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QB Kirk Cousins, ATL (2 Viewers)
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LittlePhatty
Footballguy
Cuz not getting much fantasy love on "rest of the way" rankings I've seen. Ranked mid-20s here, and 31st on another site.
MattFancy
Footballguy
He's a good matchup play when the matchup is right. Not someone I'd want as an every week fantasy starter.
I'm holding him for a couple of good match-ups the rest of the way, including NYG next week. Right now I have him and Tannehill. Neither is great this week, but I think I can play match-ups with the two of them ROS. Maybe pick up another streamer at some point.
Probably my favorite Cooley line ever.MattFancy said:The best one I heard was the day Cooley was yelling "He's not my boyfriend!" (about Cousins) and calling fans morons. Chris doesn't take criticism or differing opinions very well; he's starting to remind me a bit of Chris Russell.
dehaven123
Footballguy
Careful, fatness. you are treading dangerously close to complimenting Gruden w/ this post, if not doing so already.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
He played the Saints for crying out loud. All year long I've been salivating at playing defenses against Cousins. Just stares down his receivers and is so easy to pick. If he turns last week into a pay day more power to him. Gruden is an idiot.
Sebowski
Footballguy
Never get in a land war in Asia, never get in a battle of wits with a Scililian(especially with death on the line), and never start a Redskin against a Giant.
fatness
Footballguy
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
So I don't want to sort through the last few pages but is there a decent chance Cousins is a good QB and the long term solution in Washington?
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jurb26
Footballguy
Could be the case. It's also worth considering that he is just now getting his best weapon back healthy, DJax. DJax presence makes a huge impact on that offense. He's tilts the field and dictates coverage.
I agree with you there. Especially with Reed being himself and Crowder coming on in the slot. They've got talent. Might not be this week it happens but possibly ROS?
Sebowski
Footballguy
Sebowski
Footballguy
DJax sucks. He's a waste of space that is afraid of contact because he gets hurt if someone sneezes on him.
dgreen
Footballguy
Last two seasons with and w/o Jackson:jurb26 said:
With (7 games) - 146-236-2001-13-10
Without (8 games) - 206-301-1987-11-8
With - Lower comp %, higher Y/A and Y/G
Without - Higher comp %, lower Y/A and Y/G
TD:INT similar in both situations.
Cousins/Redskins are 2-5 in the "With" games and 4-4 in the "Without" games.
Most of the "With" games are in 2014 and most of the "Without" are in 2015, so Jackson isn't the only variable obviously.
GoBirds
Footballguy
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Anyone rolling with him this weekend? Who are your other choices?
Mariotta/Smith/Eli/Cousins
Mariotta/Smith/Eli/Cousins
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
A few nuggets I read somewhere.
Buffalo has the 3rd fewest sacks this year
Buffalo has given up 250 in the air for like 5 or 6 straight
Gilmore is hurt
Buffalo has the 3rd fewest sacks this year
Buffalo has given up 250 in the air for like 5 or 6 straight
Gilmore is hurt
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Futz
Footballguy
They have been living off of last year's rep and now they are all sorts of injured. Sign me up for Cuz at home in a game they have to have.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I've been leaning this way more and more... Also, sunny/mid 40s/6 MPH wind in DC Sunday as of today's forecast.
I'm rolling with Cousins as of right now.Anyone rolling with him this weekend? Who are your other choices?
Mariotta/Smith/Eli/Cousins
Was contemplating a Yates + Hopkins stack out of semi-desperation, but TNF went well so I'm not feeling like a big underdog.
Other options are Mariota and Hasselbeck. Mariota I gave some thought to, Hasselbeck not so much.
modogg
Footballguy
i'm torn between Cousins and Tyrod. Read a good piece in Evan Silva's breakdown that has me thinking possibly Tyrod, even with Clay hurt. i'm sure i will go back and forth a few times before Sunday:Anyone rolling with him this weekend? Who are your other choices?
Mariotta/Smith/Eli/Cousins
Quarterbacks who get the ball out quickly like Tom Brady, Eli Manning, and Andy Dalton have had passing success on Rex Ryan's Bills. Quarterbacks who use more time in the pocket like Marcus Mariota, Blake Bortles, Sam Bradford, and Andrew Luck have struggled against Buffalo. Kirk Cousins is mid-pack or worse in this regard, ranking 17th among 31 qualified passers in PFF's Time to Throw metric and 20th in Time to Attempt. Although Cousins has been far better at home (12:2 TD-to-INT ratio) than on the road (6:9) this year, my bet is his box score will be pedestrian in Week 15
BigBlue_RI
Footballguy
I'm a huge underdog this week. I can't afford to get a lineup decision wrong. I am choosing between Cutler and Cousins. Leaning Cutler.Anyone rolling with him this weekend? Who are your other choices?
Mariotta/Smith/Eli/Cousins
Ilov80s
Footballguy
No way I play Cutler over Cousins.I'm a huge underdog this week. I can't afford to get a lineup decision wrong. I am choosing between Cutler and Cousins. Leaning Cutler.Anyone rolling with him this weekend? Who are your other choices?
