Too many players from one team? (1 Viewer)

[Manasseh]

I have an opportunity in my PPR 4 player keeper league to complete a trade for LT. I'm not looking for advice about whether or not I should accept the trade here, but one of the questions to consider with this particular offer is that it would give me 3 skill players from the same team. In this case, it would be Peyton, Wayne, and Addai.

Anyone have any experience with this? Normally, I wouldn't mind have as many players as possible from the Colts lineup, but they're offense hasn't been the same so far this year. And their remaining schedule is fairly tough, especially the next 5 games.

I'd love to hear any input though on owning multiple players from the same team.

By the way, I'd love to hear your input on my trade - http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=430800. (Trying to keep this thread focused on strategy though.)

 

[slckrsmitty]

i currently have MBIII/FJones/JWitten. i started all three for the 1st time last weekend against cinci. as many points as they are capable of i wouldn't hesitate to grab romo too if i could get him. the exceptions are few and far between though.

 

[soxjj]

I'm a big fan of starting a QB and RB from the same team on a high powered offense. Back in the day I started Priest Holmes and Trent Green and it paid off because all of the points went through the two of them. I like Manning and Addai because majority of the points should go through them. Addai hasn't been splitting too many carries this year but I could be mistaken.

I have a difficult time with WRs because there are other WRs and TEs that the QB can throw to. I don't think there is any doubt Wayne is the #1 WR on the Colts but you know Harrison, Gonzalez are going to get their share of TD's. They also have D. Clark at TE and he is eventually going to score a TD or two this year.

I can't think of many other teams I would want to start a QB/RB/WR from the same team other than the Colts. However, when Manning has a bad game that also means Wayne will too.

 

[ourmanflint]

I have an opportunity in my PPR 4 player keeper league to complete a trade for LT. I'm not looking for advice about whether or not I should accept the trade here, but one of the questions to consider with this particular offer is that it would give me 3 skill players from the same team. In this case, it would be Peyton, Wayne, and Addai.

Anyone have any experience with this? Normally, I wouldn't mind have as many players as possible from the Colts lineup, but they're offense hasn't been the same so far this year. And their remaining schedule is fairly tough, especially the next 5 games.

I'd love to hear any input though on owning multiple players from the same team.

By the way, I'd love to hear your input on my trade - http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=430800. (Trying to keep this thread focused on strategy though.)

Purely from a redraft point of view I had this exact situation last year with Romo, Barber and TO on the same team.Made the playoffs and was smoked in the 1st round when the Cowboys played and were shut down by Philly.

I guess I would advise against this as, even though they may be in an explosive offense that pretty much delivers every week, when they get shut down, you get shut down.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Depends on what team they are on. Colts this year? Probably not. This year you want a team full of Cowboys.

 

[Ruffrodys05]

I see no problem with it as long as you surround those guys with capable back-ups that you could throw in at either position on weeks when you see an obviously tough match-up, or byes. In your case, Indy has passed their bye, so the issue would be match-ups from here forward.

I have found success in the past using 3 players from one team. My situation was Manning, James and Stokely a few years ago. Paid off with a run at the title, lost in SB when my key starters sat week 17. Learned that I need to have capable back-ups for just such instances.

Side Note: This week I am sitting Manning on the bench, starting Warner. I am also starting Hightower, James and Breaston. I'm likely playing with fire and will pay the price with a loss, but I am sort of forced to do it as Chris Johnson and Larry Johnson are on byes, and Boldin will most likely not play (hence Breaston.) I am just a little too worried about Manning's match-up this week against the Ravens, although, I am starting Wayne. If I expect to win this week, I'll need the Cardinals to blow up vs. Dallas.

