Week 12 who should I start thread **OFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

[Chaka]

This is where we ask questions and offer help. And thank you to all of the posters who come here to offer that help.

A couple notes:

I attempt to give well considered responses to all questions posted. Posting your questions prior to 1 hour before kickoff makes that a smoother process. TIA

1) This only works if people participate. If you ask for help it is good form to offer help to someone else.

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4) Please go easy on the nicknames, save that for other threads. We can't help if we don't know who you are talking about.

View this as an exercise to help focus your thoughts about teams in general. Players you own may not be involved in these WDIS questions but certainly you will own players on many of these teams. Analyzing other players will help you identify things you may have otherwise not considered.

 

[zamboni]

WR in a PPR/superflex league (start 4):

Metcalf (@ WFT), DJ Moore (@ MIA), Pittman (vs. TB), Gallup (vs. LVR), Mooney (@ DET), Jeudy (vs. SD), Aiyuk (vs. MIN)

Lots of depth here, but leaning towards Metcalf, Moore, Pittman and Gallup (assuming Lamb and Cooper both sit). If either of those guys play, then probably Mooney over Gallup.

 

[BobbyLayne]

WR in a PPR/superflex league (start 4):

Metcalf (@ WFT), DJ Moore (@ MIA), Pittman (vs. TB), Gallup (vs. LVR), Mooney (@ DET), Jeudy (vs. SD), Aiyuk (vs. MIN)

Lots of depth here, but leaning towards Metcalf, Moore, Pittman and Gallup (assuming Lamb and Cooper both sit). If either of those guys play, then probably Mooney over Gallup.

I think you’re on point here, I concur.

 

[kyoun1e]

Curious what D I should grab for weeks 16 and 17. Currently available:

* KC -- PIT, @CINC -- D coming on. Not the greatest matchups, but could see Ben floundering by end of year and Burrow throwing a couple picks.

* NO -- MIA, CAR -- Solid D. Offense holding them back now it seems. Healthy Kamara and maybe insertion of Hill could help. Both games at home.

* SEA -- CHI, DET -- The DET matchup is sweet. CHI ok. D in real life mediocre at best and SEA could be mailing it in by week 16.

* LAC -- HOU, DEN -- May be the best matchups, but this is a case of good matchups vs. not very good D. 

Which do you grab now and hope for best?

Thanks

 

[Timmay]

Curious what D I should grab for weeks 16 and 17. Currently available:

* KC -- PIT, @CINC -- D coming on. Not the greatest matchups, but could see Ben floundering by end of year and Burrow throwing a couple picks.

* NO -- MIA, CAR -- Solid D. Offense holding them back now it seems. Healthy Kamara and maybe insertion of Hill could help. Both games at home.

* SEA -- CHI, DET -- The DET matchup is sweet. CHI ok. D in real life mediocre at best and SEA could be mailing it in by week 16.

* LAC -- HOU, DEN -- May be the best matchups, but this is a case of good matchups vs. not very good D. 

Which do you grab now and hope for best?

Thanks

I'd pickup KC. Their defense is playing great right now and Pit is a nice matchup. Cincy they have a potent offense to keep up with the Chiefs, Burrow is prone to an interception and a couple sacks. 

 

[titusbramble]

Will list the only decision I have involving the Thursday games for now:

Full PPR, will need to start at least two out of the following - leaning the top two but would anyone consider St Brown?

• Shenault vs Falcons
  
• Jefferson @ Packers
  
• Pascal vs Bucs
  
• St Brown vs Bears
  
• Random Tennessee WR's from waiver wire @ Pats, both Westbrook-Ikhine and Rogers are available
  

 

[Timmay]

Will list the only decision I have involving the Thursday games for now:

Full PPR, will need to start at least two out of the following - leaning the top two but would anyone consider St Brown?

• Shenault vs Falcons
  
• Jefferson @ Packers
  
• Pascal vs Bucs
  
• St Brown vs Bears
  
• Random Tennessee WR's from waiver wire @ Pats, both Westbrook-Ikhine and Rogers are available
  

I would go Shenault and Jefferson. With Agnew out for the Jags and Woods out for the Rams, they should both see more looks. Safer floor compared to others. 

