Don't think you can go wrong here. Gadsden, Goedert, Otton in that order.
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Week 8 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (7 Viewers)
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Fannin. Always fade Thursday players.
Herbert. Could be some points scored tonight.
Mayfield. Tampa and Saints seem to always put up points.
Judkins should be a lock every week. My other pick would be Flowers if Lamar plays. McMillan if Lamar doesn't.
Caleb>Mariota>Jones
Non-ppr standard scoring league. I've narrowed my decision down to the following. I need to start one of these 3 players:
Vidal vs MIN - Not a great matchup on paper but with Haskins out should get plenty of volume and GL
Johnston vs MIN - Chargers now have 4 viable receiving threats all wanted targets; it's a guessing game of who gets them week-to-week
Deebo vs KC - Looks like he will plan this week; Marriota now at QB and Scary Terry back in the mix may decrease his previous usage
Thanks in advance.
Vidal vs MIN - Not a great matchup on paper but with Haskins out should get plenty of volume and GL
Johnston vs MIN - Chargers now have 4 viable receiving threats all wanted targets; it's a guessing game of who gets them week-to-week
Deebo vs KC - Looks like he will plan this week; Marriota now at QB and Scary Terry back in the mix may decrease his previous usage
Thanks in advance.
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Indiana
Then: Rico and McMillan
Two good options
Colts could be up several scores in the second half
Chargers and Vikes should be close throughout
Justin has been chuckin' it a ton
I'll give him the slight edge this week
I would not think you crazy this weekWould anyone think I was crazy to be considering starting Flacco vs. NYJ over Jones vs. TN?
The Titans held Jones to a measely 15.82 points in Week 3.
Joe should be throwing more than Indiana
All pretty close this week
TJ would probably be my choice but Cade makes an interesting sleeper pick
Good luck
TJ
Maybe Marvin would be a Might better than Monangai...Maybe
Chaka
Footballguy
I like Goedert as much as the other options. Otton has teased us like this before and Gadsen is a lot more unknown, with a tough matchup too. Goedert has been consistent, particularly with TDs and has a fine matchup, he torched the Giants two weeks ago and I imagine the Eagles remember that loss in a big way.
Goedert>Otton>Gadsen
Chaka
Footballguy
To me Chase Brown, Higgins & Olave seem to be locks. They're getting volume and have fine matchups. Warren seems like a the right choice too for a flex spot because of his volume and, IMO big play ability.
I don't think we know enough about Vidal to start him with confidence.
Between Deebo & QJ I think it's a coin flip. Both have tough matchups and both have big play ability. But, with Mariota under center I think I lean
QJ>Deebo
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Both TE options are great IMO but, Kraft has a much better matchup.
Kraft>Ferguson
Peak
Footballguy
Need two WRs this week for std PPR league:
Stefon DIggs vs CLE - He's becoming a primary target for Maye, but CLE's DBs are pretty good. I think NE will win, but not sure he'll be a big scorer this week.
Tez Johnson @ NO - With Evans and Godwin out, I think Tez will see more playing time with Egbuka. He scored last week, and I think he has a good matchup to repeat.
Matthew Golden @ PIT - He's hot and cold - I don't know what to expect from him. I also think PIT's DEF plays a little dirtier than others, so I can see him not getting much.
Alec Pierce vs TEN - Deep ball specialist, but will that be needed vs TEN? I think this is another win by rushing game for IND.
Leaning towards Diggs and Johnson as the more consistent options. Am I off base here?
Stefon DIggs vs CLE - He's becoming a primary target for Maye, but CLE's DBs are pretty good. I think NE will win, but not sure he'll be a big scorer this week.
Tez Johnson @ NO - With Evans and Godwin out, I think Tez will see more playing time with Egbuka. He scored last week, and I think he has a good matchup to repeat.
Matthew Golden @ PIT - He's hot and cold - I don't know what to expect from him. I also think PIT's DEF plays a little dirtier than others, so I can see him not getting much.
Alec Pierce vs TEN - Deep ball specialist, but will that be needed vs TEN? I think this is another win by rushing game for IND.
Leaning towards Diggs and Johnson as the more consistent options. Am I off base here?
