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Week 2 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)
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msudaisy26
Footballguy
Boutee
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Ridley
msudaisy26
Footballguy
The wide receivers
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Pearsall and JCM.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Boutte
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Ridley
Chaka
Footballguy
#rimshot?
Chaka
Footballguy
I did not love either last week. I was surprised Warren saw fewer snaps than Gainwell 30 to 25 (54% to 45%). Is that a trend? IDK, wasn't Warren supposed to be the passing down back at the very least?
Monty also only played on 25 snaps which, was only a 37%. I do believe that is game script dependent and it will probably be better this week.
Monty>Warren
Chaka
Footballguy
Austin is the clear WR2 in Pittsburgh. GB is crowded for pass catchers, good look predicting which one any given week. Boutte may be the #1 in NE, depending on Diggs development in McDaniels system.
No on reed and between Austin and Boutte I probably play the matchup.
Boutte>Austin>Reed
Chaka
Footballguy
Ugh.
JCM is still a role player in Washington. He played 33% of the snaps last week, to 47% for Ekeler and that was a game they had well in hand. His time will come but, I wouldn't bet on it this week.
Ridley will probably see the most targets at home, in a tough matchup.
Kraft has a better matchup and sees a lot of snaps but, the Packers pass catchers are tough to predict. Maybe this is his week but, I'd say you have a 25% chance of calling it right.
Ridley>Kraft>JCM
Chaka
Footballguy
Please include the matchups. I find I am having to look up if these are home or road games and that makes a difference.
I probably bench JCM in a road game where passing may be more important. He only played 33% of the snaps in a game they had well in hand at home vs the Giants.
Pearsall>Hunter>JCM
Statorama
Footballguy
Chaka - as always, appreciate any feedback you can provide.
Got a choice at QB -
Scoring is 2 pts for every 50 yards passing (5pt bonus for 351+), 1pt per every 5 completions, 6pt TD, -2 INT
Baker Mayfield @ HOU
OR Dak Prescott at home vs NYG
I always like to have a rooting interest on MNF, but I'm leaning Dak. Any thoughts?
Got a choice at QB -
Scoring is 2 pts for every 50 yards passing (5pt bonus for 351+), 1pt per every 5 completions, 6pt TD, -2 INT
Baker Mayfield @ HOU
OR Dak Prescott at home vs NYG
I always like to have a rooting interest on MNF, but I'm leaning Dak. Any thoughts?
Agree. Henry.
I'd have a really hard time starting Williams over those 2, especially in PPR. I actually like Hollywood the most out of those 3.
Mooney is he's playing.
I've got Meyers light years ahead of those other guys, regardless of Bowers status, though he probably gets a bump if he's out.
Gotta go Coleman out of those 3. I'd lean Waddle over Reed, but its close. Reed is basically useless whenever he doesn't get a TD. Reed ran 12 routes last week.
I'd sit Coleman among these 3. Jags/Bengals profiles as a shootout, and the Steelers run D was non-existent last week.
I lean Dak over JJ, as Dak seems to always do well against the Giants.
I'd go Burrow in what feels like a shootout, though I'll start to be concerned if the Bengals offense struggles this week.
I'd sit McLaurin. Don't like the matchup, with Parsons and co likely not giving Daniels the time needed for deep shots, and GB having good S play. Feels like more of a Deebo week.
I'd sit DK here. In theory, nobody knows more about how to slow him down than Seattle, and truthfully, I think Seattle's D is much better than the Jets.
I think you've made the case for Etienne. Tank is gone, good matchup, possible 3-down role.
I think the PPR scam with Sampson keeps on rolling.
I see no reason to start Williams until the offense shows us they are gonna be able to support multiple pass catchers post-Johnson. Kind of expecting a run heavy gameplan against the Bears.
That's a really close one, but I think I'd lean Egbuka. I think Evans likely sees more of Stingley.
I like Johnson more this week. I think NE tries really hard to get the run game going this week.
I'd sit Coleman honestly. I'm not a believer, and I think he also has the worst matchup. Pearsall, even with Mac Jones, is a must start out of this group.
Dak feels like the way to go to me. Looked WAY better a week ago (in a much tougher matchup) and always plays well against NY.
I'd go with Jeudy, and hope the likely chase script comes through.
I'd roll the dice on London. He's been limited in practice, and Golden isn't the caliber of player where I'd want to start him and possibly miss on London. Pretty much regardless of what else you have at WR, I'd imagine the difference between them and Golden is a lot smaller than the difference between Golden and London.
Chaka
Footballguy
I'd sit Williams, until the Lions pass game shows it can support multiple options post-Johnson.
I think I'd go with McMillan. Could have some point chasing and honestly looked the best in week 1.
