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The "Who should I start" thread

Ckw said:
Man, you are REALLY down on OD.

My prediction is you are going to be dead wrong. He is our second best receiver, bar none, and the only reason he didn't get many targets last week is Schaub sucked when he was actually throwing the ball and the Colts sucked even worse.

Start OD. I have OD and Jermaine Gresham (who has the skills to be a top TE ala Vernon Davis and seems to have the trust of Dalton), but no way am I giving up on OD yet. What I find funny is some people seem to be higher on Jimmy Graham than OD, yet Brees spreads the ball around WAY more than Schaub. You can't really count on any of the Aints receivers.

Yes, start Owen. I'm not saying he most certainly will score more points than Hernandez but NO WAY does OD have another week like last week. If I'm wrong, Dutch, I will certainly eat me some crow and ***** and moan about drafting Owen.
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Haha, it's all good. I have OD and Hernendez in one my leagues (Brady at QB) and I had OD up last week. Still won the game, but 20 points versus 2... Eh I'll go with Hernendez on a pass first team, with decent WRs over OD on a run-first team with lots of other receiving options.
 
Fun conversation, Dutch. Looking forward to seeing how OD does tomorrow.

Now, I have a bit of a dilemma. I just traded Robert Meachem for Joe Flacco. So now I have a slight battle at QB.

Who should I start?

Joe Flacco or Ben Roesthlisberger
 
Ckw said:
Fun conversation, Dutch. Looking forward to seeing how OD does tomorrow.

Now, I have a bit of a dilemma. I just traded Robert Meachem for Joe Flacco. So now I have a slight battle at QB.

Who should I start?

Joe Flacco or Ben Roesthlisberger
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Anyone? I am leaning towards Big Ben, but man Flacco put on a good show against that supposedly dominant Pitt D.
 
Thats a tough one - but based on the matchup I´d go with Big Ben.

So here are my questions for a standard Yahoo FF league:

WR - 3 out of 4:

Hakeem Nicks (questionable and on Monday Night) vs. Stl.
Brandon Marshall (obvious starter) vs. HOU
Steve Smith (Car) vs. GB
Plaxico Burress vs. JAC

HB 2 out of 3:

Jamaal Charles vs DET
Beanie Wells vs. WAS
Cedric Benson vs. DEN

TE 1 out of 2:

Owen Daniels vs. MIA
Rob Gronkowski vs. SD
 
I need some advise for my league normal scoring , nothing special.....

Rb Arian Foster
Ben Tate
Deangelo Willaims VS GB
I Need 2
Wr Dwayne Bowe @ Det
Devery Henderson Vs Chi
Early Doucet @ Was
Johnny Knox @ No
Chad Ocho Vs SD
also need 2
 
LikeMike said:
Thats a tough one - but based on the matchup I´d go with Big Ben.

So here are my questions for a standard Yahoo FF league:

WR - 3 out of 4:

Hakeem Nicks (questionable and on Monday Night) vs. Stl.
Brandon Marshall (obvious starter) vs. HOU
Steve Smith (Car) vs. GB
Plaxico Burress vs. JAC

HB 2 out of 3:

Jamaal Charles vs DET
Beanie Wells vs. WAS
Cedric Benson vs. DEN

TE 1 out of 2:

Owen Daniels vs. MIA
Rob Gronkowski vs. SD
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I'd start the bold.
 
Ckw said:
Fun conversation, Dutch. Looking forward to seeing how OD does tomorrow.

Now, I have a bit of a dilemma. I just traded Robert Meachem for Joe Flacco. So now I have a slight battle at QB.

Who should I start?

Joe Flacco or Ben Roesthlisberger
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Well, first quarter of the Pats game, but Hernendez has 2 catches 30 yards and a TD already. :pop:
 
Ckw said:
Yep. I was about to come here. I owe you an apology.

Wish I had listened to you...

I am done with OD....
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OD has lots of time left to make some plays. But Hernendez has hit the TE benchmark for points for me this week. I always like my TEs to get about 8-10 points a game to keep them around. Everything beyond that is gravy :) OD will get more chances this game as he has 2 targets so far, but I just don't trust him to break out and get a TD every other week.
 
This is when Kubiak pisses me off. He is so irritating for fantasy purposes. It is impossible to predict who Gary is going to target, aside from AJ, in a given day.

