There are many different factors that make fantasy football difficult: bye weeks; injuries; random lucky days for your opponent; and worst of all, Chris Johnson.
In my opinion though, the hardest thing is staying in the present.
What do I mean?
Well, not only do you have to keep track of all of your players - every rookie, waiver wire guy, and breakout performer on both your regular teams and weekly fantasy football teams – but you also have to be able to forget about the past and the future.
Who cares if Fred Jackson was bad last week…how will he do THIS week?
I know LeGarrette Blount’s prognosis for the rest of the year looks bleak…but can he give me one more week of solid production?
Most importantly, you have to remember that nobody can be perfect; and no matter how much you know, sometimes the athletes just have bad days. (Yes, Jerod…I’m talking to you. I will take my Tim Tebow, Fred Jackson, and Julio Jones predictions with me on my way to a big time network.)
[Editor's note: FINE! GO! I presciently told some people to sit Vincent Jackson and DeMarco Murray with very solid reasoning last week...you think I'm worried about losing YOU and your successful picks? HA!]
In all seriousness though, making predictions is quite hard…especially when you know it’s impossible to hit every pick out of the park. Fortunately, I was on the money last week, nailing almost 75% of my picks.
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As always, we begin this week’s post with a quick recap of last week’s picks. (And also, don’t forget: the Raiders and Chargers play this Thursday Night, so make sure you set your rosters now!)
Last Week’s Picks: 16 for 22 (73 %)
- Hits: Matt Ryan, Tim Tebow, Philip Rivers, Tony Romo, Joe Flacco, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Turner, Fred Jackson, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Steve Johnson, Nate Washington, NE Wide Receivers, Jake Ballard, and Scott Chandler
- Misses: LeGarrette Blount, Beanie Wells, Roy Helu, Plaxico Burress (by a half-yard), Dustin Keller, and Vernon Davis.
Once again, “Start Em” guys are QBs/TEs outside of the Top 12 and RBs/WRs outside of the Top 25. “Sit Em Guys” include QBs/TEs that are in the Top 12 and RBs/WRs that are in the Top 25.
Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em Picks for Week 10: Quarterback
Start Em QB: Ryan Fitzpatrick (@ Dallas)
Is Dallas’ defense better this year? Yes.
Has it regressed in recent weeks? Yes.
Is their passing defense still below average? Yes.
Is Fitzpatrick coming off of a rough week and ready to showcase his Harvard pedigree? Who knows. I think he is. And I think that he’s a must-start this week.
Ryan Fitzpatrick fantasy football Week 10 projection: 290 yards, 3 TDs.
Other start ‘em QBs for Week Ten:
- Mark Sanchez – Not that he’s good…but New England’s pass defense is BAD.
- Philip Rivers – Very favorable matchup against a reeling Oakland defense. Hey, you would be reeling too if your coach just traded TWO #1 draft picks for Carson Palmer.
- Tony Romo – He’s been pretty good at home this year, and Buffalo’s pass defense is atrocious.
Sit Em QB: Jay Cutler (v Detroit)
I actually REALLY like Jay Cutler.
I think he’s a really good quarterback, and he’s incredibly underrated for reasons that are completely unrelated to his actual play on the field. Unfortunately for him, his offensive line has been, let’s just say…below average this year. And in Week Ten, he will be matched up against the Detroit defensive line that is coming off a bye.
Yikes.
Jay Cutler fantasy football Week 10 projection: 240 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs. 8 sacks.
Other sit ‘em QBs for Week Ten:
- Andy Dalton – He’s good…but Pittsburgh’s pass defense is better.
- Eli Manning – As I’m sure Jerod will note, San Francisco MIGHT have the best defense in the league…Eli might not be ELI-TE this week.
Jerod’s thoughts:
I like Ryan Fitzpatrick this week, but I don’t want to take him out for Valentine’s Day dinner, get down on one knee, and give him a ring…as you seem to want to do. Fitzpatrick has actually thrown 3 TD passes in a game twice this year, but both came in the first two weeks of the season. The league has caught up to Buffalo since them. Fitzpatrick is a solid start at QB, but hold off the Washburnian marriage proposals.
I’m fine with sitting Cutler against Detroit. The Lions’ D-Line is at least 5X better and tougher than the Eagles’, so I can see this game going much, much differently.
As for Eli struggling against the 49ers, yes I think it will be tough for him. Still, I think Eli is a borderline top-10 QB this week because the way to beat San Fran is through the air – you do not run on them – and frankly, Eli deserves as much respect as any non-Aaron Rodgers QB in the league this year. So sit him at your peril.
Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em Picks for Week 10: Running Back
Start Em RB: DeAngelo Williams (v Tennessee)
Coming off a bye, Williams will be fresher than he’s been all year. He’s also playing a Tennessee defense that is ranked 23rd in the league against the run. With an increased emphasis on stopping Cam Newton, I expect the Panthers to respond by pounding it out on the ground just like old times.
