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

[jm192]

I have Dak and Worthy and now huge underdog. Would you bench Pollard for Harvey for potential higher ceiling (in non-ppr)?

I don't think it's unreasonable.

But I think Pollard sees so much work. Tenn will try to stay in the game by running the ball and playing defense. But Pollard will get the 3rd downs and passing game work. And while I appreciate it's not PPR, he's still getting opportunities.

 

[Chaka]

Okay, I'm having second thoughts on my QBs

Caleb v Min
JJ McCarthy@ Chi

Currently have Caleb in but, the chatter in his thread makes it seem like he could have a complete meltdown. But this is JJ's first start and it's in the road against a tough D.

I'm inclined to stay the course and roll with Caleb.

Thoughts?

Nothing scientific but when i'm picking between two closely ranked QBs playing against each other, I would usually pick the home QB. I'd stick with Caleb and see how he does, plenty of weapons to throw to. Probably a coin-flip though

Thanks. I agree...ish.

I get the feeling I am going to be flipping that coin all year.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Okay, I'm having second thoughts on my QBs

Caleb v Min
JJ McCarthy@ Chi

Currently have Caleb in but, the chatter in his thread makes it seem like he could have a complete meltdown. But this is JJ's first start and it's in the road against a tough D.

I'm inclined to stay the course and roll with Caleb.

Thoughts?

Nothing scientific but when i'm picking between two closely ranked QBs playing against each other, I would usually pick the home QB. I'd stick with Caleb and see how he does, plenty of weapons to throw to. Probably a coin-flip though

Thanks. I agree...ish.

I get the feeling I am going to be flipping that coin all year.

It's tricky because there was a lot of preseason optimism around Caleb but just enough negativity about his grasping of offenses last year and this, to make you doubt him all over again.

 

[SoBeDad]

My flex position, half ppr.
Jaylen Warren @NYJ, or
Ekeler vs NYG.

 

[KaeptainAmerica]

In full PPR, pick 1:

James Cook - played Ravens twice last year and struggled both times
Egbuka - should be a high scoring game with defense focused on Evans and Bucky
Odunze - will make Monday night more enjoyable

Which defense allows less pts/yds?
Jets vs Pitt
Hou vs Rams
Hawks vs 49ers

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Murray was my starter leaving the Draft weeks ago

Fields and Stroud sit on the bench, probably would still get some decent points out of them, not liking this news on Sunday morning
Have to be some others that are looking at options this morning at QB

 

[Genester]

My flex position, half ppr.
Jaylen Warren @NYJ, or
Ekeler vs NYG.

I’d go Warren

 

[Ministry of Pain]

My flex position, half ppr.
Jaylen Warren @NYJ, or
Ekeler vs NYG.

I would try Warren
Ekeler had his chances last season, I think all the Washington RBs will be rotated and I might be one of the few that thinks the Giants can win this football game

Wareen on the other hand is sharing time with a rookie that didn't set the preseason on fire, I would lean that way until we see more of how Washington is deploying all these RBs

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Breece Hall @ Steelers or David Montgomery @ Packers, full ppr

HALL

 

[Schmeabs]

FLEX PPR
Jaylen Warren @ Jets
Jameson Williams @ Packers

I have McCaffrey as a running back but do not have Brian Robinson, only Guerrendo as a back up. No other players on my roster can fill in at flex for McCaffrey if he sits except for Jamo or Guerrero. If I knew McCaffrey was playing for sureI think I would start Jamo over Warren because I am now underdog after AJ Brown no show on Thursday.

Who should I start?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

FLEX PPR
Jaylen Warren @ Jets
Jameson Williams @ Packers

I have McCaffrey as a running back but do not have Brian Robinson, only Guerrendo as a back up. No other players on my roster can fill in at flex for McCaffrey if he sits except for Jamo or Guerrero. If I knew McCaffrey was playing for sureI think I would start Jamo over Warren because I am now underdog after AJ Brown no show on Thursday.

Who should I start?

JAMO JAMO JAMO
He's Boom or Bust but this should be an explosive game

 

[wgoldsph]

In this game of trying to predict the future, I don't think starting anyone with a starting role is ever insane. Even Dotson outscored AJ Brown the other night.

Okay the gambler in me just had to respond...

Just because you /can/ hit on 20 and get 21, only a lunatic would do so.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Full PPR

Downs Vs Miami

Or

Keon Vs Baltimore

 

[Skolpnw]

I've got Maye in my lineup but looking at Travis Lawrence on the waiver ... Who's got better ROS outlook (redraft)?

Dak is locked on the bench.

 

[Skolpnw]

Full PPR

Downs Vs Miami

Or

Keon Vs Baltimore

I'd take Keon. Neither is a smash, but the tiebreaker for me is having someone to cheer for in the late game

 

[Skolpnw]

FLEX PPR
Jaylen Warren @ Jets
Jameson Williams @ Packers

I have McCaffrey as a running back but do not have Brian Robinson, only Guerrendo as a back up. No other players on my roster can fill in at flex for McCaffrey if he sits except for Jamo or Guerrero. If I knew McCaffrey was playing for sureI think I would start Jamo over Warren because I am now underdog after AJ Brown no show on Thursday.

Who should I start?

Another vote for Jamo.

 

[KaeptainAmerica]

Full PPR

Downs Vs Miami

Or

Keon Vs Baltimore

I’d roll Downs out there. Should be a high scoring game and MIA is M.I.A. On defense!

