The 2008 Fantasy Football Advice Thread

[dj_stouty]

The 2008 fantasy football season is just around the corner and it is never too late to get advice on how to manage your team.

Fire out your questions and everyone will give their 2 cents and help!

[dj_stouty]

Ok...I'll start.

I'm in a keeper league and I have to choose between one of these RBs to be my 2rd RB for the season. All three RBs were injured last season, so they all have questionmarks.

Player - 2007 Stats

Brandon Jacobs - 11 Games - 20 total touches/g - 107 total ypg - 0.5 TDs/g

Ronnie Brown - 7 Games - 17 total touches/g - 145 total ypg - 0.7 TDs/g

Reggie Bush - 12 Games - 19 total touches/g - 83 total ypg - 0.5 TDs/g

Any advice?

[SkinsASchamps]

Ok...I'll start.

I'm in a keeper league and I have to choose between one of these RBs to be my 2rd RB for the season. All three RBs were injured last season, so they all have questionmarks.

Player - 2007 Stats

Brandon Jacobs - 11 Games - 20 total touches/g - 107 total ypg - 0.5 TDs/g

Ronnie Brown - 7 Games - 17 total touches/g - 145 total ypg - 0.7 TDs/g

Reggie Bush - 12 Games - 19 total touches/g - 83 total ypg - 0.5 TDs/g

Any advice?


I assume you dont have to decide right away? If you dont then I would wait and see how Ronnie Brown comes along. He has a chance to be a top 5 fantasy back. He was leading fantasy last year before he went down. Otherwise it has to be Bush. Jacobs is very hit and miss and a giant. Bush is very hit and miss but isnt a Giant...

[dj_stouty]

I assume you dont have to decide right away? If you dont then I would wait and see how Ronnie Brown comes along. He has a chance to be a top 5 fantasy back. He was leading fantasy last year before he went down. Otherwise it has to be Bush. Jacobs is very hit and miss and a giant. Bush is very hit and miss but isnt a Giant...

Actually...for this particular league, i would have to make a decision fairly quickly; probably before the upcoming draft.

I'm really torn...b/c Ronnie was destroying the league before he went down, I'm not 100% clear on how his health is. Bush scares me the most. He seems to be the biggest hit or miss...and although he manages to touch the ball a lot in the passing game, the Saints really don't rely on him running the ball. Brandon was the only one of this group who was healthy enough to finish the season. He average 1 TD in all four of his playoff games, so that is a plus. I only question what % of snaps he will get with the Giants next year, as durabliity is a concern with him.

[firehawk157]

That's hard. I would say depends on your first running back. If you've got a surefire guy, go with the wildcard (Ronnie Brown). If you aren't all that confident in the first RB's ability to stay healthy/productive, go with Bush or Jacobs.

[fent]

i just finished my first mock draft in a 12 team league to get ready for my money league...i was picking in the 9 spot...thoughts on this team and where to address other issues? My other option in hindsight would have been to take Manning in the 2nd instead of Lynch and grab Maroney in the 3rd, but i don't know if Maroney is realistically there that late in most drafts.

Palmer, Campbell
Portis, Lynch, LenWhale, Kenny Watson, Chris Brown
Boldin, Driver, Mason, Shaun McDonald, Kelly, Meachem
Cooley
Rackers
Minnesota

[CNYSkinFan]

kickers go quick, load up early.

[dj_stouty]

OK, I need to keep one of the following two guys as my RB2 in my long standing keeper league. In case anyone wants to know, LT is my RB1. Which would you take? I'll take advice from anyone other than Keino and Rich since they are in my league. ;)

Reggie Bush
Michael Turner

Here is what is rolling around in my head...

Bush Pros - All-purpose back, will catch a good # of passes, can break long gains, has a powerful offense around him so defenses don't have to concentrate only on him, offense will control the ball giving him more opportunities than average RBs, could bounce back to his rookie season total yardage (1,300/8td) success.

Bush cons - isn't the next Marshall Faulk as expected, has way too many RBs on the depth chart to take away carries, too hesitant in the backfield and takes too many losses instead of quick/short gains, poor ypc first two seasons in league, won't get goaline carries, health/durability concerns.

Turner Pros - Relatively young with only 228 career attempts, high (5.5) ypc average as LT's backup, protoypically stout RB frame and strong, able to make big gains in running game, only has Norwood as competition at RB so he will be the top RB.

Tuner Cons - Only has 228 career attempts and many came against tired defenses after LT got done with them, ATL has rookie QB with not much else on offense so defenses will concentrate on him, unproven as RB1, never had more than 15 carries in a game.

Who would you chose?

[FanFromArizona]

OK, I need to keep one of the following two guys as my RB2 in my long standing keeper league. In case anyone wants to know, LT is my RB1. Which would you take? I'll take advice from anyone other than Keino and Rich since they are in my league. ;)

Reggie Bush
Michael Turner

Here is what is rolling around in my head...

Bush Pros - All-purpose back, will catch a good # of passes, can break long gains, has a powerful offense around him so defenses don't have to concentrate only on him, offense will control the ball giving him more opportunities than average RBs, could bounce back to his rookie season total yardage (1,300/8td) success.

Bush cons - isn't the next Marshall Faulk as expected, has way too many RBs on the depth chart to take away carries, too hesitant in the backfield and takes too many losses instead of quick/short gains, poor ypc first two seasons in league, won't get goaline carries, health/durability concerns.

Turner Pros - Relatively young with only 228 career attempts, high (5.5) ypc average as LT's backup, protoypically stout RB frame and strong, able to make big gains in running game, only has Norwood as competition at RB so he will be the top RB.

Tuner Cons - Only has 228 career attempts and many came against tired defenses after LT got done with them, ATL has rookie QB with not much else on offense so defenses will concentrate on him, unproven as RB1, never had more than 15 carries in a game.

Who would you chose?

In a keeper league I would go with Bush for the reasons you stated: Bush is on a more potent offense (defenses won't be able to just key up on him alone) and there IS a reason he was drafted second. Both backs get drafted in roughly the same round in re-drafts, but Bush has better upside. Turner is going to have defenses stacked up against him and the honus is going to be on a rookie QB to beat teams through the air.

[LATrueRedskin]

Michael Turner scares the hell out of me. Who knows how good he'll be during a full season of carries, and behind the Falcons offensive line. I think Bush will have a pretty decent year this year, as he is a jack-of-all-trades. It depends on the scoring of your league, dj. I think you should go Bush either way, especially if you get points for receptions in your league.

[dj_stouty]

It depends on the scoring of your league, dj. I think you should go Bush either way, especially if you get points for receptions in your league.

Great point. My league does not rewards points for receptions, which takes a notch out of Bush's value.

I'm still 50/50 on this.

[hockeygoalie29]

DJ, I usually prefer guys who give me consistent 10 point weeks as opposed to a guy who will get 25 points one week but only 3 points the next week. That's how I see Turner and Bush. Although Turner is largely unproven, he will be the feature back and should rack up 70+ yards a week and maybe a TD every other week even playing for Atlanta. I'd expect him to average between 8 and 15 points every week, rarely going above or below those numbers. Bush on the other hand is very boom or bust.

However, having LT on your squad really gives you the chance to take advantage of a guy like Bush. Sure, he'll have a few dud weeks with only 2-3 points, but LT should be able to balance things out and carry you in those tough weeks for Bush. Where you will really benefit is in those 3 or 4 games a year when Bush lights up the opposing defense for 2-3 TD's and has 100+ receiving yards and 50+ rushing yards. That kind of production could single handedly win a couple of weeks for you, especially paired with LT.

[AliBabba]

I would definitely prefer Jacobs to Bush regardless of what uniform they wear or what division they are in for the reason that hockeygoalie said. Consistency.

[RedskinsDave]

kickers go quick, load up early.

Defenses too. Load up.

[AliBabba]

Defenses too. Load up.
if you don't have two kickers and three Ds by the time the drafts over you lose

[dj_stouty]

DJ, I usually prefer guys who give me consistent 10 point weeks as opposed to a guy who will get 25 points one week but only 3 points the next week. That's how I see Turner and Bush. Although Turner is largely unproven, he will be the feature back and should rack up 70+ yards a week and maybe a TD every other week even playing for Atlanta. I'd expect him to average between 8 and 15 points every week, rarely going above or below those numbers. Bush on the other hand is very boom or bust.

However, having LT on your squad really gives you the chance to take advantage of a guy like Bush. Sure, he'll have a few dud weeks with only 2-3 points, but LT should be able to balance things out and carry you in those tough weeks for Bush. Where you will really benefit is in those 3 or 4 games a year when Bush lights up the opposing defense for 2-3 TD's and has 100+ receiving yards and 50+ rushing yards. That kind of production could single handedly win a couple of weeks for you, especially paired with LT.

Great stuff.

Yes, assuming he is healthy, Turner will probably get 300 carries and Bush will get close to half. (or 200 if you count total "touches" since he will get at least 50 receptions) I also prefer RBs who touch the ball more often to those who don't, even if they play for a crappy offense. (Remember Corey Dillon still being a top 10 RB in Cinci...or LT still getting yards/TDs facing 8-man fronts his first 2 seasons?) RBs who get 300 carries are rare these days, as evident by the fact that only 6 RBs attained that number in 2007....while 10 RBs did so in 2006.

And yes, having LT as my RB1 is certainly a factor. He will likely be one of the top producers again this season, and he will be very consistant while doing it. I like what you say about Bush "going off" a few times a season and riding those points to certain wins. What scares me are his "typical" weeks and if the rest of my roster can pick up the slack when he only gets 45 total yards and 0 scores.

The hardest part about this decision is that BOTH are risky and a gamble. Turner is unproven as the fulltime back, and we don't know which Reggie Bush will show up this season.

Damn,,, my decision got even harder. lol

[hockeygoalie29]

Great stuff.

Yes, assuming he is healthy, Turner will probably get 300 carries and Bush will get close to half. (or 200 if you count total "touches" since he will get at least 50 receptions) I also prefer RBs who touch the ball more often to those who don't, even if they play for a crappy offense. (Remember Corey Dillon still being a top 10 RB in Cinci...or LT still getting yards/TDs facing 8-man fronts his first 2 seasons?) RBs who get 300 carries are rare these days, as evident by the fact that only 6 RBs attained that number in 2007....while 10 RBs did so in 2006.

And yes, having LT as my RB1 is certainly a factor. He will likely be one of the top producers again this season, and he will be very consistant while doing it. I like what you say about Bush "going off" a few times a season and riding those points to certain wins. What scares me are his "typical" weeks and if the rest of my roster can pick up the slack when he only gets 45 total yards and 0 scores.

