Fantasy Football Discussion Thread

[JETS5128]

Originally Posted by Jvig43

Exactly, even if those wrs do out produce gore it wont matter because most of them are not going to out produce my starting wrs, hopefully haha.

Just not worth the risk dude. Its not like u need RB depth or anything u have a great team already. Maclin, Jones and Burress have the chance to blow up you will be selling way too low on them if u trade them right now

[fenikz]

Maclin @ STL
or
Manningham @ Was

non ppr

[SimonRath]

Originally Posted by Smooth Criminal

I have Manningham too. I think he's gonna be great. Best and Helu doesn't seem very reliable to bank on though. Best is capable, but Helu is not at all. But theres always runningbacks that come up bigger than expected so it's easy to find one on the waiver wire.

Just traded braylon edwards and orton for sydney rice :)

[Smooth Criminal]

Pretty good team. Strong group of backs and receivers. I've never done a league with defensive players so not sure how you did there.

[Malaka]

Originally Posted by fenikz

Graham, doubt you will ever start winslow

You think I should drop him for Kendricks then?

[redbills]

Originally Posted by Malaka

You think I should drop him for Kendricks then?

try and trade him and onther guy to upgrade a spot on ur team.....then pick up Kendricks

[Smooth Criminal]

Im debating between Kendricks and Winslow for this week.

[mau5]

Hey guys. Standard scoring(non PPR) league.

Not sure who to start in my flex spot.

Fred Jackson vs. KC
Joseph Addai vs. Houston

[gpngc]

I could see Addai rushing for 43 yards and two TDs. And catching 5 passes for 30 yards.

I could see Fred Jackson rushing for 50 yards without scoring.

That's my prediction.

[sbh15]

it depends on how much faith you have in kerry collins, honestly. if he's still a competent qb, i don't see the texans defense doing much better than the 32 rank they had last year. they might even be able to generate less pressure with mario williams' awkward transition to olb. and if the passing game is working, then addai will score you 10+ points. jackson... i don't know. i see this being the year he falls off. but i also like spiller as a breakout player, so who knows.

[Bob Sanders Dreadlock]

12 team Standard Scoring no PPR 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, TE, D, K

QB: Stafford, Bradford
WR: Miles Austin, Brandon Marshall, Stevie Johnson, Santana Moss, Braylon Edwards
RB: Adrian Peterson, Matt Forte, Jahvid Best, CJ Spiller
TE: Rob Gronkowski, Jared Cook
Def: Saints
K Matt Bryant

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Hey guys, quick question here:

I can start three receivers, two RBs, 1 TE, and a flex. Here are my options:

WR Calvin Johnson
WR Vincent Jackson
WR Percy Harvin
WR Mike Thomas

RB Felix Jones
RB LeGarrette Blount
RB Mike Tolbert
RB Brandon Jacobs
RB Jonathan Stewart

TE Jermichael Finley
TE Rob Gronkowski

For WR, Calvin and Vincent are a given, and Percy pretty much too, given the fact that Lance Moore is injured and I don't quite trust Luke McCown right now.

For RB, Blount is a given too, but what about Felix Jones? He's going vs. the Jets and they've got a good defense. Jacobs is going vs. Washington but is behind Bradshaw, Tolbert is going vs. Minnesota, and Stewart is going vs. Arizona. Stewart might seem like the best matchup, but I honestly don't know what to expect out of him. Maybe drop Mike Thomas and pick up Derrick Ward, as it appears he'll start if Arian Foster is out?

What about the Flex? Should I release Mike Thomas and get another receiver?

Any help is appreciated.

[Borat]

Guy just offered me Peyton Manning for Stafford. I already have Vick, but I think getting Manning will allow me to trade him later in the season. Should I roll the dice or is his injury too serious? First instinct is to accept it. But now I'm questioning it.

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Originally Posted by Borat

Guy just offered me Peyton Manning for Stafford. I already have Vick, but I think getting Manning will allow me to trade him later in the season. Should I roll the dice or is his injury too serious? First instinct is to accept it. But now I'm questioning it.

Well, Stafford isn't a healthy guy either, so while he will put up good numbers with Calvin, I think he'll eventually get injured again, as he usually does.

As you mentioned, if Manning gets healthy early on, you'll be able to trade him for good players, maybe even to the same guy after Stafford gets injured :P

I'd do it, just make sure you get a good backup if, and only if, Vick goes down. Otherwise, you're set. I expect Manning to be out for three weeks, at the most, basically a month from now, so as long as Vick is healthy, you're good.

