RaidersAreOne
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Let's go! Who are you targeting this week on waivers?
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Waiver Wire & FAAB Discussion - Week #2 (16 Viewers)
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RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
There's going to be a big demand for QB's I feel. Between Burrow, Daniels, Purdy, McCarthy (Less so) all getting banged up then some vets disappointing...
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
- Dontayvion Wicks with Reed out 6-8 weeks, & Golden/Savion still finding their way
- Ja’Tavion Sanders with a chance to become the #2 target
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Jayden Daniels manager here. We still don't know if this injury is anything, but given that the Burrow manager and potentially the Fields manager may be in the market this week*, I was thinking it might be a good idea to get a jump on the competition by taking advantage of the Yahoo loophole that allows you to drop a bench player even if he’s already played.
Specifically, I could drop Josh Downs (or Tillman or Doubs or Rachaad White) and pick up Geno before the Raiders game kicks off tonight. He’ll actually be facing the Commanders on the road, and IMO he’s not appreciably better or worse than the other options:
Geno @ Wash
Darnold vs NO
DJones @ Tenn
Bryce vs ATL
Stafford @ Phi
Russ vs KC
So the two questions are, do I make the transaction, and if so, who do I drop? In terms of pure value, I would rate White the lowest, but I’m a little nervous both because a) it’s a one-game sample size and b) I only have three other RBs on the roster (Taylor, Chuba and Etienne). I view Doubs and Downs similarly — low-upside guys unlikely to be their team’s top target — but Doubs seems to be more likely to benefit from a bandwagon offense (I still think Indy is a bit of smoke and mirrors). So I’m leaning Downs as the one to drop.
ETA: Oh right, forgot about the Reed injury, which is another point for Doubs. Actually, given Golden's invisibility so far, why couldn't he be the No. 1 option? Also, when it comes to drops, I tend to think in terms of who would get snatched up if they were on the WW. I think Doubs definitely would, while I'm not so sure about Downs.
* Just looked it up. The Burrow guy has Tua as his QB2 and the Fields guy has Penix. So yeah, I think they'll both probably be looking to pick someone up
Specifically, I could drop Josh Downs (or Tillman or Doubs or Rachaad White) and pick up Geno before the Raiders game kicks off tonight. He’ll actually be facing the Commanders on the road, and IMO he’s not appreciably better or worse than the other options:
Geno @ Wash
Darnold vs NO
DJones @ Tenn
Bryce vs ATL
Stafford @ Phi
Russ vs KC
So the two questions are, do I make the transaction, and if so, who do I drop? In terms of pure value, I would rate White the lowest, but I’m a little nervous both because a) it’s a one-game sample size and b) I only have three other RBs on the roster (Taylor, Chuba and Etienne). I view Doubs and Downs similarly — low-upside guys unlikely to be their team’s top target — but Doubs seems to be more likely to benefit from a bandwagon offense (I still think Indy is a bit of smoke and mirrors). So I’m leaning Downs as the one to drop.
ETA: Oh right, forgot about the Reed injury, which is another point for Doubs. Actually, given Golden's invisibility so far, why couldn't he be the No. 1 option? Also, when it comes to drops, I tend to think in terms of who would get snatched up if they were on the WW. I think Doubs definitely would, while I'm not so sure about Downs.
* Just looked it up. The Burrow guy has Tua as his QB2 and the Fields guy has Penix. So yeah, I think they'll both probably be looking to pick someone up
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ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Unless you're really hurting at TE, I would much rather invest in Jordan Love than Bryce Young. No. 2 target in Carolina may not be worth diddly
Drop Downs, aim to pickup DJones (choice1) or Geno (choice2).
The Colts almost got 500 yards of offense vs a good DEN defense.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Well, the idea is that I can bypass waivers and pick up Geno tonight before kickoff. Then if I change my mind I can always put in a claim for Jones tomorrow night
VikingFrog
Footballguy
I did that and grabbed McCarthy last night and then dropped him for Geno tonight. Still a few options available on the wire, but as a Burrow owner I needed someone with a pulse. Just in case.
Good strategy. I expect Daniel Jones to be a hot commodity on waivers. He still has some accuracy issues but his running and talent at receiver should help him be a top 12 QB. I think the DEN game made people hesitate taking him for week 2.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
You actually just gave me one more reason to pull the trigger on Geno: I really try to preserve my waiver claims for guys I expect to make a season-long contribution, especially at RB/WR. I don’t want to use one for a fill-in QB, especially since I may not end up using him at all if Daniels’ injury isn’t serious. This way I get one of the top options without having to use a claim.
