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"Who To Start" questions

  • gerb131
    Pick6;1272773 wrote:Big Ben or Matty Ice?
    Matty Ice easy he will be a top 10 point getter this year.
    BR did you start Stafford or Joey 4 points?
  • Pick6
    gerb131;1272788 wrote:Matty Ice easy he will be a top 10 point getter this year.
    BR did you start Stafford or Joey 4 points?
    I agree overall. Im just thinking about the matchups this week. Steelers at Jets with no Revis, or Ryan at Broncos with Porter and Bailey.
  • gerb131
    I understand but with the weapons Ryan has I don't look too much in to the match ups.
  • BR1986FB
    gerb131;1272788 wrote:Matty Ice easy he will be a top 10 point getter this year.
    BR did you start Stafford or Joey 4 points?
    Stafford
  • BR1986FB
    O-Trap;1271819 wrote:

    Flex:
    T. Richardson (CLE) -- I admit it. I'm skittish after seeing that abysmal performance of the Browns in Week 1. Until the Browns can establish a passing game to keep defenses from stuffing eight in the box, I'm hesitant to expect much out of him, despite his otherwise big game potential.
    K. Ogletree (DAL) -- It was only one game, and the guy is known for his inconsistency, but he did pretty much go ape nuts in Week 1.
    Hope you went with Richardson. :D
  • O-Trap
    BR1986FB;1273295 wrote:Hope you went with Richardson. :D
    I did. :D
  • vball10set
    Had a great week #2, but need some advice for this week: Dalton vs. Redskins, Newton vs. Giants or Luck vs. Jag's?
  • Iliketurtles
    I would go with Newton against the Giants... that secondary is awful. Although Luck is pretty tempting hes been playing decent and I think he is going to have a huge game here soon.

    Can I ask why in the world do you have 3 QBs on your team lol?
  • O-Trap
    vball10set;1273958 wrote:Had a great week #2, but need some advice for this week: Dalton vs. Redskins, Newton vs. Giants or Luck vs. Jag's?
    Cam. Not only is the Giants defensive backfield suspect, but they're not going to be able to strictly play the pass when Cam drops back, because of his ability to run.
  • Raw Dawgin' it
    vball10set;1273958 wrote:Had a great week #2, but need some advice for this week: Dalton vs. Redskins, Newton vs. Giants or Luck vs. Jag's?
    lol why did you waste picks on a rookie and dalton?
  • vball10set
    ^^^actually it worked out well--I started Newton last week and got good points, and then since Cinci was playing the Browns with a depleted backfield, I started Dalton and cleaned up. I figure I've got enough leeway to start any one of the three depending on who they play, and it also serves to keep the other guys in the league from having them...I know it's unconventional, but so far, so good
  • jmog
    Same quandry as last week...

    All of them (save Marshall and Mathews) have scored well both weeks. I obviously am not sitting Ray Rice for any reason, so my other position options are:

    Pick 4 (PPR):

    M. Lynch (home vs GB)
    R. Mathews (home vs ATL)
    R. Wayne (home vs JAX)
    S. Smith (home vs NYG)
    AJ Green (away vs WAS)
    B. Marshall (home vs STL)

    I have to sit 2 of them and it doesn't matter which 2. I know, good problem to have right? Last week I sat Mathews (obviously) and Lynch (due to his back spasms). In the end Lynch ouscored all the WRs, but I still won as the WRs overall did quite well.

    I'm thinking of sitting Mathews to give the old "wait and see" as I'm not desperate, and then picking one other. Smith may make it easier for me as he has a sore knee and is on a short week (plays Thursday) so he might not play.

    Edit: I forgot, I am only allowed to start a max of 2 RBs, so I have to sit at least one of Lynch or Mathews, but I can sit them both and play all 4 WRs again like this past week.
  • Iliketurtles
    jmog- I would sit Mathews for sure and probably Smith because of his knee but if he is playing I might bench Lynch instead.

    I am also really questioning myself right now as to who to start granted mine will be easier once I see my opponent's lineup(It just isn't about scoring points in my league.) But right now Im just debating on what WR to start basically. My league is PPR.

