Jon will have the overall Week 12 start/sit post ready to go for tomorrow morning, but with three games on Thanksgiving Thursday I thought it might be helpful to do a special start/sit column for those games.
So in this post I’ll do just that, providing analysis and recommendations for the key players you need to decide on before Turkey Day.
Quickly, before I get to the start/sit analysis for the Thanksgiving Day games, I want to tell you about a fun fantasy contest from our friends at Daily Joust. They are hosting a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shootout that uses only players playing on Thanksgiving Day in the player pool, has a $5 entry free, and $300 guaranteed prize pool. Plus, not only is it a Super Joust Qualifier, but you can submit multiple entries.
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Now onto the start/sit picks.
Fantasy Football Thanksgiving Day Start/Sit Quarterbacks
Start em QB: Matt Moore, Miami (at Dallas)
Over the last three weeks, few quarterbacks not named Rodgers have been as consistently good in both real life and fantasy football as Matt Moore. He has six touchdown passes and has been intercepted just once. That’s solid, consistent production that we can somewhat count on.
Granted, he did all of this against Kansas City, Washington, and Buffalo, so this matchup against Dallas will be the best defense Moore has faced in a month. But the Cowboys are better against the run than they are the pass, and Rex Grossman threw for 250+ yards and two TDs on them last week.
Moore isn’t an automatic start like the three QBs mentioned below are, but he is a solid play with upside in two-QB leagues or for anyone stuck with Joe Flacco.
Matt Moore fantasy football Thanksgiving Day projection: 225 yards passing, 1 TD, 0 INT
Other start em QBs:
- Hopefully I don’t need to tell you to start Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford. I haven’t looked at the other matchups, but those two guys may be the #1 and #2 QBs this week.
- It’s still November, which means that Mr. November Tony Romo is still a very good start. He’s hot, and while the Dolphins are playing well they haven’t faced a QB of Romo’s caliber during their win streak.
Sit em QB: Alex Smith, San Francisco (at Baltimore)
Alex Smith has been playing the best football of his career this year; and while I know the Ravens gave up a lot of passing yardage to Andy Dalton and the Bengals last week, they also picked Dalton off three times. I expect the Harbaugh Bowl to be a low scoring, physical affair; and I want no part of Alex Smith against a motivated Ravens defense playing at home in primetime against a team you know they won’t take lightly.
So even though Andy Bottoms likes Smith long-term in his Week 12 waiver wire pickups column, wait a week before deploying him in your lineup.
Alex Smith fantasy football Thanksgiving Day projection: 200 yards passing, 0 TD, 0 INT
Other sit em QBs:
- I don’t like Joe Flacco against the stout 49ers’ defense. I’d play him before I’d play Smith, but I’d hope to need neither.
Fantasy Football Thanksgiving Day Start/Sit Running Backs
Start em RB: Kevin Smith, Detroit (v Green Bay)
Well…that came out of nowhere.
Last Sunday during the live chat, I was telling everyone who would listen that I thought a Detroit running back was a good play because of the matchup against Carolina. Turns out I was right, but it also turns out I had the wrong Detroit running back. Rather than Maurice Morris, it was Kevin Smith who made his triumphant return to the Motor City and amassed 200+ total yards and three TDs.
Is Smith for real? I don’t know. Carolina is one of the most generous defenses to opposing running backs. That said, Smith is the guy now in Detroit, certainly until Jahvid Best gets back. Additionally, of all the defenses playing on Thanksgiving Green Bay’s actually gives up the most points to opposing RBs. Just ask LeGarrette Blount.
I wouldn’t get too excited about Smith…yet…but if you win him in this week’s most hotly contested waiver wire battle, feel good about deploying him on Thanksgiving.
Kevin Smith fantasy football Thanksgiving Day projection: 80 yards rushing, 3 receptions, 40 yards, 1 TD
Other start em RBs:
- Frank Gore looked healthy and spry last week, and he faces a Baltimore defense that gave up two scores to Cedric Benson. If Gore plays, you start him. It’s that simple.
- Do you know the Dolphins are the second stingiest defense in terms of fantasy points scored by opposing running backs? It’s true. Still, I’d start DeMarco Murray. He is the focal point of the Cowboys’ offense now, and I think they’ll put up numbers against Miami.
