THE 2006 FF Season Advice Thread

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

Seems like lots of people have needed advice feel free to use this thread to ask questions ill try and offer my help and you guys can help me and others.

So week 1 do i start Marcus Robinson vs Skins or Mark Clayton vs Tbay?

[HAWGZHEAD]

Seems like lots of people have needed advice feel free to use this thread to ask questions ill try and offer my help and you guys can help me and others.

So week 1 do i start Marcus Robinson vs Skins or Mark Clayton vs Tbay?If I had to go with either one I would probably go with Clayton. You never know who is gonna be "the guy" in Minny if anyone at all. Clayton was virtually invisible last year but I think McNair has an eye for him.

You aren'tplaying me in this week 1 game are you lol?

[dj_stouty]

Seems like lots of people have needed advice feel free to use this thread to ask questions ill try and offer my help and you guys can help me and others.

So week 1 do i start Marcus Robinson vs Skins or Mark Clayton vs Tbay?

I don't think Marcus Robinson will get many passes in Minnesota. They already have Travis Taylor, Troy Williamson and have recently gotten Billy McMullen and Pinkston. It will be a crowded WR Corp and probably the only one with fantasy value is Williamson for his deep threat.

I like Clayton this year...especially with his new QB. Go with him...

[skinfanjon]

Okay guys, Ive got a bit of a RB logjam. Here goes...
Portis
Davis (IR)
C Taylor
M Anderson
D Williams
B Jacobs
W Lundy
Buckhalter

With Davis out for the year, I'm extremely uneasy with just Portis and a bunch of question marks. I really think at least one or two guys will emerge, but I have no idea who at this point. I'm thinking of trying to package Portis and someone else for two mid level starting backs, in the neigbor hood of Parker and Droughins. What would you guys try to do? This is my money league and their are lots of bragging rights involved as well, so this is really important. I would love to hear any potential strategies. Thanks.

BTW, I do realize that I have 7 backs on my roster (we drafted 15 players). I feel really confident at all my other positions, so that is not an issue for me. I just need to figure out who I am banking on at RB.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Okay guys, Ive got a bit of a RB logjam. Here goes...
Portis
Davis (IR)
C Taylor
M Anderson
D Williams
B Jacobs
W Lundy
Buckhalter

With Davis out for the year, I'm extremely uneasy with just Portis and a bunch of question marks. I really think at least one or two guys will emerge, but I have no idea who at this point. I'm thinking of trying to package Portis and someone else for two mid level starting backs, in the neigbor hood of Parker and Droughins. What would you guys try to do? This is my money league and their are lots of bragging rights involved as well, so this is really important. I would love to hear any potential strategies. Thanks.

BTW, I do realize that I have 7 backs on my roster (we drafted 15 players). I feel really confident at all my other positions, so that is not an issue for me. I just need to figure out who I am banking on at RB.So you don't have any back-ups at any positions other than RB? What about bye weeks? I know you feel confident but I would drop 5 of those dead weight RB's and get a backup QB and some WR's. Most of your back-ups are back-ups and won't score you many points.

[csquared]

I agree.Id Drop almost all of those guys.Keep Portis,Taylor,and Lundy for now. Maybe try to trade Portis like you said. But his injury will shy alot of people away.

[Fathead]

My team (it was an autodraft)


M. Bulger (StL - QB)
K. Warner (Ari - QB)
R. Moss (Oak - WR)
D. Bennett (Ten - WR)
B. Stokley (Ind - WR)
C. Jackson (NE - WR)
A. Lelie (Atl - WR)
L. Tomlinson (SD - RB)
J. Lewis (Bal - RB)
C. Perry (Cin - RB)
J. Stevens (Sea - TE)
A. Gates (SD - TE)
J. Kasay (Car - K)
J. Hanson (Det - K)
(NE - DEF)
(Phi - DEF)

We start:
1 QB
3 WR
2 RB
1 TE
1 Flex
1 K
1 Def


Suggestions?

[ryflan47]

I agree.Id Drop almost all of those guys.Keep Portis,Taylor,and Lundy for now. Maybe try to trade Portis like you said. But his injury will shy alot of people away.

I don't see Buckhalter and Anderson being a number 1 back for either of thier teams, unless there is an injury. Explore other options.

[skinfanjon]

So you don't have any back-ups at any positions other than RB? What about bye weeks? I know you feel confident but I would drop 5 of those dead weight RB's and get a backup QB and some WR's. Most of your back-ups are back-ups and won't score you many points.

I am aware you guys may disagree with this line of thinking, but I have a strategy for this. First of all, here are my other players...
QB Culpeper
QB McNair
WR Chambers
WR Mason
WR Housh
TE Watson
K Stover
D Philly

The bye weeks won't catch up to me for a couple of weeks, and I am really excited about both of my QB's and all three of my wide outs, which makes me much less concerne with depth at this point. My original plan was to wait for my backup RBs to work themselves out the first couple of weeks, see who steps up, and then start making moves. Again, let me re-iterate, I am not concerned about my QB, WR, or TE position, and I really don't place much value in K or D - I feel I can always play waiver wire with those two spots.

Having said that, with Davis now out for the year, I feel I should make a move. Do you guys see any possible trade strategies? I have won this same league two out of three years and finished second the other year, by doing things a little unconventionally, so I don't mind the second guessing. I'm just looking for trade options.

[skinfanjon]

I don't see Buckhalter and Anderson being a number 1 back for either of thier teams, unless there is an injury. Explore other options.

Well, Westbrook has already been out for most of the preseason, and Buckhalter impressed me in his carries thus far, so I felt it was worth a gamble, mostly because I have absolute confidence in my QB's and WR's. I also think Balt will find a way to get Anderson involved and if Jamal continues to play like garbage, he could take over completely. So I like both guys' upside. Even so, I would gladly explore other options, but I just can't seem to figure out a good package deal.

[ryflan47]

Well, Westbrook has already been out for most of the preseason, and Buckhalter impressed me in his carries thus far, so I felt it was worth a gamble, mostly because I have absolute confidence in my QB's and WR's. I also think Balt will find a way to get Anderson involved and if Jamal continues to play like garbage, he could take over completely. So I like both guys' upside. Even so, I would gladly explore other options, but I just can't seem to figure out a good package deal.

With that argument, you could definitly get something good for them :lol1: .

I feel like Westbrook will still get the job back when he does return though. I think that you got a pretty solid team though.

[skinfanjon]

My team (it was an autodraft)


M. Bulger (StL - QB)
K. Warner (Ari - QB)
R. Moss (Oak - WR)
D. Bennett (Ten - WR)
B. Stokley (Ind - WR)
C. Jackson (NE - WR)
A. Lelie (Atl - WR)
L. Tomlinson (SD - RB)
J. Lewis (Bal - RB)
C. Perry (Cin - RB)
J. Stevens (Sea - TE)
A. Gates (SD - TE)
J. Kasay (Car - K)
J. Hanson (Det - K)
(NE - DEF)
(Phi - DEF)

We start:
1 QB
3 WR
2 RB
1 TE
1 Flex
1 K
1 Def


Suggestions?

I would try to move Moss. Maybe trade him for a guy like Chambers, straight up (Im REALLY high on him this year), or for a couple of guys in the neigborhood of Driver and Mason (really big on Mason this year). Either way, I dont expect a lot from Randy this year, so that's where I would start tweaking my roster. Also, ditch one of your flyer Wr's (Lelie, Stokely, or Jackson), and take a flyer on a RB. Check my roster for RB options, lol.

[ryflan47]

Hmm. I drafted TE Zach Hilton from New Orleans as my backup TE, and as a sleeper. What do you guys think of this move? Should I dump him and see what else is out there, or stick with my sleeper?

And Duckin, I would start Mark Clayton. I agree with an earlier post that Minnesota has too many options.

[skinfanjon]

With that argument, you could definitly get something good for them :lol1: .

I feel like Westbrook will still get the job back when he does return though. I think that you got a pretty solid team though.

No doubt Westbrook will take over once healthy, but even once he comes back, I could see Buckhalter getting the goalline carries. We all know Westbrook isn't the ideal red zone rusher.

[FanFromArizona]

I actually participated in my first FF league, so I guess I am going to take my fair share of lumps learning how to maximize picks.

I am more interested in philosophy.

