I'm starting Demaryius Thomas over... (1 Viewer)

[rickyg]

So guys - Im very intrigued by this thomas kid. I know there have been other threads but this being a crucial week of the fantasy playoffs, Im just curious what other owners are doing with this kid. He is in my eyes deserving of a flex play over even guys like marion barber vs Sea this week.

Any thoughts? Who are you starting thomas over. OR conversely, state why you think he wont go absolutely ape this sunday and carry fantasy teams to a huge win while playing the putrid Patriots secondary. Tebow cant be the reason why. He has been the qb last 2 weeks while thomas has exploded onto the scene.

 

[buck naked]

If you have him, he is a must start. NE will put up their usual 30 points, Denver will have to throw, Tebow looks first and foremost to Thomas, and best of all, NE cannot stop ANYBODY in the pass game. Thomas has had two great stat games the last two weeks against better pass defense teams and despite his drops.

 

[Bad_Mo]

So guys - Im very intrigued by this thomas kid. I know there have been other threads but this being a crucial week of the fantasy playoffs, Im just curious what other owners are doing with this kid. He is in my eyes deserving of a flex play over even guys like marion barber vs Sea this week. Any thoughts? Who are you starting thomas over. OR conversely, state why you think he wont go absolutely ape this sunday and carry fantasy teams to a huge win while playing the putrid Patriots secondary. Tebow cant be the reason why. He has been the qb last 2 weeks while thomas has exploded onto the scene.

Deciding between Thomas, Steve Smith, Antonio Brown and Dwayne Bowe as my final 2 starting WRs. I think Thomas does well this weekend...almost every WR does against NE's secondary.

 

[NeverEnough]

VJax & Bryant in over him in Non-PPR

 

[Tickle Monster]

I'm starting him in the flex, but over guys like Damian Williams, Pierre Thomas, and Santonio Holmes. I'm hoping for like 5-6 catches, 60-80 yards. Maybe a TD.

 

[rickyg]

So guys - Im very intrigued by this thomas kid. I know there have been other threads but this being a crucial week of the fantasy playoffs, Im just curious what other owners are doing with this kid. He is in my eyes deserving of a flex play over even guys like marion barber vs Sea this week. Any thoughts? Who are you starting thomas over. OR conversely, state why you think he wont go absolutely ape this sunday and carry fantasy teams to a huge win while playing the putrid Patriots secondary. Tebow cant be the reason why. He has been the qb last 2 weeks while thomas has exploded onto the scene.

Deciding between Thomas, Steve Smith, Antonio Brown and Dwayne Bowe as my final 2 starting WRs. I think Thomas does well this weekend...almost every WR does against NE's secondary.

Wow so maybe i am not crazy for actually contemplating him over steve smith this sunday! smith vs houston and getting blanketed by joseph all day scares me. I was thinking maybe thomas over smith but how do you bench steve smith ever, let alon in the playoffs?!?! takes major cujones, amigo!

 

[UnderDawgs]

So guys - Im very intrigued by this thomas kid. I know there have been other threads but this being a crucial week of the fantasy playoffs, Im just curious what other owners are doing with this kid. He is in my eyes deserving of a flex play over even guys like marion barber vs Sea this week.

Any thoughts? Who are you starting thomas over. OR conversely, state why you think he wont go absolutely ape this sunday and carry fantasy teams to a huge win while playing the putrid Patriots secondary. Tebow cant be the reason why. He has been the qb last 2 weeks while thomas has exploded onto the scene.

Deciding between Thomas, Steve Smith, Antonio Brown and Dwayne Bowe as my final 2 starting WRs. I think Thomas does well this weekend...almost every WR does against NE's secondary.

This is me as well. With Ben gimpy and unsure about the MNF matchup, I'm in the same boat. Switch out Brown for Thomas?

 

[MechEng]

Have to decide between Thomas, Brown, Crabtree, Driver & Lloyd. I would play Brown, but with Ben hurt I won't start him.

