flapgreen
Footballguy
You still starting Rivers over McCown? C'MON, man! Get on the McCown bus already.
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Philip Rivers Thread (3 Viewers)
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mere blitzianity
Footballguy
I'm in the same boat, but isn't Cutler playing this week? Will we know by Thursday night whether or not Cutler will play this coming weekend? I'd say probably not.
shadyridr
Footballguy
huh? I started mccown last two weeks
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I have the same decision. Been rolling with Foles for awhile now, but was ready to roll with Rivers in what most think will be a shootout. But I have to admit that MIN secondary looks enticing for Foles. Also have Romo who I'm pretty sure I'll bench, but the Rivers/Foles decision is a coin flip.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
I have Cutler AND McCown....but i cant wait until that mess gets hashed out. If i know McCown is the starter before thursday night then hes in...if not it has to be rivers in a must win shootout
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Over/Under of this game is the highest in the NFL this week...
55 & Denver favored by 10
55 & Denver favored by 10
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
As much as I dying to bench Rivers for Brady, I can't get past this... Vegas is smarter than we are.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
This smells like a trap game on Thursday. Everything points to a shootout, and then what happens? Defenses rise up or offenses play conservative. I got like 40 to 50 percent of my playoffs lineup in this one game. Rivers may have a great game, but I think I'll reduce some risk and go with Foles. 55 pt O/U? The sharps will take the under.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I have them both too. Romo not really a consideration, especially if Rodgers isn't coming back to pressure the Dallas offense to score points. Benching them both for Foles. Rivers more upside and similar floor than Romo.
Pietaster2
Footballguy
I have the same duo, and this is an extremely easy decision to make. Rivers floor is likely 300/3. Don't read too much into that last matchup, the Chargers saw how that worked out for them, and will adjust accordingly.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Floor is a lot lower than that. 200/1/1 kinda floor - They only lost by 8 to Denver last game and almost got the ball back at the end of the game, they might like their chances with that kinda game plan, especially on a very short week.... They can't be foolish enough to let Rivers go shoot it out with Manning.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
I think its going to be more of SD being down by 3 scores at halftime and Rivers starts chucking against that ho hum secondary in Denver. They'll trade TDs and the Chargers will probably lose by 14 but I'd be very surprised if Rivers doesn't throw 3 TDs this time around.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I just don't see how they change their game plan up... They only lost by one possession to a far more talented offense - I just find it so hard to think they make a huge change to that game plan on a short week.
mere blitzianity
Footballguy
Guy, it's week 15 of the fantasy season, the semi-finals for many in FF, and you're complaining about that?? I just don't get it. At this point in the year, with so much on the line, the trajectory of this thread is more than appropriate. Feel free to abstain from reading our posts, or hop back on the thread at the conclusion of the season and we can get back prognosticating his 2014 seasonAnother perfectly entertaining thread ruined by all the weekly starting comments. Congrats, Shark Pool.
(Though Rivers is clearly not terrible, the thread was a good one.)
Yenrub
Footballguy
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Really? A thread where everyone owns the guy and is struggling with a decision during the semi's - Sorry about that, I guess this conversation belongs in the waiver wire defense thread.Another perfectly entertaining thread ruined by all the weekly starting comments. Congrats, Shark Pool.
(Though Rivers is clearly not terrible, the thread was a good one.)
Tau837
Footballguy
No, it belongs in the Assistant Coach forum. Or at least in a "I'm starting Rivers over___" thread in this forum.Really? A thread where everyone owns the guy and is struggling with a decision during the semi's - Sorry about that, I guess this conversation belongs in the waiver wire defense thread.Another perfectly entertaining thread ruined by all the weekly starting comments. Congrats, Shark Pool.
(Though Rivers is clearly not terrible, the thread was a good one.)
This thread has been in existence for years and it's purpose is not to spend pages of posts talking about starting decisions in 1-2 weeks of one season's fantasy playoffs.
Too bad this forum isn't moderated any more.
need2know
Footballguy
Would you like some cheese with your whine?No, it belongs in the Assistant Coach forum. Or at least in a "I'm starting Rivers over___" thread in this forum.Really? A thread where everyone owns the guy and is struggling with a decision during the semi's - Sorry about that, I guess this conversation belongs in the waiver wire defense thread.Another perfectly entertaining thread ruined by all the weekly starting comments. Congrats, Shark Pool.
(Though Rivers is clearly not terrible, the thread was a good one.)
This thread has been in existence for years and it's purpose is not to spend pages of posts talking about starting decisions in 1-2 weeks of one season's fantasy playoffs.
Too bad this forum isn't moderated any more.
shadyridr
Footballguy
did we answer the rivers is terrible question yet?No, it belongs in the Assistant Coach forum. Or at least in a "I'm starting Rivers over___" thread in this forum.Really? A thread where everyone owns the guy and is struggling with a decision during the semi's - Sorry about that, I guess this conversation belongs in the waiver wire defense thread.Another perfectly entertaining thread ruined by all the weekly starting comments. Congrats, Shark Pool.
(Though Rivers is clearly not terrible, the thread was a good one.)
