WEEK 1:
my dilemma
hold out deion branch (if he plays)
or
reggie brown at houston or david givens vs new york jets or antonio bryant at arizona
Blow it all up and start over.
Bryant at Arizona. He's the only receiving weapon on SF except Vernon Davis, who will split time. Bryant will face Antrell Rolle most likely, who has below average speed for a corner. Bryant will blow right by him.
Agreed. Bryant. He's their #1, so he'll be on the field all game, get plenty of looks. Also, they may be playing from behind, so you've got that on your side.
IGY,
you little hypocritical bastich. you got balls starting a thread like this when you sliced me for putting NFL player evaluations in the fantasy section
Now your asking who to start? joke
Shut up.
cute Dio
yo chief....trying to decide in june who the 9th rated TE is...is not comparable to choosing who to put in your starting line up for a particular week
anyway i think ill go with the advice and do bryant for all the reasons mentioned..im just scared that alex smith is gonna put up an 11-26, 145, 3 int game
the problem here is i am out of town for the next nine days with limited to no computer access for most of the time...so i have to make a decision now with the possibility that i wont be able to change it
This is a good time to start Reggie Brown against a suspect defense before Donte' starts getting more looks.
Givens
Steve Largent
I think he retired many years ago.
White wide receivers are the shtein.
Mike. Gasperson.
Vince Papale.
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 01, 2006, 12:46:41 PM
yo chief....trying to decide in june who the 9th rated TE is...is not comparable to choosing who to put in your starting line up for a particular week
anyway i think ill go with the advice and do bryant for all the reasons mentioned..im just scared that alex smith is gonna put up an 11-26, 145, 3 int game
the problem here is i am out of town for the next nine days with limited to no computer access for most of the time...so i have to make a decision now with the possibility that i wont be able to change it
Antonio Bryant. Should be a high scoring game.
Should I start the Chargers defense against the Raiders or the Panthers defense against the Falcons? :paranoid
Quote from: mpmcgraw on September 05, 2006, 05:31:06 PM
Should I start the Chargers defense against the Raiders or the Panthers defense against the Falcons? :paranoid
You shouldn't have two defenses.
It's required.
I'd go with the Chargers. They're playing Oakland.
Aaron Brooks is the QB.
panthers, Vick is their QB. :deion
both are well above par in the sacks column, but the Panthers have to chase Vick around, so getting sacks might be tough. turnovers/INT might be there on both QB's
answer: EVEN....your fine with either (unless you playing yards allowed as points), then I go Carolina
Okay, first week is always a bitch to pick starters. Here goes:
(TEs can fill a WR spot, but don't have to be played. 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs/TEs, 1 K, 1 DST)
This is who I have slotted to play now:
QB: Tom Brady @ BUF
RB: Tiki Barber @ IND
RB: Frank Gore @ ARI
WR: Chris Chambers @ PIT
WR: Torry Holt @ DEB
WR: Matt Jones @ DAL
K: Neil Rackers @ SF
DST: Tampa Bay @ BAL
Here's who's I have riding the pine:
QB: Dante Culpeper @ PIT
RB: Chris Brown @ NYJ
RB: Kevin Jones @ SEA
RB: Vernand Morency @ PHI
WR: Braylon Edwards @ NO
TE: Chris Cooley @ MIN
TE: Ben Watson @ BUF
DST: taterskins @ MIN
I am back and forth on the WRs mainly. I think Matt Jones could have a great game, but Dallas' D is far and away better than who Braylon Edwards is facing in New Orleans. Edwards is supposed to get "significant" playing time, but is coming back from an injury. Also, I am intrigued by Ben Watson, who had a sick preseason, and with no Deion Branch and Doug Gabriel not ready, he could have a huge game. Thoughts?
for one, a fresh Chris Brown is a good one. got to get him while hes healthy because he has proven hes a grinder when healthy...the key word "proven" unlike Gore--who is overrated--the guy had one good game last year. I like him against a week Jets run D week 1 regardless of the Henry situation
and your right on...take Matt Jones out and get Watson in there. Bradys main target who gets yards and red zone freak. Braylon Edwards has done nothing to warrant a starting role yet on fantasy rosters, so stay clear until he proves otherwise
Quote from: mpmcgraw on September 05, 2006, 05:31:06 PMShould I start the Chargers defense against the Raiders or the Panthers defense against the Falcons?
Panthers.
- They didn't just lose a starting LB to gunshots, and their focus to the ensuing media storm.
- The Falcons offense is all ground. The Panthers can stock the box with nine men and rest easy 7/10 times. Of those other three, most will go incomplete. Just watch Crumpler. Altanta don't have a serious passing threat because they don't have a quarterback, and their WRs aren't much.
- Carolina is playing at home, San Diego is not.
Dio's an Aaron Brooks fan. That's why he says start CAR.
Also, I luv me sum Aaron Brooks.
Steve Smith is questionable for Sunday
So, should I start Reche Caldwell instead?
no, Todd Pinkston
I think I'll draft Jabar Gaffney in the 7th round instead.
Braylon Edwards vs NO
Matt Jones vs DAL
Yes, Edwards is starting. Who do I play.
False choice.
Cards coach Dennis Green isn't ready to announce his starting offensive line. (Maybe Green is hoping to keep RB Edgerrin James from slipping into clinical depression upon seeing the list.) E James is in trouble this year...no question
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/0907cardsgreen0907.html
Quote from: reese125 on September 07, 2006, 11:41:13 AM
Cards coach Dennis Green isn't ready to announce his starting offensive line. (Maybe Green is hoping to keep RB Edgerrin James from slipping into clinical depression upon seeing the list.) E James is in trouble this year...no question
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/0907cardsgreen0907.html
Way to copy and paste from another site and not even reference it. Good info. :boo
whats there to reference dense boy? read the article--its obviously about the O-line.
i need footnotes.
I like that you call me "dense boy" when it's obvious you were trying to make it seem like you came up with the following witty blurb:
PFT.com (http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm):
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Cards coach Dennis Green isn't ready to announcehis starting offensive line (http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/0907cardsgreen0907.html) . (Maybe Green is hoping to keep RB Edgerrin James from slipping into clinical depression upon seeing the list.)
