Week 07 2024 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

[Chaka]

Darnold is automatic over Richardson, right?

Then Bateman @ TB on MNF or Watson vs Houston?

I’m favored but not by enough to be comfortable.

I don't know if Darnold is automatic. He's been incredibly efficient on very low volume. I think a lot of us believe he will either revert into a pumpkin entirely, but even if that doesn't happen, there will definitely be multiple pumpkin-like games. This could be one of them. That being said, it looks like the running game is still a little banged up and I don't know how you beat the Lions without having to throw the ball quite a bit. Losing Hutchinson also helps Darnold.

But you drafted Richardson specifically knowing that he was going to be a liability as a passer. Have we just given up on him entirely? Doesn't he still have that week-winning potential? It's a great matchup at home and there could be multiple opportunities for him to at least score rushing touchdowns. And my guess is he's going to put up a bunch of deep balls to Pierce and Downs. If he plays four quarters he should have a reasonable floor as well.

Richardson>Darnold

But if you're feeling Darnold, you should absolutely go in that direction.

 

[-OZ-]

Darnold is automatic over Richardson, right?

Then Bateman @ TB on MNF or Watson vs Houston?

I’m favored but not by enough to be comfortable.

I don't know if Darnold is automatic. He's been incredibly efficient on very low volume. I think a lot of us believe he will either revert into a pumpkin entirely, but even if that doesn't happen, there will definitely be multiple pumpkin-like games. This could be one of them. That being said, it looks like the running game is still a little banged up and I don't know how you beat the Lions without having to throw the ball quite a bit. Losing Hutchinson also helps Darnold.

But you drafted Richardson specifically knowing that he was going to be a liability as a passer. Have we just given up on him entirely? Doesn't he still have that week-winning potential? It's a great matchup at home and there could be multiple opportunities for him to at least score rushing touchdowns. And my guess is he's going to put up a bunch of deep balls to Pierce and Downs. If he plays four quarters he should have a reasonable floor as well.

Richardson>Darnold

But if you're feeling Darnold, you should absolutely go in that direction.

All good points. I’m just not sure how much they’ll need Richardson to do against the hapless dolphins. I think they’ll be using the RBs a lot. Meanwhile the Vikings will portably need to pass against the lions in a probably high scoring game.

 

[Chaka]

Darnold is automatic over Richardson, right?

Then Bateman @ TB on MNF or Watson vs Houston?

I’m favored but not by enough to be comfortable.

I don't know if Darnold is automatic. He's been incredibly efficient on very low volume. I think a lot of us believe he will either revert into a pumpkin entirely, but even if that doesn't happen, there will definitely be multiple pumpkin-like games. This could be one of them. That being said, it looks like the running game is still a little banged up and I don't know how you beat the Lions without having to throw the ball quite a bit. Losing Hutchinson also helps Darnold.

But you drafted Richardson specifically knowing that he was going to be a liability as a passer. Have we just given up on him entirely? Doesn't he still have that week-winning potential? It's a great matchup at home and there could be multiple opportunities for him to at least score rushing touchdowns. And my guess is he's going to put up a bunch of deep balls to Pierce and Downs. If he plays four quarters he should have a reasonable floor as well.

Richardson>Darnold

But if you're feeling Darnold, you should absolutely go in that direction.

All good points. I’m just not sure how much they’ll need Richardson to do against the hapless dolphins. I think they’ll be using the RBs a lot. Meanwhile the Vikings will portably need to pass against the lions in a probably high scoring game.

Absolutely! I just think that Richardson is still a goldline vulture isn't he? But you're right, the way the Vikings win is bypassing the ball.

It's a surprisingly tough call. Definitely go with your gut.

 

[bonsai]

Jameson>Jacobs

But it's very close.

Thanks for your insight. I leaned toward Jameson because Jacobs is up against Houston's tough run defense.

 

[need2know]

Ppr

Jameson wiliams @ min
Or
mike evans @ bal

With mike banged up i fell like a gotta play williams

Pick 3 rbs from
Jacobs vs hou
Barkley @ nyg
Mason vs kc
Dobbins @ arz
Jones vs det

Got jacobs, barkley, dobbins right now

I'm a huge Jameson fan and I have no problem with you starting him over Evans. Both defenses give up a lot of yards to opposing wide receivers. However, I personally view Evans as an auto start and I don't view Jameson the same way.

