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DISCLAIMER: One thing this thread isn't or should be, is a WDIS thread. This isn't supposed to be a call for help. This is supposed to be a thread for people to post the tough lineup decisions they've ALREADY MADE or are expecting to make. Joe has gone on record to say this thread has value but will be on a short leash if a bunch of us turn this into WDIS questions. Please post your calls, not your questions.
So nice to get back into the swing of things. But of course, with the dawn of a new season comes a plethora of new stress - lineup decisions! Here is what I've got on my fantasy plate this weekend.
Jerricho Cotchery over James Jones - I could be tempted at the last minute to change this upon hearing the news that everyone expects to hear tomorrow morning - Greg Jennings is OUT. Despite the prospects of a starting James Jones, I think I'm inclined to leave Cotchery in my lineup. I can't imagine the Jets not having to throw the ball to stay in the game against the Pats, and Cotchery has had success against New England previously. Cotchery gets the nod this week, but I'm intrigued to see what Jones can do on my bench on opening day knowing there is now an increasing likelihood that James Jones will push Cotchery for a spot in my lineup soon. Competition, gotta love it!
Chester Taylor over DeShaun Foster - Another GTD for me here. On the one hand, I feel like this is about as good a matchup as Foster will see all year. The Rams are notoriously bad at stopping the run and John Fox's kamikaze loyalty to giving Foster the bulk of the work is probably strongest week 1, and likely to fade as the season evolves. So if I don't use Foster this week, then when? But Taylor is the 'incumbent' starter for me, and much like Foster, Taylor's workload is probably heaviest week 1 and will get lighter as Peterson rounds into NFL form. What tips the scales in Taylor's favor is the run-first mantra for the Vikings. There should be plenty of carries to go around between both Taylor and Peterson this week against the Falcons, and I think it is unlikely that Atlanta would put the Vikings down by a wide margin in this game. When in doubt, I'll take the runner at home on opening day and hope for the best. Taylor over Foster by a whisker.
Redskins DST over Oakland DST, Seattle DST - This is a bold call. Our scoring system heavily emphasizes points scored against and total yardage against. I like all three defenses this week. It seems most people are advocating Seattle out of this group, but I think it's a trap. The Bucs were bad on offense last season, no doubt about it. But I think with an experienced Garcia at the helm, they will be more productive and more savvy on offense. I think Seattle will have their hands full in this game. Oakland is really tempting. I think the Lions traveling across the country to face one of the best pass defenses should favor the Raider DST. Kitna is nowhere near as effective on the road and on grass, and the Raiders could and should get some turnovers. But I think the Lions will score some points and that has me concerned. Enter the Washington Redskins. Not typically a defense I would want to insert in my lineup on opening day, but we're talking about the Miami Dolphins here. We're talking about the most immobile QB in the NFL with Trent 'scrambled eggs' Green and a Dolphins offensive line that should make even the Redskins non-existent pass rush look decent. I just don't think the Dolphins have enough on offense to go on the road and do much damage in terms of points scored or total yardage. I see this game as the equivalent of 'visual dentistry'. Both punters should get a good night sleep tonight, they'll be busy tomorrow. The Redskins will start for me this week, and will be back on the waiver wire next. Like a one night stand, I feel so dirty, and I love it.
What tough calls are you making this week?
So nice to get back into the swing of things. But of course, with the dawn of a new season comes a plethora of new stress - lineup decisions! Here is what I've got on my fantasy plate this weekend.
Jerricho Cotchery over James Jones - I could be tempted at the last minute to change this upon hearing the news that everyone expects to hear tomorrow morning - Greg Jennings is OUT. Despite the prospects of a starting James Jones, I think I'm inclined to leave Cotchery in my lineup. I can't imagine the Jets not having to throw the ball to stay in the game against the Pats, and Cotchery has had success against New England previously. Cotchery gets the nod this week, but I'm intrigued to see what Jones can do on my bench on opening day knowing there is now an increasing likelihood that James Jones will push Cotchery for a spot in my lineup soon. Competition, gotta love it!
Chester Taylor over DeShaun Foster - Another GTD for me here. On the one hand, I feel like this is about as good a matchup as Foster will see all year. The Rams are notoriously bad at stopping the run and John Fox's kamikaze loyalty to giving Foster the bulk of the work is probably strongest week 1, and likely to fade as the season evolves. So if I don't use Foster this week, then when? But Taylor is the 'incumbent' starter for me, and much like Foster, Taylor's workload is probably heaviest week 1 and will get lighter as Peterson rounds into NFL form. What tips the scales in Taylor's favor is the run-first mantra for the Vikings. There should be plenty of carries to go around between both Taylor and Peterson this week against the Falcons, and I think it is unlikely that Atlanta would put the Vikings down by a wide margin in this game. When in doubt, I'll take the runner at home on opening day and hope for the best. Taylor over Foster by a whisker.
Redskins DST over Oakland DST, Seattle DST - This is a bold call. Our scoring system heavily emphasizes points scored against and total yardage against. I like all three defenses this week. It seems most people are advocating Seattle out of this group, but I think it's a trap. The Bucs were bad on offense last season, no doubt about it. But I think with an experienced Garcia at the helm, they will be more productive and more savvy on offense. I think Seattle will have their hands full in this game. Oakland is really tempting. I think the Lions traveling across the country to face one of the best pass defenses should favor the Raider DST. Kitna is nowhere near as effective on the road and on grass, and the Raiders could and should get some turnovers. But I think the Lions will score some points and that has me concerned. Enter the Washington Redskins. Not typically a defense I would want to insert in my lineup on opening day, but we're talking about the Miami Dolphins here. We're talking about the most immobile QB in the NFL with Trent 'scrambled eggs' Green and a Dolphins offensive line that should make even the Redskins non-existent pass rush look decent. I just don't think the Dolphins have enough on offense to go on the road and do much damage in terms of points scored or total yardage. I see this game as the equivalent of 'visual dentistry'. Both punters should get a good night sleep tonight, they'll be busy tomorrow. The Redskins will start for me this week, and will be back on the waiver wire next. Like a one night stand, I feel so dirty, and I love it.
What tough calls are you making this week?
Lee Evans is playing for the Pats? Jesus the Pats have Moss, Stallworth, and now Lee Evans? That's just not fair! 
Lee Evans is playing for the Pats? Jesus the Pats have Moss, Stallworth, and now Lee Evans? That's just not fair! 
about Portis this week.
about Portis this week.
Which means, I'm not sure either but I'm going for it.
