Week 15 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (3 Viewers)

[Chaka]

Late ask here fellas....hoping to get some consensus on this flex spot. Fell from an easy ride to #2 seed and bye 4 weeks ago to backing into #5 after some brutal beats.

However, I'm playing a so-so team and not looking for a dice throw, but a solid floor.

Kincaid current TE start spot.

How I have my Flex spot now in order, only need 2

I have Jayden Reed @ Denver - have to think Watson will attract Surtain. Could be 5-10 touches.
Addison @ Dallas - secondary is weakness for Dallas, but will JJ Mac falter or take a step - who knows
Likely vs Cincy - we know the weakness for Cincy, will he be the benefactor enough
Alec Pierce @ Seattle - its Rivers vs Seattle D in rainy weather - God help us all if he goes more than 30 yards


Appreciate any help - thanks guys

I love Likely this week. But that's all hunch. I just think he has been so close the last two games that he could pop against the worst D against TEs (and everyone else). I would start him over Kincaid personally.

Probably Addison next because I have no idea what to expect from Rivers and four targets against the Broncos D makes me want to pass on Reed.

Likely>Addison>Pierce>Reed

Kincaid would probably fall after Addison in my book. His usage is too inconsistent.

 

[Chaka]

M Wilson @ Hou OR
J Jefferson @ Dal OR
Ladd @ KC

Herbert @ KC OR
Mariotta vs NYG

Houston D vs AZ OR
Philly D vs LV


Thanks guys

I know it's Houston but, give me the guy with 15 target upside.

Wilson>JJ>Ladd
==========================

I have trouble benching Herbert but, that may be irrational so, go with your gut.

Herbert>Mariota
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Phili IMO. Arizona can still move the ball, I don't know what the Raiders can do against Phili.

Houston is always a great start but, this week, for me

PHI>HOU

 

[Chaka]

PPR Need two WR and one flex

Wandale Robinson vs Wash
Mike Wilson @ HOU
Pittman @ Sea
Swift vs Cle
McConkey @ KC
Hunt vs LAC

In PPR Wan'Dale & Wilson for sure because of potential target volume. Swift next because he's playing great against a mid rush D. I like Pittman but, too much uncertainty at QB. Hunt is TD dependent and McConkey gets inconsistent usage.

Wilson>Wan'Dale>Swift>Pittman>Ladd>Hunt

 

[Chaka]

PPR Need one RB, Two WR and one Flex:


Tracy vs Wash
Gainwell vs Mia
Hunt vs LAC
Diggs Vs Buf
Deebo Samuel @ NYG
Pittman @ Sea
Reed @ Den

Tracy at RB for sure. Good volume, plus matchup.

I like Deebo for 8-9 touches in a plus matchup.

I probably risk it with Diggs and hope he pops against Buffalo again.

Pittman next because, hopefully Rivers uses him as a safety net.

I guess Gainwell next because that could be a higher scoring game than many think with TJ Watt out.

Hunt and hope for a TD

Reed, ditto I guess.

Tracy>Deebo>Diggs>Pittman>Gainwell>Hunt>Reed

 

[Chaka]

PPR .. Need 1

AD Mitchell @ Jags
Burden vs. Browns
Pearsall vs. Titans

Adonai and pray he sees a ton of volume. I just don't see high target upside for the other two.

Adonai>Pearsall>Burden

 

[zeke2222]

PPR Need two WR and one flex

Wandale Robinson vs Wash
Mike Wilson @ HOU
Pittman @ Sea
Swift vs Cle
McConkey @ KC
Hunt vs LAC

In PPR Wan'Dale & Wilson for sure because of potential target volume. Swift next because he's playing great against a mid rush D. I like Pittman but, too much uncertainty at QB. Hunt is TD dependent and McConkey gets inconsistent usage.

Wilson>Wan'Dale>Swift>Pittman>Ladd>Hunt

your the best Chaka

 

[Bad_Mo2]

Flex player in a PPR, bonus for 100 yards rush/rec. Special scoring for TEs but Gadsden is firmly with *** on my bench.

DK Metcalf v. MIA
Aaron Jones @ DAL


AND...

Def ST choice between MIA (@ PIT) or LAR (v. DET)? thanks

 

[Chaka]

Going to ask the same question I asked a few weeks ago but this is tougher with all of them having tougher matchups

Need 3 of the 4 guys in a full PPR (1 point all positions)

Michael Wilson at Hou
Waddle at Pitt
McBride at Hou
Bowers at Phil

WIsh I had just played Evans damn this team is loaded but sure sucks for lineup calls each week.

