Solid call.Might pre-emptively pick up Green Bay Packers, after this week their next 3 are BUF, DET, SF
It's because of the Jets game. Stafford threw five picks and Jets took one of them back and also scored on a PR. Last week they hung 30 on SF. Not saying they're a terrible matchup but don't let Week 1 skew things too much.JIslander said:Pats? Need to look up why, but apparantly Lions giving up most points to defenses in my league. Over under in that game may be 50 though.
Pick-6’s will do that.JIslander said:Pats? Need to look up why, but apparantly Lions giving up most points to defenses in my league. Over under in that game may be 50 though.
Baltimore will get their best DB & a few other guys back from injury soon. They’ll be a solid D once the pieces are in place. I’d grab them.BAL dropped on the wire, likely because of the meltdown against Cincy.
I get it -- BAL was touted as one of the stronger Ds coming into the season, and after a solid W1, they soiled the bed on both sides of the ball against a division rival that looks stronger this year.
But they are at home this week against a Denver D that has more bark than bite, IMHO - I simply don't think Keenum has the goods or any semblance of accuracy to keep this mirage going despite what his D can give him in terms of favorable field position.
Am I crazy to think BAL is a solid option, both this week against Denver and as a hold-and-stream option ROY?
Feels like a trap. Seattle should play better at home, and Dallas isn’t anywhere near as ferocious as Chicago’s defense.Streaming DAL and MIA in a bunch of leagues this week. DAL can easily do to SEA what it did to NYG last week. They have a surprisingly strong defense so far this year. Ground and pound, keep the score low. MIA has also been stout and has a decent matchup.
Yeah, I figured that out 5 min after that post. I use the O/U as a guide and tend to stay away from predicted high scoring affairs, which that game is likely to be.Hot Sauce Guy said:Pick-6’s will do that.
Unfortinatrly it’s likely not predictable or sustainable. Beware the small sample size.
Stafford will put it together at some point and cut that down.
what I look for is sacks, FF, & Ints. I tend to ignore the DTD column because it’s a bit more random.
If Dallas can hold NYG to 3 points going into the 4th quarter they can do it to Seattle. Seattle has dramatically worse weapons and a similar shoddy offensive line. That was my point, not comparing the SEA performance to CHI.Hot Sauce Guy said:Feels like a trap. Seattle should play better at home, and Dallas isn’t anywhere near as ferocious as Chicago’s defense.
I don’t think they’re a terrible start, should get some sacks. Maybe a pick. But I expect Seattle to get some yards & points in that game. So it all depends on your scoring system.
Oh I got it. And I disagree - I think Seattle got embarrassed on MNF, and they’re going to play better at home.If Dallas can hold NYG to 3 points going into the 4th quarter they can do it to Seattle. Seattle has dramatically worse weapons and a similar shoddy offensive line. That was my point, not comparing the SEA performance to CHI.
Bengals C Billy Price (foot) will be sidelined at least two weeks.
Price didn't suffer a Lisfranc injury but is in a walking boot right now and will be reevaluated in two weeks. Trey Hopkins will fill in at center while Price is out. Cincinnati is still trying to sort out its offensive line issues.
Pack for me too, though someone dropped the Ravens -- they'll likely get scooped up before me, but going to tryGoing with Green Bay the next few weeks. Someone dropped the Saints D, too. Not really interested in carrying 2 defenses, though.
It's a talented unit that could be scary when Irving and Gregory get back.Oh I got it. And I disagree - I think Seattle got embarrassed on MNF, and they’re going to play better at home.
Dallas defense is mediocre at best, and NYG offense looks terrible.
Call it a hunch - I think Seattle puts up 20+ points this week, so unless you see Dallas getting a bunch of sacks, I’m not feeling them as a good streaming D this week.
time will tell which of us is right.
They’re kinda old & kinda thin on talent but I agree their starting unit, of all are on the field and healthy, can be good.It's a talented unit that could be scary when Irving and Gregory get back.
I really want to do this and drop SD, but I am having a hard time bringing myself to actually use the Browns. I realize that the defense is vastly improved and this is pretty irrational.I like Cleveland's D this week at home against the Jets. Two good outings this year against two top offences. Now they get a rookie QB at home.
I'm all in on them this week. Roll with it!I really want to do this and drop SD, but I am having a hard time bringing myself to actually use the Browns. I realize that the defense is vastly improved and this is pretty irrational.
Those points seem to conflict each other. If you hate having people go on Thursday nights, I'm assuming you mean because they're usually sloppy, low scoring games where fantasy players disappoint. If that's what you believe, then a defense would be good on Thursdays.The Browns best chance for a win (as if the first 2 weeks of the year weren’t surprisingly prime enough) comes Thursday at home against a rookie on his first short week prep. As much as I generally hate having positions go on TNF, they’ve got a solid D and reason to play hard...I still don’t like this choice, but it’s one of the better streaming matchups
I hear you. Some times streaming defenses has you starting some questionable teams.I really want to do this and drop SD, but I am having a hard time bringing myself to actually use the Browns. I realize that the defense is vastly improved and this is pretty irrational.