- I thought about making Ray Rice the sit ‘em RB, but I just can’t. Even though San Francisco has given up a whopping total of zero rushing touchdowns this year, they have had a game in which they allowed 14 receptions by Roy Helu. Baltimore has to get their best player involved on offense, and while I expect Rice’s numbers to depressed by the 49ers’ suffocating do, I do think Rice can have enough impact yardage-wise and catching passes to be at least a strong flex play.
- Reggie Bush has scored a touchdown in three straight games, and in the fourth game he had over 100 yards rushing. So he’s been productive, even though his yard per touch rate has decreased the last two weeks. While Dallas is very good at stopping opposing running backs, Bush remains a solid flex play because Miami is finding creative ways to use him around the goalline.
Sit em RB: James Starks, Ryan Grant, et al, Green Bay (at Detroit)
The two-headed running back monster of James Starks and Ryan Grant simply isn’t much of a monster at all. They rarely, if ever, score touchdowns. They don’t rack up great yardage totals to offset the dearth of TD production. And John Kuhn and BJ Raji vulture all the goalline carries.
Plus, Starks is dinged up, and the Detroit defense has been improving some when it comes to holding down opposing running backs. They are in the top half in terms of points allowed. I’d look elsewhere, even if Grant gets the starting job all to himself with Starks out.
James Starks/Ryan Grant fantasy football Thanksgiving Day projection: 75 total yards, 5 receptions, 30 yards
Other sit em RBs:
- Kendall Hunter still has value long-term, especially as a handcuff for Frank Gore owners, but he doesn’t get enough carries as Gore’s backup to warrant starting.
- Maurice Morris…great last name buddy, but enjoy your parting gifts.
- Daniel Thomas is still the running back of the future for Miami, but Reggie Bush is the one scoring touchdowns. Against a stingy Dallas defense, Thomas is probably not worth playing.
- Felix Jones is back. *crickets* On six touches last week he delivered an “explosive” 22 yards. Keep him on your bench. DeMarco Murray is the guy in Dallas now.
Fantasy Football Thanksgiving Day Start/Sit Wide Receivers
Start em WR: Torrey Smith, Baltimore (v San Francisco)
You know I’m not big on rookie wide receivers, but I do warm to them later in the season when they prove they can be trusted. Torrey Smith is earning that trust.
Smith had a huge clutch TD against Pittsburgh that built his QB’s faith in him, and then popped for 6 catches, 165 yards, and a TD in a key divisional battle last week. I know that a 3-catch, 28-yard dud against Seattle is sandwiched in there, but Smith is getting the targets and hasn’t caught fewer than three balls since Week 6. There is some risk/reward with him as a deep threat, but the reward is worth it.
And don’t get too scared off by the San Fran defense when it comes to Smith and his buddy Anquan Boldin. Because the 49ers are so stout against the run, teams often take to throwing on them. The 49ers are actually in the bottom half of the league in terms of points allowed to opposing WRs.
Torrey Smith fantasy football Thanksgiving day projection: 4 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD
Other start em WRs:
- Michael Crabtree and Alex Smith are developing a nice rapport. He may not get into the end zone, but he’ll rack up at least 5-6 catches and 60-70 yards, with upside for more.
- With Miles Austin likely out again, both Dez Bryant and Laurent Robinson are top-25 wide receivers.
- Jordy Nelson, even though it goes without saying at this point. Also, keep playing Greg Jennings. I know his last few games have been less than what we expect, but do you really want your Thanksgiving to be ruined because he popped for 100 yards and a TD? No, you don’t.
- I’m not quite sure where that 1-catch dud in Week 11 by Brandon Marshall came from, but it’s the only game this year he’s had fewer than four catches. He stays in your lineup.
- ‘Tron. Also Nate Burleson, who has two straight excellent games and faces the inviting Packers’ defense this week.
Sit em WR: James Jones, Green Bay (at Detroit)
Jones flashed his potential in weeks 3-7 when he averaged 3+ catches and 62 yards per game to go along with three touchdowns. However, in the three games since then Jones has caught just two total passes. This has coincided with Jordy Nelson becoming the most explosive receiver in the NFL, and though I don’t watch Green Bay games I have to think there is some level of causation to that correlation.
