Why CeeDee Lamb Is Ranked So High... (1 Viewer)

[Cowboysfan8]

but I would be happy to see my opponent start him against me.

So far in 3 Rush games Lamb has 22 catches for 160 yds on 34! targets.

The schedule isn’t exactly tough the rest of the way. I wish I had him (if he’s healthy)

 

[BassNBrew]

He's starting at 1, he's starting at 10, he's starting at 15.

Ratings are all a bunch of groupthink and arguing over rankings 1-15 is absurd.

Put your neck on the line, let's see some truly unique calls.

We have a whole thread devoted to bolds calls where 95% of them are wrong.

 

[Anarchy99]

but I would be happy to see my opponent start him against me.

So far in 3 Rush games Lamb has 22 catches for 160 yds on 34! targets.

The schedule isn’t exactly tough the rest of the way. I wish I had him (if he’s healthy)

I have Lamb, and I wish I had your enthusiasm. In his 3 games with Rush, even with all those targets, Lamb ranked as the WR24 based on ppg in 1 PPR leagues. He's only averaged 7.2 ypr with Rush.

 

[menobrown]

He did return to practice today and McCarthy said as long as no setbacks is expected to play.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

but I would be happy to see my opponent start him against me.

So far in 3 Rush games Lamb has 22 catches for 160 yds on 34! targets.

The schedule isn’t exactly tough the rest of the way. I wish I had him (if he’s healthy)

I have Lamb, and I wish I had your enthusiasm. In his 3 games with Rush, even with all those targets, Lamb ranked as the WR24 based on ppg in 1 PPR leagues. He's only averaged 7.2 ypr with Rush.

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In ppr shrug

 

[Statorama]

It does seem like an unnecessary risk ...

That's a fair point. It's a constant battle for us in the "do we project what we really think or do we play it safe and not go out on a limb?"

I never get emails telling me they're canceling their subscription because we went with the consensus.

We feel we owe it to our customers to let them know what we really think.

Also, to be fair, our projections are a group effort. Maurile projected him WR1 but some of our other staff is not as high on him. As they add their projections in, Lamb will likely come down some.

But big picture, we think the right thing is to project what we really think. Even though it's not the safe thing.

I subscribe because I want to know what you think (and with the belief that in a very small way I help keep the lights on here).

In this instance, I disagree. I don't always agree with your team, which gets me to the ultimate point - At the end of the day, my lineup is my decision.

While I don't agree, it doesn't mean I don't understand. Any WR algorithm model takes volume into consideration, and in a vacuum, he'd get a ton. Like nearly all of it. But to me, Dallas looks like a walking "3 and out" machine this weekend. A LOT of things have to go right for him to be WR1.

I wish I had the problem where I had Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra, and Lamb and was forced to sit one of them this weekend.

Edit to add: I'm also a "start your studs" guy. If I had Lamb, I'd be starting him over the likes of the Jaylen Waddle's of the world. I aint sitting Lamb for Courtland Sutton. I have JaMarr Chase and he will NEVER blow up on my bench. I don't care if he's playing with two broken hands and Matt Leinart as QB. He's in.

 

[Anarchy99]

but I would be happy to see my opponent start him against me.

So far in 3 Rush games Lamb has 22 catches for 160 yds on 34! targets.

The schedule isn’t exactly tough the rest of the way. I wish I had him (if he’s healthy)

I have Lamb, and I wish I had your enthusiasm. In his 3 games with Rush, even with all those targets, Lamb ranked as the WR24 based on ppg in 1 PPR leagues. He's only averaged 7.2 ypr with Rush.

16
8
18

In ppr shrug

He averaged 13.7 ppg the last 3 weeks . . . which was the WR24 in that time based on ppg (mostly because of 0 TD). He was my first overall pick and the first WR taken. Seems like disappointing production at that clip.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

but I would be happy to see my opponent start him against me.

So far in 3 Rush games Lamb has 22 catches for 160 yds on 34! targets.

The schedule isn’t exactly tough the rest of the way. I wish I had him (if he’s healthy)

I have Lamb, and I wish I had your enthusiasm. In his 3 games with Rush, even with all those targets, Lamb ranked as the WR24 based on ppg in 1 PPR leagues. He's only averaged 7.2 ypr with Rush.

16
8
18

In ppr shrug

He averaged 13.7 ppg the last 3 weeks . . . which was the WR24 in that time based on ppg (mostly because of 0 TD). He was my first overall pick and the first WR taken. Seems like disappointing production at that clip.