I'd accept it.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by fenikz

Maclin @ STL
or
Manningham @ Was

non ppr

I think Manningham is the way to go here. I'm not as high on him as everyone else, but Maclin has been out with some pretty serious issues for a very long time now. Once he gets back in a groove, Maclin will be the better play I think, but for now go safe with Manningham.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by Mr. Goosemahn

Hey guys, quick question here:

I can start three receivers, two RBs, 1 TE, and a flex. Here are my options:

WR Calvin Johnson
WR Vincent Jackson
WR Percy Harvin
WR Mike Thomas

RB Felix Jones
RB LeGarrette Blount
RB Mike Tolbert
RB Brandon Jacobs
RB Jonathan Stewart

TE Jermichael Finley
TE Rob Gronkowski

For WR, Calvin and Vincent are a given, and Percy pretty much too, given the fact that Lance Moore is injured and I don't quite trust Luke McCown right now.

For RB, Blount is a given too, but what about Felix Jones? He's going vs. the Jets and they've got a good defense. Jacobs is going vs. Washington but is behind Bradshaw, Tolbert is going vs. Minnesota, and Stewart is going vs. Arizona. Stewart might seem like the best matchup, but I honestly don't know what to expect out of him. Maybe drop Mike Thomas and pick up Derrick Ward, as it appears he'll start if Arian Foster is out?

What about the Flex? Should I release Mike Thomas and get another receiver?

Any help is appreciated.

I wish you listed match ups, but no biggie. You certainly start those 3 WE and Blount. I probably still start Felix at the Jets considering the work he can do off screens and swing passes.....he won't run on them though. For the flex, I just go with your gut. Personally that means Tolbert, but I am high on him this year and Kevin Williams will be out for the Vikes. All those FLEX options you have are close though. As for Ward, I actually think Tate would be the better play if Foster is out despite being third on the depth chart.

[Jughead10]

My predicament. Arian Foster playing on Sunday or not. The issue is I have 3 options to fill in but two play tonight. Should I start Mark Ingram or James Starks? Or wait until Sunday and if Foster doesn't play, being forced to start Ben Tate? This is a .5 PPR league.

[killxswitch]

Originally Posted by Jughead10

My predicament. Arian Foster playing on Sunday or not. The issue is I have 3 options to fill in but two play tonight. Should I start Mark Ingram or James Starks? Or wait until Sunday and if Foster doesn't play, being forced to start Ben Tate? This is a .5 PPR league.

Not high on Starks. I would start Ingram tonight and the go with whoever is going to play for the Texans on Sunday.

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by killxswitch

Not high on Starks. I would start Ingram tonight and the go with whoever is going to play for the Texans on Sunday.

I have another RB to start already. This is just for Foster's replacement. So you like Ingram over Tate?

[FlyingElvis]

Originally Posted by redbills

PPR, all TDs 6

Really tough choice. All three of those RBs are studs in ppr. I'd probably sit Bradshaw or Best, depending on who you like. Bradshaw has been banged up a bit and has Jacobs to content with while Best has missed time w/the concussion. I really feel like that TB / DET game is going to turn into a shootout.

Originally Posted by Malaka

Whose the better option...

Winslow v. Detroit

or

Jimmy Graham @ GB

?

EDIT: I could also pick up Kendricks lol

Winslow is just a guy. He's a career 700 / 6 guy who had one big year and an over-hyped name. With a week 11 bye for Graham you shouldn't have any other TE on your roster right now.

Originally Posted by fenikz

Maclin @ STL
or
Manningham @ Was

non ppr

Mario. Maclin is still in the "wait and see" category.

[FlyingElvis]

Originally Posted by Smooth Criminal

Im debating between Kendricks and Winslow for this week.

A bit tougher, as Kendricks is still all hype as a rookie w/no game time under his belt. However, as mentioned, I see Winslow as just a guy. His upside doesn't exist and he was limping around after a light, preseason workload in their week 3 "dress rehearsal" game. Take the upside, as Kendricks looks like a favorite target in a pass heavy offense.

Originally Posted by sbh15

it depends on how much faith you have in kerry collins, honestly. if he's still a competent qb, i don't see the texans defense doing much better than the 32 rank they had last year. they might even be able to generate less pressure with mario williams' awkward transition to olb. and if the passing game is working, then addai will score you 10+ points. jackson... i don't know. i see this being the year he falls off. but i also like spiller as a breakout player, so who knows.