At RB same league need 1 between Henderson or Judkins

Oh, no. Please. I'm not sure I can handle this after last time.

But, let's do it anyway

Still Wilson and his 15 target potential in PPR. Definitely Bowers because, don't bet against Bowers...ever.

Between Waddle and McBride... geez I'm not sure you want that much of Houston but, it's PPR and Waddle probably has 7-8 target potential and McBride has 10+

Wilson>Bowers>McBride>Waddle

 

[Chaka]

Standard Scoring + PPR

Starting RB Judkins, Henry
Starting WR Nucua, JSN
Starting TE: Kittle
Flex #1: Javonte Williams

Help on:

• (QB) Dart, Herbert (I also roster Brisset)
• Flex #2: Courtland Sutton, Tyler Warren, Aaron Jones, Travis Etienne, Quentin Johnson?
• Or convince me something different.

Thank You

I have no problem with Dart here. Herbert is balling, in a gritty, low fantasy production way while Dart is sacrificing his body for a couple extra yards.

Dart>Herbert
=============================

I like ETN as the flex because, I think this game is going to be a rout. He is the clear lead back and may get spelled a bit if the Jags get up early but, I think the Jags intend to run 40 times today. Warren next because, PPR, and hope Rivers dinks and dunks to him and Pittman all day.

ETN>Warren>AJ>Sutton

 

[Chaka]

2nd league, also Standard Scoring / PPR

• TE x1: Tyler Warren or Dallas Goeddert or Mark Andrews (cant trust Andrews)
• RB x2: Jaylen Warrren, Chris Rodriquez (inj? limited carries?) Chubba Hubbard, Devin Singletary?

Should I start CeeDee with confidence? Option is Keenan Allen in place of.

Thank You

Uhhhhh... you serious, Clark

Smash start CeeDee.

 

[Ray Barboni]

.5ppr Need 2 of these in the flex:

Hampton @ KC
Watson @ DEN
Neal v CAR

TE Start:
Bowers @ PHI
Warren @ SEA
(Would you start both TE's over in place of any of the players above?)

 

[Chaka]

2nd league, also Standard Scoring / PPR

• TE x1: Tyler Warren or Dallas Goeddert or Mark Andrews (cant trust Andrews)
• RB x2: Jaylen Warrren, Chris Rodriquez (inj? limited carries?) Chubba Hubbard, Devin Singletary?

Should I start CeeDee with confidence? Option is Keenan Allen in place of.

Thank You

Uhhhhh... you serious, Clark

Smash start CeeDee.

In case I wasn't clear

SMASH START CEEDEE!!!!

 

[Mookie]

Pick one in PPR

Deebo @ NYG
Judkins @ CHI
Neal v CAR

 

[GoBirds]

Worthy, BTJ, or Iosivas 1/2 ppr.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Need a flex in a 16 team PPR TEP IDP
• Hunter Henry Vs BUF
or
• Jordan Addison At DAL

Addison nursing an Achilles, but I love the matchup.

Henry currently in my flex spot - it’s TEP, and Pitts is my TE1.

@Chaka

 

[Mookie]

Both questions are for the same team.

4pts passing TD
Nix vs GB or Mariota @ NYG?

.5 PPR
Already starting Nico + AJB. WDIS as my WR3?
Diggs vs Buff
Sutton vs GB
M. Wilson @ Hou (assuming MHJ is out)

Nix and Wilson - MHJ is out, which makes Wilson a must start IMO due t opportunity and recent production.

 

[Mookie]

Worthy, BTJ, or Iosivas 1/2 ppr.

Worthy

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Here’s a tricky one:
Jacobs. Would be a no brainer, but that knee and that Denver d
Diggs against his old team
Or a flyer on monangai/corum/judkins

Currently have diggs in the line up

Standard ppr

no one answered mine. Booooo

 

[Chaka]

First time in this thread this year

12 team SF 0.5 ppr TE premium start 10 . Missed a bye to a team that scored 300 points less than me through the season. Ouch.

Anyways I’m starting ….

QB - Hurts/Allen
RB - Bucky Irving
WR - Amon-Ra/Devonta Smith/Jamo
TE - Kelce

That leaves

RB2
Flex 1
Flex 2
I’m getting unsure about these

I have Kyren Williams who has been auto start but the matchup is bad and he’s been losing touches

So I need the above out of

Kyren Williams
Rico Dowdle
Deebo Samuel
Juan Jennings
Kenneth Gainwell

Leaning Kyren, Rico and Juan/Deebo

Welcome Tartan, make yourself comfortable and remember that all the advice here is free and, you get exactly what you pay for



I don't think that Lions D is such a bad matchup anymore. On the ground the last six games 142 (MIN), 93 (WAS), 148 (PHI), 122 (NYG), 125 (GB), 91 (DAL). Corum started seeing increased work around week 7, since then Kyren's 17 game pace is 1,400 yards (20 receptions) and 15 TDs (82 yards and 1 TD per game).

