Week 6 who should I start thread **OFFICIAL** (1 Viewer)

[Double]

Yeah DJ means Daniel Jones. I’m so in my head I never even thought of dropping Darnold lol. I may drop Darnold for Jones or Heinicke I guess and start one.

 

[Lion to myself]

You're starting Hockenson over Knox in one league? I am not sure I could do that.

It’s close for sure.  If we are going off of recent performance than yes Knox is the play.  Outside of last week, Hock typically gets more targets and I believe he is the better player.  But like I said it’s close.

I have Knox in 10 of my 16 leagues and Hock in 5, only have both in 1.   FFPC TE premium scoring and no trading.  
 

 

[tigerz]

It’s close for sure.  If we are going off of recent performance than yes Knox is the play.  Outside of last week, Hock typically gets more targets and I believe he is the better player.  But like I said it’s close.

I have Knox in 10 of my 16 leagues and Hock in 5, only have both in 1.   FFPC TE premium scoring and no trading.  
 

Either way, nice job getting him in 10. You win either way by having options at TE. Just a headache figuring out who to start.

 

[BobbyLayne]

here’s one for my 13 year old daughter’s league:

Dak @ NE 

A-Rod @ CHI 

4 point passing TDs

(& yeah it’s an 8-team but I’m still geeked she’s into it)

Consensus has Prescott higher but I like Rodgers history versus the Bears.  DAL-NE has a higher o/u (50.5 v 44) bit of the two I feel like the Cowboys game could lean more heavy on the run. I just can’t see the Video Patriots trying to win a shootout. Obviously has a somewhat tougher matchup.

 

[Chaka]

Yeah DJ means Daniel Jones. I’m so in my head I never even thought of dropping Darnold lol. I may drop Darnold for Jones or Heinicke I guess and start one.

As I said, I have nothing more than a gut feeling that the Tennessee passing game will have a correction at some point and turn into a magic football profit center.

Darnold could just as easily rebound this week...or when McCaffrey comes back.

 

[Chaka]

here’s one for my 13 year old daughter’s league:

Dak @ NE 

A-Rod @ CHI 

4 point passing TDs

(& yeah it’s an 8-team but I’m still geeked she’s into it)

Consensus has Prescott higher but I like Rodgers history versus the Bears.  DAL-NE has a higher o/u (50.5 v 44) bit of the two I feel like the Cowboys game could lean more heavy on the run. I just can’t see the Video Patriots trying to win a shootout. Obviously has a somewhat tougher matchup.

She really can't go wrong there. I think I lean Dak but if I do it is by a very slim margin.

 

[tigerz]

here’s one for my 13 year old daughter’s league:

Dak @ NE 

A-Rod @ CHI 

4 point passing TDs

(& yeah it’s an 8-team but I’m still geeked she’s into it)

Consensus has Prescott higher but I like Rodgers history versus the Bears.  DAL-NE has a higher o/u (50.5 v 44) bit of the two I feel like the Cowboys game could lean more heavy on the run. I just can’t see the Video Patriots trying to win a shootout. Obviously has a somewhat tougher matchup.

Coinflip. I think the more important question is which one does she like more and prefer to watch on TV. To me, that's the exciting part about fantasy football and you can't lose in that situation.

 

[Chaka]

As I said, I have nothing more than a gut feeling that the Tennessee passing game will have a correction at some point and turn into a magic football profit center.

Darnold could just as easily rebound this week...or when McCaffrey comes back.

McCffrey to IR FWIW

@Double

 

[Chaka]

Thanks for doing this. 

standard scoring, need one from the following for flex

M.Pittman vs Houston - interesting usage and good matchup?

K.Toney vs Rams - Assuming he plays of course

Boyd isn't an option IMO.

As of Wednesday 10/13 I think you have to go with Pittman here.

