wannabee Strategy Thread (3 Viewers)

[puddy]

Well my week continues to get more and more interesting....now my only TE Winslow has gotten suspended for running his mouth.

I have NO ONE else to drop but WINSLOW to pick up a TE....because of my Bye weeks

Here are the guys on the WW that I need to choose from when I drop Winslow (He only has one score for the season - maybe I can scoop him back up)

Scaife v IND

Billy Miller v SD (Shockey may be out again---Plus I'm playing against Brees this week)

Carlson @ SF

Royal @ MIA

Fasano v BUF

Zack Miller @ BUF

Last question would you drop the Dallas Defense for the Pats v STL or Jags v CLE this week? I have the Bears on a bye.

Thanks Jeff!

 

[tally]

Hi Jeff,

Trying to preemptively pick up a QB for Brees' bye in a couple of weeks. League is standard scoring (6/TD, 1/25yd, -2/INT).

I'm looking at these QBs on waivers/free agency:

Garrard (week 9 @CIN)

Garcia (week 9 @KC)

Ryan (week 9 @OAK)

Bulger (week 9 vs. ARI)

Who should I pick up, if any, and who should I drop out of the following?

Darren McFadden

DeSean Jackson

Matt Prater

Or should I wait for better pickings next week?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Well my week continues to get more and more interesting....now my only TE Winslow has gotten suspended for running his mouth.

I have NO ONE else to drop but WINSLOW to pick up a TE....because of my Bye weeks

Here are the guys on the WW that I need to choose from when I drop Winslow (He only has one score for the season - maybe I can scoop him back up)

Scaife v IND

Billy Miller v SD (Shockey may be out again---Plus I'm playing against Brees this week)

Carlson @ SF

Royal @ MIA

Fasano v BUF

Zack Miller @ BUF

Last question would you drop the Dallas Defense for the Pats v STL or Jags v CLE this week? I have the Bears on a bye.

Thanks Jeff!

Hey Puddy, I told you something wrong earlier today ... Gus Frerotte does not play this week .. so cannot start him ...

I think I would go with Scaife at TE

I like the Jag defense coming off the bye.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,Trying to preemptively pick up a QB for Brees' bye in a couple of weeks. League is standard scoring (6/TD, 1/25yd, -2/INT).I'm looking at these QBs on waivers/free agency:Garrard (week 9 @CIN)Garcia (week 9 @KC)Ryan (week 9 @OAK)Bulger (week 9 vs. ARI)Who should I pick up, if any, and who should I drop out of the following?Darren McFaddenDeSean JacksonMatt PraterOr should I wait for better pickings next week?

all four are great plays .. i think you should wait a week ... and see what happens. At this time, I would lean toward Garrard or Ryan ... but much can change in a week.

 

[bighead2000]

GReat help last week....thanks.

Have Garrard, with OSullivan,Garcia on wire......also have Orton on bench.....hate to let him go.

Have Calvin and Cotch......chambers....only start two

You like Bryant or Avery better this WEEk? Have SCaif......wonder about dropping Winslow.....hasn't done much and now OUT. redraft league

 

[Packers4ever]

10 team 8 player keeper league Standard scoring No PPR 1 QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 Flex( RB, WR, TE) 1 TE, 1 K

His team

QB's Big Ben, K Warner

RB's LT, M. Barber, C. Portis, D. Rhodes,

WR's L. Fitzgerald, S. Holmes, Roddy White, A. Bryant, A. Gonzalez, A. Randle El, K. Walter

TE' s Z. Miller, T. Scheffler

My Team

QB's J. Culter, P. Rivers

RB's J. Addai, R. Brown, J. Lewis, S. Jackson, J. Stewart, K. Faulk

WR's R. Moss, G. Jennings, J. Cotchery, B. Engram

TE's C. Cooley, O. Daniels

He wants to trade LT and Roddy White is there anyone on my team that you would trade for LT & White. I don't know if I like LT with his age in a keeper league but I could really use White this week with Jennings being on bye.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

10 team 8 player keeper league Standard scoring No PPR 1 QB, 2 RB's, 3 WR's, 1 Flex( RB, WR, TE) 1 TE, 1 KHis teamQB's Big Ben, K WarnerRB's LT, M. Barber, C. Portis, D. Rhodes, WR's L. Fitzgerald, S. Holmes, Roddy White, A. Bryant, A. Gonzalez, A. Randle El, K. WalterTE' s Z. Miller, T. SchefflerMy TeamQB's J. Culter, P. RiversRB's J. Addai, R. Brown, J. Lewis, S. Jackson, J. Stewart, K. FaulkWR's R. Moss, G. Jennings, J. Cotchery, B. EngramTE's C. Cooley, O. DanielsHe wants to trade LT and Roddy White is there anyone on my team that you would trade for LT & White. I don't know if I like LT with his age in a keeper league but I could really use White this week with Jennings being on bye.

