Week 3 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

[Chaka]

This is where we ask questions and offer help.

Thank you to all the posters who come here to offer that help.

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Let's move on to week 3

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Can we get this pinned please?

 

[Chaka]

I want to thank everyone for their participation last week. It really felt like there was an uptick in people offering help

I appreciate it.

Great job.

 

[Chaka]

I'll start.

Bo Nix @ LAC
Daniel Jones @ TEN

I have Jones in and I think I'm sticking with it. He's on fire ATM and is the #2 QB after two weeks tied with Mahomes and only behind Lamar. And the matchup is worlds better than Nix @ the Chargers.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

I'll start.

Bo Nix @ LAC
Daniel Jones @ TEN

I have Jones in and I think I'm sticking with it. He's on fire ATM and is the #2 QB after two weeks tied with Mahomes and only behind Lamar. And the matchup is worlds better than Nix @ the Chargers.

After I told you to start JJ McCarthy last week, you may not want to listen to me but I think you stick with the extremely hot hand and that would be Jones

 

[Chaka]

I'll start.

Bo Nix @ LAC
Daniel Jones @ TEN

I have Jones in and I think I'm sticking with it. He's on fire ATM and is the #2 QB after two weeks tied with Mahomes and only behind Lamar. And the matchup is worlds better than Nix @ the Chargers.

After I told you to start JJ McCarthy last week, you may not want to listen to me but I think you stick with the extremely hot hand and that would be Jones

That's okay... I ignored you.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

I'll start.

Bo Nix @ LAC
Daniel Jones @ TEN

I have Jones in and I think I'm sticking with it. He's on fire ATM and is the #2 QB after two weeks tied with Mahomes and only behind Lamar. And the matchup is worlds better than Nix @ the Chargers.

After I told you to start JJ McCarthy last week, you may not want to listen to me but I think you stick with the extremely hot hand and that would be Jones

That's okay... I ignored you.

Harsh but smart

 

[Goooals]

Standard scoring non-ppr league. I need to start two of these players:

Etienne vs HOU - Has been solid for 2 weeks; hard to bench in a non-ppr
Hill vs BUF - Played him week 1 and benched him in wk 2; he flashed a bit and probably has the higher ceiling and a fairly solid floor
Higgins vs MIN - Everyone is expecting him to drop with Browning at the helm
Deebo vs LV - Has been slow and steady through 2 weeks

As of today, I'm leaning towards Etienne and Hill; Hill plays on Thursday so need to make an early decision.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

 

[Chaka]

Standard scoring non-ppr league. I need to start two of these players:

Etienne vs HOU - Has been solid for 2 weeks; hard to bench in a non-ppr
Hill vs BUF - Played him week 1 and benched him in wk 2; he flashed a bit and probably has the higher ceiling and a fairly solid floor
Higgins vs MIN - Everyone is expecting him to drop with Browning at the helm
Deebo vs LV - Has been slow and steady through 2 weeks

As of today, I'm leaning towards Etienne and Hill; Hill plays on Thursday so need to make an early decision.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

Obviously, if you like Hill then you should start him. I don't like the matchup much but, if he's right he can ball against anyone and, it only takes one play to make a nice week. And, you have to expect the Bills to put up a lot of points and Tua can try to keep up a lot better than Fields.

My impulse is to go with Etienne. He's is balling, the Texans are faltering on offense and the defense gave up 169 rush yards to a Bucs team down both tackles. Houston is talented, on paper, so maybe they circle the wagons but this looks like a nice matchup.

Deebo should benefit from Ekeler's absence as much as anyone. He should be a 10 touch guy going forward. It's also a plus matchup. The obvious concern is your appetite for risk of Daniels doesn't play. But the Raiders do have a history of making backup QBs look like heroes.

And Tee Higgins isn't a bad fallback plan if you prefer Browning to Mariota.