Any thoughts on Crabtree?

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

Plugging him in over VJax and Lloyd. Would normally keep VJax in there despite the matchup, but my QB is Rivers - I don't want too many eggs in that Chargers basket this week.

 

[Bad Mojo]

Want to start him....

But cant decide who to bench...Bowe...Lloyd...V.Jack

 

[Apple Jack]

Considering grabbing him and starting him over Bowe and Dez. I don't think Belichick will double-team him. On the contrary, I think he's going to invite Tebow to throw to Decker and him often. But still...that's a tough call to make.

 

[Go Pack]

Maybe Reggie Wayne although I trust him a bit more with Orlovsky. With Painter at QB he was a definite bench

 

[GeauxTigers]

I'm so pissed. I drafted this guy his rookie season and held on to him in my dynasty league until a couple of weeks ago and dropped him.

 

[Kirby]

starting him over lloyd

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Have him on the bench right now in PPR. Have Fitzgerald and S. Johnson in right now. Also have Miles Austin on the bench.... Struggling with this one...

 

[GeauxTigers]

In my other league, I'm starting Thomas over CJ Spiller.

 

[doublavae02]

Gotta start 3 WR, 1 Flex...

Obvious: Fitz, Nicks, Dez

Last spot: Thomas, S Moss, Ben Tate

Have Thomas in right now, although Moss and Tate are both appealing as well...will probably keep it the way it is though

 

[Apple Jack]

Gotta start 3 WR, 1 Flex...Obvious: Fitz, Nicks, DezLast spot: Thomas, S Moss, Ben TateHave Thomas in right now, although Moss and Tate are both appealing as well...will probably keep it the way it is though

The issue with Thomas vs. Dez is that it's entirely possible that Dez gets shut out. How many times has coverage keyed on him and Laurent Robinson blown up? If they focus on neutralizing Dez, he is going to be the third look more often than not. Thomas, you know will put up some points.

 

[doublavae02]

Gotta start 3 WR, 1 Flex...Obvious: Fitz, Nicks, DezLast spot: Thomas, S Moss, Ben TateHave Thomas in right now, although Moss and Tate are both appealing as well...will probably keep it the way it is though

The issue with Thomas vs. Dez is that it's entirely possible that Dez gets shut out. How many times has coverage keyed on him and Laurent Robinson blown up? If they focus on neutralizing Dez, he is going to be the third look more often than not. Thomas, you know will put up some points.

I just cant see myself sitting dez...especially since i can play dez and thomas in the flex...i just would have to sit moss and tate, and I like their chances this week too. Or I could really be sneaky and sit dez and fitz...play thomas and moss with nicks at wr, and then tate in the flex

 

[Apple Jack]

Gotta start 3 WR, 1 Flex...Obvious: Fitz, Nicks, DezLast spot: Thomas, S Moss, Ben TateHave Thomas in right now, although Moss and Tate are both appealing as well...will probably keep it the way it is though

The issue with Thomas vs. Dez is that it's entirely possible that Dez gets shut out. How many times has coverage keyed on him and Laurent Robinson blown up? If they focus on neutralizing Dez, he is going to be the third look more often than not. Thomas, you know will put up some points.

I just cant see myself sitting dez...especially since i can play dez and thomas in the flex...i just would have to sit moss and tate, and I like their chances this week too. Or I could really be sneaky and sit dez and fitz...play thomas and moss with nicks at wr, and then tate in the flex

I know. I'm have a ##### of a time setting my roster this week. The feast or famine nature of Dez just worries me.Back to Thomas. Don't you think that Belickick will want to get Tebow throwing the ball as often as possible?

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Over Manningham, Finley, and Arosh

Playing Decker, Thomas, Gronk, Damien Williams. Hope they score in this game!

 

[ivnabru]

If you have him, he is a must start. NE will put up their usual 30 points, Denver will have to throw, Tebow looks first and foremost to Thomas, and best of all, NE cannot stop ANYBODY in the pass game. Thomas has had two great stat games the last two weeks against better pass defense teams and despite his drops.