I actually like Jonathan Stewart this week as well, but I expect DeAngelo Williams to have a big game.
DeAngelo Williams fantasy football Week 10 projection: 140 total yards, 1 TD
Other start ‘em RBs for Week Ten:
- All starters in the Kansas City/Denver game
- Michael Turner – Atlanta really likes to pound the ball on the ground against the Saints in order to try and control the clock. Expect Turner to have a great game.
Sit Em RB: Jahvid Best (at Chicago)
He’s a little banged up, and he’s been slipping a lot lately. The fact is, if not for a few lucky home run plays the last few games he played, Best has been a huge disappointment. Plus, he only has 3 TOTAL TDs this season – even with Megatron’s unbelievable dominance and all.
I don’t trust Best against Chicago this week at all, even if he somehow plays. Expect the Lions to throw it…a lot…and be successful.
Jahvid Best fantasy football Week 10 projection: 45 total yards
Other sit ‘em RBs for Week Ten:
- Knowshon Moreno – HE’S NOT GOOD!!!
- Patriots’ RBs – The Jets will make NE completely one-dimensional this week.
Loyal MSF fantasy readers, I cannot in good faith endorse DeAngelo Williams as a start in all but the most desperate of circumstances. Just know if you start him that DAW has had one – one – useful fantasy week all season (Week 5 v New Orleans…thanks to one big run). So trust Washburn at your own peril on this one.
As for Jahvid Best, well I can’t let this go without some lampooning, now can I? Jon, you realize you’re telling us all to sit a guy that is widely expected not to start anyway, right?
Best is dealing with yet another concussion, a problem he’s had since college. It’s sad, because he’s a talented player, but I don’t think he’ll ever be able to reach his potential because of injury.
Regardless, Best is a guy to consider dropping, not just sitting, so don’t give Washburn any bonus points next week if he correctly predicted a fantasy football invalid to be worthless.
And finally…sit Knowshon Moreno??? Really? Was that before or after Willis McGahee almost single-handedly spurred the Broncos to victory last week while Moreno had 8 total yards?
Come on Jon. You’re better than these picks; and I only feel comfortable honestly calling you out because I know our readers like you and respect you and will demand more from you.
Besides, honesty and candidness is the MSF way.
Fantasy Football Start em, Sit em Picks for Week 10: Wide Receiver
Start Em WR: Steve Breaston (Denver)
He’s quietly having a solid season, and Denver’s pass defense is very mediocre.
Look for Champ Bailey to cover Dwayne Bowe all day, and look for Breaston to run wild in the process. This isn’t to say that Bailey will shut down Bowe; actually, I’m trying to point out that a mildly washed up Champ Bailey is Denver’s BEST defensive back, which is good news for KC WRs.
Steve Breaston fantasy football Week 10 projection: 5 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD
Other start ‘em WRs for Week Ten:
- Josh Cribbs – He is having a randomly solid season as well…and he should put up some nice numbers against St. Louis.
- Pierre Garcon – This week might be Indy’s best chance for a W all season. Look for “the waiter” to have a solid day against Jacksonville.
Sit Em WR: Deion Branch (@ NY Jets)
At this point, if you are still starting New England wide eeceivers not named Wes Welker, you are DEFINITELY not staying current. However, just in case, don’t start Deion Branch.
Darrelle Revis does NOT do a great job of defending the slot, so he will probably be matched up with Branch all day. I shouldn’t have to say anything else.
Deion Branch fantasy football Week 10 projection: No catches
I guess we don’t get any other potential sit ‘em WRs this week? Geez Jon; I know you’re distraught about the NBA lockout, but there is no reason to take it out on our loyal fantasy football readers.
Here you go folks…here are a few normally startable WRs that you may want to think twice about:
- AJ Green and the Bengals finally face a good defense, the Steelers. Be wary. The last elite defense Cincy faced was when San Fran shut Green down to the tune of 4 catches for 29 yards.
- You know I like Brandon Lloyd for the balance of the season, but I could see him struggling a bit this week in a low-scoring affair against Cleveland in which Joe Haden will surely be draped all over him.
- Mike Williams has six catches in each of his last three games for Tampa Bay, but he’s averaging less than 10 yards per catch over his last four. Last year’s TD machine isn’t producing TDs, and while I continue to profess patience with him, I’d be okay with you placing the burden of proof on him.
As for Jon’s picks, I think Breaston is a solid option at WR this week, and Deion Branch is a weekly wild card; but with Tom Brady and New England’s offense struggling, I too would sit Branch against the Jets and Revis.
