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

[kyoun1e]

12 team PPR league. Need to start three of the following:

* J. Mason vs CINCI -- Could be the bell cow this week. Probably a definite start among these 5.

* G. Pickens @CHI -- Finally got loose. CHI secondary is a wreck with injuries. Could be a shootout. If Pickens can turn some of these PI calls into catches he's going to have a monster game one of these days.

* J. Conner @SF -- Don't love the matchup. Benson getting integrated. TDs keep saving Conner's day in the first two weeks.

* T. McMillan vs ATL -- CAR offense is a mess. Injuries on O Line. But he's for sure the #1 target here. Impressive first two weeks. ATL pass rush looks much improved. Garbage time counts though.

* T. Higgins @MN -- Week 1 with Browning at QB. Tough matchup @MN. Conventional wisdom is saying Higgins is hurt more than Chase with Browning. Maybe stay away for a week?

Which 3?

Leaning J. Mason, G. Pickens, and T. McMillan.

Note: Underdog by 10 points so looking for upside.

Thanks

Can't imagine benching Tet in PPR at this point.

Browning has also been remarkably good when given the chance. Could be a mirage but his 7 starts in 2023 were impressive and he put up numbers (and INTs) last week too. Tee had 3 targets for 2-14 yards before Burrow went down. He had 5 targets going 1-42 from Browning. Just observing that Tee's usage rate didn't drop, even if his efficiency did a bit.

No real interest in Pickens. I don't think Dallas throws another 50+ passes the way Javonte has been running but, maybe their defense really is that bad? The question is if Caleb can exploit it.

Conner is a plodder IMO but, he's rock steady and gives you the best shot at a TD. But I don't love the matchup, at all.

Mason seems like a nice option to me. It's a plus matchup, he's alone atop the depth chart (still don't think he gets a lot of pass game work) and I imagine the playbook will skew running game.

Tet>Mason>Tee>Pickens>Conner

Thanks Chaka.

I must say, you seem to be totally out on Pickens. The Dallas/CHI game has the potential to be another shootout. Two lousy Ds. Can understand if you prefer Tee over Pickens, but to not be interested at all is a little puzzling.

 

[rjax]

May as well put my Shakir question here as well

1 PPR for RB/WR, 1.5 PPR for TE

Return yards are the same 1 pt per 10 yards as rushing/receiving

* Currently have Jaylen Warren @NE in at flex, but should I be putting any of these guys in instead?

* Khalil Shakir vs MIA -- I thought the whole point of Shakir was that he's a very safe 10+ points, but then last week happened. Despite the extremely favorable opponent, I fear tonight could be a repeat of his low score against the Jets because he just doesn't need to play that much in an easy win.

* Chimere Dike vs IND -- thanks to return yards, he is currently WR19 in my league, and IND has been providing plenty of kickoff return opportunities

* Josh Downs @TEN -- last week was closer to what I was envisioning from him, but questions about target share remain

* Troy Franklin @LAC -- would have to activate from my taxi squad... I'd like to think Payton liked what he saw enough to keep feeding Franklin, but that might be a bad bet

* Kyle Pitts @CAR -- such a juicy matchup, and Pitts has looked genuinely good

* Jake Ferguson @CHI -- showed what he can do against the Giants, but in addition to probably starting Javonte, I'm definitely starting Pickens, so he could be one too many Cowboys

* Harold Fannin vs GB -- would have to activate from my taxi squad, probably best to keep him there for now if for no other reason to see how he does in a tough matchup

 

[kyoun1e]

New option...rate this trade!

I GET: T. McMillan and T. Benson
I GIVE: E. Egbuka & N. Chubb

Logic:

1) I'm a J. Conner owner. Benson insurance.
2) I'm never going to start N. Chubb.
3) E. Egbuka: Feel like while he'll be solid all year, this could be peak Egbuka with three TDs in his first two games and Godwin inching back.
4) T. McMillan...crappy B. Young or not...is the clear #1 on that offense that can't run, has an easy schedule, and will be playing catchup all year.

Roster:

* QB: L. Jackson
* RBs: C. Brown, J. Conner, J. Mason (Z. Charbs, R. Harvey, T. Benson, T. Allgiere, B. Corum)
* WRs: N. Collins, G. Pickens, T. Higgins, T. McMillan
* TE: H. Fannin (G. Kittle)

I like this trade in a PPR format.

Egbuka has been amazing but he has more competition for targets, even before Godwin comes back. Chubb is a whatever option, could be a solid emergency RB but I'm not thrilled with any Texans ATM.

Tet is getting targets like a true WR1 and there is no one coming along stealing looks.

And to boot, Egbuka didn't practice again today.

Oh boy, the league is going to be barking about this one.

 

[Joe Bryant]

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[Chardo1]

Non-PPR receivers, choose three:

Davante Adams vs PHIL
Kayshon Boutte vs PIT
Drake London vs ATL
Deebo Samuel vs LV
Courtland Sutton vs LAC

 

[Chaka]

Full PPR for Flex spot

Shakir vs Miami
Henderson vs Pitt

Probably Shakir. I think last week was a product of score. The Bills absolutely steamrolled the Jets and I think that led to the decreased targets all around.

I can't trust Henderson as long as Rhamondre is playing well enough and he's playing well enough.

Shakir>Henderson

 

[Chaka]

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I did that in the OP and FBG Moderator. I imagine you get quite a lot of @ s.