Brown and Warren
My_Bench_Scores_More
Footballguy
Well, well... such developments!
AJ Brown might be kept out Sunday with the hammy. He could play, of course but… with the bye week 9 coming up for Philly, wisdom might dictate that they give him an additional week rest. So....
My unexpected query is:
Non-PPR...
Q. Johnston vs. MN
J. Addison @LAC
Thanks.
AJ Brown might be kept out Sunday with the hammy. He could play, of course but… with the bye week 9 coming up for Philly, wisdom might dictate that they give him an additional week rest. So....
My unexpected query is:
Non-PPR...
Q. Johnston vs. MN
J. Addison @LAC
Thanks.
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sho nuff
Footballguy
Agreed here and with the others. With the backfield so banged up…think he is the better play
Non-ppr standard scoring league. I've narrowed my decision down to the following. I need to start one of these 3 players:
Vidal vs MIN - Not a great matchup on paper but with Haskins out should get plenty of volume and GL
Johnston vs MIN - Chargers now have 4 viable receiving threats all wanted targets; it's a guessing game of who gets them week-to-week
Deebo vs KC - Looks like he will plan this week; Marriota now at QB and Scary Terry back in the mix may decrease his previous usage
Thanks in advance.
Vidal vs MIN - Not a great matchup on paper but with Haskins out should get plenty of volume and GL
Johnston vs MIN - Chargers now have 4 viable receiving threats all wanted targets; it's a guessing game of who gets them week-to-week
Deebo vs KC - Looks like he will plan this week; Marriota now at QB and Scary Terry back in the mix may decrease his previous usage
Thanks in advance.
Highest floor-Deebo
Highest ceiling- Johnston
Somewhere in between- Vidal
I don't think if Scary is back it hurts Deebo,might actually open up the middle for him
If you think he's healthy,I'd roll with Deebo
Coin flip
Non-ppr I'll give a slight edge to Johnston to snag a long td
PPR league. Need a quick opinion before kickoff tonight:
* J. Mason at LAC -- Good matchup. LAC surprisingly mediocre against the run. However, A. Jones back so maybe he gets nothing in terms of receiving. If Wentz pulls another turnover act, gamescript could go south.
or
* C. Brown vs NYJ -- NYJ surprisingly good against the run and I think they are getting some LB reinforcements back. However, this is smelling like a Cinci blowout. Sauce is trending out hasn't practiced. Flacco should be able to throw to Chase and Higgins at will. Could open things up. Also, B. Hall has been limited. Could they hold him out if they intend on trading him? Just smelling a NYJs tank here on the road and maybe Brown has his breakout game.
Which?
Thanks
* J. Mason at LAC -- Good matchup. LAC surprisingly mediocre against the run. However, A. Jones back so maybe he gets nothing in terms of receiving. If Wentz pulls another turnover act, gamescript could go south.
or
* C. Brown vs NYJ -- NYJ surprisingly good against the run and I think they are getting some LB reinforcements back. However, this is smelling like a Cinci blowout. Sauce is trending out hasn't practiced. Flacco should be able to throw to Chase and Higgins at will. Could open things up. Also, B. Hall has been limited. Could they hold him out if they intend on trading him? Just smelling a NYJs tank here on the road and maybe Brown has his breakout game.
Which?
Thanks
Ever so slight edge to Brown this week for me
I'd sit Hollywood. Got a lucky TD last week, but he's AT best the #4 option in the passing game there, and Rice likely isn't a part time player this week.
I'd sit Jones. Matchup doesn't suggest a ton of passing, and his early season GL runs have gone back to Taylor.
I'd roll with Goedert. AJ Brown is banged up, and Goedert had 9-110-1 against them a couple weeks ago.
I'd go Brown at RB, I think he has the best matchup, and I'm not that worried about Perine.
At WR, I'd go with Olave and Higgins. Best volume, and matchup with Sauce out.
AT TE, I'd go Kraft, against the Steelers who struggle to cover the middle of the field.
At flex, are these the same team? Because I'd start Ferguson if you can, alongside Vidal. If you can't start Ferguson, I'd go Vidal and Warren.