The hardest part about this decision is that BOTH are risky and a gamble. Turner is unproven as the fulltime back, and we don't know which Reggie Bush will show up this season.

Damn,,, my decision got even harder. lol

It's the last part of your post that would convince me to go with Bush. Both are definitely a gamble, but at least you know Bush will put up several big weeks a year even if he's a dud for the rest of them...

Plus, being a keeper league, I think I'd hold onto Bush for one more year just because if he ever does figure the NFL level out, his potential is enormous. I'd hate to release him this year to have him become a top 5 back for the next 5+ years.

[dj_stouty]

I'd hate to release him this year to have him become a top 5 back for the next 5+ years.

Bingo, which is why I'm torn on this. I'd hate to see that as well. lol.

But Michael Turner could be the next big star as well.

Ugh.

[redskin5621742]

I'm in a 12 team non keeper league and I'm picking 3rd, snake format. I'm torn between S.Jackson and Westbrook. This league gives me pts for receptions. Can I get a little advice, I have also thought of Brady/Moss/Manning or Portis. I just have a bad feeling about jackson and/or Westbrook.

Thanks,Andy

[ShaggySkins]

I'm in a 12 team non keeper league and I'm picking 3rd, snake format. I'm torn between S.Jackson and Westbrook. This league gives me pts for receptions. Can I get a little advice, I have also thought of Brady/Moss/Manning or Portis. I just have a bad feeling about jackson and/or Westbrook.

Thanks,Andy

Take Westbrook. Stephen Jackson is still a holdout and no one know when he is going to return or in what shape he will be in. Westbrook can give you points in everything with recieving and rushing.

[AliBabba]

I'm in a 12 team non keeper league and I'm picking 3rd, snake format. I'm torn between S.Jackson and Westbrook. This league gives me pts for receptions. Can I get a little advice, I have also thought of Brady/Moss/Manning or Portis. I just have a bad feeling about jackson and/or Westbrook.

Thanks,Andy
If this were a keeper league I'd suggest S-Jax but since its not I'd go'd BW as well .... he's more proven, consisten, and a better receiving threat (although Jackson's pretty good at that himself)

In terms of upside though, I do believe with a healthy Bulger and Orlando Pace S-Jax could blow up this year and meet that 2500 combined yard target he set ... tough choice but I'd play it safe with Westbrook

[dj_stouty]

I'm in a 12 team non keeper league and I'm picking 3rd, snake format. I'm torn between S.Jackson and Westbrook. This league gives me pts for receptions. Can I get a little advice, I have also thought of Brady/Moss/Manning or Portis. I just have a bad feeling about jackson and/or Westbrook.

Thanks,Andy

In a PPR league you MUST go for Westbrook. He is a stud in that scoring format.

[AliBabba]

In a PPR league you MUST go for Westbrook. He is a stud in that scoring format.
DJ, just playing devil's advocate, because I said BW is the better choice too, but here is S-Jax's 2006 receiving line:

90rec, 806yds, 3TDs, 9.0ypc, long 64TD

not too shabby even by Westbrook's lofty standards

[HAWGZHEAD]

I believe Portis' stock has gone up for a PPR league but I wouldn't take him over Westbrook or Jackson.

[FanFromArizona]

Bingo, which is why I'm torn on this. I'd hate to see that as well. lol.

But Michael Turner could be the next big star as well.

Ugh.

Question, how many years do you have left "keep"ing them?

This year, without a doubt should be Bush, but I would give some thought to Turner 2-3 years from now. If it's just this year, I'd go with Bush.

Turner will be facing 8 men in the box, I am predicting that Atlanta will have another top 5 pick in next year's draft and a record similar to what they had last year. If they can develop the rookie QB and acquire a vertical threat that will loosen up the running game, then I would give some thought to Turner *MAYBE* in 2-3 years time.

I can also see Norwood splitting carries with Turner enough that Turner and Bush might have pretty similar touch figures.

[dj_stouty]

DJ, just playing devil's advocate, because I said BW is the better choice too, but here is S-Jax's 2006 receiving line:

90rec, 806yds, 3TDs, 9.0ypc, long 64TD

not too shabby even by Westbrook's lofty standards

Good point. Linehan worked him like a dog back in 2006, getting him around 5 catches a game. In 2007, Steven only got around 3 passes per game. Not sure if that will continue this year; plus isn't he still holding out? Westbrook's catches per game has increased in each of the last three seasons. I could see him going over 100 this time around.

Question, how many years do you have left "keep"ing them?

This year, without a doubt should be Bush, but I would give some thought to Turner 2-3 years from now. If it's just this year, I'd go with Bush.

Turner will be facing 8 men in the box, I am predicting that Atlanta will have another top 5 pick in next year's draft and a record similar to what they had last year. If they can develop the rookie QB and acquire a vertical threat that will loosen up the running game, then I would give some thought to Turner *MAYBE* in 2-3 years time.

I can also see Norwood splitting carries with Turner enough that Turner and Bush might have pretty similar touch figures.

This keeper league (12 owners) allows you to keep a player for as long as you like. We keep 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR and 1 other player. I have Carson Palmer, LT and Steve Smith as my other players so I'll keep either Bush or Turner. My core is very solid, so although I'm having a tough time choosing between the two, I do'nt think this decision will make/break my season.

Norwood doesn't scare me. He is more of their change-of-pace back and I'd be surprised if he got more than 6 or 7 carries a game. Turner is going to be their grinder, and IMO, he is destined for 300 carries. Bush, on the other hand, is guaranteed to split a ton of carries with that talented RB depth chart.

Yes, it does sound like I'm trying to sell myself on Turner and hope he breaks out this year. lol

[FanFromArizona]

This keeper league (12 owners) allows you to keep a player for as long as you like. We keep 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR and 1 other player. I have Carson Palmer, LT and Steve Smith as my other players so I'll keep either Bush or Turner. My core is very solid, so although I'm having a tough time choosing between the two, I do'nt think this decision will make/break my season.

Norwood doesn't scare me. He is more of their change-of-pace back and I'd be surprised if he got more than 6 or 7 carries a game. Turner is going to be their grinder, and IMO, he is destined for 300 carries. Bush, on the other hand, is guaranteed to split a ton of carries with that talented RB depth chart.

Yes, it does sound like I'm trying to sell myself on Turner and hope he breaks out this year. lol

1 other player? What other receivers / TE do you have? They might be better than either of these RBs.

[dj_stouty]

1 other player? What other receivers / TE do you have? They might be better than either of these RBs.

I have Lee Evans, Donald Driver, Kevin Curtis and Shockey. Not the best group...

Plus, just about everyone keeps 2 RBs, so with my late first-round pick in the draft, there won't be any decent talent at RB for my RB2.

[Keino]

OK, I need to keep one of the following two guys as my RB2 in my long standing keeper league. In case anyone wants to know, LT is my RB1. Which would you take? I'll take advice from anyone other than Keino and Rich since they are in my league. ;)

Reggie Bush
Michael Turner

Here is what is rolling around in my head...

Bush Pros - All-purpose back, will catch a good # of passes, can break long gains, has a powerful offense around him so defenses don't have to concentrate only on him, offense will control the ball giving him more opportunities than average RBs, could bounce back to his rookie season total yardage (1,300/8td) success.

Bush cons - isn't the next Marshall Faulk as expected, has way too many RBs on the depth chart to take away carries, too hesitant in the backfield and takes too many losses instead of quick/short gains, poor ypc first two seasons in league, won't get goaline carries, health/durability concerns.

Turner Pros - Relatively young with only 228 career attempts, high (5.5) ypc average as LT's backup, protoypically stout RB frame and strong, able to make big gains in running game, only has Norwood as competition at RB so he will be the top RB.

Tuner Cons - Only has 228 career attempts and many came against tired defenses after LT got done with them, ATL has rookie QB with not much else on offense so defenses will concentrate on him, unproven as RB1, never had more than 15 carries in a game.

Who would you chose?


Personally, and I realize that you don't want my advice here, but I will offer it anyways........

Turner appears to be the Starter and Bush appears not to be. If we were in a PPR league, then I would say Bush but frankly, Bush will likely be available for you with your first pick if you want him, whereas Turner likely will not.

It's tough though because Turner is playing on a crappy team in the midst of a rebuild which usually spells playing from behind and abandoning the Running game. ON the other hand, Turner is an effective receiver out of the backfield, or at least seemed to be when they used him that way in SD.

Me, Im going with Turner if I were you......

[dj_stouty]

Personally, and I realize that you don't want my advice here, but I will offer it anyways........

Turner appears to be the Starter and Bush appears not to be. If we were in a PPR league, then I would say Bush but frankly, Bush will likely be available for you with your first pick if you want him, whereas Turner likely will not.

It's tough though because Turner is playing on a crappy team in the midst of a rebuild which usually spells playing from behind and abandoning the Running game. ON the other hand, Turner is an effective receiver out of the backfield, or at least seemed to be when they used him that way in SD.

Me, Im going with Turner if I were you......

I'll LMAO if you end up drafting Bush in the first round...

[dj_stouty]

OK, I'm officially going with Bush.

I think the guy is poised to break out, and he plays on such a high powered offense that even if he shares 50% of the carries, he will still get a lot of touches. (especially inthe passing game)

Now I need to root against Michael Turner, lol.

[Keino]

I'll LMAO if you end up drafting Bush in the first round...

No way. I pick #2 overall because I thoroughly sucked last year. I would re-draft one of the guys I am cutting (Thomas Jones or Willie Parker) before I draft that guy. If we were in a PPR, I would consider it......

[dj_stouty]

No way. I pick #2 overall because I thoroughly sucked last year. I would re-draft one of the guys I am cutting (Thomas Jones or Willie Parker) before I draft that guy. If we were in a PPR, I would consider it......

Ok, well do you want to trade me a pick for Turner as your RB2? Maybe swap a pick?

[akhhorus]

No way. I pick #2 overall because I thoroughly sucked last year. I would re-draft one of the guys I am cutting (Thomas Jones or Willie Parker) before I draft that guy. If we were in a PPR, I would consider it......

I'm not big on any of those four guys(I had Turner and Bush on my keeper league team, and dealt away both). Parker's carries will get hurt by Mendenhall, Jones will lose carries to Chatman and Washington. If I were either of you, I'd draft Jonathan Stewart or Mendenhall.

[Keino]

Ok, well do you want to trade me a pick for Turner as your RB2? Maybe swap a pick?

Nope. Not in the least.....

[Keino]

I'm not big on any of those four guys(I had Turner and Bush on my keeper league team, and dealt away both). Parker's carries will get hurt by Mendenhall, Jones will lose carries to Chatman and Washington. If I were either of you, I'd draft Jonathan Stewart or Mendenhall.

