Week 01 2023 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

[travdogg]

I'll start.

Already playing the matchup game in my 12 team, super-flex, PPR

QB2:
A.Richardson v Jacksonville
Sam Howell v Arizona

FLEX:
J.Dotson v Arizona
Swift @ New England
C.Sutton v Las Vegas

Richardson, I think he's more important to the offensive production and should get some garbage time. Could see Washington just being run heavy.

Dotson, even with potentially limited volume, I think he's the play.

Thanks so much for doing this again Chaka, best of luck for the season ahead!

Week 1, ordinarily wouldn't have any questions but I managed to draft Kupp earlier on the same day he had his setback. So I really only have 1 question at flex, assuming Kupp doesn't make it for week 1 which is looking likely. Standard scoring, need 1 from the following list:

Brandon Aiyuk @ Steelers
D.Swift @ Patriots
D.London vs Panthers
Jamaal Williams vs Titans
S.Perine vs Raiders

Thanks!

I'd roll London, he seems like a solid breakout candidate, and I like his matchup a little more than Aiyuk.

Full PPR. Taylor out:

Conner vs a tough Commanders D on the road with a crappy QB or McKinnon vs the Lions?

I think Conner is the play just off volume.

12-team, 0.5 PPR, 6 pts for passing TD's

QB (start 1)
Daniel Jones (vs DAL)
Matthew Stafford (@ SEA)
Jordan Love (@ CHI)

RB (start 2)
Nick Chubb (vs CIN)
Josh Jacobs (@ DEN)
Joe Mixon (@ CLE)

I think Jones is the call at QB, I need to see where the other 2 are before I trust either of them.

Jacobs has historically had his way with Denver, and I'd be really hard pressed to sit Mixon against the Browns, can't believe I'm saying it, but I think I'd sit Chubb.

Questions on my QB start. 12TM 4pt passing Dynasty.

Russ Wilson v LV

Brock Purdy @ Pitt

Sam Howell v ARI

if it matters, I’ve got CMC for the Purdy “stack”.

Leaning Russ for veteran bump, but not feeling great about it. Howell probably has the highest ceiling week 1.

Thanks bros.

I too am leaning Russ. Raiders D is a mess other than Crosby.

Glad your back. Great thread I always look forward to.
Let's get this party started.

FPC scoring:



QB...Daniel Jones vs Dallas....or
Tua @ LAC

And final flex:

S.Moore vs Det
A.Thielen @ Atl
S.LaPorta @ K.C.

Dolphins/Chargers feels like the shootout of the week to me. I'd roll Tua over Jones.

I'm gonna go a little bold (perhaps) and say flex LaPorta.

I have a bunch:

Pick 3:
Stefon Diggs
DeAndre Hopkins
Van jefferson
DJ Moore
Mike Williams

Pick 3:
Javonte Williams
Aaron Jones
Antonio Gibson
JK Dobbins

This is the same team, and I could go 2 RB/4WR, but you see what a pain in the nuts this roster is? (by the way, my QB decision all year long here is Lamar vs Jalen)

Diggs, Williams, Hopkins would be my calls. I think Moore sees a heavy dose of Jaire Alexander.

Jones, Dobbins, Javonte.

Thanks Chaka!

Tiered PPR - flex spot need 2 of this list:

Flowers vs Texans - I have Lamar and Andrews already suited up
Skyy Moore vs Lions - top WR for KC?
Addison vs Tampa - is he the target machine that was Thielen?
Mims vs Raiders - he's the #2 for now, is it too early to play him though?

Need to decide between these two RB's OR play both and just 1 of the WR's listed above -

Swift @ Pats - what do we know at this point?
Javonte vs Raiders - is this Perrine backfield until we see otherwise?

Addison and Moore, I want to see what the Ravens pecking order is before trusting Flowers.

Javonte, I think he's getting at least 50% of the workload, can't say that as confidently about Swift.

Standard 14 team league (no PPR)

Sky Moore vs Detroit or
Addison vs Tampa

At first, I was leaning towards sky, but with the news that Toney is actually going to play (how much though, I wonder) I am considering switching over to Addison.

Addison seems like a much safer call to me.

 

[Chaka]

PPR: Gibbs or Etienne as my flex. (Ekeler and Pollard are my starting RB's).

Etienne. I am high on Commanders this week but you drafted Etienne where you did and Gibson where you did for a reason and there is nothing prohibitive about the matchup.

Etienne>Gibson

 

[Chaka]

Flex play: D. Montgomery or Dotson? PPR.

Good choices. Kind of a coin flip.

I think Montgomery has more TD upside and should see plenty of action as both a rusher and receiver.

I like Dotson a lot but I think there are more unknowns around the Commanders offense, who I have been very high in this week.

Montgomery>Dotson

 

[Mojo56]

Full PPR:

Pick 2...N. Harris, B. Hall, J. Cook. I'm leaning Harris & Cook at RB until I see Hall in action.

Pick 1: Godwin or Hopkins. Leaning Godwin over D. Hop but worried about the Mayfield factor.

I also have to make a decision on Kelce tonight. I picked up Higbee and have him in right now but if Kelce is active I'll probably roll with him.

TIA.

 

[Chaka]

Full PPR:

Pick 2...N. Harris, B. Hall, J. Cook. I'm leaning Harris & Cook at RB until I see Hall in action.

Agreed

Pick 1: Godwin or Hopkins. Leaning Godwin over D. Hop but worried about the Mayfield factor.

I think I lean Hopkins because he doesn't have a Mike Evans to contend with. He should be a target sponge. But no wrong answer with those two.

Hopkins>Godwin

I also have to make a decision on Kelce tonight. I picked up Higbee and have him in right now but if Kelce is active I'll probably roll with him.

Yeah, that's probably the right decision even if there is a good chance he's used mostly as a decoy.

I want to believe Higbee will be the beneficiary of Kupp's absence but it's a hard sell.

 

[Marauder]

PPR: Gibbs or Etienne as my flex. (Ekeler and Pollard are my starting RB's).

