Week 1 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (2 Viewers)

[Ray Barboni]

Dak @ PHI tonight?

Or

Trevor Lawrence v CAR

I do have Ceedee, but Trevor obviously has the matchup advantage.

 

[travdogg]

Half PPR- pick one RB
Pacheco @LAC
Harvey vs TEN
(also have Ford vs CIN but he wasn't in consideration until reading through this thread)

Full PPR pick one:
Persall at SEA
Odunze vs MIN

Full PPR pick one TE:
Andrews @BUF
Henry vs LVR
Kraft vs DET

And finally the league that has me tied in knots. Full PPR/ 4pt throwing TDs

QB- pick one- feels like a 3 way tie!
Lawrence vs CAR (leaning this way)
Kyler @NOS
Nix vs TEN

RB- Firing up Bucky and Henderson
WR- Firing up London, Jaxson Smith Njigba and Marvin Harrisson Junior (no nicknames here pal).
Pick one flex:
Garret Wilson, Pacheco, Dobbins- could also see Wilson starting over MJH @NOS or Pacheco over Henderson.

Pacheco over Harvey and Ford, just a safer workload in a likely better offense.
I like Odunze over Pearsall. Pearsall could see a lot of Devin Witherspoon, and its still pretty possible he's the #4 in that pass game, at least to start the season.
I lean Andrews over Kraft due to Likely being out.
I'd go Nix over Kyler or Lawrence. I think he has the best combo of matchup, and we know what to expect.
I'd flex Pacheco and perhaps this is bold, but I'd go Wilson over Harrison in full PPR. Wanna see Harrison have some volume before I trust him over a guy I'm confident sees 10 targets.

Purdy @ SEA
Goff @ GB

Bigsby vs CAR
Pollard @ DEN

I lean Purdy over Goff. Feels like a better matchup, and Purdy also adds a little on the ground.
Even in a bad matchup, I think you have to go Pollard over Bigsby. Pollard could easily see double the workload.

Need to decide between Jameson Williams, Jayson Waddle, at my 3rd PPR wr spot. Then either of those two and Aaron Jones at Flex spot.

I'd sit Williams. Worst matchup and want to see what he does without Ben Johnson.

Superflex PPR league. 4 pts per passing TD.

* E. Egbuka @ATL -- The rookie gets a good matchup in week 1. Evans could draw ATLs #1 CB. ATL D not...good.

or

* A Quarterback. Right now have R. Wilson rostered and facing @WASH. Projections have Wilson output highest and higher than Egbuka, but don't get a warm and fuzzy with him. Other options on the wire.

Which?

Thanks

Egbuka isn't on the level for me to start him over QBs in Superflex, not yet anyway. Daniel Jones would be an interesting option possibly on waivers, being that he's playing against the Dolphins XFL level secondary.

Kyler Murray vs the saints or Joe burrow vs the browns?

I'm not sure there is a matchup that exists where I'd bench Burrow for Murray, but this week certainly isn't it.

Dak vs Philly or Bryce Young vs the Jags?

Dak is my only QB but Young is on waivers. Dak has a tough matchup but that means he will be throwing a ton.

As long as you aren't cutting Dak to do it, I can get on board. If Tua is on waivers (he is in a high % of leagues) I'd prefer him to both this week.

Welcome back Chaka + others

Regular:
X Worthy @ Sea
Harvey vs Ten

and

Pacheco @ LAC
Jeudy vs Cin

Worthy for sure over Harvey.
I'd go Jeudy by a hair over Pacheco, given the Bengals matchup.

Here we go, thx Chaka.

Tiered PPR starters:
Daniels
CMC
Ken Walker
London
Henderson (Flex 1)

Decision is for WR2 and Flex 2 between:
Deebo (stack) vs Giants
Odunze vs Minny
Golden vs Det
Pollard vs Denver

Right now leaning Deebo and Pollard just based on touch/opportunity.

Agree on Pollard, but I'd take a shot on Golden over Deebo.

I’m wrestling with:
Tyreek Hill @ IND OR Davante Adams vs HOU
2pt per reception PPR / 6pt TD / 1 point per 10 rec yards

Hill would be my call. Better matchup, and not in a new environment.

Which WR should I start with in PPR:

Jeudy vs Cin

or

Diggs vs LV?

Thanks

Jeudy feels like much safer, and higher upside bet.

PPR.

Two of these 4 WRs.

DJ Moore vs Min
X Worthy vs LAC
Jeudy vs Cin
Persall vs Sea

One of these 2 TEs

Engram vs Tenn
Henry vs LV

Worthy and Moore would be my picks. Like Jeudy's matchup, but like Moore a lot more as a player.
I'd go Engram over Henry. Just feels like more upside.

1 pt PPR:

Chuba Hubbard @ JAX
Aaron Jones @ CHI

Gotta go Hubbard I think, just out of more fear of Mason than Dowdle, and a likely better matchup.

Couple of G. Pickens questions for two different leagues. Concerned about the PHI secondary and Pickens getting off to a rough start.