I know you’ll be tempted to play Jones because it’s Thanksgiving – and he certainly has TD potential any week, any play – but the targets just aren’t there to justify it right now; plus, Detroit is actually the second-stingiest defense for opposing wide receivers playing on Thanksgiving (after Dallas).
James Jones fantasy football Thanksgiving day projection: 2 receptions, 35 yards, 0 TD
Other sit em WRs:
- I don’t like any Dolphins receiver not named Brandon Marshall.
- Lee Evans is supposedly back for Baltimore. Whoop-de-doo. Torrey Smith stole his role as deep threat.
- Braylon Edwards let a touchdown slip right through his fingers last week. You can’t start him until he proves he can make an impact.
Fantasy Football Thanksgiving Day Start/Sit Tight Ends
Start em TE: Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit (v Green Bay)
The Chicago Bears give up the most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Do you know who is second? The Green Bay Packers. This makes Pettigrew an automatic start this week, as does his consistency.
No, Pettigrew has not been as explosive lately as he was earlier in the season, but he’s caught at least three balls in every game but one this year, and he remains a redzone target as he scored a TD last week.
Brandon Pettigrew fantasy football Thanksgiving day projection: 5 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD
Other start em TEs:
- The Ravens are actually the stingiest defense against opposing tight ends, so you’re forewarned; still, I’d start Vernon Davis. He’s becoming more and more involved in the passing game, and he has scored in two straight weeks. He’s not an automatic start, but unless you have a top-10 alternative I’d keep him in there.
- Jason Witten. ‘Nuff said.
Sit em TE: Jermichael Finley, Green Bay (at Detroit)
Remember when Jermichael Finley was supposed to be the next Antonio Gates? Since that time, Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski have clearly passed him, along with Aaron Hernandez and even the likes of Jermaine Gresham. Finley has talent, but the targets and touchdowns just aren’t there. Plus, Detroit is pretty stingy to opposing tight ends.
Finley has immense potential every week, but it’s crunch time. You need guaranteed production from the tight end spot. I’d look elsewhere but hang onto Finley for depth.
Jermichael Finley fantasy football Thanksgiving day projection: 2 receptions, 30 yards, 0 TD
Other sit em TEs:
- Ed Dickson came out of nowhere to score two TDs two weeks ago against Seattle. That game is sandwiched between games in which Dickson averaged two catches and 15 yards. San Fran is solid against tight ends thanks to the marvelous Patrick Willis. You can do better.
- Anthony Fasano has scored four touchdowns over his last four games, but in three of those games he had only two receptions. Dallas is pretty stingy to opposing TEs. Again, you can do better.
Fantasy Football Thanksgiving Day Start/Sit D/STs
Start em D/ST: San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens
I like both defenses in this game. San Fran is #1 in the league in points allowed (14.5 per game) and Baltimore is #3 (17.6). Plus, neither team’s QB exactly inspires confidence. So expect a physical, low-scoring game, with both defenses looking to make the play that turns the tide and wins it.
If you happen to have both defenses, the edge goes to San Francisco because of the added dimension and potential Ted Ginn brings in the return game.
San Francisco 49ers fantasy football Thanksgiving day projection: 14 or fewer points, 3+ sacks, 2 turnovers
Baltimore Ravens fantasy football Thanksgiving day projection: 14 or fewer points, 2+ sacks, 1 turnover
Other start em D/STs:
- The Dallas defense isn’t an automatic start, not after giving up 24 points to Sexy Rexy and the Rexskins, but they are a decent play against Miami.
Sit em D/ST: Miami Dolphins (at Dallas)
I know that the Miami defense has been very good lately, especially last week against Buffalo, but this Dallas offense is light years better than Buffalo’s. Miami has faced Matt Cassel, John Beck, and Ryan Fitzpatrick during their three-game winning streak. This week they face at hot Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray, Dez Bryant, Jason Witten, and Laurent Robinson in Cowboys Stadium. That’s not favorable.
