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Week 06 2024 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

I'll start:

Assuming Fields remains the starter:
Jared Goff @ Dal
Justin Fields @ LV
I'd go Fields. Raiders are the worst defense in football, and just gave up a decent week to Bo Nix. Goff has been underwhelming this season (other than catching a TD pass) and the Lions are likely run heavy against Dallas.
Assuming Fields remains the starter

Justin Fields @ LV
Calbe Williams v Jax (in London)
I like Fields here too. Raiders are such a great matchup. I'm very much expecting a top-10 week from Fields.
Fields @ LV or Mayfield @ NO
Need two from these three in a full ppr league
Tracy v Cinn
Stevenson v Hou
Dowdle v Det
TIA
Fields, Stevenson, Dowdle. I think Singletary is back this week, and Giants are likely in chase mode regardless.
Must win game for me.

Assuming Taylor is out, I need two of the three:

Dobbins @ Denver
ETN @ Chicago
Najee @ LV

Leaning towards the bold
I would agree with you on these. Taylor>Dobbins>Najee>Etienne
PPR. Need a WR between one of these two:

* D. Wicks vs AZ - Yup, he burned us last week. Looks like Doubs is back this week, probably no Watson. The matchup is there. His target share should be there. Question is will he catch the damn ball?

or

* JSN vs SF - Not sure the second year breakout is taking place. Seems to be settling in to the short yardage guy. Saved his day with a late TD, but the volume doesn't seem to be there. Lockett not dead yet. Not a great matchup.

Note: I'm an underdog by 10 ish points.

Which?

Thanks
I'd go JSN. Doubs should be back, and Kraft is taking a bigger share than expected, JSN is also likely just a better player.
Geno vs San Fran
Goff @ Dallas
I'd go Geno. Fully expecting a run heavy game plan from Detroit.
Purdy (Thurs) v Goff?

Thank You!
I'd go Purdy. Seahawks D is very banged up.
Need to make a quick decision today on

Geno vs Niners
Flacco @ Titans

Thanks
Not certain Flacco is even starting, as Richardson is practicing. I'd play it safe and go Geno.
Ppr
Pick 2 - one WR, one flex
Ridley vs Indy
Kirk @ Chicago
Watson vs Arizona
Irving @ New Orleans

I currently have Watson and Ridley in but really not confident.
I very much doubt Watson is playing. I'd go Irving for sure. NO likely is gonna be struggling to score leading to the defense being on the field a ton. I'd go Kirk in the other spot, but that's mostly about having zero trust in Ridley who has been invisible other than week 2.
PPR. I need a winner.

Keenan Allen or Jauan Jennings? Can't believe I'm even asking the question Keenan!
I'd go with Keenan Allen. Caleb seems to be ramping up, and Jennings is back to his usual role, after a short boom.
QB ? This week - 1 pt 20 yards pass/ 4 pts TDs/ stnd rush

Cousins @ Carolina
Stroud @ NE

TIA
Even with no Nico, I'd go Stroud. Not expecting the Falcons to be in catch up mode this week.
DK or Ayuik .5ppr

AND

Goff Vs. Mayfield Vs. Geno
DK would be my pick. I do think this could be a sneaky high scoring game, and both are good options, but DK is higher in his team's pecking order.

I'd go Mayfield at QB, though there is the risk TB gets up big early and takes the air out of the ball in the 2nd half.
JSN vs SF or Tolbert vs Lions?

Leaning Tolbert due to Dallas lacking any sort of run game, Detroit being great against the run, and the chance of this being a high scoring affair.

Thoughts? TIA
I'd go JSN, but is entirely a trust issue. Tolbert had a nice week last week, but I'm nt ready to believe in him as anything more than the #3 in Dallas yet.
Tolbert vs DET
Shakir @ NYJ

Engram @ CHI(London)
Kraft vs ARZ




G Smith vs SF
Stroud @ NE

Need 1
Jam Williams @ DAL
Jav Williams vs LAC
Downs @ TEN
I'd go Tolbert over Shakir, who may not play, and is likely nowhere near 100% if he does.

Kraft over Engram by a wide margin. Need to see what Engram's role is in the offense now that Thomas has broken out. Kraft is a tough guy to bench right now.
Pick 2 please, full PPR
Justice Hill vs WAS - already starting Derrick Henry
Trey Sermon and/or Tyler Goodson vs TEN - would surely start Goodson if both JT/Sermon are OUT
Tyrone Tracy vs CIN - sounds like Singletary may be active, but would love if he sat another week
Gus Edwards vs DEN - questionable and losing ground to Dobbins

Tough to say not knowing the status of Taylor, Singletary, or Sermon. I'd say:
Tracy (if Singletary is out)
Sermon (if Taylor is out)
Goodson (if Taylor and Sermon are out)
Hill
Tracy (if Singletary is playing)
Goodson (if Sermon is playing and Taylor is out)
Sermon (if Taylor is playing)
Edwards
 
I've made dozens of lineup blunders this year. Some weren't very preventable. Some were calls I might have reversed correctly given a bit more consideration. I will say that bad second guessing hurts a lot more.. so I try to avoid it.

Never the less:

Trevor Lawrence vs CHI- extremely tough matchup vs Bears D but he's been on an upswing. Bears on avg -7.6 points per QB game. T Law's been a bumpy ride this year but was good the last two weeks @hou (neutral ish) and IND (top 3) so if we take TLaw's average of 14 points and give him a recency bias of 17 then put him vs the Bears, he's around 10 points.

Watson @ PHI- Eagles have been a slightly plus matchup for QBs (similar to WAS) but Watson has been bad and trending in the wrong direction- I'm a little worried about a benching. Feels like it could be a lookout below game. If he throws a bad pick and fumbles, he's going to end up getting benched at halftime and be lucky to be a plus score.

Feeling like I'll take the 10 points from TLaw and paying for a second TD. Even if he's bad, he will be allowed to do some garbage time bombs away. besides their D is bad so they're more likely in a shootout.

