Fantasy Football 2009: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em, Trade 'Em

[Moss]

Thanks, the only other RB that is worth a damn in FA is Ahmad Bradshaw, if I don't get him I would be starting Q Ganther.

RBs left out there are:

Maurice Morris @SF
McFadden @CLE
Weaver DEN
L Johnson KC
Bradshaw CAR
Arian Foster @MIA

Not a lot of selection out there.

Defenses that are still left out there are:

Falcons BUF
Jags @NE
Panthers @NYG
Fins HOU

The difference is 225 dollars in first and second, 375 for the Champ and 150 for second place. Will either make my money back +75 or +300. Would rather be the +300 haha...

I'm starting Bradshaw in my flex this week, if I were you I would start him over Ganther. The Giants offense is rolling right now, as is Bradshaw with two straight strong games. The Redskins offense... not so much. The Panthers D has also been easy to run on all year, last week was a bit of an aberration and more of a result of bad Viking O-line play.

[Cephius]

NFL just changed a Warner TD pass to a Boldin TD run from last week... anyone get screwed?!

[Dimmauk]

What RBs should I start?

MJD (of course)
Hightower
Jacobs
Reggie Bush
Cadillac

And, What WRs should I start?

Bowe
Jennings
Crabtree
Royal

[Tyr]

NFL just changed a Warner TD pass to a Boldin TD run from last week... anyone get screwed?!

I was just about to say the same thing. As per Yahoo:

"Please note the NFL changed its ruling of Kurt Warner's week 15 touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin to a lateral, making it a rushing play. Stats related to this play have been updated to reflect this change."


I'm sure someone did. Thankfully, I already had lost by a very large margin in the league I have Warner.

[Moss]

What RBs should I start?

MJD (of course)
Hightower
Jacobs
Reggie Bush
Cadillac

And, What WRs should I start?

Bowe
Jennings
Crabtree
Royal

I'm guessing you start 2 of each and a flex? Your RB options after MJD are weak, I would definitely start Jacobs over the other 3.

Eddie Royal isn't even worth consideration, he hasn't had more than 3 pts since Week 9. Jennings has been very solid of late and is on a great passing O, start him for sure. After that, Crabtree is your best bet with a great match-up against Detroit. I would probably start Bowe over Caddy, Hightower or Bush at the flex.

[Dimmauk]

I'm guessing you start 2 of each and a flex? Your RB options after MJD are weak, I would definitely start Jacobs over the other 3.

Eddie Royal isn't even worth consideration, he hasn't had more than 3 pts since Week 9. Jennings has been very solid of late and is on a great passing O, start him for sure. After that, Crabtree is your best bet with a great match-up against Detroit. I would probably start Bowe over Caddy, Hightower or Bush at the flex.

Yeah its 2x RB and 2x WR with a RB/WR slot also.

I went with
MJD
Hightower
Jennings
Crabtree
and Jacobs in RB/WR slot

I'm still flip flopping between Bowe @ Cinny or Jacobs against CAR in NY.

[Moss]

Yeah its 2x RB and 2x WR with a RB/WR slot also.

I went with
MJD
Hightower
Jennings
Crabtree
and Jacobs in RB/WR slot

I'm still flip flopping between Bowe @ Cinny or Jacobs against CAR in NY.

Between those two I would go with Jacobs, Panthers have had trouble all year stopping the run, while the Bungals have been great against the pass. Just keep in mind Hightower has 8 carries for 7 yards combined over the past two weeks, so you're basically relying on a short score, which admittedly has a decent chance of happening against the Rams.

[Tyr]

Sproles/LT combo netted me 37 points in 20man league.

Grinning from ear-to-ear.

[Ketsuri]

P. Manning vs Jets or McNabb vs Den? I am worried that Manning will get pulled around halftime. I need the points since I am playing a really good team this week,

[Daahan]

Alright. I'm in the finals for our league so this is what it's all about (also have the opportunity to win $120 so let's DOOOOOOO it)

First, under TE do I start John Carlson @ Green Bay or Zach Miller @ Cleveland? Both have been awfully inconsistent but Carlson had a huge week last week and I can't help but feel they're going to utilize him against a stout GB pass defense.

Zach Miller has been much more consistent than Carlson, but if Jafailcus Russfail is going to be under center, I expect him to go 8/25 for 87 yards.

Lastly, I have Michael Bush in my W/R/T flex position going against Cleveland. Since Fargas is hurt, Bush is expected to get the bulk of the carries. Other options I have for the flex are Marshawn Lynch, TJ Housh, Larry Johnson and Reggie Bush.

I feel that Michael Bush has the best case out of any of these but if you guys disagree and would put in one of the others please share your reasoning.

