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Week 1 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (9 Viewers)
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Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Purdy*
*disclaimer: I’m a 49ers fan.
But I wanna see TLaw & this new fangled offense before I put faith into it. I’m starting Purdy in 2 leagues. Jennings back at practice, Niners signed 374 WRs. LFG!
Chaka
Footballguy
To me it pretty clearly comes down to Devonta and Deebo. Of course you know I'm a Jameson stan so take it for what it's worth, which is about as much as I'm paid to run this thread every week.Ok, I dug through my dynasty rosters and finally found a legit WSIS for @Chaka (or, uh, anyone)
New start-up. I’m already a little behind the 8-ball choosing between RS, Charbs, Kaleb Johnson, Allen, or Bill (who I moved up 8 spots to pick) as my RB2 behind Gibbs, so getting the 5-wide correct is important.
Pick 5 of these 6 WR:
AJB vs DAL, Lamb @ PHI, DJM Vs MIN, Deebo vs NYG, DeSmith Vs DAL, Jameson Williams @ CHI
At some point imma try to deal for a better RB2 (or hope one of my scrubs emerges) but in a new league everyone looks at their roster likeso that’s gonna have to wait.
(At present I have DJM on the bench)
I want to believe in Deebo because he has been so dynamic in the past, heck he put up 12 TDs in 2023 but, that feels fluky in retrospect. A lot of us think maybe he's the missing piece in the Commanders run game but, for me I want to see it first. I think there is a chance he just can no longer be the guy we saw five years ago.
Devonta is capped. He's capped by AJ, he's capped by the Eagles red zone run game and by how the Eagles want to run their offense in general. But, it's a new season and the Cowboys probably have an offense that can put up points and, I have to assume there will be at least a little regression from Saquon. Smith will probably only see 7 ish targets but he's been remarkably consistent with them so 65 or so yards and 0.5 TDs, with some upside. Not terribly exciting but I have reasonable confidence he'll hit that.
I do think Deebo, in theory, may have more consistent upside I just question if he's still that player in this scheme.
Devonta>Deebo
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
DJM > Deebo & Smith?To me it pretty clearly comes down to Devonta and Deebo. Of course you know I'm a Jameson stan so take it for what it's worth, which is about as much as I'm paid to run this thread every week.Ok, I dug through my dynasty rosters and finally found a legit WSIS for @Chaka (or, uh, anyone)
New start-up. I’m already a little behind the 8-ball choosing between RS, Charbs, Kaleb Johnson, Allen, or Bill (who I moved up 8 spots to pick) as my RB2 behind Gibbs, so getting the 5-wide correct is important.
Pick 5 of these 6 WR:
AJB vs DAL, Lamb @ PHI, DJM Vs MIN, Deebo vs NYG, DeSmith Vs DAL, Jameson Williams @ CHI
At some point imma try to deal for a better RB2 (or hope one of my scrubs emerges) but in a new league everyone looks at their roster like
(At present I have DJM on the bench)
I want to believe in Deebo because he has been so dynamic in the past, heck he put up 12 TDs in 2023 but, that feels fluky in retrospect. A lot of us think maybe he's the missing piece in the Commanders run game but, for me I want to see it first. I think there is a chance he just can no longer be the guy we saw five years ago.
Devonta is capped. He's capped by AJ, he's capped by the Eagles red zone run game and by how the Eagles want to run their offense in general. But, it's a new season and the Cowboys probably have an offense that can put up points and, I have to assume there will be at least a little regression from Saquon. Smith will probably only see 7 ish targets but he's been remarkably consistent with them so 65 or so yards and 0.5 TDs, with some upside. Not terribly exciting but I have reasonable confidence he'll hit that.
I do think Deebo, in theory, may have more consistent upside I just question if he's still that player in this scheme.
Devonta>Deebo
Im trying to figure out who bill was rb is
I'm setting Murray against NO and not looking back. Williams vs Minn and Fields vs Pit are not nearly as appealing to me.
Flex AJ Brown vs Dallas or DK Metcalf vs Jets?
