What is the deal with the Skins backfield. I have Torain and really want to start him against Phili's swiss cheese run defense. Just don't know if he is worth starting over Steven Jackson (@ GB). If Torain gets 15 carries, I already like him more than SJax.
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I just made a big trade, what do you think?
I sent: Steve Smith
I got: Chris Johnson
My other WRs: Brandon Marshall, Calvin Johnson, Mario Manningham, Reggie Wayne
My RBs before the trade: Daniel Thomas, Addai, Graham, Moreno, Torain, and Hardesty
I drafted Jamaal Charles but obviously that didn't work out. Moreno hasn't panned out. and the rest of them are just inconsistent, I think I have enough depth at WR to lose a really solid guy in Steve Smith (3rd ranked WR this year).
Chris Johnson should start picking it up and play like the CJ we all love... right?
PS, with CJ on a bye this week which 2 RBs do you like to start? Right now I have Thomas and Graham in.Comment -
PPR league... I'm already starting Welker but need help figuring out another... I have Colston, Holmes, and Jordy Nelson. Also should I start Jahvid Best as my flex or one the previously mentioned WRs?Comment -
mendenhall or earnest graham? dont know how many touches mendy is gonna get after the injury and i know graham will be taking over leblounts role this weekend.Comment -
Gronkowskie or Pettigru?
Stafford or Eli?Comment -
Shitty WRs, PICK 2
S.Rice has a Bye
A.J. is hurt
and i'm left with these fuks..
James Jones vs STL
Kevin Walter @Bal
Greg Little vs OAK
Torrey Smith vs Hou (last on list)
or,,,,, Meachem or Henderson from FA becuz i have Brees at helm
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Jones vs Rams sounds good, Meachem or Henderson is a coinflip literally... I'd put some consideration into Walter.. I know he doesn't have the most favorable match up with Bal coming off a bye but, Jacoby has been nothing but a bust, and Owen Daniels is going to be hounded all over that middle of the field and you know they are goign to stack the box against Foster.. Kevin Walter with his size and athelticism can do some good here.. And he's a good target in the endzone.. The only person i'd put in Cleveland is Peyton Hillis,. He's a solid runningback and he's also 2nd on the team on reception. Kind of says a lot..
Greg Little catches 66% of the time.. He's been targetted 21 times and caught 14 times.. 66% reception is not very good when you still have to compete against, Watson, Massaquoi, Cribbs and Evan Moore.. I'd take my chances with Walter on your list..
These are just insights from what I see, no way telling you what to do, ultimate decision is yours.. But just some insights.. Best of luck this week!Comment -
Just somethign to consider..Best had one beast run last week against the bears if you take that away it would've been slightly above average day.. Prior to that he's been a fantasy bust.. He's going up against one of the best run defense team.. He's in a team that doesn't need to run the ball clearly seen each week with stafford connecting with megatron and his TE.. There's not going to be a reason for Detroit to force the run game if it's not there when they know they have much more success airing it.. I'd look at some different angles to justify if you should start Best.. If not i'd stay away this week.. I think of your options Jordy Nelson is your best bet to give you a consistant # I wouldnt trust Holmes with that jets crappy offense against the dolphins coming off a bye.. I'd pick Jordy Nelson or colston.. but would consider Nelson.. Just a thought.. Best of luck this weekend!Comment -
Stafford for sure, Best had a nice week running the ball but San Fran is pretty good against the run. Stafford is hot right now, keep him in.
Tougher with the TE's probably leaning Pettigrew, really think Gronk will spend most of his time blocking against Dallas' pass rush and with Hernandez back, think Gronk's looks will be more limited, but it's the Pats, so you never know.Comment -
Daniel Thomas or Tim Hightower?
and which two... Pierre Garcon, Jeremy Maclin, and Dez Bryant. I like Maclin and Bryant but I don't want to bench Garcon and see him have another beastly week..Comment -
Torain vs Phili
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Steven Jackson @ GB
Still waiting to here the report on the Redskins RB situation before Sunday's game. My guess is the juicy information on who starts will probably come out just hours before the game. Some reporter said he expects hightower to start, but Torain to get the majority of the carries. That doesn't make much sense to me. However, it was just speculation by a reporter. Nobody even knows if Hightower will play or not, my guess is he will. But as a 3rd down back.Comment -
alright guys I'm in a 10 team league and at 3-2....... Im up in the air about going for another TALENTED running back, I had Charles but he's been on IR all year my team is as follows.
QB-Fitzpatrick, Shaub
RB -McFadden, Graham, Starks, Jacobs
WR's-Vince Jackson, Steve Johnson, Dwayne Bowe, Heyward Bey, Eric Decker
TE's-Jimmy Graham, Brandon Pettigrew
K-Jason Hanson
D/ST-Bungles
So should I even be worried about it or just ride my team I drafted out for the yearComment -
i wouldnt want to pick brandon jacobs or ernest graham right now for fantasy. do not get rid of jimmy graham for anything.
you have 2 good starting quarterbacks that people want. schaub will be successful even without Johnson, but you either have to believe that or convince someone of that. heyward-bey is also expendable (but fast)Comment -
How about Mike Williams or Earnest Graham for a flex? I have Stevie Johson and Calvin Johnson at the WR and Forte and Shonn Greene at RB, but need to figure this one out. I am leaning Graham for the spot as Williams has a crap season since week one. Any thoughts? Dont really have anyone else to put there but Scott Chandler. Also what do you think of Stafford or Romo at QB? I have been riding Stafford all year, but think this could be a great game for Romo.
