2005 Fantasy Football Week 2 Advice Thread

[LorenzoL]

Post your questions, comments or concerns for this week matchups.

[Big Quasimodo]

Should I trade Culpepper for Gus Frerotte?

He outscored Duante 30 to 5 this week!!!! :jawdrop:

[Deftones]

Who do I start next week? Droughns or Bell? Looks like they are both going to get more action.

[gmal2003]

I have to start 2 of these recievers.

Hines Ward
Antwaan Randle El
Charles Rogers
Marty Booker
Keenan McCardell

Im leaning towards Ward and McCardell

I also have Bret Favre and Jake Delhomme. Despite Walkers injury I have a feeling that Favre wants to make up for last week and light it up. Ill probably stick with Delhomme though.

[raven56706]

I need a starting running back. I have Daunte to dangle for anyone.... only because Bell and Chris Brown arent getting any points for me there.

[Nagheenanajar]

A few questions....

1. Should I drop the Jets D/ST and pick up the Colts or Lions D/ST?
2. Should I pick up Trent Green to replace Vick? (who I think is a terrible fantasy QB)
3. Is Willie Parker still starting this weekend?

[Nagheenanajar]

Who do I start next week? Droughns or Bell? Looks like they are both going to get more action.

I would go with Bell just because Cleveland's offense can't move the ball. When they are down they resort to the pass.

[Red Dog]

Guess I need to find some stiff to replace Javon Walker in one league. What sucks is that it is a keeper cap league, so I need to clear cap room to keep him (for next year) and pick up someone else.

[B.A.]

Since it is still early in the season (and therefore still a bit of a crapshoot), I am going to start Carr (@ Pitt) rather than Pennington (vs. Miami).

and I will also start:

D. McAllister @ NYG
C. Portis @ Dal
R. Wayne vs. Jac
L. Coles @ Miami
Crumpler @ Sea
Racker vs. StL
and I am hoping to drop the Jets' D (vs. Mia) and pick up the Lions (@ Chi).

on my bench:

M. Bennett @ Cin
L. Betts @ Dal
D. Mason @ Ten
M. Williams @ Chi
A. Toomer vs. NO
B. Watson @ Car


Thoughts?

[Mr. Cinema]

A few questions....


2. Should I pick up Trent Green to replace Vick? (who I think is a terrible fantasy QB)
Then why is Vick on your team?

[dave-o]

A few questions....

1. Should I drop the Jets D/ST and pick up the Colts or Lions D/ST?
2. Should I pick up Trent Green to replace Vick? (who I think is a terrible fantasy QB)
3. Is Willie Parker still starting this weekend?


1. I probably would do this. I like to rotate my defenses each week.
2. Hold on to Vick and pick up Green (drop some other scrub).
3. Fast Willie will be starting again. Play him.

B.A.: Your lineup looks good. The only toss up is with Mason and Coles. With Wright playing at qb I would start Mason, especially against Tenn.

It helps when people ask questions about players that they also list the team that the player is up against (like B.A. did).

[BassDude]

Is "Cadillac" Williams for real?

Playing his first home game against Buffalo in week two. Saw his points rack up while he rode the pine and I started K. Jones (Det) and Magahee(Buff) instead. May bench K. Jones (vs Bears IN Chicago) and play my two RBs head to head. Comments?

[dave-o]

Is "Cadillac" Williams for real?

Playing his first home game against Buffalo in week two. Saw his points rack up while he rode the pine and I started K. Jones (Det) and Magahee(Buff) instead. May bench K. Jones (vs Bears IN Chicago) and play my two RBs head to head. Comments?


Yes and No. He will be good, but he is still a rookie, so he will have some off games too. Buf's defense is pretty solid so it is not a sure thing to start him against them.

[dick_grayson]

What about the Chicago - Detroit game? I have a straight up pick em league and I'm kind of torn between the two. Detroit is favored and everyone seems to think they're hot shit this year, but I don't have too strong a feeling for them. Thoughts?

[B.A.]

B.A.: Your lineup looks good. The only toss up is with Mason and Coles. With Wright playing at qb I would start Mason, especially against Tenn..I was thinking about that, but I was waiting to find out who Baltimore will be starting.

[deadlax]

Who would you start of these people, neeed 2 WRs and a flex.

Deion Branch (WR) v. CAR
Steve Smith (WR) v. NE
Warrick Dunn (RB) v. SEA
Carnell Williams (RB) v. BUF
Andre Johnson (WR) v. PIT

My starting RBs are McGahee and Dillon respectively. No chance I bench either of them.

[chrisih8u]

Who would you start of these people, neeed 2 WRs and a flex.

Deion Branch (WR) v. CAR
Steve Smith (WR) v. NE
Warrick Dunn (RB) v. SEA
Carnell Williams (RB) v. BUF
Andre Johnson (WR) v. PIT

My starting RBs are McGahee and Dillon respectively. No chance I bench either of them.

Steve Smith, Deion Branch, and Warrick Dunn.

[chrisih8u]

Please help me avoid dropping to 0-2! :mad:

Which of these jerks should rot on my bench:

Mason @ Tenn
Muhammed vs Detroit
Andre Johnson vs Pitt
Roy Williams @ Chicago
Burress @NO

Im thinking of benching Mason and Muhammed.