Two of my receivers are on the same team and are on a high-powered passing offense. I am tempted to play both of them in the same games together because it will be hard to guess which one will be the passing target and who will be the endzone target. Comments?

I have a high draft pick rookie WR playing on a system that is more system oriented and not player oriented. When it comes to drafting highly-explosive rookie receivers who might split time and receptions, is it good to draft on potential in latter rounds?

Running backs: I have an all-purpose runner, a goalline specialist, and a 2nd year split-duty running back on a run-first team. I figure each will bring my points in a different way. Comments?

TE: Why are fan points reduced when returning back from injury?


Thanks for any comments.

EDIT: Since I see many people posting their players, here are mine:

QB-Brady
QB-Plummer
WR-Harrison
WR-Wayne
WR-Engram
WR- C Jackson
WR- S Holmes
TE- Watson
TE- Pope
RB-C Taylor
RB-T Duckett
RB-Benson
W/R- Jones-Drew
K- Rackers
D-Philly
D-Pittsburgh

[skinfanjon]

Hmm. I drafted TE Zach Hilton from New Orleans as my backup TE, and as a sleeper. What do you guys think of this move? Should I dump him and see what else is out there, or stick with my sleeper?

And Duckin, I would start Mark Clayton. I agree with an earlier post that Minnesota has too many options.
Depends on the rest of your roster. Theres nothing wrong with going with your gut, doing so has won me several championships. If you feel like you have a roster spot to play with right now, go ahead and keep him, but make sure to monitor his progress the first couple weeks and be ready to cut ties if necessary.

[skinfanjon]

I actually participated in my first FF league, so I guess I am going to take my fair share of lumps learning how to maximize picks.

I am not going to talk about who my players are, I am more interested in philosophy.

Two of my receivers are on the same team and are on a high-powered passing offense. I am tempted to play both of them in the same games together because it will be hard to guess which one will be the passing target and who will be the endzone target. Comments?

I have a high draft pick rookie WR playing on a system that is more system oriented and not player oriented. When it comes to drafting highly-explosive rookie receivers who might split time and receptions, is it good to draft on potential in latter rounds?

Running backs: I have an all-purpose runner, a goalline specialist, and a 2nd year split-duty running back on a run-first team. I figure each will bring my points in a different way. Comments?

TE: Why are fan points reduced when returning back from injury?


Thanks for any comments.

EDIT: Since I see many people posting their players, here are mine:

QB-Brady
QB-Plummer
WR-Harrison
WR-Wayne
WR-Engram
WR- C Jackson
WR- S Holmes
TE- Watson
TE- Pope
RB-C Taylor
RB-T Duckett
RB-Benson
W/R- Jones-Drew
K- Rackers
D-Philly
D-Pittsburgh

Okay...I would start with the RB's. IMO, Taylor is one of the most underrated RB's in the entire draft, so I'm not concerend with him. My advice is to search each roster in your legue, find the one guy who is deep at RB but short at QB and WR, and figure out a deal you can live with. Incidentally, I love your TE's and QB's, but you need one more starting RB. Also, with two rookie WR's as backups, I would try to split up Harrison and Wayne. If the Colts suffer, you will have problems, and even if they don't it's hard to count on both of them with confidence each week. Figure out a deal with one of them and a QB for a RB + WR.

[csquared]

Hmm. I drafted TE Zach Hilton from New Orleans as my backup TE, and as a sleeper. What do you guys think of this move? Should I dump him and see what else is out there, or stick with my sleeper?

And Duckin, I would start Mark Clayton. I agree with an earlier post that Minnesota has too many options.

Well considering Hilton was cut id probably go another route.

[redskin_rich]

My team (it was an autodraft)


M. Bulger (StL - QB)
K. Warner (Ari - QB)
R. Moss (Oak - WR)
D. Bennett (Ten - WR)
B. Stokley (Ind - WR)
C. Jackson (NE - WR)
A. Lelie (Atl - WR)
L. Tomlinson (SD - RB)
J. Lewis (Bal - RB)
C. Perry (Cin - RB)
J. Stevens (Sea - TE)
A. Gates (SD - TE)
J. Kasay (Car - K)
J. Hanson (Det - K)
(NE - DEF)
(Phi - DEF)

We start:
1 QB
3 WR
2 RB
1 TE
1 Flex
1 K
1 Def


Suggestions?
That's a pretty darn good team there, Fathead. How many teams in that league?

[Camden]

Okay...I would start with the RB's. IMO, Taylor is one of the most underrated RB's in the entire draft, so I'm not concerend with him. My advice is to search each roster in your legue, find the one guy who is deep at RB but short at QB and WR, and figure out a deal you can live with. Incidentally, I love your TE's and QB's, but you need one more starting RB. Also, with two rookie WR's as backups, I would try to split up Harrison and Wayne. If the Colts suffer, you will have problems, and even if they don't it's hard to count on both of them with confidence each week. Figure out a deal with one of them and a QB for a RB + WR.

Also for the guy w/ Harrison and Reggie Wayne on his team, what happens in Indy's bye week? You're gonna take a points dip ...

[Fathead]

That's a pretty darn good team there, Fathead. How many teams in that league?


12. I'll be competitive, but I'm worried about WR production. Moss is overrated and the rest of the wideouts don't excite me. I'm also hoping that Lewis goes back to few years ago Lewis since McNair can actually throw a ball.

[HAWGZHEAD]

12. I'll be competitive, but I'm worried about WR production. Moss is overrated and the rest of the wideouts don't excite me. I'm also hoping that Lewis goes back to few years ago Lewis since McNair can actually throw a ball.Is Greg Jennings available in your league? If so you could drop Chad Jackson and pick him up. Some of his coaches are calling him the next Marvin Harrison lol, and he just locked down the #2 spot for GB. He has 328 yds receiving in the preseason including like a 90 yarder just the other night. I am giving him my fantasy :awesomewo

[helimech24]

Since everyone is doing, I might as well too...Here is one of my fantasy teams:

QB: M. Bulger, T. Green
RB: R. Johnson, Ronnie Brown, C. Taylor
WR: R. Moss, Galloway, Moulds, Bruce
TE: McMichael, Wiggins
K: J. Reed, J. Wilkins
DEF: Broncos, Cardinals

[Skinz4lyfe]

Is Greg Jennings available in your league? If so you could drop Chad Jackson and pick him up. Some of his coaches are calling him the next Marvin Harrison lol, and he just locked down the #2 spot for GB. He has 328 yds receiving in the preseason including like a 90 yarder just the other night. I am giving him my fantasy :awesomewo

I agree w/dumping Chad Jackson but I don't trust any WR from NE because of the way Brady likes to spread the ball around. I'd suggest taking a wait and see approach for all Patriot, Eagle, and probably Viking receivers. We don't know how they'll perform yet. However, I think Ben Watson will be huge this year. LJ Smith is another sleeper too.

[Camden]

Here are my WR's:

Reggie Wayne (@ NY Giants)
Troy Williamson (@ Washington)
Muhsin Muhammad (@Green Bay)
Drew Bennett (NY Jets)
Donte' Stallworth (@ Houston)

I need to start 2 for Week 1. Reggie Wayne is definitely starting. Any thoughts for WR#2? I leaning with Drew Bennett thus far. (My flex player will be Duece McCallister rather than a 3rd WR). Thx.

[helimech24]

Here are my WR's:

Reggie Wayne (@ NY Giants)
Troy Williamson (@ Washington)
Muhsin Muhammad (@Green Bay)
Drew Bennett (NY Jets)
Donte' Stallworth (@ Houston)

I need to start 2 for Week 1. Reggie Wayne is definitely starting. Any thoughts for WR#2? I leaning with Drew Bennett thus far. (My flex player will be Duece McCallister rather than a 3rd WR). Thx.I would go with Muhsin during this week. Chicago is going against a very weak GB team, and their #2 WR is starting to emerge into a solid WR to keep double coverage off of Mushin.

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

I would go with Muhsin during this week. Chicago is going against a very weak GB team, and their #2 WR is starting to emerge into a solid WR to keep double coverage off of Mushin.
That and he hasnt gotten into a rhytm with any TN Qbs and the Titans dont even know who they have at QB yet IMO. Also everyone remember to get week 1 selections and picks done early this week since there is a thursday night game.