Oh and its non PPRComment -
Go with Graham this week, Blount is out, Graham gets the ball, not only can he run, but he can catch. Would've been icing if it was PPR but he should still get you combined 100 yards this week.Comment -
hey all, you guys give some great advice in this thread...i am really second guessing myself on a couple bye week replacements, maybe you could take a look at my lineup and see who you would start out of these guys? thanks for any help you can giveAttached FilesComment -
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Victor Cruz or Delone Carter?Comment -
close one but l like carter's chances of getting a td with addai out.Comment -
not sure about laurant, he only had one good game because of injuries , it looks like green ellis could missComment -
bench s greene, he sucksComment -
STUDS
Cliff Avril – DE, Detroit Lions (vs. SF): Avril responded in a favorable matchup last week, logging four total tackles and a sack (and having another nullified by penalty), and with another solid pass rush matchup on tap there’s no reason not to keep riding the hot hand.
Chris Long – DE, St. Louis Rams (at GB): Howie’s kid is off to a strong start this year, and while the Packers aren’t a great pass rush matchup they have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing defensive linemen to this point in the season.
Brian Robison – DE, Minnesota Vikings (at CHI): The fifth year pro has notched a pair of sacks in two of his past three games, and just in case you missed last Monday night’s game (or any Bears game from the past two seasons) the Chicago offensive line kind of, um, sucks at pass protection.
Jamar Chaney – MLB, Philadelphia Eagles (at WAS): No one is going to confuse Chaney with Patrick Willis any time soon, but he’s the closest thing the Eagles have to a competent linebacker and should see ample tackle opportunities against the run-first Redskins, who have allowed the fifth most in the NFL so far this year.
James Farrior – ILB, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. JAX): The grizzled vet stepped up in a big way with James Harrison sidelined last week, tallying 13 total stops against Tennessee, and so long as he’s playing every down in the heart of the Steelers defense Farrior should post solid numbers.
Brandon Spikes – MLB, New England Patriots: The ever-changing schemes of the Patriots can make starting Spikes a bit of a risky bet, but he was on the field for nearly every play last week and faces a Cowboys team this week that ranks seventh in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing linebackers.
Mike Jenkins – CB, Dallas Cowboys (at NE): This week’s sneaky spot start at his position, Jenkins isn’t an IDP worldbeater but gets a matchup with a Pats squad Sunday that has a tendency to keep opposing defensive backs very busy, so look for better than average fantasy production from him.
Bernard Pollard – SS, Baltimore Ravens (vs. HOU): Tom Zbikowski has yet to practice this week, and if his concussion keeps him off the field Pollard would move into the starting lineup against a Houston Texans team that has allowed the fourth most tackle opportunities in the NFL to this point in the season.
Antrel Rolle – FS, New York Giants (vs. BUF): The Giants have faced the fourth most tackle opportunities in the league this year, the Buffalo Bills have allowed the third most fantasy points per game to opposing defensive backs, and when you add those factors together it’s a recipe for IDP tastiness.
DUDS
John Abraham – DE, Atlanta Falcons (vs. CAR): Abraham has yet to practice this week after missing last week’s loss to the Green Bay Packers with a groin injury, but even should he suit up his snaps will likely be limited and it’s difficult enough to chase Cam Newton down when you’re 100% healthy.
Lamarr Houston – DE, Oakland Raiders (vs. CLE): The second year pro is off to a woefully slow start in the always churning Oakland o-line rotation, having yet to record a sack so far this season, and it’s not likely to get much better against a Cleveland team that’s 27th in the NFL in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing defensive linemen.
Osi Umenyiora – DE, New York Giants (vs. BUF): BLASPHEMY! This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t start Umenyiora, or Jason Pierre-Paul for that matter, but it’s worth noting that the Buffalo Bills are dead last in the NFL in sacks allowed and 31st in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing defensive linemen. Caveat emptor.
Nick Barnett – ILB, Buffalo Bills (at NYG): Much like with Umenyiora above it’s nigh impossible to sit the third ranked linebacker in Default IDP Manor Scoring so far this season, but the Giants are a mediocre tackle matchup and the worst matchup in the league so far this year for opposing fantasy linebackers.
E.J. Henderson – MLB, Minnesota Vikings: Henderson’s lingering knee injury is keeping him out of nickel packages and limiting his tackle opportunities, and that combined with the Bears being 29th in the league in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing linebackers is reason enough to explore other options.
Rolando McClain – MLB, Oakland Raiders (vs. CLE): The second year pro has been a bit of a disappointment to this point in the season, was limited in practice Thursday with an ankle injury that clouds his status for Sunday’s tilt with the Browns, who are also a somewhat surprisingly poor fantasy matchup for opposing linebackers. ‘Nuff said.
Quintin Mikell – FS, St. Louis Rams (at GB): Mikell’s fantasy production this season has been severely hindered by his playing more free safety in St. Louis than he ever did in Philadelphia, and while that may appear to actually be a boon to his IDP fortunes against the Green Bay offensive juggernaut the Packers have actually been the third worst fantasy matchup in the NFL for opposing defensive backs this season.
Jarrad Page – FS, Philadelphia Eagles (at WAS): In case you hadn’t heard in the Eagles quest to develop something resembling an actual National Football League defense Page has been benched in favor of Kurt Coleman, so his IDP value at the back end of the sieve they have right now just went POOF!
William Moore – SS, Atlanta Falcons (vs. CAR): Just when it seemed Moore was starting to get it together from a fantasy standpoint this season he went down last Sunday night with a shoulder injury, leaving his IDP owners holding the proverbial bag last week and his status for this week very much in question.Comment -
OK. Let me ask this.
Should I start Reggie Wayne, or James Starks?
As of now, I have Wayne going. I just think the day I sit him, he will have his best game of the year.Comment -
Which 3 should I start this week?
F-Jax, MJD, Gore, BradshawComment
