Week 05 2024 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

[Chaka]

Standard league :

Njoku vs Wash
or
Freiermuth vs Dallas
or Zach Ertz vs Cle?

I lean Ertz but Njoku is the most physically talented.

worried about them Easing Njoku in??

Absolutely. Also worried about how ineffective Watson has been.

Ertz seems safer, Njoku probably has more upside.

 

[jm192]

Flex PPR
Hunt or Smith-Njigba?

I actually lean Hunt. I say actually, because FBG and Fantasypros both have JSN higher.

I think KC relies on the run more, I don't think we see a situation where NO gets way up, and the game script should support the Hunt.

 

[jm192]

Standard league :

Njoku vs Wash
or
Freiermuth vs Dallas
or Zach Ertz vs Cle?

I probably go Freirmuth here. Don't know that I'm ready to trust Njoku week 1 back from injury if you have another option. I think Ertz is more of an ok fill in if you're out of options, feels like the lowest upside.

 

[jm192]

If Flacco starts @ Jacksonville, would anyone bench Caleb vs Carolina for him? SF, Purdy is my 1, Caleb vs Joe for the flex.
Looks to be a tight game as my opponent started London.

Flacco.

Had 2 TD's last week with a tougher matchup. Should eat vs Jax.

 

[jm192]

Thanks @Chaka and everyone else as always, I try to keep my questions to a minimum and not too dumb. Interesting one (to me) this week. My matchup is evenly rated.

Need 1 WR, half-ppr, keep 4 league, although the keeper part should not play (?? lol) in this start decision:

Waddle @NE (ugh, and the reason for this post, this would be my last choice)
Lockett v NYG (lower variance, boring choice)
T. Atwell v GB (higher potential, but near impossible to judge if it will be Atwell or Whittington)
J. Whittington v GB (see above)

I picked up Atwell and Whittington earlier this week because I didn't know between the two and was hoping for some further clarity that never came (that I saw). Also, I will need to drop Atwell or Whittington to pick up a K for the week, so that makes a small impact for longer-term (this year) potential use. I don't think I'm at the point of dropping Waddle yet.

TIA

Atwwell was it the last 2 weeks. Stafford seems to like him, at least these last 2 weeks. I think I'd stick with the hot hand there. GB should score a lot and LAR will have to pass.

 

[jm192]

R.Stevenson or Tucker WR/LV for last flex?

I said in the Rhamondre thread I think the benching is a slap on the wrist/ceremonial thing to make a point. Miami has given 7 rushing TD's so far this season. I actually think Rhamondre is going to be pretty good today. Tucker very boom/bust. I don't like the Broncos matchup.

Rhamondre all day.

 

[jm192]

PPR flex spot
Wan'Dale Robinson @ Seattle
Brian Robinson Jr vs Cleveland
I could also start both of those and bench DJ Moore vs Carolina (but I kind of feel like he's the Bears main weapon and should be started)

I'm going Wandale in PPR. He already sees healthy targets/receptions. They'll be playing from behind, without Nabers. Big day incoming.

 

[Scoresman]

Tyreek or Mclaurin

Non ppr

First week im considering benching hill.

 

[jm192]

Bonus:
12-team 1 QB league.

Pick 3 of these 4 mediocre starters!
Najee vs DAL, JaWill @ LVR, Tyrone Tracey, Trey Sermon.

Right now leaning Najee, JaWill, Tracey, the Sermon is tempting.

Najee
JaWill
Tracy

I think Giants play from behind and without Nabers there, we may see more RB dumpoffs. I just don't think Sermon has been very good. I'm also not sure Tracy is very good, but we've seen more Sermon.

I think with Richardson and JT out, they look to air it out more vs a Jax team that gives up the most Fantasy points per game to opposing QB's. Sermon might get into the endzone, but I think that's your hope with him. I think Tracy could see more passing game work given the lack of reliable targets.

 

[jm192]

Tyreek or Mclaurin

Non ppr

First week im considering benching hill.

I think it's McLaurin. I'm looking to bench Hill where I have a decent to good alternative. Miami offense is awful RN.

 

[Chaka]

Tyreek or Mclaurin

Non ppr

First week im considering benching hill.

First week I think you may be right.

Tyreek can do it in one play but McLaurin and Daniels seem to be gelling the last two weeks.

I don't want to be the cause of you going wrong with this decision but

Mclaurin>Tyreek

 

[jm192]

4 points per passing TD:

J Love or J Daniels?

Projected to lose by 5. I actually think both have pretty insane upside. Love has the better matchup. Cleveland is ranked 26th in terms of Fantasy points given up to QB. I lean Love, but am I crazy?

 

[Chaka]

4 points per passing TD:

J Love or J Daniels?

Projected to lose by 5. I actually think both have pretty insane upside. Love has the better matchup. Cleveland is ranked 26th in terms of Fantasy points given up to QB. I lean Love, but am I crazy?

I don't think you're crazy at all. My only concern is being down Doubs & Watson does the Pack try to go run heavy?

I think I also, tentatively start Love but it's very close.

 

[The Gator]

Pick two-

Kamara
Tyreek
Jayden Reed
Pittman

 

[jurrassic]

Need 3 out of Tyreek, Achane, Sermon, Thomas Jr. and Worthy. Hill and Achane have the ability and talent and I will likely need big points this week. However, they also have major bust potential. I am slightly concerned about the weather in the Jaguars/Colts game.