It's close for me between Tyreek and Deebo but, I generally lean towards players with the most upside and that's Tyree

Etienne>Tyreek>Deebo>Tee

 

[Goooals]

Standard scoring non-ppr league. I need to start two of these players:

Etienne vs HOU - Has been solid for 2 weeks; hard to bench in a non-ppr
Hill vs BUF - Played him week 1 and benched him in wk 2; he flashed a bit and probably has the higher ceiling and a fairly solid floor
Higgins vs MIN - Everyone is expecting him to drop with Browning at the helm
Deebo vs LV - Has been slow and steady through 2 weeks

As of today, I'm leaning towards Etienne and Hill; Hill plays on Thursday so need to make an early decision.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

Obviously, if you like Hill then you should start him. I don't like the matchup much but, if he's right he can ball against anyone and, it only takes one play to make a nice week. And, you have to expect the Bills to put up a lot of points and Tua can try to keep up a lot better than Fields.

My impulse is to go with Etienne. He's is balling, the Texans are faltering on offense and the defense gave up 169 rush yards to a Bucs team down both tackles. Houston is talented, on paper, so maybe they circle the wagons but this looks like a nice matchup.

Deebo should benefit from Ekeler's absence as much as anyone. He should be a 10 touch guy going forward. It's also a plus matchup. The obvious concern is your appetite for risk of Daniels doesn't play. But the Raiders do have a history of making backup QBs look like heroes.

And Tee Higgins isn't a bad fallback plan if you prefer Browning to Mariota.

It's close for me between Tyreek and Deebo but, I generally lean towards players with the most upside and that's Tyree

Etienne>Tyreek>Deebo>Tee

Great in-depth take, thank you.

 

[Rubi]

I'll start.

Bo Nix @ LAC
Daniel Jones @ TEN

I have Jones in and I think I'm sticking with it. He's on fire ATM and is the #2 QB after two weeks tied with Mahomes and only behind Lamar. And the matchup is worlds better than Nix @ the Chargers.

Didn't think I'd be saying this but Jones is the play here for me for the reasons you cited

 

[kyoun1e]

Trade question. 12 team PPR.

I'm seriously hurting at RB. T. Pollard, J. Mason (lucked out with A. Jones injury), I. Pacheco (ugh), T. Tracy (ugh), then a bunch of lotto tickets (B. Corum, K. Monongai, B. Allen, R. Davis). Was thinking of targeting the Burrow owner who also has CMC.

Offer:

* I give L. Jackson and a RB (maybe J. Mason)
* I get D. Maye and CMC

Worth giving it a shot?

Figure Maye could keep improving and the NE schedule is pretty favorable.

 

[Cmitchy]

Dynasty Superflex PPR 10 team

Pick 2 WRs- chosen poorly on WR2 an WR3 the last two weeks.

Tyreek Hill @ BUF
T. McMillan vs ATL
Marvin Harrison Jr @SF
Keon Coleman vs MIA
Cooper Kupp vs NO

Cheers!

 

[calcinorjones]

Dynasty Superflex PPR 10 team

Pick 2 WRs- chosen poorly on WR2 an WR3 the last two weeks.

Tyreek Hill @ BUF
T. McMillan vs ATL
Marvin Harrison Jr @SF
Keon Coleman vs MIA
Cooper Kupp vs NO

Cheers!

I would go with Harrison and Coleman. Allen has big games vs Miami. Harrison in a big division game should get opportunities

 

[Rubi]

Dynasty Superflex PPR 10 team

Pick 2 WRs- chosen poorly on WR2 an WR3 the last two weeks.

Tyreek Hill @ BUF
T. McMillan vs ATL
Marvin Harrison Jr @SF
Keon Coleman vs MIA
Cooper Kupp vs NO

Cheers!

Harrison and Coleman for me this week

 

[Chaka]

Trade question. 12 team PPR.

