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Why is Brett Favre ranked so high this week vs. WASH? (1 Viewer)

Brett Favre >>>>>>>> Gus Frerotte.
Not this week.
I didn't realize their talent levels fluctuated on a weekly basis. Let me guess, you're the guy who drafts his whole team based on preseason SOS? From the weekly passing matchups: "Also note, just because a player has a "bad" matchup, it does NOT mean he's not a starter in your league. If Peyton Manning is playing the toughest pass defense in the league, that just means he's got a tough matchup that week. He's also your starter unless you're loaded at QB. In the same way, if the worst QB on your roster has a "great" matchup that week, it doesn't necessarily mean he's your starter. It means we think he'll fare better than normal that week. "
 
Brett Favre >>>>>>>> Gus Frerotte.
Not this week.
I didn't realize their talent levels fluctuated on a weekly basis. Let me guess, you're the guy who drafts his whole team based on preseason SOS? From the weekly passing matchups: "Also note, just because a player has a "bad" matchup, it does NOT mean he's not a starter in your league. If Peyton Manning is playing the toughest pass defense in the league, that just means he's got a tough matchup that week. He's also your starter unless you're loaded at QB. In the same way, if the worst QB on your roster has a "great" matchup that week, it doesn't necessarily mean he's your starter. It means we think he'll fare better than normal that week. "
There is a direct correlation between a QB's level of play and how they perform each week based on the opposing defense. I believe Footballoutsiders did a study on it. Its better to play matchups with your quarterbacks than just stick with your top gun.Gus has the better passing matchup. You don't agree?
 
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You're just restating what I said. Yes, I agree. If a QB faces a tough defense, they will perform worse than usual. If a QB faces an easy D, they'll play better than usual. So:

Normally - Favre >>>>>>>>>>>> Frerotte

This Week - Favre >>>>>> Frerotte

 
I don't agree. I believe you have to factor in QB ability more than the opposing defense. We're talking about Gus Frerotte here.

 
I agree that Favre is rated too high this week. And there are a number of RB's in the rankings who are clearly ranked with more weight on matchup than ability (Anybody see where they have J. Wright!?!)...seems inconsistent..

 
Baltimore has given up the following stats to QBs through 5 weeks:

week 1

Palmer 132 2 tds

week 2

K. Clemens 260yds 1td (first start?)

week 3

K. Warner 258 2 td (first action of the year?)

week 4

D. Anderson 204yds 2tds

week 5

T. Dilfer 126yds 1td (on 19 pass attempts)

If there isn't a trend here I don't know what it is? Gus can easily get 2-3tds. I would say their oline is about the same as Arizonas if not worse? He has the better matchup in my opinion compared to Favre who is going up against a defense thats better than Bal. Whats really the difference between the two? Both have no running game and will have to pass. Next question is whos going up against the worst pass d? Gus is. Who has more weapons...? hmm about the same. Edge goes to Gus.

Gus will be able to move the ball down the field on Bal's pass d. count on that.

 
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Because after the top 4 Qb's who are going this week and with some on bye week, there's some crap.

Yes, there will be some Qb's like a Schaub, Garrard, Ferrotte etc......someone will out of about that group of 8 will have a very good fantasy game, but who?

Farve is having an extremely solid year, they have no real running game to speak of and they will have to throw the ball to compete with Washington.

I'm not in love with that matchup but he can post modest to above modest numbers in that game. After looking at the list, I'd probably throw McNabb above him playing in New York Jets coming off the bye. They are a weak team and McNabb should have a solid game.

 
Baltimore has given up the following stats to QBs through 5 weeks:week 1Palmer 132 2 tdsweek 2K. Clemens 260yds 1td (first start?)week 3K. Warner 258 2 td (first action of the year?)week 4D. Anderson 204yds 2tds week 5T. Dilfer 126yds 1td (on 19 pass attempts)If there isn't a trend here I don't know what it is? Gus can easily get 2-3tds. I would say their oline is about the same as Arizonas if not worse? He has the better matchup in my opinion compared to Favre who is going up against a defense thats better than Bal. Whats really the difference between the two? Both have no running game and will have to pass. Next question is whos going up against the worst pass d? Gus is. Who has more weapons...? hmm about the same. Edge goes to Gus. Gus will be able to move the ball down the field on Bal's pass d. count on that.
Are you saying Ferrotte over Farve? :popcorn: I mean, anything is possible but certainly not odds on. Gus Ferrotte has more of a chance of throwing more picks in this game than he does TD's, you can count on that.Gus Ferrote IF he makes it thru the game because of no running game and Baltimore will send the kitchen sink with a beat up oline, so if he makes it thru the entire game, he gets 210 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble and 2 Int's.Brett Farve I see with 240 yards passing, 2 td's and 1 int
 