He's the #1 target on his team, he is getting consistent looks and the Colts look like they are improving. It was a heartbreak loss for sure but I don't think they fold anymore than they did when they were 1-3. It's maybe an easy-ish game on paper but even if they roll Houston I don't think they are good enough to be in full grind out the clock mode until the 4th quarter so if they are up big it is probably because Pittman made a contribution.

I love what I am seeing from Toney and the Giants offense as a whole. I might have him above Pittman if his health were clear and if we knew where Jones is in the concussion protocol.  If Jones is cleared and Toney gets in full practices on Thursday & Friday then I would not argue with putting him over Pittman. He may be more of a boom/bust guy than Pittman but he sure is exciting to watch.

Pittman for now.

Daniel Jones has cleared the protocol, Toney seems to be on pace to play too.

TY Hilton was just activated by the Colts.

If this were PPR I would still be all over Pittman but it's not so this may really be a high ceiling v high floor situation.  Pittman still feels more like money in the bank but Toney oozes upside.

Tough, tough call I might now be on the Toney side by a slim margin.

 

[Double]

McCffrey to IR FWIW

@Double

So you think Darnold does better or worse? Worse right? If so so I’ll drop for Danny Dimes I guess. 

 

[Chaka]

So you think Darnold does better or worse? Worse right? If so so I’ll drop for Danny Dimes I guess. 

I absolutely prefer Jones to Darnold. Probably to Tannehill too.

Who to drop depends on your league structure and how QBs, WRs & RBs are valued.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Daniel Jones has cleared the protocol, Toney seems to be on pace to play too.

TY Hilton was just activated by the Colts.

If this were PPR I would still be all over Pittman but it's not so this may really be a high ceiling v high floor situation.  Pittman still feels more like money in the bank but Toney oozes upside.

Tough, tough call I might now be on the Toney side by a slim margin.

Thanks for the follow-up! I agree, very tough. Might be worth shooting for the high upside guy (Toney) but one of those where it'll probably be the wrong choice whichever way.

I agree though, with how it's shaking out, Toney has the higher ceiling. On the Colts, Hilton being activated is interesting as he is actually a FA in my league, but that's tough to trust given it's his first week back.

 

[Chaka]

For those with WDIS questions about Cardinal players consider:

Kyler Murray has a shoulder "issue"

Center Rodney Hudson just went on IR

Coach Kliff Kingsbury is on the Covid 19 list and will miss the game

All World defensive end Chandler Jones is on the Covid 19 list

That's a ton to overcome facing a tough Cleveland team even without Nick Chubb.

 

[Chaka]

Thanks for the follow-up! I agree, very tough. Might be worth shooting for the high upside guy (Toney) but one of those where it'll probably be the wrong choice whichever way.

I agree though, with how it's shaking out, Toney has the higher ceiling. On the Colts, Hilton being activated is interesting as he is actually a FA in my league, but that's tough to trust given it's his first week back.

I have no idea how TY will impact Pittman, honestly his presence could help.

But I don't think there is a wrong choice between Pittman & Toney, merely lesser outcomes.

 

[tigerz]

For those with WDIS questions about Cardinal players consider:

Kyler Murray has a shoulder "issue"

Center Rodney Hudson just went on IR

Coach Kliff Kingsbury is on the Covid 19 list and will miss the game

All World defensive end Chandler Jones is on the Covid 19 list

That's a ton to overcome facing a tough Cleveland team even without Nick Chubb.

On flip side it makes it easier to start Browns D vs them. 

 

[Mongidig]

Thanks for the follow-up! I agree, very tough. Might be worth shooting for the high upside guy (Toney) but one of those where it'll probably be the wrong choice whichever way.

I agree though, with how it's shaking out, Toney has the higher ceiling. On the Colts, Hilton being activated is interesting as he is actually a FA in my league, but that's tough to trust given it's his first week back.

Hilton usually tears up Houston. It's tough to know how much he will play. I may have to throw him in there to replace A Rob if he doesn't play and maybe even if he does. 

