Trying to decide who you should start or sit this week? Let’s take a look at a few potential decisions owners have and try to sort through them:
Quarterbacks
Start – Carson Palmer – Cincinnati Bengals – vs. Miami
Heading into the season there were questions about his arm strength, but at this point owners should have few questions about Palmer’s ability to produce. In his last three games he has posted games of 371, 209 and 412 yards. Over that span he has thrown seven touchdowns. He’s surrounded by a receiving corps hitting on all cylinders, featuring Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco and Jordan Shipley.
This week he faces the Dolphins, who are in the middle of the pack in yards allowed (216.5) and touchdowns allowed (8). However, in the past two games they’ve seen Ben Roethlisberger throw for 302 yards and Aaron Rodgers throw for 313 yards. With they way they’ve been playing plus the way Palmer’s produced, there is no way to keep him on your bench.
Other quarterbacks to start:
- Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers – at New Orleans
- Donovan McNabb – Washington Redskins – at Detroit
Sit – Mark Sanchez – New York Jets – vs. Green Bay
People went nuts for Sanchez after he threw 8 TDs over a three-week span, but the recent numbers just don’t support using him. Over his last three games he has failed to reach 200 yards passing and is coming off a game where he threw his first two interceptions of the season.
The Packers defense has been decent against the pass, but where the have excelled is in interceptions (10) and sacks (22). With Clay Matthews back, it could be a long day for Sanchez, who has been sacked nine times this season. The Jets are a team built on the run, so look for them to try and protect the young quarterback and instead ride LaDanian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene.
Other quarterbacks to sit:
- Kerry Collins/Vince Young – Tennessee Titans – at San Diego
- Todd Bauman/David Garrard – Jacksonville Jaguars – at Dallas
Running Backs
Start – Beanie Wells – Arizona Cardinals – vs. Tampa Bay
When Tim Hightower fumbled for the third time this season, Wells’ opportunity to take over as the top running back presented itself. A matchup against the second worst rushing defense in the league (having allowed 157.7 rushing yards per game), makes him all the more appealing. We all have known about his potential, it was just a matter of when he got the chance to get the bulk of the carries.
This certainly seems like a great opportunity to make his presence felt.
Start – Donald Brown – Indianapolis Colts – vs. Houston
Austin Collie and Dallas Clark are out with injuries and Joseph Addai is extremely doubtful. Clearly, the Colts are going to have to lean on others to produce this week. The former first round draft pick has been given limited opportunities in the past, but this may finally be his chance to shine.
While the Texans defense can be burned via the pass, the Colts are going to have to show run, from time-to-time, in order to keep them honest. He’s not a high-level option, but for those in need, Brown is certainly worth gambling on. Would it be surprising to see him go for 75 yards and a touchdown?
Other running backs to start:
- Jahvid Best – Detroit Lions – vs. Washington
- Jamaal Charles – Kansas City Chiefs – vs. Buffalo
Sit – Carnell Williams – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – at Arizona
His hold on the top running back spot may have finally disappeared. This past week Williams got just four carries for 12 yards, while LaGarrette Blount got 11 carries for 72 yards. For the season, Williams is averaging just 2.5 yards per carry, while Blount has averaged nearly five yards a carry on limited touches.
The time has come for Tampa Bay to find out what they have and potentially get something out of the running back position. That clearly will come at the expense of Williams.
Sit – BenJarvus Green-Ellis – New England Patriots – vs. Minnesota
The Vikings defense is relatively strong against the run and Green-Ellis has suddenly fallen out of the top spot on the depth chart. While he has scored in four straight games, in the last two he has had a total of 21 carries for 44 yards. Meanwhile, Danny Woodhead has 19 carries for 87 yards and is a much bigger factor in the passing game.
The Vikings have allowed just three rushing touchdowns on the season, so there is also no guarantee that he continues his streak. It just makes him a tough play.
