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Hakeem Nicks (1 Viewer)
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Donsmith753
Footballguy
Starting with confidence 
solorca
Footballguy
I keep going back and forth between him and Marshawn Lynch in my flex. My gut says to go with Nicks if he plays, because he has a history of performing well when he has played after an injury scare. Lynch is also battling an injury of his own, so his practice status over today and tomorrow will probably play into my decision as well. The weather also concerns me.
Right now I have Lynch in my lineup, but if I hear some positive news about Nicks today, I may change my mind.
Right now I have Lynch in my lineup, but if I hear some positive news about Nicks today, I may change my mind.
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donkshow
Footballguy
You have to decide between Lynch and Nicks in your Flex? How many teams are in the league? How shallow are the rosters?
steveski
Footballguy
Is this a 6 team league? How do you have 2 players that go within the first 4 rounds at your flex spot?
RUSF18
Footballguy
Some. From what I've read, there will be bands of heavy rain between tonight and tomorrow night. One report I read had the worst of it ending around halftime. I don't have Nicks, but I'd start him.
kutta
Footballguy
Not sure if you play in 10 team leagues, but sometimes those rosters can be pretty stacked.
socrates
Footballguy
I agree. Go with Lynch.
solorca
Footballguy
To answer the questions... I play in a 12 team, two person keeper and was lucky enough to keep Lynch as an 8th rounder and Murray as a 17th rounder.
I am starting Murray and Mcfadden at RB. Marshall and Harvin at WR. The flex comes down to Nicks or Lynch (or Stevie Johnson, who I am benching this week).
I am starting Murray and Mcfadden at RB. Marshall and Harvin at WR. The flex comes down to Nicks or Lynch (or Stevie Johnson, who I am benching this week).
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Lott's Fingertip
Footballguy
Or dynasty.
Run It Up
Footballguy
Embarrassment of riches.I would honestly start Nicks and Johnsons over Marshall and Harvin this week. Feels like an AC thread now.I like Stevies matchup against the Jets, I also like Nicks matchup against the Boys.Marshall and Harvin are obviously studs (as you most likely drafted both ahead of Nicks and Johnson) but they have way more question marks imo than Nicks or Johnson. Jets pass D is over stated and Stevie has Revis' number. Expect the Bills to take an early lead and run FJax opening up the pass game even more for a few big plays.
AngryPatriot
Footballguy
I have Harvin and AJ Green going with Nicks and Wallace on the bench (no flex), yes I'm loaded at wr. I do remember sitting and injured Nicks once and he had 2 td's and a bunch of yards so I'm in a quandry! Green is v Baltim ore and that worries me too...
strong
Footballguy
ever heard of dynasty or keeper leagues? or even an auction league? they're a lot of fun!!
BoltzNBrew
Footballguy
(KFFL) New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) was limited in practice Tuesday, Sept. 4, and is questionable for Week 1.
GeauxTigers
Footballguy
Anybody know the latest?
GeauxTigers
Footballguy
Here is what I read from my fantasy site today:
The New York Giants expect WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) to play in Week 1; however, there is concern as to how effective he will be in the game.
Fantasy Impact: We still think you have to play Nicks in the game. He has too much upside.
I'll probably role with him.
The New York Giants expect WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) to play in Week 1; however, there is concern as to how effective he will be in the game.
Fantasy Impact: We still think you have to play Nicks in the game. He has too much upside.
I'll probably role with him.
UFGator0587
Footballguy
Went through this some owning Nicks last year. The reality is that a less-than-100% Nicks is still dominant enough to warrant sitting some otherwise solid WR's. He may not stretch the field all night but you sure as hell better have him starting if the Giants are gonna be anywhere near the goal line.
solorca
Footballguy
Great news. I'm starting Nicks and murray, so a messy game wouldn't be fun.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Ask yourself, can you really sit
if he plays?I'm starting him with confidence as well.
if he plays?I'm starting him with confidence as well.
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Eli tends to torch the Cowboys late in games but I'm a little skeptic so I'm going with C. Johnson (no brainer) and J. Nelson this week.Tex
cubbie5150
Footballguy
I know the dude toughs out injuries, but I'm still worried about how many snaps he'll be able to be on the field. I need to take some chances this week, given my opponent's roster/matchups. I just need to decide whether Nate Washington vs NEP is "upside" relative to a Nicks who may not be on the field as much as usual.
Run It Up
Footballguy
Everyone will disagree, but I think NE defense is better than Dallas this year (brace for ####storm)
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
It's the first football game of the season and you're already in "I need to take some chances" mode.
solorca
Footballguy
I think New England will be a better fantasy defense, because offenses are forced to take more chances to keep up with them (sacks, turnovers, etc. as a result). In terms of scoring defense and the things that matter to offensive fantasy players, I think Dallas will be better.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Plus they have a legitimate pass rusher now in Chandler Jones. New England will give up a ton of yards like last year since they will force teams into passing situations from behind.
solorca
Footballguy
No additional news at this point. Everyone is assuming he'll play, but I've heard nothing about how hard he can go.Maybe we'll get some more news around the time active/inactive lists come out.
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Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
First game of the season, under the lights against a embittered division rival who are itching to go out and prove themselves as world champ beaters to get on the right track?
I don't see how Nicks would not play his heart and soul out tonight. It may be that his snaps may be limited, and the Giants have Cruz to take some of the pressure off, but Nicks is a guy who can net you 100 and a TD even playing for half the snaps, and I do not want to miss out on that opportunity in the season opener.
I don't see how Nicks would not play his heart and soul out tonight. It may be that his snaps may be limited, and the Giants have Cruz to take some of the pressure off, but Nicks is a guy who can net you 100 and a TD even playing for half the snaps, and I do not want to miss out on that opportunity in the season opener.
Man In The Box
Footballguy
I was salivating waiting for him to make it back to me in the league I got him in. If he's playing, there's zero chance I bench him.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
Beastmode.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
yes
Donsmith753
Footballguy
I'm sure I read 60 snaps i.e. more than enough.
I'd love to see the stats but Nicks seem to produce more when he's severely questionable.
I'd love to see the stats but Nicks seem to produce more when he's severely questionable.
good point right here. probably shouldn't play him if he sits.
Darryl Talley
Footballguy
Jamey Eisenberg @JameyEisenberg
Nicks is active. Start him.
The Dreeeeeam!
Nicks is active. Start him.
The Dreeeeeam!
