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QB Dan Orlovsky, Detroit Lions (1 Viewer)
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fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Debating between him and Romo against the Ravens. Probably go with Romo but its close for me hence he is a pretty good start.
tombonneau
Footballguy
Will very likely pick him up in a start 2 QB league as QB2 and play him over Pennington.
I am with you on your line of thinking but would be hard pressed to sit Romo over someone who probably never started a game for your team. I have a similar situation but insert Fitzgerald for Orlovsky and Orton/Delhomme for Romo.
So the big question is do you roll the dice on a guy that has been on your bench all year over your regular starter especially in a week where most championships are being played? Fitzgerald has by far the best match-up of my guys this week but have been rotating Orton/Delhomme with pretty good success all year.
So bigger question is what is the cutoff for considering match ups over regular starters.
So the big question is do you roll the dice on a guy that has been on your bench all year over your regular starter especially in a week where most championships are being played? Fitzgerald has by far the best match-up of my guys this week but have been rotating Orton/Delhomme with pretty good success all year.
So bigger question is what is the cutoff for considering match ups over regular starters.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I don't think the Saints have anyone that can even contain Calvin, but other than him the Lions don't really have anyone that will scare the defense either.
If you're desperate, maybe, but I wouldn't play him over a guy like Romo. You would be very upset with yourself starting a guy like Orlovsky, who could potentially put up a dud, over someone like Romo who could easily have a solid game.
If you're desperate, maybe, but I wouldn't play him over a guy like Romo. You would be very upset with yourself starting a guy like Orlovsky, who could potentially put up a dud, over someone like Romo who could easily have a solid game.
chofolo
Footballguy
I am facing the same question. I have Calvin and Roddy and I am considering Orlovsky over Ryan. Just considering...
Pat Williams is out, so that make me feel a little better about Ryan, but he has had a rough few weeks. I have ridden Ryan, Turner and Roddy all the way to the finals. I should probably just roll with who brought me...
I have come this far, why should I ruin it with thinking.
Pat Williams is out, so that make me feel a little better about Ryan, but he has had a rough few weeks. I have ridden Ryan, Turner and Roddy all the way to the finals. I should probably just roll with who brought me...
I have come this far, why should I ruin it with thinking.
I am in the same situation. I lucked out starting Orton last week in what I thought was a prime matchup for him against NO. I have been riding with Ryan all year so far but he has been mediocre at best the last couple of weeks and I think with Pat williams out that Atl will ride the Turner train and not make Ryan do to much. Orlovsky is out there on my WW and I am strongly considering starting him against NO. My other options are Farve @ Sea, Delhomme @ NYG, Fitzpatrick @ Cle, or Bulger v SF. Bulger did have a decent day last time against SF. 295 yds 2 picks and a TD. Who would of thought I would be struggling to get my starting QB going into the Championship game.
chofolo
Footballguy
Bulger is available in mine as well. He has just been so inconsistent. However, has improved each week over the last couple, I am just not sold. We have Hill on the WW too. If Gore is a go, he may be a decent option. I agree, QB probs in the last game is not how I imagined my FF season ending. Big money too, $2k for 1st place. No pressure...
TeamDingo
Footballguy
Earlier in the year when positioning for week 16 I picked up Bulger of the wire ( GO CCHS!!!) but he has been SO inconsistent I can not risk getting single digits out of my QB in the Super Bowl. My gut is really telling me that DOrlovsky is THE play for me this week but I am understandbly hesitant. (FWIW I rolled the dice on BCroyle in last years SB and was right about the match up being juicy as KC QBs put up huge numbers except it was all by Huard when Croyle got hurt early)
FavreCo
Footballguy
If the weather in Seattle is bad, I am considering cutting myself and bringing Ryan off my FavreCo rookie squad for the start. I do know that I can't trust Eli with the football.
It's down to either Ryan or Olovsky with a small chance for Bulger with me.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
Considering Olovsky over Warner this week. Suppose to be ugly in New England...and Arizona may not leave Warner in for long.
taz
Footballguy
Everything I've heard is that Whisenhunt will want to build some momentum heading into the playoffs, esp. after that loss to the Vikings. Have you seen something that says Warner may not play the whole game?Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
Just a gut feeling, or maybe a fear that I have. Besides momentum, they have nothing else to play for.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
What's good? As good as Drew Brees against the Lions.....hardly.Can Orlovsky put up 250 yards and 2 Td's....he's certainly got a shot. If you're talking 300 plus yards and multiple TD's, I'd say no. Despite how bad the Saints D may be, the Lions offense just isn't that good.I think they are a better team with Orlovsky at QB, but better than Cpepper isn't saying much. I guess the term "good start" is all relative on who you're comparing it to.I have Jay Cutler and Orlovsky this week and I don't think it would be a good start for me to start Orlovsky over him. I do think Orlovsky would be a good start over Matt Ryan or Flacco this week.
Carver Lee
Footballguy
Risks:I don't think it would come as a giant shock to anyone on this planet if the Lions offense laid a giant egg this week just like many have been predicting they'd do every week.In 50% of the games the lions have played this year, at least two Qbs saw action. This means even if he doesn't suck, there is still the chance his brutal OL get's him knocked out of the game.Reward:250 2 TD's.Risk <> Reward IMO
Wilbur Wood
Footballguy
I am contemplating Orlovsky in 2 leagues this week.
In one league it is the Consolation Bowl (3rd place) for a few $$. I think that I may start him over either Romo or Aaron Rodgers (in a Start 2 QB format). I will check the long term weather as Rodgers is in Chicago on Monday night. In this league I think that I will roll the dice with Orlovsky.
In the other league it is for the title and a lot more $$ at stake. It is between McNabb and Orlovsky. While Washington is tough on paper and it is at home, they are in "free fall" and McNabb/Reid are playing very well. I don't have the balls to bench McNabb for Orlovsky so I'll ride with Donovan (absent a blizzard in Wash).
In one league it is the Consolation Bowl (3rd place) for a few $$. I think that I may start him over either Romo or Aaron Rodgers (in a Start 2 QB format). I will check the long term weather as Rodgers is in Chicago on Monday night. In this league I think that I will roll the dice with Orlovsky.
In the other league it is for the title and a lot more $$ at stake. It is between McNabb and Orlovsky. While Washington is tough on paper and it is at home, they are in "free fall" and McNabb/Reid are playing very well. I don't have the balls to bench McNabb for Orlovsky so I'll ride with Donovan (absent a blizzard in Wash).