Asshat.
Do I start Fred Taylor hosting DAL or Julius Jones at JAX? I'm conflicted and need guidance.
Quote from: FFatPatt on September 07, 2006, 12:40:26 PM
Do I start Fred Taylor hosting DAL or Julius Jones at JAX? I'm conflicted and need guidance.
I'd say both are pretty tough match-ups, but JAX is a beast at stopping the run. So I'd go Taylor. Better to get what use out of him you can before he breaks himself.
Footballguys.com says:
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Jacksonville Jaguars Rushing Offense vs Dallas Cowboys Rushing Defense (Neutral Matchup)
Fred Taylor has missed some practices recently with a sore shoulder, but looks like he is on track to start on Sunday as of early this week. He's been up and down during training camp, but posted decent numbers during the week 3 pre-season tune up, with 9/37/0 rushing and 2/18/0 receiving. He's the best option the Jaguars have, so look for him to get the ball a lot in the opener, while being spelled by #2 Maurice Jones-Drew (10/42/0 rushing during week 3 of pre-season). The Jaguars tied for 16th in the NFL last season, averaging 3.9 yards per carry, while Taylor appeared in 11 games for 194/787/3 rushing and 13/83/0 receiving. He'll need to stay healthier this year if he is to exceed those numbers during 2006.
Dallas' rush D ranked 15th in the NFL last year, giving up an average of 108.2 rushing yards per game, while surrendering 13 rushing scores (17th in the league). As you can see, they're a pretty average lot in this phase of the game. Free agent import Akinola Ayodele (from Jacksonville, by the way) will help solidify the middle of the defense this year, and should be very familiar with Taylor's tendencies.
The Jaguars offense is mediocre in this phase, as are the Cowboys. At Jacksonville, this looks like a fairly even matchup.
Weather: The forecast for Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville calls for a high of 89F and a low of 72F with a 30% chance for rain. If the sky opens up during the game, footing and ball handling could become issues for the players in this contest.
The official NFL injury report will not be available until after our deadline to post the week 1 matchups. Please refer to the week 1 injury report for the latest injury news regarding your players.
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Dallas Cowboys Rushing Offense at Jacksonville Jaguars Rushing Defense (Tough Matchup)
The worst-case scenario for Julius Jones' fantasy owners is playing out this pre-season, as the team is planning on going with a running back by committee between Jones and Marion Barber III. Said Jones late in August "I think we're going to do what we did last year as far as the reps. I think whoever the hot back is or has the hot hand, then we're going to leave him in there. It's my job to produce, or I'm not going to be playing." The initial plan is to have Jones in for 1st and 2nd down, with Barber taking the 3rd-down and short-yardage situations. A RBBC, in which last year Jones produced 257/993/5 rushing and 35/218/0 receiving, while Barber posted 138/538/5 rushing and 18/115/0 receiving. It looks like more of the same is on tap heading into 2006, at least for week 1.
Jacksonville enjoys a just reputation for being a dominant defense, but last year they were merely average vs. opposing rushers as far as yards allowed was concerned, handing over an average of 106.8 rushing yards per game (14th in the NFL). However, in the red-zone they put up a brick wall, allowing a mere 4 rushing TDs over 16 games (1st in the NFL). One concern for the star-packed lineup is that MLB Mike Peterson suffered a sprained MCL during the 3rd pre-season game, but the team is optimistic that he'll be ready for this home season-opener. DT Marcus Stroud also sat out the final pre-season game, but coach Del Rio commented on 9/2/06 that "We believe we're going to get them all back" for the opening game.
The Cowboys were tied for 25th in the league last year with a 3.6 yards-per-carry average as a team - their committee approach didn't yield huge results. The approach continues week 1, though - against the hard-nosed Jaguars in the Jaguars' house, we think this is a tough matchup for Jones and Barber.
Weather: The forecast for Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville calls for a high of 89F and a low of 72F with a 30% chance for rain. If the sky opens up during the game, footing and ball handling could become issues for the players in this contest.
The official NFL injury report will not be available until after our deadline to post the week 1 matchups. Please refer to the week 1 injury report for the latest injury news regarding your players.
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 07, 2006, 12:41:57 PM
So I'd go Taylor. Better to get what use out of him you can before he breaks himself.
Sadly, that was my exact line of thinking as well.
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 07, 2006, 12:40:20 PM
I like that you call me "dense boy" when it's obvious you were trying to make it seem like you came up with the following witty blurb:
PFT.com (http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm):
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Cards coach Dennis Green isn't ready to announcehis starting offensive line (http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/0907cardsgreen0907.html) . (Maybe Green is hoping to keep RB Edgerrin James from slipping into clinical depression upon seeing the list.)
Asshat.
Phanin, I think its pretty obvious by the writing that Im not trying to come up with anything, when 3/4 of the forum goes to profootballtalk.com every day. people like you try to be slick and call people out like you discovered CIA info. let it go big guy, I dont need to impress anyone here
I decided to sit Hines Ward and start Antonio Bryant. I figure that Ward has a nagging injury, and is playing with a backup QB, so he will likely be limited at best. I will probably regret doing this, as it's my money league.
jesus reese you never fargin quit. just admit your wrong 99.9% of the time you post. your worthless attempts at redemption are really really really annoying. just go away or someone just ban already. :boom :boom :boom :boom :boom
Quote from: Diomedes on September 07, 2006, 05:32:44 PM
I decided to sit Hines Ward and start Antonio Bryant. I figure that Ward has a nagging injury, and is playing with a backup QB, so he will likely be limited at best. I will probably regret doing this, as it's my money league.
I don't think it was a bad choice. I would've done the same. Bryant will probably have a better game than Ward, as Batch is a joke.
I figure that the Niners will be playing from behind, too. That elevates the chance that Bryant will get a lot of looks.
Ward at the half: 1 recption, 7 yards, TD.
Chris Chambers is killing me. :boom
My decision to bench Hines farging Ward is working out great.
I thought I could add Hall today as my kicker, but it didn't reflect... so I lose out on atleast 10 points, and consequently, I'm probably going to lose.
i got my same problem again this week with my #3 wr
deion branch (i assume he is ready to go) vs arizona
antonio bryant vs st louis
reggie brown vs giants
david givens at sd
I think starting Branch this week would be boarderline retarded.
