If Olave is healthy, I'd go that way.
Wilson disappeared a bit last week and I could totally see Mitchell going from star last week to dud this week in that offense.
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Week 14 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter Chaka
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Wilson disappeared a bit last week and I could totally see Mitchell going from star last week to dud this week in that offense.
Ppr
Other options include
M Washington at nyj
Wicks vs chi
Kincaid vs Cin
Engram at LV
I'd rather keep Zay than Thomas. Flowers is arguably his team's #1 option, whereas Thomas might very well be #3 at this point.
I like Nix against a Raiders team that feels about ready to throw in the towel. Along those same lines, I like Sutton as the flex.
QB is a tossup, but I lean Darnold if for no other reason than indoors.
I actually prefer Schultz even if London is out. Seattle is a tough defense. McBride tore them up, but I don't think McBride is a fair indicator.
Can't really go wrong at QB. I'd go Dak I guess, as I think that game is more likely to be a shootout.
Perhaps its a bold call, but I'd go Javonte over Nico. Just better TD odds.
I think I might drop Harrison of that group.
Kelce, he's just been so consistent since Rice came back. He's the clear #2 in that offense.
I think ETN is the play. Better matchup in my opinion.
I'd flex Alec Pierce, Jags can be beat deep.
I like the Rams D more than the Packers. I think the Bears are a lot better than the Cardinals, and I think the Rams likely have a chip on their shoulder after being embarrassed last week.
If you can start both Ds I probably would. I've never seen a league where you can flex defenses before.
I'd grit my teeth and start Lamar. Steelers are reeling, and Lamar could have easily had 15-20 last week without some flukes happening.
Assuming Marv is out, I'd go Wilson, if Marv is in, I'd go Olave.
I'd go Brown and Etienne, assuming Hampton is back for LA.
I'd roll with Olave's consistency over Higgins upside.
I'd go Deebo and Gadsden. Worthy has done nothing to earn a start, and likely sees a lot of Stingley, and Mooney likely sees a lot of Witherspoon.
Warren is a lock, I can honestly argue him over Bowers. I'd go with Rodriguez in the other spot.
I'd go Schultz (I think I just like Schultz against KC) I trust his role in the offense more than Engram.
Kinda depends on the status of Harrison and Evans for me at QB. Assuming both are out right now, I lean Brissett.
I'd go Walker over McLaurin. I don't think Washington will be chasing like they were against Denver.
Chaka
Footballguy
Apparently ARSB is suiting up so I go with Watson and probably Vele for the PPR over Moore. I don't trust Caleb to unlock DJ in Green Bay.
Watson>Vele>DJ>Teslaa
Chaka
Footballguy
Tough call, I might go with London but, i can see the argument for Godwin in PPR. I just wonder if the Bucs roll the Saints will it be more run heavy.
Godwin>London>ARSB
Chaka
Footballguy
Probably
I have the exact same dilemma, and I'm going Warren. Jags are a pass funnel, and have struggled with TEs in particular.
Gotta be Shakir with Amon-Ra playing. If Amon-Ra was out, I would have taken the flier on Teslaa.
I'm gonna say Spears, with the idea that they are checking down a lot to combat the Browns pass rush.
I think DK is the sit there. I get the Jefferson idea, but I still believe in him more than DK, and his matchup is way better.
If Kincaid is playing, I'd start him in a likely high scoring game.
I agree on Brissett and Hunt. I think assuming London is out, I'd actually prefer Higgins at WR. Just feels like a higher scoring game.
Assuming Marv is out, I think Wilson is a lock, I think Higgins needs to be in there, and the 3rd spot is closer, but I'd lean Pittman against the pass funnel Jags.
I think Caleb is a lock even in a bad matchup. If Mariota is starting I'd go with him, but it sounds 50-50 Daniels will be back, so if he is, I think you'll have to grit your teeth and go with Tua.
I might be in the minority, but I go Goff at home in a shootout.
I'd dump Spears, just no upside compared to the other 2.
I think Lamar is the play here. He's been annoying, but I'm not quite ready to sit him for Jones yet.
I'd go Watson (for sure) and Vele.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
This is how it’s looking now, I think Daniels is going to play. If I can get Tua off WW I will. Thanks for the response.
I go Amon-Ra. He's way better than Godwin, and London is more hurt than he is, and less than 50-50 to play. I'd hate to sit Amon-ra for Godwin, and then watch Amon-Ra score a TD.
I think Kincaid is my pick there, if he's surprisingly out again, you can pivot to Engram.
Gotta go Amon-Ra in my eyes.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Hunt then Pitts
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Another league - 0.5 PPR
Flex (WR/TE/RB) - not much on the WW for RBs, looking at:
WR/TE1 Rice (vs Hou)
WR/TE2 AJ Brown (@ Chargers)
Flex:
- Adonai Mitchell (vs NYJ)
- Terry McLauren (@Min)
- JJefferson (vs WAS)
- Evans (vs NO) definitely sitting
All ears, need to win this one (heh, like everyone else). TIA.
