The Official Fantasy Football advice thread. - Part 1

[LegendaryCaleb]

Rashad Jennings or Shane Vereen?

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Josh Gordon is back so if he isn't already gone I would suggest grabbing him if you need another WR

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

I'm dealing with a lot of injuries this week. Cooks, Sanders and Fitzgerald. Basically Cobb is the only guy I can count on next week of my normal top dogs. Are there any good Sleeper WR's tat I may be able to pick up or should look out for? I made a waiver claim for Britt but the pickings are pretty slim in my league

 

[JewishHobbit]

So I have Jeremy Maclin, A.J. Green, Alshon Jeffery, and Josh Gordon. Two WRs and one Flex. Which WR do I bench?

 

[ComicChick]

none. you trade them all to me

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

So I have Jeremy Maclin, A.J. Green, Alshon Jeffery, and Josh Gordon. Two WRs and one Flex. Which WR do I bench?

I would bench Maclin. But realistically they are all top tier guys so unless one of them just happens to have the game of your life the point difference shouldn't be too huge

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I'm dealing with a lot of injuries this week. Cooks, Sanders and Fitzgerald. Basically Cobb is the only guy I can count on next week of my normal top dogs. Are there any good Sleeper WR's tat I may be able to pick up or should look out for? I made a waiver claim for Britt but the pickings are pretty slim in my league

Andrew Hawkins (CLE)
Davante Adams (GB)
Jarvis Landry (MIA)

although I honestly think Sanders and Fitz will play this week.

I would bench Maclin. But realistically they are all top tier guys so unless one of them just happens to have the game of your life the point difference shouldn't be too huge

That's insane. Maclin is probably having the best year of that entire group, especially if your league is PPR.

For this week at least, you probably bench Gordon.

 

[HaplessHenchman]

That's insane. Maclin is probably having the best year of that entire group, especially if your league is PPR.

For this week at least, you probably bench Gordon.

I was going to say the same thing. Gordon needs to go to the bench.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I was going to say the same thing. Gordon needs to go to the bench.

People need to get a grip on Josh Gordon. Keep in mind that as part of his suspension he couldnt even practice with the team so the Browns have no idea what his conditioning is even like and wont know until practice today.

 

[JewishHobbit]

Yeah, that's what I was leaning toward for that exact reason. I figure I'll see how he does this week, and if it's clear that hes going to put up numbers like he did last year then I'll bench someone... likely Green or Jeffery. Maclin's having a monster year for me.

 

[HaplessHenchman]

Okay, I need some advice: I have to start three of the following WRs in one of my leagues. Which ones?

Emmanuel Sanders (Injury question)
Jeremy Maclin (No question. He starts)
Desean Jackson
Percy Harvin
Marques Colston
Mohamed Sanu

The top three have been my normal starters but we have the injury question with Sanders and Jackson was terrible with RGIII last week. Harvin is coming off of a bye and produced with Vick behind center in the last game. Colston could see more targets with Cooks out. Sanu I don't really think is a viable option now with Green back.

See the dilemma? Assuming Sanders is out, what other two would you start? If Sanders plays, who is the third?

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I think you stick with the Top 3. RG3 just missed Jackson on a couple big plays last week, but then again they are playing the 49ers.

I wouldnt fault you for going with Sanu. With Green back it means that he's going to be drawing the double teams in coverage so Sanu should see his fair share of balls come his way. The Texans secondary isnt that great either.

If Sanders plays I roll Sanders, Maclin, and Jackson.

If he doesnt, I roll Maclin, Jackson, and Sanu.

Hopefully for your sake they say Sanders is a go/no go sometime before Sunday, b/c the Broncos play at 4:00 and all those other guys except Jackson go at 1:00

 

[HaplessHenchman]

I think you stick with the Top 3. RG3 just missed Jackson on a couple big plays last week, but then again they are playing the 49ers.

I wouldnt fault you for going with Sanu. With Green back it means that he's going to be drawing the double teams in coverage so Sanu should see his fair share of balls come his way. The Texans secondary isnt that great either.

If Sanders plays I roll Sanders, Maclin, and Jackson.

If he doesnt, I roll Maclin, Jackson, and Sanu.

Hopefully for your sake they say Sanders is a go/no go sometime before Sunday, b/c the Broncos play at 4:00 and all those other guys except Jackson go at 1:00

Thanks for the reply. I had forgotten about "game times" and the possibility that I might not know about Sanders' availability until later. I really hope he passes his concussion tests sooner rather than later.

I also just noticed that the Jets play at Buffalo this week. While I assume the blizzard will be over by then, the passing game could be affected by the weather still. Looks like it would be a safe bet to put Harvin on the bench.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

1/2 pt PPR league

Joique Bell (@ N.E.) or Isaiah Crowell (@ ATL) ?

