Week 10 Coaches Corner (1 Viewer)

[Jene Bramel]

In response to the ever-growing number of folks playing in IDP leagues and the lack of response advice requests get in the Assistant Coach Forum, we're opening a separate IDP advice thread here.

Questions seeking advice about starting lineup decisions, waiver pickups, and trades should go in this thread.

You'll get better responses if you include your league's scoring system and other pertinent information -- roster size, starter requirements, redraft/dynasty/keeper league, etc. You'll get more responses and we'll have better discussion if you "show your work" -- who you think you should start or pickup and why. Word of caution: IDP vets like to see that the newbies are willing to do their homework and apply what they've learned. You'll get more detailed responses from multiple sources if you aren't looking to be "spoon-fed" a decision. Many of those kinds of questions can be answered by Norton's weekly cheatsheets and rankings. This thread should be more give and take.

We'll turn this thread over every week to keep it from getting too difficult to use. Please search the thread briefly before posting a new question -- you may find that we've already discussed a situation similar to yours.

Finally, advice about many general IDP topics can be found in the pinned FAQ thread. If you don't find what you need there, post a new topic in the Forum.

 

[littletank]

Help me select my final IDP rosters:

1.5tack, .75assist, 5int, 4sack, 3ff, 2fr, 1 passdefend, 1per10yardskick/punt return, 6td

Rank the top 5 LB's for the rest of the year:

Daryl. Smith,

D. Ryans

G. Hayes

A. Pierce

E. Sims

E. Barton

C. Haggans

M. Washington

M. Vrabel

A. Wilson

S. Shanle

Rank the top 3 of these DB's

K. Rhodes

S. Shweigert

Pacman

A. Samuel

A. Bethea

Bob Sanders

E. Coleman

N. Clements

B. Dawkins

 

[KellysHeroes]

First time asking for IDP advice here

I play 6 LBs w/ 2 DBs... we get 1.5 solo, .5 assist, 1 pd, 3 sack, 4 int, 2 ff, 2 fr, 3 blk, 3 safety

I usually play Bulluck, Trotter, A Thomas, J Peterson, Fletcher, & A Davis as my 6 LBs... w/ Dawkins and M Williams as my 2 DBs

However I'm thinking of changing Davis (been cold lately) out for either Crowder or Dansby

Thank you any help

 

[Jene Bramel]

Help me select my final IDP rosters:1.5tack, .75assist, 5int, 4sack, 3ff, 2fr, 1 passdefend, 1per10yardskick/punt return, 6tdRank the top 5 LB's for the rest of the year. RyansG. HayesA. PierceE. BartonD. SmithRank the top 3 of these DB'sK. RhodesBob SandersB. Dawkins

Both groups are close from top to bottom.

 

[Jene Bramel]

First time asking for IDP advice hereI play 6 LBs w/ 2 DBs... we get 1.5 solo, .5 assist, 1 pd, 3 sack, 4 int, 2 ff, 2 fr, 3 blk, 3 safetyI usually play Bulluck, Trotter, A Thomas, J Peterson, Fletcher, & A Davis as my 6 LBs... w/ Dawkins and M Williams as my 2 DBsHowever I'm thinking of changing Davis (been cold lately) out for either Crowder or DansbyThank you any help

I would stick with Davis. Crowder is going to be inconsistent (unless Thomas gets hurt) and Dansby's big play value isn't worth much in your scoring system.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I would stick with Davis. Crowder is going to be inconsistent (unless Thomas gets hurt) and Dansby's big play value isn't worth much in your scoring system.

Thanks... I thought for sure you would tell me to play Crowder; in his last 4 games he has 37 tackles (24 solos w/ 13 assist) compared too Andre's 21 (17 solos w/ 4 assists)The problem w/ Crowder is he doesn't get any ints, ff, fr, or sacks. But I think I'll stick him in until I see some production from Dansby and Davis.

 

[Mootej]

Well, the Seattle defense sure put it to Oakland this week. Luckily, I have the Denver and KC defenses for the next two weeks. But that's some action that's hard to miss. What's the feeling on IDP's from Denver this week?

Looks like the the Seattle DT's had good luck with sacks:

Terrill LDT1 - 3

Bernard RDT1 - 2

Wistrom RDE1 - 2

Peterson ROLB1 - 1

Tatupu MLB1 - 0.5

Darby LDT2 - 0.5

So here's the question. At T/A/S at 1/0.5/5, who in Denver is up for a big game?

Looks like most of this stems from the Sims injury on Oak off line at LG. Hulsey struggled as a replacement. Denver right side looks to have Ekuban, Dumervil and Veal on that side and healthy. Dumervil has six sacks this year. Maybe three more?

 

[lord_helmet]

Well, the Seattle defense sure put it to Oakland this week. Luckily, I have the Denver and KC defenses for the next two weeks. But that's some action that's hard to miss. What's the feeling on IDP's from Denver this week?Looks like the the Seattle DT's had good luck with sacks:Terrill LDT1 - 3Bernard RDT1 - 2Wistrom RDE1 - 2Peterson ROLB1 - 1Tatupu MLB1 - 0.5Darby LDT2 - 0.5So here's the question. At T/A/S at 1/0.5/5, who in Denver is up for a big game?Looks like most of this stems from the Sims injury on Oak off line at LG. Hulsey struggled as a replacement. Denver right side looks to have Ekuban, Dumervil and Veal on that side and healthy. Dumervil has six sacks this year. Maybe three more?

I like Dumervil and Lang for that game, Also Myers deserves at least some consideration

 

[littletank]

Help me select my final IDP rosters:1.5tack, .75assist, 5int, 4sack, 3ff, 2fr, 1 passdefend, 1per10yardskick/punt return, 6tdRank the top 5 LB's for the rest of the year. RyansG. HayesA. PierceE. BartonD. SmithRank the top 3 of these DB'sK. RhodesBob SandersB. Dawkins

Both groups are close from top to bottom.