I'm seriously hurting at RB. T. Pollard, J. Mason (lucked out with A. Jones injury), I. Pacheco (ugh), T. Tracy (ugh), then a bunch of lotto tickets (B. Corum, K. Monongai, B. Allen, R. Davis). Was thinking of targeting the Burrow owner who also has CMC.

Offer:

* I give L. Jackson and a RB (maybe J. Mason)
* I get D. Maye and CMC

Worth giving it a shot?

Figure Maye could keep improving and the NE schedule is pretty favorable.

I can't think of many players I would give Lamar for. He's pretty much a cheat code right now.

I like CMC and all but, with his injury history and the fact that we've seen good production but, not the world beater level of production we expect... I'm not sure.

ATM Lamar is putting up almost 5 PPG more than the #2 QB and almost 9 ppg more than Maye. I think it is reasonable to believe that won't change terribly much (vis-a-vis Maye).

It's tougher to compare CMC to Mason because of the injury to Jones but he's putting up about 6 more PPG than Jones+Mason (not a great way to measure it). And that's with the Vikings getting off to a rough start. And I have trouble predicting the trajectory of them or the Niners at this point.

It's a tough call but, IMO

IMO Lamar + Mason > Maye + CMC

 

[Chaka]

Dynasty Superflex PPR 10 team

Pick 2 WRs- chosen poorly on WR2 an WR3 the last two weeks.

Tyreek Hill @ BUF
T. McMillan vs ATL
Marvin Harrison Jr @SF
Keon Coleman vs MIA
Cooper Kupp vs NO

Cheers!

In PPR I'm not benching Tet for many guys ATM. 9.5 targets per game on a team without many passing options and should be trailing a fair bit this season.

I can see the argument for any of the other guys as the 2nd option but the only two I consider are Tyreek & Coleman.

It looks like anyone can pass on the Dolphins but, I wonder what happens if/when the Bills take the lead. Is Allen going to have to pass more than 25 times against the Dolphins? If you think the Dolphins can keep up in this boat race then Coleman is a decent start.

But Tyreek is Tyreek. When he's right he's still a top 3 guy and has as much game changing ability as anyone on the field.

Both guys come with risk but Tyreek has far more upside IMO.

Tet>Tyreek>Coleman

 

[Timmay]

0.5 PPR

Need to start 4 of the following, 2 of them must be RB's:

Josh Jacobs @ Cleveland
Jordan Mason vs Cincinnati
Ken Walker vs NO
George Pickens @ Chicago
Courtland Sutton @ LAC
Tucker Kraft @ Cleveland

 

[Drake Hater]

0.5 PPR

Need 3 from:
Kamara at Seattle
Walker vs NO
Dobbins at Chargers
Jameson Williams at Baltimore

 

[kyoun1e]

Trade question. 12 team PPR.

I'm seriously hurting at RB. T. Pollard, J. Mason (lucked out with A. Jones injury), I. Pacheco (ugh), T. Tracy (ugh), then a bunch of lotto tickets (B. Corum, K. Monongai, B. Allen, R. Davis). Was thinking of targeting the Burrow owner who also has CMC.

Offer:

* I give L. Jackson and a RB (maybe J. Mason)
* I get D. Maye and CMC

Worth giving it a shot?

Figure Maye could keep improving and the NE schedule is pretty favorable.

I can't think of many players I would give Lamar for. He's pretty much a cheat code right now.

I like CMC and all but, with his injury history and the fact that we've seen good production but, not the world beater level of production we expect... I'm not sure.

ATM Lamar is putting up almost 5 PPG more than the #2 QB and almost 9 ppg more than Maye. I think it is reasonable to believe that won't change terribly much (vis-a-vis Maye).

It's tougher to compare CMC to Mason because of the injury to Jones but he's putting up about 6 more PPG than Jones+Mason (not a great way to measure it). And that's with the Vikings getting off to a rough start. And I have trouble predicting the trajectory of them or the Niners at this point.

