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Who are you benching / starting in Week 2 (1 Viewer)

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For me, there's two decisions I'm deabting.1. Starting Byron Leftwich over Daunte Culpepper. JAX vs. Indy, and CPep did struggle last week. Very tough to bench my stud, but Leftwich is a stud in his own, playing against a high octane O and a (IMO) still weak D.2. Rod Smith over Matt Jones. I'm very tempted to go with Jones here, but just can't bench Rod Smith yet.What's your issue?

 
Not a huge issue, but thinking of starting Rod Smith over Michael Clayton. Combination of the tough Bucs matchup vs. the Bills and a bit concerned that Griese may be spreading it around a bit more

 
One league: Larry Johnson/Julius Jones/Kevin Jones and didn't throw in Chris Brown. Then at WR Michael Clayton/D Branch/I Bruce and to a lesser extent Antonio Bryant. Going with my gut though and likely know who I will start.

 
My toughest decision is who to start along with Willie Parker. Cadillac Williams vs. BUF or Domanick Davis vs. PIT. Right now Im leaning towards Williams.

 
On the fence with FWP against Houston, BW against San Fran with McNabb hurting, and Edge against Jax. Gotta pick 2 of those to start. Jax has a good run D. With McNabb hurting, Philly could lean more to the run game. That doesn't mean that BW will receive all of those carries though. Moats and Gordon could take some of that load as well. FWP seems like a good choice this week against Houston.

 
I have to decide between LJ/TJ/Bell/Anderson. I will wait till Saturday night or Sunday morning to decide I think..Right now I have Bell in.. Tempted to play LJ..

 
On the fence with FWP against Houston, BW against San Fran with McNabb hurting, and Edge against Jax. Gotta pick 2 of those to start. Jax has a good run D. With McNabb hurting, Philly could lean more to the run game. That doesn't mean that BW will receive all of those carries though. Moats and Gordon could take some of that load as well. FWP seems like a good choice this week against Houston.
That brings up a different league I'm sorting through.Gordon vs. Mike Anderson vs. Pearman vs. M Moore - obvious pick if MA is healthy. If not, I'm wondering if Gordon gets a good amount of rushes in a game that, despite SF's game against St. Louis, shouldn't be too close.

 
I have to decide between LJ/TJ/Bell/Anderson. I will wait till Saturday night or Sunday morning to decide I think..Right now I have Bell in.. Tempted to play LJ..
No offense, but this is probably the easiest choice listed so far IMO.Give in to your temptation.

 
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Need to decide between Willie Parker, LJ or Ahman Green as my RB2 to go along with Priest. Right now, I'm leaning towards FWP. Second choice would be Ahman vs Cleveland.

 
@ RB I'm going w/ Tiki and Willie Parker and beching Dillon vs Carolina. I'll be second guessing myself all day Sunday.At WR, my options are Steve Smith, A. Lelie, E. Kennison and K. McCardell. I'm leaning towards Smith & Kennison.

 
I have to decide between LJ/TJ/Bell/Anderson.  I will wait till Saturday night or Sunday morning to decide I think..Right now I have Bell in..  Tempted to play LJ..
No offense, but this is probably the easiest choice listed so far IMO.Give in to your temptation.
How can you say its easy when the RB will get between 9-12 carries all game.. Verse a guy that could get 20+?? No doubt LJ is the more talented runner then the ones listed.. Yet I am also starting Jordan.. :ph34r:
 
I'm thinking about benching Brooks for Harrington. Brooks was darn accurate and I'd really like to see something from Mike or Charles before I go with Harrington. INTs are only -1 pt so... With Brooks I'd like to see something opposite Horn or the TE to get more catches too. I'll have to look at the matchups a bit closer

 
I am debating on whether I should start Andre Johnson against a tough PIT Def.or Chris Chambers against a banged up NYJ Def.What do you think

 
I felt like LJ played alot more and they were resting Priest once the game seemed wrapped up and the Jets failed to convert on 4th down. I didn't get to see the game too much before that point.