Fantasy Football Start em, Sit em Picks for Week 10: Tight Ends
Start Em TE: Jake Ballard, New York Giants (@ San Francisco)
San Francisco’s defense is VERY good, especially at shutting down opposing running games. Ballard should get a lot of touches in Week Ten as Eli will probably have to throw but still be under pressure much more than he was this past week. Plus, he is gaining trust with Big Play Ballard by the week.
Jake Ballard fantasy football Week 10 projection: 5 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD
Other start ‘em TEs for Week Ten:
- Brandon Pettigrew – Chicago has a rough time defending TEs.
Sit Em TE: Dallas Clark (Jacksonville)
May he Rest In Peace.
Dallas Clark fantasy football Week 10 projection: 1 reception, 10 yards, 0 TD
Hmm…well since Dallas Clark reportedly has a “significant leg injury” I suppose that’s a pretty good Sit ‘Em pick, though I hope you won’t take credit for that as a “hit” next week.
As for Ballard, I continue to like him, so I endorse that start ‘em pick, and I think Brandon Pettigrew could have success against the Bears like Brent Celek did last week.
As for the potential misses in Week 10, I continue to look at Jermichael Finley with skepticism because he just isn’t that involved in the Packers’ offense. He wouldn’t be in my top 12 TEs for this week, and I think you’d be well within your right to place a “prove it” tag on him.
Fantasy Football Start em, Sit em Picks for Week 10: Defenses
[Editor's note: the rest of this post is written by Jerod.]
Start Em Defense: Miami Dolphins (v Washington)
The Dolphins have played better than their record, and their defense showed a lot in last week’s drubbing of the Chiefs. Kansas City isn’t a great team this year, but they can be explosive on offense. The Dolphins wouldn’t let them. This week they face a John Beck-led offense that could do nothing more than dump off to the running back last week against San Francisco.
Miami Dolphins fantasy Football Week 10 projection: 14 or fewer points, 3 or more sacks, 1 or more turnovers
Other Start em D/ST units for Week 10:
- I know that Philly’s D has let you down this year, but against John Skelton and the Cardinals it could be very worthwhile to start them this week.
- The Detroit Lions get to face the porous Bears’ O-Line. Please tell me you aren’t fooled by the Eagles going sackless against them Monday night; the Bears O-Line remains not very good.
Sit Em Defense: Cincinnati Bengals (v Pittsburgh)
I just have a bad feeling that the Steelers are going to exact revenge on Cincy for Sunday night’s loss to Baltimore. I think a major part of it is that I don’t totally trust the Bengals’ D yet. They are good, but are they great?
Big Ben, Mike Wallace, and Antonio Brown can take full advantage of a good-but-not-great D, and I have a feeling that is what will happen here.
Cincinnati Bengals fantasy football Week 10 projection: 21 or more points, 2 sacks, 1 turnover
- Houston’s D has been great this year, but I just have a feeling they will underperform your expectations against a desperate Tampa Bay team in Tampa.
- Stay away from the Saints’ and Falcons’ defenses in Week 10. I would not be surprised if 70+ points are scored in that game.
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About Jon Washburn
Well, Jerod, let me just say that I'm loving your increased involvement in the Sit 'em Start 'em Column… Your advice has guided me to victory two years in a row, it's good to have you back. Here's my lineup this week (PPR league).
QB: Rivers
WRs: AJ Green, J. Maclin
RBs: Shonn Greene, LaGarette Blount
TE: Antonio Gates
FLEX: B. Jacobs OR Percy Harvin OR Jordy Nelson OR Heath Miller
So really it's an issue of which of my flex play options is best/which if any of my flex options should I sub into my starting slots. I'm nervous about A.J. Green against Pitt, and I hesitate to start Jacobs at SF despite last week's awesomeness. Is Percy or Jordy worth a start over Green at the WR position? Let me know what you think. Cheers,
-Nick-
Your FLEX pick will be a risk either way, but personally, I like Percy Harvin's upside more than anyone else. Green is still the best player, and he's talented enough to score points on any team, but if you are very worried about his potential against Pitt (and Jerod and I both are by the way), I would play Harvin over him. The Green Bay defense is pretty soft against the pass, Minnesota will have to throw the ball a lot, AND Harvin is good for some return yardage. In fact, he is a player I wish I would have included in my Start Em section now.
Hey, new here. My lineup. nonppr.
QB: Romo, Newton
WR: BMarshall, GJennings, LFitzgerald
RB: APeterson, LMccoy
TE: GOlsen
Flex(W/T):AJGreen,or FDavis, or LRobinson or DKeller
Flex(W/R):AG, or LR or DMurray or MTolbert or BWells
Romo vs. Newton is a hard one, but I would probably give the edge to Romo this week because of the favorable defense he is playing. That said, we both know how many points Newton can explode for on a given week…so you can decide how much risk you really want to play with.