Etienne. I am high on Commanders this week but you drafted Etienne where you did and Gibson where you did for a reason and there is nothing prohibitive about the matchup.

Etienne>Gibson

Sorry, I meant Jahmyr Gibbs, not Gibson.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Need a flex. Watson looking like he very well may be out.

1PPR, 6/TD

Pickens (vs SF)
-or-
Flowers (vs HOU)
-or-
Evan Hull (vs JAX)

 

[Chaka]

PPR: Gibbs or Etienne as my flex. (Ekeler and Pollard are my starting RB's).

Etienne. I am high on Commanders this week but you drafted Etienne where you did and Gibson where you did for a reason and there is nothing prohibitive about the matchup.

Etienne>Gibson

Sorry, I meant Jahmyr Gibbs, not Gibson.

My bad. Clearly misread.

Tougher call but I still think Etienne is the call. I know Bigsby is some kind of preseason darling but he offers less competition to Etienne than Montgomery does to Gibbs. By a good margin, IMO.

The matchup is fine too.

Etienne>Gibbs

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Dang it, another:

16-team IDP SF PPR

I have a dilemma:

Currently favored by 34 with my lineup as-is, which includes Breece Hall on my bench.

Hard to trust Hall in game 1, not knowing roles, against a tough BUF run defense.

Extremely flexible lineup, so I could bench one of the following for Hall:
- Bateman Vs HOU
- Aiyuk @ PIT
- Gabe Davis @ NYJ

Am I overthinking it? Or should I find a way to get Hall into my week 1 lineup?

I would probably just start Breece and pray - I think he has the most upside of that group.

The FBG rankings definitely agree.

Who are you & @yoman benching for Hall tho? Gabe @ NYJ Bateman Vs HOU, or Aiyuk @ PIT?

Also just saw this:

Breece Hall, Jets vs. Bills (Matt Lutovsky). No one is doubting Hall's talent -- this pick is more about opportunity. The Jets have already said they're going to ease Hall back into action as he recovers from a torn ACL, and Dalvin Cook is more than capable of handling a dozen-plus carries. The matchup isn't great either, as Buffalo allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to RBs last season and should be solid against the run again this year.

ETA and just saw this:

Breece Hall, Jets vs. Bills (Matt Lutovsky). No one is doubting Hall's talent -- this pick is more about opportunity. The Jets have already said they're going to ease Hall back into action as he recovers from a torn ACL, and Dalvin Cook is more than capable of handling a dozen-plus carries. The matchup isn't great either, as Buffalo allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to RBs last season and should be solid against the run again this year.

I think Hall will be riding the pine for me week 1. I hate to do it, but it's sounding like 1/3 of a RBBC. My hope is that he has a much larger share of the pie after a few weeks of regaining trust in that knee, (and me regaining trust in his role) .

If I weren't heavily favored (dynasty SF league, my team is much better on paper) I'd take a bigger risk, but as-is I think I'mma stand pat. FBG rankings be damned.

 

[Chaka]

Need a flex. Watson looking like he very well may be out.

1PPR, 6/TD

Pickens (vs SF)
-or-
Flowers (vs HOU)
-or-
Evan Hull (vs JAX)

For me Hull is a no. Too much uncertainty around that offense. I need a week on him.

I'm surprised to be hesitant between Pickens v Flowers. I want to believe in both of them, and probably should

Pickens is facing a much tougher defense and still feels a little more big play dependent. Probably has a better shot at scoring but scoring may be difficult to come by with Bosa back in the fold.

Flowers, love that his teammates call him Joystick, seems like he could be a PPR machine. It's also a much more favorable matchup. He also plays in an offense most think will be throwing more.

It's a coin toss but I think
Flowers>Pickens>>Hull

 

[Mojo56]

Need a flex. Watson looking like he very well may be out.

1PPR, 6/TD

Pickens (vs SF)
-or-
Flowers (vs HOU)
-or-
Evan Hull (vs JAX)

Pickens>Flowers>>>Hull. Close call for me on Pickens/Flowers. Lean Pickens over the rookie.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Anyone re-thinking things to consider McKinnon tonight?

McKinnon vs Lions
London vs Panthers
J.Williams vs Titans

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Need a flex. Watson looking like he very well may be out.

1PPR, 6/TD

Pickens (vs SF)
-or-
Flowers (vs HOU)
-or-
Evan Hull (vs JAX)

HUll looks like the back half of an RBBC, and JAX is better than average against the run.

So for me it's Flowers vs Pickens. SF secondary is always a bit rough, they're on the road, and who knows what Bosa will bring after not practicing all camp. I'm sure he's in shape, but the 49ers always seem to start slow out of the gate, and I expect more of the same here.

At the moment we don't know 1. what Monken's offense will look like, 2. what Flowers role in it will be, 3. What the target distribution will be and 4. whether the Ravens scorer of choice will once again be LJax on the ground (which wouldn't shock me at all). Plus I'm not expecting fireworks from HOU, with a rookie QB on the road in a hostile environment his 1st NFL game.

I see PIckens as the easy choice. I'm betting you drafted him over Flowers & Hull, too, so ride your presumed starter here.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Anyone re-thinking things to consider McKinnon tonight?

McKinnon vs Lions
London vs Panthers
J.Williams vs Titans

TItans are brutal against the run, but JaaWill could be a volume play.

London intrigues me, but this could be the Bijan show.

McKinnon could be the sneaky upside play if Kelce is out or limited.

That said, you drafted London to be your WR2 (presumably) so go with your stud WR.

 

[yoman]

Dang it, another:

16-team IDP SF PPR

I have a dilemma:

Currently favored by 34 with my lineup as-is, which includes Breece Hall on my bench.

Hard to trust Hall in game 1, not knowing roles, against a tough BUF run defense.

Extremely flexible lineup, so I could bench one of the following for Hall:
- Bateman Vs HOU
- Aiyuk @ PIT
- Gabe Davis @ NYJ

Am I overthinking it? Or should I find a way to get Hall into my week 1 lineup?