Miami Dolphins fantasy football Thanksgiving Day projection: 24 or more points, 1 sack, 1 turnover
Other sit em D/STs:
- Is there anyone who doesn’t expect a shootout in Detroit? Though both defenses have weekly sack and TD potential, it’s a safe bet to expect 60+ points in this game. I wouldn’t want either D playing for me (but Green Bay would be the choice if I had to play one.)
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I’m looking back on my selections, and I just realized I told you to sit a wide receiver and a tight end in what could be the highest-scoring Thanksgiving Day game ever. I’m not re-thinking either suggestion though. The potential is there, but the production just hasn’t been evident on the field to make me trust either Jones or Finley. We’ll see how those picks work out.
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Jon will be here tomorrow with start/sit advice on the rest of the Week 12 action. The comment section is open for your questions. Try to keep this thread Thanksgiving-specific if you can…although I guess it doesn’t really matter.
Good luck and happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Jerod, my WR dilema's continue. Trying to pick 3 between Nicks, Robinson, Harvin, Crabtree, and Antonio Brown. Actually thinking about sitting Nicks here because of Eli's new love affair with Cruz. PPR league. What do you think? Also, I have a coin flip between K. Winslow & V. Davis at TE. Your help appreciated! Cheers
Well at least you have good options. I agree that Eli has a love affair with Cruz, but the Giants are going up against New Orleans and Nicks is still his most talented receiver. I expect a big game from him. I'd also play Robinson and Brown, who have been more consistent than Harvin and Crabtree.
good morning Jerod
So here Is how my lineup sits this week. Let me know what you think.
QB: Stafford
WR: Megatron, Mike Wallace, Laurent Robinson
RB: Marshawn Lynch, Mendenhall
TE: Pettigrew
DEF: Green Bay
On my bench I have
QB: Romo
RB: Fred Jackson, Reggie Bush
WR: None worth mentioning
TE: Hernandez
I am going to pick up a defense, and I have attempted to pick up Kevin Smith off waivers. Do you have any faith in Seattle ? Also, I ALWAYS seem to pick the Wrong QB Two weeks ago I picked Stafford, last week I picked Romo… LOL It never fails. What do you think? I Just cant afford another Stafford VS Chicago style night. Both have GREAT matchups. Also let me knowwhat you think about my RB lineup… Jackson is killing me.
Oakland and Seattle are available along with Carolina and San Diego and Cincinnati
I would change nothing, except to add Seattle's D (yes, my faith is growing) and play them instead of GB.
This week I'd play Stafford for the upside against Green Bay. Romo is the safe pick, and he's been very consistent, but I'd roll the dice on Stafford.
so you would go with Lynch and Mendenhall over fred jackson and reggie bush? Thats my BIG dilemma this week… I really need points to stay in the chase.
I have Green Bay DEF…what do you think of picking up Denver DEF against SD? Plus I live in Detroit and would rather not have GB against my Lions on Thursday…Carolina DEF vs. Indy and Washington DEF vs. Sea is also available.
Do it! I'd want Denver the most out of the D's you mentioned.
whew…you just made my Thanksgiving a lil bit better!!! Thanks.
Excellent!
Hey guys, I was wondering which WR you suggest I start this week. I have Bowe in my number 1 spot and for number 2 I could go with either Laurent Robinson, or Antonio Brown.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Ben-Jam-In
I like LRob a lot, but Antonio Brown is really coming on in PIT. I'd play him.
Hey Jerod,
What 3 of these WRs would you start in a 0.5 PPR league; Megatron, Boldin, Antonio Brown, Laurent Robinson, and Desean Jackson? Thanks as always.
Tron, Boldin, and Antonio Brown. All are solid options though. But those guys get more catches.
Hi Jerod: Thanks for your help, went 6 & 2 last week.
Waiver wire help.
Is Kevin Smith worth a pick up to play or to block?
And is WW (A. Brown, TB Williams, Bennett or Burlson better than S. Johnson)?
The only spot to drop might one of the TEs and which would I keep.
Do I play or Stay? Thanks JMOST
STD no flex Play 2 RBs & 3 WRs
Current roster:
QB Newton/Vick
RB1 Foster
RB2s Lynch, Benson, Blount, R. Bush
WR1 Jennings
WR2 Colston
WR3 L. Robinson or S. Johnson
TEs Daniels and Pettigrew
K Seabass
DEF Dallas
Nice!