I would start Antonio Bryant.
yeah you guys made the call for me last week with bryant and it worked out ok...so im leaning towards him again as of now...i traded plaxico for branch and bryant during my draft and mostly for branch so i feel like i need to play him to validate the trade
Okay. I want a trade. Frank Gore is being hyped as awesome after blowing up on the Cardinals, and Culpepper is still carrying some hype. There is a guy in my league who is decent at RB, Ahman Green, Willie Parker, and Steven Jackson, and borderline awful at QB, Vick, Delhomme, and Carr, and I am doing okay-wise in RBs, Kevin Jones, Frank Gore, Tiki Barber, and Chris Brown. My starting QBs are Culpepper and Tom Brady. I would like to try to swing a trade by giving away Gore and Culpepper and landing Jackson, and having a serious RB corps, and grabbing some QB off the waiver-wire. This seem like a long shot? Value?
EDIT*: He's loaded with decent WRs. We start 3 WRs, and you can start a TE in that place. I have decent starters, but drafted a couple of TEs (Cooley and Watson) and would like to add another WR in this trade. I saw Derrick Mason and figured I could try and get him in the trade as well, so Culpepper and Gore for Jackson and Mason.
so Culpepper and Gore for Jackson and Mason.
i would definitely do that
jackson is going to have a better year than larry johnson and is the sleeper of the league imo
and you have brady who is better than culpepper
basically youre trading frank gore for jackson and mason
no brainer
Submitted it, have to see what happens. I would be amazed if the dude accepted it, but he was pretty dull at the draft, and his QBs look like shtein.
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 13, 2006, 12:32:35 PM
Submitted it, have to see what happens. I would be amazed if the dude accepted it, but he was pretty dull at the draft, and his QBs look like shtein.
I would be amazed if he accepted since Vick didn't look bad against Carolina. I agree that Steven Jackson should do much better than Gore this year.
Trent Green getting hurt placed my team in a predicament as I only had Brett Favre as his backup to spot him during his bye, week 3. Now my QBs are Treent Green, Alex Smith, and Brad Johnson. Should I start Smith against the Rams or Johnson against the Panthers?
id always start smith as he looks competant now his team has no defense and it stinks...meaning lots of throwing and high scoring games
That's pretty zesty. I would go with Alex Smith against the Rams. The Panthers are going to be looking to make a statement, but Morgan is sidelined...
I just think Alex Smith looked much more comfortable in the pocket last week then he ever did last year, and he has a lot more weapons this time around. It's the better matchup I think.
Who's on the waiver wire? If Kitna is there I would snatch him up, and maybe take a flier on Grossman.
I third Alex Smith.
With Deion Branch a week away from playing, it's down to either Reggie Williams (vs. Pit) or Eric Moulds (at Indy). You idiots think it even matters?
I love pie.
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on September 13, 2006, 10:12:59 PM
I love pie.
QuoteSwingin' on the front porch
Swingin' on the lawn
Swingin' where we want
'Cause there ain't nobody home
Swingin' to the left
And swingin' to the right
If I think about baseball
I'll swing all night yea
Swingin' in the living room
Swingin' in the kitchen
Most folks don't 'cause
They're too busy bitchin'
Swingin' in there 'cause
She wanted me to feed her
So I mixed up the batter
And she licked the beater
I scream you scream
We all scream for her
Don't even try 'cause
You can't ignore her
She's my cherry pie
Cool drink of water
Such a sweet surprise
Tastes so good
Make a grown man cry
Sweet cherry pie oh yea
She's my cherry pie
Put a smile on your face
Ten miles wide
Looks so good
Bring a tear to your eye
Sweet cherry pie
Swingin' to the drums
Swingin' to guitar
Swingin' to the bass
In the back of my car
Ain't got money
Ain't got no gas
But we'll get where
We're goin' if we
Swing real fast
I scream you scream
We all scream for her
Don't even try 'cause
You can't ignore her
Swing it! All night long,
Swing it!
Swing in the bathroom
Swingin' on the floor
Swingin' so hard
We forgot to lock the door
In walks her daddy
Standin' six foot four
He said you ain't gonna swing
With my daughter no more
She's my cherry pie
Cool drink of water
Such a sweet surprise
Tastes so good
Make a grown man cry
Sweet cherry pie oh yea
She's my cherry pie
Put a smile on your face
Ten miles wide
Looks so good
Bring a tear to your eye
Sweet cherry pie
Sweet cherry pie
Quote from: MDS on September 13, 2006, 10:07:54 PM
With Deion Branch a week away from playing, it's down to either Reggie Williams (vs. Pit) or Eric Moulds (at Indy). You idiots think it even matters?
This one is a perfect toss up imo.
Go with Jerry Porter.
Fragile Freddie, or Jamal Lewis for a second back? I'm leaning towards Jamal against the Raiders.
Jamal Lewis.
Yes, you made my mind up.
Quick!
Marquis Colston at Green Bay or Ben Watson at New York Jets?
Colston
I am actually considering starting McNair vs Browns over Palmer vs Steelers.
Terry Glenn vs Bye
-or-
Billy McMullen vs Chicago
Quote from: mpmcgraw on September 20, 2006, 04:36:17 PM
I am actually considering starting McNair vs Browns over Palmer vs Steelers.
I'm having the same problem. I'm leaning toward sticking with Palmer though.
Deion Branch or Reggie Williams. Figure Branch gonna get balls in mouth from Hasselbeck.
last time i say this...but if anyone has a wr issue scrap both players and pick up arnez battle...hes gonna light up joselio hanson this week
Alright...need a little help.
Frank Gore vs Philly D
or
Willis McGahee vs Jets D
And then...
Lee Evans vs Jets D
or
Reggie Williams vs Indy D
Any suggestions will be appreciated, greatly.
Quote from: Second Coming on September 23, 2006, 04:18:28 PMAny suggestions will be appreciated, greatly.
Suck a fleshpop, dirtbag.
Gore and Evans.
McGahee and Evans
How about this,
Jamal Lewis @ Cleveland, who he has the most yards against of any team he's played
McGahee @ Jets
or, Fred Taylor @ Indy
Lewis
Alright then.