[firehawk157]

Okay, I've got a serious question on my mind. Basically I've got both Pitts' D and I've got Washington's. Pitt is at Miami and the Skins have Minny at home (obviously), so my question is who to start this week? I feel like Pitts' D is just a little better but i think Miami is going to be a much tougher opponent. Then again, we have Springs missing so... Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!

[HAWGZHEAD]

I'd probably go with Washington this week. I don't see Miami turning the ball over and have a potentially explosive Offense. Go with Wash. and hope pre-season was a joke and Williamson doesn't burn our back-up CB's.

[HAWGZHEAD]

I have a chance to grab Michael Clayton or Brandon Lloyd off waivers and I am thinking about replacing Jerry Porter. Should I grab one of those guys or just keep Porter? Will Clayton ever return to his rookie season performance? Is Lloyd worth more than either one of these guys?

[helimech24]

I have a chance to grab Michael Clayton or Brandon Lloyd off waivers and I am thinking about replacing Jerry Porter. Should I grab one of those guys or just keep Porter? Will Clayton ever return to his rookie season performance? Is Lloyd worth more than either one of these guys?It depends on what you need him for. If Porter is your 4th WR, then I would say to drop him for Lloyd. The only problem I see with Lloyd right now is that he hasn't developed a chemistry with Brunell yet and there are a lot of passing weapons now for our beloved Redskins. If you are using the WR position in only a 3 WR league, I would pick up Clayton because Simms is going to be better, and Clayton I think will show a lot of improvement in his 3rd year(the magic year).

[GolfFreak]

Need some advice here: I draft Hasselbeck to be my starter, but was lucky to get Warner in the later rounds. Should I even consider starting Warner (home vs. 49ers) this week over Hasselbeck (at Detriot)?

Last year (I know this doesn't mean much):
- Detriot was 13th vs the pass and 24th vs the rush
- 49ers were 32nd vs. the pass and 18th vs. the rush

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

Need some advice here: I draft Hasselbeck to be my starter, but was lucky to get Warner in the later rounds. Should I even consider starting Warner (home vs. 49ers) this week over Hasselbeck (at Detriot)?

Last year (I know this doesn't mean much):
- Detriot was 13th vs the pass and 24th vs the rush
- 49ers were 32nd vs. the pass and 18th vs. the rush
Sounds like a crap shoot.. Id take Hasselback cause SF may get blown out quick and they might rely heavily on the running game to try and get it established. Like i said you are fine either way they are both real strong starters this week IMO.

[redskin_rich]

Need some advice here: I draft Hasselbeck to be my starter, but was lucky to get Warner in the later rounds. Should I even consider starting Warner (home vs. 49ers) this week over Hasselbeck (at Detriot)?

Last year (I know this doesn't mean much):
- Detriot was 13th vs the pass and 24th vs the rush
- 49ers were 32nd vs. the pass and 18th vs. the rush
Go with Warner, this will be one of the few times he pays off for you this season.

[GolfFreak]

Sounds like a crap shoot.. Id take Hasselback cause SF may get blown out quick and they might rely heavily on the running game to try and get it established. Like i said you are fine either way they are both real strong starters this week IMO.

Go with Warner, this will be one of the few times he pays off for you this season.


Thanks!

[ryflan47]

Do I start Rivers, or claim Kitna off waivers and start him?

It seems like its an obvious answer, but with Rivers' sore shoulder I could run into some problem.

[Skinz4lyfe]

Do I start Rivers, or claim Kitna off waivers and start him?

It seems like its an obvious answer, but with Rivers' sore shoulder I could run into some problem.

I'd probably stick w/Rivers because Kitna Detroit is playing a very good Seattle defense. The funny thing is that game could be a blow out which could mean lots of yards for Kitna. But if those are your only two options at QB, I'd go w/Rivers.

[GolfFreak]

Do I start Rivers, or claim Kitna off waivers and start him?

It seems like its an obvious answer, but with Rivers' sore shoulder I could run into some problem.


Kitna vs. Seattle -- no thanks. Any other FA options? If not, start Rivers.

[fent]

is duckett or betts the primary backup? sportsline is reporting that betts will get all the carries aside from short yardage if Portis isn't ready to go and i need to know which one to handcuff to Portis in the league i'm still drafting.

[redskin_rich]

is duckett or betts the primary backup? sportsline is reporting that betts will get all the carries aside from short yardage if Portis isn't ready to go and i need to know which one to handcuff to Portis in the league i'm still drafting.
Betts will get the most carries early in the season, between him and Duckett but Duckett will eventually get worked in more and more. Betts will suffer his invariable injury at some point too. I would get Betts for now and after a few games, you can sucker whoever has Duckett into a trade.

[dj_stouty]

Need some advice here: I draft Hasselbeck to be my starter, but was lucky to get Warner in the later rounds. Should I even consider starting Warner (home vs. 49ers) this week over Hasselbeck (at Detriot)?

Last year (I know this doesn't mean much):
- Detriot was 13th vs the pass and 24th vs the rush
- 49ers were 32nd vs. the pass and 18th vs. the rush

NBYS!

(That stands for "never bench your studs")

Hasselbeck is a bonifide top 3 QB...so regardless of the matchups, you should start him every week unless he has a bye or gets hurt.

BTW - Despiste having a good yardage day, Warner threw 2 picks when he played San Fran last season.

[redskin_rich]

NBYS!

(That stands for "never bench your studs")

Hasselbeck is a bonifide top 3 QB...so regardless of the matchups, you should start him every week unless he has a bye or gets hurt.

BTW - Despiste having a good yardage day, Warner threw 2 picks when he played San Fran last season.
Hasselbeck, top 3? Based on what? He is a top 10 and only above Warner because he is more steady over a season and less likely to be injured. I usually agree with the NYBS notion but Hasselbeck is not high enough above Warner to ignore the better matchups, IMO.

[ryflan47]

You guys are right. Man we wouldn't have this problem if Ben didn't get sick.

[smittyskin]

Who would you guys play.......E. Moulds or Jerry Porter?

[ryflan47]

Who else is currently getting angry over Culpepper not throwing to Chambers... Ahhhh!!

[Camden]

Who would you guys play.......E. Moulds or Jerry Porter?

Moulds. Jerry Porter seems to be deep in Art Shell's doghouse. If Porter wasn't named starter after the Gabriel trade he's unlikely to get much run.

[Camden]

I have the Giants Def/ST. Just read John Clayton's "schedule difficulty" article and saw that Seattle and Chicago have 2 of the easiest schedules.

Should I offer a trade for Seattle's Defense and offer up on of my reserve WR's? (my WR's are Reggie Wayne, Muhsin Muhammad, Troy Williamson, Donte Stallworth, Drew Bennett) or should I stick with the Giants defense?

[Skinz4lyfe]

I totally forgot to post this earlier. I need some advice who I should start between Santana Moss (vs. Texans), Darrell Jackson (vs. Giants), or Antonio Bryant (vs. Eagles). Bryant has been lighting up secondaries and the Eagles are down a CB. IMO, Darrell Jackson will benefit w/Branch playing and obviously Santana is tough to sit down no matter what secondary he's playing against. Any advice?

[Fathead]

Bulger vs. Warner




You decide!

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

I totally forgot to post this earlier. I need some advice who I should start between Santana Moss (vs. Texans), Darrell Jackson (vs. Giants), or Antonio Bryant (vs. Eagles). Bryant has been lighting up secondaries and the Eagles are down a CB. IMO, Darrell Jackson will benefit w/Branch playing and obviously Santana is tough to sit down no matter what secondary he's playing against. Any advice?
Need just 1 or 2 if 2 then i ground Moss out of those 3 until we show otherwise. If 1 i like Jackson but you have a great problem to have.

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

Bulger vs. Warner




You decide!
Warner.

[Camden]

I could use some thoughts: My normal defense has a bye this week. I can pickup Cleveland's Defense which travels to Oakland or the Rams Defense which hosts Detroit. Which one will likely do better?

[MONK_in_HOF]

I could use some thoughts: My normal defense has a bye this week. I can pickup Cleveland's Defense which travels to Oakland or the Rams Defense which hosts Detroit. Which one will likely do better?

I picked up the Rams myself b/c of bye, but would have taken Cle if they were available.

[fent]

take cleveland against the Raiders...Detroit is a team that one week will put up a 0 and the next will put up almost 50 ;)....so don't play russian roulette.