Thanks

 

[rjax]

Non-PPR receivers, choose three:

Davante Adams vs PHIL
Kayshon Boutte vs PIT
Drake London vs ATL
Deebo Samuel vs LV
Courtland Sutton vs LAC

Adams
London
Deebo

 

[jm192]

I've got Waddle everywhere.

Toughest one's:

Full PPR: Waddle tonight, or wait until Sunday for Egbuka/Hollywood Brown?

Half PPR: Waddle or Pittman?

 

[jm192]

Non-PPR receivers, choose three:

Davante Adams vs PHIL
Kayshon Boutte vs PIT
Drake London vs ATL
Deebo Samuel vs LV
Courtland Sutton vs LAC

Adams, London, Deebo

 

[jm192]

May as well put my Shakir question here as well

1 PPR for RB/WR, 1.5 PPR for TE

Return yards are the same 1 pt per 10 yards as rushing/receiving

* Currently have Jaylen Warren @NE in at flex, but should I be putting any of these guys in instead?

* Khalil Shakir vs MIA -- I thought the whole point of Shakir was that he's a very safe 10+ points, but then last week happened. Despite the extremely favorable opponent, I fear tonight could be a repeat of his low score against the Jets because he just doesn't need to play that much in an easy win.

* Chimere Dike vs IND -- thanks to return yards, he is currently WR19 in my league, and IND has been providing plenty of kickoff return opportunities

* Josh Downs @TEN -- last week was closer to what I was envisioning from him, but questions about target share remain

* Troy Franklin @LAC -- would have to activate from my taxi squad... I'd like to think Payton liked what he saw enough to keep feeding Franklin, but that might be a bad bet

* Kyle Pitts @CAR -- such a juicy matchup, and Pitts has looked genuinely good

* Jake Ferguson @CHI -- showed what he can do against the Giants, but in addition to probably starting Javonte, I'm definitely starting Pickens, so he could be one too many Cowboys

* Harold Fannin vs GB -- would have to activate from my taxi squad, probably best to keep him there for now if for no other reason to see how he does in a tough matchup

Give me Ferguson

 

[Chaka]

.5 ppr

Dobbins @ LA
Swift vs Dal
Sutton @ LAC
Allen or QJ vs DEN
K Williams @ Phi
D Adams @ Phi

Need 2 - thx

I want to say Swift because of the matchup and he gets good volume but. I think I would probably go with Adams because I think the Rams passing game is a three man show and they will have to pass to compete with Phili.

I probably feel most comfortable with Keenan Allen next in the list but, it's really close as all your options have plenty of upside and downside. I think Keenan is the best combo of usage, talent, and plays on the best team of the bunch. I could make the argument for QJ but he seems more big play dependent and the Denver D should not be taken lightly. I think Ladd & Keenan will be bigger factors than QJ this week but, I could be way off.

Probably:
Davante>Keenan>Swift>QJ>Kyren>Dobbins

 

[Chaka]

12 team PPR league. Need to start three of the following:

* J. Mason vs CINCI -- Could be the bell cow this week. Probably a definite start among these 5.

* G. Pickens @CHI -- Finally got loose. CHI secondary is a wreck with injuries. Could be a shootout. If Pickens can turn some of these PI calls into catches he's going to have a monster game one of these days.

* J. Conner @SF -- Don't love the matchup. Benson getting integrated. TDs keep saving Conner's day in the first two weeks.

* T. McMillan vs ATL -- CAR offense is a mess. Injuries on O Line. But he's for sure the #1 target here. Impressive first two weeks. ATL pass rush looks much improved. Garbage time counts though.

* T. Higgins @MN -- Week 1 with Browning at QB. Tough matchup @MN. Conventional wisdom is saying Higgins is hurt more than Chase with Browning. Maybe stay away for a week?

Which 3?

Leaning J. Mason, G. Pickens, and T. McMillan.

Note: Underdog by 10 points so looking for upside.

Thanks

Can't imagine benching Tet in PPR at this point.

Browning has also been remarkably good when given the chance. Could be a mirage but his 7 starts in 2023 were impressive and he put up numbers (and INTs) last week too. Tee had 3 targets for 2-14 yards before Burrow went down. He had 5 targets going 1-42 from Browning. Just observing that Tee's usage rate didn't drop, even if his efficiency did a bit.

No real interest in Pickens. I don't think Dallas throws another 50+ passes the way Javonte has been running but, maybe their defense really is that bad? The question is if Caleb can exploit it.

Conner is a plodder IMO but, he's rock steady and gives you the best shot at a TD. But I don't love the matchup, at all.

Mason seems like a nice option to me. It's a plus matchup, he's alone atop the depth chart (still don't think he gets a lot of pass game work) and I imagine the playbook will skew running game.

Tet>Mason>Tee>Pickens>Conner

Thanks Chaka.

I must say, you seem to be totally out on Pickens. The Dallas/CHI game has the potential to be another shootout. Two lousy Ds. Can understand if you prefer Tee over Pickens, but to not be interested at all is a little puzzling.

I'm definitely more down non Pickens than most ATM. But that's can change quickly.

I question if the Cowboys will have to pass 50+ times again, that's a ton of passing. Particularly as it looks like they have found their run game. 35 ish passes seems much more likely to me. And Pickens on 7 or so targets doesn't excite me much.