Unfortunately K. Rhodes and Sanders were picked up on waiver. So I ended up with:G. Hayes, D. Ryans, D. Smith, A. Pierce as my LinebackersandT. McGee, J. Miller(1per10yards kick return), A. Bethea and B. Dawkins as my DB'sDo you think this is a solid group to finish the year (pending injuries)?

 

[pretender]

Zealot League - 12 team dynasty start 2/3 DL 2/3 LB 3 DB scoring 1 pt tackle, .05 per assist, sack 1.5 per .05, FF 2, PD 1, interceptions3

Who to start for my defense - up against a tough opponent this week.

T Harris or A Brown at Giants

V Holliday vs Chiefs

D Burgess vs Broncos

T Cole vs Redskins

T Hali vs Dolphins

B Thomas vs Pats

Leaning on starting 2 and they are Cole and Thomas. Harris doesn't seem to be getting any points - dry spell. Burgess has a tough matchup against the Broncos. Hali has been hurt and on a dry spell.

A Brooks vs Chargers - Brooks hasn't been real productive the last 2 games - rookie wall?

K Dansby vs Cowboys - Is he healthy enough to be productive?

T Howard vs Broncos - has been a pleasant surprise in steady numbers

F Keiaho vs Bills - If he starts (he did very well last week) will he continue his numbers

P Sirmon vs Ravens - never seems to make too much of a difference

M Vrabel vs Jets - on again off again FF point wise

M Washington at Eagles - has been on fire the last two weeks can he keep it up against the Eagles.

Starting 3 - Leaning towards Howard and Washington and Howard - not sure who for a third - maybe I should be considering Keiaho or Vrabel??

C Bailey at Raiders - great points but against the Raiders- how much opportunity?

I Taylor vs Saints - pretty steady points

A Bethea vs Bills - has put up some great numbers the last couple weeks - will he continue to

C Chavous vs Seahawks - some good games some not so good

S Considine vs Redskins - is he starting and playing full time?

G Earl vs Jaguars - some good games - some not so good

K Rhodes at Patriots - depends on how he is used - hard to bench him!

K Simpson vs Colts - plenty of opportunity but he is still the rookie is he a better option then the others.

Leaning towards Taylor, Bethea and Rhodes afraid Bailey won't have the opportunity as the Raiders just offensively aren't on the field enough and not sure that Walters won't stay away from throwing Champs way.

With a Zealot league and the deep leagues, I stumble every week trying to figure out who to play. With the match-ups and all their are so many different ways to go and with IDP's in general - you never really know who is going to light it up on any given week. So, I thought I would ask the guru's their thoughts to help untangle the mess I have this week. TIA for any thoughts from all of you guys.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Help me select my final IDP rosters:1.5tack, .75assist, 5int, 4sack, 3ff, 2fr, 1 passdefend, 1per10yardskick/punt return, 6tdRank the top 5 LB's for the rest of the year. RyansG. HayesA. PierceE. BartonD. SmithRank the top 3 of these DB'sK. RhodesBob SandersB. Dawkins

Both groups are close from top to bottom.

Unfortunately K. Rhodes and Sanders were picked up on waiver. So I ended up with:G. Hayes, D. Ryans, D. Smith, A. Pierce as my LinebackersandT. McGee, J. Miller(1per10yards kick return), A. Bethea and B. Dawkins as my DB'sDo you think this is a solid group to finish the year (pending injuries)?

Yes. Bethea is a much safer bet to appear in every game than Sanders. McGee is a small risk, but probably unlikely to be benched despite his poor play. The rest are solid.

 

[southeastjerome]

Hey Jene, for this week only, which 2 out of these 3 would you start in a sack heavy league?

Dumervil, Berry and Hali (assuming Hali plays). I think all 3 have good matchups. What 2 would you go with?

 

[Mootej]

Hey Jene, for this week only, which 2 out of these 3 would you start in a sack heavy league?Dumervil, Berry and Hali (assuming Hali plays). I think all 3 have good matchups. What 2 would you go with?

Dumervil is interesting. Rookie. Has not started a game yet. Has actually only played 5 games this year. Six sacks, three at Cleveland, two against Oakland. This week again at Oakland. Oakland with obvious o-line problems (Sims questionable again for week 11).The obvious detractor is the Denver injuries to Ekuban (RDE), Gold (ROLB), Williams (LOLB), Chukwurah (LDE), Ferguson (SS) Brandon (FS) and Lynch (FS). Ouch!"Broncos Defense Hit With InjuriesAndrew Mason, CBS4Denver.com, DenverBroncos.comS Sam Brandon was carried off the field with an apparent ACL injury to his right knee. He was one of several Broncos defenders to be sidelined with injuries in their 31-20 win at Pittsburgh. DE Ebenezer Ekuban has what is being described as a groin injury, but he was seen getting carted off the field with his left knee wrapped in ice. S John Lynch was noticeably woozy after colliding with LB Al Wilson late in the game and Nick Ferguson missed the majority of the game after sustaining a concussion. LB Ian Gold strained a hamstring and CB Darrent Williams said he injured his shoulder."Denver may have a hard time putting any pressure on the Oakland OL!! I think I may even reconsider dropping Denver DT and picking up Dallas instead, let alone playing Dumervil. Any thoughts?As for Berry, from Rotoworld:"Bertrand Berry, DE, ARI (v. DAL)He'll face Flozell 'the hotel' Adams this week and make him look like the revolving door in the front. Berry could have a very strong week, so grab him if he's available."

 

[Jene Bramel]

Zealot League - 12 team dynasty start 2/3 DL 2/3 LB 3 DB scoring 1 pt tackle, .05 per assist, sack 1.5 per .05, FF 2, PD 1, interceptions3

Who to start for my defense - up against a tough opponent this week.

T Harris or A Brown at Giants

V Holliday vs Chiefs

D Burgess vs Broncos

T Cole vs Redskins

T Hali vs Dolphins

B Thomas vs Pats

Leaning on starting 2 and they are Cole and Thomas. Harris doesn't seem to be getting any points - dry spell. Burgess has a tough matchup against the Broncos. Hali has been hurt and on a dry spell.

I think I'd start Cole and Thomas. The matchup against the Giants is solid, but Brown is less likely to have a huge day than Cole and probably won't get big tackle numbers to offset Thomas' value in your scoring system.

