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j ViLLA x PE
Footballguy
Because he's J.P.'s favorite target, you have to go with him even if hes going against champ. Thats what im doing. A lot of players have favorable matchups, you may have #1 receivers on their roster, but are they targeted as much as evans.
If Evans blows up and you benched him its gonna hurt real bad. Start him.
If Evans blows up and you benched him its gonna hurt real bad. Start him.
nygiants56
Footballguy
Well, I have the same problem,really..I have Evans and I'm considering leaving him on the bench. I guess if you have a deep bench and quality starters at other positions, it won't hurt you to sit Evans..
MU Seminole
Footballguy
Evans is a top ten FF WR. I'm starting him.
The Mechanic
Footballguy
If You have depth at W.R.'s .......I'd think about sitting him, and I am.
Of course it depends on match-ups.
Of course it depends on match-ups.
EBF
Footballguy
I think you can write the "slow starter" thing off as coincidence at this point. He's only been in the league for three years and he's only been the unquestioned WR1 one of those years. There's not enough data to conclude that he's a slow starter.
Anyhow, he's one of the top WRs in the game. You can't bench him.
Anyhow, he's one of the top WRs in the game. You can't bench him.
I'm one of his bigger fans, but I'm considering benching him for Edwards or Ward. Right now, he's in my lineup. Most redraft leagues won't have better options, so he should start.Linton Trust
Footballguy
I'm having the same decision too...
but i should know better... the only week i sat him last year was the biggest game for a fantasy wideout of the season! everyone was laughing at my luck...
i have roy williams, lee evans, and andre johnson... fanball (don't know how good their matchup previews are) says all 3 of them are facing good corners or double coverage... yet says curry and braylon are good starts... i'm fighting every urge inside of me to not bench my main guys... but it is tempting to out think myself here
but i should know better... the only week i sat him last year was the biggest game for a fantasy wideout of the season! everyone was laughing at my luck...
i have roy williams, lee evans, and andre johnson... fanball (don't know how good their matchup previews are) says all 3 of them are facing good corners or double coverage... yet says curry and braylon are good starts... i'm fighting every urge inside of me to not bench my main guys... but it is tempting to out think myself here
SSOG
Moderator
I'm one of the biggest Champ supporters on the board (perhaps THE biggest, or at least the most vocal), but I'm also one of the biggest Evans supporters. Some facts:
1. We don't know how Denver will use Champ Bailey- last season he covered just one side of the field, which means opposing #1s saw a lot of time away from him. There's no telling how many snaps Evans gets against a CB other than Champ.
2. Denver's passrush has been very weak in recent seasons, and while they've added a lot of players, most of them are either rookies or coming off of significant injuries, so there's a good chance the passrush is weak this week, too. Even the best CBs in league history can't consistantly cover for 5+ seconds.
3. Champ Bailey, despite all outward appearances, is still human.
4. Lee Evans is probably the best deep threat in the entire NFL right now (it's either him or Smiff, IMO). All he needs is one play to fully justify the start.
Given a combination of the four, I don't think you can bench Evans, even against Champ. He's just too good.
1. We don't know how Denver will use Champ Bailey- last season he covered just one side of the field, which means opposing #1s saw a lot of time away from him. There's no telling how many snaps Evans gets against a CB other than Champ.
2. Denver's passrush has been very weak in recent seasons, and while they've added a lot of players, most of them are either rookies or coming off of significant injuries, so there's a good chance the passrush is weak this week, too. Even the best CBs in league history can't consistantly cover for 5+ seconds.
3. Champ Bailey, despite all outward appearances, is still human.
4. Lee Evans is probably the best deep threat in the entire NFL right now (it's either him or Smiff, IMO). All he needs is one play to fully justify the start.
Given a combination of the four, I don't think you can bench Evans, even against Champ. He's just too good.
Nemesis Enforcer
Footballguy
good stuff in this thread, after going back and forth the last couple of days I am going to start him and keep Ward and R Moss on the bench. Intrigued by Ward's matchup and with BB and the Pats gameplan you just never know but I think Evans will be highly targeted, the Bills will most likely be throwing as they play from behind and as others have said, he gets loose once and he's worth the start. Not too many other guys you can say that about.
-Crippler-
Footballguy
I'd love to know what 3 WRs you people can start OVER Lee Evans. Sheesh.
I'd be forced to start Ronald Curry over Evans, and thats not going to happen.
I'd be forced to start Ronald Curry over Evans, and thats not going to happen.
The_U
Footballguy
101 Alert: Don't Bench Your Studs.
Addendum: Don't think so much, Meat.
I don't care who Evans lines up against this season; gimme Champ Bailey. Gimme Deoin Sanders in his prime - WHOMEVER. Evans is a stud and he's ready to deliver. I'm not going to predict Week One stats, that's not my bag and it's all prognostication anyway. I don't care who he faces weekly however and I'm never benching him in the 3 of 4 leagues I purposely drafted him (and I traded him away in the 4th league (keeper) because the deal was just too damn sweet).
I think week in, week out Lee Evans proves this year that he has Steve Smith (CAR) ability. NOTE: I don't think he outscores Steve Smith on the season and I don't think Evans is better than Steve Smith. I do think he had freakish athleticism, insane moves, sick speed and sticky hands.
