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[Kev]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: Babbles
I put Witten in today after not having him for weeks - looks like he performed okay.

OK? 105 yds and a TD is really uncommon for a TE who is not on the Cheifs.

What I want to know is who were the 3X% that decided to sit Westbrook against the seahawks. I want them to play in my league next year.

I benched him. In hindsight it was a bad move, but he was injured, playing for a team in disarray, and had a 4 game trend where he sucked it up. I went with Ryan Grant and Larry Johnson instead. Oh well...

 

[DukeFan21]

Matt Ryan, Roethlisberger, and Cassel...I'm leaning towards Ryan this week vs. San Diego. I have a feeling it will be a shoot-out.

 

[GregGreen]

Clinton Portis @ NYG or Ryan Grant @ Carolina? Definitely starting Michael Turner but not sure on my other slot. Wish we had a flex so I could start all three...

 

[crazygirl]

I was told to post here:

Which wide receivers would you pick? I'm just a silly little girl trying to play against some manly men in Fantasy Football. If I win this week, I will go to the playoffs!!!!!!

This week I have a really tough matchup against the best team in the league. I'm off to a good start with McNabb and Westbrook already pulling in some huge numbers. I have quite a few Wide Receivers to pick from, but I'm not sure who to go with. Please help!

Scoring breakdown: 1 point per reception, 1 point per 10 yards receiving/rushing, 6 points per touchdown, 1 point per 20 kickoff/punt return yards

1) Lance Moore (proj 12) - My opponent is playing Drew Brees, so even though Moore's projection isn't too high, I want to play him to offset Bree's potential. Since we get 1 point per reception, a 6 catch 80 yard effort will get me 14 points, while Brees would only get 3 points (1 point per 25 yards throwing).

2) Randy Moss (proj 16) - Huge game last week, but that's what happens when you're playing against a sub-par defense (Miami) who decide to single cover one of the best. Now he's going against Pittsburgh, one of the best pass defenses. This seems like a possible risky option, especially with his low output leading up to last week's game.

3) T.J. Houshmandzadeh (proj 18) - He's Mr. Consistent, getting at least double digit numbers all but 3 games this year. Unfortunately his first meeting with Baltimore this year got him just 7 points, and that was with a healthy Palmer. Can Fitzpatrick get Housh the ball enough to be worthy of a start?

4) Bernard Berrian (proj 19) - Quite the high projection for a guy who has had 0, 7, and 3.5 points his last 3 weeks. He's all or nothing it seems, averaging over 20 points a game for 4 weeks straight previously. Last time he played against Chicago he had 20 points with a touchdown. But that was a high scoring fluke of a game, and even then he didn't score until the very end of the game. It's hard to rest all my confidence on a player who's done so little the last 3 weeks. There is hope however, "The coaching staff is looking to get him involved in other ways as he was used on a reverse and as a punt returner."

5) Torry Holt (proj 19) - Another optimistic projection for a player who hasn't done anything all year. His BEST effort was a 19 point game in week 2 where he bobble-caught a pass for a touchdown that was a total fluke. He's on one of the worst teams in the league and hard to count on as reliable option. Miami's defense is bad, but so are the Rams' quarterbacks.

6) Chad Johnson (proj 6) - I wouldn't touch this guy with a 10 foot poll at this rate. His preoccupation with his name seems to have sapped all his NFL talent this year. Although he did have some promise against Pittsburgh and Jacksonville (would have had 3 touchdowns if Fitzpatrick could throw a ball to a wide open Johnson 30 yards down field), he's really only good for about 7 points against a so-so defense, let alone one of the best in the game. Baltimore shut him down week 1, and they'll probably do it again this week. He probably can't do worst than his 1 reception for 22 yards during their first meeting, but I doubt he'll do much better.


Here's my opponent's team:
Drew Brees

Adrian Peterson
Chris Johnson

Vincent Jackson
Anquan Boldin
Marques Colston

Kevin Boss

Ravens D/ST

Rian Lindell

Any thoughts? I think I'll start Moore no matter what (especially since I'm hoping to cancel out Brees), but I have 2 more slots to choose from. Thanks! <3

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: Kev

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: Babbles
I put Witten in today after not having him for weeks - looks like he performed okay.

OK? 105 yds and a TD is really uncommon for a TE who is not on the Cheifs.

What I want to know is who were the 3X% that decided to sit Westbrook against the seahawks. I want them to play in my league next year.

