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Week 01 2022 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

This will probably be a weekly debate for me:

1/2 PPR, DK Metcalf or Amari Cooper?
I can see that problem but you drafted DK ahead of Cooper, right? I think you have to go with Metcalf pretty much every week until something proves you shouldn't.

He is simply the superior physical talent by a significant margin. He can win the "go up and get it" balls far more often than Amari. And Geno seems willing to let him try.

DK>Amari
 
Standard, pick 2 of the following for two flex positions

Rhamondre
Michael Thomas
Thielen
Mooney
Dameon Pearce
Pickens
 
Standard, pick 2 of the following for two flex positions

Rhamondre
Michael Thomas
Thielen
Mooney
Dameon Pearce
Pickens
Some nice options for sure.

I think D.Pierce is an auto start with everything we have heard and seen up to now.

The next part is a lot trickier. Kind of a roll of the 🎲 IMO.

Mooney feels in line for the most opportunities as there is simply zero competition in the Bears WR corps. Kmet & Montgomery/Herbert are the #2 & #3 receiving targets IMO. It's a bad offense and O-line vs a good defense (all of the above on paper only). He should get 10 targets but a line of 5-45-0 is definitely possible. But still opportunities are the most important part, aren't they?

Thielen is in the best offense, by a good margin, it's a new offense but should be a very good one. He may be a better option than Mooney because the Vikings should score more regularly. Where he truly falls in the target progression is a question but he's a very good player, he's healthy and the presumptive #2WR. Yeah, I think I have talked myself into Thielen over Mooney.

Thomas would be an easy call if there we'rent so very many questions. The foot, no Payton, Landry & Olave, Jameis's knee etc. Can't start him with confidence with good alternatives on the table.

Same for Pickens really. I want to talk myself into picking him up but he might be #4 in the target progression with questionable QB play to boot. Can't start him here IMO, even with Dionte maybe dinged up.

I am down on the Pats ATM. I need to see: 1) how they do without McDaniels and 2) if the offense has been as mediocre/bad as all the reports since TC started. Plus its supposed to be 80+ degrees with 80%+ humidity, on the road against a defense that brought back everyone. No, can't do Rhamondre here IMO

Pierce>>>Thielen>Mooney>Rhamondre>Thomas>Pickens
 
This will probably be a weekly debate for me:

1/2 PPR, DK Metcalf or Amari Cooper?
I can see that problem but you drafted DK ahead of Cooper, right? I think you have to go with Metcalf pretty much every week until something proves you shouldn't.

He is simply the superior physical talent by a significant margin. He can win the "go up and get it" balls far more often than Amari. And Geno seems willing to let him try.

DK>Amari

Yeah…I went bully RB I suppose starting with D Cook and L Fournette first 2 rounds, Pitts in 3rd and then DK as my WR1 in 4th. Still ended up with solid WRs overall I think: DK/BCooks/MBrown/TBurks/ACooper/KToney and RB3 options of MSanders/KGainwell/KHerbert
 
in a 0.5 PPR, 1 point per 10 yards, for a flex either ARob or MIchael Thomas. If he plays and I think he will I have a feeling Thomas will go off against ATL but all the experts seem to be thinking Arob is the one. Unfortunately due to Thursday night games have to decide soon. Thanks in advance.
 
in a 0.5 PPR, 1 point per 10 yards, for a flex either ARob or MIchael Thomas. If he plays and I think he will I have a feeling Thomas will go off against ATL but all the experts seem to be thinking Arob is the one. Unfortunately due to Thursday night games have to decide soon. Thanks in advance.
ARob

I wouldn’t start Thomas until I’ve seen him play, and I don’t know why NOS would be passing much in that game.
 
in a 0.5 PPR, 1 point per 10 yards, for a flex either ARob or MIchael Thomas. If he plays and I think he will I have a feeling Thomas will go off against ATL but all the experts seem to be thinking Arob is the one. Unfortunately due to Thursday night games have to decide soon. Thanks in advance.
This is what I said about Thomas above:
Thomas would be an easy call if there we'rent so very many questions. The foot, no Payton, Landry & Olave, Jameis's knee etc. Can't start him with confidence with good alternatives on the table.
I like A.Rob healthy, in a great offense, with a great QB as long as his elbow holds up.

A.Rob>Thomas
 
Standard scoring w bonus for 100 yd games.
Need to start 2:
R. Penny v. DN
Chase Edmunds v. NE
Jeudy @ Seattle
Bateman @ Jets
E. Moore v. Balt.

Currently playing Penny and Jeudy, but I really want to play Edmunds and Bateman. Penny scares me if the game gets out of hand w Wilson on a revenge game.
 