 

[Mongidig]

For those with WDIS questions about Cardinal players consider:

Kyler Murray has a shoulder "issue"

Center Rodney Hudson just went on IR

Coach Kliff Kingsbury is on the Covid 19 list and will miss the game

All World defensive end Chandler Jones is on the Covid 19 list

That's a ton to overcome facing a tough Cleveland team even without Nick Chubb.

Not to mention having to travel from the West to the East and they are calling for high winds. 

 

[Chaka]

Thanks for the follow-up! I agree, very tough. Might be worth shooting for the high upside guy (Toney) but one of those where it'll probably be the wrong choice whichever way.

I agree though, with how it's shaking out, Toney has the higher ceiling. On the Colts, Hilton being activated is interesting as he is actually a FA in my league, but that's tough to trust given it's his first week back.

I can absolutely see rostering TY, dude's got skillz, but I don't see any way that I would start him this with any degree of confidence this week.

Just saw that Laremy Tunsil (sp?) was just put on IR. Indy should win this in a walk even without Braden Smith & Quentin Nelson.

Tangent: I would personally try to buy shares of Wentz, Pittman & Taylor (possibly TY) now before those two come back. Indy reeks of a second half of the season team...again IMO.

 

[Mongidig]

Please pick one...PPR

AJ Green at Cleveland....Possible high winds, Murray has a sore shoulder, Cliff is out

TY Hilton against Houston....He usually plays well against them. First game back so role is in question

Amon Ra St Brown against Cincinnati....16 targets last two games. Offensive line is beat up so it makes sense for Goff to get it to the slot receiver. 

 

[Mongidig]

Pick one for flex...PPR

Darnel Mooney against Green Bay...Maybe he'll catch most of Fields 10 pass attempts. 

JD McKissic.....It's possible Terry Mac doesn't play. Somebody needs to catch the ball. KC is really bad on defense. Great game script. 

 

[Chaka]

Please pick one...PPR

AJ Green at Cleveland....Possible high winds, Murray has a sore shoulder, Cliff is out

TY Hilton against Houston....He usually plays well against them. First game back so role is in question

Amon Ra St Brown against Cincinnati....16 targets last two games. Offensive line is beat up so it makes sense for Goff to get it to the slot receiver. 

I am very down on Arizona this week. QB has a sore shoulder, Rodney Hudson to IR, coach in Covid protocol, cross country roadie vs a tough opponent. 

TY is a great talent with a history of roasting the Texans but he appeared to be fading last season, which may be an aberration but is coming off IR with a new QB. Can't have much faith in him.

I kinda like Amon here, particularly in PPR. No competition for touches, Hock has to split time blocking and receiving.

I say roll the dice with Amon.

 

[Mongidig]

I am very down on Arizona this week. QB has a sore shoulder, Rodney Hudson to IR, coach in Covid protocol, cross country roadie vs a tough opponent. 

TY is a great talent with a history of roasting the Texans but he appeared to be fading last season, which may be an aberration but is coming off IR with a new QB. Can't have much faith in him.

I kinda like Amon here, particularly in PPR. No competition for touches, Hock has to split time blocking and receiving.

I say roll the dice with Amon.

I agree! I currently have Amon in. I think his usage is a trend. 

 

[Chaka]

Pick one for flex...PPR

Darnel Mooney against Green Bay...Maybe he'll catch most of Fields 10 pass attempts. 

JD McKissic.....It's possible Terry Mac doesn't play. Somebody needs to catch the ball. KC is really bad on defense. Great game script. 

I would love to provide a deep analysis here but I'm pretty sure I'm going to land on "coin toss"

Gut leans Mooney by a hair and I already think that's a mistake.

 

[Mongidig]

I would love to provide a deep analysis here but I'm pretty sure I'm going to land on "coin toss"

Gut leans Mooney by a hair and I already think that's a mistake.

My current matchup looks to be close so I should probably go with the more stable player which would be Mooney. If Maclaurin doesn't play I will be real tempted to go with McKissic. 

