Week 5 FA/WW D/ST (1 Viewer)

[BusMan]

If you're looking for a D/ST to play in Week 5 due to bye weeks, under performance, or you're running a committee, discuss your options and thoughts here.

San Francisco vs. New England - The 49ers have a better defense than they showed against New Orleans, and the Patriots offense is down. I expect Cassel to get knocked around and turn the ball over a couple times. This is a potentially sneaky play, but I have reservations given that Belichick will have two full weeks to prepare for the trip west.

Carolina vs. Kansas City - KC's offense is better with Huard under center, but isn't nearly as potent as the sieve-like Denver defense made them seem. I expect the Carolina pass rush will give Huard a hard time, while the overall defensive philosophy will be to stop Larry Johnson. I could actually see the Panthers pitching a shutout at home. They're my current target.

New Orleans vs. Minnesota - New Orleans has been hot on offense and Minnesota is failing to live up to expectation on defense. If the Saints get up big, Minnesota will have a hard time catching up and may get out of their offensive comfort zone. Drew Brees is on fire and Adrian Peterson might be the only way the Vikings can keep him off the field. A dynamic offense at home has the edge over a one-dimensional Minnesota attack. Plus, the Saints pass rush appeared to wake up at San Francisco last week.

Dallas vs. Cincinnati - If Palmer's elbow really is a serious issue, Dallas' pass rush could light up Fitzpatrick all day. This one is tempting.

 

[BoulderBob]

Good posting, I like the Cowboys if the Harvard man is taking snaps for the Bungles. If CP is back, CAR should be able to hold the Cheifs to 10-17 points...

 

[PoolShark]

Good posting, I like the Cowboys if the Harvard man is taking snaps for the Bungles. If CP is back, CAR should be able to hold the Cheifs to 10-17 points...

I agree, you have to like DAL out of that group, Fitz or Palmer under center. Unfortunately, DAL isn't on the WW in any of my leagues...

 

[timoleander]

Other that DAL (which isn't a WW or FA in my league), I like the CAR defense this week from these choices. I think KC will come back to earth after facing the oh-so-soft DEN defense, and, CAR should be able to keep the score relative low if they can shut down LJ.

CAR Defense:

PTS: 17.5 (6th)

YDS: 286.2 (8th)

PASS YDS: 172.0 (7th)

RUSH YDS: 114.2 (19th)

 

[havox]

picked up carolina without thinking twice.. i don't see them shutting KC out but they should be able to force turnovers

 

[the spanker]

I really like the PATS D, (OK maybe not available, but after Miami abused them they are available in my league and I suspect in others) giving JTO fits.

JTO has been sacked I don't know how many times already this season and with Belichick having two full weeks to prepare for the trip west, I like this matchup.

 

[BusMan]

I really like the PATS D, (OK maybe not available, but after Miami abused them they are available in my league and I suspect in others) giving JTO fits.JTO has been sacked I don't know how many times already this season and with Belichick having two full weeks to prepare for the trip west, I like this matchup.

Good point, the spanker. The 49ers have proven you can get a handful of sacks against them any given week. The Patriots defense should be able to perform better than the Saints did last week, although without the benefit of a potent, dynamic offense. If Cassel falters running the offense, San Francisco should lean on Gore rather than drop back O'Sullivan. But who knows what "Mad" Mike Martz will do any given week?

 

[GoBirds]

picked up carolina without thinking twice.. i don't see them shutting KC out but they should be able to force turnovers

Where does Jax vs PIT fall into this mix?

 

[DolphinsPhan]

If Rodgers is out the Falcons might be a nice play against whatever rookie QB the Packers throw out there.

 

[3C's]

I really like the PATS D, (OK maybe not available, but after Miami abused them they are available in my league and I suspect in others) giving JTO fits.JTO has been sacked I don't know how many times already this season and with Belichick having two full weeks to prepare for the trip west, I like this matchup.

Good point, the spanker. The 49ers have proven you can get a handful of sacks against them any given week. The Patriots defense should be able to perform better than the Saints did last week, although without the benefit of a potent, dynamic offense. If Cassel falters running the offense, San Francisco should lean on Gore rather than drop back O'Sullivan. But who knows what "Mad" Mike Martz will do any given week?

I'm thinking about dropping the underachieving Vikes D outright to pick up the Pats or Panthers. After a big week, the Jets are also on the radar.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

No way the Dal DEF is on waivers. I p/u Carolina DEF last week and played them vs Atlanta and they did pretty good for me...I expect another solid week this week.

 

[Garts]

Jags DEF against a Pittsburgh team with no running game and a bad OLINE means Ben will be tossing it up....could be lots of sacks and even a pick for a TD

 

[BusMan]

Sounds like there are a lot of options to roll the dice with this week. I grabbed my target Cowboys in FA---they're not ranked that high in my league's scoring system.

 

[GoBirds]

Jags DEF against a Pittsburgh team with no running game and a bad OLINE means Ben will be tossing it up....could be lots of sacks and even a pick for a TD

What ya think, Jags, Panthers or Seattle at NYG?

 

[Trap Play]

What about the Atlanta Falcons vs. the most likely Rodgers-less Packers? I'm debating either them or the Saints this week instead of the Bills, who are my usual play, because they're facing the Cardinals.

 

[thriftyrocker]

If Rodgers is out, I'm all over Atlanta. They will be terrible, and Abraham will eat them up.

KC on the road out of division != KC at home in the division. I think they'll come back to earth. I don't think Carolina is a great turnover defense but they should be good for 3 or 4 sacks plus 1 or 2 tos and hold them at least under 20.

I actually think Detroit is a decent option at home against the Bears if Carolina/NO/ATL aren't available.

I would probably play Detroit ahead of SF. The SF game scares me - they are not that good and BB has had 2 weeks to fix whatever was wrong.

 

[dmac37]

What about the Atlanta Falcons vs. the most likely Rodgers-less Packers? I'm debating either them or the Saints this week instead of the Bills, who are my usual play, because they're facing the Cardinals.

I'm rolling with the Falcolns this week. Pickings are slim in my 14 team money league, only 7 DEF on the waiver wire and one team drafted 6 DEF and still has kept all 6

 

[dollar demons]

I think Carolina defense is overrated . last week at home against a offensively challenged Atlanta team:

Tunovers = 0

Sacks = 2

I'm not saying they are a horrible defense but fantasy wise they are very middle of the road. Look at how they have scored against some pretty weak offenses. Not to impressive.

I know leagues score differently for defenses but I think whoever picks Car this weekend should temper their expectations.

FWIW

 

[BusMan]

Hmmm...now I'm wondering how Dallas matches up if Palmer is good to go for Cincy. I think I'll still roll with it, given that Palmer likely won't be 100% even if he does play.

 

[Monk81]

No way the Dal DEF is on waivers. I p/u Carolina DEF last week and played them vs Atlanta and they did pretty good for me...I expect another solid week this week.

Could have been a lot better too - on the first(?) Atlanta drive Carolina returned an interception for a TD but it was called back due to a questionable personal foul on Peppers.

 

[RICK ROMO]

I have both Dallas and Carolina. I keep going back and forth. I guess I will just have to flip a coin.