I would probably just start Breece and pray - I think he has the most upside of that group.

The FBG rankings definitely agree.

Who are you & @yoman benching for Hall tho? Gabe @ NYJ Bateman Vs HOU, or Aiyuk @ PIT?

Also just saw this:

Breece Hall, Jets vs. Bills (Matt Lutovsky). No one is doubting Hall's talent -- this pick is more about opportunity. The Jets have already said they're going to ease Hall back into action as he recovers from a torn ACL, and Dalvin Cook is more than capable of handling a dozen-plus carries. The matchup isn't great either, as Buffalo allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to RBs last season and should be solid against the run again this year.

ETA and just saw this:

Breece Hall, Jets vs. Bills (Matt Lutovsky). No one is doubting Hall's talent -- this pick is more about opportunity. The Jets have already said they're going to ease Hall back into action as he recovers from a torn ACL, and Dalvin Cook is more than capable of handling a dozen-plus carries. The matchup isn't great either, as Buffalo allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to RBs last season and should be solid against the run again this year.

I think Hall will be riding the pine for me week 1. I hate to do it, but it's sounding like 1/3 of a RBBC. My hope is that he has a much larger share of the pie after a few weeks of regaining trust in that knee, (and me regaining trust in his role) .

If I weren't heavily favored (dynasty SF league, my team is much better on paper) I'd take a bigger risk, but as-is I think I'mma stand pat. FBG rankings be damned.

Bateman. Too many mouths to feed and I have no idea how the ball is going to be distributed in Baltimore

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Bateman. Too many mouths to feed and I have no idea how the ball is going to be distributed in Baltimore

I just can’t do it for what sounds like a 10 touch RB with a completely unknown situation.

Imma roll the dice. I’m favored by 40 points with my current lineup, so hopefully Hall won’t be the difference either way.

It’s a performance (big play) scoring IDP league which minimizes offense slightly, & my defense is pretty solid. imma stand Pat, but thank you for the responses.

 

[Chaka]

Anyone re-thinking things to consider McKinnon tonight?

McKinnon vs Lions
London vs Panthers
J.Williams vs Titans

I'm not high on Jamaal in general and the Titans should be stout against the run again. But he may be the only show in town this week so there is some hope. Not much IMO.

London should benefit from having no other WRs to siphon targets. He's also a big guy who can win contested catches short & long. But Pitts & Bijan aren't going away and Ridder is an unknown.

If Kelce is out I definitely like McKinnon more than Jamaal. Maybe even if Kelce plays as he will definitely run some decoy routes. If Kelce doesn't play McKinnon could easily be in line for 8-9 targets.

Tough call between London & McKinnon I think I lean

London>McKinnon

But it's very close

 

[yoman]

Bateman. Too many mouths to feed and I have no idea how the ball is going to be distributed in Baltimore

I just can’t do it for what sounds like a 10 touch RB with a completely unknown situation.

Imma roll the dice. I’m favored by 40 points with my current lineup, so hopefully Hall won’t be the difference either way.

It’s a performance (big play) scoring IDP league which minimizes offense slightly, & my defense is pretty solid. imma stand Pat, but thank you for the responses.

It might be 10 more touches than Bateman gets . I don't love either but Hall makes me want to throw up less. If OBJ is out than maybe Bateman will get more touches.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

If OBJ is out then maybe Bateman will get more touches.

Well, Andrews has been at less than 100% with that quad issue.

Bateman is their only other receiver with size/speed.

And OBJ is reportedly nursing an ankle injury.

 

[travdogg]

This thread is such a great community contribution, glad to see it back

Mainly debating my RBs and TEs to start the year

Need 1 of these 3 RBs:
Najee vs SF
Javonte vs LV
Jamaal vs TEN

Then also need 1 of these 3 TEs:
Dulcich vs LV
Chig @ NO
Ferguson @ NYG

I'd begrudgingly go Najee at RB, and Dulcich at TE. I just think they have higher floors.

PPR league, 1 pt per 20 rec yards
Flex - K. Herbert or James Cook v. J. Dotson

I like James Cook here. Jets likely sell out to stop the Bills passing game (like last year)

Non-PPR

Swift @ NE
Or
Mostert @ LAC

Mostert is a lot safer in my eyes.

Full PPR pick one:
Lazard vs Bills (MNF)
Meyers @ Broncos
Collins @ Ravens

Full PPR pick two:
Pierce @ Ravens
Pacheco vs Lions (TNF)
Brian Robinson vs Cards

Half PPR pick one:
London vs Panthers
Diontae vs Niners
Mike Williams vs Dolphins

Half PPR pick one:
Hall vs Bills (MNF)
Kirk @ Colts

Collins
Pierce, Pacheco
Williams
Hall

Deon Jackson vs JAX, or Chris Godwin @ MIN? Non-ppr. CBS Sports has it Godwin by a hair.

I've got Godwin by a mile. Fully expecting a 2-3 man RBBC in Indy.

Managed to get Breece as RB 2. My gut says start Brian Robinson vs AZ over Breece and see what we get with the Jets game plan in Week 1. Anyone think I'm wrong? Non-ppr

I'd go Breece, just because I think he's a much better player, and I think they are both in 2-man RBBCs.

.5 PPR in my dynasty

Pick two RBs and 3 WRs

Walker
Gibbs
Najee
Pierce
Mostert
Breece

Mike Williams
PIckens
Dotson
Michael Thomas
Mims
Elijah Moore
Brandin Cooks

Gibbs/Najee
Williams/Dotson/Thomas, I give the small edge to Thomas over Pickens due to matchup. Don't see Pickett having much time to go deep against SF.

Superflex PPR

Pick Two QBs
Richardson
Purdy
Howell

Pick 2 RBs
Walker
Gibson
Swift
Mostert

Pick 4 WRs
Jefferson
Wilson
Dotson
Aiyuk
Lockett
Gabe Davis
Burks

Richardson/Howell
Mostert/Walker
Jefferson/Wilson/Lockett/Dotson

Great thread! As a defector from the now defunct rotoworld forum, we never got to have a thread like this, and I can't tell you how glad I am to see it here.

