THE Start/Sit thread

[PuRock]

[quote name='Clutch Ravens' timestamp='1320495522' post='853083']
TD only league: Cedric Benson or Brandon Jacobs? (Mark Ingram's injured and AD is on a bye. FML)
[/quote]

That's really not too bad. No Bradshaw I'd go with Jacobs. Benson lost a TD to Scott last game they played together. He isn't guaranteed to get all the goal line load.

[PuRock]

[quote name='D-Rey' timestamp='1320503677' post='853127']
Ok so McFadden is hurt once again, so that means I'm moving Gore from Flex to HB2. For my Flex should I use

J. Battle vs. MIA
C. Benson vs TEN
S. Johnson vs. NYJ

or pick up
C. Ogbonnaya vs. Houston (only reason he is on this list is because he is projected to get 11 points, but I would probably go with Battle over him.)
J. Gaffney vs SF
S. Breaston vs. MIA

(I'm thinking Battle would be best bet)

also should I start
O. Daniels vs. CLE
or
A. Gates vs GB
(I'm thinking Daniels vs. the Brown will be a good match up for me.
[/quote]

I would go with Battle as well. He is starting to prove to be the workhorse for the Chiefs. Rarely do they have a guy hog all the touches. He did against SD.

If Gates is playing. You have to play Gates.

[PuRock]

[quote name='D-Rey' timestamp='1320511782' post='853204']
Thanks for responding. Gore id my Flex because Rice is my 1 and McFadden is my 2 usually. I have been starting Gore at Flex mostly lately .
[/quote]

That's on sick RB group you have. You must be 1st in rushing.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Dubs' timestamp='1320512646' post='853225']

Thats a toughie..with Bradshaw maybe injured I would lean Jacobs as he may get some more carries especially in those tough yardage sports


WHO should I play for my flex TE/WR spot choices:

Antonio Brown vs. Ravens
Jerome Simpson @ Tennessee
Dustin Keller @ Buffalo

Thoughts???
[/quote]

Tough one. I know someone will neg me for saying this. But I'd go with Brown. He's starting to come on. The Steelers are going to have to pass to win the game. Brown should get a ton of targets. (hopefully he does nothing with them).

Bills aren't that great against the TE. But I still like Brown over Keller.

[D-Rey]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1320538252' post='853489']

That's on sick RB group you have. You must be 1st in rushing.
[/quote]
I'm #1 in points, but unfortunately only have a 6-2 record. Still in second place though because my points are way more than the other 6-2 teams.

[flaccopoe]

Deion Branch or Manningham? Manningham should have a great game against the 32nd ranked D, but is very unreliable. He only has 290 total yd and 1 TD, against the winless 'Phins. Deion Branch is much more reliable, plus Welker and Hernandez are banged up. The O always lights up at Gillete, so I'm leaning towards Branch.

[PuRock]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1320549836' post='853543']
Deion Branch or Manningham? Manningham should have a great game against the 32nd ranked D, but is very unreliable. He only has 290 total yd and 1 TD, against the winless 'Phins. Deion Branch is much more reliable, plus Welker and Hernandez are banged up. The O always lights up at Gillete, so I'm leaning towards Branch.
[/quote]

Manningham is lined up as the #1 WR against one of the worst passing defenses. I'd go with him. I don't know about Branch being much more reliable. You never know where the offense will come from with the Pats. Branch could go out and lay an egg. He's did it once for me this year. Than there was the game where he had one catch for four yards but it happened to be for a TD.

Plus, even though its hard to believe. The Pats might plan on attacking the Giants through the ground more than usual.

[-Truth-]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1320549836' post='853543']
Deion Branch or Manningham? Manningham should have a great game against the 32nd ranked D, but is very unreliable. He only has 290 total yd and 1 TD, against the winless 'Phins. Deion Branch is much more reliable, plus Welker and Hernandez are banged up. The O always lights up at Gillete, so I'm leaning towards Branch.
[/quote]
I'd actually lean towards Manningham. Hakeem Nicks has already been ruled out, as has Ahmad Bradshaw, which might force Eli to pass even more often if Brandon Jacobs continues to struggle. It's another case of 2 players who could both have solid weeks, but I'd give Mario the nod.