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Will list the only decision I have involving the Thursday games for now:

Full PPR, will need to start at least two out of the following - leaning the top two but would anyone consider St Brown?

• Shenault vs Falcons
  
• Jefferson @ Packers
  
• Pascal vs Bucs
  
• St Brown vs Bears
  
• Random Tennessee WR's from waiver wire @ Pats, both Westbrook-Ikhine and Rogers are available
  

Ha, for a second I was thinking, "Does he really need anyone to tell him to start Justin Jefferson?"

Given that his full name is Van Jefferson Jr., I'm really trying to make VaJayJay happen.

 

[MissionCoach]

12 team league, standard scoring, 1 ppr

Which QB do I start:

Prescott at home VS the Raiders on Thanksgiving.  Under normal circumstances, this would be a no brainer.  But with Cooper out, and Lamb very questionable in concussion protocol, I'm hesitant to start Prescott.  

Cousins at SF.  Cousins has been steady to very good this season.  Part of me thinks this is the safest route to go with Cousins averaging about 23 FF points per game.

Wilson at WFT. Wilson has a good matchup this week, but his poor performance so far, after returning from his injury, makes him too risky for my taste.

Appreciate opinions, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[sho nuff]

WR in a PPR/superflex league (start 4):

Metcalf (@ WFT), DJ Moore (@ MIA), Pittman (vs. TB), Gallup (vs. LVR), Mooney (@ DET), Jeudy (vs. SD), Aiyuk (vs. MIN)

Lots of depth here, but leaning towards Metcalf, Moore, Pittman and Gallup (assuming Lamb and Cooper both sit). If either of those guys play, then probably Mooney over Gallup.

I agree with your take there.  Though, if just Lamb plays...I may still lean Gallup.  Guy was getting targeted a ton as a team tries to take away Lamb.

 

[sho nuff]

Ha, for a second I was thinking, "Does he really need anyone to tell him to start Justin Jefferson?"

Given that his full name is Van Jefferson Jr., I'm really trying to make VaJayJay happen.

Yeah...I was like Jefferson just killed the Packers.  Though, think VaJayJay is also the best play of that group.

 

[sho nuff]

Standard league...Thursday games are just throwing me off.

Need 2 RBs and a flex out of this (with Kupp and Justin Jefferson locked in at my WR spots.

Saquon Barkley, Javonte Williams, Eli Mitchell, Tony Pollard  

Tee Higgins, Michael Gallup, Brandon Aiyuk

Leaning Barkley and Javonte at RB.  Just know they will play...will get carries and some run.

Its more the flex and if I should risk Eli Mitchell possibly playing and forgo Gallup at all...and then if Mitchell is still unable to go...play Higgins at Flex...or is Higgins the play anyway?

 

[JIslander]

In standard, assuming A. Jones is out ----  need one of : Va Jay Jay, Collins, C. Wilson, Valdes-Scantling, T. Johnson, Toney, T. Jones Jr?

The bold is who I have --rest on waivers

Also -- Ravens vs Browns, Tenn @ NE, GB vs LAR ? (leaning Ravens Sunday night game)

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Standard league...Thursday games are just throwing me off.

Need 2 RBs and a flex out of this (with Kupp and Justin Jefferson locked in at my WR spots.

Saquon Barkley, Javonte Williams, Eli Mitchell, Tony Pollard  

Tee Higgins, Michael Gallup, Brandon Aiyuk

Leaning Barkley and Javonte at RB.  Just know they will play...will get carries and some run.

Its more the flex and if I should risk Eli Mitchell possibly playing and forgo Gallup at all...and then if Mitchell is still unable to go...play Higgins at Flex...or is Higgins the play anyway?

Ooh, that's tough. I think in an ideal world, I would rank them Eli >> Gallup >> Aiyuk (I just don't trust any of the non-Chase Bengals pass catchers).

Of course, the problem with that is that you won't know Eli's status before the Dallas game tomorrow. 

Given that Lamb is likely playing, that bumps Gallup down a notch, so I think I would probably take my chances with Eli and sub in Aiyuk if necessary. But if you still like Gallup, I could see just rolling with him. And if your preferences are different and you want to have Higgins as your fallback instead of Aiyuk, that's reasonable as well.

