Lee Evans - first 4 weeks 2006 vs 2007 (1 Viewer)

[Horses Mouth]

2006:

1. vs NE 2/25/0

2. vs MIA 2/19/0

3. vs NYJ 8/107/0

4. vs MIN 7/90

2007:

1. vs DEN 2/5/0

2. vs PIT 2/17/0

3. vs NE ???

4. vs NYJ ???

now, There is no doubt that week 3 is brutal and both weeks 1 and 2 were tough, but does this guy just start off slowly? both stat lines for the first 2 weeks are eerily similar.

I just traded Bruce for Evans as my #3WR (no need to turn this into a AC issue) hoping that this guy explodes in week 4. Someone has to do something in BUF and once he has one monster game his value will overflate again as folks drafted him so high and in a lot of instances as their #1 and will stay committed to him. I say buy now, low. Thoughts?

 

[ImTheScientist]

I'll be benching him this week and probably regreting it. NE will probably be up by 20 points at half....forcing losman to throw 40+ times.

 

[One]

I couldn't have said it better, but for some reason nobody taking the bait on my offers.

"Thanks, it's a nice offer, but I think Lee is just a slow starter. I'll stay put."

 

[mozzy84]

I'll be benching him this week and probably regreting it. NE will probably be up by 20 points at half....forcing losman to throw 40+ times.

I have been starting galloway in his place from the start and looks like it might be like that for another 4 weeks, why did I draft this guy again, playoff run I guess I don't know if losman throwing 40 times is a good thing either....

 

[pollardsvision]

if my memory serves me correctly, lee was on fire in the back half of '05 too.

i won't be benching him in any leagues that i own him in.

(and the previous poster is correct, he will regret benching him against NE)

 

[Joe Bryant]

2006:1. vs NE 2/25/02. vs MIA 2/19/03. vs NYJ 8/107/04. vs MIN 7/902007:1. vs DEN 2/5/02. vs PIT 2/17/03. vs NE ???4. vs NYJ ???now, There is no doubt that week 3 is brutal and both weeks 1 and 2 were tough, but does this guy just start off slowly? both stat lines for the first 2 weeks are eerily similar. I just traded Bruce for Evans as my #3WR (no need to turn this into a AC issue) hoping that this guy explodes in week 4. Someone has to do something in BUF and once he has one monster game his value will overflate again as folks drafted him so high and in a lot of instances as their #1 and will stay committed to him. I say buy now, low. Thoughts?

Outstanding post HM. J

 

[-OZ-]

I'll be benching him this week and probably regreting it. NE will probably be up by 20 points at half....forcing losman to throw 40+ times.

I'll probably do the same.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I'll be benching him this week and probably regreting it. NE will probably be up by 20 points at half....forcing losman to throw 40+ times.

I'll probably do the same.

Same.....but you know what.Evans deserves a benching. And whether he goes off or not.....he and his butt deservers to be on my bench.

 

[flyingsushi]

2006:1. vs NE 2/25/02. vs MIA 2/19/03. vs NYJ 8/107/04. vs MIN 7/902007:1. vs DEN 2/5/02. vs PIT 2/17/03. vs NE ???4. vs NYJ ???now, There is no doubt that week 3 is brutal and both weeks 1 and 2 were tough, but does this guy just start off slowly? both stat lines for the first 2 weeks are eerily similar. I just traded Bruce for Evans as my #3WR (no need to turn this into a AC issue) hoping that this guy explodes in week 4. Someone has to do something in BUF and once he has one monster game his value will overflate again as folks drafted him so high and in a lot of instances as their #1 and will stay committed to him. I say buy now, low. Thoughts?

Outstanding post HM. J

I agree. Matter of fact I am trying the buy low method now. I am sending out low ball offers in my leagues now. I really believe he at least equal last years numbers.

 

[-OZ-]

I'll be benching him this week and probably regreting it. NE will probably be up by 20 points at half....forcing losman to throw 40+ times.

I'll probably do the same.