I'd lean Walker here. Steelers run D looked awful last week, and I'm not sure Chargers throw near as much against the Raiders as they did KC.
I'd go Tillman over Golden. He's a full time player and has actually produced in the NFL. I'd want to avoid GB WRs if I could help it on general, until 1 (hopefully Golden) pulls away a bit.
I'd go with Johnson over Henry, expecting a more run heavy Patriots game against the Dolphins.
I wouldn't sit Kamara for any of them. I'd go with Pearsall and Hollywood just due to necessity of them needing to be used often.
Despite the awfulness of last week, I'd go back to the well on Nix over Maye.
I'd go with Javonte while he seemingly has a touch monopoly.
I'd go Ferguson over Njoku entirely due to matchup, Dak owns NY.
I think Fields is the call over Mayfield. Better matchup, and just higher upside in general.
I'd go AJ and DK. Brown probably has the best matchup, and DK probably has the best role.
Johnson, like his matchup a lot more.
It being PPR, I lean McMillan. Not against starting Etienne, but I think McMillan offers more upside especially in catchup mode.
I think Egbuka is the clear option as #2 WR for you. Not afraid of doubling up Bucs WRs. I'll say Monty at flex, as the Lions look to establish the run against the Bears.
Monty, feels like higher touch and TD upside,
I guess Reed, at least the game profiles as a potential shootout.
This might sound crazy, but I'd actually go Kraft here. I think GB is forced to throw more this week, and I don't like the other guys matchups.
I think Dak is your choice. He always owns the Giants.
Gotta be "Bill" we have no idea if Golden will be involved, whereas JCM is the lead RB it seems.
Getting nervous about it, but I'd still lean Walker, and hope last week was just easing him in, which it could very well be.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
12-team PPR with a TE and two flexes in the starting lineup. Pick two of these three:
Fannin @ BAL
Njoku @ BAL
Montgomery vs CHI
10-team Superflex with 6-point passing TDs:
D Jones vs DEN or
B Young @ ARI
Fannin @ BAL
Njoku @ BAL
Montgomery vs CHI
10-team Superflex with 6-point passing TDs:
D Jones vs DEN or
B Young @ ARI
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Walker, begrudgingly.
Chaka
Footballguy
No clue. I probably lean KW3 because conventional wisdom shouldn't be thrown out after week one.
KWIII>Charbonet
Chaka
Footballguy
I probably bench Fannin because I wouldn't play two TE from the same team. Then again, it worked okay last week. Still, it's early for me to believe he's a trend.
If it's TE premium scoring I may consider benching Montgomery but, I think last week was game script dependent.
Njoku>Monty>Fannin
Man, Jones goes from probably playing a bottom 3 defense to probably a top 3 defense...
I'm gambling that last week was a bit of an aberration for both.
Bryce>Jones
Chaka
Footballguy
Chaka
Footballguy
I'm higher on Jameson than most this season and, last week did give me a little pause but, Green Bay is on fire right now on both sides of the ball.
Detroit should still win a lot of games and score a lot of points. I can't say the same for New England.
The Patriots do have a better matchup but that's about it. If they get a lead on Miami do we think they're going to throw another 40 passes like they did last week? I don't.
If it was full PPR I might consider Boutte but, I just don't think we should be judging the season based on week one.
Jameson>Boutte
Frankthetank
Footballguy
Dak home vs the Giants or Fields home vs the Bills? 6 points per passing TD.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
Full PPR - Need a flex
WR Calvin Ridley home vs Rams
WR Calvin Austin home vs Seahawks
RB Tyrone Tracy at Cowboys
RB Zach Charbonnet at Steelers
Thanks!
WR Calvin Ridley home vs Rams
WR Calvin Austin home vs Seahawks
RB Tyrone Tracy at Cowboys
RB Zach Charbonnet at Steelers
Thanks!
Chaka
Footballguy
At 6 points per pass TD I think I you have the luxury of starting Dak and seeing if last week was a mirage for Fields.
If you feel you need some kind of monstrous performance and are willing to risk it, then start Fields otherwise:
Dak>Fields
Chaka
Footballguy
I think it has to be Ridley. He's in line for the most guaranteed volume. All the others have bigger question marks IMO.
Ridley>Austin>Tracy>Charbonnet
Kuz
Footballguy
Thanks.. May have to agree with you.. Good luck this week
PPR league. Need three from this motley crew and one HAS to be a RB:
* D. Mooney @MN -- Not on the injury report. It's a late Sunday game so could get screwed if there's news of a pitch count. Decent matchup.
* J. Jennings @NO -- Hard to trust him. May not be healthy. And Mac Jones. Really not an option.
* I. Pacheco vs PHI -- Terrible matchup. Terrible usage. Probably shouldn't be an option either. Lol.