I still don’t know what to make of Jones. Is he this year’s Sam Darnold or this year’s Derek Carr, destined to fade after a hot start?
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
I’m not totally sure of that — I think Ridley will still be heard from — but I agree that it’s certainly worth a lottery ticket to find out
Good oline, great RB, very good TE, deep group of complementary WRs. I think he continues to be a good fantasy QB.
Geno is underrated. Tonight's game will be informative versus a better defense than the Patriots. I want to see if Thornton is for real - Geno missed him on a long pass and Thornton adjusted for a 36 yard completion last week.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
I’m actually trying to figure out what is a reasonable bid for Rhamondre.
I actually drafted him for $1 in auction. And due to short benches he was my first cut before week 1 (for Daniel Jones in SuperFlex so I’m okay with it so far)… he sat there after week 1 and is still available after week 2.
Thinking about adding him to my RB depth. I’m not incredibly needy. But I’d also not like to let someone else have him for free.
I actually drafted him for $1 in auction. And due to short benches he was my first cut before week 1 (for Daniel Jones in SuperFlex so I’m okay with it so far)… he sat there after week 1 and is still available after week 2.
Thinking about adding him to my RB depth. I’m not incredibly needy. But I’d also not like to let someone else have him for free.
Rhamondre looked great vs Miami, in all 3 phases. Back to 2022 form. Amazing what an improved oline and coordinator can do.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Price will go up after he gouges Pittsburgh next week.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Agree: I watched the highlights last night.
My personal problem is my RB room is really solid. Which makes me hesitant ro spend FAAB. But this year especially I just feel like you don’t take for granted who’s producing as the guy on a team.
I’m thinking about using about 20-30%… but might be too rich.
Wigglytuff's Gruff
Footballguy
Amazing what playing the Dolphins D can do
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
Short bench... Dylan Sampson droppable?
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
He did not look good in week one, wonderfu how much of it was playing MIA.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Ayomanor only has 1 less target than Ridley through 2 games. I think I am targeting him.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Also I hate to say this but if Daniels is out I may just have to pick up and start Daniel Jones. Jesus....
fatness
Footballguy
Is that one of those hyphenated names? Daniel Jones-Jesus? Pretty cool if so.
Absolutely Nothing
Footballguy
Depends on who you're dropping for but probably. Volume just isn't there when Judkins is playing and the RBBC will only become more hazy unless it's Judkins who takes over. I wouldn't drop him for nothing though.
Absolutely Nothing
Footballguy
Same boat. Hoping to grab him in a couple league where I had a Daniels/Fields stack. If it helps, his upcoming schedule is a cakewalk for the next month and a half or so, and I can see him scoring enough with his legs to make up for the Daniel Jones-y qualities.
Footballdaz
Footballguy
So what. Danny dimes is in a completely different system. Sometimes it takes a change if scenery to break out . Exactly what's happening.
Bet you he finishes ahead of Daniels in points by seasons end.
He looks like a completely different QB than the one that played for joke organization Giants.
DJ top 12 qb rest of season imo. The goaline carries are huge. Bet ya he gets 9-10 rushing TDs this year.
Absolutely Nothing
Footballguy
My handcuff philosophy is, if there is a good handcuff, it doesn't matter who has the primary back. But, IMO, handcuffing your own backs is overall stronger in leagues where RBs are scarce (or, when they are more valuable) because if your handcuff is an injury away, you have a player to replace your injured starter. A handcuff that becomes the starter when your RBs are otherwise healthy may just result in a crowded RB room that has you torn every week.
Though I do like picking up handcuffs for other manager's RBs as trade bait/value as well. Skat and Tuten both have a shot to have independent value and take a prominent role before injury, but BRob is in the best position a handcuff can be in as the McCaffrey backup- if you have 3 starting quality RBs and BRob is your bench lottery ticket, and Tuten and Skat aren't cracking your lineup without them being the lead back in their offenses, I'd stick with BRob, but YMMV.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Seems like roster clogger you’d be happy to see on a league mates team
You’re a Browns fan, right?
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Yeah but Henderson had a no good terrible day (penalties, woeful pass pro) so it’s his backfield unless (until) he fumbles it away
Good advice and perfect way to look at it. Do you want the high upside or a serviceable player at the moment. I tend to choose the upside.
Wait, it seems like you disagree with who you quoted then? You are on the side of the upside (Tuten, Skat, etc)?