I get his average isn’t fantastic. He had an 8

The 16 and 18 were fine, right? I mean, Cooper Rush is the starting qb

 

[Joe Bryant]

In this instance, I disagree. I don't always agree with your team, which gets me to the ultimate point - At the end of the day, my lineup is my decision.

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

He's starting at 1, he's starting at 10, he's starting at 15.

Ratings are all a bunch of groupthink and arguing over rankings 1-15 is absurd.

Put your neck on the line, let's see some truly unique calls.

We have a whole thread devoted to bolds calls where 95% of them are wrong.

And we pay for (or at least PAID for) a website devoted to the status quo. What's your point? One is a bunch of schmucks is on a message board, one is a business that's risk averse. It is what it is, right?

 

[BassNBrew]

He's starting at 1, he's starting at 10, he's starting at 15.

Ratings are all a bunch of groupthink and arguing over rankings 1-15 is absurd.

Put your neck on the line, let's see some truly unique calls.

We have a whole thread devoted to bolds calls where 95% of them are wrong.

And we pay for (or at least PAID for) a website devoted to the status quo. What's your point? One is a bunch of schmucks is on a message board, one is a business that's risk averse. It is what it is, right?

This applies to season long performance, but the in depth article last year showing that over time ADP was the single best indicator of performance outcomes (excluding kickers as I recall). I suspect that over time these status quo models will win out in weekly rankings too.

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

He's starting at 1, he's starting at 10, he's starting at 15.

Ratings are all a bunch of groupthink and arguing over rankings 1-15 is absurd.

Put your neck on the line, let's see some truly unique calls.

We have a whole thread devoted to bolds calls where 95% of them are wrong.

And we pay for (or at least PAID for) a website devoted to the status quo. What's your point? One is a bunch of schmucks is on a message board, one is a business that's risk averse. It is what it is, right?

This applies to season long performance, but the in depth article last year showing that over time ADP was the single best indicator of performance outcomes (excluding kickers as I recall). I suspect that over time these status quo models will win out in weekly rankings too.

So paying for rankings is dumb?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Everyone can rest easy - practiced in full today.

I have him in one league, and I face him in 3 leagues, so he’s guaranteed to go absolute ham on Sunday.

You’re welcome.

 

[BassNBrew]

He's starting at 1, he's starting at 10, he's starting at 15.

Ratings are all a bunch of groupthink and arguing over rankings 1-15 is absurd.

Put your neck on the line, let's see some truly unique calls.

We have a whole thread devoted to bolds calls where 95% of them are wrong.

And we pay for (or at least PAID for) a website devoted to the status quo. What's your point? One is a bunch of schmucks is on a message board, one is a business that's risk averse. It is what it is, right?

This applies to season long performance, but the in depth article last year showing that over time ADP was the single best indicator of performance outcomes (excluding kickers as I recall). I suspect that over time these status quo models will win out in weekly rankings too.

So paying for rankings is dumb?

Yes for the most part, how I will qualify that that paying for rankings is good when it motivates the ranker to make change late as weather and injuries impact the early week rankings. If status quo held the consensus free ranking are probably available. If Lamb is a late scratch then maybe the next best Cowboy WR bumps your second flex on a heavy bye week.

Regarding FBGs:

1. The rankings are well formatted and easy to follow.
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3. The articles are well written and enjoyable to read.
4. The two free contests and FBG Bowl are worth the price of admission.
5. This board is a wealth of knowledge, I like supporting businesses that provide me value.

 

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[eighsse2]

Not bad considering no touchdowns.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

Meh, give me Nico over him this week.

And people do not pay me for my predictions.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

 

[eighsse2]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

So that means the projected PPR score was 16.6, and that put him at WR1?

 

[BassNBrew]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

 

[BassNBrew]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

So that means the projected PPR score was 16.6, and that put him at WR1?

Look like 2 rushes for 11 yards. 17.5 points, tied with ASB and in the same tier as Jefferson/Brown.

 

[dgreen]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

So that means the projected PPR score was 16.6, and that put him at WR1?