Go with your gut.

I agree with your choices at running back. I maybe might possibly consider starting Mason over Dobbins but it's close enough that I couldn't make a great distinction between the two.

Evans injury scares me

 

[Chaka]

Ppr

Jameson wiliams @ min
Or
mike evans @ bal

With mike banged up i fell like a gotta play williams

Pick 3 rbs from
Jacobs vs hou
Barkley @ nyg
Mason vs kc
Dobbins @ arz
Jones vs det

Got jacobs, barkley, dobbins right now

I'm a huge Jameson fan and I have no problem with you starting him over Evans. Both defenses give up a lot of yards to opposing wide receivers. However, I personally view Evans as an auto start and I don't view Jameson the same way.

Go with your gut.

I agree with your choices at running back. I maybe might possibly consider starting Mason over Dobbins but it's close enough that I couldn't make a great distinction between the two.

Evans injury scares me

Understandable.

 

[icehouse]

Adams vs NYJ
Harrison vs LAC

Half PPR

 

[Uncle Leo]

Purdy Vs KC
Or
Goff Vs Minn

6 points for passing TD and -5 for each INT

This looks like a weekly coin flip.

I like Purdy this week playing at home. I know the Chiefs record after buys and when they're underdogs but I just think the Niners are a much more desperate team right now and need to win much more.

While I definitely believe the Lions may be the best team in football, I I think Minnesota views this as a true statement game . They are 32nd in the league in pass attempts against, and 30th in yards against but they lead the league in interceptions. It's a good defense.

As I said this is a weekly coin toss for you and probably is a gut call for me. My gut says..

Purdy>Goff

Thank You! The sad part is that I took Mahomes in the 3rd. Never thought I would have to worry about making a decision on who to start at QB. I have Goff as the starter after watching him play the last 2 weeks, but might go with your gut.

 

[RenegadeRoy]

Adams vs NYJ
Harrison vs LAC

Half PPR

Assuming you mean Adams v Steelers?

Either way I lean Harrison Jr. until we see Adams actually play.

 

[RenegadeRoy]

Half PPR/Half PP first down

A bit of an ugly one this week, gents. I need a 1 flex and 1 WR2 from:

WR L McConkey @ AZ
WR Khalil Shakir v TEN
WR Demario Douglas v JAX in London
RB Tank Bigsby v NE in London
RB Tyler Goodson v MIA

 

[Chaka]

Adams vs NYJ
Harrison vs LAC

Half PPR

I'm inclined to go with Adams this week. Doesn't it feel like Rodgers is going to target him a bunch?

 

[Chaka]

Half PPR/Half PP first down

A bit of an ugly one this week, gents. I need a 1 flex and 1 WR2 from:

WR L McConkey @ AZ
WR Khalil Shakir v TEN
WR Demario Douglas v JAX in London
RB Tank Bigsby v NE in London
RB Tyler Goodson v MIA

I am surprisingly into Demario Douglas this week. That Jags pass defense is terrible.

I'm also feeling Goodson a bit with a great matchup.

But the reality is you have a lot of similarly nebulous options. Good luck picking the right two.

 

[Yenrub]

TD heavy league, two decisions

TE: Kraft vs Houston OR Njoku vs Cincy

FLEX: Bucky Irving vs Ravens OR Tank Dell vs GB

 

[Chaka]

TD heavy league, two decisions

TE: Kraft vs Houston OR Njoku vs Cincy

FLEX: Bucky Irving vs Ravens OR Tank Dell vs GB

Njoku under the assumption he sees a lot more volume than Kraft with ari gone.

Dell because you don't run on the Ravens.

 

[Chaka]

I need a streaming D to cover Chicago's bye.

Commanders v Carolina
Chiefs @ SF
Jags v NE (London - they're turrible but Jax has been there two weeks now)

 

[Yenrub]

I need a streaming D to cover Chicago's bye.