Other running backs to sit:
- C.J. Spiller – Buffalo Bills – at Kansas City
- Justin Forsett – Seattle Seahawks – at Oakland
Two Wide Receiver Formats
Start – Steve Johnson – Buffalo Bills – at Kansas City
He has really taken off since Ryan Fitzpatrick was installed at quarterback, with touchdowns in his last four games. While it’s hard to anticipate him matching his Week 7 performance, when he had 8 catches for 158 yards and a touchdown, he has a positive matchup against the eighth worst passing defense in the league. With the way the passing game is clicking, he’s become a usable option.
Another wide receiver to start:
- Davone Bess – Miami Dolphins – at Cincinnati
Sit – Santonio Holmes – New York Jets – vs. Green Bay
He has just seven catches for 88 yards and no touchdowns since returning from his four game suspension. At this point, he’s done little to make us trust him, especially against a defense that has allowed just eight receiving touchdowns. View Braylon Edwards as the Jets top receiver at this point.
Another wide receiver to sit:
- Roy Williams – Dallas Cowboys – vs. Jacksonville
Three Wide Receiver Formats
Start – Dez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys – vs. Jacksonville
The Jaguars passing defense has been bad, allowing a league leading 16 TDs. With Jon Kitna taking over due to the injury to Tony Romo, Bryant showed off just how talented he is. If the rapport Kitna and Bryant showed in Week 7 is real (4 receptions for 54 yards and 2 TD), he could be inline for a big week. I’d use him over Roy Williams, who struggled this past week.
Another wide receiver to start:
- Mike Williams – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – at Arizona
Sit – Danario Alexander – St. Louis Rams – vs. Carolina
Is he the top receiver on his team? Possibly, but the Rams have become one of those teams that you never really know. Then again, their receiving corps does not offer tremendous upside, either. The risk of him completely bombing (like in Week 7, when he had one reception for six yards), makes him unusable. In fact, using any receiver from the Rams is not advisable.
Another wide receiver to sit:
- Eddie Royal – Denver Broncos – at San Francisco
What are your thoughts on these decisions? Who would you start? Who would you sit?
Make sure to check out our Week 8 Rankings:
Pick two to start in a PPR: Blount, D Branch, Holmes, Woodhead?
I’d probably go Blount and Branch, with Woodhead as my third choice. While Woodhead has taken a bigger role in the offense, I’m just not sure I trust him quite enough yet.I have Branch as a WR2 and Blount ranked higher, so that’s the way I’d go.
Would you start Steve Johnson or Lee Evans above Blount or Branch? Just realized they’re available as well.
I don’t like Evans at all, but Johnson is borderline. I have him back-to-back with Branch on the rankings, but I’d probably still go with Branch.
Heal quickly D-Jax! I need you!
Who to start? PPR 3WR
Wes Welker, Patrick Crayton, Danny Woodhead, James Jones, Jacoby Jones
MSW
I would go Welker, Crayton & Woodhead, probably, with MSW as the next in line to play
I have Terrel Owens, Patrick Crayton, Dez Bryant, Davone Bess, Steve Johnson. Which 3 would you start?
Available in my league: Davone Bess, Steve Johnson (Buffalo), BOTH Mike Williams, Amendola and Pierre Garcon. Should I trade Tolbert for one of them and if so who? Thanks!(lol, yes I know Tolbert is a RB)
Oh Donald Brown is available also.
Antalicus – I’d go with TO, Johnson & Bess, with Crayton as the next inline if something were to happen.
Triz – Who else do you have at RB? Not that Tolbert is a high-end option, but it’s important. As for who I’d rather have? Garcon, by a lot. Assuming you can afford trading Tolbert, I’d trade him for Garcon in a heartbeat.
