wannabee Strategy Thread (3 Viewers)

[fozzy fosbourne]

Jeff, with the recent news that SD's Jamal Williams is done for the season, where are you ranking them going forward? Are they still a defense to hang a hat on?

I ask because I have their def, don't have room on the roster to hold onto two defenses, and Washington and Atlanta's matchups look intriguing. Plus the Chargers have an early bye week so I was gonna have to make a decision sooner or later. Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Oh yeah, this probably upgrades Rice a bit huh? I have to pick two to start out of Grant, McFadden and Rice; McFadden and Grant were in my lineup before the injury news.

 

[Instinctive]

I have a follow up: With Housh's back, should I run with Colston/Cotch/Clayton instead of Colston/Housh/Cotch?

 

[Pyro boy]

Jeff

I almost outscored my 10 man starting lineup with my 8-man bench in week 1. I am in a PPR league with scoring as follows...

3 pts pass TD (3pt bonus for 40+ yard TD pass)

-1 for int

0.5 pt for 10yds

6 pts for ANY rushing or receiving TD (TE,RB,WR,QB) (3pt bonus for 40+ rec or rush TD)

0.1 pt for 1 yard of either rush or rec yard

-2 pts for any lost fumble.

Start 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1OP(QB,RB,WR, or TE), 1D/ST, 1K

Here are my questions...

QB - Roethlisberger, Schaub, Sanchez

Planning on starting Big Ben, I figure he is hot, and Schaub has yet to show me he is my #1 QB.

1) Right?



I like Ben this week. I think he can have another big week.

RB - Chris Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Chester Taylor, Jerious Norwood.

Starting Johnson for sure, but with Ronnie in a timeshare and it being a PPR league, leaning toward starting Taylor as my #2RB.

2) Is that dumb? Am I risking my bench outscoring my starters again by doing this? (I'm a longtime Vikings fan and I think every time they play a weak team and are "supposed" to destroy them, they either don't and it's close or they LOSE - like the Lions game last year - and I have a feeling they will be behind a fair amount of the time and use Taylor as a dump off, TE like option.)

I like Chester, too, this week, but Brown might be the better play this week. They are close enough to go either way.

WR - A. Johnson, D. Bowe, Justin Gage, D. Hester, Donnie Avery, Michael Jenkins, Breaston (dropped Hicks from NYG - he was supposed to be my shark move this year, but I had 8 WR and needed a 2nd TE, and so I picked up Heap)

Starting A. Johnson, D. Bowe - planning on Gage as the #3WR. I figure that Pit makes it hard for Cutler to hit Hester a lot. I guess there is not a question here, just being complete and letting you know about my team, oops.



I live Avery and Gage best of these. I think Gage has a big game. Avery is one of those guys who will explode in the next few weeks ... after recovering from the foot injury.

TE - Gates and Heap

Planning on starting Gates, but my question is 3) is Heap a starter in my OP spot, or is he my #1 TE this week, and make Gates the OP starter?

I would start Gates for sure. You would feel silly sitting him when he goes off.

4) If so, is he going to fare better than Schaub or Ronnie Brown in the OP spot. Part of me in my gut is saying start Sanchez against the Seymour-less Pats as they will be behind and throwing a lot, but then again the Jets are running their mouths off and I think the Pats might just pull another go for 4th down while leading by 56 points kind of a statement. Leaning toward starting Heap as my OP with Ronnie Brown #2 in my mind for now.



I would start a QB in the OP spot. Either Sanchez or Scahub. Both should be better options than Heap or the RB. I think I might go with Schaub.

I tried to not make this a question where some dude like me says, "pick my QB, pick my 2 RB's , pick my 3 WR's, etc".

Thanks for your time and any advice you can give to me.

I'm 0-1 after last week's let down by Schaub, A. Johnson, and my top 2 RB's Johnson and Brown (note to self, don't draft guys in a RBBC setup, its frustrating), so if you have general suggestions or advice to please help a newbie to Fantasy Football out.

Thanks for your time...

Sincerely,

Scott D aka Pyro boy

Good luck this week. You have a good team.

JeffFollow up question...

Should I not start Bowe? I read some of your other advice about Bowe this week and got the feeling you might bench him for Avery? I was thinking about A. Johnson for sure, then probably Gage, but should I bench Bowe?

One other question...if I am starting Johnson as my WR1, am I obligated to also start Schaub? I feel like if Johnson has a big game, then I should be starting his QB too right, by some other peoples logic, but I am wavering on which QB to put into the OP spot? Help me decide, if you would?

Thanks

Scott

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, with the recent news that SD's Jamal Williams is done for the season, where are you ranking them going forward? Are they still a defense to hang a hat on?I ask because I have their def, don't have room on the roster to hold onto two defenses, and Washington and Atlanta's matchups look intriguing. Plus the Chargers have an early bye week so I was gonna have to make a decision sooner or later. Thanks in advance!EDIT: Oh yeah, this probably upgrades Rice a bit huh? I have to pick two to start out of Grant, McFadden and Rice; McFadden and Grant were in my lineup before the injury news.

I would target the Washington defense considering their next few games are great matchups. Love Rice this week with that news.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I have a follow up: With Housh's back, should I run with Colston/Cotch/Clayton instead of Colston/Housh/Cotch?

That is a close one. I think Houshy still plays, but faces a tough SF defense that held Fitz in check last week. I do think I would roll with Mike Clayton, but it is close and tough to "sit" a solid starter like Housh.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff

I almost outscored my 10 man starting lineup with my 8-man bench in week 1. I am in a PPR league with scoring as follows...

3 pts pass TD (3pt bonus for 40+ yard TD pass)

-1 for int

0.5 pt for 10yds

6 pts for ANY rushing or receiving TD (TE,RB,WR,QB) (3pt bonus for 40+ rec or rush TD)

0.1 pt for 1 yard of either rush or rec yard

-2 pts for any lost fumble.