[B.A.]

chris - I'd bench Muhammed before Mason

[D_LO]

are the chiefs D for real?

[~~ PAL ~~]

Since it is still early in the season (and therefore still a bit of a crapshoot), I am going to start Carr (@ Pitt) rather than Pennington (vs. Miami).

and I will also start:

D. McAllister @ NYG
C. Portis @ Dal
R. Wayne vs. Jac
L. Coles @ Miami
Crumpler @ Sea
Racker vs. StL
and I am hoping to drop the Jets' D (vs. Mia) and pick up the Lions (@ Chi).

on my bench:

M. Bennett @ Cin
L. Betts @ Dal
D. Mason @ Ten
M. Williams @ Chi
A. Toomer vs. NO
B. Watson @ Car


Thoughts?

Unless you are in a deep 14 to 16 team league, there are probably QBs on the waiver that will do better this week than either of your current QBs. For week 2, I'd say that Bledsoe (vs. Was), Dilfer (@ GB), Warner (vs. StL), Lefwich (@ Ind), Harrington (@ Chi), Frerotte (@ Jets), Griese (vs. Buf), Roethlisberger (@ Hou), JP Losman (@ TB), E. Manning (@ NO) and even Anthony Wright (@ Ten) will all do better statistically than Carr or Pennington. Also, looking a little ahead to week 3, you have Carr on bye and Pennington vs. Jacksonville. I think you should seriously consider picking up a short-term QB for the next two weeks.

[fujishig]

Ok,3rd wide reciever slot (keeping Holt and S. Smith in all season, no matter what the matchups are):

Randel El vs. Houston
Stokley vs. Jacksonville
Stallworth vs. Giants
M. Williams vs. Chicago

I'm thinking Randel El, since Houston's secondary doesn't seem too fearsome and Stokley's still getting over his injury. I'm hoping the Lions start using Williams more and more in the endzone later in the season.

I also have both Witten and LJ Smith at TE... neither produced much last week, but I'm a bit worried about Witten's role being reduced because of Crayton.

I was surprised last week, because I thought my WRs were the weak link on my team, and yet they were by far my best performers, with my QB (Favre over Palmer, which is changing this week, even though Favre should rebound), RB (Shaun Alexander and laMont Jordan) and TE positions producing minimally. Now I regret taking half-starters (Michael Bennet and T. Smith) as my RB backups, since they have nowhere to go but down... and while productive QBs are plentiful in free agency, I can't find a useful free agent WR or RB to save my life.

[~~ PAL ~~]

Who do I start next week? Droughns or Bell? Looks like they are both going to get more action.

I would go with Bell just because Cleveland's offense can't move the ball. When they are down they resort to the pass.

I think that in week 2 Droughns will perform better than Tatum Bell. Even though Cleveland's offense can't move the ball, the GB defense can't stop anybody either, so something's gotta give. Bell may not even be the starter in Denver because Mike Anderson is listed day-to-day. Plus, the last time Denver played SD at home the whole team rushed for only 37 yards against the Chargers; so Bell may not do well even if he plays full time. Droughns is now the starter and feature back in Cleveland, at least this week he's the better play.

[pedagogue]

My Starters
QB: K. Collins (Oak - QB)
WR: M. Harrison (Ind - WR)
WR: K. McCardell (SD - WR)
WR: N. Burleson (Min - WR)
RB: P. Holmes (KC - RB)
RB: T. Barber (NYG - RB)
TE: A. Crumpler (Atl - TE)
W/R: A. Randel El (Pit - WR)
K: J. Reed (Pit - K)
DEF: Philadelphia (Phi - DEF)

My Bench
BN: D. Brees (SD - QB)
BN: T. Bell (Den - RB)
BN: M. Faulk (StL - RB)
BN: K. Curtis (Stl - WR)
BN: C. Rogers (Det - WR)
BN: B. Engram (Sea - WR)
BN: D. Stallworth (NO - WR)
BN: R. Williams (JAX - WR)

My Questions:

1.Do I keep Burleson as my #3 vs. Cincy? He was a producer for me last year, but was lackluster in week #1.
2. Collins vs. KC or Brees vs. Den?
3. Randel El vs Hou or Curtis vs. AZ?

-pedagogue

[~~ PAL ~~]

My Questions:

1.Do I keep Burleson as my #3 vs. Cincy? He was a producer for me last year, but was lackluster in week #1.
2. Collins vs. KC or Brees vs. Den?
3. Randel El vs Hou or Curtis vs. AZ?

-pedagogue

1. Burleson is fine. He did bad because Culpepper had his worst regular season game in two years, no need to panic.

2. Collins will probably do slightly better this week.

3. Randel El

[pedagogue]

Yes and No. He will be good, but he is still a rookie, so he will have some off games too. Buf's defense is pretty solid so it is not a sure thing to start him against them.

They have up ONE 100 yd rusher all of last season (in the last game of the reg. season) They still look pretty darn good. I think Williams was the best RB in the draft, but that isn't going to help him against that D.

[pedagogue]

1. Burleson is fine. He did bad because Culpepper had his worst regular season game in two years, no need to panic.

2. Collins will probably do slightly better this week.

3. Randel El

Thanks for the input!

