Chaka
Footballguy
Warren>Henderson>Judkins
I may like Juds the most as a RB but, that offense is turrible.
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I may like Juds the most as a RB but, that offense is turrible.
Chaka
Footballguy
Add/Drop queestion.
I think it's fair to say the JCM experiment is, to be nice, on hold. I plan to drop him (redraft) and I am debating between Chris Rodriguez, who logged a full practice today so, he's on track to start against the Dolphins and George Kittle (we combine WR & TE in this PPR league).
Would anyone start Rodriguez (@ MIA) or Kittle (@ ARI) over ETN v LAC?
I think it's fair to say the JCM experiment is, to be nice, on hold. I plan to drop him (redraft) and I am debating between Chris Rodriguez, who logged a full practice today so, he's on track to start against the Dolphins and George Kittle (we combine WR & TE in this PPR league).
Would anyone start Rodriguez (@ MIA) or Kittle (@ ARI) over ETN v LAC?
-OZ-
Footballguy
Ppr need one
Mack Hollins vs the jets
Calvin Ridley vs Texans
Keon Coleman vs the Bucs
Leaning Mack
Ppr need 2 (yes, this could be flexing a kicker)
Troy Franklin vs chiefs
Jake bates vs eagles
Will Reichard vs bears
Third league, ppr
Tiny pollard vs Texans
JCM in Miami
Demarcado vs 49ers
Mack Hollins vs the jets
Calvin Ridley vs Texans
Keon Coleman vs the Bucs
Leaning Mack
Ppr need 2 (yes, this could be flexing a kicker)
Troy Franklin vs chiefs
Jake bates vs eagles
Will Reichard vs bears
Third league, ppr
Tiny pollard vs Texans
JCM in Miami
Demarcado vs 49ers
-OZ-
Footballguy
The jags need ETN and I think he’ll get his. It’s tough to bench kittle but I think ETN
Defense question. Originally thought this was a slam dunk to go with ATL but now not so sure. Had picked up KC to block my opponent.
* ATL D vs CAR -- ATL D has had six and seven sacks respectively the last two games. Put a lot of pressure on the QB. Strong pass rush, decent secondary. However, they are getting GASHED on the ground. J. Taylor went nuts last week. And guess what CAR likes to do? Run Rico. I'm starting to wonder if CAR throws more than 20 times.
* KC D @Den -- KC a better real life D than fantasy. Decent everywhere, but not particularly great anywhere. Fantasy stats are mediocre. That said, this is a must win game for KC and the Denver O and Bo Nix looked miserable last week. Don't think Dobbins being out is going to help their cause.
* CHI D @MN -- CHI secondary is fiesty. Has 13 INTs. Can put decent pressure on the QB and McCarthy has looked more than shaky. He's also had his moments. Don't love the CHI D here on the road, but if McCarthy continues to have trouble Chicago could take advantage.
Which?
Thanks
* ATL D vs CAR -- ATL D has had six and seven sacks respectively the last two games. Put a lot of pressure on the QB. Strong pass rush, decent secondary. However, they are getting GASHED on the ground. J. Taylor went nuts last week. And guess what CAR likes to do? Run Rico. I'm starting to wonder if CAR throws more than 20 times.
* KC D @Den -- KC a better real life D than fantasy. Decent everywhere, but not particularly great anywhere. Fantasy stats are mediocre. That said, this is a must win game for KC and the Denver O and Bo Nix looked miserable last week. Don't think Dobbins being out is going to help their cause.
* CHI D @MN -- CHI secondary is fiesty. Has 13 INTs. Can put decent pressure on the QB and McCarthy has looked more than shaky. He's also had his moments. Don't love the CHI D here on the road, but if McCarthy continues to have trouble Chicago could take advantage.
Which?
Thanks
LionOfGosforth
Footballguy
non-ppr
Just need one from the following:
Jamo vs Eagles
Flowers @ Browns
Judkins vs Ravens
KW3 @ Rams
Normally I go Judkins but their offense has been pretty putrid. Just picked Jamo up after his owner dropped him last week but he kinda scares me, as likely to put up 0 as he is 100/1.
