Fantasy Football "Who should I start?" thread

[quote name='hopesfall']Would anyone like to talk about good adds for the upcoming week? I was lucky to pick up Miles Austin about 10 minutes before kickoff on Sunday after I found out he'd be starting with Roy Williams out. I feel better when I go out and pick up a guy like that as opposed to drafting a beast...so who do you guys like this week?[/QUOTE]

Austin is the #1 add even though he has a bye. But how about Jeremy Maclin (after his big game and Kevin Curtis' continued knee issues) and Sammy Morris as an RB add (though he's facing a tough TEN run defense this week).
 
[quote name='Collectorguy00']You must all be in like 7 team leagues because dropping Moss, Brady or even Heath Miller is a tad retarded. I'm trying to trade Big Ben for Marques Colston right now, do you guys think this is a fair trade?[/QUOTE]

Actually its 10 I would trade for Colston but, who is your backup QB?
 
Guess I haven't paid attention to him because the 5+ years he's been in the league he hasn't been worth having. Still wouldn't trust him.


You're in a ten team league and people are dropping players like that? Wow.
 
Off to a good start so far, 3 money leagues and i'm in 1st, 1st and 3rd.

I usually play in 10 man leagues where the draft is everything. Biggest move by anyone in those leagues was me dropping Mendenhall for Coffee and then Mendenhall blowing up against me the next week. Most everyone good is owned. Especially in the keeper league that shits hardcore about the draft you get 4 drop adds for the year....

This year I added in a 8 team league as well and yea you see guys who'd never get dropped in most leagues get cut. It is a lil more interesting because everyone is kinda loaded and it comes down to starting the right guys. I picked up Mcnabb after he cleared waivers this week, someone cut him going into last weekends games with only Garrard as a backup...... I HATE carrying 3 qbs but i've got Rivers, Big Ben and Mcnabb now on my 1st place team so if I have to keep them I can afford to and play matchups down the stretch that's great but i'm actively trying to deal one for a rb or maybe improve at wr since they are more usually valuable in our scoring system.

Sample roster 8 man league, only changes since draft day was mendenhall, mcnabb and K/D since I stream them weekly well I might hang on to Packers:
(1)qb - rivers, big ben, mcnabb
(2)rb - turner, kev smith, moreno, mendenhall (cut lynch to get mcnabb, he's cleared waivers)
(2)wr - moss, calv johnson, chad johnson, tj houzman,
(1)te - winslow
(1)k - kaeding
(1)d - packers
(1)flex
 
[quote name='Mike23']Can I play Moreno or T. Jones or Ray Rice ahead of Chris Johnson?

I know I can...but should I?[/QUOTE]Tough call. Based on matchups, I'd rule out Rice, but Moreno and Jones might have nice weeks. Still, if you bench Johnson, you'll be holding your breath hoping he doesn't go off. I think I'd stick with Johnson myself, but Thomas Jones going against Buffalo is pretty tempting, too. Who is your other starting RB?
 
[quote name='Mike23']Can I play Moreno or T. Jones or Ray Rice ahead of Chris Johnson?

I know I can...but should I?[/QUOTE]

id say no on rice this week (though im starting him in my money league). jones nad moreno both have decent match ups. if you can start 2, id say start johnson and moreno. if you can only start one of the 4 then id say johnson or moreno.

johnson is playing against the 11th best run d
moreno against the 27th
rice against the 10th (they give up yards but only team to not give up a rushing td though)
jones is going against the 29th best d, but theres the washington factor to consider
 
I would go CJ, he'll be back to himself soon hopefully. I feel your pain with him as I have him in 2 leagues myself. He won me a week almost single handedly and then disappeared.

I'd start Jones over both Rice and Moreno. Rice against a tough Vikings run D is nowhere near as pretty as going against the Bills.

I guess you are looking to start 2 of the 4....
 
Sorry, bad info. I stocked up on RBs - my other starter is DeAngelo Williams. It's an 8 team league with pretty deep benches.

It's been tough. CJ and DeAngelo are both great RBs, but are underperforming (aside from CJ's monster week)
 
you gotta start deangelo. carolina is playing tampa bay, if theres a good week to go off, this is it. bucs have the 28th worst run d, and williams is more than due.

id say its a coin flip between johnson and moreno for your other starter. moreno has the better match up and will get plenty of touches. but its cj, youll be kicking yourself if he does well.
 
Byes are going to screw me this week. Also, I can start 3 RBs out of this mess:

Steven Jackson
LDT
Thomas Jones
Tim Hightower

I'm actually thinking of sitting LDT because he has been total shit so far - so much for my #1 pick and so much for all of his bullshit about how he is the best back in the league and will prove it this year blah blah blah... what do you guys think?
 