I also have DeAngelo Williams, so I could conceivably keep Williams, and draft Stew at 1.2 and then have My Handcuff settled......

AT this point with the deadline being midnight, I have some tough decisions to make, which are made even more difficult by having crappy WRs.

[akhhorus]

I also have DeAngelo Williams, so I could conceivably keep Williams, and draft Stew at 1.2 and then have My Handcuff settled......

AT this point with the deadline being midnight, I have some tough decisions to make, which are made even more difficult by having crappy WRs.

Thats not a bad idea. I didn't mention McFadden because I don't know if he's going to get the carries, I think he'll get a lot of receptions for a Rb though.

[Keino]

I actually took Stew in my Dynasty League and am real happy with the pick, and in the free agent auction I successfully bid on Williams.....It's not a bad thought at all.

[akhhorus]

I actually took Stew in my Dynasty League and am real happy with the pick, and in the free agent auction I successfully bid on Williams.....It's not a bad thought at all.

Yeah, I have a feeling that they'll both get 150ish carries this year. Williams should have more yards, but Stewart should have more TDs.

[fent]

okay, just drafted my pay league team...12 team league, start 2 RBs, 2 WRs, and a flex. i was in the 7 spot and had to trade my 3rd rounder for an opponents 4th because of a wager i lost on the last game of the season. thoughts on this team?

Anderson, Rivers
Portis, Fred Taylor, McFadden, Betts, Rice, Watson
Braylon, Roy Williams, Marshall, Joey Galloway
Scheffler
Buccaneers
Crosby

[FanFromArizona]

okay, just drafted my pay league team...12 team league, start 2 RBs, 2 WRs, and a flex. i was in the 7 spot and had to trade my 3rd rounder for an opponents 4th because of a wager i lost on the last game of the season. thoughts on this team?

Anderson, Rivers
Portis, Fred Taylor, McFadden, Betts, Rice, Watson
Braylon, Roy Williams, Marshall, Joey Galloway
Scheffler
Buccaneers
Crosby

Ah, an OK team. I'd drop Rivers as my second QB, he'll make you cry. look for someone like a Kurt Warner as my backup. I like your RB selection, I'm guessing Fred Taylor to start the year and McFadden as the year wears on.
You definitely need to upgrade at WR, Scheffler is serviceable as a TE but there are some pretty decent TEs out there (Watson available?)
Buccaneer defense? There are better options out there than this....
and Crosby.....not sure what to expect from the Packers this year....will they be in close enough to give him a chance?

Let me know what options you have open for your 2nd QB, WR, TEs, defense and K, I'll try to give my 2 cents worth when I see what your options are.

[csquared]

Ah, an OK team. I'd drop Rivers as my second QB, he'll make you cry. look for someone like a Kurt Warner as my backup. I like your RB selection, I'm guessing Fred Taylor to start the year and McFadden as the year wears on.
You definitely need to upgrade at WR, Scheffler is serviceable as a TE but there are some pretty decent TEs out there (Watson available?)
Buccaneer defense? There are better options out there than this....
and Crosby.....not sure what to expect from the Packers this year....will they be in close enough to give him a chance?

Let me know what options you have open for your 2nd QB, WR, TEs, defense and K, I'll try to give my 2 cents worth when I see what your options are.

Your joking right? Needs an upgrade at WR? He has probably 3 out of the top 10-15 in the game.

[hockeygoalie29]

Fent, I was just about to say I think your WR corp is the strongest area of your team until I read FFA's post...haha. Seriously though, Braylon's a top 5 reciever, Roy Williams is in a contract year, and although Marshall is out to start the season he's the only real reciever Denver has. Galloway scares me though, he has to get old sometime, but he is a decent depth guy.

I like Portis and McFadden, I think both will have big years. Portis for obvious reasons and Oakland has a great run blocking line while McFadden is far and away more talented then Fargas. Fred Taylor would scare me, like Galloway he can't keep hiding from Father Time. Betts is a must with Portis and either Rice or Watson could have big years depending on what happens with Rudi and McGahee, both of which are injuries waiting to happen.

Your QB's are both question marks, I don't think Anderson will come close to another Pro Bowl season and Rivers is hit or miss every week. I agree with FFA, I'd pick up Warner if he is available and I'd even start him over Anderson. Warner had the most TD's of any QB last season from week 8 on...

Scheffler is OK, the lack of WR's in Denver should help. I'd keep an eye on the waiver wire for guys like Keller, Fasano, and Carlson. I'd bet that at least one of them ends up in the top 10 at TE by the time the year is over.

Defense and kicker are both crap shoots...so go with whatver you have and keep an eye on waivers.

[csquared]

I put together a league with my family and friends every year. $40 to get in. Its a 14 team league and i drafted 8th. We play 1 qb, 1 rb, 2 wr, 1 wr/rb flex, 1 te, 1 k, 1 team d, and a defensive player.

QB- Brees, Tavarius Jackson(yea i know but on Brees' bye week he has a weak game so thats why i took him.)

RB- Selvin Young, Matt Forte, Felix Jones , Rashard Mendenhall (Rb's were slim pickings but i think i got the best of the young guys)

Wr- TO, Boldin, Andre Johnson, Branch ( Hey FFA should i upgrade here? I think the strongest part of my team. And since i have a flex spot i could just play these 3 every week. I also plan on dropping Branch. Im sure there is better WR out there plus he is hurt.)

TE- Ben Watson, Owen Daniels

K- Nedney

Team D- Seattle

D player- Tatupu

[FanFromArizona]

Your joking right? Needs an upgrade at WR? He has probably 3 out of the top 10-15 in the game.

Braylon is a top pick, hands down. No argument there.
Roy Williams? Production like a roller coaster and is dependent on Kitna not getting sacked a league-leading record amount of times. He's good, but he's a #2 at best. Will probably underperform.

Marshall is out with a suspension for the first few games....

[FanFromArizona]

Fent, I was just about to say I think your WR corp is the strongest area of your team until I read FFA's post...haha. Seriously though, Braylon's a top 5 reciever, Roy Williams is in a contract year, and although Marshall is out to start the season he's the only real reciever Denver has. Galloway scares me though, he has to get old sometime, but he is a decent depth guy.

I like Portis and McFadden, I think both will have big years. Portis for obvious reasons and Oakland has a great run blocking line while McFadden is far and away more talented then Fargas. Fred Taylor would scare me, like Galloway he can't keep hiding from Father Time. Betts is a must with Portis and either Rice or Watson could have big years depending on what happens with Rudi and McGahee, both of which are injuries waiting to happen.

Your QB's are both question marks, I don't think Anderson will come close to another Pro Bowl season and Rivers is hit or miss every week. I agree with FFA, I'd pick up Warner if he is available and I'd even start him over Anderson. Warner had the most TD's of any QB last season from week 8 on...

Scheffler is OK, the lack of WR's in Denver should help. I'd keep an eye on the waiver wire for guys like Keller, Fasano, and Carlson. I'd bet that at least one of them ends up in the top 10 at TE by the time the year is over.

Defense and kicker are both crap shoots...so go with whatver you have and keep an eye on waivers.


QB: Anderson is serviceable. He will produce at a level similar to last year but it will be slightly under. Drop Rivers and see if you can get a Warner/JT O'Sullivan as your backup.

RB: I'd run with Fred Taylor to start the year and you'll probably be switching over to McFadden as the year grows on.

WR: Best group you've got, but it's got a few issues. For me, Williams is a roller-coaster, you'll either feast or go through a dry spell with him. Marshall is out for first 3 games, you better hope Galloway can fill out nicely for him.
It also leaves you short for your flex option.

TE: Scheffler is decent, I'd look to see if Greg Olson/Heath Miller/Ben Watson are available.

DEF/K: Find something serviceable.

[FanFromArizona]

I put together a league with my family and friends every year. $40 to get in. Its a 14 team league and i drafted 8th. We play 1 qb, 1 rb, 2 wr, 1 wr/rb flex, 1 te, 1 k, 1 team d, and a defensive player.

QB- Brees, Tavarius Jackson(yea i know but on Brees' bye week he has a weak game so thats why i took him.)

RB- Selvin Young, Matt Forte, Felix Jones , Rashard Mendenhall (Rb's were slim pickings but i think i got the best of the young guys)

Wr- TO, Boldin, Andre Johnson, Branch ( Hey FFA should i upgrade here? I think the strongest part of my team. And since i have a flex spot i could just play these 3 every week. I also plan on dropping Branch. Im sure there is better WR out there plus he is hurt.)

TE- Ben Watson, Owen Daniels

K- Nedney

Team D- Seattle

D player- Tatupu

Nice team.

Strong at QB.

Of the rookie RBs, I'm liking Selvin Young the most and then Felix Jones the best there. Might want to trade for a more established veteran RB.

WRs are very solid. May want to trade one of them for a more established RB.

TE I like Ben Watson. Daniels not a bad second option.

K and Defense I don't care for.

D Player is nice.

[csquared]

Nice team.

Strong at QB.

Of the rookie RBs, I'm liking Selvin Young the most and then Felix Jones the best there. Might want to trade for a more established veteran RB.

WRs are very solid. May want to trade one of them for a more established RB.

TE I like Ben Watson. Daniels not a bad second option.

K and Defense I don't care for.

D Player is nice.

Yea im going to see how this plays out for a week or 2. then if i need to ill swap one of the WR for a RB.

[dj_stouty]

Guys...Owen Daniels is going to put up Cooley-esque numbers this year. (800/7)...despite going 5 rounds later than Chris. He has great chemistry with Shaub and will be a consistant TE for you throughout the year. Wait till late and swoop him up!

[fent]

QB: Anderson is serviceable. He will produce at a level similar to last year but it will be slightly under. Drop Rivers and see if you can get a Warner/JT O'Sullivan as your backup.

RB: I'd run with Fred Taylor to start the year and you'll probably be switching over to McFadden as the year grows on.

WR: Best group you've got, but it's got a few issues. For me, Williams is a roller-coaster, you'll either feast or go through a dry spell with him. Marshall is out for first 3 games, you better hope Galloway can fill out nicely for him.
It also leaves you short for your flex option.

TE: Scheffler is decent, I'd look to see if Greg Olson/Heath Miller/Ben Watson are available.

DEF/K: Find something serviceable.


i'm not 100% sold on Anderson either, but i got him in the 6th, so i can't complain. and i have rivers because he plays the dolphins on Anderson's bye week. that being said, i'm definitely keeping an eye on o'sullivan and warner was drafted as a 3rd QB in the next to last round.