Mariotta/Smith/Eli/Cousins
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Cousins home splits are insane.
He's not impressive to watch, but he's stuffing the stat sheet. They call a game that he excels at; props to the Redskins coaches for recognizing his limitations & designing the game plan accordingly.
He's not impressive to watch, but he's stuffing the stat sheet. They call a game that he excels at; props to the Redskins coaches for recognizing his limitations & designing the game plan accordingly.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
I've got the same situation and thinking the same thing. I rode Fitz the last 3 weeks to get in now let's let Cuz have some fun.
I'm debating Fits vs. Cousins as well.
Interesting read from Rotoworld's Silva in his weekly matchups column:
"Quarterbacks who get the ball out quickly like Tom Brady, Eli Manning, and Andy Dalton have had passing success on Rex Ryan's Bills. Quarterbacks who use more time in the pocket like Marcus Mariota, Blake Bortles, Sam Bradford, and Andrew Luck have struggled against Buffalo. Kirk Cousins is mid-pack or worse in this regard, ranking 17th among 31 qualified passers in PFF's Time to Throw metric and 20th in Time to Attempt. Although Cousins has been far better at home (12:2 TD-to-INT ratio) than on the road (6:9) this year, my bet is his box score will be pedestrian in Week 15. ..."
I'm leaning Fitz because the Dallas secondary is banged up now.
Interesting read from Rotoworld's Silva in his weekly matchups column:
"Quarterbacks who get the ball out quickly like Tom Brady, Eli Manning, and Andy Dalton have had passing success on Rex Ryan's Bills. Quarterbacks who use more time in the pocket like Marcus Mariota, Blake Bortles, Sam Bradford, and Andrew Luck have struggled against Buffalo. Kirk Cousins is mid-pack or worse in this regard, ranking 17th among 31 qualified passers in PFF's Time to Throw metric and 20th in Time to Attempt. Although Cousins has been far better at home (12:2 TD-to-INT ratio) than on the road (6:9) this year, my bet is his box score will be pedestrian in Week 15. ..."
I'm leaning Fitz because the Dallas secondary is banged up now.
Griffindor
Footballguy
Good. I don't know why we have to have the attitude of "HOF QB or bust." Given this franchise's recent history, a consistent, slightly-above-average QB is worth his weight in gold. Letting this guy walk and starting over seems like insanity to me.Faust said:
LittlePhatty
Footballguy
I like that.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
last 7 home games: 6-1, 15 TDs, 0 INT
Andrew74
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I was trying to talk a co-worker (Giants fan) into picking up Cousins for this week. He went with TJ Yates. I kept pointing out to him Cousins home splits, his stats the last two months, et al.
I imagine that guy is not going to want to talk about football this morning.
I imagine that guy is not going to want to talk about football this morning.
LittlePhatty
Footballguy
Same here. I certainly wasn't planning to roll out Cousins in the playoffs, but glad I did. I'll probably start him week 16 too, even though it's an away game.
Philly is a tough place to play but with the injuries to their CBs Cousins/Jackson could have some big plays.
Re: rolling with Cousins vs. Philly.
I think it falls into the camp if your regular QB is out and you need a fill in, he's worth it vs. other fill in (like poster talking about Yates above).
However, I wouldn't bench a regular starter like Rodgers for him.
Vs. Philly could be potentially great or average but probably not horrible. Two sides:
1. Home vs. Away -- Kirk's home splits are way superior to away. I could see the Redskins competing in the game and possibly even winning it, while Cousins only throws for one score. (e.g. imagine a 17-14 type game). Look at his game log game by game...and you will see these types of 1 TD performances thrown in there.
2. On the other hand there are factors that could result in his scoring lots: a.) healthy Jackson and Reed have been associated with his rising numbers, and Jackson (who Philly fans say lack motivation) will be motivated, b.) Philly injured in the secondary, c.) Washington may need to keep slinging it if Philly's offense scores regularly.
So I can see it either way. I'd say good fill in if you need it, but don't go benching your regular starter.
Perspective from a Redskins fan/homer...
I think it falls into the camp if your regular QB is out and you need a fill in, he's worth it vs. other fill in (like poster talking about Yates above).
However, I wouldn't bench a regular starter like Rodgers for him.
Vs. Philly could be potentially great or average but probably not horrible. Two sides:
1. Home vs. Away -- Kirk's home splits are way superior to away. I could see the Redskins competing in the game and possibly even winning it, while Cousins only throws for one score. (e.g. imagine a 17-14 type game). Look at his game log game by game...and you will see these types of 1 TD performances thrown in there.
2. On the other hand there are factors that could result in his scoring lots: a.) healthy Jackson and Reed have been associated with his rising numbers, and Jackson (who Philly fans say lack motivation) will be motivated, b.) Philly injured in the secondary, c.) Washington may need to keep slinging it if Philly's offense scores regularly.
So I can see it either way. I'd say good fill in if you need it, but don't go benching your regular starter.
Perspective from a Redskins fan/homer...