Man I wish I had started Hernandez...
 
Dutchrudder said:
He's looking pretty good. We'll see how many targets he gets once the Texans have a 3 score lead... :D
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Oh I still wish I had started Hernandez and probably will from now on. But I am happy to get the points. At least OD isn't putting together another crapper like he did last week.
 
So here's the deal with the Texans TE versus the Pats TE. The Texans had at most a two score lead during the entire game, but still needed to produce every time the offense got the ball. The Pats at best had a 14 point lead during the game, which means they needed to keep producing as well. In the end, Brady had 40 pass attempts to Schaub's 29, but the Texans had 36 rush attempts to the Pats 24. This is what I mean by a run-first team, which is what the Texans have become. Schaub's probably not going to throw 550 times this year, and that's a good thing for Texan fans, but not fantasy owners.

Individually, Hernendez caught 7 of 8 passes for 67 yards and a TD. OD caught 3 of 5 for 25 and a TD. OD was the second most targeted player on the Texans yesterday, whereas Hernendez was the third behind Welker and Branch. It may come down to playing matchups each week, but I see Hernendez as the guy with more upside going forward. He's going to get a lot more chances to make plays than OD.
 
Ckw said:
Oh I still wish I had started Hernandez and probably will from now on. But I am happy to get the points. At least OD isn't putting together another crapper like he did last week.
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Not so fast, Hernandez could be out for up to 6 weeks.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/5674/Aaron-Hernandez

Most people are thinking this is going to help Gronkowski's value but I'm not so sure. He was already the number 1 TE in FF (in my league at least) and it's not like they share time in the same role. They were often on the field at the same time and I've seen them line them both up all over the place. Now I'm not saying that this is going to hurt Gronkowski's value, just that it may not help as much as some are projecting.
 
Having a hard time choosing between Fred Jackson and James Starks for my WR/RB position. Leaning towards Starks since Jackson is going up against New England's D.
 
TexanSam said:
Having a hard time choosing between Fred Jackson and James Starks for my WR/RB position. Leaning towards Starks since Jackson is going up against New England's D.
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Jackson leads the league in rushing so far and the Pat's D isn't much to worry about. I'm starting Jackson as my flex in one of my leagues behind Ray Rice and Michael Turner. Wish I had him in other leagues though...
 
Should I pick up Gronkowski? I have OD and Hernandez but Hernandez is out.

Too many guys I want to pick up. Let me list my team, and I'd appreciate it if you guys would help me decide if I should drop anyone to pick up someone.

QB: Roesthlisberger, Flacco
RB: McCoy, McFadden, Bradshaw, Michael Bush, Reggie Bush, Ladainian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles
WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Mike Williams, Santana Moss, Eric Decker
TE: Owen Daniels, Aaron Hernandez (on IR)
D/ST: Philadelphia Eagles
K: Janikowski

Guys I want to maybe pickup are Gronkowski and Denarius Moore. What should I do?
 
Ckw said:
Should I pick up Gronkowski? I have OD and Hernandez but Hernandez is out.

Too many guys I want to pick up. Let me list my team, and I'd appreciate it if you guys would help me decide if I should drop anyone to pick up someone.

QB: Roesthlisberger, Flacco
RB: McCoy, McFadden, Bradshaw, Michael Bush, Reggie Bush, Ladainian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles
WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Mike Williams, Santana Moss, Eric Decker
TE: Owen Daniels, Aaron Hernandez (on IR)
D/ST: Philadelphia Eagles
K: Janikowski

Guys I want to maybe pickup are Gronkowski and Denarius Moore. What should I do?
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It depends on who you like more, Decker or Moore. Either that, or dump one of your mediocre backs (depends on how many RB's can start in your league). I'd only use one slot for on a pure spec/upside player. If you think Daniels will produce I wouldn't make a move on Gronkowski. If you think he will continue to be Clark Kent, I'd make a move. Otherwise, start OD and you will have Hernandez in reserve for the playoffs. Dump Hernandez now and someone who needs a te will likely pick him up.
 
Ckw said:
Should I pick up Gronkowski? I have OD and Hernandez but Hernandez is out.

Too many guys I want to pick up. Let me list my team, and I'd appreciate it if you guys would help me decide if I should drop anyone to pick up someone.