Yes, Smith is worth a pickup. Grab him. Now. Yes, I actually think all of those guys except Burleson are better than Johnson…and Burleson has two straight great weeks, so maybe he is too! I like Brown the most out of those guys.
QB – Newton
RB – Foster
RB – Lynch
WR – Jennings
WR – Colston
WR – LRob
TE – Pettigrew
I'm really confused this week.
QB: Palmer (vs. Chicago) or Rivers (vs. Denver)? I foresee multiple picks from both QBs; Rivers has a worse O-line but better weapons
RBs: Rice vs. SF's elite defense, Bush vs .Chicago, Blount @Tennessee, Mathews vs. Denver –> Pick 2
WRs: Lloyd vs. Arizona, Denarius Moore vs. Chicago, Dez Bryant vs. Miami (Vontae Davis lock-down..), Andre Johnson @Jax (w/Leinart at QB..) –> Pick 2
FLEX RB/WR: Pick 1 of the above.
At QB, I'd go with Palmer. He's been more efficient than Rivers, who has looked awful, and Chicago can be thrown on. Rivers could always bust out for a big day, but I've lost faith in him now. He's in prove-it territory for me.
I'd go with Blount and Bush at RB. In this case, I would sit Rice, as I think both of those guys can be top-15 backs.
You want Lloyd for sure against Arizona's suspect secondary, then I would probably go with Dez. He's been consistent, and Miami's secondary isn't great. Plus, it'll give you a week to see how Leinart will affect AJ's performance.
I'm sitting on a #1 waiver pick, should I use it this week on Gerhart or Spiller (best available)? I need help at RB: my other backs are B.Jacobs, S.Green and Blount. Starting Blount, worried about Green… I'm leaning Gerhart, though I also own Harvin and plan to start him. Don't want too many guys on the Viking's anemic offense going at the same time… Thoughts? Thanks.
I'd go with Gerhart. Atlanta isn't a dominating run D, and he's shown more ability in the past than Spiller, who I have zero confidence in.
Lineup advice?
QB: Brees
WR: Harvin
WR: Bouldin
RB: MJD
TE: Celek
W/R: C Johnson
Bench: S Rice, J Battle, O Daniels, Romo, DJAX
I'd be very tempted to play DJax against NE over Boldin, who has only 3 catches the last two weeks as Torrey Smith has become THE man. Remember that San Fran doesn't give up many points, so Boldin's potential is limited. He's not an auto-sit, but the more I think about it, the less I like him.
I do, however, think I'd play Boldin over CJ. He is just flat out terrible right now, and you can't trust him against even the worst D's. If I sat him and he had a good game, I wouldn't even be made, because his ass deserves to be on the bench.
Who would you start between Chris Johnson, DeMarco Murray and Willis McGahee (2 out of 3) Johnson has been driving me crazy with the inconsistency but McGahee was terrible last week. Definitely a dilemma. Also Santonio Holmes or Crabtree for #3 WR, or a possibility to get Torrey Smith off waivers. Thanks!
Murray and McGahee. To hell with Johnson. I am so sick of that guy I could scream.
At WR, definitely grab Torrey Smith. I like him a great deal. In fact, I think Holmes may finish as the worst of those three receivers for the rest of the season, and he faces Philly and the Giants in the fantasy playoffs. I'd drop him for Smith.
Hey Jerod,
Pick 2 rbs- Wells, Kevin Smith, and Ryan Mathews
Pick 3 wr's- Fitzgerald, Roddy White, Marshall, Mike Williams (TB)
Also what do you think i should do about a defense, I have chicago's defense. Does the loss of Cutler affect their defense at all ?
Thanks so much
I also have AP- not sure if he is playing or not
He's likely out.
RBs: Wells and Smith
WR: Fitz, Roddy, and Marshall – Williams has earned the trust level of those other three yet
Play Chicago's defense. I think the loss of Cutler could make them better if they go extra hard trying to force turnovers.