Rodgers-QB or Orton-QB
Which 3 to start: B.Lloyd-den S. Johnson-Buff R.Moss-minn
Z.Miller-oak
My current RBs are Ray Rice, Torain, Green-Ellis, Michael Bush and Tolbert. My WRs are Reggie Wayne, Steve Smith (NYG) and Mike Wallace. (Also Sidney Rice). It’s a 2 RB / 2 WR / 1 RB/WR league so trading one of the RBs for a WR makes sense I think?
And now I have Garcon and no longer Tolbert.
so who should i start this week MCNABB OR CASSEL, i m on two QB league. payton is ma other QB.
so what should i do with deon branch and wes welker. welker had two bad weeks and last week both combined for less than 15 fantasy points.
ma WR r welker, branch,wayne,steve smith nyg, vincent jackson. vincent is on bench till further notice lol
well kenny britt is gone, lee evans is gone, mike william is gone, hardly any good WR is out there to pick up and i was gonna accept the randy moss and LT for cassel and smith
but person cancel the trade lol so let me kno wht u think
Warren – Rodgers without a doubt at QB. As for the three, I’d go Zach Miller, Randy Moss & Johns
Triz – It’s a nice deal, but I hope you didn’t leave yourself thin at RB. At the same time, Tolbert is not going to be the main man in SD and likely would never see the light of day in your lineup, assuming Mathews is healthy. I like the move, but I’d be on the lookout for a little more RB depth.
mogli – I’d go McNabb at QB. As for the WR, anyone on the waiver wire you can grab? Otherwise, going for the Patriots duo is not the worst thing in the world.
Just who I had starting! Thanks!
Another question: I only carry one tight end, who happens to be Tony Gonzalez who of course is on his bye week. I’m leaning towards leaving the TE position open instead of wasting a dollar on a TE who probably won’t score. Wise move or tight wad?
My week 8 lineup is:
QB-Matt Schaub
RB-Arian Foster
RB-Marshawn Lynch
WR-Andre Johnson
WR-Pierre Garcon or Kenny Britt
TE-
K-Matt Prater
D-Tennessee
PS: I’m also playing the best and highest scoring team in the league this week.
To me, you never throw away any potential points no matter what. You never know what’s going to happen, so what if Foster explodes again, but you fall short by a point or two? You need to get someone into the spot, no questions asked.
Most of my players are on your start em list this week!!! I need 5 from this group:
RB- Best, Charles, Matthews, Hightower
REC- Garcon, Bray. Edwards, Vernon Davis, Steve Johnson, Sims-walker
I think Sims-Walker and Matthews are obvious sits this week, and obvious starts are Best, Charles, and Garcon
Toss up between Edwards and Davis (non-PPR league) especially with Troy Smith starting at QB for the 49ers and start Johnson?
Or do I start Edwards and Davis and let Steve Johnson sit the bench?
Need help. I am 2-5 and need to make some smart moves. I have Mike Williams (SEA), Devone Bess, Ochocinco, Burleson, and Breaston. Which 3 should i start?
Need to start 3 wrs. Lloyd, Marshall, Mike Williams (Seattle), and Harvin?
I could pick up Donald Brown to bolster up my RBs – someone just released him and he placed well on your list this week?
I need help this week I have 2 guys on bye and one guy hurt. I need two running backs 3 WR and one flex please help!
RBS: Mike Tolbert, LeGarrette Blount, Cadillac Williams, Donald Brown, Jonathan Stewart
WRS: Dwayne Bowe, Davone Bess, Santana Moss, Brandon Marshall
Which should ones should i start?
Let’s take these one at a time:
Tony – I would definitely start Best, Charles, Garcon & V. Davis, leaving the final spot to Mathews & Johnson. I always tend to lean towards the RB in that situation and would probably start Mathews, but go with your gut.
Terpfan – I’d go Ochocinco, Bess and M. Williams, though I’m not ecstatic about the last option. Anyone out there on waivers?
Rod – I’d go Marshall, Lloyd & Harvin
Triz – Who would you drop to get him? As long as Addai is out, he has the potential to be a usable option.
