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

[Chaka]

.5PPR + .5PPFirst Downs, need one of:

Jameson Williams @bal
Courtland Sutton @LAC
Emeka Egbuka vsNYJ

If Egbuka plays I think you have to start him, right? Banged up or not, he's been seeing good volume and he's being used near the goal line. Plus, I have to imagine Sauce will spend most of the game on Evans.

So, let's assume he doesn't play. I do like Sutton and, in full PPR, he would be my choice but, his slow start has me concerned and Jameson only needs one reception from anywhere on the field to turn a bad day into a good one. Sutton doesn't have that ability but, he is a red zone option so it's not like he can't score TDs too.

This feels like a risk aversion question. I think for me, they both have tough matchups on the road so I probably go

Jameson>Sutton

 

[Ray Barboni]

.5ppr

Rhamondre v PIT

Monty @ BAL (MNF)

.5ppr

Treveyon Henderson v PIT

Scattebo v DAL (SNF)

Are these the same team?

If not Skattebo is home against the Chiefs not the Cowboys. Big difference in quality of defense there. I would fade him because I think the Chiefs are desperate, I hope they actually suck but I am not ready to believe that yet.

Henderson>Skattebo
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Rhamondre v Monty is difficult for sure. I anticipate a high scoring game, the Lions have not forgotten about the shellacking they took in Baltimore in '23. They've been talking about it this week. I am just not sure how much that matters. The Ravens can, and will put up points IMO and the Lions will have to keep up. I don't love them outdoors on the road but, Goff was much better away from Detroit last year than I had previously believed so I think the Lions will score a decent amount. I do wonder if this is more of a Gibbs game but, regardless the Lions will give Monty the ball 12-15 times. Rhamondre will probably be closer to the low end of that number. He is facing a struggling Pittsburgh defense (I think they may get their rookie 1st round DT back this week) and is at home.

Yeah, this feels like a coin toss. If these questions are for the same team, I could see wanting to diversify but Stevenson & Henderson are averaging 53 yards rushing and 77 yards receiving & 7.5 receptions per game. If these are both flex plays I might back the Pats backfield across the board, if this is a RB2 + Flex situation I would probably diversify.

Tentatively

Monty>Rhamondre

I think Monty's touches are a bit safer and his team should score more. But it's super close.

Thank you sir. Yes, these are two different teams. Final flex spot for both, so they’d all be slotted in as my RB3.

 

[The General]

.5 PPR

Nick Chubb @Jags
Keenan Allen @LAC
DeVonta Smith vs LAR

Pick one.

 

[Chaka]

.5ppr

Rhamondre v PIT

Monty @ BAL (MNF)

.5ppr

Treveyon Henderson v PIT

Scattebo v DAL (SNF)

Are these the same team?

If not Skattebo is home against the Chiefs not the Cowboys. Big difference in quality of defense there. I would fade him because I think the Chiefs are desperate, I hope they actually suck but I am not ready to believe that yet.

Henderson>Skattebo
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Rhamondre v Monty is difficult for sure. I anticipate a high scoring game, the Lions have not forgotten about the shellacking they took in Baltimore in '23. They've been talking about it this week. I am just not sure how much that matters. The Ravens can, and will put up points IMO and the Lions will have to keep up. I don't love them outdoors on the road but, Goff was much better away from Detroit last year than I had previously believed so I think the Lions will score a decent amount. I do wonder if this is more of a Gibbs game but, regardless the Lions will give Monty the ball 12-15 times. Rhamondre will probably be closer to the low end of that number. He is facing a struggling Pittsburgh defense (I think they may get their rookie 1st round DT back this week) and is at home.

Yeah, this feels like a coin toss. If these questions are for the same team, I could see wanting to diversify but Stevenson & Henderson are averaging 53 yards rushing and 77 yards receiving & 7.5 receptions per game. If these are both flex plays I might back the Pats backfield across the board, if this is a RB2 + Flex situation I would probably diversify.

Tentatively

Monty>Rhamondre

I think Monty's touches are a bit safer and his team should score more. But it's super close.

Thank you sir. Yes, these are two different teams. Final flex spot for both, so they’d all be slotted in as my RB3.

I like Rhamondre as a risk/reward prospect in a flex spot than a RB2 spot. Enough so that I might go with him ahead of Montgomery. As a RB2 I think Montgomery is probably a safer bet, but that game is tough to figure out.

It's really about your risk tolerance.