TE
Eric All at Giants (with Tee Higgins back and Chase heating up, wonder how many targets he'll get but 4 4 4 2- ?) He's really a 50% snap guy still.
Mark Andrews vs Washington - 2 - 5 - 1 - 1 - 5 so about a 50/50 chance for a goose or one catch game. well below Likely in snap share last week. Neutral matchup
Hunter Henry- leaning this way-despite the terrible matchup. I feel like he's going to be on the field and a safety blanket for Maye who seemed to have a good connection with him. Second to worst matchup in the league vs Houston. Targets 3 - 12 - 3 - 3 - 4 93% snap share.
I don't know if any of these guys have a chance to go off. I think I'm rolling with Henry.

Flex (PPR)- who's odd man out? This league, my lineup decisions have been cursed. Every time I've sat Reed or Flowers they blow up. Maybe just sit Aiyuk so you all can fire him up with confidence :)

RB Hall v Buffalo- top scoring boost for RBs (+12.6) but sheesh it's been rough sledding. and the coaching change. Yikes.
RB Bijan @ Carolina- Has to be a smash, right?
WR Aiyuk @ Seattle- neutral matchup but they're just getting going.
WR Flowers vs Washington- plus matchup
WR Reed vs Arizona- neutral matchup
WR St Brown at Dallas- no way he's out of my lineup. I'm mentioning him just so folks get the vibe of my team being 1-4 and feeling very cursed (14 teamer).

Could go Fields vs Purdy too but feeling like Purdy (1/20 yds, 6pts) is not someone I'm second guessing.
 
I've made dozens of lineup blunders this year. Some weren't very preventable. Some were calls I might have reversed correctly given a bit more consideration. I will say that bad second guessing hurts a lot more.. so I try to avoid it.

Never the less:

Trevor Lawrence vs CHI- extremely tough matchup vs Bears D but he's been on an upswing. Bears on avg -7.6 points per QB game. T Law's been a bumpy ride this year but was good the last two weeks @hou (neutral ish) and IND (top 3) so if we take TLaw's average of 14 points and give him a recency bias of 17 then put him vs the Bears, he's around 10 points.

Watson @ PHI- Eagles have been a slightly plus matchup for QBs (similar to WAS) but Watson has been bad and trending in the wrong direction- I'm a little worried about a benching. Feels like it could be a lookout below game. If he throws a bad pick and fumbles, he's going to end up getting benched at halftime and be lucky to be a plus score.

Feeling like I'll take the 10 points from TLaw and paying for a second TD. Even if he's bad, he will be allowed to do some garbage time bombs away. besides their D is bad so they're more likely in a shootout.

TE
Eric All at Giants (with Tee Higgins back and Chase heating up, wonder how many targets he'll get but 4 4 4 2- ?) He's really a 50% snap guy still.
Mark Andrews vs Washington - 2 - 5 - 1 - 1 - 5 so about a 50/50 chance for a goose or one catch game. well below Likely in snap share last week. Neutral matchup
Hunter Henry- leaning this way-despite the terrible matchup. I feel like he's going to be on the field and a safety blanket for Maye who seemed to have a good connection with him. Second to worst matchup in the league vs Houston. Targets 3 - 12 - 3 - 3 - 4 93% snap share.
I don't know if any of these guys have a chance to go off. I think I'm rolling with Henry.

Flex (PPR)- who's odd man out? This league, my lineup decisions have been cursed. Every time I've sat Reed or Flowers they blow up. Maybe just sit Aiyuk so you all can fire him up with confidence :)

RB Hall v Buffalo- top scoring boost for RBs (+12.6) but sheesh it's been rough sledding. and the coaching change. Yikes.
RB Bijan @ Carolina- Has to be a smash, right?
WR Aiyuk @ Seattle- neutral matchup but they're just getting going.
WR Flowers vs Washington- plus matchup
WR Reed vs Arizona- neutral matchup
WR St Brown at Dallas- no way he's out of my lineup. I'm mentioning him just so folks get the vibe of my team being 1-4 and feeling very cursed (14 teamer).

Could go Fields vs Purdy too but feeling like Purdy (1/20 yds, 6pts) is not someone I'm second guessing.
Yes, people often end up here on the Island of Misfit Managers after a bad start to their seasons. Relax, pull up a chair you're among friends.

I'm benching Watson and not regretting it even if he goes for 300+ and 5 TDs. It's just the right thing to do.

Lawrence>Deshaun

It is no longer difficult to bench Andrews. He may still be a great player but the Ravens just don't need him, or any of their pass catchers to be dominant. Until that changes I would keep Andrews on the bench.

I agree with you about starting Henry. The matchup may be tough but, I find parsing TE production to maybe be a limited metric. I don't know who Maye has connected with in practice but it is reasonable to hope Henry will be a safety net and possibly see 6-8 targets.

I bench Flowers under the same principle as benching Andrews and I don't think twice about. Simple statistics suggests he will outperform at least one of your other options but, he is the weak link on the whole compared to your other guys.

I think you have to start Purdy just because there is a slight chance Fields gets benched for Wilson. I don't think it happens this week but, still the possibility exists.
 
Tolbert vs DET
Shakir @ NYJ

Engram @ CHI(London)
Kraft vs ARZ




G Smith vs SF
Stroud @ NE

Need 1
Jam Williams @ DAL
Jav Williams vs LAC
Downs @ TEN
Tolbert
Kraft
G Smith
Jam Williams
Assuming Fields remains the starter

Justin Fields @ LV
Calbe Williams v Jax (in London)
Tougher. The Bears are in London already. I guess if you need upside (rush TDs), take Fields. Caleb has been improving every week though.
JAX just gave up 359 yards and 3 TDs to Flacco. 345 yards and 2 TDs to Stroud the week before. 4 TDs the week before to Allen. 338 yards to Tua week 1. They did slow down Watson week 2. Close, but I'd go with Caleb. Plus, Jax offense may be finding its stride, so higher scoring game.
london games seem to play weird. As a Bears fan, I’m glad they left early, so the time difference shouldn’t be a factor.
 
