Start/Sit: LaFell, Maclin or Amendola

[Speedy88]

Need some advice on who to start this week at WR. Options are:

Brandon LaFell vs NYG
Jeremy Maclin @ AZ
Danny Amendola @ CHI

Maclin is normally my guy to start here, but he is banged up and facing an underrated Arizona defense. Kind of leaning towards LaFell here.

[onlooker]

This a PPR league?

[Speedy88]

It is non-ppr, just your standard scoring league. This WR2 spot on my team has been giving me nothing but headaches the last week or so. Maclin is normally my guy, but he played about half of week 1, and only played about half the snaps in week 2 because he reinjured his hip. From what I saw from him in week 2, he wasn't close to being 100% and if it weren't for a blown coverage he may not have had a catch. My opponent does have Vick this week if that changes anything. If it comes out that Peterson will guard Maclin, i'm not going to play him. Overall, I wouldn't mind Maclin just sitting this game out, because I think that would have a big (negative) impact on Vick.

I'm kind of leaning towards LaFell, but the Panthers are such a run heavy team that it scares me to use a #2 WR on a run heavy team. Giants secondary is atrocious though.

[onlooker]

I like D.Amendola.

He is on my Bench in a PPR league, and have no where to use him at the moment. He is a PPR beast, but I like him in standard too.

[Speedy88]

I like D.Amendola.

He is on my Bench in a PPR league, and have no where to use him at the moment. He is a PPR beast, but I like him in standard too.

I'm thinking that Chicago Cover 2 Defense will give Amendola all kind of easy short passes. He's just not much of a TD guy. Yeah, seems like a toss up between all 3 of them. I just hope they rest Maclin so Vick will suffer, and so he can get healthy for week 4 against NYG.

[onlooker]

I'm thinking that Chicago Cover 2 Defense will give Amendola all kind of easy short passes. He's just not much of a TD guy. Yeah, seems like a toss up between all 3 of them. I just hope they rest Maclin so Vick will suffer, and so he can get healthy for week 4 against NYG.

I'm thinking about plug and playing the Cardinals Defense this week. They did a job on the Brady Bunch, and the Eagles are a turnover machine. They should put up a decent fantasy number.

My defense play is horrid so far though.

Week 1: Bills Defense -2
Week 2: Bengals Defense +4

Kicker play isn't any better.

D.Bailey:

Week 1: +6
Week 2: +1

Funny thing is, I am the highest scoring team with these bad Defense/Kicker numbers.

[convick]

Maclin might not play. Who knows, that was his status last weekend too and he still played against the Ravens.

[Speedy88]

I'm thinking about plug and playing the Cardinals Defense this week. They did a job on the Brady Bunch, and the Eagles are a turnover machine. They should put up a decent fantasy number.

My defense play is horrid so far though.

Week 1: Bills Defense -2
Week 2: Bengals Defense +4

Kicker play isn't any better.

D.Bailey:

Week 1: +6
Week 2: +1

Funny thing is, I am the highest scoring team with these bad Defense/Kicker numbers.

Im thinking of playing the Cards DST as well. Eagles are good for 2-4 turnovers a game. If Maclin doesn't play, their offense will struggle to move the ball. I'm trying to decide between AZ DST and CHI DST. Both have great return games with Patrick Peterson and Devin Hester.

[Robber]

Amendola could rack up receptions

I'd go him

[darrell74]

He just said its a non-ppr league
Pay attention

Start Macklin-Easy decision
Patrick Peterson is a shut down corner, but he'll be guarding Desean Jackson, Macklin probably catches a 60 yard bomb for pay dirt

Lafell-I just don't like starting guys on Thursdays, mediocre guys
Amendola- Chicago has 10 days to get shitty on a mediocre offense, he might catch 7+ receptions, but you don't score catches so it doesn't matter

[me-first]

non-ppr, would go with Maclin this week..

[Cruz to Victory]

Need some advice on who to start this week at WR. Options are:

Brandon LaFell vs NYG
Jeremy Maclin @ AZ
Danny Amendola @ CHI

Maclin is normally my guy to start here, but he is banged up and facing an underrated Arizona defense. Kind of leaning towards LaFell here.

I have the exact same situation in one of my leagues and I went with Brandon LaFell. Cam is a passing best and he's gonna go against NYG who hasn't done so hot with Points Against so you'll find a td and some yards with him I think. I don't trust Maclin right now because of his injury even if they clear him to play but even then it's a gamble because if he plays and he doesn't hurt himself during the game, He'd put up more points I think so. And I just think Amendola was a one week wonder. Need a couple more weeks to see if he really is the go to receiver over there. But that's my opinion

[Speedy88]

I actually made this post thinking I had both of them. Surprisingly, got neither off waivers. So I'm pretty much stuck with Maclin.