As for your flex, I would probably play AJ Green and Mike Tolbert. You have a lot of good options here, and I think that Laurent Robinson and Dustin Keller could play well too (and Beanie Wells if he's healthy)…but I like Tolbert and Green as my flex.
Too busy for fantasy football but not to go to the game. :) #indy
#indy I need 5 of six. McCoy, forte, MJD, mike Wallace, roddy and megatron. I will be sitting DAW Tebow and Ryan this weekend, have Vick. Also giants or jets d?
I would play McCoy, Forte, MJD, Roddy White, and Megatron. Good call on your sitting decisions too btw…
WR-marques colston or brandon marshall
QB-Tom Brady or Cam Newton
-last time Brady played NYJ I sat him and played Newton against all advice and it payed off. What are your thoughts this week. I'm leaning strong towards Newton again.
Thanks.
LOve the site! #indy
Help this week. On a 3game slide.
Qb: Romo/Tebow
Wr: Green/Fitzgerald/Maclin/Breaston
Rb: Rice/Beanie/Helu/Oban (Clev)/Bradshaw
Te: Finley
K: Kasay
D/St: Need help here: I have Cincinnati and Dallas. Available: Jacks/Stl/SD ?? Thoughts here??
Thanks for your help again. Desperate need of a win.
Also, would you move Beanie and Fitz for McGahee and Holmes??
Romo over Tebow for sure (and remember…I'm one of Tebow's biggest supporters).
I would play Fitzgerald and Maclin, Rice and Helu, and Breaston as a flex.
Jacksonville's defense is intriguing with the matchup against Indy, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to drop Cincy and Dallas…they are both better defenses going forward.
I would probably just plug in Cincinnati's defense against Pittsburgh this week…I think they should have a fine day.
I can get Jacks D and drop Heyward Bey. Do it??
Yes.
Do I start: colston or cruz?
Greene or battle?
#indy
I would start Colston and Green. It looks like the Jets are back to their running ways, and I like Colston's upside in a dome over Cruz's matchup against a tough defense.
Hey Jerod and Jon, would you say Pittsburgh def is better/safer to go with this week than Giants? Also I have C.Benson on my team as a backup when needed but I allso have J.Stewart. Should I let one go and focus on improving a diff part of my team or just leave it?
Thanks
#indy
I would probably play the Steelers, even though the Giants have a pretty nice matchup as well. I just think Pitt's defense is a little better in general, and I also look forward to seeing them face off against a rookie QB.
As far as your running backs go, it would be nice to try and improve a different part of your team, but to be honest, I really don't know if you are going to find better value than them on the waiver wire. Maybe you could package one of them with a starter to get a little better starter at WR or RB…but I would probably need more details to be able to tell you for sure.
Understandable. thanks Jon.
Best defenses overall for this week?
#indy
I think that Baltimore is far and away the best defense this week…since they are great AND they are playing the Seahawks. After them, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, San Fran, NY Giants, and the Packers intrigue me the most.
OK…I'm sitting at a frustrating 3-6 but will not give up!!
QB: Big Ben or Tebow
WR: Maclin, Antonio Brown, Sidney Rice, Darrius Heyward-Bay
RB: Steven Jackson, Beaniw Wells, Jackie Battle, Roy Helu
TE: Kellen Winslow or Jermaine Gresham
As usal Thanks…and I'll piggy back the other comment on this sit/start…nice to have ya playing more of a role!
No worries HiWay96…I am 3-6 too! Sometimes, injuries and freak weeks just kill you in fantasy. Anyway, as for your team, I am assuming you need 2 WRs, 2 RBs, and a Flex to go along with a Tight End so this is who I would start.
Big Ben, Maclin, Heyward-Bey, Steven Jackson, Helu, Jackie Battle, and Kellen Winslow.
Good morning guys!
So here is what my lineup looks like this week. Let me know what, if any changes you would make.
QB- Stafford
WR- Megatron, Mike wallace, James Jones
RB- Fred Jackson, Mendenhall
TE- Hernandez
DEF- Green Bay
On my bench I have…
QB- Romo, Matt Ryan
WR- Breaston, Doug Baldwin
RB- M. Lynch, Reggie Bush, Helu
TE- Pettigrew
I know you like Breaston this week, but on KC every other receiver aside from Bowe is just to hard to have faith in getting thrown to. Pettigrew saw 0 action the last game. Mendenhall makes me nervous as hell and Reggie Bush has played great since Kim filed for divorce, but how long can he keep this up? Would you start Romo over Stafford with the favorable matchup?
Thanks for the help.
I would leave everything the way you have it with the exception of Romo and Stafford. I think both should have good weeks, but I absolutely LOVE Romo's matchup against Buffalo. That said, you know that Stafford could fall down and throw the ball from his back five times and still come away with 3 TDs to Megatron…but as a whole, I still like Romo's potential slightly more.
