Get Romo & Stream QBs vs the Eagles (1 Viewer)

[tombonneau]

Ok, so I'm a bit gimpy at QB like a lot on here. I was trying to figure out what I'm going to do when I started thinking man it would be great to just start whatever QB is playing the Eagles every week. Well, if you have or can trade for Romo, it might not be as crazy as you think ...

4 - SF - Maybe you have Kaep, if not this is NO

5 - Rams - Get Austin now

6 - Giants - Eli might be on wire or trade kicker for him

7 - BYE

8 - Cards - Whatever stiff is starting then prob on wire

9 - Texans - See Week 8

10 - Panthers - Maybe Anderson starting then? (I already have Cam, others might, too)

11 - Pack - NO

12 - Titans - Locker or whoever on wire by now

13 - Dallas - GET ROMO!

14 - Seattle - NO

15 - Dallas - GET ROMO!

16 - Skins - Sadly, NO if you are in championship

So the weeks this could work with wire QBs + Romo is realistically:

5 - Rams

8 - Cards

9 - Texans

12 - Titans

13 - Dallas

15 - Dallas

And if you are QBBC with Kap, Newton or Cousins RG3 you pick up bonus week(s).

Thoughts? Is this realistic or the ramblings of a sad, desperate, broken man?

 

[Gvindy]

Yeah, nice work, I may be joining you on this voyage...

 

[tombonneau]

Yeah, nice work, I may be joining you on this voyage...

It's definitely a descent into the mouth of madness, no question. Haven't lined the off weeks up yet with Romo schedule. Also, there must be a third QB with a complemenatry schedule to ride shotgun with Romo. Bortles maybe?

ETA: Tried to edit and mistakenly reported my own post. This is gonna be a fun ride.

 

[Insein]

Its not the worst plan. The problem is that it assumes a defense will not improve over the course of the season. As with streaming defenses, you have to account for improvement by an opponent at some point.

 

[ShaHBucks]

Its not the worst plan. The problem is that it assumes a defense will not improve over the course of the season. As with streaming defenses, you have to account for improvement by an opponent at some point.

Watch for M. Kendrick's to come back. This plan could fall apart then.

 

[Jerry Curl]

This is a bad idea. I feel like doing this would resort in horrible results. If my plan is to start Austin just because he plays the Eagles, I have failed myself as a fantasy owner. Play Eli? What on earth would possess a smart fantasy owner to play Eli? Because he plays the Eagles? I am not buying this and encourage everyone to avoid this idea. Someone who would do this is not someone who wants to win.

 

[Gvindy]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

 

[Gvindy]

I don't think he is saying live and die by it, but he's pointing out matchups to exploit which is more helpful than you just saying Eli is bad with no more backup than he threw 29 int last year. Everyone's situation is different.

 

[unckeyherb]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

Fwiw romo plays Chicago week 14.

Only Jax is worse against the pass. Not the craziest idea.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

Fwiw romo plays Chicago week 14.

Only Jax is worse against the pass. Not the craziest idea.

I saw that, but whose to say Romo is a good option in the cold and win by the lake in week 14? Chicago sure looked better this past week, Romo loves to get careless with the ball. I'm not a fan of Romo as your starting QB right now anyways. So many better options for cheaper probably. You are free to try it, just want to give a view of someone who is not in favor of this.

 

[unckeyherb]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

Fwiw romo plays Chicago week 14.Only Jax is worse against the pass. Not the craziest idea.

I saw that, but whose to say Romo is a good option in the cold and win by the lake in week 14? Chicago sure looked better this past week, Romo loves to get careless with the ball. I'm not a fan of Romo as your starting QB right now anyways. So many better options for cheaper probably. You are free to try it, just want to give a view of someone who is not in favor of this.

I mean, no one has a crystal ball. Who's to say the cheaper option is a good play week 15? Romo's year end struggles are tough for cowgirl fans, but he still produces do fantasy teams

 

[buck naked]

This is a bad idea. I feel like doing this would resort in horrible results. If my plan is to start Austin just because he plays the Eagles, I have failed myself as a fantasy owner. Play Eli? What on earth would possess a smart fantasy owner to play Eli? Because he plays the Eagles? I am not buying this and encourage everyone to avoid this idea. Someone who would do this is not someone who wants to win.

He's posting it on a message board for discussion. OF COURSE he wants to win.

