2005 Fantasy Football Week 11 Advice Thread

[pedagogue]

Well....onto week #11!

Starters
QB K. Collins (Oak - QB) @Was
WR M. Harrison (Ind - WR) @Cin
WR B. Finneran (Atl - WR) TB
WR K. McCardell (SD - WR) Buf
RB T. Barber (NYG - RB) Phi
RB S. Gado (GB - RB) Min
TE A. Crumpler (Atl - TE) TB
W/R G. Jones (Jac - RB) @Ten
K J. Reed (Pit - K) @Bal
DEF New York (NYG - DEF) Phi

Bench
BN E. Wilford (Jac - WR) @Ten
BN K. Curtis (StL - WR) Ari
BN B. Jacobs (NYG - RB) Phi
BN D. Stallworth (NO - WR) @NE
BN D. Brees (SD - QB) Buf
BN N. Burleson (Min - WR) @GB
BN B. Roethlisberger (Pit - QB) @Bal
BN Chicago (Chi - DEF) Car

1. I'm pretty sure about Collins starting because of a good week last week and WAS gives up more total points and yards than BUF, but i'm not sure if Bress coming off of a bye week might be a better start.

2. I'm iffy about Finneran vs. a tough Bucs D. Curtis vs. Ariz might be a better match up, but i'm not sure. Stallworth is against NE...which is a wild card because he is inconsistant, just like the Pats secondary.

3. As for my defense....I think the NYG will come back and play a solid game against a beaten down PHI team. Delhomme & Smith worries me, which is why NYG get the nod.

Suggestions?

-p

[Big Quasimodo]

Geez...at first blush, I would go Brees (at home vs Collins on road) - I like both Wilford and Stallworth better than Finneran (Wilford, but NE secondary is a mess), and I would start Chicago every week. Especially at home.

[neiname]

LT and Chad Johnson had zero points for me last week, they didn't even touch the ball. Should I replace them this week? ;)

[fujishig]

I'd be wary of Wilford, though... he's a little banged up and Matt Jones did a great job, even with Wilford playing most of the game. Plus the latest news on the Jacksonville squad is that all four WR (including Jimmy Smith and Reggie williams) are going to be rotating in and out, with Smith still being the number 1 (for now). I'd almost bank on Jones for this week with Wilford hurt, but I'm open to other opinions (I picked up Jones and have Wilford, and am also choosing between them and Stallworth).

[pedagogue]

I too heard about wilford's shoulder and the WR rotation.

As for Brees and collins....i think i'm going to wait until sat. CHI is definately good, but Car worries me. I think PHI will put up less of a fight. Stallworthless is iffy. I'd hope he'd do something, but he is spotty at best (this year).

-p

[Mr. Cinema]

Thanks to LJ Smith's 6 catches last night, I managed to get my 7th victory.

I'm unsure about running back.

Unfortunately, I own Kevin Jones and Jamal Lewis. Ronnie Brown is my #1 no doubt, but #2 is a toss up. I'm leaning towards Jones because at least he has shown flashes of good play this year. But I did pick up Adrian Peterson from the Bears. I may start him because he's had success the last 2 games. Thomas Jones is still hurt, which lowers his chances of starting. So...

Peterson or Jones?

[fujishig]

I would wait on that one until we get more info about Thomas Jones (who happens to be on my team). On the one hand, he's practicing and seems healthier. On the other hand, there should be no need to rush him back into being the exclusive back, and with Benson hurt I'm not sure he's as worried about losing his job. So I think if Jones plays, Peterson will play some too... but if Jones is out, Peterson is your man.

[Nagheenanajar]

Would you accept this trade? I get Jimmy Smith and T.J. House... for McGahee. My RB's are Larry Johnson and Barber.

[fujishig]

Jimmy Smith isn't doing much... in fact, whomever's playing opposite him is doing really well, whether it's Matt Jones or Wilford. And even though he's the number 1, he's still going to be part of the 3 or 4 man rotation. They do have a relatively easy schedule the rest of the way, but I'd be a little wary. Who are your WRs?

[taa455]

Aaron Brooks @ NE

OR

Kurt Warner @ STL

:scratch2:

[kjn6371]

Which two out of these five WR?

H. Ward (Steelers) @ Ravens.
K. McCardell (Chargers) vs Bills.
L. Evans (Bills) @ Chargers.
S Moss (Redskins) vs Oakland.
E Wilford (Jacksonville) @ Titans.

[Nagheenanajar]

Jimmy Smith isn't doing much... in fact, whomever's playing opposite him is doing really well, whether it's Matt Jones or Wilford. And even though he's the number 1, he's still going to be part of the 3 or 4 man rotation. They do have a relatively easy schedule the rest of the way, but I'd be a little wary. Who are your WRs?

They are pretty weak. I have Wayne, Chatman, and Keyshawn. I did have TO but I obvisously can't use that asshole any more.

[taa455]

Which two out of these five WR?

H. Ward (Steelers) @ Ravens.
K. McCardell (Chargers) vs Bills.
L. Evans (Bills) @ Chargers.
S Moss (Redskins) vs Oakland.
E Wilford (Jacksonville) @ Titans.
Ward and Moss

[Mr. Cinema]

I'd go with McCardell and Moss. Especially if Tommy Maddox starts this weekend. Which means the Steelers are going to run almost every down. Which means not many chances for Ward. If Maddox doesn't start, then I choose Ward.

[fujishig]

I'd go with McCardell and Moss. Especially if Tommy Maddox starts this weekend. Which means the Steelers are going to run almost every down. Which means not many chances for Ward. If Maddox doesn't start, then I choose Ward.