Gore vs. Philly
K. Jones vs. Green Bay
Tiki vs. Seattle
(I'm debating starting Gore and Jones, and actually Benching Tiki, apparently his arm is pretty banged up...)
Then WR:
Starting Chambers and Torry Holt, need to start another one of the following:
Matt Jones vs. Indy
Braylon Edwards vs. Baltimore
Marquis Colston vs. Atlanta
Ben Watson vs. Denver
Chris Cooley vs. Houston
I need to play two of these Plummer Qb's
Kitna vs. GB
Faverererer vs. Det
Brunell vs. Hou
Plummer vs. N.E.
Kitna. No doubt.
Quote from: Diomedes on September 23, 2006, 04:31:22 PM
Quote from: Second Coming on September 23, 2006, 04:18:28 PMAny suggestions will be appreciated, greatly.
Suck a fleshpop, dirtbag.
Gore and Evans.
Thanks! I was leaning towards those two. Oh, and communists are not allowed to tell true Americans to suck a hard one.
Quote from: Second Coming on September 23, 2006, 09:04:07 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on September 23, 2006, 04:31:22 PM
Quote from: Second Coming on September 23, 2006, 04:18:28 PMAny suggestions will be appreciated, greatly.
Suck a fleshpop, dirtbag.
Gore and Evans.
Thanks! I was leaning towards those two. Oh, and communists are not allowed to tell true Americans to suck a hard one.
(http://hagen.let.rug.nl/~s1054864/img/joe_mccarthy.jpg)
He agrees
I can't believe some smartass chimed in, it's so unexpected from this forum.
Gore vs. PHL
OR
Cadillac vs. CAR
Cadillac has been bad. Mostly because Tampa is missing 2 OL and Simms eats ass. Gore has been very good but is facing a good run defense. The Panthers run defense has been poor.
It's only the homer in you that would hesitate for a second to not start Gore.
Not really.
The Eagles run defense has been pretty good.
Start Gore.
Branch vs. Giants
or
Bennett at Miami
or
Colston vs. Atlanta
Branch's first game and splitting time with Engram, Jackson and Burleson...
Bennett having to deal with Kerry Collins as hims QB...
Colston is one of Brees' favorite targets now. I would surmise that Joe Horn, despite being a shell of his former self, will draw DeAngelo Hall.
I have Colston in two leagues and will be starting him.
Colston is probably the right call. Luckily, you're talking about your 3rd WR here, right? Not depending on the guy you start to win, I hope..
Advice: Anyone who's playing against me please start Adam Vinatieri today. Thanks.
Quote from: Diomedes on September 24, 2006, 10:19:26 AM
Colston is probably the right call. Luckily, you're talking about your 3rd WR here, right? Not depending on the guy you start to win, I hope..
yeah, 3rd wideout.
Branch or Reggie Williams. Williams has been consistent, Branch isn't even starting.
i would go Williams. make Branch show you something before you start him.
Brandon Jacobs at Seattle
or
Travis Henry at Miami
henry. jacobs is td or bust, you cant count on that.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 24, 2006, 09:41:02 AM
Not really.
The Eagles run defense has been pretty good.
Looks like not starting Gore was the smart move, despite the advice.
I wish I had kept him out of my lineup today.
mds 1
sunmo 0
Quote from: Beermonkey on September 24, 2006, 08:49:19 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 24, 2006, 09:41:02 AM
Not really.
The Eagles run defense has been pretty good.
Looks like not starting Gore was the smart move, despite the advice.
I wish I had kept him out of my lineup today.
I did end up going with Cadillac. Despite his poor yardage again at least he scored.
I need at least 10 points from Marques Colston tomorrow night. My opponent in our money league had Javon Walker go off tonight for 25 and he went ahead of me.
Let's go Colston!
My money league opponent needs 31 points from Devery Henderson to win.
I'm not liking my now only 18 point lead.
I'm now 3-0 in my money league, and I'm pretty sure I beat the jerk in :CF keeper to go 3-0 in that league as well.
you care
i have three teams (two for money) and im 1-5 in my last six games
i STINK
i have 4 money teams, 3 are head to head
3-0
2-1
1-2
first place in my rotisserie league
im pretty sure no one asked for a status update on your teams
im pretty sure i'm going to punch you in the throat the next time i see you
OK need some early advice.
Santana Moss vs JAC or Mr. Inconsistent Roy Williams vs Houston?
Williams.
MOSS!!!
Arnez Battle
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 26, 2006, 12:50:18 PM
MOSS!
Wrong. The JAX D will make him look like poop. Roy Williams is a much better play.
why is that even a question?
Quote from: SunMo on September 26, 2006, 12:56:57 PM
why is that even a question?
Because it has a question mark?
its the U yall....its the U
(http://www.trustedmatrix.org/gifs/portis_eastern_sm.gif)
your jobs your credit.
:-D
Damn! I had McGee on the bench with 150- yds, and pts. Still won but man, it's a shame he's so inconsistant.
In a money league I am in, I missed that draft, too (I'm seeing a trend develop), and my RB's suck. Here's my team:
QB: P Manning
WR: Fitzgerald
WR: A. Johnson
RB: Lewis
RB: D. Foster
TE: Winslow
R/W: B. Edwards
Bench: W. Parker (bye)
Bench: M. Bell (bye)
Bench: L. Evans
Bench: A. Bryant
Bench: Brunell
K: Akers
DEF: KC
Bench: Wash
We will probably drop KC def for Robinson (SF RB) while Gore is recovering.
As you can see, I am in desparate help for RB support. I have a trade out there that gets me Westbrook and McNair for Manning and either Foster or Bell, but Im not crazy about that. I have received a trade offer that is Fitzgerald for Fred Taylor straight up.
WR/RB score the same, and the league is weighted to running and catching over passing.
Help, please.
Quote from: Father Demon on September 27, 2006, 01:20:29 PM
In a money league I am in, I missed that draft, too (I'm seeing a trend develop), and my RB's suck. Here's my team:
QB: P Manning
WR: Fitzgerald
WR: A. Johnson
RB: Lewis
RB: D. Foster
TE: Winslow
R/W: B. Edwards
Bench: W. Parker (bye)
Bench: M. Bell (bye)
Bench: L. Evans
Bench: A. Bryant
Bench: Brunell
K: Akers
DEF: KC
Bench: Wash
We will probably drop KC def for Robinson (SF RB) while Gore is recovering.