 

[Chaka]

.5 PPR

Nick Chubb @Jags
Keenan Allen @LAC
DeVonta Smith vs LAR

Pick one.

I don't see an argument against Keenan here. He looks five years younger ATM. Gotta ride him 'til he breaks IMO.

Can't trust the Phili passing game ATM. It should correct but, I would wait to see it happen first.

Chubb is getting nice volume but doesn't seem as good a bet as Keenan.

Keenan>Chubb>Devonta

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Baker Mayfield vs NYJ
or
Caleb Williams vs DAL

Leaning Williams as I’m a little concerned that TB won’t have to throw much to win game, but figured it was worth consulting the oracle.

 

[Chaka]

Baker Mayfield vs NYJ
or
Caleb Williams vs DAL

Leaning Williams as I’m a little concerned that TB won’t have to throw much to win game, but figured it was worth consulting the oracle.

I have similar belief and, I really think the Bucs are banged up all around after Monday. To my eye that game looked brutal.

Caleb>Baker

 

[xenon]

Posted ealier bu need some re-assurance

Standard Scoring PPR
RB x1 to pair with Jordan Mason

James Connor
Tony Pollard
Jaylen Warren

Then @ FLEX x1
One of the above or Keenan Allen or Cedric Tillman

Thanks so much.

 

[Chaka]

Posted ealier bu need some re-assurance

Standard Scoring PPR
RB x1 to pair with Jordan Mason

James Connor
Tony Pollard
Jaylen Warren

Then @ FLEX x1
One of the above or Keenan Allen or Cedric Tillman

Thanks so much.

You really gotta add the matchups, man. It's a small ask.

Pollard. I can see the argument for Warren for sure, and Conner as well. But Pollard seems more locked into his touches than the others and he's playing well.

Pollard>Warren>Conner
============================

Keenan easily. He's playing like he's five years younger and has a far better QB and a better matchup.

Keenan>Tillman

 

[barneysarmy]

need to start 2 of the following. Full PPR
Chubb at Jax
Monty at Baltimore
Franklin at LAC
Boutte at home against Pitt

Thanks

 

[Chaka]

need to start 2 of the following. Full PPR
Chubb at Jax
Monty at Baltimore
Franklin at LAC
Boutte at home against Pitt

Thanks

I mean... I don't like Boutte just because he apparently had one target downside.

I really like Franklin but, worry about it being a mirage and it's not a great matchup. I do think he's a viable option, I just think his volume is less secure than Chubb & Monty.

Chubb has been okay and, I think the Texans could turn it around but, man they look bad so far this season. Even though I think he gets 12-15 opps I probably like him less than Franklin. But, I have a pretty big tolerance for risk.

I think Monty is probably the right choice. Best team, by a good margin and he seems a lock for 12-15 opportunities.

Monty>Franklin>Chubb>Boutte

 

[barneysarmy]

need to start 2 of the following. Full PPR
Chubb at Jax
Monty at Baltimore
Franklin at LAC
Boutte at home against Pitt

Thanks

I mean... I don't like Boutte just because he apparently had one target downside.

I really like Franklin but, worry about it being a mirage and it's not a great matchup. I do think he's a viable option, I just think his volume is less secure than Chubb & Monty.

Chubb has been okay and, I think the Texans could turn it around but, man they look bad so far this season. Even though I think he gets 12-15 opps I probably like him less than Franklin. But, I have a pretty big tolerance for risk.

I think Monty is probably the right choice. Best team, by a good margin and he seems a lock for 12-15 opportunities.

Monty>Franklin>Chubb>Boutte

Thanks Chaka, appreciate your thoughts.

 

[Bad_Mo2]

PPR. 6 pts for TDs. 5 pt bonuses at 100 rushing or receiving yards. TEs are 7 pts for TDs and 5 pt bonus at 90 receiving yards. Other bonuses for long TDs regardless of position.

Need 2 from these 4:

Metcalf @ NE (no gonzalez at CB)
Mason v. CIN (his show to run)
LaPorta @ BAL
Fannin Jr. v. GB

Waiting another week for Franklin. thanks

 

[ShamrockPride]

1ppr

Wandale Robinson (vs. KC)
-or-
Nico Collins (@ JAX)

 

[Chaka]

PPR. 6 pts for TDs. 5 pt bonuses at 100 rushing or receiving yards. TEs are 7 pts for TDs and 5 pt bonus at 90 receiving yards. Other bonuses for long TDs regardless of position.

