Tough calls all around. Seems like Patrick & Thomas are seeing similar usage. Denver has a great matchup but I'm not sure how that translates for Patrick. Washington has a tough matchup but that may actually work in Thomas's favor.I'm coming into Week 3 with Antonio Brown, Landry, Jeudy, and most likely Higgins on my bench. I need to play 3 WR and WR/RB and WR/TE flex. So, I'm starting Davante Adams, Thielen and Watkins off the waiver wire against Detroit.
If Higgins is out, my best options for WR/TE are TIm Patrick vs NJY or Logan Thomas @ Buff, both off the waiver.
My dilemma, I've got to drop a player. Jeudy, Landry, or Michael Carter, my 5th RB? I'm struggling between keeping Landry or Jeudy. I could resolve by dropping Carter?
Help a guy out.
Edit: Eh... PPR
I think you have to go with Mattison if Cook is officially out (I saw an alert saying he is "unlikely").Mattison or Javonte williams
Agreed...hard to put him ahead of Ty'son at this point. Even with this matchup. You just don't know with Sermon or Shannahan right now. You have a decent idea of the volume Ty'son will see.Chaka said:Ty'son first, last and always (this week). Guaranteed volume, very good production, double plus good matchup.23 hours ago, Adso said:
Here's a fun one... Trey Sermon vs Ty'son Williams. (PPR)
Sermon, barring an extreme showing of Shanhanagins, will be the unquestioned lead back against GB's 4th worst run Def in a potentially high scoring game. Yet we have seen only one real game carry (a nice run fwiw) for the rookie and he is coming off a short recovery week from a brutal hit and concussion. The 49ers are averaging 24 RB rushes and 4 targets per game after the first two weeks.
Williams, who is in an inexplicable 50% timeshare split with Murray, has done nothing but ball out the last two weeks (22/142/1 run and 5/45 on 6 targets) and ranks 3rd in the league behind Henry and Chubb in yards after contact per attempt (min 20 carries). The Ravens are on the road against the leagues worst Def in the Lions. Muddying the waters is a slew of COVID listed players on Def (less opportunity for a run based salt it away win, but maybe more work in the receiving game for TW?), Lamar Jackson with an illness (more RB carries?), and their starting left tackle out with injury (less effective run game?). The Ravens are averaging 22.5 RB rushes and 3 targets per game after the first two weeks; Williams is the only RB on the roster with a target so far this year.
I'm starting one of these guys over ARob (want to see the Fields connection before plugging him in), but for the life of me, can't figure out which one. I'm leaning Williams given the matchup and seemingly higher floor, but I think Sermon has the higher upside in terms of ability, scheme, and shootout potential in this game.
I'm 2-0 going up against one of the top ship contending teams and an early win here would be huge.
What would you do?
Expand
We know nothing about Sermon yet.
Thx. Henderson expected to sit from what I just read.Has Henderson been ruled out? I read it was an issue of pain tolerance for whether or not he was going to play.
If he's out I can absolutely see starting him but I really don't like the matchup. TB can take away opposing running games with their defense and their offense. I am not sure I trust Michel to be a factor in the passing game. Then again we have never seen him in a McVay offense.
Javonte has a defined role and has a very favorable matchup (trap game?). He has been running strong so far too. But Melvin is a big part of this offense too and his presence caps Javonte.
I like Javonte better as a player but I probably lean Michel.
Edmonds12 team league, 1 ppr
Who do I start at flex
Edmonds/RB @ Jax
Moore/WR @ Jax
T.Williams./RB @ Detroit
Tough callFlex in PPR
Devonta Smith
Chase Claypool
Melvin Gordon
Trey Sermon
Can you ever sit Hopkins?Probably Gordon out of those four Insomniac
DHop (questionable) or Boyd (Higgins out) in full PPR?
Tough to bench Chase right now.J Chase or K Pitts?
Non PPR
I happen to be very, very high on Williams. He's getting #1 WR high % targets for the first time in his career and he is capitalizing. They also have dedicated red zone & goal line packages for him. Herbert also clearly trusts him in key moments.D Hopkins or Mike Williams?
Thinking Hopkins might play a decoy or sit the second half in what might be a blowout. Chargers should be passing all 4 quarters.
Am I overthinking this ?
Play Nuk!Can you ever sit Hopkins?
