I'm officially starting Kyle Orton over ? as my every week starter (1 Viewer)

[Gbagzz]

Playing at home against a semi injured Jets D.

He's one of the top Passers in the league.

FBG has him ranked 16th?????????????

I'm starting him over Brady this week... POW... there I said it.

He's still a sell high b/c anyone that has him probably got him cheap but I also think he's for real.

Obvious reasons:

Comfortable in the system

ZERO running game

D is banged up. A lot of shootouts

After how he played against the Ravens (I know a lot of his stats came late) is anyone starting Orton no matter what or you still playing the matchups?

 

[solorca]

I love Kyle Orton, but I have been playing the matchup game with Eli Manning. Manning had Houston last week and the Lions this week, so it's hard to start Orton against the Ravens and Jets.

Granted, Eli produced only one point more than Orton last week...so I would have been covered either way.

After this week, I think it will be Orton the rest of the season.

 

[TheDirtyWord]

Traded Big Ben away. Rolling with Orton...

 

[Macdaddy_2004]

Orton is for real - he had good numbers against the Ravens - I think he can do very well against the JETS

 

[Azman1784]

Seriously considering starting him over Romo this week and maybe for the year. Been trying to trade one of them away for weeks but cant get it done.

 

[NoCheese]

Orton is for real - he had good numbers against the Ravens - I think he can do very well against the JETS

Yeah, but if you take away this pass and that pass and multiply the moving average of his incompletion ratio against the price of rice in China.....some people will just never believeI agree, he's for real. McDaniels has a pretty good track record w/ QB's. I'm a little concerned about the matchup this week, though. I have Eli going over him, but that may turn out to be the wrong move.

 

[njherdfan]

Orton is for real - he had good numbers against the Ravens - I think he can do very well against the JETS

Yeah, but if you take away this pass and that pass and multiply the moving average of his incompletion ratio against the price of rice in China.....some people will just never believeI agree, he's for real. McDaniels has a pretty good track record w/ QB's. I'm a little concerned about the matchup this week, though. I have Eli going over him, but that may turn out to be the wrong move.

I'm starting Orton. The Jets passing defense without Revis or with an injured Revis is nowhere close to the Jets pass D of last year. I'd expect good numbers from Orton, Gaffney, and Royal, although I'd also expect the Broncos to struggle once they get in the Red Zone, because they've done that all season.

 

[mbuehner]

Yeah, I dont get it, Jets are a good matchup this week. They are coming off a short week, in Denver, and giving up a ton of passing yards. Orton's ranking makes no sense.

 

[jj306002]

I'm giving Big Ben the nod over Orton...for now. Being a Steeler homer factors in though.

 

[cubbie5150]

Pretty sure I'm starting Orton for the first time this week no matter what Aaron Rodgers' status is.....tough matchup for Pack s well, they haven't looked good, McCarthy is a boob whose play-calling has gone downhill.

 

[JD8p]

I am torn...as of NOW, I am going with Cutler over Orton.

 

[munygon2]

I'm starting Orton but it's mainly because I don't have much choice in a 2QB league. So far he is the 2nd highest QB fp producer in my league, and they plan to air out again this week according to the head coach's comments.

 

[BoomBoom]

Rolling with Orton - traded away Schaub.

 

[el-gato-grande]

I'm giving Big Ben the nod over Orton...for now. Being a Steeler homer factors in though.

I'm torn. What makes me think twice about benching Orton over Roethlisberger is:1) Orton has no running game to compete with. Denver pretty much has to air it out every game regardless of the opponent.2) Orton has shown that he can put up good numbers against quality defenses (e.g. Baltimore last week). I don't care whether it's in catch up mode or not - he's producing.3) I feel like I need to see at least a week or two of Big Ben before I fully commit.So, I guess I'm leaning towards Orton but I don't feel completely comfortable about it. Roethlisberger is just as likely to blow up in his first start.

 

[rick6668]

Guy in my league is starting him over Peyton. I don't get that.

Major Denver homer though.

 

[whitem0nkey]

I traded away Rivers for Best, and decided to go with Orton Every week the rest of the season.

 

[PhantomJB]

Started Orton over Rivers in vs. Colts Wk 3 and was happily rewarded.

Won't do that this week (Rivers vs Rams) but Orton has historically played well at home, perhaps making matchup vs. Jets not as intimidating as it looks on paper.

 

[emge]

I have Orton but I am not starting him over Romo. I expect his production will decrease a little bit when Moreno comes back and starts gettting more touches.