I was iffy about the Collins one because he didn't play great, but put up good fantasy numbers, and Brees is getting Gates back vs a poor Den secondary. (Champ Bailey is banged up)

[B.A.]

Unless you are in a deep 14 to 16 team league, there are probably QBs on the waiver that will do better this week than either of your current QBs. For week 2, I'd say that Bledsoe (vs. Was), Dilfer (@ GB), Warner (vs. StL), Lefwich (@ Ind), Harrington (@ Chi), Frerotte (@ Jets), Griese (vs. Buf), Roethlisberger (@ Hou), JP Losman (@ TB), E. Manning (@ NO) and even Anthony Wright (@ Ten) will all do better statistically than Carr or Pennington. Also, looking a little ahead to week 3, you have Carr on bye and Pennington vs. Jacksonville. I think you should seriously consider picking up a short-term QB for the next two weeks.I am in a 12-team league, and I have most definitely thought about that option as well (dropping Toomer in the process). Dilfer, Frerotte, Griese and Losman are all available, as is Wright. I was seriously considering Griese, but the Bucs are playing Buffalo this week (however they are playing Green Bay the following week).

I am going to wait and see what happens over the next day. I am third on the waiver wire and my first move is to dump the Jets and get the Lions D.

[Heat]

OK, my league is a point league, I only get points if they score a TD.

Start 2 at RB, who would you go with?
1. Priest Holmes, KC (at Oak)
2. Larry Johnson, KC (at Oak)
3. Ahman Green, GB (vs Cle at GB)

Start 2 at WR, again, who would you go with? Note that I had Javon Walker (GB), who is now out for the year.

1. Joe Horn, NO (vs NYG)
2. Donte Stallworth, NO (vs NYG)
3. Eddie Kennison, KC (at OAK)

[DVDHO]

I wouldnt ride high on the lions defence just yet,they have improved but remember they fell apart last year.

I have a problem,in my league we start 2 RBs,2WRs and 2 flex,who should I start in the 2 flex spots.

R.Brown
T.Bell
L.Evans
S.Moss
TJ Duckett

[DVDHO]

Heat I would go with Priest and Green,Priest will do whatever it takes to secure that #1 spot and I see him doing just that this week,I think Green will eat up the Browns D like R.Johnson did last week + there in Green Bay where he does great.

WR
This is pretty much a toss up but I would go with Horn and Kennison just because im not a fan of starting 2 WRs from the same team but I would definitly go with Horn,he is a true #1 and he is always being thrown to.

[dave-o]

What do people think about a straight-up trade Larry "I didn't do it" Johnson for "Fast" Willie Parker?

The way I see it, Parker looks good, but the Pit RB situation may become a mess pretty soon. LJ looked good but he has the Priest running in front of him.


This is strictly a depth move as neither of these guys is a must start for me, but I would like to see what people think about this one.

[pedagogue]

Oohh...that is an interesting trade. I would do it in my situation (I have Holmes). I figure Holmes and LJ will both end up with 1000+ yards....but PH will have more. As for TD's...not sure..i'm giving the edge to PH for now. As for Parker...tough to tell, but I think he'll have less opportunity once Bettis and Staley get back. Bettis does alot of goal line (TD taker), and Staley probably could/will split yardage with Parker.

[D_LO]

is marcel shipp (ARI) worth trying to pick up?

i have portis(WAS) brown(TEN) and faulkk(STL)

[B.A.]

I am in a 12-team league, and I have most definitely thought about that option as well (dropping Toomer in the process). Dilfer, Frerotte, Griese and Losman are all available, as is Wright. I was seriously considering Griese, but the Bucs are playing Buffalo this week (however they are playing Green Bay the following week).

I am going to wait and see what happens over the next day. I am third on the waiver wire and my first move is to dump the Jets and get the Lions D.And the first couple of rounds of the waiver wire have been run through - I picked up the Lions D. And not one of those quarterbacks were picked up. What to do...

[LorenzoL]

ESPN fantasy football sucks this year. My league site have been down for the past two days for "maintenance" and they have only confirmed that it should be up by Sunday games. How fucking nice! :mad:

I still don't know if I won my game last week for fucks sake.

[charlie bucket]

Who to start at QB?

Collins v. KC
Favre v. Browns

thanks

[B.A.]

charlie - I'd go w/ Collins.

[raven56706]

Ok now:

Mcnabb or Leftwich

[JBurns24]

Mcnabb might not be playing sunday from what i read

Ok, I have to pick 2 QBs to go this week and i don't know what to do. I have:

T. Green @ Oak
K. Warner @ StL
Big Ben @ Hou

It may seem like a no brainer to start Green and Roethlisberger but keep in mind that KC is going to be running primarily in my opinion especially for TDs, StL defense was god awful last week and Warner had a good game, and Big Ben has a bruised bone. Grateful for any help.

[Deftones]

is marcel shipp (ARI) worth trying to pick up?


Depends. Dennis Green is a stubborn asshole. Once he decides on someone he rarely changes his mind. Shipp has more than earned the starting spot on this team, and I am sure that he would've had more yardage than JJ Arrington last week. That kid is just not ready yet.

