Played the WRONG WR's in Week 2! (1 Viewer)

[#1 SPOT]

Fellas,

My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.

How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

 

[Cowboys#1]

 

[BrentBlack]

Funny, I was coming in here for the same reason.

 

[Cowboys#1]

boom too quick!

 

[redjake]

Only the misleadable are mislead.

 

[#1 SPOT]

(smiling)...I have a pretty good sense of humor...could someone tell me what pointing to the shirt means?!?!

As for the misleadable are misled...is that what the FBG is trying to do? I consider this my Fantasy Consultant Site...why WOULDN'T I believe in the cheatsheet rankings?!?!? Is there a game inside the game I'm missing...let me know so I know what's up.

 

[mojorizin]

And you could have had two inexperienced WRs with one good week in their career on lousy teams that came up with a goose egg. Sure theres a chance they explode or have better weeks than a tried and true player, but Dodds and FBG wouldnt get very far if he played 15% hunches all over the rankings.

HEY! Sam Gado has no reason to have a big week, but I think he'll go OFF for 140. PLAY HIM!!!!!!

 

[Capella]

 

[Ozymandias]

Like any prognosticator, FBG's can only deal in probabilities. You have to decide whether to go with their prognostications, whether to disagree with them, or whether to simply go on your feelings.

Sometimes you're right, sometimes you're wrong, but it's your decision.

 

[shadyridr]

(smiling)...I have a pretty good sense of humor...could someone tell me what pointing to the shirt means?!?!

As for the misleadable are misled...is that what the FBG is trying to do? I consider this my Fantasy Consultant Site...why WOULDN'T I believe in the cheatsheet rankings?!?!? Is there a game inside the game I'm missing...let me know so I know what's up.

Yeah the part where this is all predicitions and nobody knows for sure whats gonna happen. Stop complaining.

 

[bostonfred]

I'm fairly certain FBG knew which WRs would do well this week, but they only put that information in their premium subscriber content. If you paypal me $20, I'll give you the premium content, a $49 value that will surely help you win your league.

 

[mojorizin]

(smiling)...I have a pretty good sense of humor...could someone tell me what pointing to the shirt means?!?!As for the misleadable are misled...is that what the FBG is trying to do? I consider this my Fantasy Consultant Site...why WOULDN'T I believe in the cheatsheet rankings?!?!? Is there a game inside the game I'm missing...let me know so I know what's up.

the ptts came from a guy shilling his fantasy football excuse shirt. Worse shirts ever, but we did get a kick out of him saying next time your league mate whines about his players/team not performing, you point to the shirt. Believe the story is in the FFA FAQ from Shick.

 

[mojorizin]

(smiling)...I have a pretty good sense of humor...could someone tell me what pointing to the shirt means?!?!

As for the misleadable are misled...is that what the FBG is trying to do? I consider this my Fantasy Consultant Site...why WOULDN'T I believe in the cheatsheet rankings?!?!? Is there a game inside the game I'm missing...let me know so I know what's up.

Yeah the part where this is all predicitions and nobody knows for sure whats gonna happen. Stop complaining.

11 sharks in every 12 team shark league will lose. Its crazy.

 

[NFLJUNKEY]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

Yeah and next week you'll be back saying how you should have started the guys the FBG's recommended, but went with your "GUT" instead. It's not an exact science here. The boys put together a lot of good info. Your job is to sift through it all and hope the players you plug in have a good week. Then sit back, crack a beer, enjoy the games and come what may.

 

[#1 SPOT]

Like any prognosticator, FBG's can only deal in probabilities. You have to decide whether to go with their prognostications, whether to disagree with them, or whether to simply go on your feelings.Sometimes you're right, sometimes you're wrong, but it's your decision.

Now that's the realest thing I've heard thus far on this subject...You basically have to take the data and make an educated guess and sometimes your gut feeling has to be taken into account when making decisions.Based on the past two weeks, I'm curious to see how they are ranked come Sunday...those Geritol Boys gon' be on the bench THIS week...Any word on Rod Smith's potential injury?