I will have to grab a WR off the wire for this week. Based on Yahoo, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT - just dropped, so will have to use my top claim for him (no way Jose) or wait and see if he clears waivers tomorrow
2 - Xavier Hutchinson vs NE
3 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
4 - Tyler Boyd vs IND
5 - Lil'Jordan Humphrey vs LAC

Based on the 3 FBG experts who have posted their rankings today, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT
2 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
3 - Greg Dortch vs GB
4 - Andrei Iosivas vs NYG
5 - KaVontae Turpin vs DET
 
1/2 PPR - Pick 1 RB
Etienne vs CHI
Dobbins vs DEN


Full PPR - Pick 2 RBs
Etienne vs CHI
Javonte WIlliams vs LAC
Dowdle vs DET
 
PPR league. Add/drop question.

Have tried all week to try and trade J. Ford understanding Chubb seems to be getting close, but more importantly, this CLE offense is terrible. Even in good matchups, Ford is lucky to get 10 PPR points and for some god forsaken reason, D. Foreman keeps getting touches. Unproductive and aggravating. Bad combo.

So the question is, is he dropable?

Other RBs I have my eye on:

* T. Chandler: If news came out that A. Jones injury was multi week I'd probably drop Ford in a heartbeat.
* J. Warren: Hurt but improving, and N. Harris is terrible.
* R. Davis: Looks like Cook has some kind of toe injury, and Davis has looked good in flashes.
* B. Corum: If K. Williams go down, he could be in line for a ton of carries.

Of course, I could also be looking for next week's D, a WR pickup (A. Pierce, A. Mitchell, D. Wicks, J. Whittingham, etc), or a TE (T. Conklin).

I could see Ford startable next week vs CINC. Then it's BALT, LAC, and the bye. After that, have to think it's Chubb time if not before.

Ditch him?

Curious if anyone would hang on to him at this point. He hasn't been what I'd hoped he'd be when I drafted a "starting RB" in round 12/13.

Thanks
 
Brock Purdy or Geno Smith tonight on TNF?

-A lot of folks have one or both on their rosters. 49O/U, one of the higher predicted scores of the week however...
They have already met twice on TNF the last 2 seasons and the point totals were 34 and 44

How do you all see that playing out and which QB has the better night?
Thank You and Cheers!
:banned:
 
Brock Purdy or Geno Smith tonight on TNF?

-A lot of folks have one or both on their rosters. 49O/U, one of the higher predicted scores of the week however...
They have already met twice on TNF the last 2 seasons and the point totals were 34 and 44

How do you all see that playing out and which QB has the better night?
Thank You and Cheers!
:banned:
lean Purdy but Geno is safe too
 
Jared Goff @ Dal
Justin Fields @ LV
goff
Justin Fields @ LV
Calbe Williams v Jax (in London)
williams
Fields @ LV or Mayfield @ NO
Need two from these three in a full ppr league
Tracy v Cinn
Stevenson v Hou
Dowdle v Det
TIA
stevonson
dowdle
mayfield
Dobbins @ Denver
ETN @ Chicago
Najee @ LV

Leaning towards the bold
that is correct
* D. Wicks vs AZ - Yup, he burned us last week. Looks like Doubs is back this week, probably no Watson. The matchup is there. His target share should be there. Question is will he catch the damn ball?

or

* JSN vs SF - Not sure the second year breakout is taking place. Seems to be settling in to the short yardage guy. Saved his day with a late TD, but the volume doesn't seem to be there. Lockett not dead yet. Not a great matchup.
both are a long shot I feel but JSN since Seattle is less crowded
Geno vs San Fran
Goff @ Dallas
geno
Purdy (Thurs) v Goff?

Thank You!
purdy
Geno vs Niners
Flacco @ Titans
geno
Pick 2 - one WR, one flex
Ridley vs Indy
Kirk @ Chicago
Watson vs Arizona
Irving @ New Orleans
Ridley/Irvimg
Keenan Allen or Jauan Jennings? Can't believe I'm even asking the question Keenan!
Allen
Cousins @ Carolina
Stroud @ NE
worried about Houston shutting down NE so Cousins
DK or Ayuik .5ppr

AND

Goff Vs. Mayfield Vs. Geno
Geno, Ayuik
JSN vs SF or Tolbert vs Lions?
Tolbert
Tolbert vs DET
Shakir @ NYJ

Engram @ CHI(London)
Kraft vs ARZ




G Smith vs SF
Stroud @ NE

Need 1
Jam Williams @ DAL
Jav Williams vs LAC
Downs @ TEN
tolbert, kraft, Smith, Jam
Justice Hill vs WAS - already starting Derrick Henry
Trey Sermon and/or Tyler Goodson vs TEN - would surely start Goodson if both JT/Sermon are OUT
Tyrone Tracy vs CIN - sounds like Singletary may be active, but would love if he sat another week
Gus Edwards vs DEN - questionable and losing ground to Dobbins
Sermon
 
I will have to grab a WR off the wire for this week. Based on Yahoo, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT - just dropped, so will have to use my top claim for him (no way Jose) or wait and see if he clears waivers tomorrow
2 - Xavier Hutchinson vs NE
3 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
4 - Tyler Boyd vs IND
5 - Lil'Jordan Humphrey vs LAC

Based on the 3 FBG experts who have posted their rankings today, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT
2 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
3 - Greg Dortch vs GB
4 - Andrei Iosivas vs NYG
5 - KaVontae Turpin vs DET
Mitchell
1/2 PPR - Pick 1 RB
Etienne vs CHI
Dobbins vs DEN


Full PPR - Pick 2 RBs
Etienne vs CHI
Javonte WIlliams vs LAC
Dowdle vs DET
Dobbins, Williams, Dowdle
PPR league. Add/drop question.

Have tried all week to try and trade J. Ford understanding Chubb seems to be getting close, but more importantly, this CLE offense is terrible. Even in good matchups, Ford is lucky to get 10 PPR points and for some god forsaken reason, D. Foreman keeps getting touches. Unproductive and aggravating. Bad combo.