I'd go Caleb in what could be a bit of a shootout.
I don't think Pearsall is playing, but I'd go JCM regardless.
I actually like Brown the most of that group. I'd just barely lean Dowdle over Mason. Just feel like he has more upside, in what is likely a higher scoring game.
I'd be a little surprised if Nico was playing, so I lean Schultz. He was their clear #1 in his absence.
I like Dart a lot, but I'm not ready to start him over a guy like Herbert yet.
I think Stevenson is a clear start among this group. They clearly don't trust Henderson at all, and should be leading all day against the Browns. It won't be pretty, but I think he should see 20 touches.
2nd spot is closer, I think I'd go Engram in a likely shootout. Dallas hasn't been good against TEs.
I'd go Monangai. If I'm gonna have a lesser back in a RBBC I'd rather have the one in the good offense.
I guess Coleman and hope they spent the bye week trying to find more for him to do. Mims has a better matchup, but he's also the #4 target in Denver.
I think I'd ride the hot hand here and go Dowdle. Bills D has been gashed by the run a lot this season.
TE probably depends on if Njoku is playing for me. If he's out, go Fannin, if he's in, I'd lean Henry.
I think Chase Brown is the clear call at flex. Want to see how healthy McLaurin is, and its Mariota not Daniels. Jennings and his 50 broken ribs aren't something I'd wanna start right now.
I think I'd go KC. Just feel like a better defense, and I'm more worried about Achane than I am anyone on Washington without Daniels.
Otton>Pitts>Gadsden>Henry. New Orleans plays as much zone as anyone, so I expect a lot of catches for Otton.
I think Monangai is the play. Mims is the #4 target in that passing game.
I'd roll with Fannin, until we see Hockenson actually do something. He almost had a TD last week, but I expect him to be spending time blocking tonight.
Johnston is the call here. Better player, better offense, higher priority of the offense.
Otton
Crazy? No. But I'd stick with Jones. I don't think the Bengals will score as many points as last week against NY.Would anyone think I was crazy to be considering starting Flacco vs. NYJ over Jones vs. TN?
The Titans held Jones to a measely 15.82 points in Week 3.
I'd go with Herbert, they just need him to do more.
QB is a coin flip. I'll say Jones, just because he has more healthy weapons.
Flowers is a must start in with Lamar back in a great matchup. I'd go Judkins as well, and hope the Browns can keep it close. Judkins is probably a 50-50 bet to be any Browns TD.
I'd go with Caleb in a potential shootout.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
.5ppr
Last flex spot:
Orande Gadsden v MIN
Legette v BUF
Thanks bros
Last flex spot:
Orande Gadsden v MIN
Legette v BUF
Thanks bros
themeistersinger
Footballguy
My weekly dilemma. Both have bad matchup this week. 6 point passing TD
Dak Prescott at Broncos
Drakey Maye home vs Browns
Dak Prescott at Broncos
Drakey Maye home vs Browns
I'd go with Vidal. I don't expect the full on chase script the Chargers had last week.
I'd go Pittman and Allen. I like Allen's TD chances more than Addison.
Diggs is an easy call here. Only guy with reliable volume. I'd actually go Pierce in the other spot. He's been used a little more than just as a deep ball guy this season, and the matchup is excellent.
Apparently, I'm pretty in on Brown, as I'm recommending him left and right. That's the case here too. Should be good volume against NY. I'd go Warren in the other spot. He's likely the heaviest used in the pass game and is probably just the best player.
I like Johnston over Addison. Better TD chances, and that plays for me in non-PPR.
What a difference a week can make. I trust the Bengals offense more than the Vikings right now, in addition to liking Brown's matchup more.
I think I'd roll with Gadsden. Better offense, seemingly better player, and who knows what version of Dalton we'll get.
Good dilemma to have. I'd go Maye personally. I think NE will have a harder time running than Dallas will, and while its probably nothing, I do wonder if Dallas goes out of their way to get Javonte a TD or 2 against his old team.
Chaka
Footballguy
I think it's gotta be Flacco, no?
It's a fine matchup that Cincinnati should win and he has the best supporting cast on offense of his career.
