Week 05 2022 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Struggling at RB2 alongside Saquon with Swift out again. PPR league.

Etienne vs. Houston
Edmonds @ NYJ
R. White vs. Atlanta
Pollard @ LA Rams
Warren @ Buffalo

Begrudgingly leaning Etienne here only because his usage appears to be gaining, although it's still Robinson's show. Similarly, can't trust Edmonds right now with more and more work going to Mostert (even in the passing game); R. White's stock is rising, but it's still Lenny's backfield unless maybe it's a really negative game script (not likely at home vs. Atlanta); Pollard also taking a back seat to Zeke and all the receiving options are now healthy; and Warren needs an injury to Najee to have any kind of value.

Pollard & ETN jumping out at me here. ETN in the softer matchup.

 

[Chaka]

One more for me...a little different of a question.

Lost javonte in a standard league. Was offered my Dalvin Cook for his Miles Sanders, CEH, and Pacheco. My other rbs are singletary, Edmonds, Brian Robinson, and Murray. My wrs are pretty good and would flex Cooper(maybe Robinson eventually) if I don't trade.

It's tempting but I would make his team pretty strong with Kamara, Chubb, Cook though.

IDK

I am probably higher on Sanders than most but he's the clear #1 RB on one of the most difficult to defend offenses in the league. He's getting 20 opportunities per game and, yes he may have some TDs vultured but he's also scoring. There seems to be plenty of offense to go around.

CEH is having his best season, by a mile, and is the lead back on one of the most potent offenses in the league. Worst case scenario is he continues to get 50% of the RB opportunities and remains a weekly plug'n'play flex start. Or maybe he simply continues to be a high efficiency TD monster #5 back in magic football. God forbid he gets hurt, but if he does my guess is Pacheco sees a much bigger uptick than McKinnon who, likely becomes the passing down/2 minute back.

Cook is probably going to cook. But he's seeing a career low touches per game (18), a career low opportunities/game (20), a career low YPA (4.4), a career low YPR (5.2), a career low catch % (69.2) and is on pace for a career low 4.25 TDs. Now, maybe this keeps him healthier and we all fully expect those career low numbers to improve but he seems to carry a significant risk ATM.

I might do that deal.

 

[Chaka]

I lost both Dak and Lance week 1 and i have been rolling through waiver wire qbs that are terrible. Who do i pick up this week

marriotta
wilson
tannehill
pickett
jones

I picked up tannehill week 2 and he got me 1 point, jones week 3 who got me one point and marriotta last week who got me 1 point

Wilson (presuming Goff and Geno are gone)

he's the only one who has put a 20 pointer this year, can't trust Pickett rn and Jones is hurting, the other two have limited upside.

Is he talking Russ or Zach? I assumed Zach.

If Russ, then definitely Russ.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Goff or Stafford?

Seemed easy to me at first except...

• Goff hasn't played outside yet.
• Most of his weapons are still injured
• NE has the top 2 rated man corners in the league.

Fantasy football seasons are short and we don't have the luxury of waiting for trends to solidify before making decisions.

Personally, I can't discount Goff's hot start and Stafford's equally start this deep into the season.

Goff>Stafford

I concur.

Stafford’s propensity for picks & ARob looking MIA have him forcing the ball to Kupp more and more.

The team signed ARob and here’s Higbee getting 14 targets? That’s an indictment of ARob and less than ideal for the Rams offense.

Add to their woes that the OL is leaky as hell and they can’t run the ball, I’d be going Goff > Stafford ROS (unless Stafford shows something resembling improvement spreading the ball around) .

 

[Chaka]

O.K here we go, FFPC scoring:
Need THREE (3) of the following:

R.Stevenson vs Det
J.Connor vs Phi
J.Williams @ NE
A.Jones vs NYG
B.Cooks @ Jax
D.Smith @ AZ

And in another league,FFPC scoring:
Need ONE (1) of the following:

B.Aiyuk @ Car
T.Etienne vs Hou

Presuming DeAndre Swift remains sidelined and the reality that it would be foolish to bench any skill position player against the Lions.

J.Williams>Rhamondre

After that I like Aaron Jones the most. Both GB backs have been somewhat disappointing but it isn't for a lack of opportunity. Jones gets 16 opps/game and plenty of use near the goal line. On this list he probably has the biggest potential for a multi TD game. The Giants are good but not great (and probably not near as good as their 3-1 record suggests) and GB should not need to switch to a pass heavy game plan, even if they do Jones is involved there as well.