 

[zamboni]

Standard league...Thursday games are just throwing me off.

Need 2 RBs and a flex out of this (with Kupp and Justin Jefferson locked in at my WR spots.

Saquon Barkley, Javonte Williams, Eli Mitchell, Tony Pollard  

Tee Higgins, Michael Gallup, Brandon Aiyuk

Leaning Barkley and Javonte at RB.  Just know they will play...will get carries and some run.

Its more the flex and if I should risk Eli Mitchell possibly playing and forgo Gallup at all...and then if Mitchell is still unable to go...play Higgins at Flex...or is Higgins the play anyway?

Barkley and Javonte definitely at RB.

I’d wait it out for Mitchell and if he doesn’t go, you could pivot to Aiyuk and that wouldn’t be a bad play. He’s really picked it up of late. 

 

[Chaka]

As always I strive for transparency so here is my running totals in head-to-head calls from last week and the season and the comparison with a coin flip.

Week 11:

Me - 23-5-1 

Coin toss - 16-12-1

On the season:

Me - 153-120-17

Coin toss - 141-132-17

On to week 12

 

[Chaka]

WR in a PPR/superflex league (start 4):

Metcalf (@ WFT), DJ Moore (@ MIA), Pittman (vs. TB), Gallup (vs. LVR), Mooney (@ DET), Jeudy (vs. SD), Aiyuk (vs. MIN)

Lots of depth here, but leaning towards Metcalf, Moore, Pittman and Gallup (assuming Lamb and Cooper both sit). If either of those guys play, then probably Mooney over Gallup.

Metcalf is a heck of a player of course but am I the only one who thinks Wilson's finger is bothering him a lot more than is being advertised? I won't go so far as to suggest benching Metcalf but it has me concerned.

I agree that Jeudy and Aiyuk (who seems to finally be showing signs of life) should be on your bench but are you sure Gallup>Mooney? Over his last five games he has TDs in three and is averaging 9 targets.  I think Dalton is likely an upgrade for him.  Health is a concern obviously but he's been cleared to play.  Cooper is going to sit but we may not find out Lamb's status until after you have to decide on Gallup. I have no idea about Lamb's status but with such a solid option available in Mooney, who has performed at just a shade of a hair under Lamb's level over the last five, I am not sure I risk it.

Mooney>Gallup 

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

PPR. Need a flex with Tyreek on bye.

• Golladay vs NYJ
  
• Freeman vs CLE
  
• 'Muth @ Cinci
  
• Wilson vs Minn (obviously only if Mitchell sits)
  
• Waiver wire options (CSamuel vs SEA, Knox @ NO, MVS vs Rams)
  

Leaning Freeman. I don't think I trust that Giants offense at all, and either Murray is still injured or else Freeman has just usurped him. Freiermuth kind of intrigues me with his TD upside, and if this were a standard league I might be inclined to give him a shot, but in PPR I feel like 3/30/1 is less valuable. Also, if I'm going to use a TE in my flex, why not just pick up Knox? (I already have Hockenson as my TE1). 

But overall I feel like Freeman has the most guaranteed volume.

 

[Chaka]

Curious what D I should grab for weeks 16 and 17. Currently available:

* KC -- PIT, @CINC -- D coming on. Not the greatest matchups, but could see Ben floundering by end of year and Burrow throwing a couple picks.

* NO -- MIA, CAR -- Solid D. Offense holding them back now it seems. Healthy Kamara and maybe insertion of Hill could help. Both games at home.

* SEA -- CHI, DET -- The DET matchup is sweet. CHI ok. D in real life mediocre at best and SEA could be mailing it in by week 16.

* LAC -- HOU, DEN -- May be the best matchups, but this is a case of good matchups vs. not very good D. 

Which do you grab now and hope for best?

Thanks

New Orleans and don't look back IMO. Best defense and good home matchups.

 

[Chaka]

Will list the only decision I have involving the Thursday games for now:

Full PPR, will need to start at least two out of the following - leaning the top two but would anyone consider St Brown?

• Shenault vs Falcons
  
• Jefferson @ Packers
  
• Pascal vs Bucs
  
• St Brown vs Bears
  
• Random Tennessee WR's from waiver wire @ Pats, both Westbrook-Ikhine and Rogers are available
  

I can see your logic and can't really offer a reason to try either of the others.