 

[KaeptainAmerica]

FLEX PPR
Jaylen Warren @ Jets
Jameson Williams @ Packers

I have McCaffrey as a running back but do not have Brian Robinson, only Guerrendo as a back up. No other players on my roster can fill in at flex for McCaffrey if he sits except for Jamo or Guerrero. If I knew McCaffrey was playing for sureI think I would start Jamo over Warren because I am now underdog after AJ Brown no show on Thursday.

Who should I start?

I’d go with Jamo…just got paid, ready to eat!!!

 

[jm192]

I've got Maye in my lineup but looking at Travis Lawrence on the waiver ... Who's got better ROS outlook (redraft)?

Dak is locked on the bench.

I'm in the minority for sure, but Lawrence. I like today's matchup. I like the offense better.

Maye gives you some nice rushing upside. But I think Lawrence has significantly better passing numbers this year. And that's assuming 4 point passing TD's. In 6 point, Lawrence by even more obviously.

 

[Skolpnw]

In full PPR, pick 1:

James Cook - played Ravens twice last year and struggled both times
Egbuka - should be a high scoring game with defense focused on Evans and Bucky
Odunze - will make Monday night more enjoyable

Which defense allows less pts/yds?
Jets vs Pitt
Hou vs Rams
Hawks vs 49ers

Egbuka could be a smash play against Atlanta if he lives up to half his hype.

Even if they lose, I'd expect Jets vs Steelers to be the lowest scoring game with the least overall offense.

 

[jm192]

Full PPR

Downs Vs Miami

Or

Keon Vs Baltimore

I’d roll Downs out there. Should be a high scoring game and MIA is M.I.A. On defense!

I like Downs to eat today.

Baltimore's defense is stout. It's 2 nice offenses, but I think that may be one of those games we go into expecting a lot of points and in the end it's 20-17 or something.

 

[kingmalaki]

I’m weak at RB2, in full PPR. Need one of:

- Rachaad White vs ATL
- Braelon Allen vs PIT (I’m already starting Breece Hall)
- Trey Benson vs NO

Or I can drop Guerendo and pick up Dowdle (vs JAX) or Kyle Monangai (vs MIN).

Thanks!

 

[jm192]

I’m weak at RB2, in full PPR. Need one of:

- Rachaad White vs ATL
- Braelon Allen vs PIT (I’m already starting Breece Hall)
- Trey Benson vs NO

Or I can drop Guerendo and pick up Dowdle (vs JAX) or Kyle Monangai (vs MIN).

Thanks!

I'm going to be the crazy guy that says Benson.

I don't want want any part of 2 RB's from the Jets vs a pretty stout Pitt defense.

The word out of Arizona is they plan to get Benson more involved rather than just being a backup. They drafted him to be their future starting RB. I think they get up early and Benson is able to get some work in as they run the clock most of the 2nd half.

 

[jm192]

PPR pick 2 RB's

ETN. vs CAR
Ford vs Cin
Mason vs Chicago

 

[Skolpnw]

PPR pick 2 RB's

ETN. vs CAR
Ford vs Cin
Mason vs Chicago

Sit Mason.

 

[jm192]

Waddle or Egbuka PPR

 

[Chaka]

My flex position, half ppr.
Jaylen Warren @NYJ, or
Ekeler vs NYG.

Warren for me ATM. I think there is a real chance that Ekeler's role this year is exactly the same as last year. I think there is a real possibility Deebo, JCM & Rodriguez keep Eke in the same role.

Warren is in line for a good amount of opps.

Warren>Ekeler

 

[Chaka]

In full PPR, pick 1:

James Cook - played Ravens twice last year and struggled both times
Egbuka - should be a high scoring game with defense focused on Evans and Bucky
Odunze - will make Monday night more enjoyable

Which defense allows less pts/yds?
Jets vs Pitt
Hou vs Rams
Hawks vs 49ers

LIGHTNING ROUND

Cook
Hou

 

[Chaka]

Murray was my starter leaving the Draft weeks ago

Fields and Stroud sit on the bench, probably would still get some decent points out of them, not liking this news on Sunday morning
Have to be some others that are looking at options this morning at QB

IDK updates on Murray but Fields if you don't like Murray

 

[Chaka]

FLEX PPR
Jaylen Warren @ Jets
Jameson Williams @ Packers

I have McCaffrey as a running back but do not have Brian Robinson, only Guerrendo as a back up. No other players on my roster can fill in at flex for McCaffrey if he sits except for Jamo or Guerrero. If I knew McCaffrey was playing for sureI think I would start Jamo over Warren because I am now underdog after AJ Brown no show on Thursday.

Who should I start?

Jameson

 

[Chaka]

Full PPR

Downs Vs Miami

Or

Keon Vs Baltimore

Coin flip

Probably Downs

 

[Chaka]

I've got Maye in my lineup but looking at Travis Lawrence on the waiver ... Who's got better ROS outlook (redraft)?

Dak is locked on the bench.

Fine with Maye

 

[Chaka]

I’m weak at RB2, in full PPR. Need one of:

- Rachaad White vs ATL
- Braelon Allen vs PIT (I’m already starting Breece Hall)
- Trey Benson vs NO

Or I can drop Guerendo and pick up Dowdle (vs JAX) or Kyle Monangai (vs MIN).

Thanks!

Benson

PPR pick 2 RB's

ETN. vs CAR
Ford vs Cin
Mason vs Chicago

Mason

 

[Chaka]

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

LFG

 

[Chaka]

Bump for the MNF crowd