Week 8 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (6 Viewers)

[Chaka]

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Let's move on to week 8

@Joe Bryant @FBG Moderator

Can we get this pinned please?

 

[Joe Bryant]

Pinned

 

[Chaka]

I'll start.

Got a rough bye week.

PPR I need three flex players

Hollywood v WAS
Monangai @ BAL
Kyle Pitts v MIA
Chuba @ BUF

I have the first three in my lineup ATM. I also have Rico & D'Andre as my starting RBs.

 

[Chaka]

Super Flex league need two QBs;

Lamar v CHI (if he plays)
D.Jones v TEN
Bo Nix v DAL

Not sure who to sit.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

non-ppr, McBride on a BYE

start Goedert vs Giants

or pick up one of Otton (@ Saints) or Gadsden (vs Vikings)

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Super Flex league need two QBs;

Lamar v CHI (if he plays)
D.Jones v TEN
Bo Nix v DAL

Not sure who to sit.

If Lamar plays, sit Jones. Colts are blowing out team and it's becoming the JT show in the second half, capping Jones' upside.

 

[tkrull2.0]

Everyone is hurt or on bye. Having 'no choice' is kind a refreshing.

 

[Goooals]

Ok, a few of my top players are on a bye and the rest of my team are basically the same. Standard scoring non-ppr league:

Out of this big group, I need to play 1 RB's, 2 Wr's and 2 flex spots:

Chase Brown vs NYJ - Finally playable last week, but gave up snaps to Perine; Perine really?
Vidal vs MIN - Stuffed by IND and now against a tough MIN defense
Warren vs GB - Breakout game last week, but now against a tough GB defense; volume is there though
Deebo vs KC - Should play this week but most likely without Daniels and Scary Terry should be back
Johnston vs MIN - A TD saved his fantasy day last week but concerning he couldn't produce when Herbert threw for over 400 yards; many mouths to feed in LA
Higgins vs NYJ - Can now be played again with Flacco in the lineup
Olave vs TB - Volume has been there all year but finally broke out for 2 TD's which he needed since this is non-ppr

Like I said, I need 1 RB's, 2 WR's and 2 flex. As of now, I have:

I'm not a huge fan of playing both a RB and WR from the same team, but I have that with the Chargers and Bengals; Help please!

Next question is Ferguson or Kraft at TE.

Thanks in advance for all the help!!

 

[BlackCrowes]

I'll start.

Got a rough bye week.

PPR I need three flex players

Hollywood v WAS
Monangai @ BAL
Kyle Pitts v MIA
Chuba @ BUF

I have the first three in my lineup ATM. I also have Rico & D'Andre as my starting RBs.

I’d say you’ve got it right

 

[-OZ-]

SF pick one to pair with Bo Nix
Caleb in Baltimore
Rattler vs bucs
Flacco vs the jets

Caleb is currently in.

Same league, PPR
Bill JCM in KC
Pearsall in Houston (if healthy)

 

[kyoun1e]

I'll start.

Got a rough bye week.

PPR I need three flex players

Hollywood v WAS
Monangai @ BAL
Kyle Pitts v MIA
Chuba @ BUF

I have the first three in my lineup ATM. I also have Rico & D'Andre as my starting RBs.

I'd use this rule: If L. Jackson starts, bench Monangai and go with Hubbard. If Lamar is out, go Monongai.

 

[kyoun1e]

Super Flex league need two QBs;

Lamar v CHI (if he plays)
D.Jones v TEN
Bo Nix v DAL

Not sure who to sit.

Lamar a given if he plays. Could see him going scorched earth.

I'd play it like this. If I'm projected to win, I'd play it safe with D. Jones. Think he'll have a solid floor, but I could see J. Taylor going hog wild in a blowout. If projected to be an underdog, go Nix. I'd lean Nix if it's even.

 

[kyoun1e]

PPR league. Need to make a decision to start or sit J. Mason prior to the Thursday game.

I have to play two of these 3 RBs:

* R. Dowdle vs BUF -- Now splitting with Hubbard. BUF run D is pretty horrid though. Only way they keep this game close is if they run for 200+.

* J. Mason @ LAC -- A. Jones eligible to return, but who knows how much he'll play if it all. LAC run D surprisingly, statistically soft. Think MN D and O can keep this close to give Mason touches.

* C. Brown vs NYJ -- This looks like another juicy matchup for Flacco and company. I'm already starting Higgins in the same game along with Flacco (superflex). Starting Brown as well would really load the boat. Not sure they'll need to run at all if Sauce is out (concussion).

Leaning Dowdle and Mason.

Which 2?

Thanks

 

[jobarules]

Need a desperation flex in 0.5ppr (missed out on Gadsden and Tez)

Schultz vs SF (assuming Nico out)
Legette vs Buf
Franklin vs Dal

 

[Rubi]

I'll start.

Got a rough bye week.