 

[Chaka]

12 team league, standard scoring, 1 ppr

Which QB do I start:

Prescott at home VS the Raiders on Thanksgiving.  Under normal circumstances, this would be a no brainer.  But with Cooper out, and Lamb very questionable in concussion protocol, I'm hesitant to start Prescott.  

Cousins at SF.  Cousins has been steady to very good this season.  Part of me thinks this is the safest route to go with Cousins averaging about 23 FF points per game.

Wilson at WFT. Wilson has a good matchup this week, but his poor performance so far, after returning from his injury, makes him too risky for my taste.

Appreciate opinions, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Can't trust Russell Wilson ATM. I think that finger is bothering him a lot.

Cousins is a fine start.  He's consistent and has decent upside.

Personally I think the risk with Dak isn't too great because I think the Cowboys will probably demolish the Raiders however I could definitely see the offense running through Zeke and Pollard. But you will know Lamb's status before you have to decide on Cousins. If Lamb plays you really have no reason not to start Dak

 

[Chaka]

Standard league...Thursday games are just throwing me off.

Need 2 RBs and a flex out of this (with Kupp and Justin Jefferson locked in at my WR spots.

Saquon Barkley, Javonte Williams, Eli Mitchell, Tony Pollard  

Tee Higgins, Michael Gallup, Brandon Aiyuk

Leaning Barkley and Javonte at RB.  Just know they will play...will get carries and some run.

Its more the flex and if I should risk Eli Mitchell possibly playing and forgo Gallup at all...and then if Mitchell is still unable to go...play Higgins at Flex...or is Higgins the play anyway?

New offensive coordinator, even if it is Freddie Kitchens, has me thinking it will be the Saquon show this week. He's an auto start IMO.

You gotta love Javonte's matchup for sure. 

I could definitely see Pollard getting more than usual touches on a short week with Zeke dinged up though. And the Raiders are reeling, particularly against the run.

I think you need to hear a little more out of SF regarding health before you can make a decision on Eli.

Higgins is a bit too inconsistent to rely on and while Aiyuk is finally coming around, it does feel a little early.  I would probably roll with Aiyuk before Higgins at this point.

Yeah, for me it is a three horse race between Javonte, Pollard & Gallup for those last two spots and I keep going back and forth.

Sorry.

 

[Chaka]

Va Jay Jay

Please don't do that in this thread.  I presume you mean Van Johnson and ask that we go with as few nicknames as possible and only if they are well established.

Danny Dimes is acceptable (barely), Gronk, Zeke etc.

TIA

 

[Chaka]

In standard, assuming A. Jones is out ----  need one of : Va Jay Jay, Collins, C. Wilson, Valdes-Scantling, T. Johnson, Toney?

The bold is who I have --rest on waivers

Also -- Ravens vs Browns, Tenn @ NE, GB vs LAR ? (leaning Ravens Sunday night game)

You have some tough calls.  Personally I no longer have any confidence in Alex Collins. His usage has dropped off significantly, the offense looks terrible and he's always been an average back. 10 targets for Scantling was nice but it was preceded by 2 & 2. Love started one of those games and he has missed a lot of time but the bottom line is I have no idea how he is going to be deployed, same for T. Johnson TB or T. Johnson NYJ (specificity helps in here).

That leaves Toney and Van Johnson. Johnson seems to be locked in for about seven targets and I would think the same about Toney but that OC change and the possibility that Shepard comes back is just enough of a concern that I probably go with Van Johnson

Green Bay is the best defense on that list right now and the Browns may be struggling but that Baltimore defense couldn't do anything against the Bears and now Cleveland has Hunt and Conklin coming back.  I want nothing to do with a defense facing NE at this point either, particularly when Tenn's best DB is on IR and Simmons is banged up too.

GB

 

[Chaka]

PPR. Need a flex with Tyreek on bye.