Cooks is another decent opportunity as he gets great volume but it is not a good offense and looks like a tough road matchup. But, of the remaining options he should get the most opportunities.

Devonta may be a play if you're looking for home runs, but I think he has a dangerously low floor.

I have said multiple times that I am down on Conner and I stand by that position. He will have multi-TD games but he will hurt you more often with duds while you try to capture those outputs. Kingsbury is running the offense like he's still at Texas Tech throwing 44 times/game and in a game against the high powered Eagles offense and strong defense I don't see this being a Conner game.

A.Jones>Cooks>Devonta>Conner

 

[Chaka]

And in another league,FFPC scoring:
Need ONE (1) of the following:

B.Aiyuk @ Car
T.Etienne vs Hou

If you believe Jacksonville is going to roll the Texans this may be a good week to roll the dice on Etienne. I think it is worth the die roll here.

Aiyuk is a very talented player but the Niners would prefer to be a low volume offense. Aiyuk may get 8 targets or he may get 3, he does get used near the goal line, which is nice but it's tough to bank on. Teams are choosing to run on the Panthers (29th in attempts against) almost as much as they pass and that fits the Niners M.O. perfectly. I don't see a high volume passing day.

Etienne>Aiyuk

 

[Chaka]

Need to pick 2 between the following at RB/Flex:
Stevenson vs Detroit - start everyone against Detroit so I am definitely leaning him at my RB2
Hines @ Denver - Thursday game, need to decide tonight to start him and not sure what production he will bring.
Herbert @ Minnesota - Really depends what Monty is doing. I love Herbert and he gets the touches, but would prefer if Monty is out.

Start Rhamondre, you know that.

What are your other options if you sit Hines and Montgomery recovers (he was DNP yesterday)? My feeling is Montgomery does not play, in which case Herbert is the obvious call, but I have no specific knowledge to support that.

Then at WR, need to pick 1 of the following:
Gabe Davis vs Pittsburgh -struggled so far, is this the week he turns it around? Finally healthy.
Rashod Bateman vs Cincinnati - started strong, then sucked the last 2 games, now he is Q, but I like a possible shootout potential with Cincy
Corey Davis vs Miami - Wilson seems to love him and has actually had a solid year, nothing spectacular but steady 10-15 points per week
Michael Gallup @ LAR - 2nd game back, the TD score last week saved his week

Corey Davis and Zach Wilson have played seven complete games together so we don't have a ton of data to go on. In those seven games Davis averages 6.4 targets, 3.9 receptions, 55.9 yards (13.3 y/r) and 0.6 TDs. He has one 100 yard game and a TD in 3 of 7 games (one multi-TD game). He's at home and the Miami secondary appears banged up. He is a reasonable ceiling/floor combo, I just wish we had more to go on.

Bateman is going to be boom/bust all season. The volume for anyone not named Andrews simply isn't there. He and Gabe Davis are very similar here.

Gabe Davis is in a pretty good position this week. Full practice yesterday, no Crowder, possibly no Isaiah McKenzie and a game with real potential for a blowout. This week is what you drafter him for.

Not interested in Gallup yet.

This is really about your preferences more than any statistical analysis.

Gabe>Corey>Bateman>>Gallup

 

[Chaka]

need a #2 RB, please don't ask how i got here.

Mike Boone vs Indy
David Montgomery @ Min
Brian Robinson vs Ten

TIA!

.5 PPR

Well, it is Halloween season and it sounds like you have a very scary story to tell...

I mean, we have no idea if Montgomery or Robinson are even going to play... My personal opinion is neither of them will but I have nothing specific to back that up yet.

I hate Thursday night games but I think you have to go with Boone unless there is some other option on your wire as a backstop if you don't start Boone and Montgomery/Robinson don't play.

 

[Chaka]

Half PPR, have to start Chubb and Ekeler. But last flex spot is interesting now with last weeks injuries…

Mixon or M Gordon or N Hines?

IMHO you're overthinking this.

Mixon>>>Gordon>Hines

 

[Chaka]

If Gordon makes it through the game he’s the guy for sure. I’m terrified of another fumble.

I get it, I am just not a fan of Conner. Does not impress as a runner or receiver and is deeply TD dependent.

 

[Chaka]

need a #2 RB, please don't ask how i got here.

Mike Boone vs Indy
David Montgomery @ Min
Brian Robinson vs Ten

TIA!