I would prob offer Addai and Cotchery for both LT and White ... and not much more, maybe Lewis ... You have a good team and LT would not help much.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

GReat help last week....thanks.Have Garrard, with OSullivan,Garcia on wire......also have Orton on bench.....hate to let him go.Have Calvin and Cotch......chambers....only start twoYou like Bryant or Avery better this WEEk? Have SCaif......wonder about dropping Winslow.....hasn't done much and now OUT. redraft league

If I read this correctly, Start Garrard this week, and Orton is a better QB2 than the other twoChambers prob will not play this week so Clavin and CothI think I like the way Bryant is playing ... he is getting a lot of catchesI might keep Winslow for 1-2 weeks just to see what the Brown offense does .. He is dependent on the offense

 

[hammerd]

Due in no small part to my Mewelde Moore trade last week, I eked out a win to go 3-4. I'm still worried about depth & injury at RB, and my WRs past Smith, though.Current roster:Roethlisberger, Garrard, M RyanWestbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore,Buckhalter, Fargas, NorwoodS Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison FasanoGouldRavens DI'm wondering if it's worth picking up a free agent RB like Stecker, Benson, Maurice Morris, a KC back, or even a NE back(Ellis, Faulk).Also, I'm wondering if it's worth picking up a free agent WR like A Bryant, Camarillo, Hester, K Robinson, M Furrey, Jerry Porter etc., to possibly replace Harrison.thanks

bryant is the only wr worth picking up. there are no rbs worth picking up of that group. I think I would drop a QB for Bryant. If you can get Wetbrook and Parker back healthy, you should be in good shape.

what QB would you drop??Also, do you think Norwood's still worthy of rostering, or could he be the drop for Bryant?

keep norwood .... his value soars if something happens to turner ........ I would drop either Garrard or Ryan. I might keep Ryan, but it is very close.

Curious, why wouldn't I want to have a starter in Benson over a backup in Norwood?Also, would you bothering picking a TE like B Scaife, H Miller, or even D Martin to replace Fasano? Lately, it seems like Fasano has been taking a back seat to Martin on the Dolphins TE depth chart.With R Gould on bye this week, who would you pick up to replace out of Elam or Akers?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Due in no small part to my Mewelde Moore trade last week, I eked out a win to go 3-4. I'm still worried about depth & injury at RB, and my WRs past Smith, though.Current roster:Roethlisberger, Garrard, M RyanWestbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore,Buckhalter, Fargas, NorwoodS Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison FasanoGouldRavens DI'm wondering if it's worth picking up a free agent RB like Stecker, Benson, Maurice Morris, a KC back, or even a NE back(Ellis, Faulk).Also, I'm wondering if it's worth picking up a free agent WR like A Bryant, Camarillo, Hester, K Robinson, M Furrey, Jerry Porter etc., to possibly replace Harrison.thanks

bryant is the only wr worth picking up. there are no rbs worth picking up of that group. I think I would drop a QB for Bryant. If you can get Wetbrook and Parker back healthy, you should be in good shape.

what QB would you drop??Also, do you think Norwood's still worthy of rostering, or could he be the drop for Bryant?

keep norwood .... his value soars if something happens to turner ........ I would drop either Garrard or Ryan. I might keep Ryan, but it is very close.

Curious, why wouldn't I want to have a starter in Benson over a backup in Norwood?Also, would you bothering picking a TE like B Scaife, H Miller, or even D Martin to replace Fasano? Lately, it seems like Fasano has been taking a back seat to Martin on the Dolphins TE depth chart.With R Gould on bye this week, who would you pick up to replace out of Elam or Akers?

On Benson vs Norwood, you would probably never start either unless something happens. Norwood has a much higher potential than Benson. Benson has little upside and Norwood scores more as a backup than Benson as a starter .. as odd as that sounds.I would pick up Scaife. Collins looks to him a lot since they have no WRs. I would pick up Elam. Akers cannot kick a FG over 40 yards.

 

[hammerd]

Gun to your head, who do you drop out of Garrard and Ryan to pick up A Bryant?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Gun to your head, who do you drop out of Garrard and Ryan to pick up A Bryant?

drop Garrard because Ryan has more upside

 

[puddy]

Well my week continues to get more and more interesting....now my only TE Winslow has gotten suspended for running his mouth.

I have NO ONE else to drop but WINSLOW to pick up a TE....because of my Bye weeks

Here are the guys on the WW that I need to choose from when I drop Winslow (He only has one score for the season - maybe I can scoop him back up)

Scaife v IND

Billy Miller v SD (Shockey may be out again---Plus I'm playing against Brees this week)

Carlson @ SF

Royal @ MIA

Fasano v BUF

Zack Miller @ BUF

Last question would you drop the Dallas Defense for the Pats v STL or Jags v CLE this week? I have the Bears on a bye.

Thanks Jeff!

Hey Puddy, I told you something wrong earlier today ... Gus Frerotte does not play this week .. so cannot start him ...

I think I would go with Scaife at TE

I like the Jag defense coming off the bye.