Thanks
Just need one from the following:
Jamo vs Eagles
Flowers @ Browns
Judkins vs Ravens
KW3 @ Rams
Normally I go Judkins but their offense has been pretty putrid. Just picked Jamo up after his owner dropped him last week but he kinda scares me, as likely to put up 0 as he is 100/1.
Thanks
Chaka
Footballguy
Hollins does this every year. He suddenly looks like a true WR1 then he goes and communes with nature for the next six weeks.Ppr need one
Mack Hollins vs the jets
Calvin Ridley vs Texans
Keon Coleman vs the Bucs
Leaning Mack
Ppr need 2 (yes, this could be flexing a kicker)
Troy Franklin vs chiefs
Jake bates vs eagles
Will Reichard vs bears
Third league, ppr
Tiny pollard vs Texans
JCM in Miami
Demarcado vs 49ers
But, you don't have any clearly better options so
Hollins>Coleman>Ridley
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I start Franklin just because he is seeing the targets and, IMO opportunity is king in magic football. Between the two kickers, flip a coin. Bates is on the better offense by a good margin so that is probably where I lean.
Franklin>Bates>Reichard
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Demarcado is playing the best of the three by a good margin. I don't love his opportunity share but, I feel the same about the other two.
Demarcado>Pollard>JMC
Chaka
Footballguy
I still go with the ATL defense because they get after the QB so well and the Panthers have one of the worst starting QBs in the league. Plus, they're at home and desperate for a win.
I guess I go with CHI next because JJ has looked so shaky but, I don't think they're a particularly good defense.
KC is a good IRL defense but, DEN can run well enough, pass well enough and score well enough to prevent any big bonus production from defensive scoring. Nix also has the best sack rate in the league. It's difficult to get to him before he gets rid of the ball.
ATL>CHI>KC
Chaka
Footballguy
Addison has the target upside and, maybe the higher floor but, Jameson has a significantly better QB and is on a significantly better offense. He has been great in three of his last four games (with a zero in between).
Addison is a fine choice, maybe even a safer one but, for me
Jamo>Addison
Chaka
Footballguy
Non PPR I rule out Flowers and, frankly KWIII has been very uninspiring and, he hasn't broken 100 yards or scored a TD in the last five games. He is now facing the #2 scoring defense in the league.
Judkins will see plenty of volume, is probably your safest option and, has TD upside even on this terrible offense.
Jamo is on the best offense, has the best QB and is, maybe the 3rd option for defenses to focus on. He has also been on a very solid run over the last four games. Personally, he is who I would start (remember I am an unabashed Jamo fan boy) but, I can see the smart move being
Judkins>Jamo>Flowers>KWIII
amnesiac
beer is good
OK, i was laughed at a bit a few weeks ago for asking this question, but Mahomes looked very human at Buffalo. (and Herbert lit up Tennessee)
this week he has to go to Denver. (albeit off of a bye)
Herbert didn't look good against Pittsburgh, but goes to Jacksonville this week.
any opinions on
Mahomes AT Denver
or
Herbert AT Jacksonville
this week he has to go to Denver. (albeit off of a bye)
Herbert didn't look good against Pittsburgh, but goes to Jacksonville this week.
any opinions on
Mahomes AT Denver
or
Herbert AT Jacksonville
Interesting reading all the replies. I have this exact decision and I never even considered Darnold. It was Caleb from the start.
Now I am reconsidering. Also have Purdy available on waivers.
I can make a case for either
I have them pretty close this week,especially if Gadsen plays
Hard to bench Patrick in a big division matchup
His game should be close all day
If The Chargers have a lead in the fourth quarter you know Harbaugh will pound it on the ground
So maybe Patrick gets the edge in pass attempts
So based on that...Patrick
Pollard/Spears
and I lean Spears
Mister CIA
Footballguy
You mean the Sean Tucker party has not started yet? ppr (0.5 ppr for RB).
I have to start 2 of 3: Tyrone Tracy, Sean Tucker, and Khalil Shakir. Currently Sean is odd man out, but I'll be thinking about this a lot on Sunday morning.