RB i'm definitely riding Taylor early and expecting a strong second half from McFadden, then just hoping one of the other guys hits. we had the draft before the announcement came that Fargas was the starter, but we'lls ee how long that lasts.

WR i don't see as a weakness...Roy worries me a little with streakiness, but when he's healthy he's a beast. Marshall i didn't want to take because of the suspension, but that was when i expected to draft him in round 3 or 4 if i wanted him. in round 5 there wasn't anything better for me even with the suspension...which looks like it will only be 2 weeks by the way. also, i've had luck with picking up guys that start suspended...i got Jared Allen in an IDP league last year and he only went on to be the number 1 DE.

TE and DEF i don't love, but i can waiver wire that crew unless i find a steal.

which leads me to my last question...Crosby was the number 1 kicker last year and their offense should still be decent...how is that a problem?

[FanFromArizona]

Just my opinion/gut feeling, feel free to go the direction you want:

Not really sure what you can expect from the GB offense with Rodgers at the helm. Big difference between Rodgers and Favre moving the offense down the field. I've got no faith in Rodgers to move them down the field as often as Favre did. If Rodgers can't lead them into decent field territory, Crosby's number of FG/XP attempts will be reduced.

[redskin5621742]

I drafted another league last night, please give feedback bacause every other person there, of course, thought they had the trophy already.

Starting 1 QB/2 RB,WR/1 TE,K,DEF

qb - Big Ben (S) Bulger(R)

rb - Addai, Bush (S), McFadden, Rudi Johnson, Duece

wr - Edwards, Calvin Johnson (S), Santana Moss, Bryant Johnson

te - Cooley

k - Vinatieri

def - Baltimore

Thanks
Andy

[skinfanjon]

These are my two money league teams, tell me what you think.

14 Team standard scoring

QB...Rodgers, Campbell
RB...Maroney, Jacobs, Chris Johnson, Maurice Morris, Lamont Jordan
WR..Randy Moss, TO, Calvin Johnson, Marvin Harrison, Driver, Hardy
TE...Boss
K.....Mehlhoff
D.....GB

12 Team, 6pts per QB TD and defenses weighted heavily

QB....Brees
RB....Sjax, Edge, Ricky Williams, Chris Perry, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall
WR...Colston, Santonio, Driver, Burleson, Meachem
TE....Gates
K......Mehlhoff
D.....Tennessee

[csquared]

These are my two money league teams, tell me what you think.

14 Team standard scoring

QB...Rodgers, Campbell
RB...Maroney, Jacobs, Chris Johnson, Maurice Morris, Lamont Jordan
WR..Randy Moss, TO, Calvin Johnson, Marvin Harrison, Driver, Hardy
TE...Boss
K.....Mehlhoff
D.....GB

12 Team, 6pts per QB TD and defenses weighted heavily

QB....Brees
RB....Sjax, Edge, Ricky Williams, Chris Perry, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall
WR...Colston, Santonio, Driver, Burleson, Meachem
TE....Gates
K......Mehlhoff
D.....Tennessee

I think team 2 will do alot better than team 1.

[ihatedallas]

I'm in a league on CBS, and I just did my 12 team draft, I picked 9th. I was wondering if I could opinions/suggestions.
2 RB, 2 WR, Flex

I drafted 9th, and took some gambles/risks in the mid rounds, and chose to wait it out on the QB selection.

QB; Bulger, Warner
RB: Addai, Turner, Forte, Chester Taylor, Mendenthal
WR;Edwards, Plax, Jennings, Vince Jackson
Te: Crumpler(im contemplating dropping for OAK's Miller or Heap)
DST:Indy
K: Dawson

Forte and Turner are more of a 'sit and wait' thing for me. I'm also hoping to just feel around the QB situation.

My biggest question is Mendenthal..I don't trust parker to stay healthy, and I think he'l slowly start to get mroe touches..but I'm worried aout having him sit there al year not producing.

thanks for any help

[tbfoster1]

my draft is tonight and I am kinda cramming as I have not had the time to research properly.

My main question is What big name players should I STAY AWAY from?

[FanFromArizona]

I'm in a league on CBS, and I just did my 12 team draft, I picked 9th. I was wondering if I could opinions/suggestions.
2 RB, 2 WR, Flex

I drafted 9th, and took some gambles/risks in the mid rounds, and chose to wait it out on the QB selection.

QB; Bulger, Warner
RB: Addai, Turner, Forte, Chester Taylor, Mendenthal
WR;Edwards, Plax, Jennings, Vince Jackson
Te: Crumpler(im contemplating dropping for OAK's Miller or Heap)
DST:Indy
K: Dawson

Forte and Turner are more of a 'sit and wait' thing for me. I'm also hoping to just feel around the QB situation.

My biggest question is Mendenthal..I don't trust parker to stay healthy, and I think he'l slowly start to get mroe touches..but I'm worried aout having him sit there al year not producing.

thanks for any help


Mendenthall will produce this year.

[FanFromArizona]

my draft is tonight and I am kinda cramming as I have not had the time to research properly.

My main question is What big name players should I STAY AWAY from?

my 2 cents worth:

RB-wise I'd be avoiding Parker and Gore.
WR-wise I'm not so sure about Ocho Cinco.
TE-wise I'd be avoiding Vernon Davis because of the TE-unfriendly system Martz employs.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Mendenthall will produce this year.
If he can hold onto the ball. I think he fubled 3 times in preseason. My buddy who is a Steelers fan told me Tomlin gave him a football to hold onto at all times after his 2 fumble game and if anyone brought the ball to him besides Mendenhall he was fined 1000 dollars. Didn't help, he fumbled again in their final game.

Got the details wrong, here is the story.

http://news.steelers.com/article/94172/

[FanFromArizona]

If he can hold onto the ball. I think he fubled 3 times in preseason. My buddy who is a Steelers fan told me Tomlin gave him a football to hold onto at all times after his 2 fumble game and if anyone brought the ball to him besides Mendenhall he was fined 1000 dollars. Didn't help, he fumbled again in their final game.

Got the details wrong, here is the story.

http://news.steelers.com/article/94172/

Mendenthall and FWP will split the carries, with FWP getting probably 60-75% of the carries. I'm guessing they'll probably start out slow with Mendenthall working on this issue and increasing his carries when he can prove the issue as resolved.

I work with a diehard Steelers fan and the team has spoken about his athleticism left and right. I don't think he'll be the best rookie RB but at least he'll be serviceable.

Of the rooks, I'm liking McFadden, J Stewart, and F Jones the best.

[tbfoster1]

I drafted tonight. Here is my team. How do ya'll think I'll do
12 man league, I picked 6th. we use a flex (wr/rb)

QB - Derek Anderson, Kurt Warner

RB- Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Selvin Young, Duece McAllister, Kenny Watson

WR - Marques Colston, Anquon Boldin, Marvin Harrison, Donte Stallworth, Limas Sweed

TE - Vernon Davis, LJ Smith

K - Rob Boronus

Def - Tampa Bay

I forgot about the vernon davis advice from earlier, I waited a while on a TE and there wasn't much left

[skinfanjon]

I drafted tonight. Here is my team. How do ya'll think I'll do
12 man league, I picked 6th. we use a flex (wr/rb)

QB - Derek Anderson, Kurt Warner

RB- Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Selvin Young, Duece McAllister, Kenny Watson

WR - Marques Colston, Anquon Boldin, Marvin Harrison, Donte Stallworth, Limas Sweed

TE - Vernon Davis, LJ Smith

K - Rob Boronus

Def - Tampa Bay

I forgot about the vernon davis advice from earlier, I waited a while on a TE and there wasn't much left

Love this team, the biggest question mark is Anderson but Warner is a very solid backup. You'll be in the playoffs barring catastrophic injuries.

[tbfoster1]

Love this team, the biggest question mark is Anderson but Warner is a very solid backup. You'll be in the playoffs barring catastrophic injuries.


Thanks, I fell pretty strongly about my picks. I felt the same way when I drafted Anderson. I hope he has another strong season.

Need some advice from the board. Should I start Derek Anderson vs the girls or Warner vs the 49ers. I have Anderson slated to start but I am leaning towards warner

[Keino]

Thanks, I fell pretty strongly about my picks. I felt the same way when I drafted Anderson. I hope he has another strong season.

Need some advice from the board. Should I start Derek Anderson vs the girls or Warner vs the 49ers. I have Anderson slated to start but I am leaning towards warner

For me personally, unless there is an injury and with so much unknown in week 1, I always start the guys I envisioned being my starter when I drafted the team. I NEVER play the match-up game in week 1.

[Keino]

Ah, an OK team. I'd drop Rivers as my second QB, he'll make you cry. look for someone like a Kurt Warner as my backup. I like your RB selection, I'm guessing Fred Taylor to start the year and McFadden as the year wears on.
You definitely need to upgrade at WR, Scheffler is serviceable as a TE but there are some pretty decent TEs out there (Watson available?)
Buccaneer defense? There are better options out there than this....
and Crosby.....not sure what to expect from the Packers this year....will they be in close enough to give him a chance?

Let me know what options you have open for your 2nd QB, WR, TEs, defense and K, I'll try to give my 2 cents worth when I see what your options are.

He has 4 WRS who are the #1 guy in their respective offenses. Hardly weak. In competitive leagues, you are not going to get the best player at every position.

[hockeygoalie29]

For me personally, unless there is an injury and with so much unknown in week 1, I always start the guys I envisioned being my starter when I drafted the team. I NEVER play the match-up game in week 1.

I agree with the advice, but I have Warner ranked above Anderson so I'd start Warner against SF. I really think Anderson falls this year and Warner had more TD's than any other QB the 2nd half of last season.

[hockeygoalie29]

I drafted tonight. Here is my team. How do ya'll think I'll do
12 man league, I picked 6th. we use a flex (wr/rb)

QB - Derek Anderson, Kurt Warner

RB- Steven Jackson, Clinton Portis, Selvin Young, Duece McAllister, Kenny Watson

WR - Marques Colston, Anquon Boldin, Marvin Harrison, Donte Stallworth, Limas Sweed

TE - Vernon Davis, LJ Smith

K - Rob Boronus

Def - Tampa Bay

I forgot about the vernon davis advice from earlier, I waited a while on a TE and there wasn't much left

Man, that's a hell of a team in a 12 team league! I'm assuming you got Portis with the 19th overall pick? That's insane, I haven't seen Portis fall outside the top 8 in any of the drafts I've been invovled in.

I love your receiving corp, you potentially have 3 guys who could put up #1 WR numbers. I'd start Warner and make Anderson the backup as I said in my last post. I'd also only carry one TE and drop Davis, LJ smith should be solid but not spectacular. In place of Davis I'd try to find another backup at RB, you can never have too many. If Steve Slaton is still there I'd grab him immediately.