As you can see, I am in desparate help for RB support. I have a trade out there that gets me Westbrook and McNair for Manning and either Foster or Bell, but Im not crazy about that. I have received a trade offer that is Fitzgerald for Fred Taylor straight up.
WR/RB score the same, and the league is weighted to running and catching over passing.
Help, please.
How many teams in the league? If there are some decent pickups at QB on the Waiver wire (Kitna, Smith, etc.) I would part with Manning for Westy and McNair. You could also counter and get something a little better than McNair. Manning puts up great numbers, but if you can get compairable numbers from another QB by playing match-ups and working the waiver wire you'd be money by adding Westy.
Hasselbeck vs Chicago D or Alex Smith vs KC D
Gore vs KC D or Watchu Talkin Bout Willis vs Minny D
Alex Smith. It's hard to go against Hasselbeck coming off a 5 TD game, but the Bears' D is silly, plus no Alexander behind him.
Gore. McGahee is a little to off again on again for me, and Minny's D is playing pretty well. If Losman can't get it done (he won't) they'll crowd the line and shut down the run game.
mulling over my second RB starter in my money league. due to byes, my options are:
Joseph Addai or Dominic Rhodes.
Thoughts?
I would think you should go with Addai.
So, you probably want to go with Rhodes.
Do you get points per reception? If so, I'd definately go with Addai. That and they are trying to get him to the point where he is the feature guy. Based on watching him the last two weeks, they are opening up the playbook more for him, and Manning's comfort level in him has gone up. I'd go far as to say that Rhodes doesn't have much fantasy value left going foward. He had his shot, and didn't do much with it.
I'm leaning towards Addai as well, figuring that he's bound to see more looks with each game. Also, if the Colts build an early lead, he's going to get a lot of carries in the end game.
Hasselback vs. Chicago or Alex Smith vs. Kansas City?
I hear an echo.
Quote from: Second Coming on September 29, 2006, 12:54:25 AM
Hasselbeck vs Chicago D or Alex Smith vs KC D
addai is just as good a play as rhodes right now plus he has a much bigger upside with each week he plays...id def go with him
do i replace any of the following this week with deion branch
santana moss vs jacksonville
antonio bryant at kc
randy moss vs cle
The only guy I would consider swapping out would be Moss vs. JAX. But that isn't close.
Branch isn't the number one yet, plus he has a pretty tough matchup. I'd bench him and go with the other three and cross your fingers.
My turn:
Tom Brady @ CIN
or
Culpepper @ HOU
i think you have a high risk high reward choice..culpepper might not be ready to play yet after his injury and he will suck or hes healthy enough but was just waiting for his break out game which houston could provide (see brunnell)
brady obviously is the more solid choice but he also isnt putting up the huge numbers he did last year
then theres also the fact that miami has the much better chance to be up big in their game while new england could be throwin a lot more
i personally would go with brady
Addai it is then, we'll see how smart we are soon...
igy: I wouldn't replace any of those three with Branch.
phillyphaninDC: Brady.
Bledsoe vs. Titans
or
Culpepper vs Texans
Option 3. Kill yourself for having those options.
ha, i wouldn't say that, of my 4 money teams, this is by far my best. chances are, i won't lose a game all year.
Bledsoe.
On the Culpepper front, I have to agree with what everyone else said about. If he was going to blow up and put up big fantasy numbers, it would have been against the Titans. He burned me when I started him last week, but I still won. Culpepper hasn't done enough yet for me to warrant getting a start.
Rhodes just scored. He's on my bench. Ugh.
Addai just scored.
Yeah, I'm feeling better now.
Moss only outscored Williams by like 19 points in my money league.
Great advice guys. :yay
I'm one point away from a miraculous come-from-behind victory in my money league, thanks to McNabb having no other option than to take the game on his shoulders. And thanks to Lewis. And Akers. And the INTs. Still. I needed 69 points. I've got 68.
After that sack, make it 2 points more I need.
With McNabb out, and Akers unlikely to score anything, my only hope is a big play on D. Otherwise, I fall juuuuust short of a huge comeback. I'm miserable.
I lose.
Quote from: Diomedes on October 02, 2006, 11:58:58 PM
I lose.
tough lose....I was in the same boat having to come behind with McNabb and Akers. Lucky for me I rolled by my guy and won by 5
Had McNabb made 12 more yards passing, I would have won. It's galling to lose by such a close margin. I'd have rather gotten blown out.
Quote from: Diomedes on October 03, 2006, 03:24:56 PM
Had McNabb made 12 more yards passing, I would have won. It's galling to lose by such a close margin. I'd have rather gotten blown out.
I got beat by Akers last night.
Akers.
I was up 118 to 110. And I lost. The thing that did it? If Akers had just done his job KICKING the ball, I would have been fine. He threw for 11 yards, and that one point put the guy above me. farg!
Steve McNair vs Den or Jake Plummer vs Bal
and
Ronnie Brown vs NE or Kevin Jones vs Min
McNair, flip a coin
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on October 03, 2006, 05:44:42 PM
I got beat by Akers last night.
Akers.
I was up 118 to 110. And I lost. The thing that did it? If Akers had just done his job KICKING the ball, I would have been fine. He threw for 11 yards, and that one point put the guy above me. farg!
You're in a league that gives a point for only 10 yards passing? That's your problem right there.
mcnabb scored 147 points this week.
Quote from: FFatPatt on October 04, 2006, 07:53:08 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on October 03, 2006, 05:44:42 PM
I got beat by Akers last night.
Akers.
I was up 118 to 110. And I lost. The thing that did it? If Akers had just done his job KICKING the ball, I would have been fine. He threw for 11 yards, and that one point put the guy above me. farg!
You're in a league that gives a point for only 10 yards passing? That's your problem right there.
Actually the league awards .05 points for every one yard. Akers netted .55 points with that farging pass, which edged me out. The dude actually beat me by 1.55 points, but if Akers hadn't had a chance a PAT it would have been because of the pass.