[Skinz4lyfe]

Who should I play, Donte' Stallworth vs. Green Bay or Chris Chambers vs. Houston? Both secondaries are horrible and Chambers hasn't produced like he's capable of. I'm leaning towards Chambers right now.

[redskin_rich]

Who should I play, Donte' Stallworth vs. Green Bay or Chris Chambers vs. Houston? Both secondaries are horrible and Chambers hasn't produced like he's capable of. I'm leaning towards Chambers right now.
I would go with Chambers. Stallworth is out, from what I have read.

[Camden]

I would go with Chambers. Stallworth is out, from what I have read.

I've heard Stallworth is playing Monday night. Either way, you'll have to decide by Sunday ...

I'm similarly deciding b/w Stallworth @ GB and Muhsin Muhammad v. Seattle. Thoughts?

[Skinz4lyfe]

Tough question because I'm now hearing Stallworth is questionable. That said, I'd lean towards Muhammed even though Seattle's D is pretty good. You don't wanna get burned by the late scratch considering Stallworth's status won't be determined until Monday night.

[DarkLord91]

What QB should I start this week:
T. Brady vs Cincinnati
K. Warner vs Atlanta
J. Kitna vs St. Louis

[fent]

alrighty then...need a little help in one of my leagues.

pick two:

TO vs. Philly, Roy Williams vs. Minn, Javon Walker vs. Baltimore, Muhammad vs Buffalo, Colston vs. TB, Reggie Williams vs. JETS

pick one:

Favre vs. St. Louis, Brunell vs. Gints...no deductions for ints in this league (and yes i am trying to use some of my depth, especially at receiver, to upgrade my QB situation)

[SkinsASchamps]

alrighty then...need a little help in one of my leagues.

pick two:

TO vs. Philly, Roy Williams vs. Minn, Javon Walker vs. Baltimore, Muhammad vs Buffalo, Colston vs. TB, Reggie Williams vs. JETS

pick one:

Favre vs. St. Louis, Brunell vs. Gints...no deductions for ints in this league (and yes i am trying to use some of my depth, especially at receiver, to upgrade my QB situation)

TO and Roy Williams and Favre. All the guys I picked will be in shootout games IMO so they should get theirs.

[fent]

TO and Roy Williams and Favre. All the guys I picked will be in shootout games IMO so they should get theirs.

you don't think the skins vs. the giants secondary will be a shootout?

[SkinsASchamps]

you don't think the skins vs. the giants secondary will be a shootout?

It might be but Favre is good for a couple of TDs and a couple of picks for sure. If you dont get penalized for picks then you should go to favre. I think clinton does the scoring this weekend. the giants DBs will be playing off and not giving up the big play IMO.

[ryflan47]

Shall I start....

Cooley vs. the Titans
or
D. Mason vs. the Panthers??

[fent]

Shall I start....

Cooley vs. the Titans
or
D. Mason vs. the Panthers??

that's tough...neither player has done much, but receivers have been able to put up decent numbers against carolina...i'd lean Mason.

[SkinsASchamps]

Shall I start....

Cooley vs. the Titans
or
D. Mason vs. the Panthers??

Cooley. Mason will be doubled up. Cooley will break out this game IMO.

[fent]

thoughts on phillip rivers? i have carson palmer, but i'm contemplating floating him for a big RB. rivers has had a couple big games the last two weeks and is getting more confident each week, just wondering what other people think about him.

[SkinsASchamps]

thoughts on phillip rivers? i have carson palmer, but i'm contemplating floating him for a big RB. rivers has had a couple big games the last two weeks and is getting more confident each week, just wondering what other people think about him.

Both play against tough defenses in their divisions and schedules. I would keep both and play the better matchup. Unless you can get a #1 RB or really need one then I wouldnt do it. Palmer has a few big time pts games left in him this year and so does Rivers.

[fent]

Both play against tough defenses in their divisions and schedules. I would keep both and play the better matchup. Unless you can get a #1 RB or really need one then I wouldnt do it. Palmer has a few big time pts games left in him this year and so does Rivers.

actually rivers has an amazingly easy schedule the rest of the way. KC, St. Louis, Cleveland, Cinci, Denver, Oakland, Buffalo, Denver, KC, Seattle, and Arizona...

Cincinatti still has to play SD, baltimore twice and the Steelers again as well as Carolina...Carson's season ain't looking real good the rest of the way.

[SkinsASchamps]

actually rivers has an amazingly easy schedule the rest of the way. KC, St. Louis, Cleveland, Cinci, Denver, Oakland, Buffalo, Denver, KC, Seattle, and Arizona...

Cincinatti still has to play SD, baltimore twice and the Steelers again as well as Carolina...Carson's season ain't looking real good the rest of the way.

I think KC D is decent and St louis is playing good ball. Denver is good and so is seattle. Its not so easy... I dunno your call but I wouldnt trade. You never know. two Qbs is a great thing to have.

[ryflan47]

My team kicked butt today. I should get the win before grossman plays tomorrow night

[Fathead]

Thank you LT for 4 touchdowns.


Thank you Bulger for 3 touchdowns.





At this point of the season, having the 3rd pick in a draft and getting LT is fantastic since Johnson and Alexander are to put it frankly, huge fantasy busts.

[Skinz4lyfe]

I really need a victory this week to get back on track. So who should I play at RB? Ronnie Brown vs. GB or Kevin Jones vs. Jets? Right now I'm leaning towards Brown.

[ryflan47]

I really need a victory this week to get back on track. So who should I play at RB? Ronnie Brown vs. GB or Kevin Jones vs. Jets? Right now I'm leaning towards Brown.

I would go with Brown.

[redskin_rich]

I really need a victory this week to get back on track. So who should I play at RB? Ronnie Brown vs. GB or Kevin Jones vs. Jets? Right now I'm leaning towards Brown.
Brown and Jones are practically even in stats this year but the Jets have among the worst rushing defenses in the league right now, giving up an avg of 145 ypg. Because of that, I would play Jones.

[fent]

i have westbrook, rhodes, jones-drew and jennings to fill 2 RB spots and a flex spot. Leaning towards Westbrook and Rhodes at RB, but can't decide on jones-drew as a second RB vs Houston or jennings against Miami...thoughts?

for what it's worth, it takes 10 rushing yards to get a point, but only 8 receiving yards for a point. there's also a point bonus at 100 receiving yards that isn't there at 100 rushing yards. TDs are even.

[FanFromArizona]

i have westbrook, rhodes, jones-drew and jennings to fill 2 RB spots and a flex spot. Leaning towards Westbrook and Rhodes at RB, but can't decide on jones-drew as a second RB vs Houston or jennings against Miami...thoughts?

for what it's worth, it takes 10 rushing yards to get a point, but only 8 receiving yards for a point. there's also a point bonus at 100 receiving yards that isn't there at 100 rushing yards. TDs are even.


statistically, redskin run defense is technically better than the houston run defense. I would expect Peyton to rip us apart in the passing game this weekend, and milk out the clock at the end of the game with the run game. Also remember you will have Rhodes and Addai with the running game.

on the other hand, I would expect the Jags to be run the bejeepers out of the ball and use the pass game to balance it out. On the same hand, you will have Taylor and Jones-Drew competing for time, but your player [he's mine as well in my league] seems to be getting the majority of the playing time, my guess is to keep Fred protected for the long-haul into the playoffs.

in a nutshell, I would think the Colts will be pass first, run second and Jags to be run first, pass second this weekend.

Both of your players are hybrid RB, and both can expect some receiving yards.
Maurice Drew is getting more playing time than Taylor and I am not so sure I would be able to say which of the 2 Indy colts is getting the majority of the play time. The other risk you will be making is not knowing which Redskin run defense will show up this weekend. Redskins are also returning Corny and Joe this weekend, so the run defense might tighten up. Last but not least, the Redskins are in a do-or-die game at this point, and will try to have the dline pressure to mask its inadequacies at the corner positions.

I personally would go Marcus Drew against the Texans, who are weak in the run game, and just lost Seth Payne for the year, over Rhodes vs the Redskins as your second RB.

As for the last spot, Jennings has been scoring some points and the Miami defense is going to need to keep them in the game this weekend, and they are coming off a bye week I think. I do not know how many points you can expect to get from Jennings this week, that Miami defense is going to apply some pressure on Favre, and they do have some excellent pass-defending CBs. On the other hand, both of the last two spots are toss-ups and I would bet against [unfortunately :cry: ] our run defense than against the Miami pass defense.