.5 PPR

Mike Boone is probably the only one of those 3 who will play this week which should make this an easy choice. If Monty plays than I would start him.
So how did you get there?

well, since you replied with an answer..

drafted Akers, picked up Michael Carter from the WW. both heading in wrong direction, so I picked up Montgomery and he immediately got injured.

my draft was terrible and i'm barely 2-2. i hate asking for help, but i'm in a real pickle this year.

thanks, i appreciate the input.

Carter>Boone

 

[Chaka]

Struggling at RB2 alongside Saquon with Swift out again. PPR league.

Etienne vs. Houston
Edmonds @ NYJ
R. White vs. Atlanta
Pollard @ LA Rams
Warren @ Buffalo

Begrudgingly leaning Etienne here only because his usage appears to be gaining, although it's still Robinson's show. Similarly, can't trust Edmonds right now with more and more work going to Mostert (even in the passing game); R. White's stock is rising, but it's still Lenny's backfield unless maybe it's a really negative game script (not likely at home vs. Atlanta); Pollard also taking a back seat to Zeke and all the receiving options are now healthy; and Warren needs an injury to Najee to have any kind of value.

Etienne's usage hasn't really changed much, he has 8, 12, 16 & 9 opportunities with the 16 being in a blowout over the Chargers. If you believe the Jaguars will blow out the Texans (or at least control the game), which I do then Etienne represents a good start among this group.

Edmonds is going to be a TD dependent nightmare all season, but he has scored three in his last two games...

Rachaad White seems to be a low volume guy and you probably have to hope that TB is up on ATL convincingly and early in the game, a distinct possibility, to hope he sees enough volume to be relevant. I am not comfortable banking on it however.

Love Pollard...hate Pollard...just don't know what to think about Pollard.

No interest in Warren

Probably:
Etienne>Edmonds>Pollard>White>Warren

 

[Chaka]

FLEX -- PPR

Breece Hall vs Miami or Romeo Doubs vs NYG?

Miami D stout vs run, but sucks vs receiving backs // NYG has good numbers vs pass this year, but I think they are misleading. No one in that secondary scares me. Doubs seems like the guy already.

I think Breece Hall is a more locked in part of the Jets offense than Doubs is in Green Bay.

I do like Doubs a lot and wouldn't fault you for picking him over Hall but IMO Hall is the better ceiling/floor combo.

Hall>Doubs

 

[Chaka]

@titusbramble

Kamara>>>Hines

 

[Mongidig]

If Gordon makes it through the game he’s the guy for sure. I’m terrified of another fumble.

I get it, I am just not a fan of Conner. Does not impress as a runner or receiver and is deeply TD dependent.

I don’t like any of them.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Well this one seems crazy.

Russell Wilson or Zach Wilson?


Currently have Russ in - he was cookin in the 2nd half of that game last week.

But so was Zach. And he has seemingly more rushing upside. And a seemingly better matchup.

Both Sports Edge and (gasp!) FBG have Zach ranked higher this week (albeit FBG is 1 spot higher which seems like a pick-em)

 

[matttyl]

Half PPR, have to start Chubb and Ekeler. But last flex spot is interesting now with last weeks injuries…

Mixon or M Gordon or N Hines?

IMHO you're overthinking this.

Mixon>>>Gordon>Hines

I’m sure I am. But when Gordon gets a TD and 80 yards tonight (and doesn’t fumble), I’ll be waiting for 3 days hoping Mixon tops it.

 

[Chaka]

Well this one seems crazy.

Russell Wilson or Zach Wilson?


Currently have Russ in - he was cookin in the 2nd half of that game last week.

But so was Zach. And he has seemingly more rushing upside. And a seemingly better matchup.

Both Sports Edge and (gasp!) FBG have Zach ranked higher this week (albeit FBG is 1 spot higher which seems like a pick-em)

Overthinking IMO.

Rus>>Zach

 

[Chaka]

Half PPR, have to start Chubb and Ekeler. But last flex spot is interesting now with last weeks injuries…

Mixon or M Gordon or N Hines?

IMHO you're overthinking this.

Mixon>>>Gordon>Hines

I’m sure I am. But when Gordon gets a TD and 80 yards tonight (and doesn’t fumble), I’ll be waiting for 3 days hoping Mixon tops it.

LOL! Yeah, I can see that. And I can see Mixon failing to top that but I would still start him.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Well this one seems crazy.

Russell Wilson or Zach Wilson?


Currently have Russ in - he was cookin in the 2nd half of that game last week.