A Brooks vs Chargers - Brooks hasn't been real productive the last 2 games - rookie wall?

K Dansby vs Cowboys - Is he healthy enough to be productive?

T Howard vs Broncos - has been a pleasant surprise in steady numbers

F Keiaho vs Bills - If he starts (he did very well last week) will he continue his numbers

P Sirmon vs Ravens - never seems to make too much of a difference

M Vrabel vs Jets - on again off again FF point wise

M Washington at Eagles - has been on fire the last two weeks can he keep it up against the Eagles.

Starting 3 - Leaning towards Howard and Washington and Howard - not sure who for a third - maybe I should be considering Keiaho or Vrabel??

Yuck. I think Howard is probably in by default. I think you should cross your fingers that Keiaho starts in the middle. I'd be tempted to run Brooks out there with his matchup, but you may want to go with the big play capability of Dansby (if healthy and starting) and Washington. I think I'd go with Washington probably because of the health factor. Not an easy decision. Brooks and Dansby probably have the highest upside here, but Howard and Washington are the safer plays. The only easy decision would be Keiaho -- if he plays, he should be in your lineup.

C Bailey at Raiders - great points but against the Raiders- how much opportunity?

I Taylor vs Saints - pretty steady points

A Bethea vs Bills - has put up some great numbers the last couple weeks - will he continue to

C Chavous vs Seahawks - some good games some not so good

S Considine vs Redskins - is he starting and playing full time?

G Earl vs Jaguars - some good games - some not so good

K Rhodes at Patriots - depends on how he is used - hard to bench him!

K Simpson vs Colts - plenty of opportunity but he is still the rookie is he a better option then the others.

Leaning towards Taylor, Bethea and Rhodes afraid Bailey won't have the opportunity as the Raiders just offensively aren't on the field enough and not sure that Walters won't stay away from throwing Champs way.

Taylor isn't starting this week, so he's out. I agree with Bethea and Rhodes. And I'd probably have started Earl over Taylor anyway -- he's healthy again and has been consistent when he's played a full game's worth of snaps.

Best of luck.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Hey Jene, for this week only, which 2 out of these 3 would you start in a sack heavy league?Dumervil, Berry and Hali (assuming Hali plays). I think all 3 have good matchups. What 2 would you go with?

Hali is too questionable to worry about right now so he's out of the discussion, otherwise I think I'd lean toward him over Berry. Dumervil is a must start this week against the Raiders, as is any pass rusher worthy of an NFL uniform.

 

[pretender]

Zealot League - 12 team dynasty start 2/3 DL 2/3 LB 3 DB scoring 1 pt tackle, .05 per assist, sack 1.5 per .05, FF 2, PD 1, interceptions3

Who to start for my defense - up against a tough opponent this week.

T Harris or A Brown at Giants

V Holliday vs Chiefs

D Burgess vs Broncos

T Cole vs Redskins

T Hali vs Dolphins

B Thomas vs Pats

Leaning on starting 2 and they are Cole and Thomas. Harris doesn't seem to be getting any points - dry spell. Burgess has a tough matchup against the Broncos. Hali has been hurt and on a dry spell.

I think I'd start Cole and Thomas. The matchup against the Giants is solid, but Brown is less likely to have a huge day than Cole and probably won't get big tackle numbers to offset Thomas' value in your scoring system.

A Brooks vs Chargers - Brooks hasn't been real productive the last 2 games - rookie wall?

K Dansby vs Cowboys - Is he healthy enough to be productive?

T Howard vs Broncos - has been a pleasant surprise in steady numbers

F Keiaho vs Bills - If he starts (he did very well last week) will he continue his numbers

P Sirmon vs Ravens - never seems to make too much of a difference

M Vrabel vs Jets - on again off again FF point wise

M Washington at Eagles - has been on fire the last two weeks can he keep it up against the Eagles.

Starting 3 - Leaning towards Howard and Washington and Howard - not sure who for a third - maybe I should be considering Keiaho or Vrabel??

Yuck. I think Howard is probably in by default. I think you should cross your fingers that Keiaho starts in the middle. I'd be tempted to run Brooks out there with his matchup, but you may want to go with the big play capability of Dansby (if healthy and starting) and Washington. I think I'd go with Washington probably because of the health factor. Not an easy decision. Brooks and Dansby probably have the highest upside here, but Howard and Washington are the safer plays. The only easy decision would be Keiaho -- if he plays, he should be in your lineup.

C Bailey at Raiders - great points but against the Raiders- how much opportunity?

I Taylor vs Saints - pretty steady points

A Bethea vs Bills - has put up some great numbers the last couple weeks - will he continue to

C Chavous vs Seahawks - some good games some not so good

S Considine vs Redskins - is he starting and playing full time?

G Earl vs Jaguars - some good games - some not so good

K Rhodes at Patriots - depends on how he is used - hard to bench him!

K Simpson vs Colts - plenty of opportunity but he is still the rookie is he a better option then the others.

Leaning towards Taylor, Bethea and Rhodes afraid Bailey won't have the opportunity as the Raiders just offensively aren't on the field enough and not sure that Walters won't stay away from throwing Champs way.

Taylor isn't starting this week, so he's out. I agree with Bethea and Rhodes. And I'd probably have started Earl over Taylor anyway -- he's healthy again and has been consistent when he's played a full game's worth of snaps.

Best of luck.

