THE Start/Sit thread

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='theblackdog' timestamp='1319590704' post='838560']
Thinking about dropping Ben Tate (now dropped to 3rd on the Texans Depth Chart) for DeMarco Murray (vs PHL). He's supposed to be getting the start this week since Felix Jones is still out.
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Go for it! I dropped Tate the week Foster got back. Murray's going to be facing the worst run D in the league this week, so he's going to have another ig week.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='bauer77' timestamp='1319685954' post='840387']


Fred Jackson, Arian Foster, Calvin Johnson, Roddy White, Mike Wallace, Steve Johnson, Michael Turner, Jason Witten (im in a small league, thats why i have really good players.)
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You really are my twin! The only different players I have are Nicks, Heyward-Bey and V. Davis! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png[/img]

[bauer77]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1319686232' post='840390']

You really are my twin! The only different players I have are Nicks, Heyward-Bey and V. Davis! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png[/img]
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Uh, wow dude! thats crazy haha

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='jus'_crAzy' timestamp='1319640264' post='839195']
Need to start one:

Torrey Smith vs ARI
Demaryius Thomas vs DET
Jabar Gaffney vs BUF

Thanks!
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Jabar Gaffney, because BUF gives up a lot of pass plays.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='bauer77' timestamp='1319686353' post='840394']

Uh, wow dude! thats crazy haha
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Looks like I'm [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/plus-un2.gif[/img] ! Are you also 7-0?

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='D-Rey' timestamp='1319646073' post='839325']
Who should I start for Flex

J. Battle vs SD
S. Johnson vs. WAS
J. Maclin vs. DAL

I'm thinking Battle
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Don't start Battle: he's a newbie going up against a fierce D. Maclin's going to run wild against the mediocre pass D of Dallas, especially given his bye week rest.

[bauer77]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1319686554' post='840398']

Looks like I'm [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/plus-un2.gif[/img] ! Are you also 7-0?
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6-1

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='bauer77' timestamp='1319686884' post='840405']

6-1 [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/sad.png[/img]
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Drop Stevie for Darrius Heyward-Bey: he's gotten +8 pt every week he's started, even with the Palmer/Boller fiasco and he's available in most leagues. Maybe then you can replicate my dominance! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/cool.png[/img]

[D-Rey]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1319686740' post='840401']

Don't start Battle: he's a newbie going up against a fierce D. Maclin's going to run wild against the mediocre pass D of Dallas, especially given his bye week rest.
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Ya I'm gonna go with you and PuRock and start Maclin. Thanks for your guys help.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='D-Rey' timestamp='1319687916' post='840419']
Ya I'm gonna go with you and PuRock and start Maclin. Thanks for your guys help.
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Don't mention it!

[theblackdog]

My tougher choice this week, Hanson vs DEN or Cundiff vs ARI. I'm kind of thinking the Denver game is going to be more of a kicking game, but I'm debating if we have a monster game this Sunday and Cundiff is only needed for extra point attempts or not.

[PuRock]

[quote name='theblackdog' timestamp='1319729342' post='840731']
My tougher choice this week, Hanson vs DEN or Cundiff vs ARI. I'm kind of thinking the Denver game is going to be more of a kicking game, but I'm debating if we have a monster game this Sunday and Cundiff is only needed for extra point attempts or not.
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Hanson is 2nd in points for kicker. Plus he has kicked a 50+ yarder this year. You continue to use him.

Cundiff has missed 7 consecutive 50+ yarders and is currently 10th in scoring.

Why do you have two kickers?

[theblackdog]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1319729515' post='840736']

Hanson is 2nd in points for kicker. Plus he has kicked a 50+ yarder this year. You continue to use him.

Cundiff has missed 7 consecutive 50+ yarders and is currently 10th in scoring.

Why do you have two kickers?
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Made sense in the beginning when I had Cundiff originally and then grabbed Hanson off the waiver wire right before Cundiff's bye week. I can probably drop Cundiff (and Issac Redman) to make two spots on my roster.