No wrong Frerotte issue, I don't need him this week but week 9 to cover for DelHomme so I'm still in good shape after picking him up.I will drop Winslow for Scaife.

The Cowboys D for the Jags -- You dont like the Pats better at home vs the Rams? I expect them to look nothing like they did v the Cowboys.

Do you still like the Jags better?

Thanks Jeff

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Well my week continues to get more and more interesting....now my only TE Winslow has gotten suspended for running his mouth.

I have NO ONE else to drop but WINSLOW to pick up a TE....because of my Bye weeks

Here are the guys on the WW that I need to choose from when I drop Winslow (He only has one score for the season - maybe I can scoop him back up)

Scaife v IND

Billy Miller v SD (Shockey may be out again---Plus I'm playing against Brees this week)

Carlson @ SF

Royal @ MIA

Fasano v BUF

Zack Miller @ BUF

Last question would you drop the Dallas Defense for the Pats v STL or Jags v CLE this week? I have the Bears on a bye.

Thanks Jeff!

Hey Puddy, I told you something wrong earlier today ... Gus Frerotte does not play this week .. so cannot start him ...

I think I would go with Scaife at TE

I like the Jag defense coming off the bye.

No wrong Frerotte issue, I don't need him this week but week 9 to cover for DelHomme so I'm still in good shape after picking him up.I will drop Winslow for Scaife.

The Cowboys D for the Jags -- You dont like the Pats better at home vs the Rams? I expect them to look nothing like they did v the Cowboys.

Do you still like the Jags better?

Thanks Jeff

I answer a few of these each day and hard to keep them straight at times. THe Pats have had a ton of injuries on defense and do not get a ton of turnovers (even though denver fumbled a lot). Jax should be decent coming off the bye.

 

[def2noiz]

Hey Jeff,

I would really like to get Avery, but I don't know who to drop to make the room....what do you think?? I was leaning toward Duece, but I don't know anymore with Bush being out. Here is my team:

Romo, Schaub

Harrison, Curtis, Johnson(Det), Walter, Holmes

Johnson(Ten), Grant, Lynch, Jones, McAllister

Gates

Bironas

Houston, Minny

 

[bighead2000]

ONe more here: Thanks Jeff.

Slaton,Jacobs,Westbrook,JOnes Drew,Turner...........need Three of these. All good but want the best obviously.....leary on westbrook?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

ONe more here: Thanks Jeff. Slaton,Jacobs,Westbrook,JOnes Drew,Turner...........need Three of these. All good but want the best obviously.....leary on westbrook?

MJD and Slaton are the two top ones for me. I would avoid Jacobs if possible, playing the Steelers. Turner or Westy, depending on Westy's health.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff, I would really like to get Avery, but I don't know who to drop to make the room....what do you think?? I was leaning toward Duece, but I don't know anymore with Bush being out. Here is my team:Romo, SchaubHarrison, Curtis, Johnson(Det), Walter, HolmesJohnson(Ten), Grant, Lynch, Jones, McAllisterGatesBironasHouston, Minny

I think you have to hold tight. You can drop a defense next week. Deuce is viable with the Bush injury. At minimum, you want to keep him away from your competition.

 

[hammerd]

Jeff,

Got A Bryant, dropped Garrard. Lost out on Elam to replace Gould. Available kickers include Akers, Nedney, Suisham, Bryant, Carney(not sure what's going on with Tynes), Lindell, Bironas, Reed, Janikowski, Vinatieri. If I can help it, I'd prefer to pick a kicker who's already had a bye.

Thanks

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,Got A Bryant, dropped Garrard. Lost out on Elam to replace Gould. Available kickers include Akers, Nedney, Suisham, Bryant, Carney(not sure what's going on with Tynes), Lindell, Bironas, Reed, Janikowski, Vinatieri. If I can help it, I'd prefer to pick a kicker who's already had a bye.Thanks

Akers and Bironas prob best. If you are looking for a kicker just for this week, Suisham is the guy.

 

[Cool in the pocket]

Hey Jeff,

The LT owner in my league has made it known he will entertain offers. Here is my roster for a start 1/2/2/1 flex/1 TE league:

Matt Schaub/Jay Cutler

Marques Colston/Calvin Johnson/Brandon Marshall/Anquan Boldin/Bobby Engram/Josh Morgan

Chris Johnson/Westy/MJD/Marshawn Lynch/Selvin Young/LenDale White/Aaron Stecker

Zach Miller/Tony Scheffler

Scoring is 1/30, 1/10 all TD's=6 and .5 PPR. I feel like my team is pretty solid even though I'm only middle of the pack right now. If you had this team, would you go after LT? What would your initial trade offer be? What would your highest offer (player(s)) be?

Here is the LT owner's roster:

Jeff Garcia/Tony Romo/Matt Ryan

Holt/VJax/Kevin Walter/Jennings/Steve Breaston/Chris Chambers/Lance Moore/Donnie Avery

LaDainian Tomlinson/DeAngelo Williams/Willie Parker/Ryan Torain/Jamaal Charles

Marcedes Lewis

Thanks!!!