I benched him. In hindsight it was a bad move, but he was injured, playing for a team in disarray, and had a 4 game trend where he sucked it up. I went with Ryan Grant and Larry Johnson instead. Oh well...

I kind of do not blame you....but a hurt Westrbook is can be better than a 100% 2nd tier RB. I had thoughts of benching him, though.

 

[Away]

Originally posted by: crazygirl
I was told to post here:

Which wide receivers would you pick? I'm just a silly little girl trying to play against some manly men in Fantasy Football. If I win this week, I will go to the playoffs!!!!!!

This week I have a really tough matchup against the best team in the league. I'm off to a good start with McNabb and Westbrook already pulling in some huge numbers. I have quite a few Wide Receivers to pick from, but I'm not sure who to go with. Please help!

Scoring breakdown: 1 point per reception, 1 point per 10 yards receiving/rushing, 6 points per touchdown, 1 point per 20 kickoff/punt return yards

1) Lance Moore (proj 12) - My opponent is playing Drew Brees, so even though Moore's projection isn't too high, I want to play him to offset Bree's potential. Since we get 1 point per reception, a 6 catch 80 yard effort will get me 14 points, while Brees would only get 3 points (1 point per 25 yards throwing).

2) Randy Moss (proj 16) - Huge game last week, but that's what happens when you're playing against a sub-par defense (Miami) who decide to single cover one of the best. Now he's going against Pittsburgh, one of the best pass defenses. This seems like a possible risky option, especially with his low output leading up to last week's game.

3) T.J. Houshmandzadeh (proj 18) - He's Mr. Consistent, getting at least double digit numbers all but 3 games this year. Unfortunately his first meeting with Baltimore this year got him just 7 points, and that was with a healthy Palmer. Can Fitzpatrick get Housh the ball enough to be worthy of a start?

4) Bernard Berrian (proj 19) - Quite the high projection for a guy who has had 0, 7, and 3.5 points his last 3 weeks. He's all or nothing it seems, averaging over 20 points a game for 4 weeks straight previously. Last time he played against Chicago he had 20 points with a touchdown. But that was a high scoring fluke of a game, and even then he didn't score until the very end of the game. It's hard to rest all my confidence on a player who's done so little the last 3 weeks. There is hope however, "The coaching staff is looking to get him involved in other ways as he was used on a reverse and as a punt returner."

5) Torry Holt (proj 19) - Another optimistic projection for a player who hasn't done anything all year. His BEST effort was a 19 point game in week 2 where he bobble-caught a pass for a touchdown that was a total fluke. He's on one of the worst teams in the league and hard to count on as reliable option. Miami's defense is bad, but so are the Rams' quarterbacks.

6) Chad Johnson (proj 6) - I wouldn't touch this guy with a 10 foot poll at this rate. His preoccupation with his name seems to have sapped all his NFL talent this year. Although he did have some promise against Pittsburgh and Jacksonville (would have had 3 touchdowns if Fitzpatrick could throw a ball to a wide open Johnson 30 yards down field), he's really only good for about 7 points against a so-so defense, let alone one of the best in the game. Baltimore shut him down week 1, and they'll probably do it again this week. He probably can't do worst than his 1 reception for 22 yards during their first meeting, but I doubt he'll do much better.


Here's my opponent's team:
Drew Brees

Adrian Peterson
Chris Johnson

Vincent Jackson
Anquan Boldin
Marques Colston

Kevin Boss

Ravens D/ST

Rian Lindell

Any thoughts? I think I'll start Moore no matter what (especially since I'm hoping to cancel out Brees), but I have 2 more slots to choose from. Thanks! <3

Start Moore, Moss, and Housh. Moore is the Saints best receiver at this point and will continue to put up big numbers for the rest of the season (I'm starting him as well). As for Moss and Housh, I consider them must starts every week. Both have the chance to explode each week and they are better options than the other receivers you have.

 

[crazygirl]

Originally posted by: Away

Originally posted by: crazygirl
I was told to post here:

Which wide receivers would you pick? I'm just a silly little girl trying to play against some manly men in Fantasy Football. If I win this week, I will go to the playoffs!!!!!!

This week I have a really tough matchup against the best team in the league. I'm off to a good start with McNabb and Westbrook already pulling in some huge numbers. I have quite a few Wide Receivers to pick from, but I'm not sure who to go with. Please help!

