2008 $35,000 Subscriber Contest (2 Viewers)

[Sheriff66]

Well, after rolling along great, the Romo injury will probably bury me, I need J. Kitna to play and play well this week or I'm toast...

 

[apalmer]

993 teams still alive with Romo and Warner. Gonna be a huge cut in week 7....

Yep...most of these teams will be packing their bags...just like myself. It was a good run!

actually 125 of them have at least cutler as 3rd, but i'm not planning on checking the full list of possibilities for alternates. It's going to be a rough road for those that only have one backup that hasn't seen his bye yet, but going only one week without a QB isn't necessarily a death sentence. Seriously hurts you, but not an automatic out.

Going to be a lot of guys holding their breath this week. Count me in the Romo/Warner/Ryan club. At least Breaston is my only other player with a bye and I get Fast Willie back this week against Cincy. If TJ can get 3 TD's against them, there's no reason Willie can't get 4. And Tomlinson? If you're listening, it's time to show why I spent $60 on you, please.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

More stats on Tony Romo owners and upcoming byes...

- 1757 live teams still left have Tony Romo. He scored very well this week, so the cutoff % should be quite low.

- Of those 1757...

- 993 own Warner, 307 own Ryan, 70 own McNabb, 57 own Garrard, 4 own Leinart, and 1 owns Redman (week 7)

- 257 own Cutler, 121 own Orton, 49 own Jackson, 42 own Rodgers, and 8 own Grossman (week 8)

- 177 own Delhomme, 142 own Brees, 47 own Rivers, and 3 own Smith (week 9)

- 46 own Campbell, 50 own Garcia, and 9 own Palmer (week 10)

- 38 own Kitna, 25 own Young, 20 own Croyle, 17 own Edwards, 5 own Troy Smith, 3 own Brady, 3 own Huard, 2 own McCown, 1 owns Hasselbeck, and 1 owns Clemens (injured or non-starter)

I have no way of checking to see if those who own Romo and one of the other QB's listed above own more than 2 QB's. But, as Romo was a top QB, I think most of the owners who selected other decent QB's (McNabb, Garrard, Cutler, Rodgers, Delhomme, Brees, Rivers, Palmer, Kitna, Young, Edwards, Brady, and Hasselbeck) may very well have only went with 2 QB's.

 

[Robbie Cooper]

Romo, Ryan, and Schaub. Glad I went with Schaub instead of Warner.

 

[scottybo]

I like my team alot just because it is alot different than most if I make it to week Three look out!!!!!!

QB - Tony Romo - 23

QB - Matt Ryan - 4

RB - LaDainian Tomlinson - 60

RB - Brian Westbrook - 54

RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15

RB - Ricky Williams - 8

RB - Steve Slaton - 1

WR - Brandon Marshall - 23

WR - Steve Smith - 23

WR - Santana Moss - 14

WR - Muhsin Muhammad - 5

WR - Antonio Bryant - 2

WR - Mark Bradley - 1

WR - Steve Breaston - 1

TE - John Carlson - 4

TE - Dustin Keller - 2

TE - Michael Gaines - 1

PK - Mike Nugent - 1

PK - Matt Prater - 1

PK - Shaun Suisham - 1

TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - 5

TD - San Francisco 49ers - 1

Ouch. This team goes to show you that you NEED depth in this contest. No QB with Romo out and Ryan on Bye. Westbrook is on bye as well so you're relying on your WR's to get you through week 7.

 

[tomarken]

I like my team alot just because it is alot different than most if I make it to week Three look out!!!!!!