[-Truth-]

Called a solid week, in my opinion. Recommended Cedric Benson over Jackie Battle, Antonio Gates over Owen Daniels, Darren Sproles over Jackie Battle and Mario Manningham over Deion Branch, all of whom outproduced their counterparts.

[Mount-Cody]

Should I trade Roddy White, Jordy Nelson, and Houston Texans defense, for Calvin Johnson, The guy has the pats defense so the Texans are a good replacement, I also have the Lions defense so I don't mind giving away the Texans.

[-Truth-]

[quote name='Mount-Cody' timestamp='1320719589' post='859851']
Should I trade Roddy White, Jordy Nelson, and Houston Texans defense, for Calvin Johnson, The guy has the pats defense so the Texans are a good replacement, I also have the Lions defense so I don't mind giving away the Texans.
[/quote]
Absolutely. Especially if you have depth at WR beyond Nelson. The Lions are actually ranked ahead of the Texans in Fantasy, so you wouldn't be losing out much at all.

[Mount-Cody]

[quote name='-Truth-' timestamp='1320719930' post='859861']
Absolutely. Especially if you have depth at WR beyond Nelson. The Lions are actually ranked ahead of the Texans in Fantasy, so you wouldn't be losing out much at all.
[/quote]

I also don't mind giving away Nelson because I have A.J. Green.

[moneyman4110]

Trade Question :
Should I trade Frank Gore for Mendenhall and McGahee/Best (He's offered both seperately)
I have Fred Jackson, Adrian Peterson, Gore, Addai, Benson
Start Question:
Pick 2 :
Jabar Gaffney
Jordy Nelson
Larry Fitzgerald
Mario Manningham

Waiver Wire Question :
Should I drop Addai for any of the following?
Roy Helu
Reggie Bush
Felix Jones
Marshawn Lynch
The league for all the questions is a no ppr keeper league.
Thanks for the input, it is very much appreciated!

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Mount-Cody' timestamp='1320719589' post='859851']
Should I trade Roddy White, Jordy Nelson, and Houston Texans defense, for Calvin Johnson, The guy has the pats defense so the Texans are a good replacement, I also have the Lions defense so I don't mind giving away the Texans.
[/quote]

Yeah. Megatron outshines both of your WRs.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='moneyman4110' timestamp='1320796710' post='861022']
Trade Question :
Should I trade Frank Gore for Mendenhall and McGahee/Best (He's offered both seperately)
I have Fred Jackson, Adrian Peterson, Gore, Addai, Benson
Start Question:
Pick 2 :
Jabar Gaffney
Jordy Nelson
Larry Fitzgerald
Mario Manningham

Waiver Wire Question :
Should I drop Addai for any of the following?
Roy Helu
Reggie Bush
Felix Jones
Marshawn Lynch
The league for all the questions is a no ppr keeper league.
Thanks for the input, it is very much appreciated!
[/quote]

Keep Gore: he's SF's #1 offensive threat, so you can always rely on him. The RBs he offered can't hold a Candlestick to him! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/wink.png[/img]
Drop Addai for Helu. He's the Redskins' best offensive player and Hightower's gone for the season.
BTW, you have a lot of RBs: I hope you're not neglecting your WRs.

[-Truth-]

[quote name='moneyman4110' timestamp='1320796710' post='861022']
Trade Question :
Should I trade Frank Gore for Mendenhall and McGahee/Best (He's offered both seperately)
I have Fred Jackson, Adrian Peterson, Gore, Addai, Benson
Start Question:
Pick 2 :
Jabar Gaffney
Jordy Nelson
Larry Fitzgerald
Mario Manningham

Waiver Wire Question :
Should I drop Addai for any of the following?
Roy Helu
Reggie Bush
Felix Jones
Marshawn Lynch
The league for all the questions is a no ppr keeper league.
Thanks for the input, it is very much appreciated!
[/quote]
Absolutely not. Frank Gore has been on fire, and Mendenhall has struggled throughout 2011. In fact, he's on pace to finish this season with less than 950 rushing yards, and 1048 yards from scrimmage. I also don't see the point of trading for Best. He's struggled with injuries in both College and the NFL. Maurice Morris has handled himself well enough to ensure that Detroit doesn't rush Best back, especially if they intend to have him for a possible Playoff run. Meanwhile, McGahee has been a Comeback Player of the Year candidate, having already had 4 100 yard rushing games through just 7 games played.

