2009 Fantasy Football Who Should I Start Thread?

[Ragone]

Trying to decide on a defense.. Have Bears currently.. really worried about a meltdown of their d now..

Seattle/Atlanta/Colts/49ers

(I preface this with saying the bears d was dropped in my league this week, i snapped them up, but not feeling really good about them currently)

[Samdari]

Originally Posted by Flasch186

I think that im not gaining a TON to go from Jones to Turner considering ATL's schedule. While Im downgrading a TON from White to Maclin. no?

This is exactly how I view that deal.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Ragone

Trying to decide on a defense.. Have Bears currently.. really worried about a meltdown of their d now..

Seattle/Atlanta/Colts/49ers

(I preface this with saying the bears d was dropped in my league this week, i snapped them up, but not feeling really good about them currently)

I like Atlanta, especially this week going up against Jake Turnover.

[RomaGoth]

Originally Posted by Ragone

Trying to decide on a defense.. Have Bears currently.. really worried about a meltdown of their d now..

Seattle/Atlanta/Colts/49ers

(I preface this with saying the bears d was dropped in my league this week, i snapped them up, but not feeling really good about them currently)

I picked up Atlanta, they should have a field day against the Panthers.

[DataKing]

Originally Posted by Ragone

Trying to decide on a defense.. Have Bears currently.. really worried about a meltdown of their d now..

Seattle/Atlanta/Colts/49ers

(I preface this with saying the bears d was dropped in my league this week, i snapped them up, but not feeling really good about them currently)

Urlacher is not as integral to the performance of Lovie's defense as you might think. Yes, his leadership will be missed, but he's not the most talented of the linebackers (that's Lance Briggs). Where he'll be missed is covering athletic TEs down the middle of the field.

The Bears D will feast or famine depending on the performance of Marinelli's defensive line.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by DataKing

The Bears D will feast or famine depending on the performance of Marinelli's defensive line.

Their pad level and gap assignments should be awesome!

[stevew]

I'd say the bears will give up roughly 17 points to the Steelers and probably force 2 turnovers. I don't think they'll score on special teams, although it's certainly a possibility. The Steelers won't be able to run on them, but the 5 wide passing sets will be hard for the Bears to contain.

[sooner333]

This seems like a really silly question, but given Brees' success last week against Detroit, is there any reason to start Favre over Manning (@ Miami)?

[CleBrownsfan]

Originally Posted by sooner333

This seems like a really silly question, but given Brees' success last week against Detroit, is there any reason to start Favre over Manning (@ Miami)?

No - You have to start Manning here IMO

[CleBrownsfan]

Non-PPR standard scoring

Driver vs Cinci or Ocho @ GB?

[RomaGoth]

Originally Posted by sooner333

This seems like a really silly question, but given Brees' success last week against Detroit, is there any reason to start Favre over Manning (@ Miami)?

The only time you bench Manning is during his bye week. Even with less talent around him than in past years, he is a starter every week.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

Non-PPR standard scoring

Driver vs Cinci or Ocho @ GB?

I'd say Ochocinco over Driver.

[DataKing]

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

Non-PPR standard scoring

Driver vs Cinci or Ocho @ GB?

If the Packers still had Al Harris and Charles Woodson pressing on the line all the time, I'd actually consider Driver here. But from what I could tell from last week's game against the Bears, Capers' defense calls for the corners to drop off the line a bit more. This'll give Ocho the free release he needs to be effective (assuming Palmer stays upright).

[DataKing]

Dola.

Matt Forte vs. Steelers (with no Polimalu) or Ronnie Brown vs. Colts? (TD-heavy league...no PPR).

[dervack]

Typical league, must start 3;

Roy Williams vs Giants
Patrick Crayton vs Giants
Santonio Holmes at Bears
Harvin at Det
TJ at San Fran

[Sublime 2]

Need to pick one:

Cadillac @ Buffalo
Sproles vs. Baltimore
McFadden @ KC
Hightower @ Jac

Leaning towards McFadden, mostly because I'm afraid of Sproles against that Raven's D.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Originally Posted by DataKing

Dola.

Matt Forte vs. Steelers (with no Polimalu) or Ronnie Brown vs. Colts? (TD-heavy league...no PPR).

Forte probably, but it's close. I think they'll try to work him in more but the matchup is bad. I'm very down on the Dolphins this year.