Seriously, with your starting RB/WR/QB lineup you very well could be undefeated long into the season depending on how many guys you have on bye weeks at the same time. Good luck!

[InsomniaKiller]

Ok, I have nowhere else to turn! I need help!

I'm in a 12-team league (which I HATE! 10 people is perfect. . . but I digress) and I've got an open flex spot and a bunch of guys I'd rather not start.

So here's what I've got to choose from for the last spot on my week 1 roster.

Chris Johnson, TEN vs Green Bay
Chester Taylor, MIN vs Jacksonville
Isaac Bruce, SF vs Arizona

*sigh*

I have been leaning towards Chris Johnson because it seems like his share of the carries will be considerable higher than Taylor's. . . But then for some reason I just feel like old man Bruce has some potential against Arizona's defense.

I also have Randle El on my bench, but I figure any "feeling" I have about his chance for a big game is just me being a blind homer, so I've all but ruled him out of the picture.

Is this an easier pick than I'm making it? Should I just shut up and throw anyone in the roster since they won't score more than 5 points, anyway?

For the record, the rest of my starting team for week 1 is:

qb - Kurt Warner (drafted Hasselbeck, got Warner off the waiver wire)
wr - Greg Jennings, Wes Welker
rb - Clinton Portis, Reggie Bush
te - Dallas Clark
k - Adam Vinatieri
def / st - Chicago

Heeeeeeelp me and my struggling team!

[hockeygoalie29]

I'd probably go with Chris Johnson just because he is a threat to take a quick screen pass from Vince and turn it into a 60 yard TD with his speed. You are right in that all 3 guys will probably end up with about 5 points, but the homerun threat of Johnson gives him a little more upside in my opinion.

[InsomniaKiller]

Yeah, I think that's my safest bet. A homerun threat on a run-oriented team. Thanks for your input.

This is why I dislike 12-team leagues. Scrapin' the bottom of the barrel!. I don't want to know how tbfoster ended up with Jackson and Portis in a league this size. It sounds like a league one of my friends is in w/ some fantasy football rookies where Ben Roethlisberger and David Garrard both went in the first round. :)

[smoak]

I'm thinking of starting Devin Hester against the Colts with the theory being that if he is ever going to produce, it will be against the Colts secondary...

My WRs (we start 3):
Larry Fitz
Lee Evans
Hester
Bernard Berrian
Derrick Mason
Reggie Williams (may not play)

[RedskinsDave]

I'm thinking of starting Devin Hester against the Colts with the theory being that if he is ever going to produce, it will be against the Colts secondary...

My WRs (we start 3):
Larry Fitz
Lee Evans
Hester
Bernard Berrian
Derrick Mason
Reggie Williams (may not play)

The Colts don't give up many big plays and he's a big play start. I don't think there will be a huge difference in your last three all the same so it's worth a try.

[smoak]

The Colts don't give up many big plays and he's a big play start. I don't think there will be a huge difference in your last three all the same so it's worth a try.

That was my thought although I'm surprised don't give up big plays... Even one and I am in the green. Plus, the guy I am going against has a fairly weak lineup... But he is loaded with Redskins (Moss, Cooley, Suisham) so I'll know after tonight how I look.

[ihatedallas]

Had an off week for week 1...thought I could get some opinions on who you would start.

I need 2 Wrs, 2 RB and a flex.

Edwards, Plax, Jennings, Addai, Forte, Turner.

I'm thinking about sitting Addai, because indy plays minnesota next week, and he had a head injury this week. Anybody else have any opinions?

[HAWGZHEAD]

Anyone think Campbell's stock is gonna rise since he will be playing outta the shotgun?

[IHATEDALLAS'82'87'91]

Ronnie Brown vs Arizona or Julius Jones vs. San Francisco?

[guess88]

Anyone think Campbell's stock is gonna rise since he will be playing outta the shotgun?

Are you seriously worried he'll be picked up?

[guess88]

Larry Johnson vs Oakland, or Kevin Smith vs Green Bay?

also

Trent Edwards vs Jacksonville, or Pennington vs Arizona?

[PyroGenic]

I'd go Pennington and Johnson.

Oakland's d-line is over-rated and Arizona's D may have improved, but not by that much.

[redskin_rich]

Matt Cassel or Jason Campbell at QB?

:doh:

[ihatedallas]

Larry Johnson vs Oakland, or Kevin Smith vs Green Bay?

also

Trent Edwards vs Jacksonville, or Pennington vs Arizona?


LJ and Pennington IMO.

[redskin_rich]

Matt Cassel or Jason Campbell at QB?

:doh:

This was a serious question.

Who would YOU play?

(don't make me start a poll, lol)

[guess88]

This was a serious question.

Who would YOU play?

(don't make me start a poll, lol)

I hate to say this, but Cassel, because even I could throw TD's to Moss. But then, I'm also hoping I'm wrong and Campbell blows it up.

[IHATEDALLAS'82'87'91]

Ronnie Brown vs Arizona or Julius Jones vs. San Francisco or Sammy Morris vs. New York Jets?

and

Eli Manning vs St. Louis or Derek Anderson vs. Pittsburgh?

[AliBabba]

Ronnie Brown vs Arizona or Julius Jones vs. San Francisco or Sammy Morris vs. New York Jets?

and

Eli Manning vs St. Louis or Derek Anderson vs. Pittsburgh?
Sammy Morris and Eli no doubt

[HAWGZHEAD]

Are you seriously worried he'll be picked up?
No, but my QB's are not exactly stellar and I can afford to rotate qb's all year probably. I have Anderson and Delhomme

[redskin_rich]

I hate to say this, but Cassel, because even I could throw TD's to Moss. But then, I'm also hoping I'm wrong and Campbell blows it up.

Thanks for being the only one willing to say that some unknown backup could be better than Campbell, right now. I agree.

Funny, there's a 500 post thread about Campbell in the Cherokee, yet hardly anybody will speak on him in terms of fantasy football.

[csquared]

No, but my QB's are not exactly stellar and I can afford to rotate qb's all year probably. I have Anderson and Delhomme

Well you are way better off with who you have. I wouldnt be worried about Campbell.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Well you way better off with who you have. i wouldnt be worried about Campbell.Derek Anderson's schedule just looks so rough. He's got Pitt this week so I know I am not starting him then. Lost my first game maybe panicking just a bit

[HAWGZHEAD]

BTW Hasslebeck is available on waivers in that league but with the lack of receivers he has and his back troubles I wonder if I should pick him up.

[AliBabba]

BTW Hasslebeck is available on waivers in that league but with the lack of receivers he has and his back troubles I wonder if I should pick him up.
yes, yes you should.

By this time next month he'll have both Bobby Engram and Deion Branch and will return to top 10 production ... pick him up for sure

[HAWGZHEAD]

yes, yes you should.

By this time next month he'll have both Bobby Engram and Deion Branch and will return to top 10 production ... pick him up for sureIf I do one or the other has to go, Delhomme or Anderson, which one?

[AliBabba]

If I do one or the other has to go, Delhomme or Anderson, which one?
I'd say bye bye Jake ... his upside is nice but Hasselbeck has proven much more durable and productive over his career. For the record I would try to keep all three for a week or two if possible...

[guess88]

If I do one or the other has to go, Delhomme or Anderson, which one?

I actually think Delhomme and the Panthers are a sleeper team this year (as are the Bills). If you can, I'd keep the 3 if at all possible. DA didn't look good playing the Cowboys (Braylon Edwards didn't help), but it's too soon to say if he's a fluke. Hasselback is a good pick up, but only if you can afford for him to ride the bench half the season.

[guess88]

Sammy Morris and Eli no doubt

X2. I expect Plexico to singlehandedly give me 40 points. Rams barely look like they belong in the NFL. If you think we have line problems, watch a Rams game.

Morris was kind of a sleeper last year (or was it 2 years ago?) and I'd expect to see him and Moroney take a lot of snaps. I expect the Pats to go back to basics, run the ball, and take a few deep shots to Moss, and Watson.

[ihatedallas]

Forte Vs. Carloina
Addai Vs. Minny
Edwards Vs Pittsburgh


I can start any 2. Right now I have Addai benched because his head injury/Minnesota's run D.

[dj_stouty]

Pick one...

Carson Palmer vs Tennesee Titans
Brett Favre vs New England

Carson has the better matchup...but after watching his offense lay an egg last week, I'm considering the gunslinger against the Titans.

Thoughts?

[redskin_rich]

Pick one...

Carson Palmer vs Tennesee Titans
Brett Favre vs New England

Carson has the better matchup...but after watching his offense lay an egg last week, I'm considering the gunslinger against the Titans.

Thoughts?
I'd go with Favre. Better chance for a higher scoring game.

[guess88]

I'd go with Favre. Better chance for a higher scoring game.

x2 for Favre. Titans D is solid, and the Bengles have gone back to Bungles. Favre can turn water to wine.

[guess88]

Forte Vs. Carloina
Addai Vs. Minny
Edwards Vs Pittsburgh


I can start any 2. Right now I have Addai benched because his head injury/Minnesota's run D.

All those D's suck to play against. I'd say go with Forte and Addai. Braylon was sloppy last week, and I doubt playing the Steelers is going to help him regain any confidence.

Though if I'm wrong, I never held a gun to your head, so you can't blame me for your loss.:moon1:

[guess88]

I hate that I'm even asking this....

Fasano vs Arizona, or Cooley?

[RedskinsDave]

12 team league, first three picks: Brady, Jones-Drew, Colston.

Season:

http://www.treehugger.com/toilet-llqq-001.jpg

[dj_stouty]

Dont' forget, folks. The NFL pushed the BAL @ HOU game to later in the year, thus giving them a bye this week. Don't forget to adjust your rosters so you don't start any Texans or Rat-turds.

[guess88]

Yeah, not having Andre Johnson definitely hurts this week, especially with Calvin Johnson having a big game. Looks like i'm starting Jason Avant as my 3rd wr. yay.

[IHATEDALLAS'82'87'91]

I have a salary cap football question. This is my first year playing salary cap football, and i'm curious to know what to do. I have Eli Manning who's price is $14.60 with a $4.66 change. The Giants are on buy this week, so i'm curious to know should i dump Eli this week, but have to buy a player who is not as good, or hold onto Eli?

[csquared]

Ok all i need to fill 1 spot. Who would you start out of Andre Johnson, Selvin Young, Rashard Mendenhall, Felix Jones, or Johnny Lee Higgins?

