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I would go with Engram. There does seem to be a path for him to the second passing option in an offense that may be throwing the ball a lot. Thomas is interesting, but he's going to get the leftovers after McLaurin/Dotson/Samuel/Gibson/McKissic.
I imagine Pickens is rostered in most leagues, but Pickett is an interesting thought - similar to Willis above.
I dropped him too. I grabbed him with one of my last picks. He was my TE 3 on a team with not great TE’s. I was hoping to see something week one. I regret dropping him. He looks good out there. I saw some good blocks from him as well. He’s the obvious TE pick up for TE needy teams in deeper leagues if out there.
I had the balls to pick him up wk 1 & start him b/c of Kittle.He's still a free agent after my rage drop, but now I think I'll just stick with Engram. I'm sure Likely will be lighting up the league in the 2nd half.
I should clarify. This thread is mostly of the redraft mindset. I always think with dynasty tendacies in mind. Dortch has shown he can play.
Keep an eye dulcich and Ferguson. Long shots this year. I lean Ferguson between the two. It seems Russel doesn’t love tes. Johnson and likely should probably be rostered already but if not give one a shot.
He’s listed right behind Kmet
I thought Herbert was playing. To be honest I would try to get Chicago or Hou and start against the other
a backup wr in dallas who seems to have a great connection to the backup qb in dallas who is currently starting. In other words: could be a week or 2 flex if you are desperate till gallup gets back.
I think you should go with Wentz for sure but Goff is leading the highest scoring offense in the league ATM and they have a mediocre defense. He should be on your radar if you miss out on Wentz.
+1 I could see Goff & Lawrence flip-flopped because Lawrence can actually run a bit.
After this past Sunday, you're probably going to need a hefty bid to nab Tua.
Also, the odds that Goff moves out of the streamer category and becomes an every week starter are very low. Whereas with Lawrence, it's by no means guaranteed, but far more within the realm of possibility.
The opposite of the order you listed them, imo.
Agreed, it's difficult to buy into. A couple reasons I am willing to consider it: 1) when healthy the Lions have arguably the best offensive line in the league. Even when not healthy they are still probably top 10. 2) ARSB & Swift are two of the best at their position in the league. We suspected both would be good after last year, but both have absolutely elevated their games this off season. Particularly ARSB who provides Goff with an amazing security blanket. Throw in a very good TE and you have an offense that is difficult to defend. 3) Ben Johnson appears to have a keen offensive mind. He's exploiting defenses and apparently making great second half adjustments. 4) Jameson Williams may actually be back later this season. I doubt he sets the world on fire this year but he is another resource defenses will have to account for. I think Ben Johnson will take advantage of that. 5) they have a suspect defense, at best. The offense should be obligated to try and score a lot of points to stay in many games this season.
As a lifelong fan, I yield to no one in my Lions cynicism, but in this case it has more to do with my Goff cynicism. Even if everything you say is true about his weapons -- and I think there's at least a little recency bias at work, although I am definitely excited by what Swift and ARSB have shown so far -- would his weapons/coaching in Detroit compare favorably to his time with the Rams in the late Teens, when he had McVay, Gurley, Cooks, Woods and Kupp? And even there, he was never more than a low-end QB1.
The cheapest one will be Jimmy, and he has some good matchups this season. AZ 2x, LV, KC, ATL, SEA, WAS. Not a terrible consolation prize if you get out bid on the others.
Detroit staff has gone all out to boost his confidence and play to his strengths. Its still up in the air so to speak about his long term future.
Since week 12 last year he's started 6 games and is 4-2 with 15 TDs & 3 INTs. He only averages about 230 yards per game so you have to count on continued efficiency, but still I'm impressed.
I am
Top 12, possibly. Top 5 by the end of the year, very unlikely. Tua had several bad plays in the NE game, and a few in the BAL game. His big plays came on (1) bad coverage by BAL, and to his credit he took advantage, and (2) on some nice plays scrambling to his left such as the TD passes to Cracraft and Waddle. The TD pass from the pocket to Gesicki was top-notch for both players. Much of Tua's success depends on how well his oline plays, as he's been very good with a clean pocket, and scrambling to his left.
I would drop him if I had someone to pick up.
I'm not falling for the Jimmy G has a great matchup trap ever again.
I'd say for sure in shallow leagues. I'm in a deeper league and I'm holding unless something fantastic comes along. There may come a point when bye weeks and injuries come around when we may have to part ways. I just know the minute I drop him he's gonna go off.
Tyreek and Waddle could make him a big thing for sure. They don't run the ball well so they will be throwing a lot.
In one league I lost lance in I don't think I'll be able to land Tua due to waiver position. I'm leaning Lawrence over Goff for the upside. I'd take Tua over both of I get lucky.
For Jakobi Myers/GB Young WR/Nico Collins types or hold out longer you think?
I think it's less that Tua is a big thing and more that Hill/Waddle are huge things.
Wasn't my first option but landed him today. If he can hold off Edmunds as it looked last week he can be a thing.
Yes...could be up and down.