First, PPR league.

* G. Pickens @PHI -- Don't usually sit guys I drafted this high, but the matchup may be a disaster.
* D. Mooney vs TB -- It remains to be seen if he's healthy and if he doesn't get a full practice in today, this could be a serious dice roll. Great matchup though.
* J. Mason @CHI -- Decent matchup, probably counting on a TD plunge.

Stick with Pickens?

Second league is a superflex league.

* G. Pickens -- as stated above.
* R. Wilson @WASH - WASH D isn't great and this is a superflex league where I can start a QB. Current ESPN projections for Wilson are highest among these options. Also several other QBs available on the wire such as Darnold, Stafford, Geno, Penix, Flacco.
* RJ Harvey vs TN - Could be a blowout, could get a lot of touches in the 2nd half.
* J. Mason @CHI -- As mentioned above.
* Z. Charbs vs SF -- Maybe he splits with Walker?

Hate sitting Pickens, but I don't love the matchup. Him blowing up on my bench would be a bummer, but it would be a good sign of things to come.

Thanks

I'd start Pickens over Mooney or Mason.
I'd sit Pickens for a QB in Superflex. I like Penix the most of that group, though if either Tua or D. Jones are on waivers I'd prefer them.

WDIS Dak Prescot at Phily tonight or Trevor Lawerance home vs Car ? yardage pass and rush and 6pt all td . thanks in advance

If not this week, then why even have Lawrence? This is the worst matchup Dak will have all year, and possibly Lawrence's best.

Jerry Jeudy vs Cincy
Devonta Smith vs Dallas
1 PPR

Jeudy had a combined 3 for 38 in 2 games vs Cincy last year.

Thanks!

I'd go Jeudy over Smith. Of note in those Bengals games last year, Jeudy's QB was Watson for game 1, and DTR for game 2.

 

[Ray Barboni]

Dak @ PHI tonight?

Or

Trevor Lawrence v CAR

I do have Ceedee, but Trevor obviously has the matchup advantage.

Made my decision, rolling out Trevor Lawrence. See you guys Sunday!!

 

[Chaka]

Dak @ PHI tonight?

Or

Trevor Lawrence v CAR

I do have Ceedee, but Trevor obviously has the matchup advantage.

WDIS Dak Prescot at Phily tonight or Trevor Lawerance home vs Car ? yardage pass and rush and 6pt all td . thanks in advance

Dak pretty easily for me. He's been a stud fantasy QB on multiple occasions.

I like Lawrence this year but let's see if he actually takes to Coen's system. Besides, there is a chance Phili rolls Dallas early forcing a lot more passing than they would prefer.

Dak>Lawrence

 

[W.A.L.S.T.I.B.]

Team A:
QB: Lawrence vs Car or Maye vs Oak

Team B - 1 pt PPR - pick 1
WR: Jayden Reed vs Det, D Mooney vs TB or Demario Douglas vs Oak (due to Rice suspension as WR4 - assuming all are playing)

 

[Chaka]

Team A:
QB: Lawrence vs Car or Maye vs Oak

Team B - 1 pt PPR - pick 1
WR: Jayden Reed vs Det, D Mooney vs TB or Demario Douglas vs Oak (due to Rice suspension as WR4)

Welcome aboard W.A... Acronym Guy

I think Maye could be a really good player but I'm hesitant to start most players in that game this week. Obviously Jeanty is an exception and Henderson in most cases but, I see a really tough game to figure out with so much change on both teams.

I trust Lawrence to, at least not #### the bed and, if Coen is who we hope he is there is a high ceiling.

Lawrence>Maye

Second one is tougher for sure but, I'm out on Mooney until I know his shoulder is right. He missed a lot of time and I worry it will linger.

Jayden only returned to practice today and it's a crowded group of pass catchers in GB. He'll probably have solid numbers end of season but, from experience he's frustrating to manage. Allegedly he is super talented but, all I have seen is flashes and inconsistency.

Considering your other options I probably go with Demario. As I said I don't like predicting that game but, I think, in a full PPR format he seems like your safest option.

Demario>Reed>Mooney

 

[zeke2222]

PPR:

Diggs vs LV
or
RJ Harvey vs Tenn

 

[W.A.L.S.T.I.B.]

Team A:
QB: Lawrence vs Car or Maye vs Oak

Team B - 1 pt PPR - pick 1
WR: Jayden Reed vs Det, D Mooney vs TB or Demario Douglas vs Oak (due to Rice suspension as WR4)

Welcome aboard W.A... Acronym Guy

I think Maye could be a really good player but I'm hesitant to start most players in that game this week. Obviously Jeanty is an exception and Henderson in most cases but, I see a really tough game to figure out with so much change on both teams.

I trust Lawrence to, at least not #### the bed and, if Coen is who we hope he is there is a high ceiling.

Lawrence>Maye

Second one is tougher for sure but, I'm out on Mooney until I know his shoulder is right. He missed a lot of time and I worry it will linger.