 

[hankd]

starting him over Brady for the first time this week...

Might look at trading Orton next week...

 

[Kuz]

I have Orton but I am not starting him over Romo. I expect his production will decrease a little bit when Moreno comes back and starts gettting more touches.

I'm doing the same but may change my mind on Sunday. Vikings play so much better at home. If they didn't have so many injuries in the secondary than I would go with Orton. probably a coin flip anyway.

 

[kclien]

This week over Romo in one league and over Cutler in another.

 

[Scruff Mcgruff]

Put me in the torn between starting Eli and Orton boat.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I love Kyle Orton, but I have been playing the matchup game with Eli Manning. Manning had Houston last week and the Lions this week, so it's hard to start Orton against the Ravens and Jets.Granted, Eli produced only one point more than Orton last week...so I would have been covered either way.After this week, I think it will be Orton the rest of the season.

Same scenario I am in...most weeks will go with Orton; but last week and this week it is Eli time. Totally lucked into Orton - when Stafford went down I was able to get Orton on the cheap...thank God for small miracles.

 

[ForWhoForWhat]

Aside from the bye week, orton over Flacco here on out regardless of matchup

 

[ScottyFargo]

Picking Orton up off the WW early in the season allowed me to trade Brees away. Sadly, for Pierre Thomas and Greg Jennings, who suck. He starts for me over Sanchez, now.

 

[gump]

Even with Romo's slow start...he and Orton are only 1 pt per game apart for me. I'm rolling with Romo this week.

 

[atcdav]

sorry for the bad memory, but I either heard an opinion on a podcast or read that if Denver doesn't get their running game going soon Orton may be in trouble. The gist was there is no way Orton can keep up the pace. He is throwing too many passes, And will break down or get injured. SO just something to chew on. Makes sense to me. I think Denver is about 3:1 pass to run

 

[bushdocda]

Hesitating to start Orton over Schaub only bc of jets factor. Hope I do.

 

[Tchula]

This week only over A Rogers

 

[KellysHeroes]

jeezz... over Brees

 

[Resident A]

Orton over Eli for me.

I started Eli last week based on match-up, but I now believe Orton is match-up proof. A bad day for Eli could be 190 yards, no TDs, 3 INT & a fumble. A bad day for Orton is still 220 & at least 1 TD. Orton may have the highest floor of any QB this year.

 

[Resident A]

I traded away Rivers for Best, and decided to go with Orton Every week the rest of the season.

You traded away the best QB in fantasy football for a marginal RB2? Ouch...

 

[Runningman]

Drafted Orton, Stafford, and Smith. Thank the man above that Stafford got banged up, although I still think he would be putting up good numbers, see Hill.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Hesitating to start Orton over Schaub only bc of jets factor. Hope I do.

Same decision. I'm giving Schaub one more start this week and if he burns me it's Orton the rest of the way unless/until the Texans get healthy.

 

[2112]

Yeah, I dont get it, Jets are a good matchup this week. They are coming off a short week, in Denver, and giving up a ton of passing yards. Orton's ranking makes no sense.

Does it surprise anyone that the Jets are merely middle-of-the-road against the pass? (17th) Hype is messing with you if you sit Orton based on matchup. Don't buy the hype, check the facts & start Orton with confidence.

 

[njherdfan]

Yeah, I dont get it, Jets are a good matchup this week. They are coming off a short week, in Denver, and giving up a ton of passing yards. Orton's ranking makes no sense.

Does it surprise anyone that the Jets are merely middle-of-the-road against the pass? (17th) Hype is messing with you if you sit Orton based on matchup. Don't buy the hype, check the facts & start Orton with confidence.

The Jets without Revis aren't a particularly good pass D. Enjoy this game w/o Revis, or with a very hobbled Revis, and start Orton with confidence. He'll definitely put up a lot of yards.

 

[cubbie5150]

Yeah, I dont get it, Jets are a good matchup this week. They are coming off a short week, in Denver, and giving up a ton of passing yards. Orton's ranking makes no sense.

Does it surprise anyone that the Jets are merely middle-of-the-road against the pass? (17th) Hype is messing with you if you sit Orton based on matchup. Don't buy the hype, check the facts & start Orton with confidence.

The Jets without Revis aren't a particularly good pass D. Enjoy this game w/o Revis, or with a very hobbled Revis, and start Orton with confidence. He'll definitely put up a lot of yards.