Same.....but you know what.Evans deserves a benching. And whether he goes off or not.....he and his butt deservers to be on my bench.

Ploy to motivate Tatem Bell?

 

[NCPanthersFan]

2006:1. vs NE 2/25/02. vs MIA 2/19/03. vs NYJ 8/107/04. vs MIN 7/902007:1. vs DEN 2/5/02. vs PIT 2/17/03. vs NE ???4. vs NYJ ???now, There is no doubt that week 3 is brutal and both weeks 1 and 2 were tough, but does this guy just start off slowly? both stat lines for the first 2 weeks are eerily similar. I just traded Bruce for Evans as my #3WR (no need to turn this into a AC issue) hoping that this guy explodes in week 4. Someone has to do something in BUF and once he has one monster game his value will overflate again as folks drafted him so high and in a lot of instances as their #1 and will stay committed to him. I say buy now, low. Thoughts?

Outstanding post HM. J

You sold me. I just traded Dallas and DeShaun Foster for him.

 

[Acme CEO]

Is the problem just with Evans? How's Losman's start compared to previous years?

 

[az_prof]

2006:1. vs NE 2/25/02. vs MIA 2/19/03. vs NYJ 8/107/04. vs MIN 7/902007:1. vs DEN 2/5/02. vs PIT 2/17/03. vs NE ???4. vs NYJ ???now, There is no doubt that week 3 is brutal and both weeks 1 and 2 were tough, but does this guy just start off slowly? both stat lines for the first 2 weeks are eerily similar. I just traded Bruce for Evans as my #3WR (no need to turn this into a AC issue) hoping that this guy explodes in week 4. Someone has to do something in BUF and once he has one monster game his value will overflate again as folks drafted him so high and in a lot of instances as their #1 and will stay committed to him. I say buy now, low. Thoughts?

It may not be him; it could be Losman who starts slowly or it could be the coaching staff who finally realize that they need to get Evans involved if they want to win. I don't think this is a case of Evans forgetting how to play football. I think it is a case of him being the only guy on the team that opponent needs to stop and so the coaching staff need to find creative ways to find ways to get him open and then he is a couple of missed Losman throws away from being a top 20 Wr.

 

[Horses Mouth]

Is the problem just with Evans? How's Losman's start compared to previous years?

att/completion/yards/TD/int1. vs NE 15/23/164/0/02. vs MIA 11/18/83/1/03. vs NYJ 22/38/328/1/14. vs MIN 23/32/224/1/0maybe a combination of Losman and Evans starting slow. I'm calling a week 4 Evans explosion against the Jets, although I wouldn't be surprised if it came week 3 in some garbage time attempt to get close to NE's lead. You could gamble that Evans stinks up the joint again to lower his value a little but for me his bottom was after this past week thus my trade for him by giving up a WR3 (Bruce). I didn't want to gamble on him having a decent game and skyrocketing his value. There was too much to risk valuewise and I may never have had the opportunity to get him for so cheap for the next 14 weeks.

 

[Da Guru]

This is what I see..Buffalo is a one trick pony. Evans is a great WR, but he does not possess the size of a Owens,Moss, Roy Williams, Calvin..these guys can make their own way around the end zone.

Lee reminds me of a young Marvin Harison, the only problem is that Marvin has Peyton and the Colts, Lee has JP and the Bills.

 

[-OZ-]

2006:1. vs NE 2/25/02. vs MIA 2/19/03. vs NYJ 8/107/04. vs MIN 7/902007:1. vs DEN 2/5/02. vs PIT 2/17/03. vs NE ???4. vs NYJ ???now, There is no doubt that week 3 is brutal and both weeks 1 and 2 were tough, but does this guy just start off slowly? both stat lines for the first 2 weeks are eerily similar. I just traded Bruce for Evans as my #3WR (no need to turn this into a AC issue) hoping that this guy explodes in week 4. Someone has to do something in BUF and once he has one monster game his value will overflate again as folks drafted him so high and in a lot of instances as their #1 and will stay committed to him. I say buy now, low. Thoughts?