Commanders v Carolina
Chiefs @ SF
Jags v NE (London - they're turrible but Jax has been there two weeks now)

I would lean Jags, I figure the rookie QB is going to give you at least one interception and probably a few sacks

 

[tkrull1]

Pick the best one of these horrible options:

C.Kupp vLV Questionable late game
R.Stevenson @Jac(London) Questionable morning game
T.Allgeier vSea noon game
Z.Ertz vCar late game

Ideally I'd play Kupp. If Stevenson is active, is that good enough? Could hold out for Kupp and go Ertz as a late game fill-in. Concerned Kupp is a decoy with a Thursday game next week.

 

[themeistersinger]

Full PPR - Pick 2 RB, 3 WR and 1 Flex

RB - Chase Brown at Browns (10th vs RB)
RB - Tank Bigsby vs Patriots in London (29th vs RB)
RB - James Conner vs Chargers Monday Night (6th vs RB)- ankle issue Sunday's game, but was never on the injury report for practice
RB - Jordan Mason vs Chiefs (1st vs RB)- A/C Joint last Thursday, has no injury designation for Sunday
RB - Bucky Irving vs Ravens Monday Night (4th vs RB)

WR - Ja'Marr Chase at Browns (22nd vs WR) - definite starter
WR - Terry McLaurin vs Panthers (21st vs WR) - definite starter
WR - Brandon Aiyuk vs Chiefs (6th vs WR)
WR - Jameson Williams at Vikings (31st vs WR)

How much of your winnings do we get for setting your lineup?

Connor, Mason, Ja'Marr & Terry seem automatic here. I don't think any of them are carrying an injury designation so, start 'em.

I would personally start Jameson over Aiyuk at WR without hesitation. YMMV

It comes down to Chase Brown v Aiyuk at flex IMO. I can see arguments for both. Aiyuk is probably the "smart" call based on the assumption that the guy we think he is will eventually show up. But I think I personally lean..

Brown>Aiyuk

Since I'm 2-4 and not favored this week, my winnings haven't been much lately

 

[Chaka]

Pick the best one of these horrible options:

C.Kupp vLV Questionable late game
R.Stevenson @Jac(London) Questionable morning game
T.Allgeier vSea noon game
Z.Ertz vCar late game

Ideally I'd play Kupp. If Stevenson is active, is that good enough? Could hold out for Kupp and go Ertz as a late game fill-in. Concerned Kupp is a decoy with a Thursday game next week.

Kupp if he plays, without question. His talent level and rapport with Stafford can give you massive returns in less than a half of football, particularly as Puka is still out.

I probably go with Allgeier next but can see the argument for Rhamondre if he plays. I just don't like how the Pats have handled his injury status so I'm not confident about him.

Ertz is a pretty distant last.

 

[ratbast]

Non ppr.
JWilliams @ Vikings
DAdams @ Steelers

Leaning JW because of recent performances and I don’t like Adams going against Steelers DBacks.

 

[themeistersinger]

My weekly QB conundrum. 6 point passing TD

Kirk Cousins home vs Seahawks
Geno Smith at Falcons

 

[need2know]

Damnit ppr

Pick 2 wr
Davonta smith @ nyg
Mike evans @ bal
Jameon williams @ min

 

[zeke2222]

PPR:

Monty vs Min

or

Cook vs Ten?

 

[Schmeabs]

PPR pick 1
Stevenson vs Jaguars
Chubb vs Bengals
Tracy vs Eagles

Thanks!

 

[tkrull1]

My weekly QB conundrum. 6 point passing TD

Kirk Cousins home vs Seahawks
Geno Smith at Falcons

Those are my guys too. I'm starting Kirk at home, but I think they'll both do fine.

 

[N Zone]

ppr
I need 1 for my 4th WR:
Jameson Williams @ Minnesota
Marvin Harrison Jr vs LA Chargers
Christian Watson vs Houston
JuJu Smith-Schuster @ San Francisco

I need 1 for my 2nd QB
Drake Maye vs Jacksonville in London
Anthony Richardson vs Miami
Daniel Jones vs Philadelphia
Russell Wison vs NY Jets

Yes, I have a lot of WRs and a lot of QBs. We have deep benches.