It depends on what you're trying to project. I think we all know that a few WRs are going to be around 30+ each week. But, which WRs will that be? Nobody knows. Addison went for 8/162/1 and everyone would have, rightfully so, ripped anyone projecting him for anything close to that. That's basically unpredictable. And, really, it's kind of crazy to predict anyone, even the best in the game, will go for 8/162/1 in any given week...yet someone will! So, on one hand, it seems odd to say a projection of 16.7 is a WR1 projection. However, on the other hand, the stat-line of whoever ends up as WR1 is pretty unpredictable. Maybe it's easier with other positions, but WR tends to have high variance week to week.

 

[BassNBrew]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

That's freaking hilarious. When Lamar scores more points tonight I hope you cue up a response with a Trump dance or something along those lines.

 

[BassNBrew]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

So that means the projected PPR score was 16.6, and that put him at WR1?

It depends on what you're trying to project. I think we all know that a few WRs are going to be around 30+ each week. But, which WRs will that be? Nobody knows. Addison went for 8/162/1 and everyone would have, rightfully so, ripped anyone projecting him for anything close to that. That's basically unpredictable. And, really, it's kind of crazy to predict anyone, even the best in the game, will go for 8/162/1 in any given week...yet someone will! So, on one hand, it seems odd to say a projection of 16.7 is a WR1 projection. However, on the other hand, the stat-line of whoever ends up as WR1 is pretty unpredictable. Maybe it's easier with other positions, but WR tends to have high variance week to week.

Average ppg by WR this year

Chase 22.9
ASB 18.5
Lamb 17.5

Chase was on a bye so the projections were pretty much match reality for the season.

 

[The Gator]

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

Wtheck is wrong with people? When Lamar puts up 40+ you should just reply with-

 

[ProstheticRGK]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

Clearly that subscriber’s expectations and grip on reality are completely reasonable and grounded.

If it makes you feel any better, Joe, you guys might have actually gotten me a win this week. I was actually thinking about where to post it to give kudos. I’m up against a tough roster this week, and had some rough match-ups. Did not feel comfortable with my WR3 slot of Josh Downs or Jamo.

I was getting boat-raced until Saquon went off last night. But, with JJetta getting me 4.7 and Kareem Hunt only scoring 11, I wouldn’t even have had a shot, if I hadn’t read thru FBG projections and FA pieces and picked up Jakobi Meyers and started him this week.

Now, all I need for the win tonight is for Lamar to outscore Tucker by 8 points, and I clinch the 1st seed in the playoffs and a bye!

So, kudos to all the FBG staff for all you do! Best place for fantasy info on the web. Still.

 

[BassNBrew]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

Clearly that subscriber’s expectations and grip on reality are completely reasonable and grounded.

If it makes you feel any better, Joe, you guys might have actually gotten me a win this week. I was actually thinking about where to post it to give kudos. I’m up against a tough roster this week, and had some rough match-ups. Did not feel comfortable with my WR3 slot of Josh Downs or Jamo.

I was getting boat-raced until Saquon went off last night. But, with JJetta getting me 4.7 and Kareem Hunt only scoring 11, I wouldn’t even have had a shot, if I hadn’t read thru FBG projections and FA pieces and picked up Jakobi Meyers and started him this week.

Now, all I need for the win tonight is for Lamar to outscore Tucker by 8 points, and I clinch the 1st seed in the playoffs and a bye!

So, kudos to all the FBG staff for all you do! Best place for fantasy info on the web. Still.

If Lamar doesn't outscore Tucker by 8 you should send Joe an e-mail asking for a refund.

 

[Judge Smails]

Predictions are tough. Everyone had Russell Wilson in top 5 last week for good reason. Raven's pass D had been a sieve. And he stiffed us. Happens. No guarantees in this game.

 

[unckeyherb]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

wait. People email you about their lineups and complain? Is that for real or am I on some kind of internet candid camera?

 

[BassNBrew]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

wait. People email you about their lineups and complain? Is that for real or am I on some kind of internet candid camera?

They are real and spectacular.

 

[ProstheticRGK]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

Clearly that subscriber’s expectations and grip on reality are completely reasonable and grounded.

If it makes you feel any better, Joe, you guys might have actually gotten me a win this week. I was actually thinking about where to post it to give kudos. I’m up against a tough roster this week, and had some rough match-ups. Did not feel comfortable with my WR3 slot of Josh Downs or Jamo.

I was getting boat-raced until Saquon went off last night. But, with JJetta getting me 4.7 and Kareem Hunt only scoring 11, I wouldn’t even have had a shot, if I hadn’t read thru FBG projections and FA pieces and picked up Jakobi Meyers and started him this week.