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff,The LT owner in my league has made it known he will entertain offers. Here is my roster for a start 1/2/2/1 flex/1 TE league:Matt Schaub/Jay CutlerMarques Colston/Calvin Johnson/Brandon Marshall/Anquan Boldin/Bobby Engram/Josh MorganChris Johnson/Westy/MJD/Marshawn Lynch/Selvin Young/LenDale White/Aaron SteckerZach Miller/Tony SchefflerScoring is 1/30, 1/10 all TD's=6 and .5 PPR. I feel like my team is pretty solid even though I'm only middle of the pack right now. If you had this team, would you go after LT? What would your initial trade offer be? What would your highest offer (player(s)) be?Here is the LT owner's roster:Jeff Garcia/Tony Romo/Matt RyanHolt/VJax/Kevin Walter/Jennings/Steve Breaston/Chris Chambers/Lance Moore/Donnie AveryLaDainian Tomlinson/DeAngelo Williams/Willie Parker/Ryan Torain/Jamaal CharlesMarcedes LewisThanks!!!

I will assume this is a redraft league. I think I would offer deals with Lynch as the main guy to give. He also needs a QB and WR so I would offer Calvin and Schaub for LT, Ryan, Breaston (since you have Boldin). I think that is a very good offer. If he balks, you can toss in WHite. None of these players affect your lineup, other than the upgrade at RB. You have a good team and i would trade depth for studs.

 

[Cool in the pocket]

Hey Jeff,The LT owner in my league has made it known he will entertain offers. Here is my roster for a start 1/2/2/1 flex/1 TE league:Matt Schaub/Jay CutlerMarques Colston/Calvin Johnson/Brandon Marshall/Anquan Boldin/Bobby Engram/Josh MorganChris Johnson/Westy/MJD/Marshawn Lynch/Selvin Young/LenDale White/Aaron SteckerZach Miller/Tony SchefflerScoring is 1/30, 1/10 all TD's=6 and .5 PPR. I feel like my team is pretty solid even though I'm only middle of the pack right now. If you had this team, would you go after LT? What would your initial trade offer be? What would your highest offer (player(s)) be?Here is the LT owner's roster:Jeff Garcia/Tony Romo/Matt RyanHolt/VJax/Kevin Walter/Jennings/Steve Breaston/Chris Chambers/Lance Moore/Donnie AveryLaDainian Tomlinson/DeAngelo Williams/Willie Parker/Ryan Torain/Jamaal CharlesMarcedes LewisThanks!!!

I will assume this is a redraft league. I think I would offer deals with Lynch as the main guy to give. He also needs a QB and WR so I would offer Calvin and Schaub for LT, Ryan, Breaston (since you have Boldin). I think that is a very good offer. If he balks, you can toss in WHite. None of these players affect your lineup, other than the upgrade at RB. You have a good team and i would trade depth for studs.

First off, yes it is a redraft league, sorry about that. A couple of questions:So you feel I can ride with Cutler and Ryan at QB? Seems a little risky maybe? What about Lynch and Calvin for LT, Breaston and the Tampa D? You feel LT is worth going after in my situation? IE a buy low.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hey Jeff,The LT owner in my league has made it known he will entertain offers. Here is my roster for a start 1/2/2/1 flex/1 TE league:Matt Schaub/Jay CutlerMarques Colston/Calvin Johnson/Brandon Marshall/Anquan Boldin/Bobby Engram/Josh MorganChris Johnson/Westy/MJD/Marshawn Lynch/Selvin Young/LenDale White/Aaron SteckerZach Miller/Tony SchefflerScoring is 1/30, 1/10 all TD's=6 and .5 PPR. I feel like my team is pretty solid even though I'm only middle of the pack right now. If you had this team, would you go after LT? What would your initial trade offer be? What would your highest offer (player(s)) be?Here is the LT owner's roster:Jeff Garcia/Tony Romo/Matt RyanHolt/VJax/Kevin Walter/Jennings/Steve Breaston/Chris Chambers/Lance Moore/Donnie AveryLaDainian Tomlinson/DeAngelo Williams/Willie Parker/Ryan Torain/Jamaal CharlesMarcedes LewisThanks!!!

I will assume this is a redraft league. I think I would offer deals with Lynch as the main guy to give. He also needs a QB and WR so I would offer Calvin and Schaub for LT, Ryan, Breaston (since you have Boldin). I think that is a very good offer. If he balks, you can toss in WHite. None of these players affect your lineup, other than the upgrade at RB. You have a good team and i would trade depth for studs.

First off, yes it is a redraft league, sorry about that. A couple of questions:So you feel I can ride with Cutler and Ryan at QB? Seems a little risky maybe? What about Lynch and Calvin for LT, Breaston and the Tampa D? You feel LT is worth going after in my situation? IE a buy low.