Jayden only returned to practice today and it's a crowded group of pass catchers in GB. He'll probably have solid numbers end of season but, from experience he's frustrating to manage. Allegedly he is super talented but, all I have seen is flashes and inconsistency.

Considering your other options I probably go with Demario. As I said I don't like predicting that game but, I think, in a full PPR format he seems like your safest option.

Demario>Reed>Mooney

That's what my gut said (and it's a big one!) - Appreciate the insight. - W.A.L.S.T.I.B. (What A Long Strange Trip It's Been)

 

[JoeSteeler]

Ferguson or Kincaid, PPR

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Ferguson or Kincaid, PPR

I quite like Ferguson and expect him to be heavily involved this game

 

[W.A.L.S.T.I.B.]

PPR:

Diggs vs LV
or
RJ Harvey vs Tenn

I'm not quite sold on the Raiders D yet, though I do expect Carroll to have them play way better than what we have seen recently. I however like the Harvey option better in a game I think Denver should jump out to a lead and try to ride the running game to victory. And who doesn't want to take the shiny new toy out for a spin anyhow? FWIW I have Harvey starting as a Flex in one of my leagues as well.

 

[Chaka]

PPR:

Diggs vs LV
or
RJ Harvey vs Tenn

Tough one. I have been really concerned about Diggs this off-season. I have no idea how to predict him, mostly because he's a head case.

Payton has shown he will pepper a rookie RB with targets (Reggie 121, Kamara 100) but he also had Ingram who had remarkably similar receiving stats to Harvey in college and he never saw massive receiving volume under Payton.

Tough call. Coin toss, really...but...

Harvey>Diggs

 

[Chaka]

Ferguson or Kincaid, PPR

Probably Ferguson. I don't haveuch faith in any Bills pass catcher yet. Allen distributes the ball

Ferguson>Kincaid

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

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

It's hard to trust a rookie but Det seems more loaded than GB thus I think Golden has the floor.Yes Jamo could have a big game but he could also have 1 catch for 17 yards.

BP says start Golden.

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.

I like the Dallas-Eagles match up better.

BP says start Smith

Have Daniels and Dak at qb, and the choice should be easy.

Except I expect the boys to get blown out, which means garbage time production. So... Am I simply second guessing?

While I expect the Giants to be better I think you could argue that they could be shut out as well. I also don't think Dallas will get shutout but Daniels has more rushing upside.

BP says start Daniels

Dynasty league Flex spot. WRs are 1 pt PPR, RBs are .75 PPR.

Breece Hall vs PIT
or DK Metcalf @ NYJ

Eventhough I don't expect much passing I also do think Arod still has something left VS. a RBBC on a not very good Jets team.

BP says start DK

Always love this thread @Chaka - thanks for getting it going again.

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

what a suck up.

I'm not a big believer in the colts O so I think rolling the dice with Odzune is a good call.

BP says start McCarthy and Odunze

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?

I think I'm a little bias here since I'm a Ferg owner but Dallashas no defense so like I said earlier they'll be throwing it A LOT. On the other hand, last year the Cowboys gave up a lot of points to the TE position so there's a reason to believe that they'll be just as bad, if not worse. I still like Fergs upside though.

I don't think Waddle is going to be a good start, I think its a toss up between Smith and Pearsall who I think might be a little more involed than Smith will be tonight.

BP says start Ferg and Pearsall

Half PPR- pick one RB
Pacheco @LAC
Harvey vs TEN


Full PPR pick one:
Persall at SEA
Odunze vs MIN

Full PPR pick one TE:
Andrews @BUF
Henry vs LVR
Kraft vs DET

And finally the league that has me tied in knots. Full PPR/ 4pt throwing TDs

QB- pick one- feels like a 3 way tie!
Lawrence vs CAR (leaning this way)
Kyler @NOS
Nix vs TEN

RB- Firing up Bucky and Henderson
WR- Firing up London, Jaxson Smith Njigba and Marvin Harrisson Junior (no nicknames here pal).
Pick one flex:
Garret Wilson, Pacheco, Dobbins- could also see Wilson starting over MJH @NOS or Pacheco over Henderson.

I expect a rebound from Andrews this year and isn't Likely hurt? The Ten and NOS games could be shutouts.

BP says start Pacheco, Persall, Andrews, Lawrence.

Purdy @ SEA
Goff @ GB

Bigsby vs CAR
Pollard @ DEN

not sure about the RBBC in Jax. I think Purdy has a little more upside than Goff.

BP says start Purdy and Pollard

Need to decide between Jameson Williams, Jayson Waddle, at my 3rd PPR wr spot. Then either of those two and Aaron Jones at Flex spot.

BP says start JAMO over old man Jones and unreliable Waddle.

Superflex PPR league. 4 pts per passing TD.

* E. Egbuka @ATL -- The rookie gets a good matchup in week 1. Evans could draw ATLs #1 CB. ATL D not...good.

or

* A Quarterback. Right now have R. Wilson rostered and facing @WASH. Projections have Wilson output highest and higher than Egbuka, but don't get a warm and fuzzy with him. Other options on the wire.