Also I am Starting Rookie Loveland TE vs Minn. Jake Fergusen and Zach Ertz are currently available, Possibly Goedert too, soon. How comfortable would you be running the bears rookie TE? I'd have to drop Loveland to pick one of the other guys though. Can't carry both right now
Also I am Starting Rookie Loveland TE vs Minn. Jake Fergusen and Zach Ertz are currently available, Possibly Goedert too, soon. How comfortable would you be running the bears rookie TE? I'd have to drop Loveland to pick one of the other guys though. Can't carry both right now
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Murray @ NOS seems best only because I think Murray is a better QB. Caleb needs to show me something & you just can’t trust Fields yet.
Chaka
Footballguy
My impulse is Lawrence. I've learned not to doubt Purdy but, I think there is a little question about the receiving corps and it feels like they might have some things to figure out.
I think more of Jacksonville's offense will run through Lawrence, at least as long as CMC is playing, i like the matchup more and I have more confidence the Jags have a legitimate WR1 who can carry an offense than the Niners.
It's very close for me but
Lawrence>Purdy
Chaka
Footballguy
Yeah, IMO. He's the clear #1 in his offense, is the best WR of the bunch and I think he will run the ARSB role in that offense.DJM > Deebo & Smith?To me it pretty clearly comes down to Devonta and Deebo. Of course you know I'm a Jameson stan so take it for what it's worth, which is about as much as I'm paid to run this thread every week.Ok, I dug through my dynasty rosters and finally found a legit WSIS for @Chaka (or, uh, anyone)
New start-up. I’m already a little behind the 8-ball choosing between RS, Charbs, Kaleb Johnson, Allen, or Bill (who I moved up 8 spots to pick) as my RB2 behind Gibbs, so getting the 5-wide correct is important.
Pick 5 of these 6 WR:
AJB vs DAL, Lamb @ PHI, DJM Vs MIN, Deebo vs NYG, DeSmith Vs DAL, Jameson Williams @ CHI
At some point imma try to deal for a better RB2 (or hope one of my scrubs emerges) but in a new league everyone looks at their roster like
(At present I have DJM on the bench)
I want to believe in Deebo because he has been so dynamic in the past, heck he put up 12 TDs in 2023 but, that feels fluky in retrospect. A lot of us think maybe he's the missing piece in the Commanders run game but, for me I want to see it first. I think there is a chance he just can no longer be the guy we saw five years ago.
Devonta is capped. He's capped by AJ, he's capped by the Eagles red zone run game and by how the Eagles want to run their offense in general. But, it's a new season and the Cowboys probably have an offense that can put up points and, I have to assume there will be at least a little regression from Saquon. Smith will probably only see 7 ish targets but he's been remarkably consistent with them so 65 or so yards and 0.5 TDs, with some upside. Not terribly exciting but I have reasonable confidence he'll hit that.
I do think Deebo, in theory, may have more consistent upside I just question if he's still that player in this scheme.
Devonta>Deebo
Chaka
Footballguy
Murray pretty clearly. I would like to argue the other two but that's overthinking the situation.
Murray>
Chaka
Footballguy
AJ for me. I have some concerns Rodgers may be washed and, IMO, even if he isn't Phili is just a much better team.and should score a lot more points. AJ also isn't going against Sauce.
AJ>DK
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Do you get points for taking sacks?
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I’ve seen the Coen bump first hand and think Jacksonville is about to go off this year. Carolina’s D was just so bad last year.
I might start Trevor over Mahomes.
Chaka
Footballguy
Jacory something something. Rookie 7th rounder people are crowning a league winner ATM.
Goes by Bill which is an inside joke with his family.
Chaka
Footballguy
PPR league looking for a #2 RB and a two flex
RB need 1:
Swift v Min
Montgomery @ GB
Tracy @ Was
Flex need 2:
One of the RBs above
Jameson @ GB
Worthy v LAC (Brazil)
Currently have Swift in at RB because I think he is poised to see true #1 RB usage in, what i hope is a very good scheme with a revamped OL. Was talked (badgered) into starting Worthy by his Truthers in the SP. And I have Jameson in my other flex because I'm a J-Stan and I think he is poised to build off a good season last year in a big way. He is also one of those players who has a great chance to salvage a mediocre day with one catch.