Flacco>Caleb>Rattler
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After JCM's did last week it's tough to recommend him. Since it's PPR, if Pearsall plays I would go that route.
Pearsall>JCM
Chaka
Footballguy
Got to this one late. Don't think there is a huge distinction but, Dowdle in the timeshare is probably who I would have benched. But, that could easily be a mistake because he's running crazy good.
Chaka
Footballguy
I think Schultz is the play with Nico out. Maybe he gets a Ferguson, sans CeeDee bump. He's a decent play regardless.
Schultz>Franklin>Legette
Chaka
Footballguy
Late to the party. I would have gone with Herbert but, nothing wrong with rolling the dice on Dart.
Chaka
Footballguy
I know it's a tough matchup but, at this point how can we view Rhamondre as anything but the unquestioned starting RB in NE?
I probably would have gone with Hock next but, that decision is already made.
After that it's a toss up between Boutte & Hollywood. They both low likely volume & TD dependent.
Engram is a non starter until he does something IMO. Our preseason visions of Jimmy Graham 2.0 were wrong.
Hollywood has the better QB and matchup.
Rhamondre>Hollywood>Boutte>Engram
Chaka
Footballguy
I think because of the matchup.
Monangai>Spears
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Mims by a good margin IMO. I just can't trust Coleman at this point.
Mims>Coleman
Chaka
Footballguy
I'm not sure why Kamara hasn't been getting 20+ touches per game like McCaffrey. He had three straight 20+ followed by 15 & 14 games. Weird. He's still your best volume option but, I don't love it.
I like Moore less.
IDK what to expect with the 49ers having Kittle, Jennings & Pearsall back, weell I still expect CMC to get 97 touches but, after that... Still, Pearsall can be very good in this offense.
Yeah, it comes down to Rico & Kamara.
I'd flip a coin but, I think I land on
Kamara>Rico
Pearsall
Chaka
Footballguy
Coin toss. No way to predict between the two but, if Njoku is out
Fannin>Henry.
If Njoku plays....
Flip a coin.
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Personally I think Flacco is going to fire up the Bengals and I expect good things all around.
Chase Brown>Jennings>McLaurin
Chaka
Footballguy
Good options. Be comfortable with either.
Personally, I try to target the big play upside on defense and, with Waller out and Tua popping off to the media
ATL>KC
Chaka
Footballguy
Hope you went Gadsden.
I don't trust any of your other options but, with Godwin & Evans both out (trust but verify)
Otton>Pitts>Henry
Chaka
Footballguy
Personally, I would probably go with Monangai but, it is really difficult to trust his usage.
I'm hoping the Ravens defense is still porous and, if Lamar plays I hope their offense puts up points.
But they're both boom/bust options with similar potential.
Monangai>Mims
Chaka
Footballguy
I probably would have said Hock but, that's looking to be a bad move.
Chaka
Footballguy
I would have gone with QJ regardless. I just think he's a bigger part of the Chargers offense.
But, too late, sorry.
Chaka
Footballguy
Of these options I think Otton jumps out just because it looks like Godwin and Evans will boss the game and it's a good matchup>. The others all have more question marks.
Otton>coin toss
Chaka
Footballguy
I don't think it's crazy at all. Flacco can still sling it and he has great receivers.Would anyone think I was crazy to be considering starting Flacco vs. NYJ over Jones vs. TN?
The Titans held Jones to a measely 15.82 points in Week 3.
But, the Titans didn't "hold" Jones to 15.82, they got thoroughly defeated and Jones didn't need to do much. I think the Colts will thoroughly defeat the Titans again and there will be plenty of opportunity for Jones to be the reason why.
Flacco>Jones
Chaka
Footballguy
I probably would have gone with Herbert but, they're both fine options.
Chaka
Footballguy
Mayfield because Bucky isn't back.
Mayfield>D.Jones
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I'm going to pretend you didn't ask if you should start Judkins.
If Lamar is back I might go Zay BUT it's not PPR so
Dowdle>Tet>Zay
Chaka
Footballguy
Mac is probably the steady points option but, I would probably play the matchup and go with
Caleb>Mac>Mariotta
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