[dave-o]

Oohh...that is an interesting trade. I would do it in my situation (I have Holmes). I figure Holmes and LJ will both end up with 1000+ yards....but PH will have more. As for TD's...not sure..i'm giving the edge to PH for now. As for Parker...tough to tell, but I think he'll have less opportunity once Bettis and Staley get back. Bettis does alot of goal line (TD taker), and Staley probably could/will split yardage with Parker.


This is what I was thinking. Fast Willie has two other backs to contend with (both injury prone). Whereas LJ has only one injury prone back to contend with. I may try and squeeze something from the PH owner in my league for LJ.

[charlie bucket]

charlie - I'd go w/ Collins.

Thanks BA.

So you think Collins will do better against the decent KC defense then Favre will do against the poor cleveland D?

[chrisih8u]

What do you guys think of this trade proposed to me?

I get Shaun Alexander and Jacksonville D.
I give Willis McGahee and Andre Johnson.

I'mm not wild about Jax D, and dont really need another defense. I have Carolina and NY Jets. My other WRs are Roy Williams, Plaxico Burress, Derick Mason, and Mushin Muhammed. He's looking for a WR because he just lost Walker. Im leaning toward declining or seeing if he can throw someone in besides Jax. What do you guys think?

[B.A.]

So you think Collins will do better against the decent KC defense then Favre will do against the poor cleveland D?Collins has Randy Moss to throw to. Favre just lost Walker.

Chris - fuck that trade.

[charlie bucket]

Collins has Randy Moss to throw to. Favre just lost Walker.

Good point. Thanks.

[LurkerDan]

What do you guys think of this trade proposed to me?

I get Shaun Alexander and Jacksonville D.
I give Willis McGahee and Andre Johnson.

I'mm not wild about Jax D, and dont really need another defense. I have Carolina and NY Jets. My other WRs are Roy Williams, Plaxico Burress, Derick Mason, and Mushin Muhammed. He's looking for a WR because he just lost Walker. Im leaning toward declining or seeing if he can throw someone in besides Jax. What do you guys think?
The fact that you are even mildly considering this trade, enough to ask our advice, makes me wish you were in one of my leagues. :p

[chrisih8u]

The fact that you are even mildly considering this trade, enough to ask our advice, makes me wish you were in one of my leagues. :p

:lol: Dont worry, I rejected it. I countered with something a little fairer, but he rejected that. So Im done with him.

[chrisih8u]

So where should I improve my team? I lost week 1 and had the shittiest score in the league, but I dont think my team is that bad.

QB: McNabb
WR: Andre Johnson, Roy Williams, Plaxico Burress, Derrick Mason, Mushin Muhammed
RB: McGahee, Kevin Jones, Willie Parker, Carnell Williams, Kevan Barlow
TE: Jermaine Wiggins, Randy McMicheal
K: Jason Hanson
D: Carolina, NY Jets

Should I just chalk it up to a shitty week and hope to bounce back, or should I look to make a move? I need a backup QB, especially with McNabb hurt, but I could just pick someone up and dump one of my Ds.

[brizz]

just a bad week. Heads up though, Hanson is hurt and likely won't kick anything but extra points and fgs with 30 yards. Next week is the bye as well so you might as well get a kicker now.

and Start Parker.

[brizz]

am I crazy for starting Moose Muhammed over Ike Bruce in a ppr league? I can't imagine who else Orton will rely on. I see him getting 5-8 catches every week...with a td every other week or so as well.

[chrisih8u]

just a bad week. Heads up though, Hanson is hurt and likely won't kick anything but extra points and fgs with 30 yards. Next week is the bye as well so you might as well get a kicker now.

and Start Parker.

Thanks for the heads up. But start Parker over Jones or McGahee? We have no flex and start 2 RB.

[brizz]

it's a tough call, but i'd probably put him in ahead of KJ....who is at Chicago, while Houston looked bad last week.

[~~ PAL ~~]

And the first couple of rounds of the waiver wire have been run through - I picked up the Lions D. And not one of those quarterbacks were picked up. What to do...

Well, you have in Carr and Pennington probably the worst NFL QB tandum right now. Unless you're really ready to have no QB scorings for week two you need better alternatives. As improbable as this sounds, there is a slight chance that Carr could do worse against the Steelers than he did last week at Buffalo. Houston's offensive line is putrid, and Carr was sacked 5 times and fumbled once last week, as well as 3 INTs. Pittsburgh is going to clamp down on Davis and Andre Johnson, and there's really nobody else Carr can pass to because the rest of the receivers stink. (Hint: Name another fantasy worthy Houston offensive player...)

I also drafted Carr in one league, strictly for the week 5 spot start when Culpepper is on bye. But now I am reconsidering that decision as well...

[nickdawgy]

Ok I have the following players as starters for week 2:

QB D. McNabb
@SF
WR D. Mason
@Ten
WR A. Battle
@Phi
RB S. Alexander
@Atl
RB C. Benson
@Det
TE T. Heap
@Ten
W/R T. Brown
@Car
K A. Vinatieri
@Car
DEF Dallas
@Was

The following players are on the bench:

WR B. Edwards
@GB
QB G. Frerotte
@NYJ
RB V. Hayes
@Hou
TE D. Wilcox
@Ten
K D. Akers
@SF
DEF Bal
@Ten


So I am afraid I might have to sit McNabb since right now it's looking like 51-49 he'll play. If that is the case, who should I drop and who should I pick up to start for him? Also, who should replace who in the starting lineup?