 

[mojorizin]

Like any prognosticator, FBG's can only deal in probabilities. You have to decide whether to go with their prognostications, whether to disagree with them, or whether to simply go on your feelings.Sometimes you're right, sometimes you're wrong, but it's your decision.

Now that's the realest thing I've heard thus far on this subject...You basically have to take the data and make an educated guess and sometimes your gut feeling has to be taken into account when making decisions.

Gotta get up pretty early in the morning to get one past you, dont they, Junior?

 

[Tony Jabroni]

 

[Dreamer]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

You do understand they can't actually predict the future right? Think for yourself and don't be a sheep. At least if you make the wrong decision, it's your decision. PTTS.

 

[Bri]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

Dodds really should put your lineup in for you. I agree, he's so lazy in that regard

 

[#1 SPOT]

Like any prognosticator, FBG's can only deal in probabilities. You have to decide whether to go with their prognostications, whether to disagree with them, or whether to simply go on your feelings.Sometimes you're right, sometimes you're wrong, but it's your decision.

Now that's the realest thing I've heard thus far on this subject...You basically have to take the data and make an educated guess and sometimes your gut feeling has to be taken into account when making decisions.

Gotta get up pretty early in the morning to get one past you, dont they, Junior?

Mojorizin,Don't let the inquisitive open ended questions fool you...I'm very thorough in my fantasy game and take it very seriously...I THRIVE amongst sharks. The gist of my initial comment really goes toward another phenomena...OLD WR's. When do they begin to fall off?!? I put Mason, Rod Smith, AND Joe Horn in the same category. Toomer as well (week 2 notwithstanding).I wonder how far these guys (the Geritol Boys) MOVE DOWN this week...o/u 8 spots.

 

[cracKer]

WOW, I can't believe nobody has posted this:



[raises fist in the air] Damn you Footballguys!!!

Until Dodds gets his DeLorean up and running, projections will be nothing more than likely outcomes based on well-educated research. Over the long haul, those educated guesses are more reliable than most guts.

 

[bostonfred]

Until Dodds gets his DeLorean up and running, projections will be nothing more than likely outcomes based on well-educated research. Over the long haul, those educated guesses are more reliable than most guts.

I'm fairly certain his first trip in the DeLorean will be to go back in time and buy wheat pennies.

 

[#1 SPOT]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

You do understand they can't actually predict the future right? Think for yourself and don't be a sheep. At least if you make the wrong decision, it's your decision. PTTS.

(nodding my head)...That's REAL but I know I'm not the only one LEANING on the FBG predictions...SURELY someone went through the iterative process of setting their lineup and you were undecided about 1-2 spots and decided to go with the FBG. Don't get it twisted, FBG is THE premiere fantasy information site...I just hate they were off by so much with so much riding on this week...they can be questioned right? I'm not a sheep but every PLAYER uses consultants...

 

[Footballhead]

If FBG were correct all the time, I'd be a millionaire by now. They provide you the analysis, the opinions and the tools. You gotta make up your own mind. The best resources that I get from them during the season is unbiased breakdown of weekly games...that helps me alot on how the team league is taking shape, who to keep an eye on, who to go after etc.

Cheers.

 

[mhrutkowski]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

You do understand they can't actually predict the future right? Think for yourself and don't be a sheep. At least if you make the wrong decision, it's your decision. PTTS.

(nodding my head)...That's REAL but I know I'm not the only one LEANING on the FBG predictions...SURELY someone went through the iterative process of setting their lineup and you were undecided about 1-2 spots and decided to go with the FBG. Don't get it twisted, FBG is THE premiere fantasy information site...I just hate they were off by so much with so much riding on this week...they can be questioned right? I'm not a sheep but every PLAYER uses consultants...

Even the most efficient predictive systems have outliers. They're not going to be correct or just nearly off every time. Deal with it.

 

[mojorizin]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

You do understand they can't actually predict the future right? Think for yourself and don't be a sheep. At least if you make the wrong decision, it's your decision. PTTS.

(nodding my head)...That's REAL but I know I'm not the only one LEANING on the FBG predictions...SURELY someone went through the iterative process of setting their lineup and you were undecided about 1-2 spots and decided to go with the FBG. Don't get it twisted, FBG is THE premiere fantasy information site...I just hate they were off by so much with so much riding on this week...they can be questioned right? I'm not a sheep but every PLAYER uses consultants...