I'm still struggling w/ it b/c the Donkeys are having big trouble in pass pro, and Jets are gonna bring it ALL game & I highly doubt Ryan takes seriously any kind of run threat. I have a feeling Orton's gonna get crushed whenever he takes the extra split second trying play-action (which they do a lot of)--I bet the Jets don't even pay attention to it. May sound crazy, but I'm still thinking of starting him & benching Rodgers (Pack have troubles of their own, and I don't even want to fathom th epossibility of Rodgers taking a hit early & getting pulled).

 

[BigTex]

M. Ryan

 

[wlwiles]

I just "inherited" my brother's fantasy team (different league than I'm in) for the next couple of weeks while his wife is delivering their first baby. Slightly competitive, 8 teams. Logged in yesterday to see what my team is, notice that I have Rodgers, Moreno, TJones, PT Cruiser, Hines & Wallace, Santonio, Mike Williams (TB), Dallas Clark. Ok, I can work with this. I decided to check the WW, make a few tweaks, and was stunned to see Orton just sitting there on the wire.

Trying to trade away Rodgers for a stud RB now. 8 team league so only one or two people that might truly need a top QB. Guy starting Favre has McCoy, but isn't willing to give him up for any combination involving Rodgers. Guy starting Romo has Foster, waiting on him to respond to my trade offer.

Orton is matchup proof this year unless he gets injured.

 

[bellmar]

Schaub

 

[Donnybrook]

Yeah, I dont get it, Jets are a good matchup this week. They are coming off a short week, in Denver, and giving up a ton of passing yards. Orton's ranking makes no sense.

Does it surprise anyone that the Jets are merely middle-of-the-road against the pass? (17th) Hype is messing with you if you sit Orton based on matchup. Don't buy the hype, check the facts & start Orton with confidence.

Ok but is Denver defense good enough to get the Jets offense off the field. I expect the Jets to run all over the Broncos and dominate the time of possession.

 

[tdhartis]

Orton is doing great, and not to take anything away from him, but all of this after 5 weeks of play is pretty rediculous. Trading away Rivers because you have Orton for Best nonetheless, and starting him over Romo from here on out? Not a single person has been slightly skeptical that he can keep this pace up.

 

[njherdfan]

Yeah, I dont get it, Jets are a good matchup this week. They are coming off a short week, in Denver, and giving up a ton of passing yards. Orton's ranking makes no sense.

Does it surprise anyone that the Jets are merely middle-of-the-road against the pass? (17th) Hype is messing with you if you sit Orton based on matchup. Don't buy the hype, check the facts & start Orton with confidence.

Ok but is Denver defense good enough to get the Jets offense off the field. I expect the Jets to run all over the Broncos and dominate the time of possession.

I'm pretty sure that's what happened last week too against the Ravens though, no? I think the Jets should win but no reason not to think Orton won't get a garbage time TD and a lot of meaningless yards.

 

[CaptainHook]

wow @ the hate over trading rivers for best. you guys are weird.

 

[mbuehner]

Orton is doing great, and not to take anything away from him, but all of this after 5 weeks of play is pretty rediculous. Trading away Rivers because you have Orton for Best nonetheless, and starting him over Romo from here on out? Not a single person has been slightly skeptical that he can keep this pace up.

The point is well taken but if Orton keeps this pace up he's going to throw for over 5000 yards and smash a bunch of records. I don't think many people believe that is going to happen, but it doesn't need to for Orton to remain very startable. His playoff schedule is favorable and if he is reliable enough to give you in the ballpark of 300y and a couple TDs week to week he is fantasy gold, particularly given where the other top QBs were drafted in comparison.

 

[Gbagzz]

I have Orton but I am not starting him over Romo. I expect his production will decrease a little bit when Moreno comes back and starts gettting more touches.

I'm doing the same but may change my mind on Sunday. Vikings play so much better at home. If they didn't have so many injuries in the secondary than I would go with Orton. probably a coin flip anyway.

My problem with Romo vs the Vikings is not the Vikins secondary, it's their pass rush. Cowboys offensive line scares me. Luckily, Romo knows how to scramble. Having said that, I'm starting Romo and Orton in my 2qb league and benching Brady. Not that Brady is a bad start just think romo and orton have more upside in their pass rush. In regards to Orton vs Ravens last week. I don't believe in "well if you eliminate that pass or that long TD then.....". Point is they pass. Alot. He also played the Ravens in Baltimore. He's playing the Jets in Denver.