Which?

Thanks

BP says start old man Wilson. He'll get more points and TB is loaded.

Kyler Murray vs the saints or Joe burrow vs the browns?

Kyler Murray vs the saints or Joe burrow vs the browns?

Never sit Burrow

He is, and rightfully so, worried that the Browns will get curb stopped eventhough the Bengals have no D. Likewise, Murry offers more rushing upside. Still...its generally wise to start your studs.

BP says start Burrow

Dak vs Philly or Bryce Young vs the Jags?

Dak is my only QB but Young is on waivers. Dak has a tough matchup but that means he will be throwing a ton.

Well start Dak though I do think Young will be a solid QB.

BP says start Dak

Welcome back Chaka + others

Regular:
X Worthy @ Sea
Harvey vs Ten

and

Pacheco @ LAC
Jeudy vs Cin

Don't know Harvey's usage and I think Pach has more floor. I'm a floor kinda guy.

BP says start Worthy and Pacheco

My team is admittedly nasty

Right now starting bold:

QB- Hurts, Baker, TLaw
RB- Barkley, Jacobs
WR- JJ, Lamb, Nabers, London, Hunter, Evans
TE- Bowers, McBride, Kittle

Full PPR. 1.5 for TE. Full balanced IDP scoring (Hunter gets IDp points on top of WR). Only need to start 1 rb

Any changes?

I think I like Kittle a little more than McBride. He could be a top target for Purdy.

Here we go, thx Chaka.

Tiered PPR starters:
Daniels
CMC
Ken Walker
London
Henderson (Flex 1)

Decision is for WR2 and Flex 2 between:
Deebo (stack) vs Giants
Odunze vs Minny
Golden vs Det
Pollard vs Denver

Right now leaning Deebo and Pollard just based on touch/opportunity.

BP says start Golden.

I’m wrestling with:
Tyreek Hill @ IND OR Davante Adams vs HOU
2pt per reception PPR / 6pt TD / 1 point per 10 rec yards

BP says start Adams.

Jeudy vs Cin

or

Diggs vs LV?

Thanks

not a big fan of the pats on passing

BP says start Judge Jeudy

1 pt PPR:

Chuba Hubbard @ JAX
Aaron Jones @ CHI

Hubbard is the guy in CAR and Jones is old and there's Mason

BP says start Hubbard.

PPR.

Two of these 4 WRs.

DJ Moore vs Min
X Worthy vs LAC
Jeudy vs Cin
Persall vs Sea

One of these 2 TEs

Engram vs Tenn
Henry vs LV

BP says start Moore and Worthy.

* G. Pickens @PHI -- Don't usually sit guys I drafted this high, but the matchup may be a disaster.
* D. Mooney vs TB -- It remains to be seen if he's healthy and if he doesn't get a full practice in today, this could be a serious dice roll. Great matchup though.
* J. Mason @CHI -- Decent matchup, probably counting on a TD plunge.

Stick with Pickens?

Second league is a superflex league.

* G. Pickens -- as stated above.
* R. Wilson @WASH - WASH D isn't great and this is a superflex league where I can start a QB. Current ESPN projections for Wilson are highest among these options. Also several other QBs available on the wire such as Darnold, Stafford, Geno, Penix, Flacco.
* RJ Harvey vs TN - Could be a blowout, could get a lot of touches in the 2nd half.
* J. Mason @CHI -- As mentioned above.
* Z. Charbs vs SF -- Maybe he splits with Walker?

Hate sitting Pickens, but I don't love the matchup. Him blowing up on my bench would be a bummer, but it would be a good sign of things to come.

Thanks

BP says start Pickens and Wilson

Caleb or JJ….?

Very unique scoring. It’s a two QB league. My other QB is Baker.

We have scaled scoring for distance of TD. Short TD’s are 6 points. Goes up a few points each 10 yards or so. So long TD’s rule…..hard to prep for, but as you could imagine Burrow and Chase both went in the first round.

I’m leaning JJ atm, but Caleb has a pile of weapons and is at home, yada, yada, yada…..but one bomb from JJ to Jeff…

BP says start JJ.

WDIS Dak Prescot at Phily tonight or Trevor Lawerance home vs Car ? yardage pass and rush and 6pt all td . thanks in advance

BP says start Dak

Jerry Jeudy vs Cincy
Devonta Smith vs Dallas
1 PPR

Jeudy had a combined 3 for 38 in 2 games vs Cincy last year.

Thanks!

BP says start Smith

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

Team A:
QB: Lawrence vs Car or Maye vs Oak

Team B - 1 pt PPR - pick 1
WR: Jayden Reed vs Det, D Mooney vs TB or Demario Douglas vs Oak (due to Rice suspension as WR4 - assuming all are playing)

I think Lawrence has more upside and will pass more than NE. Money will likely be a GTD and GB is good but still a dart throw

BP says start Lawrence and Reed

PPR:

Diggs vs LV
or
RJ Harvey vs Tenn

Diggs for floor, Harvey for upside. We don't know his usage but I'm not big on the NE passing game. He'll get some usage though.

