Fantasy Football Week 2 "Who should I start?" thread.

digamma · 09-15-2006, 03:46 PM

I'll start...

Two of three running backs...
Edge vs. Seattle
Julius Jones vs. Washington
Jamal Lewis vs. Oakland

If Lewis is playing (and indications are that he is), I'm leaning towards Lewis and Jones. Is that crazy?

Travis · 09-15-2006, 04:14 PM

I'm starting Ronnie Brown and Chester Taylor while leaving Edge on the bench this week. Part of Seattle's success against the run last year was the fact they were up in most games during the second half forcing the other team to pass more, and I can't see Arizona's defense duplicating what Detroit did last week.

That and with the addition of Peterson and the hopeful return of Hill this week, Seattles front 7 is very good against the outside run though they can be exploited up the middle at times. Arizona's line however does not seem like they're going to take over the game and enforce their will on the interior tackle rotation that the Seahawks use though.

I just can't see him suddenly turning around what's been a brutal ypc average so far with the Cards this week. Never mind the fact that Seattle better be ahead by 14+ midway through the third quarter taking away carries for Edge. Maybe if he breaks a long screen pass or something, but other than that, just doesn't seem like a good matchup.

Eaglesfan27 · 09-15-2006, 04:16 PM

I'd take Ronnie Brown and Chester Taylor over Edge as well, but with Jamal's injury questions lingering this week, I'd start Edge over Jamal.

primelord · 09-15-2006, 04:19 PM

Personally I would go with Lewis and Edge. Even if Arizona does get down early Edge can still be very useful catching the ball. Seattle will provide better coverage than SF did so you will see more check down throws to James. I agree he may not run for 120 here, but I don't think Jones will be all that effective either.

Edit: FWIW all indications are that LEwis is going to play.

sterlingice · 09-16-2006, 10:13 AM

My two "who do I start" issues come in with receievers on two teams

I need 3 of each group:
Wayne, Jackson, Coles, and Stallworth
Fitzgerald, Jackson, Coles, and Bryant

I'm leaning towards the first three in each but Bryant and Stallworth both have pretty good matchups and Coles does not (NE).

SI

rowech · 09-16-2006, 10:28 AM

Brees against GB or Warner against Seattle?

Digamma -- Edge and J. Lewis -- you can't sit Edge on the bench...I don't care who he is playing.

Sterling -- I would start Wayne, Jackson, and Stallworth and Fitz, Jackson, and Coles on the other.

Raven Hawk · 09-16-2006, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowech

Brees against GB or Warner against Seattle?

Digamma -- Edge and J. Lewis -- you can't sit Edge on the bench...I don't care who he is playing.

Sterling -- I would start Wayne, Jackson, and Stallworth and Fitz, Jackson, and Coles on the other.

Rowech -- I would go with Warner against Seattle.

My problem lies with our ability to switch out 1 RB for a wideout (going 4 wide). So here's my dilemma.

RB LaMont Jordan vs. Baltimore, RB Kevan Barlow vs. NE or WR Reggie Brown vs. NY Giants.

rowech · 09-16-2006, 11:03 AM

Raven...tough call on that one all the way around. I don't have any advice on that one.

wade moore · 09-16-2006, 11:14 AM

Darrel Jackson or Eric Moulds?

sterlingice · 09-16-2006, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowech

Brees against GB or Warner against Seattle?

Brees just hasn't quite looked right so until he does, I think he's a bench candidate. On the other hand, I just don't see Arizona being ahead of Seattle for much of the game so there will probably be quite a bit of second half passing so I'd do Warner in a heartbeat.

SI

rowech · 09-16-2006, 11:29 AM

One of those things where my mind says Warner you idiot and my heart says Brees is playing Green Bay you idiot.

sterlingice · 09-16-2006, 11:33 AM

There's a lot of those in fantasy football

SI

Jas_lov · 09-16-2006, 03:33 PM

Which 2 should I start?

Ahman Green vs. New Orleans
Lamont Jordan vs. Baltimore
Thomas Jones vs. Detroit

I'm thinking Ahman Green for sure. The Packers know that a solid running game is their best chance to win. Jordan and Jones is where it gets tricky. Detroit held Shawn Alexander to 50 some yards last week and we all know what Baltimore did to Tampa and Cadillac Williams. Chicago is going to run no matter what because it's their style so I'm leaning towards Jones. If the Raiders get behind again like they did last week they'll have to go to the pass. Any thoughts?

wade moore · 09-17-2006, 03:49 PM

Jackson vs. Moulds I started Jackson... Moulds did nothing and Jackson has a TD already in the 1st quarter, woohooo!

09-15-2006, 04:16 PM	#3
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'd take Ronnie Brown and Chester Taylor over Edge as well, but with Jamal's injury questions lingering this week, I'd start Edge over Jamal. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-15-2006, 04:19 PM	#4
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Personally I would go with Lewis and Edge. Even if Arizona does get down early Edge can still be very useful catching the ball. Seattle will provide better coverage than SF did so you will see more check down throws to James. I agree he may not run for 120 here, but I don't think Jones will be all that effective either. Edit: FWIW all indications are that LEwis is going to play. Last edited by primelord : 09-15-2006 at 04:20 PM.

09-16-2006, 10:13 AM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	My two "who do I start" issues come in with receievers on two teams I need 3 of each group: Wayne, Jackson, Coles, and Stallworth Fitzgerald, Jackson, Coles, and Bryant I'm leaning towards the first three in each but Bryant and Stallworth both have pretty good matchups and Coles does not (NE). SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-16-2006, 11:33 AM	#12
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	There's a lot of those in fantasy football SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 09-16-2006 at 11:33 AM.

09-15-2006, 04:14 PM	#2
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	I'm starting Ronnie Brown and Chester Taylor while leaving Edge on the bench this week. Part of Seattle's success against the run last year was the fact they were up in most games during the second half forcing the other team to pass more, and I can't see Arizona's defense duplicating what Detroit did last week. That and with the addition of Peterson and the hopeful return of Hill this week, Seattles front 7 is very good against the outside run though they can be exploited up the middle at times. Arizona's line however does not seem like they're going to take over the game and enforce their will on the interior tackle rotation that the Seahawks use though. I just can't see him suddenly turning around what's been a brutal ypc average so far with the Cards this week. Never mind the fact that Seattle better be ahead by 14+ midway through the third quarter taking away carries for Edge. Maybe if he breaks a long screen pass or something, but other than that, just doesn't seem like a good matchup.

09-16-2006, 10:28 AM	#6
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Brees against GB or Warner against Seattle? Digamma -- Edge and J. Lewis -- you can't sit Edge on the bench...I don't care who he is playing. Sterling -- I would start Wayne, Jackson, and Stallworth and Fitz, Jackson, and Coles on the other.

09-16-2006, 11:03 AM	#8
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Raven...tough call on that one all the way around. I don't have any advice on that one.

09-16-2006, 11:29 AM	#11
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	One of those things where my mind says Warner you idiot and my heart says Brees is playing Green Bay you idiot.

09-16-2006, 03:33 PM	#13
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Which 2 should I start? Ahman Green vs. New Orleans Lamont Jordan vs. Baltimore Thomas Jones vs. Detroit I'm thinking Ahman Green for sure. The Packers know that a solid running game is their best chance to win. Jordan and Jones is where it gets tricky. Detroit held Shawn Alexander to 50 some yards last week and we all know what Baltimore did to Tampa and Cadillac Williams. Chicago is going to run no matter what because it's their style so I'm leaning towards Jones. If the Raiders get behind again like they did last week they'll have to go to the pass. Any thoughts?

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