Start 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1OP(QB,RB,WR, or TE), 1D/ST, 1K

Here are my questions...

QB - Roethlisberger, Schaub, Sanchez

Planning on starting Big Ben, I figure he is hot, and Schaub has yet to show me he is my #1 QB.

1) Right?



I like Ben this week. I think he can have another big week.

RB - Chris Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Chester Taylor, Jerious Norwood.

Starting Johnson for sure, but with Ronnie in a timeshare and it being a PPR league, leaning toward starting Taylor as my #2RB.

2) Is that dumb? Am I risking my bench outscoring my starters again by doing this? (I'm a longtime Vikings fan and I think every time they play a weak team and are "supposed" to destroy them, they either don't and it's close or they LOSE - like the Lions game last year - and I have a feeling they will be behind a fair amount of the time and use Taylor as a dump off, TE like option.)

I like Chester, too, this week, but Brown might be the better play this week. They are close enough to go either way.

WR - A. Johnson, D. Bowe, Justin Gage, D. Hester, Donnie Avery, Michael Jenkins, Breaston (dropped Hicks from NYG - he was supposed to be my shark move this year, but I had 8 WR and needed a 2nd TE, and so I picked up Heap)

Starting A. Johnson, D. Bowe - planning on Gage as the #3WR. I figure that Pit makes it hard for Cutler to hit Hester a lot. I guess there is not a question here, just being complete and letting you know about my team, oops.



I live Avery and Gage best of these. I think Gage has a big game. Avery is one of those guys who will explode in the next few weeks ... after recovering from the foot injury.

TE - Gates and Heap

Planning on starting Gates, but my question is 3) is Heap a starter in my OP spot, or is he my #1 TE this week, and make Gates the OP starter?

I would start Gates for sure. You would feel silly sitting him when he goes off.

4) If so, is he going to fare better than Schaub or Ronnie Brown in the OP spot. Part of me in my gut is saying start Sanchez against the Seymour-less Pats as they will be behind and throwing a lot, but then again the Jets are running their mouths off and I think the Pats might just pull another go for 4th down while leading by 56 points kind of a statement. Leaning toward starting Heap as my OP with Ronnie Brown #2 in my mind for now.



I would start a QB in the OP spot. Either Sanchez or Scahub. Both should be better options than Heap or the RB. I think I might go with Schaub.

I tried to not make this a question where some dude like me says, "pick my QB, pick my 2 RB's , pick my 3 WR's, etc".

Thanks for your time and any advice you can give to me.

I'm 0-1 after last week's let down by Schaub, A. Johnson, and my top 2 RB's Johnson and Brown (note to self, don't draft guys in a RBBC setup, its frustrating), so if you have general suggestions or advice to please help a newbie to Fantasy Football out.

Thanks for your time...

Sincerely,

Scott D aka Pyro boy

Good luck this week. You have a good team.

JeffFollow up question...

Should I not start Bowe? I read some of your other advice about Bowe this week and got the feeling you might bench him for Avery? I was thinking about A. Johnson for sure, then probably Gage, but should I bench Bowe?

One other question...if I am starting Johnson as my WR1, am I obligated to also start Schaub? I feel like if Johnson has a big game, then I should be starting his QB too right, by some other peoples logic, but I am wavering on which QB to put into the OP spot? Help me decide, if you would?

Thanks

Scott

Hey Scott, I would prob stick with Bowe, even though he is not expected to have a huge week. AJ, Bowe, Gage is a good group. I would put Schaub in, not for obligation, but because I think Kubiak will have the Texans primed to rebound. He is a passing coach and will want them to be effective. I like Sanchez, but there is a big difference between the defense of Hou last week and NE this week.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I will be up until a little before midnight central time and will check back in a little bit. Good luck everyone. Also, remember I will not be around tomorrow morning.

 

[oscarz]

Hi JeffI'm in a PPR league. Which team defence would you take this week out of the following 2?1. New Orleans at Philly or2. Denver vs ClevlandThanks...

NO vs Philly. Kolb is erratic and NO has better return game. Quinn is so conservative, he does not throw picks like the wannabee gunslinger Kolb

Would you still go with NO with the following Team Defence scoring system:Sack = 1Safe = 2Int = 2Fum Recovery = 2TD = 6Blk Kick = 2Pts allowed:0 = 101-6 = 77-13 = 414 - 20 = 121-27 = 028-34 = -135+ = -4Thanks...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi JeffI'm in a PPR league. Which team defence would you take this week out of the following 2?1. New Orleans at Philly or2. Denver vs ClevlandThanks...

NO vs Philly. Kolb is erratic and NO has better return game. Quinn is so conservative, he does not throw picks like the wannabee gunslinger Kolb

Would you still go with NO with the following Team Defence scoring system:Sack = 1Safe = 2Int = 2Fum Recovery = 2TD = 6Blk Kick = 2Pts allowed:0 = 101-6 = 77-13 = 414 - 20 = 121-27 = 028-34 = -135+ = -4Thanks...

Yes. I do not expect Philly (or NO) to score that many points.

 

[Instinctive]

I have a follow up: With Housh's back, should I run with Colston/Cotch/Clayton instead of Colston/Housh/Cotch?

That is a close one. I think Houshy still plays, but faces a tough SF defense that held Fitz in check last week. I do think I would roll with Mike Clayton, but it is close and tough to "sit" a solid starter like Housh.

Thanks Jeff.Think i am gonna roll with the 3Cs...because of gut feeling and they all have last names that start with C

 

[tate516]

New Orleans @ PHI

or

Wash v STL

THANKS!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

New Orleans @ PHI

or

Wash v STL

THANKS!

prob wash since I think the rams only have SJax and now the skins have haynesworth

 

[valhallan]

Hey Jeff,

I have several close calls this week and would love your opinion.