So the question is, is he dropable?

Other RBs I have my eye on:

* T. Chandler: If news came out that A. Jones injury was multi week I'd probably drop Ford in a heartbeat.
* J. Warren: Hurt but improving, and N. Harris is terrible.
* R. Davis: Looks like Cook has some kind of toe injury, and Davis has looked good in flashes.
* B. Corum: If K. Williams go down, he could be in line for a ton of carries.

Of course, I could also be looking for next week's D, a WR pickup (A. Pierce, A. Mitchell, D. Wicks, J. Whittingham, etc), or a TE (T. Conklin).

I could see Ford startable next week vs CINC. Then it's BALT, LAC, and the bye. After that, have to think it's Chubb time if not before.

Ditch him?

Curious if anyone would hang on to him at this point. He hasn't been what I'd hoped he'd be when I drafted a "starting RB" in round 12/13.

Thanks
Get Mitchell
Brock Purdy or Geno Smith tonight on TNF?

-A lot of folks have one or both on their rosters. 49O/U, one of the higher predicted scores of the week however...
They have already met twice on TNF the last 2 seasons and the point totals were 34 and 44

How do you all see that playing out and which QB has the better night?
Thank You and Cheers!
:banned:
our boy Purdy is gonna throw 4 tds tonight
 
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I will have to grab a WR off the wire for this week. Based on Yahoo, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT - just dropped, so will have to use my top claim for him (no way Jose) or wait and see if he clears waivers tomorrow
2 - Xavier Hutchinson vs NE
3 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
4 - Tyler Boyd vs IND
5 - Lil'Jordan Humphrey vs LAC

Based on the 3 FBG experts who have posted their rankings today, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT
2 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
3 - Greg Dortch vs GB
4 - Andrei Iosivas vs NYG
5 - KaVontae Turpin vs DET
I wouldn't go with Adonai as Richardson logged a full practice today. I really like Richardson but he is no friend to his WRs yet.

I have zero opinion on Humphrey or Boyd, probably not Iosivas or Turpin either. They're all varying degrees of dart throws. If they are your options, go with Adonai, at least he'll get a PT bump with Pittman out.

I'm dating myself with this one but every time I see the name Dortch all I can hear is "Everybody thought The Dortch had brain damage." (IYKYK) So, pass.

So, for me it's between Hutchinson and Tucker. Tucker may have more opportunity but he has a significantly lesser QB and a much tougher opponent.

Hutchinson>Tucker>IDK...Mitchell
 
1/2 PPR - Pick 1 RB
Etienne vs CHI
Dobbins vs DEN


Full PPR - Pick 2 RBs
Etienne vs CHI
Javonte WIlliams vs LAC
Dowdle vs DET
Entirely depends on the status of Joe Alt & Rashawn Slater. And I don't know where they stand. I did a player search on FBG and, apparently my search skills suck because I couldn't find a player page for either. Thankfully, ChatGPT is up for the challenge

"Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater have both been dealing with injuries recently, affecting the Chargers' offensive line. Joe Alt suffered a sprained MCL in Week 3, and while he missed the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he has been practicing and is expected to return for the Chargers' Week 6 matchup against the Denver Broncos. His recovery seems to be on track with the typical timeline for this type of injury.

Rashawn Slater, on the other hand, sustained a pectoral strain also in Week 3. He attempted to return in that game but was taken out again. His status is less clear than Alt’s, and there's concern about rushing him back too soon to avoid worsening the injury. As of now, Slater's return for Week 6 seems more doubtful"

So it seems Alt is going to play but not Slater. That makes the decision more difficult. The matchups are similar so... I think I am leaning towards:

Etienne>Dobbins

London games can be odd and my gut says ETN doesn't like all the Bigsby talk. YMMV

I also take Etienne over both Dowdle and Javonte, although Javonte is making the decision just a tad more difficult. I just have a feeling he is, finally getting his legs under him and may be ready to return to rookie form. Still, ATM I say

Etienne>Javonte>Dowdle
 
PPR league. Add/drop question.

Have tried all week to try and trade J. Ford understanding Chubb seems to be getting close, but more importantly, this CLE offense is terrible. Even in good matchups, Ford is lucky to get 10 PPR points and for some god forsaken reason, D. Foreman keeps getting touches. Unproductive and aggravating. Bad combo.

So the question is, is he dropable?

Other RBs I have my eye on:

* T. Chandler: If news came out that A. Jones injury was multi week I'd probably drop Ford in a heartbeat.
* J. Warren: Hurt but improving, and N. Harris is terrible.
* R. Davis: Looks like Cook has some kind of toe injury, and Davis has looked good in flashes.
* B. Corum: If K. Williams go down, he could be in line for a ton of carries.

Of course, I could also be looking for next week's D, a WR pickup (A. Pierce, A. Mitchell, D. Wicks, J. Whittingham, etc), or a TE (T. Conklin).

I could see Ford startable next week vs CINC. Then it's BALT, LAC, and the bye. After that, have to think it's Chubb time if not before.

Ditch him?

Curious if anyone would hang on to him at this point. He hasn't been what I'd hoped he'd be when I drafted a "starting RB" in round 12/13.

Thanks
I thought O'Connell called Jones week to week already. But the bye muddies the waters.

Warren is the guy I would target of your options. But, I wouldn't trade you Warren for Ford, so you need to have a good offer in mind, unless Warren is in your wire. If he is I would smash drop Ford for him.

Of your alternate options... Maybe Pierce with the Pittman news but I always lean RB.
 
Brock Purdy or Geno Smith tonight on TNF?

-A lot of folks have one or both on their rosters. 49O/U, one of the higher predicted scores of the week however...
They have already met twice on TNF the last 2 seasons and the point totals were 34 and 44

How do you all see that playing out and which QB has the better night?
Thank You and Cheers!
:banned:
Purdy v Geno is pretty much a push and I think you know it. Similar surrounding talent, similar opponents, similar numbers (although they arrive there in different fashion.