BP says start Harvey

Ferguson or Kincaid, PPR

Game already started but I would have said Ferg.

 

[themeistersinger]

Yay! Chaka is back!

Full PPR, need a flex
Calvin Ridley - Titans at Broncos
Tyrone Tracy - Giants at Commandos

Cam Ward's first career start on the road at Mile High, plus Surtain likely shadowing Ridley has me leaning toward Tracy

 

[Chaka]

Yay! Chaka is back!

Full PPR, need a flex
Calvin Ridley - Titans at Broncos
Tyrone Tracy - Giants at Commandos

Cam Ward's first career start on the road at Mile High, plus Surtain likely shadowing Ridley has me leaning toward Tracy

Tracy pretty easily for me. At least I know he's going to get touches and his matchup is a lot better.

FTR I am not really a Ridley fan anymore.

Tracy>Ridley

 

[themeistersinger]

Not a start-sit question. I stuffed my three IR spots with:
RB Joe Mixon - Houston
RB Tyjae Spears - Tennessee
WR Jalen Coker - Carolina

But I also have WR Christian Kirk as my end of bench WR, and he's probably going to be out. So I COULD move him to an IR spot, but that would mean cutting one of the guys I already have there. Or I could cut Kirk and pick up somebody else. Guys currently on the WW include: (we have short benches, only 168 players rostered, including Kicker and DST)
WR Demario Douglas - New England
WR Adam Thielen - Minnesota
WR Marvin Mims - Denver
WR Troy Franklin - Denver
RB Dylan Sampson - Cleveland
RB Ray Davis - Buffalo
RB Woody Marks - Houston
RB Rico Dowdle - Carolina
RB Braelon Allen - NY Jets
RB Blake Corum - LA Rams
RB Brashard Smith - Kansas City

I also stream DST. Currently have Cardinals to go visit New Orleans. I could also do a preemptive pickup of a DST for next week. These options are available
Week 2, 49ers at New Orleans
Week 2, Rams at Tennessee

 

[Manster]

TD heavy league. Breece vs. A.Jones

I have Beece in atm….but I think the Rt guard for jets is done for season. Both have good backups that will see action.

Jets vs Steelers at home
Viks at da Bears

I’m starting to lean Jones. He should have fresh legs….

 

[Chaka]

TD heavy league. Breece vs. A.Jones

I have Beece in atm….but I think the Rt guard for jets is done for season. Both have good backups that will see action.

Jets vs Steelers at home
Viks at da Bears

I’m starting to lean Jones. He should have fresh legs….

I was relatively high on Breece but the loss of Vera-Tucker and the tough matchup gives me pause.

I think Jones is a very good option but, prefer him in PPR formats because I worry Mason is going to vulture TDs.

It's really a coin toss and I am going with my Gut on this one, and you should too:

Breece>Jones.

 

[Manster]

TD heavy league. Breece vs. A.Jones

I have Beece in atm….but I think the Rt guard for jets is done for season. Both have good backups that will see action.

Jets vs Steelers at home
Viks at da Bears

I’m starting to lean Jones. He should have fresh legs….

I was relatively high on Breece but the loss of Vera-Tucker and the tough matchup gives me pause.

I think Jones is a very good option but, prefer him in PPR formats because I worry Mason is going to vulture TDs.

It's really a coin toss and I am going with my Gut on this one, and you should too:

Breece>Jones.

Thanks for the reply. I actually have Mason as well. I had thought he may be the play based on TD vulturing.

 

[Chaka]

TD heavy league. Breece vs. A.Jones

I have Beece in atm….but I think the Rt guard for jets is done for season. Both have good backups that will see action.

Jets vs Steelers at home
Viks at da Bears

I’m starting to lean Jones. He should have fresh legs….

I was relatively high on Breece but the loss of Vera-Tucker and the tough matchup gives me pause.

I think Jones is a very good option but, prefer him in PPR formats because I worry Mason is going to vulture TDs.

It's really a coin toss and I am going with my Gut on this one, and you should too:

Breece>Jones.

Thanks for the reply. I actually have Mason as well. I had thought he may be the play based on TD vulturing.

And he might be. I am just not at all confident about the split in Minnesota yet.

 

[Loris]

I got one in a 12 team NON-PPR guys:

Need a WR in flex: Deebo or Egbuka

Remember Non-ppr - Thanks!

 

[kyoun1e]

Defense question.

* WASH vs NYG -- NYGs have a horrible track record of getting blown out in week 1. Would think offense is a bit more competent with R. Wilson at QB. WASH could race out to a lead and pin their ears back. Then again, their D isn't super stellar.

* LAR vs HOU - HOU hasn't done much to improve their O line so Stroud could be under pressure. LAR secondary not that great, but has a lot of young talent. Benefit of playing LAR is they face TN next week.

* CHI @MN -- Defense vs. rookie McCarthy in first start. Have a feeling they may play conservative though.

