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Joe Flacco to start week 1 for Ravens (1 Viewer)
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countingcrow
Footballguy
For those of you who, like me, play matchups with your DEF position, I think Cincy just moved up the rankings in week 1.
Bears_Man2
Footballguy
countingcrow said:
Things are ugly in Baltimore. The biggest concern I had with Flacco is he seems to hold onto the ball too long. He's gonna get blitzed to death. I start Flacco all year and gain him the experience (Even if out of necessity, I don't know why you start him and then bench him). You aren't going to the playoffs with Troy Smith/Joey Harrington either.meanjoegreen
Footballguy
Cincy's D isn't exactly intimidating. I think for a rookie to make his first start, playing Cincy in Baltimore isn't the worse scenerio. He could end up having a good game.
The Jacket
Footballguy
Cincy -1 is money in the bank.
Gopher State
Footballguy
VERYcountingcrow said:
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
I don't know if he is going to have a "good game." But this just isn't the worse scenerio, it's the absolute best scenerio you could hope for.This is a really good gauge to judge both offensive teams. If you're at home and playing Cinci, if you can't do anything offensively, you're can't be counted on all season long.How can you not start Mason this week if you can't start him versus Cinci at home? How can you not start Ray Rice if you can't start them versus Cinci?The worst thing you could do is bench your Raven players, see them to decent and then get caught up into thinking they're actually pretty good and then start them 1 week to late and miss your opportunity.I don't have any Raven players except for a backup kicker in Stover who maybe I'll start. I am starting both Housh and COC as well as Perry in a flex option.I look around at a lot of the games this week, and it's tricky. There are a lot of guys you're not sure of and on top of it, some of the matchups don't appear to be great.You don't like on paper the Jags running game versus TennesseeYou don't love Carolina's running game on the road versus SDYou can't like Ryan Grant in MinnyYou don't love Larry Johnson in NEI think in this Cinci/Baltimore game you have some guys that DO have favorable matchups.
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meanjoegreen
Footballguy
I actually debated whether to use the word good or decent, and decided to go with good. He really hasn't looked bad in preseason, and he didn't throw an interception. If he can manage the game well enough, I think the Ravens have a chance.
brakeyawself
Footballguy
wondering if nows a good time to move Flacco in dynasty league...
dcgangstas
Footballguy
Well stated. This IS the best possible scenario for a rookie QB. The Bengals defense shouldn't scare anybody.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Against the Bengals I think Mark Clayton is a deep sleeper this week.
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AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
This is the right move long term. It's also an indication the Ravens have given up this year.
kupcho1
Footballguy
Why would anyone in a dynasty see this as a good time to buy Flacco? Are you expecting a deluge of offers now that he's thrown into the breach?
kupcho1
Footballguy
And with the Bengals cutting Rudi and the Browns continuing to act Brown-like, I think the Steelers are assured of the AFC North. 
omally
Footballguy
How is this a sign the Ravens have given up this year? Who should they start week 1? Boller can't play because he is injured. Troy Smith can't play, because he is too weak from losing 13 pounds last week from an infection due to his tonsilitis. He just got out of the hospital. Flacco has started the last two preseason games because of those two being out. Who should the Ravens start this week instead of Flacco? I know you are a Steelers fan so maybe you are bias towards the Ravens, but I don't see how their situation is a sign of them giving up on the year.
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
I've got to ask ... why even roster troy smith at this point if you give the nod to the rookie over him?
omally
Footballguy
Troy Smith is still getting over his illness for tonsilitis. According to the Ravens head coach, they aren't sure if he is in good enough shape to back up Flacco this weekend.
crush304
Footballguy
i don't think they had a choice, flacco is the only qb healthy
drfeelgood
Footballguy
Exactly. He is the starter by default. Smith should be healthier by next week, but Boller won't be, and he might have to have surgery. The signing of possibly Harrington is due to the fact they are very thin at QB right now.
Scooby1974
Footballguy
Bump Cincy D? If ANYONE is relying on Cincy's D your draft went terribly wrong. They aren't "ownable".
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
they were top 16 last year in most fantasy leagues
gregjcross
Footballguy
I dont agree at all. Teams "giving up" early in th year or half way through or even late in the year happens to be the biggest myth out there. Do you think coaches, GMs and players work 15 hour days and build their resume over years so that they can assess a situation early then go get a record of 2-14 all so they can get a high pick next year? They dont. Not ever.Not only are they not giving up on a season, they are not giving up on a practice, a quarter during the game or an inch of yardageBAL has had numerous injuries (McGahee, Boller, Ed REed, various O-line) and they are playig the only players available to them aside from street free agents. Is Flacco a horrible week 1 QB for the Ravens? Probably. But trust me, the Ravens are not thinking about the future, not even in an abstract way. They actually are playing for now by starting Flacco instead of a Joey Harrington/Chris Redman type, as the experience without preparation could be harmful to the rookie long term . (Not thaht i buy much into that myth either, good players can play regardless).
Yah they put up some big games last year for team Def. Like, week 1, ravens4 Fumble Recoveries (from Opponent) 2 Interceptions 2 Sacked a QB 1 Defensive/Special Teams TDs 13 Offensive Points Against That's a pretty big week in any format. Lets check week 10 vs ravens just for ####s and giggles4 Fumble Recoveries (from Opponent) 2 Interceptions 2 Sacked a QB 7 Offensive Points Against Gee, monster week again. I sense a theme. But yah, totally unplayable.they were top 16 last year in most fantasy leagues
In a number of short bench leagues I pick the best D weekly from the WW. While I didn't play Cinci week 1, I sure did week 10. =)
The Hank
Footballguy
Bump Derrick Mason way up.
Check out Preseason Week 3 stats and it should be the closest thing to what we may see on Sunday.
Mason 6 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD from Flacco
I will play Mason with confidence against the Bengals porous DEF.
Preseason Week 3
Check out Preseason Week 3 stats and it should be the closest thing to what we may see on Sunday.
Mason 6 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD from Flacco
I will play Mason with confidence against the Bengals porous DEF.
Preseason Week 3