Typical league, must start 3;

Roy Williams vs Giants
Patrick Crayton vs Giants
Santonio Holmes at Bears
Harvin at Det
TJ at San Fran

Roy E., Santonio and TJ.

Cadillac @ Buffalo
Sproles vs. Baltimore
McFadden @ KC
Hightower @ Jac

McFadden is your best bet but I think Sproles and Williams are not bad as starts either.

[miked]

Man, I suck...I gots to pick two between:

Kellen Winslow vs BUF
Josh Morgan vs. SEA
Mark Bradley vs. OAK
Mario Manningham vs. DAL

I also have Ginn vs. IND, but he sucks.

[Racer]

.5 PPR, fractional scoring 1 point per 20 yards receiving/rushing, and 6 points for all touchdowns

Pick 2

Matt Forte (vs. Pit)
Ray Rice (@ San Diego)
Carnell Williams (@ Buf)
Michael Bush (@ KC) (not that it matters but my opponent is starting Darren McFadden)
Beanie Wells (@Jac)

I would normally go with Forte and Rice, but I really don't like Forte's matchup. Touchdowns make up a pretty big piece of the piece in this scoring system and Pittsburgh gave up just seven touchhowns last season (as well as only 3.3 ypc).

[Racer]

Originally Posted by DataKing

Dola.

Matt Forte vs. Steelers (with no Polimalu) or Ronnie Brown vs. Colts? (TD-heavy league...no PPR).

Similar dilemma for me. The Colts held MJD in check last week, but the Steelers held RBs in check all of last season. Since your league is touchdown heavy (and the Steelers only gave up 7 rushing touchdowns last season), I'd probably go with Brown.

Originally Posted by dervack

Typical league, must start 3;

Roy Williams vs Giants
Patrick Crayton vs Giants
Santonio Holmes at Bears
Harvin at Det
TJ at San Fran

I go Williams, Holmes, and Housh if Housh is playing. If Housh isn't playing, I might roll with Harvin over Crayton since Harvin is playing against the Lions.

Originally Posted by Sublime 2

Need to pick one:

Cadillac @ Buffalo
Sproles vs. Baltimore
McFadden @ KC
Hightower @ Jac

Leaning towards McFadden, mostly because I'm afraid of Sproles against that Raven's D.

I'd pick McFadden. The Chiefs defense gave up 198 yards against the run last week against Baltimore.

[Comey]

I'm stuck:

RB (pick one):
Cadillac vs BUF
Barber vs NYG
Rice vs SD
(Chris Johnson is my #1)

WR (pick one)
Driver vs CIN
Royal vs CLV
Cotchery vs NE
(Calvin Johnson is my #1)

Out of the four who are not selected, who ranks best as my flex?

[dervack]

I started Harvin over TJ and got a TD so far.

[Qwikshot]

After getting destroyed last week, I managed to start Schaub, Andre Johnson, and Chris Johnson...I'm now beating my opponent by almost 100 points.

Ray Rice is a disappointment though, he's losing the red zone ops against MacGahee.

McFadden helped in my flex spot.

Jennings did nothing against Cincy, I could have started Gage or Harvin but listed as probable I was confident he'd get some chances.

Oh well, my opponent had Brady which made me nervous, but the Jets really got a nice defense going.

[RedKingGold]

Originally Posted by RedKingGold

I've got two tough calls this week:

Starting Quarterback: Kurt Warner or Brett Favre?

Case for Warner - Warner is my regular starter. Although the Cardinals offense looked really ineffective last week, Warner still had a shit-ton of passing yards which is why I drafted him. I figure that whether or not Arizona is winning or losing or whichever of the receivers start, Warner will be throwing. Cardinals are playing Jacksonville (who allowed 301 passing yards last week)

Case for Favre - Packers are playing the Lions, enough said.

Current Thought: I'm leaning towards Warner because I also have Bernard Berrian. I figure starting Favre and Berrian is too much risk, especially because Berrian is coming back from an injury this week (although he is practicing with no restrictions).

Ended up going with Warner, who got me 17 points. Favre would've gotten me 14 points, so no real loss either way.

Flex Spot: Roy E Williams vs. Darren Sproles vs. Devin Hester

Case for Williams: Put up good numbers for me in Week One, but it's clear he's the third option in Dallas behind those running backs and Witten.

Case for Sproles: LT is banged up and it looks like Sproles will be getting a lot of carries this week.