1. Pick 1, 4 pt per passing TD

Goff vs KC
Geno vs LAR
Howell vs Ari


And:

2. Pick 3 in .5 ppr:

Montgomery vc KC
Sanders vs Atl
Breece vs Buff
Dalvin vs Buff
Swift vs NE
Deon Jackson vs Jax

Geno
Monty/Sanders/Hall, I'm expecting a true 50-50 split in NY this week, so I prefer the guy who looked more explosive last year.

12 team 1 QB PPR (TE 1.5 PPR). Need to pick one for flex: Skyy Moore vs DET, LaPorta at KC, Bateman vs. HOU.

LaPorta, no reason he doesn't see 8 targets. Moore could with Kelce out, but who knows what KC will do?

PPR
Dotson vs ARI
or
DJ Moore vs GB

Dotson

 

[travdogg]

I certainly hope that Kincaid works out for me as a #1 TE over the year, but for week 1 in ppr, do I play it safe and go with Smith? hmmm

Kincaid (@NYJ)
or
Irv Smith (@Cle)

Kincaid, I don't really even see Smith as the safe play, as at best he's still the #5 passing game option.

Full PPR flex conundrum..

Mostert @ LAC
Aiyuk @ PIT

Starting Brown and Allen in my WR slots, Barkley and James Cook in my RB slots.

Mostert, he's probably the healthiest he'll be right now.

It's only week 1 and I have a few dilemma's to consider. Standard scoring non-ppr league. I need 2 out of this bunch:

Akers vs SEA
K Herbert vs GB
D. Cook vs BUF
D. Smith vs NE
Locket vs LAR

As of today, I am leaning toward D Smith and Akers. With Cook playing on Monday night, I don't think I will get a definitive answer on Hall. If I knew he was going to be out, I would slot Cook in for Akers.

Thoughts?

I like Lockett and Akers. Lockett has always played well against the Rams, and those were usually much better defenses than this seasons group.

12 team 1PPR, need 2 of these:

Swift
Toney
Gabe
Pittman

Davis is a lock for me, the other is a tossup between Swift/Pittman. I think Swift if you are a risk taker, and Pittman if you want sure points.

Should i start the Jets DST against a good buffalo O who is prone to making mistakes
Or should i pick up either atlanta or Minn against carolina or TB respectively

I'd roll with the Falcons against a rookie QB with some very banged up WRs.

Guillotine League(so this is shoe leather ugly), standard scoring, have to salvage the loss of Kupp... pick two

Tutu Atwell
Cobb
Ritichie James
Trey McBride (or Hunter Henry, one can play TE)
Kelley
Kyren Williams
Mack Hollins

Have Deonte Hardy and Jake Bobo on the wire as well

Have Tutu and Cobb in at the moment

I'd go McBride and Williams personally. They both should have some garbage time at least.

.5ppr and .5ppfd do I start Jordan Addison vs TB or Michael Thomas vs TEN as my WR3?

I'd roll with Thomas while he's at his healthiest.

1 PPR, flex spot.

Swift @NE
or
Mostert @LAC

ESPN greatly favors Mostert in their projections but everyone here and other sites seem to prefer Swift. Also have Addison and Flowers but wasn't really considering them for week 1 until I see their usage.

I'm with ESPN, I think Mostert is the call here.

1 PPR Flex spot needed in 2RB,3WR/TE league. My starters are RBs- McCAF, J.Jacobs WRs- Kelce, Ridley, K.Allen Who should be my Flex? RBs- Mattison ,J.Cooks, C.Akers WRs-D.Johnson, T.Lockett, M.Brown-Ari. or do I try one of the rookies - Skyy Moore, M.Mimms Would appreciate all the help I could get.

With Kelce out, I think Lockett moves to WR, and that means flex should be Mattison in a game the Vikings could control.

12 team .5 PPR

Looking for a flex
Dotson vs ARZ
B Hall vs BUF

Different league same scoring

Need 1 WR and 1 Flex
Cooper vs CIN
Locket vs LAR
Robinson vs ARZ
Pacheco vs DET

Dotson
Cooper/Lockett

 

[travdogg]

1 tough call for each of my dynasty teams (.5 PPR)

1) start one rb out of Swift, Perine or Javante.

2) Sit one of these 4 WR’s: Lockett, Diontae Johnson, DJ Moore or Chris Godwin.

I read somewhere where the Broncos may lean more on Perine early in the season. Javonte is ranked way higher though. Don’t like Swift’s matchup at all. Leaning on sitting Lockett, unless JSN doesn’t play.

Thanks for your advice and for doing this another year!

I don't buy that Perine out touches Javonte. I'd go Williams.
I'd actually sit Moore, as he's likely to see a lot of Jaire Alexander.

Woo hoo! Glad to see this thread is back again.

Start 4 of these WR's - full PPR

Stefon Diggs at Jets
CeeDee Lamb at Giants
Tyler Lockett home vs Rams
Diontae Johnson home vs 49ers
Jahan Dotson home vs Cardinals
Kadarius Toney home vs Lions

Diggs, Lamb, Lockett, Dotson

Assuming Kelce is out...PPR league.

* N. Gray vs DET
* J. Ferguson @NYG
* H. Henry vs PHI

FBGs SOS indicates Gray and Ferguson have top notch matchups while Henry is just middle of the road.

Thanks!

Why not take a shot on Gray?

Josh Allen @ NYJ or Justin Fields vs GBP

Spooked by that Jets D

Side note: I have (and am starting) Diggs

Thanks!

I'd go Allen. He's one of the few guys where I think you start him regardless of matchups.

TE in PPR league: Freiermuth vs. SF or Okonkwo @NO?

Freiermuth, I want to see Okonkwo's role before I trust him.

Deep league and need a RB to start week 1 non-ppr: Deon Jackson or Zach Charbonnet

Charbonnet would be my pick. Deon Jackson is in a 3-man RBBC, vs just 2 for the much more talented Charbonnet.

