MJD Owners Are Concerned About His Yardage Totals
Thursdays we unleash our mailbag. Now that most leagues are in the playoffs it’s time to get as much information out to you the reader. We are weary of the paralysis from over analysis phenomenon that inflicts millions of fantasy owners during the playoff season. The Brotherhood looks to cure what ails you. The playoffs begin tonight with the Colts and Jags. Millions of Colt owners are panicing due to the fact that the Colts could pull their starters at any time. I really think as long as the Colts continue to win their starters will be out on the field as much as possible. They are chasing history and each and every player knows this and wants it. Yes the ultimate goal is to win the Big game, but there is still no guarantee that the Colts are assured a championship if they rest their players heading into the playoffs. Afterall if history is any indicator it hasn’t been a successful philospohy for them in the past. In the NFL their really is only one thing that all winners do. Play hard. Injuries occur when teams start cadillacing and not play at 100%. As Herm Edwards simply stated “You play to win the game”. Now if the Colts lose tonight, then all of the above goes right out the window, and owners should really start to panic. As always we have changed the names to protect the innocent, and yes your English teacher will spin in her grave if she ever read this. Good Luck this weekend. The Brotherhood is here to get you to your league Championship.
Q: Reilly
Thank you Fantasy Football Brothers!!! Because of your advice I had 134 points this past week!!!! And now for the same question 3 weeks in a row…who do you suggest I start at WR. I have my own 3 headed monster in Jones Drew, R. Williams, and J. Charles but I can’t decide on my 2 WR. I’m in a standard ESPN league and here’s my lineup:
QB Vince Young, Ten QB Q Mia » Sun 1:00 –
RB Maurice Jones-Drew, Jac RB P Ind » Thu 8:20 –
RB Ricky Williams, Mia RB @Ten » Sun 1:00 –
RB/WR Jamaal Charles, KC RB Cle » Sun 1:00 –
WR DeSean Jackson, Phi WR SF » Sun 1:00 –
WR Pierre Garcon, Ind WR P @Jac » Thu 8:20 –
TE Vernon Davis, SF TE @Phi » Sun 1:00 –
D/ST Texans D/ST, Hou D/ST @StL » Sun 1:00 –
K Lawrence Tynes, NYG K @Was » Mon 8:30 –
0WEEK 15:
134WEEK 14:
134TOTAL POINTS:
BENCH
SLOT PLAYER, TEAM POS OPP STATUS ET PTS
Bench Marion Barber, Dal RB @NO » Sat 8:20 –
Bench Greg Jennings, GB WR @Pit » Sun 4:15 –
Bench Jeremy Shockey, NO TE Dal » Sat 8:20 –
Bench Steve Smith, NYG WR @Was » Mon 8:30 –
Bench David Garrard, Jac QB Ind » Thu 8:20 –
Bench Devin Thomas, Was WR NYG » Mon 8:30 –
Bench 49ers D/ST, SF D/ST @Phi » Sun 1:00 –
Thanks again!!!
A: Shaun
Reilly,
DeSean is the definite. He showed no lingering effects of his head injury. San Fran did a solid job in shutting down the Zona receivers, but they will not have the same success vs. Jackson. He’s stepped up and shown that he can become a posession receiver as well as a big-play guy – a lethal combination. Your WR2 gets tricky. Garcon had an off game as Dallas Clark and Collie became the Indy flavor of the week. He should bounce back vs. a Jags passing D that’s allowing 240 aerial yards per outing and that has given up 20 throwing TDs on the season. Jennings continues to disappoint. Steve Smith has been fairly consistent all season, but his visits to the end-zone leave more to be desired. He posted 7 catches for 74 yards despite seeing Asante Samuel in coverage. He’s seen double digit targets in 6 out of the last 7 games. The Giants will face a stingy Washington pass defense that’s allowing only 188 yards per outing to opposing passers. Smith pulled down 6 catches for 80 yards in their first meeting of the season. Smith is clearly Eli’s favorite target, where Garcon can fall victim to the saturation of play-makers that Indy possesses. Garcon has the better match-up and upside, but Smith is the safer play for consistent production. Both players should have decent weeks. Smith gets the slight nod, but like they say when you’re taking an exam – don’t go back and change your answers.
Houston was a great pick up this week. The Rams give up the most fantasy point to opposing defenses.