[skinfanjon]

i have westbrook, rhodes, jones-drew and jennings to fill 2 RB spots and a flex spot. Leaning towards Westbrook and Rhodes at RB, but can't decide on jones-drew as a second RB vs Houston or jennings against Miami...thoughts?

for what it's worth, it takes 10 rushing yards to get a point, but only 8 receiving yards for a point. there's also a point bonus at 100 receiving yards that isn't there at 100 rushing yards. TDs are even.

I'd bench Rhodes, I think Addai will be more involved in the offense. I agree with FFA's thoughts concerning Jones-Drew, but I think Jennings will out-perform Rhodes. Westbrook is a no-brainer.

[skinfanjon]

He's listed as questionable with an ankle injury. My only other option is Brunell (Alex Smith is on a bye) or some free agent loser like Plummer (@CLE). I could pick up Garrard I suppose, but I don't really have anybody I feel I can afford to drop right now. You think Brunell can hold it down? Take a chance on Lefty?

Also, I need to pick 2 receivers from Chad Johnson (Car), Reggie Brown (@TB), Greg Jennings (@Mia), and Bryant Johnson (@ Oak). I'm leaning toward starting Johnson and Jennings.

[skinfanjon]

thoughts on phillip rivers? i have carson palmer, but i'm contemplating floating him for a big RB. rivers has had a couple big games the last two weeks and is getting more confident each week, just wondering what other people think about him.

Wait until after Sunday, then start looking. I think Carson has a big game this week (actually I think that turns out to be pretty high scoring on both sides), so his stock will be high if that's the case. I think Rivers is a pretty nice option, especially if you can add a starting RB.

[FanFromArizona]

He's listed as questionable with an ankle injury. My only other option is Brunell (Alex Smith is on a bye) or some free agent loser like Plummer (@CLE). I could pick up Garrard I suppose, but I don't really have anybody I feel I can afford to drop right now. You think Brunell can hold it down? Take a chance on Lefty?

Also, I need to pick 2 receivers from Chad Johnson (Car), Reggie Brown (@TB), Greg Jennings (@Mia), and Bryant Johnson (@ Oak). I'm leaning toward starting Johnson and Jennings.

Questionable does not mean much these days. You can pretty much bet that Leftwich is going to be playing this weekend. It's not going to take much to beat the Texans. You can almost bet Leftwich is going to be in there this weekend. All he has to do is hand the ball off, which is what they are going to do this weekend 75% of the time.

Receiver wise I think you are making the right choices, it is who I would have picked. Definitely Johnson at Oakland is a good choice, and it's a tossoff between Jennings at Miami and Reggie Brown at TB. Miami might get to Favre pretty good this weekend and Reggie Brown is #1 receiver for McNabb, but will get the #1 corner covering him. I would lean towards Reggie Brown, McNabb is going to put up some good numbers and you can count on Brown being the beneficiary of it.

[dukeuch]

OK boy and girls, need some advice:

I'm in a league where we play three wide recievers. My top three are kick-ass: Steve Smith, Marvin Harrison and Bernard Berrian. Both my QBs are now hurting: Hasselbeck is out for three weeeks, Leftwich, who the hell knows. So I picked up Damon Huard.

Now I'm being offered McNabb for Smith. I'm dying to do it, 'cause my QB situation is shaky, and McNabb has been FF king, but I love knowing that basically every week my WRs will beat out my opponents. Both McNabb and Smith have byes week 9. If I make the trade, the best I can do for my third WR is Mark Clayton, or if he somehow avoids further suspension, Chris Henry. If i knew Henry could play, I'd do this trade in a second.

What do you all think?

[CNYSkinFan]

OK boy and girls, need some advice:

I'm in a league where we play three wide recievers. My top three are kick-ass: Steve Smith, Marvin Harrison and Bernard Berrian. Both my QBs are now hurting: Hasselbeck is out for three weeeks, Leftwich, who the hell knows. So I picked up Damon Huard.

Now I'm being offered McNabb for Smith. I'm dying to do it, 'cause my QB situation is shaky, and McNabb has been FF king, but I love knowing that basically every week my WRs will beat out my opponents. Both McNabb and Smith have byes week 9. If I make the trade, the best I can do for my third WR is Mark Clayton, or if he somehow avoids further suspension, Chris Henry. If i knew Henry could play, I'd do this trade in a second.

What do you all think?
on the whole it is a good trade. I mean McNabb is going to pass all year long so you know he will give you the numbers and it definitely pumps up an area of weakness. I would need to know what the scoring of your league is to value it more.

[fent]

on the whole it is a good trade. I mean McNabb is going to pass all year long so you know he will give you the numbers and it definitely pumps up an area of weakness. I would need to know what the scoring of your league is to value it more.

exactly...i wouldn't do that deal in my league because it's 8 receiving yards per point and then a 5 point bonus at 100 yards. I have Smith, Jackson, Horn, Jennings to pick 3 of each week and they've all been 20-30 points a game lately so there's not a chance i'd take it. I'd guess yours is a little more traditional, but still wouldn't do it. Hasselbeck looks to be back in 3 weeks, i'd ride Huard until then and keep your receivers as they are.

[dj_stouty]

Got a huge divisional matchup this weekend against a league powerhouse.

I have Portis on BYE...and thanks to Hasselback going down, I've had to use a roster spot on a backup QB. So...I really have the following options at RB2:

Brandon Jacobs vs. TB

or

Cedric Benson vs. SF

Yes....the better of the two backups. Jacobs has a TD in each of his last two games. Bensen was absent last week against ARI, but before that, he has been getting the ball, and he faces the 49ers.

HELP!

[fent]

Got a huge divisional matchup this weekend against a league powerhouse.

I have Portis on BYE...and thanks to Hasselback going down, I've had to use a roster spot on a backup QB. So...I really have the following options at RB2:

Brandon Jacobs vs. TB

or

Cedric Benson vs. SF

Yes....the better of the two backups. Jacobs has a TD in each of his last two games. Bensen was absent last week against ARI, but before that, he has been getting the ball, and he faces the 49ers.

HELP!

i'd go with Jacobs...he's more reliable. with Benson you don't know if he'll get 10 carries or none at all.

[redskin_rich]

Got a huge divisional matchup this weekend against a league powerhouse.

I have Portis on BYE...and thanks to Hasselback going down, I've had to use a roster spot on a backup QB. So...I really have the following options at RB2:

Brandon Jacobs vs. TB

or

Cedric Benson vs. SF

Yes....the better of the two backups. Jacobs has a TD in each of his last two games. Bensen was absent last week against ARI, but before that, he has been getting the ball, and he faces the 49ers.

HELP!
That is as tough as you can get. I'd go with Benson, just on a wild hunch. Really, you could flip a coin but my instincts say Benson.

[FanFromArizona]

Got a huge divisional matchup this weekend against a league powerhouse.

I have Portis on BYE...and thanks to Hasselback going down, I've had to use a roster spot on a backup QB. So...I really have the following options at RB2:

Brandon Jacobs vs. TB

or

Cedric Benson vs. SF

Yes....the better of the two backups. Jacobs has a TD in each of his last two games. Bensen was absent last week against ARI, but before that, he has been getting the ball, and he faces the 49ers.

HELP!

I agree with both posters, this is a coin flip. Personally I would go with Benson because of the time of possession factor. I would expect, given the two games, Chicago D vs SF Offense is going to have the time of possession MAJORLY in favor of Chicago's offense. There is going to be some garbage time if the game becomes a blowout. I would think that this game has the higher likelihood of being a blowout and the probability that Benson will play during the "garbage time" and rack up some serious yards and points for you.
I agree you just don't know how to gauge how much time he is going to get, in fact it's the reason I decided to dump him in mine.

On the other hand, I would expect to see Jacobs playing in goal-line situations and you can expect there to be many goal-line situations in the Gints vs TB game. But bear in mind the Giants have many weapons they can use during goalline situations, you can safely say that he will get the 1st and 2nd down try, with 3rd down being a tossup.

In my book, this is a coin toss. I would go with whatever has a higher value, rushing yards (Benson) or rushing TDs(Jacobs). I would also check the inactive list on Sunday to make sure who is active, and then make your choice perhaps 1 hour before your choices have to be made. In the end, if undecided, go with Benson, he has a higher chance of getting playing time.