Outstanding post HM. J

You sold me. I just traded Dallas and DeShaun Foster for him.

Just traded Chris Chambers, Laurent Robinson and a 3rd for him.

 

[milo66]

He stays in my lineup. I've received a couple of ridiculous offers for him already, and I'm not moving him. The Patriots (Wk3) and Ravens (Wk7) don't look promising, but I'm looking forward to the Jets (Wk4, Wk8), @ Home vs Cowboys (Wk5), and Bengals (Wk9).

And his playoff run--Dolphins (Wk14), Browns (Wk15), Giants (Wk16)--is matchup heaven.

 

[Daywalker]

Was thinking of offering B. Edwards for him. Probably would get rejected though.

 

[Joe Kidd]

2006 stats vs N.E.

Week 1 -- 2 catches 25 yds. in a 17-19 loss @NE

Week 7 -- 1 catch for 10 yds. in a 6 -28 loss in Buffalo.

Those are some pretty unimpressive #'s and until Losman shows he can handle NE's pressure, I will be sitting Evans. Week 4 is when Evans will shine IMO.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

Same thoughts. I'm planning to make a move for him after this week.

 

[GoBills02]

The coaches seem to be starting Losman slowly AGAIN!!!! They did this last year, and what happened...Buffalo started slowly. They finally let JP lose the 2nd half, and the Bills went 5-3, losing close games to Indy and San Diego.

 

[gianmarco]

Maybe you guys are seeing something I don't. I see him with twice as many yards thru 2 games last year than this year with 44 vs. 22. He's obviously a huge bust.

On second thought.....

 

[zoonation]

2006:1. vs NE 2/25/02. vs MIA 2/19/03. vs NYJ 8/107/04. vs MIN 7/902007:1. vs DEN 2/5/02. vs PIT 2/17/03. vs NE ???4. vs NYJ ???now, There is no doubt that week 3 is brutal and both weeks 1 and 2 were tough, but does this guy just start off slowly? both stat lines for the first 2 weeks are eerily similar. I just traded Bruce for Evans as my #3WR (no need to turn this into a AC issue) hoping that this guy explodes in week 4. Someone has to do something in BUF and once he has one monster game his value will overflate again as folks drafted him so high and in a lot of instances as their #1 and will stay committed to him. I say buy now, low. Thoughts?

Outstanding post HM. J

You sold me. I just traded Dallas and DeShaun Foster for him.

so....you basically got him for a bowl of Count Chocula. Great trade, nice work.

 

[delusional]

Now is probably a good time to get him in a panic trade then according to these stats. I knew they had a hard schedule opening the season and I been thinking about offering a trade for him but sadly i don't need him. Good move for someone looking for some nice depth though.

 

[WarRedbirds]

2006 stats vs N.E.Week 1 -- 2 catches 25 yds. in a 17-19 loss @NE Week 7 -- 1 catch for 10 yds. in a 6 -28 loss in Buffalo.Those are some pretty unimpressive #'s and until Losman shows he can handle NE's pressure, I will be sitting Evans. Week 4 is when Evans will shine IMO.

Ugh...my brain hurts...

 

[Horses Mouth]

Was thinking of offering B. Edwards for him. Probably would get rejected though.

I wouldn't trade Edwards for him. I'm talking about trying to move your WR3 for him, like a Bruce, etc. and cashing in on an owner's frustration. Not sure I agree with Oz's Chambers trade either.

 

[Tong Po]

I'll be benching him this week and probably regreting it. NE will probably be up by 20 points at half....forcing losman to throw 40+ times.

I was thinking the same thing.But Buffalo was losing by 16 points for most of the 2nd half last week.... and it didn't seem to help Evans stat line.However I'll probably start him anyway and be cursing myself on Monday. That's the joy of owning Lee Evans.

 

[Willy]

It's not just that he seems to be a slow starter. He has always been the type of WR that gets you 0-2 points a few times per year. He also typically has a couple of HUGE games per year to balance it out. That is hard to live with for someone drafted as a #1 WR for your squad, but that is pretty much what I expect from him based on past history.