Standard scoring w bonus for 100 yd games.
Need to start 2:
R. Penny v. DN
Chase Edmunds v. NE
Jeudy @ Seattle
Bateman @ Jets
E. Moore v. Balt.

Currently playing Penny and Jeudy, but I really want to play Edmunds and Bateman. Penny scares me if the game gets out of hand w Wilson on a revenge game.
I'd go with your gut. Lamar should have time to throw and I think wants to prove he can. The Jets cornerback and safety unit rankings are bottom 12. I'd rather gamble on a (now apparently healthy) Edmonds who is the dual threat main guy in a Shanahan style offense than Penny who is playing behind the 33rd ranked OL (I think there's a peewee league somewhere outranking them) with Geno Smith as his starter in a game they should be trailing in from the whistle.

Penny may have a big game, but I'd want him to prove it on the bench before I trust him in a lineup.
 
FFPC scoring:
Need 2 flex plays:
J.Jacobs @ LAC
R.Stevenson @ Mia
M.Gesicki vs NE
C.Kirk @ Wash
D.Smith @ Det
H.Henry @ Mia
 
FFPC scoring:
Need 2 flex plays:
J.Jacobs @ LAC
R.Stevenson @ Mia
M.Gesicki vs NE
C.Kirk @ Wash
D.Smith @ Det
H.Henry @ Mia
Kirk & Stevenson would be my best bets here, but I could see starting Jacobs until you know how that NEP offense looks.

Lots of good options. Not Geseki or Henry.
 
FFPC scoring:
Need 2 flex plays:
J.Jacobs @ LAC
R.Stevenson @ Mia
M.Gesicki vs NE
C.Kirk @ Wash
D.Smith @ Det
H.Henry @ Mia
Kirk & Stevenson would be my best bets here, but I could see starting Jacobs until you know how that NEP offense looks.

Lots of good options. Not Geseki or Henry.
Thanks,have Kirk in and was bouncing back and forth between Jacobs and Stevenson
 
in a 0.5 PPR, 1 point per 10 yards, for a flex either ARob or MIchael Thomas. If he plays and I think he will I have a feeling Thomas will go off against ATL but all the experts seem to be thinking Arob is the one. Unfortunately due to Thursday night games have to decide soon. Thanks in advance.
ARob

I wouldn’t start Thomas until I’ve seen him play, and I don’t know why NOS would be passing much in that game.
I sincerely hope you didn’t listen to me here. It was good advice at the time. Who knew ARob would be :missing: In hisRams debut.
 
Standard scoring w bonus for 100 yd games.
Need to start 2:
R. Penny v. DN
Chase Edmunds v. NE
Jeudy @ Seattle
Bateman @ Jets
E. Moore v. Balt.

Currently playing Penny and Jeudy, but I really want to play Edmunds and Bateman. Penny scares me if the game gets out of hand w Wilson on a revenge game.
Play Bateman. I think I would switch and go with Edmunds and Bateman.
 
Standard scoring w bonus for 100 yd games.
Need to start 2:
R. Penny v. DN
Chase Edmunds v. NE
Jeudy @ Seattle
Bateman @ Jets
E. Moore v. Balt.

Currently playing Penny and Jeudy, but I really want to play Edmunds and Bateman. Penny scares me if the game gets out of hand w Wilson on a revenge game.
I like your calls. Game scripts don't change until, roughly 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Seattle's path to success should involve heavy doses of Penny.

I like Jeudy too but can see the argument for Edmunds too. Jeudy is at least the #2 target in Denver and may turn out to be the #1 when the dust settles. My only real concern is there appears to be a lot of mouths to feed with Javonte, Gordon & Sutton all vying for the ball.

Edmunds was apparently a full go in practice yesterday after being limited on Wednesday with a groin. Injury is always a concern, plus the weather in Florida looks to be brutal tomorrow with 80+ temps and 70-80% humidity (and that's not inside the stadium in full sun. But you gotta love that HC McDaniel comes from SF and OC Frank Smith comes over from the Chargers. They have to be envisioning some kind of hybrid Mitchell/Ekeler usage for Edmunds. Yeah, I can absolutely see playing Edmunds this week.

Bateman, not so much ATM. It's tough to tell what he'll turn into based on last year. He could easily be a high volume guy. But I am not sure what he turns that volume into in that offense. He seems more Darnell Mooney than Marquise Brown. Maybe buncha catches, can't really speak to yards & TDs. Lower floor & ceiling than Jeudy IMO.

Love Moore a ton but I think you have two better options than him in Jeudy & Edmunds.