It's a tough call but, IMO

IMO Lamar + Mason > Maye + CMC

Interesting. Thanks for the take.

If it wasn't for A. Jones injury / Mason's emergence, I'd be in full blown RB panic mode.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

My dilemma for Week 3:

Cleveland has been stifling running games so far this season. They even held Derrick Henry to 23 yards last week! Do you think Josh Jacobs will suffer this same fate, or will he bring Cleveland's Run Defense down to earth?

I've got Javonte Williams waiting in the wings should I bench Jacobs this week.

Thanks!

 

[Chaka]

0.5 PPR

Need to start 4 of the following, 2 of them must be RB's:

Josh Jacobs @ Cleveland
Jordan Mason vs Cincinnati
Ken Walker vs NO
George Pickens @ Chicago
Courtland Sutton @ LAC
Tucker Kraft @ Cleveland

I don't think there is a question about what to do with Josh Jacobs.

I like Mason quite a bit in this matchup of backup QBs. With Aaron Jones out against what is probably a soft defense, it's a nice opportunity for him.
I love/hate Kenneth Walker. Great matchup, he's clearly more talented than Charbonett but it is definitely a time share. Still, he's probably a start considering the matchup.

I love Sutton but, the Broncos haven't hit their stride yet and the Chargers are playing like one of the best teams in football. I don't think enough people are talking about the loss of Mack when considering their defense but, it's still a strong unit.

I don't think Dallas will have to throw 52 times in Chicago.

Kraft looks to be having a breakout season, Jayden Reed is out, Christian Watson isn't back and it's a good matchup.

Jacobs>Mason>KWIII>Kraft>Sutton>Pickens

 

[Keith R]

12 team Dynasty TE-P (WR 1 PPR, RB .75 PPR)

Flex spot
Breece Hall @ TB
DK Metcalf @NE
Rome Odunze vs DAL

TIA

 

[Chaka]

0.5 PPR

Need 3 from:
Kamara at Seattle
Walker vs NO
Dobbins at Chargers
Jameson Williams at Baltimore

As a general rule I bench Lions on the road. Dobbins definitely has a tough matchup so, if you're going to bench anyone for Jameson, it's him IMO.

Kamara>KWIII>Dobbins>Jameson

 

[msudaisy26]

I'll start.

Bo Nix @ LAC
Daniel Jones @ TEN

I have Jones in and I think I'm sticking with it. He's on fire ATM and is the #2 QB after two weeks tied with Mahomes and only behind Lamar. And the matchup is worlds better than Nix @ the Chargers.

Stay with Jones. Nix is fine, but the Chargers are a tough matchup right now.

 

[Chaka]

My dilemma for Week 3:

Cleveland has been stifling running games so far this season. They even held Derrick Henry to 23 yards last week! Do you think Josh Jacobs will suffer this same fate, or will he bring Cleveland's Run Defense down to earth?

I've got Javonte Williams waiting in the wings should I bench Jacobs this week.

Thanks!

I'm not ready to pull the plug on all RBs against Cleveland. That team has trouble scoring, they most certainly will struggle to keep drives alive against this defense, Jacobs should have 20+ opportunities. Still a smash start IMO.

Now, I am a big Javonte fanboy and love his resurgence. He should be a very good start this week. Then again, I am still holding my breath a little wondering if it's a mirage. I am surprised you don't have someone else you could potentially swap him in for.

If you love Javonte, which I do, then you should start him but, for me:

Jacobs>Javonte

 

[msudaisy26]

Standard scoring non-ppr league. I need to start two of these players:

Etienne vs HOU - Has been solid for 2 weeks; hard to bench in a non-ppr
Hill vs BUF - Played him week 1 and benched him in wk 2; he flashed a bit and probably has the higher ceiling and a fairly solid floor
Higgins vs MIN - Everyone is expecting him to drop with Browning at the helm
Deebo vs LV - Has been slow and steady through 2 weeks

As of today, I'm leaning towards Etienne and Hill; Hill plays on Thursday so need to make an early decision.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

Etienne and Deebo. I think he sees uptick in rushing and short targets to fill in for Eckler.