 

[Chaka]

Non ppr.
JWilliams @ Vikings
DAdams @ Steelers

Leaning JW because of recent performances and I don’t like Adams going against Steelers DBacks.

I'm totally okay with your logic. Jameson seems to be having his legit breakout.

I do like Davante in PPR this week but in non-ppr format I'm very good with rolling Jameson.

 

[Ray Barboni]

1PPR

I’d have to drop my Braelon Allen stash, to activate Devante Adams. I don’t want to just yet.

I’ve got Nabors and Deebo starting, with JSN and Brian Thomas Jr in the flex.

I could stand to leave Devante on the IR, if you guys think both of JSN/BTJR are fine starts

 

[-OZ-]

1PPR

I’d have to drop my Braelon Allen stash, to activate Devante Adams. I don’t want to just yet.

I’ve got Nabors and Deebo starting, with JSN and Brian Thomas Jr in the flex.

I could stand to leave Devante on the IR, if you guys think both of JSN/BTJR are fine starts

I’d expect Adams to have a better game than Thomas. Some leagues have rules against keeping players on IR when they’re active. Either way I’d start Adams even if it meant dropping Allen. Is there any other player you would consider dropping?

 

[-OZ-]

Need 3 of these in SF.
Rudolph @ Buffalo
Achane @ Indy
Pollard @ Buffalo
Evans vs Baltimore
Brian Thomas vs NE in London
Juju @ SF

leaning Rudolph, Achane, pollard but really not confident.

 

[kyoun1e]

PPR League. Need one for flex. This would be to replace C. Kupp in the case where he is inactive which seems likely.

* JuJu @SF -- SF not very good against the slot. Shefty says expected to play with his hammy. JuJu is the only option here at 4 pm where I can wait for the Kupp decision.

* JSN @ATL -- Decent matchup, but seems like he's always destined for 5-50.

* T. Tracy vs PHI -- Decent matchup, explosive, but who knows what the split is with Singletary?

Which?

Thanks

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Pick 3

Walker III (Q) @Atl
R.Stevenson @Jax in London 9:30am EST
J.Mason KC
D.Montgomery @Min
J.Cook Ten
K.Hunt @SF

 

[icehouse]

Ju Ju vs SF
Whittington vs Raiders

Full PPR. Thanks!

 

[Chaka]

My weekly QB conundrum. 6 point passing TD

Kirk Cousins home vs Seahawks
Geno Smith at Falcons

I really like how Cousins is playing ATM

Cousins>Geno

 

[Chaka]

Damnit ppr

Pick 2 wr
Davonta smith @ nyg
Mike evans @ bal
Jameon williams @ min

If Evans plays, and I believe they said he is yesterday, I play him.

Devonta is probably the smart call as he is a bigger part of the Eagles offense overall than Jameson. But I still might take a chance on Jameson. He's been really impressive.

Evans>Devonta>Jameson

 

[Chaka]

PPR:

Monty vs Min

or

Cook vs Ten?

Monty for me. YMMV

 

[Chaka]

PPR pick 1
Stevenson vs Jaguars
Chubb vs Bengals
Tracy vs Eagles

Thanks!

Personally I'm taking the chance on Chubb.

If you don't like that I probably go with Tracy but not with much confidence.

 

[Chaka]

ppr
I need 1 for my 4th WR:
Jameson Williams @ Minnesota
Marvin Harrison Jr vs LA Chargers
Christian Watson vs Houston
JuJu Smith-Schuster @ San Francisco

I need 1 for my 2nd QB
Drake Maye vs Jacksonville in London
Anthony Richardson vs Miami
Daniel Jones vs Philadelphia
Russell Wison vs NY Jets

Yes, I have a lot of WRs and a lot of QBs. We have deep benches.

I would probably start Jameson because he has a plus matchup and is on the best offense.

Smash start Richardson at QB. There is a reason people were drafting him as a top 5 QB. His flaws have not changed since then. He should see at least a few goal line opportunities in a plus matchup.

