I have BUF and weeks 16 and 17 are juicy.
Trying to pick up PHI in the morning as they were just dropped.
Two good fantasy and real life Ds.
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Trying to pick up PHI in the morning as they were just dropped.
Two good fantasy and real life Ds.
Something to keep an eye on.
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SFO @ BUF I've seen the hype around this being some sort of Snow-Mageddon game... and while I'm not ruling that out, I think we should all pump the breaks a bit. It will be cold, that's a lock, temps in the upper 20s. Winds look to be around 10mph sustained, gusting maybe to 20-25mph (those numbers could change in either direction), and as of now models aren't showing any significant snow Sunday night... I'd expect a some snow showers, not a white-out. I'll update as the picture becomes more clear.
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SFO @ BUF I've seen the hype around this being some sort of Snow-Mageddon game... and while I'm not ruling that out, I think we should all pump the breaks a bit. It will be cold, that's a lock, temps in the upper 20s. Winds look to be around 10mph sustained, gusting maybe to 20-25mph (those numbers could change in either direction), and as of now models aren't showing any significant snow Sunday night... I'd expect a some snow showers, not a white-out. I'll update as the picture becomes more clear.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
I'm trying to decide that myself. Chiefs just haven't been putting up points, even though this should be an awesome matchup.
TheBaylorKid
Footballguy
Houston was dropped for Dallas in my league. I know Pitre is out for a few weeks but they have Jacksonville this week and then a bye. I could start them over Minnesota this week.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Anyone still trotting Pittsburgh out there? Someone just dropped them in one of my leagues. Don’t need them but could make a space to block an opponent from picking them up if worth it.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
On my roster still. Might trot 'em out Week 14 for the rematch with Jameis.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Chiefs were trying to lose to the Panthers at home last week. They'll try to lose to the Raiders at home on Black Friday.
Charles Omenihu should be back this week, that should help. With Minshew hurt I believe AOC is going to start for LV. Mattison was LP today and Zamir White is still out so they're non-existent run game is in bad shape.
TLEF316
Footballguy
They've obviously been fairly solid but 4 of their last 5 matchups are really bad. Gonna try and hold them for week w4 Cleveland but won't count on them for the playoffs
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Is MN or KC D worth a 3rd round pick in 2027? Playoff contender with NYJ and CHI D .. nothing on waiver wire (14 team league)
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boilerdave
Footballguy
I came in this thread this morning to see if there was any mention of the Seahawks. I just picked them up and plan to start versus the Jets.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
My only concern would be Rodgers can still be very good. Jets have been bad, but would people be surprised if he played well? Maybe that ship has sailed, but he claims to be healthy and hasn't thrown a pick in 4 games. Just food for thought
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VikingFrog
Footballguy
Jets don’t play on Thanksgiving… fyi
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Damn. My bad. Corrected. Have no idea why I had that in my brain other then I ain't as young as I used to be. Ha ha
satch
Footballguy
Bengals DST hasn’t performed well vs strong opponents, but they’ve come through as expected vs weaker teams. After Pittsburgh, they get @DAL, @TEN, CLE, DEN.
Fighting for their playoff lives, the Bengals could jump out to big leads in some of these, leading to perfect game scripts for their DST as their opponents weak offenses are forced to rely on the passing game.
Fighting for their playoff lives, the Bengals could jump out to big leads in some of these, leading to perfect game scripts for their DST as their opponents weak offenses are forced to rely on the passing game.
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
in my 18 team league my options are slim. Washington, Jets, INDY and Chargers.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Yep, I have them as well and they don't get sacks or turnovers. They gave up almost 30 to the vaunted Panthers.
Pietaster2
Footballguy
I waffled a lot this week, slotting in TB, picking up and dropping the Cowboys (oops!), but this post weighed heavily on my mind and after doing my homework, I now have the Bills and Eagles as my two DSTs.
Whether Purdy plays gimpy or sits, the Bills look like a smash against a SF without Trent Williams. If Purdy plays, I expect a pick or two from that bad shoulder.
