OaO Fantasy Football Advice Thread

[Lightning Flik 0]

Go with Ben. He's liable to put up more points than Green, because Green hasn't been consistant enough threat the last outings he's played in, while Ben has put up some good fantasy numbers after he took over for Maddox.

[starvenger 0]

Drop/Add question. I've got the Packer D that was servicable until Peyton Manning made all 11 men his bitches. Available are Arizona, Cinci, Detroit, New Orleans, The Jets, San Diego and San Fran. Out of all these (including the Pack), which two should I get?

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

Hmm, at least get the Jets for this weekend vs. Miami.

[notJames 0]

What Spiff said. In fact, I wouldn't bother with another defense since the Jets' bye week has already passed. Use the extra roster spot to shore up the really important positions, especially RB since so many of them seem to be the walking wounded lately.

 

If you must have another D, stick with the Pack for now. The rest of them suck and don't match up well within their divisions.

[Guest El Satanico]

I'd go with Ben Rothsoandso. Teams have shown that Priest can be held in check and Green only has one consistent receiver and none of that bodes well against a strong D.

[Guest El Satanico]

Which RB should I start?

 

Corey Dillon

Aaron Stecker

Mewelde Moore

 

 

I know this seems like an obvious choice, but Dillon has a bad defensive matchup.

 

Moore has the best matchup, with Stecker right behind.

[LaParkaMarka 0]

Which RB should I start?

 

Corey Dillon

Aaron Stecker

Mewelde Moore

 

 

I know this seems like an obvious choice, but Dillon has a bad defensive matchup.

 

Moore has the best matchup, with Stecker right behind.

Dillon. You drafted him early for a reason. Who knows how the Saints offense will do, and Moore may have carries taken by Moe Williams or whoever else the Vikes decide to run the ball with.

[notJames 0]

In case anyone was wondering, I started Trent Green over Ben Rothschild '67 and it worked out great for me. Between him, Ravens WR Randy Hymes, and the Ravens D, I got enough points Monday night to win by one point. T

 

And for this week, I dropped Big Ben and picked up Kerry Collins against the Colts. Was that a good move? I guess we'll find out on Sunday...

[The Man in Blak 0]

Collins is a great pickup, with Gannon looking to be toast for the year, and he's especially a great pickup against the Colts. The only situation where I might not drop Roethlisberger for Collins would be in a keeper league.

 

As for Dillon/Moore/Stecker, it depends on your scoring system: if your league counts TDs only, then go with Mewelde Moore, as Dillon hasn't been a goal line option and Moore has the much better matchup. If you've got yardage in the equation, then go with Dillon - I'd guess that New England will play more ball control this week, just to wear that defense out, so Dillon's number will be called frequently.

[Lightning Flik 0]

Need some advice for my teams.

 

TSM Keeper League Advice (2-3):

 

Who do I start: Griffin or Droughns? While Griffin is still technically the starter, what Droughns has done this past week is put that into total doubt.

 

For wideouts, I've got Rod Smith, Keyshawn Johnson, Ashley Lelie and Reche Caldwell. Out of these four, which three should I start? I'm quite sure Smith and Johnson are no-brainers, but I'm not sure between Lelie and Caldwell who to start.

 

 

TSM Meat Market Madness Advice (3-2):

 

Once again, I ask about the wideouts, as I have Rod Smith, Santana Moss, Eric Moulds, Antinio Bryant and Terry Glenn. Now in this league, you can start four wideouts. I'm thinking Glenn and Moulds for sure but after that, I'm not positive on who else to start.

 

I've also got a dilemna at running back (surprise, surprise) as I've got Priest Holmes, Brian Westbrook, Emmitt Smith and Leonard Henry. While Henry was only brought in to cover for a double bye week from Holmes and Westbrook, I'm stuck now as Smith has produced well for fantasy points and is on par with Westbrook. Should I just take whoever has the better match up in this?

 

 

WDI Advice (2-3):

 

It's only about my running backs. I've got Westbrook, Suggs, Henry and R. Johnson. Problem is, only Westbrook seems to be the only lock for week 6. Suggs apparently is getting double duty, Henry's performance so far is pretty awful, and Johnson while not doing anything too shabby, I don't know if I can bank on him to be a reliable source for points.

 

Any help appreciated and no, there really isn't anything on the waivers to help my teams, and I doubt I can get a trade that would work in my favor.

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

I should have used this thread. HA. In the keeper league, my two RBs for the next 3 weeks, baring some injuries or something are Lee Suggs and Brock Forsey. WHEE! 3 more losses~!

[The Man in Blak 0]

Flik, as far as the WDI league goes, you have a very convenient "problem." There are no guarantees for points across the lineup in a deep 15-team league, but you've got two (potentially three) competent backs for next week.

 

As you said, Westbrook is a lock, but Rudi Johnson has a very favorable matchup against Cleveland's DEF, who's given up a whopping eight rushing touchdowns this year already (only New Orleans have given up more). Cap that off with 114.6 rushing yards allowed per game (roughly in the middle of the league), and Johnson makes an excellent play.