Thanks Jene for helping me sort thru the seaweed up above and hopefully come to the surface breathing. Special thanks on the Taylor news - somehow I missed he is out of the starting lineup. I'll also keep an eye out on Keiaho situation

 

[lord_helmet]

Keiaho was impressive against the Pats, but splitting time with Rob Morris this week should be a concern. Keiaho is a run stuffer and lays the wood, however adequate at best in coverage

 

[lord_helmet]

Here's a sample of my injured IDPs (all in one league):

Mike Brown - IR

John Abraham - Groin surgery

Gary Brackett - Hamstring OUT week 10

Shelton Quarles - Ankle sprain, questionable

Charles Woodson - Might practice on friday

Rodney Harrison - Broken shoulder

Luis Castillo - Carted off week 9, yet to practice

Napoleon Harris - Broken wrist, questionable

Andre Dyson - Ankle, practiced wednesday

We operate in different IDP sets 4-3 (4 DL, 3 LB, 4 DB), 3-4 (3 DL, 4 LB, 4 DB), Nickel (3 DL, 3 LB, 5 DB). And scoring is individual for each group of defenders, most notably in tackling (DL 3pts/tackle, 2pts/assist. LB 1.5pts/tackle, 1pts/assist. (DB 2pts/tackle, 1pts/assist)

The question is what should I do this week ?

DL (start 3 or 4):

Leonard Little STL @ Seahawks - Every week starter

Patrick Kerney ATL vs Browns - Very inconsistent

Bertrand Berry AZ vs Cowboys - Coming on lately

Victor Adeyanju STL @ Seahawks - Good against the run

Mark Anderson CHI @ Giants - Rookie sensation, doesn't start

Robert Geathers CIN vs Chargers - Situational rusher, playing well

LB (start 3 or 4):

Gerald Hayes AZ vs Cowboys - Every week starter

Thomas Howard OAK vs Broncos - Should be a solid play this week

Derek M Smith SF @ Lions - Vision problems, 8 total tackles in last 2 games

D'QWell Jackson CLE @ Falcons - Good matchup, inconsistent

Freddie Keiaho IND vs Bills - Backup for Brackett, might split time with Rob Morris

Rob Morris IND vs Bills - See above

DB (start 4 or 5):

Justin Miller NYJ @ Patriots - Improving at CB, dangerous returner

Carlos Rogers WAS @ Eagles - Solid tackler, regressing in coverage

Renaldo Hill MIA vs Chiefs - 5 solos, 1 INT last week against the Bears

Terrence Holt DET vs 49ers - Very inconsistent

Kenoy Kennedy DET vs 49ers - Back from injury, solid against run

Lawyer Milloy ATL vs Browns - Every week starter

Troy Vincent WAS @ Eagles - He has taken the job from Archuleta

I'm on the fence with a lot of guys here, can you help out ?

 

[lord_helmet]

Update for post above:

Picked up Dontarrious Thomas LB MIN (vs Packers) in case he starts and Kenard Lang DE DEN who has a cupcake matchup against Oakland that yielded 9 sacks to Seattle

 

[downsouth]

Need overall starting lineup help.

Who will be the best play for this week and from here on out?

16-team keeper league- start 1DL, 1 LB, 1 DB, 1 flex

1pt-tck

0.5 pt-asst

2pt- sack

3pt- int

6pt- TD

1pt- fum rec

DLs

B Thomas vs NEP

M Williams vs JAX

LBs

Brackett (inj) vs BUF

Crowell vs IND

Shanle vs PIT

DBs

G wilson vs CHI

Tillman vs NYG

Henry vs ARZ

i'm leaning towards thomas, shanle, crowell, and tillman

i've considering running with 2 DBs in the absence of brackett, but don't know which 2.

side note: i was offered c draft from my division rival for anthony thomas because he has mcgahee injured. not sure this would help me.

thanks.

 

[Markus P Dub]

Hey all need some quick tips or advice on what to do. I have Urlacher and not sure of his status so I need a fill in player. My setup:

1pt-tck

0.5 pt-asst

4pt- sack

4pt- int

6pt- TD

4pt- fum rec

3pt- Forced Fum

1pt- PaDef

We can start 3 and right now I have Ad. Thomas and Cato June. I picked up Trotter off waivers but not sure about him. Some notables on the wire: G. Hayes, Bob Sanders, E. Sims. Any sleeper IDPs out there this week?

Since Urlacher could be a GTD and it’s a Sunday night game I could pick up a defender for the Monday night game (Car vs TB) and swap him in before Sunday night kick off in case Urlacher doesn’t play (will he be effective anyways??). If not, I would need to sub out Urlacher sometime Sunday morning. Thanks.

Mark

 

[varmint cong]

hey guys,

With Ray Lewis banged up , i need to get a quality LB, i've narrowed them down to the following:

witherspoon

tatupu

g. hayes

.5 pt per/tkl, 2 pts per sack

 

[Jene Bramel]

Here's a sample of my injured IDPs (all in one league):Mike Brown - IRJohn Abraham - Groin surgeryGary Brackett - Hamstring OUT week 10Shelton Quarles - Ankle sprain, questionableCharles Woodson - Might practice on fridayRodney Harrison - Broken shoulderLuis Castillo - Carted off week 9, yet to practiceNapoleon Harris - Broken wrist, questionableAndre Dyson - Ankle, practiced wednesdayWe operate in different IDP sets 4-3 (4 DL, 3 LB, 4 DB), 3-4 (3 DL, 4 LB, 4 DB), Nickel (3 DL, 3 LB, 5 DB). And scoring is individual for each group of defenders, most notably in tackling (DL 3pts/tackle, 2pts/assist. LB 1.5pts/tackle, 1pts/assist. (DB 2pts/tackle, 1pts/assist)The question is what should I do this week ?DL (start 3 or 4):Leonard Little STL @ Seahawks - Every week starterPatrick Kerney ATL vs Browns - Very inconsistentBertrand Berry AZ vs Cowboys - Coming on latelyVictor Adeyanju STL @ Seahawks - Good against the runMark Anderson CHI @ Giants - Rookie sensation, doesn't startRobert Geathers CIN vs Chargers - Situational rusher, playing wellLB (start 3 or 4):Gerald Hayes AZ vs Cowboys - Every week starterThomas Howard OAK vs Broncos - Should be a solid play this weekDerek M Smith SF @ Lions - Vision problems, 8 total tackles in last 2 gamesD'QWell Jackson CLE @ Falcons - Good matchup, inconsistentFreddie Keiaho IND vs Bills - Backup for Brackett, might split time with Rob MorrisRob Morris IND vs Bills - See aboveDB (start 4 or 5):Justin Miller NYJ @ Patriots - Improving at CB, dangerous returnerCarlos Rogers WAS @ Eagles - Solid tackler, regressing in coverageRenaldo Hill MIA vs Chiefs - 5 solos, 1 INT last week against the BearsTerrence Holt DET vs 49ers - Very inconsistentKenoy Kennedy DET vs 49ers - Back from injury, solid against runLawyer Milloy ATL vs Browns - Every week starterTroy Vincent WAS @ Eagles - He has taken the job from ArchuletaI'm on the fence with a lot of guys here, can you help out ?