Need 2 from these 4:

Metcalf @ NE (no gonzalez at CB)
Mason v. CIN (his show to run)
LaPorta @ BAL
Fannin Jr. v. GB

Waiting another week for Franklin. thanks

Mason seems like an obvious start here.

Fannin is in a crowded pecking order and playing a team playing out of their minds on both sides of the ball.

I think it comes down to LaPorta and DK. The Steelers are struggling to run the ball efficiently so, I think another 30-35 passes is about right. I would have thought DK would see more than 6.5 targets/game so far which, concerns me.

I expect the Detroit game to have a lot of scoring so LaPorta will hopefully have some opportunities but...

I still think I go with DK

Mason>DK>LaPorta>Fannin

 

[Chaka]

1ppr

Wandale Robinson (vs. KC)
-or-
Nico Collins (@ JAX)

Wow. I can't. I just... can't.

Nico>Wan'Dale

But if your gut is telling you to, then go for it.

 

[BlackCrowes]

Rank these three:

Caleb Williams
Dak Prescott
Drake Maye

6 points per pass TD

 

[Chaka]

Rank these three:

Caleb Williams
Dak Prescott
Drake Maye

6 points per pass TD

At 6pts/TD smash Dak IMO. Probably Caleb next because Dallas has a bad defense/good offense combo but, it's close with Maye.

Dak>Caleb>Maye

 

[Uncle Leo]

Olave At Seattle

Or

Fannin Vs GB

1 Point PPR league.

 

[Chaka]

Olave At Seattle

Or

Fannin Vs GB

1 Point PPR league.

If it was TE premium I might consider Fannin but it's not so I'll take Olave's near certain 10+ targets

Olave>Fannin

 

[jm192]

Olave At Seattle

Or

Fannin Vs GB

1 Point PPR league.

Olave. 6-7 catches in both games so far. I expect the Saints to keep right on losing and throwing from behind.

 

[jm192]

Rank these three:

Caleb Williams
Dak Prescott
Drake Maye

6 points per pass TD

Dak>Caleb>Maye.

Dallas/Chicago is expected to be the highest scoring game of the week (or at least the last I checked).
Just more faith in Dak, Lamb, and Pickens. Caleb won't be a scrub by any means though.

 

[jm192]

1ppr

Wandale Robinson (vs. KC)
-or-
Nico Collins (@ JAX)

I'm just still not all the way there on Wandale.

After seeing Jake Browning light up Jax's defense, I expect Nico to have his best week so far. Kirk's return will be huge for the offense and keep drive's alive. I think the rookies in Houston will be good long term, but they're not Kirk at this point.

TL;DR: Nico.

 

[jm192]

PPR. 6 pts for TDs. 5 pt bonuses at 100 rushing or receiving yards. TEs are 7 pts for TDs and 5 pt bonus at 90 receiving yards. Other bonuses for long TDs regardless of position.

Need 2 from these 4:

Metcalf @ NE (no gonzalez at CB)
Mason v. CIN (his show to run)
LaPorta @ BAL
Fannin Jr. v. GB

Waiting another week for Franklin. thanks

Metcalf and Mason pretty easily.

If the TE premiun was extra points per reception, it's more of a debate. But needing a TD or 90 yards to see any bonus/advantage--just go with the guys that are going to see the most opportunities. And I feel pretty safe saying that's Metcalf and Mason.

 

[Ray Barboni]

1ppr

Wandale Robinson (vs. KC)
-or-
Nico Collins (@ JAX)

This one makes me sad.

… I could never start Wan’dale over Nico. Ever. Even if there’s a fire.

So, do what feels best brother.

 

[Schmeabs]

PPR need to start 2 RB, 2 WR and flex

McCaffrey
C Brown
J Warren
AJ Brown
T McMillan
J Meyers
Jameson Williams

Right now I have Cmac and Chase Brown at RB and Tmac and Meyers at WR with AJ Brown at flex. However FBG likes Warren slightly over AJ Brown. Should I start Warren or AJ Brown at flex?

 

[Down Under]

0.5 ppr Hockensen v Cin or Pitts @ Car. Experts are overwhelmingly for Hockenson. I don't get it - Hock has been turrible this year and Pitts finally gets some yardage from Penix. Pitts has 3x the points Hock has so far (granted only two weeks.

Another league, ppr. Q. Johston v Den or Ladd Mcconkey v Den. Tough call. Mcconkey got all the targets last year and was a stud, but this year they are spreading it around and Q is averaging almost twice as many points as Ladd.