QB - Tony Romo - 23

QB - Matt Ryan - 4

RB - LaDainian Tomlinson - 60

RB - Brian Westbrook - 54

RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15

RB - Ricky Williams - 8

RB - Steve Slaton - 1

WR - Brandon Marshall - 23

WR - Steve Smith - 23

WR - Santana Moss - 14

WR - Muhsin Muhammad - 5

WR - Antonio Bryant - 2

WR - Mark Bradley - 1

WR - Steve Breaston - 1

TE - John Carlson - 4

TE - Dustin Keller - 2

TE - Michael Gaines - 1

PK - Mike Nugent - 1

PK - Matt Prater - 1

PK - Shaun Suisham - 1

TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - 5

TD - San Francisco 49ers - 1

Ouch. This team goes to show you that you NEED depth in this contest. No QB with Romo out and Ryan on Bye. Westbrook is on bye as well so you're relying on your WR's to get you through week 7.

I was wondering what happened to that guy...

 

[bentley]

More stats on Tony Romo owners and upcoming byes...- 1757 live teams still left have Tony Romo. He scored very well this week, so the cutoff % should be quite low.- Of those 1757... - 993 own Warner, 307 own Ryan, 70 own McNabb, 57 own Garrard, 4 own Leinart, and 1 owns Redman (week 7) - 257 own Cutler, 121 own Orton, 49 own Jackson, 42 own Rodgers, and 8 own Grossman (week 8) - 177 own Delhomme, 142 own Brees, 47 own Rivers, and 3 own Smith (week 9) - 46 own Campbell, 50 own Garcia, and 9 own Palmer (week 10) - 38 own Kitna, 25 own Young, 20 own Croyle, 17 own Edwards, 5 own Troy Smith, 3 own Brady, 3 own Huard, 2 own McCown, 1 owns Hasselbeck, and 1 owns Clemens (injured or non-starter)I have no way of checking to see if those who own Romo and one of the other QB's listed above own more than 2 QB's. But, as Romo was a top QB, I think most of the owners who selected other decent QB's (McNabb, Garrard, Cutler, Rodgers, Delhomme, Brees, Rivers, Palmer, Kitna, Young, Edwards, Brady, and Hasselbeck) may very well have only went with 2 QB's.

I'm a Romo/Cutler only guy. Things aren't looking good.

 

[gregjcross]

I like my team alot just because it is alot different than most if I make it to week Three look out!!!!!!

QB - Tony Romo - 23

QB - Matt Ryan - 4

RB - LaDainian Tomlinson - 60

RB - Brian Westbrook - 54

RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15

RB - Ricky Williams - 8

RB - Steve Slaton - 1

WR - Brandon Marshall - 23

WR - Steve Smith - 23

WR - Santana Moss - 14

WR - Muhsin Muhammad - 5

WR - Antonio Bryant - 2

WR - Mark Bradley - 1

WR - Steve Breaston - 1

TE - John Carlson - 4

TE - Dustin Keller - 2

TE - Michael Gaines - 1

PK - Mike Nugent - 1

PK - Matt Prater - 1

PK - Shaun Suisham - 1

TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - 5

TD - San Francisco 49ers - 1

Ouch. This team goes to show you that you NEED depth in this contest. No QB with Romo out and Ryan on Bye. Westbrook is on bye as well so you're relying on your WR's to get you through week 7.

Yes you do need depth just like any fantasy league; and its just as important as the top line guys. I took 3 QBs, Romo, Schaub and Ryan so would have been golden wit the Romo injury. But my WR strategy got kicked in the behind, with Colston, Chambers and Winslow hurt this week, add an underperforming Tedd Ginn adn Courtney Taylor, a bye for Santonio and Robert Royale, = TOAST

 

[ctriopelle]

Fantasystar cutoff estimate: 139...have a great night!

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

165 this week and looking good.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

Here is my pick to win it all...

http://subscribers.footballguys.com/contest/2008/107188.php

No, this is not my team. In fact, the only players I have in common are Ricky Williams, Steve Slaton, Brandon Marshall, Derrick Mason, Steve Breaston, Dustin Keller, and the Dolphins D.

He is one of only 145 remaining Peyton Manning owners, and one of only 10 remaining Ronnie Brown owners. And he is the only one left with both.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Here is my pick, and no, it isnt mine.