Marquis Colston vs. CAR
or
Chris Chambers vs. NE
Chambers hasn't been producing, while Colston is producing nice points every week.
Also,
Tiki Barber vs. WAS
Frank Gore vs. OAK
Kevin Jones vs. MIN
Probably starting Barber and Gore, but with Gore's goal-line carries slipping away, wanted to see what the input would be.
Gore stinks.
ha.
Seriously though either Jones or Gore is pretty much a flip of the coin. Jones has been on a nice streak lately though.
The Raiders are the worst team in football. I'd go with Gore.
i'm 1-3 in my one league, and in a desperate attempt to shake up my lineup, i traded Peyton Manning, Julius Jones, and Donald Driver for Jake Delhomme, Steve Smith, and Laurence Maroney
Ahhhh, anyone have any info on Stallworth, other than the fact he's doubtful??
is Westbrook going to play?
Roy Williams who is probable, but missed two practices this week vs Buffalo
or
Santana Moss vs TEN
Moss
im seriously considering starting Michael Turner vs SF over Edge vs Chicago. anyone with opinions either way?
I'd probably go with Turner. He has been running well lately and the Chargers will probably be running the clock down for a good portion of the game.
yeah, that's what im thinking...
also, SD has been using more formations when they split LT out and keep Turner in the backfield
well that backfired...
he's had one carry, in a game they are up 41-19....LT gets a goaline carry for his 4th TD.
Yea I did the same thing in one of my leagues. Boo.
I also started Moss over Roy Williams in my money league, but I am up by 135 points right now so I think I can squeak by.
Michael Turner... Good call!
i still have a slim chance to win
If anyone played Moss over Roy Williams they are not feeling too hot right now either.
didnt edge have like 36 for 56. thats retardedly bad.
yeah, but it's still better than what Michael Turner did. 1 for 0
depends who you talk to. i like 1 for 0 better.
Quote from: phattymatty on October 18, 2006, 02:14:31 PM
didnt edge have like 36 for 56. thats retardedly bad.
First time in the history of the NFL that a running back had so many carries with so few yards.
Should I start Foster vs Cincy or Johnson vs CAR?
I'd start Johnson
That's what I was leaning toward, but he's been having a rough time his past few outings. Carolina's defense has been doing well against the run of late, not allowing a hundred yard rusher in the past four games, while the Bengals D seems to be struggling.
Screw it, Johnson's undoubtedly better and the game is in Cincy.
Carolina's D has taken a few hits due to injury as well. Thomas Davis, Shaun Williams and Al Wallace are all questionable. Davis and Wallace haven't practiced this week.
And Morgan, of course.
He's alway out with a concussion. Guy makes Westbrook look like a tank.
Maurice Jones-Drew at Houston
or
Lamont Jordan vs. Arizona
Jordan
Is he playing against you? I'd go with Jones-Drew
in my ESPN league, the positions are as follows: RB, RB/WR, WR, WR
i usually play my two backs: LT and Cadillac, and then my recievers Marvin Harrison and Chad Johnson
my third WR is Javon Walker...i was playing around with the idea of only playing LT with the three wideouts. any thoughts?
Quote from: SunMo on October 21, 2006, 08:34:08 AM
in my ESPN league, the positions are as follows: RB, RB/WR, WR, WR
i usually play my two backs: LT and Cadillac, and then my recievers Marvin Harrison and Chad Johnson
my third WR is Javon Walker...i was playing around with the idea of only playing LT with the three wideouts. any thoughts?
you have LT, Cadillac, Chad Johnson, and Marvin Harrison? How's the other guy in your league doing?
im a master drafter and trader
you suck
i beat you last week, bitch
yeah but i suck worse...in other words....you STILL suck
you don't mean that...
2 of 3
Ronnie Brown vs. GB
Lamont Jordan vs AZ
Warrick Dunn vs PIT
Dunn = no touchdowns and a QB that wants to pass more. Go with the other two.
thats who i have at the moment.
How well has Jordan played???
Dunn is "ranked" higher than Jordan
I have to start 2 WRs and 1 WR/TE. I'm leaning towards the bolded names.
Eric Parker vs. STL
Troy Williamson vs. NE
Antonio Bryant @ CHI
Javon Walker IND
Hines Ward @ OAK
Todd Heap @ NO
Anyone see a good reason to go with Bryant instead of Heap? I think Walker and Ward are must starts, and since I'm starting Gore (see below), I'm wary of putting an SF WR in the starting role...
at RB, I have to start two. My options are:
Frank Gore @ CHI
Tiki Barber v. TB
Joseph Addai @ DEN
Dominic Rhodes @ DEN
Brandon Jacobs v. TB
Michael Robinson @ CHI
I wonder if Addai wouldn't be a better start than Gore, except Gore (and his O-line) just had a week off, he doesn't split carries as much as the IND RBs do, and as far as I'm concerned, both Ds are tough as hell.
I'd appreciate any comments.
I'd go with whom you're leaning toward with the WRs, but I'd almost start Jacobs instead of Gore or Addai just because both defenses are pretty much lights out and are at home. I realize starting Tiki and Jacobs sounds dangerously insane, but the Giants really should destroy the TB defense. Get the yards with Tiki and TDs with Jacobs. It may even be such a blowout, Jacobs will be getting all the carries in the fourth.
Put all my RB eggs in one basket? Crazeee!!
If TB somehow jumps way ahead early--let's say they get lucky on a big run and then post a couple defensive TDs--then I'm farged.
Anyone else think this would be a wise move?
I'm going to start every Jaguar I can get my hands on this week. It's good strategy.
i got reggie williams and jones drew going
i could have the worst starting lineup in fanatsy history...which is why ive lost six games in a row
Quote from: Diomedes on October 26, 2006, 11:07:12 AM
Put all my RB eggs in one basket? Crazeee!!
If TB somehow jumps way ahead early--let's say they get lucky on a big run and then post a couple defensive TDs--then I'm farged.
Anyone else think this would be a wise move?
Then I'd go with Gore over Addai, but I still think Jacobs has a better chance to score more points than either of those two.