 

[Chaka]

12 team Dynasty TE-P (WR 1 PPR, RB .75 PPR)

Flex spot
Breece Hall @ TB
DK Metcalf @NE
Rome Odunze vs DAL

TIA

I'm having trouble benching Rome ATM. He's clearly Caleb's favorite target and has, easily the best matchup.

Rome>DK>Breece

 

[msudaisy26]

Trade question. 12 team PPR.

I'm seriously hurting at RB. T. Pollard, J. Mason (lucked out with A. Jones injury), I. Pacheco (ugh), T. Tracy (ugh), then a bunch of lotto tickets (B. Corum, K. Monongai, B. Allen, R. Davis). Was thinking of targeting the Burrow owner who also has CMC.

Offer:

* I give L. Jackson and a RB (maybe J. Mason)
* I get D. Maye and CMC

Worth giving it a shot?

Figure Maye could keep improving and the NE schedule is pretty favorable.

I would take it.

 

[Chaka]

Trade question. 12 team PPR.

I'm seriously hurting at RB. T. Pollard, J. Mason (lucked out with A. Jones injury), I. Pacheco (ugh), T. Tracy (ugh), then a bunch of lotto tickets (B. Corum, K. Monongai, B. Allen, R. Davis). Was thinking of targeting the Burrow owner who also has CMC.

Offer:

* I give L. Jackson and a RB (maybe J. Mason)
* I get D. Maye and CMC

Worth giving it a shot?

Figure Maye could keep improving and the NE schedule is pretty favorable.

I can't think of many players I would give Lamar for. He's pretty much a cheat code right now.

I like CMC and all but, with his injury history and the fact that we've seen good production but, not the world beater level of production we expect... I'm not sure.

ATM Lamar is putting up almost 5 PPG more than the #2 QB and almost 9 ppg more than Maye. I think it is reasonable to believe that won't change terribly much (vis-a-vis Maye).

It's tougher to compare CMC to Mason because of the injury to Jones but he's putting up about 6 more PPG than Jones+Mason (not a great way to measure it). And that's with the Vikings getting off to a rough start. And I have trouble predicting the trajectory of them or the Niners at this point.

It's a tough call but, IMO

IMO Lamar + Mason > Maye + CMC

Interesting. Thanks for the take.

If it wasn't for A. Jones injury / Mason's emergence, I'd be in full blown RB panic mode.

I may be overvaluing QBs relative to your league but the Niners offense keeps dropping like flies. Didn't they just lose a guard or something? Wasn't Trent Williams a GTD last week? No Aiyuk for awhile, and most certainly not the same guy when he comes back. No Purdy, although I like Jones in this system. No Kittle. Sure it leads to more opps for CMC (maybe, he only had 20 last week and they didn't exactly blow the Saints out) but, everyone knows it. He's only averaging 3.5 per carry ATM (8.3 per reception is nice though).

 

[msudaisy26]

0.5 PPR

Need to start 4 of the following, 2 of them must be RB's:

Josh Jacobs @ Cleveland
Jordan Mason vs Cincinnati
Ken Walker vs NO
George Pickens @ Chicago
Courtland Sutton @ LAC
Tucker Kraft @ Cleveland

I would take the rbs and Pickens.

 

[msudaisy26]

0.5 PPR

Need 3 from:
Kamara at Seattle
Walker vs NO
Dobbins at Chargers
Jameson Williams at Baltimore

Kamara, Walker, Williams.

 

[msudaisy26]

My dilemma for Week 3:

Cleveland has been stifling running games so far this season. They even held Derrick Henry to 23 yards last week! Do you think Josh Jacobs will suffer this same fate, or will he bring Cleveland's Run Defense down to earth?