QB - Tony Romo - 23

QB - Jay Cutler - 14

QB - Kurt Warner - 5

RB - Maurice Jones-Drew - 34

RB - Chris Johnson - 14

RB - Ray Rice - 4

RB - Ahmad Bradshaw - 4

RB - Steve Slaton - 1

WR - Marques Colston - 30

WR - Calvin Johnson - 25

WR - Brandon Marshall - 23

WR - Steve Smith - 23

WR - Steve Smith - 5

TE - Tony Scheffler - 16

TE - Zach Miller - 15

TE - Dustin Keller - 2

PK - Mike Nugent - 1

PK - Jason Hanson - 1

PK - Rian Lindell - 1

PK - Matt Prater - 1

TD - New England Patriots - 5

TD - Buffalo Bills - 3

 

[QuizGuy66]

Here's my pick

(fumbles around for the link to the 14 kickers entry)

-QG

 

[Billy Ball Thorton]

Best team Ive seen

Jay Cutler

Jake Delhomme

Kurt Warner

Clinton Portis

Darren McFadden

Willie Parker

Ray Rice

Steve Slaton

Anquan Boldin

Calvin Johnson

Brandon Marshall

Steve Smith ---Carolina

DeSean Jackson

Jeremy Shockey

Dustin Keller

Kris Brown

Matt Prater

Shaun Suisham

Cincinnati Bengals

St. Louis Rams

San Francisco 49ers

Detroit Lions

 

[QuizGuy66]

average of my top performers (that is average of each player, taking the best, summing 'em together) who will be playing next week.

109.81333

Looking a bit bleak

-QG

 

[Dirty Weasel]

Here is my pick to win it all...

http://subscribers.footballguys.com/contest/2008/107188.php

No, this is not my team. In fact, the only players I have in common are Ricky Williams, Steve Slaton, Brandon Marshall, Derrick Mason, Steve Breaston, Dustin Keller, and the Dolphins D.

He is one of only 145 remaining Peyton Manning owners, and one of only 10 remaining Ronnie Brown owners. And he is the only one left with both.

Ah, here is my 2nd choice...http://subscribers.footballguys.com/contest/2008/100265.php

This team seems strong and injury-free. Could've used the $26 on Maurice Morris, Leon Washington, and Reggie Williams better, but time will tell. Minimized the pain during bye weeks very well.

 

[BassNBrew]

Here is my pick to win it all...

http://subscribers.footballguys.com/contest/2008/107188.php

No, this is not my team. In fact, the only players I have in common are Ricky Williams, Steve Slaton, Brandon Marshall, Derrick Mason, Steve Breaston, Dustin Keller, and the Dolphins D.

He is one of only 145 remaining Peyton Manning owners, and one of only 10 remaining Ronnie Brown owners. And he is the only one left with both.

Ah, here is my 2nd choice...http://subscribers.footballguys.com/contest/2008/100265.php

This team seems strong and injury-free. Could've used the $26 on Maurice Morris, Leon Washington, and Reggie Williams better, but time will tell. Minimized the pain during bye weeks very well.

A lttle light at WR for my tastes. 6 deep at RB means giving up ground elsewhere. Hit right on your RBs and 4-5 is plenty.

 

[pizzatyme]

I like my team, I'm sure there is something wrong with it, but it is and has been strong so far.

QB - Drew Brees - 23

QB - Matt Schaub - 13

QB - Kurt Warner - 5

RB - Maurice Jones-Drew - 34

RB - Clinton Portis - 33

RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15

RB - Ricky Williams - 8

RB - Ray Rice - 4

RB - Ahmad Bradshaw - 4

RB - Steve Slaton - 1

WR - Marques Colston - 30

WR - Jerricho Cotchery - 23

WR - Marvin Harrison - 20

WR - Derrick Mason - 12

WR - Kevin Walter - 6

WR - DeSean Jackson - 4

TE - Ben Utecht - 5

TE - Dustin Keller - 2

PK - Kris Brown - 2

PK - Shaun Suisham - 1

TD - Philadelphia Eagles - 3

TD - Houston Texans - 2

Break it down for me, please...