[PyroGenic]

Ok all i need to fill 1 spot. Who would you start out of Andre Johnson, Selvin Young, Rashard Mendenhall, Felix Jones, or Johnny Lee Higgins?

Selvin Young. It's the chiefs, c'mon :)

All the others include big question marks or obvious deficiencies like...

-Jones is effective, but only against horrible teams that have the life sucked out of them by the time he's put in the game (not happening against us... I hope).

-The Jags may be hurt, but that doesn't mean that Houston has the ability to take advantage of them, so Andre Johnson is out; fyi, Schaub has only thrown 1 TD all season. He's one of my ex-backups.

-Rashard Mendenhall fumbled like 20 times the last time he played. Granted it was pre-season, but that Ravens D is still tough and I don't see the Steelers having much success on the ground.

-Who the hell is Higgins. He sounds like somebody's butler.

[csquared]

Selvin Young. It's the chiefs, c'mon :)

All the others include big question marks or obvious deficiencies like...

-Jones is effective, but only against horrible teams that have the life sucked out of them by the time he's put in the game (not happening against us... I hope).

-The Jags may be hurt, but that doesn't mean that Houston has the ability to take advantage of them, so Andre Johnson is out; fyi, Schaub has only thrown 1 TD all season. He's one of my ex-backups.

-Rashard Mendenhall fumbled like 20 times the last time he played. Granted it was pre-season, but that Ravens D is still tough and I don't see the Steelers having much success on the ground.

-Who the hell is Higgins. He sounds like somebody's butler.

See the problem is Denver has 3 running backs and each gets like 10 carries a game. Higgins is Oakland's return guy. Since they are horrible he returns alot of kicks. I hate to say it but i do see Jones putting up a td against us.

[PyroGenic]

See the problem is Denver has 3 running backs and each gets like 10 carries a game. Higgins is Oakland's return guy. Since they are horrible he returns alot of kicks. I hate to say it but i do see Jones putting up a td against us.

Yeah, I'm aware of Denver's running back by committee. But check this out: over the past 3 games, they've put up comparable numbers to what the Patriots did last season. Couple that in with them playing the an atrocious KC defense and you have something.

Calling upon the services of a return man to get you some points is pretty desperate and only for emergencies, imo.

[csquared]

Yeah, I'm aware of Denver's running back by committee. But check this out: over the past 3 games, they've put up comparable numbers to what the Patriots did last season. Couple that in with them playing the an atrocious KC defense and you have something.

Calling upon the services of a return man to get you some points is pretty desperate and only for emergencies, imo.

Yea i didnt plan on using Higgins but will keep him off other teams in my league. I guess i will start Young.

[PyroGenic]

Yea i didnt plan on using Higgins but will keep him off other teams in my league. I guess i will start Young.

just out of curiosity: is this a 12 team league?

[csquared]

just out of curiosity: is this a 12 team league?

14

[PyroGenic]

14

Hah, a man's league. Good luck :)

I was wondering why a punt returner would be a hot commodity.

[csquared]

Hah, a man's league. Good luck :)

I was wondering why a punt returner would be a hot commodity.

He is like the 3rd or 4th WR also. But most of his points are coming from return yards. My other starters will be Brees , Forte, T.O, Boldin, Owen Daniels, Gramatica and Tennessee's D.

[PyroGenic]

He is like the 3rd or 4th WR also. But most of his points are coming from return yards. My other starters will be Brees , Forte, T.O, Boldin, Owen Daniels, Gramatica and Tennessee's D.

Got lucky on the Forte pick I see. Nice.

[csquared]

Got lucky on the Forte pick I see. Nice.

Nah going into the draft he was one i wanted bad. Him and Chris Johnson.

[PyroGenic]

Nah going into the draft he was one i wanted bad. Him and Chris Johnson.

Yeah, but to get him, TO, Anquan and Brees means that you had to have had at least some semblance of luck. Or the other people in the league don't really know what they're doing, either one :)

Now if you told me that you got Chris Johnson as well, then I'd have to assume that you're taking advantage of some mentally handicapped people or something.

[csquared]

Yeah, but to get him, TO, Anquan and Brees means that you had to have had at least some semblance of luck. Or the other people in the league don't really know what they're doing, either one :)

Now if you told me that you got Chris Johnson as well, then I'd have to assume that you're taking advantage of some mentally handicapped people or something.

I actually took a huge gamble. I drafted #8. So i took Brees. Then i took the big 3 WR's. Then took Selvin Young. I got Forte in the 6th i believe. I had a chance at Johnson but drafted Felix Jones because i forgot about Johnson. So then i told my buddy to draft him. He got him in the next to the last round. In the first few rounds everyone was loading up on the big name RB's.

[PyroGenic]

I actually took a huge gamble. I drafted #8. So i took Brees. Then i took the big 3 WR's. Then took Selvin Young. I got Forte in the 6th i believe. I had a chance at Johnson but drafted Felix Jones because i forgot about Johnson. So then i told my buddy to draft him. He got him in the next to the last round. In the first few rounds everyone was loading up on the big name RB's.

That's nut, especially for a 14 team league. I need to get in on whoever you're playing FF against :D

[guess88]

Bahhh...

JT O'Sullivan vs Saints or Trent Edwards vs the Rams?

Both should score.. but who should score more??

[skinsfan811]

I have no idea what to do here. I keep flip-flopping, but I just can't decide.

I have to start two RB's. My backs are Portis, McGahee, Forte, and Julius Jones. I'm starting Portis, Jones is on bye, and I can't decide who to start between McGahee vs. the Steelers, or Forte vs. the Eagles.

What do I do?!?!

[PyroGenic]

Bahhh...

JT O'Sullivan vs Saints or Trent Edwards vs the Rams?

Both should score.. but who should score more??

O'Sullivan. The saints might as well put tackling dummies back there instead of defensive backs. Lynch is what carries the Bills, not Edwards.

[PyroGenic]

I have no idea what to do here. I keep flip-flopping, but I just can't decide.

I have to start two RB's. My backs are Portis, McGahee, Forte, and Julius Jones. I'm starting Portis, Jones is on bye, and I can't decide who to start between McGahee vs. the Steelers, or Forte vs. the Eagles.

What do I do?!?!

McGahee will give you a predictable mediocre performance (probably). Forte is the wild card where if the Eagles play like they did last game, the Bears aren't going to be able to do a thing, be behind, and then rely on their QB. But if the Bears pound the ball, dissuade those blitzes, and make it more of a defensive slug-fest, then Forte will have a good game.

In short: McGahee for ~80 and maybe a TD. Forte for similar numbers, maybe more, if he's lucky.

[RedskinsDave]

I have no idea what to do here. I keep flip-flopping, but I just can't decide.

I have to start two RB's. My backs are Portis, McGahee, Forte, and Julius Jones. I'm starting Portis, Jones is on bye, and I can't decide who to start between McGahee vs. the Steelers, or Forte vs. the Eagles.

What do I do?!?!

Forte.

[IHATEDALLAS'82'87'91]

Here are my options:

A injured Brian Westbrook who may not get the full load this week, A healty Julius Jones vs NYG, or Ronnie Brown vs SD.

So, who should i start this week?

[RedskinsDave]

Here are my options:

A injured Brian Westbrook who may not get the full load this week, A healty Julius Jones vs NYG, or Ronnie Brown vs SD.

So, who should i start this week?

I still think you start Westbrook. It's risky but the Giants and Chargers are good against the run and are better teams so Seattle and Miami have to pass more to stay in the game.

[PyroGenic]

I'd go with Ronnie Brown. Westbrook is not doing so well.

[IHATEDALLAS'82'87'91]

I still think you start Westbrook. It's risky but the Giants and Chargers are good against the run and are better teams so Seattle and Miami have to pass more to stay in the game.
Thanks, I'm gonna go with Westbrook. But, I would gladly lose this fantasy game with Westbrook having 0 points because the 'Skins shut him down.:beer:

[csquared]

OK so in this one league im in i found out i dont have to start a kicker. So do i start Josh Scobee or go with an extra RB in Maroney or go with an extra WR in Eddie Royal, Chad Johnson, Dwayne Bowe, or Donald Driver?

[HAWGZHEAD]

OK so in this one league im in i found out i dont have to start a kicker. So do i start Josh Scobee or go with an extra RB in Maroney or go with an extra WR in Eddie Royal, Chad Johnson, Dwayne Bowe, or Donald Driver?
From your options there and with Palmer being a game time decision, I would go with either Bowe or Royal with a lean towards Royal IMO. Denver is just throwing the ball non-stop this season. This is assuming that you are not in a TD league.


Jonathan Stewart or Larry Johnson?

[Sonoma]

Need some quick advice:

I have Maurice Jones Drew v Pitt

or

Felix Jones v Cinci

??

I am not sure who I want to start, any tips/advice?

[ihatedallas]

MY yahoo league is in shambles...I wasn't there for the draft and a lot of the players the computer drafted simply weren't good enough for me to keep. At this point, I salvaged some of the computers drafted players, and signed a lot of guys showing good early signs.

I need 3 wr's 2 RB's and a flex out of this group -

Reggie Wayne vs Balt
Roddy White Vs Chicago
Muhsin Muhammed @ TB
Steven Jackson @ Was
Hightower vs Dallas
Sammie Morris @ SD
Michael Bush @ NO
Darren Sproles Vs NE
Reggie Brown @ SF

The bolded ones are the ones I have starting. I keep making cases in my head for good reasons why I could start any one of the guys not starting over Morris...

Any help with this mess would be appreciated..

(I have Boldin and Willie Parker ont he team too..with injury/bye..in case anyone is overly concerned with the outlook of my team..haha)

thanks again.

[RedskinsDave]

You have the right guys starting there ihd.

FYI for other owners, Westbrook is out for Sunday.

[Keino]

MY yahoo league is in shambles...I wasn't there for the draft and a lot of the players the computer drafted simply weren't good enough for me to keep. At this point, I salvaged some of the computers drafted players, and signed a lot of guys showing good early signs.

I need 3 wr's 2 RB's and a flex out of this group -

Reggie Wayne vs Balt
Roddy White Vs Chicago
Muhsin Muhammed @ TB
Steven Jackson @ Was
Hightower vs Dallas
Sammie Morris @ SD
Michael Bush @ NO
Darren Sproles Vs NE
Reggie Brown @ SF

The bolded ones are the ones I have starting. I keep making cases in my head for good reasons why I could start any one of the guys not starting over Morris...

Any help with this mess would be appreciated..

(I have Boldin and Willie Parker ont he team too..with injury/bye..in case anyone is overly concerned with the outlook of my team..haha)

thanks again.