I've got Javonte Williams waiting in the wings should I bench Jacobs this week.

Thanks!

Who does Dallas play?

 

[Chaka]

My dilemma for Week 3:

Cleveland has been stifling running games so far this season. They even held Derrick Henry to 23 yards last week! Do you think Josh Jacobs will suffer this same fate, or will he bring Cleveland's Run Defense down to earth?

I've got Javonte Williams waiting in the wings should I bench Jacobs this week.

Thanks!

Who does Dallas play?

At Chicago.

 

[msudaisy26]

12 team Dynasty TE-P (WR 1 PPR, RB .75 PPR)

Flex spot
Breece Hall @ TB
DK Metcalf @NE
Rome Odunze vs DAL

TIA

Odunze for me.

 

[msudaisy26]

My dilemma for Week 3:

Cleveland has been stifling running games so far this season. They even held Derrick Henry to 23 yards last week! Do you think Josh Jacobs will suffer this same fate, or will he bring Cleveland's Run Defense down to earth?

I've got Javonte Williams waiting in the wings should I bench Jacobs this week.

Thanks!

Who does Dallas play?

At Chicago.

Feels like over thinking and just start your studs, but it probably isn't that far off. As weird as it is to say I think Williams has a higher ceiling for the week.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

0.5 PPR. I need two WR's:

• Metcalf vs. Pats (Gonzalez is practicing today)
• J. Jennings vs. Cards (Is questionable w/ ankle injury)
• McLaurin vs. Raiders
• Waddle vs. Bills

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Separate 0.5 PPR league, also need two WR's:

• DJ Moore vs. Cowboys
• Devonta Smith vs. Rams
• Pearsall vs. Cards
• Waddle vs. Bills

 

[kajaet]

I want to thank everyone for their participation last week. It really felt like there was an uptick in people offering help

I appreciate it.

Great job.

I have the exact same tandem. I'm leaning Jones at the moment.

 

[Chaka]

0.5 PPR. I need two WR's:

• Metcalf vs. Pats (Gonzalez is practicing today)
• J. Jennings vs. Cards (Is questionable w/ ankle injury)
• McLaurin vs. Raiders
• Waddle vs. Bills

You need to wait on Daniels's status really to consider McLaurin. Mariota is fine but, with the slow start and the addition of Deebo I don't think he is a guarantee start ATM. The Dolphins are going to annoy the #### out of me all year but, Waddle is still looking like a 6 target guy and not much more. He'll have a few big games but, he'll be mostly boring IMO.

Jennings was Q last week too, wasn't he? I can't ignore 10 targets from Mac Jones. If you're his favorite guy, and Jennings may be, he'll feed you. Just check the BTJ thread.

I think DK is still the best talent of the group. I don't love the matchup (it helps if you include if they're vs or @ the opponents) but, none of the three options after Jennings give me any warm and fuzzies so, I'll go with talent.

Obviously, depending on injury status:
Jennings>DK>McLaurin>Waddle

 

[Chaka]

Separate 0.5 PPR league, also need two WR's:

• DJ Moore vs. Cowboys
• Devonta Smith vs. Rams
• Pearsall vs. Cards
• Waddle vs. Bills

Devonta & Waddle are pretty much interchangeable for me and the Dolphins will likely be throwing more.

DJ has a great matchup but, I wish he was more involved in the offense when plays break down which, they often do with Caleb. When that happens, it feels like Caleb looks for Rome almost exclusively. The big saving grace is it looks like a great matchup.

I like Pearsall quite a bit but, last weeks love fest between Mac Jones and Jennings gives me pause.

Very tentatively I think:
Waddle>DJ>Pearsall>Devonta

 

[RaidersAreOne]

You rock @Chaka !

 

[kyoun1e]

Trade question. 12 team PPR.