RB need 1:
Swift v Min
Montgomery @ GB
Tracy @ Was
Flex need 2:
One of the RBs above
Jameson @ GB
Worthy v LAC (Brazil)
Currently have Swift in at RB because I think he is poised to see true #1 RB usage in, what i hope is a very good scheme with a revamped OL. Was talked (badgered) into starting Worthy by his Truthers in the SP. And I have Jameson in my other flex because I'm a J-Stan and I think he is poised to build off a good season last year in a big way. He is also one of those players who has a great chance to salvage a mediocre day with one catch.
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fightingillini
Footballguy
Winz!!!!!!! Ford. I think CLE strategy will be to try and keep Burrow and Chase on the sidelines.
fightingillini
Footballguy
Conner. If it were PPR< McMillan would be an intriguing option. AZ is going to comfortably win this game so Conner should be 20 touches here and likely a TD.
fightingillini
Footballguy
Murray. NYJ and PIT is going to be a low scoring slugfest. Caleb is intriguing but NFC North games are tough. Go with the easy matchup. AZ should score 27+ in this game.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
Pick 1
Sutton vs Denver
Egbuka @ Atlanta
Tet McM @ Jax
0.5 ppr
Sutton vs Denver
Egbuka @ Atlanta
Tet McM @ Jax
0.5 ppr
Chaka
Footballguy
I'm leaning with Sutton pretty strongly.
I think Tet will see a lot of looks but, it is his first game and I am not 100% sold on Carolina. I do think they will be better just, no idea how much.
Egbuka is probably a fine play with Godwin out but, again he's a rookie and I have the smallest tinge of doubt with the loss of Coen as OC.
For Sutton everything has been stable this off season. It's another year in Payton's offense and he is the clear WR1 in a plus matchup (you meant to put @ Ten). There is a possibility of regression from Nix but, I really have a lot of confidence in Payton as a coach so I would be willing to risk it.
Sutton>Egbuka>Tet
PPR league. More of a "Who do you stash?" question.
Have drafted O. Gordon and R. Davis at RBs as lotto stashes. Are any of these guys a better stash vs. these two?
* C. Rodriguez
* D. Pierce/W. Marks/N. Chubb
* K. Mitchell
* K. Monangia
C. Rodriguez is tempting as maybe he's the early down grinder and could get some TDs. That said, J. Daniels AND Deebo are going to get theirs.
Kinda feel that R. Davis is not only a lotto ticket but could have stand alone value some weeks. Gordon has the ceiling to be another surprise Mostert TD scorer in that offense as J. Wright (injured) is more of a direct backup to Achane.
Anyways, thanks in advance.
Have drafted O. Gordon and R. Davis at RBs as lotto stashes. Are any of these guys a better stash vs. these two?
* C. Rodriguez
* D. Pierce/W. Marks/N. Chubb
* K. Mitchell
* K. Monangia
C. Rodriguez is tempting as maybe he's the early down grinder and could get some TDs. That said, J. Daniels AND Deebo are going to get theirs.
Kinda feel that R. Davis is not only a lotto ticket but could have stand alone value some weeks. Gordon has the ceiling to be another surprise Mostert TD scorer in that offense as J. Wright (injured) is more of a direct backup to Achane.
Anyways, thanks in advance.
Two different leagues, same format (.5ppr start 2 wr 2 rb 1 flex)
League 1: Need a RB2 and a flex.
RB2: Pacheco vs LAC or Henderson vs LV
Flex: Egbuka @ ATL, Jamo Williams @ GB, Pacheco vs LAC or Henderson vs LV
League 2: Need a WR2 and a flex.
WR2 : Sutton vs TEN, Adams vs HOU, Tet @ JAX, Pearsall @ SF
Flex: James Cook vs BAL, Sutton vs TEN, Adams vs HOU, Tet @ JAX, Pearsall @ SF
League 1: Need a RB2 and a flex.