[Moss]

P. Manning vs Jets or McNabb vs Den? I am worried that Manning will get pulled around halftime. I need the points since I am playing a really good team this week,

McNabb easy. McNabb can outscore Peyton anyway, and like you said there is a very good chance Peyton will not play the whole game, I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled him after a series or two.

[Moss]

Alright. I'm in the finals for our league so this is what it's all about (also have the opportunity to win $120 so let's DOOOOOOO it)

First, under TE do I start John Carlson @ Green Bay or Zach Miller @ Cleveland? Both have been awfully inconsistent but Carlson had a huge week last week and I can't help but feel they're going to utilize him against a stout GB pass defense.

Zach Miller has been much more consistent than Carlson, but if Jafailcus Russfail is going to be under center, I expect him to go 8/25 for 87 yards.

Lastly, I have Michael Bush in my W/R/T flex position going against Cleveland. Since Fargas is hurt, Bush is expected to get the bulk of the carries. Other options I have for the flex are Marshawn Lynch, TJ Housh, Larry Johnson and Reggie Bush.

I feel that Michael Bush has the best case out of any of these but if you guys disagree and would put in one of the others please share your reasoning.

Agree with you on Carlson, he had a very strong game last week and Miller is just coming back from injury. Also Hasselbeck>anyRaidersQB although both teams suck.

Tough call at the flex, I originally saw Michael Bush and was going to suggest someone else but he looks to be your best bet from that group. All of those guys have huge questions marks, but if the Oakland coaches actually decide to give him a good share of touches he could put up very solid numbers. Just know that after a 119 yard game earlier in the season he was given 4 carries the next game.

[Plow]

I was just about to say the same thing. As per Yahoo:

"Please note the NFL changed its ruling of Kurt Warner's week 15 touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin to a lateral, making it a rushing play. Stats related to this play have been updated to reflect this change."


I'm sure someone did. Thankfully, I already had lost by a very large margin in the league I have Warner.

In IDP (the good one) it gave me a win, didn't matter much but took me from 7-8 to 8-7, lol.

[chapstick]

In my league, the semi-final game was updated from one team winning to another because of the Boldin touchdown, thus changing who got to play the superbowl and who didn't. Laughter and tears ensued. (money league)

[Tyr]

In my league, the semi-final game was updated from one team winning to another because of the Boldin touchdown, thus changing who got to play the superbowl and who didn't. Laughter and tears ensued. (money league)

Wow...

Here's a dwosy (sp?) I'm facing...I've got 1 or 2 of these TEs in a bunch of leagues, rank them for me:

Dallas Clark
Jermichael Finley
Greg Olsen

I've got 7 playoff games this week, 4 of them involve these TEs. 1 is with Clark/Olsen. 1 is with all three on my roster (championship), I've got 2 first-rounder games with Jermichael set to go (2QB & IDP, IDP I have Olsen too).

Is Olsen worth a look this week? Will Jermichael keep his great production? Halp =/

[Tyche]

If your best player is starting, you play your best player. No.Exceptions.Ever.

Olsen undoubtedly has the best matchup, however...

...refer to the first statement. If you bench Clark on a 2TD performance, you'll beat yourself to death over it. If you start Clark and he has a subpar performance, and the others have really good performances, it won't be nearly as bad as the aforementioned.

[Plow]

Only play Finley if you're willing to take a 50/50 shot at either a massive day or jack shit.

If Clark plays after halftime I'll be pretty surprised, his job is dangerous.

[Penthesilea]

Warner
MJD
M. Barber
Brandon Marshall @ Philly
Derick Mason @ Pitt
B. Celek


Really only want advice on the two WRs.

I have G. Jennins @ SEA. Who do I take out of those starting currently, and replace with Jennings?

[Tyr]

I might be able to pull off a victory in all 7 playoff games:

Money League Championship - I've got a 30-point lead with Adrian left, against Miles Austin
20Man League Championship - down 11 points with Campbell to play (goddamn SF DEF)

Friends League - Game's in the bag, going to the championship
BGE - 5 point deficit, I have Adrian left
IDP - 8 point deficit, I have Sidney Rice & Brian Orakpo v. Fred Davis & Miles Austin, I might lose this one
2QB - 110 point lead, opponent has some players left
School League - Won 3rd place in consolation bracket (3 of 16)

I doubt I'm beating Rec in IDP, and I don't think I'll beat Volcanics in 20man. Otherwise, I'm content. Asking for all 7 wins is maybe a bit much...

[Tyche]

The showdown between Headspace and Akiyama in BGP is going to be epic. Headspace up 2 with Forte and Olsen vs Jason Campbell.

I wanna play headpsace in the championship just because we've been jawing it out over the past few weeks.

I got lucky in BGE to make the playoffs, but not going to get lucky in the playoffs. Up just 5 against Tyr's tam with Ap left to play.