Sea DST vs Rams minus Cupp
Or
Buff DST @ Jets prime time rebirth of Aaron Rogers

I'd go with Buffalo. Matchup be damned, its hard to ever really go with a bad defense over a good one. Jets OL could be their undoing.

Two calls im struggling with
12 team .5ppr
Standard QB scoring

One guy in my league drafted Lamar & Allen- not sure why, than he lost out on every RB so I just traded him James Cook straight up for Josh Allen

QB:
Trevor Lawrence @ Indy
Josh Allen @ NYJ (maybe I am buying too much into the NYJ D hype but metlife will be rocking on opening night I know that)

Flex
Mclaurin vs Arizona
London @ Carolina

I guess congrats for robbing that guy blind?

Never bench Josh Allen, matchups don't matter for him.

I'll say London as he isn't struggling through turf toe.

Standard scoring flex decision: Javonte Williams or Swift.

Javonte

1 Flex spot in PPR -
Darren Waller
Khalil Herbert
Rachaad White
Chris Godwin

Waller should see 10 targets Sunday Night, so I'll go with him.

 

[Loipz]

Noah Gray or Sam LaPorta tonight? Punted TE so left with them or Okonkwo/Kmet/Dulcich in this league

 

[travdogg]

One last opinion please:

FPC scoring:

Need a final flex:

D.Pierce @ Balt
R.Mostert @ LAC
Z. Jones @ Ind
A.Thielen @ Atl
C.Okonkwo @ N.O.

Mostert

1 Pt PPR / 1 Flex:
* Breece Hall v Bills
* Brandon Aiyuk @ Pitt

Hall

Flex starter. Full PPR:

Juju vs the Eagles
Mims vs the Raiders
AJ Dillion vs the Bears

Dillon

PPR, Td's are 4pts, rushing Td's are 6.

Rodgers is going up against Buff D and Watson is going up against a fierce Cin D.

I don't like either options. Watson has a higher ceiling, but lower floor. I'd imagine the Jets are going to lean on the run...

Watson, I think the Bengals are a good matchup.

1QB PPR

David Montgomery @ KC
Keenan Allen vs Miami

Thanks!

Allen, in what should be the shootout of the week

QB in two different leagues:

1 QB league: Watson (vs. Bengals) or Goff (@ Chiefs)

Superflex league for QB2 (Allen is QB1): Richardson (vs. Jags) or Purdy (@ Steelers)

TIA

Watson and Richardson

12 team PPR. Need a flex:

* R. Mostert @LAC -- Good matchup. Shootout potential. Wilson on IR and rookie D'Archane banged up too. Should get touches.

* J. McKinnon vs DET - Could be boom or bust here, but if Kelce is out could be a dump off machine. Shoot out potential here as well.

* V. Jefferson @SEA - Kupp out. Stafford has to throw to somebody. Higbee could be #1, but somebody at wideout has to be targeted.

* E. Moore vs CINC - Preseason hype about the Watson/Moore connection. Maybe using him in the backfield. This could be more of a slugfest.

Which?

Thanks!

Mostert

 

[travdogg]

Ok, I’ve finally got one:
PPR, start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 O-Flex

I don’t trust Jeudy yet even if he starts, so that leaves me 2 of the following 3 options:
1. Gibson V’s AZ (27th)
2. Nico Collins @ Balt (20th)
3. Cooks @ NYG (14th)

Right now I have Cooks & Collins, but I really want to get Gibson in there. Talk me off the ledge or confirm that I’m a genius lineup setter. TIA

I'd go Gibson and Collins.

Week one is tough...survivor pools too ha ha

Rolling Diggs and Amon Ra at WR w/ Amari Cooper as my flex.

RB however, I'm debating...which 2 should I start:
Rhomandre
Miles Sanders
Raheem Mostert
Brian Robinson

Leaning Rhomandre and Sanders but my gut tells me Mostert is a good start. Thoughts?

or swap one of the WR's and flex Mostert?

Thank You

I think Stevenson/Sanders with Cooper at flex is correct.

.5 PPR

JSN vs LAR or Thomas vs TEN

Gibson vs AZ or Herbert vs GB

Thomas and Herbert

need 1 Full PPR Flex

1. Addison v TB
2. Reed @ CHI
3. JSN v LAR

I like Addison the most here, don't trust Reed and JSN may be limited. I also think GB might be very run heavy against the Bears.

1 PPR. flex spot

Nico collins. Juwan Johnson. Van jefferson.

I'd take a shot on Juwan.

Standard scoring (no PPR).

Amari Cooper or DJ Moore?

My heart says DJ but rankings say Amari.

I like Cooper more, better matchup, and more proven.

Tee Higgins @ CLE or Tyler Lockett v LAR

Deshaun Watson vs. CIN or Daniel Jones vs. DAL

Higgins and Watson

Full PPR Home league- pick 3 (1wr,2f)
Lockett
Mike Williams
Dotson
Brian Robinson
Perine
ESPN has it Lockett>Williams>Perine>Robinson>Dotson but my gut says Dotson's the play this week.

Full PPR- pick 3 flex- my rebuilt dnyasty squad
Pacheco
Javonte
Diontae

McKinnon
Hall
Aiyuk
Lazard
Reed
Flowers
Stuck on the Hall/McKinnon/Aijuk vs Javonte/Diontae/Pacheco. The Kelce situation plus GB has me a little more gummed up than I expected to be.

No PPR- pick 2 (1wr,1f)- my "win now" orphan this year.
Hopkins
Sutton
Diontae
Lazard
Zeke
Foreman
Hubbard
Dowdle
Juwan Johnson (and him vs Njoku who I was planning to start at TE)

And finally, Half PPR For RB, full PPR for WR- new keeper league

Pick 1 RB
Gibson
Dalvin Cook

Pick 1 WR
Higgins
Hopkins
Toney

My other league is a young squad in a league with 4 juggernaut teams. I've projected myself for the #2 pick so kind of whatever on that lineup.