Josh – Stewart will likely be usable if DeAngelo Williams is out, so monitor his progress, just in case. For now, I’d say Blount & Brown at RB, Bowe, Marshall & Moss at WR and Bess at FLEX. If Williams is out, I’d use Stewart over Bess at the FLEX.
Who would you recommend I start in my 8-player ppr league this week:
RB: Mendenhall, T. Jones, Gore
WR: Austin, Ochocinco, Ward, Branch
Must start two RB and two WR and can choose one flex. Thanks!
Gary, I’d definitely start all three RB for your RB/FLEX. As for the WR, I’d go Austin & Ocho, with Ward my next option if something happened.
Gary,
If its a PPR league, then I think Ward may be the better option than Ochocinco. Even the Rotoprofessor has said that New Orleans does not give up the deep ball too often. This means that there will be more underneath looks, most likely going to Ward.
If your PPR settings are 1 point per reception then Ward is probably the better bet over Ocho….
Kenny Britt @SD
Dez Bryant JAC
Steve Johnson @KC
Chad Ochocinco MIA
which 3 to play?
and
Heath Miller
Vernon Davis
which to play?
thanks
Nick, fair point and the league rules do change things slightly. If it’s 0.2 pts. per reception, it’s different then one point…
Rusty, I’d definitely go Davis at TE. As for the receivers, it’s Ochocinco, Britt & Steve Johnson. I like Bryant, but is there any guarantee that he produces again, or doesn’t fall back behind Roy Williams?
thanks..
Ocho kills me though.. he goes off one week and then does nothing the next 4 weeks!
I wish Dallas would just go ahead and name Dez a starter over
Roy. I mean their season is over jezz.
btw last week I had Britt and McFadden on the bench. It was
painful to watch as I ended up losing by 10 points lol……
Rusty, I also had DMC on the bench…. he scored 48 pts in my league…. ARRGGHH!!!!!
Unfortunately, I was in the same boat guys. Luckily, I was still able to win the week, though
The Star acknowledges that Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) “might” be ready to return to game action, in which case he would take over the No. 3 role. Gonzalez is the better waiver pickup at this point, but White isn’t a bad stash in deeper leagues. ( Do You Agree With This? )
According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) will be “ready” to go for Monday Night Football.
The Colts didn’t issue an injury report on Wednesday, but it sounds like Gonzalez’s reported high ankle sprain aggravation was very minor in nature. Gonzalez hasn’t played a full game since the 2008 season, so he’d be an extremely speculative fantasy spot start even in a favorable matchup with Houston. Still, he’s worth picking up in all leagues with Austin Collie out for a month or more. Blair White will likely stand in as the Colts’ No. 4 receiver. Oct. 27 – 6:37 pm et
I dont think that i will start him, but i would say a good idea to keep on the bench for future weeks?
Or do you think i should start him over the line up that you suggested? :
QB – Palmer
RB – Johnson
RB – Torain
RB/WR – Lynch
WR – Welker
WR – Austin
WR/TE – Williams
TE – Scaife = ( Even with V.Young at the Helm? ) I have Tamme IND
I also have Havin, you said that i should take Williams out and start Harvin. What about the QB situation, or is it that bad in NE that Harvin will not disappoint.
Thanks again
My league is also a PPR if that would make a difference in who you would start. Although i dont really have any PPR machines at RB at the moment.
Thank you
You helped me last week so need it again.
Wayne and Andre Johnson are my top 2 WR’s. For my third do I start Colston, Welker or Britt (gut says Britt)
Defense- NewEngland, St Louis or Seattle
TE Hernandez or Keller
Thanks!!!
Britt without a doubt. He is now a wr1.
For defense, i think St louis might surprise people this week. Seattle also has the ability to put up big numbers.
For TE, I would go hernandez because the Jets have a lot of weapons now and hernandez is due for a TD.