With the Bills/Eagles combo, you get two top tier DSTs with good matchups except for week 15 when you have to play the Eagles against Pittsburgh, but even that matchup should have a floor that won’t lose your week. Give me that combo over trusting a mediocre to bad DST with good matchups RoS. There are a lot of apealing options on the waiver for the final stretch like Indy, TB, Seattle, and Cincy, but this is where I’ve settled for now.
My plan is as follows:
1) Keep BUF for weeks 16 (NE), 17 (NYJ)
2) Hold PHI just in case they prove to be dominant no matter what the matchup (and I think they'd do fine week 15 vs. PIT).
3) Grap AZ, BALT, NYJ, DAL who all have good matchups week 15.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
One thing I know I am doing - sending the Chiefs DST to the WW on Tuesday
For you Denver riders, who you grabbing for their bye week (14)? New Orleans (at Giants), or Jacksonville (at Tenn) looks appealing.
If you had Buffalo on the wire, would you grab even though they had the Rams next week? Rams seem like a team to avoid streaming against.
If you had Buffalo on the wire, would you grab even though they had the Rams next week? Rams seem like a team to avoid streaming against.
Frankthetank
Footballguy
Have held Minn and the Chargers most of the year. Struggling with this week. Vikings are home vs AZ and Chargers are @ Atlanta. Leaning Chargers as I think they can put a ton of pressure on Cousins and his lack of mobility. Any other thoughts?
Brantleydub
Footballguy
Houston or Indy or TB this week?
I think you should stick with the Vikings
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I actually like Indy in the road. Those guys play hard. I initially was going to stream them but decided I liked Seahawks matchup a shade better.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Seattle worked out OK, DT4 in our format (tbf another WW DT, the NYJ, were DT3 in the losing cause):
Week 13 - Fantasy Points Breakdown
I also cut the Chargers 15 minutes before kickoff to stash another RB lotto ticket - they ended up DT1 for the week in our format.
Week 13 - Fantasy Points Breakdown
The Steelers, despite giving up 32 points and 375 yards, still scored 17.50, good for DT7 with 2 g to play. Glad I hung onto them for next week's rematch with Jameis.
Week 13 - Fantasy Points Breakdown
| Stat | Pts Per | Fan Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sack | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Interception | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fumble Recovery | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Touchdown | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Block Kick | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Points Allowed 21-27 points | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Down Stops | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tackles for Loss | 4 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Defensive Yards Allowed 200-299 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Three and Outs Forced | 2 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Total Points | 19 |
I also cut the Chargers 15 minutes before kickoff to stash another RB lotto ticket - they ended up DT1 for the week in our format.
Week 13 - Fantasy Points Breakdown
| Stat | Pts Per | Fan Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sack | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Interception | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Fumble Recovery | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Touchdown | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Block Kick | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Points Allowed 7-13 points | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 4th Down Stops | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tackles for Loss | 5 | 0.25 | 1.25 |
| Defensive Yards Allowed 300-399 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Three and Outs Forced | 1 | 0.5 | 0.50 |
| Total Points | 22.75 |
The Steelers, despite giving up 32 points and 375 yards, still scored 17.50, good for DT7 with 2 g to play. Glad I hung onto them for next week's rematch with Jameis.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
A lot of smarter guys tried to warn me about Tampa. I'm just too arrogant to listen when I make my mind up. Smh
Runkle
Footballguy
There are 22 dsts rostered in my league, I doubt I'll have any better options than TB vs Vegas next week.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Dynasty ....
I have started Tampa last two weeks and have Bears and Jets D ... I am a championship contender ..
Would anyone give up a future 3rd round rookie pick (almost worthless in our league) for either MN or KC ... if so which one?
KC - vs LAC, @ Cle, vs Hou, @ Pit
MN - vs ATL, vs CHI, @ Sea, vs GB
I am leaning MN .. thoughts?
I have started Tampa last two weeks and have Bears and Jets D ... I am a championship contender ..
Would anyone give up a future 3rd round rookie pick (almost worthless in our league) for either MN or KC ... if so which one?