Knowing my luck though, I'd do that and then we'd have a week my opponent grabs cundiff and it's a week where we win by FG's only [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/th_shame.gif[/img]

[PuRock]

[quote name='theblackdog' timestamp='1319729978' post='840752']

Made sense in the beginning when I had Cundiff originally and then grabbed Hanson off the waiver wire right before Cundiff's bye week. I can probably drop Cundiff (and Issac Redman) to make two spots on my roster.

Knowing my luck though, I'd do that and then we'd have a week my opponent grabs cundiff and it's a week where we win by FG's only [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/th_shame.gif[/img]
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Its a risk you need to take. Having two kickers on your roster is only hurting you in the long run. Could be mining the waiver for potential gold.

[theblackdog]

All right, two more

Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs PIT or grab Pierre Thomas vs STL (waiver pending)

So the mix could be

Thomas vs STL
Murray vs PHL

Thomas vs STL
Green Ellis vs PIT

Green Ellis vs PIT
Murray vs PHL

Green Ellis vs PIT
Thomas vs STL

I'm thinking the Thomas and Murray combo might help me here.

Also, anyone I should be watching for in WR? I'm looking to replace David Nelson. Yahoo is trying to suggest I pick up Sidney Rice or Steve Breston, but I'm not impressed, so maybe there's another option. I already have Mike Wallace and Marques Colston starting.

I'm up against our undefeated guy and it's going to come down to the wire for a win.

[PuRock]

[quote name='theblackdog' timestamp='1319734908' post='840862']
All right, two more

Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs PIT or grab Pierre Thomas vs STL (waiver pending)

So the mix could be

Thomas vs STL
Murray vs PHL

Thomas vs STL
Green Ellis vs PIT

Green Ellis vs PIT
Murray vs PHL

Green Ellis vs PIT
Thomas vs STL

I'm thinking the Thomas and Murray combo might help me here.

Also, anyone I should be watching for in WR? I'm looking to replace David Nelson. Yahoo is trying to suggest I pick up Sidney Rice or Steve Breston, but I'm not impressed, so maybe there's another option. I already have Mike Wallace and Marques Colston starting.

I'm up against our undefeated guy and it's going to come down to the wire for a win.
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I don't think Ingram is going to play. With that being said. Your best combo would be Murray & Thomas. Thomas will see an increase in workload and goalline work against one of the worst rushing defenses.

[moneyman4110]

Fitzgerald or Garcon?
Vernon Davis or Pettigrew?
Should I drop Romo for Tebow? Neither will be my starter but I'd like some input.
Thanks in advance!
12 team, no PPR keeper league.

[PuRock]

[quote name='moneyman4110' timestamp='1319776705' post='841747']
Fitzgerald or Garcon?
Vernon Davis or Pettigrew?
Should I drop Romo for Tebow? Neither will be my starter but I'd like some input.
Thanks in advance!
12 team, no PPR keeper league.
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Stick with Fitzy. Cards are probably going to have to throw. The Ravens haven't exactly been stellar against big name receivers. Plus its Fitzy

Pettigrew. Behind Calvin Johnson he is the #2 target in a heavy passing game.

I wouldn't drop Romo for Tebow. Tebow was horrific last game but was able to get fantasy points in the last few minutes. I truly believe that the Cowboys are on the upswing.

[moneyman4110]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1319810116' post='841889']

Stick with Fitzy. Cards are probably going to have to throw. The Ravens haven't exactly been stellar against big name receivers. Plus its Fitzy

Pettigrew. Behind Calvin Johnson he is the #2 target in a heavy passing game.

I wouldn't drop Romo for Tebow. Tebow was horrific last game but was able to get fantasy points in the last few minutes. I truly believe that the Cowboys are on the upswing.
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Thanks for the input, the Fitz play makes a lot of sense now and I could have swung either way on the TE.
One more if you're up for it, Greg Little or Kevin Walter?
Some decent FA's like Jabar Gaffney, Michael Jenkins, Antonio Brown, and David Nelson.