Guess what? Their preseason predictions are gonna suck too. Just like mine and yours and everyone else that burns countless hours making up numbers straight outta their butt for something that wont happen with people and situations they have no control over. Its a real kick in the pants when ya get in to it.

 

[#1 SPOT]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

You do understand they can't actually predict the future right? Think for yourself and don't be a sheep. At least if you make the wrong decision, it's your decision. PTTS.

(nodding my head)...That's REAL but I know I'm not the only one LEANING on the FBG predictions...SURELY someone went through the iterative process of setting their lineup and you were undecided about 1-2 spots and decided to go with the FBG. Don't get it twisted, FBG is THE premiere fantasy information site...I just hate they were off by so much with so much riding on this week...they can be questioned right? I'm not a sheep but every PLAYER uses consultants...

Guess what? Their preseason predictions are gonna suck too. Just like mine and yours and everyone else that burns countless hours making up numbers straight outta their butt for something that wont happen with people and situations they have no control over. Its a real kick in the pants when ya get in to it.

Motorizin,You cooler than a fan...quick question, I wonder if any analysis has been done regarding the standard deviation of how players rank as you get closer to rankings #20-40. How does it deviate from the top5? Top 10? This could potentially trigger a shark into making decisions based on "soft" factors like weather, SOS, injuries, etc.I'm so real about this FANTASY...I'm freaked out about it! I can't get enough analysis!!!

 

[shakeybarn]

We're still responsible for our own lineups... of which I had benched...

A Bryant

J Galloway

D Stallworth

ugh

No it ain't a 8 team league either... 14 teams, 16 positions deep....

 

[redjake]

I'm so real about this FANTASY...I'm freaked out about it! I can't get enough analysis!!!

Thanks for the sig...Edit - oh, no sigs.

 

[The Man With No Name]

FBG rankings said start Evans, but I started Williamson instead.

 

[mojorizin]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

You do understand they can't actually predict the future right? Think for yourself and don't be a sheep. At least if you make the wrong decision, it's your decision. PTTS.

(nodding my head)...That's REAL but I know I'm not the only one LEANING on the FBG predictions...SURELY someone went through the iterative process of setting their lineup and you were undecided about 1-2 spots and decided to go with the FBG. Don't get it twisted, FBG is THE premiere fantasy information site...I just hate they were off by so much with so much riding on this week...they can be questioned right? I'm not a sheep but every PLAYER uses consultants...

Guess what? Their preseason predictions are gonna suck too. Just like mine and yours and everyone else that burns countless hours making up numbers straight outta their butt for something that wont happen with people and situations they have no control over. Its a real kick in the pants when ya get in to it.

Motorizin,You cooler than a fan...quick question, I wonder if any analysis has been done regarding the standard deviation of how players rank as you get closer to rankings #20-40. How does it deviate from the top5? Top 10? This could potentially trigger a shark into making decisions based on "soft" factors like weather, SOS, injuries, etc.I'm so real about this FANTASY...I'm freaked out about it! I can't get enough analysis!!!

Ok, now you are starting to scare me. I'm the "right brain" around here. Some guys will go hang an NFL/Fantasy picture and bring along a laser level, a liquid level, a square, a chalkline, a yard stick, 4 tacks, a calculator and a ball of twine. I look at the wall for two seconds and smack a nail 'bout where I think it oughta be and at the end of the day you cant tell the difference. If those factors really made that much difference on an individual basis, Vegas wouldnt be so damned rich. Sharks are lined up every week to play a guy based on SOS, opportunity, system, weather and they whine about it in here the rest of the week when he kills 'em. Then Sparky McDinkle, 7th round pick from Podunk U who's never showed anything to anybody, ends up some chumps weekly waiver wire pickup and goes off for 150 against Pittsburgh on the road. Its chaotic and crazy and unpredictable and bound to break your heart like a loose girl with low self-esteem from a broken home. Doesnt mean they arent both a blast and they are both impossible to resist.You keep chasing your dream, son. I'm gonna have another beer.