I wonder if Tebow spends his time throwing to Decker.Arrington is a pretty good CB, he's actually having a really good year. On the other side McCourty is either playing hurt or shouldn't even be playing for a flag football team much less an NFL team. If Arrington plays Thomas I don't know that Tebow will force it to him all that much assuming Decker beats McCourty as bad as everyone else beats McCourty this year.If Arrington draws Decker and Thomas gets McCourty I'd rank Thomas right up there with the WR1s.

 

[doeseatplace]

Santonio Holmes

 

[doublavae02]

Gotta start 3 WR, 1 Flex...Obvious: Fitz, Nicks, DezLast spot: Thomas, S Moss, Ben TateHave Thomas in right now, although Moss and Tate are both appealing as well...will probably keep it the way it is though

The issue with Thomas vs. Dez is that it's entirely possible that Dez gets shut out. How many times has coverage keyed on him and Laurent Robinson blown up? If they focus on neutralizing Dez, he is going to be the third look more often than not. Thomas, you know will put up some points.

I just cant see myself sitting dez...especially since i can play dez and thomas in the flex...i just would have to sit moss and tate, and I like their chances this week too. Or I could really be sneaky and sit dez and fitz...play thomas and moss with nicks at wr, and then tate in the flex

I know. I'm have a ##### of a time setting my roster this week. The feast or famine nature of Dez just worries me.Back to Thomas. Don't you think that Belickick will want to get Tebow throwing the ball as often as possible?

I bet they play contain, which will allow him to pass the ball and run less...that is just speculation thoughI will likely end up benching moss and tate and playing the 4 mentioned earlier. Can't sit dez for moss or tate...he'd end up with 100 and 2tds and I'd be kicking myself in the semis.

 

[Apple Jack]

Well, it's moot for me. I just realized that our commissioner has the ww locked at kickoff on Thursday. Wtf??

 

[hip80]

I'm looking at Demaryius Thomas, Santana Moss, or Antonio Brown to play with Megatron, start 2 WR, no PPR, in the Super Bowl. I have Thomas in right now. Had Brown on the bench last week and played Moss against NE and it panned out for me.

Sometimes the obvious plays are the ones that scare me the most. It's not always a lock even when the match-up is as good as it gets. Can't deny the Tebow magic, the idea that Denver will need to pass to stay in it, and Thomas' last two weeks stat line.

What's making me stick with Thomas (for now) is the ??? at QB for Skins and Steelers. My gut tells me that even if Ben plays, there won't be many points in the SF-Pitt game. And I will never trust Grossman.

ETA - "And I will never trust Grossman" ....unless he's playing the 2011-12 Patriots.

 

[PatsFanCT]

I currently have him in over Gore, McGahee, Lance Moore and James Jones.

 

[urbanhack]

Do I dare start him over Wallace if Big Ben doesn't play?

 

[Eucalyptus Yoho]

If you have him, he is a must start. NE will put up their usual 30 points, Denver will have to throw, Tebow looks first and foremost to Thomas, and best of all, NE cannot stop ANYBODY in the pass game. Thomas has had two great stat games the last two weeks against better pass defense teams and despite his drops.

I wonder if Tebow spends his time throwing to Decker.Arrington is a pretty good CB, he's actually having a really good year. On the other side McCourty is either playing hurt or shouldn't even be playing for a flag football team much less an NFL team. If Arrington plays Thomas I don't know that Tebow will force it to him all that much assuming Decker beats McCourty as bad as everyone else beats McCourty this year.If Arrington draws Decker and Thomas gets McCourty I'd rank Thomas right up there with the WR1s.

I noticed this also. Comparing the game logs for the Patriot games vs the opposing teans depth charts I have found that the #2 receiver is, generally, the one getting huge points. I'm going for the gusto here and putting Thomas in the slot vacated by Jennings absence over Nate Washington.