 

[TheBigHouse]

1 pt PPR

Flex: JSN or Worthy

 

[Chaka]

Pick two-

Kamara
Tyreek
Jayden Reed
Pittman

Kamara & Reed pretty clearly IMO.

 

[jm192]

Pick two-

Kamara
Tyreek
Jayden Reed
Pittman

Kamara and Reed. Rams have given up the 2nd most receiving TD's at 7. Reed has less competition than usual with WAtson and Doubs out.

 

[Chaka]

Need 3 out of Tyreek, Achane, Sermon, Thomas Jr. and Worthy. Hill and Achane have the ability and talent and I will likely need big points this week. However, they also have major bust potential. I am slightly concerned about the weather in the Jaguars/Colts game.

Lots of boom bust potential.

I probably go with your biggest boom players.

Tyreek, Achane & Thomas.

Sub Thomas for Worthy of the weather concerns you too much in Jax. Personally the only weather that concerns me is rain.

 

[Chaka]

1 pt PPR

Flex: JSN or Worthy

JSN

He is a great option and you can see how the Chief respond without Rice for a week.

 

[jm192]

Tried to get in as many as I could. Good luck ladies and gents!

@Chaka thanks for doing this each week.

I'm hardly an insider/expert. I try to work through a bunch of these with stats/facts/logic and feel that it helps me get a better feel for guys each week.

 

[Chaka]

Tried to get in as many as I could. Good luck ladies and gents!

@Chaka thanks for doing this each week.

I'm hardly an insider/expert. I try to work through a bunch of these with stats/facts/logic and feel that it helps me get a better feel for guys each week.

You get it.

I think answering these questions gives me a much better feel for players, teams & matchups as the week progresses.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Bonus:
12-team 1 QB league.

Pick 3 of these 4 mediocre starters!
Najee vs DAL, JaWill @ LVR, Tyrone Tracey, Trey Sermon.

Right now leaning Najee, JaWill, Tracey, the Sermon is tempting.

Najee
JaWill
Tracy

I think Giants play from behind and without Nabers there, we may see more RB dumpoffs. I just don't think Sermon has been very good. I'm also not sure Tracy is very good, but we've seen more Sermon.

I think with Richardson and JT out, they look to air it out more vs a Jax team that gives up the most Fantasy points per game to opposing QB's. Sermon might get into the endzone, but I think that's your hope with him. I think Tracy could see more passing game work given the lack of reliable targets.

I went with Sermon.

 

[jm192]

Bonus:
12-team 1 QB league.

Pick 3 of these 4 mediocre starters!
Najee vs DAL, JaWill @ LVR, Tyrone Tracey, Trey Sermon.

Right now leaning Najee, JaWill, Tracey, the Sermon is tempting.

Najee
JaWill
Tracy

I think Giants play from behind and without Nabers there, we may see more RB dumpoffs. I just don't think Sermon has been very good. I'm also not sure Tracy is very good, but we've seen more Sermon.

I think with Richardson and JT out, they look to air it out more vs a Jax team that gives up the most Fantasy points per game to opposing QB's. Sermon might get into the endzone, but I think that's your hope with him. I think Tracy could see more passing game work given the lack of reliable targets.

I went with Sermon.

If it's PPR, looks like you'll be ok. He's geting a ton of dump offs.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Bonus:
12-team 1 QB league.

Pick 3 of these 4 mediocre starters!
Najee vs DAL, JaWill @ LVR, Tyrone Tracey, Trey Sermon.

Right now leaning Najee, JaWill, Tracey, the Sermon is tempting.

Najee
JaWill
Tracy

I think Giants play from behind and without Nabers there, we may see more RB dumpoffs. I just don't think Sermon has been very good. I'm also not sure Tracy is very good, but we've seen more Sermon.

I think with Richardson and JT out, they look to air it out more vs a Jax team that gives up the most Fantasy points per game to opposing QB's. Sermon might get into the endzone, but I think that's your hope with him. I think Tracy could see more passing game work given the lack of reliable targets.

I went with Sermon.

If it's PPR, looks like you'll be ok. He's geting a ton of dump offs.

Yeah - he had 3 runs inside the 5 but couldn’t convert. But I have Pittman too, so that worked out ok.

 

[N Zone]

PPR flex spot
Wan'Dale Robinson @ Seattle
Brian Robinson Jr vs Cleveland
I could also start both of those and bench DJ Moore vs Carolina (but I kind of feel like he's the Bears main weapon and should be started)

Anyone have advice on this?

I would keep Moore in. Fairly close but I think you need to go B Rob.

I started Brian Robinson Jr.! And DJ Moore of course!

 

[GoBigRed]

Bit last minute, I suppose, but full PPR:

Javonte Williams v Raiders
Rico Dowdle @ Steelers

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Sermon TD!

 

[floods]

PPR league. Have a bunch of "meh" and wrestling with 2 of:

Ekeler v CLE
Mattison v DEN
Sermon v JAX
Rhamondre v MIA

I might risk it on Sermon. He is in line for starter touches and I can't confidently say that about any of your other options. He also has a decent matchup.

Rhamondre would be my next choice, with the hope he is being benched only for the first series. Also a good matchup.

Great calls, thanks for the POV.