[Roy Halladay]

If Maclin can play, he's Vick's favorite target. Otherwise Amendola in my eyes

[onlooker]

You better find another option.

Jeremy Maclin - WR - Eagles

ESPN's Chris Mortensen expects Jeremy Maclin (hip) to miss Week 3 against the Eagles.

Undrafted rookie Damaris Johnson would start in his place. While Maclin showed toughness gutting out his hip injury in Week 2, the Eagles can't afford for him to be aggravating the ailment every game. It would probably behoove everyone for Maclin to take a week off. The Eagles visit Arizona on Sunday.

[will2survive]

Amendola gets overlooked because of last year

[onlooker]

Amendola gets overlooked because of last year

He was injured last year. In Week 1. He had 85 catches 2 years ago.

I drafted him this year, in the 13th round.

[Speedy88]

You better find another option.

Don't look too much into what Mort thinks. That is all opinion. Reid said that Maclin is day-to-day and improving. I think Eagles would be best off holding Maclin out, letting him fully heal and get him ready for next weeks game against NYG. It seems like the type of injury that if he takes a week off, then he'll be fine. But if he continues to play and reinjure his hip like he did against Baltimore, this injury could last for a long time. It is a hip-pointer, simply a bad bruise on the hip. Just needs an extra week to heal.

Either way, I'm pretty screwed. All I have on my bench is Boldin. He does have a favorable matchup against NE, but he is the 4th or 5th option on that team behind Rice, Torrey Smith, Pitta, and maybe even Jacoby Jones. If Collie doesn't play, I'll probably role the dice with Avery. Not sure if I can risk playing Collie.

Right now, I'm trying to swing a trade. Offered Maclin and Celek for Jordy Nelson. This owner is in need of a TE because he had Hernandez, and now all he has is Gresham. If he doesn't take that, I may even offer Maclin and Celek for Lloyd. Llody seems like a good buy low guy after a couple lack luster games, and now that Hernandez is out, he should see a lot more looks.

[therushishere]

LaFell could have a huge day. I'd lean towards Amendola as #2 right now unless you get good Maclin news closer to kickoff.

[GamblerSpirit]

LaFell could have a huge day. I'd lean towards Amendola as #2 right now unless you get good Maclin news closer to kickoff.

hmm I don't see it. Prince Amukama is making his debut most likely against him, too.

[therushishere]

hmm I don't see it. Prince Amukama is making his debut most likely against him, too.

Overrated.

[MexicanStallion]

What are your options now since you missed out on them?

[Speedy88]

What are your options now since you missed out on them?

Not good. I have Boldin on my bench. WR's I can pick up on waivers is Donnie Avery, Collie, Mike Williams (TB), Andre Hawkins, Randy Moss, and Jacoby Jones.

I'm thinking about going with Collie if he plays, or Avery if Collie sits out. Still really mad I missed out on Amendola and LaFell. Right now I'm trying to make a deal with a Hernandez owner. Just offered Celek and Maclin for Jordy Nelson. If he doesn't like that I may try to do some type of package for Lloyd.

Here's my lineup (10-team standard scoring):

QB: Peyton
RB1: DMC
RB2: DeMarco Murray
WR1: Marshall
WR2: Maclin
FLEX: Alfred Morris
TE: Gates
BNCH: Benson, Boldin, LeShoure, Fred Jackson, Celek

I don't mind Maclin sitting because my opponent has Vick this week. But I really wish I had a viable back up. I really didn't expect such bad production from Boldin and Blackmon (already dropped him). I love Maclin, but he seems to always be hurt. I remember a little while back when he wasn't participating in training camp because he thought he had cancer.

[MexicanStallion]

From your FA list, I like Hawkins the best actually going forward. Good luck going forward.

[Speedy88]

Thanks, the more I look at that FA list, the more I hate it. If Maclin is unable to go, i'll probably just roll the dice with Boldin. Still not sold on NE's defense, and Boldin seems to play fairly well at home. As much as everyone loves Torrey Smith, Boldin still see's a lot of looks in the redzone.

[dudekid]

i like boldin in this spot too, but im surprised mike williams is still a free agent in your league. i drafted him, havent started him yet (although my WRs are m. austin/m. wallace/b. marshall) but he has scored both weeks...wouldnt play him this week though as dallas has been shutting down the pass

[BigDeem5]

Start Lafell.