 

[FUBAR]

Looks like week 8 will be my doom, assuming I get by week 7, as I will have no QB points. Back to the three QB formula next year...

I am totally on board with this.

Even though I haven't needed all 3, it's nice to have Delhomme, Cutler and Warner.

Now if my TEs would just do something.

 

[Aussie Cowboy]

My team would look a lot stronger without the 12 wasted bucks on Javon Walker.....don't know what I was thinking.

QB - Jay Cutler - 14

QB - Jake Delhomme - 12

QB - Kurt Warner - 5

RB - Frank Gore - 49

RB - Willie Parker - 23

RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15

RB - Ricky Williams - 8

RB - Derrick Ward - 5

RB - Ray Rice - 4

WR - Brandon Marshall - 23

WR - Donald Driver - 16

WR - Santana Moss - 14

WR - Javon Walker - 12

WR - Vincent Jackson - 11

WR - Robert Meachem - 6

WR - Kevin Walter - 6

TE - Zach Miller - 15

TE - Anthony Fasano - 3

PK - Mason Crosby - 3

PK - Joe Nedney - 1

TD - Carolina Panthers - 3

TD - New York Jets - 2

 

[Doug Drinen]

139.65

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

153.40 You can show up anytime and start helping Colston.

 

[qazqaz11]

143.3

 

[Gamma1210]

141.70

 

[ctriopelle]

Probably out of the #1 power ranking with Romo out (and who knows what's up with Winslow's overinflated sack...), but at least it takes the target off my back. Hopefully my 3QB approach carries me through and helps to thin out the Romo crowd. Next week is one of my major bye hurdles, we'll see how things pan out!

 

[Doug Drinen]

One more interesting note on the Courtney Taylor Phenomenon: it's not just Brandon Marshall.

In fact, Brandon Marshall owners who also own Courtney Taylor are doing better than Brandon Marshall owners who do not own Courtney Taylor.

 

[PatrickT]

139.65

Skated by again at 145.10. The dreaded week 7 looms... Part of me feels ok about scoring low early in this contest. As cyclical as FF can be, better to score low now, and hope your players come alive as the cut lines get higher. Don't know if that's more fact or feeling, but it's working for me at the moment.Was just looking a little more closely. I survived in part due to Rice and Ricky W. having their best games of the year. How do you like them apples?

109840

 

[Alias]

average of my top performers (that is average of each player, taking the best, summing 'em together) who will be playing next week.109.81333Looking a bit bleak -QG

I have been averaging 176 per week, but using the same logic as you with Warner, Turner and Breaston out next week I am looking at 138 (forgot byes) so not too badQB: Warner, PenningtonRB: Turner, SYoung, Stewart, DWilliams, MMorris, RWilliams, Rice, SlatonWR: AJohnson, CaJohnson, SHolmes, KWalter, Muhammad, BreastonTE: ZMiller, FasanoPK: Prater, StoverDT: Vikings, Jets

 

[tomarken]

Here's my pick

(fumbles around for the link to the 14 kickers entry)

-QG

The team with 14 kickers is STILL ALIVE, despite the fact that he is taking TWO guaranteed zeros every week.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

Missing Kurt Warner, Maurice Jones-Drew, Reggie Williams, and Steve Breaston for week 7. Will be rolling with:

QB's

Jay Cutler @ NE

Jake Delhomme vs NO

Only need one of these guys to have a decent game. I like my chances, as both NE and NO seem to be playing better vs the run recently.

RB's

Clinton Portis vs CLE

Steve Slaton vs DET

Ray Rice @ MIA

Leon Washington @ OAK

Ricky Williams vs BAL

Maurice Morris @ TB

It's a good thing my 2 top RB's have easy games, because I doubt my bottom guys will do much.

WR's

Brandon Marshall @ NE

Steve Smith vs NO

Jerricho Cotchery @ OAK

Derrick Mason @ MIA

My only week with only 4 WR's to pick from. Crossing my fingers for 3 to do well...