 

Suggs isn't bad either - even though the perceived "RB-by-committee" approach and the Browns' overall terrible play is rightfully scaring everybody away, Suggs is apparently (and inexplicably) the man for the job in Cleveland and he's got a favorable matchup in the Bengals, who are dead last in the league in rushing yards allowed (165.8 yards per game).

[the pinjockey 0]

TSM 1:

I would go with Caldwell, just because I would not want Droughns (who I would suggest, but watch it closely until game time), Lelie and Smith all in my lineup.

 

TSM 2:

Look to see if Bryant is even playing as he came off injured on Sunday. He might make your decision easy.

 

For Westbrook/Smith, I stick with Westbrook as he is capable of putting up 180 all purpose yards any game and it is just a matter of time until he gets in the endzone.

 

WDI League:

 

Westbrook and Johnson. Johnson is giving solid yards and has stepped it up the last couple of games (97 against Balt, 123 against Pitt).

[Guest Crazy Dan]

In your TSM KL (2-3)

I would first wait to see who is given the starter job by Shannahan. Reports on ESPN and CNN, for example, will give you an idea. With Droughns strong performance and with Griffin back down to earth, I think Droughns will start. Go with the starter, but don't decide until it is set in stone.

 

For your Wideouts

I would go with Caldwell and Johnson for sure. Both are #1 options on their team. As for the other two, I think Lelie might have a chance to score, but Smith is the #1 option. I wish you had another option. But since you don't, go with Smith, but I would check out CNN and Yahoo's Fantasy Football matchup section, or if you are willing to pay $20, ESPN will give you more advice and a projected stats, which can also give you some advise.

 

TSM Meat Market Madness Advice (3-2):

 

For your wideouts, Moulds and Glenn are good bets. For your other WR, I would definately not start Bryant, being that he has underahcieved, and Dallas seems to get yds in the air, but they don't score many pass TD's. So go with Smith and Moss as your other two WR's, but do some research and see who plays the weakest pass Def. You might see that you have a better matchup with one over the other.

 

For your RB's:

Holmes is a no-brainer, he should start every week. Westbrook has performed well this season and being that he is not in the dreaded RB by-comittee, he should get you at least 6-7 points, with the possibility of double-digit points. And Smith has done nothing to warrant a bench, as he is having one of those seasons where it appears he has ignored his age. I am not familiar with Henry, so I can't commit on that. But it is always good to go with the better matchup and who plays the weakest run D. So go with Holmes and Westbrook for sure, but check the matchup for Smith and Henry and decide from there.

 

WDI Advice (2-3):

 

Westbrook is a for sure lock, for reasons mentioned above. Depending on how many RB's you can start, go with Suggs who has breakout potential and should only get better. R. Johnson, despite not being as effective as I would have thought, is still solid and is comming off a bye, which means he has had an extra week to prepare. Henry is just not reliable, and until he proves otherwise, should only be brought in for bye weeks.

[The Man in Blak 0]

Need some advice for my teams.

 

TSM Keeper League Advice (2-3):

 

Who do I start: Griffin or Droughns? While Griffin is still technically the starter, what Droughns has done this past week is put that into total doubt.

Keep an eye on the Griffin/Droughns situation, even though Mike Shanahan is always an infuriating bastard when it comes to releasing accurate injury information. If you had to ask me now, I'd side with Droughns.

 

For wideouts, I've got Rod Smith, Keyshawn Johnson, Ashley Lelie and Reche Caldwell. Out of these four, which three should I start? I'm quite sure Smith and Johnson are no-brainers, but I'm not sure between Lelie and Caldwell who to start.

 

Johnson is a definite play against Pittsburgh, Caldwell is an okay start with Atlanta (whose defensive hype has come more from their run-stuffing prowess), which leaves the tandem of Denver receivers. Smith, sadly, isn't a no-brainer with Charles Woodson blanketing him all day and Ashley Lelie has quietly been turning in a decent season, gaining at least fifty yards in four of the first five games this year. So, it depends on how big of a gambler you are - if you're conservative, go with Smith (who will certainly get looks, no matter how much Woodson is hassling him). If you want to gamble, go after Lelie and the possible TD.

 

Once again, I ask about the wideouts, as I have Rod Smith, Santana Moss, Eric Moulds, Antinio Bryant and Terry Glenn. Now in this league, you can start four wideouts. I'm thinking Glenn and Moulds for sure but after that, I'm not positive on who else to start.

 

I don't care how much he may be struggling, you've got to start Santana Moss every week, especially against San Francisco. Moss, Moulds & Smith should be your definites and, as far as the Cowboys go, it's really a coin flip. Personally, I'd side with Bryant, as Glenn slid down the stretch last year and Bryant is that pivotal third year of his career...but both have marginal value any way you look at it.

 

I've also got a dilemna at running back (surprise, surprise) as I've got Priest Holmes, Brian Westbrook, Emmitt Smith and Leonard Henry. While Henry was only brought in to cover for a double bye week from Holmes and Westbrook, I'm stuck now as Smith has produced well for fantasy points and is on par with Westbrook. Should I just take whoever has the better match up in this?

