Fantasy Football Starting Question (QB and DEF)

[MikeVic]

Who would you start at QB and DEF?

-Brady vs Buffalo or Brunell vs Giants?
-DOLPHINS vs Saints or GIANTS vs Redskins?

I like making the decisions myself, but this week has me stumped. I think both Brady and Brunell can have good weeks... but who can have the better one? And if I think Brunell can have a good week, does that mean staring the Dolphins? Or maybe looking to find a third defense out there?

Any input appreciated, thanks!

[flere-imsaho]

I'd go with Brunell over Brady. Buffalo are a good pass D team so the Pats will either try to run (see Oakland last week for reference) or will flail about. The Giants D is OK, but Brunell's been playing very well.

For DEF, that's tougher. First question is whether you "score" for defense based mostly on points allowed or on takeaways + sacks. If it's the latter, you have to go with Miami, as Aaron Brooks is a sack/fumble/INT machine. If it's the former, I'd say it's a tossup. The Skins don't have a reliably explosive offense, and on any given week N.O. can put up a donut.

[streetballer22]

Brunell easy and you're not going to want to root against him so Miami DEF.

[MikeVic]