I start Kyren.

For your flexes I go with Rico because he has plenty of upside, a plus matchup and similar floor to the others (IMO).

No idea how to predict Jennings. He has upside and a low floor. I wouldn't risk it.

Between Deebo & Gainwell I lean Deebo by a bit. I am more confident in his touches regardless of how the game progresses. Gainwell really pops in high scoring games, this may be one (TJ Watt is out) but, I don't like relying on game script.

Kyren>Rico>Deebo>Gainwell>Jennings

 

[Chaka]

Do you dare bench Derek Maye against the bills in favor of Matt Stafford against the lions?


Then flex - singletary against Washington or gesicki against Baltimore? Tep PPR

Nothing wrong with Maye or Stafford. Maye has been crazy consistent but, he hasn't been super prolific. Two rush TDs on the season, none since September. Two 3 TD games, last one on 10/26. He's a 250-2 guy. Stafford seems to have more upside. So, yes I would dare.

Stafford>Maye
============================

It's tough for the Flex. I guess with Tee out maybe Gesicki but, generally I prefer the RB. It's a coin toss.

Singletary>Gesicki

 

[GoBirds]

Here’s a tricky one:
Jacobs. Would be a no brainer, but that knee and that Denver d
Diggs against his old team
Or a flyer on monangai/corum/judkins

Currently have diggs in the line up

Standard ppr

no one answered mine. Booooo

I think I would stubbornly roll Jacobs.

 

[Chaka]

Maye or Burrow?

Underdog scenario by 5+-

Underdog, Burrow.

Overdog, Burrow.

Maye is great and, super consistent but, Burrow is Burrow and, he's playing like Burrow

Burrow>Maye

 

[davidwb]

Dart with a great matchup vs. Washington (but will he run?) or Burrow at home? Do I dare start Dart over Burrow in the playoffs?
Running TDs are 6 points while passing are 4.
Thanks!

 

[jm192]

Dart with a great matchup vs. Washington (but will he run?) or Burrow at home? Do I dare start Dart over Burrow in the playoffs?
Running TDs are 6 points while passing are 4.
Thanks!

BURROW

 

[Chaka]

Pick 2, 0.5 ppr: Judkins @ Chi, Hampton @ KC, or Tracy Vs Was

Pick 1 QB2, 6pt TD: Williams Vs Cle, or McCarthy @ Dal.

TIA

Judkins and Tracy pretty easily. They will both see more volume (IMO) than Hampton and have better matchups.

Judkins>Tracy>Hampton
================================

Tough call on QB. I think Caleb is better but, he isn't prolific. You have to hope for one of his boom games. JJ is less prolific than Caleb. Nice he threw three TDs against WAS but, can we count on that? Hmmmm... I guess I go with the upside play

Caleb>JJ

 

[McBokonon]

Devin Neal, Javonte, or Swift full PPR

 

[jm192]

Here’s a tricky one:
Jacobs. Would be a no brainer, but that knee and that Denver d
Diggs against his old team
Or a flyer on monangai/corum/judkins

Currently have diggs in the line up

Standard ppr

with Jacobs expected to play, go him.

I fully expect it to be an ugly, defensive, grind it out game. Jacobs should see plenty of volume if he's active.

 

[Chaka]

Standard scoring:

Lamar or Dak

Kyren or Devin Neal (lions run D is solid and Corum usage is concerning)

Probably Dak because he's so consistent. I like Lamar this week for sure but, he has given us all reason for concern. I might go with him if I need the upside play.

Dak>Lamar
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I just posted this on Kyren

I don't think that Lions D is such a bad matchup anymore. On the ground the last six games 142 (MIN), 93 (WAS), 148 (PHI), 122 (NYG), 125 (GB), 91 (DAL). Corum started seeing increased work around week 7, since then Kyren's 17 game pace is 1,400 yards (20 receptions) and 15 TDs (82 yards and 1 TD per game).

I start Kyren.

Kyren>Neal

 

[Chaka]

Dart or Burrow?

I like Dart and all but

Burrow>Dart

Surprised the number of people asking about Burrow coming off 284 yards and 4 TDs

 

[Chaka]

.5 ppr

WR2:
BJT vs NYJ
Vele vs Car
Jeudy @ Chi
Burden III vs Cle

Def:
KC vs LAC
DAL vs Min

I think this is a repost. I'm certain I responded above.

