I have Mahomes a camel's breath ahead of Hurts this week,but it's close
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Week 4 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (2 Viewers)
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PrinceOfTides
Footballguy
David Montgomery against the browns or jaylen warren against the Vikings?
ETN would the odd man out for me this week
Allen for me And it's not even close
Looks like Worthy will be back this week so that may cut into Thorton's looks a bit
Williams in the dome I don't care who the opponent is
Chaka
Footballguy
Good options and there are arguments to be made for all three.
I've been high on Deebo this week. I really liked what they were doing with him last week. It was a blowout win so, I suspect we didn't see as much as if the game were competitive. I think Atlanta will be competitive if for no other reason than they have a strong, veteran OL. What the Raiders did last week was some JV, amateur hour turnstile B.S. it was truly some of the worst OL play I have seen in 30+ years of watching football.
I think the Browns are going to do everything possible to get Judkins 20 touches/game and try to control the clock. Not sure how that plays out in Detroit but that Browns defense can stymie anyone...almost. I'm tuning in just to watch Myles Garrett go up against Penei Sewell. Matchup of the two best non skill position players in the league.
The Eagles got the pass game working and it's a neutral matchup. Smith can have big games but, I view him as a six target, 60 yard guy with a 50% shot at a TD.
Deebo>Judkins>Devonta
Chaka
Footballguy
I hate benching Montgomery because of exactly what happened last week. But, this Browns defense looks like the best in the league and slower, power RBs are probably not a great gamble.
Warren>Montgomery
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
.5ppr
This would be for my WR2, while starting 3 Rb's (Bucky, Walker, Quinshon). My other WR is JSN.
DJ Moore @ LV
Michael Pittman @ LAR
ETA: Caleb is my QB, which is why I've had DJ locked in - for better or worse.
This would be for my WR2, while starting 3 Rb's (Bucky, Walker, Quinshon). My other WR is JSN.
DJ Moore @ LV
Michael Pittman @ LAR
ETA: Caleb is my QB, which is why I've had DJ locked in - for better or worse.
Chaka
Footballguy
I have no problem going with DJ. He's talented and maybe, possibly, hopefully the offense is starting to come together. I think the Raider defense is a lot better than what we saw last week but, if the OL keeps playing like it did against Washington the Bears should be able to run plenty of plays. What I don't like is DJ's usage. He feels like more than a 5 target/2 rush per game guy. But, he's a decent option in a plus matchup.
I like Pittman, he can be a player and is the WR1 in Indy. And it looks like he's getting quality targets with an 84% catch rate at 12.1 y/r. The Rams can score and play solid defense, the Colts may not simply be able to feed Taylor all day.
It's very close and you should start your guy, for me
Pittman>DJ
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
FBG's agree with you here, but its close. They have Pittman ranked 6 spots ahead of DJ, using my league settings. When its that close? The QB/WR stack comes into play IMO. Which is why i posted here for you fine fellows. Thanks for the thoughts, brother.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Love Brock. But I’m going Geno here .. bears defense is extremely beatable, and their offense will put up points.
Give Brock a week or so to get right
My_Bench_Scores_More
Footballguy
Anyone have any words of wisdom for me regarding Trey Benson vs. Seattle?
I grabbed him today, and am seriously thinking of starting him. Historically, whenever I've acquired a new player, but don't start them, I end up kicking myself because they have a very good outing.
I grabbed him today, and am seriously thinking of starting him. Historically, whenever I've acquired a new player, but don't start them, I end up kicking myself because they have a very good outing.
Yeah, I think Nix's matchup makes him the call. For what its worth Indy is likely without Alec Pierce this week, which is their field stretcher.
I think its gotta be Henderson at flex. JCM has all the same issues Henderson has, plus is banged up. Williams in PPR is tough to ever really recommend in a tough matchup.
I'd pick Bateman for the same reason. Just a likely higher scoring game.
I'd go with Javonte Williams. Gets catches, gets redzone, Dallas won't get shutout.
Don't love the matchup, but this has to be Benson I think. Brown's matchup is tougher, and Godwin is likely limited.
Feel like Deebo has to be the call with McLaurin likely out, and Daniels likely back.
Pearsall is a lock in my eyes, regardless of Jennings status. I'd go Moore at the other spot. Better matchup, and more pass heavy team.
Feels weird to say, but I think I'd sit Jacobs. He's down 2 starting OL (including his best one) and he hasn't looked particularly explosive yet. Could also see them looking to get Love going against a bottom of the barrel pass D. It was Taylor>ARSB>JSN>Barkley>Nico>Jacobs for me.
I'd go Stafford and I'd start him. He's really been playing as well as ever, just needs the TDs.
Giants secondary is non-existent. I'd say Allen>Egbuka>Flowers>AJ.
Tough to start Smith over the other 2.
With Charbonnet back, and Lamb out, I think Pickens is the play.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Well, it depends on your options brother. In a vacuum? I like Benson for a TD tonight
My_Bench_Scores_More
Footballguy
That's always the thing.... I've got good options, as it is. I've got Jacobs and K. Williams.
But Jacobs is dealing with an ankle issue.... and Benson is going to benefit from Conner's absence, I am pretty certain.
Chaka
Footballguy
The Niners need a M*A*S*H* unit right now. Pearsall says he's going to play but I haven't heard anything about Jennings. With no Kittle facing a Jags team who plays ugly football, I question the upside.