I MIGHT also look at James Jones…he's just as hit or miss as Breaston…that will probably be a gut call by you.
Oh wait…I just saw Roy Helu. I think he has a VERY favorable matchup against the Dolphins…so if you are nervous about Mendenhall (and that are a lot of good reasons to be nervous about him this week), I would actually give him the nod before I thought about Bush.
So you would plug Breaston in over Jones? They are tough, when Breaston gets attention its a lot… But when jones even gets a catch or two he scores LOL…
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Jon/Jerod,
I'm in a standard league and wondered who to start at QB this week out of Stafford and Eli.
With McFadden out again, I need 2 from Michael Bush, CJ, and Tolbert (already have Ray Rice going). If Andre Johnson is out, would you play Boldin or Garcon this week?
Which Defense would you play this week…49ers or Lions?
Thanks guys!
I would start Stafford over Eli…San Francisco is good and it looks like a possible trap game for the Giants.
As for your running backs…initials can sometimes throw me off. Is that CJ Spiller or Chris Johnson? If it's Johnson, I would play Tolbert and CJ. However, if it's CJ Spiller, then I would play Tolbert and Michael Bush.
As for your WRs, I would probably go with Garcon. Boldin is better, but I just have a bad feeling that Baltimore will be up like 90-12 at halftime and won't need to throw the ball.
On defense, I think the safe pick is the 49ers, but the Lions have more upside with the possibility of creating some turnovers from Jay Cutler. It's up to you. What does your team need this week? If you think ten points will get you the win, I would play the 49ers, but if you need a huge week from somebody, I might play the Lions instead.
Morning to all once again..
Thanks Jon for the advice last week to go with Matty Ice and steping in and sharing your comments on Vincent Jackson even though Jerod was down on him. Anyway on to week 10 guys, sitting in a 2 way tie for first with a 6-3 record, lets keep it trucking!! Starters…..QB: Big Ben, RB: Turner, Rice, WR:B.Marshall, VJAX, Flex: CJ2K, Def: Jets…..Bench: Matty Ice,Starks, A.Brown, Crabtree, Aj Green, Torrain…Would you plug any guys into my starting line from the pine?
#indy
I think you have made every right choice here. I will say that Crabtree is the bench guy I am HIGHEST on this week, but I don't really like him more than Marshall, VJax, or CJ2K.
I would say you are looking good.
Here's my line-up right now:
QB: Brees
WR: Bouldin
WR: Harvin
RB: MJD
TE: O Daniels
W/R: C Johnson
Bench: DJAX, J Battle, L Tomlinson, Romo, S Rice, B Celek
Thoughts?
I would play DJax over Boldin…I don't like Boldin's matchup this week. Also, I might look at Celek over Owen Daniels, but I like BOTH of their matchups so that should be your call.
Hey guys here is my lineup this week:
QB: Stafford
RB: Mendenhall
RB: Murray
Flex: Sproles
WR: Dwayne Bowe
WR: Antonio Brown
TE: Brandon Pettigrew
D: Jaguars
K: Hanson
Bench:
McFadden (Im guessing he will not be ready for thursday, that's why he's here)
Aaron Hernandez
Heyward-bey
Jackie Battle
Brandon Jacobs
Laurent Robinson
Donald Brown
Ok here are my questions. First off this is a must win week for me, I could move into second place in my division and have a shot at the playoffs. My first question is I'm really high on Laurent Robinson this week but I dont know how to tinker with my lineup for him to fit. I was thinking of putting him in my flex and then having sproles replace mendenhall, but mendenhall always has the potential to go off for some big points. What would you suggest I do? My second question is my D, I went with the Jaguars based on the fact they are playing the Colts, the Dolphins are available do you think that would be a more solid pick up? and finally, what do you think of my lineup? do you have some other suggestions I could do to make this a higher performing team this week?
Thank you all for your help and suggestions in advance,
Ben-Jam-In
Your team is very deep…lots of options here.
I do like Laurent Robinson as well. I would advise you to be careful about trying to force guys into spots just because you like them…sometimes we can talk ourselves out of solid players that way. However, to me, the decision is easy this week. I really like him a lot better than Brown this week, so I would just plug him in at your second WR spot.
I also would consider playing Jackie Battle over Mendenhall…I don't like Rashard's matchup this week, and I LOVE Battle's matchup against Denver.
Other than that, I really like Aaron Hernandez…but probably not quite as much as Brandon Pettigrew so I would probably leave the rest of your lineup the way you had it. Good luck!
Steve Smith or Boldin?
#INDY
Steve Smith…I hate Boldin's matchup this week.