I wish I had a strong opinion about one or the other but I really don't.

With a million dollars on the line... I guess I go with home cooking.

Geno>Purdy

With zero confidence.

Sorry, :shrug:
 
I’m quite the underdog this week in one of my matchups. Considering starting Caleb over Purdy to complete my DJ Moore stack. Is that the dumb?

4pt passing TD

Purdy @ SEA (TNF)

Caleb v JAX (London game)

Thanks dudes.
 
I’m quite the underdog this week in one of my matchups. Considering starting Caleb over Purdy to complete my DJ Moore stack. Is that the dumb?

4pt passing TD

Purdy @ SEA (TNF)

Caleb v JAX (London game)

Thanks dudes.
Not dumb at all. Nothing wrong with starting Purdy but, in your situation, the QB/WR stack increases efficiency and the Jaguars have, pretty much the worst pass D in the NFL.

It's always a risk with a rookie but I think having a full complement of pass catchy, particularly Keenan, and Swift rolling presents a great opportunity for Caleb & DJ.

Caleb's floor is probably lower but he's on a nice three game upswing.

In your situation I have no problem with

Caleb>Purdy

Mostly because nothing bad happens to my team if I'm wrong.
 
I've made dozens of lineup blunders this year. Some weren't very preventable. Some were calls I might have reversed correctly given a bit more consideration. I will say that bad second guessing hurts a lot more.. so I try to avoid it.

Never the less:

Trevor Lawrence vs CHI- extremely tough matchup vs Bears D but he's been on an upswing. Bears on avg -7.6 points per QB game. T Law's been a bumpy ride this year but was good the last two weeks @hou (neutral ish) and IND (top 3) so if we take TLaw's average of 14 points and give him a recency bias of 17 then put him vs the Bears, he's around 10 points.

Watson @ PHI- Eagles have been a slightly plus matchup for QBs (similar to WAS) but Watson has been bad and trending in the wrong direction- I'm a little worried about a benching. Feels like it could be a lookout below game. If he throws a bad pick and fumbles, he's going to end up getting benched at halftime and be lucky to be a plus score.

Feeling like I'll take the 10 points from TLaw and paying for a second TD. Even if he's bad, he will be allowed to do some garbage time bombs away. besides their D is bad so they're more likely in a shootout.

TE
Eric All at Giants (with Tee Higgins back and Chase heating up, wonder how many targets he'll get but 4 4 4 2- ?) He's really a 50% snap guy still.
Mark Andrews vs Washington - 2 - 5 - 1 - 1 - 5 so about a 50/50 chance for a goose or one catch game. well below Likely in snap share last week. Neutral matchup
Hunter Henry- leaning this way-despite the terrible matchup. I feel like he's going to be on the field and a safety blanket for Maye who seemed to have a good connection with him. Second to worst matchup in the league vs Houston. Targets 3 - 12 - 3 - 3 - 4 93% snap share.
I don't know if any of these guys have a chance to go off. I think I'm rolling with Henry.

Flex (PPR)- who's odd man out? This league, my lineup decisions have been cursed. Every time I've sat Reed or Flowers they blow up. Maybe just sit Aiyuk so you all can fire him up with confidence :)

RB Hall v Buffalo- top scoring boost for RBs (+12.6) but sheesh it's been rough sledding. and the coaching change. Yikes.
RB Bijan @ Carolina- Has to be a smash, right?
WR Aiyuk @ Seattle- neutral matchup but they're just getting going.
WR Flowers vs Washington- plus matchup
WR Reed vs Arizona- neutral matchup
WR St Brown at Dallas- no way he's out of my lineup. I'm mentioning him just so folks get the vibe of my team being 1-4 and feeling very cursed (14 teamer).

Could go Fields vs Purdy too but feeling like Purdy (1/20 yds, 6pts) is not someone I'm second guessing.
I'd certainly go Lawrence over Watson. Depending on league size (more than 12 teams) I'm not sure Watson should be owned. I'd honestly rather start somebody like Will Levis than Watson.

At TE, I'll say screw it and stick with Andrews. Decent chance Washington is a shootout game.

Having said that, I think Flowers is the here. Just too much upside for everyone else.
I will have to grab a WR off the wire for this week. Based on Yahoo, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT - just dropped, so will have to use my top claim for him (no way Jose) or wait and see if he clears waivers tomorrow
2 - Xavier Hutchinson vs NE
3 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
4 - Tyler Boyd vs IND
5 - Lil'Jordan Humphrey vs LAC

Based on the 3 FBG experts who have posted their rankings today, my top 5 options are:
1 - Tre Tucker vs PIT
2 - Adonai Mitchell vs TEN
3 - Greg Dortch vs GB
4 - Andrei Iosivas vs NYG
5 - KaVontae Turpin vs DET
I like Mitchell, I think he's BY FAR the most talented player, and opportunity knocks with no Pittman and likely no Downs. Tucker would be my 2nd choice of that group.
1/2 PPR - Pick 1 RB
Etienne vs CHI
Dobbins vs DEN


Full PPR - Pick 2 RBs
Etienne vs CHI
Javonte WIlliams vs LAC
Dowdle vs DET
Dobbins>Etienne>Dowdle>Williams
Brock Purdy or Geno Smith tonight on TNF?

-A lot of folks have one or both on their rosters. 49O/U, one of the higher predicted scores of the week however...
They have already met twice on TNF the last 2 seasons and the point totals were 34 and 44

How do you all see that playing out and which QB has the better night?
Thank You and Cheers!
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I actually like Purdy quite a bit more than Geno. Maybe I'm just being stubborn about Geno's sudden rushing explosion, but I don't think he's a good start this week, and that Seattle will want to come out being run heavy after only giving arguably their best offensive player only 5 carries last week.

Seattle's D quietly stinks (maybe not so quietly after losing to the Nabers-less Giants) and SF should be able to do whatever they want on offense.
I’m quite the underdog this week in one of my matchups. Considering starting Caleb over Purdy to complete my DJ Moore stack. Is that the dumb?