I have to start 2 of 3: Tyrone Tracy, Sean Tucker, and Khalil Shakir. Currently Sean is odd man out, but I'll be thinking about this a lot on Sunday morning.
OrganizedChaos
Footballguy
Need to pick one of Maye vs Jets or Mahomes vs Broncos.
Jets seem like an awesome matchup while the Broncos (even without Surtain) are still tough.
I am leaning Maye but its just hard to not plug in Mahomes.
Jets seem like an awesome matchup while the Broncos (even without Surtain) are still tough.
I am leaning Maye but its just hard to not plug in Mahomes.
PPR need 1 of the below WRs
AJ Brown vs Detroit
Jamo at Philadelphia
Tet McMillan at Atlanta
Was leaning McMillan but then saw he only had like 3 catches for 40 yards last outing vs Atlanta and Carolina might just try and run all day. Hard for me to trust AJ Brown right now and Jamo has started to come on lately.
AJ Brown vs Detroit
Jamo at Philadelphia
Tet McMillan at Atlanta
Was leaning McMillan but then saw he only had like 3 catches for 40 yards last outing vs Atlanta and Carolina might just try and run all day. Hard for me to trust AJ Brown right now and Jamo has started to come on lately.
Chaka
Footballguy
Good options and I have no problem with Herbert I we Mahomes this week. They're both playing at MVP levels. Personally, considering the Broncos pass rush
Herbert>Mahomes
Chaka
Footballguy
I think I roll the dice on Rodriguez. The JCM experience appears to be on hold judging by him losing the starting job last and getting the vast majority of his opportunities after the game was out of hand.
Miami can be run on and scored on and, despite last week, I don't think they are ready to make a run.
Mason and Pollard/Spears can't be relied upon any more than Rodriguez and TEN has a rough matchup.
Rodriguez>Mason>Pollard
Chaka
Footballguy
I probably bench Tucker too.
In full PPR for WRs Shakir is getting very good volume. And, we don't know what Kafka is going to do as the interim HC, the Giants seem to be aware that Tracy is their best RB.
Shakir>Tracy>Tucker
Chaka
Footballguy
It shouldn't be that difficult to bench Mahomes for Maye. Maye is having an amazing year and the Jets just sold their defense away. Beating the Browns at home is not the same as going to New England and pulling one out.
Maye>Mahomes
Chaka
Footballguy
Teams don't throw against the Falcons.
AJ Brown is having another squeaky wheel week, whining about his role after a win (great team guy) so, it is fair to wonder if he will have another rebound game.
I love Jamo, he's on a heater and the Eagles pass defense is mid, although they're great at not giving up pass TDs probably because they're not great at stopping rush TDs. But TDs inside the 5 aren't really Jamo's game anyway. Maybe Dan Campbell is looking to dial his number more but, it's a little early to rely on that notion.
It's tough to bench Brown for either of those guys but
Jamo>AJ>Tet
I'd go Flowers at WR, just think especially in PPR, his value is so much more stable than Jamo.
Henderson and Etienne would by my flex picks.
I'd go Caleb, but personally, I think his matchup is easier than Darnold's, and I think the Vikings exotic blitzes lend themselves to QBs rushing more. Its close though, I'm like 55-45 Caleb.
Rico is a lock to me. Last week feels like his floor, and the Falcons undersized front 7, has been getting gashed a ton, and not just by Jonathan Taylor. Henderson v Brown is a tossup, I lean toward the more option in Henderson. I'm much more confident that NE will be leading throughout.
Jones for sure, he's fully reclaimed the starting job in Minnesota. I'd go Deebo I think, given the matchup, and lack of McLaurin. I think Wan'Dale gets the 3rd spot. Just trust his role more than Worthy or Watson.
I'd go Brown and Etienne. I think LA is gonna be pretty pass heavy this week. I think Brown with no Perine offers a higher floor, and Etienne is probably the best actual RB, and the Chargers aren't a bad matchup.