But so was Zach. And he has seemingly more rushing upside. And a seemingly better matchup.

Both Sports Edge and (gasp!) FBG have Zach ranked higher this week (albeit FBG is 1 spot higher which seems like a pick-em)

Overthinking IMO.

Rus>>Zach

I do be like that

 

[BobbyLayne]

I lost both Dak and Lance week 1 and i have been rolling through waiver wire qbs that are terrible. Who do i pick up this week

marriotta
wilson
tannehill
pickett
jones

I picked up tannehill week 2 and he got me 1 point, jones week 3 who got me one point and marriotta last week who got me 1 point

Wilson (presuming Goff and Geno are gone)

he's the only one who has put a 20 pointer this year, can't trust Pickett rn and Jones is hurting, the other two have limited upside.

Is he talking Russ or Zach? I assumed Zach.

If Russ, then definitely Russ.

Oh makes sense - I don’t play I those weird SuperFlex things & I don’t think it’s ever crossed my mind Zach is a viable option

my bad

@kface IDK what you should do all those options suck; should probably stream weekly. I like Zach’s matchup best this week as Miami has some defensive injuries. at least it’s a 1pm game so you’ll have the rest of the weekend to try to pull it off.

 

[C-Bound]

Vikings or Broncos D this week?

Have Broncos in atm but Gregory being out makes me nervous. Vikings sitting on the wire (which they should be) but they get the Bears at home this week.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

 

[kface]

I lost both Dak and Lance week 1 and i have been rolling through waiver wire qbs that are terrible. Who do i pick up this week

marriotta
wilson
tannehill
pickett
jones

I picked up tannehill week 2 and he got me 1 point, jones week 3 who got me one point and marriotta last week who got me 1 point

Wilson (presuming Goff and Geno are gone)

Is he talking Russ or Zach? I assumed Zach.

If Russ, then definitely Russ.

Oh makes sense - I don’t play I those weird SuperFlex things & I don’t think it’s ever crossed my mind Zach is a viable option

my bad

@kface IDK what you should do all those options suck; should probably stream weekly. I like Zach’s matchup best this week as Miami has some defensive injuries. at least it’s a 1pm game so you’ll have the rest of the weekend to try to pull it off.

Thx

It's Zach for sure...RW wouldn't be on the wire and yes they all suck

 

[kface]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

You are in the same spot as mean i went with Everett. You just have to ride the hot hand here...

 

[LionOfGosforth]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

You are in the same spot as mean i went with Everett. You just have to ride the hot hand here...

I was going to speculate that Allen coming back, whether that's this week I don't know, could eat into his target share in a big way and that hot hand could cool significantly.

 

[BobbyLayne]

RW wouldn't be on the wire

true, I’m a dunce

(though with the way he has played he’d be drafted as a backup if we redid the draft after 3 weeks lol)

 

[Chaka]

Vikings or Broncos D this week?

Have Broncos in atm but Gregory being out makes me nervous. Vikings sitting on the wire (which they should be) but they get the Bears at home this week.

Defenses are really a toss up, even the good ones.

But I do like the strategy of streaming against the Bears in any given week. But it really is a coin toss so maybe choose the one you prefer to root for.

Vikings>Broncos

 

[BobbyLayne]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

super disappointing utilization so far this year. he’s such a tremendous weapon and Arthur thinks it’s in their best interest to utilize him mostly as a blocker.

I would keep rolling out Kyle bc at some point the madness has to stop. OTOH if Keenan is out then Everett is as good of a choice as any to soak up targets. Williams is up/down, Palmer is dealing with an ankle.

TB has given up the 4th most FF points to TEs in PPR, CLE is 27th (e.g., 6th fewest.) Roll out Pitts again.

Sickening tbh.

 

[Chaka]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

PPR?

I don't think you can bench Everett ATM. Keenan is still DNP and Everett is playing very well ATM.

Everett>Pitts

 

[Chaka]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

super disappointing utilization so far this year. he’s such a tremendous weapon and Arthur thinks it’s in their best interest to utilize him mostly as a blocker.

I would keep rolling out Kyle bc at some point the madness has to stop. OTOH if Keenan is out then Everett is as good of a choice as any to soak up targets. Williams is up/down, Palmer is dealing with an ankle.

TB has given up the 4th most FF points to TEs in PPR, CLE is 27th (e.g., 6th fewest.) Roll out Pitts again.

Sickening tbh.