 

[SKIDMARK]

This is getting rediculous. They were supposed to have their crystal ball fixed the end of last year. We are now going on week 3 and still have to rely on humans to manage our teams. I believe I may just request a refund.

 

[Islander]

So if the FBG rankings for week #2 have L Fitz above Cotchery and Cotchery outscores L Fitz, that means the FBG rankings were bad?

If there are 60 red balls and 40 black balls in a bowl, I advise you to bet on red, then black comes out, will you tell me I gave you bad advice?

 

[King of the Jungle]

So if the FBG rankings for week #2 have L Fitz above Cotchery and Cotchery outscores L Fitz, that means the FBG rankings were bad?If there are 60 red balls and 40 black balls in a bowl, I advise you to bet on red, then black comes out, will you tell me I gave you bad advice?

 

[Da Guru]

Rule of Thumb #22: Never go against your gut!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

You do understand they can't actually predict the future right? Think for yourself and don't be a sheep. At least if you make the wrong decision, it's your decision. PTTS.

(nodding my head)...That's REAL but I know I'm not the only one LEANING on the FBG predictions...SURELY someone went through the iterative process of setting their lineup and you were undecided about 1-2 spots and decided to go with the FBG. Don't get it twisted, FBG is THE premiere fantasy information site...I just hate they were off by so much with so much riding on this week...they can be questioned right? I'm not a sheep but every PLAYER uses consultants...

Guess what? Their preseason predictions are gonna suck too. Just like mine and yours and everyone else that burns countless hours making up numbers straight outta their butt for something that wont happen with people and situations they have no control over. Its a real kick in the pants when ya get in to it.

Motorizin,You cooler than a fan...quick question, I wonder if any analysis has been done regarding the standard deviation of how players rank as you get closer to rankings #20-40. How does it deviate from the top5? Top 10? This could potentially trigger a shark into making decisions based on "soft" factors like weather, SOS, injuries, etc.I'm so real about this FANTASY...I'm freaked out about it! I can't get enough analysis!!!

Ok, now you are starting to scare me. I'm the "right brain" around here. Some guys will go hang an NFL/Fantasy picture and bring along a laser level, a liquid level, a square, a chalkline, a yard stick, 4 tacks, a calculator and a ball of twine. I look at the wall for two seconds and smack a nail 'bout where I think it oughta be and at the end of the day you cant tell the difference. If those factors really made that much difference on an individual basis, Vegas wouldnt be so damned rich. Sharks are lined up every week to play a guy based on SOS, opportunity, system, weather and they whine about it in here the rest of the week when he kills 'em. Then Sparky McDinkle, 7th round pick from Podunk U who's never showed anything to anybody, ends up some chumps weekly waiver wire pickup and goes off for 150 against Pittsburgh on the road. Its chaotic and crazy and unpredictable and bound to break your heart like a loose girl with low self-esteem from a broken home. Doesnt mean they arent both a blast and they are both impossible to resist.You keep chasing your dream, son. I'm gonna have another beer.

Mojo = once again.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Ah....I wouldn't have even considered Cotchery and Williamson......at all.

 

[painkiller]

At the risk of stating the obvious:One important fact is that the projections for the players tend to get bunched up in places. It often comes down to which player scores a TD and I don't know how you could possibly predict that. It's easy to say that LT2 will probably get a TD, but how are you going to decide if Muhammad or Berrian will score? Both of them? Neither?The projections and cheatsheet should just be a guide. Besides, it's your team, not FBGs. Make a choice and live with it. We all have our weeks where we start Lee Evans over Coles (or some other combo) and wind up losing because of it. Fantasy football involves a ton of luck (or whatever you want to call it). In H2H leagues, even more so. It's very unpredictable, so all you can do is put your team in the best position to win.Like mojorizin said:

Some guys will go hang an NFL/Fantasy picture and bring along a laser level, a liquid level, a square, a chalkline, a yard stick, 4 tacks, a calculator and a ball of twine. I look at the wall for two seconds and smack a nail 'bout where I think it oughta be and at the end of the day you cant tell the difference.If those factors really made that much difference on an individual basis, Vegas wouldnt be so damned rich. Sharks are lined up every week to play a guy based on SOS, opportunity, system, weather and they whine about it in here the rest of the week when he kills 'em. Then Sparky McDinkle, 7th round pick from Podunk U who's never showed anything to anybody, ends up some chumps weekly waiver wire pickup and goes off for 150 against Pittsburgh on the road. Its chaotic and crazy and unpredictable and bound to break your heart like a loose girl with low self-esteem from a broken home. Doesnt mean they arent both a blast and they are both impossible to resist.You keep chasing your dream, son. I'm gonna have another beer.