• Golladay vs NYJ
  
• Freeman vs CLE
  
• 'Muth @ Cinci
  
• Wilson vs Minn (obviously only if Mitchell sits)
  
• Waiver wire options (CSamuel vs SEA, Knox @ NO, MVS vs Rams)
  

Leaning Freeman. I don't think I trust that Giants offense at all, and either Murray is still injured or else Freeman has just usurped him. Freiermuth kind of intrigues me with his TD upside, and if this were a standard league I might be inclined to give him a shot, but in PPR I feel like 3/30/1 is less valuable. Also, if I'm going to use a TE in my flex, why not just pick up Knox? (I already have Hockenson as my TE1). 

But overall I feel like Freeman has the most guaranteed volume.

Not many options there.

Freeman makes sense even though he really isn't very good, he does have the potential to trip over an offensive lineman and fall into the endzone.

But I also like Freirmuth a lot. In his last five games he has about 7 targets/game with 5 catches and TDs in three games (four total).

Not sure why you would consider Wilson after how the ball was distributed last week.

Freirmuth>Freeman>Wilson>Golladay

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Please don't do that in this thread.  I presume you mean Van Johnson and ask that we go with as few nicknames as possible and only if they are well established.

Danny Dimes is acceptable (barely), Gronk, Zeke etc.

TIA

I definitely don't recommend starting an actor who has been dead for 13 years. 

(And yes, I know you meant Jefferson and just got the wrong name in your head. It happens to all of us. And as much as I want to make that nickname happen, I regretfully concede that you're right about only using widely recognized nicknames. Those of us who want to see that name stick will just have to put the work in to make it universally recognized.)

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Not many options there.

Freeman makes sense even though he really isn't very good, he does have the potential to trip over an offensive lineman and fall into the endzone.

But I also like Freirmuth a lot. In his last five games he has about 7 targets/game with 5 catches and TDs in three games (four total).

Not sure why you would consider Wilson after how the ball was distributed last week.

Freirmuth>Freeman>Wilson>Golladay

Don't really want to start Wilson, but what do you mean by the bolded? He was given a ton of volume, and if Jimmy G hits him for a wide-open TD, his day looks a lot better.

Also, would you use Freiermuth over Knox?

 

[JIslander]

Please don't do that in this thread.  I presume you mean Van Johnson and ask that we go with as few nicknames as possible and only if they are well established.

Danny Dimes is acceptable (barely), Gronk, Zeke etc.

TIA

Gotcha --but its Van Jefferson, right?

 

[wgoldsph]

Do I have to start Hunt at rb2 if he's active?   Other options are Freeman vs cle, ty Johnson @ Hou, Jeffery Wilson vs min, Tony Jones vs buf

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Do I have to start Hunt at rb2 if he's active?   Other options are Freeman vs cle, ty Johnson @ Hou, Jeffery Wilson vs min, Tony Jones vs buf

Given those options, I probably would.

 

[sho nuff]

New offensive coordinator, even if it is Freddie Kitchens, has me thinking it will be the Saquon show this week. He's an auto start IMO.

You gotta love Javonte's matchup for sure. 

I could definitely see Pollard getting more than usual touches on a short week with Zeke dinged up though. And the Raiders are reeling, particularly against the run.

I think you need to hear a little more out of SF regarding health before you can make a decision on Eli.

Higgins is a bit too inconsistent to rely on and while Aiyuk is finally coming around, it does feel a little early.  I would probably roll with Aiyuk before Higgins at this point.

Yeah, for me it is a three horse race between Javonte, Pollard & Gallup for those last two spots and I keep going back and forth.

Sorry.

Throwing the wrench in it is seeing Aaron Jones back practicing.   Still think that conservative staff holds him out til after the bye though.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Standard league. My team has fallen on hard times, mostly because my WRs have stunk all season and my RBs, my relative strength, are all injured. Heavy underdog this week and if I lose again, good chance I'm out of the playoffs.

In any event, my WR options this week are AJ Brown @NE, DSmith @ NYG, Sanders @ NO, Toney vs PHI and CDavis @ Hou.

Smith is a lock, as is Brown if healthy. I've been starting Sanders the past few weeks and his production has been terrible (although the peripherals aren't bad). Both Toney and Davis popped up on the injury report today.

As of now, thinking Sanders >> Toney >> Davis (keep in mind I may have to start two if Brown sits). But I think they're all mediocre options and don't feel strongly about any of them.