I am also hesitant to believe Caleb can sustain a track meet. He can run up a score but, can he go toe-to-toe when the other team keeps pushing back? The Dallas defense may be that bad (did we get the practice reports on Diggs & Bland for today, yet?). I do like Caleb, he's my QB one in FBG League Uno but, I have questioned his mental fortitude most of this offseason. I think it takes something in you when you score and the other team comes right back and forces you to do it again. And I don't know if Caleb possesses that factor. I could easily see him get demoralized and just start going off script.

So, I think the Bears will either be a Cowboys relatively easy win and/or a lower scoring game than we think.

And speaking of mental fortitude, I question Pickens on that front too. It's an interesting experiment, pairing him with a true Alpha WR. I'm interested to see how it plays out.

All that being said, my advice is worth exactly what you paid for it. I could easily be wrong.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Are we no longer pinning this @Joe Bryant ?

If you'd like to have it pinned, the best thing by far is to tag me when it's ready and ask to pin. Thanks.

I did that in the OP and FBG Moderator. I imagine you get quite a lot of @ s.

Thanks

Thanks.

Pinned. I do get a zillion @'s. Always best to assume I missed it if something hasn't been done that we said we'd do. I usually get the "guess we're not doing that anymore" though. A reminder is super helpful. Thanks.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

BP back with another IDP question...

just kidding! I have an ez one for you guys this week. Pick 4 (2 WR, 2 Flex)

Troy Franklin vs. LAC
Elic Ayomaror vs. Ind
DeVonta Smith vs. LAR
Nico Collins vs. Jax
Keon Coleman vs. Mia
Jauan Jennings vs. Ari

Technically I also have

Pat Freiermuth vd. NE
RJ Harvey vs. LAC
Mathew Golden vs.CLE
Jaylin Lane vs. LV
Mark Andrews vs. DET
Jake Tonges vs. Ari
Dontayvion Wicks vs. CLE
Jeremy McNichols vs. LV

but none of those are good starts right? I think the correct answer might be Jennings, Coleman, Collins and Franklin but I wanted to check.

 

[Chaka]

May as well put my Shakir question here as well

1 PPR for RB/WR, 1.5 PPR for TE

Return yards are the same 1 pt per 10 yards as rushing/receiving

* Currently have Jaylen Warren @NE in at flex, but should I be putting any of these guys in instead?

* Khalil Shakir vs MIA -- I thought the whole point of Shakir was that he's a very safe 10+ points, but then last week happened. Despite the extremely favorable opponent, I fear tonight could be a repeat of his low score against the Jets because he just doesn't need to play that much in an easy win.

* Chimere Dike vs IND -- thanks to return yards, he is currently WR19 in my league, and IND has been providing plenty of kickoff return opportunities

* Josh Downs @TEN -- last week was closer to what I was envisioning from him, but questions about target share remain

* Troy Franklin @LAC -- would have to activate from my taxi squad... I'd like to think Payton liked what he saw enough to keep feeding Franklin, but that might be a bad bet

* Kyle Pitts @CAR -- such a juicy matchup, and Pitts has looked genuinely good

* Jake Ferguson @CHI -- showed what he can do against the Giants, but in addition to probably starting Javonte, I'm definitely starting Pickens, so he could be one too many Cowboys

* Harold Fannin vs GB -- would have to activate from my taxi squad, probably best to keep him there for now if for no other reason to see how he does in a tough matchup

Franklin, Ferguson and Fannin all seem like good options.

But Warren did get on track last week so, maybe that's who he is going forward. IDK. I think

Warren>Ferguson>Franklin>Fannin

 

[Chaka]

Non-PPR receivers, choose three:

Davante Adams vs PHIL
Kayshon Boutte vs PIT
Drake London vs ATL
Deebo Samuel vs LV
Courtland Sutton vs LAC

Bench Boutte & Sutton IMO. Not really much of a question IMO. I love Boutte's snap share but his usage is inconsistent ATM and I can't trust it relative to your other options. I like Sutton a lot but, it's a tough matchup and, clearly something has been off. I'm sure they'll figure it out but, I like your other options more.

Adams>Deebo>London>>Sutton>Boutte

 

[Chaka]

I've got Waddle everywhere.

Toughest one's:

Full PPR: Waddle tonight, or wait until Sunday for Egbuka/Hollywood Brown?

Half PPR: Waddle or Pittman?

I don't love Waddle but, I put him on par with Pittman and think Tua is still a better passer than Jones. The Bills should score plenty in this game so, hopefully Waddle can put together 5-7 receptions for 75, certainly with a chance for a score.

Apparetnly Egbuka missed practice and, I don't know how much we can trust Brown. This week, however is an interesting opportunity as the Giants defense is terrible, the Chiefs struggle running the ball, Worthy is still banged up and the Chiefs are desperate for a win.

I probably still start Waddle but, if you're not feeling it there are worse backup options than Brown this week.

Waddle>Egbuka/Brown

I like Pittman's matchup more but, Tennessee can be run on so, maybe the opps won't be there.

Waddle>Pittman

ETA: Just saw that Waddle banged up his shoulder last week and is Q for tonight... I personally would pivot to Brown & Pittman but, that could be reactionary.

 

[IHEARTFF]

PPR
Dalton Kincaid vs Mia tonight
David Njoku vs GB

 

[Chaka]

BP back with another IDP question...

just kidding! I have an ez one for you guys this week. Pick 4 (2 WR, 2 Flex)

Troy Franklin vs. LAC
Elic Ayomaror vs. Ind
DeVonta Smith vs. LAR
Nico Collins vs. Jax
Keon Coleman vs. Mia
Jauan Jennings vs. Ari

Technically I also have

Pat Freiermuth vd. NE
RJ Harvey vs. LAC
Mathew Golden vs.CLE
Jaylin Lane vs. LV
Mark Andrews vs. DET
Jake Tonges vs. Ari
Dontayvion Wicks vs. CLE
Jeremy McNichols vs. LV

but none of those are good starts right? I think the correct answer might be Jennings, Coleman, Collins and Franklin but I wanted to check.