 

[buck naked]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

Fwiw romo plays Chicago week 14.

Only Jax is worse against the pass. Not the craziest idea.

I saw that, but whose to say Romo is a good option in the cold and win by the lake in week 14? Chicago sure looked better this past week, Romo loves to get careless with the ball. I'm not a fan of Romo as your starting QB right now anyways. So many better options for cheaper probably. You are free to try it, just want to give a view of someone who is not in favor of this.

Chicago is running out of defensive backs. The only reason they looked better this past week was because Geno Smith was throwing the ball. Rodgers is likely to absolutely torch the Bears this weekend.

 

[rommy]

Im debating about doing this. I have Kaepernick so I will hold off a week, but the Romo owner in my league is 1-2 (along with me). If he loses this week, perhaps I could trade Kaep and a mediocre WR (after Kaep goes off against PHI this weekend) for Romo and a WR upgrade? Thoughts? My playoffs are weeks 13-15 so getting Romo in those matchups would be huge. Kaep's matchups in those weeks are terrible (SEA twice). I pretty much have to get rid of him at some point.

 

[Rick James]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

....math?

 

[Jerry Curl]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

....math?

You are correct, its an improvement for Eli with simple math, but not an improvement for a bad QB overall. He still leads the league in interceptions. Romo isnt much better with 4 picks. Someone above said Geno Smith sucks but he has the same amount of INTs as Romo and Eli.

 

[Peyton Marino]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

....math?

You are correct, its an improvement for Eli with simple math, but not an improvement for a bad QB overall. He still leads the league in interceptions. Romo isnt much better with 4 picks. Someone above said Geno Smith sucks but he has the same amount of INTs as Romo and Eli.

why are you judging a QB's fantasy production on interceptions? interceptions are only -2 points. Romo has been a very good fantasy QB over the past several years while throwing a lot of picks.

 

[dhockster]

I like the original posters idea. For the weeks you can't find an available QB going against Philly, maybe look for whatever QB is playing the Cowboys. They, like the Eagles will score a lot of points. Their defense will also give up a lot of points.

 

[tombonneau]

Its not the worst plan. The problem is that it assumes a defense will not improve over the course of the season. As with streaming defenses, you have to account for improvement by an opponent at some point.

You are correct. Unlike other elements of fantasy football, my plan involves speculative prediction about the future performance of a group of football players.

Seriously though, I think it's safer to assume an bad/average QB will perform above average vs. a bad D than it is to that a bad D will perform above average vs. a bad/average O.

I mean, don't get me wrong, this isn't a ship for the sane or the weak or the well-prepared; this is a vessel for desperate souls whose blood does not run cold at the site of the "Confirm" button next to Ryan Fitzpatrick's name.

 

[Insein]

Its not the worst plan. The problem is that it assumes a defense will not improve over the course of the season. As with streaming defenses, you have to account for improvement by an opponent at some point.

You are correct. Unlike other elements of fantasy football, my plan involves speculative prediction about the future performance of a group of football players.

Seriously though, I think it's safer to assume an bad/average QB will perform above average vs. a bad D than it is to that a bad D will perform above average vs. a bad/average O.

I mean, don't get me wrong, this isn't a ship for the sane or the weak or the well-prepared; this is a vessel for desperate souls whose blood does not run cold at the site of the "Confirm" button next to Ryan Fitzpatrick's name.

Fitzpatrick is my 3rd QB in both my leagues (2qb leagues though).

 

[rommy]

Its not the worst plan. The problem is that it assumes a defense will not improve over the course of the season. As with streaming defenses, you have to account for improvement by an opponent at some point.

You are correct. Unlike other elements of fantasy football, my plan involves speculative prediction about the future performance of a group of football players.

Seriously though, I think it's safer to assume an bad/average QB will perform above average vs. a bad D than it is to that a bad D will perform above average vs. a bad/average O.

I mean, don't get me wrong, this isn't a ship for the sane or the weak or the well-prepared; this is a vessel for desperate souls whose blood does not run cold at the site of the "Confirm" button next to Ryan Fitzpatrick's name.

I'm going to ride the wave with you brother. Going to sell Kaep high after this week. Let's do this

 

[tombonneau]

Its not the worst plan. The problem is that it assumes a defense will not improve over the course of the season. As with streaming defenses, you have to account for improvement by an opponent at some point.