Let’s take these all down:
Cara – It’s a tough call, because chances are you are going to be leaving points on the board with that tremendous group of WR. You can almost pick out of a hat. I’d go with Welker, myself, but all 5 of your guys are WR1 this week.
For the defense, I would actually go St. Louis thanks to their matchup this week.
As for TE, it’s definitely Hernandez
Geno – I would agree that Gonzalez is worth stashing, if you have someone to drop and yes, I’d play Harvin over Williams.
should i pick up austin collie sombody just dropped him because he had surgery and dont kno when he would return
my WR are steve smith nyg,welker,deon bracnh,reggie, and vincent jackson, and i have nobody in my team that i can drop i already dropped kicker to pickup a TE
so should i drop vincent jackson and pick up collie or dont pick up collie at all
REPLY AS ASAP BEFORE HES GONE
OR SHOULD I DROP tony gonzalez becaue i have heath miller as my TE let me kno what you think
sorry forgot to put this info in earlier msg.
Thanks! I am a huge Pats fan so my heart always says play Welker but he is just not putting up any numbers. And Brady spreads it around too much as you all know. That is why I worry about Hernandez too due to Gronkowski being equally capable. It would pain me to pick Welker and watch Britt out in another show. Based on matchups though you would pick Welker over Britt?? Also think I will take a chance and pick up St Louis D just for the week and see what they can do (Seattle’s D won it for me last week).
hmmm Tampa’s D also avail playing against Arizona. Britt going up against SD so may not be the best choice this week?? Colston up against Pitt so thats not so great either.
mogli
No way, unless your bench is in need of a roster spot. Worst case you can play Both of the TE on different weeks based on matchups. I know Big ben is back, but Tony is no slouch. If anything, maybe shop him around to grab another WR or RB. Whatever you need, i would not just drop him though. Thats just my advice, take it from them though. See what they say and if they agree there is more assurance.
mogli, foget collie. he is done. Who do you have to get rid of? if you really want him?
but what about vincent jackson, hes on my bench for last two weeks doing nothing, so should i just drop him, well i dont wanna
so eiits either collie ro vincent so who should i pick or just leave or just dont worry about collie
and thx for reply i appreciate
Hello, just need a lilltle help with some fine tuning.
Would you start Vernon Davis or Dustin Keller?
Would you start KC defense or Jets?
Pick one to start this week: Lee Evans, Deion Branch, Mike Williams(TB), Patrick Crayton, James Jones (GB)?
I just read that Steven Jackson, my RB.1, might not play this week cuz of a finger issue? Is that goin to hold him back againest Carolina?
mogli – I’d hold onto V-Jax at this point. He’s going to have value soon enough.
Cara – I’d stick with St. Louis for the D. As for the receiver, like I said, there’s a good chance you leave points on the board no matter which way you go, but Welker has the higher upside in my view.
Hox – I’d start Davis, Jets and Branch. As for S-Jax, we’re going to just have to wait for the news to break, honestly.
Mogli, Not a problem at all, glad to help.
I would leave it alone and keep Jackson. Check this out, this is more likely to happen than collie being on the field. I would keep your bench just the way it is. If you do want to drop a TE after the bye week and pick drop Miller and Keep Gonzo, you could do that but i really dont think collie will make it back. Its up to you, either play match ups and get the most points every week or have a guy sitting idle.
Chargers GM A.J. Smith confirmed that he will welcome Vincent Jackson back and expects him to be a “major contributor.”
“I believe he will do well,” Smith said. “He always has been a worker, stays in shape, knows our offense. After a little game-speed adjustment, I would expect him to be a major contributor.” As do we. If Jackson remains available on your shallow league’s waiver wire, it’s time to pick him up as a valuable fantasy playoff asset.
Just curious, do you like V.Davis match-up,or that Green Bays D is pretty good Vs Keller? I just dnt know that much about Troy Smith(SF), thats all.IDK
Thank you again for all your help!!!!!