Keep an eye on the IR for Vince Young’s status. An injury to your signal caller can often lead to fantasy demise.
Hope that this helps. Thanks for the continued loyalty. Good Luck this weekend.
-THE BROTHERHOOD
Q: Rich
Happy Tuesday Guys.
It’s the start of the playoffs in my league and with all your excellent advice throughout the season, I’m seeded #2. I really appreciate all the time and energy you spend creating a fun place to go each week for advice and analysis. Your in-depth analysis of every aspect of the game is well received. Thanks for filling the void on items other sites seem to forget about.
I won’t bore you with all the league’s scoring stats unless you really want them again. Just as a reminder it’s a PPR league.
Here are my projected starts and bench players for week 15. I’m not really sure whether to start R. Bush or L. McCoy. McCoy has really disappointed the last few weeks and Bush seems healthy again so I’m leaning towards him, especially with his play this past weekend. Harrison looked good until Jennings broke out last Thursday. So, would you start Bush, McCoy or Harrison? Rock isn’t even in my radar.
Next question surrounds whether to start Baltimore D or New England D. This ones a toss up and might be a gut decision so any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
I won’t ask about which TE to start because I know you’ll say Davis. He has really proved himself the last few weeks and will definitely be my starter.
Thanks again guys for everything.
Your HOOD Bro,
Rich
Week 15 projected starters:
Kurt Warner – QB
Randy Moss – WR
Larry Fitzgerald – WR
Hines Ward – WR
Maurice Jones-Drew – RB
Reggie Bush – RB
Fred Davis – TE
Donald Driver – TE/WR FLEX
Lawrence Tynes – K
Baltimore D
Jairus Byrd – D
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie – DB
Julius Peppers – DE/DT
Week 15 bench:
Alex Smith
Jeremy Maclin
Mario Manningham
LeSean McCoy
Rock Cartwright
Jerome Harrison
Todd Heap
New England D
A: Rob
Rich,
Thanks for the question and let’s see if we can help you out. I would rank those backs like this for week 15 in a PPR:
1.Reggie Bush
2.LeSean McCoy
3.Jerome Harrison
I would recommend the Baltimore D this week, overall your lineup looks solid, let’s hope for a better performance in Week 15 from Moss and Fitz though. Good luck and take care
Q: Dave
In a ppr league 2wr, 2rb and 1 flex who should I start MJD, Benson, Addai, Arian Foster, Chris Jennings, Andre Johnson, Austin, D. Jackson, MSW. I’m leaning towards MJD, Addai, Johnson, Jackson and Austin as my flex. Thanks, Dan
P.S. Love the website!
A: Rob
Dave,
Thanks for the question, in a PPR league I would recommend starting:
RB-Maurice Jones-Drew
RB-Cedric Benson
WR-Andre Johnson
WR-DeSean Jackson
FLEX-Miles Austin
Dan, I like Joseph Addai this week, I am just concerned how much he will play with a balky knee and the threat of the Colts resting injured guys to get healthy. I could honestly see them going with a combo of Mike Hart and Chad Simpson for the game. Benson to me is the safer choice. Good luck in week 15.
Q: bkc
hey guys,
i was able to survive week 14 with your help, and am looking for some week 15 advice. i’m an 11 point underdog and may need to gamble a little, as i’m going against a team w/ a. rodgers, ray rice, and c. johnson. was thinking of maybe giving garcon (vs. jacksonville) a flex start, but not sure who i’d bench, or if that’s too much of a gamble since it’s hard to tell what the colts will do, and the jags usually give them fits. what do you all think?
i’m in a non-ppr league. 1 pt = 10 yds rec; 25 yrds rush; 6 points = tds. we start 2 qbs, 2 rbs, 2 wrs, 1 flex (rb/wr), 1 k, 1 d/st, 1 hc. i put asterisks by guys i’ll definitely start.
thanks.
qb: rivers**, ryan, a. smith**
rb: mjd**, benson, forsett, charles**, b. jacobs, j. harrison, d. sproles
wr: a. johnson**, r. white, v. jax**, p. garcon, crabtree,
te: witten, boss
k: shayne graham** (could probably get hartley off waiver)
d/st: cardinals**
hc: cardinals**
A: Rob
bkc,
Thanks for the question, I would recommend the following lineup for week 15:
QB-Philip Rivers
QB-Alex Smith
RB-Maurice Jones-Drew
RB-Jamaal Charles
WR-Andre Johnson
WR-Vincent Jackson
FLEX-Cedric Benson
K-Garrett Hartley over Shayne Graham
D/ST-Cardinals
hc-Cardinals
Good luck in week 15. Take care.