 

[Hurl Bruce]

League Dominator has Terry McLauren as a 0.00 for the week.

Has there been news he's not playing now?

 

[Mongidig]

Heineke for sure.  Honestly I think Heineke better than Tannehil for most weeks  the whole season

I picked up Heinicke  so now I have choices. My gut tells me he is not gonna live up to expectations. If Maclaurin doesn't play it's an easy pivot to Tannehill. Julio and AJ are back. Monday night at home could bring out the best in this team. 

I'll be going back and forth over this for the next 14 hours. 

 

[Mongidig]

League Dominator has Terry McLauren as a 0.00 for the week.

Has there been news he's not playing now?

He had some hammy tightness so they held him out of Friday practice "Out of an abundance of caution". It kind of sounds like the Ekeler situation earlier this year when he was held out and then played. I haven't seen him ruled out.

 

[da_budman]

It kind of depends on the rest of you roster and if this is redraft or dynasty.

My feeling is Mooney & Moore have the least ability to contribute to your fantasy team this season. Carson & Golladay are injured but they will both play again this season, the question is if you want them on your team to potentially contribute or on your opponents.

Goladay is always hurt and may just fade into the background with so many mouths to feed  I would probably go moore as #2  Its tempting to drop carson instead of moore because who knows if he will be healthy the rest of the year.....  if you think you have enough rbs to do ok without carson maybe drop him instead of moore.  

 

[da_budman]

I'm probably no longer the best source of info when it comes to  the Tennessee passing game. I clearly think they are due for a big jump in production.  Couple that with how badly the wheels fell off for


Darnold


last week and I do lean


Tannehill


.

HOWEVER Buffalo is still a very tough matchup, much more so than Minnesota. And last week could be an aberration against a very good Philly pass d.

I'm sticking with my


Tannehill


in this one but understand that I have clearly talked myself into a bias this week.

I don't think


Heinicke


is worth the loss of


Williams


or


Jones


in what I presume is a start one QB league.  If it's a super-flex then I can see the argument in favor of


Heinicke


but I'm still not sure I'd start him over


Tannehill


. Maybe over


Darnold


but also probably not.

I think you are shortchanging Heineke.  IF mclauren plays I  expect him to have a good day sunday.  Last week he had a bad week.  but he has more poiunts in my league than either Darnold or Tannehill.....  At this point I would rather have Heinicke over  either of those qbs.

 

[Chaka]

I think you are shortchanging Heineke.  IF mclauren plays I  expect him to have a good day sunday.  Last week he had a bad week.  but he has more poiunts in my league than either Darnold or Tannehill.....  At this point I would rather have Heinicke over  either of those qbs.

That is a valid, and I have acknowledged that I have talked myself into a bias in favor of Tannehill, not anti Heineken. Although I am surprised Heinicke has outscored Darnold, who has three rushing TDs, in your league. In my league Darnold has outscored Heineken on the season and over the last two weeks. And individually in 3 of the 4 weeks both have started.

I acknowledge Heinicke could outperform either or both of Darnold and Tannehill this week but what happens when Fitzpatrick returns? Is it worth sacrificing a full time starter in either QB or Jones/Williams? For a one week play?

IDK

Besides all that, I thought we both agreed that Daniel Jones was the play in this particular situation.

 

[Chaka]

Goladay is always hurt and may just fade into the background with so many mouths to feed  I would probably go moore as #2  Its tempting to drop carson instead of moore because who knows if he will be healthy the rest of the year.....  if you think you have enough rbs to do ok without carson maybe drop him instead of moore.  

I don't think "always hurt" is a fair assessment. He missed six games his first three seasons. He missed 11 in his fourth. But he is also undeniably talented and you cannot simply dismiss his presence. Anytime he is on the field he will impact those around him. He's 28, it's unlikely he simply fades into the background. More likely is Golladay, Toney, Shepard, Engram & Barkley vulture each other making the entire offense frustrating for all but the Jones owners.