I'd be tempted to plug Sproles in over Hightower.

[skinsfan811]

This is a question I didn't think I'd ask...but

Peyton Manning vs. BAL
or
Kurt Warner vs. DAL

I'm leaning towards Warner, but I never thought I'd bench Manning.

Also...

If Colston is back this week...him or Steve Breaston?

[RedskinsDave]

I'd go Warner. I am playing him over Mcnabb even. Dallas' secondary isn't any good and is hurt now.

I also picked up Breaston this week so I obviously think he's a decent play. I'd give Colston a week to get back if you can afford to wait.

[guess88]

This is a question I didn't think I'd ask...but

Peyton Manning vs. BAL
or
Kurt Warner vs. DAL

I'm leaning towards Warner, but I never thought I'd bench Manning.

Also...

If Colston is back this week...him or Steve Breaston?

Warner's been a fantasy God this year... he should put up some good numbers against a weak cowgirls secondary. Then again, you better hope Zona's blocking scheme holds up.

I'd be tempted to start Colston, you know Brees is missing his #1 guy, but you never know how a first game back will come out.

[ihatedallas]

Doubt anyone will respond but here we go -

About ten minutes from kickoff and I can choose between Plax and Edwards. Edwards has been ridiculously slow this year. The only reason I'm considering starting him is that I'm down 15 or so points and I need to lean on the guy who is more likely to explode.

So, yea 2 minutes..

GO!

[RedskinsDave]

I hope you picked Plax.

[RedskinsDave]

I hope you picked Plax.

I type this and Edwards has a 49 yard catch, lol.

[ihatedallas]

I type this and Edwards has a 49 yard catch, lol.

Sigh, I went with plax. I don't know if it would make a difference, because the guy had lewis as well.

I sat Edwards AND Vince Jackson.

[fent]

so the guy with Romo has no backup, and has announced a "fire sale" since the best option on the wire is Matt Ryan who is on a bye...he has Steven Jackson, Chris Johnson, Calvin Johnson, and steve smith who are of interest...with Derek Anderson having a good night finally and Rivers as my starter, is there any combination of Anderson, Roy Williams, McFadden, that would tempt you to part with one of those guys?

[RedskinsDave]

so the guy with Romo has no backup, and has announced a "fire sale" since the best option on the wire is Matt Ryan who is on a bye...he has Steven Jackson, Chris Johnson, Calvin Johnson, and steve smith who are of interest...with Derek Anderson having a good night finally and Rivers as my starter, is there any combination of Anderson, Roy Williams, McFadden, that would tempt you to part with one of those guys?

You shouldn't bother. He doesn't have enough to place your whole season in Rivers' hands.

[ihatedallas]

Sigh, I feel like I post too much in this thread..but none of my friends care about football as much as I do, let alone Fantasy, so just letting out my thoughts and getting feedback helps.

I dont have a problem as much as looking for opinions..I have a small stockpile at the RB/WR positions, and i'm looking to move it in a 2/1 situation for an even better one, or maybe try to swap one for an elite tight end.

Burress
Edwards
Forte
Addai
Turner
Jennings
Bowe
Vince Jackson

I'm leaning on trading burress right now, he's got a big enough name to get something done, but in actuality hes producing about as much as Bowe and Jackson.

The worst team in the league has Witten and LT on their team, and im looking to take advantage of that by offering a surplus kind of thing.

Any opinions would be appreciated, but I think Dave might be the only to reply...haha.

[guess88]

Sigh, I feel like I post too much in this thread..but none of my friends care about football as much as I do, let alone Fantasy, so just letting out my thoughts and getting feedback helps.

I dont have a problem as much as looking for opinions..I have a small stockpile at the RB/WR positions, and i'm looking to move it in a 2/1 situation for an even better one, or maybe try to swap one for an elite tight end.

Burress
Edwards
Forte
Addai
Turner
Jennings
Bowe
Vince Jackson

I'm leaning on trading burress right now, he's got a big enough name to get something done, but in actuality hes producing about as much as Bowe and Jackson.

The worst team in the league has Witten and LT on their team, and im looking to take advantage of that by offering a surplus kind of thing.

Any opinions would be appreciated, but I think Dave might be the only to reply...haha.

Keep Jennings and Turner. Addai would be a keeper, but he's injured now, and I think for an extended time too. Could make good trade bait.. depends on how up to date the guy is on stuff.

See if you can con him into a trade of Burress and Addai for Witten and LT. I'd still rather keep Burress over Jackson though... but maybe that's just me being dumb and having faith that Burress will come back to produce because I have him as well.

[RedskinsDave]

Sigh, I feel like I post too much in this thread..but none of my friends care about football as much as I do, let alone Fantasy, so just letting out my thoughts and getting feedback helps.

I dont have a problem as much as looking for opinions..I have a small stockpile at the RB/WR positions, and i'm looking to move it in a 2/1 situation for an even better one, or maybe try to swap one for an elite tight end.

Burress
Edwards
Forte
Addai
Turner
Jennings
Bowe
Vince Jackson

I'm leaning on trading burress right now, he's got a big enough name to get something done, but in actuality hes producing about as much as Bowe and Jackson.

The worst team in the league has Witten and LT on their team, and im looking to take advantage of that by offering a surplus kind of thing.

Any opinions would be appreciated, but I think Dave might be the only to reply...haha.

Offer him Addai for Witten and keep everyone else. I actually see Forte doing as well as LT the rest of the way. Who is your QB? You have enough guys to maybe go after Romo if that team is looking to make a move. You need to think playoffs and Super Bowl versus each week.

[ihatedallas]

Offer him Addai for Witten and keep everyone else. I actually see Forte doing as well as LT the rest of the way. Who is your QB? You have enough guys to maybe go after Romo if that team is looking to make a move. You need to think playoffs and Super Bowl versus each week.

Warner is my QB for now. He has easy games against Stl and minny for the playoffs, and hes been consistent enough to get me at least 15/20 points every week. But i am worried about him completing the whole season healthy. I got edwards off the waiver wire for Warners bye, and depending on how he does i might keep him somewhere on the bench.


I wouldn't mind trading Addai, hes slacking and now he has a hammy thing. If I trade him now though, im stuck the next two weeks because Turner and Forte have consecutive byes. Your spot on with that though...he needs RB help badly. Hes leaning on Morris, Mcclain, stewart every week.

[fent]

got a guy that wants Brandon Marshall or Edwards from me. i'm very thin behind them at WR...just Roy Williams at the moment, though i have some bids in on WRs. i'd probably look to get a RB as i have Portis followed up by McFadden, Fargas, Fred Taylor, and Sammy Morris right now.

the guy has Cutler, Ronnie Brown, Brandon Jacobs, Slaton, Thomas Jones, Randy, TO, Driver, Tony Gonzalez, and the Ravens D. anyone got thoughts on what to target there? i'm almost of half a mind to ride the 3 receivers and rotate Morris and the Raider RBs but can't make up my mind...a little more stability in my backs would be nice.

[ihatedallas]

got a guy that wants Brandon Marshall or Edwards from me. i'm very thin behind them at WR...just Roy Williams at the moment, though i have some bids in on WRs. i'd probably look to get a RB as i have Portis followed up by McFadden, Fargas, Fred Taylor, and Sammy Morris right now.

the guy has Cutler, Ronnie Brown, Brandon Jacobs, Slaton, Thomas Jones, Randy, TO, Driver, Tony Gonzalez, and the Ravens D. anyone got thoughts on what to target there? i'm almost of half a mind to ride the 3 receivers and rotate Morris and the Raider RBs but can't make up my mind...a little more stability in my backs would be nice.

I cant figure out why he wants one of the wideouts?To/Driver/Moss looks pretty decent to me... You could trade one of them and see if he'll give u like driver/slaton or moss/slaton for either. It would be nice to come outof it only dropping a bit of value at WR and picking up a number 1 RB.

[fent]

I cant figure out why he wants one of the wideouts?To/Driver/Moss looks pretty decent to me... You could trade one of them and see if he'll give u like driver/slaton or moss/slaton for either. It would be nice to come outof it only dropping a bit of value at WR and picking up a number 1 RB.

yeah, i think that's probably my best bet...time to figure out if i'm better off doing that or not at this point.

[ihatedallas]

In refrence to my other remarks, I found someone who will trade me a RB for Vince Jackson.

Is Deangelo williams or Ricky Williams good value for him In your opinion?

[GolfFreak]

Ok guys, which two RBs should I start?

Lynch vs. SD - 17th vs. the run, giving up 114 yards per game
Rhodes vs. GB -- 27th vs. the run, giving up 153 yards per game
Moore vs. Cinncy -- 28th vs. the run, giving up 157 yards per game

Based on the defense they are matched up against I'm leaning on starting Rhodes and Moore, but on the other hand I don't like the idea of benching my #1 pick.

Any suggestions?

[RedskinsDave]

Lynch and Rhodes.

[guess88]

Moore and Rhodes!!

[csquared]

Ok T.O vs STL or Vincent Jackson Vs Buff?

[guess88]

Ok T.O vs STL or Vincent Jackson Vs Buff?

VJax :D

[CarMike]

Week 8

Brett Favre--vs--KC

OR

Drew Brees--vs--SD

[guess88]

Week 8

Brett Favre--vs--KC

OR

Drew Brees--vs--SD

I make it a rule to start anyone going against KC :D

[GolfFreak]

Week 8

Brett Favre--vs--KC

OR

Drew Brees--vs--SD

Go with Brees, SD has the worst ranked pass defense and Favre didn't do anything against a bad Oakland team last week.

[AliBabba]

Go with Brees, SD has the worst ranked pass defense and Favre didn't do anything against a bad Oakland team last week.
I'd like to add don't bench Brees for anyone all year ... Favre should merely be treated as great insurance in the case that Brees is hurt. I would not bench Brees for any QB this year except for possibly Rhomo when the matchups were very unbalanced

[Skinz4lyfe]

Go with Brees, SD has the worst ranked pass defense and Favre didn't do anything against a bad Oakland team last week.

Looks like my team. I'm going w/Brees personally. I will not play the erratic Favre, though he should do good this week.

[CarMike]

I'd like to add don't bench Brees for anyone all year ... Favre should merely be treated as great insurance in the case that Brees is hurt. I would not bench Brees for any QB this year except for possibly Rhomo when the matchups were very unbalanced

The thing that worries me about Brees is Bush being out. And he didn't play well against Carolina. However, I didn't know SD has a poor pass defense.

Thanks guys.

[Skinz4lyfe]

I have a pretty good problem this week, I believe. I need to start 2 of the 3 at RB.