Q: Mad Dog
Start: QB -PManning or ARogers
2 or 3 RB- RRice, JForsett, CJennings, FJackson
2 or 3 WR-RMeacham, RWilliams, TOwens, ACollie, CChambers
1 TE-DaClark, Shockey
1 Def-Jets; Steelers, Seahaawks
Scoring: QB: 1pt every 25 yds, 4pts Throwing TD, -2 pts. interception
All other scoring is in ESPN league
A: Paul
Hey Mad Dog,
Although I like Rodgers against a Polamalu less Steelers team, I would go with Peyton tonight against the Jags. Ray Rice is an elite option and a must start. As far as your RB2 spot goes, It’s a tough call. Jackson got 20 carries last week and as encouraging a sign as that is he has a difficult match up vs the Patriots this weekend. Chris Jennings is an intriguing option. He very well could shoulder the load vs a weak Kansas City run defense and post solid numbers. The X-factor is Forsett. Head Coach Jim Mora has been honest when he let’s us know who will be the lead back. This week he said Forsett will see an increase in touches. He should because he’s clearly better than J.Jones. If he does I really like his match up vs the Bucs. Like I said it’s a tough call because one of them will most likely go off. I like Forsett but only slightly over the other two. You need to go with your gut on this one.
Your not very strong at wide out but Dallas Clark should make up the ground. Meacham is a nice play and should be in your line up. Your WR2 is a another tough call. T.O. has been a bust but he has scored in 3 of the last 4 games and the Pats secondary has been brutal. However, i’m concerned because Fitzpatrick is throwing him the ball. Williams has 10 rec. for 134 yards and 2 TD’s over the last two weeks. The Cowboys are fighting for the playoffs and the division so they’re gonna need to throw to keep up with the Saints. We have him ranked at #28 and T.O. at #32. Another coin toss. I like Williams a little more but neither is a great option.
For your defense it’s between the Jets and Seahawks. Josh Freeman keeps throwing picks but the Seattle secondary has been suspect on the road. The Jets lit Tampa up last week but have a scrappy Atlanta team. I like the Jets because they’re at home and fighting for a playoff spot but it’s another difficult call.
I hope I was able to help and good luck this weekend.
The BROTHERHOOD
Q: Ben
MJD seems like a no brainer, but I’m wondering if I should start Beanie over him in a PPR league…thinking the Colts D will be all over MJD and that Arizona will build a lead and Beanie will run like crazy over the Lions. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Vince
- A; Shaun
Ben,
I love Beanie this week, and if it wasn’t MJD we were talking about, there may be some consideration. Wells will most likely have his best game as a pro vs. a very vulnerable Lions defense, but Pockey Herc is just too good to sit. Indy’s defense has been playing surprisingly well, even without Bob Sanders, but Jones-Drew is one of the premiere play-makers in the game. He leads the league in touchdowns with 14. I don’t want to sway you away from the rook. Always go with your gut, but mine is telling me that MJD is still the play.
-Thanks for the question. I hope that this helps. Good Luck this weekend!
-WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD.
Q: Ted
Hey,
I’m in the semis of a standard 12-team (1 pt. reception, 1 pt. 10 yards, 1 pt. 25 yards passing, 6 pts all touchdowns) PPR league (1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1-TE, Kick, Def).
I got killed by injuries at almost every position, and this is what I have.
QB: Alex Smith, Jay Cutler, Matt Ryan
WR: Miles Austin, Vincent Jackson, Santonio Holmes, Roddy White
RB: Maurice Jones-Drew, Fred Jackson, Quintin Ganther
TE: Jermichael Finley, Fred Davis
K: Ryan Longwell
DEF: ARI
While I have an idea about who I want to play, I’m a little unsure about my QB, TE and RB positions, and could use some help there. It’s a big week.