You really dont like Mike Williams (SEA) going against OAK this week even after the double d’ performance back to back weeks?
These are my players: Austin, Welker, Harvin, Amendala, M.Thomas, and i just picked up M.Williams from (SEA) for my WR’s and my RB’s are CJ2K, Hillis, Torain, Lynch, and Jacobs. I have Gonzo for my TE. Tamme for this weeks bye IND) Also this is a PPR league. I just want to show you how it sets up and see how you would play it.
QB Palmer
RB
RB
RB/WR
WR
WR
WR/TE
TE Tamme
K Hanson
DEF Titans or Jets
Thank you
Thanks admin and Nick. I am in a 1 pt per reception league…so your point re: Ward maybe getting more check down passes makes alot of sense. Gonna be an interesting week, that’s for sure!
Wait, i dont M.Thomas anymore. Not that it matters, i hope?
One more; RB Johnson and Mcfadden? Or should I try to work in Torain???? I can only play 2.
Hox – Anytime! Vernon Davis has been on a roll and you would think that he will be one of the focal points for Troy Smith. Considering the other receiving options, he is going to try and keep it safe, which could mean another big day for Davis.
Geno – Here’s how I would fill in the open spots:
RB – Johnson
RB – Torain
WR – Austin
WR – Welker
WR – Harvin
RB/WR – Lynch
WR/TE – Williams
Defense, I’d go Jets.
Big time Trade been purpose to me
i will get
Big Ben, malcolm floyd, Moss, and Frank Gore
AND HE WIL GET
peyton, reggie, and steve. i dont kno i dnt wanna do this
steve smith NYG i forgot to mention this info
let me kno wht u think
i think its too risky for me to trade peyton and reggie considering Big Ben schedule
I think a lot of it does depend on your league rules, because Gore could be a Top 6-10 player and the potentially the biggest point getter in the deal.
The problem is, however, that it is a big downgrade at QB and WR, since Moss has not been living up to his standards this season.
If you have great RB already, I’d def. shy away from this one.
well i just dont feel like this is a good trade, floyd is hurt and moss is not doing anything.
as far as RB i have charles torain and felix jones
I have an offer to get Boldin for Austin is the basis of the trade. Should i cut bait with Austin now, or just keep him. I know that he also wanted Lynch in the trade and i would get either Colston or Hernandez. What do you think of that trade?
Or should i make an offer that would send me Boldin, Britt, Z.Miller OAK, and i would send him Austin, Welker, and i was going to try and trow in Amandala or Mike Williams if he does not take the Amandala? Also Boldin is on a bye and i have Flacco as a QB and dont like to put all my eggs in one basket if you know what i mean. I just need help, PLEASE!!!!
I have an offer to get Boldin for Austin is the basis of the trade. Should i cut bait with Austin now, or just keep him. I know that he also wanted Lynch in the trade and i would get either Colston or Hernandez. What do you think of that trade?
Or should i make an offer that would send me Boldin, Britt, Z.Miller OAK, and i would send him Austin, Welker, and i was going to try and trow in Amandala or Mike Williams if he does not take the Amandala? Also Boldin is on a bye and i have Flacco as a QB and dont like to put all my eggs in one basket if you know what i mean. I just need help, PLEASE!!!!
What about trading Torain, Ausstin, Welker, and Amendala for Boldin, K.Britt, Z.Miller, and or Hernendaz or Branch. I know he does not want 3 patriots so i would have to take one of the 2 and considering i have the wr/TE spot on my roater im thinking Hernendaz over Branch, What do you think.
Sorry about the double question before this one, if you can answer both that way i would know which way to go.
Thanks again for all of the help
mogli, about V-Jax. So if your going to make a push for the playoffs, i would hang on to him. Collie is a maybe to be back at around the same time table ( late Nov ) but could be longer and a fresh V.Jax would be allot better. Below the jackson article is something on Collie as well.