 

[Boom Switch]

Im starting him over Santonio Holmes..

 

[Lascelle]

Dropped him a few weeks back while letting useless Greg Little tie up a bench spot and regret it terribly.

Given what a sieve the New England defense has been I can even see Eddie Royal going for 50-60 yards and a score.

INCIDENTALLY... stat breakdown between Thomas vs. Royal - both active and in the lineup

WEEK 7 - Thomas' first game of 2011; Thomas caught 3 passes (10 targets) for 27 yards and a score; Royal caught 2 passes (4 targets) for 14 yards

WEEK 8 - Royal caught 6 passes (13 targets) for 41 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (3 targets) for 10 yards

WEEK 9 - Royal caught 2 passes (6 targets) for 25 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (2 targets) for 29 yards

WEEK 10 - This was the infamous 8 passing attempt game against the Chiefs; Royal was targetted twice with no completions - he also rushed 3 times for 19 yards; Thomas wasn't targetted once at all

WEEK 11 - This was the infamous 9 completion game against the Jets; Thomas caught 2 of 6 passes for 37 yards; Royal caught 3 of 4 passes for 15 yards - he also rushed once for 10 yards.

WEEK 12 - Royal received two targets - he also rushed once for 1 yard; Thomas received one target; no passes were caught between them against the Chargers

WEEK 13 - Royal left the game following a concussion early in the 2nd quarter; both Royal and Thomas were targetted once a piece in the first quarter; Royal caught his pass for 7 yards, the target to Thomas fell incomplete

WEEK 14 - Royal did not play

WEEK 15 - Royal will start opposite Decker

FINAL TALLY with both guys in the lineup...

- Eddie Royal - 32 targets, 14 completions (43.8% catch rate), 102 yards plus 5 rushes for 30 yards | TARGETS+TOUCHES = 37

- Demaryius Thomas - 23 targets, 7 completions (30.4% catch rate), 103 yards plus 1 TD | TARGETS = 23

This is a direct comparison of their game activity when both active and excludes what Thomas has done with Royal out of the lineup. Thomas is still the better play but be wary of what Royal's presence ahead of him on the depth chart means for his opportunities. I would still start Royal ahead of him in PPR formats.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

starting in 2 leagues. But my other options aren't great. I think he has a big day though. 25ish. Denver will be down big and throwing a ton to try and catchup.

 

[damageinc]

I have both Decker and Thomas and will debate it until game time. I see Royal is back and see some thoughts that Royal is starting opposite Decker like usual. Thomas best 2 games came with Royal out. We can all say until were blue in the face that Thomas is better then Royal but coaches dont listen to us. Will / If Royal goes back to starting , what does that do to Thomas's numbers. his numbers were not great when Royal was playing.

 

[thatguy]

Want to start him....But cant decide who to bench...Bowe...Lloyd...V.Jack

I'd start him over Lloyd. I see a line something like: 6-105-1With the potential for a huge game like: 8-150-2I see his floor somewhere along the lines of: 4-75-0Bottom line, I don't think you can go wrong with Demaryius this week.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

These are some pretty confident predictions considering Thomas has a QB who went two whole quarters without completing a pass last week. He's getting the nod over Burress in one league for me (out of six where I could start him).

 

[bizkliz]

over nate washington.

no-brainer really.

-biz-

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Have him on the bench right now in PPR. Have Fitzgerald and S. Johnson in right now. Also have Miles Austin on the bench.... Struggling with this one...

I now have Thomas starting over Johnson.

