Tyler Huntley @ PIT
Mike White @ BUF
Gus Edwards @ PIT
Latavius Murray v KC
Jameson Williams v MIN
Courtland Sutton v KC
I'd go Mike White. I think the Jets will be pass heavy against Buffalo, possibly chasing, and I think that gives White a higher ceiling than Huntley. Huntley probably has a more bankable floor due to his rushing, but I don't think the Steelers aren't a great matchup for him.
T.Lockett vs Panthers - almost a lock, just too consistent to not use him though I did end up benching him last week for Watson
G.Edwards @ Steelers -
D.Foreman @ Seahawks - solid choice, Seattle were bad against the run earlier in the season but might be better now
JSS @ Broncos - targets a bit too low for my liking
M.Brown vs Patriots - tough-ish matchup
Walker or Dallas/Homer vs Panthers (assuming Walker out) - no idea
C.Akers vs Raiders - good matchup, looked decent last week
I would agree that Lockett is well, a lock(ett). He's actually playing the most consistent football of his career right now. I would wait out Walker, since you can always pivot to Foreman since they are playing each other, and Foreman would be next man up anyway.
0.5 PPR
Pick 3:
Waddle @ LAC
Wilson Jr @ LAC
Evans @ SF
Connor vs NE
Stevenson @ Ari
G. Wilson @ Buff
I'm not ready to go G.Wilson over Waddle yet, presuming that Waddle sounds healthy. I agree with you on Stevenson and Conner. Those 2 RBs are actually the most heavily used RBs of the last 2 weeks, from a workload% ratio.
D. Watson vs. Huntley and the rest of the waiver fodder? Basically, can Watson improve sufficiently in a week to be startable?
I'd stay the course with Watson. I know its probably not what people want to do after last week, but I think its the best move. Still could very well be a top-10 QB there.
In standard, Swift vs Minny or Foreman @ Seattle?
I like Swift a lot more than Foreman, now that Swift finally seems healthy.
0.5 PPR need a flex:
Evans @ SF
Pierce @ Dal
DeSmith @ NYG
Thanks!
It could potentially go pear shaped, but I think Pierce is the play here. Decent TD odds, and Dallas can be run on, if teams stick with it.
WR (pick 2):
- Hollywood v NE
- Mike Williams v MIA
- Pickens v BAL
RB/Flex (2):
- Deejay Dallas v CAR
- James Cook v NYJ
- Bam Knight at BUF
Hollywood>Knight>Pickens>Williams>Cook>Dallas
I don't expect Dallas to be heavily involved even if Walker is out, and seemingly Dallas is no healthier than Walker.
So I guess it's a "pick two" out of Hollins, McKinnon, Fournette and MVS. Keep in mind I am already starting Pacheco at RB1. Yes I am decrepit at RB.
Absolutely a must-win against the #1 team in the league. I think I did the math right and if I lose I'm out of the playoffs.
I'd 100% start Fournette. He's pretty much a lock for 15 touches, and that's a pretty high floor considering your other options. I guess I'd roll out Mack Hollins as the other starter. Hollins should at least see some favorable coverage and is the clear cut #2.
Flex:
J.Williams vs Minn
M.Hollins @ LAR(Thursday)
Williams by a wide margin in my opinion. Good matchup, higher scoring game, and he's leading the NFL in TDs, even if that is a little fluky.
D Watson @ Cin
T Brady @ SF
Goff vs Min (my opponent is starting ASB)
Huntley @ Bal
I'd roll with Watson. I can see the case for Goff but can also see the Lions scoring most of their TDs on the ground.
I like Murray over Dak. Combo of the rushing production, and more of a need to throw. Dallas/Houston could be over at halftime.
Have a bye week clinched-- play the other division champ. If I outscore him by 23 (unlikely), I would win the regular season crown & that $$ is pretty good!!
Brady @ SF
Huntley @ PIT
Jones vs Philly
Tannahill vs Jax
White @ Buffalo
None of the matchups are very good. Just dying to pick the right play who can get me 17-22 points??
Anyone have a gut feel on this? I currently have Huntley starting and brady on my bench (Still like the Arizona/Carolina playoff matchups as fields insurance)
I think the play is Mike White. I'm aware he had his worst game against the Bills last year, but he's done nothing this year to suggest he can't get to 17 against them.
12-team IDP. Fields on a BYE, a win locks up the 1-seed, and ability to pick my playoff opponent.