Case for Hester: The Bears treat him more like a #1 option than the Cowboys do Williams.

Other Considerations: In terms of matchups, all are facing tough teams (Williams - NYG, Sproles - BAL, Hester - PIT).

Early Thoughts: I'm thinking of going with Sproles, because at least I'm certain he'll get goal-line work.

Ended up going with Sproles, who made me look like a genius with 20 points. Hester ended up with 2 points, and Williams right now has a whopping one point.

Also, here is my current fantasy roster:

QB: Warner, Favre
RB: Gore, Run DMC, Sproles, Mewelde Moore, Sammie Morris
WR: Moss, Williams, Berrian, Hester, Breaston
TE: Heap, Fasano
D/ST: Giants
K: Folk

12-Team League through ESPN using their standard scoring system.

We had the pleasure of taking on a team who had Chris Johnson today. Randy Moss did absolute crap for us, but Gore's big day along with Warner/Sproles have us out to a comfortable 104-90 margin.

He has no one in tomorrow's game, and only Dallas D/ST now, so it would take a crapload of turnovers from the Giants for him to come back.

On a related note, I'm not the biggest fantasy football person, but I'll admit that it has made more interested in NYG/DAL then I normally would be. I have Giants D and he has Dallas D, so it's been interesting.

All-in-all, a good fantasy day after what looked like a rough start with Johnson's big day.

[MikeVic]

If you can believe it, I have Chris Johnson in a league and can still lose this week. All my other players had poor weeks (starting-wise, bench players are another story... horrible decisions on my part). I need to make up 16 points, with Reggie Wayne left for me and Dallas Clark left for the other guy.

[flere-imsaho]

I had Adrian Peterson (the MIN one) last week in a league and lost because a) the other guy had Brees and b) none of my other guys did squat. When that happens you just feel like utter fail.

[MikeVic]

Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

I had Adrian Peterson (the MIN one) last week in a league and lost because a) the other guy had Brees and b) none of my other guys did squat. When that happens you just feel like utter fail.

I feel like I'm wasting his awesome week. Especially considering all of my decisions were wrong. The guy I started got 1-2 points, and the bench guy got 10-11. That's 30-40 points gone the other way.

[DataKing]

I lost this week because I ran into Frank Gore (my league really rewards long touchdowns). Sad thing is I'm out-scoring 9 of the other 11 teams in my league...just a bad luck week.

[dervack]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

If you can believe it, I have Chris Johnson in a league and can still lose this week. All my other players had poor weeks (starting-wise, bench players are another story... horrible decisions on my part). I need to make up 16 points, with Reggie Wayne left for me and Dallas Clark left for the other guy.

Well that first play certainly didn't help you. I need 21 points out of Ronnie Brown to win. Yikes.

[CleBrownsfan]

I'm not happy with my team at all - I'm 0-2 and 2nd to last in the power rankings. Any how I'm wondering if you guys could help me out on a couple positions. PPR league - 6pnts for all TD's - 1 pnt for 25 yards.

WR Pick one:

Manningham @ TB
Laurent Robinson vs GB
Cotchery vs TEN

RB Pick two:

Portis @ Det
Kevin Smith vs Wash
Pierre Thomas @ Buf
Jonathan Stewart @ Dal
Jamal Lewis @ Balt

Thanks for the help!

[albionmoonlight]

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I'm not happy with my team at all - I'm 0-2 and 2nd to last in the power rankings. Any how I'm wondering if you guys could help me out on a couple positions. PPR league - 6pnts for all TD's - 1 pnt for 25 yards.

WR Pick one:

Manningham @ TB
Laurent Robinson vs GB
Cotchery vs TEN

RB Pick two:

Portis @ Det
Kevin Smith vs Wash
Pierre Thomas @ Buf
Jonathan Stewart @ Dal
Jamal Lewis @ Balt

Thanks for the help!

With Thomas, you have two injuries to think about--his and Mike Bell's. At a minimum, you won't know until practice this week how they are doing. SaintsReport Community Forums is the forum that will have the most up to date info.

As for your others, you have to think that Jamal Lewis is up for the Baltimore game. You also have to think that Balitmore is up for Jamal Lewis, so it might be a wash.

[albionmoonlight]

6 pts for a TD pass

Shaub v Jacksonville OR
Romo v Carolina

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

WR Pick one:

Manningham @ TB

RB Pick two:

Portis @ Det
Kevin Smith vs Wash
Pierre Thomas @ Buf

If Pierre Thomas is healthy AND looks like he's RB1, go with him over Smith.