 

[zamboni]

On 11/23/2021 at 12:43 PM, zamboni said:
WR in a PPR/superflex league (start 4):

Metcalf (@ WFT), DJ Moore (@ MIA), Pittman (vs. TB), Gallup (vs. LVR), Mooney (@ DET), Jeudy (vs. SD), Aiyuk (vs. MIN)

Lots of depth here, but leaning towards Metcalf, Moore, Pittman and Gallup (assuming Lamb and Cooper both sit). If either of those guys play, then probably Mooney over Gallup.
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Metcalf is a heck of a player of course but am I the only one who thinks Wilson's finger is bothering him a lot more than is being advertised? I won't go so far as to suggest benching Metcalf but it has me concerned.

I agree that Jeudy and Aiyuk (who seems to finally be showing signs of life) should be on your bench but are you sure Gallup>Mooney? Over his last five games he has TDs in three and is averaging 9 targets.  I think Dalton is likely an upgrade for him.  Health is a concern obviously but he's been cleared to play.  Cooper is going to sit but we may not find out Lamb's status until after you have to decide on Gallup. I have no idea about Lamb's status but with such a solid option available in Mooney, who has performed at just a shade of a hair under Lamb's level over the last five, I am not sure I risk it.

Mooney>Gallup 

Thanks - think I’m going to pivot to Mooney over Gallup now that Lamb looks to be playing and presumably A-Rob is out. 

 

[sho nuff]

@Chaka  i know not a wdis…how do you feel rest if season about Mooney, Gallup, and Aiyuk?

 

[jobarules]

I have Ingram in there at Flex now but if he doesn't play Waddle vs CAR or Javonte vs LAC? 0.5 ppr

In my other league I was all set to start Gallup but if Ceedee plays should I pivot to Mooney or risk it and wait for Patterson? If I wait for Patterson and he doesn't play I can always pivot to Bateman. I have a plethora of options.

 

[jobarules]

WR in a PPR/superflex league (start 4):

Metcalf (@ WFT), DJ Moore (@ MIA), Pittman (vs. TB), Gallup (vs. LVR), Mooney (@ DET), Jeudy (vs. SD), Aiyuk (vs. MIN)

Lots of depth here, but leaning towards Metcalf, Moore, Pittman and Gallup (assuming Lamb and Cooper both sit). If either of those guys play, then probably Mooney over Gallup.

I agree with your assessment. It seems a bunch of us are choosing between Gallup and Mooney.

 

[jobarules]

Please don't do that in this thread.  I presume you mean Van Johnson and ask that we go with as few nicknames as possible and only if they are well established.

Danny Dimes is acceptable (barely), Gronk, Zeke etc.

TIA

Don't do nicknames but call guys by the wrong name instead

 

[fishhedz]

I'm in a Gallup, Hollywood Brown, Lockett situation here.  I'm inclined to dismiss Lockett (I'm a 'Hawks fan, so I can see the future).  Gallup is tempting, even if Lamb plays.  Lamar Jackson looks to be back. 

It's a relatively standard  (O.5) PPR league. 

Gallup is vs Vegas.  Lockett at Was.  Brown vs Cleveland. 

Another consideration is that at this time I'm starting both Lamb and Gallup as placeholders so far.  I know, FFL makes strange things appear attractive...

 

[jobarules]

I'm in a Gallup, Hollywood Brown, Lockett situation here.  I'm inclined to dismiss Lockett (I'm a 'Hawks fan, so I can see the future).  Gallup is tempting, even if Lamb plays.  Lamar Jackson looks to be back. 

It's a relatively standard  (O.5) PPR league. 

Gallup is vs Vegas.  Lockett at Was.  Brown vs Cleveland. 

Another consideration is that at this time I'm starting both Lamb and Gallup as placeholders so far.  I know, FFL makes strange things appear attractive...

Brown has basically been a WR1 this year. I don't even think this is a choice. I'd say Hollywood. 

 

[fishhedz]

Thanks for the sanity check!

 

[Chaka]

Gotcha --but its Van Jefferson, right?

Told ya the nickname was confusing.

 

[Chaka]

Don't do nicknames but call guys by the wrong name instead

Bad nicknames lead to bad outcomes.