 

[da_budman]

I don't think "always hurt" is a fair assessment. He missed six games his first three seasons. He missed 11 in his fourth. But he is also undeniably talented and you cannot simply dismiss his presence. Anytime he is on the field he will impact those around him. He's 28, it's unlikely he simply fades into the background. More likely is


Golladay


,


Toney


,


Shepard


,


Engram


&


Barkley


vulture each other making the entire offense frustrating for all but the


Jones


owners.

I should have said this year...  he started  injured  and didnt do anything the first 3 weeks.....  Week 4 he was literally the only man standing....by week 5 he was  re-injured....  then Toney shows up.  Put it this way...I dropped him for  St Brown Det  this week.  He doesnt have any budding superstars and other good players around him.  

 

[titusbramble]

Ok, my major decisions. First up, half ppr, rank these:

• McLaurin vs Chefs
  
• Renfrow @ Broncos
  
• Toney vs Rams
  

Obv Terry is a GTD so if active i probably go with him, but if so, will he likely be on a snap count limiting him enough to bring either of the other two into the equation, and if not, who out of the other two?

Next up, also half ppr:

• Conner vs Browns
  
• Collins @ Stealers
  

Did have Conner locked and loaded, but with Carson out Collins becomes a factor, albeit against a team that isn't giving much up against the run and may sell out to force Geno to beat them

Finally the CMC out dumpster fire special, full PPR:

• Slayton vs Rams
  
• McKinnon @ WFT
  
• Mattison @ Panthers
  
• Jefferson @ Giants
  
• Peoples-Jones vs Browns
  

Slayton's a GTD but in the early game. Need huge upside. I kind of want to pick Mattison and hope something goes awry with Cook?

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

FFPC Flex (PPR):

I need to pick two from Toney, A. Robinson, T. Boyd, and OBJ.

Pretty sure I'm starting Toney, but the other three have been so disappointing...

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Ok, my major decisions. First up, half ppr, rank these:

• McLaurin vs Chefs
  
• Renfrow @ Broncos
  
• Toney vs Rams
  

Obv Terry is a GTD so if active i probably go with him, but if so, will he likely be on a snap count limiting him enough to bring either of the other two into the equation, and if not, who out of the other two?

Next up, also half ppr:

• Conner vs Browns
  
• Collins @ Stealers
  

Did have Conner locked and loaded, but with Carson out Collins becomes a factor, albeit against a team that isn't giving much up against the run and may sell out to force Geno to beat them

Finally the CMC out dumpster fire special, full PPR:

• Slayton vs Rams
  
• McKinnon @ WFT
  
• Mattison @ Panthers
  
• Jefferson @ Giants
  
• Peoples-Jones vs Browns
  

Slayton's a GTD but in the early game. Need huge upside. I kind of want to pick Mattison and hope something goes awry with Cook?

Mclaurin, Toney, Renfrow

Conner

Jefferson

 

[Chaka]

Ok, my major decisions. First up, half ppr, rank these:

• McLaurin vs Chefs
  
• Renfrow @ Broncos
  
• Toney vs Rams
  

Obv Terry is a GTD so if active i probably go with him, but if so, will he likely be on a snap count limiting him enough to bring either of the other two into the equation, and if not, who out of the other two?

Next up, also half ppr:

• Conner vs Browns
  
• Collins @ Stealers
  

Did have Conner locked and loaded, but with Carson out Collins becomes a factor, albeit against a team that isn't giving much up against the run and may sell out to force Geno to beat them

Finally the CMC out dumpster fire special, full PPR:

• Slayton vs Rams
  
• McKinnon @ WFT
  
• Mattison @ Panthers
  
• Jefferson @ Giants
  
• Peoples-Jones vs Browns
  

Slayton's a GTD but in the early game. Need huge upside. I kind of want to pick Mattison and hope something goes awry with Cook?

1) Saw an update that McLaurin is going to play.