 
I have to decide between LJ/TJ/Bell/Anderson. I will wait till Saturday night or Sunday morning to decide I think..Right now I have Bell in.. Tempted to play LJ..
No offense, but this is probably the easiest choice listed so far IMO.Give in to your temptation.
How can you say its easy when the RB will get between 9-12 carries all game.. Verse a guy that could get 20+?? No doubt LJ is the more talented runner then the ones listed.. Yet I am also starting Jordan.. :ph34r:
I feel safe in saying both Priest and LJ will get 100 yards and a score. At least.
 
I am debating on whether I should start Andre Johnson against a tough PIT Def.

or Chris Chambers against a banged up NYJ Def.

What do you think
Personally, Chambers. I'm benching AJ until he, Carr, and the Houston coaching staff show me something.
 
On the fence with FWP against Houston, BW against San Fran with McNabb hurting, and Edge against Jax. Gotta pick 2 of those to start. Jax has a good run D. With McNabb hurting, Philly could lean more to the run game. That doesn't mean that BW will receive all of those carries though. Moats and Gordon could take some of that load as well. FWP seems like a good choice this week against Houston.
That brings up a different league I'm sorting through.Gordon vs. Mike Anderson vs. Pearman vs. M Moore - obvious pick if MA is healthy. If not, I'm wondering if Gordon gets a good amount of rushes in a game that, despite SF's game against St. Louis, shouldn't be too close.
Pearman?????Have I missed something? Has Taylor gotten injured? (I've got him on my squad and need to know if I should pick-up Pearman. (I only don't have him now due to roster space....But if Taylor is injured, I'll figure that out).

Thanks for any info!! :thumbup:

 
On the fence with FWP against Houston, BW against San Fran with McNabb hurting, and Edge against Jax. Gotta pick 2 of those to start. Jax has a good run D. With McNabb hurting, Philly could lean more to the run game. That doesn't mean that BW will receive all of those carries though. Moats and Gordon could take some of that load as well. FWP seems like a good choice this week against Houston.
That brings up a different league I'm sorting through.Gordon vs. Mike Anderson vs. Pearman vs. M Moore - obvious pick if MA is healthy. If not, I'm wondering if Gordon gets a good amount of rushes in a game that, despite SF's game against St. Louis, shouldn't be too close.
Pearman?????Have I missed something? Has Taylor gotten injured? (I've got him on my squad and need to know if I should pick-up Pearman. (I only don't have him now due to roster space....But if Taylor is injured, I'll figure that out).

Thanks for any info!! :thumbup:
Not that I know of. If he was, there wouldn't be a question.This just happens to be an extremely deep league (20 teams). I probably should have specified that. If it wasn't obvious by the players I mentioned.

Seriously, is anyone starting Gordon, Moore or Pearman in any 12 team league?

 
I am going to have to make a really tough guess on this one (1 ppr league)Rudi, Alexander, FWP and LJ - I have to bench one.Who would you sit?

 
Can people please stop using initials for players that aren't known by their initials.Never before has Brian Westbrook been called BW.LJ is fine as it is widely known who that refers to.People have only known about Willie Parker for a couple weeks now, he is not known by most as FWP.

 
Can people please stop using initials for players that aren't known by their initials. :thumbdown:

Never before has Brian Westbrook been called BW.

LJ is fine as it is widely known who that refers to.

People have only known about Willie Parker for a couple weeks now, he is not known by most as FWP. :thumbdown:
Sorry, I thought the people in this forum knew about Fast Willie Parker for a lot longer - he did play last year and had the nickname then
 
I'm really thin at RB this year, so the Anderson situation hurts more than anything. But i'm deciding between Anderson,T.Jones,Barlow or Dayne.. Obvious choice is Anderson if he's healthy. If not :confused:

 
Can people please stop using initials for players that aren't known by their initials.

Never before has Brian Westbrook been called BW.

LJ is fine as it is widely known who that refers to.

People have only known about Willie Parker for a couple weeks now, he is not known by most as FWP.
LJ is only ok if obviously referring to the Chiefs or the Raiders.I've heard BW many times before, but it isn't widely known I guess.