I picked up Houston D two weeks ago when it was looking like Peyton would be out. Painter, Collins (especially with 10 days to learn) or anyone else at QB for Indy is unispiring at best. Don't sleep on Wade Phillips as DC in Houston. I know we're supposed to say preseason is irrelevant, but going from worst last year to first this year in preseason DST ranks is not something that should be completely dismissed. I'm starting them over Baltimore and love the combination of the two on a week to week basis.

Originally Posted by mau5

Hey guys. Standard scoring(non PPR) league.

Not sure who to start in my flex spot.

Fred Jackson vs. KC
Joseph Addai vs. Houston

See above note on Houston D. I'd go Fred. He's always underated and produces well. And he has a chip on his shoulder to boot. Add a poor preseason performance by the KC offense and I can see a lopsided Bills win with Fred getting plenty of work late.

[FlyingElvis]

Originally Posted by Mr. Goosemahn

Hey guys, quick question here:

I can start three receivers, two RBs, 1 TE, and a flex. Here are my options:

WR Calvin Johnson
WR Vincent Jackson
WR Percy Harvin
WR Mike Thomas

RB Felix Jones
RB LeGarrette Blount
RB Mike Tolbert
RB Brandon Jacobs
RB Jonathan Stewart

TE Jermichael Finley
TE Rob Gronkowski

For WR, Calvin and Vincent are a given, and Percy pretty much too, given the fact that Lance Moore is injured and I don't quite trust Luke McCown right now.

For RB, Blount is a given too, but what about Felix Jones? He's going vs. the Jets and they've got a good defense. Jacobs is going vs. Washington but is behind Bradshaw, Tolbert is going vs. Minnesota, and Stewart is going vs. Arizona. Stewart might seem like the best matchup, but I honestly don't know what to expect out of him. Maybe drop Mike Thomas and pick up Derrick Ward, as it appears he'll start if Arian Foster is out?

What about the Flex? Should I release Mike Thomas and get another receiver?

Any help is appreciated.

Tolbert is the play, I think. Top notch offense and QB makes for a solid, reliable day for him. The same can't be said for Jacobs / JStew.

Unless there's someone solid on the wire, I'd see what Thomas does in week one. Honestly, though, I don't see any value in Jax aside from MJD and Lewis, and even Lewis is not really a great option.

Originally Posted by Borat

Guy just offered me Peyton Manning for Stafford. I already have Vick, but I think getting Manning will allow me to trade him later in the season. Should I roll the dice or is his injury too serious? First instinct is to accept it. But now I'm questioning it.

Originally Posted by Jughead10

My predicament. Arian Foster playing on Sunday or not. The issue is I have 3 options to fill in but two play tonight. Should I start Mark Ingram or James Starks? Or wait until Sunday and if Foster doesn't play, being forced to start Ben Tate? This is a .5 PPR league.

No. Stafford has monster upside this year and you're going to trade him for a guy who is flirting with IR? No thanks.

[FlyingElvis]

Originally Posted by Jughead10

My predicament. Arian Foster playing on Sunday or not. The issue is I have 3 options to fill in but two play tonight. Should I start Mark Ingram or James Starks? Or wait until Sunday and if Foster doesn't play, being forced to start Ben Tate? This is a .5 PPR league.

Originally Posted by Jughead10

I have another RB to start already. This is just for Foster's replacement. So you like Ingram over Tate?

Tate is the best bet to be the guy w/Foster out, and it certainly looks like Foster will be out. This one is tough, too. If you sit tight until Sunday and Foster is in the lineup it gets dicey b/c he's a high risk for re-injury.

I am not a big Ingram supporter, tbh. I think he'll be a RB3 for the year with 800 total yards and maybe 8 TDs. So I don't see him as a great option week-to-week. Tate vs. Indy DST is just as sexy as Foster because the Colts still suck against the run. I'd wait and play Tate.

[killxswitch]

Originally Posted by Jughead10

I have another RB to start already. This is just for Foster's replacement. So you like Ingram over Tate?

I like that Ingram will probably be the RB1 and will catch some balls that used to go to Reggie Bush. On the flipside they have Pierre Thomas so they might use a committee approach. But his upside is higher than Tate IMO. And with Tate you have the problem of Derrick Ward being named the starter if Foster is out, even though Tate outplayed him in preseason. So there's the committee problem again.

I also think the Colts defense will stop the run better than people expect, at least until injuries start. So I don't think the Texans are going to run all over us. They will probably pass at will though.

So yeah, I think Ingram is the better play. Either one is risky, but both are better than Starks IMO who is not a threat in the passing game and will share time with Grant.

[703SKINS202]

Gronkowski or Graham?