Would you start Brady @ SF (including rain & wind) or roll the dice with Tyler Huntley @ PIT (also rain).
Currently have Brady in. Feels like a higher floor.
I'd agree with you that Brady is probably the better option. Just much better weapons, and Huntley basically needs a rushing TD to pay off, which to be fair he may get, but feels less bankable.
Have to start two of...
Pachecho@Den
White@SF
Mason@TB
J.Cook@NYJ
I figure Pachecho is pretty much the only "must" from that group, all things considered. HATE both White and Cook's matchups and have absolutely zero trust that Mason gets anything more than table scraps.
Have White in at RB2 the moment, due to his involvement as a pass catcher more than anything, but all these guys feel like they're likely to underperform. Blah.
I think White is the right call. Like you said, he's assured a decent amount of work, same can't be said for Cook or especially Mason.
Flex: Elijah Moore vs Bills; or, Raheem Mostert vs Chargers?
there's nothing to see with regards with Dak's matchup vs the Texans, as opposed to sticking with Joe Cool vs the Browns, is there? I'm 98% in on Burrow, but I'll listen to persuasive opinions.
I like Mostert quite a bit more than Moore. Chargers run D is basically non-existent.
I'm not sure Dak's ceiling is high at all. That game could be over by halftime. 250-3 feels like a ceiling game for Dak this week, and that's if they come out pass heavy. The way Burrow is playing, and with Chase back, I don't think I could ever bench Burrow for Dak, regardless of matchups.
Flex Spot: 1PPR, 6/TD
Pickens (vs. BAL)
-or-
DJ Chark (vs. MIN)
Pickens coming off a 2-target game (scary)
Chark showing a bit of chemistry with Goff. 98 yards last week, 11 targets over last 2 weeks.
I'll go with the squeaky wheel and say Pickens. I think its possible Jameson Williams takes some more of Chark's work as he eases back into action.
Given Adam Theilen's history against the Lions the last few years....pull him or start him?
Chuba or Donta?
Diontae or Slayton NYG?
I think D'Onta is a must start out of that bunch, even if the floor is low if Seattle gets up big early.
Foreman>Johnson>Slayton>Thielen>Hubbard
The Steelers have really been trying hard to get Diontae going the last few weeks, maybe this is the week it finally takes?
Start two, half PPR:
Stevenson @ Cards
Elliott vs Texans
Sanders @ Giants
Stevenson is an autostart I think. Zeke v Sanders is tough, but I think I lean Zeke. He's seemingly a lock for a TD and could hit big in this matchup.
6 points per passing TD: Huntley (at Pitt) or Goff (vs. Minn.)?
I think Goff is a better bet in a scoring system that doesn't give an edge to rushing TDs.
Ppr
Waddle @ chargers
Or
pacheo @ den
Normally waddle but the late start and his injury is scaring me. Plus I'm a huge favorite this week
If Waddle is active, I wouldn't sit Waddle. We should have an idea of his status long before kickoff, but if it truly looks in question, Pacheco is a decent fallback.
Have to start 3 WRs and benching Mike Evans for A. Cooper, J. Chase, and M. Brown. Evans just hasn't been getting it done Fantasy wise.
Need to pick 1 of these as my flex (1/2 pt PPR):
RB L. Murray vs KC
RB D. Singletary vs NYJ
RB J. Cook vs NYJ
RB J. Wilson @ LAC
WR M. Evans @ SF
WR N. Collins @ DAL
WR B. Cooks @ DAL
WR Z. Jones @ TEN
Currently have Murray starting
I know its been frustrating of late, but I think I'd still keep trotting Evans out there. I mean, my 2nd choice would be Murray, and that's not really all that appealing either.
PPR:
need 3 RBs:
Barkley vs PHI
Pollard vs HOU
Swift vs MIN
Etienne @ TEN
R. White @ SFO
need 3 WRs:
Metcalf vs CAR
DJ Moore @ SEA
Jeudy vs KC
Gallup vs HOU
Collins @ DAL
At RB, Barkley and Pollard are in, just a matter of Swift, ETN or White. Was planning on Swift, but with the latest ankle, leaning towards ETN.
At WR, leaning Jeudy with Sutton likely out, as Russ may have to try to cook (well maybe microwave) against KC.
Pretty much agree with what you think. I trust Etienne a little more than Swift, and like Jeudy at WR. Hopefully Russ can at least boil water this week.