Weekly Sit/Start Discussion Thread

[V Man]

Since this week is basically over; question for next week.

Who should I start:
Schaub vs. Jacksonville or Matt Ryan vs. Baltimore

Schaub. Jacksonville's secondary is horrible and I expect our passing offense to rebound this week. Additionally, Arian Foster has proven himself to be a stud in every facet of the game. He could easily turn a short screen into a long TD.

Looks like Schaub has his work cut out for him now, since Ryan decided to make the Raven's pass defense look like our pass defense.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

I started Ryan with Rivers on a bye, I was worried about this game agains the Ravens, man was I pleasantly suprised by that performance.

 

[dc_txtech]

Should I trade away my depth at RB to get back what I lost in Boldin?

One of the guys in my league is super rich at WR (Nicks, AJ, Lloyd, Tampa Mike, R. Moss) and hurting at RB. His team has done well but is fighting it out for a playoff spot with three other teams.

Should I try and trade away my RB depth in Hillis for one of those guys? Fwiw I have both Foster and CJ3 handcuffed with Ward and Ringer.

I would, I have faith in both your handcuffs to be reliable fantasy starters should the need arise. Make sure you get a good WR if you give up Hillis though.

 

[Mailman]

I would, I have faith in both your handcuffs to be reliable fantasy starters should the need arise. Make sure you get a good WR if you give up Hillis though.

He's offered me AJ for Hillis straight up. That would give me some studly receivers but I will lose crucial depth at rb and the ability to play the matchups.

Stick with some combination of Floyd or Evans at WR3, or pull the trigger and get AJ?

 

[dc_txtech]

He's offered me AJ for Hillis straight up. That would give me some studly receivers but I will lose crucial depth at rb and the ability to play the matchups.

Stick with some combination of Floyd or Evans at WR3, or pull the trigger and get AJ?

As much as I hate trading away a stud RB, I think this would give you the best chance to win your league. It's definitely a risky move though, good luck!

 

[Texan4Ever]

IDK if this has been asked yet so, with QB Rivers on a bye week, should I start Garrad against the Texans?

 

[dc_txtech]

IDK if this has been asked yet so, with QB Rivers on a bye week, should I start Garrad against the Texans?

I've got Garrard starting for Rivers in 2 of my 3 leagues. As much as I hate to say it, I think he is going to shred our secondary pretty good.

 

[Mailman]

As much as I hate trading away a stud RB, I think this would give you the best chance to win your league. It's definitely a risky move though, good luck!

Took the deal, but tweaked it a bit. He gave me AJ + Beanie Wells and I gave him Hillis + Lee Evans. I felt great about it because it gave me some minimum depth at RB and a proven stud receiver.

Of course, I took the deal about an hour before I heard the latest news from Minnesota. Percy Harvin unexpectedly is now doubtful for Sunday! Fuuuuudge.

With the loss of Evans, I now have no other option at receiver due to Floyd and Jacoby Ford being on bye. I've jumped out to a big lead on my opponent thanks to Roddy White killing it for me and Michael Turner sucking for him, but he has some solid matchups remaining....namely, Garrard, Mike Thomas, and Lewis against our cheesecloth defense. And to make matters worse, I am starting Favre for Rodgers. Favre without Harvin or Rice? Ruh roh.

 

[Mailman]

idk if this has been asked yet so, with qb rivers on a bye week, should i start garrad against the texans?

I cannot imagine a better WW option exists. Garrard is a must start.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

Dez Bryant or Lee Evans?

 

[Mailman]

Dez Bryant or Lee Evans?

Dez. Lee Evans is a feast/famine player. The Giants should destroy the Cowboys but Kitna will find Dez and throw him the ball.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

Dez. Lee Evans is a feast/famine player. The Giants should destroy the Cowboys but Kitna will find Dez and throw him the ball.

Dez is kinda boom or bust as well but is starting to produce consistently. I worry about that Giants D pass rush bothering Kitna back there, that's the only reason it's not a no-brainer to me.

 

[b0ng]

Right now I've got Moreno and Hillis starting over Best and T. Jones (KC). Keep it that way?