Start 2 from:

Edwards vs TB

Hill vs Sea

Palmer @ GB

Sanchez vs NE

Warner @ Jax

1pt/25 yards, 4pt TDs. I'm leaning Edwards/Warner but a little worried about Warner's slow start, WR injuries, and the 1PM East Coast tilt.

Start 1 from:

R.Bush @ Phi

C.Taylor vs Det (I have AP)

L.Washington vs NE

E.Bennett vs Pit

Berrian vs Det

Britt vs Hou

Morgan vs Sea

Royal vs Cle

1pt/10 yards rush & receive, 1 pt per reception for all, 6pt TDs. Leaning Bush since I could see a lot of swing passes against Philly, but I could easily be swayed to one of the Minny guys, or Bennett, or Royal.. I just don't have one guy jumping out at me.

Thanks..

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff,I have several close calls this week and would love your opinion.Start 2 from: Edwards vs TBHill vs SeaPalmer @ GBSanchez vs NEWarner @ Jax1pt/25 yards, 4pt TDs. I'm leaning Edwards/Warner but a little worried about Warner's slow start, WR injuries, and the 1PM East Coast tilt.Start 1 from:R.Bush @ PhiC.Taylor vs Det (I have AP)L.Washington vs NEE.Bennett vs PitBerrian vs DetBritt vs HouMorgan vs SeaRoyal vs Cle1pt/10 yards rush & receive, 1 pt per reception for all, 6pt TDs. Leaning Bush since I could see a lot of swing passes against Philly, but I could easily be swayed to one of the Minny guys, or Bennett, or Royal.. I just don't have one guy jumping out at me.Thanks..

I think Warner will be ok depending on Boldin's health. He is the guy that gets the offense rolling. Last week, with Boldin slowed and Breaston out, Warner had to check down to Hightower too often. For the flex position, it is a tough one. I think I would go with Bush as well. Royal and Washington would be my next. The agressive Philly defense will likely make Brees check down to Bush or Bell/Thomas.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

heading to bed. Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow

 

[valence]

PPR league 1 pt per reception 6 pt TD 10 yd\1 point rush\receiving

Rice or Sproles?

Josh Morgan or Chester Taylor?

 

[rascal]

Jeff,

Unless Reggie Wayne and Ronnie Brown get my opponent 34+ points looks like I should win this week and move to 1-1.

My team (start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 Flex, K, D with standard scoring-non ppr):

McNabb, T Edwards

LT, SJax, Lynch, Moreno, D Brown, L McCoy

R White, M Colston, B Edwards, H Ward, D Mason

Folk

Giants D

Should I be getting worried about Lynch when he gets back? I had assumed he would be an awesome flex starter, but with Jackson performing like he has I'm no longer sure of that. Should I trade Lynch, target Jackson (will have to buy high), or hold tight?

I'm going to try and replace Mason with Mario Manningham but not sure that will happen.

 

[Chunky Soup]

Hey Jeff, PPR redraft, start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2WR, 1 RB/WR/TE, 1 K, 1 DEF.

I have the #2 waiver wire pick and wondering if I should use it. Best guys I see are Mike Sims-Walker, Manningham, Steve Smith (NYG), Sanchez, Celek, Laurent Robinson.

League isn't too on top of it, I'm sure almost all will fall through the cracks. However, I know that some are complaining about their WRs so I bet they hit the waiver wire for that.

Here is my roster (planning to drop one or both guys in italics, just don't know if I should wait til after waivers or not):

Palmer

Garrard

McFadden

Rice

Larry Johnson

Tim Hightower

Michael Bush

John Carlson

Andre Johnson

Randy Moss

Marques Colston

Desean Jackson

Mi.Clayton

Chris Henry

N.Rackers

San Diego

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,Unless Reggie Wayne and Ronnie Brown get my opponent 34+ points looks like I should win this week and move to 1-1.My team (start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 Flex, K, D with standard scoring-non ppr):McNabb, T EdwardsLT, SJax, Lynch, Moreno, D Brown, L McCoyR White, M Colston, B Edwards, H Ward, D MasonFolkGiants DShould I be getting worried about Lynch when he gets back? I had assumed he would be an awesome flex starter, but with Jackson performing like he has I'm no longer sure of that. Should I trade Lynch, target Jackson (will have to buy high), or hold tight?I'm going to try and replace Mason with Mario Manningham but not sure that will happen.

Manningham looked great. I would not worry about Lynch, at least for a week.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff, PPR redraft, start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2WR, 1 RB/WR/TE, 1 K, 1 DEF.

I have the #2 waiver wire pick and wondering if I should use it. Best guys I see are Mike Sims-Walker, Manningham, Steve Smith (NYG), Sanchez, Celek, Laurent Robinson.

League isn't too on top of it, I'm sure almost all will fall through the cracks. However, I know that some are complaining about their WRs so I bet they hit the waiver wire for that.

Here is my roster (planning to drop one or both guys in italics, just don't know if I should wait til after waivers or not):

Palmer

Garrard

McFadden

Rice

Larry Johnson

Tim Hightower

Michael Bush

John Carlson

Andre Johnson

Randy Moss

Marques Colston

Desean Jackson

Mi.Clayton

Chris Henry

N.Rackers

San Diego

I would use the waiver on Manningham. Even after waivers, I would look to pick up either Smith or Robinson. Manningham looks awesome and has enjoyed two great games against Wash and Dallas. The schedule will get easier.