Nico, Keon and Juann (if Jones gets the start) seem pretty clear. Not sure I trust Ayomaror yet but, I haven't really followed that situation. I kinda like Franklin, he's been on a shocking start. Is he the WR1 in that offense.

DeVonta is a mid play IMO. It isn't a great matchup, the Eagles don't seem to be in a rush to pass the ball and aren't great when they do.

I could make an argument for Wicks off your bench but, I don't want to.

For me I think:
Nico>Keon>Jauan>Franklin>Ayomaror>Devonta

 

[IHEARTFF]

another TE coinflip TEP
B Strange vs Hou
C Okonkwo vs Ind

 

[Chaka]

PPR
Dalton Kincaid vs Mia tonight
David Njoku vs GB

Tough to know which Buffalo pass catcher will catch fire any given game but Kincaid isn't a bad option.

Njoku seems to be in a crowded receiving room facing a monstrous defense. At least I know the Bills will put up points, can't say the same about the Browns.

Kincaid>Njoku

 

[Chaka]

another TE coinflip TEP
B Strange vs Hou
C Okonkwo vs Ind

Haven't really followed either very closely. Seems like a coin toss.

Under the principle that Trevor Lawrence will throw accurately to anyone but BTJ...

Strange>Chig

But go with your gut, or flip a coin etc.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

another TE coinflip TEP
B Strange vs Hou
C Okonkwo vs Ind

I want it to be Chig but I don't think he gets used that much. Strange is probably a safer start but the downside there is that Jax is surprisingly full. Thomas, Hunter and Brown are all before him. Chig might be 3rd on his team after Ridley and Ayomanor

Floor play might be Strange
Ceiling play is Chig

 

[LionOfGosforth]

PPR
Dalton Kincaid vs Mia tonight
David Njoku vs GB

Another vote for Kincaid

 

[travdogg]

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.

Tough to sit Jones right now. Still skeptical that he can keep it up, but I think riding the hot hand is the way to go.

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 Hill would be my picks. Just feels like the most upside, especially as the other 2 may have QB issues this week.

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!

Honestly, 2 weeks into his career, I think McMillan is pretty much an autostart already. Falcons likely without their best CB makes that call even easier. I'd go Hill in the other spot. Bills secondary is banged up, and Miami should be point chasing.

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

Even in a tougher matchup, I'm not sitting Jacobs. He doesn't have to be efficient if he gets in the end zone. Mason with no Jones in a good matchup feels like your 2nd RB to me.

I think Pickens against a completely destroyed Bears secondary is your 3rd guy, and the 4th one was gonna be Kraft, but suddenly his knee is banged up. I'd start him as long as he's active, but if not, I'd pivot to Walker.

0.5 PPR

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

I'd sit Williams. Just trust him the least.

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 sticking with Jacobs. He'll do a lot better than Henry did.

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 think Odunze in a likely shootout is the way to go

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

I think DK has to be one of the starts, not expecting Gonzalez to be that big an issue, if he even plays. Jennings would be my 2nd choice, as he's likely getting the most volume against a very banged up secondary, if it looks like he's gonna surprisingly not play, can always pivot to McLaurin.

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

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

I'd go DJ Moore in a potential shootout, and I suspect they'll make it a point to get him going early. I'd also go with Pearsall.

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'd start Kraft as long as he's playing. If he's out, my 2nd choice would be McLaurin. I wouldn't be surprised if Giants offense looked a lot more like week 1 against KC.

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

Leaning B. Tuten over O. Hampton at running back

Confirm?

I'd go Hampton. Just in general, a starter over a backup.

 

[Chaka]

Add drop question:

PPR:
RBs: CMC, ETN, Swift, Monty, JMC, Rhamondre, Tracy, Br.Robinson
WRs: Ladd, BTJ, Jamo, Rashee

Troy Franklin is available on the wire.
Is it worth dropping Tracy?

I'm leaning, yes but, I also have trouble believing Tracy is just entirely out in NY.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

but with that RB room do you really need him? stop stalling and pick him up

 

[Ray Barboni]

Add drop question:

PPR:
RBs: CMC, ETN, Swift, Monty, JMC, Rhamondre, Tracy, Br.Robinson
WRs: Ladd, BTJ, Jamo, Rashee

Troy Franklin is available on the wire.
Is it worth dropping Tracy?

I'm leaning, yes but, I also have trouble believing Tracy is just entirely out in NY.

I'd do it. Tracy is by no means entirely out in NY, but hes not THE guy anymore. Coaching staff, fans, and seemingly the entire NFL would LOVE Skattabo to be a thing. Franklin would(could) really solidify your WR room. I dont see you ever starting Tracy over your other options - plus, SKattebo is a better pass catcher. So, hes seemingly got the GL work, AND can catch? Yea Tracy is WW fodder, IMO.

edit to add: maybe WW fodder was too rough, but let him be a landmine on another roster. IMO

 

[travdogg]

Lost Burrow. Had Maye and picked up Caleb

WDIS?