* CINC @CLE -- Could be a trap. Cinci notorious for bad starts and CLE plays them tough at home. Could be a sneaky higher scorer.

Which?

Thanks

 

[kyoun1e]

PPR league. Need one:

* J. Jennings @SEA -- Is actually off the injury report and would appear to be good to go. Apparently does not have a great matchup against Witherspoon in the secondary. SEA D could be tough this year. Maybe Purdy and Jennings not in sync yet.

* D. Mooney vs TB -- Great matchup, however, he's questionable. This would assume he's active. This is a superflex league so I'm starting M. Penix at QB2 in the superflex spot so I would be stacking Penix/Mooney in what I'd hope is a shootout.

* J. Mason @CHI - All signs point to some kind of split with A. Jones. To be honest, I'm clueless on if the CHI D is improved/very good.

Which?

Thanks

 

[Chaka]

I got one in a 12 team NON-PPR guys:

Need a WR in flex: Deebo or Egbuka

Remember Non-ppr - Thanks!

I probably go with Deebo. It's a plus matchup and I'm getting the feeling that he will be used in the running game more than we expect.

Both are fine choices but, week one my gut says:

Deebo>Egbuka

 

[Chaka]

Defense question.

* WASH vs NYG -- NYGs have a horrible track record of getting blown out in week 1. Would think offense is a bit more competent with R. Wilson at QB. WASH could race out to a lead and pin their ears back. Then again, their D isn't super stellar.

* LAR vs HOU - HOU hasn't done much to improve their O line so Stroud could be under pressure. LAR secondary not that great, but has a lot of young talent. Benefit of playing LAR is they face TN next week.

* CHI @MN -- Defense vs. rookie McCarthy in first start. Have a feeling they may play conservative though.

* CINC @CLE -- Could be a trap. Cinci notorious for bad starts and CLE plays them tough at home. Could be a sneaky higher scorer.

Which?

Thanks

Real coin toss. IMO the two best defenses are the Rams and the Bears (who are at home btw, not on the road). I pick either of them and I keep flip flopping between them. I probably go with the Rams because they always seem prepared, no matter what. They also had less turnover in their coaching staff.

Rams>Bears

 

[Chaka]

PPR league. Need one:

* J. Jennings @SEA -- Is actually off the injury report and would appear to be good to go. Apparently does not have a great matchup against Witherspoon in the secondary. SEA D could be tough this year. Maybe Purdy and Jennings not in sync yet.

* D. Mooney vs TB -- Great matchup, however, he's questionable. This would assume he's active. This is a superflex league so I'm starting M. Penix at QB2 in the superflex spot so I would be stacking Penix/Mooney in what I'd hope is a shootout.

* J. Mason @CHI - All signs point to some kind of split with A. Jones. To be honest, I'm clueless on if the CHI D is improved/very good.

Which?

Thanks

I'm off Mooney until I know that shoulder is good. It feels like a reaggravation waiting to happen.

AKAIK Jennings is being "eased" back into practice, although that may accelerate with McCaffrey now questionable.

I think Mason has the best shot to find the end zone, even in a tough matchup.

Mason>Jennings>Mooney

 

[kyoun1e]

Defense question.

* WASH vs NYG -- NYGs have a horrible track record of getting blown out in week 1. Would think offense is a bit more competent with R. Wilson at QB. WASH could race out to a lead and pin their ears back. Then again, their D isn't super stellar.

* LAR vs HOU - HOU hasn't done much to improve their O line so Stroud could be under pressure. LAR secondary not that great, but has a lot of young talent. Benefit of playing LAR is they face TN next week.

* CHI @MN -- Defense vs. rookie McCarthy in first start. Have a feeling they may play conservative though.

* CINC @CLE -- Could be a trap. Cinci notorious for bad starts and CLE plays them tough at home. Could be a sneaky higher scorer.

Which?

Thanks

Real coin toss. IMO the two best defenses are the Rams and the Bears (who are at home btw, not on the road). I pick either of them and I keep flip flopping between them. I probably go with the Rams because they always seem prepared, no matter what. They also had less turnover in their coaching staff.

Rams>Bears

Interesting. Washington not even a consideration.

Going with the LAR would allow me to ditch WASH, pick up somebody else, and play LAR D @TN next week.

Thanks!

 

[Chaka]

Defense question.

* WASH vs NYG -- NYGs have a horrible track record of getting blown out in week 1. Would think offense is a bit more competent with R. Wilson at QB. WASH could race out to a lead and pin their ears back. Then again, their D isn't super stellar.

* LAR vs HOU - HOU hasn't done much to improve their O line so Stroud could be under pressure. LAR secondary not that great, but has a lot of young talent. Benefit of playing LAR is they face TN next week.

* CHI @MN -- Defense vs. rookie McCarthy in first start. Have a feeling they may play conservative though.

* CINC @CLE -- Could be a trap. Cinci notorious for bad starts and CLE plays them tough at home. Could be a sneaky higher scorer.

Which?