Now, all I need for the win tonight is for Lamar to outscore Tucker by 8 points, and I clinch the 1st seed in the playoffs and a bye!

So, kudos to all the FBG staff for all you do! Best place for fantasy info on the web. Still.

If Lamar doesn't outscore Tucker by 8 you should send Joe an e-mail asking for a refund.

If I lose, I’m actually doing this.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

wait. People email you about their lineups and complain? Is that for real or am I on some kind of internet candid camera?

Every week.

I get it. We put ourselves out there as experts and charge money for a service. I understand expectations are high. And people love to have someone to blame.

My email box and my PMs here on the forum are a trip. From rankings to emojis to moderation to just about anything. It is what it is.

 

[unckeyherb]

Following up on the prediction.

Maurile projected:

11.2 targets, 6.6 receptions for 80 yards and 0.35 TDs.

He got 12 targets, 10 receptions for 67 yards and 0 TDs.

Makes him WR15 without the MNF game. https://www.footballguys.com/playerhistoricalstats?pos=wr&yr=2024&startwk=12&stopwk=18&profile=p

It'll be seen as a whiff I'm sure by many. It's a tough game in predicting. And we'll continue to bring folks the best we can with what we truly think players will produce. And do our best to have a sound process.

Projected: 16.6
Actual: 16.7

Not sure how you can call this whiff.

Hey Muarile, in the office now. Son, we can keep having these types of whiff. You were a whole tenth of point off on your projection. Need to buckle down and do a little better if you expect to be back next year.

Tough business when guys Like McLaurin go from 6 to 22 points on one bonehead Cowboy coverage.

Agreed.

But we have a tough audience.

Just got this email:

Playing L Jax over JD5.. like you said .. had JD5 in lineup then pulled him … going to cost me a W this week

We had Lamar Jackson as QB1. And Daniels at QB3.

The opinion is I cost the reader their game this week. (I'm not sure how they know exactly what Lamar Jackson will do tonight). But that's the kind of expectations we have. There will be lots of people who see our Lamb prediction this week as a whiff. That's just life.

wait. People email you about their lineups and complain? Is that for real or am I on some kind of internet candid camera?

Every week.

I get it. We put ourselves out there as experts and charge money for a service. I understand expectations are high. And people love to have someone to blame.

My email box and my PMs here on the forum are a trip. From rankings to emojis to moderation to just about anything. It is what it is.

That **** is B A N A N A S

 

[Stat Correction]

I prefer bold predictions/rankings from "football guys" over the countless cookie-cutter-type prognosticators. I started Lamb last week, and will be firing him up again this week at home against the Giants (if healthy). That kind of consistent volume, when combined with raw talent, just can't be ignored.

 

[Statorama]

I prefer bold predictions/rankings from "football guys" over the countless cookie-cutter-type prognosticators. I started Lamb last week, and will be firing him up again this week at home against the Giants (if healthy). That kind of consistent volume, when combined with raw talent, just can't be ignored.

Good post. For those wondering, I'm starting JaMarr Chase this week with confidence, no matter where he ends up on the rankings board.

The more important question is do guys from Chicago still go up to Green Bay and pretend to be Packers so they can hook up with college girls?

 

[Joe Bryant]

I prefer bold predictions/rankings from "football guys" over the countless cookie-cutter-type prognosticators. I started Lamb last week, and will be firing him up again this week at home against the Giants (if healthy). That kind of consistent volume, when combined with raw talent, just can't be ignored.

Thanks. That's pretty much how we see it too. We're dropping Lamb down some this week. He's currently WR8 but that might tweak more. https://www.footballguys.com/rankings/duration/weekly?pos=wr

Good luck!

 

[Ruffrodys05]

Hey, @Joe Bryant

It's you and your teams fault that I won a bunch of titles over the last 20 years. On the flip side, it is also your fault that I didn't win a title the other years. Just own it.

 

[Moonlight]

I prefer bold predictions/rankings from "football guys" over the countless cookie-cutter-type prognosticators. I started Lamb last week, and will be firing him up again this week at home against the Giants (if healthy). That kind of consistent volume, when combined with raw talent, just can't be ignored.

Thanks. That's pretty much how we see it too. We're dropping Lamb down some this week. He's currently WR8 but that might tweak more. https://www.footb allguys.com/rank ings/duration/weekly?pos=wr

Good luck!