I don't like Manningham's match up against San Francisco, especially if Nicks returns. Outside of Winfield, Minnesota isn't particularly deep at CB. I'd roll with Fitzgerald and Nelson.

Concerning Addai, I'd drop him for either Reggie Bush or Roy Helu. Bush seemed like the same RB he was in New Orleans through his first 4 games. He must've ordered a new heart during the Bye week, as he's been running with more confidence during the last 4 games, yielding 308 rushing yards and an impressive 6.4 YPC in that span. Regarding Helu, with Washington's banged up OL, they'll need an RB with solid hands out of the backfield. He likely won't match the 14 receptions he had this weekend, but I see him used as a dual threat down the road.

[moneyman4110]

Thanks for the advice, I kind of go week to week with my WRs and I'm glad I asked about Gore. With Peterson and Jackson, I felt like maybe it was a worthwhile trade but I guess not. One more question, is Jackson a good idea for one of my keepers? I feel like Spiller is gonna steal some carries next season. I know it's a little early but I just want to get the opinion of other people.

[-Truth-]

[quote name='moneyman4110' timestamp='1320798825' post='861061']
Thanks for the advice, I kind of go week to week with my WRs and I'm glad I asked about Gore. With Peterson and Jackson, I felt like maybe it was a worthwhile trade but I guess not. One more question, is Jackson a good idea for one of my keepers? I feel like Spiller is gonna steal some carries next season. I know it's a little early but I just want to get the opinion of other people.
[/quote]
No problem. If you do look to move an RB, you may want to consider packaging McGahee and Nelson while they're both producing for an upgrade at WR. The question about Jackson could be a little tricky. Jackson did turn 30 this Offseason, but this is only his 5th year, and he's never averaged less than 4.2 YPC in any of them. He's also a complete RB, and is looking at an extension, meaning he'll likely be a key component of their offensive game plan for at least 2012. I've never done a keeper league, so I'm don't know how the process works. But if he continues this pace, he'll have averaged 1,600 scrimmage yards through his only 3 seasons as the starter, with at least 1,100 yards in each of those seasons. Don't see Spiller taking over barring a significant injury.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='moneyman4110' timestamp='1320798825' post='861061']
Thanks for the advice, I kind of go week to week with my WRs and I'm glad I asked about Gore. With Peterson and Jackson, I felt like maybe it was a worthwhile trade but I guess not. One more question, is Jackson a good idea for one of my keepers? I feel like Spiller is gonna steal some carries next season. I know it's a little early but I just want to get the opinion of other people.
[/quote]

Nah, Fred's a complete RB, threatening as both a runner and a receiver.

[Guest Moderator 6]

Tom Brady at New Jersey, or Joe Flacco at Seattle?

[bauer77]

Pick 3:
Arian Foster vs TB
Fred Jackson vs DAL
Michael Turner vs NO
Steven Jackson vs CLE
( i was gonna go with Foster, F. Jackson, and Turner)

Defense:
Lions vs CHI OR
Jets vs NE

and who should i start at QB?
Mike Vick vs ARI
Cam Newton vs TEN

(i was gonna stick with Cam.)

[jus'_crAzy]

[quote name='Moderator 6' timestamp='1320803422' post='861141']
Tom Brady at New Jersey, or Joe Flacco at Seattle?
[/quote]
Wow... that's a tough one. I'd probably take Brady only because Pats and Jets are familiar with each other and Brady still put up 300+ yards on them a few weeks back. Plus I think the familiarity will get the Pats out of the funk they're in. Ravens and Hawks, however, there are too many unknowns. I will say that Jets PassDef is 7th in the league, while Hawks are 18th. Take what you will from that bit of info.

[theblackdog]

My dilemmas.