Vincent Jackson is expected to meet with the Chargers at 4:00 p.m. ET Friday to sign his $583,000 tender.
Jackson’s prorated salary will be closer to $200,000 for the remainder of the season. He won’t speak publicly until next week, and he won’t be eligible to rejoin the lineup until Week 12. Pick him up if he’s available. He’ll be the Bolts’ best — and healthiest — receiver in December.
Source: North County Times
The Colts have formally ruled out Austin Collie (hand surgery) for Week 8.
Collie is expected to miss “several games.” The Colts haven’t given any definitive timetable and probably won’t, but we wouldn’t expect him back before late November. Anthony Gonzalez and Blair White are candidates to take over at slot receiver. We’ll have an update on that situation Thursday.
Good luck with the season and week 8
admin….
Hello, Hello, Hello is there anybody in there? Holler if you can hear me, is there anybody there?
What about trading Torain, Austin, Welker, and Amendala for Boldin, K.Britt, Z.Miller, and or Hernendaz or Branch. I know he does not want 3 patriots so i would have to take one of the 2 and considering i have the wr/TE spot on my roater im thinking Hernendaz over Branch, What do you think.
There is another question before this one, if you can answer both that way i would know which way to go.
Thanks again for all of the help
Sorry Geno, been one of those days. What are you trying to accomplish from the deal? You are giving up what is quickly becoming a good running back and may not be upgrading at receiver.
I think writing off Austin, because of Romo’s injury, is a mistake.
I wouldn’t do the deal you’re talking about myself.
QB: Rodgers or Big Ben
RB: Foster, Mendenhall, or Torain ( I can have 2)
(3)WR: Steve Johnson, D. Bess, James Jones, Deion Branch, and Blair White.
Any one have an opinion who to start?
Oh yeah it’s a standard league.
Ok, here’s what I would do:
QB – Rodgers
RB – Foster & Torain
WR – Branch, Bess & Johnson
Good afternoon! So I have been hit very hard by injuries and the bye week – I cant even fill a full roster! So, i picked up r bush a couple weeks ago, but should I drop him (my current rb are AP, felix jones, j addai) available backs are (IND brown or hart) lblount, j forsett, woodhead. Also, I am pretty deep at wr, just not this week. Should I drop crabtree for d bess, james jones, burlson or branch? Or perhaps you like some other guys that could be available. I really appreciate your thoughts, have a great weekend! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Please help me pick 3 WRs: Calvin Johnson, Garcon, Wallace, or Britt.
Steven Jackson is also a questionable starter, should I wait until game time to decide or just play Benson over him regardless?
oh and sorry for the double post, but should I pick up KC def vs Bills and drop MN vs Pats this week? The patriots always score high, and I’m debating doing week-to-week defense..
Aight. Thanks.
ali – I like Blount first as far as RB, with Woodhead second on your list. I do think Blount has a better chance of producing then Bush at this point, so I would make that move.
As for the WR, it’s hard to give up on Crabtree, we all know he has the talent. If you need the player for this week, however, I’d grab Branch or Bess. Both have the potential to be usable in future weeks as well, and you can always try to re-pick up Crabtree afterwards.
Sara – Johnson, Garcon & Britt for the WR.
For the RB, if you can be around and wait until game time to make a decision, then I’d wait it out. Jackson is the better option and is worth waiting for.
KC is the better option for this week, so if you are willing to go week-to-week, it’s worth making the move.
You guys helped me earlier. You told me to start donald brown now I picked up mike hart. Who would you start at flex bess, hart or brown. my other RB’s are blount and stewart. Plus i just dropped mike tolbert and picked up vincent jackson was that a good move? main running backs are hillis and turner
Yea, I like picking up Jackson at this point. He should be the top receive in SD and could be a huge boost in the fantasy playoffs.