It'd be helpful to know the value of a sack to give the best answer; I'll assume the league is neutrally weighted. It also appear return yards are a factor from the note on Miller.I can't see you playing four of those backers today unless Keiaho is reliably reported to be a full time player. I'm not excited enough about the DB crew to go five DBs, so...Leonard Little STL @ SeahawksPatrick Kerney ATL vs BrownsBertrand Berry AZ vs CowboysMark Anderson CHI @ GiantsGerald Hayes AZ vs Cowboys Thomas Howard OAK vs Broncos D'QWell Jackson CLE @ FalconsJustin Miller NYJ @ PatriotsRenaldo Hill MIA vs ChiefsKenoy Kennedy DET vs 49ersTroy Vincent WAS @ EaglesIt's between Adeyanju, Anderson and Milloy for the last spot for me. The lineup is so relatively weak on the bottom, I'm going with Anderson for the sack potential over Milloy's relatively poor matchup. There's an argument to be made for any of the three, though.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Update for post aboveicked up Dontarrious Thomas LB MIN (vs Packers) in case he starts and Kenard Lang DE DEN who has a cupcake matchup against Oakland that yielded 9 sacks to Seattle

Ahhh, answer them without scrolling down so as not to be influenced by other opinions.Lang is in over Anderson easily. I'm not sure I trust Thomas enough (other than Fletcher last week, MLB have been weak plays against the Packers and Viking backers rarely get assists at home) to replace DQJax.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Need overall starting lineup help. Who will be the best play for this week and from here on out?16-team keeper league- start 1DL, 1 LB, 1 DB, 1 flex1pt-tck0.5 pt-asst2pt- sack3pt- int6pt- TD1pt- fum recDLsB Thomas vs NEPM Williams vs JAXLBsBrackett (inj) vs BUFCrowell vs INDShanle vs PITDBsG wilson vs CHITillman vs NYGHenry vs ARZi'm leaning towards thomas, shanle, crowell, and tillmani've considering running with 2 DBs in the absence of brackett, but don't know which 2. side note: i was offered c draft from my division rival for anthony thomas because he has mcgahee injured. not sure this would help me. thanks.

In that scoring system, I'd routinely play Thomas/Brackett/Wilson/Tillman then adjust the flex if there's a great matchup. This week, Shanle probably goes in for Brackett. I'm not sold on Crowell against the Colts; he's been woeful for a couple of weeks.Draft would help but offensive players are likely much more valuable than defensive players in that system. If a back with the potential to put up 100 yards and a score helps you at all -- and it probably does -- I'd hold onto him and work with what you have or try to get a bit better player from him than Draft.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Hey all need some quick tips or advice on what to do. I have Urlacher and not sure of his status so I need a fill in player. My setup:1pt-tck0.5 pt-asst4pt- sack4pt- int6pt- TD4pt- fum rec3pt- Forced Fum1pt- PaDefWe can start 3 and right now I have Ad. Thomas and Cato June. I picked up Trotter off waivers but not sure about him. Some notables on the wire: G. Hayes, Bob Sanders, E. Sims. Any sleeper IDPs out there this week? Since Urlacher could be a GTD and it’s a Sunday night game I could pick up a defender for the Monday night game (Car vs TB) and swap him in before Sunday night kick off in case Urlacher doesn’t play (will he be effective anyways??). If not, I would need to sub out Urlacher sometime Sunday morning. Thanks.Mark

Three options.Scoring system is skewed toward big plays slightly.1/ Hayes is a better big play guy than Trotter and probably a better tackle play anyway.2/ Elvis Dumervil could get seven sacks against the Raiders this week and is a huge risk-reward play.3/ Barrett Ruud probably gets the start Monday Night for TB and gives you the hedge there.Safest play = Hayes. Riskiest = Dumervil. Ruud is a good hedge if you really want Urlacher in the lineup.

 

[Jene Bramel]

hey guys, With Ray Lewis banged up , i need to get a quality LB, i've narrowed them down to the following:witherspoontatupug. hayes.5 pt per/tkl, 2 pts per sack

Witherspoon may be the best overall option but has the worst matchup this week. I'd take Tatupu slightly over Hayes. Hayes has been a bit inconsistent recently. Both are solid plays though.

 

[buccosfan]

We get 2 points for a sack; 1 point for each solo tackle in excess of 2.

The following DL are spoken for:

Osi Umenyiora

Aaron Kampman

Justin Smith

Trent Cole

Michael Strahan

Mike Patterson

Derrick Burgess

Jarad Allen

Jason Taylor

Tamba Hali

I need someone to pick up for the rest of the season. I'm leaning toward Kiwanuka.

Thoughts?

 

[bradf35]

I'm having trouble with my IDP lineup for this weekend. We get 10 pts. per Sack/INT/FR/TD, 5 pts per FF, and 1 pt per tackle/assist. I can start any of the 6 following players:

Jason Taylor vs. KC

Aaron Schobel vs. IND

Julius Peppers vs. TB

Charles Grant vs. PIT

Shaun Phillips vs. CIN

Will Witherspoon vs. SEA

Daryl Smith vs. HOU

Clark Haagans vs. NO

Tedy Bruschi vs. NYJ

Taylor, Peppers, and Witherspoon are must starts. I am leaning towards going with Charles Grant, Daryl Smith, and Shaun Phillips this week. It's hard to not start Schobel with the tear he's on right now, but I don't know if i can against the Colts. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

Brad

 

[snarfsnarf]

I need to choose 3 LB's to start. The scoring is more odd than this, but assume it is 1 point per tackle or assist and 3 per sack. I have

London Fletcher

Donnie Edwards

Channing Crowder

Gerald Hayes

Daryl Smith

Thomas Davis

Andra Davis

I was going to start the first three. Fletcher & Edwards because they're studs and I've been burned not playing them in the past and both have been solid for a few weeks running. Crowder because of the juicy matchup with LJ & the Chiefs.