Thanks

Real coin toss. IMO the two best defenses are the Rams and the Bears (who are at home btw, not on the road). I pick either of them and I keep flip flopping between them. I probably go with the Rams because they always seem prepared, no matter what. They also had less turnover in their coaching staff.

Rams>Bears

Interesting. Washington not even a consideration.

Going with the LAR would allow me to ditch WASH, pick up somebody else, and play LAR D @TN next week.

Thanks!

You know how I feel about defenses. If your gut tells you to go Commanders, then do it. I just see more talent on the Rams defense and I side with talent.

 

[Chaka]

Full PPR:

Is it totally insane to start Dont'e Thornton @ New England over Chris Olave vs Arizona?

 

[zeke2222]

PPR need two:
Worthy vs LAC
Diggs vs LV
pittman vs Mia
Jeudy vs Cin?

 

[Chaka]

PPR need two:
Worthy vs LAC
Diggs vs LV
pittman vs Mia
Jeudy vs Cin?

Worthy 100% and, Jeudy 100% IMO.

Pittman is a decent option too against what looks like a porous Miami secondary but Indy has a great RB and a deeper stable of WRs. The Browns don't have a great RB and there are fewer options in the passing. In PPR, Jeudy seems like a solid play.

Worthy is the #1 WR in KC. I think that makes him a must start in many formats.

I want nothing to do with Diggs until I actually see him play in New England and not be a head case.

Worthy>Jeudy>Pittman>Diggs

 

[Ministry of Pain]

PPR Redraft
QB-RB-RB-WR-WR-TE Flex 1 and Flex 2

Flex spots...Going Trey Henderson at Flex-1
Have Warren X.Worthy and Egbuka possible for my Flex-2
I'd like to watch Egbuka for a week before I start him but maybe that isn't the right call
I have Mahomes at QB and with Rice suspended for 6 weeks, I kind of am leaning towards X since he should see a decent amount of targets and touches
Warren is not a bad play either but that's another situation where I would like to see it unfold for a week

I'm locked in at the starting RB and WR spots, no reason to list them, just talking out loud about my Flex options
I see Egbuka is pretty high on FBG list week 1 but most of them are in the same general vicinity

 

[zeke2222]

PPR need two:
Worthy vs LAC
Diggs vs LV
pittman vs Mia
Jeudy vs Cin?

Worthy 100% and, Jeudy 100% IMO.

Pittman is a decent option too against what looks like a porous Miami secondary but Indy has a great RB and a deeper stable of WRs. The Browns don't have a great RB and there are fewer options in the passing. In PPR, Jeudy seems like a solid play.

Worthy is the #1 WR in KC. I think that makes him a must start in many formats.

I want nothing to do with Diggs until I actually see him play in New England and not be a head case.

Worthy>Jeudy>Pittman>Diggs

sorry i have Deebo vs NYG too ? Still Jeudy and Worthy still?

 

[Chaka]

PPR Redraft
QB-RB-RB-WR-WR-TE Flex 1 and Flex 2

Flex spots...Going Trey Henderson at Flex-1
Have Warren X.Worthy and Egbuka possible for my Flex-2
I'd like to watch Egbuka for a week before I start him but maybe that isn't the right call
I have Mahomes at QB and with Rice suspended for 6 weeks, I kind of am leaning towards X since he should see a decent amount of targets and touches
Warren is not a bad play either but that's another situation where I would like to see it unfold for a week

I'm locked in at the starting RB and WR spots, no reason to list them, just talking out loud about my Flex options
I see Egbuka is pretty high on FBG list week 1 but most of them are in the same general vicinity

I'm in lock step with your logic. I start Worthy with zero regerts.

Worthy>Egbuka>Warren

 

[Ministry of Pain]

PPR need two:
Worthy vs LAC
Diggs vs LV
pittman vs Mia
Jeudy vs Cin?

I disagree with @Chaka on Pittman, people have fallen asleep on him
He received $28M from Indy last year on his 3 yr extension
He stands to make another $18M this year, they aren't paying that to any other WR on the roster, Downs is on Yr 3 of his rookie deal
And then Miami has the worst starting trio of Cornerbacks anywhere in the NFL
Pittman should be back to his old self, 7/70+
Not a big fan of Jeudy, WInston made him look better than he is

Agree on X Worthy
Good luck Zeke and you should listen to Chaka, he's much better at this than I am

 

[Chaka]

PPR need two:
Worthy vs LAC
Diggs vs LV
pittman vs Mia
Jeudy vs Cin?

Worthy 100% and, Jeudy 100% IMO.

Pittman is a decent option too against what looks like a porous Miami secondary but Indy has a great RB and a deeper stable of WRs. The Browns don't have a great RB and there are fewer options in the passing. In PPR, Jeudy seems like a solid play.

Worthy is the #1 WR in KC. I think that makes him a must start in many formats.

I want nothing to do with Diggs until I actually see him play in New England and not be a head case.

Worthy>Jeudy>Pittman>Diggs

sorry i have Deebo vs NYG too ? Still Jeudy and Worthy still?