RB2: Pacheco vs LAC or Henderson vs LV
Flex: Egbuka @ ATL, Jamo Williams @ GB, Pacheco vs LAC or Henderson vs LV
League 2: Need a WR2 and a flex.
WR2 : Sutton vs TEN, Adams vs HOU, Tet @ JAX, Pearsall @ SF
Flex: James Cook vs BAL, Sutton vs TEN, Adams vs HOU, Tet @ JAX, Pearsall @ SF
Chaka
Footballguy
Personally it's Sutton and Jameson for me. Sutton in year two as the clear #1 WR for Sean Payton has a ton of potential. Jameson because he has been receiving nothing but very positive news all off season. Apparently, he's really busting his ### working on his craft. And, I think, more than anyone else on your list he has that big play ability that salvages a big week. You could make that argument for Devonta, who also probably faces a softer defense, but I like Jameson more.
I would put Warren third but I am a little worried if his role is really as the RB1 in Pitt or more RB1A. We won't know until we see them play so I still lean Jameson.
Sutton>Jameson>Warren>Devonta>Ford
Chaka
Footballguy
I have always liked Keaton Mitchell's game. He looks special when given the opportunity.
Rodriguez is tough to call. Is he in a time share with JCM for 1st & 2nd downs? Is he in the lead? An afterthought? I have no earthly idea so would probably avoid.
I like Chubb early season at least, just to see if he may have one Corey Dillon in New England season in him.
Monangi seems like he may have a role on 1st & 2nd downs but 1) I think it is the clear second fiddle, if that even, to Swift & 2) I question if he would take over in the event of a Swift injury or if his role would be the same.
Mitchell>Chubb>Monangi
As far as if I would take them over Ollie and Davis? Probably Mitchell over both then Chubb then Ollie but... I could reverse that last one.
Chaka
Footballguy
Pacheco v Henderson is a very tough call for me. I'm excited to see what Henderson can do but I think I would probably go with Pacheco while he's healthy and Rashee is on suspension. He runs hard as heck and I think the Chiefs will be a little more balanced with the run until their passing game has it's full complement of players.
Pacheco>Henderson
For a flex I would lean to Jameson or Henderson. Both seem to have the legitimate ability to house one at any time. I like Henderson's matchup, on paper, more than Jamo's too. I do think Jameson is more talented and I think he is going to have a borderline WR1 year, personally I would probably start him, particularly was we don't really know how the NE RBs are going to be deployed. But it's definitely a coin toss.
Jameson>Henderson
I am starting Sutton over a lot of guys right now. I just love his upside as Payton's WR1. I think I go with Davante over Pearsall just because I have no idea what Pearsall brings to the table at the moment.
Sutton>Davante>Pearsall
Davante v Cook is interesting but Baltimore is no joke and the completely bottled Cook up twice last year.
Davante>Cook
Chaka
Footballguy
I personally like a QB/WR stack and you have arguably the best one in the league.
Absent that consideration I would still start Dak over Herbert. Dak has been a better fantasy performer than Herbert, who I do like as a talent but, if Harbaugh has his way, no one will run the ball more than the Chargers.
Dak>Herbert
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
Ford is a safer start since we know he'll get the majority of work. Downside is the Browns might kinda suck and that's worrisome but we don't know how much work Char will get
BP says start Ford
Tracy. I understand your rationale for Olave and with Skatteboo I doubt Tracy will be a workhorse but that injury history and Rattler scares me.
McCarthy. I get the excitement over Johnson and maybe he fixes Williams but I think McCarthy will be solid and the Minn defense isn't terrible.
BP says start Tracy and McCarthy.
Rhamondre. Let's see what Bill does and see how he's used before we anoit him the second coming of Barry Sanders. Rhamondre. is still the starter eventhought Henderson will still get work and Bill is like the 5th or 6 option.
BP says start Rhamondre.
I think you are right about QB so I won't go into that. I think Kincaid has the most upside of those TE matches but you just watch it turn into a low scoring defensive battle! I do think Hall is a decent start but you are probably starting DK in pp?
BP says start Bryce and Nix, Kincaid and DK.
I'll say start your Bills even though Allen tosses it around and Stevenson.
BP says start Shakir and Stevenson.