As for the FLEX, it’s a tough call. It seems like Brown is going to play and having Hart stashed away makes it easier to depend on him, just in case something goes wrong. I’d lean towards Brown at this point.
I have Jonthan Stewart, Beanie Wells, Brandon Jackson, Mike Hart, and Steve Johnson available for flex this week. Any thoughts?
I have Steve Johnson, Lee Eavens, Deion Branch, Anthony Gonzalez, Mike Sims-Walker, and Lance Moore. I can only start 3, who should i start?
It is a PPR league.
Should i pick up Blair White?
Should i pick up Mike Hart?
Dan – Definitely Beanie Wells. He’s been named the starter and has a good matchup. This could be the week he really emerges and if you have a spot for him, is worth using in all formats.
Kevin – I wouldn’t pick up White, especially since you already have Gonzalez. Only one of them can be the WR3, and I think, with time, Gonzalez will probably be that guy. As for Hart, it depends on who you’d drop and who your RB are.
As for who to start, I’d go with Branch, Johnson & Sims-Walker, with Evans as the fourth if anything happens.
i probably drop sims- walker.
my running backs are gore, rice, greene and forsett
Would you start Evans over Moeaki
I don’t think I’d pick up Hart, because I’m not sure he’d play for you. Plus, with Donald Brown playing and Joseph Addai coming back, he’s not likely to have much value.
I probably would play Evans over Moeaki as a FLEX, just because he has more upside for a bigger day, though it’s almost a coin flip.
Johnson and Mcfadden at RB or try to play torain this week??
Dez, Crayton or Blount for RB/WR in PPR league? Leaning towards Blount (I see 100 yards rush and TD against Cardinals).
Cara – I’m in the exact same position, actually. This week, I’m leaving McFadden on the bench and going CJ and Torain. It’s a tough call, but Torain’s matchup is too good to pass up.
Lofty – I agree. I’d go Blount.
I’m in a league with the following slots:
RB – Arian Foster
WR
WR
R/W
TE – Antonio Gates
I have Jennings @ NYJ, Colston vs Pitt and Bess @ Cincy for 2 receiver spots. Also, CJ Spillar or the odd WR out for the R/W flex position?
I am thinking all three WR’s. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
hmm tough decision- especially if Mcfadden was on your bench last week!! Johnson had bad numbers last week any chance that could happen again??
Alright, and Seahawks defense vs OAK is also available — would you play them or KC this week? They have more overall points so far, but Oakland scares me a bit after last week…
Sam – I’d definitely use the three WR and keep Spiller on the bench.
Cara – Anything’s possible, but I think we would all agree that McFadden’s not going to replicate last week’s numbers. Plus, he has a much tougher matchup this week.
Sara – I definitely would be scared of Oakland. KC is still the way to go.
I’m agonizing over my flex play. I have Blount, Dez Bryant, and Ochocinco. Please choose one for me.
I won’t choose for you, but I’ll give my two cents…lol
I definitely wouldn’t go Bryant as he’s too big of a risk. Ochocinco has been playing second fiddle to Terrell Owens, and while there may be enough balls to go around, you never really know.
That leaves Blount, who appears primed to be Tampa Bay’s lead back. That’s probably be the way I’d go. He and Ochocinco are close, but when they are close I generally lean towards the RB.
Thanks. If Blount does a great job this week, I’ll be happy to give you the credit.
Need a little help
Tamme or Moeake
Anthony Gonzalez, Mike williams Tampa, Mike Williams Seatle (pick 2)
I’d go Moeaki. Tamme has the potential to emerge as a usable option in all formats, but until we know exactly how the Colts plan to use him, he’s a big risk.
As for the WR, I’d go with the pair of WR. With Gonzalez, we don’t know if he’s going to work as WR3 or WR4 behind Blair White. He’s got a ton of upside, but like Tamme, he’s a big risk.
That’s the way I have it now. Thanks for your advice