 

[beavers]

FBG's are not fortune tellers.

 

[Bob Wiley]

Ok, now you are starting to scare me.

I'm the "right brain" around here. Some guys will go hang an NFL/Fantasy picture and bring along a laser level, a liquid level, a square, a chalkline, a yard stick, 4 tacks, a calculator and a ball of twine. I look at the wall for two seconds and smack a nail 'bout where I think it oughta be and at the end of the day you cant tell the difference.

If those factors really made that much difference on an individual basis, Vegas wouldnt be so damned rich. Sharks are lined up every week to play a guy based on SOS, opportunity, system, weather and they whine about it in here the rest of the week when he kills 'em. Then Sparky McDinkle, 7th round pick from Podunk U who's never showed anything to anybody, ends up some chumps weekly waiver wire pickup and goes off for 150 against Pittsburgh on the road. Its chaotic and crazy and unpredictable and bound to break your heart like a loose girl with low self-esteem from a broken home. Doesnt mean they arent both a blast and they are both impossible to resist.

You keep chasing your dream, son. I'm gonna have another beer.

Not just , but the best posting I have ever seen.

 

[Mungo Burrows]

If those factors really made that much difference on an individual basis, Vegas wouldnt be so damned rich. Sharks are lined up every week to play a guy based on SOS, opportunity, system, weather and they whine about it in here the rest of the week when he kills 'em. Then Sparky McDinkle, 7th round pick from Podunk U who's never showed anything to anybody, ends up some chumps weekly waiver wire pickup and goes off for 150 against Pittsburgh on the road. Its chaotic and crazy and unpredictable and bound to break your heart like a loose girl with low self-esteem from a broken home. Doesnt mean they arent both a blast and they are both impossible to resist.You keep chasing your dream, son. I'm gonna have another beer.

Brilliant!

 

[NYGus]

The cheat sheet is a guide!! Common sense, matchups, player history, and general football knowledge all play a part in selecting your team. Sometimes you look like a genius, sometimes you get burned. Welcome to fantasy football.

 

[buck naked]

Make your own decisions. Its that simple. Gather information, not other people's opinions. Then you won't have to post and complain about someone else's selections.

 

[Pied Piper]

Ok, now you are starting to scare me.

I'm the "right brain" around here. Some guys will go hang an NFL/Fantasy picture and bring along a laser level, a liquid level, a square, a chalkline, a yard stick, 4 tacks, a calculator and a ball of twine. I look at the wall for two seconds and smack a nail 'bout where I think it oughta be and at the end of the day you cant tell the difference.

If those factors really made that much difference on an individual basis, Vegas wouldnt be so damned rich. Sharks are lined up every week to play a guy based on SOS, opportunity, system, weather and they whine about it in here the rest of the week when he kills 'em. Then Sparky McDinkle, 7th round pick from Podunk U who's never showed anything to anybody, ends up some chumps weekly waiver wire pickup and goes off for 150 against Pittsburgh on the road. Its chaotic and crazy and unpredictable and bound to break your heart like a loose girl with low self-esteem from a broken home. Doesnt mean they arent both a blast and they are both impossible to resist.

You keep chasing your dream, son. I'm gonna have another beer.



I feel as if I should put something in the virtual "TIP" jar.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

Hi #1,ALWAYS go with your gut. This is your team, not Footballguys. Use the Footballguys info any way you like of course but in my opinion, the best way to use it is to balance out what you think vs what we're thinking.We'll always give you our best shot as to who we think will post what stats. We promise to work as hard as we humanely can to gather the info and do the legwork and analyze it as deeply as we can each week in order to make the best projections.But always always always, balance what we say with what you feel in your own gut. I can't imagine it would be any fun playing FF letting someone else make decisions for you. Use our information as input to help you make your decisions. Good luck and I hope it gets better for you.J

 

[Warpig]

The cheatsheets are there as a reference tool to give you a guideline of who is "most likely" to do well.