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 26, 2006, 12:29:35 PM
i got reggie williams and jones drew going
i could have the worst starting lineup in fanatsy history...which is why ive lost six games in a row
I've lost the first 7 games of the CF Keeper League so far.....after winning the whole thing last year. Pretty much every player on my team has been a fantasy no show. :-\
post your lineup....i wouldnt be surprised if its similiar to this
QB E. Manning
WR D. Branch
WR Re. Williams
WR Ma. Clayton
RB T. Barber
RB T. Jones
TE B. Watson
BN M. Jones-Drew
BN Sa. Moss
BN A. Bryant
BN J. Lewis
BN D. Carr
BN J. Addai
Maroney vs. MIN
-OR-
Barlow vs. CLE
I hate bye weeks.
ouch. coin flip. I'd go Maroney.
Barlow is going to see the bench more and more, because Leon Washington is the only rb on that team worth a damn. He's got burst and speed and he's shown way more than the others. I wouldn't be surprised to see Barlow with 5 or fewer rushes, especially if Washington is tearing CLE up...
MIN is a better D, so they may bottle up the run game. But even so, I think Maroney more likely to see touches than Barlow.
coin toss.
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 26, 2006, 01:53:40 PM
post your lineup....i wouldnt be surprised if its similiar to this
QB E. Manning
WR D. Branch
WR Re. Williams
WR Ma. Clayton
RB T. Barber
RB T. Jones
TE B. Watson
BN M. Jones-Drew
BN Sa. Moss
BN A. Bryant
BN J. Lewis
BN D. Carr
BN J. Addai
QB T. Brady*
QB J. Plummer
RB C. Portis*
RB L. Jordan
RB J. Lewis
RB C. Brown
RB L. White
RB D. Rhodes
WR C. Johnson (Cin)*
WR T. Glenn
WR M. Clayton
WR K. Johnson (Car)
TE R. McWifebeater
K J. Elam
Def/St Pit*
*Keepers from last year. I think I had one other keeper but cut him. (Samkon Gado)
Like I said, pretty much everyone on my roster has grossly underperformed and been a major fantasy dissappointment.
running backs:
tiki
ahman
maurice jd
l washington
pick 2. obviously tiks is one.
I'd start Tiki and Washington.
Flip a coin between Washington and Green. Both had solid weeks last week and both are going up against crap teams and should see a bunch of carries in the 2nd half.
Remember this fantasy rule of thumb: When in doubt, choose the player who gets the ball from Gawd.
you jizzmoppers were wrong again. good think i used whats left of my brian and start ahman greeeeen
I was wrong about the Jets being up big against Cleveland. I was right about the Pack being up against the Cards. I was also right about picking the player who plays with Gawd. I started Green this week as well. Yay me.
Pick 2 of these obviously LJ is one, KJ is my other starter right now.
Larry Johnson vs STL
Thomas Jones vs MIA
Ronnie Brown vs CHI
Kevin Jones vs ATL
no to ronnie brown
t jones and k jones are about a toss up. t jones does give up a few carries to benson, and also the bears could be up 41-0 by halftime.
if your league counts receptions, id go kevin jones. if not, its really a toss up.
Thomas Jones. Not even close.
would anyone bench either Javon Walker (at Pitt) or Chad Johnson (at Baltimore) in favor of Lee Evans (at GB) or Michael Jenkins (at Det)?
Not with your replacements for them even though they have more favorable matchups.
Yea and rjs picked the RB who scored the least of any of them.
I hate you guys more than I already did.
Quote from: SunMo on November 04, 2006, 11:05:50 AM
would anyone bench either Javon Walker (at Pitt) in favor of Lee Evans (at GB) or Michael Jenkins (at Det)?
no you dumb bastich
im glad that you all are so lazy
I won all three of my H2H matchups for the 2nd week in a row, and while I didn't place first in points in the CFFFL AFC, I did come in first in the salary cap league for the week and am now back in first overall there.
I think it's fair to say I'm due for a huge letdown this week.
That has nothing to do with whom should be benched or started.
Should I start:
Foster vs. TB
Rudi Johnson vs. SD
C. Dillon vs. NYJ
S. Alexander vs. STL
A buddy of mine at the office thinks I should start L. Washington vs. NE so I bet him every one of those backs (except Alexander since he may not play) scores more points than him.
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 07, 2006, 02:50:16 PM
Should I start:
Foster vs. TB
Rudi Johnson vs. SD
C. Dillon vs. NYJ
S. Alexander vs. STL
In this order if Alexander is deemed likely to play:
1. Rudi Johnson
2. Shaun Alexander
3. Corey Dillon
4. DeShaun Foster
If Alexander is questionable or worse, he probably won't play, because Morris actually had a good game, so bump him to the bottom if that's the case.
pick 2:
larry fitz (coming off injury, who knows how much he'll play)
d branch
punk ass chris henry
also:
ah green been effective but going against good minny run d
have washington and mj drew.
leaning towards green, but im ascared of the run d
Foster or Caddy for tommorrow?
Neither. Play Pat Burrell.
BAAALLLIN
Foster
Nothing to do with who to start but I just wanted to point out that my opponent in my money league had Palmer, LT, Ocho Cinco and Stallworth in his lineup against me this weekend. It doesn't even matter who else he had because that's about all he needed. My team scored 108 points and I'm still losing by 91 points.
Oh, and he's still got Steve Smith going tonight. By my calculations, if he fumbles 46 times and has no positive yards I'll win by 1 point.
i outsmarted myself this weekend by benching Chad Johson and Rex Grossman in favor of John Kitna and Mike Furrey....i still won, but i don't like having more points on my bench than my starting lineup scored.
analyze this trade for me....
i get:
Rudi Johnson
Devery Henderson
i give up:
Marques Colston
Edge James
Quote from: SunMo on November 13, 2006, 05:23:07 PM
analyze this trade for me....
i get:
Rudi Johnson
Devery Henderson
i give up:
Marques Colston
Edge James
Arizona faces some questionable rushing D's over the upcoming weeks. I don't like that deal at all.
Nope.
they've faced some questionable running defenses already and have done nothing. edge is not the major part of this deal, Colston is, basically Colston for Rudi
Quote from: SunMo on November 13, 2006, 08:52:15 PM
they've faced some questionable running defenses already and have done nothing. edge is not the major part of this deal, Colston is, basically Colston for Rudi
Very true but I think Edge has bigger fantasy 'potential' than Henderson.