Maclaurin>>Toney>>Renfrow (until we see what the Raiders are we can't predict them)

2) I like Collins one Conner. Conner is too TD dependent and I think the Cards struggle today. 

Collins should get 15 or so opportunities

3) No idea...gut says Peoples-Jones then Van Jefferson

 

[Chaka]

FFPC Flex (PPR):

I need to pick two from Toney, A. Robinson, T. Boyd, and OBJ.

Pretty sure I'm starting Toney, but the other three have been so disappointing...

Definitely Toney.

The Browns made a lot of noise this week about getting OBJ the ball fwiw.

Boyd has limited upside IMO and has been disappointing.

The Bears don't see inclined to throw much with Fields, I think they are trying to protect him.

OBJ>Robinson>Boyd

But really a coin flip.

 

[Chaka]

Made a trade last night (I'm the trade guy in my league, always working a deal)

Need 3:

Diggs @ Tenn

AJ v Buff

Mike Williams @ Balt

Kadarius v LAR

Right now I'm sitting Kadarius but Williams's knee is a concern and AJ hasn't done much this year.

 

[Double]

Start Waddle over MJJ right? .5

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Made a trade last night (I'm the trade guy in my league, always working a deal)

Need 3:

Diggs @ Tenn

AJ v Buff

Mike Williams @ Balt

Kadarius v LAR

Right now I'm sitting Kadarius but Williams's knee is a concern and AJ hasn't done much this year.

I think I'd sit AJ as long as Williams plays in the early game.

 

[Mongidig]

1) Saw an update that McLaurin is going to play.

Maclaurin>>Toney>>Renfrow (until we see what the Raiders are we can't predict them)

2) I like Collins one Conner. Conner is too TD dependent and I think the Cards struggle today. 

Collins should get 15 or so opportunities

3) No idea...gut says Peoples-Jones then Van Jefferson

I have the same feeling about People-Jones. I wanted to pick him up but had to grab Felton so I have a pivot if Harris doesn’t go.

 

[titusbramble]

Start Waddle over MJJ right? .5

As I'm struggling to work out who you mean as the alternative I'd have started Waddle

 

[Chaka]

I have the same feeling about People-Jones. I wanted to pick him up but had to grab Felton so I have a pivot if Harris doesn’t go.

I can see an argument for Felton>Harris

NE is hardly inspiring confidence and if Felton is indeed the backup maybe he gets 10-12 opportunities.

Obviously a big gamble though.

 

[Chaka]

As I'm struggling to work out who you mean as the alternative I'd have started Waddle

Marvin Jones?

 

[D-Day]

PPR flex:  Booker NYG or Darrel Williams KC?

 

[Chaka]

PPR flex:  Booker NYG or Darrel Williams KC?

IMO Booker is has an easier path to more volume. He's not terribly inspiring as a talent but he could have 18-20 touches including receptions, and may get a shot at a short yardage TD.

I am not sure what to expect from Williams. CEH had two games with 17 touches and one with 19, but I am not sure Williams just comes in and eats that volume. It's certainly possible but less clear. 

Potential game script favors Williams but how often do games play out the way we expect?

Booker>Williams

 

[titusbramble]

I'd go the other way, it just seems like a better matchup and I really don't think Booker is going to do much really

 

[DesertCrawler]

Thoughts on Shepard or Toney in a 1/2 pt PPR? I am leaning towards Shepard since Toney may not be 100 percent and Shepard plays the slot more…convince me otherwise!

 

[Chaka]

Thoughts on Shepard or Toney in a 1/2 pt PPR? I am leaning towards Shepard since Toney may not be 100 percent and Shepard plays the slot more…convince me otherwise!

Jones had radar lock on Shepard earlier this year, it is difficult to ignore that.

Toney is clearly the better talent IMO but I am not sure he is a better NFL WR yet.

It's very close but I agree with you.

 

[FLPatsFan]

PPR.

I have Herbert v GB, Booker v LAR, and Patrick v LV.

Is  Collins v PIT worth subbing in for any of them?