Scoring breakdown: 1 point per reception, 1 point per 10 yards receiving/rushing, 6 points per touchdown, 1 point per 20 kickoff/punt return yards

1) Lance Moore (proj 12) - My opponent is playing Drew Brees, so even though Moore's projection isn't too high, I want to play him to offset Bree's potential. Since we get 1 point per reception, a 6 catch 80 yard effort will get me 14 points, while Brees would only get 3 points (1 point per 25 yards throwing).

2) Randy Moss (proj 16) - Huge game last week, but that's what happens when you're playing against a sub-par defense (Miami) who decide to single cover one of the best. Now he's going against Pittsburgh, one of the best pass defenses. This seems like a possible risky option, especially with his low output leading up to last week's game.

3) T.J. Houshmandzadeh (proj 18) - He's Mr. Consistent, getting at least double digit numbers all but 3 games this year. Unfortunately his first meeting with Baltimore this year got him just 7 points, and that was with a healthy Palmer. Can Fitzpatrick get Housh the ball enough to be worthy of a start?

4) Bernard Berrian (proj 19) - Quite the high projection for a guy who has had 0, 7, and 3.5 points his last 3 weeks. He's all or nothing it seems, averaging over 20 points a game for 4 weeks straight previously. Last time he played against Chicago he had 20 points with a touchdown. But that was a high scoring fluke of a game, and even then he didn't score until the very end of the game. It's hard to rest all my confidence on a player who's done so little the last 3 weeks. There is hope however, "The coaching staff is looking to get him involved in other ways as he was used on a reverse and as a punt returner."

5) Torry Holt (proj 19) - Another optimistic projection for a player who hasn't done anything all year. His BEST effort was a 19 point game in week 2 where he bobble-caught a pass for a touchdown that was a total fluke. He's on one of the worst teams in the league and hard to count on as reliable option. Miami's defense is bad, but so are the Rams' quarterbacks.

6) Chad Johnson (proj 6) - I wouldn't touch this guy with a 10 foot poll at this rate. His preoccupation with his name seems to have sapped all his NFL talent this year. Although he did have some promise against Pittsburgh and Jacksonville (would have had 3 touchdowns if Fitzpatrick could throw a ball to a wide open Johnson 30 yards down field), he's really only good for about 7 points against a so-so defense, let alone one of the best in the game. Baltimore shut him down week 1, and they'll probably do it again this week. He probably can't do worst than his 1 reception for 22 yards during their first meeting, but I doubt he'll do much better.


Here's my opponent's team:
Drew Brees

Adrian Peterson
Chris Johnson

Vincent Jackson
Anquan Boldin
Marques Colston

Kevin Boss

Ravens D/ST

Rian Lindell

Any thoughts? I think I'll start Moore no matter what (especially since I'm hoping to cancel out Brees), but I have 2 more slots to choose from. Thanks! <3

Start Moore, Moss, and Housh. Moore is the Saints best receiver at this point and will continue to put up big numbers for the rest of the season (I'm starting him as well). As for Moss and Housh, I consider them must starts every week. Both have the chance to explode each week and they are better options than the other receivers you have.

Even though Housh had such a horrible time the first time they played against Baltimore?

 

[Away]

Housh is the best receiver out of the ones you have remaining. You could take a chance on Berrian or Holt (I wouldn't waste the space on Ocho Cinco) but I think Housh has a greater shot at putting up points.

 

[ScottFern]

2 questions for you pros.....

TJ Housh or Berrian ?

Leon Washington/Reggie Bush/Derrick Ward ??????? (pick one)

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: ScottFern
2 questions for you pros.....

TJ Housh or Berrian ?

Leon Washington/Reggie Bush/Derrick Ward ???????

Berrian, Ward (if Jacobs can't go)

 

[ScottFern]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: ScottFern
2 questions for you pros.....

TJ Housh or Berrian ?

Leon Washington/Reggie Bush/Derrick Ward ???????

Berrian, Ward (if Jacobs can't go)

But Leon Washington can get those return yards?????