4pt passing TD

Purdy @ SEA (TNF)

Caleb v JAX (London game)

Thanks dudes.
I like what Caleb has done the last few weeks, but I don't think he's on Purdy's level yet.
 
PPR league. Add/drop question.

Have tried all week to try and trade J. Ford understanding Chubb seems to be getting close, but more importantly, this CLE offense is terrible. Even in good matchups, Ford is lucky to get 10 PPR points and for some god forsaken reason, D. Foreman keeps getting touches. Unproductive and aggravating. Bad combo.

So the question is, is he dropable?

Other RBs I have my eye on:

* T. Chandler: If news came out that A. Jones injury was multi week I'd probably drop Ford in a heartbeat.
* J. Warren: Hurt but improving, and N. Harris is terrible.
* R. Davis: Looks like Cook has some kind of toe injury, and Davis has looked good in flashes.
* B. Corum: If K. Williams go down, he could be in line for a ton of carries.

Of course, I could also be looking for next week's D, a WR pickup (A. Pierce, A. Mitchell, D. Wicks, J. Whittingham, etc), or a TE (T. Conklin).

I could see Ford startable next week vs CINC. Then it's BALT, LAC, and the bye. After that, have to think it's Chubb time if not before.

Ditch him?

Curious if anyone would hang on to him at this point. He hasn't been what I'd hoped he'd be when I drafted a "starting RB" in round 12/13.

Thanks
I thought O'Connell called Jones week to week already. But the bye muddies the waters.

Warren is the guy I would target of your options. But, I wouldn't trade you Warren for Ford, so you need to have a good offer in mind, unless Warren is in your wire. If he is I would smash drop Ford for him.

Of your alternate options... Maybe Pierce with the Pittman news but I always lean RB.
Wow. So I guess you think he's no doubt dropable huh? That answers my first question.

And yes, all those RBs are available for free on the wire.

I didn't think Warren was really making much if a dent into N. Harris' volume or impressing much, but definitely haven't looked into it deeply. Plus, that offense is miserable.

At any rate, I could be dropping Ford then. Thanks
 
I'm sorely vexed over a WR3/Flex decision in a Standard Scoring System High-Stakes League, that involves tonight's game:

JS-N vs 49'ers, Thursday Night Football

Wicks (who I haven't lost faith in) vs Cardinals, Sunday 1pm

Shaheed vs Buccaneers, Sunday 1pm ( Not really concerned about Rattler's 1st start, the Bucs are elite against the run, and quite possibly the worst pass defense in the NFL).

All 3 at home, relatively decent matchups ... start 2 of 3.
 
Purdy @ SEA (TNF)

Caleb v JAX (London game)
I'm a big Purdy fan boi and I think he'll do good tonight but I like Caleb too. I don't think you can really go wrong here.
JS-N vs 49'ers, Thursday Night Football

Wicks (who I haven't lost faith in) vs Cardinals, Sunday 1pm

Shaheed vs Buccaneers, Sunday 1pm ( Not really concerned about Rattler's 1st start, the Bucs are elite against the run, and quite possibly the worst pass defense in the NFL).
Shaheed
 
I have a good one. I need 2 flex in a ppr league.

Freiermunth vs. LV
Jennings vs. Sea
Likely vs. Wsh
Slayton vs. Cin
Coleman vs. NYJ
McClooud vs. Car
 
PPR league. Add/drop question.

Have tried all week to try and trade J. Ford understanding Chubb seems to be getting close, but more importantly, this CLE offense is terrible. Even in good matchups, Ford is lucky to get 10 PPR points and for some god forsaken reason, D. Foreman keeps getting touches. Unproductive and aggravating. Bad combo.

So the question is, is he dropable?

Other RBs I have my eye on:

* T. Chandler: If news came out that A. Jones injury was multi week I'd probably drop Ford in a heartbeat.
* J. Warren: Hurt but improving, and N. Harris is terrible.
* R. Davis: Looks like Cook has some kind of toe injury, and Davis has looked good in flashes.
* B. Corum: If K. Williams go down, he could be in line for a ton of carries.

Of course, I could also be looking for next week's D, a WR pickup (A. Pierce, A. Mitchell, D. Wicks, J. Whittingham, etc), or a TE (T. Conklin).

I could see Ford startable next week vs CINC. Then it's BALT, LAC, and the bye. After that, have to think it's Chubb time if not before.

Ditch him?

Curious if anyone would hang on to him at this point. He hasn't been what I'd hoped he'd be when I drafted a "starting RB" in round 12/13.

Thanks
I thought O'Connell called Jones week to week already. But the bye muddies the waters.

Warren is the guy I would target of your options. But, I wouldn't trade you Warren for Ford, so you need to have a good offer in mind, unless Warren is in your wire. If he is I would smash drop Ford for him.

Of your alternate options... Maybe Pierce with the Pittman news but I always lean RB.
Wow. So I guess you think he's no doubt dropable huh? That answers my first question.

And yes, all those RBs are available for free on the wire.

I didn't think Warren was really making much if a dent into N. Harris' volume or impressing much, but definitely haven't looked into it deeply. Plus, that offense is miserable.

At any rate, I could be dropping Ford then. Thanks
As always it really depends on the nuances of your league. For me, Ford is pretty much unstartable in a shallow league, as yours seems to be. Just an observation, I don't league shame, I'm comfortably leaving guys like Chase Brown and Javonte Williams on my bench in one league (my other league guys like Dare Ogunbowale and...Something Goodson may both be starting).

I basey opinion on Warren more on last season than what has happened this year, and I recognize Arthur Smith changes the calculus but Warren has simply been far more efficient in the same circumstances. IMO he is a solid flex play considering how Smith deployed Bijan and Allgeier last year and a big time lottery ticket if something happens to Najee.

Frankly I think there is a small chance Warren simply leapfrogs the pedestrian, but durable Najee. But I wouldn't rely on that.
 