Williams/Lockett/Dotson
Javonte/Diontae/Hall
Hopkins/Diontae
Dalvin/Higgins

We start 1RB, 1WR, 1TE and 3 Flex from those positions. Scoring - (.5 ppr, 1 per 10 yards, 6 pt tds and 2 pt bonus for tds over 40 yards). Need 1 TE and 1 Flex:

TE - Kincaid, Friermuth
Flex - Mostert, M Williams, B Cooks, Sky Moore

Starting Barkley, J Cook, Pierce and ASB. Kupp is also rostered but out.

Freiermuth
I would actually sit Pierce, and flex both Williams and Mostert.

Full PPR
Gibson Vs Arizona
Cook @ NYJ

Cook has a much tougher matchup but I really like him.

Dalvin

Dang it, another:

16-team IDP SF PPR

I have a dilemma:

Currently favored by 34 with my lineup as-is, which includes Breece Hall on my bench.

Hard to trust Hall in game 1, not knowing roles, against a tough BUF run defense.

Extremely flexible lineup, so I could bench one of the following for Hall:
- Bateman Vs HOU
- Aiyuk @ PIT
- Gabe Davis @ NYJ

Am I overthinking it? Or should I find a way to get Hall into my week 1 lineup?

I'd just roll with Hall.

RB3 / 1PPR ... David Montgomery or James Cook ??

Monty

PPR: Gibbs or Etienne as my flex. (Ekeler and Pollard are my starting RB's).

Etienne

Flex play: D. Montgomery or Dotson? PPR.

Monty

 

[travdogg]

Full PPR:

Pick 2...N. Harris, B. Hall, J. Cook. I'm leaning Harris & Cook at RB until I see Hall in action.

Pick 1: Godwin or Hopkins. Leaning Godwin over D. Hop but worried about the Mayfield factor.

I also have to make a decision on Kelce tonight. I picked up Higbee and have him in right now but if Kelce is active I'll probably roll with him.

TIA.

Najee/Cook
Godwin

Nice job on the Higbee pickup, he's probably better than what any other Kelce owner is trotting out.

Need a flex. Watson looking like he very well may be out.

1PPR, 6/TD

Pickens (vs SF)
-or-
Flowers (vs HOU)
-or-
Evan Hull (vs JAX)

Pickens, though if Watson is playing, I'd pivot back to him.

Anyone re-thinking things to consider McKinnon tonight?

McKinnon vs Lions
London vs Panthers
J.Williams vs Titans

I'd stick with London.

Noah Gray or Sam LaPorta tonight? Punted TE so left with them or Okonkwo/Kmet/Dulcich in this league

LaPorta

 

[Chaka]

Noah Gray or Sam LaPorta tonight? Punted TE so left with them or Okonkwo/Kmet/Dulcich in this league

Flip a coin. But with Kelce out I guess roll with Gray because, Mahomes.

 

[VikingFrog]

Choose a MAN.

Pittman or Bateman.

.5 PT PPR.

 

[Chaka]

Choose a MAN.

Pittman or Bateman.

.5 PT PPR.

Surprisingly difficult call for me.

With Andrews limited and OBJ having an ankle Bateman should see decent looks against a suspect opponent IMO.

Pittman is a very good player. Nothing wrong with rolling him out here. But I really have no idea what to expect from Richardson so it is difficult to say anything with confidence.

Bateman>Pittman

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

14-team non-PPR 3WR league. Drafted Addison and JSN as my WR2-3, then Sutton and Van Jefferson as more solid options. Sutton is definitely in there as my WR2 this week, but would you risk either of the rookies over VJ? I obviously like his opportunity with Kupp out, but I don't really trust him. On the other, the rookies are a huge roll of the dice, especially with JSN's injury

 

[1320kid]

14-team non-PPR 3WR league. Drafted Addison and JSN as my WR2-3, then Sutton and Van Jefferson as more solid options. Sutton is definitely in there as my WR2 this week, but would you risk either of the rookies over VJ? I obviously like his opportunity with Kupp out, but I don't really trust him. On the other, the rookies are a huge roll of the dice, especially with JSN's injury

I'd stick with Sutton and VJ, both best options for their respective teams this week.

 

[Chaka]

14-team non-PPR 3WR league. Drafted Addison and JSN as my WR2-3, then Sutton and Van Jefferson as more solid options. Sutton is definitely in there as my WR2 this week, but would you risk either of the rookies over VJ? I obviously like his opportunity with Kupp out, but I don't really trust him. On the other, the rookies are a huge roll of the dice, especially with JSN's injury

It's difficult to tell what to expect with Jefferson. Kupp missed a lot of time last season and VJ didn't step in any meaningful way. HOWEVER Stafford missed virtually all the games that Kupp did so we can't really say for sure if VJ will step up or not now.

What I can say is VJ and Kupp run vastly different route trees. VJ has an ADOT around 15 and Kupp is around 8 so I do question if VJ is even considered as a Kupp replacement or if they want him to do what he does to open up space for Higbee or...is it Puca? or someone else.

Since they are all virtual unknows I think I lean

Addison>Van Jefferson>JSAN

But it's real close between VJ & JSN.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

14-team non-PPR 3WR league. Drafted Addison and JSN as my WR2-3, then Sutton and Van Jefferson as more solid options. Sutton is definitely in there as my WR2 this week, but would you risk either of the rookies over VJ? I obviously like his opportunity with Kupp out, but I don't really trust him. On the other, the rookies are a huge roll of the dice, especially with JSN's injury

It's difficult to tell what to expect with Jefferson. Kupp missed a lot of time last season and VJ didn't step in any meaningful way. HOWEVER Stafford missed virtually all the games that Kupp did so we can't really say for sure if VJ will step up or not now.

What I can say is VJ and Kupp run vastly different route trees. VJ has an ADOT around 15 and Kupp is around 8 so I do question if VJ is even considered as a Kupp replacement or if they want him to do what he does to open up space for Higbee or...is it Puca? or someone else.

Since they are all virtual unknows I think I lean

Addison>Van Jefferson>JSAN

But it's real close between VJ & JSN.

