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Week 1: I'm benching Tony Romo in favor of... (1 Viewer)

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I think Dallas is heading for disaster this weekend. A terribly banged up and inexperienced OL, injuries to guys like Miles Austin, and Jason Witten might have to stay in and help block. I think Romo could possibly remain outside the top20 this week. Certainly a guy like Eli Manning would seem to have an easier path but there are other QBs I might even want over him. What about Colt McCoy against Cinci? Fitz against the Chiefs? Kolb against the Panthers?

There's a bunch but i wanted to get some ideas flowing because I'm sure many have Romo as their QB1 and perhaps have not thought this thru yet going into Sunday Night.

 
I'll probably go back and forth with this until noon on Sunday but I'm leaning towards starting Freeman over Romo. My opponent had Brees last night so I'm already in a deep hole. :wall:

 
My only option in the league I have him in would be to lose the ability to play 2QBs. Chances are Tony Romo outscores anyone on my bench despite his troubles. If I had a competent backup I would probably use it.

Chicago defense was pretty good last year and he had a good game against them. 2 ints to 1 td but still solid with 374 passing yards.

I think people are overthinking a lot of these.

 
Right now I am rolling with Romo, but Sanchez is my backup and I think he might be the better play.

 
'TheWick said:
Overthinking it guys...He's going to throw the ball a bunch in this game.
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This is why I keep going back to starting him. The Jets D is good, but there are openings...especially when you have multiple competent receiving threats.I have Felix Jones as well, and I'm probably starting them both. As much as it will hurt to have the Cowboys get shutdown by the Jets, it would hurt even more to watch my top QB and my #2 RB put up big games while riding the bench in week one.
 
Well, enthusiasm was supposed to be tempered for Brees by his lofty standards against GB. The Packer Passing D was rated higher than the 2010 NYJ Passing D, giving up a smidge less yards and 8 less TD's through the air. Brees did alright against them with 419 yards and 3 TD's.

Romo is supposed to be in an elite passing offense, and it's the 1st game of the year. I picked Romo as my starter.....I'm going to see how it works out.

 
Stafford over Romo in one league. Debating on Freeman over Romo in another, right now I have Romo in there.

 
Starting Brady over Romo.

Agree with Mop this could be lackluster for Romo this week but the ONE THING I think the Cowboys WILL get done is Witten should feast on the Jets and have a big day. I do not think the Jets can hold him down so I am starting him without thinking.

Also sitting Felix in one league and going with Greene.

 
'solorca said:
Right now I am rolling with Romo, but Sanchez is my backup and I think he might be the better play.
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Same dilemna here. I think Romo has a more solid floor while Sanchez definitely has the more favorable situation (at home, facing a depleted Dallas secondary, etc.).My gut is telling me Sanchez, but we are actually in an interesting position given that these QBs are going up against each other. If your league is such that rosters don't lock before the first game of the week, and you are able to slot in guys before their respective games start, you may be able to use the floor/ceiling consideration a little but better.For example, if my team is comfortably ahead of my opponent by late through the second games of the day, I might just keep Romo there for his solid (if potentially unspectacular) floor.If my opponent looks to be neck and neck or ahead (and he has one or two starters in the SNF and MNF games) I might roll the dice with Sanchez's potentially higher ceiling.Here is a rare case where timing and knowledge of how your team is faring late into the day could help. Would also imagine this could help (albeit to a lesser degree thanks to a shorter window) for those thinking of starting Eli, Kolb, or other later game QBs instead of Romo.
 
'Stompin said:
'solorca said:
Right now I am rolling with Romo, but Sanchez is my backup and I think he might be the better play.
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Same dilemna here. I think Romo has a more solid floor while Sanchez definitely has the more favorable situation (at home, facing a depleted Dallas secondary, etc.).My gut is telling me Sanchez, but we are actually in an interesting position given that these QBs are going up against each other. If your league is such that rosters don't lock before the first game of the week, and you are able to slot in guys before their respective games start, you may be able to use the floor/ceiling consideration a little but better.For example, if my team is comfortably ahead of my opponent by late through the second games of the day, I might just keep Romo there for his solid (if potentially unspectacular) floor.If my opponent looks to be neck and neck or ahead (and he has one or two starters in the SNF and MNF games) I might roll the dice with Sanchez's potentially higher ceiling.Here is a rare case where timing and knowledge of how your team is faring late into the day could help. Would also imagine this could help (albeit to a lesser degree thanks to a shorter window) for those thinking of starting Eli, Kolb, or other later game QBs instead of Romo.
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Good point...I didn't even think about that. My opponent will actually be done by that point (unless he decides to play Green-Ellis over an injured Foster), so it could give me a good decision to make.
 