I would go after LT just because you prob dont need to start Lynch or Calvin (with Boldin and Colston healthy) anyway. You might ask for Garcia and Ryan if worried about Cutler. If so, just give a little more. I think this is a good deal for you.

 

[hammerd]

Have to start 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 Flex RB/WR in a high performance, PPR league

Current roster:

Westbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore, Buckhalter, Fargas, Norwood

S Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison, A Bryant

Who would you start this week?

thanks

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Have to start 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 Flex RB/WR in a high performance, PPR leagueCurrent roster:Westbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore, Buckhalter, Fargas, NorwoodS Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison, A BryantWho would you start this week?thanks

Westbrook (assuming he plays), Mewelde (assuming Parker sits - I think he re-injured his knee), Fargas (DMac re-injured toe)Smith, Bryant over Holt.

 

[def2noiz]

Houston or Buffalo this week? I am leaning toward Houston...Cinncy has been having problems lately with turnovers right? But Buffalo is looking good...

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Houston or Buffalo this week? I am leaning toward Houston...Cinncy has been having problems lately with turnovers right? But Buffalo is looking good...

I think I like Houston. Cincy is bad on offense and looks like they might implode.

 

[finnmaccoul]

Bills, Chiefs or Raiders this week? leaning towards Raiders w/ Flacco's issues and not sure which Favre will show up

 

[hammerd]

Have to start 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 Flex RB/WR in a high performance, PPR leagueCurrent roster:Westbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore, Buckhalter, Fargas, NorwoodS Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison, A BryantWho would you start this week?thanks

Westbrook (assuming he plays), Mewelde (assuming Parker sits - I think he re-injured his knee), Fargas (DMac re-injured toe)Smith, Bryant over Holt.

just curious: why not McGahee as the 3rd RB over Fargas?

 

[valhallan]

Jeff, I'm stumped on my WRs this week. PPR, pt per 10 rush/rec yards, 6 pt TDs, start 2 rb, 2 wr, 1 flex. Right now I'm going with Lynch at MIA and Moore vs NYG for my RBs and leaning toward Graham at DAL for my flex. At WR I can pick between Boldin at CAR, Breaston at CAR, Bryant at DAL, Colston vs SD, M.Jones vs CLE, or Ocho at HOU. Which two WRs do you like and is there a third you would start over one of my RBs? Thanks man..

ETA: Also have Green-Ellis vs STL and M.Morris at SF as options... managed to make some shrewd preemptive waiver moves in this league if you can't tell already

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Bills, Chiefs or Raiders this week? leaning towards Raiders w/ Flacco's issues and not sure which Favre will show up

This is a tough one. I think I would avoid the Chiefs just because they have no heart. Yes, they might get lucky, but hard to depend on that. On the Raiders, I am afraid that Balt will run all over them and not force Flacco to pass. Buffalo is the safest, but with much less upside than Oakland. If you have a good team, I would go with Buffalo. If need to take a chance, Oakland.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Have to start 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 Flex RB/WR in a high performance, PPR leagueCurrent roster:Westbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore, Buckhalter, Fargas, NorwoodS Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison, A BryantWho would you start this week?thanks

Westbrook (assuming he plays), Mewelde (assuming Parker sits - I think he re-injured his knee), Fargas (DMac re-injured toe)Smith, Bryant over Holt.

just curious: why not McGahee as the 3rd RB over Fargas?

At the time, I was worried about Willis' knee .... after looking at it again, I would rather have Willis vs OAK than Fargas vs Balt, so go with Willis as long as he is starting.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, I'm stumped on my WRs this week. PPR, pt per 10 rush/rec yards, 6 pt TDs, start 2 rb, 2 wr, 1 flex. Right now I'm going with Lynch at MIA and Moore vs NYG for my RBs and leaning toward Graham at DAL for my flex. At WR I can pick between Boldin at CAR, Breaston at CAR, Bryant at DAL, Colston vs SD, M.Jones vs CLE, or Ocho at HOU. Which two WRs do you like and is there a third you would start over one of my RBs? Thanks man..ETA: Also have Green-Ellis vs STL and M.Morris at SF as options... managed to make some shrewd preemptive waiver moves in this league if you can't tell already

You have done a good job on the waiver wire and have some good options.I would start Graham (with the Dunn injury against a bad Dallas defense) I would start Mewelde as long as Parker sits (which we do not know yet)Lynch has disappointed, but still hard to sit him I would only start one Cardinal receiver, dependent on Boldin playingLast spot is between:Bryant against a BAD Dallas secondaryColston - good matchup but hard to start until you see something positive - even though SD gives up most pass ydsMatt Jones - Cleve is bad against the passI think I would go with Bryant. Dallas gives up 220 pass yds and 1.3 TDs a game and Bryant should get close to 100 yds of those ... assuming the averages prevail. If FW Parker does play, I would consider Matt Jones, but the upside is limited in the Jax offense.