EDIT: Dropped Lewis, and picked up Headbanger as my reserve QB.

[ams]

Someone just dropped C. Palmer, and I am really tempted to get rid of Hasselbeck and pick him up. I had Hass last year, and he let me down big time. The first game this year was decent at best, but included 4 turnovers. Should I drop Hass and pick up the trendy "breakout year" QB (who had one hell of a week 1)?

[brizz]

You don't have anyone else you can drop? a back-up TE? whoever dropped him deserves to lose.

[pedagogue]

Someone just dropped C. Palmer.....

Why?!

I'd jump on that. I think he is going to have a very good year.

Chris: I'd drop your 2nd TE and maybe your 2nd D, since keeping both is only marginally better, versus picking up a couple quality picks to sit on.

[ams]

The worst player on my team is either Robert Ferguson (replaced Javon...DAMNIT) or JJ Arrington. I think Hass is the one to drop. I will give JJ a couple more weeks to prove himself.

[pedagogue]

I just added Losman as my #3 QB. (Only 1 QB plays at a time). I have Collins and Brees already. I figured picking up Losman was low risk. I dropped a RB who would be relegated to the bench except for my RB bye week #5. I know he didn't have great/good first week numbers, but they look like they'll win some games. I'd rather have him as a starter, than sitting on someone's backup.

Anyone else pick him up?

[dave-o]

I just added Losman as my #3 QB. (Only 1 QB plays at a time). I have Collins and Brees already. I figured picking up Losman was low risk. I dropped a RB who would be relegated to the bench except for my RB bye week #5. I know he didn't have great/good first week numbers, but they look like they'll win some games. I'd rather have him as a starter, than sitting on someone's backup.

Anyone else pick him up?

I never have more than one QB on my roster, unless it is the week before the bye week. Of course I also have Manning. :)

But the way I see it, when would you ever play Losman instead of Brees or Collins? I just can't see when. I would rather fill my roster with extra WR's and RB's. At least with these positions you have to start several of them, so it is better to have more insurance for those positions.

This "one only" rule also applies to TE's and Defs. Except with defenses, I will occassionally have a couple on my team if I am deciding between which is the best play for the next week.

Personally I think Collins and Brees are a solid duo to have, heck I would even drop Brees if any decent backup RB's (i.e Chester Taylor) are available. It is nice to not have to scramble on the waiver wire for the quick pick up after you notice a starting RB gets injured. Just my philosophy...

[pedagogue]

I feel good with Collins and Brees.....but I saw him out there and was debating if he is worth sitting on. I am thin at RB after my starters....but there isn't ANYONE worth getting as a RB...so I stocked up on WRs and am relying on my other positions to get me points. Tiki and Priest *knocks on wood* will have good years, and I would consider trading a WR later in the year for a decent back up RB.

-pedagogue

[B.A.]

Well, you have in Carr and Pennington probably the worst NFL QB tandum right now. Unless you're really ready to have no QB scorings for week two you need better alternatives. As improbable as this sounds, there is a slight chance that Carr could do worse against the Steelers than he did last week at Buffalo. Houston's offensive line is putrid, and Carr was sacked 5 times and fumbled once last week, as well as 3 INTs. Pittsburgh is going to clamp down on Davis and Andre Johnson, and there's really nobody else Carr can pass to because the rest of the receivers stink. (Hint: Name another fantasy worthy Houston offensive player...)

I was thinking about this all day yesterday - all of those quarterbacks are still available. Griese plays Buffalo in his next contest (therefore Losman is playing in Tampa), Dilfer plays Green Bay @ Lambeau, Frerotte plays the Jets @ Giants Stadium, and Wright plays Tennessee in Nashville.

Griese would be my best overall option, but since he is playing Buffalo, I'm actually debating picking up Wright, and I if so - Mason will be starting over Coles.

Basically - I'll leave it up to you guys. I can start Carr or Pennington (just thinking about my QB draft right now makes me want to kick my friend's ass) or I can pick up one of the strokers listed above. Suggestions...

[raven56706]

I was just offered this trade:

My Team: M Harrison and Priest Holmes

And they offer:

Chad Johnson, Hines Ward, Jamal Lewis, and Byron Leftwich


what do you think?

[SpacemanSpiff]

must start 2:
-Starting Rudi Johnson vs Min at home

gotta decide on:
Edge vs tough Jax D
LarryJ vs Oak
Lamont Jordan vs KC

[B.A.]

I was just offered this trade:

My Team: M Harrison and Priest Holmes

And they offer:

Chad Johnson, Hines Ward, Jamal Lewis, and Byron Leftwich


what do you think?I'd think about. Priest is more injury-prone than Lewis and will be sharing the ball w/ Larry Johnson more as time goes on. Harrison has to share the ball w/ Wayne, Stokely, Edge and Clark. Ward and Johnson are clearly the superior receivers on their team. Leftwich is a decent back-up when/if you need him.