 

[efactor]

Tyreek at the Colts or Zay Flowers at the Bucs? Full PPR

 

[Chaka]

1PPR

I’d have to drop my Braelon Allen stash, to activate Devante Adams. I don’t want to just yet.

I’ve got Nabors and Deebo starting, with JSN and Brian Thomas Jr in the flex.

I could stand to leave Devante on the IR, if you guys think both of JSN/BTJR are fine starts

I don't think I would give up on Allen this week. Wait a week and see how things shake out.

JSN>Thomas but I could be talked into Thomas.

 

[Chaka]

Need 3 of these in SF.
Rudolph @ Buffalo
Achane @ Indy
Pollard @ Buffalo
Evans vs Baltimore
Brian Thomas vs NE in London
Juju @ SF

leaning Rudolph, Achane, pollard but really not confident.

Evans & JuJu for me and I guess you have to roll a QB when possible on SF leagues.

 

[Chaka]

PPR League. Need one for flex. This would be to replace C. Kupp in the case where he is inactive which seems likely.

* JuJu @SF -- SF not very good against the slot. Shefty says expected to play with his hammy. JuJu is the only option here at 4 pm where I can wait for the Kupp decision.

* JSN @ATL -- Decent matchup, but seems like he's always destined for 5-50.

* T. Tracy vs PHI -- Decent matchup, explosive, but who knows what the split is with Singletary?

Which?

Thanks

I have no problem waiting for Kupp if JJSS is your fallback option.

 

[Chaka]

Pick 3

Walker III (Q) @Atl
R.Stevenson @Jax in London 9:30am EST
J.Mason KC
D.Montgomery @Min
J.Cook Ten
K.Hunt @SF

Monty for sure. Healthy and on the best offensive.

Cook probably next as the Bills should win handily and he seems good to go all week.

Last spot comes down to Walker v Mason and I am more hesitant about Mason reinjuring a shoulder than Walker ATM. Walker also has the best remaining matchup.

 

[Chaka]

Ju Ju vs SF
Whittington vs Raiders

Full PPR. Thanks!

JuJu personally. Especially if Kupp is active which you'll know beforehand.

 

[Chaka]

Tyreek at the Colts or Zay Flowers at the Bucs? Full PPR

Zay just seems.like a much safer play. And because I think the Bucs have a good enough offense that will keep the Ravens passing the ball

 

[Chaka]

I still have Singletary vs Philadelphia in my lineup and Goodson vs Miami is an earworm begging to be started this week.

Singletary v PHI
Goodson v MIA

Miami has a surprisingly strong pass D and seem most vulnerable to the run. Indy also has a better chance at winning than the Giants IMO.

Sermon logged a full practice on Fri and has no injury designation.

Singletary has no injury designation but never logged a full practice this week.

Goodson>Singletary

Right??? I think that is what I would recommend to others.

 

[Goooals]

Murray vs LAC - Looks like Harrison will now play but they Chargers have a stingy defense and KM has not been very good the last few weeks
Smith vs ATL - Has a high projected point total but Smith hasn't thrown more than 1 TD in a game this year

I do have Walker/Charb in this game as well.

 

[Nigrada]

In a full PPR, pick 2:

Jacobs vs Texans
Monty vs Vikings
JSN vs ATL
MHJr vs Chargers
Juju vs SF

 

[Chaka]

Murray vs LAC - Looks like Harrison will now play but they Chargers have a stingy defense and KM has not been very good the last few weeks
Smith vs ATL - Has a high projected point total but Smith hasn't thrown more than 1 TD in a game this year

I do have Walker/Charb in this game as well.

Either is a good choice but I'm going with Murray, I just think he's a better fantasy football option in the long run.

 

[Chaka]

In a full PPR, pick 2:

Jacobs vs Texans
Monty vs Vikings
JSN vs ATL
MHJr vs Chargers
Juju vs SF

Man Monty gets no respect in my opinion. How is he not a smash auto start at this point?

At any rate Monty for sure in my opinion.

I start Jacob's as well. He's getting a ton of touches and he's putting up a lot of yards. The touchdowns haven't been there but I feel that there's going to be a positive correction at some point.