That said, what recievers do you currently have on your roster? If you give up Colston, do you have another reciever to plug in his spot who could provide similar numbers? If so, then I say make the trade. Johnson is one of the better fantasy backs in the league and would be a significant upgrade over Edge.
my receivers: Boldin, Stallworth, Branch
which is why i thought i could give up Colston
If you're only playing 2 recievers then I'd take a stab at that trade then. Or maybe a counter offer with either Stallworth or Branch.
Stallworth is a fantasy dream/nightmare at the same time. When he's been on the field, he's put up awesome #'s. But, as we know, he's missed a bunch of games too and there's no telling if he'll miss any more time or not. He may be good fantasy bait right now after his perfomance on Sunday.
This weakens your team overall, so I like it.
Quote from: SunMo on November 14, 2006, 08:24:30 AM
my receivers: Boldin, Stallworth, Branch
which is why i thought i could give up Colston
Is this league through Yahoo? If so, you'd be insane to trade Colston since he can be played as a TE. If not, I still probaly wouldn't do it unless the RB corps is absolutely horrible.
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 14, 2006, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: SunMo on November 14, 2006, 08:24:30 AM
my receivers: Boldin, Stallworth, Branch
which is why i thought i could give up Colston
Is this league through Yahoo? If so, you'd be insane to trade Colston since he can be played as a TE. If not, I still probaly wouldn't do it unless the RB corps is absolutely horrible.
It's Yahoo, but there is only a W/T spot. Teams are not required to start a TE, so Colston has no more value than if he were simply listed as a WR.
I'll revive this seeing as I need to win, and get some help, to pick up the 2 seed and a bye:
Minny's D @ Chi
Denver's D vs. Sea
Minnesota has the 31st ranked D plus it's in Chicago. Play Denver.
Quote from: Beef Rapp on November 29, 2006, 11:09:50 PM
Minnesota has the 31st ranked D
Did you just make this stat up?
No I heard it on one of those pregame shows last weekend. I swear.
Alright I heard wrong. They have the 31st ranked pass D. Anyway I'd still start Denver.
I was leaning towards Denver. But I'm intrigued about Chicago because Rex Grossman sucks.
McNair vs. CIN
Harrington vs. JAX
Garcia vs. CAR
Which way would you go?
McNair simply because Cincy's D sucks for some reason. You'd think with Lewis they'd be better.
EDIT: Cincy is the 31st ranked D. Definitely start McNair. Billick will have a field day.
McNair
Jacksonville has a good D, and it's Joey Harrington
Jeff Garcia. Yea.
McNair
Thank you for helping me feel better about my decision. :yay
I hope Harrington and Garthia both throw 25 touchdowns.
I hope Marcus Hayes anally rapes you.
I'm not sure I could take on the weight.
help me out, pals.
do you think donte stallworth is worth picking up at this point?
i'd have to drop either mike furrey (who went off today) or chris henry (who, much like the classic milli vanilli hit, is all or nothing).
thanks buddies...i'll go with that! :yay
I'd stick with Furrey.
i'm keeping furrey...i need a white wr on my roster for the playoff run.
it's between chris henry & stallworth right now...tonight is stallworth's try-out.
As with linebackers, there shouldn't be a white wide receiver attempting to play at the professional level. Keeping Furrey only for this will doom your team in the playoffs.
Which two of the following three:
Brian "The Giant Killer" Westbrook vs. Giants
Shaun "Suck It Up Against the Cards" vs. 49ers
Rudi Johnson vs. Colts
The player gets .5 points per carry/reception so I'm leaning toward Westbrook.
Gotta start Rudi Johnson given how atrocious the Colts D has been at stopping the run. I'd go with Westbrook instead of Alexander because the season is on the line and the Eagles have to run a lot of their O through him if they wanna win, so he's gonna get the touches.
Defense:
Minny vs. Jets
Seattle vs. Niners
Leaning towards Minnesota, they have been pretty good. But San Fran sucks...so...
D. Branch or roll dice and see if C. Taylor is healthy?
shtein.
My four running backs are LJ, Thomas Jones, Kevin Jones, and Ronnie Brown.
I almost shtein my pants when I saw TJ was questionable, but luckily Benson was still on the wire.
Scratch that. Son of bitch.
I had to pick up Brandon Jacobs.
I need Brees to shtein the bed this week if I want to have a chance.
I need LT to stub his toe and not play if I want to have a chance in my money league. win this week, and I make the finals next week.
Go Gore!
Well, may Favre be with you too then.
Go Go eagles run D!
Well, it's more complicated than that. I also need Tiki to do well...
Ha.
At least when I am going to be rooting for Jacobs a score is going to be inevitable anyway.
6 attempts for 2.66 yard average (16 yards). Gore is my ticket into the finals!!
Flex position:
Stallworth or Jacobs
Are you generally lucky with decisions like this or not?
If you are not pick Stallworth if you are pick Jacobs.
Hope that helps.
Made the finals in my one Yahoo league, I got 5 friggin' QB's to choose from! :-D Who would you start?
Eli Manning
Vince Young
Ben Roethlisberger
Steve McNair
Chad Pennington
oh, and who would you go with on D?
Carolina
Pittsburgh
You guys run team defenses on CF? I might give the league a shot next year. :paranoid
elisha i guess
pittsburgh...carolina has thrown in the towel
MONEY LEAGUE TITLE GAME:
ahman green vs. minny
maurice j-drew vs. pats
minnys run defense is deadly. im leaning towards maurice.
im in the finals for my one league and i need to fill two WR spots with either
Lee Evans vs Tennessee
or
Chad Johnson at Denver
or
Javon Walker vs Cinci
on the face of it, it would appear that I should play Johnson and Walker, but Lee Evans has been hot lately and i think i need to play him against Tennessee. basically it's between Johnson and Walker, and I'm leaning towards Walker.
any thoughts?
i'm on the fence about walker too. cincy has a bad pass D, but he hurt his shoulder last week. i think i'm gonna end up playing him anyway. him and cutler started to look good together last week before he got hurt.