NYJ v Eagles
and for my 2nd RB, K.Smith, M.Barber, or CJ Spiller?
Thanks!
Stafford against a very soft OAK defense.
Houston D, but it’s very close.
I’d probably lean toward Spiller and the guaranteed touches. If Smith plays the entire game, he’ll score more in my mind, but I’m not willing to risk another early exit.
which defense to start ? houston vs carolina, seattle At chicago, Or detriot @ oakland.
I’d start Detroit vs. Oak.
Flex Position in a PPR League
Kevin Jones or Piere Garcon
Kevin Jones??!?!!? Is he back? Do you mean Felix Jones? You’re giving me flashbacks, and not good ones.
I’d start Garcon.
If you’re talking Felix Jones, I’d start Felix.
Sorry, Kevin Smith, and I did just have a flashback.
That’s tough. I’d probably go wit Garcon. I want to start SMith but I’m going to wait until he can complete a full game if I have other options.
Trying to scrape together a few extra points in a PPR league playoff game. WHat are your thoughts on:
RB: Mendy vs Mathews
Kicker: Crosby (guaranteed PAT at 1 pt each) or Akers with a couple FGs at 3 pts each?\
Defense: Giants (vs Washington) or Titans (vs Indy)?
Thanks!
Mathews has been running well but I’d start Mendy this week. He’s going to get a lot of touches and bigger backs do better vs. BAL. I think Tolbert will get more carries but I still expect Mathews to have a fair game. I’d go wit the guaranteed touches of Mendy.
I’d also go with Crosby. I just don’t think that SF’s offense really matches up with PIT’s D and I wouldn’t be surprised if Akers doesn’t get many chances. Crosby should get you at least 8 this week.
Oh … TEN vs. IND.
Due to a ridiculous series of crippling qb injuries, i’m looking at the following options for my 2nd qb in the finals (fairly standard scoring):
TJ Yates
Christian Ponder
Sexy Rexy
Tarvaris Jackson
Thoughts on who to roll with?
I’d take TJ Yates out of the group. Carolina’s defense isn’t scaring anyone and the other options all carry risk themselves.
Need 5 of these 6, Lynch, Fitz, M. Willaims(TB), Tory Smith, AJ.Green, Calvin
Lynch (even against CHI), Fitzgerald, Green and Calvin are all automatics, so you really just need to decide between Torrey Smith and Mike Williams. I’ll take Williams in a PPR league and Smith in a non.
Narrow these down further, Lynch, Fitz or M.Williams(TB)
Well, as I stated above, I think Lynch and Fitzgerald are automatics. In a non-PPR, I rank them Lynch, Fitz and Williams in that order..flip flop Fitzgerald and Lynch in a PPR league.
Laurent Robinson or Mike Wallace? Standard scoring. Thank you in advance!!
Gotta stick with Wallace. Robinson has been great, but that’s kind of a crapshoot with Austin back. He played the fewest snaps of the three WRs last week.
PPR league, scoring allowed for punt (0.1 pt/yd) and KO (0.04/yard) return yardage:
Need to pick three of these:
S Greene
A Peterson
D Sproles
B Wells
K Smith
Because of the return yardage, Sproles is my top RB this year by 2 pts/game, so he has been basically an automatic starter this year. The rest have been a guessing game the last few weeks due to injuries.
Thanks guys and I love your site.
Sproles, Peterson and a hot Shonn Greene for me. I still don’t trust Wells or Smith right now.
Thanks for answering my other questions. I have one more though…Which wr to start: Lloyd,d.moore,d.williams or pick up d. thomas? I like lloyd but worried about qb. It is a ppr league. Thanks
I’d stick with Lloyd – he’s a target monster.
Peyton Hillis against an Arizona run defense that has been rather stout over the past few weeks or Kevin Smith coming off of his injury?
I don’t trust anything on the Browns, but this is a tough one. I’d probably roll the dice on Smith since their offense is more dynamic.
Non PPR…. 1 pt for every 20 yds rushing or receiving… 6 pts for every td… need to choose 1 RB from the following
Donald Brown
John Kuhn (he does get the goallines usually)
Chris Ivory
Please let me know your opinions
Wow, a TD heavy league and a trio of dart throws. Let’s go with Donald Brown.
yeah, DeMarco Murray had been my back along with Arian Foster but with Murray out for the year and Mark Ingram and James Starks also on my roster but hurt I’m down to those 3.
Who will put up more points Stafford @ oak or Romo @ TB
And then pick 2 of 3 Vjax Stevie Johnson or Dez Bryant?
Sorry Brian… somehow missed this question.
So, I have a WR predicament. Im actually pretty stacked, but hey, you can never be too cautious. So, here’s my choices
Wes Welker
Marques Colston
Hakeem Nicks
Steve Smith (Panthers)
Demaryius Thomas
Welker
Nicks
Smith
Colston
Thomas
…in that order. At least for me. You can flip flop Smith and Colston and still be okay in all likelihood.
2 leagues 2 RB dilemmas both non ppr .
Need 3 from Helu, Wells, Reggie Bush, and AP
Then the next league 2 from McGahee, Steven Jackson, and Kevin Smith .
I guess it’s a game of odd man out.
A lso Niners d or Seattle?
I’d sit Wells.
Probably have to sit Smith just in case he doesn’t play a full game.
I’d start SEA this week.
Got flex position dilemma. I need 2 guys in a 1PPR league. My opponent averages 25 pts a week more than me.
Pick 2:
Damian Williams v. Colts D
Wayne v. Titans
S. Greene v. Eagles
Tate v. Panthers
Maclin v. Jets
Currently I have S. Greene and D. Williams in along w/ Mcgahee. Should I leave it this way?
By the way, love the work you guys do here. Thanks.
You need to go big then, you don’t want time shares or under performance on a weekly basis.
I think you have to go with Greene and Wayne. If Maclin is definitely playing you can go Maclin v. Jets over Greene as Revis will be on DeSean Jackson.
Antonio Brown,Vincent Jackson,Mike Crabtree.Need one,non PPR.I’m leaning to Brown.Thanks.
I lean VJax there but I’m not against Brown either … it’s VERY close. Looks like Big Ben won’t be playing so that sways me a bit. That said … go with your gut because it’s very close.
doug baldwin or brandon lloyd at wr4 ppr? dont like clemens at all
Yuck … I’d stick with Lloyd but it could bite you.