I'm big on Golden this year though Conner vs. the Saints isn't bad. It could get ugly.
BP says start Golden.
Purdy will be fine, don't you worry.
BP says start Purdy.
I think I might go Williams. Even though I told @Chaka that I don't think Williams is the best start I do think there's some upside and optimism. I could see the reason to start Fields given his rushing upside but with a first year defensive head coach on a team that wants to run...I'm worried that his upside is limited.
BP says start Williams.
The thing about Chicago is that it's a bit crowded. Dallas will be throwing it all year so I think Ferg has some upside. If it were dynasty you should prob hod onto Loveland but in redraft I think it makes sense. I'd flex Brown over DK. I'm hoping Thursday is a high scoring game.
BP says grab Ferg in redraft and flex Brown.
I agree with you.
Assuming that Young takes the next step I will take that upside vs. Tenn potentially getting shut out vs. a good Den defense.
BP says start Tet.
Sutton might have a neg game script, Warren will split with Johnson, Williams is just as much as a dart throw as Smith.
BP says start Ford and Smith.
Davis has the most value. Even with Cook still around he still gets work and Cook has an injury history.
BP says stash Davis.
I'm big on Henderson but I think the safe start is Pacheco. You could just start both RBs lol. Egbuka in an emercency. I don't think he has as much upside but it's still the Bucs.
Tet and Cook. You can read above for Tet. Start your Bills.
BP says start Pacheco, Henderson, Tet and Cook.
BP says start Dak. see above.
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Yenrub
Footballguy
Trying to decide between Jameson Williams & the rookie Mathew Golden
I checked out their player props for the week, and they are pretty close
Jameson +200 to score a TD / Under over 3.5 receptions and 51.5 yards
Golden +187 to score a TD / Under over 3.5 receptions and 48.5 yards
I checked out their player props for the week, and they are pretty close
Jameson +200 to score a TD / Under over 3.5 receptions and 51.5 yards
Golden +187 to score a TD / Under over 3.5 receptions and 48.5 yards
Chaka
Footballguy
Jameson all day, every day for me. Not even close in week one.
GB has tons of pass catchers and a strong run game and we don't know much about how Golden will be deployed. Or, if he's any good at this level to be honest. First round picks bust all the time.
Jameson>Golden
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
1ppr
Tyreek (@ INDY)
-or-
DeVonta (vs DAL)
Tyreek sounds like he'll be just about 100%, but not really had much time practicing this preseason.
Tyreek (@ INDY)
-or-
DeVonta (vs DAL)
Tyreek sounds like he'll be just about 100%, but not really had much time practicing this preseason.
Chaka
Footballguy
I start Tyreek. He has more questions around him but, I think he's still the Dolphins clear #1 WR in a plus matchup. And not many have more consistent upside than Tyreek.
Devonta is fine if you're a little risk averse. Good player in a great offense. Nothing wrong with starting. But, for me
Tyreek>Devonta
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
oh, I got a good one. It's a flex where I don't have a bunch of elite players.1/4 pt ppr (.25) pick 1.
Cade Otton
Tre Tucker
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
Elic Ayomanor
Jermaine Burton
Sean Tucker
Cade Otton
Tre Tucker
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
Elic Ayomanor
Jermaine Burton
Sean Tucker
Chaka
Footballguy
OH, COME ON!!!
NajehHejan
Footballguy
I have only heard of literally half of these guys, having said that, Otton
Chaka
Footballguy
These situations are a total dart throw. My impulse is either Tre Tucker and hope for a deep TD or Otton and hope for a short one.
Absolutely not, for me, on Ikhine or Burton. Not sure they even make the field
No idea about the rookie but do you want to start him at Denver?
Maybe Sean Tucker depending on Rachaad White's status.
Right now:
Tre>Otton>Tucker
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
Not that anyone asked or cares but this is a deeper dynasty league that I took over last year. As you can tell, it's not a very good team/I'm not a good owner. Tre Tucker was a FA pickup last year. He had like 1 or 2 good games, but was mostly horrible. There was some preseason buzz about him being the field stretcher in LV and I do hope Carrol/Geno helps him to get better but we'll see.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was with Tenn last year and caught 500 TDs (it really was 9). He's with Miami now, I thought he was the new #3 but I guess he's Tyreek's backup?