 

[Leo2228]

Jeff I pick up Chansi Stuckey should i pick up

Laurant Robinson or Sims Walker

 

[rascal]

Jeff,Unless Reggie Wayne and Ronnie Brown get my opponent 34+ points looks like I should win this week and move to 1-1.My team (start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 Flex, K, D with standard scoring-non ppr):McNabb, T EdwardsLT, SJax, Lynch, Moreno, D Brown, L McCoyR White, M Colston, B Edwards, H Ward, D MasonFolkGiants DShould I be getting worried about Lynch when he gets back? I had assumed he would be an awesome flex starter, but with Jackson performing like he has I'm no longer sure of that. Should I trade Lynch, target Jackson (will have to buy high), or hold tight?I'm going to try and replace Mason with Mario Manningham but not sure that will happen.

Manningham looked great. I would not worry about Lynch, at least for a week.

Why for at least a week?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff I pick up Chansi Stuckey should i pick up Laurant Robinson or Sims Walker

I think Robinson is the real deal. While he and Sins-Walker are both limited by poor play at QB, Robinson has put together two good games.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,Unless Reggie Wayne and Ronnie Brown get my opponent 34+ points looks like I should win this week and move to 1-1.My team (start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 Flex, K, D with standard scoring-non ppr):McNabb, T EdwardsLT, SJax, Lynch, Moreno, D Brown, L McCoyR White, M Colston, B Edwards, H Ward, D MasonFolkGiants DShould I be getting worried about Lynch when he gets back? I had assumed he would be an awesome flex starter, but with Jackson performing like he has I'm no longer sure of that. Should I trade Lynch, target Jackson (will have to buy high), or hold tight?I'm going to try and replace Mason with Mario Manningham but not sure that will happen.

Manningham looked great. I would not worry about Lynch, at least for a week.

Why for at least a week?

I think Lynch will have the primary role in the Buffalo run game, but it is just conjecture. We really do not know. I do think the Bills will run more as the weather turns colder. Selling Lynch at this point is probably selling low unless the FJax owner has a back you like.

 

[rascal]

Jeff,Unless Reggie Wayne and Ronnie Brown get my opponent 34+ points looks like I should win this week and move to 1-1.My team (start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 Flex, K, D with standard scoring-non ppr):McNabb, T EdwardsLT, SJax, Lynch, Moreno, D Brown, L McCoyR White, M Colston, B Edwards, H Ward, D MasonFolkGiants DShould I be getting worried about Lynch when he gets back? I had assumed he would be an awesome flex starter, but with Jackson performing like he has I'm no longer sure of that. Should I trade Lynch, target Jackson (will have to buy high), or hold tight?I'm going to try and replace Mason with Mario Manningham but not sure that will happen.

Manningham looked great. I would not worry about Lynch, at least for a week.

Why for at least a week?

I think Lynch will have the primary role in the Buffalo run game, but it is just conjecture. We really do not know. I do think the Bills will run more as the weather turns colder. Selling Lynch at this point is probably selling low unless the FJax owner has a back you like.

What do you think I could get Fred Jackson for at this point?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,Unless Reggie Wayne and Ronnie Brown get my opponent 34+ points looks like I should win this week and move to 1-1.My team (start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 Flex, K, D with standard scoring-non ppr):McNabb, T EdwardsLT, SJax, Lynch, Moreno, D Brown, L McCoyR White, M Colston, B Edwards, H Ward, D MasonFolkGiants DShould I be getting worried about Lynch when he gets back? I had assumed he would be an awesome flex starter, but with Jackson performing like he has I'm no longer sure of that. Should I trade Lynch, target Jackson (will have to buy high), or hold tight?I'm going to try and replace Mason with Mario Manningham but not sure that will happen.

Manningham looked great. I would not worry about Lynch, at least for a week.

Why for at least a week?

I think Lynch will have the primary role in the Buffalo run game, but it is just conjecture. We really do not know. I do think the Bills will run more as the weather turns colder. Selling Lynch at this point is probably selling low unless the FJax owner has a back you like.

What do you think I could get Fred Jackson for at this point?

I would offer brown at this point. I think McCoy will do ok. I am doubting Westbrook makes it through the season.

 

[bighead2000]

choice of S. Smith or Manningham in ny? I have Hester and Morgan on my bench.

THanks.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

choice of S. Smith or Manningham in ny? I have Hester and Morgan on my bench.THanks.

i will go with manningham. he has scored in two straight games and eli looks to him for the big play

 

[Childress]

PPR Start QB/WR/WR/RB/RB/Flex/Flex/TE/K/DEF so you can start up to 4 RB's or WR's.

I have asked you questions about this startup dynasty team before and now I have a question dynasty management. As you can see my team is very young with rookies (Chris Wells, Michael Crabtree, Jeremy Maclin, James Davis, Jermaine Tate, Pettigrew, Garcon) and young vets (Jennings, Marshall, Colston, Steve Jackson, Leon Washington). With Vets like Marshall and all those rookies who probably will be worth more next year (and the fact that I'm 0-2) I am thinking about trying to send away my some of my older vets who are producing (Cedric Benson, Derek Mason) and just going with younger players. I have a feeling I might be able to pry Moreno away from the owner but I'll have to give away a lot. Is it to early to blow my team up and go with youth for the future?

I know the Moreno owner likes Leon Washington and Benson is really playing well, I was just wondering what would be too much to offer for Moreno?

Any other advice for the dynasty newbie?

Thanks so much for the input!

QB

Jay Cutler

Matt Cassel

Matt Stafford

WR

Greg Jennings

Brandon Marshall

Marques Colston

Michael Crabtree

Jeremy Maclin

Derek Mason

Brandon Tate

Pierre Garcon

Chansi Stuckey

RB

Steven Jackson

Cedric Benson

Chris Wells

Leon Washington

James Davis

TE

Visanthe Shiancoe

Jermichael Finley

Brandon Pettigrew

Randy Mcmichael

K

Kris Brown

DEF

Baltimore

Miami

 

[tate516]

Hi Jeff

Ok here are my WR's

Calvin Johnson----AUTOMATIC

Roddy White----AUTOMATIC

Need to start 3 weekly...