The Maryland/ND game is going to be gloriously hideous on Saturday. #indy
Hey guys,
I've got Jimmy Graham who will be on a bye next week. I have Helu and Lynch on my bench to go along with my starting RB corps of Sproles and Grant. I have been offered by multiple people TE's for one of my backup RB's. For example, Vernon Davis for Helu or Lynch and Kellen Winslow for one of them. Is this worth it or should I just wait and see who's available on waivers for week 11? Right now Ben Watson, Anthony Fasano and a few others are available. I'm first place in my league and I kind of feel I should leave well enough alone but a solid TE for week 11 is very tempting. What do you guys think?
I would go with your gut. TE isn't an important enough position to mess around with…especially since Jimmy Graham is a must start every single week. Being in first place, I would look ahead to the playoffs and make sure your team was set for then…not week 11.
#indy
Jerod it was good to see you back giving advice on the sunday chat… even if you advised me to bench Tebow, julio, BJGE, and to instead start Freeman, battle, Garcon… thanks Jerod you cost me my game!!!
Hey Jerod,
Stafford or Matt Ryan.
Helu or Ryan Mathews?
Thank You
I would play Stafford and Helu. I think ATL will play more conservatively this week against New Orleans and Mathews is too much of an injury risk at this point.
Should I start Chris Johnson/Roy Helu
AND
Eli Manning/ Tim Tebow
AND
Wes Welker/ A.J. Green
If I had to pic one of each position
who should I start at these positions?
Wow! Three tough calls.
I love Roy Helu's matchup this week…I would give him the edge over Chris Johnson and hope that CJ2K doesn't finally explode for his breakout game.
I would actually consider Tebow over Manning. I think Tebow could be in for an ugly game, but with his running yards and even one TD, he should have a 15-20 point game and that's better than what I think Eli will do against San Fran.
WR is easy…I would play Wes Welker.
ok. Cool.. Thanks. What about my TE: Rob Gronkowski or Aaron Hernandez. Right now This is my starting line up. Should I keep it????
QB: Tim Tebow
RB: LeSean McCoy
RB: Ray Rice
RB/WR: Demarco Murry
Flex: Chris Johnson
WR: Megatron
WR: Wes Welker
TE: Rob Gronkowski
K: Dan Bailey
Defense: Ravens
BENCH
QB: Eli Manning
RB: LeGarrett Blount
WR: A.J. Green
WR: Laurent Robinson
TE: Aaron Hernandez
Defense :49ers
Thats a hard call.. IDK abot Chris Johnson
I like Hernandez over Gronk, but it's a toss up.
Thanks. I just hope chiefs D doesnt beat up on Tebow
Standard, non-PPR
Rivers vs. Oakland, or Tebow @KC?
Also need 2 RBs, 2 WRs and a Flex out of the following:
RBs: Ray Rice (@Seattle), Ryan Mathews (vs. Oakland), LeGarrette Blount (vs. Houston), Michael Bush (@SD)
WRs: Brandon Lloyd (@Cleveland), AJ Green (vs. Pitt), Dez Bryant (vs. Buffalo), Julio Jones (vs. NO)
My gut says to start Rice, Mathews, Bush, Bryant, and Jones. Don't trust Blount vs. a very good Houston team that Tampa will fall behind against. Lloyd will have Haden draped over him and Green I feel will get shut down by an angry Pitt team. Thoughts?
I would play Rivers. He just HAS to have a good game eventually…right?
I would play Julio Jones, Dez Bryant, Ray Rice, Blount, and Michael Bush…I think Blount is safer with rumors of Mathews being hurt/limited for tomorrow's game.
Yes…i just picked Jones over AJ Green. I will now go light my hair on fire.
I need help on my WR this week. I need to start 3 since DMC is out. I have Colston, Lloyd, Laurent Robinson, and Denarious Moore. Also I could trade one of these for Antonio Brown… any thoughts
I would play Colston, Lloyd, and Robinson. If you could trade Denarious Moore for Brown…I would do that in a heartbeat and plug him in over Lloyd as well.
Any thoughts on Ringer? Is he worth keeping, I can also pick up Morris who is available.
Ehhh…I just don't think Ringer will get a lot of play unless CJ2K gets hurt. However, I don't know that I would pikc up Morris to play OVER Ringer…it might be a pretty safe risk to just hold onto Ringer for a week or two more.
Need a bit of help: This week its #1 overall vs me (#2 overall) head to head. DMC is out, who should I replace him with, Jackie Battle, BJGE, or Roy Helu. I'm personally leading towards Battle paired with Blount.
For my WR's I need 3 of Aquan Boldin, Antonio Brown, Mike Crabtree, Nate Washington, Eric Drecker, james jones.
Actually, I would probably pair Battle with Roy Helu and sit Blount…I'm not completely sold on Tampa Bay's running game this week.