Penny>Edmunds/Jeudy*>Moore>Bateman


*Someone up thread asked about these two and I said Jeudy because of Edmunds groin but with the full practice yesterday it's really a coin flip IMO. I think I still lean Jeudy but ask me again in five minutes.
 
Went studs n duds in an auction draft so I've got to fill my WR2 spot and my flex between a lot of rather deep options. Half PPR format:

Proposed starters:
Dotson vs Jax
Mostert vs NE

Or: alternatives
Burks vs Giants
Nico Collins vs Indy
Doubs vs Minnesota

THanks in advance!
 
Went studs n duds in an auction draft so I've got to fill my WR2 spot and my flex between a lot of rather deep options. Half PPR format:

Proposed starters:
Dotson vs Jax
Mostert vs NE

Or: alternatives
Burks vs Giants
Nico Collins vs Indy
Doubs vs Minnesota

THanks in advance!
I would go with Collins over Mostert,

We don’t know what that MIA RB distribution will look like, and Chase is reportedly healthy headed into the weekend.

I expect Indy to be up in that game, and Collins looks really good.

Dotson/Collins would be my call. Good luck.
 
Small leagues can make for tougher decisions and such is the case for my 8-teamer. TDs are 6 points. Rush+Rec Yds is 1 point per 25 yards starting at 50 yards. Receptions are 1 point per Reception but only starting with the 6th reception.

Anyway I am starting Lamb. Think is I also have Zeke Elliot on my roster. And then I also have Sutton in the Russell Wilson revenge game.

Right now I have Lamb and Sutton in and am benching Elliott. What do you guys think? Should I switch Elliott in and run two Cowboys?

Thanks
-QG
 
Small leagues can make for tougher decisions and such is the case for my 8-teamer. TDs are 6 points. Rush+Rec Yds is 1 point per 25 yards starting at 50 yards. Receptions are 1 point per Reception but only starting with the 6th reception.

Anyway I am starting Lamb. Think is I also have Zeke Elliot on my roster. And then I also have Sutton in the Russell Wilson revenge game.

Right now I have Lamb and Sutton in and am benching Elliott. What do you guys think? Should I switch Elliott in and run two Cowboys?

Thanks
-QG
I would never start a RB against that TB defense.

Remember last opening day when the Cowboys threw the ball like 7,362 times instead of trying to run on Tampa?

Pepperidge farms remembers.

I like your current choices.
 
Went studs n duds in an auction draft so I've got to fill my WR2 spot and my flex between a lot of rather deep options. Half PPR format:

Proposed starters:
Dotson vs Jax
Mostert vs NE

Or: alternatives
Burks vs Giants
Nico Collins vs Indy
Doubs vs Minnesota

THanks in advance!
Dotson is a definite. Burks is in the back of my head, but I think the Titans are going to hand the ball off to Henry a ton. So go with Nico Collins as the safer bet and I think they could be passing a lot more.
 
Went studs n duds in an auction draft so I've got to fill my WR2 spot and my flex between a lot of rather deep options. Half PPR format:

Proposed starters:
Dotson vs Jax
Mostert vs NE

Or: alternatives
Burks vs Giants
Nico Collins vs Indy
Doubs vs Minnesota

THanks in advance!
I would go with Collins over Mostert,

We don’t know what that MIA RB distribution will look like, and Chase is reportedly healthy headed into the weekend.

I expect Indy to be up in that game, and Collins looks really good.

Dotson/Collins would be my call. Good luck.
Thanks for the response! Best of luck to you in week 1
 
Small leagues can make for tougher decisions and such is the case for my 8-teamer. TDs are 6 points. Rush+Rec Yds is 1 point per 25 yards starting at 50 yards. Receptions are 1 point per Reception but only starting with the 6th reception.

Anyway I am starting Lamb. Think is I also have Zeke Elliot on my roster. And then I also have Sutton in the Russell Wilson revenge game.

Right now I have Lamb and Sutton in and am benching Elliott. What do you guys think? Should I switch Elliott in and run two Cowboys?

Thanks
-QG

That’s an interesting format!

I’d stick with Lamb & Sutton
 
FFPC scoring:
Need 2 flex plays:
J.Jacobs @ LAC
R.Stevenson @ Mia
M.Gesicki vs NE
C.Kirk @ Wash
D.Smith @ Det
H.Henry @ Mia
I don't play FFPC but I believe it's 1.5 PPR for TEs, yes.

I have been fading all Patriots this week, probably too much at this point but I am truly skeptical about what we're going to see from them with Patricia & Judge handling the game plan & play calling. I think the loss of McDaniels is going to hurt more than probably any player or coaching loss of this off-season. However Rhamondre may be the only guy I might be interested in this week, although probably not with your other options.

