fred_1_15301
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Win and I’m in the playoffs and lose and I’m out. 3rd highest point total but highest points against (by over a 100 points) so find myself 7-7. Simple decision- Baker or Darnold?
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Week 15 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (2 Viewers)
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zamboni
Footballguy
Baker now with all his weapons back
Golden Gopher
Footballguy
Dak vs MIN
or
Dart vs WAS
Pretty standard scoring other than only 3 pts per passing TD.
or
Dart vs WAS
Pretty standard scoring other than only 3 pts per passing TD.
I am also debating Fannin @ CHI, which looks to be a pretty good matchup too
I'd say Fannin > Warren given all the uncertainty with the Colts offense
I had not realized how many points Dart has been putting up
Unless you're concerned about Dart re-injury I think Dart > Dak since Dart doesn't have to have Brian Flores and Dart is more likely to put up rushing TDs
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
I’m going to need a few home runs if I have any shot of winning this week. First order of business is 2 RBs. PPR with bonus points of TDs longer than 40 and 50.
Monangai vs. CLE
Hampton @ KC
Jeanty @ Philly
Then I’ll need a flex option I don’t choose at RB vs.
Vele vs. Carolina
Warren @ Seattle (Starting Kittle at TE)
Monangai vs. CLE
Hampton @ KC
Jeanty @ Philly
Then I’ll need a flex option I don’t choose at RB vs.
Vele vs. Carolina
Warren @ Seattle (Starting Kittle at TE)
1 PPR for WR/RB, 1.5 PPR for TE
Debating if I should keep my current lineup, which is:
RB2 Javonte Williams vs MIN
WR3 Christian Watson @ DEN
TE Jake Ferguson vs MIN
FLEX TreVeyon Henderson vs BUF
I have some tempting TEP bench options though that maybe should replace Ferguson and/or move into the flex over one of the RBs?
Harold Fannin @ CHI
Kyle Pitts @ TB
Isaiah Likely @ CIN (dream TE matchup)
I also have two very tempting WR kick returners since return yards count the same as rushing/receiving yards, making them absolutely elite options if they're returning kicks and recording even modest production in the receiving game, perhaps creating additional flex competition:
Chimere Dike @ SF
Rashid Shaheed vs IND
However, TEN was stuck taking touchbacks on all but one kickoff last week, and it's hard to get a read on SEA's return game
But I'm also scared of Surtain covering Watson
Debating if I should keep my current lineup, which is:
RB2 Javonte Williams vs MIN
WR3 Christian Watson @ DEN
TE Jake Ferguson vs MIN
FLEX TreVeyon Henderson vs BUF
I have some tempting TEP bench options though that maybe should replace Ferguson and/or move into the flex over one of the RBs?
Harold Fannin @ CHI
Kyle Pitts @ TB
Isaiah Likely @ CIN (dream TE matchup)
I also have two very tempting WR kick returners since return yards count the same as rushing/receiving yards, making them absolutely elite options if they're returning kicks and recording even modest production in the receiving game, perhaps creating additional flex competition:
Chimere Dike @ SF
Rashid Shaheed vs IND
However, TEN was stuck taking touchbacks on all but one kickoff last week, and it's hard to get a read on SEA's return game
But I'm also scared of Surtain covering Watson
PPR League. A Mike Evans question.
Activated off of IR and looks like he'll be playing tmrw night. Who knows how much, but Baker has been struggling and I'd think he'd be welcomed back with some targets, maybe in the endzone.
Understanding the options below, do you sit Evans for any of them?
* D. Vele vs CAR -- CAR not bad on pass D. Vele been getting some targets. Game indoors.
* A. Pierce @SEA -- Terrible matchup, in Seattle, looks like some weather, and it's possible P. Rivers starts. Ooof.
* RBs C. Rodriguez/K. Monangai/B. Corum -- A bunch of TD dependent RBs although each of them have been finding the endzone and success.
Start or sit Evans?
Thanks
Activated off of IR and looks like he'll be playing tmrw night. Who knows how much, but Baker has been struggling and I'd think he'd be welcomed back with some targets, maybe in the endzone.