Derrick Mason

Jerricho Cotchery

Mario Manningham

Really want you to convince me why I should keep Mason....I don't see any upside....another week with 3 small catches.

Here are the WR's that are available:

Johnny Knox

Pierre Garcon

Mike Sims-Walker

Jason Avant

What do you think?

Thanks!

 

[grtwhtsk]

Hi Jeff. I'm looking to grab either L. Robinson or J. Knox. I play in a 12 team dynasty, 1 PPR, 1 pt every 10 yds rec, 6 pts for TD. Robinson has looked good, but I'm not sure about taking a Rams WR. Also Avery could get that #1 spot back. In Chicago, who knows if Knox is the go to guy again, or it goes to Bennett, Hester, or even Olson. I'm looking for depth at this point, and would appreciate all the input you can give me. Thanks.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

You have a very solid nucleus. The only players I would move are Benson and Mason. Even if you trade bot, it will not impact your starters all that much. I think you will need a strong game from Mason in order to move him. I expect him to break out in the next couple of weeks. Then, try to move him. With so few WRs having great seasons, Mason should be easy to move for a future 2nd. Benson has been playing very well. Just like with the WRs, it feels like so few RBs are off to hot starts. I think you have a few ways to go:

I might start by trying to move both to a 1-1 team for players like: McCoy, Stewart, etc at RB or AGonzo, Royal, or other hurt/underperforming WR. This might be asking for too much, but Benson has been strong and Mason offers a good WR3/4

The other option is to move both for a prospect and a future 1st.

Good luck

PPR Start QB/WR/WR/RB/RB/Flex/Flex/TE/K/DEF so you can start up to 4 RB's or WR's.

I have asked you questions about this startup dynasty team before and now I have a question dynasty management. As you can see my team is very young with rookies (Chris Wells, Michael Crabtree, Jeremy Maclin, James Davis, Jermaine Tate, Pettigrew, Garcon) and young vets (Jennings, Marshall, Colston, Steve Jackson, Leon Washington). With Vets like Marshall and all those rookies who probably will be worth more next year (and the fact that I'm 0-2) I am thinking about trying to send away my some of my older vets who are producing (Cedric Benson, Derek Mason) and just going with younger players. I have a feeling I might be able to pry Moreno away from the owner but I'll have to give away a lot. Is it to early to blow my team up and go with youth for the future?

I know the Moreno owner likes Leon Washington and Benson is really playing well, I was just wondering what would be too much to offer for Moreno?

Any other advice for the dynasty newbie?

Thanks so much for the input!

QB

Jay Cutler

Matt Cassel

Matt Stafford

WR

Greg Jennings

Brandon Marshall

Marques Colston

Michael Crabtree

Jeremy Maclin

Derek Mason

Brandon Tate

Pierre Garcon

Chansi Stuckey

RB

Steven Jackson

Cedric Benson

Chris Wells

Leon Washington

James Davis

TE

Visanthe Shiancoe

Jermichael Finley

Brandon Pettigrew

Randy Mcmichael

K

Kris Brown

DEF

Baltimore

Miami

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff

Ok here are my WR's

Calvin Johnson----AUTOMATIC

Roddy White----AUTOMATIC

Need to start 3 weekly...

Derrick Mason

Jerricho Cotchery

Mario Manningham

Really want you to convince me why I should keep Mason....I don't see any upside....another week with 3 small catches.

Here are the WR's that are available:

Johnny Knox

Pierre Garcon

Mike Sims-Walker

Jason Avant

What do you think?

Thanks!

I like Mason and think this is early to give up on him. If you dump Mason, Knox is the guy I would want.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff. I'm looking to grab either L. Robinson or J. Knox. I play in a 12 team dynasty, 1 PPR, 1 pt every 10 yds rec, 6 pts for TD. Robinson has looked good, but I'm not sure about taking a Rams WR. Also Avery could get that #1 spot back. In Chicago, who knows if Knox is the go to guy again, or it goes to Bennett, Hester, or even Olson. I'm looking for depth at this point, and would appreciate all the input you can give me. Thanks.

This is a close one. I think I would go with Robinson. He has scored in both games. I do have the same concern on Avery. Maybe he is still recovering from the foot injury. Avery has played both weeks, and done little. I know the Rams are poor, but they should be in catch up mode often, esp in NFC West. Knox looked great, but I get the feeling that the Bears will spread the ball around a lot. The Rams have so few options.

 

[dmac37]

A couple of trade scenarios I'm thinking of. First off I got lucky and my offer of R. Brown for Royal was rejected, he wanted to try and do this again after Royals game on Sunday.

The owner I'm dealing with values WR more than RB's and really values youth, it is a PPR dynasty. He really needs a RB and I'm deep at RB and he has 4 top WR if you still count R. White and Royal as top WR's.

I doubt he bites on the offers below because of how he values WR's and youth but this is why he is in the position of needing a RB.

1)

R. Brown for either Colston or R. White

2)

Cadillac or Benson for Royal

He is also willing to move Fitz for a RB/WR combo but he expects a lot for him.

What do you think?

