Starting WR & WR or WR & TE from the SAME team? (1 Viewer)

[eoMMan]

Would this be considered "putting all your eggs in one basket"?

I ask because I noticed Jacksonville has Houston next week. We all know how bad Houston is against the pass. I was thinking maybe Marcedes Lewis and Mike Sims-Walker would be a nice combo.

 

[munygon2]

Of course it's putting them all in one basket, but if you are willing to roll the dice and you need a win to make the playoffs, it's a gamble that might pay off, or it could be a huge bust. Depends on what your situation is and what kind of lineup moves you can make without dropping good players for later on, etc.

 

[Football Critic]

I'm rolling Tamme and Garcon, so we will see!

 

[Mello]

I don't like doing it but if you think they'll score more points than your other options, do it. Against HOU is one of the better times. I had to start Garcon and Tamme a couple of weeks ago against them and that went alright.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Would this be considered "putting all your eggs in one basket"?I ask because I noticed Jacksonville has Houston next week. We all know how bad Houston is against the pass. I was thinking maybe Marcedes Lewis and Mike Sims-Walker would be a nice combo.

If it's the Colts (in any year) you can do it and it can even be a good idea.Any other team? Diversify your holdings.

 

[Road Warriors]

It's very rare I'd start 2 WR from the same team. There is nearly always a large drop in expected production between WR1 & WR2 on a team. Some examples over the years where you might consider it are Moss/Welker circa 2007, Harrison/Wayne, etc. There aren't too many combos like that around the league.

Its much more likely I'd start a WR/TE combo, though. TE has a different (lower) expectation of production, for starters. It also seems that TE production doesn't negatively impact WR production. Looking at SD this year, there are many examples of Gates / WR having big games, depending on which WR steps up.

 

[Da Guru]

The team that is winning my league has

Farve

ADP

Harvin

Shincoe

It has turned out to be a pretty good basket to put the eggs in.

 

[Daniel Shirley]

It's very rare I'd start 2 WR from the same team. There is nearly always a large drop in expected production between WR1 & WR2 on a team. Some examples over the years where you might consider it are Moss/Welker circa 2007, Harrison/Wayne, etc. There aren't too many combos like that around the league.Its much more likely I'd start a WR/TE combo, though. TE has a different (lower) expectation of production, for starters. It also seems that TE production doesn't negatively impact WR production. Looking at SD this year, there are many examples of Gates / WR having big games, depending on which WR steps up.

Maybe Miles Austin & Dez next season? (more-so if PR yards are awarded I'd guess)

 

[DocHolliday]

I start the players that I believe are going to score the most points. If I have equal options, I do not put my eggs in one basket. Sometimes I roll with a TE and WR from the same team. Sometimes, I end up with a QB and RB from the same team depending on bye weeks, injuries and terrible match ups. Go with your best guys.

 

[sad pandas]

james jones and jennings worked out pretty well this week in ppr leauge. If matchup is right there is nothing wrong with it.

 

[Perfect Tommy]

Starting two receiver from the same team is not "putting all your eggs in one basket." There is actually a slight negative corrolation between receivers from the same team. They only seem positively corrolated because it is easy to describe when both players have a bad game (we can say Jacksonville had a bad game) but it is slightly less likely then two receivers on different teams having a bad game. If Lewis and Sims-Walker are your best options then they are right to start. If you are benching a better option in order to get both JAX players, then that would be a mistake. If you have an equal option, then it is pretty much neutral which way you go.

 

[RobMexico]

I tried that this year with Moss/Welker. Guess how that turned out.

 

[nysportsfan]

I'd have no problem starting Colston and Lance Moore if needed.

 

[Khalua83]

Jennings and Jones def got me the win in a ppr leauge......all depends on matchups and who the wr are

 

[Ralph's Plantation]

Eli, Nicks and Smith did well for me as well.

 

[eoMMan]

Looks like I am going with David Garrard, Mike Sims- Walker, and Marcedes Lewis this week! haha

 

[Dr. Awesome]

I have ADP, Harvin, Rice, and Favre.

I really didn't mean for this to happen, but it's where the value has been in trades, ww pickups, etc.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Starting two receiver from the same team is not "putting all your eggs in one basket." There is actually a slight negative corrolation between receivers from the same team. They only seem positively corrolated because it is easy to describe when both players have a bad game (we can say Jacksonville had a bad game) but it is slightly less likely then two receivers on different teams having a bad game. If Lewis and Sims-Walker are your best options then they are right to start. If you are benching a better option in order to get both JAX players, then that would be a mistake. If you have an equal option, then it is pretty much neutral which way you go.