Flex (WR/TE/RB) - not much on the WW for RBs, looking at:
WR/TE1 Rice (vs Hou)
WR/TE2 AJ Brown (@ Chargers)
Flex:
- Adonai Mitchell (vs NYJ)
- Terry McLauren (@Min)
- JJefferson (vs WAS)
- Evans (vs NO) definitely sitting
All ears, need to win this one (heh, like everyone else). TIA.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
**Assuming Daniels is healthy and starting**
- Brissett vs. Rams
- Daniels vs. Vikings
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Also assuming London doesn't play, who would you put in the flex (0.5 PPR):
- McLaurin vs. Vikings (Daniels may be back)
- Neal vs. Bucs (Kamara not practicing)
- Knight vs. Rams (Benson not practicing)
Chaka
Footballguy
Hunt feels like the safe option, at least he has the highest TD potential. But, I'm concerned about the OL in KC. They're down their LT and possibly their RT & RG.
The problem is, none of your other options look locked in for touches. If London is a late scratch, Pitts is a decent option.
No idea what to expect from Reed, first game back.
If Evans plays, I would roll the dice because of the matchup.
Worthy has the same concerns as Hunt and I prefer Hunt.
Evans>Hunt>Pitts>Worthy>Reed
Chaka
Footballguy
Rice is the #1 WR PPR WR since coming back. Love what AJ did last week but
Rice>AJ
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I understand Adonai had a big game last week and a nice 7 targets two weeks ago and, I might start him over JJ.
But Terry, bruh. Terry. 14 targets looks every bit as good as he did pre injury and it's an okay matchup.
I would play Evans over Adonai because he's just better and it's a good matchup.
Terry>>Evans>Adonai>JJ
Chaka
Footballguy
I hadn't heard Daniels was even an option this week.
I really like Brissett's consistency. He has a minimum of 256 yards passing and 2 TDs in 6 of 7 games played
I like Daniels but, he had regressed as a passer already and, he's rusty.
Brissett>Jayden
I'd bench DK especially if JJ is back for Minny
Not that he's been great but an upgrade over the last few games
Higgins over McConkey if he's cleared
4 points per TD pass. Ok, this is THE Lamar Jackson question.
Do you start ANY of these QBs ahead of Lamar this week:
* J. Brissett vs LAR -- Rams have proven they can be thrown on and Brissett is on a heater. Feel like he could turn into a pumpkin at any time though.
* S. Darnold @ ATL -- Darnold has been turning it over as much as Lamar lately. SEA could just run Charbs/Walker down their throat.
* T. Taylor vs MIA -- Decent matchup and unlike Lamar, Taylor is running. Not throwing a ton though (and neither is Jackson).
* T. Shough vs TB -- Very good matchup. You throw against TB, not run.
* M. Mariotta @MN -- Not a great matchup through the air. Offenses choose to run against MN. That said, McLaurin back and the O looked good. Only if Daniels out.
I have L. Jackson in two different leagues and these are the other QBs available. In one league I'm probably playing it conservative and in another where I'm on the edge of the playoffs I may need to get aggressive.
Stand pat and hope for the best with Lamar?
Or roll the dice?
Thanks
Do you start ANY of these QBs ahead of Lamar this week:
* J. Brissett vs LAR -- Rams have proven they can be thrown on and Brissett is on a heater. Feel like he could turn into a pumpkin at any time though.
* S. Darnold @ ATL -- Darnold has been turning it over as much as Lamar lately. SEA could just run Charbs/Walker down their throat.
* T. Taylor vs MIA -- Decent matchup and unlike Lamar, Taylor is running. Not throwing a ton though (and neither is Jackson).
* T. Shough vs TB -- Very good matchup. You throw against TB, not run.
* M. Mariotta @MN -- Not a great matchup through the air. Offenses choose to run against MN. That said, McLaurin back and the O looked good. Only if Daniels out.
I have L. Jackson in two different leagues and these are the other QBs available. In one league I'm probably playing it conservative and in another where I'm on the edge of the playoffs I may need to get aggressive.
Stand pat and hope for the best with Lamar?
Or roll the dice?
Thanks
Stealthycat
Footballguy
Teslaa 2-20-1 td
we'll see if Shakir beats it (I started Shakir)
we'll see if Shakir beats it (I started Shakir)
Chaka
Footballguy
Brissett. Dude has been a QB Metronome this season. Minimum 258 yards passing and 2 TDs in 6 of 7 games. Unless you need some kind of crazy vintage Lamar monster game, Brissett seems like a great option.
Mariota has been capable for sure and, it is true that teams run against the Vikings but, the Commanders don't run very well. I could see Mariota having a nice enough game.
Atlanta has been faltering against the pass but, Darnold has me nervous enough that I probably wouldn't. I don't trust Tyrod and that Jets offense even in a good matchup. Shough has been nice but, I don't see big upside.