Although I love Boyd with Higgins & TJ Watt out.
Still benching Hopkins feels like overthinking.
Claypool. Smith a close #2Flex in PPR
Devonta Smith
Chase Claypool
Melvin Gordon
Trey Sermon
Coming off the injury complicates this but Engram should draw more targets in a plus matchup.PPR. Engram or Jonnu Smith
Williams all day every day.12 team league, 1 ppr
Who do I start at flex
Edmonds/RB @ Jax
Moore/WR @ Jax
T.Williams./RB @ Detroit
First choice is really hard because they all have a limited role but I think I'd go Drake. Second is Julio..5 ppr
Pick a rb
Drake vs mia
Or
Gaskin @ oak
Or
Pollard vs phi
Pick a wr
Julio vs Indy
Or
Devonta smith @ dallas
Daniel Jones or Ryan Tannehill? My opponent's one of top 3 scoring teams, I'm middle of the pack thus far. Could really use a juiced up effort from my QB.
HarrisFull PPR
Alexander Mattison - Vikings home vs Seahawks (4 PM Start)
Damien Harris - Patriots home vs Saints (1 PM Start)
PattersonUgh. 14 team league, PPR.
With Higgins out I have to choose between starting Cordarrelle Patterson or DJ Chark for my 3rd WR spot.
Drake.5 ppr
Pick a rb
Drake vs mia
Or
Gaskin @ oak
Or
Pollard vs phi
Pick a wr
Julio vs Indy
Or
Devonta smith @ dallas
I'm of the opinion that Pollard has carved out a big role in Dallas and he is worth rolling out as a stable performer with big upside.12 Team 1/2pt PPR
6 PT TDs
FLEX Options;
Tony Pollard
DJ Chark
Darnel Mooney
Would you start Javante williams vs jets over drake?Drake
Julio
Would you start Javante williams vs jets over drake?First choice is really hard because they all have a limited role but I think I'd go Drake. Second is Julio.
MooreGolladay, R. Moore, or C. Patterson. Pick one, half ppr and full ppr(two leagues same choice).
I lean Drake because he is always a factor in the passing game and I think he may get more carries as the Raiders realize Peyton Barber is pedestrian. Plus maybe he has a little extra juice vs Miami..5 ppr
Pick a rb
Drake vs mia
Or
Gaskin @ oak
Or
Pollard vs phi
Pick a wr
Julio vs Indy
Or
Devonta smith @ dallas
Hopkins EasilyD Hopkins or Mike Williams?
Thinking Hopkins might play a decoy or sit the second half in what might be a blowout. Chargers should be passing all 4 quarters.
Am I overthinking this ?
I see an easy win for Tennessee.Daniel Jones or Ryan Tannehill? My opponent's one of top 3 scoring teams, I'm middle of the pack thus far. Could really use a juiced up effort from my QB.
Would you start Javante williams vs jets over drake?I lean Drake because he is always a factor in the passing game and I think he may get more carries as the Raiders realize Peyton Barber is pedestrian. Plus maybe he has a little extra juice vs Miami.
Indy is a bad team right now and I don't trust Hurts yet. Julio
Not with Gordon playingWould you start Javante williams vs jets over drake?
I think it's still to early but it's coming.Would you start Javante williams vs jets over drake?
Tough call between Moore & Patterson for me. I like Golladay but I have no idea how he fits into that offense yet.Golladay, R. Moore, or C. Patterson. Pick one, half ppr and full ppr(two leagues same choice).
Barkley's back up is inactive today. Barkley is ready to roll.I see an easy win for Tennessee.
The Giants should also win but I am less confident. Engram is back and they haven't demonstrated that Barkley is ready to roll.
Jones
Feels like a coin toss. I lean Patterson.Ugh. 14 team league, PPR.
With Higgins out I have to choose between starting Cordarrelle Patterson or DJ Chark for my 3rd WR spot.
Does Harris have an injury designation? I like his volume and he looks solid.Full PPR
Alexander Mattison - Vikings home vs Seahawks (4 PM Start)
Damien Harris - Patriots home vs Saints (1 PM Start)
I love what I see from Javonte and he has a great matchup. But if he doesn't get a TD he probably won't be able to keep up with Drake's reception output.Would you start Javante williams vs jets over drake?