 

[skoalbandit]

Should I be considering starting Drake Maye over Jalen Hurts?
6 pt passing TD
Hurts killed me last week so am I overthinking?

Maybe but, that's a tough recommendation to make. I might ask you to sign a waiver.

Yeah, the passing game has been incredibly anemic in Phili. And it's not like they have been rolling opponents and didn't need to pass either. They're #1 in rush attempts and #30 in pass attempts. And the Rams D is tough too. But can you bench the guy in week 3?

Steelers D has been terrible but it's against the run where they are by far worse so far. #32 in rush attempts against, 28th in yards and 30th in TDs. They are #6 in pass attempts against, 25th in yards. But it's only two weeks and, I believe they get DT Dan Harmon back this week.

I absolutely would not argue against starting Maye but, if it were my team

Hurts>Maye

For one more week.

Thank you as always!

 

[GoBirds]

Half point ppr flex Judkins, Doubs, or N Harris?

 

[Dark Matter]

Standard, pick 1 of 3:
Breece
ETN
Pollard

 

[SoBeDad]

Daniel Jones @ TEN or
Hurts vs Rams.

1 pt 10 yards rushing, 1 pt 25 yards passing.

Hurts being doubted again!

 

[jm192]

Daniel Jones @ TEN or
Hurts vs Rams.

1 pt 10 yards rushing, 1 pt 25 yards passing.

Hurts being doubted again!

Hurts

 

[Dark Matter]

Half point ppr flex Judkins, Doubs, or N Harris?

Tough one...Judkin gets more opportunities today, If Love has a safety blanket, its Doubs (4-5 targets/gam, Harris usage is trending up.
Judkins
Harris
Doubs

 

[Proteus]

Daniel Jones @ TEN or
Hurts vs Rams.

1 pt 10 yards rushing, 1 pt 25 yards passing.

Hurts being doubted again!

I have Jones in right now with this very same choice, and might flinch. Might not though.

Hurts seems to be in "as long as we win, idgaf about my stats" mode.

I even have Browning in over him in another league.

Talk me off that ledge? Or push me off it?

 

[Dark Matter]

Daniel Jones @ TEN or
Hurts vs Rams.

1 pt 10 yards rushing, 1 pt 25 yards passing.

Hurts being doubted again!

Hurts

+1

 

[Fat Clemenza]

Full ppr. Cortland Sutton or Wandale Robinson. Thank you in advance.

 

[jm192]

Standard, pick 1 of 3:
Breece
ETN
Pollard

I think it 's pretty razor thin between ETN and Breece.

ETN vs Houston who has given up the 8th most FPPG to RB
Breece vs TB who has given up the 11th most FPPG.

Tuten was good this past week, and while that's a consideration, I don't necessarily think we're to the point of ruling out Braelon Allen as a factor either.

I'd go ETN, but won't fault you for going Breece.

 

[jm192]

Full ppr. Cortland Sutton or Wandale Robinson. Thank you in advance.

Sutton.

 

[icehouse]

Need a flex in half PPR. Croskey-Merrit (vs LV), Ridley (vs IND) or Kraft (vs CLE)?

Need a TE and RB in PPR. Warren (vs IND) or Kraft (vs CLE)? Allgeier (vs CAR) or Benson (vs SF)?

Thanks!

 

[jm192]

Daniel Jones @ TEN or
Hurts vs Rams.

1 pt 10 yards rushing, 1 pt 25 yards passing.

Hurts being doubted again!

I have Jones in right now with this very same choice, and might flinch. Might not though.

Hurts seems to be in "as long as we win, idgaf about my stats" mode.

I even have Browning in over him in another league.

Talk me off that ledge? Or push me off it?

I'm still going Hurts in both.

They've managed to win 2 games that way. I'm not sure it's a thing all year. I expect some regression towards normalcy. Someone in another thread pointed out people were saying the same thing last year, but Hurts and the offense weren't anything like this last year.

Hurts is by far the most likely player on the Eagles to get touchdowns between passing and tush push. Jones has been an awesome story so far, but I don't trust him to the point I'm benching a guy like Hurts.

Browning even lesser confidence. Jax secondary is rough and Browning was able to put up #'s. Browning is capable of. being a top 10-12 QB in any given week, but Hurts is capable of being QB1.

 

[Peak]

Std scoring, PPR, 6pt TD - who starts as Flex?
Fannin vs GB
Pacheco - NYG

I have Fannin penciled in right now. He's leading the team in receptions/targets, and Stefanski is moving him all around (TE, RB, Wildcat QB, WR).