Understanding the options below, do you sit Evans for any of them?
* D. Vele vs CAR -- CAR not bad on pass D. Vele been getting some targets. Game indoors.
* A. Pierce @SEA -- Terrible matchup, in Seattle, looks like some weather, and it's possible P. Rivers starts. Ooof.
* RBs C. Rodriguez/K. Monangai/B. Corum -- A bunch of TD dependent RBs although each of them have been finding the endzone and success.
Start or sit Evans?
Thanks
efactor
Footballguy
Hard to sit Dak but if Lamb is out, I would roll with Dart. Washington D looked really bad last week.
Frankthetank
Footballguy
Dak vs Minnesota or Dart vs Washington? 6 points per passing TD.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Any love for the IDP guys in here? Have a DB dilemma ...
TK 1pt per, 3pts for 10+
AS .50
PD 1pt
INT 4pt
FF 3Pt
FR 4pt
Sacks 3pt
MY options:
Kyle Hamilton @ CIN
Nick Emannawori v IND
Tre'von Moehrig @ NO
No worries if this is out of your guys wheelhouse .. Just hard to find opinions on IDP starts around here
I'll @Hot Sauce Guy ... maybe he has some thoughts.
Thanks bros
TK 1pt per, 3pts for 10+
AS .50
PD 1pt
INT 4pt
FF 3Pt
FR 4pt
Sacks 3pt
MY options:
Kyle Hamilton @ CIN
Nick Emannawori v IND
Tre'von Moehrig @ NO
No worries if this is out of your guys wheelhouse .. Just hard to find opinions on IDP starts around here
I'll @Hot Sauce Guy ... maybe he has some thoughts.
Thanks bros
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Team Defense thoughts ...
Dallas v MIN (SNF)
KC v LAC
PIT v MIA (MNF)
Dallas v MIN (SNF)
KC v LAC
PIT v MIA (MNF)
Absolutely Nothing
Footballguy
Playoffs time! TE Question (Full PPR)
B. Strange (Jax) v NYJ
or
H. Henry (NE) v BUF
Funnily enough, @Golden Gopher asked the same question. Answer for you both: I'd be rolling with Dart, especially if Lamb is out.
B. Strange (Jax) v NYJ
or
H. Henry (NE) v BUF
Funnily enough, @Golden Gopher asked the same question. Answer for you both: I'd be rolling with Dart, especially if Lamb is out.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Henry will be more "necessary" ... IMO. Both good options, i just think there should be more points in the NE/BUF game.
Curious though, you recommend Dart over Dak, that's pretty bold, no? I have the Dak/Ceedee stack, so yea, if Ceedee is OUT it might make sense. But Dak has been lights out all year, even without Ceedee.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Playoffs baby!
Do I bench Caleb vs the browns and start Bryce vs the saints and nix vs the packers? I think so but really not convinced.
Do I dare start Evans (falcons) over Rome (Cle) or Ricky pearsall (titans)?
Different league, I think I start Evans over Alec Pierce vs sea and Teslaa (rams). ETA - just added flourney in waivers. Start him against Minnesota if Lamb is out?
Do I bench Caleb vs the browns and start Bryce vs the saints and nix vs the packers? I think so but really not convinced.
Do I dare start Evans (falcons) over Rome (Cle) or Ricky pearsall (titans)?
Different league, I think I start Evans over Alec Pierce vs sea and Teslaa (rams). ETA - just added flourney in waivers. Start him against Minnesota if Lamb is out?
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Chaka
Footballguy
I'm not sure I see the argument in favor of Stroud.
They both have low floors but, Darnold has a much higher ceiling.
Darnold>Stroud
Chaka
Footballguy
I like Terry with Mariota back unde center in a plus matchup.
I can't believe I am saying this but, I'm tempted to say Gainwell. I just don't like his inconsistent touch ceiling.
JJ is tempting based on rep and a good matchup but, don't love anything else about him.
Diggs has very inconsistent usage but, if there's a game where he is going to pop, this is it.
McLaurin>Diggs>JJ>Gainwell
Chaka
Footballguy
Haven't changed my mind.