To unpack those numbers a bit, Tampa Bay defense was giving up the 29th fewest points to TEs for the first three weeks, then Travis Kelce rolled into town.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

PPR?

I don't think you can bench Everett ATM. Keenan is still DNP and Everett is playing very well ATM.

Everett>Pitts

Thanks, just wrestling with the possibility that the week I don't start him, is the week he finally puts up the type of game I hoped for. Tough one, I think if Allen is still out i'll go with GE, Pitts maybe if Keenan is back. Thanks for input

 

[Chaka]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

PPR?

I don't think you can bench Everett ATM. Keenan is still DNP and Everett is playing very well ATM.

Everett>Pitts

Thanks, just wrestling with the possibility that the week I don't start him, is the week he finally puts up the type of game I hoped for. Tough one, I think if Allen is still out i'll go with GE, Pitts maybe if Keenan is back. Thanks for input

I agree with benching Everett if Keenan comes back. I am operating under the presumption that Keenan misses another game,

 

[BobbyLayne]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

super disappointing utilization so far this year. he’s such a tremendous weapon and Arthur thinks it’s in their best interest to utilize him mostly as a blocker.

I would keep rolling out Kyle bc at some point the madness has to stop. OTOH if Keenan is out then Everett is as good of a choice as any to soak up targets. Williams is up/down, Palmer is dealing with an ankle.

TB has given up the 4th most FF points to TEs in PPR, CLE is 27th (e.g., 6th fewest.) Roll out Pitts again.

Sickening tbh.

To unpack those numbers a bit, Tampa Bay defense was giving up the 29th fewest points to TEs for the first three weeks, then Travis Kelce rolled into town.

Yeah, it’s like looking at RB stats and thinking “wow Austin Ekeler is having a great year” bc he’s RB3. Small sample size + one monster game.

Still, I’d argue with proper utilization Kyle Pitts could easily be every bit as dangerous as Kelce. 9-92-1 isn’t some otherworldly explosion.

Do people think Arthur Smith knows what he is doing??

 

[Ackme]

Vikings or Broncos D this week?

Have Broncos in atm but Gregory being out makes me nervous. Vikings sitting on the wire (which they should be) but they get the Bears at home this week.

Defenses are really a toss up, even the good ones.

But I do like the strategy of streaming against the Bears in any given week. But it really is a coin toss so maybe choose the one you prefer to root for.

Vikings>Broncos

Facing the same decision and went with Vikings for the same reason. Although I don't think Denver will be hurt too much losing Gregory. They are pretty deep at D line.

 

[Ackme]

Leads me to my other dilemma: M Pittman @ Denver or Romeo Doubs @ NY Giants in London. Full PPR.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Leads me to my other dilemma: M Pittman @ Denver or Romeo Doubs @ NY Giants in London. Full PPR.

Doubs

 

[Ackme]

Leads me to my other dilemma: M Pittman @ Denver or Romeo Doubs @ NY Giants in London. Full PPR.

Doubs

Was leaning that way and made that switch this morning. My fear is that Ryan/Pittman go off in garbage time. But Pittman vs. Patrick Surtain II seems like the bigger risk.

 

[papacapps]

Struggling between the following PPR Flex options:

B Cooks @ Jax
J Conner vs Phi
M Sanders @ Ari

 

[The Dude]

Slightly off topic but related - kinda

chubb value is probably at a high. is there a sly move to trade him and what rb would you need in the deal?
looking For 2 players back and the rb needs to be potentially the same value just trading at a discount

mixon?

 

[rjax]

Trying to figure out my flex for full PPR

Melvin Gordon vs IND
Jamaal Williams @ NE
Romeo Doubs vs NYG (in London)
Jakobi Meyers vs DET (if he plays)

In a perfect world, I'd wait until Sunday to confirm Swift is out for DET to help Williams and see if Meyers is healthy enough to take advantage of the DET defense

But Gordon is supposedly in line for a lot of work tonight, so I have to decide whether to take the chance on him soon

Or given PPR, is Doubs the strongest play anyway?

 

[rjax]

Struggling between the following PPR Flex options:

B Cooks @ Jax
J Conner vs Phi
M Sanders @ Ari

I don't think I trust Conner vs PHI defense, and not sure I trust Sanders to keep reaching the end zone, so I probably go with Cooks

 

[yoman]

Struggling between the following PPR Flex options:

B Cooks @ Jax
J Conner vs Phi
M Sanders @ Ari

I don't think I trust Conner vs PHI defense, and not sure I trust Sanders to keep reaching the end zone, so I probably go with Cooks

Agree with you about Conner but would start Sanders over Cooks. I have them about even and Jax D has been pretty decent which would be the deciding factor for me.