 

[Banger]

It's not just that he seems to be a slow starter. He has always been the type of WR that gets you 0-2 points a few times per year. He also typically has a couple of HUGE games per year to balance it out. That is hard to live with for someone drafted as a #1 WR for your squad, but that is pretty much what I expect from him based on past history.

the problem is is that after a few bad games you sit him on your bench, then he blows up while on your bench and then you insert him the following week. I know that's exactly what happened last year. The guy I was playing him early on, and sat him the week I played him and he BLEW UP to the tune of 260+ yards and 2 tds. The next week he was back in the lineup and got him 58 yards.

 

[ImTheScientist]

I'll be benching him this week and probably regreting it. NE will probably be up by 20 points at half....forcing losman to throw 40+ times.

I was thinking the same thing.But Buffalo was losing by 16 points for most of the 2nd half last week.... and it didn't seem to help Evans stat line.

However I'll probably start him anyway and be cursing myself on Monday. That's the joy of owning Lee Evans.

They were only down 12 at half and then in the third quarter the bills kicked a field goal so it was 9 points at 9:58 in the 3rd....it was only at 4:46 in the 3rd that they were down 16 points....not to mention the Steelers had the ball for 35:27 while the Bills only had the ball for 24:33 of the game. At half time Losman had only thrown the ball 5 times and that is because the game was still close and the bills probably wanted to stay with a conservative game plan.....Pitsburg absolutley dominated time of possession in that first half.

 

[sholditch]

I am starting him in only one league, where my other options are Santonio Holmes and ARE. I have a feeling that he blows up this week, but it's just a feeling.

 

[Bobcat10]

I'm trying to buy Evans now. I offered Stallworth and Henderson (my drafted #3 and #4, although I have Cotchery as #5). That will probably get turned down...but this team is bad and might take odds on 2 players that need to improve instead of 1.

If you aquire Evans via trade, let's see what you paid. As someone mentioned above, I'd hate to have to give up a Edwards type player to land Evans.

 

[OldMilwaukee]

If you aquire Evans via trade, let's see what you paid. As someone mentioned above, I'd hate to have to give up a Edwards type player to land Evans.

Price check! 12 team redraft,PPR, Evans was just traded straight up for Jamal Lewis.

 

[Klimtology]

I need some ACTION from Evans!

Drafted him in the 4th round!

 

[shamrock84]

If you aquire Evans via trade, let's see what you paid. As someone mentioned above, I'd hate to have to give up a Edwards type player to land Evans.

I just acquired Evans in a dynasty league. Gave Terrell Owens and JP Losman for Evans, Jason Campbell, and a 2008 1st rounder. Got a lot younger and gained a 1st round pick. He better turn it around!!

 

[ImTheScientist]

I need some ACTION from Evans!Drafted him in the 4th round!

same....maybe Im just going to say screw it and play him

 

[JMJ]

I offered him straight up to the Cadillac Williams owner (even though I hate Cadillac) who is 0-2 and who also owns Stephen Jackson, Edge, and Chester Taylor and he declined the offer without even making a counter.

His WRs are Plaxico, Donte Stallworth, Santonio Holmes, James Jones, and Mark Clayton.

 

[Ignoramus]

If you aquire Evans via trade, let's see what you paid. As someone mentioned above, I'd hate to have to give up a Edwards type player to land Evans.

I traded Calvin Johnson for him in a redraft but Johnson was just sitting on my bench. It's a risk giving up guys that have played well thus far, but if you've got the depth it could definitely pay off big.

 

[Wilbur Wood]

Lee Evans was just traded straight up for Hines Ward in a 12 team PPR league.

Which side of this deal do Evans-owners like?

 

[WarRedbirds]

I don't buy this "slow-starter" stuff. I believe that his slow start is more matchup based than anything. Not liking the matchup this weekend either, but I drafted him as a stud and hopefully he can start studding...

Debating between Evans and Welker for this weekend.