[SpacemanSpiff]

also TB vs BUF at home
or NYJ vs MIA at home
tough one

[Red Dog]

Have to decide btwn

W.Parker vs Hou or
Portis vs Dallas

[Red Dog]

also TB vs BUF at home
or NYJ vs MIA at home
tough one


You know - Miami's offense looked really smooth last week - granted, Denver's D isn't good. I'd be tempted to go with Tampa, who did an excellent job vs Culpepper last week.

[~~ PAL ~~]

Have to decide btwn

W.Parker vs Hou or
Portis vs Dallas

For Week 2, Parker should be a much better start than Portis, since he's much more likely to score. Parker is actually a weekly must start until either Staley or Bettis returns.

[~~ PAL ~~]

must start 2:
-Starting Rudi Johnson vs Min at home

gotta decide on:
Edge vs tough Jax D
LarryJ vs Oak
Lamont Jordan vs KC

This week, start Jordan against KC; chances are the Chiefs run defense will look more like last year than last week.

[~~ PAL ~~]

also TB vs BUF at home
or NYJ vs MIA at home
tough one

Bucs

[~~ PAL ~~]

I'd think about. Priest is more injury-prone than Lewis and will be sharing the ball w/ Larry Johnson more as time goes on. Harrison has to share the ball w/ Wayne, Stokely, Edge and Clark. Ward and Johnson are clearly the superior receivers on their team. Leftwich is a decent back-up when/if you need him.

The problem with that trade is that he'll be forced to drop two players to take the trade, so that might not be a good thing...

[B.A.]

The problem with that trade is that he'll be forced to drop two players to take the trade, so that might not be a good thing...Good point - obviously I didn't think of that.

All of those QB's I mentioned earlier are still available - thoughts?

[~~ PAL ~~]

I was thinking about this all day yesterday - all of those quarterbacks are still available. Griese plays Buffalo in his next contest (therefore Losman is playing in Tampa), Dilfer plays Green Bay @ Lambeau, Frerotte plays the Jets @ Giants Stadium, and Wright plays Tennessee in Nashville.

Griese would be my best overall option, but since he is playing Buffalo, I'm actually debating picking up Wright, and I if so - Mason will be starting over Coles.

Basically - I'll leave it up to you guys. I can start Carr or Pennington (just thinking about my QB draft right now makes me want to kick my friend's ass) or I can pick up one of the strokers listed above. Suggestions...

Bottomline: DO NOT start Carr this week. Even if you do not want to pick up a spot start QB, Pennington would still put up [only relatively speaking] better numbers. I even see Tim Rattay :grumble: , Kyle Orton :yack: , and J.P. Losman :whofart: outperforming Carr this week...

I would suggest picking up Griese or Wright for week 2. With the following week in mind, Griese (@ GB) is a better choice than Wright (bye).

[B.A.]

I would suggest picking up Griese or Wright for week 2. With the following week in mind, Griese (@ GB) is a better choice than Wright (bye).That's what I was thinking - especially considering his week three opponent.

[~~ PAL ~~]

Ok I have the following players as starters for week 2:

QB D. McNabb
@SF
WR D. Mason
@Ten
WR A. Battle
@Phi
RB S. Alexander
@Atl
RB C. Benson
@Det
TE T. Heap
@Ten
W/R T. Brown
@Car
K A. Vinatieri
@Car
DEF Dallas
@Was

The following players are on the bench:

WR B. Edwards
@GB
QB G. Frerotte
@NYJ
RB V. Hayes
@Hou
TE D. Wilcox
@Ten
K D. Akers
@SF
DEF Bal
@Ten


So I am afraid I might have to sit McNabb since right now it's looking like 51-49 he'll play. If that is the case, who should I drop and who should I pick up to start for him? Also, who should replace who in the starting lineup?

EDIT: Dropped Lewis, and picked up Headbanger as my reserve QB.

Hate to be nagative, but your recievers are not very good. Plus you seriously lack depth in RB and WR, who are you going to play when the bye weeks come up? Neither Haynes nor Wilcox warrants a roster spot on your bench. Try looking for better players in waivers. If Frank Gore, Brandon Jacobs, Robert Ferguson, or Kevin Kurtis are still available, you should pick them up ASAP and kick Daniel Wilcox and Verron Haynes to the curb...

[nickdawgy]

Hate to be nagative, but your recievers are not very good. Plus you seriously lack depth in RB and WR, who are you going to play when the bye weeks come up? Neither Haynes nor Wilcox warrants a roster spot on your bench. Try looking for better players in waivers. If Frank Gore, Brandon Jacobs, Robert Ferguson, or Kevin Kurtis are still available, you should pick them up ASAP and kick Daniel Wilcox and Verron Haynes to the curb...

Yeah, I missed the draft and relied on pre rankings for the most part
-ohbfrank-

The players you named are all already taken.

[~~ PAL ~~]

Yeah, I missed the draft and relied on pre rankings for the most part
-ohbfrank-

The players you named are all already taken.

Ouch. Even if that is the case, you still shouldn't keep Wilcox or Haynes. As soon as people drop any half way decent RB or WRs during bye weeks you need to pounce on them...