Oh
! Elic Ayomanor was my 3rd rd pick this year and it is my hope that he develops into Ward's new BFF. I don't expect much from him this year though. It seemed like there was a little buzz about him from some of the carnivorous fishes around here. Jermaine Burton was my 2nd round pick last year and I had hoped that Higgins was going to leave and he'd be the new #2 in 'nati. If you've read the Jermaine Burton thread the you'd know he is a head case and I'm sure many owners dumped him but I have the space and the patience of a ****ing saint. Haven't really heard much of him this year so maybe he's in a better headspace (both for my FF sake and his sake) so we'll just have to wait and see.
Sean Tucker is the #3 RB in Tampa Bay and had a monster week 6 last year (3-190-2) maybe White leaves next year and he becomes the new #2 or maybe White's role decreases this year and it becomes an Irving/Tucker backfield.
Cade Otton is of course the TE in TB. I had him in my flex spot and as @Chaka points out there are all mostly dart throws. I just thought it might be a little funny to sort of kinda break the norm and ask about not as well as known players. Sorry for the derailment but I like to share.
greenmountaingoat
Footballguy
If you're angsting this, you're not in enough leagues
Daniels but you're not wrong about Dak in a way.
Chaka
Footballguy
IMO, yes.
Dak could easily outperform Daniels, he's a very good QB. I think drafting him is your number one quarterback is going to lead to a lot of championships this year.
But I start Daniels without questions, hesitations or regerts. He was a top three, top four at most, drafted quarterback and he's at home in a plus plus matchup.
If the commanders blow out the Giants, it's because they scored a ton of points. If the Eagles blow out the Cowboys, we have no idea what the Cowboys can or will do. Heck that team could implode. I don't think they will, but it's a tough roadie against a great defense.
Daniels>Dak
NajehHejan
Footballguy
Great stuff BP. That’s a deep situation you got over there. Love the back story. I hope I didn’t come off as jerky, as that was not my intent. Was just a quick retort, trying to be funny. For the record, the guys I knew were Otton, Sean Tucker, and the Nick guy who caught a thousand tds. I still think Otton is your best bet. Unless white sits, then Sean Tucker time. At least you have the good fortune of them being on the same team, in the same game. Good luck.Not that anyone asked or cares but this is a deeper dynasty league that I took over last year. As you can tell, it's not a very good team/I'm not a good owner. Tre Tucker was a FA pickup last year. He had like 1 or 2 good games, but was mostly horrible. There was some preseason buzz about him being the field stretcher in LV and I do hope Carrol/Geno helps him to get better but we'll see.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was with Tenn last year and caught 500 TDs (it really was 9). He's with Miami now, I thought he was the new #3 but I guess he's Tyreek's backup?
Oh
Jermaine Burton was my 2nd round pick last year and I had hoped that Higgins was going to leave and he'd be the new #2 in 'nati. If you've read the Jermaine Burton thread the you'd know he is a head case and I'm sure many owners dumped him but I have the space and the patience of a ****ing saint. Haven't really heard much of him this year so maybe he's in a better headspace (both for my FF sake and his sake) so we'll just have to wait and see.
Sean Tucker is the #3 RB in Tampa Bay and had a monster week 6 last year (3-190-2) maybe White leaves next year and he becomes the new #2 or maybe White's role decreases this year and it becomes an Irving/Tucker backfield.
Cade Otton is of course the TE in TB. I had him in my flex spot and as @Chaka points out there are all mostly dart throws. I just thought it might be a little funny to sort of kinda break the norm and ask about not as well as known players. Sorry for the derailment but I like to share.
