Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
Welcome to Our Forums. Once you've registered and logged in, you're primed to talk football, among other topics, with the sharpest and most experienced fantasy players on the internet.
Larry Fitzgerald (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter Squintz82
- Start date
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Well it was Keenan Allen in two leagues so..Let's hear them.
I will still try like mad to sell him after this game.
Squintz82
Footballguy
Let's hear them.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
For the sellers:
You have a proven stud WR who is currently a WR1 in a 12 team league (WR 12 in my .5 PPR) while battling hamstring problems. He's the #1 option in a WR friendly vertical passing offense with a decent enough QB to get him the ball effectively.
Granted, he has a tough matchup this week if he plays, but after that he has Atlanta following a 10 day layoff and his bye week to rest up. The schedule looks pretty great after the bye other than a matchup with Seattle in week 16, which if I make it there I'll gladly figure out what to do with Fitzgerald at that point.
You have a proven stud WR who is currently a WR1 in a 12 team league (WR 12 in my .5 PPR) while battling hamstring problems. He's the #1 option in a WR friendly vertical passing offense with a decent enough QB to get him the ball effectively.
Granted, he has a tough matchup this week if he plays, but after that he has Atlanta following a 10 day layoff and his bye week to rest up. The schedule looks pretty great after the bye other than a matchup with Seattle in week 16, which if I make it there I'll gladly figure out what to do with Fitzgerald at that point.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
So Fitz is on a short week vs. SEA battling a hamstring injury to his right leg now. Who's rolling the dice (I'm not).
NREC34
Footballguy
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I thought we did this last week? Eventually you'll be right.
Other than last year, Fitzgerald historically torches the Seahawks in Arizona.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Larry vs. the Seahawks @ home:
2004 - 4/73/1
2005 - 8/102/1
2006 - 7/79/1
2007 - 7/87
2008 - 5/130/2
2009 - 7/73/1
2010 - 7/91
2011 - 9/149
2012 - 4/63
2004 - 4/73/1
2005 - 8/102/1
2006 - 7/79/1
2007 - 7/87
2008 - 5/130/2
2009 - 7/73/1
2010 - 7/91
2011 - 9/149
2012 - 4/63
I did last week, but I don't think I will this week. After watching him play last week, I think I got lucky. I should not have started him. I'm glad he'll have 10 days to rest up before the next game. He needs it.
solorca
Footballguy
It's a good history, but the current Seahawks defense weren't around for a majority of those. I'll probably play him, but I am not expecting much at all.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Eventually I'll be right? You're making it seem as if Fitz had been a no-brainer play all year when that's clearly far from the case.He had performed poorly all season long coming into games with a "questionable" tag, he injured his hammy again, SF had been stingy versus the pass, he statistically hadn't performed well vs. SF over the past 6 games or so and ARI's #### offensive lines and Palmers subsequent poor play had people wondering if their passing attack garnered any real fantasy value at all. Regardless of the outcome, statistically it was the correct call.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
You either just traded for him and/or haven't been paying even the most remote attention to his situation this year.
Good news at least, he's listed as probable this week.
Last edited by a moderator:
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Proud owner since 2009. I know his situation. It has him WR12 going into week 7.
chinawildman
Footballguy
If Kendall Wright can get 5 for 70 in seattle, then Fitz should be able to gut out something similar in Arizona. The problem is if you're expecting anything more than that you're getting your hopes up.
I don't think (don't really know this) Seattle will dedicate an extra defender and instead rely on Sherman to man up Fitz one on one. A healthy Fitz can beat him one on one, but obviously that's in question. Seattle's defensive philosophy is similar to SF's, but Fitz isn't not going to bust another 70yd TD. Take that away from last week and you're left at about 5 for 50.
My take is that realistic expectations should be about that, 5 rec 60 yds 0 TDs. If you've got someone who you think can put up better #s than that by all means play them over Fitz.
I don't think (don't really know this) Seattle will dedicate an extra defender and instead rely on Sherman to man up Fitz one on one. A healthy Fitz can beat him one on one, but obviously that's in question. Seattle's defensive philosophy is similar to SF's, but Fitz isn't not going to bust another 70yd TD. Take that away from last week and you're left at about 5 for 50.
My take is that realistic expectations should be about that, 5 rec 60 yds 0 TDs. If you've got someone who you think can put up better #s than that by all means play them over Fitz.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Wanted to bump this to see where everyone stands. Fitz is active.
Are people rolling with him tonight? I may have no choice tbh.
Are people rolling with him tonight? I may have no choice tbh.
Wilbur Wood
Footballguy
I"m sitting him at my Super Flex for either T-Rich or Thad Lewis.
NREC34
Footballguy
After reaching out for a lot of help in the AC forum and Raider Nation's thread in the FFA I am playing him over Terrance Williams and others.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I think I may have been giving SEA a bit more credit than they deserve fantasy wise. Some of these stat lines surprised me..