I'm seriously hurting at RB. T. Pollard, J. Mason (lucked out with A. Jones injury), I. Pacheco (ugh), T. Tracy (ugh), then a bunch of lotto tickets (B. Corum, K. Monongai, B. Allen, R. Davis). Was thinking of targeting the Burrow owner who also has CMC.

Offer:

* I give L. Jackson and a RB (maybe J. Mason)
* I get D. Maye and CMC

Worth giving it a shot?

Figure Maye could keep improving and the NE schedule is pretty favorable.

I would take it.

Meaning you think trading Jackson and Mason is a good idea?

 

[Drake Hater]

0.5 PPR

Need 3 from:
Kamara at Seattle
Walker vs NO
Dobbins at Chargers
Jameson Williams at Baltimore

As a general rule I bench Lions on the road. Dobbins definitely has a tough matchup so, if you're going to bench anyone for Jameson, it's him IMO.

Kamara>KWIII>Dobbins>Jameson

Thanks. I don't like starting Lions on the road either.

Wondering if Mack missing time in that Chargers defensive front makes things slightly easier for Dobbins in a revenge match? Maybe that's wishful thinking but it's situational and not stat driven. Leaning Dobbins regardless.

 

[Pigskin Fanatic]

thanks for the advice last week, went with Baker over Kyler and paid off well. Kyler's game went per game script and Carolina didn't do enough to keep him active in the third quarter. moving on to week 3, Baker will remain in the starting lineup over Kyler.

Pick 2 WR/TE flex. Starting lineup requires 1 x RB, 3 x WR/TE flex instead of separating WR and TE, and 1 x WR/TE/RB flex. I use that last flex for RB and have Ceedee as one of the three receiver flex.

- McLaurin vs Raiders potentially without Daniels. How much would your opinion change w/ Mariota instead? All indication is Daniels plays but will not run as much, so potentially a boon.

- Tucker Kraft @ Browns, boom/bust with a high ceiling as shown last week. I knew I'd regret having this guy as a first world problem, he'll have week 1 like performances sprinkled in with the boom. J Reed out till at least week 9 helps a ton, who else can step up there in short order?

- Wan'Dale Robinson vs Chiefs. I love this kid and had him on my roster on and off last year too. Finally hitting his stride. I am realistic enough to know last week was probably the peak, but compared to what McLaurin has been doing at his draft capital, why not Wan'Dale?

TIA!

 

[Chaka]

0.5 PPR

Need 3 from:
Kamara at Seattle
Walker vs NO
Dobbins at Chargers
Jameson Williams at Baltimore

As a general rule I bench Lions on the road. Dobbins definitely has a tough matchup so, if you're going to bench anyone for Jameson, it's him IMO.

Kamara>KWIII>Dobbins>Jameson

Thanks. I don't like starting Lions on the road either.

Wondering if Mack missing time in that Chargers defensive front makes things slightly easier for Dobbins in a revenge match? Maybe that's wishful thinking but it's situational and not stat driven. Leaning Dobbins regardless.

I should qualify that Gibbs and ARSB are two obvious exceptions. For guys like Monty, Jamo, Goff & LaPorta it is more matchup based compared to replacement options.

 

[Chaka]

0.5 PPR

Need 3 from:
Kamara at Seattle
Walker vs NO
Dobbins at Chargers
Jameson Williams at Baltimore

As a general rule I bench Lions on the road. Dobbins definitely has a tough matchup so, if you're going to bench anyone for Jameson, it's him IMO.

Kamara>KWIII>Dobbins>Jameson

Thanks. I don't like starting Lions on the road either.

Wondering if Mack missing time in that Chargers defensive front makes things slightly easier for Dobbins in a revenge match? Maybe that's wishful thinking but it's situational and not stat driven. Leaning Dobbins regardless.

I don't view this as a revenge game for Dobbins. The Chargers gave him an opportunity when not many others were knocking at his door. But, I do think the loss of Mack is a net negative for the Charger D no matter what.