'Stompin said:
'solorca said:
Right now I am rolling with Romo, but Sanchez is my backup and I think he might be the better play.
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Same dilemna here. I think Romo has a more solid floor while Sanchez definitely has the more favorable situation (at home, facing a depleted Dallas secondary, etc.).My gut is telling me Sanchez, but we are actually in an interesting position given that these QBs are going up against each other. If your league is such that rosters don't lock before the first game of the week, and you are able to slot in guys before their respective games start, you may be able to use the floor/ceiling consideration a little but better.For example, if my team is comfortably ahead of my opponent by late through the second games of the day, I might just keep Romo there for his solid (if potentially unspectacular) floor.If my opponent looks to be neck and neck or ahead (and he has one or two starters in the SNF and MNF games) I might roll the dice with Sanchez's potentially higher ceiling.Here is a rare case where timing and knowledge of how your team is faring late into the day could help. Would also imagine this could help (albeit to a lesser degree thanks to a shorter window) for those thinking of starting Eli, Kolb, or other later game QBs instead of Romo.
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FWIW, I think Sanchez has a modest day. I think Romo has a shot at having the bigger day, because the Jets will probably run the ball a LOT in this one, to eat clock and more importantly to keep the explosive Dallas offense on the bench. I also have Sanchez, and while I think he could be OK (200, 1 TD) I think Romo has a reasonable chance to outperform that...
 
'CompetitiveEdgeFootball said:
'Stompin said:
'solorca said:
Right now I am rolling with Romo, but Sanchez is my backup and I think he might be the better play.
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Same dilemna here. I think Romo has a more solid floor while Sanchez definitely has the more favorable situation (at home, facing a depleted Dallas secondary, etc.).My gut is telling me Sanchez, but we are actually in an interesting position given that these QBs are going up against each other. If your league is such that rosters don't lock before the first game of the week, and you are able to slot in guys before their respective games start, you may be able to use the floor/ceiling consideration a little but better.For example, if my team is comfortably ahead of my opponent by late through the second games of the day, I might just keep Romo there for his solid (if potentially unspectacular) floor.If my opponent looks to be neck and neck or ahead (and he has one or two starters in the SNF and MNF games) I might roll the dice with Sanchez's potentially higher ceiling.Here is a rare case where timing and knowledge of how your team is faring late into the day could help. Would also imagine this could help (albeit to a lesser degree thanks to a shorter window) for those thinking of starting Eli, Kolb, or other later game QBs instead of Romo.
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FWIW, I think Sanchez has a modest day. I think Romo has a shot at having the bigger day, because the Jets will probably run the ball a LOT in this one, to eat clock and more importantly to keep the explosive Dallas offense on the bench. I also have Sanchez, and while I think he could be OK (200, 1 TD) I think Romo has a reasonable chance to outperform that...
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I won't disagree about the Jets gameplan being to run a lot and chew the clock, and I do think Sanchez needs more time to really develop rapport with his new receivers (Mason, Burress). In my mind, Romo is a far better talent. But I would feel more strongly inclined with your view if the Dallas secondary wasn't so injury laden. The secondary is a huge target, and one I think Sanchez will be itching to test.Let's not forget that Rex Ryan is also facing his brother Rob's defensive schemes on Dallas -- basing this on nothing but gut feeling, but the kind of guy I think Rex is makes me feel he'll want to burn his bro as much as possible by shredding the secondary.I am going to wait and see. If I need the points, I think I am gambling with Sanchez as I think his potential upside is a better proposition than Romo potentially having a middling performance in a road home opener.
 
'scrumptrulescent said:
Well, enthusiasm was supposed to be tempered for Brees by his lofty standards against GB. The Packer Passing D was rated higher than the 2010 NYJ Passing D, giving up a smidge less yards and 8 less TD's through the air. Brees did alright against them with 419 yards and 3 TD's.Romo is supposed to be in an elite passing offense, and it's the 1st game of the year. I picked Romo as my starter.....I'm going to see how it works out.
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The reasons why this analogy is flawed...1. Brees is better than Romo2. GB offense is far better than NYJ. They score quick and through the air. Thus necessitating an arial counter attack. 3. Brees is better than Romo
 