[chrisih8u]

What do you think I should do in this situation? I am the commisioner of one of my leagues. We get a $20 weekly prize for getting the highest score. So the guy wins by 1 point. Yesterday, there was a stat correction (Kerry Collins had an interception erased). So now the guy that had Kerry Collins got the highest score. I think Im going to declare him the weekly winner and strip the other guy. That's fair, right?

[LorenzoL]

What do you think I should do in this situation? I am the commisioner of one of my leagues. We get a $20 weekly prize for getting the highest score. So the guy wins by 1 point. Yesterday, there was a stat correction (Kerry Collins had an interception erased). So now the guy that had Kerry Collins got the highest score. I think Im going to declare him the weekly winner and strip the other guy. That's fair, right?

You are in a tough spot but you are doing the right thing since you are using the stat service of your site.

[Red Dog]

What do you think I should do in this situation? I am the commisioner of one of my leagues. We get a $20 weekly prize for getting the highest score. So the guy wins by 1 point. Yesterday, there was a stat correction (Kerry Collins had an interception erased). So now the guy that had Kerry Collins got the highest score. I think Im going to declare him the weekly winner and strip the other guy. That's fair, right?


Of course. You don't award the weekly high on the spot do you? For my leagues, we hold all the prize awards until after the season.

[chrisih8u]

Of course. You don't award the weekly high on the spot do you? For my leagues, we hold all the prize awards until after the season.


Yeah, the weekly awards are given at the end of the season. Kind of sucks for the guy that thought he won, but too bad, I guess. On Tuesday, I posted on the message board that he was the winner, but I just posted another message saying the other guy won. The first guy will probably be pissed, but tough shit.

[pedagogue]

I wish we had a weekly prize.....I could use the $20. :(

[jigga6286]

I've got to start two out of the three:

Pennington
Favre
A. Brooks

Thoughts?

[B.A.]

I'm holding off on Pennington for awhile, and it wouldn't be a bad idea if you did, too.

:D

[LorenzoL]

I'm holding off on Pennington for awhile, and it wouldn't be a bad idea if you did, too.

:D

:lol:

[LorenzoL]

I have to start 3 receivers out of this sorry bunch:

Jimmy Smith @ Indy
Derrick Mason @ Ten
Michael Jenkins @ Sea
Andre Johnson @ Pit
Braylon Edwards @ GB

So far I have Jimmy Smith as the only sure starter. The waiver wire is not going to help me either. Any thoughts?

[deadlax]

i think you have to start andre johnson with that group. i'd also play derrick mason. He had a lot of looks (and catches) Sunday night. He's bound to break one eventually.

[D_LO]

i need 2

fitzgerald @ STL

burress @ NO

randel el @ HOU

im thinking randel el might come up big against the texans anyone disagree?

[Red Dog]

Yeah, the weekly awards are given at the end of the season. Kind of sucks for the guy that thought he won, but too bad, I guess. On Tuesday, I posted on the message board that he was the winner, but I just posted another message saying the other guy won. The first guy will probably be pissed, but tough shit.


That's why in the one league I run, I don't make any such pronouncements. I let the scoreboard speak for itself.

[chrisih8u]

That's why in the one league I run, I don't make any such pronouncements. I let the scoreboard speak for itself.

Thats probably a good idea.

[cleaver]

i need 2

fitzgerald @ STL

burress @ NO

randel el @ HOU

im thinking randel el might come up big against the texans anyone disagree?
I do. I'm not a fan of the Saints secondary, so I'd go with Fitzy and Plex.

[Nagheenanajar]

Think there is any chance I will get this trade I proposed. I offer W. Parker and Fred Taylor for Moss.

He has Bell and Stephen Jackson as his backs. I don't think there is a chance, but it is worth a shot.

I could also use some help on my QB choice for this weekend. It will either be Delhomme vs NE or Griese vs Buf?

[LurkerDan]

Vick against Seattle or Favre against Cleveland?

[clappj]

Pick Two:

J. Jones, DAL (Home) WAS
S. Jackson, STL @ ARI
C. Martin, NYJ (Home) MIA?

Having a tough time with this one!

[Mr. Cinema]

Jones is a stud. He should be an automatic start every week. I'd go with Jackson against Arizona's d.

[Nagheenanajar]

Jones is a stud. He should be an automatic start every week. I'd go with Jackson against Arizona's d.

He may be a stud but Washington's defense is tough.

[LurkerDan]

Jones is a stud. He should be an automatic start every week. I'd go with Jackson against Arizona's d.
Last year's rushing champ isn't a stud?

[LorenzoL]

i think you have to start andre johnson with that group. i'd also play derrick mason. He had a lot of looks (and catches) Sunday night. He's bound to break one eventually.

Thanks.

[ams]

I am having a hard time deciding who to start between C. Chambers (v. NYJ), L.Coles(v. MIA) and I. Bruce(v. AZ). I can start two of them. Any advice for me?

[dave-o]

I am having a hard time deciding who to start between C. Chambers (v. NYJ), L.Coles(v. MIA) and I. Bruce(v. AZ). I can start two of them. Any advice for me?