* K. Boutte @MIA -- Great matchup. Sneaky shootout potential. He's been on a roll. Locked in as the X receiver and Maye may be slinging it.
* T. Tracy @ DAL -- Decent matchup, but the NYG offense as usual...stinks. Got pretty much all the touches last week.
* J. Mason vs ATL -- 50/50 split with A. Jones. Decent matchup. MN wants to run the ball. Should get goal line carries.
Which three?
Right now I'm thinking Mason, Tracy, and Boutte.
Thanks
* D. Mooney @MN -- Not on the injury report. It's a late Sunday game so could get screwed if there's news of a pitch count. Decent matchup.
* J. Jennings @NO -- Hard to trust him. May not be healthy. And Mac Jones. Really not an option.
* I. Pacheco vs PHI -- Terrible matchup. Terrible usage. Probably shouldn't be an option either. Lol.
* K. Boutte @MIA -- Great matchup. Sneaky shootout potential. He's been on a roll. Locked in as the X receiver and Maye may be slinging it.
* T. Tracy @ DAL -- Decent matchup, but the NYG offense as usual...stinks. Got pretty much all the touches last week.
* J. Mason vs ATL -- 50/50 split with A. Jones. Decent matchup. MN wants to run the ball. Should get goal line carries.
Which three?
Right now I'm thinking Mason, Tracy, and Boutte.
Thanks
mjb03003
Footballguy
I like Dak here.
mjb03003
Footballguy
I agree with those selections.
Statorama
Footballguy
I'm buying in on Boutte. Loved his usage and that MIA DEF was (is?) terrible.
fightingillini
Footballguy
Standard Defense scoring with extra points if you hold your opponents under 20 points against.
BUF @ NYJ or AZ vs CAR?
BUF @ NYJ or AZ vs CAR?
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
Why is no one helping me with mine?!? 
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Gotta be AZ here.
I know Baltimore is, Baltimore - but I have serious concerns with the tackling in Buffalo. NYJ can run the ball, have a great O-line, and Feilds seems to be on a mission.
PPR league. 10 team super flex league. Trade question:
I've been offered:
* T. McMillan & M. Golden
For
* E. Egbuka
All of these guys were drafted right near each other. Obviously, Egbuka is off to a hot start, but Godwin is already hitting the practice field.
My other WRs: N. Collins, T. Higgins, G. Pickens
Stand pat or sell high on Egbuka?
Thanks
I've been offered:
* T. McMillan & M. Golden
For
* E. Egbuka
All of these guys were drafted right near each other. Obviously, Egbuka is off to a hot start, but Godwin is already hitting the practice field.
My other WRs: N. Collins, T. Higgins, G. Pickens
Stand pat or sell high on Egbuka?
Thanks
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Im a Boutte guy
Chaka
Footballguy
Can't really argue with your choices. Maybe there is an argument for Pacheco over Tracy but, it's a weak one.
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
I'm gonna be asking this same question probably every week. First world problem.
Kyler Murray vs CAR or Baker @ HOU
I had this pair last year and made the wrong choice enough to miss my league playoffs because i depended on Kyler's potential way too many times and pretty much ignored that Baker had a career year. My concern with Murray for this week is that AZ may not need to be all that offensive to win this game and Conner/Benson could be a much better play here that the QB and receivers. Baker has the tougher matchup on the road, but that could mean more offense.
So, what say you?
Kyler Murray vs CAR or Baker @ HOU
I had this pair last year and made the wrong choice enough to miss my league playoffs because i depended on Kyler's potential way too many times and pretty much ignored that Baker had a career year. My concern with Murray for this week is that AZ may not need to be all that offensive to win this game and Conner/Benson could be a much better play here that the QB and receivers. Baker has the tougher matchup on the road, but that could mean more offense.
So, what say you?
Chaka
Footballguy
Because it's full PPR I probably bench Downs & Benson. I like QJ a lot but running the ball is in the DNA of Harbaugh and Roman, if they can, IMO they will.
Boutte seems like a good choice, and he may be but I worry that if the Patriots have a lead they're going to run a bunch.
I think Tillman is who I would go with. The Browns can't run, particularly not against Baltimore IMO and the Ravens can score in bunches. Flacco could throw 45 times this week.
Tillman>Boutte>QJ
Chaka
Footballguy
I guess I can see going with the home defense but, Buffalo is just a better unit.
BUF>ARI
Chaka
Footballguy
I assume it's a redraft? In a 10 team SF league, Golden is barely rosterable, IMO, who would you have to drop to keep him?
But, I have no problem trading Tet for Egbuka and, I guess Golden could be a mid/late season wild card league winner.
Chaka
Footballguy
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