This thread has been in existence for years and it's purpose is not to spend pages of posts talking about starting decisions in 1-2 weeks of one season's fantasy playoffs.
Too bad this forum isn't moderated any more.
mere blitzianity
Footballguy
Exactly!!Would you like some cheese with your whine?No, it belongs in the Assistant Coach forum. Or at least in a "I'm starting Rivers over___" thread in this forum.This thread has been in existence for years and it's purpose is not to spend pages of posts talking about starting decisions in 1-2 weeks of one season's fantasy playoffs.Really? A thread where everyone owns the guy and is struggling with a decision during the semi's - Sorry about that, I guess this conversation belongs in the waiver wire defense thread.Another perfectly entertaining thread ruined by all the weekly starting comments. Congrats, Shark Pool.
(Though Rivers is clearly not terrible, the thread was a good one.)
Too bad this forum isn't moderated any more.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Isn't the whole point of this thread to discuss Phillip Rivers performance? Sorry if that upsets anyone...
I can't decide if he goes 350/3 or 180/1 this week.
I can't decide if he goes 350/3 or 180/1 this week.
I have a playoff semifinal and its between and Rivers and Big Ben. Big Ben's actually outpeformed him over the last batch of games.
Will definitely make my choice at the last minute.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I hate these Thursday games.. They only lost by 8 at home, little preparation time, & going on the road... I just don't know how much they change the game plan up.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
Rivers is top 4 on the season and top 4 over the last 3 weeks. Only Dallas, Jax, Minny and Oakland give up more points to QBs than Denver.
Honestly, if it wasn't for the poor outing in his last game against them he'd be in a must start situation.
Honestly, if it wasn't for the poor outing in his last game against them he'd be in a must start situation.
need2know
Footballguy
Not sure what your options are but mine is andrew luck. Luck has only had 1 good game in the last 5 and his offense is fairly stinky. Hou Is a bad team with a horrible record but they still have a decent defense. They just find ways to lose games. ..
Rivers has been as consistent as anyone and may be forced to throw more than usual on a bad denver def... that's my thinking anyway. Who is your other option?
Gr00vus
Footballguy
I don't think they will, at least until they get behind by a couple of TDs in the mid 3rd or later. I think McCoy will try to keep Manning off the field with ball control as long as he can. Even with that I'd expect Rivers to have 200+ and a TD or two, minimum. They did score 4 times last time, the problem was that 2 of them were field goals, plus another missed FGA. Field goals are basically a waste of time against this Denver team - I hope McCoy has learned that. If they can convert more of the red zone opportunities to TDs instead of FGAs, Rivers owners should be happy. Doesn't sound like weather will be a problem either.
And no opposing qb has put up big numbers against the broncos in Denver. I'm officially lowering my expectations for rivers this week (until Thursday night).
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Just looked over his numbers too - he hasn't had back to back solid weeks since weeks 4-5...
flapgreen
Footballguy
It sounded like you were saying it's been hard to keep starting Rivers. My fault
LAbronco
Footballguy
MCguidance
Footballguy
I can go Rivers in both my semis or Foles in one. I am thinking of starting each, I think both are equal and I'd like to mitigate some risk.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I'm in the same boat, and have been hemming and hawing on this decision all week. I'm back to Rivers for now, but I think you should start Rivers if you feel you need his upside to win your week (i.e. you are the underdog), and you start Foles if you are playing it safe. Good luck.
need2know
Footballguy
I hear you but you should just start the guy you think is going to score the most points. Eagles should blowout min. They might not need to throw much. Odds are good rivers will have to throw. Rivers is the number 3 scoring qb behind peyton and brees in my league. I am starting him over luck
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
call me loony, but I like Rivers more, but then again I have 4 other players going tonight. I want to mitigate risk. I'm the favorite for this weeks match, and I don't want to have that many eggs in one basket. if it's a high scoring game, I'll have to miss out on Rivers stats. but if the game is an anomoly and for some reason a defensive struggle, I'm not too highly invested. Foles it is.
goldenchild
Footballguy
I'm in the same boat, but I think I'm going Cam.
If Rivers goes off, at least you know Cam has the potential (and the matchup) to go off as well. If Rivers puts up a mediocre performance (like the last time they played DEN @ SD), then you won't have to stew for the next 3 days until Sunday.
Also, in my situation, I've got Keenan and possibly Mathews going tonight, so I don't want to be too heavily vested in SD for this semi-final matchup.
Good luck either way!
donkshow
Footballguy
Part of my reasoning is I'm facing Cam in my other league and don't want to cheer and boo for all things Newton. Go big or go home!I'm in the same boat, but I think I'm going Cam.
If Rivers goes off, at least you know Cam has the potential (and the matchup) to go off as well. If Rivers puts up a mediocre performance (like the last time they played DEN @ SD), then you won't have to stew for the next 3 days until Sunday.
Also, in my situation, I've got Keenan and possibly Mathews going tonight, so I don't want to be too heavily vested in SD for this semi-final matchup.
Good luck either way!
Likely going Rivers over Newton.
shadyridr
Footballguy
packer_junkie
Footballguy
Rivers over Luck.. LETS GO!!!!