 

[bcberg]

Had him penciled in over L. Robinson but the Eddie Royal factor is scaring me

 

[need2know]

starting thomas with confidence

 

[mozzy84]

Dropped him a few weeks back while letting useless Greg Little tie up a bench spot and regret it terribly.Given what a sieve the New England defense has been I can even see Eddie Royal going for 50-60 yards and a score.INCIDENTALLY... stat breakdown between Thomas vs. Royal - both active and in the lineupWEEK 7 - Thomas' first game of 2011; Thomas caught 3 passes (10 targets) for 27 yards and a score; Royal caught 2 passes (4 targets) for 14 yardsWEEK 8 - Royal caught 6 passes (13 targets) for 41 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (3 targets) for 10 yardsWEEK 9 - Royal caught 2 passes (6 targets) for 25 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (2 targets) for 29 yardsWEEK 10 - This was the infamous 8 passing attempt game against the Chiefs; Royal was targetted twice with no completions - he also rushed 3 times for 19 yards; Thomas wasn't targetted once at allWEEK 11 - This was the infamous 9 completion game against the Jets; Thomas caught 2 of 6 passes for 37 yards; Royal caught 3 of 4 passes for 15 yards - he also rushed once for 10 yards.WEEK 12 - Royal received two targets - he also rushed once for 1 yard; Thomas received one target; no passes were caught between them against the ChargersWEEK 13 - Royal left the game following a concussion early in the 2nd quarter; both Royal and Thomas were targetted once a piece in the first quarter; Royal caught his pass for 7 yards, the target to Thomas fell incompleteWEEK 14 - Royal did not playWEEK 15 - Royal will start opposite DeckerFINAL TALLY with both guys in the lineup...- Eddie Royal - 32 targets, 14 completions (43.8% catch rate), 102 yards plus 5 rushes for 30 yards | TARGETS+TOUCHES = 37- Demaryius Thomas - 23 targets, 7 completions (30.4% catch rate), 103 yards plus 1 TD | TARGETS = 23This is a direct comparison of their game activity when both active and excludes what Thomas has done with Royal out of the lineup. Thomas is still the better play but be wary of what Royal's presence ahead of him on the depth chart means for his opportunities. I would still start Royal ahead of him in PPR formats.

seems like a trap game to me or alot of people don't have better options - sticking with wayne, austin and pierre at flex

 

[glumpy]

Considering grabbing him and starting him over Bowe and Dez.

done

 

[pghrob]

Do I dare start him over Wallace if Big Ben doesn't play?

This is a dilemma I have as well. Even if Big Ben plays, I am thinking of putting Demaryius in over Mike Wallace.Also thinking of putting him in over Steve Smith, Brandon Lloyd, and Santonio Holmes. I am not starting him over A.J. Green. Good luck!

 

[need2know]

Dropped him a few weeks back while letting useless Greg Little tie up a bench spot and regret it terribly.Given what a sieve the New England defense has been I can even see Eddie Royal going for 50-60 yards and a score.INCIDENTALLY... stat breakdown between Thomas vs. Royal - both active and in the lineupWEEK 7 - Thomas' first game of 2011; Thomas caught 3 passes (10 targets) for 27 yards and a score; Royal caught 2 passes (4 targets) for 14 yardsWEEK 8 - Royal caught 6 passes (13 targets) for 41 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (3 targets) for 10 yardsWEEK 9 - Royal caught 2 passes (6 targets) for 25 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (2 targets) for 29 yardsWEEK 10 - This was the infamous 8 passing attempt game against the Chiefs; Royal was targetted twice with no completions - he also rushed 3 times for 19 yards; Thomas wasn't targetted once at allWEEK 11 - This was the infamous 9 completion game against the Jets; Thomas caught 2 of 6 passes for 37 yards; Royal caught 3 of 4 passes for 15 yards - he also rushed once for 10 yards.WEEK 12 - Royal received two targets - he also rushed once for 1 yard; Thomas received one target; no passes were caught between them against the ChargersWEEK 13 - Royal left the game following a concussion early in the 2nd quarter; both Royal and Thomas were targetted once a piece in the first quarter; Royal caught his pass for 7 yards, the target to Thomas fell incompleteWEEK 14 - Royal did not playWEEK 15 - Royal will start opposite DeckerFINAL TALLY with both guys in the lineup...- Eddie Royal - 32 targets, 14 completions (43.8% catch rate), 102 yards plus 5 rushes for 30 yards | TARGETS+TOUCHES = 37- Demaryius Thomas - 23 targets, 7 completions (30.4% catch rate), 103 yards plus 1 TD | TARGETS = 23This is a direct comparison of their game activity when both active and excludes what Thomas has done with Royal out of the lineup. Thomas is still the better play but be wary of what Royal's presence ahead of him on the depth chart means for his opportunities. I would still start Royal ahead of him in PPR formats.