'Stompin said:
'CompetitiveEdgeFootball said:
'Stompin said:
'solorca said:
Right now I am rolling with Romo, but Sanchez is my backup and I think he might be the better play.
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Same dilemna here. I think Romo has a more solid floor while Sanchez definitely has the more favorable situation (at home, facing a depleted Dallas secondary, etc.).My gut is telling me Sanchez, but we are actually in an interesting position given that these QBs are going up against each other. If your league is such that rosters don't lock before the first game of the week, and you are able to slot in guys before their respective games start, you may be able to use the floor/ceiling consideration a little but better.For example, if my team is comfortably ahead of my opponent by late through the second games of the day, I might just keep Romo there for his solid (if potentially unspectacular) floor.If my opponent looks to be neck and neck or ahead (and he has one or two starters in the SNF and MNF games) I might roll the dice with Sanchez's potentially higher ceiling.Here is a rare case where timing and knowledge of how your team is faring late into the day could help. Would also imagine this could help (albeit to a lesser degree thanks to a shorter window) for those thinking of starting Eli, Kolb, or other later game QBs instead of Romo.
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FWIW, I think Sanchez has a modest day. I think Romo has a shot at having the bigger day, because the Jets will probably run the ball a LOT in this one, to eat clock and more importantly to keep the explosive Dallas offense on the bench. I also have Sanchez, and while I think he could be OK (200, 1 TD) I think Romo has a reasonable chance to outperform that...
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I won't disagree about the Jets gameplan being to run a lot and chew the clock, and I do think Sanchez needs more time to really develop rapport with his new receivers (Mason, Burress). In my mind, Romo is a far better talent. But I would feel more strongly inclined with your view if the Dallas secondary wasn't so injury laden. The secondary is a huge target, and one I think Sanchez will be itching to test.Let's not forget that Rex Ryan is also facing his brother Rob's defensive schemes on Dallas -- basing this on nothing but gut feeling, but the kind of guy I think Rex is makes me feel he'll want to burn his bro as much as possible by shredding the secondary.I am going to wait and see. If I need the points, I think I am gambling with Sanchez as I think his potential upside is a better proposition than Romo potentially having a middling performance in a road home opener.
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True the Dallas secondary is in tough shape.
 
Cutler. Is Atlanta's secondary improved? They weren't that great last season. I expect close to 300 yds passing.

I hope Romo shows me something though.

 
'Instinctive said:
You guys are making me rethink keeping Cutler on the bench for him - what makes you think he'll do so much better?
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I'm in the same boat on top of the fact that I also have the Jets D. Though I was never in the camp that doesn't like to against your own D. I always like to play the guys that I think will get me the most points regardless of if they're cancelled out somehow (against own D, or opponent has best receiver etc...).
 
I can't say the thought of rolling with Orton over Romo didn't cross my mind but I felt I was overthinking it.

Sticking with my starters until they prove benchable.

 
'Joe Summer said:
Rex Grossman. He's going to tear up the depleted Giants defense for 300+ yards.
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This is tempting just because of how messed up the Gints D is -- have they picked up a MLB after Goff went out, or are they starting their rookie?But because their LB corps is so decimated, I think Hightower is actually the biggest beneficiary. And there is always the issue of how much you can trust Rex.Again, really tempting, but in this situation, I think I would take a middling Romo over the potential boom/bust of Grossman.
 
I have the Romo/Stafford combo, but as much as I like Stafford's upside, will have a hard time benching Romo.

NYJ defense is solid. O-line for Dallas is questionable due to injuries (and just general questionableness). Austin is hurting, too.

But I still see the possibility of a good game for Romo. And Week 1 is the only week where I don't give "match-ups" as much credibility.

 
'jbz said:
when did the Jets turn into the D you bench all your guys against?
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this obv. they gave up 15th most points vs qbs last yr. if your benching romo here, your gonna bench him a lot this yr, seems you shouldnt have drafted him the 2-5th rounds.
 
You guys are hilarious. He's got Dez, Austin, Felix AND Witten to throw to. You know Revis can't cover all 4, right?

:lmao:

 
Unless you clearly have a superior option this is ovethinking. I am of course a notorious doubter in the "has a better matchup" concept as a reliable fantasy strategy though

Stafford is probably the only one (not in the elite 7) I'd consider but otherwise he was drafted to be your starter so start him.

On a related note, unless you have a league of guppies if you have someone worth considering to start over Romo then you took your backup QB too early and I question your drafting strategy (Exception maybe Stafford if you had an early pre-season draft)

 
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'Shutout said:
Starting Brady over Romo.
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Seriously, is this for real? I always see posts like this from time to time here, stuff like "I'm benching Adrian Peterson this week, I'll start Ray Rice instead!" or "Andre Johnson's on the bench for me, so Calvin Johnson will have to carry the load!" Is this shtick?
 
'timschochet said:
'Shutout said:
Starting Brady over Romo.
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Seriously, is this for real? I always see posts like this from time to time here, stuff like "I'm benching Adrian Peterson this week, I'll start Ray Rice instead!" or "Andre Johnson's on the bench for me, so Calvin Johnson will have to carry the load!" Is this shtick?
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I own both Brady and Vick in dynasty, Foster and CJ on the same team, point is you ca have 2 superstars at positions. But in redraft that combo doesn't seem as likely.
 
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