 

[urbanhack]

PPR with extra bonus points for long TDs (40+ and 50+)

Leaning B. Tuten over O. Hampton at running back

Confirm?

 

[calcinorjones]

0.5 PPR

Need to start 4 of the following, 2 of them must be RB's:

Josh Jacobs @ Cleveland
Jordan Mason vs Cincinnati
Ken Walker vs NO
George Pickens @ Chicago
Courtland Sutton @ LAC
Tucker Kraft @ Cleveland

Jacobs - ten or eleven games in a row w a score/ strong defense - seems to be the formula for top tier teams
Mason - Cincy D gives away gifts like Santa on Christmas Eve
Walker - At home w a run centric coach wanting to prove himself. Can he thrive vs a 3-4 Saints D?
Kraft - Have to ride with the hot hand until the league can stop him

 

[Chaka]

thanks for the advice last week, went with Baker over Kyler and paid off well. Kyler's game went per game script and Carolina didn't do enough to keep him active in the third quarter. moving on to week 3, Baker will remain in the starting lineup over Kyler.

Pick 2 WR/TE flex. Starting lineup requires 1 x RB, 3 x WR/TE flex instead of separating WR and TE, and 1 x WR/TE/RB flex. I use that last flex for RB and have Ceedee as one of the three receiver flex.

- McLaurin vs Raiders potentially without Daniels. How much would your opinion change w/ Mariota instead? All indication is Daniels plays but will not run as much, so potentially a boon.

- Tucker Kraft @ Browns, boom/bust with a high ceiling as shown last week. I knew I'd regret having this guy as a first world problem, he'll have week 1 like performances sprinkled in with the boom. J Reed out till at least week 9 helps a ton, who else can step up there in short order?

- Wan'Dale Robinson vs Chiefs. I love this kid and had him on my roster on and off last year too. Finally hitting his stride. I am realistic enough to know last week was probably the peak, but compared to what McLaurin has been doing at his draft capital, why not Wan'Dale?

TIA!

I think Kraft is a starter this week against a weak Browns team. He can be a monster and maybe this breakout is legitimate and consistent with Reed out. I think he's worth the risk relative to your other options.

The Raiders have a long history of making backup QBs look like All-Pros. But, I am hesitant to apply that to this current squad. Despite everything the D put in a heckuvan effort against the Chargers when the offense wasn't doing them many favors. My bigger concern for McLaurin is a noticeable regression from Daniels so far this season and the addition of Deebo may take away some opps that McLaurin would have seen last year. There is also the fact that McLaurin's TD efficiency from last season is almost certainly unsustainable and he really hasn't been a PPR guy in Kingsbury's offense.

The problem is Wan'Dale has a pretty tough matchup against a KC team desperate for a win. This is a fascinating game IMO because, maybe the wheels are falling off for the Chiefs with no pass catchers to speak of? Still, I think the defense has played well enough and will be a tough matchup for the Giants in every way. But, it looks like 8 targets may be a norm for this kid and opportunity is all you can ask for in this hobby.

Kraft>Wan'Dale>McLaurin

 

[msudaisy26]

Trade question. 12 team PPR.

I'm seriously hurting at RB. T. Pollard, J. Mason (lucked out with A. Jones injury), I. Pacheco (ugh), T. Tracy (ugh), then a bunch of lotto tickets (B. Corum, K. Monongai, B. Allen, R. Davis). Was thinking of targeting the Burrow owner who also has CMC.

Offer:

* I give L. Jackson and a RB (maybe J. Mason)
* I get D. Maye and CMC

Worth giving it a shot?

Figure Maye could keep improving and the NE schedule is pretty favorable.

I would take it.

Meaning you think trading Jackson and Mason is a good idea?

Yeah. I think Maye and CMC scores more rest of year for you than Jackson and Mason.