 

[Manasseh]

I see no problem with it as long as you surround those guys with capable back-ups that you could throw in at either position on weeks when you see an obviously tough match-up, or byes. In your case, Indy has passed their bye, so the issue would be match-ups from here forward. I have found success in the past using 3 players from one team. My situation was Manning, James and Stokely a few years ago. Paid off with a run at the title, lost in SB when my key starters sat week 17. Learned that I need to have capable back-ups for just such instances.Side Note: This week I am sitting Manning on the bench, starting Warner. I am also starting Hightower, James and Breaston. I'm likely playing with fire and will pay the price with a loss, but I am sort of forced to do it as Chris Johnson and Larry Johnson are on byes, and Boldin will most likely not play (hence Breaston.) I am just a little too worried about Manning's match-up this week against the Ravens, although, I am starting Wayne. If I expect to win this week, I'll need the Cardinals to blow up vs. Dallas.

I agree with this. Even if I had Manning this week, I think I would start Warner and Frerotte. I don't have quite as much flexibility at RB though. Wayne is a must start every week, IMO.

 

[Tau837]

I am currently in a 16 team redraft and use Rivers, Gates, Kaeding, and the Chargers D/ST as regular starters. It's worked out fairly well so far, but it's definitely not good if they have a bad game... and it's not good in their bye week (week 9), especially with a short bench (5 players).

ETA: This works for me because it is a 16 team league and talent is spread thin, so I can win even if they don't have a great game. But in general I would prefer to avoid this.

 

[shredhead]

I have Campbell, Portis, and Santana on one of my teams, but have yet to start all 3 the same week. This may be the week with them playing the Rams, but I have better options at WR (Randy Moss and Steve Smith0 I also have Warner at QB, so Portis may be my only Redskin starting or I could have all 3 in the lineup. I better decide quick.

 

[Bankerguy]

I have an opportunity in my PPR 4 player keeper league to complete a trade for LT. I'm not looking for advice about whether or not I should accept the trade here, but one of the questions to consider with this particular offer is that it would give me 3 skill players from the same team. In this case, it would be Peyton, Wayne, and Addai.

Anyone have any experience with this? Normally, I wouldn't mind have as many players as possible from the Colts lineup, but they're offense hasn't been the same so far this year. And their remaining schedule is fairly tough, especially the next 5 games.

I'd love to hear any input though on owning multiple players from the same team.

By the way, I'd love to hear your input on my trade - http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=430800. (Trying to keep this thread focused on strategy though.)

I like the "bunch theory" only in the playoffs when I have favorable match ups or when I'm a huge underdog against my opponet. Otherwise, not a fan of having too many from the same team.

 

[hove]

i currently have MBIII/FJones/JWitten. i started all three for the 1st time last weekend against cinci. as many points as they are capable of i wouldn't hesitate to grab romo too if i could get him. the exceptions are few and far between though.

Same here plus I have Folk... been starting them all except Jones once or twice. 5-0, pretty happy right now and I don't think Folk has even been close to the top scorer I think he will be by the end of the season.

 

[Kiddnets]

Drafted AJ and just traded for Schaub and Owen Daniels on the cheap - with the Texans good schedule coming up I would not hesitate to start all 3.

 

[Yenrub]

Drafted AJ and just traded for Schaub and Owen Daniels on the cheap - with the Texans good schedule coming up I would not hesitate to start all 3.

I have the this Texans trio as well.Really looking forward to the next 3 weeks (Miami, Detroit and Cincy) but not so much the 2 weeks after that (Baltimore and Min)

 

[laxiepoo]

Eli, Jacobs, and Plax are working out for me in one league.

I agree, QB + RB isn't a bad way to go. It's tougher going WR + TE.

The whole thing though is about diversifying, so that one week where Dallas or Giants put up a stinker offensively, you're not crushed by your opponent.

 

[CrossEyed]

I may be starting Warner, Fitz and Timmy this week.

 

[Da Guru]

I drafted Kurt Warner in the last rd the first year he was in St. Louis after Green was hurt. I had no idea who he was.

I had drafted Marshall Faulk early and got Isaac Bruse somewhat late because he had always been injured and was being passed up.

OMG..I ran away with the league. Warner throws 47 TDs, Faulk and Bruce were scoring every week. The good ole days.

 

[the rover]

Warner, Fitz and James going this week.

 

[big_donkey]

Drafted AJ and just traded for Schaub and Owen Daniels on the cheap - with the Texans good schedule coming up I would not hesitate to start all 3.