You are correct. Unlike other elements of fantasy football, my plan involves speculative prediction about the future performance of a group of football players.

Seriously though, I think it's safer to assume an bad/average QB will perform above average vs. a bad D than it is to that a bad D will perform above average vs. a bad/average O.

I mean, don't get me wrong, this isn't a ship for the sane or the weak or the well-prepared; this is a vessel for desperate souls whose blood does not run cold at the site of the "Confirm" button next to Ryan Fitzpatrick's name.

I'm going to ride the wave with you brother. Going to sell Kaep high after this week. Let's do this

 

[Captain Hook]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

Fwiw romo plays Chicago week 14.Only Jax is worse against the pass. Not the craziest idea.

I saw that, but whose to say Romo is a good option in the cold and win by the lake in week 14? Chicago sure looked better this past week, Romo loves to get careless with the ball. I'm not a fan of Romo as your starting QB right now anyways. So many better options for cheaper probably. You are free to try it, just want to give a view of someone who is not in favor of this.

I mean, no one has a crystal ball. Who's to say the cheaper option is a good play week 15? Romo's year end struggles are tough for cowgirl fans, but he still produces do fantasy teams

The Cowboys schedule for FF playoff weeks is one reason I drafted Romo

Week 12 - @NYG

Week 13 - PHL

Week 14 - CHI

Week 15 - @PHL

Week 16 - IND

Find someone or sometwo other QBs and this could be a productive QBBC

 

[Gvindy]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

....math?

You are correct, its an improvement for Eli with simple math, but not an improvement for a bad QB overall. He still leads the league in interceptions. Romo isnt much better with 4 picks. Someone above said Geno Smith sucks but he has the same amount of INTs as Romo and Eli.

Ahem....

 

[tombonneau]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

....math?

You are correct, its an improvement for Eli with simple math, but not an improvement for a bad QB overall. He still leads the league in interceptions. Romo isnt much better with 4 picks. Someone above said Geno Smith sucks but he has the same amount of INTs as Romo and Eli.

Ahem....

Knew this bump was coming.

Meanwhile, Romo looking even better with 2 games vs. Skins to go along with those Eagles games. You pretty much want an QB in the NFCE.

 

[tombonneau]

Putting this strategy to the test this week - picked up & starting Austin Davis. Now just need to make that deal for Romo. Hopefully his value hasn't risen too much.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Just stream your entire team.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Eli has shown improvement and NFC East defenses have been very generous. He played very well against HOU. I don't see why Eli can't be considered? In 6pt TD leagues with -2 INT why not? We've seen him throw over 300 and even 400yds in the past. Would you prefer Andy Dalton's stats up by 2td every game handing the ball off? Deep leagues, this method is definitely worth consideration.

Shown improvement? Eli had 29 turnovers last year and has 4 this year, can I ask how is that an improvement? Yes, is asking me if I prefer a Top 5 QB from last year to Eli a serious question or are you joking around? If you would like to take this approach feel free to, but the reason this thread is not getting a lot of activity on a site where people are obsessed with finding the next best way to win is because this simply will not work. That is my take some can disagree and are free to try this approach.

So you take an approach to get to the playoffs only to have the Eagles play the Seahawks week 14?

....math?

You are correct, its an improvement for Eli with simple math, but not an improvement for a bad QB overall. He still leads the league in interceptions. Romo isnt much better with 4 picks. Someone above said Geno Smith sucks but he has the same amount of INTs as Romo and Eli.

Ahem....

Knew this bump was coming.

Meanwhile, Romo looking even better with 2 games vs. Skins to go along with those Eagles games. You pretty much want an QB in the NFCE.

I've been bit by these two enough to have good reason for my opinion. But yes. They look good now. I have Eli in one league and hope he can play well the rest of the way, I have no problem being wrong when the player performs. But you know just as much as I do, when are those 4 turnover games coming? Romo already had a big turnover game already, Eli didnt do well the first week either. I hope they can avoid it, but history says they wont.

 

[tombonneau]

Just stream your entire team.

Not that your trite reply deserves much of a response but QB is the one position where this is applicable. As long as they are in the game, a QB will always touch the ball on every offensive play regardless of their talent level. So even a normally below average QB can perform well above baseline vs. a bad pass D so this is a strategy that is not without merit.

 

[tombonneau]

I'd say so far so good on this theory.