The Raiders OL played the worst four quarters of football I may have ever seen in 30+ years of watching this game. It was unbelievably bad. And it wasn't much better the week before. But, Geno still manages to show up and put up nice numbers against most mid teams and the Bears are a mid team.
Geno>Purdy
Chaka
Footballguy
He has a great opportunity in an offense that features the RB. It's a tough matchup for sure but, Benson is in a good spot to produce. Can he? No idea but, I think he'll have opportunity to do so.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Chaka
Footballguy
Good options. Dobbins is running a lot more consistently and he's having a very good year. Not much of a factor in the passing game but, neither is KWIII. He's not being used as a true feature back but, he is getting more looks than KWIII.
KWIII is a fine option too. Running mostly strong but uneven at times. Gets some GL looks too.
I would flip a coin but I think I lean
Dobbins>KWIII
I think Kraft is the clear call here. GB is 2nd in projected points this week, and Kraft had a week to get healthier, and Dallas can't cover anything. I think GB may also make it a point to get Love going after he arguably lost them the game last week.
I'm nowhere near ready to start sitting Thomas. Its been frustrating sure, but he's still getting heavily targeted, and its potential sneaky shootout conditions with SF.
If Worthy is playing, I think he's well...Worthy of a shot. I'd roll with Wan'Dale at the other spot, in what is likely a chasing script.
I think Odunze is an autostart given the matchup. I'd keep the faith with London, as Penix can't possibly be as bad as last week, without losing the job to Cousins. I'd go Pittman in the 3rd spot in a potential shootout.
I think Geno against the Bears is just a much better matchup. Kyler has done nothing to earn the benefit of the doubt.
That's a really tight one. I think Sutton has the best matchup, so I'd go with him. I lean Benson at the other spot, and with the idea he's featured on a lot of dumpoffs. Sutton>Benson>Williams>Etienne>Johnston was how I rank them.
I think Benson's matchup is slightly better, and Dallas is missing their C and RG
I think Mayfield in a bad matchup with no Evans is tough to justify over Jones in a potential shootout.
Don't bench Thomas, you know the second you do will be the week for him. Its not like he's not getting targets. I think McMillan just edges out Judkins for me for the last spot. Too easy to see a Lions blowout. Browns D is excellent, but it could be the Ravens game all over again for Cleveland.
If Worthy is back, I think Williams is the play. I have concerns Thornton's role is what Worthy takes.
I'd sit Benson. Other guys just have WAY better matchups.
I'd sit Tyreek. Likely draws Sauce, and Jets may be one of the only teams that Miami won't be in a chase script against.
I like Mahomes a lot, but Hurts is basically unbenchable, as he gets home whether he passes well or not.
Toss up between Judkins and Deebo. I'm gonna lean Judkins as a garbage time TD feels more likely.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Pitts Bro .. stay in the fire. Gadsen is a nice prospect, but I'd be rolling with Kyle until further notice.
Feel like Monty is the play there. Way better TD chances in a game that could be a blowout.
I think I'd go Pittman in a potential shootout, which is a homecoming for the former USC Trojan.
I'd roll Geno against the Bears. I'll be curious to see where Purdy's mobility is at given his toe injury.
I like Dobbins matchup a lot more this week.
I'd probably stick with Pitts. Likely a chase script and Gadsden is likely gonna be no higher than 5th in the Chargers pecking order.
Chaka
Footballguy
I think I would ride the hot hand with Mason. The Steelers defense has been mid at best and he's the only show in town.
Pearsall was great last week and a fine option in PPR. I'm a little concerned about his knee and just everything that is going on with the Niners injuries. But, he should be a very good start in PPR.
KWIII is another good option but his usage is a little uneven and Charbonet is back. KWIII>>>Charbonet but the Seahawks seem comfortable spelling KWIII. His snap share went from 40% to 35% to 53% last week with no Charbonet
Mason>Pearsall>KWIII
But I could easily flip flop on Mason and Pearsall
Chaka
Footballguy
I wouldn't go with Charbonet that I know. Will post more after kickoff.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
Full PPR - need a flex
TE Jake Ferguson home vs Packers
WR Calvin Ridley at Texans. Derek Stingley was DNP Wed and Thu with Oblique
TE Jake Ferguson home vs Packers
WR Calvin Ridley at Texans. Derek Stingley was DNP Wed and Thu with Oblique
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
Hit me.
1ppr, 6/TD
Chase Brown (@ DEN)
-or-
David Montgomery (vs. CLE)
1ppr, 6/TD
Chase Brown (@ DEN)
-or-
David Montgomery (vs. CLE)
Chaka
Footballguy
I think I like the way Kirk was used last week. 8 targets and a good matchup that I think Houston wins.
I'm okay taking a Wait and see approach with Worthy and Wan'Dale.
Kirk>Worthy>Wan'Dale
Chaka
Footballguy
I can't think of a single reason why I would start Ridley. Ferguson's target share over the last two games Trump's any matchup concerns IMO.
Ferguson>Ridley
Chaka
Footballguy
Sorry I didn't get to this. Probably would have landed on ETN
jm192
Footballguy
Montgomery pretty handily.
jm192
Footballguy
I posted it like 3 minutes before game time haha.
After looking more at it, I think it was really "Harrison or Waddle." And I probably still would have benched Waddle.
I figured they would come out and try to force feed MHJ--and they have.
I typed this up and then closed the computer to eat dinner. Marv has since saved the day with a TD.
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