 

[valhallan]

Jeff, I'm stumped on my WRs this week. PPR, pt per 10 rush/rec yards, 6 pt TDs, start 2 rb, 2 wr, 1 flex. Right now I'm going with Lynch at MIA and Moore vs NYG for my RBs and leaning toward Graham at DAL for my flex. At WR I can pick between Boldin at CAR, Breaston at CAR, Bryant at DAL, Colston vs SD, M.Jones vs CLE, or Ocho at HOU. Which two WRs do you like and is there a third you would start over one of my RBs? Thanks man..ETA: Also have Green-Ellis vs STL and M.Morris at SF as options... managed to make some shrewd preemptive waiver moves in this league if you can't tell already

You have done a good job on the waiver wire and have some good options.I would start Graham (with the Dunn injury against a bad Dallas defense) I would start Mewelde as long as Parker sits (which we do not know yet)Lynch has disappointed, but still hard to sit him I would only start one Cardinal receiver, dependent on Boldin playingLast spot is between:Bryant against a BAD Dallas secondaryColston - good matchup but hard to start until you see something positive - even though SD gives up most pass ydsMatt Jones - Cleve is bad against the passI think I would go with Bryant. Dallas gives up 220 pass yds and 1.3 TDs a game and Bryant should get close to 100 yds of those ... assuming the averages prevail. If FW Parker does play, I would consider Matt Jones, but the upside is limited in the Jax offense.

Thanks... I was definitely leaning toward Breaston or Boldin at one spot. I took a donut from Colston last week, so I agree that he's hard to start. I was actually thinking about going with Chad at the 2nd spot. Fitzpatrick seems to be looking his way, but is there just not enough upside there?

 

[tally]

Hi Jeff,

Standard scoring league, non-PPR.

Colston (vs. SD) or Braylon (@JAC)? I'm still a bit worried about Colston's thumb, and he's not really playing at home, either. I've heard the weather in England isn't going to be great. But Braylon can't catch a ball even with two good thumbs.

In my other league, I'm stumped on whether to play my studs against difficult matchups.

Pick TWO:

Roddy White (@PHI)

Wayne (@TEN)

Randy Moss (vs. STL)

DeSean Jackson (vs. ATL)

Yeah, White, not Moss, is the stud with the tough matchup. Go fig.

Also, I'm finally bringing Westbrook off of IR, but I've got a lot of other RB options who might be better than a less than 100% Westy.

Pick TWO:

Jacobs (@PIT) -- tough matchup, but I think the NYG D might put the O in some good field position

Slaton (vs. CIN) -- I love this matchup

Graham (@DAL) -- Dunn's hurt, and I'm hoping Earnest channels some SJax

Westbrook (vs. ATL) -- big question mark here but good matchup too

Thanks in advance! Your advice has always been spot-on.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff, I'm stumped on my WRs this week. PPR, pt per 10 rush/rec yards, 6 pt TDs, start 2 rb, 2 wr, 1 flex. Right now I'm going with Lynch at MIA and Moore vs NYG for my RBs and leaning toward Graham at DAL for my flex. At WR I can pick between Boldin at CAR, Breaston at CAR, Bryant at DAL, Colston vs SD, M.Jones vs CLE, or Ocho at HOU. Which two WRs do you like and is there a third you would start over one of my RBs? Thanks man..ETA: Also have Green-Ellis vs STL and M.Morris at SF as options... managed to make some shrewd preemptive waiver moves in this league if you can't tell already

You have done a good job on the waiver wire and have some good options.I would start Graham (with the Dunn injury against a bad Dallas defense) I would start Mewelde as long as Parker sits (which we do not know yet)Lynch has disappointed, but still hard to sit him I would only start one Cardinal receiver, dependent on Boldin playingLast spot is between:Bryant against a BAD Dallas secondaryColston - good matchup but hard to start until you see something positive - even though SD gives up most pass ydsMatt Jones - Cleve is bad against the passI think I would go with Bryant. Dallas gives up 220 pass yds and 1.3 TDs a game and Bryant should get close to 100 yds of those ... assuming the averages prevail. If FW Parker does play, I would consider Matt Jones, but the upside is limited in the Jax offense.

Thanks... I was definitely leaning toward Breaston or Boldin at one spot. I took a donut from Colston last week, so I agree that he's hard to start. I was actually thinking about going with Chad at the 2nd spot. Fitzpatrick seems to be looking his way, but is there just not enough upside there?

I think I like Bryant's upside more. But, you are right, Fitz looked at Chad for several plays in a row last week ....He is an option, albeit a risky one.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,

Standard scoring league, non-PPR.

Colston (vs. SD) or Braylon (@JAC)? I'm still a bit worried about Colston's thumb, and he's not really playing at home, either. I've heard the weather in England isn't going to be great. But Braylon can't catch a ball even with two good thumbs. I think you go with Edwards. This is just me (and many might disagree), but I would give Colston a week to see if he is healthy.

In my other league, I'm stumped on whether to play my studs against difficult matchups.