Personally I wouldn't touch Lewis in nearly any matchup, and certainly not against the Ravens.

[TLK]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

6 pts for a TD pass

Shaub v Jacksonville OR
Romo v Carolina

Schaub without question.



How about Ray Rice and Cadillac Williams for Steve Slaton? Fair Deal?

[Samdari]

Originally Posted by TLK

How about Ray Rice and Cadillac Williams for Steve Slaton? Fair Deal?

Since both Rice and Williams are about 90% to outscore Slaton this year, I'd say that's not a fair deal at all.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

6 pts for a TD pass

Shaub v Jacksonville OR
Romo v Carolina

I'd go Shaub I think, but Barber being out makes it a harder choice.

[DataKing]

Question for the 49er fans out there. I'm looking to shore up my WR3 since Anthony Gonzalez is hurt. Is there any reason to believe that Josh Morgan will outperform any of the following three (looking to drop Morgan and add one of these three through waivers):

1. Mario Manningham (probably won't get him, but worth a shot)
2. Devery Henderson
3. Laurent Robinson

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Any word on Brian Westbrook? Am I right in thinking that, if Westbrook is out, LeSean McCoy is a better start (vs. KC) than McFadden (vs. DEN) Moreno (@ OAK) or Benson (vs. PIT)?

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Originally Posted by DataKing

Question for the 49er fans out there. I'm looking to shore up my WR3 since Anthony Gonzalez is hurt. Is there any reason to believe that Josh Morgan will outperform any of the following three (looking to drop Morgan and add one of these three through waivers):

1. Mario Manningham (probably won't get him, but worth a shot)
2. Devery Henderson
3. Laurent Robinson

Not a 49er fan, but I would rather have Manningham or Robinson. Henderson is a total boom or bust type who I try to avoid.

[MikeVic]

Eli Manning or Tony Romo? I'm really stuck on this one badly.

[Neuqua]

Matt Ryan against New England

or

Carson Palmer against Pittsburgh?

[MikeVic]

I'd say Matt Ryan.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Ryan over Palmer. Manning-Romo seems a wash to me.

[MikeVic]

Also, think Santana Moss bounces back this week finally?

My 2nd WR could be: Moss, Harvin, Ginn Jr., or Breaston.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

PPR league? If so, Moss for sure. If not, I'd still go Moss over Harvin but only by a sliver. If you get points for return yardage, perhaps that pushes Harvin ahead.

[MikeVic]

Not PPR, but Moss' horrible outings are made me not like him much... nothing against the Rams? Why would he get anything against the Lions then? That's my thinking, but he's still a #1 and Harvin isn't...

[Neuqua]

PPR League 6 pts for all TD's..

I can start 3 of the following RBs, and I can't decide which one to leave out, all the matchups look atleast somewhat solid. Any thoughts?

Ryan Grant @ STL
Steven Jackson vs. GB
Clinton Portis @ DET
Felix Jones vs Carolina

[MikeVic]

I'm down on Washington's offense... I'd say Portis. But Jones might split with Choice?


Do we do trade advice here too?

Was offered these two:
Harvin for Carlson (I have Olsen as my TE right now).

Tim Hightower, Percy Harvin, and my 2nd rounder next year (4th rounder really since we keep two guys) for Steve Slaton, John Carlson, and Mike Bell. I have Pierre Thomas already. But I think Mike Bell is injured too?


Basically, the guy wants to move Steve Jackson, Steve Slaton, and John Carlson... and I want to jump on that if I can. Thoughts?

[Samdari]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Not PPR, but Moss' horrible outings are made me not like him much... nothing against the Rams? Why would he get anything against the Lions then? That's my thinking, but he's still a #1 and Harvin isn't...

Harvin has the most targets among WRs.

I would stay away from anything to do with the Redskins passing game right now. The odds of the team scoring a TD, let alone an individual player, just seem very low.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

I'd leave Jones on th bench, Neuqua.

MV - I think this should become a fantasy catch-all, so trades are fine.

Harvin for Carlson doesn't make much sense unless you are moving Olsen right afterward. The larger trade looks good to me (I'm not down on Slaton much) though the draft pick is something I'm not used to factoring in. Maybe see if you can downgrade/remove the draft pick and get Carlson out of the deal?