The cheatsheets indicate I may be way off base....what do you think.

TIA

 

[PlayaHata]

First year in an IDP dynasty league, tackle heavy scoring

My LBs are a weak spot right now:

Crowder, Channing - coming on strong

Dansby, Karlos - has been injured

Davis, Andra - sucking lately

Jackson, D'Qwell - inconsistent

Moore, Brandon - just picked up on waivers due to FBGs recommendation

Peterson, Mike - IR

Scott, Bart - Started strong, but inconsistent lately

Thurman, Odell - Suspended

Two questions-

1) Which 3 LBs should get the start this week? I'm leaning towards the hot hands with Crowder and Moore, plus either Dansby or Scott

2) I have 3 contract years available and need to assign Brandon Moore a contract. Should I do a 1 or 2 year contract? I don't anticipate doing much more waiver wire work since I am pretty deep at other positions.

 

[bigreese82]

Antonio Pierce v/s Chi, Gerald Hayes v/s Dal or EJ Henderson v/s GB this week(need 2)

1.5 solo

.75 assist

3.0 sack

 

[yortstop]

Ok, couple quick questions. First off the league is pretty much a tackle league with 1pt per and .5 for assist and only 2/4 respectively for sacks/int oh also 2pt per FF and FR. Anyway wondering, going forward who we like better between Clint Ingrim or Stephan Tulloch. looks like today's anouncement of Tulloch officially taking over the starting MLB job in Tennessee will give him lots of opportunity. Ingrim has been steady but nothing to awfully great stats wise, that is. Also have relied on Leonard Little the last couple years and has been fair enough but does disappear for weeks at a time. Recently picked up Mathias Kiwanuka and looks to increase playing time due to default and has been very solid at the DL position. With the impending injury issues with the Giants cant really see his role decreasing anytime soon. Can I trust Kiwi to carry me the rest of the year? And be done with the Leonard rolercoaster!!!! I need to open up a spot for another DB for security of Bob Sanders and him being injured yet once again haha.

Current team

Leonard Little

Mathias Kiwanuka

Kirk Morrison

Lofa Tatupu

Clint Ingrim

Bob Sanders

For what its worth its a dynasty league with salary's

TIA

 

[Jestefarean]

Here we go again...injuries keep stacking up, so I'm playing around with a lot of waiver folks trying to make this lineup work for the next 7 weeks.

We play 3 DL's, 4LB's, 4 DB's. 1 pts for tck, ast : 5pts for int, sck, FF, FR : 10pts for TD

DE - looking to play Peppers, Allen, and Kalimba. I lost Hall this week, so grabbed Kalimba. I'm worried the 9ers haven't given up many sacks, but I'm not sure what the better option would be. I like Adeyanju, Green, and Ray...but all seem middle of the road.

Victor Adeyanju @ Seattle Seahawks (Sun 4:15p)

**Jared Allen @ Miami Dolphins (Sun 1:00p)

**Kalimba Edwards vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sun 1:00p)

Ray Edwards vs. Green Bay Packers (Sun 1:00p)

Jarvis Green vs. New York Jets (Sun 1:00p)

**Julius Peppers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Mon 8:30p)

LB - Lost Derrick Johnson and maybe Urlacher this week. Currently I'm looking at Hayes, Lemar, Ernie and Brian as my starters with either Landon, Brandon, or Clint as my best next options if Urlacher can't go.

Michael Boley vs. Cleveland Browns (Sun 1:00p)

**Gerald Hayes vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sun 4:15p)

Clint Ingram vs. Houston Texans (Sun 1:00p)

Landon Johnson vs. San Diego Chargers (Sun 1:00p)

Manny Lawson @ Detroit Lions (Sun 1:00p)

**Lemar Marshall @ Philadelphia Eagles (Sun 1:00p)

Brandon Moore @ Detroit Lions (Sun 1:00p)

**Ernie Sims vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sun 1:00p)

**Brian Urlacher (Questionable) @ New York Giants (Sun 8:15p)

CB - Looking at Madieu, Sean, Earl, and Bethea as starters. Like Baineaux, Collins, and Darrant but Im worried about their injuries.

Darrent Williams (Questionable) @ Oakland Raiders (Sun 4:05p)

Jordan Babineaux (Questionable) vs. St. Louis Rams (Sun 4:15p)

**Antoine Bethea vs. Buffalo Bills (Sun 1:00p)

Nick Collins (Probable) @ Minnesota Vikings (Sun 1:00p)

**Glenn Earl @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Sun 1:00p)

**Sean Jones @ Atlanta Falcons (Sun 1:00p)

**Madieu Williams vs. San Diego Chargers (Sun 1:00p)

 

[Jene Bramel]

We get 2 points for a sack; 1 point for each solo tackle in excess of 2.The following DL are spoken for:Osi UmenyioraAaron KampmanJustin SmithTrent ColeMichael StrahanMike PattersonDerrick BurgessJarad AllenJason TaylorTamba HaliI need someone to pick up for the rest of the season. I'm leaning toward Kiwanuka. Thoughts?

In the future, it'd be helpful to provide more than one option among those you're leaning. I think Kiwi is a fine option. I don't see Julius Peppers on this list, though, or Leonard Little. I don't know how you can leave either on the wire.