I'm sorely vexed over a WR3/Flex decision in a Standard Scoring System High-Stakes League, that involves tonight's game:

JS-N vs 49'ers, Thursday Night Football

Wicks (who I haven't lost faith in) vs Cardinals, Sunday 1pm

Shaheed vs Buccaneers, Sunday 1pm ( Not really concerned about Rattler's 1st start, the Bucs are elite against the run, and quite possibly the worst pass defense in the NFL).

All 3 at home, relatively decent matchups ... start 2 of 3.
JSN without hesitation.

Doubs is playing and Watson may as well.

I would say Shahid but that was when Carr was putting up deep balls to him with reckless abandon. With Rattler under center I can't endorse him.

JSN does have a low floor but he has similar upside to your other options and has shown to be reasonably consistent option in his offense and, most important he has his starting QB who leads the league in past attempts and is playing at home in what is effectively a must-win game. It's also a must-win game for San Francisco so it isn't anything goes situation but still....

JSN>The others
 
I have a good one. I need 2 flex in a ppr league.

Freiermunth vs. LV
Jennings vs. Sea
Likely vs. Wsh
Slayton vs. Cin
Coleman vs. NYJ
McClooud vs. Car
I'm sorry, where is the good part?

Okay, if Nabers is out Slayton is a smash start IMO.

If Nabers plays, I bench Slayton but your other options are all blind dart throws. Of those dark throws Jennings is probably my favorite. But, you have to make that decision tonight and I probably wouldn't without knowing.

So personally I probably leave Jennings on the bench and if Nabers starts I go with Coleman and Likely. If Nabers is out I go with slaton and Likely, mostly because I worry that the Jets are going to have some kind of Short-Term bump after the coaching change.
 
PPR league. Add/drop question.

Have tried all week to try and trade J. Ford understanding Chubb seems to be getting close, but more importantly, this CLE offense is terrible. Even in good matchups, Ford is lucky to get 10 PPR points and for some god forsaken reason, D. Foreman keeps getting touches. Unproductive and aggravating. Bad combo.

So the question is, is he dropable?

Other RBs I have my eye on:

* T. Chandler: If news came out that A. Jones injury was multi week I'd probably drop Ford in a heartbeat.
* J. Warren: Hurt but improving, and N. Harris is terrible.
* R. Davis: Looks like Cook has some kind of toe injury, and Davis has looked good in flashes.
* B. Corum: If K. Williams go down, he could be in line for a ton of carries.

Of course, I could also be looking for next week's D, a WR pickup (A. Pierce, A. Mitchell, D. Wicks, J. Whittingham, etc), or a TE (T. Conklin).

I could see Ford startable next week vs CINC. Then it's BALT, LAC, and the bye. After that, have to think it's Chubb time if not before.

Ditch him?

Curious if anyone would hang on to him at this point. He hasn't been what I'd hoped he'd be when I drafted a "starting RB" in round 12/13.

Thanks
I thought O'Connell called Jones week to week already. But the bye muddies the waters.

Warren is the guy I would target of your options. But, I wouldn't trade you Warren for Ford, so you need to have a good offer in mind, unless Warren is in your wire. If he is I would smash drop Ford for him.

Of your alternate options... Maybe Pierce with the Pittman news but I always lean RB.
Wow. So I guess you think he's no doubt dropable huh? That answers my first question.

And yes, all those RBs are available for free on the wire.

I didn't think Warren was really making much if a dent into N. Harris' volume or impressing much, but definitely haven't looked into it deeply. Plus, that offense is miserable.

At any rate, I could be dropping Ford then. Thanks
As always it really depends on the nuances of your league. For me, Ford is pretty much unstartable in a shallow league, as yours seems to be. Just an observation, I don't league shame, I'm comfortably leaving guys like Chase Brown and Javonte Williams on my bench in one league (my other league guys like Dare Ogunbowale and...Something Goodson may both be starting).

I basey opinion on Warren more on last season than what has happened this year, and I recognize Arthur Smith changes the calculus but Warren has simply been far more efficient in the same circumstances. IMO he is a solid flex play considering how Smith deployed Bijan and Allgeier last year and a big time lottery ticket if something happens to Najee.

Frankly I think there is a small chance Warren simply leapfrogs the pedestrian, but durable Najee. But I wouldn't rely on that.
12 team, 7 bench spots.
 
I'm sorry, where is the good part?
but your other options are all blind dart throws
I thought it would be a nice head scratcher for you guys. Yeah, if Nabers is out then I start Slayton and then ??? was actully leaning McCloud but I wanted to use my poll the audience as I'm saving my phone a friend for later.
I can absolutely see McCloud and you should of that's what your gut says. For me I see that game as a potential laugher with Allgeier and Bijan leading the way.

I would lean Likely in this scenario under the hope the Ravens pass D continues to be terrible, mostly because their offense is so good, and the Commanders offense continues to be the highest scoring in the league. We're hoping for a repeat of Bal/Cin.
 
Brock Purdy or Geno Smith tonight on TNF?

-A lot of folks have one or both on their rosters. 49O/U, one of the higher predicted scores of the week however...
They have already met twice on TNF the last 2 seasons and the point totals were 34 and 44

How do you all see that playing out and which QB has the better night?
Thank You and Cheers!
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Purdy v Geno is pretty much a push and I think you know it. Similar surrounding talent, similar opponents, similar numbers (although they arrive there in different fashion.

I wish I had a strong opinion about one or the other but I really don't.

With a million dollars on the line... I guess I go with home cooking.

Geno>Purdy

With zero confidence.

Sorry, :shrug:
What I meant to say was...

Purdy>Geno

Stupid auto correct.
 
Brock Purdy or Geno Smith tonight on TNF?

-A lot of folks have one or both on their rosters. 49O/U, one of the higher predicted scores of the week however...
They have already met twice on TNF the last 2 seasons and the point totals were 34 and 44

How do you all see that playing out and which QB has the better night?
Thank You and Cheers!
:banned:
Purdy v Geno is pretty much a push and I think you know it. Similar surrounding talent, similar opponents, similar numbers (although they arrive there in different fashion.