My RB's and WR's:

Benson, Cedric CIN RB

Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB

Brown, Ronnie MIA RB

Hillis, Peyton DEN RB

Jackson, Brandon GBP RB

Peterson, Adrian MIN RB

Rice, Ray BAL RB

Ringer, Javon TEN RB

Williams, Carnell TBB RB

Clayton, Mark BAL WR

Cotchery, Jerricho NYJ WR

Dillard, Jarett JAC WR

Driver, Donald GBP WR

Gage, Justin TEN WR

Hester, Devin CHI WR

Johnson, Andre HOU WR

Nicks, Hakeem NYG WR

Sims-Walker, Mike JAC WR

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I would like either deal for you. It would be nice to add another young WR to your team. On Fitz, I would think it would cost at least: Brown, Rice (or benson or caddy), and Hester. I would not give AJ or ADP. And I would want to keep the young guys.

A couple of trade scenarios I'm thinking of. First off I got lucky and my offer of R. Brown for Royal was rejected, he wanted to try and do this again after Royals game on Sunday.The owner I'm dealing with values WR more than RB's and really values youth, it is a PPR dynasty. He really needs a RB and I'm deep at RB and he has 4 top WR if you still count R. White and Royal as top WR's.I doubt he bites on the offers below because of how he values WR's and youth but this is why he is in the position of needing a RB.1)R. Brown for either Colston or R. White2)Cadillac or Benson for RoyalHe is also willing to move Fitz for a RB/WR combo but he expects a lot for him.What do you think?My RB's and WR's:Benson, Cedric CIN RB Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB Brown, Ronnie MIA RB Hillis, Peyton DEN RB Jackson, Brandon GBP RB Peterson, Adrian MIN RB Rice, Ray BAL RB Ringer, Javon TEN RB Williams, Carnell TBB RB Clayton, Mark BAL WR Cotchery, Jerricho NYJ WR Dillard, Jarett JAC WR Driver, Donald GBP WR Gage, Justin TEN WR Hester, Devin CHI WR Johnson, Andre HOU WR Nicks, Hakeem NYG WR Sims-Walker, Mike JAC WR

 

[Leo2228]

Jeff

Which one do you like this week

Justin Gage @ NYJ

B Edwards @ BAL

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff Which one do you like this weekJustin Gage @ NYJB Edwards @ BAL

That is a tough one. I do not like BE with Quinn throwing him the ball. He dinks and dunks while Edwards likes passes down the field. I know that Gage is streaky. If you start Edwards, you are hoping for a TD, and little yards. Gage is the safer pick. I think I would go with Gage. I expect NYJ to control the Tenn RBs enough and make Collins beat them.

 

[tally]

Hi Jeff,

With McNabb still questionable and Kerry Collins playing the Jets this week, I need to target another potential QB fill-in.

Kolb (vs. KC): didn't look good last week but has a good matchup this week

Orton (@OAK): not too high on the matchup

The others (Bulger, Wallace, Stafford) are terrible. Do I stick with Collins despite the matchup or try to grab Kolb and hope he ends up solid against KC?

Thanks

 

[tate516]

Hi Jeff

Ok here are my WR's

Calvin Johnson----AUTOMATIC

Roddy White----AUTOMATIC

Need to start 3 weekly...

Derrick Mason

Jerricho Cotchery

Mario Manningham

Really want you to convince me why I should keep Mason....I don't see any upside....another week with 3 small catches.

Here are the WR's that are available:

Johnny Knox

Pierre Garcon

Mike Sims-Walker

Jason Avant

What do you think?

Thanks!

I like Mason and think this is early to give up on him. If you dump Mason, Knox is the guy I would want.

Ok, I will stand pat with Mason...thanks Jeff!

 

[Imagine]

Hi Jeff – A WR strategy question.

12-team NON-PPR redraft league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 WR/RB Flex, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 DEF. 16 player roster.

Passing TDs = 4 pts, all others 6 pts. 1 pt for 10 yards rushing and receiving.

My Team:

QB: Garrard, Leinart, Shaun Hill

RB: AP, Ronnie Brown, Addai, Lynch, Chester Taylor

WR: Roddy White, Braylon Edwards, Berrian, Schilens

TE: Zach Miller

DEF: Phil, GB

K: Elam

My WRs are not very strong, and I've been hanging on to Schilens hoping he could help when he returns in week 4 or 5. But after seeing Oakland's passing struggles (already have Zach and that's not much fun), I can't imagine him being much help. Waiver Wire thoughts are Manningham, Sims-Walker, and Knox as well as old favorites Michael Jenkins, Mark Bradley, and Isaac Bruce.

Do you see enough in Schilens to recommend keeping him, or do some of those others hold more promise? Thanks!

 

[dmac37]

I would like either deal for you. It would be nice to add another young WR to your team. On Fitz, I would think it would cost at least: Brown, Rice (or benson or caddy), and Hester. I would not give AJ or ADP. And I would want to keep the young guys.

A couple of trade scenarios I'm thinking of. First off I got lucky and my offer of R. Brown for Royal was rejected, he wanted to try and do this again after Royals game on Sunday.The owner I'm dealing with values WR more than RB's and really values youth, it is a PPR dynasty. He really needs a RB and I'm deep at RB and he has 4 top WR if you still count R. White and Royal as top WR's.I doubt he bites on the offers below because of how he values WR's and youth but this is why he is in the position of needing a RB.1)R. Brown for either Colston or R. White2)Cadillac or Benson for RoyalHe is also willing to move Fitz for a RB/WR combo but he expects a lot for him.What do you think?My RB's and WR's:Benson, Cedric CIN RB Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB Brown, Ronnie MIA RB Hillis, Peyton DEN RB Jackson, Brandon GBP RB Peterson, Adrian MIN RB Rice, Ray BAL RB Ringer, Javon TEN RB Williams, Carnell TBB RB Clayton, Mark BAL WR Cotchery, Jerricho NYJ WR Dillard, Jarett JAC WR Driver, Donald GBP WR Gage, Justin TEN WR Hester, Devin CHI WR Johnson, Andre HOU WR Nicks, Hakeem NYG WR Sims-Walker, Mike JAC WR