 

[HaplessHenchman]

1/2 pt PPR league

Joique Bell (@ N.E.) or Isaiah Crowell (@ ATL) ?

That is tougher than it looks. The latest reports have Bush as possibly playing but even if he does, how effective would he be? I think Bell would still get the majority of the playing time with a passing team (that may have to pass more if they fall behind early at New England).

Meanwhile, Crowell seems to have a nice juicy match-up with the Falcons in their dome. However, they would probably run the ball more than pass.

I would probably go with Bell but I would not fault you at all for going with Crowell either.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Again this week.

1/2 pt PPR league

Joique Bell (vs CHI), Isaiah Crowell (@ BUF), or Latavius Murray (@ STL) ?

 

[HaplessHenchman]

Again this week.

1/2 pt PPR league

Joique Bell (vs CHI), Isaiah Crowell (@ BUF), or Latavius Murray (@ STL) ?

It will be hard to ignore Murray after his showing against the Chiefs last week. He's got to be the main guy there now, doesn't he?

Meanwhile, Crowell and Bell will probably split carries at least somewhat. I would take the chance and go with Murray.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

yeah but he may not even play after getting his bell rung so I have to take that into consideration and he's playing a pretty good run defense. the thing that sucks is I have to make that decision by tomorrow since Bell plays at 12:30

 

[HaplessHenchman]

yeah but he may not even play after getting his bell rung so I have to take that into consideration and he's playing a pretty good run defense. the thing that sucks is I have to make that decision by tomorrow since Bell plays at 12:30

Yeah, the Rams have been pretty good against the run. But then again, they gave up over 100 yards to Matthews last week.

As for Murray's health, I think he will be back for the Sunday game. It's been reported that this is his first concussion and he's had extra time to recover since it was a Thursday night game. I'm going to roll with him in the SHH league (mainly because my only other option is Chris Johnson of the Jets).

If I were you, I would put Crowell in your line-up for the time being and then wait to see what happens with Murray.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Cool, thanks.

OK one more, different league, still 1/2 pt PPR

Need one RB out of these:

Darren Sproles @ DAL (Thurs)
Joique Bell vs CHI (Thurs)
Dan Herron vs WAS
Steven Jackson vs ARZ

also for a Flex play would you roll Brandon LaFell (@ GB) or Jarvis Landry (@ NYJ)?

 

[HaplessHenchman]

Cool, thanks.

OK one more, different league, still 1/2 pt PPR

Need one RB out of these:

Darren Sproles @ DAL (Thurs)
Joique Bell vs CHI (Thurs)
Dan Herron vs WAS
Steven Jackson vs ARZ

also for a Flex play would you roll Brandon LaFell (@ GB) or Jarvis Landry (@ NYJ)?

Before I answer I have to admit that I have a bias against Steven Jackson (too many disappointments in the past) so I would answer "No" to him regardless of who he was playing. As it is that will be a tough matchup against the Cardinals.

Of those 4, I would run with Sproles or Bell. Probably Bell since they don't use him on punts or kickoffs. Do they? I haven't watched a Lions game in awhile.

Second question I would go with LaFell.

 

[ComicChick]

ok i need to pick 2 receivers:

sammy watkins
dez bryant
michael floyd
deandre hopkins
odell beckam jr

i feel like dez is a sure thing

this is a 2rb/2wr/te/flex league.

my 2 rbs are lacy and bell, and i plan on playing forte as the flex. i could possibly play 3 wr, but i think i'd do better playing the 3 rb

 

[HaplessHenchman]

ok i need to pick 2 receivers:

sammy watkins
dez bryant
michael floyd
deandre hopkins
odell beckam jr

i feel like dez is a sure thing

this is a 2rb/2wr/te/flex league.

my 2 rbs are lacy and bell, and i plan on playing forte as the flex. i could possibly play 3 wr, but i think i'd do better playing the 3 rb

Definitely go with the 3 RBs. For the WRs I would go with Dez and Beckham Jr.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Well since Cooks and Fitzgerald got hurt I'm hurting in my WR3 and WR Flex positions. Who should I start, Kenny Britt @OAK or Kendall Wright @HOU ? I'm leaning toward Britt

 

[HaplessHenchman]

I need to win this week to secure a playoff spot in one my leagues and I need advice on which of these three I should start at WR:

- Jeremy Maclin (Tough match up against the Seattle D)
- Emmanuel Sanders (Easy start decision)
- DeSean Jackson (Injury concern and going against strong Rams D)
- Mohammed Sanu (Hasn't been the same since Green's return)
- Percy Harvin (He's a Jet so he has to be shown the bench, doesn't he?)
- Marques Colston (I do have Drew Brees at QB but this guy drops way too many balls)

What do you think? Especially if Jackson does not play.