TE's

Tony Gonzalez vs TEN

Dustin Keller @ OAK

Now would be a nice time to use a TE at the flex spot. Took a goose egg at TE in week 6, so how about some payback?

K's

Kris Brown vs DET

Jason Hanson @ HOU

My kickers face off in a dome. Nice duo so far; have averaged 12pts a week.

D's

New York Jets @ OAK

Miami Dolphins vs BAL

Only 1 good week from this duo so far (25pts for the Jets in week 4). Other weeks I've scored 6, 3, 8, 2, and 9. Can't expect too much for only 3 bucks.

 

[pizzatyme]

153.40 You can show up anytime and start helping Colston.

 

[DenverBroncos]

My team has been pretty solid so far, but if I were to get knocked out, it would probably be this week with Fitzgerald, DJax and Breaston on byes and TO with Brad Johnson as his QB.

QB - Peyton Manning - 27

QB - Kurt Warner - 5

QB - Matt Ryan - 4

RB - Clinton Portis - 33

RB - Thomas Jones - 21

RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15

RB - Ricky Williams - 8

RB - Ray Rice - 4

RB - Steve Slaton - 1

WR - Terrell Owens - 36

WR - Larry Fitzgerald - 35

WR - Steve Smith - 23

WR - Muhsin Muhammad - 5

WR - DeSean Jackson - 4

WR - Ike Hilliard - 3

WR - Steve Breaston - 1

TE - Chris Cooley - 19

TE - Chris Baker - 1

PK - Joe Nedney - 1

PK - Rian Lindell - 1

TD - Atlanta Falcons - 1

TD - Detroit Lions - 1

 

[silvergold]

186 this week with colsten finally coming back next week (my wr's have been killing me)

Thanks to the big games from shaub, vincent jackson and mercedes lewis....

 

[meeka]

139.65

Skated by again at 145.10. The dreaded week 7 looms... Part of me feels ok about scoring low early in this contest. As cyclical as FF can be, better to score low now, and hope your players come alive as the cut lines get higher. Don't know if that's more fact or feeling, but it's working for me at the moment.Was just looking a little more closely. I survived in part due to Rice and Ricky W. having their best games of the year. How do you like them apples?

109840

I went as far as to tell S. Moss to take a break for the last 2 weeks to save some for later in the season. I think he is taking that a bit too far.

 

[Marvin88]

186 ish

 

[PatrickT]

139.65

Skated by again at 145.10. The dreaded week 7 looms... Part of me feels ok about scoring low early in this contest. As cyclical as FF can be, better to score low now, and hope your players come alive as the cut lines get higher. Don't know if that's more fact or feeling, but it's working for me at the moment.Was just looking a little more closely. I survived in part due to Rice and Ricky W. having their best games of the year. How do you like them apples?

109840

I went as far as to tell S. Moss to take a break for the last 2 weeks to save some for later in the season. I think he is taking that a bit too far.

lol, good call.

 

[sinatravolta]

Here's my pick

(fumbles around for the link to the 14 kickers entry)

-QG

The team with 14 kickers is STILL ALIVE, despite the fact that he is taking TWO guaranteed zeros every week.

That is amazing and embarrassing for everyone who has been cut. There is literally no room for error at any other position than kicker - everyone else counts every week. If he somehow makes it to week 10, he will be missing Barber, Portis, S. Moss and Witten with no subs and it will be curtains.

 

[BAT1man]

Made it another week but I think I'm on my way out with Romo/Warner/Ryan.

 

[Scarpaggio]

My team has been doing well. I was in the top 10 week 4 I think. I wish I would have gone a different route with Jones/Deangelo, my TE's and Def.