For Fitz I offered Brown, Caddy, and HesterAs I thought he shot down all 3 options, what do you think about this for Fitz:Brown, Caddy and either Cotchery or my 1st round pick (I'm 2nd overall right now). I hate to lose Cotchery as I value him more than most. Sanchez should only get better as time goes on, but we are talking about Fitz.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,With McNabb still questionable and Kerry Collins playing the Jets this week, I need to target another potential QB fill-in.Kolb (vs. KC): didn't look good last week but has a good matchup this weekOrton (@OAK): not too high on the matchupThe others (Bulger, Wallace, Stafford) are terrible. Do I stick with Collins despite the matchup or try to grab Kolb and hope he ends up solid against KC?Thanks

Kolb or Collins. He will not have a monster game like last week because they were down. I would expect 200-250 yds and 2ish TDs

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff – A WR strategy question. 12-team NON-PPR redraft league. Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 WR/RB Flex, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 DEF. 16 player roster. Passing TDs = 4 pts, all others 6 pts. 1 pt for 10 yards rushing and receiving.My Team:QB: Garrard, Leinart, Shaun HillRB: AP, Ronnie Brown, Addai, Lynch, Chester Taylor WR: Roddy White, Braylon Edwards, Berrian, SchilensTE: Zach Miller DEF: Phil, GBK: ElamMy WRs are not very strong, and I've been hanging on to Schilens hoping he could help when he returns in week 4 or 5. But after seeing Oakland's passing struggles (already have Zach and that's not much fun), I can't imagine him being much help. Waiver Wire thoughts are Manningham, Sims-Walker, and Knox as well as old favorites Michael Jenkins, Mark Bradley, and Isaac Bruce. Do you see enough in Schilens to recommend keeping him, or do some of those others hold more promise? Thanks!

I still like Schilens, but dump him for Manningham. If not, hold tight.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I would like either deal for you. It would be nice to add another young WR to your team. On Fitz, I would think it would cost at least: Brown, Rice (or benson or caddy), and Hester. I would not give AJ or ADP. And I would want to keep the young guys.

A couple of trade scenarios I'm thinking of. First off I got lucky and my offer of R. Brown for Royal was rejected, he wanted to try and do this again after Royals game on Sunday.The owner I'm dealing with values WR more than RB's and really values youth, it is a PPR dynasty. He really needs a RB and I'm deep at RB and he has 4 top WR if you still count R. White and Royal as top WR's.I doubt he bites on the offers below because of how he values WR's and youth but this is why he is in the position of needing a RB.1)R. Brown for either Colston or R. White2)Cadillac or Benson for RoyalHe is also willing to move Fitz for a RB/WR combo but he expects a lot for him.What do you think?My RB's and WR's:Benson, Cedric CIN RB Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB Brown, Ronnie MIA RB Hillis, Peyton DEN RB Jackson, Brandon GBP RB Peterson, Adrian MIN RB Rice, Ray BAL RB Ringer, Javon TEN RB Williams, Carnell TBB RB Clayton, Mark BAL WR Cotchery, Jerricho NYJ WR Dillard, Jarett JAC WR Driver, Donald GBP WR Gage, Justin TEN WR Hester, Devin CHI WR Johnson, Andre HOU WR Nicks, Hakeem NYG WR Sims-Walker, Mike JAC WR

For Fitz I offered Brown, Caddy, and HesterAs I thought he shot down all 3 options, what do you think about this for Fitz:Brown, Caddy and either Cotchery or my 1st round pick (I'm 2nd overall right now). I hate to lose Cotchery as I value him more than most. Sanchez should only get better as time goes on, but we are talking about Fitz.

I still like it. I would give your 1st if you think your team will be one of two favorites for the title. You would just be replacing Brown as a starter with Fitz. If not, give Cotchery. You would have a good young nucleus.

 

[dmac37]

I would like either deal for you. It would be nice to add another young WR to your team. On Fitz, I would think it would cost at least: Brown, Rice (or benson or caddy), and Hester. I would not give AJ or ADP. And I would want to keep the young guys.

A couple of trade scenarios I'm thinking of. First off I got lucky and my offer of R. Brown for Royal was rejected, he wanted to try and do this again after Royals game on Sunday.The owner I'm dealing with values WR more than RB's and really values youth, it is a PPR dynasty. He really needs a RB and I'm deep at RB and he has 4 top WR if you still count R. White and Royal as top WR's.I doubt he bites on the offers below because of how he values WR's and youth but this is why he is in the position of needing a RB.1)R. Brown for either Colston or R. White2)Cadillac or Benson for RoyalHe is also willing to move Fitz for a RB/WR combo but he expects a lot for him.What do you think?My RB's and WR's:Benson, Cedric CIN RB Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB Brown, Ronnie MIA RB Hillis, Peyton DEN RB Jackson, Brandon GBP RB Peterson, Adrian MIN RB Rice, Ray BAL RB Ringer, Javon TEN RB Williams, Carnell TBB RB Clayton, Mark BAL WR Cotchery, Jerricho NYJ WR Dillard, Jarett JAC WR Driver, Donald GBP WR Gage, Justin TEN WR Hester, Devin CHI WR Johnson, Andre HOU WR Nicks, Hakeem NYG WR Sims-Walker, Mike JAC WR

For Fitz I offered Brown, Caddy, and HesterAs I thought he shot down all 3 options, what do you think about this for Fitz:Brown, Caddy and either Cotchery or my 1st round pick (I'm 2nd overall right now). I hate to lose Cotchery as I value him more than most. Sanchez should only get better as time goes on, but we are talking about Fitz.