[Skinz4lyfe]

Got a huge divisional matchup this weekend against a league powerhouse.

I have Portis on BYE...and thanks to Hasselback going down, I've had to use a roster spot on a backup QB. So...I really have the following options at RB2:

Brandon Jacobs vs. TB

or

Cedric Benson vs. SF

Yes....the better of the two backups. Jacobs has a TD in each of his last two games. Bensen was absent last week against ARI, but before that, he has been getting the ball, and he faces the 49ers.

HELP!

DJ you got yourself a real toss up here. I'd probably go w/Benson and give him a pass on that last performance against the Cards. The whole Bears offense deserves a pass on that performance.

[frenchskinsfan]

Ok I'm bothered for the second time in the season with my QB's...I have Brees at home vs a stingy, rested and prepared Ravens D, but still a D Brees at home...Or a Chad Pennington going average at least during the last three weeks, but facing a Browns D without any threatening DB...Thanks for your help !

[dukeuch]

exactly...i wouldn't do that deal in my league because it's 8 receiving yards per point and then a 5 point bonus at 100 yards. I have Smith, Jackson, Horn, Jennings to pick 3 of each week and they've all been 20-30 points a game lately so there's not a chance i'd take it. I'd guess yours is a little more traditional, but still wouldn't do it. Hasselbeck looks to be back in 3 weeks, i'd ride Huard until then and keep your receivers as they are.


I tend to agree with you. My league gives apoint every 10 yards receiving, no bonuses, one point per every 25 yards passing, no bonuses, 6 for tds, deductions for fumbles, ints. What I'm concerned about is point differential, Smith vs. next best WR and McNabb vs Huard/Left/Hass. It's just so hard to ignore McNabb getting 20-30 points every week.

[dukeuch]

That is as tough as you can get. I'd go with Benson, just on a wild hunch. Really, you could flip a coin but my instincts say Benson.

I've got Thomas Jones in my league, and it's killing me that whenever the Bears get inside the 10 yeard line, Benson goes in. I'd go with Benson.

[fent]

Palmer at Baltimore or Rivers vs Cleveland?

[redskin_rich]

Palmer at Baltimore or Rivers vs Cleveland?
Palmer, without a second thought.

[CNYSkinFan]

Palmer, without a second thought.
really? Clevelnad has a very weak pass defense and I know LT racks up more yards then the entire passing game sometimes but I would at least give thought to Rivers in this situation.

[redskin_rich]

really? Clevelnad has a very weak pass defense and I know LT racks up more yards then the entire passing game sometimes but I would at least give thought to Rivers in this situation.
Cleveland has a better pass defense than Baltimore, statistically, by a long shot. Add to that, that San Diego won't need to pass much to beat Cleveland. That game will be classic Marty-ball. Rivers will probably throw less than 20 passes.

[SkinsASchamps]

Tom Brady Killed me today! I should have started the homo. Brady= -3, Homo=21. I am going to lose this week...

[FanFromArizona]

Tom Brady Killed me today! I should have started the homo. Brady= -3, Homo=21. I am going to lose this week...

Brady killed me as well, but it helps when you have M Harrison and R Wayne to come bail you out. :)
Despite the bad performance I still managed to probably pull out the W [need to wait til tomorrow night to find out]

Keep playing Brady, he has some a mostly easy schedule ahead(minus Chicago he'll be just fine).

[smoot]

im just happy that i decided to play Javon Walker this week :Pickle:

[GolfFreak]

Who to start at RB this week?

R. Brown vs. KC (16th in run defense; 113.3 ypg)
W. Dunn vs. CLE (29th in run defense; 142.8 ypg)
M. Bell vs. OAK (27th in run defense; 136.3 ypg)

I've been starting Brown and Dunn all year, but now that Tatum Bell is banged up I'm starting to look at Mike Bell more.

Your thoughts?

[Skinz4lyfe]

Who to start at RB this week?

R. Brown vs. KC (16th in run defense; 113.3 ypg)
W. Dunn vs. CLE (29th in run defense; 142.8 ypg)
M. Bell vs. OAK (27th in run defense; 136.3 ypg)

I've been starting Brown and Dunn all year, but now that Tatum Bell is banged up I'm starting to look at Mike Bell more.

Your thoughts?

I'd probably stick w/Ronnie and Warrick this week. The reason being that KC has a decent run defense but Ronnie has been getting some decent receiving yards as well. Mike Bell might do well too but check the status on Tatum Bell too, as he might be able to play this week.

[hockeygoalie29]

Ok, I've been starting Seneca Wallace at QB who has done very well for me, the last 3 weeks he's put up 25, 18, and 21 points. He'd be a no-brainer start next week against San Fran but Seattle is looking to get Hasselbeck back in the line-up so that may not be an option. If he's not available, I have to pick one of the Jakes. Do I go with Plummer vs. San Diego or Delhomme vs. St. Louis?

Plummer has come on strong the last 3 weeks putting up 19 fantasy points against Indy, 28 vs. Pittsburg, and 18 against Oakland. These last 3 games he has 65 total points, 7 touchdowns vs. 3 INT's (all against Oakland who is 5th in the league in INT's), and about 640 total yards to his name. Pretty good considering those are the #2, #3, and #9 ranked passing defenses.

Delhomme on the other hand I can't say much about lately. He hasn't played yet this week, had a bye last week, and put up a whopping 0 against Dallas the week before last. But he is tied for the year with Plummer at 93 points and has played one less game pending tomorrow's MNF showdown against Tampa. On the plus side he has the "Steve Smith factor" since he could take one to the house at any time.

[hockeygoalie29]

One more as well....pick one of the following for my flex spot:

Deion Branch vs. San Fran
-Seattle's #2 reciever behind Jackson with 320 yards and 3 TD's on the year against an improving 49'ers defense that has only allowed a combined 16 points the last two weeks

Cadillac Williams vs. Washington
-not having a great season with only 570 total yards and a single TD but is playing the Skins leaky defense...

Cedric Benson vs. Jets
-still #2 behind Jones but does have 3 TD's and could see action in the red zone against a bad Jets defense

TJ Duckett vs. Tampa
-With Portis out will Duckett finally get his chance?

[SkinsASchamps]

would you do this trade:

Send Deion Branch, Sea
Send Terrell Owens, Dal
Receive Torry Holt, StL
Receive Terry Glenn*, Dal
Receive Braylon Edwards, Cle

Help! I have Deion and TO. The other team is tied with me in first place. My other WRs are Santana, Marvin Harrison, and Antonio bryant. I would cut AB.

Then I would start MH, TH, and Moss(when healthy) or braylon or glenn depending on matchup...

[SkinsASchamps]

One more as well....pick one of the following for my flex spot:

Deion Branch vs. San Fran
-Seattle's #2 reciever behind Jackson with 320 yards and 3 TD's on the year against an improving 49'ers defense that has only allowed a combined 16 points the last two weeks

Cadillac Williams vs. Washington
-not having a great season with only 570 total yards and a single TD but is playing the Skins leaky defense...

Cedric Benson vs. Jets
-still #2 behind Jones but does have 3 TD's and could see action in the red zone against a bad Jets defense

TJ Duckett vs. Tampa
-With Portis out will Duckett finally get his chance?


Branch

[hockeygoalie29]

would you do this trade:

Send Deion Branch, Sea
Send Terrell Owens, Dal
Receive Torry Holt, StL
Receive Terry Glenn*, Dal
Receive Braylon Edwards, Cle

Help! I have Deion and TO. The other team is tied with me in first place. My other WRs are Santana, Marvin Harrison, and Antonio bryant. I would cut AB.

Then I would start MH, TH, and Moss(when healthy) or braylon or glenn depending on matchup...

Ha ha, I'll return the favor and say keep Branch. :)

I've been following Branch and Holt since they are both on my team along with Jackson and Ward.

Check out the stats, Branch was starting to roll with Hasselbeck before Matt was injured. He had a set back when Wallace stepped in since Wallace tends to favor his tight end and Jackson. Now that Matt will be behind center either this coming week or the next he should pick up where he left off.

The same goes for Owens and Glenn. Terry Glenn was the go to guy for Bledsoe but now that Romo has taken over Glenn has been replaced as the go to guy by Owens.

[SkinsASchamps]

Ha ha, I'll return the favor and say keep Branch. :)

I've been following Branch and Holt since they are both on my team along with Jackson and Ward.