Maye vs PIt
Caleb vs Dal

This might be a hot take, but I think Caleb Williams might be the highest scoring QB this week. Lamar and Allen are probably the only guys I'd start over him.

Flowers vs. Detroit
McLaurin vs. Las Vegas
AJ Brown vs. Rams

McLaurin and Brown have been disappointments. Las Vegas could be an opportunity for McLaurin — but it could also continue Samuel's dominance, instead. Brown..... he's burned me for two weeks. Will he burn me for a 3rd — from the bench?

At this point, I think Flowers is an every week start. Flowers>AJ>McLaurin

.5 PPR

Tough call

Tre Henderson (doghouse) vs Steelers or
Tuten vs Texans

I guess I'd give the slight edge to Tuten here. Just seems like more of a priority, even though Steelers having been bleeding big plays.

Was just looking through my lineups and found a good one for tomorrow night.

Ppr second flex spot. Devonta Smith vs the Rams or Keon Coleman vs the Dolphins?

I am leaning towards Keon right now.

I also lean Coleman. Better matchup against maybe the NFL's worst secondary.

1QB:

Daniel Jones @ TEN
Kyler Murray @ 49ers

Seen a lot of rankings that have these two guys neck and neck, but same site DST rankings have 49ers DST in the top 10 and TEN in the bottom 10. With Jones as overall QB2 (~20fpts more than Murray after two games)... go with the hot hand or is that trying to hard?

Flex, pick 3:

AJ Brown vs RAMs - ASYS but man...
Keenan Allen vs DEN - arguably the WR1 here, 3 more targets than either QJ/Ladd, big RZ role
David Montgomery @bal - (last week: 39% snaps, 45% RB carriers, 3/6 of the RB targets): 11/57/1, 1/3/4yd
Nick Chubb @ JAX - (last week: 51% snaps, 81% RB carries, 2/3 of the RB targets last week): 12/43/1, 2/2/29

The match ups are making me second guess Chubb as the obvious bench here...

Thanks!

I remain skeptical that Jones can keep this going for long, but Kyler isn't someone I feel like is worth benching the hot hand for.

I'd sit Chubb out of this group, just feels the most TD dependent.

 

[Ray Barboni]

Im going to keep sending Tyreek Hill out there .. because, he still "looks" fast, and at some point the MIA offense has to do something, right? Here are my other options this week though:

2 different leagues.

STD scoring (RANK THESE)
'Reek @ BUF
Deebo v LV
Quentin Johnson v DEN

.5ppr (PICK ONE)
'Reek @ BUF
Skattebo v KC
Tyler Warren (would be starting him in the flex, Bowers is my starting TE)
Travis Hunter v HOU
Henderson v PIT

Thanks bros

 

[Chaka]

Im going to keep sending Tyreek Hill out there .. because, he still "looks" fast, and at some point the MIA offense has to do something, right? Here are my other options this week though:

2 different leagues.

STD scoring (RANK THESE)
'Reek @ BUF
Deebo v LV
Quentin Johnson v DEN

.5ppr (PICK ONE)
'Reek @ BUF
Skattebo v KC
Tyler Warren (would be starting him in the flex, Bowers is my starting TE)
Travis Hunter v HOU
Henderson v PIT

Thanks bros

I do really like Deebo against the Raiders because I think he sees more time out of the backfield with Ekeler out. However, I thought that after the Robinson trade too and we're still at one rush attempt in two games. That should change but, I may want to see it first. QJ is definitely more involved but still big play dependent and that Denver D will find it's stride eventually.

It's close but
Tyreek>Deebo>>QJ

League 2
Warren is the only other option but, it doesn't look like a TE premium league and Warren is dinged up so, if I'm getting seven targets from someone

Tyreek>Warren

 

[travdogg]

.5 ppr

C Brown vs Minn
B Hall vs TB

Both playing with backup qbs. Leaning Hall because i don’t think Tyrod will hurt him as much as Browning will hurt Brown.

What do you think?

I pretty much agree. I would probably prefer to sit all Bengals (besides Ja'Marr) this week if I could, just to get a picture of what the offense will look like.

Standard league Need One:

Coleman vs Mia
Pittman vs Tenn
Hollywood vs NYG
Diggs vs Pitt
Worthy vs Giants?

I'd take the plunge on Coleman. Miami has the worst secondary in the NFL, should Buffalo choose to pass.

PPR need one WR and one Flex from this list:

Pittman vs Tenn
WanDale Robinson vs KC
Worthy vs NYG
Diggs Vs Pitt
Harvey vs LAC
Charbonnet vs NO

I think Charbonnet is one starter, as I expect Seattle to be very conservative against a Saints team they should beat. As for WR, I lean Pittman. I think he's the safest and has a solid matchup.

Different PPR League need one WR and One Flex:

Pittman vs Tenn
Connor vs SF
Diggs vs Pitt
Jeudy vs GB
Ferguson vs Chi
Worthy vs NYG

I'm gonna go bold and say flex the TE. Ferguson has shootout conditions against a bad secondary. As for WR, I think Pittman is the guy.

I’m an embarrassment in my work league.

0.5 PPR

QB
Love at Cle
Jones at Ten

Flex
Franklin at LAC
JCM vs LV
Stevenson vs Pit
Judkins vs GB
Golden at Cle

TIA

I'd stick with Jones hot hand for now at QB. At flex, I think I'd take the shot on "Bill" against the Raiders.

Standard scoring w/ PPR

RB x2
James Conner, Jordan Mason, Jaylen Warren or Tony Pollard (Leaning toward Mason as one starter w/ ?)