Chaka
Footballguy
I really like what Jakobi is doing in Jacksonville. He looks like their #1 WR.
Egbuka has been fading and I don't trust him.
Wan'Dale gets mad volume, I like him next but, it's not PPR so, he's probably closer to Egbuka than Jakobi.
Meyers>Wan'Dale>Egbuka
Chaka
Footballguy
If Achane is out, no.
If Achane plays... Really there is no way to parse between them so, I'd pick the guy on the team that looks most likely to win big.
Maybe Singletary gets decent volume...?
Charbonnet>Corum>Montgomery>Singletary
Chaka
Footballguy
I'd wait until we know the status of all three KC OL who missed last week.
If they're out, I think I'd go with Dart. That Chargers D is strong.
I might go with Dart regardless TBH. He's rushed for at least TD in 5 of his last six and six of eight starts. He has multiple TDs in seven of eight games
Dart>Mahomes
Chaka
Footballguy
Really? No matchups?
Evans seems like a good option. He probably wouldn't be playing if he wasn't ready and it's a must win for the Bucs. The matchup is good (I can't say for sure because it wasn't included) too.
Coker is also an interesting option but, he'll probably have to be efficient on low volume. Teams like to run on the...is it the Saints? I think so but, it could be someone else.
Reed has a low target ceiling. And a tough matchup.
Boutte has a nose for the end zone and a low floor.
I think the Saints offense runs through Olave & Neal. Not sure how much can be counted on from Vele any given week and, it's still a rookie QB.
Really tough call but, I think
Evans>Boutte>Coker>Vele>Reed
Chaka
Footballguy
Probably Darnold because he's on a much higher scoring offense and, I don't expect much from the Colts. It could be a KWIII & Charbs day but, I think I back the players on the team I think will score more points.
Maybe getting Evans back tips the scales for Baker and, it's a fine matchup but, the Bucs really look like they've lost their mojo. And, I think this could be a run heavy game plan just as it might be with Seattle.
Darnold>Baker
Chaka
Footballguy
I might go with Mariota here. Nix is playing smart, winning football but, he's not playing great fantasy football. And, he's got a tough matchup.
Mariota seems good for 220-2 with 30-40 rush yards. Seems like safe money.
Mariota>Nix
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If MHJ is out I roll Wilson against anyone. Too much volume.
If MHJ plays... I think I lean Diggs and hope he brings something special against the Bills.
Chaka
Footballguy
Yeah, I agree. We don't even know who the starting QB is for the Colts. Maybe Rivers can do something? I actually believe in his upside (Antonio Gates does too) but, I don't know if I would want to bank on it five years removed from his last snap.
Fannin>Warren
Chaka
Footballguy
I like Dak. I think he can put up 300 & 2 on almost anyone.
Dart is a fine play in a plus matchup. You can count on 2 TDs (probably one rushing).
I think you're okay with either here but I probably lean
Dak>Dart
Chaka
Footballguy
I like Monangai but, he doesn't seem like a home run player. Solid with a good chance at a TD but, not very involved in the pass game. His plus is the Browns got positively rolled on the ground by Pollard. Is that defense fading? There is an opportunity but, it's a risk.
No Jeanty. The Raiders best bet on offense is to kneel every down and hope the Eagles take pity on them. Maybe with Pickett under cent... No. Then again he is the only one without competition for touches... Ugh
Hampton is in a time share but, he was averaging 6 targets per game in the three games prior to getting hurt. But, he only played 31% of the snaps last week (Vidal saw 69%).
In a vacuum I would probably start Monangai at home in a game I think the Bears. And that may be the best choice regardless.
But, with a need for a monster game I can see going with Jeanty just based on volume. He would be my last option if everything is equal.
Me
Monangai>Hampton>Jeanty
Home run
Jeanty>Monangai>Hampton
FiredMartz
Footballguy
Receivers only .5 PPR
Flex
Jenty or Addison???
Thanks
Flex
Jenty or Addison???