Pick TWO:

Roddy White (@PHI)

Wayne (@TEN)

Randy Moss (vs. STL)

DeSean Jackson (vs. ATL)

Yeah, White, not Moss, is the stud with the tough matchup. Go fig. I would be tough to sit any of these four. I think I would sit DeSean only because Curtis is back. Picking two of these three is tough. How can I say to sit Moss or Wayne? That sounds like heresy. I would start Moss with the NE Rbs banged up so they should pass more (hopefully). Picking between the other two is tough. Do you take White with the hopes of him catching a bomb in garbage time or Wayne and his consistency? Tenn is only giving up .2 TDs/game so I would go with White. This is seriously a coinflip that could go either way. Starting White and Moss is risky, but huge upside.

Also, I'm finally bringing Westbrook off of IR, but I've got a lot of other RB options who might be better than a less than 100% Westy.

Pick TWO:

Jacobs (@PIT) -- tough matchup, but I think the NYG D might put the O in some good field position

Slaton (vs. CIN) -- I love this matchup

Graham (@DAL) -- Dunn's hurt, and I'm hoping Earnest channels some SJax

Westbrook (vs. ATL) -- big question mark here but good matchup too



Sit Jacobs. THe other three look like great options. Start Westbrook if he starts. I think I would lean (ever so slightly) toward Slaton. I like Graham this week, but the defensive coordinator change in dallas might spark some price. Cincy is BAD against the run.

Thanks in advance! Your advice has always been spot-on. I guess I have been lucky.

 

[hammerd]

Have to start 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 Flex RB/WR in a high performance, PPR leagueCurrent roster:Westbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore, Buckhalter, Fargas, NorwoodS Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison, A BryantWho would you start this week?thanks

Westbrook (assuming he plays), Mewelde (assuming Parker sits - I think he re-injured his knee), Fargas (DMac re-injured toe)Smith, Bryant over Holt.

just curious: why not McGahee as the 3rd RB over Fargas?

At the time, I was worried about Willis' knee .... after looking at it again, I would rather have Willis vs OAK than Fargas vs Balt, so go with Willis as long as he is starting.

you don't like Coles at all vs. KC (assuming he plays) over Bryant?

 

[Leo2228]

Jeff do you still like Ben Roethlisberger this week since Holmes is out ?

Warner @ CAR

Big ben @ NYG

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Have to start 2 RBs, 2WRs, 1 Flex RB/WR in a high performance, PPR leagueCurrent roster:Westbrook, FWP, McGahee, Mewelde Moore, Buckhalter, Fargas, NorwoodS Smith, T Holt, Coles, Harrison, A BryantWho would you start this week?thanks

Westbrook (assuming he plays), Mewelde (assuming Parker sits - I think he re-injured his knee), Fargas (DMac re-injured toe)Smith, Bryant over Holt.

just curious: why not McGahee as the 3rd RB over Fargas?

At the time, I was worried about Willis' knee .... after looking at it again, I would rather have Willis vs OAK than Fargas vs Balt, so go with Willis as long as he is starting.

you don't like Coles at all vs. KC (assuming he plays) over Bryant?

I think I still like Bryant better as Dallas is beat up in defensive backfield

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff do you still like Ben Roethlisberger this week since Holmes is out ?Warner @ CARBig ben @ NYG

This is a close one, but I think I would go with Ben because the Giants will stop the run. Warner could be a decent play, but the Panther defense shut down NO last week, so who knows.

 

[hostile]

Hi Jeff,

Maybe you can help with this one...

In one of my leagues (listed below, 5-2 overall, 3-0 divisionally), I feel I need to make a couple of tweaks in order to get that final push to go deep into the playoffs.

Right now, I have the SD DST , which have been far less than I had expected, but they do have an excellent playoff schedule, so I would like to camp on them, but they are coming up to a bye.

I also have Shockey coming up to a bye, and a very under-performing Engram as my WR4. With Cotchery hurt, I can't really plug in Engram and expect production.

I have ONE OPEN roster spot at the moment.

Do I:

1) Pick up the Bills or Jags to DSTBC with SD?

2) Drop SD and do a DSTBC of some combo of Bills/Jags/Panthers/Saints?

3) Add Greg Olsen, roll with SD, then cut Shockey after Olsen's bye?

4) Keep Engram and hope against hope Hass returns Week 9?

5) Cut Engram and pick up one of Greg Camarillo, Javon Walker (shudder), Mike Furrey

A couple of judicious moves and I think I'm gold... I'm just unsure as to what they are.

Any insight?