PPR I need three flex players

Hollywood v WAS
Monangai @ BAL
Kyle Pitts v MIA
Chuba @ BUF

I have the first three in my lineup ATM. I also have Rico & D'Andre as my starting RBs.

Hollywood is boom or bust with Rice back
But with this group I'd play him this week
I like Pitts against Miami
And even with Rico I'd roll with Hubbard,I am in one league

So...Hollywod,Pitts and Hubbard

 

[Rubi]

Super Flex league need two QBs;

Lamar v CHI (if he plays)
D.Jones v TEN
Bo Nix v DAL

Not sure who to sit.

As much as I like LaMar I'd have to go with your two known healthy options
So...Indiana and Bo

 

[Rubi]

non-ppr, McBride on a BYE

start Goedert vs Giants

or pick up one of Otton (@ Saints) or Gadsden (vs Vikings)

Tough one,but given non-ppr I'd take a chance with Gadsen
If it were ppr I'd pick Goedert..but it isn't...so I won't

 

[Rubi]

PPR league. Need to make a decision to start or sit J. Mason prior to the Thursday game.

I have to play two of these 3 RBs:

* R. Dowdle vs BUF -- Now splitting with Hubbard. BUF run D is pretty horrid though. Only way they keep this game close is if they run for 200+.

* J. Mason @ LAC -- A. Jones eligible to return, but who knows how much he'll play if it all. LAC run D surprisingly, statistically soft. Think MN D and O can keep this close to give Mason touches.

* C. Brown vs NYJ -- This looks like another juicy matchup for Flacco and company. I'm already starting Higgins in the same game along with Flacco (superflex). Starting Brown as well would really load the boat. Not sure they'll need to run at all if Sauce is out (concussion).

Leaning Dowdle and Mason.

Which 2?

Thanks

I like Rico and Chase

 

[Rubi]

Need a desperation flex in 0.5ppr (missed out on Gadsden and Tez)

Schultz vs SF (assuming Nico out)
Legette vs Buf
Franklin vs Dal

Schultz for me...and it's not close

 

[Rubi]

Need to decide on a QB before Thursday
FFPC scoring:

J.Herbert vs Minn

J.Dart @ Phi

 

[Rubi]

And a little more complicated one
FFPC scoring:
Need need TWO of the following:

R.Stevenson vs Cleve
K.Boutte vs Cleve
T.J. Hockenson @ LAC
E.Engram vs Dall
M.Brown vs Wash

 

[urbanhack]

PPR - Superflex - bonus points for rush/rec TDs of 40+ and 50+

RB:
Spears @ Indy
or
Monangai @ Bal

WR:
K. Coleman @ Car
or
M. Mims vs. Dallas

 

[RaidersAreOne]

0.5 PPR. Need help with my flex:

• Kamara vs. Bucs
• Dowdle vs. Bills
• DJ Moore vs. Ravens
• Peasrsall vs. Texans (If healthy but doesn't look good)

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Also 0.5 PPR league:

Need a TE:

• Henry vs. Browns
• Fannin vs. Patriots

Need a FLEX:

• Chase Brown vs. Jets
• McLaurin vs. Chiefs (If healthy, on MNF)
• Jauan Jennings vs. Texans

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Need to decide on a QB before Thursday
FFPC scoring:

J.Herbert vs Minn

J.Dart @ Phi

With your scoring format, I think I very slightly prefer Dart. Good chance to be behind and gets goalline tds as well. Tough choice though, Herbert playing well.

 

[kyoun1e]

PPR league. Need to make a decision to start or sit J. Mason prior to the Thursday game.

I have to play two of these 3 RBs:

* R. Dowdle vs BUF -- Now splitting with Hubbard. BUF run D is pretty horrid though. Only way they keep this game close is if they run for 200+.

* J. Mason @ LAC -- A. Jones eligible to return, but who knows how much he'll play if it all. LAC run D surprisingly, statistically soft. Think MN D and O can keep this close to give Mason touches.

* C. Brown vs NYJ -- This looks like another juicy matchup for Flacco and company. I'm already starting Higgins in the same game along with Flacco (superflex). Starting Brown as well would really load the boat. Not sure they'll need to run at all if Sauce is out (concussion).

Leaning Dowdle and Mason.

Which 2?

Thanks

I like Rico and Chase

Yikes. I'd be stacking on stacks then in a superflex league with Flacco, C. Brown, and Higgins. Talk about pushing it all on black. I guess if you're going to do it, do it against the Jets.

 

[kyoun1e]

Defense question:

* KC vs WASH -- Daniels already out. Deebo and McLaurin iffy but it was reported they will practice. M. Mariota is capable but could be playing from behind with KC's ears pinned back.

or

* ATL D vs MIA -- Miami would appear to be a trainwreck. ATL pass D seems for real while the run D is middle of the pack. Waller on IR now.

Both of these Ds have very similar stats.

Which?

Thanks

 

[Rubi]

Defense question:

* KC vs WASH -- Daniels already out. Deebo and McLaurin iffy but it was reported they will practice. M. Mariota is capable but could be playing from behind with KC's ears pinned back.

or

* ATL D vs MIA -- Miami would appear to be a trainwreck. ATL pass D seems for real while the run D is middle of the pack. Waller on IR now.