Miami is NOT a easy matchup anymore. The D is really playing well. They made LT and the high powered SD O look terrible. I have AJ and do like the upcoming schedule, just not Miami.Back to the OP 's question. I have Romo, Barber & Folk. They have won me 2 games and lost me 2. A guy in my league offered me Cutler, Forte, CJ3, Folk for Romo, Lynch, Jacobs, Akers. I'm thinking of doing it to not be so heavily invested in one team (especially if they implode). I posted in the AC forum seeking opinions. I you have any advice, please visit me there.So, there is a risk/reward aspect to starting multiple players from the same team. For every monster game you have, you'll have a stinker. Most weeks you'll end up somewhere in the middle of thos two. Good luck with your decision. I love fanatsy football.PEACE

 

[Mikey16x]

I have Larry Johnson... that's one too many chiefs.

 

[Kiddnets]

Drafted AJ and just traded for Schaub and Owen Daniels on the cheap - with the Texans good schedule coming up I would not hesitate to start all 3.

Miami is NOT a easy matchup anymore. The D is really playing well. They made LT and the high powered SD O look terrible. I have AJ and do like the upcoming schedule, just not Miami.Back to the OP 's question. I have Romo, Barber & Folk. They have won me 2 games and lost me 2. A guy in my league offered me Cutler, Forte, CJ3, Folk for Romo, Lynch, Jacobs, Akers. I'm thinking of doing it to not be so heavily invested in one team (especially if they implode). I posted in the AC forum seeking opinions. I you have any advice, please visit me there.So, there is a risk/reward aspect to starting multiple players from the same team. For every monster game you have, you'll have a stinker. Most weeks you'll end up somewhere in the middle of thos two. Good luck with your decision. I love fanatsy football.PEACE

your right - I am not starting Schaub this week - going with Campbell vs the Rams - after Miami though there are a few nice matchups in a row where I will start all 3..

 

[taz]

Drafted Daniels and Slaton, and had the opportunity to get AJohnson after Week 3 from a team in need of a RB.

Had the choice of giving him Perry or Slaton, and I chose Slaton b/c I didn't want all three Texans.

 

[Tornacl]

In PPR, I like playing the QB in combination with a RB/WR/TE that is the QBs favorite target (R. Wayne, R. Bush, B. Westbrook, and J. Witten all come to mind). The reason I like it, is because even when the D is only allowing short dumpoffs, you can still get by. Also, because it is murder going up against your QBs top target in those situations - less points per yard and TD, plus they get the PPR.

 

[Bulldawg]

At one time I had a three player combo, QB, RB, WR. Went along with a good year until playoff time and you turn on the TV to see the "storm of the century".

That cured me from doing that in the future. Purposely try to go with different teams.

 

[moose162]

I won two years ago with Bulger, Jackson, and Wilkins. It helped that Bulger threw a 65 yard touchdown to Jackson in the championship game.

I think a QB, WR, and RB would be too much though.

 

[Burning Sensation]

I have Cutler, Marshall, Royal and Scheffler in one league, and im 4-1.

In another league, i have Schaub, Slaton, and AJ and i am 5-0.

I have absolutely no problem having multiple players on the same team. I dont let it affect my draft/trade strategy at all. If player A is better than player B, it makes no sense to not take player A because you have players from his team. Inless maybe you are in a survivor league, and cant afford the bye week hit.

Actually, i prefer QB/WR combos.

 

[lyon812]

At one time I had a three player combo, QB, RB, WR. Went along with a good year until playoff time and you turn on the TV to see the "storm of the century". That cured me from doing that in the future. Purposely try to go with different teams.

I had a similar experience. It only needs to bite you in the ### once to make you realize it isn't worth it. There's plenty of talented football players out there. Diversify, protect your interests. It's more difficult for three or four teams to get shut down offensively than for one team to.

 

[pmark]

I have Warner(r12), Fitz(r2), and Boldin(r5) and they have been gold for me so far. I didn't set out to do this, it is just how the draft turned out. It all depends on the players and the team if this will work or not. Besides from week 1, I've been highest scoring team every week.