seems like a trap game to me or alot of people don't have better options - sticking with wayne, austin and pierre at flex

I would easily play him over wayne

 

[pghrob]

Do I dare start him over Wallace if Big Ben doesn't play?

This is a dilemma I have as well. Even if Big Ben plays, I am thinking of putting Demaryius in over Mike Wallace.Also thinking of putting him in over Steve Smith, Brandon Lloyd, and Santonio Holmes. I am not starting him over A.J. Green. Good luck!

Just an update: Cecil Lammey thinks I should start DT over Wallace and Steve Smith.https://twitter.com/cecillammey/statuses/148448453494710272

 

[shuke]

Dropped him a few weeks back while letting useless Greg Little tie up a bench spot and regret it terribly.Given what a sieve the New England defense has been I can even see Eddie Royal going for 50-60 yards and a score.INCIDENTALLY... stat breakdown between Thomas vs. Royal - both active and in the lineupWEEK 7 - Thomas' first game of 2011; Thomas caught 3 passes (10 targets) for 27 yards and a score; Royal caught 2 passes (4 targets) for 14 yardsWEEK 8 - Royal caught 6 passes (13 targets) for 41 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (3 targets) for 10 yardsWEEK 9 - Royal caught 2 passes (6 targets) for 25 yards; Thomas caught 1 pass (2 targets) for 29 yardsWEEK 10 - This was the infamous 8 passing attempt game against the Chiefs; Royal was targetted twice with no completions - he also rushed 3 times for 19 yards; Thomas wasn't targetted once at allWEEK 11 - This was the infamous 9 completion game against the Jets; Thomas caught 2 of 6 passes for 37 yards; Royal caught 3 of 4 passes for 15 yards - he also rushed once for 10 yards.WEEK 12 - Royal received two targets - he also rushed once for 1 yard; Thomas received one target; no passes were caught between them against the ChargersWEEK 13 - Royal left the game following a concussion early in the 2nd quarter; both Royal and Thomas were targetted once a piece in the first quarter; Royal caught his pass for 7 yards, the target to Thomas fell incompleteWEEK 14 - Royal did not playWEEK 15 - Royal will start opposite DeckerFINAL TALLY with both guys in the lineup...- Eddie Royal - 32 targets, 14 completions (43.8% catch rate), 102 yards plus 5 rushes for 30 yards | TARGETS+TOUCHES = 37- Demaryius Thomas - 23 targets, 7 completions (30.4% catch rate), 103 yards plus 1 TD | TARGETS = 23This is a direct comparison of their game activity when both active and excludes what Thomas has done with Royal out of the lineup. Thomas is still the better play but be wary of what Royal's presence ahead of him on the depth chart means for his opportunities. I would still start Royal ahead of him in PPR formats.

Wow, thanks for this. Pulling him out.

 

[Sea Duck]

Had a waiver choice between Thomas and Nate Washington......and chose Washington.

The knight from Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade is laughing at me right now.

 

[joey]

Starting him over VJax.

Opponent has Roddy White so I wanna swing for the fences to make up ground.

 

[Dentist]

Is Demaryius still worth a start in week 16 vs. Buffalo?

I think i'm rolling with the guy. Tebow definitely is looking his way first

 

[Air Stich]

I'm definitely starting him in my championship game as well. I'm lucky that I don't have any clearly better options (aside from Green), but I'd be looking for a reason to get him in the lineup regardless of who else I had.

 

[rickyg]

This guy for the last 3 weeks has been straight up fantasy gold jerry!