[PuRock]

[quote name='moneyman4110' timestamp='1319820531' post='842131']
Thanks for the input, the Fitz play makes a lot of sense now and I could have swung either way on the TE.
One more if you're up for it, Greg Little or Kevin Walter?
Some decent FA's like Jabar Gaffney, Michael Jenkins, Antonio Brown, and David Nelson.
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That's a tough one to predict. But I tend to play it safe. Walter could have a great game or he could have a complete dud. Little will see consistent looks but is playing a tough SF D on the road.

Gaffney is the guy I like out of the bunch. He has put up consistent numbers. 4 catches for 60 yards and will see an increase amounts of targets. The Redskins have zero OL so their ability to run the ball is little and they will be forced to throw the shorter routes (Gaffney). Plus my guess is they will be playing from behind and will have to throw.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='moneyman4110' timestamp='1319776705' post='841747']
Fitzgerald or Garcon?
Vernon Davis or Pettigrew?
Should I drop Romo for Tebow? Neither will be my starter but I'd like some input.
Thanks in advance!
12 team, no PPR keeper league.
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Garcon because he has nice chemistry with Painter (and our D is crazy good!!)
Vernon Davis because he's a heavy part of the 49ers' O and Pettigrew, who's inconsistent, is going to be targeted by an injured QB.
Don't jump on the Tebow bandwagon!!!!!!

[flaccopoe]

Cundiff or Akers? I'm leaning towards Akers because he's more likely to kick FGs, but I have a feeling Billy might do well.

[ZIBBY28]

Big Ben (NE), Stafford (DEN), or Eli (MIA)?

[PuRock]

[quote name='ZIBBY28' timestamp='1319863944' post='842910']
Big Ben (NE), Stafford (DEN), or Eli (MIA)?
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Gotta go with Big Ben against the putrid NE secondary. Game has potential to be a psuedo shoot out. NE is also tops at allowing pass plays of 20+. Which means at least one long TD pass to Wallace is a given.

[theblackdog]

Woohoo, I managed to claim Pierre Thomas off waivers (stupid Yahoo made me wait two days!).

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='ZIBBY28' timestamp='1319863944' post='842910']
Big Ben (NE), Stafford (DEN), or Eli (MIA)?
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Big Ben because he's facing an atrocious NE D and he has a bigger receiving weapon in Wallace than Eli has in Nicks. Stafford has an ankle sprain and Denvers' pass D is surprisingly good.

[Free Agent]

Bye weeks are killing me, and my latest dilemna is who to play in the flex this week, (WR) Victor Cruz or (RB) Pierre Thomas? Cruz is going up against the putrid Dolphins, and Eli is actually having a good season. Thomas will be the #2 RB to Darren Sproles, with Ingram out, and the Saints are taking on the putrid Rams.

Thoughts?

[PuRock]

[quote name='Free Agent' timestamp='1319931208' post='843315']
Bye weeks are killing me, and my latest dilemna is who to play in the flex this week, (WR) Victor Cruz or (RB) Pierre Thomas? Cruz is going up against the putrid Dolphins, and Eli is actually having a good season. Thomas will be the #2 RB to Darren Sproles, with Ingram out, and the Saints are taking on the putrid Rams.

Thoughts?
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Easy one for me. Pierre Thomas is a must start this week. Matchup is good, touches will be there and the opportunity is as well.

I like Cruz a bit but not anywhere near the amount I like Thomas.

[Free Agent]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1319932876' post='843329']

Easy one for me. Pierre Thomas is a must start this week. Matchup is good, touches will be there and the opportunity is as well.

I like Cruz a bit but not anywhere near the amount I like Thomas.
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Ok thanks. I play on NFL.com and I compared the two using a comparison tool that NFL.com provides, and they were pretty much dead even. Thanks PuRock!

[ZIBBY28]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1319866166' post='842919']

Gotta go with Big Ben against the putrid NE secondary. Game has potential to be a psuedo shoot out. NE is also tops at allowing pass plays of 20+. Which means at least one long TD pass to Wallace is a given.
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[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1319923108' post='843222']

Big Ben because he's facing an atrocious NE D and he has a bigger receiving weapon in Wallace than Eli has in Nicks. Stafford has an ankle sprain and Denvers' pass D is surprisingly good.
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thanks fellas.. I'm worried about snow more than anything