FLEX x1
Keenan Allen, Cedrick Tillman

FYI, starting WR's Lamb & JSN W/ Allen @ QB & Tyler Warren @ TE

Thanks!

Mason and Pollard would be my RB picks. If you can start a RB at flex, I'd go Conner there.

NON-PPR 12-teamer need a TE:

Hockenson w/ Wentz vs CINN
Fannin Jr vs GB

He's yet to do anything, but I think I'd prefer Hockenson over Fannin, given the matchup. Maybe the QB change helps, as Wentz certainly targeted Ertz a lot when he was his TE.

10 team PPR flex decision:

Debo Samuel vs LVR
or
Alvin Kamara vs SEA

I think Kamara is the start here. Just so much volume.

1 of each
K Allen vs DEN
D Adam’s @ PHI

J Warren @ NE
T Pollard vs IND

Need 2
D Adam’s @ PHI
G Pickens @ CHI
C Olave @ SEA
K Allen vs DEN

Thanks, I’ll hang up and listen

Adams>Allen
Pollard>Warren
Pickens>Adams>Olave>Allen. This is probably the best matchup Pickens will have all season.

Full PPR, 4 pt passing

1 QB Browning @ MIN, Goff @ BAL, Stroud @ Jax

1 Flex Boutte v PIT, T Henderson v PIT, Judkins v GB, Pacheco @ NYG

1 K Bates @ BAL, Loop v DET, Prater v MIA, Shrader @ TEN

1 DST DEN @ LAC, IND @ TEN, TB v NYJ

leaning Browning, Boutte, Prater & TB

TIA

QB-Goff, its not the best matchup, but he's simply a lot more reliable than the other 2.
Flex-Judkins, not excited about the matchup at all, but don't like KCs run game at all, and Judkins is seeing more work than Henderson for now.
K-Shrader, top K so far through 2 weeks in most leagues. Has a matchup against a defense that could allow a lot of points.
D-Colts, doubling up on K/D I guess. Betting against Cam Ward has been a solid strategy so far.

12 team PPR league. Need to start three of the following:

* J. Mason vs CINCI -- Could be the bell cow this week. Probably a definite start among these 5.

* G. Pickens @CHI -- Finally got loose. CHI secondary is a wreck with injuries. Could be a shootout. If Pickens can turn some of these PI calls into catches he's going to have a monster game one of these days.

* J. Conner @SF -- Don't love the matchup. Benson getting integrated. TDs keep saving Conner's day in the first two weeks.

* T. McMillan vs ATL -- CAR offense is a mess. Injuries on O Line. But he's for sure the #1 target here. Impressive first two weeks. ATL pass rush looks much improved. Garbage time counts though.

* T. Higgins @MN -- Week 1 with Browning at QB. Tough matchup @MN. Conventional wisdom is saying Higgins is hurt more than Chase with Browning. Maybe stay away for a week?

Which 3?

Leaning J. Mason, G. Pickens, and T. McMillan.

Note: Underdog by 10 points so looking for upside.

Thanks

In agreement with you. I think McMillan has entered must start territory, and Mason and Pickens have great matchups.

PPR
Pittman at Tenn.
A.J. Brown vrs Rams

AJ. Eagles should have to actually pass this week.

I've been playing whack-a-mole in my flex spots and have been unsuccessful. So, Sharks... I turn to you for guidance.

Pick 1 WR & 2 Flex between these players:

Rome Odunze, Ladd McConkey, Mike Evans, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins

I lean toward the 3 WRs. Odunze, McConkey, and Evans, in that order.

.5ppr start 2 RB 2 WR and a Flex each league.

League 1:

Need an RB2 and it's grim. Some of the guys are trending up in usage but they are all dice rolls.

Pacheco @ NYG (I feel this a must win game for KC and it is a winable game too. Just worried about Hunt goal line TD vulturing)
Charbonnet vs NO (DNP Wednesday, great week 1 crap week 2)
Harris vs DEN (Hampton fumbled last week and they seemed to ramp up Harris' usage, trending up?)
Henderson vs PIT (Bad tape week 2 in pass protection, Stevenson still #1, hasn't broken out like I thought yet...)
Tuten (Trending up, week 2 was nice but Etienne still the #1)



League 2:

Need both WR1 and 2 from this list:

McConkey vs DEN (Outshown by other WR's for LA so far, DNP yesterday, also could be covered by Pat Surtain)
Sutton @ LAC (Great week 1, crap week 2, still the top option for Nix?)
Tet v ATL (ATL D scares me, they look great but game script I feel could push CAR to throw more)
Adams @ PHI (Solid WR2 numbers so far, PHI D is tough though)
Williams @ BAL (Gamescript favors but BAL D is solid no?


TIA!

I hold my nose a bit and go with Najee and hope for a 50-50 split.
McMillan is an autostart for me, and Falcons D might be overrated now with top CB looking out. I lean Adams over Ladd, just due to more of a priority in the offense right now.

I have a QB problem....Daniels and Fields.