Hasn’t had a TD for a while so with all those targets he’s due particularly against a team that may be chucking it in

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I started Lamb last week, and will be firing him up again this week at home against the Giants (if healthy).

I mean, mile high approach, that’s what’s kind of silly about all of this.

If you have Lamb, you’re starting Lamb. It’s not even a question. His ranking by any site is irrelevant because Lamb is likely your top WR unless you have Chase, ARSB, & Jefferson, and since Chase was on a BYE, Lamb would be your WR3/Flex at absolute worst.

Meaning he’s still in your lineup.

No one is looking at FBG rankings (or anyone else’s) to make a critical decision to start Lamb. Lamb is an automatic start. The only question anyone should ask is “is he active?”

From there it’s a binary.

 

[BassNBrew]

I started Lamb last week, and will be firing him up again this week at home against the Giants (if healthy).

I mean, mile high approach, that’s what’s kind of silly about all of this.

If you have Lamb, you’re starting Lamb. It’s not even a question. His ranking by any site is irrelevant because Lamb is likely your top WR unless you have Chase, ARSB, & Jefferson, and since Chase was on a BYE, Lamb would be your WR3/Flex at absolute worst.

Meaning he’s still in your lineup.

No one is looking at FBG rankings (or anyone else’s) to make a critical decision to start Lamb. Lamb is an automatic start. The only question anyone should ask is “is he active?”

From there it’s a binary.

Is Trey Lance starting?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I started Lamb last week, and will be firing him up again this week at home against the Giants (if healthy).

I mean, mile high approach, that’s what’s kind of silly about all of this.

If you have Lamb, you’re starting Lamb. It’s not even a question. His ranking by any site is irrelevant because Lamb is likely your top WR unless you have Chase, ARSB, & Jefferson, and since Chase was on a BYE, Lamb would be your WR3/Flex at absolute worst.

Meaning he’s still in your lineup.

No one is looking at FBG rankings (or anyone else’s) to make a critical decision to start Lamb. Lamb is an automatic start. The only question anyone should ask is “is he active?”

From there it’s a binary.

Is Trey Lance starting?

Not that I’m aware of.

Sounds like It’s Rush

Cooper Rush Provides Injury Update Ahead of Cowboys' Thanksgiving Game vs. Giants

The Cowboys quarterback has been on the injury report with a knee injury.

www.si.com

 

[VikingFrog]

I have a feeling @Joe Bryant that you guys accidentally posted this thread a week early…. And that Ceedee goes off today against the Giants on Thanksgiving.

No data to back that up. Just my Magic 8 Ball that sits on my office desk said “it is decidedly so” when I asked and shook it yesterday.

 

[BassNBrew]

I have a feeling @Joe Bryant that you guys accidentally posted this thread a week early…. And that Ceedee goes off today against the Giants on Thanksgiving.

No data to back that up. Just my Magic 8 Ball that sits on my office desk said “it is decidedly so” when I asked and shook it yesterday.

Should have brought it home a shaken it today. It said, “will torpedo any chance of making the ff playoffs”

 

[Joe Bryant]

I have a feeling @Joe Bryant that you guys accidentally posted this thread a week early…. And that Ceedee goes off today against the Giants on Thanksgiving.

No data to back that up. Just my Magic 8 Ball that sits on my office desk said “it is decidedly so” when I asked and shook it yesterday.

Me and you both @VikingFrog

 

[ZADO]

If CD is out for any extended time to heal, who`s the guy to grab? Tolbert or Cook?

 

[travdogg]

If CD is out for any extended time to heal, who`s the guy to grab? Tolbert or Cook?

I'd be surprised if Lamb was out next week. He's got 11 days to heal, and Dallas is still alive in the wildcard hunt, so I doubt they'll look to "be cautious"

 

[ZADO]

If CD is out for any extended time to heal, who`s the guy to grab? Tolbert or Cook?

I'd be surprised if Lamb was out next week. He's got 11 days to heal, and Dallas is still alive in the wildcard hunt, so I doubt they'll look to "be cautious"

BUT...if you had to choose

 

[travdogg]

If CD is out for any extended time to heal, who`s the guy to grab? Tolbert or Cook?

I'd be surprised if Lamb was out next week. He's got 11 days to heal, and Dallas is still alive in the wildcard hunt, so I doubt they'll look to "be cautious"

BUT...if you had to choose

Cooks

 

[zed2283]

Should have taken my own advice and benched him. I'll not make that mistake again the rest of the year.