[quote name='Mike23']Can I play Moreno or T. Jones or Ray Rice ahead of Chris Johnson?

I know I can...but should I?[/QUOTE]

If you're in a PPR league go ahead and start Rice. He catches a lot of passes and it may get dumped off a lot to him this game.

I would actually bench Johnson based on what happened last week against Indy's average rush defense. TEN completely abandoned the run when they fell behind early to Indy. What do you think is going to happen this game when Tom Brady gets to pick apart the 2nd worst defense against the pass? Another big, early hole that TEN has to throw out of.

[quote name='javeryh']Byes are going to screw me this week. Also, I can start 3 RBs out of this mess:

Steven Jackson
LDT
Thomas Jones
Tim Hightower

I'm actually thinking of sitting LDT because he has been total shit so far - so much for my #1 pick and so much for all of his bullshit about how he is the best back in the league and will prove it this year blah blah blah... what do you guys think?[/QUOTE]

Definitely bench LT out of those choices. This is by far not the same LT from 2 years ago.
 
[quote name='Josef']Definitely bench LT out of those choices. This is by far not the same LT from 2 years ago.[/QUOTE]

That's what I'm going to do... also, I wish everyone would call him LDT. LT was one of the greatest football players ever and the fact that LDT thinks so highly of himself makes me throw up a little in my mouth. The real LT:

p1-lawrence-taylor.jpg


:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
 
Kyle Boller vs Jaguars
David Carr vs Saints
Vince Young vs Pats

Which one should I start. And before you ask why these guys, I'm in a 20 man league so 99% of the starters are taken, my usual QB (Romo) has a bye this week, and the only available starting QB is Jamarcus Russell (nuff said). Which of these 3 do you guys think have the best chance of playing on Sunday?
 
Ouch. Carr won't play unless it's a Giants blow out. VY might get some garbage time if the Titans are losing. I think any way you slice it you are going to lose your FF week. I'd go with VY and pray he gets to play 9 or 10 minutes.

EDIT: Actually, I'd pick up JaMarcus Russell. He's not goign to get you negative points (well, he might) but there is a very good chance he will complete a few passes - plus, you will get a full game from him. Your other guys just aren't going to play barring an injury. I'd go with Russell.
 
[quote name='javeryh']Ouch. Carr won't play unless it's a Giants blow out. VY might get some garbage time if the Titans are losing. I think any way you slice it you are going to lose your FF week. I'd go with VY and pray he gets to play 9 or 10 minutes.

EDIT: Actually, I'd pick up JaMarcus Russell. He's not goign to get you negative points (well, he might) but there is a very good chance he will complete a few passes - plus, you will get a full game from him. Your other guys just aren't going to play barring an injury. I'd go with Russell.[/QUOTE]

Fumbles really hurt in my league, these are his point totals from the previous games.
Week 1: 5.50
Week 2: -0.93
Week 3: 1.63
Week 4: -7.30
Week 5: -12.75

Also he's facing a tough Philly's Defense. Kinda weary on him.
 
[quote name='TheRock88']Kyle Boller vs Jaguars
David Carr vs Saints
Vince Young vs Pats[/QUOTE]

Did someone actually pick up Josh Johnson yet? If not, then I'm agreeing - with trepidation - to snagging Russell.
 
[quote name='javeryh']Byes are going to screw me this week. Also, I can start 3 RBs out of this mess:

Steven Jackson
LDT
Thomas Jones
Tim Hightower

I'm actually thinking of sitting LDT because he has been total shit so far - so much for my #1 pick and so much for all of his bullshit about how he is the best back in the league and will prove it this year blah blah blah... what do you guys think?[/QUOTE]

you can make a case for starting jones over lt2, but not hightower. do not bench lt2 for hightower, you will regret this. sjax is a no brainer. bench hightower.

[quote name='TheRock88']Kyle Boller vs Jaguars
David Carr vs Saints
Vince Young vs Pats

Which one should I start. And before you ask why these guys, I'm in a 20 man league so 99% of the starters are taken, my usual QB (Romo) has a bye this week, and the only available starting QB is Jamarcus Russell (nuff said). Which of these 3 do you guys think have the best chance of playing on Sunday?[/QUOTE]

given that you have harsh penalties for turnovers. id say go with vince young. eli is going to play that whole game unless its a blow out or he aggrivates his heel. boller is out and bulger is in. vince young played last week, id say its 50/50 that he can get some time in this week, especially if the titans suck hard. which they will.
 
[quote name='Kilraven']Did someone actually pick up Josh Johnson yet? If not, then I'm agreeing - with trepidation - to snagging Russell.[/QUOTE]

Yes, someone already has him. I checked the FA pool and Russell is the only QB that is starting, everyone else on there is either a 2nd string or 3rd string QB. It's so deep, other managers have guys like Seneca Wallace on their team even though they already a starting QB.