 

[Jene Bramel]

I'm having trouble with my IDP lineup for this weekend. We get 10 pts. per Sack/INT/FR/TD, 5 pts per FF, and 1 pt per tackle/assist. I can start any of the 6 following players:Jason Taylor vs. KCAaron Schobel vs. INDJulius Peppers vs. TBCharles Grant vs. PITShaun Phillips vs. CINWill Witherspoon vs. SEADaryl Smith vs. HOUClark Haagans vs. NOTedy Bruschi vs. NYJTaylor, Peppers, and Witherspoon are must starts. I am leaning towards going with Charles Grant, Daryl Smith, and Shaun Phillips this week. It's hard to not start Schobel with the tear he's on right now, but I don't know if i can against the Colts. Let me know what you think. Thanks!Brad

Taylor, Peppers, Grant, Phillips are the must starts. I think you probably ought to start Schobel -- the reward for a single sack is too much to ignore. I'd probably start Haggans for the same reason.If you can't stomach the possible 2-0-0 from either of those two, Witherspoon and Smith are your guys.

 

[Jene Bramel]

I need to choose 3 LB's to start. The scoring is more odd than this, but assume it is 1 point per tackle or assist and 3 per sack. I haveLondon FletcherDonnie EdwardsChanning CrowderGerald HayesDaryl SmithThomas DavisAndra DavisI was going to start the first three. Fletcher & Edwards because they're studs and I've been burned not playing them in the past and both have been solid for a few weeks running. Crowder because of the juicy matchup with LJ & the Chiefs.The cheatsheets indicate I may be way off base....what do you think.TIA

I agree -- Fletcher and Edwards start. I'd lean toward Hayes narrowly, but Crowder has been awful nice the past couple of weeks. Either are probably good starts. Go with your gut or you'll be twice as fussy.

 

[Jene Bramel]

First year in an IDP dynasty league, tackle heavy scoringMy LBs are a weak spot right now:Crowder, Channing - coming on strongDansby, Karlos - has been injuredDavis, Andra - sucking latelyJackson, D'Qwell - inconsistentMoore, Brandon - just picked up on waivers due to FBGs recommendationPeterson, Mike - IRScott, Bart - Started strong, but inconsistent latelyThurman, Odell - SuspendedTwo questions-1) Which 3 LBs should get the start this week? I'm leaning towards the hot hands with Crowder and Moore, plus either Dansby or Scott2) I have 3 contract years available and need to assign Brandon Moore a contract. Should I do a 1 or 2 year contract? I don't anticipate doing much more waiver wire work since I am pretty deep at other positions.

It's hard to assign Moore more than a one year contract at this point. If he's moved back outside next season in a 3-4 front he doesn't have much value and there's nothing (other than Smith's eyes and Ulbrich's sucktasticness) that keep the Niners from relegating Moore to a specialist's role again in 06. What took them so long to get to this point after Moore's 05 stats is perplexing.This is the type of matchup you play Scott -- inexperienced QB, BAL likely to be ahead and blitzing. I still like Davis and the matchup is pretty solid, but I have no argument with Crowder and Moore. Every name on that list has significant cons -- I like to roll the dice with the biggest ceiling here and hope at least one hits.To me, that Scott, Crowder, and Davis -- best matchups, best big play potential. I'm all for rostering Moore; I'm not convinced you play him over Davis against the Lions until he's established a trend.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Antonio Pierce v/s Chi, Gerald Hayes v/s Dal or EJ Henderson v/s GB this week(need 2)1.5 solo.75 assist3.0 sack

I had planned to suggest that you start Pierce and Hayes. I'm still leery of Viking LB at home given the few assists the stat crew awards. But the matchup has been above average for WLB and T2 WLB in particular so the trend strongly suggests Henderson.Based on that I'd go with Pierce and Henderson. Hayes will have a good game, though.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Ok, couple quick questions. First off the league is pretty much a tackle league with 1pt per and .5 for assist and only 2/4 respectively for sacks/int oh also 2pt per FF and FR. Anyway wondering, going forward who we like better between Clint Ingrim or Stephan Tulloch. looks like today's anouncement of Tulloch officially taking over the starting MLB job in Tennessee will give him lots of opportunity. Ingrim has been steady but nothing to awfully great stats wise, that is. Also have relied on Leonard Little the last couple years and has been fair enough but does disappear for weeks at a time. Recently picked up Mathias Kiwanuka and looks to increase playing time due to default and has been very solid at the DL position. With the impending injury issues with the Giants cant really see his role decreasing anytime soon. Can I trust Kiwi to carry me the rest of the year? And be done with the Leonard rolercoaster!!!! I need to open up a spot for another DB for security of Bob Sanders and him being injured yet once again haha.Current teamLeonard LittleMathias KiwanukaKirk MorrisonLofa TatupuClint IngrimBob SandersFor what its worth its a dynasty league with salary'sTIA

4x tackle per sack, while not dramatically so, is a system skewed toward sacks. So, I think you hold Little and Kiwi here. Ingram is interesting but I'm not convinced he's got much future value with Peterson and Smith around but I could be wrong here and I'm still not sold the WLB there gets much tackle opportunity, last two weeks not withstanding.Tulloch will play the same role he played last week -- two down plugger MLB -- for the rest of 2006. He's not going to see many more tackle opportunities than he did last week (30 plus rushing attempts) and he didn't fill up the boxscore. He may have better long term value than Ingram, but I think that's the spot you use for a DB.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Here we go again...injuries keep stacking up, so I'm playing around with a lot of waiver folks trying to make this lineup work for the next 7 weeks.

We play 3 DL's, 4LB's, 4 DB's. 1 pts for tck, ast : 5pts for int, sck, FF, FR : 10pts for TD

DE - looking to play Peppers, Allen, and Kalimba. I lost Hall this week, so grabbed Kalimba. I'm worried the 9ers haven't given up many sacks, but I'm not sure what the better option would be. I like Adeyanju, Green, and Ray...but all seem middle of the road.

Victor Adeyanju @ Seattle Seahawks (Sun 4:15p)

**Jared Allen @ Miami Dolphins (Sun 1:00p)

**Kalimba Edwards vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sun 1:00p)

Ray Edwards vs. Green Bay Packers (Sun 1:00p)

Jarvis Green vs. New York Jets (Sun 1:00p)

**Julius Peppers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Mon 8:30p)

Adeyanju vs Edwards is close, but I think you roll the dice with Edwards.

LB - Lost Derrick Johnson and maybe Urlacher this week. Currently I'm looking at Hayes, Lemar, Ernie and Brian as my starters with either Landon, Brandon, or Clint as my best next options if Urlacher can't go.