Thanks,
Ed
A; Shaun
Ted,
QB: Alex Smith. Cutler has been bipolar in production and has a difficult match-up vs. the Ravens. Ryan can’t be counted upon, even if he starts. He’ll basically lose Roddy White this week with Darrelle Revis in coverage.
RB: MJD and Jackson. I like Ganther, but he has the more difficult match-up vs. the Giants. Fred Jackson torched the Pats in week one. New England’s defense has been playing horribly.
WR: Roddy belongs on your bench due to the Revis Effect.
TE: Davis has benefitted from the implementation of the spread offense. He’s becomming more and more of a fantasy factor each week. I like Finley, but Davis edges him out just slightly.
DEF: Love Zona’s D this week vs. the lowly Lions.
The squad looks good. Hope this helps. Good Luck this week. Thanks for the continued loyalty.
-The BROTHERHOOD
Q: Tony
Which 3 WR’s would you start this week? My playoffs start this week and i’ve made it :o). I have G.Jennings, H.Nicks, A.Bryant and C.Chambers. 1pt for every 10 yrds and 6pts for every touchdown. Also which 2 RB’s would you start this week? I have MJD, Q.Gardner and C.Jennings. Also Would you pick up A.Foster over R.Moats? Which DEF would you start this week? Arizona or Houston. Thanks alot guys!
A: Shaun
Tony,
WR: Go with Bryant, Jennings and Nicks. Bryant will bounce back vs. a very porous Seattle pass defense. Nicks has jumped Manningham as the Giant’s WR2. He’ll face a stingy Redskin pass defense, but should still produce. Jennings play has been labile, but he appears to be the better play over Chambers who will lose his WR1 duties to Dwayne Bowe who is scheduled to return from suspension this week.
RB: I’d roll with MJD and Foster this week. Go get Foster off the wire and start him. Jennings has a nice match-up vs. the Chiefs, but the Houston offense will put Foster in better postion to score. He’s a big back that can handle between the tackle duties, but also has soft hands to remain in on third downs. He should have a solid outing vs. the Rams.
DEF: Both your Defensive options have great match-ups, but I’d have to go with Zona because they have better play-makers.
Hope that this helps. Good Luck this weekend. Thanks fort the continued loyalty.
-THE BROTHERHOOD
Q: Dan
Which running back should I start? R.Grant or Forsett? 1 pt for every 10 yards rushing and receiving. GB goes to Pittsburgh and Seattle plays at home vs TB that has to travel from Florida. I am stuck please help me Brothers!
A: Shaun
Dan,
I see why you’re stuck on this one – it’s very close. Grant is coming off his best outing of the season, but will travel to Pitt to face the #1 ranked rush defense. They’re allowing under 85 yards a game to opposing rushers. They have only allowed 4 ground TDs all season. Forsett is the premiere play-maker in Seattle. The coaching staff’s loyalty to Julius Jones makes little sense. Forsett should begin to see more touches going forward. Seattle fans have been heckling the franchise to get the talented second year back more involved. He has tremendous versatility and is one of the better pass-catching backs in the league. His tastey match-up vs. the 31st ranked Tampa rush defense should allow him to put together solid stats. The Bucs D has allowed over 160 yards a game to opposing backfields. Forsett gets the call.
Hope that this helps. Good Luck this weekend!
-WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD
Q: Randy
Im in a PPR league that starts 2 QBs 2 WRs and 2 RBs with one flex option a TE and a Kicker and one Defense. 1 point per cary or reception 1 point every 10 yards gained and 6 points per touch down…We also get a 3 point bonus for every WR and RB that hits 100 yards.
I have a RB and a WR Question.
I got lucky on the waiver wire and my draft but now I am confused on who to start.. I have Jamal Charles, Cedric Benson, Ray Rice and Ricky Williams. I need 3 of them to start. Who are my best three?
I also need to start 2 wide outs..I am thinking I want to start Sidney Rice, Desean Jackson over Roddy White and Hines Ward. Do you think that is the best option here.