    Nicks
    Welker
    LaFell

    I have Bowe on my bench and I'm debating on whether or not to start him over Welker or LaFell.
  • vball10set
    ^^with Hernandez out, Welker's going to see even more balls coming his way...just sayin'
  • Iliketurtles
    vball10set;1274423 wrote:^^with Hernandez out, Welker's going to see even more balls coming his way...just sayin'
    Lol one could only hope. But I guess you really haven't seen that the Pats have been sending a message by not giving him playing time/targets. He didn't even start the game on Sunday.
  • vball10set
    Iliketurtles;1274438 wrote:Lol one could only hope. But I guess you really haven't seen that the Pats have been sending a message by not giving him playing time/targets. He didn't even start the game on Sunday.
    That wasn't me talking, I was just repeating what I read....
    Mon, Sep 17
    Hernandez (right ankle) will miss a few weeks of action, ESPN.com reports. Recommendation: While a precise timetable for Hernandez's return has not been outlined, he won't play Sunday against the Ravens, with the report adding that he will likely not return until October at the earliest. With Hernandez unavailable, look for the Patriots to utilize more three-receiver sets in the meantime, an arrangement that helps the value of both Wes Welker and Julian Edelman.
    (Rotowire.com)
  • se-alum
    Iliketurtles;1274415 wrote:jmog- I would sit Mathews for sure and probably Smith because of his knee but if he is playing I might bench Lynch instead.

    I am also really questioning myself right now as to who to start granted mine will be easier once I see my opponent's lineup(It just isn't about scoring points in my league.) But right now Im just debating on what WR to start basically. My league is PPR.

    Nicks
    Welker
    LaFell

    I have Bowe on my bench and I'm debating on whether or not to start him over Welker or LaFell.
    How many do you need to pick? Nicks is a no-brainer in PPR. The Giants basically only have Nicks and Cruz, and they both get targeted a lot!
  • TBone14
    Riddle me this one:

    I need to start 2 of these 4:

    Andre Brown vs CAR- If Bradshaw doesn't play, I think he is a must start.
    AP vs SF- 9ers run defense doesn't allow touchdowns. Period.
    Jonathan Stewart vs NYG- Giants defense is giving it up. Stewart caught a couple of balls, had 50 yards rushing and scored last week. I don't think he will have a huge game but I think he is a solid bet for 8-12 points.
    Alfred Morris vs Cincy-
  • Raw Dawgin' it
    TBone14;1274811 wrote:Riddle me this one:

    I need to start 2 of these 4:

    Andre Brown vs CAR- If Bradshaw doesn't play, I think he is a must start.
    AP vs SF- 9ers run defense doesn't allow touchdowns. Period.
    Jonathan Stewart vs NYG- Giants defense is giving it up. Stewart caught a couple of balls, had 50 yards rushing and scored last week. I don't think he will have a huge game but I think he is a solid bet for 8-12 points.
    Alfred Morris vs Cincy-
    Your running backs suck - what pick did you have to get such shitty backs?

    I'd go AP and Morris.
  • Rotinaj
    Reallllly thinking about sitting chris Johnson in favor of Morris Ridley and Law Firm. Bad idea? I'm 0-2 and really can't afford another horrific performance by CJ and these guys have all been solid.
  • Iliketurtles
    se-alum;1274803 wrote:How many do you need to pick? Nicks is a no-brainer in PPR. The Giants basically only have Nicks and Cruz, and they both get targeted a lot!
    I need to pick 3 lol right now Im just trying to figure out if I want to start Bowe over Welker or LaFell lol.

    TBone- I'd go with Stewart and AP

    Rotinaj- I'd start Ridley over him for sure.
  • gorocks99
    Two of three for RB2 and Flex:

    Kevin Smith @ TEN, Andre Brown @ CAR, Donald Brown vs JAC
  • BORIStheCrusher
    Rotinaj;1274894 wrote:Reallllly thinking about sitting chris Johnson
    I'm putting him on the bench, can't deal with his 5 yard games.
  • Iliketurtles
    gorocks99;1274903 wrote:Two of three for RB2 and Flex:

    Kevin Smith @ TEN, Andre Brown @ CAR, Donald Brown vs JAC
    Smith and Donald Brown.
  • O-Trap
    TBone14;1274811 wrote:Riddle me this one:

    I need to start 2 of these 4:

    Andre Brown vs CAR- If Bradshaw doesn't play, I think he is a must start.
    AP vs SF- 9ers run defense doesn't allow touchdowns. Period.
    Jonathan Stewart vs NYG- Giants defense is giving it up. Stewart caught a couple of balls, had 50 yards rushing and scored last week. I don't think he will have a huge game but I think he is a solid bet for 8-12 points.
    Alfred Morris vs Cincy-

    AP and Alfred Morris.

    Though keep in mind that the AP we're seeing isn't the same runner as he was in years past. Still, he's their go-to, so the touches will be there.

    And Morris is turning out to be quite serviceable starting in fantasy leagues.

    As for Andre, he wouldn't be a bad option, but I don't see him as quite as strong as the other two.
    gorocks99;1274903 wrote:Two of three for RB2 and Flex:

    Kevin Smith @ TEN, Andre Brown @ CAR, Donald Brown vs JAC
    I'd go with Smith and A. Brown.




    Mine for this week:
    PPR:
    FLEX: Nate Washington or Kevin Ogletree?