FWP is pretty obvious by now for those on this board.

Overall, I totally agree with you initials should only be used for obvious players.

 
For me, there's two decisions I'm deabting.

1. Starting Byron Leftwich over Daunte Culpepper. JAX vs. Indy, and CPep did struggle last week. Very tough to bench my stud, but Leftwich is a stud in his own, playing against a high octane O and a (IMO) still weak D.

2. Rod Smith over Matt Jones. I'm very tempted to go with Jones here, but just can't bench Rod Smith yet.

What's your issue?
I'm sorry, but I'm perplexed by #2. Didn't Rod Smith catch 7 for 90 in an otherwise pathetic offense? And didn't Matt Jones only catch 2 for 22 on what was a pretty big day for his QB? And isn't Rod Smith a top WR year after year? And isn't Matt Jones a rookie? Start Jones over Smith and you'll get what you deserve.For me, I have to decide in two leagues whether to start Leftwich over Favre. Ugh. I drafted Favre with the belief that he'd be a lock to start 16 games for me. Now I'm not so sure.

 
Considering benching Drew Bennett (against BAL) for Kevin Curtis. Also considering benching Muhsin Muhammad for a FA pickup, but it depends on who I get (blind bidding system).God my WRs suck.

 
I've got Priest as my RB1 and have to decide between Parker against Houston (20+ touches) or LJ in the same backfield with Priest against Oakland (10 touches) as my RB2. I'll stew over this until minutes before kick-off. And then I'll stew over it some more.

 
Big logjam at WR3 in a league were Walker went down. McCardell, Kevin Curtis, Arnaz Battle, Bobby Engram.

 
Alexander vs. Atlanta  OR

Portis vs. Cowboys OR

Julius Jones vs. Redskins
Alexander seems like the obvious choice here.. unless i'm missing something
I read you, I am still a little miffed at Holmgren for completely ignoring him in the 2nd half last week when he was averaging over 6 yards a carry and they still had the lead. :hot:
 
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Alexander vs. Atlanta  OR

Portis vs. Cowboys OR

Julius Jones vs. Redskins
Alexander seems like the obvious choice here.. unless i'm missing something
I read you, I am still a little miffed at Holmgren for completely ignoring him in the 2nd half last week when he was averaging over 6 yards a carry and they still had the lead. :hot:
I think that'll be a pretty tough decision to make. All great players with ####ty matchups. :shrug:

 
Can people please stop using initials for players that aren't known by their initials. :thumbdown:

Never before has Brian Westbrook been called BW.

LJ is fine as it is widely known who that refers to.

People have only known about Willie Parker for a couple weeks now, he is not known by most as FWP. :thumbdown:
Sorry, I thought the people in this forum knew about Fast Willie Parker for a lot longer - he did play last year and had the nickname then
Yes, Willie Parker has been somewhat known for a while, that isn't the point.It is confusing when every player in the NFL is refered to by their initials on the board, even players who aren't widely known by their initials. BW is now Brian Westbrook, that is a new one to me.

 
Alexander vs. Atlanta  OR

Portis vs. Cowboys OR

Julius Jones vs. Redskins
Alexander seems like the obvious choice here.. unless i'm missing something
I read you, I am still a little miffed at Holmgren for completely ignoring him in the 2nd half last week when he was averaging over 6 yards a carry and they still had the lead. :hot:
I think that'll be a pretty tough decision to make. All great players with ####ty matchups. :shrug:
AHHH, feel my pain. Luckily I have FWP to man the other starting position.
 
Alexander vs. Atlanta  OR

Portis vs. Cowboys OR

Julius Jones vs. Redskins
Alexander seems like the obvious choice here.. unless i'm missing something
I read you, I am still a little miffed at Holmgren for completely ignoring him in the 2nd half last week when he was averaging over 6 yards a carry and they still had the lead. :hot:
True, but I think Holmgren realizes that was a mistake and run him ALOT more. Also, if Westbrook is able to amass over 100 total yds and a td vs ATL. Just think what Alexander will do with that O-line... :shock:
 

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