I'd go Hurts I think. Broncos are a better D than the Lions, and Hurts is more likely too add to his totals with rushing (though Mahomes has closed that gap a lot this season)
I'd go Darnold over Nix this week. Just kinda feel like KC/Den is gonna be a lower scoring game, maybe LA/Sea is too, but I think it has more shootout potential.
I'd roll with Walker I guess. Its pretty much a tossup between the 2 Seattle RBs, so I think for me, I'll use the tiebreaker that I think Walker is the better RB, and they'll be more inclined to use him more in a more important game.
No, that's the team I'd roll with this week. Hard to ever sit Kyren, because he can put up multiple TDs any given week, but I can't see who I'd pull for him.
I like Maye more than Mayfield. Better matchup, and maybe just better player.
I think I'd sit Brown out of that group. He's just done the least to earn the start to me.
I'd roll with the Ravens. Broncos can always play well, but I think there is a lot less seperation between the Denver and Baltimore defenses than there is between Mahomes and Dillon Gabriel.
I'd go Warren over Henderson. Bengals run D is BY FAR the worst in the NFL. I don't expect a bye week fixed that. I like Henderson, but I think NE's offense goes through Maye 1st, I don't think that's true in Pittsburgh, even if Rodgers did have 4 TDs against the Bengals last time they played.
I think Judkins is the sit there. Worst matchup and part of the worst offense.
Chaka
Footballguy
I think Ferguson. He has 7, 1 & 7 targets in the three games since CeeDee got back. The one target game seems like an outlier and the Raiders are by far the best matchup of any of your options and he's on the best offense of any of your options.
Dillon is not a good QB and last week feels as much like a mirage as anything.
Worthy has been a disappointment but he does have 7 targets in each of the last two games. Maybe there is a defensive breakdown and he manages to house one.
Hunt is entirely TD dependent. He's a reasonable floor guy but, I don't love counting on him.
Ferguson>Worthy>Jeudy>Hunt
I'd go Kittle personally. Purdy being back is likely a plus, and I think Kittle's TD chances are probably equal to Etienne's.
I'd lean Coleman at WR, with Kincaid out, and Shakir looking all kinds of nicked up in a potential shootout.Ppr need one
Mack Hollins vs the jets
Calvin Ridley vs Texans
Keon Coleman vs the Bucs
Leaning Mack
Ppr need 2 (yes, this could be flexing a kicker)
Troy Franklin vs chiefs
Jake bates vs eagles
Will Reichard vs bears
Third league, ppr
Tiny pollard vs Texans
JCM in Miami
Demarcado vs 49ers
I'd feel weird benching Franklin for a K, especially in PPR when he's being targeted so highly. I'd prefer Reichard of the Ks.
I'd take a shot on Demarcado. Likely racks up some receptions in a chase script, and maybe the run game is featured early with no Harrison? Not like the other 2 have shown reasons to start them and Pollard's matchup is tough.
I'd start the Falcons D, but you do have to hope they get an early lead, or else yeah, its probably the Rico show. If they do though, sacks and INTs should follow.
I'd go Addison. Just trust him more, and like the matchup a lot more.
Even with the putrid offense, I think I'd go Judkins here. We know he'll se 15+ carries and probably have a 50-50 shot of a TD. If it were PPR, I'd make the case for Flowers, but non-PPR I think Judkins.
I'd go with Mahomes. Its very 51-49, but I think Mahomes will have more volume, due to a less effective running game.
I'm gonna go a little bold and say Spears here, because I think he could rack up some garbage time points.
I think Shakir's health is the key here. If he's playing, I think you go Shakir and Tracy.
I'd go Maye here. Just a much better matchup, and I think Maye has gotten to the point where he's in play for QB1 overall in the right matchups.
I know it probably feels icky, but I think AJ is the play here. Eagles could be forced out of their comfort zone and have to pass, and Lions CBs aren't good.
I'd go Ferguson. Cowboys are gonna score a ton this week, can't say that for sure about KC and especially Cleveland. Raiders can't cover anything. The Broncos just laid an egg against them on offense last week.