Picked up Young, thanks for the suggestion guys.
 
I'm trying to decide this week between starting Brent Celek or Heath Miller at TE. Celek was the only TE on my roster until I picked up Miller to cover his bye a couple weeks ago (in an awesome bit of irony, Miller scored 2 TDs to help me beat the owner who had dropped him a week earlier)

Celek's numbers were down a bit last week with McNabb back at the helm, and I'm wondering if that's going to be a trend. Miller has gotten into the endzone the last 2 weeks. I'm still leaning toward Celek, but I'm not sure.
 
Hard to say. Miller hasthe hot hands right now. Celek hasn't been the same since Kolb went back to the bench.

I'm starting Jermichael Finley at TE this week. He's got a nice matchup.
 
Celek's numbers might be down, but I still think he's going to have solid game against Oakland. If Oakland does what Tampa did, it'll be the Maclin/Celek show with nary a DeSean in sight.
 
[quote name='RAMSTORIA']you can make a case for starting jones over lt2, but not hightower. do not bench lt2 for hightower, you will regret this. sjax is a no brainer. bench hightower.
[/QUOTE]

Once again, it depends on what type of league you're in. In a PPR league, Hightower will crush Tomlinson. And with the way LT's been playing lately, I would even start Hightower in a regular league. Tomlinson is basically splitting work with Sproles now, plus he's got a tough Denver defense to face. Hightower's got a not so tough Seattle defense upcoming. And Hightower is Arizona's only back when they pass so unless Arizona goes up big (which they won't - it will be a shootout) expect a lot of Hightower in this game.
 
Been flipping back and forth all week on this one....McNabb versus a porous Oakland D that got lit up by Eli last week or Hasslebeck against an Arizona pass D that gives up 300+ yards a game and will likely be a shootout of a game.
 
Myself, I'd personally go McNabb. He's just more consistent, and the Seahawks have been way too inconsistent for my liking so far this year.
 
I'd go Hasselbeck. AZ vs SEA should be a shootout.
The Eagles couuld put it out of reach early with some rushing and/or defensive TDs. That could lead to playing it safe on the ground or even going to Kolb.
 
[quote name='klwillis45']The Eagles couuld put it out of reach early with some rushing and/or defensive TDs. That could lead to playing it safe on the ground or even going to Kolb.[/QUOTE]I agree with this logic and see how the game could go that way, but I'd still go with McNabb myself. I think he's going to have a monster game.
 
[quote name='Josef']Once again, it depends on what type of league you're in. In a PPR league, Hightower will crush Tomlinson. And with the way LT's been playing lately, I would even start Hightower in a regular league. Tomlinson is basically splitting work with Sproles now, plus he's got a tough Denver defense to face. Hightower's got a not so tough Seattle defense upcoming. And Hightower is Arizona's only back when they pass so unless Arizona goes up big (which they won't - it will be a shootout) expect a lot of Hightower in this game.[/QUOTE]

I'm NOT in a PPR league but I just can't decide. The Broncos are due for a loss and LDT is due for a breakout game. He has been disappointing all season and I'll be super pissed if he screws me again. Hightower is the featured back but this game has no defense so I think Arizona will be throwing a lot. This is why I hate FF!!
 
Screw it. I'm starting Hightower. Last minute tinkering screwed me last week so I'm going to leave my roster alone even though I'm projected to lose 102-107.
 
Thanks for the advice everyone on the McNabb/Hasslebeck decision. Still haven't decided though. I will probably decide like 5 minutes before game time as I think they are still both great starts.

Does anyone think the fact that I have Housh as one of my receivers (all my eggs in one basket) or the fact that Philly is going to being playing in front of those rowdy Oakland fans, sway me in either direction. As far as pure talent + matchup....I'm leaning McNabb, but I just can't overlook that crappy Arizona pass defense, Seattle at home (12th man), and the fact it will probably be a shoot-out.

Any more insight before my final decision?

Edit: Went with Hasslebeck. Fingers crossed as I'm down by 70....still 12 guys to play including most of my offense....my opponent has 2 guys left
 
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[quote name='Kilraven']Did someone actually pick up Josh Johnson yet? If not, then I'm agreeing - with trepidation - to snagging Russell.[/QUOTE]

Am I good, or am I good? Russell already has performed better than he has since week one...

he threw a TD pass.
 
[quote name='Mike23']Well, I regret not playing Rice, but Moreno could do well.[/QUOTE]

43 points says, not a fuckin' chance.

Ray Rice is consistently money.....might hit the big 200 this week.
 
[quote name='ph33r m3']43 points says, not a fuckin' chance.