--------------------

(1 pt/10yds rush/rec, 1pt/25 yds throwing, 6pts all TDs)

QB: J Cutler, D Garrard

RB: J Addai, M Turner, C Johnson(ten), R Bush, D Rhodes

WR: T Owens, R Wayne, J Cotchery, B Engram

TE: J Shockey

PK: J Elam

TD: Chargers

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Hi Jeff,Maybe you can help with this one...In one of my leagues (listed below, 5-2 overall, 3-0 divisionally), I feel I need to make a couple of tweaks in order to get that final push to go deep into the playoffs.Right now, I have the SD DST , which have been far less than I had expected, but they do have an excellent playoff schedule, so I would like to camp on them, but they are coming up to a bye.I also have Shockey coming up to a bye, and a very under-performing Engram as my WR4. With Cotchery hurt, I can't really plug in Engram and expect production.I have ONE OPEN roster spot at the moment.Do I:1) Pick up the Bills or Jags to DSTBC with SD?2) Drop SD and do a DSTBC of some combo of Bills/Jags/Panthers/Saints?3) Add Greg Olsen, roll with SD, then cut Shockey after Olsen's bye?4) Keep Engram and hope against hope Hass returns Week 9?5) Cut Engram and pick up one of Greg Camarillo, Javon Walker (shudder), Mike FurreyA couple of judicious moves and I think I'm gold... I'm just unsure as to what they are.Any insight?--------------------(1 pt/10yds rush/rec, 1pt/25 yds throwing, 6pts all TDs)QB: J Cutler, D GarrardRB: J Addai, M Turner, C Johnson(ten), R Bush, D RhodesWR: T Owens, R Wayne, J Cotchery, B EngramTE: J ShockeyPK: J ElamTD: Chargers

I think I would keep Shockey and the SD defense for this week and drop Engram. Then, pick up a defense and a WR. The Seattle mess looks like it might last until after your SD and NO byes, so why keep with the limited roster space? You also will have TO bye in a couple of weeks. In addition, you might be able to drop Garrard after the Cutler bye to free up space if you are in a risk-taking mood.As long as transactions are free, I would just play matchups at defense and WR. One Def I like this week is SF. Another is NYJ. Both should produce good numbers against backup QBs. The Jets versus Tyler Thigpen looks like a great matchup. At WR, I would avoid Walker like the plague. Nate Washington and Malcom Floyd are good options this week. Good luck.

 

[bighead2000]

Considering trade for R. Wayne .........redraft He has R. Moss....i don't think so on him.

Have Westy, Slaton,Turner,Jacobs,Rhodes,Jone-Drew for Rbs..........start two, and usually one at flex position rb/wr

My WR's only start two.......Calv. johnson,Cotchery,Chambers,Bryant.

Thought about offering Jacobs for Wayne.......what do you think?

Thanks....Jeff.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Considering trade for R. Wayne .........redraft He has R. Moss....i don't think so on him.Have Westy, Slaton,Turner,Jacobs,Rhodes,Jone-Drew for Rbs..........start two, and usually one at flex position rb/wrMy WR's only start two.......Calv. johnson,Cotchery,Chambers,Bryant.Thought about offering Jacobs for Wayne.......what do you think?Thanks....Jeff.

I would offer Jacobs (definitely) for Wayne. I would even add Chambers if need be. You will not need him and getting Wayne will help your lineup a ton. Good luck this week.

 

[GECKO]

Jeff,

Standard scoring redraft. Start QB, 2RB, 3WR, TE, Flex (RB/WR/TE,) K, DEF

Team

Campbell, Garcia, Ryan

ADP, Turner, JLewis, Dunn, D. Williams, M. Morris

Plax, Wayne, V. Jackson, A. Gonzales, S. Breaston, C. Johnson

A. Fasano

Akers, Folk

Vikings, Jets

So with the flex I will start Turner, ADP and Lewis the rest of the way in. If soming happens to one D Williams or Mo Morris could step up.

I have decent WR's.

Donnie Avery is on the WW and I could pick him up. He has potential to be WR1 in STL and so could be a solid WR3 in my line-up.

Would you pick him up? If so who would you drop? I lean toward Dunn.

TIA

 

[awesomeness]

.5 PPR standard scoring

Dustin Keller vs. NYJ

Todd Heap vs. OAK

Oakland has been pretty bad at stopping TE's so far this year, but Keller could see an increase in targets as Cotch or Coles may not play.

 

[finnmaccoul]

Non ppr, 10 yds=1 pt, all TDs=6 pts

Jamal Lewis or BenJarvus??

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Jeff,Standard scoring redraft. Start QB, 2RB, 3WR, TE, Flex (RB/WR/TE,) K, DEFTeamCampbell, Garcia, RyanADP, Turner, JLewis, Dunn, D. Williams, M. MorrisPlax, Wayne, V. Jackson, A. Gonzales, S. Breaston, C. JohnsonA. FasanoAkers, FolkVikings, JetsSo with the flex I will start Turner, ADP and Lewis the rest of the way in. If soming happens to one D Williams or Mo Morris could step up.I have decent WR's. Donnie Avery is on the WW and I could pick him up. He has potential to be WR1 in STL and so could be a solid WR3 in my line-up. Would you pick him up? If so who would you drop? I lean toward Dunn.TIA

yes, I would do that. You need WR depth much more than at RB