KC - vs LAC, @ Cle, vs Hou, @ Pit
MN - vs ATL, vs CHI, @ Sea, vs GB
I am leaning MN .. thoughts?
Absolutely Nothing
Footballguy
Philly D looked great, but the Panthers have been playing up to their competition in scrappy games. Not gonna have much better on the wire at this point though. Hoping some playoff-hopefuls with D/ST's on bye drop so I can scoop, as I've got my spot secured.
Krilons Resa
Footballguy
There is astronomical difference between Philly's defense v. KC/TB Def. I wouldn't worry about CAR v. PHI. Their are only a few teams that would worry me and one of them was Baltimore. PHI dominated them outside that late BS drive that was blatant stat padding.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
As far as this week, I think Minny is a strong start. Throw out the season stats for Ds facing Atlanta. Cousins has clearly looked off the past few weeks.
Unless you're in a league that locks in playoff rosters, I wouldn't necessarily count on one set-and-forget DST for the playoffs. I just don't think the schedule plays out that way. I would recommend continue streaming and try to think one week ahead if you can spare an extra roster spot
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Options for this week:
- NO @ NYG -- Giants giving up lots of sacks no matter who's playing QB
- Tenn vs Jax -- Mac Jones show
- TB vs LV -- People have been circling TB's matchups for the past few weeks, but I'm starting to have my doubts, both about the strength of their D and how good the matchup is. They've had a couple spike weeks throughout the year but have mostly been mediocre. And LV looked competent vs KC
- Arizona (SEA/NE/CAR/LAR): They've been solid the past few weeks, particularly in terms of getting sacks
- Atlanta (@Min, @LV, NYG, @Was): They looked suprirsingly good against LAC this past week, and they do have good matchups the first two weeks of the playoffs, but not sure I trust them
- LAR (Buf, @SF, @ NYJ, ARI): Opposite of the Falcons. Good D that has crapped the bed the past two weeks (Eagles is excusable, Saints less so). And you obviously can't use them this week. But they also have good matchups the first two weeks of the playoffs
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
I've already clinched a playoff spot, so I'm thinking more long-term. Probably targeting Arizona because they have an OK matchup this week and some good ones in the playoffs.
Other question is whether you hold Denver. They've been great all year, but pick-sixes notwithstanding, the way they got torched by Jameis last night was a little disconcerting. Playoff matchups aren't great, either (Ind/@LAC/@Cin). I'm trying to hold where I can, but in my main money league I'm going to prioritize putting in a claim for Guerendo over rostering a second D, even though I'd only be picking him up to block my opponents
There's no way I start TB. A. O'Connell is decent, LV ran the ball well, and Bowers could go for 2 TDs against that D.
Golden Gopher
Footballguy
I've got DET in my local, but their defense is beat up. Facing the Pack this week. Not a must-win situation, but a win gets me a bye in Week 15. Playing the team who currently sits in 2nd place (and would have the bye if they beat me).
I can stick with DET and just let it roll, or grab any of the following (and I can still hang on to DET, potentially).
TEN vs JAX
TB vs LVR
NYG vs NOS
ARI vs SEA
Thinking TEN, otherwise I may just stick with DET. Thoughts?
I can stick with DET and just let it roll, or grab any of the following (and I can still hang on to DET, potentially).
TEN vs JAX
TB vs LVR
NYG vs NOS
ARI vs SEA
Thinking TEN, otherwise I may just stick with DET. Thoughts?
I'm trying to grab the BALT D (@NYG).
The NYGs offense is not the Philly offense.
And Balt on bye this week so off the radar.
I grabbed Arizona last week anticipating I'd need to win week 14 and maybe 15, but things fell in my favor so i should have a bye.
I'm now planning to drop them for Buffalo, although I think they're still a pretty good play the next few weeks. But hey, roster spot is more valuable to me now.
I'm now planning to drop them for Buffalo, although I think they're still a pretty good play the next few weeks. But hey, roster spot is more valuable to me now.