QB - Drew Brees - 23

QB - Jay Cutler - 14

QB - Kurt Warner - 5

RB - Clinton Portis - 33

RB - Thomas Jones - 21

RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15

RB - Felix Jones - 11

RB - Ray Rice - 4

RB - Steve Slaton - 1

WR - Marques Colston - 30

WR - Calvin Johnson - 25

WR - Jerricho Cotchery - 23

WR - Kevin Walter - 6

WR - Muhsin Muhammad - 5

WR - DeSean Jackson - 4

WR - Steve Breaston - 1

TE - Zach Miller - 15

TE - Dustin Keller - 2

PK - Mason Crosby - 3

PK - Kris Brown - 2

TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - 5

TD - New York Jets - 2

 

[Robbie Cooper]

Used all 6 weeks: none

Used 5 times: Romo, MBIII, MJD, Patrick Crayton,

Used 4 times: Cotchery, Owen Daniels, Prater, Titans

Used 3 times: Slaton, Megatron, Meachem, Kevin Walter, Amani Toomer,

Used 2 times: Fasano, Gould, Saints

Used 1 time: Schaub, Ray Rice, Ted Ginn Jr

Not used: Matt Ryan, Ricky Williams, Jamaal Charles (really hoping for that rumored L Johnson trade...)

In at the #536 spot this week, with only Ryan and MJD on bye next week (though I'll have to count on Schaub at QB)

 

[Dt's Mules]

will someone post a link to the "power rankings" for these teams?

tia

 

[PatrickT]

Greg Jennings gets my early MVP award, used all 6 weeks.

 

[Sol D]

So let me get this straight you wish you went a different route with the players on your roster that stink, or are are under performing. And you are glad you picked the guys that are doing what you expected, or are over performing? Hmmmm.... anyone else feel the same way? Is there a stating the obvious icon?

My team has been doing well. I was in the top 10 week 4 I think. I wish I would have gone a different route with Jones/Deangelo, my TE's and Def.QB - Drew Brees - 23QB - Jay Cutler - 14QB - Kurt Warner - 5RB - Clinton Portis - 33RB - Thomas Jones - 21RB - DeAngelo Williams - 15RB - Felix Jones - 11RB - Ray Rice - 4RB - Steve Slaton - 1WR - Marques Colston - 30WR - Calvin Johnson - 25WR - Jerricho Cotchery - 23WR - Kevin Walter - 6WR - Muhsin Muhammad - 5WR - DeSean Jackson - 4WR - Steve Breaston - 1TE - Zach Miller - 15TE - Dustin Keller - 2PK - Mason Crosby - 3PK - Kris Brown - 2TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - 5TD - New York Jets - 2

 

[Synthesizer]

An update on the "you must pick 3 defenses rule"..... I spent $6 total on 3 defenses (Buf, NO, StL) and I'm getting 12 pts per week from that position. I've scored in double-digits at that position in 5 of the 6 weeks. 3 defenses is the sweet spot.

 

[Sol D]

An update on the "you must pick 3 defenses rule"..... I spent $6 total on 3 defenses (Buf, NO, StL) and I'm getting 12 pts per week from that position. I've scored in double-digits at that position in 5 of the 6 weeks. 3 defenses is the sweet spot at that position.

I agree. I actually went 4 defenses (Buf, Hou, NO, SF) and have also scored in double digits 5 of 6 weeks. Defense is such a crap shoot, my highest scoring defense is my $1 SF Def with 47 pts.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

An update on the "you must pick 3 defenses rule"..... I spent $6 total on 3 defenses (Buf, NO, StL) and I'm getting 12 pts per week from that position. I've scored in double-digits at that position in 5 of the 6 weeks. 3 defenses is the sweet spot.

While QBs and other skill positions can become injured, defenses only have bye weeks, so taking more than 2 defenses is overkill, unless you're taking the longshot play of DEFBC.Bears $5Rams $1Edited to add weekly scoring: 12/11/8/7/14/16

 

[PatrickT]

An update on the "you must pick 3 defenses rule"..... I spent $6 total on 3 defenses (Buf, NO, StL) and I'm getting 12 pts per week from that position. I've scored in double-digits at that position in 5 of the 6 weeks. 3 defenses is the sweet spot.