S. Smith - 6/51/1 (likely his best game of the season)
Shorts - 8/143/0
A. Johnson - 9/110/0
Hilton - 5/140/2
Boldin was completely shut out and R. Wayne had a mediocre night (5/69/0) but I wasn't expecting season highs when perusing WR stat line versus them.
S. Smith - 6/51/1 (likely his best game of the season)
Shorts - 8/143/0
A. Johnson - 9/110/0
Hilton - 5/140/2
Boldin was completely shut out and R. Wayne had a mediocre night (5/69/0) but I wasn't expecting season highs when perusing WR stat line versus them.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Starting with cautious optimism. The 12 targets on Sunday, the long reception and his ability to play again four days later make me think he's in decent shape, and that Arians feels good enough about where he is to chuck it at him non-stop.
solorca
Footballguy
I noticed this earlier today myself. I still think Fitzgerald struggles, but it gives me a little hope.
I have no choice but to start him and I'm hoping for 10 PPR points. Anything more and I'll be happy.
Last edited by a moderator:
buddhacwru
Footballguy
Starting him over Jordan Reed in my W/T flex spot. Nervous but hopefully he guts it out. Part of me would rather sit him.
I'll also note I traded for him in my league after Julio Jones went down and I desperately needed a WR. Traded Willis McGehee and Lamar Miller for him before last weeks games.
I'll also note I traded for him in my league after Julio Jones went down and I desperately needed a WR. Traded Willis McGehee and Lamar Miller for him before last weeks games.
Last edited by a moderator:
i looked up FO's numbers vs #1 and #2 WRs and Sea has had trouble stopping them (they destroy TEs and RBs in the passing game). Starting Fitz in a couple leagues with some confidence.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I remember that HOU/SEA game being a bit odd but if AJ could grab 75% of his target for 100+ yards with whatever injury he was likely ailed by that week, why can't Fitz? I actually noticed a lot of the WR1's had some decent catch rates vs. SEA as well. If Fitz sees the targets again..
Honestly, my real question is, what the hell has Sherman been doing this whole time? He shut down Boldin but that's about it. The spectrum of WR1 production seems to span from mediocre-great vs. SEA (discounting the game vs. Boldin). On paper, the match-up just doesn't seem that imposing (or as imposing as I originally assumed).
Last edited by a moderator:
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Little bleacher report blurb..
SteelerMurf
Footballguy
Would you all start Fitz or Antonio Brown in non-ppr vs. Balt
Last edited by a moderator:
buddhacwru
Footballguy
SteelerMurf
Footballguy
buddhacwru
Footballguy
I see the terrible box score. Hows he look though?
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Such a shame for one of the best WRs in the NFL to have his career destroyed by AZ.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
He looks like Carson Palmer is his QB. Unfortunately if he goes down, then it's drew stanton - Poor Fitz
Palmer has been under heavy pressure all game and has no time to throw. Hen he does throw he has been inaccurate and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.
Fitz and the rest of that offense has no chance unless Palmer has a clean pocket and time to throw.
flapgreen
Footballguy
bad
Wise Old Owl
Footballguy
He looked hurt and Palmer had no time to do anything. One of these things should improve but even so I don't see WR1 numbers from here on out.
Last edited by a moderator:
agent orange
Footballguy
He's got some pretty good matchups after his bye week. Hopefully he's all healed up by then. There's still a few good games left in Fitz this season.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
But he's the #10 overall WR!
I haven't seen variance like this since VJax was on SD. I started him in one league and sat him in another to mitigate risk. Still, I should have known better.
LargeMouthBass
Footballguy
He was a better blocker than a receiver.
MoveToSkypager
Footballguy
Only the top 24, the following WRs have more inconsistent fantasy scores than Fitz (counting his night tonight) this season alone: Desean Jackson, Dez, DT, Cruz, AJ Green, Antonio Brown, Alshon Jeffrey, Anquan Boldin, Calvin Johnson, Vincent Jackson.
He had no explosion at all. The one INT that was thrown in his direction was actually a great play by the defense. It had the potential to be a nice gain and the throw was perfect the defense just made a great play. Sherman wasn't shadowing Fitz either, Fitz was sent in motion all night and I noticed the Seahawks bumped him at the line most of the time and it seemed Fitz never got ANY seperation after contact.
The defense was swarming but Fitz looked slow and injured.
The only thing saving him in fantasy terms so far this year are his 4 TD's. His yardage numbers are very mediocre. He is on pace for another sub 1000 yard season. Definitely not WR1 type production.
The defense was swarming but Fitz looked slow and injured.
The only thing saving him in fantasy terms so far this year are his 4 TD's. His yardage numbers are very mediocre. He is on pace for another sub 1000 yard season. Definitely not WR1 type production.
Last edited by a moderator:
