The "Who should I start" thread - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**gtexan02** · 09-06-2011

Didn't see this one, so here goes. Try to give as much info as possible

I have 1 flex spot open on my team. Here is who I can choose between:
Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts against Houston Texans (away)
Joseph Addai, RB, Colts against Houston Texans (away)
Ryan Grant, RB, Packers against NO Saints (home)
Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings against SD (away)

**Dutchrudder** · 09-06-2011

I think you have to go with Wayne regardless of if Manning plays. Even if Collins is throwing to him, he should still be the #1 target and get plenty of chances to score points for you. Grant would be my second choice after seeing the Saints run D in preseason.

**Ryan** · 09-06-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

I think you have to go with Wayne regardless of if Manning plays. Even if Collins is throwing to him, he should still be the #1 target and get plenty of chances to score points for you. Grant would be my second choice after seeing the Saints run D in preseason.

^this.

HuttoKarl · 09-06-2011

agreed on Wayne.

I'm on a fantasy football website called fantasysharks.com and I think it's one of the best sources of info out there. There are some good articles, but they've got forums with player news, who should I start, waiver/free agent moves...anything. A lot of information comes from people in the NFL cities so there's a little more in-depth info than I find on some sites.

Not spamming...just letting you all know about a site that's helped me quite a bit in the fantasy football realm.

**dc_txtech** · 09-06-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

I think you have to go with Wayne regardless of if Manning plays. Even if Collins is throwing to him, he should still be the #1 target and get plenty of chances to score points for you. Grant would be my second choice after seeing the Saints run D in preseason.

Oh... It... We... have no response. That was perfect.

**Dutchrudder** · 09-07-2011

Here's my dilemma for a W/R/T flex spot:

Starters:
QB: Matt Ryan (Atl - QB)
RB1: Ray Rice (Bal - RB)
RB2: Michael Turner (Atl - RB)
WR1: Roddy White (Atl - WR)
WR2: Vincent Jackson (SD - WR)
TE: Zach Miller (Sea - TE)
DST: Chargers

Flex:

Marques Colston (NO - WR)
Ben Tate (Hou - RB)
Greg Olsen (Car - TE)
Fred Jackson (Buf - RB)
Reggie Bush (Mia - RB)
LaDainian Tomlinson (NYJ - RB)

I'm leaning towards Reggie Bush, but I'm willing to take suggestions

Edit: 1 PPR

Blake · 09-07-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtexan02

Didn't see this one, so here goes. Try to give as much info as possible

I have 1 flex spot open on my team. Here is who I can choose between:
Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts against Houston Texans (away)
Joseph Addai, RB, Colts against Houston Texans (away)
Ryan Grant, RB, Packers against NO Saints (home)
Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings against SD (away)

PPR? Wayne or Harvin.

Non PPR - Wayne or Grant. Probably Wayne though. Even though our defense was revamped, our corners are still young and can be had.

Blake · 09-07-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

Here's my dilemma for a W/R/T flex spot:

Starters:
QB: Matt Ryan (Atl - QB)
RB1: Ray Rice (Bal - RB)
RB2: Michael Turner (Atl - RB)
WR1: Roddy White (Atl - WR)
WR2: Vincent Jackson (SD - WR)
TE: Zach Miller (Sea - TE)
DST: Chargers

Flex:

Marques Colston (NO - WR)
Ben Tate (Hou - RB)
Greg Olsen (Car - TE)
Fred Jackson (Buf - RB)
Reggie Bush (Mia - RB)
LaDainian Tomlinson (NYJ - RB)

I'm leaning towards Reggie Bush, but I'm willing to take suggestions

Again, PPR or no?

I would go with Olsen. Cards gave up 242.6 passing yards per game last season. They lost DRC but gained Patrick Peterson. Also Newton will probably use Olsen as his safety valve alot.

NE is good against the run so Bush isnt that attractive, unless its a PPR league.

Fred Jackson is going @ KC who is middle of the pack against the run.

Bottom line: I would go with Olsen or Jackson if you are afraid of Cam Newton.

Blake · 09-07-2011

My turn.

League 1: PPR flex: Bush @ NE, Wells vs. CAR, S. Moss, NYG, Britt @ JAX.

League 2: Bradford vs. PHI, Kolb vs. CAR

**dc_txtech** · 09-07-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

Here's my dilemma for a W/R/T flex spot:

Starters:
QB: Matt Ryan (Atl - QB)
RB1: Ray Rice (Bal - RB)
RB2: Michael Turner (Atl - RB)
WR1: Roddy White (Atl - WR)
WR2: Vincent Jackson (SD - WR)
TE: Zach Miller (Sea - TE)
DST: Chargers

Flex:

Marques Colston (NO - WR)
Ben Tate (Hou - RB)
Greg Olsen (Car - TE)
Fred Jackson (Buf - RB)
Reggie Bush (Mia - RB)
LaDainian Tomlinson (NYJ - RB)

I'm leaning towards Reggie Bush, but I'm willing to take suggestions

Edit: 1 PPR

I would have a hard time keeping Tate out week one. Probably a riskier play but could pay huge dividends. If not Tate I would go with Bush.

Brandon420tx · 09-07-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Mario

My turn.

League 1: PPR flex: Bush @ NE, Wells vs. CAR, S. Moss, NYG, Britt @ JAX.

League 2: Bradford vs. PHI, Kolb vs. CAR

League 1: I'd go with either Moss, or Wells. I'd be taking a wait and see approach to see how Britt Gels with hasselback, and I think New Englandwould be a bad matchup for Bush this week.

League 2: Kolb vs. Car. Bradford will be throwing at Nnamdi, DRC, and Asante Samuels

**Dutchrudder** · 09-07-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Mario

Again, PPR or no?

I would go with Olsen. Cards gave up 242.6 passing yards per game last season. They lost DRC but gained Patrick Peterson. Also Newton will probably use Olsen as his safety valve alot.

NE is good against the run so Bush isnt that attractive, unless its a PPR league.

Fred Jackson is going @ KC who is middle of the pack against the run.

Bottom line: I would go with Olsen or Jackson if you are afraid of Cam Newton.

It's 1PPR, so I have Bush in there right now. The concern with Olsen is that he has to compete with Jeremey Shockey for targets, so I'm not sure he will get enough attention. AZ is a crappy defense though, so maybe he is worth it...

**Dutchrudder** · 09-07-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Mario

My turn.

League 1: PPR flex: Bush @ NE, Wells vs. CAR, S. Moss, NYG, Britt @ JAX.

League 2: Bradford vs. PHI, Kolb vs. CAR

I like Wells @ Carolina and Kolb against Carolina. I don't expect either team to have much defense, so it could be a shootout. Fitz is bound to get some TDs against the Panthers.

LikeMike · 09-08-2011

I still try to figure out my 3d WR - I have Steve Smith (Car), Plaxico Burress and Devin Hester. What do you guys think?

TheDrifter · 09-08-2011

Okay,

WHO SHOULD I START???

PPR, 1 point per 10 yards, 6 for TDs.

Mark Ingram or Derrick Ward?

TheDrifter · 09-08-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by LikeMike

I still try to figure out my 3d WR - I have Steve Smith (Car), Plaxico Burress and Devin Hester. What do you guys think?

Do individual players get return yards?

If not, I'd drop Hester from the conversation. Bears are weirdly devoted to Roy Williams.

LikeMike · 09-08-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDrifter

Do individual players get return yards?

If not, I'd drop Hester from the conversation. Bears are weirdly devoted to Roy Williams.

Yeah they do get return yards - but not as much points as for receiving yards (I think 10 return yards equal 1 receiving yard).

BetaV1 · 09-13-2011

My current top three backs are Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhell, and Darren McFadden. I clearly went RB heavy in my draft. Rice and Mendenhall are my initial starters and McFadden is my flex.

I also drafted Ben Tate to get him out of the hands of the guy who grabbed Foster, but now I have this rather tough problem on my hands. Let's say Foster and Ward both sit against Miami...

Which 3 of the 4 do I start?
Ray Rice @ Tennessee
Rashard Mendenhall vs Seattle
Darren McFadden @ Buffalo
Ben Tate @ Miami

**Dutchrudder** · 09-13-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetaV1

My current top three backs are Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhell, and Darren McFadden. I clearly went RB heavy in my draft. Rice and Mendenhall are my initial starters and McFadden is my flex.

I also drafted Ben Tate to get him out of the hands of the guy who grabbed Foster, but now I have this rather tough problem on my hands. Let's say Foster and Ward both sit against Miami...

Which 3 of the 4 do I start?
Ray Rice @ Tennessee
Rashard Mendenhall vs Seattle
Darren McFadden @ Buffalo
Ben Tate @ Miami

Wow, that is quite a dilemma, but a good one to have. I think you must start Ray Rice and DMC given their production this past week. RR against the Steelers for 30 points means he should do just about as well against the Tits. Tate or Mendenhall...

The Bills allowed 6 YPC against the Chiefs this past week: NFL Team stats

The Dolphins 4.8, but the Pats didn't run much.