 

[emge]

I might have to go with Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez tonight. I am worried. Gates on bye

I could see if can find another TE, but there's nothing on ww. I could also bench White and go with:

AJ/Steve Johnson

Bradshaw/Charles/SJax

but currently have White instead of SJax

 

[solorca]

I prefer not to do it if possible. Having Heath Miller and Hines Ward has killed me two weeks in a row.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Its awesome when it works.

 

[NajehHejan]

As long as Rex keeps things on the up and up, Santana Moss/Fred Davis could be an intriguing WR/TE combo to roll out there each week.

If I had VJax/Gates, Dez or Austin/Witten, or Jennings/Finley, I'd roll those combos out without hesitation.

One could argue that you're more hedging your bet in a prolific passing offense as opposed to opening up the door for risk due to lack of diversification.

 

[Captain Hook]

As long as Rex keeps things on the up and up, Santana Moss/Fred Davis could be an intriguing WR/TE combo to roll out there each week.If I had VJax/Gates, Dez or Austin/Witten, or Jennings/Finley, I'd roll those combos out without hesitation.One could argue that you're more hedging your bet in a prolific passing offense as opposed to opening up the door for risk due to lack of diversification.

Did you need to bump a year old thread to make that point?

 

[footballnerd]

As long as Rex keeps things on the up and up, Santana Moss/Fred Davis could be an intriguing WR/TE combo to roll out there each week.If I had VJax/Gates, Dez or Austin/Witten, or Jennings/Finley, I'd roll those combos out without hesitation.One could argue that you're more hedging your bet in a prolific passing offense as opposed to opening up the door for risk due to lack of diversification.

Did you need to bump a year old thread to make that point?

gotta commend the guy for trying to limit duplicate threads!

 

[Herm23]

I can one up the WR and WR or WR and TE combo with this:

In one of my keeper leagues, I am currently starting a QB, RB, and WR from the same team after recently acquiring the RB in a trade. Now, that team happens to be the Lions and the players are Stafford, Calvin, and Best, but I still feel like this carries far too much inherent risk for my taste. What do others think- is it a viable strategy to go through the entire season playing these 3 every week and essentially hitching my weekly success or failure to the Lions entirely or should I look to trade Best (I have no interest in trading Stafford or Calvin) to diversify my team a little bit?

 

[NajehHejan]

As long as Rex keeps things on the up and up, Santana Moss/Fred Davis could be an intriguing WR/TE combo to roll out there each week.If I had VJax/Gates, Dez or Austin/Witten, or Jennings/Finley, I'd roll those combos out without hesitation.One could argue that you're more hedging your bet in a prolific passing offense as opposed to opening up the door for risk due to lack of diversification.

Did you need to bump a year old thread to make that point?

gotta commend the guy for trying to limit duplicate threads!

Which is what I tried to do. Sorry, I'll just create a new thread next time.

 

[mrpnlu]

I play in a deep 2Q-3WR-2RB-TE-Flex-K-Def league and I ended up with romo, miles austin and dez bryant. I dont recommend it, because if the qb goes down it is stressful...like romo's lungs right now.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I actually have done this a decent amount over the years. I find it pretty effective, but with a slightly higher floor and a slightly lower celing than 'other matchups". especially when the matchup is right. I will be doing it this week in a start 3 wr league where I am starting not only 2 wrs from the same team, but two CIN bengals :X (green/simpson)

 

[Saint]

I think there is way too much thought. If the players are both expected to be good, I want the best player in my lineup. If they happen to be from the same team so be it. For the record, I have been playing Bryant/Witten and haven't worried about a thing. Play the best player for your lineup.

 

[Run It Up]

Welker and Gronkowski in every league, wouldnt bench either for anyone if I could start more than one WR.

 

[Grand Poobah]

As long as Rex keeps things on the up and up, Santana Moss/Fred Davis could be an intriguing WR/TE combo to roll out there each week.If I had VJax/Gates, Dez or Austin/Witten, or Jennings/Finley, I'd roll those combos out without hesitation.One could argue that you're more hedging your bet in a prolific passing offense as opposed to opening up the door for risk due to lack of diversification.

Did you need to bump a year old thread to make that point?

 

[barista]

I get it conceptually but practically the players end the year with their totals.

How it's spread out throughout the year is random. It may limit the chance of big games but that's about it...

Starting Stafford/Burleson/Best/Hanson... didn't even realize it until after week one.