 

Go with Holmes and Westbrook - Emmitt's on a bye, the Dolphins may be switching starting QBs again and Buffalo has absolutely owned opposing running backs all year (only 1 rushing TD against, 85 yards per game). Plus, Leonard Henry sucks, which is always something to keep in mind when making these very important decisions in fantasy football.

[razazteca 0]

In the spirit of competition you better put the old man on the bench for week 6 if you want to win the match up against me.

[Agent_Bond34 0]

I have two "dilemmas" here..

 

1) Which of these three QBs should I start? Joey Harrington vs Green Bay, Marc Bulger vs Tampa Bay, or Steve McNair vs Houston?

 

2) Which DEF should I keep for the rest of the year, the other one goes. Jacksonville or Dallas

[razazteca 0]

Joey and Jax

[notJames 0]

Week 7 Question:

 

Should I start Lee Suggs against Philly or Mewelde Moore against Tennessee? My gut says stick with the guy I drafted (Suggs), but my head is saying go with the definite starter (Tice says Moore will get the start over Michael Bennett).

 

I'll probably have another question later this week, depending on whether or not Randy Moss is able to play.

[razazteca 0]

Let me put it this way with the possibility of Randy Moss being hurt for week 7 you can expect the Vikings to depend on the RB more than normal. You would be crazy not to star Mewelde Moore, if Bennett plays it will probably only be 3rd downs.

[The Man in Blak 0]

Both backs are splitting time - one plays for a super-high powered nightmare of an offense, the other plays for Cleveland. Consider and decide accordingly.

[Special K 0]

Should I play Pennington or McNair week 7?

 

and Jimmy Smith or Marcus Robinson at WR?

[Lightning Flik 0]

Pennington and Smith. McNair's (if your league counts sacks and int penalties) been pretty horrid fantasy wise and I think Robinson is being exempted for Campbell if I'm mistaken.

 

In the TSM Meat Madness Market League I've got Priest Holmes vs. Atlanta, Westbrook vs. Cleveland, and Droughns vs. Cincy.

 

Holmes should be a definite pick, I'd be stupid not to put him in. However, it falls to should I put in Westbrook or Droughns? I'm leaning towards Droughns because the guy has just been racking in the fantasy points, plus this IS Cincy who've allowed like 500 yards in the last two games played to the rush. Westbrook is the true starter though, whereas Droughns might just be temporary...

 

 

For WDI:

Should I start Suggs? Or should I start Rudi? Suggs is technically the backup to Green, and yet he still gets yardage. Yet Rudi is the starter for sure.

Edited October 20, 2004 by Lightning Flik

[Agent_Bond34 0]

I was offered this trade...

 

I get:

 

Marshall Faulk

Koren Robinson

 

I give

 

Donald Driver

Kevin Jones

 

The bigger question here, is do I take the risk on Robinson, and stash him at the end of my bench until the suspension thing boils over or should I stick with what I have now?

 

I'm fine at both positions, too...

 

at RB, I have LaDainian Tomlinson, Chris Brown, Rudi Johnson, and Kevin Jones

 

at WR, I have Chris Chambers, Laveraneus Coles, Donald Driver, Keary Colbert, Kelley Washington, and, Reggie Williams (the latter two are stashed as possible sleeper picks)

 

Is it worth the gamble?

[the pinjockey 0]

Considering your other WRs, I would hang onto Driver. Tomlinson and a Brown/Johnson rotation is solid, while I would not want to have to go with a Chambers/Coles starting WR set the way Coles is underachieving this year.

[Agent_Bond34 0]

I wouldn't want to have to go with them either, but, with the lineup I posted above (not including the defensive players and kicker I have to start) I'm 4-2 and 3rd place overall in the league

 

Maybe keeping this current team might be for the better...

[notJames 0]

The Randy Moss dilemna…

 

Coach Tice says he's better and that he'll be starting against the Giants this Sunday, albeit in a limited capacity. Of course, he started last week and did fuck-all. Luckily it didn't affect my final score at all. But this week it might, especially if he pulls another goose egg. I don't think I can afford to have him start and do nothing.

 

So, do I start Moss in the hopes that they'll have him mostly in TD situations, or do I go the safe route and start Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald against the Bills?

[Guest El Satanico]

It sounds like Moss will be involved enough to get you some points, but they don't need to play him if he's not 100%. It's a tough call this week, so you'll just have to go on your gut feeling.

 

It was a much easier call last week.

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

David Carr vs. Jax, or Trent Green vs. Indy?

 

Right now, I've got Green as the starter (I've been using Carr pretty much all season), since I envision a shootout. I'm just a bit hesitant I'll see a repeat of last week, where KC put up 56 points while Green only had 269 yd. passing and 0 TD's.

 

Am I making the right call?

[Lightning Flik 0]

I'd remain with Carr. KC is a running team, even if it is a shoot out, unless KC is farther than the red zone, it'll be the RB running it in. You'll just end up losing points for any interceptions Green throws.

 

Although Jax has been playing well and holding their opponents to relatively low scores, Carr has the better chance of tossing TD passes than Green will in Indy.