Also, I have Holmes, M. Williams (TB, and has been studly lately), and Wayne starting but I have this Randy Moss guy lurking in the shadows. Keep it?

 

[Hardcore Texan]

Right now I've got Moreno and Hillis starting over Best and T. Jones (KC). Keep it that way?

Also, I have Holmes, M. Williams (TB, and has been studly lately), and Wayne starting but I have this Randy Moss guy lurking in the shadows. Keep it?

If you put Moss in I would only do it over Holmes, keep the other two fo sho. I'd probably keep the RB's the way you have them, without knowing their matchups. Who are they playing?

 

[b0ng]

If you put Moss in I would only do it over Holmes, keep the other two fo sho. I'd probably keep the RB's the way you have them, without knowing their matchups. Who are they playing?

Hillis vs NYJ
Moreno vs KC
Best vs BUF
Jones vs DEN

I think I'll wait on Moss for a week to see what he does.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

Hillis vs NYJ
Moreno vs KC
Best vs BUF
Jones vs DEN

I think I'll wait on Moss for a week to see what he does.

I'd go Moreno, and then Hillis/Jones is a toss up. I am just not sure how they have been performing though, I have been kind of laser focus on my team only.

 

[b0ng]

I'd go Moreno, and then Hillis/Jones is a toss up. I am just not sure how they have been performing though, I have been kind of laser focus on my team only.

Jones has been up and down but Hillis has been monstrous the last few games. Going with the "Don't sit your studs" rule.

 

[Ckw]

Should I start Brandon Marshall or Mike Wallace?

Wallace has been very good since Big Ben has been back, but Marshall has the most upside. Marshall could get me 20 or he could get me 3.

Thoughts?

 

[b0ng]

Should I start Brandon Marshall or Mike Wallace?

Wallace has been very good since Big Ben has been back, but Marshall has the most upside. Marshall could get me 20 or he could get me 3.

Thoughts?

Pennington tightened up the Silly Bandz in his shoulder and is making the start today. I'd probably stick with Wallace since I doubt the pats are going to harry Big Ben as much as the Titans are going to terrorize Penningtonstein.

 

[dc_txtech]

Hillis vs NYJ
Moreno vs KC
Best vs BUF
Jones vs DEN

I think I'll wait on Moss for a week to see what he does.

I would have a hard time benching Hillis, even against the Jets.

Denver and Buffalo rank 31 and 32 against the run respectively so there is a lot of upside there. I also have a feeling Moreno gets it done today (hopefully). Lots of good options for you, I would probably go with Jones and Hillis.

 

[dc_txtech]

Should I start Brandon Marshall or Mike Wallace?

Wallace has been very good since Big Ben has been back, but Marshall has the most upside. Marshall could get me 20 or he could get me 3.

Thoughts?

Wallace IMO.

 

[Ckw]

Thanks both of you. I am going to start Wallace along with Calvin Johnson.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

Jones has been up and down but Hillis has been monstrous the last few games. Going with the "Don't sit your studs" rule.

Good call, I didn't realize he was lighting it up.

 

[dc_txtech]

Is anybody starting Miles Austin today? This is who I'm going with instead in 2 leagues.

AJ
Lloyd
Amendola (pt per 20 return yards, .5 ppr)

Owens
Edwards
Harvin

 

[Mailman]

I think it's safe to say that Mike Wallace and Dez Bryant are, in most instances, must starts from here on out.

I hope their owners started them yesterday.

 

[Hardcore Texan]

I think it's safe to say that Mike Wallace and Dez Bryant are, in most instances, must starts from here on out.

I hope their owners started them yesterday.

I started Dez. You along with a couple others suggested the same thing and I was leaning that way. I tried to rep ya, but gotta spread it around first.....

 

[Ckw]

I think it's safe to say that Mike Wallace and Dez Bryant are, in most instances, must starts from here on out.

I hope their owners started them yesterday.

Thanks to the advice around here, I got the benefit of Wallace's stellar game.

Agreed that he is now a must start.

 

[The1ApplePie]

Sanchez vs. Texans or Rodgers vs. Min?

Also, Crabtree or Felix Jones?