That said need a one week flyer with this menu:

Arod - Pats have a pretty meh D, should have a couple TD's
Browning - Vikes are no pushover, but this could be a good garbage time and he has the weapons
TLaw (someone dropped) - Houston is mid level secondary, I just don't know what to expect
Penix (ditto) - Carolina will be likely a cakewalk, and I already have Drake....another dud and I'm down 2
Mac Jones - is Purdy playing?
Darnold - maybe 250 2 TD's

Thanks

Despite the quiet week last week, I think Penix is the play here. London and Mooney are another week healthier.

standard scoring, 6pts all tds

Mayfield vs Jets
Jones @ Titans

Lean sticking with Baker

flex, please rank them, need top 3 from them

K.Walker vs Saints - another week, another Seattle RB guessing game
J.Connor @ Niners - solid but uninspiring and poor matchup
BTJ vs Texans - Didn't think i'd be asking about him when I drafted him. Does it improve this week?
T.McMillan vs Falcons - Hard to bench now, volume is there
Judkins vs Packers - Feels a bit early and matchup is as bad as it gets

I think I lean toward Jones as Mayfield is missing 2-3 OL starters, and it sounds like Egbuka is a GTD.

Not sitting Thomas yet, and McMillan is an autostart to me. I lean Walker in the 3rd spot. Better matchup than Conner. I don't think Judkins is a real consideration over these guys yet.

Full PPR for Flex spot

Shakir vs Miami
Henderson vs Pitt

Miami struggles against slot WRs (all WRs really, but especially slots) but I just don't know how much they'll pass. I think I take the flier on Henderson and hope the Steelers awful run D from the 1st 2 weeks is sticky.

.5 ppr

Dobbins @ LA
Swift vs Dal
Sutton @ LAC
Allen or QJ vs DEN
K Williams @ Phi
D Adams @ Phi

Need 2 - thx

I think Adams is a must start on the chance he sees a lot of Adoree Jackson, who has been a real issue for the Eagles so far. 2nd spot, I lean Swift. Safe workload and high scoring game potential.

 

[Manster]

Good problem to have…

Mason or Cook in a TD heavy league . On one hand, Cook has been incredible. On the other hand, Minny will rely heavily on Mason this week.

 

[Chaka]

Good problem to have…

Mason or Cook in a TD heavy league . On one hand, Cook has been incredible. On the other hand, Minny will rely heavily on Mason this week.

Cook easily for me. I like Mason's opportunity as much as anyone but, he's still very mid in the passing game. Cook is the clear lead back, who doesn't come off the field in passing situations, in a top 3 scoring offense, playing an opponent with a terrible defense.

Cook>Mason

 

[travdogg]

Non-PPR receivers, choose three:

Davante Adams vs PHIL
Kayshon Boutte vs PIT
Drake London vs ATL
Deebo Samuel vs LV
Courtland Sutton vs LAC

London, Adams, and Deebo. Boutte isn't a consideration. Deebo/Sutton is close, but like Deebo's matchup more.

I've got Waddle everywhere.

Toughest one's:

Full PPR: Waddle tonight, or wait until Sunday for Egbuka/Hollywood Brown?

Half PPR: Waddle or Pittman?

I'd wait for Egbuka, knowing your Hollywood pivot is probably just as good as Waddle.

I'd go Waddle over Pittman, due to game script.

BP back with another IDP question...

just kidding! I have an ez one for you guys this week. Pick 4 (2 WR, 2 Flex)

Troy Franklin vs. LAC
Elic Ayomaror vs. Ind
DeVonta Smith vs. LAR
Nico Collins vs. Jax
Keon Coleman vs. Mia
Jauan Jennings vs. Ari

Technically I also have

Pat Freiermuth vd. NE
RJ Harvey vs. LAC
Mathew Golden vs.CLE
Jaylin Lane vs. LV
Mark Andrews vs. DET
Jake Tonges vs. Ari
Dontayvion Wicks vs. CLE
Jeremy McNichols vs. LV

but none of those are good starts right? I think the correct answer might be Jennings, Coleman, Collins and Franklin but I wanted to check.

Ok, call me crazy, but I'm gonna make a case for Andrews as a Flex play. He's had a TD each week, that got knocked out in the end zone, and Bal/Det looks like a high scoring game. I'm gonna bet this is the week he gets in the end zone.

Nico is an autostart. Jennings and Coleman would be my other 2.

PPR
Dalton Kincaid vs Mia tonight
David Njoku vs GB

I'd go Kincaid. Better offense and matchup.

another TE coinflip TEP
B Strange vs Hou
C Okonkwo vs Ind

I'd go with Strange here. Just on a better offense, and matchup isn't scary.

Im going to keep sending Tyreek Hill out there .. because, he still "looks" fast, and at some point the MIA offense has to do something, right? Here are my other options this week though:

2 different leagues.

STD scoring (RANK THESE)
'Reek @ BUF
Deebo v LV
Quentin Johnson v DEN

.5ppr (PICK ONE)
'Reek @ BUF
Skattebo v KC
Tyler Warren (would be starting him in the flex, Bowers is my starting TE)
Travis Hunter v HOU
Henderson v PIT

Thanks bros

Hill>Deebo>Johnston

I'd start Warren over Hill personally. Personally, I think Warren>Bowers as long as Bowers looks hobbled, though I wouldn't sit Bowers either. The rare 2-TE lineup would be my call.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Egbuka is listed as "Questionable" at the moment. If he doesn't suit up Sunday I'll need to choose between:

AJ Brown
Terry McLaurin

Also, upon losing both Burrow and my backup, JJ McCarthy, I will need to choose between:

Daniel Jones
Russell Wilson

 

[Chaka]

Egbuka is listed as "Questionable" at the moment. If he doesn't suit up Sunday I'll need to choose between:

AJ Brown
Terry McLaurin

Jayden Daniels may not play Sunday either.