I don't like Davonta so much either. This team turned around their season when they fully committed to the run around week 8 when they played @Detroit. I know they signed AJ Brown but I don't think the game plan strays too far from what worked so very well last year. I don't see them suddenly telling Hurts to throw the ball 35 times per game. They averaged 27 attempts per game on the season but just under 24 from week 8 on. Hurts needs to show that he can the kind of low volume, high efficiency guy like Lamar Jackson before I buy into his #2 WR. Pass on Davonta this week.

I'm as high on Josh Jacobs as anyone. I don't think the Raiders will be a high volume rushing attack because their offensive line is bottom 5 in the league, but I do believe that Jacobs is the lead back in this committee. He will catch some passes, get maybe 13-15 carries and, because it is McDaniels offense he will have a higher chance of scoring a goal line TD than many backs in the league. I don't see Zamir being a threat to Jacobs early in the season, he's a rookie and McDaniels is a perfectionist, rookies need to earn their time just ask Rhamondre. Bolden & Abdullah will probably see more action in the passing game but they aren't threats to Jacobs #1 status. The problem this week, and likely many weeks for Jacobs, is it's a tough as nails matchup that could see 40+ pass attempts from each team. But putting too much faith in predicting game scripts is a fools errand.

I am not sure what to expect from Gesicki considering, by all accounts the Dolphins really tried to trade him as late as August. He doesn't fit the Kittle model of in-line blocking TE that can run and catch, he's a large slot receiver and I am not sure where that fits into McDaniel's offense, particularly when they have Tyreek and Waddle. I'm very tempted to suggest rolling the dice with him, especially with the FFPC premium on TEs, but...not sure yet.

I like Kirk in this scenario. I think he is in line for #1 WR volume and I think Lawrence really takes a step forward this year. I don't have much more to say about him.

I think you need to rely on your gut for these but my gut says:

Kirk>Jacobs>Gesicki>Rhamondre>Davonta>Henry
 
O.K. one more,FFPC scoring:
Need 1 flex:
C.Patterson vs NO
N.Hines @ Hou
M.Gordon @ Sea
R.Gage @ Dall
M.Jones @ Wash
R.Anderson vs Cleve
Take T.Higbees 11.4 pts.
 
Went studs n duds in an auction draft so I've got to fill my WR2 spot and my flex between a lot of rather deep options. Half PPR format:

Proposed starters:
Dotson vs Jax
Mostert vs NE

Or: alternatives
Burks vs Giants
Nico Collins vs Indy
Doubs vs Minnesota

THanks in advance!
Nico Collins jumps out to me because he is a second year guy, he has had a very impressive offseason, he has help on the outside and possibly a legitimate running game, and I think Davis Mills is better than a lot of people think.

I don't have an opinion on your Flex because I really don't have much to say about Doubs, Burks, Dotson or Mostert at this point but I could make arguments for them all.

Nico Collins>>The Field The Field usually wins but I think Nico has the best opportunity.
 
Small leagues can make for tougher decisions and such is the case for my 8-teamer. TDs are 6 points. Rush+Rec Yds is 1 point per 25 yards starting at 50 yards. Receptions are 1 point per Reception but only starting with the 6th reception.

Anyway I am starting Lamb. Think is I also have Zeke Elliot on my roster. And then I also have Sutton in the Russell Wilson revenge game.

Right now I have Lamb and Sutton in and am benching Elliott. What do you guys think? Should I switch Elliott in and run two Cowboys?

Thanks
-QG
I read somewhere on FBGs that there is more consistent scoring stability from a WR/RB combo from the same team vs different teams. Not sure that helps.

I would have a lot of trouble with this decision too and I think I might flip flop quite a bit between now and Sunday.

Sorry, but I'm really not sure about this one. My initial instinct is to say I stick with Lamb & Sutton because they should get volume and they both have much more big play ability than Zeke, plus TB has a very good defense (on paper). Although Zeke is more likely to get a short yardage TD, if nothing else.
 
O.K. one more,FFPC scoring:
Need 1 flex:
C.Patterson vs NO
N.Hines @ Hou
M.Gordon @ Sea
R.Gage @ Dall
M.Jones @ Wash
R.Anderson vs Cleve
Take T.Higbees 11.4 pts.
I forgot how gut wrenching this thread could be.

I think the NO defense is really stout and Atlanta is worse than last season. Patterson had one a very good game against the Saints last season, but it felt fluky and he rushed for a combined 21 yards on 13 carries between the two games. He's very big play dependent which I don't like when you have better options IMO.