Edit to add: Evans looked awesome in the preseason...

 

[Shogobunky]

Just traded R. Currey for Evans. Here's to hoping he explodes in week 4.Now sitting on:Lee EvansT.J. HoushmandzadehCalvin JohnsonAndre JohnsonSantonio HolmesJacoby JonesShaun McDonald

I don't buy this "slow-starter" stuff. I believe that his slow start is more matchup based than anything. Not liking the matchup this weekend either, but I drafted him as a stud and hopefully he can start studding...Debating between Evans and Welker for this weekend.Edit to add: Evans looked awesome in the preseason...

 

[Banger]

Just traded R. Currey for Evans. Here's to hoping he explodes in week 4.Now sitting on:Lee EvansT.J. HoushmandzadehCalvin JohnsonAndre JohnsonSantonio HolmesJacoby JonesShaun McDonald

I don't buy this "slow-starter" stuff. I believe that his slow start is more matchup based than anything. Not liking the matchup this weekend either, but I drafted him as a stud and hopefully he can start studding...Debating between Evans and Welker for this weekend.Edit to add: Evans looked awesome in the preseason...

you should be ok wr wise....

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Offered James Jones and Foster for Evans. No word back yet.

 

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

I am not trading Lee Evans for any wide receivers. I have Evans, Burress, and Braylon Edwards as my starters. I have Mark Clayton (can't wait until he is healthy), Randle El, and Patrick Crayton as my back-ups. I also have Antonio Gates tearing it up at TE. Lee Evans is the kind of guy who can justify his start with one catch. In my league, you get extra bonus points depending on how long the touchdown is for. Lee Evans will be there to give me HUGE weeks when he comes through. I am already 2-0 in my league, with Burress and Edwards carrying Evans along so far. When they are all three on... it will be crazy. I have Gore and Ports as my running backs, with Brady as my QB.

 

[kensat30]

I use the three game rule to evaluate my "good players". If they don't do crap for 3 straight weeks, I bench them until further notice and I reevaluate why I think they are good in the first place.

Without looking at last year, why is Lee Evans a candidate to improve right now? I haven't watched Buffalo very closely other than to observe that Marshawn Lynch is the man. What is happening with Evans other than Losman sucks? Will Trent Edwards be better? This is looking like an avoid..

 

[Tommy Collins]

I use the three game rule to evaluate my "good players". If they don't do crap for 3 straight weeks, I bench them until further notice and I reevaluate why I think they are good in the first place.Without looking at last year, why is Lee Evans a candidate to improve right now? I haven't watched Buffalo very closely other than to observe that Marshawn Lynch is the man. What is happening with Evans other than Losman sucks? Will Trent Edwards be better? This is looking like an avoid..

It's always directed at Losman.Fact: Buffalo has the fewest passing attempts in the entire league. Note: Not easy to get him the ball when you don't throw.Fact: Losman has completed over 63% of his passes and only thrown 1 interception.Fact: Losman has attempted to hit Evans deep on numerous occasions but off by a half step etc. which would quiet all the critics right now.Fact: Buffalo is 29th in 3rd down % this year. Opinion: Mostly due to playing excellent defenses and ridiculously conservative playcalling. Lets throw him under the bus again! He's already been there before, shouldn't be anything new for him.

 

[hbkhbk]

I'm starting Evans for one more week, if he can't produce against the NYJ's 22nd rated pass D this week, then he will be riding the pine until he does something...

 

[Tommy Collins]

I'm starting Evans for one more week, if he can't produce against the NYJ's 22nd rated pass D this week, then he will be riding the pine until he does something...

You do realize it's the rookie Trent Edwards starting this week, right?

 

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

It isn't as if Evans all of the sudden isn't any good. The man is possibly the most talented receiver in the league. Awful match-ups, and horrible play calling so far for the Bills. It will work itself out.

 

[mcdons3]

It isn't as if Evans all of the sudden isn't any good. The man is possibly the most talented receiver in the league. Awful match-ups, and horrible play calling so far for the Bills. It will work itself out.