 

[yoman]

Trying to figure out my flex for full PPR

Melvin Gordon vs IND
Jamaal Williams @ NE
Romeo Doubs vs NYG (in London)
Jakobi Meyers vs DET (if he plays)

In a perfect world, I'd wait until Sunday to confirm Swift is out for DET to help Williams and see if Meyers is healthy enough to take advantage of the DET defense

But Gordon is supposedly in line for a lot of work tonight, so I have to decide whether to take the chance on him soon

Or given PPR, is Doubs the strongest play anyway?

If you feel stronger about Williams than it is fine to wait. From every report I have read it sounds like Swift has no chance of playing this weekend. I read that he probably won't play until after the bye week which is coming up in a few weeks. I like Williams the best out of your options followed by Gordon than Doubs. I wouldn't touch Meyers coming off an injury with a 3rd string QB even though he has a good matchup.

 

[Chaka]

Leads me to my other dilemma: M Pittman @ Denver or Romeo Doubs @ NY Giants in London. Full PPR.

It's easy to understand you wouldn't want to start Pittman against Patrick Surtain II this week. But I remember during the game against the Raiders the announcers were talking about what a great job Surtain was doing against Davante Adams. But when the dust settled Adams had 9-101-0 catching 69% of his targets. I also think with Taylor out the Colts simply might need to throw more to move the ball. Pittman could still be a decent start in PPR leagues.

I like Doubs, I really do, but we only have a two game data set to work with when deciding if he will receive this kind of attention from Rodgers on a regular basis. That's a big ask IMO. It sucks that Pittman is playing on Thursday but Doubs has to play in London. Neither is a good situation.

Yeah, this is a surprisingly difficult decision.

With little confidence:
Doubs>Pittman

 

[Chaka]

Struggling between the following PPR Flex options:

B Cooks @ Jax
J Conner vs Phi
M Sanders @ Ari

Sanders is playing too well on a great team. He's less ideal in PPR leagues but players on winning teams score more, it's as simple as that for me.

Sanders>Cooks>Conner

 

[Chaka]

Slightly off topic but related - kinda

chubb value is probably at a high. is there a sly move to trade him and what rb would you need in the deal?
looking For 2 players back and the rb needs to be potentially the same value just trading at a discount

mixon?

Is it PPR?

I'm not sure I give up Mixon for Chubb in PPR format. In non-PPR maybe, but I wouldn't throw in anything significant as a sweetener.

 

[Chaka]

Trying to figure out my flex for full PPR

Melvin Gordon vs IND
Jamaal Williams @ NE
Romeo Doubs vs NYG (in London)
Jakobi Meyers vs DET (if he plays)

In a perfect world, I'd wait until Sunday to confirm Swift is out for DET to help Williams and see if Meyers is healthy enough to take advantage of the DET defense

But Gordon is supposedly in line for a lot of work tonight, so I have to decide whether to take the chance on him soon

Or given PPR, is Doubs the strongest play anyway?

Swift was DNP yesterday and today, I doubt he suits up on Sunday barring a stunning reversal.

Jamaal Williams>Doubs>Gordon>Meyers

 

[BobbyLayne]

I've more or less made the (not particularly hard) decision to bench Pitts for Everett. Standard scoring, just had it with Mariota and his pathetic usage. But still need to ask the question

Pitts @ Bucs
or
Everett @ Browns

I mean, is this the week that due to game script maybe, he sees more targets? Is it too early to give up? I have no insight into Atlanta at all, just see the targets and stats each week and they're a joke.

PPR?

I don't think you can bench Everett ATM. Keenan is still DNP and Everett is playing very well ATM.

Everett>Pitts

I’ll amend my earlier response bc Pitts DNP again.

Tampa Bay is getting healthy & they're gonna murder the Falcons.

Fire up Everett.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Leads me to my other dilemma: M Pittman @ Denver or Romeo Doubs @ NY Giants in London. Full PPR.

Doubs

Was leaning that way and made that switch this morning. My fear is that Ryan/Pittman go off in garbage time. But Pittman vs. Patrick Surtain II seems like the bigger risk.

Yeah he’s legit - 11/26-97 with 6 PDs. Love to see it.

(sorry I have DEN DT lol)