Haven't you ever heard you should always go with your gut?

Can't blame anyone else but yourself.

My gut always overrules any "cheatsheets".

 

[Da Guru]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

Hi #1,ALWAYS go with your gut. This is your team, not Footballguys. Use the Footballguys info any way you like of course but in my opinion, the best way to use it is to balance out what you think vs what we're thinking.We'll always give you our best shot as to who we think will post what stats. We promise to work as hard as we humanely can to gather the info and do the legwork and analyze it as deeply as we can each week in order to make the best projections.But always always always, balance what we say with what you feel in your own gut. I can't imagine it would be any fun playing FF letting someone else make decisions for you. Use our information as input to help you make your decisions. Good luck and I hope it gets better for you.J

The only problem J, is that you never hear about it when our "guts" are wrong.

 

[mojorizin]

Fellas,My GUT told me to play Jerricho Cotchery and Troy Williamson as my WR's for Week 2. Instead, I played the Geritol Twins (Rod Smith and Derrick Mason). Ultimately, I take the blame, but my respect for the FBG lead me to starting those in my lineup.How many people dealt with a similar situation? It hurt doubly bad as we had a double up week in our 12 team league. Going forward, I'll need to trust my GUT more often!!!

Hi #1,ALWAYS go with your gut. This is your team, not Footballguys. Use the Footballguys info any way you like of course but in my opinion, the best way to use it is to balance out what you think vs what we're thinking.We'll always give you our best shot as to who we think will post what stats. We promise to work as hard as we humanely can to gather the info and do the legwork and analyze it as deeply as we can each week in order to make the best projections.But always always always, balance what we say with what you feel in your own gut. I can't imagine it would be any fun playing FF letting someone else make decisions for you. Use our information as input to help you make your decisions. Good luck and I hope it gets better for you.J

The staff has a responsibility more to not get you in trouble than they do pulling a rabbit out of their hat.On any given Sunday, under normal circumstances Rod Smith might be a great bet for (and I'm just tossing out a number here) 5 catches, 70 yards and .333333 TDs. While he doesnt have much upside, if you gotta start him he usually doesnt bury you - and that projection is ranked in with those players that look to do the same. Zydeco Crotchrot, or whatever his name is, has had one good game on what has been a lousy team with a QB that might not start for a lot of Division I universities and throws to his favorite guy. Sure he has upside and if you want to let it all hang out for the win, by all means pull the pin and throw that grenade. But until he proves it over a larger sample period, staff cant put him over consistent performers. When he goes 1 catch for 12 yards, the heat would be a lot greater than if they had him ranked 35th and did well despite it.I dont have the past projections, but I would guarantee they didnt immediately put Muhammad or Bennett in the top 10 after their first huge outing 2 years ago. Just like they didnt put Frisman Jackson up there on the one time he had a great game last season. Antonio Bryant has had a few good games and is going to start climbing the rankings if it continues.

 

[FatRader]

Rule of Thumb #22: Never go against your gut!

Exactly.Footballguys is a great resouce for Fantasy Football - the information and analysis is top notch. But in the end it's just that.Sure you could simply plug in your lineup everyweek based on their cheat sheets - but where's the fun in that? My enjoyment of FFL is when I go with my gut over conventional wisdom - sometimes I'm right and sometimes I'm wrong. When I lose, I take the blame, but when I win I get the credit.

 

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Rule of Thumb #22: Never go against your gut!

Saved to remind myself of this. Week 1: Had Justin Smith in the lineup, overthought things after reading matchups and benched him for James Hall. Lost because of it.Week 2: I had benched Evans this week, read the "Evans will go off this week" thread and second guessed myself. Ended up losing because I benched Walker and Matt Jones. Both are 100% my fault, but Rule #22 will be my guiding light from here on out.