Any point in playing Worthlessberger just as he's coming off an injury? My only other option is Ryan Fitzpatrick.
As someone who might of lost forte... I got him and Langford on my ww.Y'all better go get deangelo williams in your leagues.
Bell is done for the year with tore ligaments in his knee, no doubt.
Drew Brees on my bench, 6TD passes thus far and 10 mins left in 4th qtr. :'(
A couple things, I hope you didn't start Abdullah and I hope the Lions aren't your favorite team. Because the fact is that that oline isn't going to become great just because of a new coaching change. The only coach I've seen do that is Kubiak (doing it again this year btw which I predicted) and the Detroit tight end coach is now temporarily in charge of the oline. I drafted Ameer in a keepers league with high hopes but you just have to cut your losses at this point.Call me crazy, but I feel really good about Ameer Abdullah going forward. Not just because of the coaching changes, but also because the Lions have made a commitment to changing the running scheme, and also because Brandon Pettigrew is probable. He's a blocking tight end and much more effective at it than Tim Wright or Eric Ebron... if you look at the few long runs the Lions have had in the past (week 1, preseason, and earlier) Pettigrew deserves credit making good blocks. The whole offense should benefit (I kinda wish I hadn't dropped Golden Tate in two leagues ) if the Lions can get the run game going, as well. Abdullah seriously does have the talent (often described as a Sanders-esque style ability to juke/cut quickly, making defenders miss with ease), it's more of a question now whether he can get over the rookie ball security issue and is consistently given enough carries (preferably 10+) to give him value for fantasy.
Other RB thought: I've been hoping since last season that Orleans Darkwa would make his way up the Giants depth chart. He was so obviously better as a pure runner than the other backs (especially Andre Williams, and excepting Vereen as a pass catcher) but it doesn't surprise me Coughlin has waited on using him... Coughlin puts an emphasis on ball security and pass protection, so if he's usually pretty patient and will wait on guys who haven't proven themselves, and quick to bench fumblers (at least in the past he's been that way). Darkwa's performance in the preseason (I know, I know, preseason doesn't count for much) helped to reinforce my belief in his ability, and his performance last week even more. Rashad Jennings isn't terrible, but the Giants haven't had a running back good enough to overcome poor run blocking since Ahmad Bradshaw (or maybe David Wilson, who left the NFL because of a neck injury).
A couple things, I hope you didn't start Abdullah and I hope the Lions aren't your favorite team. Because the fact is that that oline isn't going to become great just because of a new coaching change. The only coach I've seen do that is Kubiak (doing it again this year btw which I predicted) and the Detroit tight end coach is now temporarily in charge of the oline. I drafted Ameer in a keepers league with high hopes but you just have to cut your losses at this point.
Darkwa is already injured so if I'd just drop him if you picked him up. No shame in taking a shot in the dark off the WW but the NYG RBBC is something I'd avoid since Jennings and Vereen are already solidified. If anything, I'd look to grab Turbin in CLE if you need RB depth and want to take a shot in the dark. The oline can actually block, he looks more explosive than Crowell, and Duke Johnson is injury prone. Yes, he's coming off an injury himself but he's well rested.
Your season's probably over, but who do you have left? PPR or non? With some proactive WW picks you may be able to still be competitive but huge longshot of winning it all after losing that much elite talent. If you're in a 10man, you could be ok if you planned for depth. For example, I have Devonta and Ivory as my starters with C.West, Hillman, and J.Hill for depth in case of injuries. WR I have Maclin Cobb with J.Brown/LaFell/M.Jones for depth.Sigh. What is a guy to do with he loses Arian foster last week, and loses smith sr and bell (potentially) this week.
That's true, forgot about that. I'm going to monitor that situation with studs Mack and Thomas, if they stay until after the trade deadline then Turbin could be a sleeper. Another guy that everyone dropped and has forgotten about is K.Williams. He should be back soon and can Shady hold up for the rest of the year? Probably not.Cleveland is looking to fire sale their entire team and the O Line are first on the chopping block. Honestly Barnidge is the only piece worth owning on the team and he's going to be a one-year wonder.
Your season's probably over, but who do you have left? PPR or non? With some proactive WW picks you may be able to still be competitive but huge longshot of winning it all after losing that much elite talent. If you're in a 10man, you could be ok if you planned for depth. For example, I have Devonta and Ivory as my starters with C.West, Hillman, and J.Hill for depth in case of injuries. WR I have Maclin Cobb with J.Brown/LaFell/M.Jones for depth.
Started Ben Roethlisberger. Fml.and who did you start over him...
and that 49ers gif is awesome btw
So you already got Deangelo? If so, that's not going to be a huge talent drop-off from Leveon. He was very highly rated (as in top 10) in PFF grading after the first 2 games - this week is his tuneup. C.West and Martin are doing well too. Receivers seem solid with Fitz as WR1/Cobb WR2, Crabtree isn't too big of a dropoff from Smitty - high end WR2 vs low end WR2 since Carr is developing into a fantastic QB. Austin and Marvin Jones are boom or bust but good plays when you're a heavy underdog or favorite.In a 12 man traditional league. Players remain FA during games, so I was able to do replacements pretty quickly since I was watching when it happened.
QB - Benn Roethlisberger
WR - Larry Fitgerald
WR - Randall Cobb
WR - Steve Smith Sr / Tavon Austin
WR - Marvin Jones
WR - Michael Crabtree
RB - Doug Martin
RB - Charcandrick West
RB - Le'Veon Bell / DeAngelo Williams
RB - Matt Jones
TE - Antonio Gates
TE - Eric Ebron
K - Chandler Catanzaro
K - Brandon McManus
DST - Carolina
DST - NYJ
Sorry man, must have missed your question. Big Ben just coming off an injury in a rivalry game against a very solid (& undefeated) pass defense vs Brees against a porous secondary without Prince amukamara (best cb) should have pointed to Brees. Plus cincy got stud LB Burfict back. :/ I've been checking injuries more to get a perspective on which teams cumulative rankings were artificially boosted in DVOA. But hey, don't feel bad, I lost by .1 points this week in 12 man. Wasn't expecting to beat the top dog in the league but would have been nice. 14 man, however, I'm on a 5 game winning streak and 2nd in power rankings. 10 man, will retain first place (only 1 loss) regardless of what happens in tonight's game which will decide if I win or lose.Started Ben Roethlisberger. Fml.
Sorry man, must have missed your question. Big Ben just coming off an injury in a rivalry game against a very solid (& undefeated) pass defense vs Brees against a porous secondary without Prince amukamara (best cb) should have pointed to Brees. Plus cincy got stud LB Burfict back. :/ I've been checking injuries more to get a perspective on which teams cumulative rankings were artificially boosted in DVOA. But hey, don't feel bad, I lost by .1 points this week in 12 man. Wasn't expecting to beat the top dog in the league but would have been nice. 14 man, however, I'm on a 5 game winning streak and 2nd in power rankings. 10 man, will retain first place (only 1 loss) regardless of what happens in tonight's game which will decide if I win or lose.
Any reason to keep Carlos Hyde on my roster? He has been hot, cold, injured, playing on a crappy 49ers team that perpetually falls behind and has to pass the ball.
Other options available:
Antonio Andrew - TEN
Dexter McCluster - TEN
Duke Johnson - CLE
Karlos Williams - BUF
Pierre Thomas - SF (yeah I know)
Is this a starter position or bench? Honestly I don't think any SF players are worth rostering and Cobb coming back soon kills any value for Antonio. You can take a shot on Duke but that's a crowded backfield and Johnny Football downgrades the offense. Still Duke seems to be a TD run vulture so you have at least some floor there.