As for your WRs, I would play Washington, James Jones, and Michael Crabtree.
you wouldnt play boldin vs Seattle? and washington has kind of been garbage the last month or so. Considering dropping him for Darrius heyward bay
I'll offer an alternate opinion. I would definitely play Boldin, and I would also go with Brown and Jones.
Need a bit of help: This week its #1 overall vs me (#2 overall) head to head. DMC is out, who should I replace him with, Jackie Battle, BJGE, or Roy Helu. I'm personally leading towards Battle paired with Blount.
For my WR's I need 3 of Aquan Boldin, Antonio Brown, Mike Crabtree, Nate Washington, Eric Drecker, james jones.
Also #indy
hey for my flex who should i play, Jackie Battle, Brandon Pettigrew or Fred Davis…. its a ppr league. Thanks
Hmmmm. Since it's PPR, I might play Brandon Pettigrew…but I really think Jackie Battle will have a good week as well.
who should I start at these positions?
Eli Manning or Tim Tebow
Wes Welker or A.J. Green or Laurent Robinson
Really? Sit Jahvid Best? Besides the fact he is benched due to recovery of a concussion
I know…I called him out for it!
Wow. Ive just been offered a trade. I like it but id like ur guys opinion. I have some decent receivers but no real money rbs with real potential to pull 2 tds and 100+ yards. In my league I only get points if u go over 100 or u score a td.
My receivers are
Jennings, bowe, maclin, cruz and decker.
My rbs are
Murray, sproles, m.bush, jacobs, and mendenhal.
The proposed trade is bowe and mendy for fred jackson.
I never play mendy ever. As for bowe I have some other talented receivers that could fill his spot. We play 2 wr, 2 rb, & 1 flex in our league. Whats ur opinion? He also said je would consider l.mccoy instead of jackson.
Its mike from 5 min ago. I was offered mccoy for bowe and sproles. Which trade do u like better? Bowe and mendy for jackson or bowe and sproles for mccoy?
Im sorry. Bowe and mendy for jaxkson or bowe and sproles for mccoy.
I would want the McCoy deal.
U da man jerod. He looks better on my roster.
i am starting matthews and peterson question start 2 shonne green,aj green,percy harvin,brandon lloyd i am leaning towards shonn green and harvin i am playing top team in league non ppr
Green and Lloyd for me. I trust BL over Harvin.
Ok, thoughts on lineup. Half PPR league.
QB: Romo / Newton
WR (start 3): Cruz / Manningham / Meachom / Bennett / Little / MJenkins
RB (start 2): Mendenhall / Murray / Morris / CJ2K / BJGE
Flex: Any WR or RB listed above
TE: Gronkowski
Any help would be appreciated.
QB – I feel Newton is always a must start with his run ability, but (and as a Bills fan it pains me to say) the Bills secondary is weak (despite all the picks) and we can't stop Tight Ends, so Romo could play well.
WR – I am thinking Cruz, Manningham and Bennett, but I am cautious to start 2 receivers on the same team (although it worked out ok last week). Little gets the looks, but not the catches and Jenkins hasn't done much since the last time the Vikings played GB. Meachom got me a goose egg last week and I can't afford that again this week.
RB – Murray is a no brainer (again, a Bills fan, but he's explosive). CJ2K hasn't been there this year, but you never know and Mendenhall is slowly disappearing from the offense, but the BJGE will do nothing against the Jets and Morris hasn't done too much.
QB: Newton
WR: Cruz, Manningham, Bennett
RB: Murray and Mendy
Flex: CJ (I know, but he might actually be improving…)
Hey guys here is my lineup this week:
QB: Rivers
RB: Gore
RB: Benson
Flex: Hernandez
WR: VJAX
WR: Brandon Lloyd
WR: _______
TE: Gates
D: Bengals
K: Nugent
WR Bench:
H. Douglas
Damian Williams
Jon Baldwin
Greg Little
Austin Pettis
Vincent Brown
Scoring is PPR, standard everything else. I need to decide which other WR I should start. I am leaning towards Pettis only because I think he is good for 5/60 in the slot. Clayton's activation concerns me, however.
What do you think?
I'm not buying Pettis yet. I think I'd actually go with Baldwin, simply because when you have options that inconsistent and lowly rated, might as well go with the highest upside.
fyi i started brown :)
Burress or Robinson??
I love Robinson this week.
Hey Guys…..It might be a really dumb question, but i'll go ahead and ask.
Do you think after how Jets treated Brady a few weeks back, I should start Josh Freeman over Tom Brady?
You can be brutal in your answer, i can take it. Ha !!!
Thanks
Also, Would you start Breaston over Antonio Brown, roddy white or Stevie Johnson?
