THE Start/Sit thread

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[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1320883941' post='862258']

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!
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I wouldn't say go that far about Steven Jackson, as he's been very solid lately. He's averaged over 130 yards per game over his last 4 contests, with 3 TDs in the span. Also, Cleveland is 30th in rush defense, which is far from elite. In fact, they've just allowed both Arian Foster and Ben Tate to amass 110+ rushing yards on the ground, with a combined YPC of 7.7. However, the Texans OL is better than that of the Rams, and Cleveland could afford to use 8 man fronts against the Rams with a nicked up Sam Bradford. I'm just arguing that he still looks like a solid option for this week. With that being said, I think all 4 of those RBs could have nice stat lines.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='-Truth-' timestamp='1320885101' post='862281']
I wouldn't say go that far about Steven Jackson, as he's been very solid lately. He's averaged over 130 yards per game over his last 4 contests, with 3 TDs in the span. Also, Cleveland is 30th in rush defense, which is far from elite. In fact, they've just allowed both Arian Foster and Ben Tate to amass 110+ rushing yards on the ground, with a combined YPC of 7.7. However, the Texans OL is better than that of the Rams, and Cleveland could afford to use 8 man fronts against the Rams with a nicked up Sam Bradford. I'm just arguing that he still looks like a solid option for this week. With that being said, I think all 4 of those RBs could have nice stat lines.
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Wow, I didn't know that stat. Cleveland's well known for a decent D, but apparently most of that comes from pass D. And I wasn't knocking Steven, I was just saying that he wasn't as favorable as the other elite RBs he has. Plus, he was a limited participant in practice today.

[flaccopoe]

Manningham at SF or Heyward-Bey at SD? HB averaged 96.3 receiving yards in the four games he played before Sunday's 0-yd game, so I still have faith in him. Manningham is consistently inconsistent, so I don't know if I can trust him.

[Free Agent]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1320891880' post='862393']
Manningham at SF or Heyward-Bey at SD? HB averaged 96.3 receiving yards in the four games he played before Sunday's 0-yd game, so I still have faith in him. Manningham is consistently inconsistent, so I don't know if I can trust him.
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I would go with Manningham. Eli is playing very well, and Hakeem Nicks could be out again so Manningham could see more targets. Hey-Bey is a risky play, because with Carson Palmer starting, its unknown who will become his favorite targets. Last Sunday saw Jacoby Ford have a huge game so that could cut into Hey-Bey's playing time.

Both are risky plays really, but I would think that Manningham is the less risky of the two.

[jus'_crAzy]

Need 2 WRs:

Jordy Nelson vs MIN - Solid option and very good deep threat against a bad defense... I should probably start him.
Victor Cruz vs SF - He's been on fire lately. Gets more targets than Manningham and Nicks.
Santonio Holmes vs NE - Suspect offense against a suspect defense? Plus, NFL.com says start him, for whatever that's worth.
Jabar Gaffney vs MIA - Terrible offense but he does get more looks than any other WR on the team. And up against a bad defense.
Torrey! vs SEA - Was last week his launchpad? Did he blast off? Can we even see him anymore???

[theblackdog]

[quote name='jus'_crAzy' timestamp='1320933974' post='862698']
Need 2 WRs:

Jordy Nelson vs MIN - Solid option and very good deep threat against a bad defense... I should probably start him.
Victor Cruz vs SF - He's been on fire lately. Gets more targets than Manningham and Nicks.
Santonio Holmes vs NE - Suspect offense against a suspect defense? Plus, NFL.com says start him, for whatever that's worth.
Jabar Gaffney vs MIA - Terrible offense but he does get more looks than any other WR on the team. And up against a bad defense.
Torrey! vs SEA - Was last week his launchpad? Did he blast off? Can we even see him anymore???
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Yes to Jordy Nelson, he's been a great asset to my fantasy team.

For your second, It's a toss-up between Torrey vs SEA or Holmes vs NE. I think Torrey could have a breakout game, but looking at defensive stats, Seahawks are 18th in pass defense, Patriots are 32, so Holmes might be a safer option.

[Mount-Cody]

Start question: A.J. Green vs Steelers or Jordy Nelson vs Vikings?

[PuRock]

[quote name='Mount-Cody' timestamp='1320946655' post='862923']
Start question: A.J. Green vs Steelers or Jordy Nelson vs Vikings?
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What's funny is I traded both of these guys for Cedric Benson before the season started. SMH. Thought Andre Johnson, Roddy White and Maclin would be all the power at WR I would need.

Anyways. I'd go AJ Green. Bengals are going to look for Green early and often. Should have a solid day. Last time the Pack played the Vikings . Nelson posted 4 catches for 52 yards and no touchdowns.

[Mount-Cody]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1320946868' post='862928']

What's funny is I traded both of these guys for Cedric Benson before the season started. SMH. Thought Andre Johnson, Roddy White and Maclin would be all the power at WR I would need.

Anyways. I'd go AJ Green. Bengals are going to look for Green early and often. Should have a solid day. Last time the Pack played the Vikings . Nelson posted 4 catches for 52 yards and no touchdowns.
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OK, thanks.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Free Agent' timestamp='1320913225' post='862624']
I would go with Manningham. Eli is playing very well, and Hakeem Nicks could be out again so Manningham could see more targets. Hey-Bey is a risky play, because with Carson Palmer starting, its unknown who will become his favorite targets. Last Sunday saw Jacoby Ford have a huge game so that could cut into Hey-Bey's playing time.

Both are risky plays really, but I would think that Manningham is the less risky of the two.
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I'll take your advice into consideration. Nice nickname, btw, I'm going to start calling Darrius Hey-Bey!