Thanks
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
0.5 PPR, who should I flex:
- J Jennings vs. Titans
- McLaurin vs. Giants (Sounds like it's going to snow)
- Neal vs. Panthers (Assuming Kamara doesn't play)
Chaka
Footballguy
Looks like London has been ruled out so, Pitts is probably the right play at TE. Ferguson is a fine fallback if you want to wait and see if CeeDee is out (we should get a practice report before kickoff, he was limited yesterday IIRC) as are Fannin and Likely. But, Pitts is in line for the biggest target share ATM.
Pitts>Ferguson (if CeeDee out)>Likely>Fannin
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Dike will probably see a lot of kickoff returns. Not sure how the IND offense will look. If Shaheed returns punts he should have plenty of opportunities too.
Shaheed (if he returns punts)
Dike (if Shaheed doesn't)
Chaka
Footballguy
Monongai is probably the only one I would consider. Vele is interesting but, I still think that offense runs through Olave, Juwan & Neal.
I like Evans enough in this situation. I think Wirfs is going to play and McMillian is back as well. This looks like a full strength Bucs offense for the first time in two months. I think Evans is worth the risk.
Evans>Monongai>Vele>Meh
Chaka
Footballguy
Chaka
Footballguy
Sorry, I am completely unqualified to answer this question.
But, I try to answer every question so...
Hamilton>Emannawori>Moehrig
Sure, why not?
Chaka
Footballguy
It is difficult to trust DAL but, they are playing better overall and it looks like a good matchup.
PIT needs this win to stay ahead of BAL, they're at home and Tua throws picks in bunches and fumbles quite a bit too.
I don't want to predict KC/LAC.
It's close and, a risk but I think
DAL>PIT>KC
Chaka
Footballguy
I really like Henry's usage over the last 5 games with 32 targets. He's second on the team overall in targets and TD receptions. It's a plus matchup too.
Strange has also become pivotal since coming back with a similar target share (15 in 3 games). He is definitely a good option but, I see this game as more likely to be a rout and possibly ETN/Tuten heavy.
Henry>Strange
Chaka
Footballguy
I am coming around on Baker this week. Full strength offense for the first time in months (Wirfs, Evans & McMillian all back), this could be a nice game.
That being said, Dak has been great with and without CeeDee (I think Lamb plays personally but check today's practice report). He has a better floor and as good a ceiling as anyone.
I think they are both good options
Dak>Baker
Chaka
Footballguy
I'm bearish on Nix. He has 1 total TD or less in 8 of 13 games, including each of his last four. He has put up 4 total TDs twice and three twice and 2 once but, that feels like forever ago. This game may require more passing because the Packers can score but, this also feels like it could be a defensive slug fest.Playoffs baby!
Do I bench Caleb vs the browns and start Bryce vs the saints and nix vs the packers? I think so but really not convinced.
Do I dare start Evans (falcons) over Rome (Cle) or Ricky pearsall (titans)?
Different league, I think I start Evans over Alec Pierce vs sea and Teslaa (rams). ETA - just added flourney in waivers. Start him against Minnesota if Lamb is out?
Caleb hasn't been special for fantasy he has three games with 0 TDs and two with just 1 total TD. But, he also has three games with 3 TDs and five with 2 TDs. He is running well and, he doesn't have a great defense to bail him out. For me he is your best QB this week.
I can see starting Bryce too. My principle concern is the Panthers run all over the Saints. It's close between Nix & Bryce...
Caleb>Bryce>Nix
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I'm fine risking it on Evans. Rome has tapered off a lot since his hot start and Pearsall hasn't done anything all year. Both could be great but, I like Evans and the full strength Bucs O.
Evans>Rome>Pearsall
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I agree with Evans over Pierce & Teslaa and, I can't trust Flourney. But, I have a feeling Rivers may start hot and fade in a couple weeks after his arm gets tired.
Evans>Pierce>Flourney>Teslaa
Chaka
Footballguy
Likely for sure. Great matchup and he has been knocking at the door for two weeks now. We don't know what the QB in IND looks like yet and it's a brutal road matchup.
Likely>Warren
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I like Monangai as your flex. He's been finding the end zone and getting consistent snaps and touches. It's a productive time share in Chi.
Monangai>Odunze>Warren>CRod
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