Interesting. To clarify, I can only start one of those three.

The ADOT thing actually has me leaning more VJ. In a non-PPR league, I feel like he has more big play potential, whereas the other two are slot guys. But ultimately, these are all risky options and I just have to decide which risk I'm comfortable with

Man, I love drafting rookies. But I hate being in a position where I feel compelled to start them.

 

[IHEARTFF]

ppr
C Watson out
would you flex A Gibson vs AZ or J Cook @ NYJ?

 

[Chaka]

14-team non-PPR 3WR league. Drafted Addison and JSN as my WR2-3, then Sutton and Van Jefferson as more solid options. Sutton is definitely in there as my WR2 this week, but would you risk either of the rookies over VJ? I obviously like his opportunity with Kupp out, but I don't really trust him. On the other, the rookies are a huge roll of the dice, especially with JSN's injury

It's difficult to tell what to expect with Jefferson. Kupp missed a lot of time last season and VJ didn't step in any meaningful way. HOWEVER Stafford missed virtually all the games that Kupp did so we can't really say for sure if VJ will step up or not now.

What I can say is VJ and Kupp run vastly different route trees. VJ has an ADOT around 15 and Kupp is around 8 so I do question if VJ is even considered as a Kupp replacement or if they want him to do what he does to open up space for Higbee or...is it Puca? or someone else.

Since they are all virtual unknows I think I lean

Addison>Van Jefferson>JSAN

But it's real close between VJ & JSN.

Interesting. To clarify, I can only start one of those three.

The ADOT thing actually has me leaning more VJ. In a non-PPR league, I feel like he has more big play potential, whereas the other two are slot guys. But ultimately, these are all risky options and I just have to decide which risk I'm comfortable with

Man, I love drafting rookies. But I hate being in a position where I feel compelled to start them.

Yeah, VJ is tough to savvy. We don't really have much experience with him as Staffords main guy.

I think Addison will get a few more opportunities on a better offense, which is why I slot him in front. But that's also pure speculation.

 

[Chaka]

PPR WR/TE combined league.

Waller v Dal (reported hamstring issue today)
Sutton v LVR

Had Waller in, now leaning Sutton even if Jeudy plays.

 

[themeistersinger]

Not a start/sit but Rest of Season question

Full PPR
Romeo Doubs - Green Bay - Questionable for Sunday - hamstring
Jayden Reed - Green Bay - not on injury report

Note that Christian Watson is out this week with a hamstring

 

[Chaka]

Not a start/sit but Rest of Season question

Full PPR
Romeo Doubs - Green Bay - Questionable for Sunday - hamstring
Jayden Reed - Green Bay - not on injury report

Note that Christian Watson is out this week with a hamstring

I don't know enough about either to make a confident statement.

I note they are only 15 days apart in age and Doubs has a year more experience in the offense so, RoS I probably roll the dice on him. He's also apparently a somewhat bigger target.

But, really not much of an idea.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Not a start/sit but Rest of Season question

Full PPR
Romeo Doubs - Green Bay - Questionable for Sunday - hamstring
Jayden Reed - Green Bay - not on injury report

Note that Christian Watson is out this week with a hamstring

When I heard the Watson news, I picked up Reed in two leagues (Doubs was already taken in both). A lot of industry sharps are high on him, and if he does have a good game he'll be this week's WW hotness.

Between the two, I'd probably go with Doubs because he's a (slightly) more known quantity, but none of us really know. Just go with your gut

 

[Ray Barboni]

Ok Chaka and friends .. i try to my requests to ONE a week. But another one has arisen:

STD league (6pts passing/rushing) but every archaic - 1pt per 30yds passing, 1pt per 15yds rushing.

Justin Fields v GB

OR

Tua @ LA Chargers

Never hesitated away from starting Fields, until I realized I’m in a close matchup, and MIA @ LAC should be a shootout.

Who ya got? Week one? I’m liking the supposed high scoring game - healthy Tua, I feel like he’s gonna produce like he did last year, early, healthy. Big plays to ‘reek and Waddle. Meanwhile Fields will get his mostly on the ground, with probably a chance for a deep DJ Moore shot ..

 

[Chaka]

Ok Chaka and friends .. i try to my requests to ONE a week. But another one has arisen:

STD league (6pts passing/rushing) but every archaic - 1pt per 30yds passing, 1pt per 15yds rushing.

Justin Fields v GB

OR

Tua @ LA Chargers

Never hesitated away from starting Fields, until I realized I’m in a close matchup, and MIA @ LAC should be a shootout.

Who ya got? Week one? I’m liking the supposed high scoring game - healthy Tua, I feel like he’s gonna produce like he did last year, early, healthy. Big plays to ‘reek and Waddle. Meanwhile Fields will get his mostly on the ground, with probably a chance for a deep DJ Moore shot ..

I think either option is fine and totally understand why it is a difficult decision.

I think I still lean Fields. His ADP was closer to the top tier guys than Tua's for a reason. He can do much more with one play than Tua and there isn't much reason to think he won't be using his legs plenty.

Over his 13 game stretch starting week 5 when they opened the offense up he vastly improved in every passing metric. 63% passing, 2:1 TD:INT ratio, 90+ passer rating. and ran crazy over the rest of the league.

It isn't a prohibitive matchup either.

Again there is absolutely nothing wrong with backing Tua this week or any other but, for me

Fields>Tua

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Ok Chaka and friends .. i try to my requests to ONE a week. But another one has arisen:

Reported

STD league (6pts passing/rushing) but every archaic - 1pt per 30yds passing, 1pt per 15yds rushing.

Justin Fields v GB

OR

Tua @ LA Chargers

Normally I'd say Fields, but sounds like a running QB is less valuable in your league, so probably Tua. I guess it really comes down to whether you think Fields will make the leap as a passer this year

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Not a start/sit but Rest of Season question

Full PPR
Romeo Doubs - Green Bay - Questionable for Sunday - hamstring
Jayden Reed - Green Bay - not on injury report

Note that Christian Watson is out this week with a hamstring

When I heard the Watson news, I picked up Reed in two leagues (Doubs was already taken in both). A lot of industry sharps are high on him, and if he does have a good game he'll be this week's WW hotness.