Both of these Ds have very similar stats.

Which?

Thanks

Very slight edge to Atlanta for me
But I think both will be very strong this week

 

[calcinorjones]

TE Appreciation Week:

In 2024, TEs scored 15 plus TDs on TE Appreciation Day

Who gets the nod:

Pitts vs Miami
Gadsden vs Minny
Henry vs Cleveland
Otton @ NO - On WW but I will get him if needed

Don’t be shy as TE and Flex spots are open so choose 2

 

[Timmay]

0.5 PPR

Last Flex Play:
Kyle Monangai at Baltimore
Marvin Mims vs Dallas - I am starting Bo Nix as well

 

[Timmay]

Defense question:

* KC vs WASH -- Daniels already out. Deebo and McLaurin iffy but it was reported they will practice. M. Mariota is capable but could be playing from behind with KC's ears pinned back.

or

* ATL D vs MIA -- Miami would appear to be a trainwreck. ATL pass D seems for real while the run D is middle of the pack. Waller on IR now.

Both of these Ds have very similar stats.

Which?

Thanks

I am in the same predicament. I was for sure starting ATL Def before Daniels being ruled out. Now I keep wavering. Miami is a trainwreck, but they can run the ball and that is what scares me against Atlanta. I do like that Atlanta is home and coming off a loss, it seems that teams prepare a little better for the next week after losing compared to the blowout win by KC over LV. I like that KC is in primetime though too. I am still leaning Atlanta 65% to 35% as of today.

 

[kyoun1e]

Defense question:

* KC vs WASH -- Daniels already out. Deebo and McLaurin iffy but it was reported they will practice. M. Mariota is capable but could be playing from behind with KC's ears pinned back.

or

* ATL D vs MIA -- Miami would appear to be a trainwreck. ATL pass D seems for real while the run D is middle of the pack. Waller on IR now.

Both of these Ds have very similar stats.

Which?

Thanks

I am in the same predicament. I was for sure starting ATL Def before Daniels being ruled out. Now I keep wavering. Miami is a trainwreck, but they can run the ball and that is what scares me against Atlanta. I do like that Atlanta is home and coming off a loss, it seems that teams prepare a little better for the next week after losing compared to the blowout win by KC over LV. I like that KC is in primetime though too. I am still leaning Atlanta 65% to 35% as of today.

The one thing about ATL is that they are going to run the hell out of the ball against that D. Bet Penix hardly has to throw. Could chew up a lot of clock, etc. Could be a lower scoring game overall, but maybe stays close enough so Miami and Tua don't have to panic and throw stupid INTs.

KC is really starting to roll. They'll be motivated at home, in primetime. I could see them rolling and then up 28-10 or something Mariota does Mariota type stupid things.

 

[calcinorjones]

Defense question:

* KC vs WASH -- Daniels already out. Deebo and McLaurin iffy but it was reported they will practice. M. Mariota is capable but could be playing from behind with KC's ears pinned back.

or

* ATL D vs MIA -- Miami would appear to be a trainwreck. ATL pass D seems for real while the run D is middle of the pack. Waller on IR now.

Both of these Ds have very similar stats.

Which?

Thanks

I am in the same predicament. I was for sure starting ATL Def before Daniels being ruled out. Now I keep wavering. Miami is a trainwreck, but they can run the ball and that is what scares me against Atlanta. I do like that Atlanta is home and coming off a loss, it seems that teams prepare a little better for the next week after losing compared to the blowout win by KC over LV. I like that KC is in primetime though too. I am still leaning Atlanta 65% to 35% as of today.

I like Atlanta home cooking after a loss. Miami is broken. Atlanta is gunning for NFC South and on top of that they are hungry. Dolphins going thru the motions will be in a grinder by the second half. KC is a strong play but Washington w healthy WRs will probably put up some points. Its the MNF unknowns that cloud things.

 

[Loris]

NON-PPR - Need a TE and really a TD:

Hock @ Chargers on Thursday
Fannin @ Patriots

 

[UncleZen]

Non PPR, standard scoring and JSN on his bye week:
Q Johnson vs Vikings on Thursday (I hate Thursday games as it seems I always get screwed on them)
M. Mims vs Cowboys (Sieve defense but he has been very sporadic)

I think if this was a Sunday game, I would go with Johnson but right now I don't know if I could pull the trigger.

 

[UncleZen]

NON-PPR - Need a TE and really a TD:

Hock @ Chargers on Thursday
Fannin @ Patriots

Patriots are giving up more receptions, yards and TD's to TE's than Chargers are, although it's not a big margin. Fannin would be my play here.

 

[UncleZen]

0.5 PPR

Last Flex Play:
Kyle Monangai at Baltimore
Marvin Mims vs Dallas - I am starting Bo Nix as well

I give a slight edge to Mims.