I am kinda bullish on Deebo because I think he may see more action in the run game than we suspect, but I still want to see how it plays out with the Commanders first.

I might start Deebo over Pittman but

Worthy>Jeudy>Deebo/Pittman>Diggs

 

[Neal Cassady]

.5 PPPR
DJ Moore Vs Minnesota
Or
Kenneth Walker Vs San Francisco

1PPR
Rome Odunze Vs Minnesota
Or
Jakobi Meyers At New England

Thanks!

 

[Neal Cassady]

Full PPR:

Is it totally insane to start Dont'e Thornton @ New England over Chris Olave vs Arizona?

I’d go with Olave. At home, number 1 option that should get more targets than Thornton, who is on the road, in his first game, not the number 1 option (possibly not #2 either). I like Thornton, but I got to see how the Raiders offense looks, and his place in it, before I insert him in my lineup.

 

[Chaka]

.5 PPPR
DJ Moore Vs Minnesota
Or
Kenneth Walker Vs San Francisco

1PPR
Rome Odunze Vs Minnesota
Or
Jakobi Meyers At New England

Thanks!

Both tough calls.

I'm going to go on record and say KWIII is a bit overrated. Unfortunately, I have no idea if the Seahawks staff sees it the same way. I think Charbonet will see more action this year.

Is KWIII healthy? I know he missed time in TC.

And DJ well... He has to rely on Caleb. I don't love that either.

Bottom line is they both have tough home games so, it's kinda a pick your poison.

By the smallest margin I probably go with KWIII because he can get volume without the QB.

KWIII>DJ

With Christian Gonzalez out, I'm pretty sure (trust but verify), I'm inclined to go with Jakobi. I trust Geno more than Caleb ATM.

Rome is at home and not on a cross country roadie which is a bit of an equalizer but, I am hesitant to trust Caleb just yet. Mind you, he's my QB1 in FBG Home League Uno but, I still have serious hesitation. Even if I believe he could become something great, I don't think it will happen week 1.

Jakobi>Rome

But, super close so...gut call

 

[Judge Smails]

Am I completely off my rocker for contemplating Lawrence over Daniels? 6 point TD league. All the talk is how tough the Giants are up front. Figures to be a low scoring game. Lawrence figures to be in a shootout vs Carolina. Both teams fully identify with offense with defense an afterthought. I’m starting Hunter in my flex too

 

[geewill]

1 ppr

T Henderson or Dobbins?

 

[Chaka]

1 ppr

T Henderson or Dobbins?

Henderson, probably. Particularly in PPR, which really isn't part of Dobbins's game. Henderson just seems more talented at this point than Dobbins and I think he'll have a big enough role to justify it.

I do like Dobbins quite a bit this year and suspect he has a marginally higher likelihood of scoring a TD but, for me:

Henderson>Dobbbins

 

[Bad_Mo2]

Also, preach about the nickname thing.

My email box is full of "should I trade KBM for JPM?'

Clearly Keaton Mitchell and Jaleel McLaughlin...lol

 

[Bad_Mo2]

Full PPR. 1pt for every 10 yards and 5pt bonus at 100 yards. 6 pts for TDs.

Need my flex and trying to decide between:

DK Metcalf @ NYJ
Cupp vs. SF

Other options are Ollie Gordon @ IND, Jordan Mason @ CHI or Luther Burden vs. MIN. thanks

 

[Gatorade]

Need to start three of these RBs
This is the order I have then ranked now, but close between Ford and Chubb
Henderson @ LV
Eckler @ NYG
Ford @ Cin
Chubb @ LAR

 

[Gatorade]

Full PPR. 1pt for every 10 yards and 5pt bonus at 100 yards. 6 pts for TDs.

Need my flex and trying to decide between:

DK Metcalf @ NYJ
Cupp vs. SF

Other options are Ollie Gordon @ IND, Jordan Mason @ CHI or Luther Burden vs. MIN. thanks

With Sauce covering Metcalf, I would stay away from him
Kupp slightly over Mason

 

[Chaka]

Full PPR. 1pt for every 10 yards and 5pt bonus at 100 yards. 6 pts for TDs.

Need my flex and trying to decide between:

DK Metcalf @ NYJ
Cupp vs. SF

Other options are Ollie Gordon @ IND, Jordan Mason @ CHI or Luther Burden vs. MIN. thanks

I'm leaning DK. It's not a great matchup but, I have to imagine he is going to get peppered with targets as much as Rodgers can until his arm falls off.

I can see Cupp too, particularly in PPR but, for me DK's the option with target share and big play ability.

DK>Cupp

 

[Chaka]

Need to start three of these RBs
This is the order I have then ranked now, but close between Ford and Chubb
Henderson @ LV
Eckler @ NYG
Ford @ Cin
Chubb @ LAR

I probably bench Chubb on the road against, by far the toughest D (on paper), of the bunch. He is also, very possibly in a time share but we won't know one way or the other for awhile.

Bench Chubb IMO.