Check out the stats, Branch was starting to roll with Hasselbeck before Matt was injured. He had a set back when Wallace stepped in since Wallace tends to favor his tight end and Jackson. Now that Matt will be behind center either this coming week or the next he should pick up where he left off.

The same goes for Owens and Glenn. Terry Glenn was the go to guy for Bledsoe but now that Romo has taken over Glenn has been replaced as the go to guy by Owens.

Good points. Plus the guy I was going to trade with is an eagles fan... I cant do it. Thanks for bringing me back. Branch is def. a good start for you though. We dont have flex positions but I wish we did. Good luck.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Has anyone heard anything on Colston?!? He is key to me in 3 out of my 4 leagues. I cannot find anything.

Edit: I just found this if anyone is in the same boat as me.

Saints receiver Marques Colston hopes to play Sunday at Atlanta, but he missed most of Friday's practice. Saints Coach Sean Payton said he wanted Colston to rest his sprained left ankle.

"I'll probably go out there (Sunday morning) and work it out before the game, see what I can do and go from there," said Colston, who fully participated in Thursday's practice. "I've still got a couple more days. I'll come in here for treatment before we leave (Saturday)."

Source (http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-27/1164439156207060.xml&coll=1)

[FanFromArizona]

Has anyone heard anything on Colston?!? He is key to me in 3 out of my 4 leagues. I cannot find anything.

Edit: I just found this if anyone is in the same boat as me.



Source (http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-27/1164439156207060.xml&coll=1)

I don't have a link, but I remember reading he was a gametime decision to play on Sunday. I would check either cnnsi, espn, kffl.com, sportsline, or foxsports(yeah, I read all those).

[RedskinsDave]

I am not playing him.

Saint WR Marques Colston (ankle) did not practice on Friday so he will at best be a game time decision. Based on his comments this week about taking a week off to heal, and the fact that he has not practiced, it would be wise to make other plans this week.

[HAWGZHEAD]

I am not playing him.This could be detrimental to my FF future :(

[FanFromArizona]

This could be detrimental to my FF future :(

I don't think he's projected to be out for an extended period of time, I think it's just questionable this week. Colston status (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2673088)

Here's the quote you should use when planning with him:


"I just want to be back for the long run because this is definitely in my opinion a playoff caliber team," Colston said. "I would much rather come back and be ready for that than rush back for one game and be out for two more. I would rather sacrifice one game [this week] and be there for the playoff run."


You should look elsewhere for the week, but still keep him. It sounds like he'll be back next week.

[HAWGZHEAD]

I don't think he's projected to be out for an extended period of time, I think it's just questionable this week. Colston status (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2673088)

Here's the quote you should use when planning with him:



You should look elsewhere for the week, but still keep him. It sounds like he'll be back next week.Well I managed to pick up Henderson for his replacement in two of my leagues. I may just start him.

[RedskinsDave]

My team is taking a beating. I have Colston, Kevin Jones, Ronnie Brown and Hines Ward. I need some serious healing heading towards the playoffs.

[HAWGZHEAD]

My team is taking a beating. I have Colston, Kevin Jones, Ronnie Brown and Hines Ward. I need some serious healing heading towards the playoffs.In CarMike's league I have 8 players that are either probable, doubtful, or questionable lol.

[GolfFreak]

Playoff time! Who should I start at QB: Brees at Dallass, or Hasselbeck at Arizona? I've been riding Brees all year after Hasselbeck got hurt ... any thoughts?

[hockeygoalie29]

Playoff time! Who should I start at QB: Brees at Dallass, or Hasselbeck at Arizona? I've been riding Brees all year after Hasselbeck got hurt ... any thoughts?

I'd stick with Brees, Hasselbeck has been very shaky since he returned from his injury.

[dj_stouty]

I'd stick with Brees, Hasselbeck has been very shaky since he returned from his injury.

He did look bad, didn't he? I think the broken finger on this non-throwing hand was more of a factor than he led on...

[GolfFreak]

Cool, thanks guys!

[CNYSkinFan]

So I am matched up against Akh in a playoff in the Hailredskins league on Yahoo. I barely got into the playoffs after Donovan McNabb went down who was my #1 Qb. When MCNabb went down I had Charlie Frye as a backup but cscoured the waiver wire and was able to get Brett Favre. Brett did ok but he is hurt and not doing well lately. So early this week I saw Vince Young somehow was on the waiver wire and I grabbed him.

What can be more delicious then downing Akh with Vince Young?

[hockeygoalie29]

So I am matched up against Akh in a playoff in the Hailredskins league on Yahoo. I barely got into the playoffs after Donovan McNabb went down who was my #1 Qb. When MCNabb went down I had Charlie Frye as a backup but cscoured the waiver wire and was able to get Brett Favre. Brett did ok but he is hurt and not doing well lately. So early this week I saw Vince Young somehow was on the waiver wire and I grabbed him.

What can be more delicious then downing Akh with Vince Young?

Ha ha, that would be ironic. Although it's arguable whether or not Young is the biggest reason the Titans have won 5 of their last 6, you can't argue his fantasy production. In my league, he is the #2 QB over the last 3 weeks and only 1 point behind Palmer for the #1 spot. While he doesn't have the passing yardage, he more than makes up for it with 200 rushing yards and a rushing TD over the last 3 games. Add to that 5 passing TD's and only 2 interceptions and you have a very good fantasy QB.

[hockeygoalie29]

He did look bad, didn't he? I think the broken finger on this non-throwing hand was more of a factor than he led on...

Maybe, but he looked pretty bad the week before against Green Bay as well before bailing himself out in the 2nd half. Hasselbeck was 10 for 22 for 88 yards and turned the ball over 4 times in the first half. He still put up fantasy numbers though with his 3 touchdowns in the 2nd half. Last week he had a similar first half but this time the comeback came from the legs of Alexander and fantasy owners who started Hasselbeck came away empty handed.

[SkinsASchamps]

About 2-3 weeks ago when donovan went down my eagles fan friend in my fantasy league proposed me a trade. D Mac was on his team so he needed a QB.

He gave me: Larry Johnson, and steve mcnair

I gave him: tony homo and jamal lewis.

What a trade right?

IM still laughing at him.

[csquared]

About 2-3 weeks ago when donovan went down my eagles fan friend in my fantasy league proposed me a trade. D Mac was on his team so he needed a QB.

He gave me: Larry Johnson, and steve mcnair

I gave him: tony homo and jamal lewis.

What a trade right?

IM still laughing at him.
Why are you still laughing at him. Seems to me that he should be laughing at you. LJ hasnt scored that much in the last 2-3 weeks. Getting decent yards but 3 td's in 3 weeks. Yea Romo hast done that well but he did throw for 5 td's one week. And Lewis isnt getting many yards but has 4 td's in the last 3 weeks. Mcnair hasnt done anything in the last 3 weeks either.

[Skinz4lyfe]

I have a good problem in which I don't know what RB to play. I am starting 3 out of the 4 RBs. Here are my players:

Shawn Alexander (vs. SF)
Willie Parker (at Car)
Rudi Johnson (at. Ind)
Chester Taylor (vs. Jets)

I'm leaning towards Alexander, Johnson, and Parker but even though Taylor is coming off an injury, that is an intriguing matchup. Any advice?

[CNYSkinFan]

I have a good problem in which I don't know what RB to play. I am starting 3 out of the 4 RBs. Here are my players:

Shawn Alexander (vs. SF)
Willie Parker (at Car)
Rudi Johnson (at. Ind)
Chester Taylor (vs. Jets)

I'm leaning towards Alexander, Johnson, and Parker but even though Taylor is coming off an injury, that is an intriguing matchup. Any advice?
I would go with Parker Johnson And Alexander. Look at what Indy gave up last week vs. Jacksonville. Crazy not to start Rudi.

[GolfFreak]

I'm leaning towards Alexander, Johnson, and Parker but even though Taylor is coming off an injury, that is an intriguing matchup. Any advice?

Go with your gut. Bench Taylor and start those studs.

[GolfFreak]

OK - my RB delima for week 15 (2nd round of the playoffs) ...

McAllister vs. WAS
Dunn vs. DAL
R. Brown at BUF (injured)
Dayne at NE
Pinner vs. NYJ
Griffith vs. DAL

My only lock right now is Deuce, who should be #2? Brown is out, Dunn got hurt last week which is why I picked up Griffith. I hear Chester Taylor will play this week so Pinner was probably a one week wonder. Is Dayne a good play vs. NE? He is the starting RB now (so I hear) and should get some touches. Miami ran for over 100 yards on them last week.