So this is my lineup for this week. Curious if you would trade anyone out for guys on my bench this week…
QB Big Ben
WR Marshall, VJax, Colston
RB Foster, Sproles
TE Graham
K Bailey
D Baltimore
Bench
Eli
LRobinson
Tolbert
Lynch
A little worried about Ben's finger and L rob and lynch did well for me this week. It's a must win for me this week so any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks guys!
I might consider Eli over Ben, as I think Eli has more upside in a shooting v New Orleans, but Ben is probably the safer pick against KC. If they get up early though, he may not pass much in the second half. I'm a big Eli supporter, so I'd play him, but it's six one way, half dozen the other.
Tough to quibble with your other choices. I like Lynch and LRob, but I like the guys you have in there more.
Romo/Tebow
Rice/Smith/McGahee/Bradshaw
Green/Maclin/Douglas/Marshall/Bennett
Finley
Kasay
Cincinnati/Dallas
Can you guys make my picks in order?? Because of injuries.
Should I grab Moss??
Thanks guys. Need help @ 6-4.
S. Moss ws taken off waivers so scratch that.
Hey Jerod
Which 3 would you pick? :- Antonio brown, Roddy White, Stevie Johnson, Damian Williams, Denarius Moore, Fred Davis
Thanks man
Actually, just saw that Denarius Moore has some kind of foot trouble, don’t know how bad.
He wasnt very impressive last week anyways…
I'd go with Brown, White, and Davis.
Jerod,
I feel like you wrote this column just for my team. Thanks dude. I'm pretty set on my lineup, but I'd like your input. QB,2RB,2WR,Flex,TE
QB-Stafford or Eli
RB-Rice, DMurray, RBush, DMC, Donald Brown
WR-Mike Wallace, Marshall, L Robinson, Mike Williams TB, Burelson
TE-V Davis
Thanks! I'll save my D question for Sunday.
No love, Jerod?
We both know I'm not smart enough to make these decisions on my own. Help a Carlton out, brother!
QB Stafford for the upside (and Thanksgiving fun!)
RB: Rice and Murray
WR: Wallace, Marshall
Flex: Donald Brown (that's right)
Good luck!
Feeling really good with a record of 7-3-1. My team is as follows and is the best I could have ever imagined.
QB-Cam Newton
RB-Arian Foster
RB-Frank Gore
WR-Dez Bryant
WR-Jordy Nelson
TE-Tony Gonzalez
IDP-Chad Greenway
DEF-Cardinals
K-Jason Hanson
Bench:
WR-Victor Cruz
TE-Fred Davis
DEF-Dallas Cowboys
RB-DeMarco Murray
WR-Deion Branch
K-Stephen Gostkowski
I have romo and stafford, which do I start? And which two running backs get the go out of mendenhall, Kevin smith, Ryan Matthews and McFadden?
I would go with Stafford myself. Love his upside. Romo probably safer if you're risk averse. At RB, I'd go Mendy and Smith.
Who should I start at TE k.Winslow or f.Davis?
Also I need 2 RB 2 WR and a flex
Available are:
RB- Mendenhall, McCoy, McFadden, r.Matthews and Kevin Smith
WR- dez Bryant, LRob, victor Cruz and j.Gaffney
What do you think
Thanks
I'd go with Winslow over Davis this week.
RB Mendy
RB McCoy
WR Dez
WR Cruz
Flex Hmm…I think you have to roll with Smith don't you?
Happy Turkey Day,
RB: 2 out of Benson, K Smith, McGahee
WR: Start Crabtree over Bennett this week with Cutler out?
And do I start F Davis or V Davis? Both have been infuriatingly inconsistent.
Thanks for the help!
Right back at you Chris!
At RB: Benson (because of his history of success against Cleveland) and Smith
WR: Yes, start Crabtree
I'd start Vernon Davis
Hi Jerod:
Made some WW exchanges now its time for some Turkey.
T1: Mendy, K Smith, (flex Wells or Bryant) **2 WRS: TB WILL, S. Rice, Little or Bryant if not at flex.
AND Whitten or Graham
T2: RB1 Forte, RB2 Murray AND Flex (Benson, Wells and now K Smith) need 1 Also Brady or Stafford
T3: WR1 J Nelson, WR2 (CRUZ, Mario, Marshall, or Colston) Need 1
T4: Panthers or Pats** WRs Smith Car, Nicks (CJohnson if plays) or Colston or AJ Green.