QB: Roesthlisberger, Flacco
RB: McCoy, McFadden, Bradshaw, Michael Bush, Reggie Bush, Ladainian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles
WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Mike Williams, Santana Moss, Eric Decker
TE: Owen Daniels, Aaron Hernandez (on IR)
D/ST: Philadelphia Eagles
K: Janikowski

Guys I want to maybe pickup are Gronkowski and Denarius Moore. What should I do?
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Not yes, but HELL YES! If Gronkowski was available in any league I'm in, I would have nabbed him and had him starting. Flex even if I had another awesome TE. Gotta go with the guy on a hot streak and increased looks from AH being out.
 
qb: matt schaub or kevin kolb (right now i'm going with schaub this week, but I'm seeing so many of these 'experts' picking schaub to have a pedestrian game bc he'll be blitzed too much. also other experts are saying that kolb is gonna have a monster game against seattles weak pass D)
rb: chris johnson, matt forte
wr: vincent jackson, stevie johnson
tight end: dustin keller
flex: fred jackson
kicker: john kasay
defense: chargers

on bench: i have mike williams (tampa) who I've been debating to play instead of fjax. also have few other players who won't sniff my starting lineup.

I'm hoping for a big day from schaub.
 
Ckw said:
Should I pick up Gronkowski? I have OD and Hernandez but Hernandez is out.

Too many guys I want to pick up. Let me list my team, and I'd appreciate it if you guys would help me decide if I should drop anyone to pick up someone.

QB: Roesthlisberger, Flacco
RB: McCoy, McFadden, Bradshaw, Michael Bush, Reggie Bush, Ladainian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles
WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Mike Williams, Santana Moss, Eric Decker
TE: Owen Daniels, Aaron Hernandez (on IR)
D/ST: Philadelphia Eagles
K: Janikowski

Guys I want to maybe pickup are Gronkowski and Denarius Moore. What should I do?
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I don't care who you have to drop, pick up Gronkowski. How is the #1 TE in the league a free agent?
 
ultimatepaki said:
qb: matt schaub or kevin kolb (right now i'm going with schaub this week, but I'm seeing so many of these 'experts' picking schaub to have a pedestrian game bc he'll be blitzed too much. also other experts are saying that kolb is gonna have a monster game against seattles weak pass D)
rb: chris johnson, matt forte
wr: vincent jackson, stevie johnson
tight end: dustin keller
flex: fred jackson
kicker: john kasay
defense: chargers

on bench: i have mike williams (tampa) who I've been debating to play instead of fjax. also have few other players who won't sniff my starting lineup.

I'm hoping for a big day from schaub.
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That's a tough one but I would probably go with Kolb. Houston seems to be a run first team this season and that could hurt Schaubs fantasy producton.
 
Should I start Michael Vick or Matthew Stafford??????? Vick is questionable for Sunday, and I'm wondering how he'll do if he does start after the concusion last week.
 
Drew Brees or Cam Newton??? Tough one this week. Normally I would easily go with Brees for the guarantee points, but he's playing us, and that usually doesn't factor into my decision much but I think it could go either way.

He could torch us, or we could be in his face all day.
 
4Texans said:
Should I start Michael Vick or Matthew Stafford??????? Vick is questionable for Sunday, and I'm wondering how he'll do if he does start after the concusion last week.
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I would go Stafford to be safe, Vick will put up points but if he takes 1 good hit...to the bench he goes.

headsplint said:
Drew Brees or Cam Newton??? Tough one this week. Normally I would easily go with Brees for the guarantee points, but he's playing us, and that usually doesn't factor into my decision much but I think it could go either way.
He could torch us, or we could be in his face all day.
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Brees all day!!!!
 
I missed out on Gronkowski. He got picked up a day before I made my post.

Should I pick up Fred Davis? If so, who should I drop? I already have OD.

Only guy I could drop right now is LT. Think I should do it?

TEs available are Fred Davis, Dustin Keller, Jermaine Gresham, Scott Chandler, and some others. I also have Aaron Hernandez on IR.

I don't have much time left to do it. Hope to hear from you guys soon.
 
Ckw said:
I missed out on Gronkowski. He got picked up a day before I made my post.

Should I pick up Fred Davis? If so, who should I drop? I already have OD.

Only guy I could drop right now is LT. Think I should do it?

TEs available are Fred Davis, Dustin Keller, Jermaine Gresham, Scott Chandler, and some others. I also have Aaron Hernandez on IR.