Brissett>Lamar
Very tough call on Mariota but, I probably chicken out and stick with
Lamar>Mariota>the rest
Chaka
Footballguy
He sure made the most of his opportunities but, regardless what happens with Shakir, I stand by my recommendation.
Thanks. Yeah, that's what I figured.
Where Brissett is available I don't really need him this week, but tempted anyways just because Lamar is aggravating the hell out of me.
J. Daniels now starting so Mariota officially off the board for everyone.
PPR league. Need to pick a WR:
* C. Watson vs CHI -- Everyone's sleeper this week it seems. Has been pretty consistent and while this WR room is a tad crowded he seems to be the guy getting deep. Only a handful of catches at most though.
or
* T. Higgins @BUF -- Now cleared from concussion and will play. Weather looks cold, but not windy. CINC could choose to run on that BUF run D, but that doesn't seem like their style. Note: I'm starting Burrow as well in a superflex league.
Which?
Thanks
* C. Watson vs CHI -- Everyone's sleeper this week it seems. Has been pretty consistent and while this WR room is a tad crowded he seems to be the guy getting deep. Only a handful of catches at most though.
or
* T. Higgins @BUF -- Now cleared from concussion and will play. Weather looks cold, but not windy. CINC could choose to run on that BUF run D, but that doesn't seem like their style. Note: I'm starting Burrow as well in a superflex league.
Which?
Thanks
Chaka
Footballguy
I don't really consider Watson a sleeper. He looks like GBs true #1 WR. Now, Jayden Reed I think is coming back this week (trust but verify) and that further crowds the GB pass catcher opportunities but, I like Watson just because he's been so good and so consistent since coming back.
That being said I start Higgins. It's a good matchup, could be high scoring and Burrow>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Love and having the QB/WR stack is a thing I value.
Higgins>Watson
I'd start Higgins, Cincy will throw the ball count on it...
If Higgins plays I'd start him
Watson isn't a bad fallback
Wilson for sure
Then Zay for flex.Steelers D is vulnerable right now.as bad as The Ravens O has looked,we're talking fantasy and one player who could put up a decent number
fightingillini
Footballguy
Agree with Chaka here.
fightingillini
Footballguy
I would go McLaurin. Knight is going to share carries and the matchup is tough. And with Neal, TB is hard to run on.
I totally agree with Sutton he is starting as of now. Oduze is out of my line up this week.
Having trouble with McConkey and Deebo
Deebo has a terrible matchup for WRs, on the road.
McConkey has a average match up at home... Either Lance or left hand cast on Herbert..
DAMN need this one.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Am I reading this right? You can use a D as a flex? Interesting…I’d still play Wilson number one and then…gulp…Flowers.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Ok so it’s must win time and I need upside. QB 4 pt TDs (FFPC).
Mahomes versus Houston
Or
Lawrence versus Indy
I think I’m rolling Lawrence. Should I be talked out of this? Houston is a STIFF d and KC may have three starting linemen out. Should be lower scoring anyway whereas the Jax/Indy matchup could be high scoring.
Mahomes versus Houston
Or
Lawrence versus Indy
I think I’m rolling Lawrence. Should I be talked out of this? Houston is a STIFF d and KC may have three starting linemen out. Should be lower scoring anyway whereas the Jax/Indy matchup could be high scoring.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
I’m in alignment here: Higgins
Higgins it is! Unanimous.
Largent
Footballguy
Last Flex spot....(with Darren Waller starting in TE spot)
Higgins vs KC - good game script, getting more involved
DJ Moore vs GB - wasn't considering until Odunze ruled out. All hands on deck game.
Kincaid vs Cincy - GTD, great matchup but don't like the nagging injury - how many snaps and one bad tackle he's out.
Higgins vs KC - good game script, getting more involved
DJ Moore vs GB - wasn't considering until Odunze ruled out. All hands on deck game.
Kincaid vs Cincy - GTD, great matchup but don't like the nagging injury - how many snaps and one bad tackle he's out.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
12 team PPR, I need a flex player.
Do I start Xavier worthy versus Houston? Or do I start Jordan Mason vs WAS?
Just saw that Aaron Jones was taken off the injury report. Also, my opponent has Mahomes, which probably shouldn’t make a difference. But then again it’s always nice to have a player in the night game.
Do I start Xavier worthy versus Houston? Or do I start Jordan Mason vs WAS?
Just saw that Aaron Jones was taken off the injury report. Also, my opponent has Mahomes, which probably shouldn’t make a difference. But then again it’s always nice to have a player in the night game.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Kinda like Moore here .
Largent
Footballguy
I'd go with Worthy....Wash will load the box and force JJ to beat them.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
MIN is hurting in the secondary a bit, but it’s tough to trust a dude coming off injury.
The other factor to consider is whether MIN will score enough points to force WAS into a shootout. I have more confidence that CHI+GB will be a FF productive game.
It’s a tough call. Love for floor, Daniels for ceiling.
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