I have no problem risking it with the Dallas D, JJ may have turned a corner last week but, maybe not.

DAL>KC

But, remember that KC is the much better IRL defense so, go with your gut.

 

[Chaka]

Here’s a tricky one:
Jacobs. Would be a no brainer, but that knee and that Denver d
Diggs against his old team
Or a flyer on monangai/corum/judkins

Currently have diggs in the line up

Standard ppr

I think Judkins and his likely 20 touches. He hasn't been great but, he is the Browns run game and the Bears D aren't world beaters.

I like Monangai because the Bears run more than anyone.

I'm spooked enough about Jacobs's knee that I would go

Judkins>Monangai>Jacobs>Diggs

Diggs is an interesting case but, his floor is so low that I don't think I could risk it personally. If you really need a BOOM play then, maybe I would run with him and cross my fingers.

 

[jm192]

Dart or Burrow?

I like Dart and all but

Burrow>Dart

Surprised the number of people asking about Burrow coming off 284 yards and 4 TDs

Cinci D stinks too. He'll never NOT have to throw it a ton.

 

[jm192]

Feels crazy to ask, but Playoffs, so here we are.

Dak vs a tough MIN defense
Mariotta vs a bad NYG defnese.

 

[Mookie]

Devin Neal, Javonte, or Swift full PPR

Swift due to game script.

 

[Chaka]

Nix vs GB
Mariotta vs NYG

Leaning Mariotta, but feels weird.

It does feel weird. Tough call. I am a bit down on Nix in fantasy too and, it's a tough matchup but, maybe all the talk about being a home dog gives the Broncos some extra juice today. MAR-ee-OH-tah is fine but he doesn't have much upside IMO

Nix>MAR-ee-OH-tah

 

[kface]

1/2 point ppr and i have two tough ones in a must win week

Travis Etienne vs Javante Williams

Lean Etienne but worried Tuten steals the td and the game gets away from the Jets

Pick 2 of 3

Justin Jefferson/Aj Brown/Jamo

 

[Chaka]

Gotta pick two in ppr:

Boutte vs Buf
Rhamondre vs Buf
Alex Pierce @ Sea
Coker @ NO
Burden vs Cle
Shakir @ NE

I think Rhamondre. He's the starter and likely GL back in a plus matchup.

After that... total coin toss and I don't think I could distinguish between any of them. Probably not Burden with Odunze back and Caleb not being prolific. I think Rivers will take a couple shots deep to Pierce to try and convince defenses he can but, how's that going to play out? No clue but, maybe it's worth the risk. I guess Shakir has the highest target upside but, good luck predicting when that will happen. Coker, sure I guess.

Yeah, after Rhamondre it's a total gut call. I guess

Rhamondre>Pierce>Boutte>Coker>Shakir>Burden

 

[kface]

Feels crazy to ask, but Playoffs, so here we are.

Dak vs a tough MIN defense
Mariotta vs a bad NYG defnese.

Have to believe Dallas will pass and pass some more. They are going to score 21 points...Dak will have some stats (and maybe some Ints)

 

[Chaka]

Please help and TIA!

Full PPR, I need to pick a QB and a RB2, my options are:

Qb:
Dak v Vikings
Purdy v Titans
I feel like Dak is gonna go ballistic still but is it too big a risk?


Rb:
Swift v Browns
Judkins v Bears
I feel like Judkins has better chance to explode

What would be your best 3?

Devonta Smith v Raiders
Mcconkey v Chiefs
Tet McMillan v Saints
Wan’dale Robinson v Commanders
Pearsall v Titans

Answered above.

 

[zeke2222]

Need flex PPR

Pittman @ Sea
McConkey @ KC
Swift Vs Cle

 

[Chaka]

Good Morning

Old school boring TD league

Need 1 RB & 1 WR for TD

RB's
Jonathan Taylor - 44yo QB, Rain, Stout SEA DEF
O. Hampton - Tough KC DEF, 50/50 Split
J. Warren - Tough MIA Run DEF, 50/50 Split
C. Hubbard - Better Matchup, 50/50 split

WR's
CeeDee Lamb - Tough D, Coming off Concussion
C. Watson - Surtain
Wandale - Snow?
Sutton - GB Def

Appreciate your help in advance

Are you asking if you should start Jonathan Taylor and CeeDee Lamb?

You serious, Clark?

Taylor and CeeDee IMO there is no other option. If you lose with them in your lineup it will feel world's better than overthinking and losing with them on your bench.