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Mount-Cody' timestamp='1320948645' post='862977']

OK, thanks.
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I'd disagree with Pu: go with Nelson. The Steelers have an elite D, the Bengals have an inconsistent QB. Jordy, on the other hand, will be playing against a horrible Vikings team, under the #1 QB, Rodgers.

[flaccopoe]

For my RB2, should I start Starks vs MIN or Battle vs DEN? I know Battle has the higher potential and Rodgers is pass-crazy, but I have a feeling GB is going to run the ball a lot against a MIN D that will be eager to save face against their perrenail Midwest rival.

[Free Agent]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1320970053' post='863353']
For my RB2, should I start Starks vs MIN or Battle vs DEN? I know Battle has the higher potential and Rodgers is pass-crazy, but I have a feeling GB is going to run the ball a lot against a MIN D that will be eager to save face against their perrenail Midwest rival.
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The problem with starting Starks is the Packers dont run. There is more of a chance of Starks or Grant catching a TD out of the backfield, then there is one of them running for a TD, in my opinion. The problem with starting Battle is that the Chiefs are terribly inconsistent. Tons of people started Battle against the Dolphins, and got practically nothing.

That said, I think Battle and Chiefs will rebound, and I predict Battle will have around 70 yds and a TD, while Starks will have 50 yds rushing and 20 receiving.

I suppose Battle would be the better play, but once again, either player is a risky play...

[PuRock]

[quote name='Free Agent' timestamp='1320980826' post='863482']
The problem with starting Starks is the Packers dont run. There is more of a chance of Starks or Grant catching a TD out of the backfield, then there is one of them running for a TD, in my opinion. The problem with starting Battle is that the Chiefs are terribly inconsistent. Tons of people started Battle against the Dolphins, and got practically nothing.

That said, I think Battle and Chiefs will rebound, and I predict Battle will have around 70 yds and a TD, while Starks will have 50 yds rushing and 20 receiving.

I suppose Battle would be the better play, but once again, either player is a risky play...
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I second this. Chiefs were on the verge of a letdown after some good play. That's their thing. Denver has a pretty good run defense. But I think Battle and the Chiefs get back on track in Arrowhead.

[FerrariFan87]

So, who started Michael Bush last night?!

[PuRock]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1321029604' post='863784']
So, who started Michael Bush last night?!
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I didn't start him. But in one league I started V-Jax and Antonio Gates. SMH

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1321030163' post='863792']

I didn't start him. But in one league I started V-Jax and Antonio Gates. SMH
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Epic fail, Pu... but it's not your fault Jackson just gave up on that one deep ball that was picked in the end zone. I was very surprised at his lack of effort.

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[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1321029604' post='863784']
So, who started Michael Bush last night?!
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This guy. In the only league I had him in. Makes up for starting Vincent "The ball was thrown to me?" Jackson.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='-Truth-' timestamp='1321032187' post='863815']
This guy. In the only league I had him in. Makes up for starting Vincent "The ball was thrown to me?" Jackson.
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Nice work! How many points did he get you? 33?

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[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1321034049' post='863840']

Nice work! How many points did he get you? 33?
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Thanks. Close. It was 30.2.

[theblackdog]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1321029604' post='863784']
So, who started Michael Bush last night?!
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One of the other guys in my league, he should be happy even if he was going to win anyway because he's playing the guy in dead last

[BmorBirds]

Gronkowski vs NYJ or J. Finley vs Min?

[Mount-Cody]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1320969749' post='863346']

I'd disagree with Pu: go with Nelson. The Steelers have an elite D, the Bengals have an inconsistent QB. Jordy, on the other hand, will be playing against a horrible Vikings team, under the #1 QB, Rodgers.
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Yea, you gotta point there. Guess I'll go with Nelson.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='BmorBirds' timestamp='1321055483' post='864211']
Gronkowski vs NYJ or J. Finley vs Min?
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Wow, that's a tough one... I'd say Finley just because Rodgers is so studly.

[BmorBirds]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1321127065' post='864706']

Wow, that's a tough one... I'd say Finley just because Rodgers is so studly.
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Yeah, that's who I have in. I was thinking about putting Gronk in with Revis and Cromartie blanketed the Wr's.

[Free Agent]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1321029604' post='863784']
So, who started Michael Bush last night?!
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I did! I ended up playing him in my flex since I have Adrian Peterson and Matt Forte at RB. It was a tossup between Bush and Beanie Wells in my flex spot, but I am so glad I went with Bush!

[Free Agent]

[quote name='BmorBirds' timestamp='1321055483' post='864211']
Gronkowski vs NYJ or J. Finley vs Min?
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Yeah that is a toughie... Gronkowski could have a huge day, or Hernandez could have a huge day and Gronk could be nonexistent. I too would go with Finley.

[SnOoPy]

Laurent Robinson or Brandon Lloyd?

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='SnOoPy' timestamp='1321189625' post='865030']
Laurent Robinson or Brandon Lloyd?
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Robinson because he's playing in a much more reliable O. You can never trust Lloyd to produce.

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[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1321197094' post='865075']

Robinson because he's playing in a much more reliable O. You can never trust Lloyd to produce.
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I agree that Robinson could certainly have a solid game. However, I don't agree with your point about Brandon Lloyd. He's averaged roughly 9 points per his last 3 games with St. Louis, with his output never dipping below 7.4 points. And that's with Bradford missing 2 weeks and playing the last one hurt. He's not the #1 WR he was last season, but he probably wasn't drafted to be, as his typical draft position was in the middle rounds. I'd consider him at worst, a solid #3 WR. However, I'd likely still start Robinson this week because of the match-ups. Lloyd will be drawing a tough match-up in Joe Haden, and the Browns #1 pass defense, so I expect a heavy dosage of Steven Jackson. Robinson has a much, much more favorable match-up against the Bills, and their 25th ranked defense.