The KC run game has looked atrocious, but maybe that's only bc of their opponents? Should be an easier week vs NYG.

Thoughts?

 

[Rubi]

Here's a last minute query

FFPC scoring:

Need ONE of the following:

D.Mooney @ Car.

T.Thorton @ NYG

P.Freiermuth @ N.E.

 

[SoBeDad]

I have Jones in right now with this very same choice, and might flinch. Might not though.

Hurts seems to be in "as long as we win, idgaf about my stats" mode.

I even have Browning in over him in another league.

Talk me off that ledge? Or push me off it?

FWIW, CBSsports gives Hurts a slight edge over Jones, 24.8 to 24.2. I'll go with Hurts because I think LAR will score more points than TEN. And there'd be more regret and shame for benching Hurts.

 

[Proteus]

I have Jones in right now with this very same choice, and might flinch. Might not though.

Hurts seems to be in "as long as we win, idgaf about my stats" mode.

I even have Browning in over him in another league.

Talk me off that ledge? Or push me off it?

FWIW, CBSsports gives Hurts a slight edge over Jones, 24.8 to 24.2. I'll go with Hurts because I think LAR will score more points than TEN. And there'd be more regret and shame for benching Hurts.

How'd you know my team name?

 

[Chaka]

PPR need to start 2 RB, 2 WR and flex

McCaffrey
C Brown
J Warren
AJ Brown
T McMillan
J Meyers
Jameson Williams

Right now I have Cmac and Chase Brown at RB and Tmac and Meyers at WR with AJ Brown at flex. However FBG likes Warren slightly over AJ Brown. Should I start Warren or AJ Brown at flex?

Matchups, bruh.

I agree with your options. I could make an argument for Warren>Brown but, it's probably splitting hairs and, I am more confident in Brown's workload. It says a lot that you have AJ as a flex. I think I agree but I have trouble leaving Jameson on the bench in what should be the highest scoring game of the week.

That is what this boils down to for me Jameson vs AJ Brown and... darnit if I don't want to start Jameson and I think I would if it were my team. I generally have a high risk tolerance for that kind of thing so YMMV.

The way I see it is not only is it going to be a high scoring game but, the Ravens are down their best DL in Nnamdi Madubuike and Kyle Van Noy so, I think the Lions will be able to sustain more drives. More plays = more opportunities and, more than most players, including AJ, with Jamo it only takes one.

Jameson>AJ

 

[Rubi]

Daniel Jones @ TEN or
Hurts vs Rams.

1 pt 10 yards rushing, 1 pt 25 yards passing.

Hurts being doubted again!

It Hurts so bad for me

 

[Rubi]

Std scoring, PPR, 6pt TD - who starts as Flex?
Fannin vs GB
Pacheco - NYG

I have Fannin penciled in right now. He's leading the team in receptions/targets, and Stefanski is moving him all around (TE, RB, Wildcat QB, WR).

The KC run game has looked atrocious, but maybe that's only bc of their opponents? Should be an easier week vs NYG.

Thoughts?

Fannin the flames this week

 

[Rubi]

Full ppr. Cortland Sutton or Wandale Robinson. Thank you in advance.

Sutton by a whisker

 

[Chaka]

0.5 ppr Hockensen v Cin or Pitts @ Car. Experts are overwhelmingly for Hockenson. I don't get it - Hock has been turrible this year and Pitts finally gets some yardage from Penix. Pitts has 3x the points Hock has so far (granted only two weeks.

Another league, ppr. Q. Johston v Den or Ladd Mcconkey v Den. Tough call. Mcconkey got all the targets last year and was a stud, but this year they are spreading it around and Q is averaging almost twice as many points as Ladd.

First is a coin toss for me. Cincinnati has a bad defense and, I think the offense will still be able to move the ball and put up points. With Addison out one more game and, Aaron Jones out as well the passing game is condensed. And, with Darrisaw back Wentz will have a little more time to find his check down & safety valve throws.

I have Pitts in my lineup over Ja'Tavion Sanders (I think that's his name) but, I think I would start Hock who has proven he can be relevant over Pitts who really hasn't.

Hock>Pitts
=======================

Second is also kind of a coin toss. I am tempted to say Ladd because PPR but, IDK QJ is red hot and I'm not sure how you bench that ATM.

QJ>Ladd

 

[Rubi]

Standard, pick 1 of 3:
Breece
ETN
Pollard

Ride The Breece Train this week