Between the two, I'd probably go with Doubs because he's a (slightly) more known quantity, but none of us really know. Just go with your gut

Also not a start/sit question (as soon as I finish posting I'll go report myself).

In one of the leagues where I picked up Reed, Jaylen Warren got dropped. Waivers run Sunday morning, though because I picked 2nd in the draft, I'm 13th in priority. But let's assume for the moment that I could get him. Should I drop Reed for him? Only other person I'd even consider is Achane. Actually, in some ways that could make more sense, since it's a 2RB/3WR/no flex league, so it doesn't really make sense to hold too many RBs (I already have Chubb/Akers/Brian Robinson) and my WRs, as we've seen in my earlier posts, are pretty weak.

So the options are:

1. Drop Reed for Warren
2. Drop Achane for Warren
3. Stand pat

 

[Chaka]

Not a start/sit but Rest of Season question

Full PPR
Romeo Doubs - Green Bay - Questionable for Sunday - hamstring
Jayden Reed - Green Bay - not on injury report

Note that Christian Watson is out this week with a hamstring

When I heard the Watson news, I picked up Reed in two leagues (Doubs was already taken in both). A lot of industry sharps are high on him, and if he does have a good game he'll be this week's WW hotness.

Between the two, I'd probably go with Doubs because he's a (slightly) more known quantity, but none of us really know. Just go with your gut

Also not a start/sit question (as soon as I finish posting I'll go report myself).

In one of the leagues where I picked up Reed, Jaylen Warren got dropped. Waivers run Sunday morning, though because I picked 2nd in the draft, I'm 13th in priority. But let's assume for the moment that I could get him. Should I drop Reed for him? Only other person I'd even consider is Achane. Actually, in some ways that could make more sense, since it's a 2RB/3WR/no flex league, so it doesn't really make sense to hold too many RBs (I already have Chubb/Akers/Brian Robinson) and my WRs, as we've seen in my earlier posts, are pretty weak.

So the options are:

1. Drop Reed for Warren
2. Drop Achane for Warren
3. Stand pat

Warren is fine but on his own he's flex play in case of emergency. Really. His real value lives in backing up Najee. So if you're going for a spec play with upside, I guess Reed makes more sense particularly in your league format.

 

[1320kid]

Ok Chaka and friends .. i try to my requests to ONE a week. But another one has arisen:

STD league (6pts passing/rushing) but every archaic - 1pt per 30yds passing, 1pt per 15yds rushing.

Justin Fields v GB

OR

Tua @ LA Chargers

Never hesitated away from starting Fields, until I realized I’m in a close matchup, and MIA @ LAC should be a shootout.

Who ya got? Week one? I’m liking the supposed high scoring game - healthy Tua, I feel like he’s gonna produce like he did last year, early, healthy. Big plays to ‘reek and Waddle. Meanwhile Fields will get his mostly on the ground, with probably a chance for a deep DJ Moore shot ..

Gimme the fireworks matchup, Tua. Think Gb runs even more than they planned this week due to receivers being down. Probably won’t score as much, so bears can play a conservative game. Plus the GB secondary last year scared me more than LA. GL!

 

[stinkbait]

1 ppr
Need 1 from this list.
Pickens
OBJ
Curtis Samuel
Need 2 from this list
Hall
Swift
Herbert
Achane
TIA

 

[Chaka]

1 ppr
Need 1 from this list.
Pickens
OBJ
Curtis Samuel
Need 2 from this list
Hall
Swift
Herbert
Achane
TIA

I think Pickens pretty easily. OBJ needs to show us something first and may be the 3rd or 4th option in a game the Ravens should win.

Pretty much the same for Samuel. Mostly a gadget guy in a game that could easily see.the Commanders run the ball 40+ times.

The Steelers are going to need Pickens if they want to win. It could be an ugly, low scoring game for sure but the need is greater for him to perform.

Pickens>coin flip

Not Achane. We have no idea what his role is and this offense runs through the WRs.

I also think there are enough question marks surrounding Hall to give it a week to see what develops.

Herbert has a lot of competition but, I believe but don't know for certain, he is the starter and we all know he is a talented runner. It's not a prohibitive matchup and with no Watson in GB the Bears have a real shot to win this one.

Swift also has questions surrounding but, most of what I glean from the Phili insiders here is he is the starter. That may be a formality but it's better than not being the starter. He's healthy, his ability is unquestionable, he has a great team around him and its a game the Eagles should win. I don't know he gets more than 10-12 opportunities but I think he can do plenty with those opportunities.

Herbert>Swift>Hall>Acahne

 

[BobbyLayne]

n one of the leagues where I picked up Reed, Jaylen Warren got dropped. Waivers run Sunday morning, though because I picked 2nd in the draft, I'm 13th in priority. But let's assume for the moment that I could get him. Should I drop Reed for him? Only other person I'd even consider is Achane. Actually, in some ways that could make more sense, since it's a 2RB/3WR/no flex league, so it doesn't really make sense to hold too many RBs (I already have Chubb/Akers/Brian Robinson) and my WRs, as we've seen in my earlier posts, are pretty weak.

So the options are:

1. Drop Reed for Warren
2. Drop Achane for Warren
3. Stand pat

2

 

[kyoun1e]

12 Team PPR. Need Two:

* D. Pierce (@BALT): Lousy matchup. BALT could get up big. Threat of split touches with Singletary.

* R. Mostert (vs LAC): Good matchup. Not much competition for touches. If LAC get up he may lose touches.

* V. Jefferson (@SEA): Somebody has to catch the ball with Kupp out.

* R. Doubs (@CHI): Questionable but should play. Could be #1 WR with C. Watson out.

Which 2?

THanks

 

[Schmeabs]

Need to pick 2 in PPR league
Hall vs Bills
Cook vs Jets
J Williams vs Titans

Thanks!