Brian Westbrook vs. Atlanta
Thomas Jones vs. Kansas City
Lendale White vs. Indianapolis

Right now I'm leaning towards Westbrook and White but nothing is definite.

[fent]

I have a pretty good problem this week, I believe. I need to start 2 of the 3 at RB.

Brian Westbrook vs. Atlanta
Thomas Jones vs. Kansas City
Lendale White vs. Indianapolis

Right now I'm leaning towards Westbrook and White but nothing is definite.

i'd lean the same way, but i'd wait and see how westbrook looks on Sunday before locking it in.

[GolfFreak]

I have a pretty good problem this week, I believe. I need to start 2 of the 3 at RB.

Brian Westbrook vs. Atlanta
Thomas Jones vs. Kansas City
Lendale White vs. Indianapolis

Right now I'm leaning towards Westbrook and White but nothing is definite.

Good problem for sure, after what the Titans did to KC last week on the ground I wouldn't hesitate to use Jones.

[guess88]

If Westbrook is playing you have to start him. The one time i sat him, he scored more in 1qt of play than my replacement back did the whole game.

[ihatedallas]

Bowe Vs NYJ or Edwards Vs JAX

Chiefs wont be able to do anything on the ground, but Jax can't stop anybody in the air...kind of stuck.

[guess88]

Bowe Vs NYJ or Edwards Vs JAX

Chiefs wont be able to do anything on the ground, but Jax can't stop anybody in the air...kind of stuck.

Doesn't matter if Jax can't stop anyone in the air, if Edwards can't catch.

[ihatedallas]

Doesn't matter if Jax can't stop anyone in the air, if Edwards can't catch.

Yea, thts what I figured when Edwards had the Monday night explosion. The guy i'm playing this week is too good to leave points on the bench... I have Burress, Jackson, Bowe, and Edwards. The last 3 play teams with awful pass D's..but Plax will have abig day at Pitt.

[guess88]

Yea, thts what I figured when Edwards had the Monday night explosion. The guy i'm playing this week is too good to leave points on the bench... I have Burress, Jackson, Bowe, and Edwards. The last 3 play teams with awful pass D's..but Plax will have abig day at Pitt.

That really is a pickle of a choice btw. Hard to tell what Bowe will do with KC's qb problems, and Edwards is either gonna blow up, or give you nothing.

[GolfFreak]

I have my usual RB issues this week. I like Jones Drew vs. CLE and I like Benson against Houston (they've allowed 11 rushing TDs this year). But that means I put Lynch on my bench against Miami. Should I take the gamble and start Benson or stick with Lynch?

[guess88]

I have my usual RB issues this week. I like Jones Drew vs. CLE and I like Benson against Houston (they've allowed 11 rushing TDs this year). But that means I put Lynch on my bench against Miami. Should I take the gamble and start Benson or stick with Lynch?

Is Lynch really a gamble over Benson? I hate Benson, he's the only starting RB I've seen softer than Keebler, and he's on the Bungles. I'd go Lynch any day over him.

[ihatedallas]

I have my usual RB issues this week. I like Jones Drew vs. CLE and I like Benson against Houston (they've allowed 11 rushing TDs this year). But that means I put Lynch on my bench against Miami. Should I take the gamble and start Benson or stick with Lynch?

If Ferguson is still out for Miami, I would go Lynch. Mcgahee had a healthy average against them with ferguson out, and Buffalo loves to lean on Lynch anyway. If Ferguson is healthy and playing, I would go Benson, his stat lines have increased each week, while playing tough D's. Cinci should be looking to run if Palmers still out.

[guess88]

If Ferguson is still out for Miami, I would go Lynch. Mcgahee had a healthy average against them with ferguson out, and Buffalo loves to lean on Lynch anyway. If Ferguson is healthy and playing, I would go Benson, his stat lines have increased each week, while playing tough D's. Cinci should be looking to run if Palmers still out.

Benson
week 5) vs Dal: 10 rushes, 30 yards, 0 TD
week 6) vs NYJ: 4 rushes, 6 yards, 0 TD
week 7) vs PIT: 14 rushes, 52 yards, 0 TD, 1 rec, 10 yards

Doesn't seem too productive to me. Though you've got a good point about them running more with Palmer out. I just have no faith in Benson and loathe him as a player.

[GolfFreak]

Is Lynch really a gamble over Benson?

No, Benson is the gamble.

[ihatedallas]

Benson
week 5) vs Dal: 10 rushes, 30 yards, 0 TD
week 6) vs NYJ: 4 rushes, 6 yards, 0 TD
week 7) vs PIT: 14 rushes, 52 yards, 0 TD, 1 rec, 10 yards

Doesn't seem too productive to me. Though you've got a good point about them running more with Palmer out. I just have no faith in Benson and loathe him as a player.

Well, 14 for 52 against pitt is impressive...I think he'll have a solid game this week.

[Keino]

Well, 14 for 52 against pitt is impressive...I think he'll have a solid game this week.

Not enough to justify starting him over Marshawn Lynch.....

[ihatedallas]

Not enough to justify starting him over Marshawn Lynch.....

Yea, probably. Lynch had a solid game against Miami, hope you started him.

[guess88]

Yea, probably. Lynch had a solid game against Miami, hope you started him.

Hate to say I told ya so, but.... :moon1:

[ihatedallas]

Hate to say I told ya so, but.... :moon1:

haha, I was agreeing with the choice of Lynch..Ferguson sat, and lynch had a solid 5ypc.

[ihatedallas]

Jennings @ Tenn
or
Edwards Vs Bal

[csquared]

Jennings @ Tenn
or
Edwards Vs Bal

Ok question.....
I have 2 teams trying to make a trade. One guy(2-7 record) said he is ok with giving up Tony Gonzalez and getting John Carlson in return. In my league Tony G averages about 8 points a week. Carlson averages 5.5. Should i allow this trade to go through?

[RedskinsDave]

Ok question.....
I have 2 teams trying to make a trade. One guy(2-7 record) said he is ok with giving up Tony Gonzalez and getting John Carlson in return. In my league Tony G averages about 8 points a week. Carlson averages 5.5. Should i allow this trade to go through?

Why not? It's not that bad a trade. My rule for trades is so long as it doesn't hurt the other teams I allow it.

[csquared]

Why not? It's not that bad a trade. My rule for trades is so long as it doesn't hurt the other teams I allow it.

Yea i put it through but my thing was the 2-7 team basically said "Yea im not going to win so ill help you". With the TE's in the league the league leader averages 9 points a week. So a 3 point difference for a tight end is huge. But i just put it through anyway.

[Keino]

Yea i put it through but my thing was the 2-7 team basically said "Yea im not going to win so ill help you". With the TE's in the league the league leader averages 9 points a week. So a 3 point difference for a tight end is huge. But i just put it through anyway.

My rule for trading is similar to Dave's but probably even more rigid.

Because people value players differently, I will not veto a trade unless there is obvious collusion on the part of the owners involved. Your concerns are legit, because of the fact that it appears a 2-7 team is mailing it in. However, he is not getting a total bum in exchange.

If other owners bitch, point out that they could have made a similar offer and didn't.

[GolfFreak]

Pick 2 WRs:
- Calvin Johnson vs Carolina
- Plaxico vs. Baltimore
- Santana Moss vs Dallass
- Kevin Curtis vs Bengals

[RedskinsDave]

Pick 2 WRs:
- Calvin Johnson vs Carolina
- Plaxico vs. Baltimore
- Santana Moss vs Dallass
- Kevin Curtis vs Bengals

Burress and Moss.

[ihatedallas]

QB
Warner vs NYG
Thigpen vs Buffalo
(Warner's been my boy all season, but Giants are tough and Thigpens put up 23+ in his last 4)

pick 2 WR
Burress @ Arizona
Bowe vs Buffalo
Jennings @ NO
Edwards vs Houston

[guess88]

QB
Warner vs NYG
Thigpen vs Buffalo
(Warner's been my boy all season, but Giants are tough and Thigpens put up 23+ in his last 4)

pick 2 WR
Burress @ Arizona
Bowe vs Buffalo
Jennings @ NO
Edwards vs Houston

Warner's too hot not to start. For WR, Jennings is a must... I like Edwards vs Houston, but that depends if his hands show up. I'd take the gamble and start him though.

[Sonoma]

Pick 2 RBs :

CP v NYG

DeAngelo Williams @ GB

Maurice Jones Drew @ Hou

[csquared]

Pick 2 RBs :

CP v NYG

DeAngelo Williams @ GB

Maurice Jones Drew @ Hou

Williams and MJD

[csquared]

Ok T.O against Pitt Or Andre Johnson against GB? Im leaning towards Johnson.

[Sonoma]

Ok T.O against Pitt Or Andre Johnson against GB? Im leaning towards Johnson.

I would play Johnson. Pitt's D is just too tough.

Thanks for the advice last week cssquared. MJD or Portis neither had a huge day but I felt that was the smart play. Another headache this week.

Pick 2:

CP @ Bal
Maurice Jones Drew @ Chi
DeAngelo Williams v TB
Pierre Thomas v ATL

[guess88]

I would play Johnson. Pitt's D is just too tough.

Thanks for the advice last week cssquared. MJD or Portis neither had a huge day but I felt that was the smart play. Another headache this week.

Pick 2:

CP @ Bal
Maurice Jones Drew @ Chi
DeAngelo Williams v TB
Pierre Thomas v ATL

I'd start Johnson as well, he's been pretty consistent all season. Steelers D will expose the girls.

For you I'd go MJD and Williams again. Not really sure how NO will use Thomas yet, and CP is banged up going against a tough Ravens D. God help him.

[csquared]

Ok in the championship....... Reggie Wayne vs Jax (Harrison is not playing) or Bowe vs Miami (in KC)

And should i start L.T vs TB or Mcfadden vs Houston?

[csquared]

Help! anyone? lol

[Skinz4lyfe]

Ok in the championship....... Reggie Wayne vs Jax (Harrison is not playing) or Bowe vs Miami (in KC)

And should i start L.T vs TB or Mcfadden vs Houston?

I'd probably play Wayne and Mcfadden (if he's healthy). I don't trust LT against Tampa's run D.

[guess88]

Ok in the championship....... Reggie Wayne vs Jax (Harrison is not playing) or Bowe vs Miami (in KC)

And should i start L.T vs TB or Mcfadden vs Houston?

Definitely Wayne... I figure he's a must start anyway, right? Miami's D isn't bad.

Your rb situation is interesting. I don't have much faith in LT this year, but the Raiders are in shambles too. My gut says McFadden, but don't be mad if I'm wrong.

[csquared]

Ok so yea i started Wayne(22 points). Now i have to decide my rb situation.