Taylor & CeeDee

 

[Chaka]

PPR league TE:

Fergie vs. Vikings
Fannin @ Bears

.5 PPR Flex:

Jaylen Warren vs. Dolphins
Judkins @ Bears

Thanks for any help, suggestions

Njoku is out so, maybe Fannin is the play here. With CeeDee in the lineup Ferguson is a bit capped. He's still a fine play and you don't have to worry about weather so, if you need safe maybe Ferguson but, I think Fannin does enough and, may have more upside.

Fannin>Ferguson
===================================

Judkins gets 20 touches almost certainly. Can't say that about Warren. Warren is a fine play for sure and, if your gut says to start him then do it but, me

Judkins>Warren

 

[Chaka]

First time in this thread this year

12 team SF 0.5 ppr TE premium start 10 . Missed a bye to a team that scored 300 points less than me through the season. Ouch.

Anyways I’m starting ….

QB - Hurts/Allen
RB - Bucky Irving
WR - Amon-Ra/Devonta Smith/Jamo
TE - Kelce

That leaves

RB2
Flex 1
Flex 2
I’m getting unsure about these

I have Kyren Williams who has been auto start but the matchup is bad and he’s been losing touches

So I need the above out of

Kyren Williams
Rico Dowdle
Deebo Samuel
Juan Jennings
Kenneth Gainwell

Leaning Kyren, Rico and Juan/Deebo

Your picks plus deebo. No ertz

Can only pick 3. Poster above has made me think about Deebo over Dowdle

Kyren
Jennings
Dowdle/Deebo

I have no problem with Deebo over Dowdle. The loss of Ertz is potentially significant. These are close choices, trust your gut.

 

[jm192]

Need flex PPR

Pittman @ Sea
McConkey @ KC
Swift Vs Cle

Swift. Can't trust Rivers vs a really good defense.

Herbert was really bad last week, granted against Philly. I worry about the hand.

Pollard just gashed Cleveland. I'm riding Swift.

 

[Chaka]

PPR League. Last second decision.

JCM Aka Bill @NYG -- CRrod is now inactive. Picked up Bill for laughs and now seriously considering starting. NYGs is a smash spot for RBs. Only have McNicols to contend with although I'd imagine Deebo will be in the mix.

or

D. Vele @CAR -- Seems to have a solid floor and is getting targets comparable to Olave. CAR actually pretty decent vs the pass.

Which?

Need serious upside.

THanks

Yeah, with C.Rod out JCM suddenly becomes very interesting in a plus matchup. I have not problem rolling the dice with him over Vele. It's not like Vele is a world beater.

JCM>Vele

 

[Chaka]

PPR Need two WR and one flex

Wandale Robinson vs Wash
Mike Wilson @ HOU
Pittman @ Sea
Swift vs Cle
McConkey @ KC
Hunt vs LAC

PPR Need one RB, Two WR and one Flex:


Tracy vs Wash
Gainwell vs Mia
Hunt vs LAC
Diggs Vs Buf
Deebo Samuel @ NYG
Pittman @ Sea
Reed @ Den

Standard 12 team league which QB: I am the underdog ?

Brissett @ Hou
Darnold vs Indy?

Last edited: Yesterday at 9:29 PM

All answered above

 

[Chaka]

Standard League need 2 :

Wilson @ Hou
Jamo @ LAR
Jennings vs Ten
Jacobi meyers vs NYJ

Answered

 

[Chaka]

Flex player in a PPR, bonus for 100 yards rush/rec. Special scoring for TEs but Gadsden is firmly with *** on my bench.

DK Metcalf v. MIA
Aaron Jones @ DAL


AND...

Def ST choice between MIA (@ PIT) or LAR (v. DET)? thanks

I think I go with DK. He's on a one game hot streak in a decent matchup and, still an important game for the Steelers.

DK>AJ
================================
I understand the thought of the Dolphins but, the Rams are just a far superior defensive unit. Tough matchup but, defenses are random number generators so, I go with the best unit.

 

[xxxFTWxxx]

A little late to ask here but... Pick 2

Monangai
Singletary
Addison
Spears

Leaning the top 2...

 

[Chaka]

.5ppr Need 2 of these in the flex:

Hampton @ KC
Watson @ DEN
Neal v CAR

TE Start:
Bowers @ PHI
Warren @ SEA
(Would you start both TE's over in place of any of the players above?)

Yes, I would start Bowers and Warren over the RB options. I love Watson but, four targets and a tough matchup. Neal is fine but, I question his upside. Hampton is in a full timeshare (he's actually the lesser half of a timeshare) in a tough road matchup. I might take Watson over him just for the upside.

Definitely Bowers and probably Warren and hope Rivers uses him as a safety net.

Bowers>Warren>Watson>Neal>Hampton