 

[Chaka]

I definitely don't recommend starting an actor who has been dead for 13 years. 

(And yes, I know you meant Jefferson and just got the wrong name in your head. It happens to all of us. And as much as I want to make that nickname happen, I regretfully concede that you're right about only using widely recognized nicknames. Those of us who want to see that name stick will just have to put the work in to make it universally recognized.)

Do you? I had a lot of options to choose from, no surprise I went with the dreamiest.

 

[Mongidig]

PPR

Marquis Goodwin against Detroit

Russel Gage against Jacksonville

 

[JetMaxx]

Allen or Hurts?

 

[Chaka]

Don't really want to start Wilson, but what do you mean by the bolded? He was given a ton of volume, and if Jimmy G hits him for a wide-open TD, his day looks a lot better.

Also, would you use Freiermuth over Knox?

Wilson did get a lot of work but Deebo and Sermon both got carries on the first drive.  Sermon and Wilson also alternated drives throughout the game. Wilson got more touches

IMO Wilson is a place holder while Mitchell is out and if Mitchell is gone for an extended period we will see increasing amounts of Sermon and Wilson's market share will drop. Sermon went from four consecutive games with 0% snap count to 35% last week.  That could be standard usage for RB2 in SF and the data absolutely supports that; but at no point has the #2 RB in SF gotten 11 opportunities, particularly early game opportunities, on that snap %.

Lot of moving parts there but IMO Sermon is the guy the coaching staff wants to see emerge if something happens to Mitchell. Wilson is just holding down the fort.

 

[Chaka]

Don't really want to start Wilson, but what do you mean by the bolded? He was given a ton of volume, and if Jimmy G hits him for a wide-open TD, his day looks a lot better.

Also, would you use Freiermuth over Knox?

Freirmuth>Knox

 

[Chaka]

Do I have to start Hunt at rb2 if he's active?   Other options are Freeman vs cle, ty Johnson @ Hou, Jeffery Wilson vs min, Tony Jones vs buf

I can see the argument for Tony Jones IF Ingram is out otherwise I absolutely start Hunt.

 

[Chaka]

Throwing the wrench in it is seeing Aaron Jones back practicing.   Still think that conservative staff holds him out til after the bye though.

I am not sure that staff is conservative, particularly coming off a loss. I see lots of opportunity in your options (particularly Javonte & Pollard).  But the Pack needs a W (so do the Rams) so I think Jones, if he plays, sees at least the same volume as Javonte &/or Pollard.  It's a very tough call and one I am hesitant to make because I can argue myself into circles for each one (Gallup too).

I think you pick two and sit back, confident that you really can't analyze your way to the "proper" decision on this one.

 

[Chaka]

Standard league. My team has fallen on hard times, mostly because my WRs have stunk all season and my RBs, my relative strength, are all injured. Heavy underdog this week and if I lose again, good chance I'm out of the playoffs.

In any event, my WR options this week are AJ Brown @NE, DSmith @ NYG, Sanders @ NO, Toney vs PHI and CDavis @ Hou.

Smith is a lock, as is Brown if healthy. I've been starting Sanders the past few weeks and his production has been terrible (although the peripherals aren't bad). Both Toney and Davis popped up on the injury report today.

As of now, thinking Sanders >> Toney >> Davis (keep in mind I may have to start two if Brown sits). But I think they're all mediocre options and don't feel strongly about any of them.

I have AJ on my bench this week in favor of Mooney. I don't have particular confidence in the Titans ATM or this matchup (although Vrable is 2-0 against Belichick including 2019 playoffs in New England). But considering your options I think you have to start him.

Since it's not PPR I definitely downgrade Toney. Personally I think he's pressing, trying to make every catch a big play and it's hurting him ATM.

Despite missing two full games Davis & Sanders have almost identical numbers. Davis has two fewer targets and on fewer reception while both have four TDs. Wilson was pretty dialed in to Davis for the first seven weeks of the season too.

I think I lean Davis because of a better matchup, without Michael Carter running yards may be harder to come by, and lower variance in stats.  Sanders can be a TD machine but the way Buffalo is going right now I have little faith in any players outside of Allen & Diggs.

AJ>DSmith>Davis>Sanders>Toney