Thank you for any help and advice…
A: Shaun
Randy,
You got a nice crop to choose from at each postion. Let’s take a look
RB: Point per carry leagues are rare. Benson and Williams will get the majority of the carries, but Charles and Rice are the better play-makers. Benson and Ricky will have more rushes, but Rice and Charles will make up for it with receptions. Charles is coming of his best game of the season. He’s had some ball security issues, but has the most favorable match-up vs. a Cleveland defense that has allowed nearly 150 yards to opposing rushers per game. He’s scored in five straight games, and is a better than average receiver. He get’s the nod. Next I’d go with Ray Rice. He’s proven to be one of the premeire play-makers in the league. He’s quite possibly the best receiving back in the NFL. He’s first in receptions(68) by a back by 15 catches(next in line has 53)… That’s ridiculous! All four of your players will have solid weeks so you really can’t go wrong, but Charles and Rice have the higher upside.
Q: Marty
Week 15 3 RB’s and QB Schuab or Brady?
At RB I def am starting, C. Johnson & Rice.
Need help deciding:
MJD vs INDY D? Projected at 20
T, Jones vs ATL – Projected at 15
Barber vs NOLA – Projected at 12
At QB:
Brady vs Buffalo, Brady hasn’t been playing that well lately – Projected at 17
Schuab vs St. Louis, has a hurt shoulder but it is St. Louis? – Projected at 24
Please help
A: Rob
Marty,
Thanks for the question, I would recommend starting MJD, to me he is a must start every week. I would rank your backs as follows for week 15:
Standard:
1.MJD
2.T. Jones
3.Barber
PPR I would rank them the same.
QB I would recommend starting Matt Schaub over Tom Brady this week. Buffalo’s pass D is 5th in the league and the weather could be bad for this game, I would suggest Schaub against a porous Rams secondary.
Good luck in week 15.
Q: Alan
Format:
1QB: McNabb or Roethlisberger
3WR: Wayne, Fitz, Garcon, Nicks, Crabtree, Murphy
2RB: Knowhon Moreno, Jerome Harrison, (Fred Taylor in case he plays next week?)
1TE: Olsen (has killed me 2 weeks in a row)
1K: Kaeding
1DEF: Cincy and Ten right now
I have made the playoffs with dumb luck (and a team right ahead of me losing last week). McNabb, Wayne, and Fitz have carried my team all year. I need to know of a RB I could pick up this week that may help me. Only sure starter at the position is Moreno. HELP!!
WR are solid, but worried about playing time (Garcon and Wayne). Nicks can seem so studly at times! Any recommendations on who to start.
Olsen at TE is KILLING me. Any suggestions?
Looking at DEF, on waivers in our leauge are: ARZ, HOU, DEN, SEA, NYG, CLE, NE
Thanks!
Scoring:
4pts Throwing TD, 1 pt per 20
6 pts per TD, 1 pt per 10 yd
DEF standard scoring
Kicking 50+=5, 49-40=4 all else 3. 1 pt PAT
We also use FRACTIONAL points. e.g. 14 rushing yards = 1.4 points
A: Rob
Alan,
Thanks for the question, I would recommend the following lineup for week 15:
QB-Donovan McNabb
RB-Knowshon Moreno
RB-Would recommend picking someone up if available over Jerome Harrison(Quinton Ganther, Justin Fargas, Arian Foster, Justin Forsett,Chris Jennings?)
WR-Reggie Wayne
WR-Larry Fitzgerald
WR-Pierre Garcon
TE-Greg Olsen
K-Nate Kaeding
D/ST-I would suggest picking up Arizona and starting them this week.
Good luck in week 15, work that waiver wire to improve your RB and D/ST situation this week. Take care
Q: Chris
Hi, I am in the first round of the playoffs this week. I am in a 16 team league. We have 1qb, 1 rb, 2 wr, 1 rb/wr, 1 te, 1 d/st and 1 k. I plan on starting:
QB: Brees
RB:?
RB/WR:?
WR: Welker
WR: Colston
TE:Olsen(nothing better out there)
D/ST: Packers(Browns on bench)
K: Bironas
as for my bench i have chris jennings, matt forte, beanie wells, pierre thomas, quinton ganther and arian foster, please help me, im leaing towards quinton ganther(no vultures) and beanie wells(it’s detroit) but i love pierre thomas, definitly benching forte, and i think jennings could murder KC if given the chance, this is for $500, PLEASE HELP
ps, no ppr league
A: Rob
Chris,
Thanks for the question, I would recommend the following lineup in a non-PPR for week 15:
QB-Drew Brees
RB-Pierre Thomas
RB/WR-Quinton Ganther
WR-Wes Welker
WR-Marques Colston
TE-Greg Olsen
D/ST-Packers
K-Bironas
Good luck in week 15 and take care.