I would sit Chambers. I look at it this way. Both Pennington and Ferrote are gambles right now as the starting QBs. However, Ferrote has sevral other options (i.e. Booker, McMicheal), whereas Coles is the number one option for Pennington. I can't believe that Coles will drop three TD chances again and that Pennington will continue to self implode. It is a tough call but I would start Coles over Chambers. As for Bruce, Bulger threw 56 times last week...enough said?

[D_LO]

should i drop faulk(STL) for jacobs(NYG)?

[deadlax]

Who to start at flex position (RB/WR)????
Warrick Dunn
Cadillac Williams
Andre Johnson

[kantonburg]

Should I start Burleson vs. Cin or Stokley vs. Jac?

[LorenzoL]

Should I start Burleson vs. Cin or Stokley vs. Jac?

I will go with Burleson. Culpepper can't have two bad weeks in a row. Can he???

[dave-o]

should i drop faulk(STL) for jacobs(NYG)?

No.

[dave-o]

Who to start at flex position (RB/WR)????
Warrick Dunn
Cadillac Williams
Andre Johnson

I would go with Dunn. Andre Johnson has a very shaky David Carr throwing to him right now, and the Caddy is going up against a tough D. Last year in week 17, Dunn ripped the Seahawks for 132 yards.

However, if you are in a TD only league, forget everything I just said and go with Caddy. And then promptly quit your league and join the performance league revolution. ;)

[zak52]

How many sacks did New England have against the Raiders? Every box score I've seen says one. Out of nowhere Yahoo changed the NE sack total from one to two. That extra sack cost me a victory.

[chrisih8u]

How many sacks did New England have against the Raiders? Every box score I've seen says one. Out of nowhere Yahoo changed the NE sack total from one to two. That extra sack cost me a victory.

They changed an INT into a sack/fumble/fumble recovery. Maybe that was it?

[wildcatlh]

Alright. Who to start at one flex position and one WR position between these four:

Rod Smith
Andre Johnson
LaMont Jordan
Larry Johnson

[zak52]

Okay, I just went over the play by play of the game. http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/playbyplay/NFL_20050908_OAK@NE

It looks like NE only got one sack unless I overlooked something.

[chrisih8u]

Okay, I just went over the play by play of the game. http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/playbyplay/NFL_20050908_OAK@NE

It looks like NE only got one sack unless I overlooked something.


NE got 2 sacks. Your link still lists an INT, but that was changed to a sack and fumble.

[LorenzoL]

Picking Culpepper in the first round this year is turning out to be my worst fantasy football pick ever. -ohbfrank-

Two weeks down, 14 to go if I make the playoffs.

[D_LO]

Picking Culpepper in the first round this year is turning out to be my worst fantasy football pick ever. -ohbfrank-

Two weeks down, 14 to go if I make the playoffs.

yeah im in the same boat looks like ill be pulling Kurt Warner off the bench for week 3

[Red Dog]

I guess Shanahan doesn't have faith in Elam anymore. They got the first down though.

[Red Dog]

Elam kicks a FG with 5 ticks to go.

[B.A.]

Sooooo happy that I dropped the Jets D for the Lions D. :mad2:

And Reggie Wayne is fucking worthless.

I went w/ Pennington for the day. :up: Too bad I didn't start Coles in place of Wayne. -ohbfrank-

I wish I would have noticed this before today - a few days ago, I offered Derrick Mason for Tom Brady and he countered w/ Carson Palmer for Crumpler and Mason. I'm pretty sure he is going to pull the plug on that one after today (since I didn't notice before the start of today's games, all transactions are on hold until tuesday morning).

[zak52]

NE got 2 sacks. Your link still lists an INT, but that was changed to a sack and fumble.

Thanks for clearing that up.

[chrisih8u]

So Im pretty stacked at RB. Should I be trying to trade one or hold onto them all? I have:

Mcgahee
Kevin Jones
Willie Parker
Cadillac Williams

I can only start 2 a week.

[deadlax]

Screw Dillon, McGahee, Deion Branch, Steve Smith and Trent Green. You fuckers only combined for like 29 points and ZERO TDs. I wish I could bench you all.

[gimmepilotwings]

Benched Carson Palmer for Byron Leftwich this week
27 pts, vs 3 points.

Benched Roy Williams
argh

Starting Jamal Lewis vs. Cadillac Williams!
-1 points, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!

[deadlax]

At RB I have McGahee, Dillon, Dunn, and Cadillac Williams. I am keeping all 4. Run three per week (one as flex), and have the 4th to cover when two of my backs are on a bye in week 7.Unless you can get a top wr (Harrison, Holt) for cadillac, parker, or jones, i wouldn't trade anyone.

[Goblincat]

Here is my lineup in a 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1RB/WR, 1TE, 1K, 1D league:

QB: Palmer
RB: Alexander, Westbrook, Davis, Martin, Anderson, Arrington
WR: S. Smith, Fitzgerald, Stallworth, Mason
TE: J. Stevens
K: Kaeding
D: Chicago, Miami

I have a guy who wants to give me Marvin Harrison for Westbrook. I kind of think my team is pretty solid and like how solid my big 4 backs are. Plus my WR's are having a good year overall, while Harrison has had a slow year. Am I crazy to turn him down?