I still like it. I would give your 1st if you think your team will be one of two favorites for the title. You would just be replacing Brown as a starter with Fitz. If not, give Cotchery. You would have a good young nucleus.

He seems to have more interest in Rice rather than Brown. I would really hate to give up Rice, more so for next year and beyond but I would think Brown has a little more value than Rice. He also likes Benson more than Cadillac but I much rather keep the younger healthier Benson. Who do you like more for PPR dynasty Brown or Rice?So the offer could be:Rice, Cadillac and my 1st for Fitz???

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I would like either deal for you. It would be nice to add another young WR to your team. On Fitz, I would think it would cost at least: Brown, Rice (or benson or caddy), and Hester. I would not give AJ or ADP. And I would want to keep the young guys.

A couple of trade scenarios I'm thinking of. First off I got lucky and my offer of R. Brown for Royal was rejected, he wanted to try and do this again after Royals game on Sunday.The owner I'm dealing with values WR more than RB's and really values youth, it is a PPR dynasty. He really needs a RB and I'm deep at RB and he has 4 top WR if you still count R. White and Royal as top WR's.I doubt he bites on the offers below because of how he values WR's and youth but this is why he is in the position of needing a RB.1)R. Brown for either Colston or R. White2)Cadillac or Benson for RoyalHe is also willing to move Fitz for a RB/WR combo but he expects a lot for him.What do you think?My RB's and WR's:Benson, Cedric CIN RB Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB Brown, Ronnie MIA RB Hillis, Peyton DEN RB Jackson, Brandon GBP RB Peterson, Adrian MIN RB Rice, Ray BAL RB Ringer, Javon TEN RB Williams, Carnell TBB RB Clayton, Mark BAL WR Cotchery, Jerricho NYJ WR Dillard, Jarett JAC WR Driver, Donald GBP WR Gage, Justin TEN WR Hester, Devin CHI WR Johnson, Andre HOU WR Nicks, Hakeem NYG WR Sims-Walker, Mike JAC WR

For Fitz I offered Brown, Caddy, and HesterAs I thought he shot down all 3 options, what do you think about this for Fitz:Brown, Caddy and either Cotchery or my 1st round pick (I'm 2nd overall right now). I hate to lose Cotchery as I value him more than most. Sanchez should only get better as time goes on, but we are talking about Fitz.

I still like it. I would give your 1st if you think your team will be one of two favorites for the title. You would just be replacing Brown as a starter with Fitz. If not, give Cotchery. You would have a good young nucleus.

He seems to have more interest in Rice rather than Brown. I would really hate to give up Rice, more so for next year and beyond but I would think Brown has a little more value than Rice. He also likes Benson more than Cadillac but I much rather keep the younger healthier Benson. Who do you like more for PPR dynasty Brown or Rice?So the offer could be:Rice, Cadillac and my 1st for Fitz???

That is very cheap, imo, for Fitzgerald.

 

[dmac37]

I would like either deal for you. It would be nice to add another young WR to your team. On Fitz, I would think it would cost at least: Brown, Rice (or benson or caddy), and Hester. I would not give AJ or ADP. And I would want to keep the young guys. My RB's and WR's:Benson, Cedric CIN RB Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB Brown, Ronnie MIA RB Hillis, Peyton DEN RB Jackson, Brandon GBP RB Peterson, Adrian MIN RB Rice, Ray BAL RB Ringer, Javon TEN RB Williams, Carnell TBB RB Clayton, Mark BAL WR Cotchery, Jerricho NYJ WR Dillard, Jarett JAC WR Driver, Donald GBP WR Gage, Justin TEN WR Hester, Devin CHI WR Johnson, Andre HOU WR Nicks, Hakeem NYG WR Sims-Walker, Mike JAC WR

I still like it. I would give your 1st if you think your team will be one of two favorites for the title. You would just be replacing Brown as a starter with Fitz. If not, give Cotchery. You would have a good young nucleus.

He seems to have more interest in Rice rather than Brown. I would really hate to give up Rice, more so for next year and beyond but I would think Brown has a little more value than Rice. He also likes Benson more than Cadillac but I much rather keep the younger healthier Benson. Who do you like more for PPR dynasty Brown or Rice?So the offer could be:Rice, Cadillac and my 1st for Fitz???

That is very cheap, imo, for Fitzgerald.

That was my idea, not an offer. He just now offered:Fitz & 2 throw insforBrown, Benson, Cotchery and my 2ndI will not do this, I think my team is too strong right now to give up 3 starter type players even though I'm deep. Would you? but thinking of countering with:Brown, Cadillac and my 1st round pickor if he says no Brown Cadillac and CotcheryWhat do you think?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

That was my idea, not an offer. He just now offered:Fitz & 2 throw insforBrown, Benson, Cotchery and my 2ndI will not do this, I think my team is too strong right now to give up 3 starter type players even though I'm deep. Would you? but thinking of countering with:Brown, Cadillac and my 1st round pickor if he says no Brown Cadillac and CotcheryWhat do you think?

I might try either of those options or Brown/Benson/1st with the assumption that the 1st is close to Cotch. If you can get it done with Caddy instead of Benson, all the better.

 

[platapie]

Hey Jeff, thanks for your advice last week. Got some more Q's to fire at you pre-waiver.

Again the WR's and RB's on my team and what I'm thinking of doing.

RB: Peterson, Jackson, Bradshaw, Lynch, Ward

WR: Smith (Car), White, Bryant, Josh Morgan

Waiver Wire WR's that I'm looking at/how I have them ranked:

Manningham

L. Robinson

Sims-Walker

Stuckey

B. Wade

Stovall

Knox

Was thinking of dropping Morgan, Ward, or both for some WR's, Am I on crack/completely off here? Suspect Manningham/Robinson will be gone by my waiver.

Thanks again for all of your help.