Q: Adam
Its the second round of the playoffs in my 16 team ppr league. We start 1 QB 2 RB 2 WR 1 TE 1 Flex (te/rb/wr) 1 K 1 Def. My question is, who should I start this week at my flex position. I have Marquis Colston and Sidney Rice at WR Frank Gore and Pierre Thomas as my 2 RB. That leaves me with Calvin Johnson and Laurence Maroney. Calvin Johnson seems to be the better of the two but has struggled lately when Matthew Stafford has not played. Maroney, I’m still not sold on. He gets the carries but I’m concerned his production might drop off. After this game is the money game. I need to win this one!
A: Rob
Alfonza,
Thanks for the question, I would recommend Laurence Maroney this week against Buffalo’s 32nd ranked run D. I think the Pats will keep this game on the ground, and weather might force the issue also. I like Calvin Johnson alot, but you are right, he suffers when Stafford is not playing. The Pats will use Maroney in heavy doses this week. Good luck and take care
Q: Rick
Please help me get into the finals! I play the #1 seed and need every possible point in order to beat him. I would appreciate any advice you may have to improve my lineup. My lineup is as follows:
1. QB (Start 1): I am going to start M. Schaub (vs STL) over J. Campbell (vs NYG)
Scoring: 1pt/25yds passing, 6pts/TD, no penalty for INTs
2. RB (Start 2): I am starting R. Rice (vs CHI). Which other RB should I start?
LT vs CIN
A. Foster (HOU) vs STL
Q. Ganther (WAS) vs NYG
Scoring: 1pt/10yds rushing and receiving, 6pts/TD, Non-PPR
3. WR (Start 3): I am starting Wayne (vs JAC) and Colston (vs DAL). Which other WR should I start?
D. Bowe (KC) vs CLE
C. Chambers (KC) vs CLE
A. Collie (IND) vs JAC
Scoring: Same as RBs
4. TE (Start 1): I am starting J. Finley (vs PIT) over D. Keller (vs ATL)
Scoring: Same as WRs
5. K (Start 1): I am starting Hartley (vs DAL) over Stover (vs JAC)
6. DEF (Start 1): I am starting Denver (vs OAK) over Buffalo (vs NE)
Thanks!!
Sorry for the long question!
A: Rob
Rick,
Thanks for the question, I would recommend the following lineup for week 15:
QB-Matt Schaub
RB-Ray Rice
RB-LaDainian Tomlinson
WR-Reggie Wayne
WR-Marques Colston
WR-Dwayne Bowe
TE-Jermichael Finley
K-Garrett Hartley
D/ST-Denver
Good luck in week 1
Q: Will
Hey Brothers-
i am in a standard scoring league
i generally start gore and rice at rb
welker, driver and c johnson at wr
i always start a rb at the flex spot
who should i start
ganther Mccoy forsett mcfadden choice
or should i consider a wr at the flex
Britt or Nicks
should i maybe re consider my starting wrs
thanks for your help
A: Rob
Will,
Thanks for the question, I would recommend the following lineup in week 15:
RB-Ray Rice
RB-Frank Gore
WR-Wes Welker
WR-Calvin Johnson
WR-Donald Driver
FLEX-Justin Forsett
Good luck in week 15. Take care.
Q: Howie
Im in the playoffs and I handily beat my first round opponent. Now, I’m going up against the best remaining team (next to me) so I need all of the points I can get. I have a defense question. Pretty standard scoring (1 pt for sack, 2 for int, 6 for Ret TD and other defensive TD’s, 2 for safety, etc). I need one of the following:
NY Jets – solid defensive team, but going up against ATL; dont know who ATL will put on the field, which worries me
SEA – They have a great matchup against TB at home
HOU – They play the horrid STL Rams; they are available on the waiver wire this week, but I don’t know for how long considering how bad the Rams are right now.
Any advice? Thanks for all of your help.
A: Shaun
GO GET HOUSTON! They are facing a Rams squad that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing defenses. They’ll have a third string quarterback under center, and Steven Jackson is not 100%.
Hope this helps.