Thanks Jerod, enjoy the turkey, friends and family and a few minute of football.
T1: Bryant; Williams; Graham
T2: Wells because the matchup v STL; Stafford a tQB
T3: Wow…flip a coin? I think I'd go Cruz.
T4: Pats D; Smith and Nicks
Hi Agian a few more Teams:
T5: Ryan/Tebow: Need 3 ( Forte, Mathews, Mendy, and now K. Smith )
Need 2: (Jennings, Colston, Bryant, Marshall, Crabtree) Also OAK oe PATS
T6: Palmer or Flacco: Need 3 (Foster, Mathews, Wells, STEW and Now K Smith)
Need 2 Nicks mario, Colston and L. Robinson
T7: Turner. R. Bush, Wells or Blount Need 3 ***CJohnson, WILL TB, L. Robinson, Burlson, Little Need 2
T8: Need 2: RB1 Foster + ( Need 1: Lynch, R. Bush, Blount, K. Smith)
Now that I made you late for dinner with all these questions. You should take the rest of the day off.
Jerod Happy Thanksgiving
JMOST
T5: Ryan; Forte, Mendy, Smith
T6: Palmer; Foster, Wells, J Stew
T7: Turner, Wells, Blount; CJ, MWilliams
T8: Foster and Blount
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jerod,
I need 2 at WR this week from Jennings, Boldin, and Andre Johnson. Thanks for the advice, as I've clinched the playoffs!
Jennings and Boldin are the safe bets…but I'd probably roll the dice with AJ since Boldin's last two games have been underwhelming. The Leinart thing just worries me a bit.
Jerod,
At RB I'm starting MJD and Murray this week. Kevin Smith and Ben Tate on the bench.
I need 2 WR and 1 flex. I'm starting Jordy Nelson. And I have to decide between VJax, L Robinson, Antonio Brown and M Colston. So many arguments for any of those guys, I'm undecided. As a side note, .5 pt per rec and 1 pt per 25 return yds in this league. What would you do? I need to figure out a WR2 and a flex. Would you consider Kevin Smith over any of the WRs for the flex?
I'm starting Antonio Gates at TE, with Olsen on the bench. Agree with that?
And I have the Dallas D, would you roll with them or grab Seattle and start them this week? I would probably drop Manningham to to that. Don't want to drop Dallas just yet.
Thanks!
Wow, so many guys are asking about the exact same WRs this week! I'd go with Brown and Colston because they have been the most consistent through the season and have good matchups. VJax is too up and down for me, and though I love LRob the gravy train is bound to end at some point.
No, I wouldn't play Kevin Smith. Remember, he did all of that last week against Carolina. Let's see it again against a real defense before we trust him over guys as good as Brown and COlston.
Gates is a good play. I think Carolina will run more Sunday anyway.
I would start Seattle. They get to face Washington at home. Yum!
Ok I have more questions, sorry! :-) Greg Olsen or Heath Miller and Andy Dalton or Tim Tebow at flex? Then I have another league where I'm trying to decide between Vernon Davis and Pettigrew. Appreciate the help! I've got tight matchups this week
Olsen, Tebow.
Pettigrew at TE
okay made a buch of trades this week before the deadline and need some advice on who to start. the format is one qb (team qb not individ. player) 2 rb, 3 wr (te count as wr) and a K.
I have Philly qb and Minnesota qb, leaning toward philly evern if it is VY… RB I got Lynch and Mendenhall, and WR I started Finley, then made a 2 trades and now have to pick 2 between jimmy graham, mike wallace, wes welker, desean jackson, and mike williams. your advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I'd go with Philly's QB. Matchup is reasonable and you don't have to trust a rookie in the Georgie Dome.
At WR, I would go with Graham and Wallace. Tough to sit Welker, but his stats have been a bit more pedestrian over the last month. Graham and Wallace are the most consistent AND have the highest upside. I like that combo.
I really like how u have an opinion and actually get back to me before gameday. That being said I am glad this week i went with my gut and stuck with Welker, he is in beast mode right now, decided to bench the tight end (graham). at least going forward my decision will be easy! Wes, wallace graham….