 

[Gunslinger08]

Week 13 choices:

QB (choose 1):
Matt Cassel vs. Pitt
Aaron Rodgers vs. Carolina

WR (choose 2):
Donald Driver vs. Carolina
Dwayne Bowe vs. Oakland
TJ Housh vs. Baltimore

RB (choose 1):
Ronnie Brown vs. St. Louis
Larry Johnson vs. Oakland

 

[lizardboy]

Need to pick 3 RB out of these 4:

Clinton Portis vs. Giants (he's banged up but will start)
Marshawn Lynch vs. 49ers
Thomas Jones vs. Broncos
Steve Slaton vs. Jaguars

I made the mistake of benching Jones last week, not going to do that again. I can't decide between Portis and Slaton. Portis was listed on Friday as 50/50 to play, and I'm worried the Giants could knock him out of the game early. But the Texans are so inconsistent and Slaton didn't look good last week when he got a ton of carries.

 

[lizardboy]

Originally posted by: joshsquall
Week 13 choices:

QB (choose 1):
Matt Cassel vs. Pitt
Aaron Rodgers vs. Carolina

WR (choose 2):
Donald Driver vs. Carolina
Dwayne Bowe vs. Oakland
TJ Housh vs. Baltimore

RB (choose 1):
Ronnie Brown vs. St. Louis
Larry Johnson vs. Oakland

I'd lean towards Rodgers, mainly b/c of the Steelers defense.

 

[TangoJuliet]

Ok guys need some help here. Our final game of the regular season ends this week. I am leading my current matchup by .8 points. I have MJD left to play and my opponent is finished. I am currently ranked 4th in my league. Now if I start MJD and he fumbles or something I can possibly lose my matchup and possibly be out of the playoffs. The only way I can be moved out of the #4 spot is if the #5 team wins their matchup (currently losing by 18 with Owen Daniels still to play).

So the basic question is.....do I start MJD and risk him having a terrible game and being out of the playoffs. Or do I start MJD and possibly be bumped down a playoff spot from #4 to #5. There really doesnt seem to be any advantage to being #4 over #5 as the winner of that playoff matchup will still have to face the #1 seed in the 2nd round.

 

[crazygirl]

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet
Ok guys need some help here. Our final game of the regular season ends this week. I am leading my current matchup by .8 points. I have MJD left to play and my opponent is finished. I am currently ranked 4th in my league. Now if I start MJD and he fumbles or something I can possibly lose my matchup and possibly be out of the playoffs. The only way I can be moved out of the #4 spot is if the #5 team wins their matchup (currently losing by 18 with Owen Daniels still to play).

So the basic question is.....do I start MJD and risk him having a terrible game and being out of the playoffs. Or do I start MJD and possibly be bumped down a playoff spot from #4 to #5. There really doesnt seem to be any advantage to being #4 over #5 as the winner of that playoff matchup will still have to face the #1 seed in the 2nd round.

-8 points? That's 5 fumbles...are you really asking this question?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet
Ok guys need some help here. Our final game of the regular season ends this week. I am leading my current matchup by .8 points. I have MJD left to play and my opponent is finished. I am currently ranked 4th in my league. Now if I start MJD and he fumbles or something I can possibly lose my matchup and possibly be out of the playoffs. The only way I can be moved out of the #4 spot is if the #5 team wins their matchup (currently losing by 18 with Owen Daniels still to play).

So the basic question is.....do I start MJD and risk him having a terrible game and being out of the playoffs. Or do I start MJD and possibly be bumped down a playoff spot from #4 to #5. There really doesnt seem to be any advantage to being #4 over #5 as the winner of that playoff matchup will still have to face the #1 seed in the 2nd round.

Uhh... there's a difference between the questions? :laugh:

 

[TangoJuliet]

Originally posted by: crazygirl

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet
Ok guys need some help here. Our final game of the regular season ends this week. I am leading my current matchup by .8 points. I have MJD left to play and my opponent is finished. I am currently ranked 4th in my league. Now if I start MJD and he fumbles or something I can possibly lose my matchup and possibly be out of the playoffs. The only way I can be moved out of the #4 spot is if the #5 team wins their matchup (currently losing by 18 with Owen Daniels still to play).

So the basic question is.....do I start MJD and risk him having a terrible game and being out of the playoffs. Or do I start MJD and possibly be bumped down a playoff spot from #4 to #5. There really doesnt seem to be any advantage to being #4 over #5 as the winner of that playoff matchup will still have to face the #1 seed in the 2nd round.

-8 points? That's 5 fumbles...are you really asking this question?