QB: Cam Newton vs TEN or Joe Flacco vs SEA

RB: DeMarco Murray vs BUF and Pierre Thomas vs ATL; Bench: Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs NYJ, Ryan Grant vs MIN; Possible Pickup: Jackie Battle vs DEN

K - Jason Hanson (Questionable) vs CHI; Bench: Billy Cundiff vs SEA; Possible Pickup: Alex Henery vs ARI
My thoughts: I know Cam puts up some crazy points, though Flacco could have a great weekend if we're not bitten by the letdown bug.

Hanson is questionable, so I'll have to watch his health, Since Cundiff may not be needed much, I'm thinking of a pickup. Yahoo is projecting Alex Henery vs ARI to do better by at least a point over Cundiff (the rest are less than a point), worth it? Or put some faith in Cundiff getting points.

RB is where I need a bit of help as well, currently I have Demarco Murray and Pierre Thomas starting, with Benjarvus Green-Ellis and Ryan Grant on the bench. Yahoo is trying to convince me to pick up Jackie Battle, but Denver's D sits right around the middle for rushing. He's also on waivers, so if someone else puts in a claim, I'm toast on that. I don't get why Yahoo thinks Brandon Jacobs is also going to do better than Pierre Thomas because the 49ers allow the lowest rushing yards right now.

My WR and TE are okay, if only because I hold the top players when compared to the rest of the pool right now.

So what should I try for, and who should I watch for on the waiver wires? I have one spot free on my roster now, and Grant is expendable this week.

[Mount-Cody]

Start question: Reggie Bush vs Redskins or DeMarco Murray[u] vs Bills[/u]

[ZIBBY28]

[quote name='Mount-Cody' timestamp='1320874876' post='862041']
Start question: Reggie Bush vs Redskins or DeMarco Murray[u] vs Bills[/u]
[/quote]
Murray.. no question IMO

[ZIBBY28]

once again... Ben (CIN), Stafford (CHI), or Eli (SF)?

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Moderator 6' timestamp='1320803422' post='861141']
Tom Brady at New Jersey, or Joe Flacco at Seattle?
[/quote]

Flacco because the Jets, specifically the D, are resurging, the Pats are lagging. Brady's thrown 10 INT, including 2 in 2 games and 4 in 1, in addition to a lost fumble. The Jets are very acquainted with him and will be invigorated at the Meadowlands, after their win against SD.
The Seahawks are far weaker. Their biggest defensive advantage is the infamous 12th man. Our dfense should eat up Tavaris, so Flacco will have a lot of play time.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='bauer77' timestamp='1320824423' post='861354']
Pick 3:
Arian Foster vs TB
Fred Jackson vs DAL
Michael Turner vs NO
Steven Jackson vs CLE
( i was gonna go with Foster, F. Jackson, and Turner)

Defense:
Lions vs CHI OR
Jets vs NE

and who should i start at QB?
Mike Vick vs ARI
Cam Newton vs TEN

(i was gonna stick with Cam.)
[/quote]

I fully agree with your RB choices. Steven isn't as hot as your other choices and will be facing the elite CLE D.
Lions' D because Brady and his receiving corps are way better than Cutler's.
Stick with Cam, I am!

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='theblackdog' timestamp='1320871502' post='861951']
QB: Cam Newton vs TEN or Joe Flacco vs SEA

RB: DeMarco Murray vs BUF and Pierre Thomas vs ATL; Bench: Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs NYJ, Ryan Grant vs MIN; Possible Pickup: Jackie Battle vs DEN

K - Jason Hanson (Questionable) vs CHI; Bench: Billy Cundiff vs SEA; Possible Pickup: Alex Henery vs ARI
My thoughts: I know Cam puts up some crazy points, though Flacco could have a great weekend if we're not bitten by the letdown bug.
[/quote]

Cam! No explanation needed!
Swap Grant for Battle. If you're willing to take some chances, especially if Ingram returns, then bench Thomas for Battle.
Assuming Hanson's out, stick with Billy! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/baltimore-ravens.gif[/img] He's the #7 K, even with his bye week and that stinker in Jacksonville.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='ZIBBY28' timestamp='1320878358' post='862117']
once again... Ben (CIN), Stafford (CHI), or Eli (SF)?
[/quote]

Stafford because he's facing the weakest D (of the 3). Not to mention Megatron!