But McLaurin went 6-98 against Carolina and 6-82-1 against Dallas with Mariota throwing most of the time last year and it is a pretty good home matchup. Terry also started last season going 8-39 in the first two games. Probably doesn't mean much but, it sounds good.

AJ will eventually have a big game and, I wouldn't want to miss out. The question is how many more duds will it take to get there?

IDK they're both off to such slow starts too.

Very tentatively, because of the matchup and, subject to change

Terry>AJ

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Egbuka is listed as "Questionable" at the moment. If he doesn't suit up Sunday I'll need to choose between:

AJ Brown
Terry McLaurin

Jayden Daniels may not play Sunday either.

But McLaurin went 6-98 against Carolina and 6-82-1 against Dallas with Mariota throwing most of the time last year and it is a pretty good home matchup. Terry also started last season going 8-39 in the first two games. Probably doesn't mean much but, it sounds good.

AJ will eventually have a big game and, I wouldn't want to miss out. The question is how many more duds will it take to get there?

IDK they're both off to such slow starts too.

Very tentatively, because of the matchup and, subject to change

Terry>AJ

Mariota's limited action last year was rather impressive. 34 of 44 passes completed for 364 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions…

 

[efactor]

Since I am playing Mason this week, I have to pick one of:

Tyreek tonight on the road at Buffalo

Or

Marvin Jr on the road at SF

Full PPR.

Thanks

 

[Chaka]

Since I am playing Mason this week, I have to pick one of:

Tyreek tonight on the road at Buffalo

Or

Marvin Jr on the road at SF

Full PPR.

Thanks

IDK Marvin seems like the WR2 to McBride in Arizona. Two 100 yard games, three games with 10 or more targets, never caught more than six passes. He does score well though with a TD in 9 of 19 games. He had what looked like a signature game in week 2 last and, since then have been... fine.

I think I go with Tyreek in Prime Time against an opponent that will likely score a lot.

Tyreek>MHJ

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Egbuka is listed as "Questionable" at the moment. If he doesn't suit up Sunday I'll need to choose between:

AJ Brown
Terry McLaurin

Also, upon losing both Burrow and my backup, JJ McCarthy, I will need to choose between:

Daniel Jones
Russell Wilson

McLaurin and Jones

 

[Chaka]

Also, upon losing both Burrow and my backup, JJ McCarthy, I will need to choose between:

Daniel Jones
Russell Wilson

In the future, please include the matchups.

I'd go with Jones personally. Russ can still ball but, I think there is a chance they get rolled this week.

Jones has been great (mirage?) and the bubble will likely burst but it's a great matchup and, personally I'd ride that wave.

Jones>Wilson

 

[efactor]

Add drop question:

PPR:
RBs: CMC, ETN, Swift, Monty, JMC, Rhamondre, Tracy, Br.Robinson
WRs: Ladd, BTJ, Jamo, Rashee

Troy Franklin is available on the wire.
Is it worth dropping Tracy?

I'm leaning, yes but, I also have trouble believing Tracy is just entirely out in NY.

Tough one but I'm a Franklin believer and he looks really explosive last week. 8 targets. That said, I would drop B Robinson before Tracy. Even if CMC goes down, he will be committee with Guerendo and Jordan.

 

[Chaka]

Add drop question:

PPR:
RBs: CMC, ETN, Swift, Monty, JMC, Rhamondre, Tracy, Br.Robinson
WRs: Ladd, BTJ, Jamo, Rashee

Troy Franklin is available on the wire.
Is it worth dropping Tracy?

I'm leaning, yes but, I also have trouble believing Tracy is just entirely out in NY.

Tough one but I'm a Franklin believer and he looks really explosive last week. 8 targets. That said, I would drop B Robinson before Tracy. Even if CMC goes down, he will be committee with Guerendo and Jordan.

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

I disagree about Guerendo though. He hasn't seen a snap on offense and played 64% of the special teams snaps. Robinson has a 23% snap share on offense and hasn't played a down of special teams.

Shanahan made that trade because he didn't like his backup RB situation at all. IMO if CMC goes down then maybe Guerendo sees a 25-30% snap share but, Br. Robinson will be the lead back.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Also, upon losing both Burrow and my backup, JJ McCarthy, I will need to choose between:

Daniel Jones
Russell Wilson

In the future, please include the matchups.

Jones>Wilson

Noted.

Thanks.

 

[Chardo1]

Choose one:

Bo Nix at LAC
Jordan Love at CLE
Trevor Lawrence vs HOU

 

[IHEARTFF]

Choose one:

Bo Nix at LAC
Jordan Love at CLE
Trevor Lawrence vs HOU

Nix barely over Love

 

[Chaka]

Choose one:

Bo Nix at LAC
Jordan Love at CLE
Trevor Lawrence vs HOU

Is this like the Sesame Street "One of these things is not like the other" bit?

I think Love and Nix are very similar options. Pretty much a coin flip.

Love will almost certainly throw fewer passes as the Packers handle the Browns (he averages 26 in two easy wins). But, the Packers should score more points in a game they control. 200 yards and 3 TDs feels possible

Nix will probably have to throw 35 ish passes (his average) but how much will they score against the #3 scoring defense (#1 last year)? Something's like 300 yards and 1-2 TDs

It's pretty much a coin toss IMO.

When on doubt I generally try to back the winning team

Love>Nix

 

[PrinceOfTides]

Tony pollard against the colts or jaylen warren against the patriots?