In short: DON'T BENCH YER STUDS (and Lee Evans is a huge stud at WR).
Addendum: Don't think so much, Meat.
I don't care who Evans lines up against this season; gimme Champ Bailey. Gimme Deoin Sanders in his prime - WHOMEVER. Evans is a stud and he's ready to deliver. I'm not going to predict Week One stats, that's not my bag and it's all prognostication anyway. I don't care who he faces weekly however and I'm never benching him in the 3 of 4 leagues I purposely drafted him (and I traded him away in the 4th league (keeper) because the deal was just too damn sweet).
I think week in, week out Lee Evans proves this year that he has Steve Smith (CAR) ability. NOTE: I don't think he outscores Steve Smith on the season and I don't think Evans is better than Steve Smith. I do think he had freakish athleticism, insane moves, sick speed and sticky hands.
In short: DON'T BENCH YER STUDS (and Lee Evans is a huge stud at WR).
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NeverEnough
Footballguy
I have him on the bench in favor of Jennings
az_prof
Footballguy
I would never play Jennings in place of Evans: guy was top 8 WR last year and could be better this year. You sit him for games like this and you can miss out on some great production. That's one of the benefits of having a stud: you always play them so you don't miss out on great games. Jennings is going to be sharing looks with the rookie breathing down his throat.
Polyethylene Bag
Footballguy
Good luck with that.
Linton Trust
Footballguy
i could go:roy williamsandre johnsonbyron edwardsbut i am 99% sure i'm starting lee.... this thread has convinced me... i was about 80% sure before
sharplogos
Footballguy
This is a typical example of overanalyzing fantasy football. The only way I could see Lee Evans being benched is in a 6 team league where you only start 2 WR's. Bench him and you'll be sorry.
Some of Evans best games last year were against:
Baltimore: 7-145-2 (not a bad D and not a bad CB in McAllister)
Houston: 11-265-2 (not a good team, not a bad CB in Dunta Robinson)
Chicago: 9-94-1 (not a bad D - Tillman and Vasher)
That's just a few - he had decent games against everyone except the (Pats, Dolphins & Packers)
Looks like he played better against better CB's.
Some of Evans best games last year were against:
Baltimore: 7-145-2 (not a bad D and not a bad CB in McAllister)
Houston: 11-265-2 (not a good team, not a bad CB in Dunta Robinson)
Chicago: 9-94-1 (not a bad D - Tillman and Vasher)
That's just a few - he had decent games against everyone except the (Pats, Dolphins & Packers)
Looks like he played better against better CB's.
Burning Sensation
Footballguy
I only have Evans in 1 of 8 leagues, but he will be on my bench as i am starting Chad Johnson, Fitz, and Roy Williams(obviously a dynasty league)With that said, he is a top 10-12 dynasty WR, and should not be on anyones bench unless you have 2-3 other top 10 WR's on your roster.ETA, i actually really like Curry this week, and would not at all be suprised to see him finsh with more FF points than Evans. I would never start him over Evans though.
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Burning Sensation
Footballguy
Braylon, and i wouldnt even consider starting him over Evans, but i would start the other two guys over him.
sharplogos
Footballguy
This is a good post and I can see going with Chad Johnson, Fitgerald and Roy Williams. That is a nice Receiving corp in a Dynasty League by the way. But, in normal circumstances, Lee Evans is a must start. It's always a gamble to leave a guy like Evans on the Bench, but it's worth the gamble with those other guys.I only have Evans in 1 of 8 leagues, but he will be on my bench as i am starting Chad Johnson, Fitz, and Roy Williams(obviously a dynasty league)With that said, he is a top 10-12 dynasty WR, and should not be on anyones bench unless you have 2-3 other top 10 WR's on your roster.ETA, i actually really like Curry this week, and would not at all be suprised to see him finsh with more FF points than Evans. I would never start him over Evans though.
SSOG
Moderator
Denver has a 63% winning percentage in week 1, second best in the entire AFC. Shanahan has a 10-4 record in week 1 (71%), including going 2-0 in week 1 in Oakland, and 6-12 in all other weeks. Denver has lost their last two season openers, but that's a pretty myopic prism to view the team through; it doesn't mean they're HISTORICALLY anything, especially since Denver has still managed to start the past two seasons 7-2 and 9-2 (both of which, I think you'll agree, will qualify as "fast starts").
Holy Schneikes
Footballguy
Single coverage. It's not just for breakfast anymore.
sirfumblesalot
Footballguy
Couldn't agree more. I'm definitely nervous to start him as well but if he busts one long one he'll give you enough points to be satisfied with his production for the week. This is especially true in leagues the reward for long TDs.
The Man Who Met Andy Griffith
Footballguy
Thanks for the blurb, but this is actually not news. Champ ALWAYS covers one side of the field (I think left), rather than covering a particular receiver. I have zero qualms about starting Evans this week (or any week).
JerseyEagles
Footballguy
yeah- you probably should do more research on that decision.
Excellent posting! Some people try to think too much. I will be starting him every week for my team, with the exception of the bye. I don't care who they are playing, or if there is a blizzard in Buffalo.