Chaka
Footballguy
FWIW the Titans list Ayomanor as a starter. Still hate the matchup though.Great stuff BP. That’s a deep situation you got over there. Love the back story. I hope I didn’t come off as jerky, as that was not my intent. Was just a quick retort, trying to be funny. For the record, the guys I knew were Otton, Sean Tucker, and the Nick guy who caught a thousand tds. I still think Otton is your best bet. Unless white sits, then Sean Tucker time. At least you have the good fortune of them being on the same team, in the same game. Good luck.Not that anyone asked or cares but this is a deeper dynasty league that I took over last year. As you can tell, it's not a very good team/I'm not a good owner. Tre Tucker was a FA pickup last year. He had like 1 or 2 good games, but was mostly horrible. There was some preseason buzz about him being the field stretcher in LV and I do hope Carrol/Geno helps him to get better but we'll see.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was with Tenn last year and caught 500 TDs (it really was 9). He's with Miami now, I thought he was the new #3 but I guess he's Tyreek's backup?
Oh
Jermaine Burton was my 2nd round pick last year and I had hoped that Higgins was going to leave and he'd be the new #2 in 'nati. If you've read the Jermaine Burton thread the you'd know he is a head case and I'm sure many owners dumped him but I have the space and the patience of a ****ing saint. Haven't really heard much of him this year so maybe he's in a better headspace (both for my FF sake and his sake) so we'll just have to wait and see.
Sean Tucker is the #3 RB in Tampa Bay and had a monster week 6 last year (3-190-2) maybe White leaves next year and he becomes the new #2 or maybe White's role decreases this year and it becomes an Irving/Tucker backfield.
Cade Otton is of course the TE in TB. I had him in my flex spot and as @Chaka points out there are all mostly dart throws. I just thought it might be a little funny to sort of kinda break the norm and ask about not as well as known players. Sorry for the derailment but I like to share.
zamboni
Footballguy
Always love this thread @Chaka - thanks for getting it going again.
My dilemmas:
QB:
Herbert vs. KC
McCarthy @ CHI
Leaning slightly towards McCarthy here because the Chargers will probably want to do their ground and pound thing to keep the Chiefs off the field. Although also concerned O'Connell may take it easy on JJM his first week and just manage the game. Tiebreaker to me is not having to sit on a potential low Friday score with Herbert.
WR:
Odunze vs. MIN
Downs vs. MIA
Tossup to me, although I also have Warren in this same league so may be too leveraged to Colts' pass catchers.
TIA
My dilemmas:
QB:
Herbert vs. KC
McCarthy @ CHI
Leaning slightly towards McCarthy here because the Chargers will probably want to do their ground and pound thing to keep the Chiefs off the field. Although also concerned O'Connell may take it easy on JJM his first week and just manage the game. Tiebreaker to me is not having to sit on a potential low Friday score with Herbert.
WR:
Odunze vs. MIN
Downs vs. MIA
Tossup to me, although I also have Warren in this same league so may be too leveraged to Colts' pass catchers.
TIA
Chaka
Footballguy
I personally am a believer in Hall. I just think the talk of Allen is overblown. He'll have a role of course but, he has never shown anything approaching the level of Hall. Even last year, with Hall supposedly diminished from his knee injury he still outperformed Allen as a runner and receiver.
All that being said, this is really close. DK should get peppered with targets and in full PPR he is probably the smart play here. He'll see good PPR volume and he has as much upside as most WRs.
The matchup is pretty much a push for both (on paper).
By a slim margin
DK>Hall
Chaka
Footballguy
Thanks. Always happy to start this thread and then I immediately regret that decision.
I have no problem with McCarthy over Herbert. It's definitely a tough roadie for a first start but I trust in the system and think, even if Herbert outproduces McCarthy it probably won't be by a large margin. Would I do it? Yeah, I think so. Beyond the measurables I worry about playing in Brazil and what could be terrible field conditions.
McCarthy>Herbert
I don't have much of an opinion on the second one other than I like the coaching and QB talent a lot more in Chicago. Even a bad Caleb was better than Jones has been most of his career.
Odunze>Downs
But that could go either way.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
0.5 PPR:
- WR2 do I go Devonta Smith vs. Cowboys, Jaylen Waddle vs. Colts or Ricky Pearsall vs. Seahawks?
- TE do I go Dallas Goedert vs. Cowboys or Jake Ferguson vs. Eagles?
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