I’m torn. Part of me wants to buy into the idea of Seattle and Russell Wilson being able to bounce back. But my eyes tell me they’re just a really bad offense.They’re kinda old & kinda thin on talent but I agree their starting unit, of all are on the field and healthy, can be good.
i still wouldn’t trust them on the road against a Seattle offense that just got embarrassed on national television.
Yeah, I probably could’ve been a little more detailed: I generally hate having skill positions on a TNF game as they, IMO since I have no data to back this up, don’t perform as well as they do on full week’s rest. DEF isn’t necessarily a skill position, so I’m a little more willing to gamble on them with a TNF game. This specific instance gets a little easier because the opponent is a rookie on his first short week gameThose points seem to conflict each other. If you hate having people go on Thursday nights, I'm assuming you mean because they're usually sloppy, low scoring games where fantasy players disappoint. If that's what you believe, then a defense would be good on Thursdays.
You should definitely drop San Diego.I really want to do this and drop SD, but I am having a hard time bringing myself to actually use the Browns. I realize that the defense is vastly improved and this is pretty irrational.
Solid matchup on TNF, too. (Jets)I'm thinking about rolling with Balt again. Pretty good match up at home
Weirdly the number 1 dst in our league so far is the jets and they are available.
Surprised HOU got dropped too. Then again my opponent this week is benching them, so maybe they know something we don’t?Sticking with Denver I guess
But got some options on the wire:
HOU (crazy but they were drafted & already been dropped twice) - at home v Giants
I like this matchup for the CLE D. Expecting a low scoring game. The only drag is that the CLE D never gets to face the CLE O.CLE - better D this year & facing Jets on TNF
I grabbed them early & have been very pleased. They get after the QB. Sure, they give up some yards/points, but IMO sacks are the most dependable thing for a D/ST - and from sacks good things happen, like FF/DFR/DTD, or QB hurries/bad throws/Ints. Cinci’s defense really doesn’t have any holes - solid pass rush, good secondary. They aren’t awesome against he run, but they’re not terrible either.CIN - low ownership %, they should be rostered
I’ve never had great luck with either of these defenses for FFB purposes. GB always seems to get exposed at the worst time - they get into a lot of shootouts, so when they get a pick-6, they’re great. It’s just inconsistent & they’ll allow a lot of yards & points in the process. And they don’t seem to get to the QB much.NE - @ Det this week and then you get all those divisional games v bad offenses
GB - I always have a hard time trusting the Packers
I would if you can't carry two Ds, but even with injuries, I think SD grades out as a second tier D (after Rams, JAX, and MIN) over the course of the year, and have some favorable matchups down the stretch.zftcg said:You should definitely drop San Diego.
Sorry, but you are 100 percent wrong. Dating back to the beginning of last season, San Diego is tied with St. Louis as the lowest scoring fantasy D.I would if you can't carry two Ds, but even with injuries, I think SD grades out as a second tier D (after Rams, JAX, and MIN) over the course of the year, and have some favorable matchups down the stretch.
I am looking to hold and pair with another D this week with some longevity/iongoing streaming worth, like BAL (who also have taken a hit given last week, but like SD I think get back to form as they get players back from injury and are also among the 2nd tier Ds).
I'm so happy for St Louis getting an NFL franchise backSorry, but you are 100 percent wrong. Dating back to the beginning of last season, San Diego is tied with St. Louis as the lowest scoring fantasy D.
Not thrilled about it exactly but I'm playing the Jets in one league tonight.Jets tonight at Clevland or
KC at home vs SF?
I am struggling to understand your point, as St. Louis didn't have a team back at the beginning of last season.Sorry, but you are 100 percent wrong. Dating back to the beginning of last season, San Diego is tied with St. Louis as the lowest scoring fantasy D.
You're so close to figuring it out ...I am struggling to understand your point, as St. Louis didn't have a team back at the beginning of last season.
Perhaps you meant the Rams?
If so, per PFF, using your time frame, both the Rams AND the Chargers were Top Third DSTs last year by fantasy points (and some other stats) -- LAR @ #4, LAC @ #7.
http://fftoday.com/stats/playerstats.php?Season=2017&GameWeek=&PosID=99
I think they are both tied with Portland.You're so close to figuring it out ...
And Raiders QB David CarrI think they are both tied with Portland.
I think there was a partial block.Quick question. And I had a long work week so maybe I’m going crazy.
I swear I went to bed at halftime and the Jets had a punt block showing across all my league scoring. My guess is that it got re-assessed, but wondering if anyone who watched the game could chime in. Went to bed with 14 points from my defense and woke up with 4.
I dropped BALT D in favor of CHI myself. Also think CHI is a better long term play.I know it's not really a good committee question, but I have Baltimore. Chicago was still sitting out there this morning inexplicably, so I decided to grab them as well.
Chicago @ ARI seems clearly better than Baltimore vs. DEN today, but Baltimore seems to be projected around the same. Who is the better play?