LionOfGosforth
Footballguy
6 pts all tds
Purdy @ Cards
or
Mayfield @ Bills
Too soon to trust Purdy? If it makes any difference at all, mu opponent this week has Kittle, sometimes it's an equalizer to start the QB throwing to the opponent's players. Dunno, overthinking it a bit.
Purdy @ Cards
or
Mayfield @ Bills
Too soon to trust Purdy? If it makes any difference at all, mu opponent this week has Kittle, sometimes it's an equalizer to start the QB throwing to the opponent's players. Dunno, overthinking it a bit.
Chaka
Footballguy
I need to see data about starting opposing QB/WR(TE) combos before I'd be willing to say it has too large an impact one way or the other.
The Cards look like they hit a wall in Seattle but 1) they have played everyone else incredibly tight and 2) the Niners defense isn't the Seahawks. Purdy could be a shot in the arm for the offense and is probably a fine start but, I always worry about an early reinjury in these situations and want to see a "prove it" game.
Baker is darn good and should be better in a trail script. The Bucs can't run without Irving so, will likely be relying on the pass to keep up.
Baker>Purdy
Again, Purdy should be a fine start of you are feeling that.
Chaka
Footballguy
Dobbins is out, right? Harvey has seemed pretty dynamic with his opportunities, I roll the dice with him.
I'm not a big White fan but he does catch well and the Bills rush D has been bad.
Washington has been impressive for sure but, it looks like BTJ is back and now Jakobi is there and I think they operate in similar spaces
Harvey>White>Washington
QB question. 4 points per TD pass.
* S. Darnold @LAR -- Darnold has been super efficient. MVP candidate, etc. LAR D is no joke, but they have given up their share of points to QBs despite their ferocious pass rush. Last time Darnold ran into serious pressure may have been the playoffs last year honestly. Didn't fare so well. However, in a game where Stafford could be airing it out, Darnold may be forced to keep throwing it.
or
* Tua vs WASH -- Great matchup. Floor SHOULD be high. Miami seems to be on a semi roll after saving their season from a complete dumpster fire. Good spot for him. Good spot for Achane too though.
Which?
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* S. Darnold @LAR -- Darnold has been super efficient. MVP candidate, etc. LAR D is no joke, but they have given up their share of points to QBs despite their ferocious pass rush. Last time Darnold ran into serious pressure may have been the playoffs last year honestly. Didn't fare so well. However, in a game where Stafford could be airing it out, Darnold may be forced to keep throwing it.
or
* Tua vs WASH -- Great matchup. Floor SHOULD be high. Miami seems to be on a semi roll after saving their season from a complete dumpster fire. Good spot for him. Good spot for Achane too though.
Which?
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Tua has a nice matchup for sure
But I'd lean Darnold this week
I think The Seattle/LA game is going to be a lot higher scoring than most people think
So for me
Darnold>Tua
I'll do Harvey with a slight edge over White...just needs to break one long run
Then Parker for the flex...Jags my need to keep up with The Chargers
Purdy has a nice matchup but could be handing the ball off to CMC a lot
Baker's game could be very high scoring
So I'll take The Baker Man
Ferguson
Not close for me
Chaka
Footballguy
This is such a tough one, simply because of the relative merits of each team. But the Rams D is for real and the Commanders is not. I had been thinking of picking up Tua myself to start over Darnold and Caleb this week. He had 0 TDs against CLE & BAL but, those are great to good defenses. Tua seems to feast on lesser defenses and, occasionally pop against the #1 passing D in the league (ATL).
I have to say, it's not entirely crazy.
If you have the stones, I think
Tua>Darnold
Chaka
Footballguy
It's hard to argue with your choices. Sutton is the best player by far among them, it's a tough matchup but, I wouldn't let that deter me.
The other options are all coin tosses. The JCM experiment is over IMO. Tucker, Fannin & Allgeier could all have a boom week or a bust week. Allgeier is on the team I think most likely to win among the three so
Sutton>Allgeier>Tucker>Fannin
Yeah it's a tough one.
One strike against Tua: He's on bye next week. If I were to decide on Darnold I could drop Tua, open up a spot, and attend to needs for next week.
Tua seems like the safer floor play. I do need upside as an underdog though.
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