THE HOOD
Q: bigfish
standard league. first week of playoffs. won division. 3rd seed overall. 1st seed and 4th seed are even spread. second seed is a 16point favorite over me this week. i like my team and plan on “dancing with the one that brought me”. however i am a little tempted in throwing in a curve. heres my team. do your best job of convincing me why i SHOULD change from the weeks past. then at the end you can be serious.
Qb – Romo @ Saints
Rb – Peterson @ Carolina
Rb – Mendenhall vs Green Bay
Wr – Wayne @ Jacksonville
Wr – Garcon @ Jacksonville
Flx – Meacham vs Dallas
Te – Clark @ Jacksonville
K – Bironas vs Miami
Def – Broncos vs Oakland
Subs——
Arian Foster – picked up per your advice. dropped crabtree to do this. should i play him at flex or maybe for mendenhall?
Chester Taylor- hes been my insurance for peterson. could have dropped him instead of crabtree but afraid they might run him and sit adrian wk 16
Hakeem Nicks – Thinking about putting him in for Garcon since we know the giants are in must win mode. all starters are a go. maybe not true for whole game for Indy. or just drop him and go get collie and play him in place of meacham.
Jermichael Finley – Picked him up last week for insurance with Clark and all the talk about the Colts resting players.
Cincinnati Bengals – like their week 16 match-up against kc. however im not sure about this weeks starter – broncos vs oakland. i have thought about getting the seahawks sincr the rams go there and the rams just flat dont put up many points.
let me know if you think any of these make any sense. being a 16 point underdog has me a little nervous and wondering if i need to take a chance.
here is his line-up this week.
qb – rivers
rb – rice , moats
wr’s – deshaun jackson, steve smith (car), devin thomas
te – vernon davis
k – nate kaeding
def – eagles
4th year in fantasy. 4th year in playoffs. 1st two years in championship. want to make that 3 of 4 this year.
A: Shaun
Bigfish,
I don’t see how you’re such an underdawg this week. We like your line-up over his. The Brotherhood has been having mixed reviews over how productive Mr. Foster will be. Moats and Brown have been completely ineffective in moving the ball, and both have struggled with ball security. Foster has a premiere match-up vs. the lowly Rams. The Texan’s high powered offense should put him in a position to score. I’m expecting 100 total yards and a touchdown. He has the size to warrant the goal-line looks, but also has deceivingly good hands for a big man. I like Mendenhall, but the Pitt offense has been struggling. They’ll be facing a fast and young Packer squad that ranks 2cnd against the run. They’ve only allowed 4 ground TDs on the season and are only giving up 85 yards a game to opposing runners. I’d roll the dice on Foster.
I like both Garcon and Meachem, but both their teams are super-saturated with talent and there is only a limited amount of touches to go around. Nicks has jumped Manningham into the Giants WR2 spot, but a trip to Washington to face the 4th ranked passing defense in the league does not present the most favorable match-up. I’d stick with the receivers you got in there.
TE: Finley is solid insurance, but Clark warrants one last start before Indy starts to sitting.
DEF: Broncos are the play vs. the Raiders.
Hope that this helps. Good Luck this Weekend. Thanks for the continued loyalty.
-THE HOOD
Q: Barry
PPR League
Please choose 2 RB’s, 2 WR’s, and 1 Flex
Ray Rice, Bal RB V. Chi
Jamaal Charles, KC RB V. Cle
P. Thomas, NO RB V. Dal
Mike Bell, NO RB V. Dal
Sidney Rice, Min WR V. Car
Randy Moss, NE WR V. Buf’
Calvin Johnson, Det WR V. Ari
Hines Ward, Pit WR V. GB
A: Shaun
Barry,
RB: Ray Rice and Charles
WR: Sidney Rice, Randy Moss. Moss took the week off vs. the Panthers – he should bounce back, but is no where near the player he was in 07. The Bills secondary is underrated.
FLEX: Comes down to either Megatron or Pierre. In a PPR format I’d often go with the receiver, but Calvin’s fantasy value is purely dependent on Matt Staffords ability to play. If the rookie is under center, I’d go with Megatron, but if Culpepper is at the helm – Pierre is the play. Mike Bell’s status also needs to be taken into account. If he’s a go, there will be further dilution of touches for all the Saints RBs. I like Hines Ward, but his pulled hammy, along with Green Bay’s solid corners warrants concern.
Hope this helps. Good Luck This Weekend!
-THE HOOD