While QBs and other skill positions can become injured, defenses only have bye weeks, so taking more than 2 defenses is overkill, unless you're taking the longshot play of DEFBC.Bears $5Rams $1

To play devil's advocate, it's true that Ds don't have injuries, but they have significant players who do. Witness Shawn Merriman and Bob Sanders.Now, personally, I took 2 $1 Ds, MIA and JAX, but I wonder if $1 hadn't been better spent on another $1 D instead of longshot WR like Hagan.

 

[Synthesizer]

An update on the "you must pick 3 defenses rule"..... I spent $6 total on 3 defenses (Buf, NO, StL) and I'm getting 12 pts per week from that position. I've scored in double-digits at that position in 5 of the 6 weeks. 3 defenses is the sweet spot.

While QBs and other skill positions can become injured, defenses only have bye weeks, so taking more than 2 defenses is overkill, unless you're taking the longshot play of DEFBC.Bears $5Rams $1Edited to add weekly scoring: 12/11/8/7/14/16

I don't think 2 defenses gives you enough chances to score on a weekly basis. You've been relying almost entirely on the Bears and if the Rams had scored that 16 pts in any of the 5 other weeks, you would have been screwed in week 6 (2 pts by the Bears). Plus you're really thin on those 2 bye weeks.

 

[Sol D]

An update on the "you must pick 3 defenses rule"..... I spent $6 total on 3 defenses (Buf, NO, StL) and I'm getting 12 pts per week from that position. I've scored in double-digits at that position in 5 of the 6 weeks. 3 defenses is the sweet spot.

While QBs and other skill positions can become injured, defenses only have bye weeks, so taking more than 2 defenses is overkill, unless you're taking the longshot play of DEFBC.Bears $5Rams $1Edited to add weekly scoring: 12/11/8/7/14/16

This is an interesting topic for this contest. Forgive me if it has already been discussed.So far for me the defense by committee has worked perfectly.Wk 1 - Buf 15 ptsWk 2 - SF 13 ptsWk 3 - SF 8 ptsWk 4 - NO 12 ptsWk 5 - NO 13 ptsWk 6 - Hou 10 ptsTotal - 71 ptsI personally think it makes more sense to spend money on quality at other positions, and give multiple defenses a chance for a big week. So far my team has scored roughly 1100 points the first 6 weeks. Here is a breakdown by position.Pts - Position---------------185 - 3 QB248 - 5 RB346 - 6 WR91 - 2 TE75 - 2 K71 - 4 Def82 - Flex (RB 2, WR 4)I would be curious to know how many teams with 1 or 2 defenses have scored >=71 pts?

 

[cjack]

An update on the "you must pick 3 defenses rule"..... I spent $6 total on 3 defenses (Buf, NO, StL) and I'm getting 12 pts per week from that position. I've scored in double-digits at that position in 5 of the 6 weeks. 3 defenses is the sweet spot.

While QBs and other skill positions can become injured, defenses only have bye weeks, so taking more than 2 defenses is overkill, unless you're taking the longshot play of DEFBC.Bears $5Rams $1Edited to add weekly scoring: 12/11/8/7/14/16

This is an interesting topic for this contest. Forgive me if it has already been discussed.So far for me the defense by committee has worked perfectly.Wk 1 - Buf 15 ptsWk 2 - SF 13 ptsWk 3 - SF 8 ptsWk 4 - NO 12 ptsWk 5 - NO 13 ptsWk 6 - Hou 10 ptsTotal - 71 ptsI personally think it makes more sense to spend money on quality at other positions, and give multiple defenses a chance for a big week. So far my team has scored roughly 1100 points the first 6 weeks. Here is a breakdown by position.Pts - Position---------------185 - 3 QB248 - 5 RB346 - 6 WR91 - 2 TE75 - 2 K71 - 4 Def82 - Flex (RB 2, WR 4)I would be curious to know how many teams with 1 or 2 defenses have scored >=71 pts?

I don't know how many teams have, but I have with 73 points from Minnesota and Buffalo's D. And Buffalo just had their bye.