I'm a Marvin Jones denier. He's a fine player but he's only a starter when you have serious bye week or injury issues.

I like Robby Anderson but he may be Marvin Jones 2.0, always flashing enough potential that you feel it is inevitable that he puts it all together and takes a leap. The difference between him and Jones has already had competent quarterbacks for most of his career and never took it up a notch, Anderson has the best QB of his career going into this season, and the other season he had a competent QB (Bridgewater) he went over 1,000 and had 95 catches. Still he still feels like a low floor guy ATM.

I don't have much opinion on Gage. Godwin was DNP yesterday, he's in the non-contact jersey today and is apparently a GTD. This after we heard nothing but good news previously so maybe he had a setback and will not even play. If he doesn't you have to like Gage at least a little. Of course, Gage is dealing with a hamstring himself but I have to imagine he'll play and, I believe he is the starter opposite Evans.

Between Hines and Gordon I feel there is a slightly higher percentage that Hines will be more involved in the offense more than Gordon. There are a lot of mouths to feed in Denver, it's a big game for Wilson and Gordon feels TD dependent. Of course I think he has a decent chance at a short yardage score. Hines OTOH has less of a chance for a TD, for sure but it seems like he has a better than usual shot at 6 catches and 6-8 rushing attempts. If Indy goes up big, a distinct possibility (however I would not bank on that) then Hines gets used a little more IMO.

This is a real gut call for you, and I recommend you go with your gut. My gut says:

Hines>Gage>Gordon>Higbee>the rest
 
O.K. one more,FFPC scoring:
Need 1 flex:
C.Patterson vs NO
N.Hines @ Hou
M.Gordon @ Sea
R.Gage @ Dall
M.Jones @ Wash
R.Anderson vs Cleve
Take T.Higbees 11.4 pts.
I am inclined to say keep Higbee and his 11.4 points. Hines is probably the best choice if you would replace Higbee.
I agree with this - especially as I don’t see the Colts needing to chuck the ball around, which is what would make Hines productive.
 
Rookie lottery picks for my flex..

-Garrett
-Pierce
-Doubs
-Likely
I presume you mean Alec Pierce.

Total dart throw but I lean Doubs this week. Watson is still gimpy & Lazard missed practice yesterday leaving Sammy Watkins as the lone healthy WR. I don't see any other info on the others that would give them any kind of edge ATM.

Really, it's just a guess but:
Doubs
 
Rookie lottery picks for my flex..

-Garrett
-Pierce
-Doubs
-Likely
Oof.

Moonshot Doubs.

I have Gage as well, opp has Godwin... but the late kickoff without clarity makes that one a minefield... thanks
Whoa, whoa, whoa

Godwin went from full participant on Wednesday to DNP Thursday and today he's in the Red "Fragile" jersey. Maybe they're keeping him in bubble wrap or maybe he had a setback and won't play. He is a GTD ATM.

I understand the late window makes it difficult but I might roll with Gage regardless.

Tough call for sure.
 
I would roll with Doubs, but even though the Ravens have Mark Andrews and he will still be Lamar Jackson's #1 passing option, but Isaiah Likely is not someone to overlook. The Ravens will at times go 3 TE's and Likely will be a big part of the offense.
 
Rookie lottery picks for my flex..

-Garrett
-Pierce
-Doubs
-Likely
Oof.

Moonshot Doubs.

I have Gage as well, opp has Godwin... but the late kickoff without clarity makes that one a minefield... thanks
Whoa, whoa, whoa

Godwin went from full participant on Wednesday to DNP Thursday and today he's in the Red "Fragile" jersey. Maybe they're keeping him in bubble wrap or maybe he had a setback and won't play. He is a GTD ATM.

I understand the late window makes it difficult but I might roll with Gage regardless.

Tough call for sure.
Thanks... tougher call as well in that my opponent is/was a favourite with Kyle Murray at QB, but with Moore most likely out I may need more "floors" than "ceilings" as this pans out... if you get my drift.
 
Thanks... tougher call as well in that my opponent is/was a favourite with Kyle Murray at QB, but with Moore most likely out I may need more "floors" than "ceilings" as this pans out... if you get my drift.
Sorry but I am not following. Both Elijah and DJ Moore are healthy, which Moore am I missing?

Gage probably has the highest floor of your options. Garrett & Doubs have the highest ceilings IMO.
 
In both of my redrafts I keep flipping daily:

Edmunds vs NE
Dillon vs MN
I’m all-in on Dillon. Last time he played MIN I believe he scored 19 points.

I have no idea what to expect of this new look Miami offense, but I know BB has made life miserable for Tua the last 3 games against him.
 

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