Michael Boley vs. Cleveland Browns (Sun 1:00p)

**Gerald Hayes vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sun 4:15p)

Clint Ingram vs. Houston Texans (Sun 1:00p)

Landon Johnson vs. San Diego Chargers (Sun 1:00p)

Manny Lawson @ Detroit Lions (Sun 1:00p)

**Lemar Marshall @ Philadelphia Eagles (Sun 1:00p)

Brandon Moore @ Detroit Lions (Sun 1:00p)

**Ernie Sims vs. San Francisco 49ers (Sun 1:00p)

**Brian Urlacher (Questionable) @ New York Giants (Sun 8:15p)

I think I'd plan to play Landon Johnson over Sims anyway. The matchup against the Chargers is really good and Sims didn't produce in rotation last week despite the good matchup. I'd put Moore in for Urlacher if he can't go.

CB - Looking at Madieu, Sean, Earl, and Bethea as starters. Like Baineaux, Collins, and Darrant but Im worried about their injuries.

Darrent Williams (Questionable) @ Oakland Raiders (Sun 4:05p)

Jordan Babineaux (Questionable) vs. St. Louis Rams (Sun 4:15p)

**Antoine Bethea vs. Buffalo Bills (Sun 1:00p)

Nick Collins (Probable) @ Minnesota Vikings (Sun 1:00p)

**Glenn Earl @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Sun 1:00p)

**Sean Jones @ Atlanta Falcons (Sun 1:00p)

**Madieu Williams vs. San Diego Chargers (Sun 1:00p)

Yep. Litlle choice here. I suppose Collins is an option -- he's reportedly fully healthy -- but I'd go with the four you have. Collins has been a killer the past two weeks as Hawk improves.

Best of luck.

 

[bighead2000]

Bob Sanders info.....he's questionable is the last I've heard?

 

[Jene Bramel]

Bob Sanders info.....he's questionable is the last I've heard?

Probably listed as questionable only because they're not planning on having him practice much for the rest of the year. To my knowledge, he's as healthy as he was last week and should play.Main forum will have updates Sunday morning.

 

[Elway Lives]

Sounded like Phillips has been practicing well this week and is good to go against Cinci. With Merriman out (and now Castillo also out), am I off base to think that I can expect Phillips to have a big game this weekend?

Starting 2 LB's, my other options are Al Wilson (who I love against Oakland, plus Denver has also got its own injury problems) and Gerald Hayes (who I am hoping is going to prove he was worth all the money he was just guaranteed, plus he has been very consistent this season.) I think either of those two are pretty sure to do well, but I'm weighing the risk that Phillips could do outstanding or do nothing.

Tackle-1, Asst-0.5, Int-4, Fum-3, Sack-3

Thoughts?

 

[Miami Style]

Dexter Jackson (Cin SS).....Any one have thoughts on him?

 

[Jestefarean]

Best of luck.

THANKS!

 

[5Rings]

Dexter Jackson (Cin SS).....Any one have thoughts on him?

I was thinking the same thing....for me its two of him, Clinton Hart, and Atogwe. He really hasn't done too much in the 3 weeks since he's come back from injury...but SD is a prime matchup for him. I think I'm going to roll with him.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

Bit of a quandary here -

My DLs (must start 2)-

Kiwanuka

Grant

Schobel

My DBs (must start 2) -

Boulware

Bob Sanders

Kiel

Atogwe

Shaun Williams

My LBs (must start 2) -

Witherspoon

Ryans

Sims

I also get to start one flex defensive player.

At DL, I clearly go with Grant and Kiwanuka as Schobel won't do much against Indy.

AT LB I clearly go with Witherspoon and Ryans.

At DB, my only must start is Sanders. Do I go with Boulware if he is a starter against STL? Kiel has been pedestrian, Atogwe has been non-existent, and Shaun Williams has a bad matchup against TB.

Obviously this leaves me with Ernie Sims as my flex player.

So do I roll the dice with Boulware or do I roll the dice with Williams????

Edit to add - if I acquire Marcus Washington in a trade does he supplant Ernie Sims as my normal #3 LB? Points are 1 per UT, 2 per INT, SACK, or SAFETY and 6 pts per TD.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Sounded like Phillips has been practicing well this week and is good to go against Cinci. With Merriman out (and now Castillo also out), am I off base to think that I can expect Phillips to have a big game this weekend?Starting 2 LB's, my other options are Al Wilson (who I love against Oakland, plus Denver has also got its own injury problems) and Gerald Hayes (who I am hoping is going to prove he was worth all the money he was just guaranteed, plus he has been very consistent this season.) I think either of those two are pretty sure to do well, but I'm weighing the risk that Phillips could do outstanding or do nothing.Tackle-1, Asst-0.5, Int-4, Fum-3, Sack-3Thoughts?

I think the loss of Castillo and Merriman probably hurts Phillips more than helps, but the Cincy OL is still a good matchup -- particularly on the left side where Andrew Whitworth is weak against edge rushers. I don't think this is a great tackle matchup for Phillips, though, so he's hard to start.I don't like Wilson's matchup at all. I can't see the Denver defense on the field long enough for Al Wilson to rack up tackles and the Broncos don't blitz their LB all that often.The risk-reward decision is based on your managerial personality. If you can live with a three or four solo day from Phillips, I roll the dice with him. My guess is that IDPs aren't a huge part of your weekly scoring contribution given that scoring system. I'd lean toward the home run play, but wouldn't argue against the safe play in Wilson.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Dexter Jackson (Cin SS).....Any one have thoughts on him?

What do you want to know?Replacement level player who brings more leadership than on-field talent at this point, although some of his current decline in play in injury related as it's hard to believe he's fully recovered from an ankle that looked like it could've been broken in 4-6 weeks.He's not been as sudden or sure tackling in run support as he had in past seasons and he's been beaten regularly in the base defense when matched up against opposing TEs. He's averaging less than 3 solos/game in his three best matchups (KC, ATL, BAL).I wouldn't roster him unless I was really in a bind.