I wish I had a strong opinion about one or the other but I really don't.

With a million dollars on the line... I guess I go with home cooking.

Geno>Purdy

With zero confidence.

Sorry, :shrug:
What I meant to say was...

Purdy>Geno

Stupid auto correct.
:lol:

I went Purdy anyways, Geno heading towards some garbage tie at the rate the Seahawks are going tonight and Purdy doesn't really need to push it
 
D question.

* TB @NO -- TB D faces rookie S. Rattler. Bowles apparently notoriously good against rookie QBs and blitz a ton. That didn't work out so good against Bo Nix on the road, but maybe TB D healthier.

* TN vs Indy - TN D statistically looks like nails. They'll face A. Richardson who can turn it over and the offense may be without Taylor, Downs and of course Pittman. Could see a coming out party for TN as long as Levi doesn't give the ball away.

* NYJ vs BUF -- Usually I'd avoid the Buffalo offense, but something doesn't seem quite right with Buffalo. Allen's performance is down, Shakir could be out and so could J. Cook. Getting a get right vibe for all things Jets and this game.

Which D?

Thanks
 
D question.

* TB @NO -- TB D faces rookie S. Rattler. Bowles apparently notoriously good against rookie QBs and blitz a ton. That didn't work out so good against Bo Nix on the road, but maybe TB D healthier.

* TN vs Indy - TN D statistically looks like nails. They'll face A. Richardson who can turn it over and the offense may be without Taylor, Downs and of course Pittman. Could see a coming out party for TN as long as Levi doesn't give the ball away.

* NYJ vs BUF -- Usually I'd avoid the Buffalo offense, but something doesn't seem quite right with Buffalo. Allen's performance is down, Shakir could be out and so could J. Cook. Getting a get right vibe for all things Jets and this game.

Which D?

Thanks
The Titans are near the bottom of the league in both sacks & turnovers. They also lack an offense that is going to put a ton of pressure on opposing teams to keep up.

The Jets are the "best" real world defense for sure and my guess is the team as a whole will get a bump and win this game.

Personally I may risk it on the Bucs and hope they can get inside Rattler's head. Their offense can score in bunches and maybe put some pressure on the Saints and force some mistakes.

But, as always with defenses in particular it's entirely speculative. I think, for me

TB>NYJ>Ten But I could easily flip flop for NYJ>TB

ETA: @kyoun1e I have already flip-flopped and think I would simply play the best real world D and that is pretty clearly the Jets.
 
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Slayton looking like almost a must start with Nabers out. In a 12 team, I’d have to drop Tre Tucker, Legette, or Sermon to pick up and start Slayton (have Nabers). Any of those moves worth it?
 
PPR I need one WR with Nabers officially OUT:

McLaurin @ Bal
Reed v Ari
T.Dell @ NE
 
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Slayton looking like almost a must start with Nabers out. In a 12 team, I’d have to drop Tre Tucker, Legette, or Sermon to pick up and start Slayton (have Nabers). Any of those moves worth it?
In redraft format I'm not sure Legette or Tucker are true holds. Different in dynasty, though.

ETA: And, yes after last week I don't see how you can bench Slayton. He'll probably tank but it's a chance we have to take. I am certainly starting him in one league over Singletary.
 
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Need 1 flex pick, standard scoring (already starting Hall, Monty and Metcalf)

C.Brown @ Giants - assuming healthy
T.Tracy vs Bengals - assuming Singletary is out or limited
G.Pickens @ Raiders - good matchup but not liking the vibe there at all
W.Robinson vs Bengals - could be good with Nabers out but also more attention
D.Slayton vs Bengals - can pick up if better option than others, would need to drop B.Allen or Kincaid

Thanks
 
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14-team non-PPR, start 2 WRs + WR/TE flex

Already down Nico/Davante. Picked up Jalen Tolbert, but with the news that Nabers is out again I also added Slayton and now I'm deciding between those two. Other possibility if he's cleared is Taysom at flex; I could see them leaning on him heavily in Rattler's first game. As an added bonus, I would have him available to fill in at TE next week on Ferguson's bye.

So the options are:

Tolbert vs Det
Slayton vs Cinci
Hill vs TB
 
Welp, bye weeks and injuries are seriously messing with me. Here's my options in a 0.5 PPR:

For my flex:

Allgeier vs. Panthers
Braelon Allen vs. Bills (MNF)
Slayton vs. Bengals

If Brian Robinson Jr is out too, then which RB are you starting and would you start the other over Slayton?
 
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Let me take a deep breath.....
There.

FFPC scoring:

Need a QB:

Ready?

K.Murray @ GB
D.Jones vs CINN...yes,THAT D,Jones
 
Need 1 flex pick, standard scoring (already starting Hall, Monty and Metcalf)

C.Brown @ Giants - assuming healthy
T.Tracy vs Bengals - assuming Singletary is out or limited
G.Pickens @ Raiders - good matchup but not liking the vibe there at all
W.Robinson vs Bengals - could be good with Nabers out but also more attention

Thanks
Leaning Tracy if Singletary is indeed out. Brown is fully healthy and I would go him otherwise.
 
Welp, bye weeks and injuries are seriously messing with me. Here's my options in a 0.5 PPR:

For my flex:

Allgeier vs. Panthers
Braelon Allen vs. Bills (MNF)
Slayton vs. Bengals

If Brian Robinson Jr is out too, then which RB are you starting and would you start the other over Slayton?
I would start Slayton in the flex. If BRob is out, small lean to Allen. Wouldnt start either over Slayton.
 
Pick ONE TO BENCH: 1 point per first down, otherwise standard scoring:

- Trey Sermon @ TEN (Taylor out)
- Tyrone Tracy vs. CIN (Singletary could be out of hampered)
- Darius Slayton vs. CIN (Nabers out)
- Ray Davis @ NYJ (Cook could be out or hampered)
 

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