Baltimore has given up the following stats to QBs through 5 weeks:week 1Palmer 132 2 tdsweek 2K. Clemens 260yds 1td (first start?)week 3K. Warner 258 2 td (first action of the year?)week 4D. Anderson 204yds 2tds week 5T. Dilfer 126yds 1td (on 19 pass attempts)If there isn't a trend here I don't know what it is? Gus can easily get 2-3tds. I would say their oline is about the same as Arizonas if not worse? He has the better matchup in my opinion compared to Favre who is going up against a defense thats better than Bal. Whats really the difference between the two? Both have no running game and will have to pass. Next question is whos going up against the worst pass d? Gus is. Who has more weapons...? hmm about the same. Edge goes to Gus. Gus will be able to move the ball down the field on Bal's pass d. count on that.
Are you saying Ferrotte over Farve? :lmao: I mean, anything is possible but certainly not odds on. Gus Ferrotte has more of a chance of throwing more picks in this game than he does TD's, you can count on that.Gus Ferrote IF he makes it thru the game because of no running game and Baltimore will send the kitchen sink with a beat up oline, so if he makes it thru the entire game, he gets 210 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble and 2 Int's.Brett Farve I see with 240 yards passing, 2 td's and 1 int
Hah just an owner with both Favre and Gus. I'm just having a difficult time deciding who to play considering Brett's opposition this week. Anyways I don't want to turn this into a who do I start thread as this thread is in the wrong forum. I was simply wondering why he is ranked so high considering who he is facing this week. Packers will probably lose the game.
 
"Hah just an owner with both Favre and Gus. I'm just having a difficult time deciding who to play considering Brett's opposition this week. Anyways I don't want to turn this into a who do I start thread as this thread is in the wrong forum. I was simply wondering why he is ranked so high considering who he is facing this week. Packers will probably lose the game" :lmao:

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Baltimore has given up the following stats to QBs through 5 weeks:week 1Palmer 132 2 tdsweek 2K. Clemens 260yds 1td (first start?)week 3K. Warner 258 2 td (first action of the year?)week 4D. Anderson 204yds 2tds week 5T. Dilfer 126yds 1td (on 19 pass attempts)If there isn't a trend here I don't know what it is? Gus can easily get 2-3tds. I would say their oline is about the same as Arizonas if not worse? He has the better matchup in my opinion compared to Favre who is going up against a defense thats better than Bal. Whats really the difference between the two? Both have no running game and will have to pass. Next question is whos going up against the worst pass d? Gus is. Who has more weapons...? hmm about the same. Edge goes to Gus. Gus will be able to move the ball down the field on Bal's pass d. count on that.
Are you saying Ferrotte over Farve? :) I mean, anything is possible but certainly not odds on. Gus Ferrotte has more of a chance of throwing more picks in this game than he does TD's, you can count on that.Gus Ferrote IF he makes it thru the game because of no running game and Baltimore will send the kitchen sink with a beat up oline, so if he makes it thru the entire game, he gets 210 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble and 2 Int's.Brett Farve I see with 240 yards passing, 2 td's and 1 int
Hah just an owner with both Favre and Gus. I'm just having a difficult time deciding who to play considering Brett's opposition this week. Anyways I don't want to turn this into a who do I start thread as this thread is in the wrong forum. I was simply wondering why he is ranked so high considering who he is facing this week. Packers will probably lose the game.
To be honost, there's really no hidden recipe behind this one. There's not a lot of sexy picks behind him, some guys have better matchups and could do better but Farve's had the hot hand. He may get bumped down a slot or two but considering the year's he's having I think he deserves that ranking within a spot or two.I mean, there's no doubt in my mind that one of those guys in spots 10 thru 20 in the weekly ranking will be top 6 but it's just not a standout play before the game. To me, if there is one it is McNabb.I think the Jets are struggling on offense and could lead to some short fields for Philly, resulting in easier points for the Eagles than what they've been used to besides the Lions game.As far as just Ferotte specifically, he may be fool's gold. Yes, he had a nice game last week but he did have 2 or 3 picks vs. a pretty bad pass defense. Without Jackson, the Ravens know the Rams really can't run the ball so I expect them to do all kinds of different things to confuse and punish this guy. I have been on record in saying that the Ravens aren't a killer D against the pass and I still believe that if you have the offensive line to pass protect but my gut feeling says NO here. I'd start Farve over Ferotte.And even if Ferotte does have more points than Farve, it won't be by many. Farve is the start there.
 
I don't agree. I believe you have to factor in QB ability more than the opposing defense. We're talking about Gus Frerotte here.
Frerotte's not nearly as bad as people like to say. If he was, he wouldn't still be in the NFL after 13 years, which is a pretty extraordinary accomplishment. He's averaging nearly 7 ypa on his career, and he has a positive TD:INT ratio, which is pretty impressive for a guy who has played in so many different schemes. Not saying he's a stud, but he must be doing SOMETHING right if he's still around.
 
Favre is at home, Frerotte is on the road.

Reverse the two and maybe I'd consider Frerotte ahead of Favre.
This is huge.Also Baltimore is getting Samari Rolle back this week

Also St. Louis' offensive line is in absolute shambles and when you have an inexperienced line you simplify things. Ask any offensive lineman what this means and he will answer RUN-RUN-RUN

Also Green Bay throws the ball 42 times per game to St. Louis' 36

Also Green Bay completes 67% of their passes to St. Louis' 55%

Also Green Bay gains 7.3 yards per attempt to St. Louis 5.8

Also Green Bay has a 94.7 QB rating compared to St. Louis' 65.6

Also Green Bay has given up 9 sacks to St. Louis' 13

Also Green Bay has thrown 9 TDs to St. Louis' 5

Also Green Bay has thrown 4 picks to St. Louis' 7.

So you should definitely start Frerotte.

Matchups go both ways. Baltimore defense is looking like a must start this week.

 

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