0.8 points not 8 points. Fumbles are -2 points in our league btw

 

[TangoJuliet]

Originally posted by: Ricemarine

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet
Ok guys need some help here. Our final game of the regular season ends this week. I am leading my current matchup by .8 points. I have MJD left to play and my opponent is finished. I am currently ranked 4th in my league. Now if I start MJD and he fumbles or something I can possibly lose my matchup and possibly be out of the playoffs. The only way I can be moved out of the #4 spot is if the #5 team wins their matchup (currently losing by 18 with Owen Daniels still to play).

So the basic question is.....do I start MJD and risk him having a terrible game and being out of the playoffs. Or do I start MJD and possibly be bumped down a playoff spot from #4 to #5. There really doesnt seem to be any advantage to being #4 over #5 as the winner of that playoff matchup will still have to face the #1 seed in the 2nd round.

Uhh... there's a difference between the questions? :laugh:

Yes, what don't you understand?

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet
Ok guys need some help here. Our final game of the regular season ends this week. I am leading my current matchup by .8 points. I have MJD left to play and my opponent is finished. I am currently ranked 4th in my league. Now if I start MJD and he fumbles or something I can possibly lose my matchup and possibly be out of the playoffs. The only way I can be moved out of the #4 spot is if the #5 team wins their matchup (currently losing by 18 with Owen Daniels still to play).

So the basic question is.....do I start MJD and risk him having a terrible game and being out of the playoffs. Or do I start MJD and possibly be bumped down a playoff spot from #4 to #5. There really doesnt seem to be any advantage to being #4 over #5 as the winner of that playoff matchup will still have to face the #1 seed in the 2nd round.

No idea who MJD is, but there is a risk of a stat recalculation causing you to lose points. But, players can have negative days.

Edit - Ok, I figured it out in my head who he is

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet

Originally posted by: Ricemarine
Uhh... there's a difference between the questions? :laugh:

Yes, what don't you understand?

Do I start him or do I start him?.

 

[TangoJuliet]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet
Ok guys need some help here. Our final game of the regular season ends this week. I am leading my current matchup by .8 points. I have MJD left to play and my opponent is finished. I am currently ranked 4th in my league. Now if I start MJD and he fumbles or something I can possibly lose my matchup and possibly be out of the playoffs. The only way I can be moved out of the #4 spot is if the #5 team wins their matchup (currently losing by 18 with Owen Daniels still to play).

So the basic question is.....do I start MJD and risk him having a terrible game and being out of the playoffs. Or do I start MJD and possibly be bumped down a playoff spot from #4 to #5. There really doesnt seem to be any advantage to being #4 over #5 as the winner of that playoff matchup will still have to face the #1 seed in the 2nd round.

No idea who MJD is, but there is a risk of a stat recalculation causing you to lose points. But, players can have negative days.

MJD = Maurice Jones Drew (Jax)

Let me see if this makes more sense

I am winning 134.31 to 133.51 (0.8 lead)

If Jones-Drew fumbles on the first play and is knocked out of the game he would be assessed -2 points. I would lose the game by 1.2 points.

If I choose not to start him the worse possible seed I can get is the #5 seed and a miracle would be needed for that to happen. There is no possible way for me to advance any higher then the #4 seed but there is a possibility that if I lose my matchup I can be out of the playoffs.

 

[TangoJuliet]

Originally posted by: Ricemarine

Originally posted by: TangoJuliet

Originally posted by: Ricemarine
Uhh... there's a difference between the questions? :laugh:

Yes, what don't you understand?

Do I start him or do I start him?.

I don't have to start him. I can leave the slot empty and just take the win by 0.8 points. Or I can start him and rack up some more points or risk the chance of him having a terrible game and lose my matchup and a spot in the playoffs.

 

[oddyager]

I slaughtered my opponant this week on the final game of the fantasy season (139-80). My #1s did okay but my replacements shined (Had Indy's D, Denver's Hillis as my flex, Crosby as my kicker, KC's LJ as my #2 back and B Berrien as my #2 WR). Cutler had a good game finally and Lynch and Roddy both got yardage but neither scored.

Think it's time to start stocking up on those #2 backs now as the season winds down and starters may be rested if they clinch early or the season is already over for them and they want to scout backups. Derrick Ward was still available for some reason in my league so I took him. The other two I'm looking at is Brandon Jackson from GB and Tashard Choice from Dallas.

 

[Gibson486]

I could have slaughtered my opponent....but cassel decided to ummm...well he decided to do something, I just do not know what (gave me 0 points). I also benched Hillis b/c I thought Melwede Moore was going to start.