 

[b0ng]

Sanchez vs. Texans or Rodgers vs. Min?

Also, Crabtree or Felix Jones?

Sanchez if we are assuming the rule of Texans. And I'd start Jones just due to his game being vs the Lions.
Should I sit Mike Williams (@SF) for Randy Moss (vs WAS)? I also have Wayne (@NE) and Holmes (vs HOU) but I figured those guys are locks to start.

 

[Ckw]

Zach Miller who looks like he will play but how well after the injury is the question or Aaron Hernandez? I just can't decide and you guys gave great advice last week.

 

[beerlover]

Zach Miller who looks like he will play but how well after the injury is the question or Aaron Hernandez? I just can't decide and you guys gave great advice last week.

I drafted the Krog then realized Aaron would get majority of targets so swapped TE's. But Brady likes to spread it around, like Brees, to the point your player might not even see any targets so dropped him too. go with a simple offense that gives its TE decent looks every week even if they are only average, go after consistancy & avoid hit & miss.

 

[b0ng]

Here's a question:

Are the Texans bad enough defensively to render Mark Sanchez a good start over Flacco?

 

[Mailman]

Sanchez vs. Texans or Rodgers vs. Min?

Also, Crabtree or Felix Jones?

I own Rodgers and never bench him, but that's a tough one. The Texans D just keeps on giving to fantasy owners. The fan in me says start Rodgers, but if you want to hedge your real world with your fantasy world (or vice versa), start Sanchez.

And Felix Jones all the way.

 

[Mailman]

Zach Miller who looks like he will play but how well after the injury is the question or Aaron Hernandez? I just can't decide and you guys gave great advice last week.

Miller if he plays. Another guy you could grab off the ww this week is Jimmy Graham. Don't be surprised if he blows up for NO with Shockey out.

 

[Mailman]

Here's a question:

Are the Texans bad enough defensively to render Mark Sanchez a good start over Flacco?

Uh hell yeah.

 

[b0ng]

Looks like itès time to put in a waiver claim for Rusty Smith lol.

 

[Blake]

Favre @ WAS or Cutler vs PHI? Currently I have Favre starting, as the Eagles D can get after the QB. I think Cutler has a higher boom potential, but Favre vs. the worst D in the league ahead of the Texans is the safe play.

Also Vincent Jackson @ IND or Brandon Marshall @ OAK? Right now I have Jackson starting due to the injury concern on Marshall, and their QB issues. Jackson has one of the best QB's and Gates/Floyd/Crayton all having injury issues.

 

[b0ng]

Favre @ WAS or Cutler vs PHI? Currently I have Favre starting, as the Eagles D can get after the QB. I think Cutler has a higher boom potential, but Favre vs. the worst D in the league ahead of the Texans is the safe play.

Take Favre and hope he doesn't implode.

Also Vincent Jackson @ IND or Brandon Marshall @ OAK? Right now I have Jackson starting due to the injury concern on Marshall, and their QB issues. Jackson has one of the best QB's and Gates/Floyd/Crayton all having injury issues.

Jackson seems fine for a start here as Marshall and the Dolphins passing game in general has been a pretty big let down.

My question:

Mark Sanchez vs CIN
or
Joe Flacco vs TB

I'm thinking Sanchez here but it's not by much.

 

[Mailman]

Flacco and Sanchez are close, but I'd go with Flacco. He's either thrown multiple TDs or eclipsed 300 yds for the last five weeks and I expect that trend to continue against Tampa.

Or maybe I just hate Mark Sanchez and those ****wad Jets.

 

[Ckw]

I drafted the Krog then realized Aaron would get majority of targets so swapped TE's. But Brady likes to spread it around, like Brees, to the point your player might not even see any targets so dropped him too. go with a simple offense that gives its TE decent looks every week even if they are only average, go after consistancy & avoid hit & miss.

Any suggestions of a good TE with a simple offense?

 

[Ckw]

Miller if he plays. Another guy you could grab off the ww this week is Jimmy Graham. Don't be surprised if he blows up for NO with Shockey out.

Think this week is a good week to pick him up and start him? Miller is questionable. Was terrible last week too.