Any thoughts?

[Skinz4lyfe]

OK - my RB delima for week 15 (2nd round of the playoffs) ...

McAllister vs. WAS
Dunn vs. DAL
R. Brown at BUF (injured)
Dayne at NE
Pinner vs. NYJ
Griffith vs. DAL

My only lock right now is Deuce, who should be #2? Brown is out, Dunn got hurt last week which is why I picked up Griffith. I hear Chester Taylor will play this week so Pinner was probably a one week wonder. Is Dayne a good play vs. NE? He is the starting RB now (so I hear) and should get some touches. Miami ran for over 100 yards on them last week.

Any thoughts?

Ouch! You are in a bind. Injuries might force your hand to go w/Dayne. I'd wait for the injury report to come out this Wednesday before I make a final decision.

[GolfFreak]

Ouch! You are in a bind. Injuries might force your hand to go w/Dayne. I'd wait for the injury report to come out this Wednesday before I make a final decision.

Thanks - I've been searching for injury reports, but how do I find the offical one?

[Skinz4lyfe]

Thanks - I've been searching for injury reports, but how do I find the offical one?

I don't think they've officially come out yet but this is a preliminary report I found

Link (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/briefingroom?injuries=true)

From here you should be able to search for your players of interest.

[GolfFreak]

I don't think they've officially come out yet but this is a preliminary report I found

Link (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/briefingroom?injuries=true)

From here you should be able to search for your players of interest.


Thanks man, I saw DJ posted the Skins/Saints report so I just figured they were already out.

Nice link!

[CNYSkinFan]

Ok this is a fantasy Football conundrum to beat all.

I was in 4 leagues this year and have made the playoffs in two of them. One league (hairedskins on yahoo) started their playoffs in week 14 and I have advanced to the championship game this week. The other starts a 4 team playoff this week which I am #1 seed and they play their championship in week 17 (ugh!)

So what is my problem, quite simply LT is my problem. I have been riding him like ahorse in the Fox football league but my opponent in the championship game in Yahoo has him as well. If he does good for one team, he will hurt the other. and it is not just LT. My opponent in the hailredskins league also has Miller which is a sometime starter for me in the Fox league (When Dallas Clark has been injured)

It makes me wonder just how many fantasy owners have ridden LT into the championship game this year.

[BurgundyNGold]

Ok this is a fantasy Football conundrum to beat all.

I was in 4 leagues this year and have made the playoffs in two of them. One league (hairedskins on yahoo) started their playoffs in week 14 and I have advanced to the championship game this week. The other starts a 4 team playoff this week which I am #1 seed and they play their championship in week 17 (ugh!)

So what is my problem, quite simply LT is my problem. I have been riding him like ahorse in the Fox football league but my opponent in the championship game in Yahoo has him as well. If he does good for one team, he will hurt the other. and it is not just LT. My opponent in the hailredskins league also has Miller which is a sometime starter for me in the Fox league (When Dallas Clark has been injured)

It makes me wonder just how many fantasy owners have ridden LT into the championship game this year.
I had this conundrum a few years back. Start your players that he has in hopes to cancel out those variables. Then attempt to outcoach him with the remaining starters. It worked for me.

[CNYSkinFan]

I had this conundrum a few years back. Start your players that he has in hopes to cancel out those variables. Then attempt to outcoach him with the remaining starters. It worked for me.
no we aren't playing each other, they are two different leagues I am in. The conundrum is not one of strategy but just bad luck. LT will simultaneously help one of my teams he is on and also hurt another one of my teams who is facing him in the championship. Just odd that is all.

[Skinz4lyfe]

no we aren't playing each other, they are two different leagues I am in. The conundrum is not one of strategy but just bad luck. LT will simultaneously help one of my teams he is on and also hurt another one of my teams who is facing him in the championship. Just odd that is all.

That is quite odd. In my work FFLeage, the person in first place all year (13-1 record) just lost in the first round of our playoffs. They rode LT, McNabb, and Chicago's defense all year long. In recent weeks it was Brees and Chad Johnson carrying the load. It just so happened everybody in the league got lucky w/Brees getting shut down by the 'Skins, Chicago's D getting lit up and Johnson putting up a doughnut. Which brings me to my question:

I am in the championship game but my RBs are iffy. I currently have Betts, Ahman Green, Cedric Benson, and Brandon Jacobs. I'm thinking about picking up two of my old RBs Warrick Dunn and Ronnie Brown because they both have pretty good matchups but are coming off injuries. My problem is matchups. I'm starting Betts and I'm definitely benching Green (vs. Minny). I'm thinking about Benson (@ Det) and Jacobs (vs. NO). But I'm also considering picking up Brown (vs. Jets) and Dunn (Vs. Car). I just need to start one more RB but not sure who to go w/.

[GolfFreak]

That is quite odd. In my work FFLeage, the person in first place all year (13-1 record) just lost in the first round of our playoffs. They rode LT, McNabb, and Chicago's defense all year long. In recent weeks it was Brees and Chad Johnson carrying the load. It just so happened everybody in the league got lucky w/Brees getting shut down by the 'Skins, Chicago's D getting lit up and Johnson putting up a doughnut. Which brings me to my question:

I am in the championship game but my RBs are iffy. I currently have Betts, Ahman Green, Cedric Benson, and Brandon Jacobs. I'm thinking about picking up two of my old RBs Warrick Dunn and Ronnie Brown because they both have pretty good matchups but are coming off injuries. My problem is matchups. I'm starting Betts and I'm definitely benching Green (vs. Minny). I'm thinking about Benson (@ Det) and Jacobs (vs. NO). But I'm also considering picking up Brown (vs. Jets) and Dunn (Vs. Car). I just need to start one more RB but not sure who to go w/.


Are you saying Ronnie Brown and Warrick Dunn are on waivers!?! If so, first question is how many teams are in your league? I would we nervous about Brown since he's been out with an injured hand. Dunn has been banged up too so check his status. Your best bet might be Benson, there will be plenty of touchs for him against DET.

[hockeygoalie29]

Are you saying Ronnie Brown and Warrick Dunn are on waivers!?! If so, first question is how many teams are in your league? I would we nervous about Brown since he's been out with an injured hand. Dunn has been banged up too so check his status. Your best bet might be Benson, there will be plenty of touchs for him against DET.

I agree, Benson is the way to go. With Chicago locking up the #1 seed in the NFC they will likely be resting Thomas Jones since he has been banged up recently. That should mean a big increase in carries for Benson. He's already averaging 55 yards a game rushing over the last 5 weeks and has a TD in 3 of his last 4 games.

[BurgundyNGold]

no we aren't playing each other, they are two different leagues I am in. The conundrum is not one of strategy but just bad luck. LT will simultaneously help one of my teams he is on and also hurt another one of my teams who is facing him in the championship. Just odd that is all.
Oh, my bad. I won a 20 team league once where both conferences payed as an individual leagu until the championship game. So it was entirely possible, indeed probably that at least one of your players would be on the other guy's roster.

[CarMike]

Bryant Johnson [Cards] vs San Fransisco

OR

Michael Jenkins [Falcons] vs Carolina

THOUGHTS?

[RedskinsDave]

Bryant Johnson [Cards] vs San Fransisco

OR

Michael Jenkins [Falcons] vs Carolina

THOUGHTS?

My thoughts are "how are you still playing if those guys are your options?" :D

I would definitely go Jenkins.

[csquared]

My thoughts are "how are you still playing if those guys are your options?" :D

I would definitely go Jenkins.
In my league its called the Toilet Bowl. ;)

[CNYSkinFan]

can i just say this.

I hate Brett Favre

5 int and no tds in the last two games?

Doesn't he know he is costing me the playoffs?

WTH is his problem.

I was kind enough to pick him off of waivers after McNabb went down and he has done nothing but disappoint my team week in and wek out.

I even started him the last two games over Vince Young based on his leadership.

Brett Favre you are letting the CNYSkinFan team down when we needed you most.

I hate you.

[/rant]

[CarMike]

My thoughts are "how are you still playing if those guys are your options?" :D

I would definitely go Jenkins.

One name!

LT

:D

Championship game!