I'd go with Tate just for the Texans sake

JCTexan · 09-13-2011

I have a question regarding WR's. Which three should I start?

Brandon Marshall vs. Houston
A.J. Green @ Denver
Braylon Edwards vs. Dallas
Robert Meachem vs. Chicago
Jacoby Jones @ Miami

I'm thinking of going with Marshall, Meachem & Jones, but I wanted some advice first.

09-06-2011	#2
Dutchrudder COOL BEANS! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Section: Fort Kickass Age: 28 Posts: 13,731 Rep Power: 77704	Re: The "Who should I start" thread I think you have to go with Wayne regardless of if Manning plays. Even if Collins is throwing to him, he should still be the #1 target and get plenty of chances to score points for you. Grant would be my second choice after seeing the Saints run D in preseason. __________________

09-06-2011	#4
HuttoKarl Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,655 Rep Power: 1622	Re: The "Who should I start" thread agreed on Wayne. I'm on a fantasy football website called fantasysharks.com and I think it's one of the best sources of info out there. There are some good articles, but they've got forums with player news, who should I start, waiver/free agent moves...anything. A lot of information comes from people in the NFL cities so there's a little more in-depth info than I find on some sites. Not spamming...just letting you all know about a site that's helped me quite a bit in the fantasy football realm. __________________ monkey

09-07-2011	#6
Dutchrudder COOL BEANS! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Section: Fort Kickass Age: 28 Posts: 13,731 Rep Power: 77704	Re: The "Who should I start" thread Here's my dilemma for a W/R/T flex spot: Starters: QB: Matt Ryan (Atl - QB) RB1: Ray Rice (Bal - RB) RB2: Michael Turner (Atl - RB) WR1: Roddy White (Atl - WR) WR2: Vincent Jackson (SD - WR) TE: Zach Miller (Sea - TE) DST: Chargers Flex: Marques Colston (NO - WR) Ben Tate (Hou - RB) Greg Olsen (Car - TE) Fred Jackson (Buf - RB) Reggie Bush (Mia - RB) LaDainian Tomlinson (NYJ - RB) I'm leaning towards Reggie Bush, but I'm willing to take suggestions Edit: 1 PPR __________________ Last edited by Dutchrudder; 09-07-2011 at 10:56 AM.

09-07-2011	#9
Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,595 Rep Power: 14926	Re: The "Who should I start" thread My turn. League 1: PPR flex: Bush @ NE, Wells vs. CAR, S. Moss, NYG, Britt @ JAX. League 2: Bradford vs. PHI, Kolb vs. CAR __________________

09-08-2011	#14
LikeMike All Pro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 685 Rep Power: 3271	Re: The "Who should I start" thread I still try to figure out my 3d WR - I have Steve Smith (Car), Plaxico Burress and Devin Hester. What do you guys think?

09-06-2011	#1
gtexan02 Working? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 15,334 Rep Power: 34917	The "Who should I start" thread Didn't see this one, so here goes. Try to give as much info as possible I have 1 flex spot open on my team. Here is who I can choose between: Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts against Houston Texans (away) Joseph Addai, RB, Colts against Houston Texans (away) Ryan Grant, RB, Packers against NO Saints (home) Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings against SD (away) __________________ Adios until next season. See you then

09-08-2011	#15
TheDrifter All Pro Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 686 Rep Power: 4791	Re: The "Who should I start" thread Okay, WHO SHOULD I START??? PPR, 1 point per 10 yards, 6 for TDs. Mark Ingram or Derrick Ward?

09-13-2011	#18
BetaV1 Veteran Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 421 Rep Power: 1645	Re: The "Who should I start" thread My current top three backs are Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhell, and Darren McFadden. I clearly went RB heavy in my draft. Rice and Mendenhall are my initial starters and McFadden is my flex. I also drafted Ben Tate to get him out of the hands of the guy who grabbed Foster, but now I have this rather tough problem on my hands. Let's say Foster and Ward both sit against Miami... Which 3 of the 4 do I start? Ray Rice @ Tennessee Rashard Mendenhall vs Seattle Darren McFadden @ Buffalo Ben Tate @ Miami __________________ -Credit to False Start for this signature-

09-13-2011	#20
JCTexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin Age: 24 Posts: 2,924 Rep Power: 7266	Re: The "Who should I start" thread I have a question regarding WR's. Which three should I start? Brandon Marshall vs. Houston A.J. Green @ Denver Braylon Edwards vs. Dallas Robert Meachem vs. Chicago Jacoby Jones @ Miami I'm thinking of going with Marshall, Meachem & Jones, but I wanted some advice first.

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