I don't have much time left to do it. Hope to hear from you guys soon.
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I would drop LT and pull the trigger.

I picked up Davis this week. Still trying to decide between him and Jermichael Finley.
 
Glad I didn't start Starks. Weird situation in Green Bay. Starks had over 100 yards last week while this week he has 11 carries and 5 (!!!) yards. Ryan Grant is having a good game though.
 
Ok. Here's what I got. Who can help me?

I had to get rid of Kenny Britt so I picked up WR Torrey Smith as a result. Wanted some insurance at WR because losing Kenny Britt was big. I saw Julio Jones so I picked him up and dropped Derrick Ward to get him.

So my receivers are:
Jordy Nelson vs. Denver
Brandon Marshall vs. San Diego
Vincent Jackson vs. Miami
Torrey Smith vs. NYJ
Julio Jones vs. Sea

My runningbacks are:
Ray Rice vs NYJ
Beanie Wells vs. NYG
Ben Tate vs. Pittsburgh
Cadillac Williams vs. Washington

Who do I start?
 
El Tejano said:
Ok. Here's what I got. Who can help me?

I had to get rid of Kenny Britt so I picked up WR Torrey Smith as a result. Wanted some insurance at WR because losing Kenny Britt was big. I saw Julio Jones so I picked him up and dropped Derrick Ward to get him.

So my receivers are:
Jordy Nelson vs. Denver
Brandon Marshall vs. San Diego
Vincent Jackson vs. Miami
Torrey Smith vs. NYJ
Julio Jones vs. Sea

My runningbacks are:
Ray Rice vs NYJ
Beanie Wells vs. NYG
Ben Tate vs. Pittsburgh
Cadillac Williams vs. Washington

Who do I start?
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Tough one. Ray Rice definitely. I'd also definitely start V-Jax.

Do you need to start two RBs and 3 WRs, two RBs and two WRs and a flex, or what? Would help to know that.
 
I've got a conundrum:

Ben Roesthlisberger @ HOU
or
Joe Flacco vs NYJ

Who should I start?
 
beerlover said:
couple of really good games. take the home starter Joe Flacco.

how about this one - TE - Dallas Clark or James Casey?
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I'd still say Clark. Need to see if we are going to keep getting the ball to Casey like we have. Plus, the Steelers are TOUGH against TEs. But maybe they put all their focus on OD and Casey has another big game. Tough call but I'd lean Clark.
 
Ckw said:
I'd still say Clark. Need to see if we are going to keep getting the ball to Casey like we have. Plus, the Steelers are TOUGH against TEs. But maybe they put all their focus on OD and Casey has another big game. Tough call but I'd lean Clark.
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To extrapolate though, if James Casey has a halfway decent game and Clark continues to not produce it might be time. Colts are just having one of those seasons we, as Texans fans, have all hoped for. Based on matchups, you should start Clark, but you might want to be checking over your waiver wire to see if any good ones are just hanging out.
 
Ckw said:
Tough one. Ray Rice definitely. I'd also definitely start V-Jax.

Do you need to start two RBs and 3 WRs, two RBs and two WRs and a flex, or what? Would help to know that.
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2 Rbs and 3Wrs. Yeah I"m starting Ricky and V.Jackson.
 
beerlover said:
couple of really good games. take the home starter Joe Flacco.

how about this one - TE - Dallas Clark or James Casey?
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I think Casey's performance was a fluke, but that's just me. The Texans are turning into the Saints as far as fantasy goes, where you never know who's going to get the points week to week. In any case, I'd go with Clark against TB unless there are better TE's on the wire.

Ckw said:
I've got a conundrum:

Ben Roesthlisberger @ HOU
or
Joe Flacco vs NYJ

Who should I start?
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After last week's performance, I like Flacco and am down on Rapistburger because of his o-line.

Ravens!

And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!
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Wondering if I should keep starting Frank Gore. I have Sproles as my backup running back so may start him this week instead.

Also, does anyone use ESPN Fantasy football? They have this stupid setting where you can't drop certain players and it can't be changed if you're in a standard FF league. It sucks because I wanted to drop Gore and pick up Daniel Thomas but can't because of that setting.

EDIT: Realized it's a LM league so the setting can be changed if the league manager decides to. I still think it's a stupid rule.
 
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