 

[Mailman]

Yes, he has won the trust of both Brees and Payton. They've been hyping this kid since the preseason as a big time playmaker and he is now beginning to emerge as a favorable target for Brees. Get him now before he becomes the next Tamme.

 

[Ckw]

Well as many of you know, I was the fortunate individual that traded FOR Frank Gore last week at the trade deadline only to have him get injured for the season in his first game on my team. Terrible.

But I quickly went out and signed his replacement, Brian Westbrook, and need help with who to start.

We start two RBs, two WRs, and a flex.

My must starts are Arian Foster, Jamaal Charles, and Calvin Johnson. Guys fighting for a starting spot are Brian Westbrook, Wes Welker, Maurice Morris, and Marques Colston.

So the positions I need help at are flex and 1 WR. I can either go WR at both positions and put Welker and Colston out there. Or I can split it and start either Welker or Colston at WR and put a RB at flex.

What would you do? Thanks!!! Rep to all you that give suggestions.

 

[JB]

Well as many of you know, I was the fortunate individual that traded FOR Frank Gore last week at the trade deadline only to have him get injured for the season in his first game on my team. Terrible.

But I quickly went out and signed his replacement, Brian Westbrook, and need help with who to start.

We start two RBs, two WRs, and a flex.

My must starts are Arian Foster, Jamaal Charles, and Calvin Johnson. Guys fighting for a starting spot are Brian Westbrook, Wes Welker, Maurice Morris, and Marques Colston.

So the positions I need help at are flex and 1 WR. I can either go WR at both positions and put Welker and Colston out there. Or I can split it and start either Welker or Colston at WR and put a RB at flex.

What would you do? Thanks!!! Rep to all you that give suggestions.

I think you have to look at the match ups.

Morris going against Chicago- not a good option
Colston going against Cinci- Must start
Welker going against the Jets- doesn't feel good
Westbrook going against the Pack- iffy, but could be the type of player that causes GB problems.

I think I would go with Colston and Westbrook...


GL in whatever you decide.

 

[Ckw]

I think you have to look at the match ups.

Morris going against Chicago- not a good option
Colston going against Cinci- Must start
Welker going against the Jets- doesn't feel good
Westbrook going against the Pack- iffy, but could be the type of player that causes GB problems.

I think I would go with Colston and Westbrook...


GL in whatever you decide.

Thanks! That is what I was leaning towards. I still may sit Westbrook and start Welker since Revis will likely be on Branch but can't make up my mind.

What does everyone else think?

And JB, I'd rep you if I could but must spread.

 

[JB]

Thanks! That is what I was leaning towards. I still may sit Westbrook and start Welker since Revis will likely be on Branch but can't make up my mind.

What does everyone else think?

And JB, I'd rep you if I could but must spread.

After thinking about it, Welker is probably a better play than Westbrook.


GB does not give up much to RB's

 

[Blake]

Thanks! That is what I was leaning towards. I still may sit Westbrook and start Welker since Revis will likely be on Branch but can't make up my mind.

What does everyone else think?

And JB, I'd rep you if I could but must spread.

Is this PPR? I would go with Welker, gut instinct.



Non PPR. Should I flex: Jonathan Stewart @ SEA or Brandon Jackson vs. SF

...

 

[Ckw]

Is this PPR? I would go with Welker, gut instinct.



Non PPR. Should I flex: Jonathan Stewart @ SEA or Brandon Jackson vs. SF

...

The league I am in is not PPR.

For you, I'd lean Jackson but maybe Stewart is finally going to start playing decent ball. He'd look pretty good last week. Tough decision.

 

[stevn8r]

10 person
non ppr
fitzgerald vs STL
Woodhead vs JETS (billacek may want to shove cutting him in jets face)
Dez bryant vs Colts
Darren McFadden vs SD
Santana Moss vs NYG

Need to pick 2

 

[Heath Shuler]

pick 3
Steve Smith ATL
Brandon Lloyd @ARI
Malcom Floyd KAN
Braylon Edwards MIA
Santonio Holmes MIA
Steve Johnson CLE


Thanks