Ray Rice is consistently money.....might hit the big 200 this week.[/QUOTE]

I'm really liking Rice this year (for his recs as well as carries), but I wonder if the whole TO/Ravens, or even the Galloway/Ravens, trade might kill his productivity - if they even happen.
 
[quote name='ph33r m3']43 points says, not a fuckin' chance.

Ray Rice is consistently money.....might hit the big 200 this week.[/QUOTE]

You're right, but I have Brady in. So I won anyway and don't care too much about it.
 
[quote name='maccabee72']Been flipping back and forth all week on this one....McNabb versus a porous Oakland D that got lit up by Eli last week or Hasslebeck against an Arizona pass D that gives up 300+ yards a game and will likely be a shootout of a game.[/QUOTE]

Jeez....Guess I should have mentioned I have Flacco also. Talk about underperforming. My projected line was 120 this week....am at 50 with two players left....ugh!.....Goodbye first place:cry:
 
fucking hell. I can't make a right choice when picking WRs. I start Housh over Mason as I did this week and back in week...2 I think, and Mason goes off, I start Mason over Housh, and Mason puts a zero on the board and Housh is finally productive. Ugh.

At least I have Brady exploding and Turner tonight so things still look good, but damn I keep shooting myself in the foot.
 
fuck. I'm ahead by 3 (145.18 to 142.14) and he's still got Robbie Gould going right now. What are the chances he doesn't kick a FG the rest of the game? I have the most points in my league for the week right now too. fuck.
 
[quote name='javeryh']fuck. I'm ahead by 3 (145.18 to 142.14) and he's still got Robbie Gould going right now. What are the chances he doesn't kick a FG the rest of the game? I have the most points in my league for the week right now too. fuck.[/QUOTE]

Holy shit. 2:00 warning - Bears need a TD to tie and they are on the 35 of Atlanta. I can afford ONE more extra point so if they tie it up Atlanta better win it in OT or the Bears better win on a TD. I can't believe it is coming down to the wire like this. 145 points is a HUGE week (over 100 in my league is a win 80% of the time) and I'll be so pissed if I lose.

EDIT: 1:00 to go - Bears on 30. I can't take it and I hate both of these teams. 3rd down.

EDIT: fuck. 4th down and one. 30 seconds.

EDIT: 5 yard penalty!

EDIT: I WIN BIATCH!!!!!

Whew.
 
Down two, I have Gates, he has Buckhalter tomorrow. I am going to be so fucking pissed if a WR decision costs me a 3rd (at least) game.
 
Man, I had a crap week for lineup decisions. My backups outscored my starters almost across the board. Warner started at QB for me (17) with Favre (24) on the bench. At RB I had Benson starting (11) while Westbrook (19.5) and Stewart (17) were on my bench. The Carolina Steve Smith got me 0.5 points while Holt (14.5) was on my bench. Celek (11) was outperformed by Heath Miller (16.5), and my Vikings DST got destroyed (-1) starting for me while Arizona (27) had a huge day wasted on the pine. Even MJD's big game wasn't enough to keep me from taking my first loss this week. :bomb:
 
Got 186 points in my league....

Thank you:

Matt Schaub
Ray Rice
Fitzgerald
Mike Sims-Walker
Greg Jennings
Ryan Grant
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Should I start Orton or Rivers tonight?[/QUOTE]

I like Rivers better, but you've got to be comfortable with your guy. Orton certainly has weapons, but do they run the ball?
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Should I start Orton or Rivers tonight?[/QUOTE]

Rivers. The Denver D has been great this year but they are due for a letdown. Also, the Chargers are basically in a must-win situation. They are at home and I think Rivers goes off. The Broncos can't start 6-0 can they? Denver will try to play a ball-controlled low scoring game. The Chargers will want to air it out. Just a gut feeling but Rivers has more weapons than Orton.
 
Damn I forgot to start Hines Ward instead of Steve Smith(NYG) in one of my leagues(though thank goodness I didn't start Eli over Brees). 4 week winning streak down the tubes!(still have extremely slim chance but need Marshall to have little points and the chargers d to have a negative score) However, the other guy who is 4-1 is also going down so once again we will be tied. My other league where I picked up Brady off waivers(lmao) and already had Moss is looking good for my first win!(finally) Currently, I'm up by 9 I have Gates tonight and he has V. Jackson.
 
[quote name='javeryh']Rivers. The Denver D has been great this year but they are due for a letdown. Also, the Chargers are basically in a must-win situation. They are at home and I think Rivers goes off. The Broncos can't start 6-0 can they? Denver will try to play a ball-controlled low scoring game. The Chargers will want to air it out. Just a gut feeling but Rivers has more weapons than Orton.[/QUOTE]

This is what I was thinking, but I wanted some other opinions. Thanks and also to mike.

I have an 18 point lead with Rivers left while my opponent has LDT and the Broncos D so we'll see what happens.
 
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