I would not.
hey buddy, I have Brady too and I'm gonna start him. When in doubt, play your studs. If that doesn't work out well, it's just an unfortunate consequence of Fantasy lol
It's a reasonable question, and I don't think Brady is a must start right now, esp against the Jets. That said, I don't really trust Freeman right now, so I'd keep Brady in there.
Should I trade Beanie and Julio for Greene and Antonio Brown? No PPR and return yds count (Brown is ranked 7 so far at WR). I have AP and Forte along with VJax and pretty much nobody at WR.
I would. I trust Greene more than Beanie, and Antonio Brown is emerging as a weekly must-start, esp. when return yards count.
#indy
RB Help (Need 2 to start)
M.Forte
D.Murray
S.Greene
R.Bush
WR Help (Need 1)
V.Jackson (Starting)
D.Bryant (Starting)
D.H.B
T.Smith
P.Garcon
need 1 of the 3
Looking foward to checking my email tonight!
Tough call at RB. I'd go with Forte and Murray, though I really like Green this week.
At WR, I'd go with Smith. I think Baltimore will continue to target him.
I'm hurting at wide out (thanks Wayne), do you think jon baldwin KC will do anything this week?
Grab Helu for sure. Drop Ogb for him.
Keep your WRs. Start Brown with CJ.
Vincent Brown is available on the wire should I add for depth? #Indy
12 tm ppr trade: Forte+Gaffney+Ballard in exchange for Turner+Julio J+Heath Miller? Which side?
Forte/Gaffney/Ballard without a doubt Forte is a beast in ppr format
WR:
Starting: Roddy White & Dwayne Bowe
Bench: A.J Green, Desaun Jackson, Hakeen Nicks
WR/RB: Ryan Matthews
RB: Adrian Peterson & Demarco Murray
I don't know if I should sub Matthews for Green after Matthews is coming off the groin injury. Green going against Pitt this weekend or play any other receivers. PLEASE HELP!!!
White and Bowe are fine options. If you have the stomach for it, I like DJax against Arizona to have a few big plays…but I think I'd still go with White and Bowe.
at flex, I like Mathews over your WRs.
Big Ben vs. Cin or Eli vs. SF? Both good QB's and Def….tough one this week
Thanks in advance!
I'd go with Big Ben.
Hey Jerod, what do you think about the trade Aaron Hernandez for Torrey Smith, My wideouts are larry fitz, roddy white, and marshall, and my TE's are Gresham and Winslow? Also Ryan Mathews or Roy Helu in PPR league?
No way. Hernandez is by far your best TE and Torrey Smith is not consistent enough to start over any of the guys you have. I'd start Helu. I love Mathews' matchup but I don't trust his health.
Need help w/ starting lineup.
Starting
QB Tebow
RB Gore
RB Murray
WR White
WR Fitzgerald
WR/RB S.Smith (Car)
Bengals
Bench
M. Ryan
Julio Jones
Battle
Wells
Ingram
Hunter
available def Jaguar saints chiefs
I like the Jags D over the Bengals since they are playing Indy. I would also Matt Ryan over Tebow since the Falcons are playing New Orleans and there will likely be a lot of scoring. I'm still worried that Tebow could get benched at any minute, and that would screw you. I like Jones this week, but with your other options I'm okay with sitting him since he has a tender hammy.
Of these three WR Breaston, James Jones, and Laurent Robinson who would you start this week as a #3
I'd go with Laurent. He'll be the top WR for Dallas.
Hey, need help at WR. I have Megatron but the rest are inconsistent hacks. Non-PPR, no return yardage. Pick 2 out of Harvin, Bennett, D Nelson, Garcon and Crabtree. Please and thanks.
I like Harvin this week. Healthy and GB gives up lots of passing yards. And Crabtree gets the most targets out of the others.
Hernandez or Ballard?
Breaston or A. Brown? Thanks!
start 2 out of these very important non ppr matchup aj green vs pitts ike taylor – aj green vs a great joe haden cleveland — tb mike williams — i love percy harvins matchup and he is healthy now— brandon lloyd dont like the matchup or larry fitzgerald with kolb as a gametime decision :( leaning green and fitz what do i do
HELP! IT ALL COMES DOWN TO MNF!
Is Percy Harvin or Jordy Nelson gonna get me the 12.24 points I need to win this week?
FULL POINT PPR league. I know it's a bit of a coin flip, I assume the smart money is on Nelson, Harvin feels like a gut play… Thoughts?
Well Nick, I think you're right that Nelson is the safe play. But I was telling people all morning on Sunday that I felt Harvin had a chance to really explode Monday night because he's healthy, because of GB's pass D troubles, and the likelihood that the Vikes will have to throw often. There is more risk there, as we know with Harvin, so I'll just this: if it were me, he'd be my guy. But I'd be very, very nervous about it.