If Maddox doesn't start, doesn't that mean Randle El has the job? :)

I agree, though. Batch was finally starting to play well and he gets hurt. Big Ben's still out, and you can just see Maddox's confidence eroding. He might very well have a comeback this game, but I wouldn't bet my fantasy team on it, even with the talent that Ward has. I finally dropped Randle El because the Steelers passing game is nonexistent right now (and he isn't going to be throwing touchdown passes on trick plays very often).

I almost wish Wilford was more hurt so that I could start Matt Jones... with all of them healthy, it's a tossup who will have a big game. That's a juicy Tenn defense too.

Any particular reason why you suggest McCardell over Evans? McCardell has been cooling off as late, hasn't he?

[taa455]

McCardell has been hot and cold all season. I wouldn't start him. Of cousre now that I said that, he'll catch 2 touchdowns this week.

[Mr. Cinema]

If Maddox doesn't start, doesn't that mean Randle El has the job? :)

I agree, though. Batch was finally starting to play well and he gets hurt. Big Ben's still out, and you can just see Maddox's confidence eroding. He might very well have a comeback this game, but I wouldn't bet my fantasy team on it, even with the talent that Ward has. I finally dropped Randle El because the Steelers passing game is nonexistent right now (and he isn't going to be throwing touchdown passes on trick plays very often).

I almost wish Wilford was more hurt so that I could start Matt Jones... with all of them healthy, it's a tossup who will have a big game. That's a juicy Tenn defense too.

Any particular reason why you suggest McCardell over Evans? McCardell has been cooling off as late, hasn't he?
Well, I have more confidence in Drew Brees to McCardell as opposed to a Holcomb/Losman to Evans connection. Evans had a great game last week, but prior to that, he only had a total of 55 yards in his previous 3 games! And he only has 21 catches all year.

McCardell has 34 catches and 6 td's this year.

[dancinns]

Which one of these QBs should I start?
Chris Simms
Brad Johnson
Ben Roethlisberger

I've been screwed in my QB situation this year. I drafted Culpepper and since he & Roethlisberger got injured my QB has been on a rotation each week.

[taa455]

Simms, perhaps Roth but I'm not sure of his status.

[Big Quasimodo]

Would you accept this trade? I get Jimmy Smith and T.J. House... for McGahee. My RB's are Larry Johnson and Barber.

Man, depends who your other WR's are, and also, check the schedule for the rest of the year. Smith has been mediocre lately, but TJ is solid. Do you have any depth at all behind LJ and Barber?

[Big Quasimodo]

Aaron Brooks @ NE

OR

Kurt Warner @ STL

:scratch2:

They both should do well this week. I don't think you can go wrong. I would probably start Warner (back in ST. Louis and throws for 300 like falling off a log). I'm planning on starting Warner over Collins this week in a league where I start 2 QB's.

[Big Quasimodo]

Which two out of these five WR?

H. Ward (Steelers) @ Ravens.
K. McCardell (Chargers) vs Bills.
L. Evans (Bills) @ Chargers.
S Moss (Redskins) vs Oakland.
E Wilford (Jacksonville) @ Titans.

I think you gotta start Moss and Ward EVERY WEEK.

[pedagogue]

McNabb out for Sunday. I think anyone who has the NYG Def should definately play it.

-p

[bralph]

McNabb out for Sunday. I think anyone who has the NYG Def should definately play it.

-p

I have:

Giants vs PHI
Seahawks vs SFO
Broncos vs NYJ
:eek: :eek: :eek:

Seems like I can't go wrong with any of them, but the way my season is going, I'll pick the one that ends up blowing it.

[taa455]

I have Dillon and anyone who has him knows how frustrating the season has been. two times he's put up 0 for me. I think I need to have his backup on my roster. The question is who to pick up, Pass or Evans? Is it worth it to have Dillon's backup. I'd have to drop Willie Parker.

[Nagheenanajar]

I have Dillon and anyone who has him knows how frustrating the season has been. two times he's put up 0 for me. I think I need to have his backup on my roster. The question is who to pick up, Pass or Evans? Is it worth it to have Dillon's backup. I'd have to drop Willie Parker.

I know exactly what you are going through. My problem is I don't have a strong backup in Chris Brown. The one time I didn't start him, he put up 2 TD's. Is he still ailing badly?

[taa455]

Is he still ailing badly?
That's part of the problem, we never know.

[chrisih8u]

If it helps, Dillon is questionable this week.

*dodges rotten eggs*

[chrisih8u]

McNabb out for Sunday. I think anyone who has the NYG Def should definately play it.

-p


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[SpacemanSpiff]

really tough Decision
favre vs minnesota
hasseback @ SF

leaning towards favre

[Mr. Cinema]

That one is tough. SF can't stop anything. So Seattle may let Alexander get another 175 yards. I'd go with Favre too.

[D_LO]

kind of a general question: what kind of running back could i look to get for the bengals' D\ST

[Red Dog]

That one is tough. SF can't stop anything. So Seattle may let Alexander get another 175 yards. I'd go with Favre too.


San Fran has worst pass defense in the league. In his 2 games vs SF last year, Hasselbeck had 254/2 and 285/3. I think he is a very good start this week.

Granted, it is hard to ignore Favre - he's had some big games vs Minny recently. Can't go wrong either way.

[clappj]

kind of a general question: what kind of running back could i look to get for the bengals' D\ST

If you're going to try and trade them, you seriously might want to wait for a week other than the one when they're playing The Colts! This will be the greatest test of the season, so far, for the Bengals D!

[Mr. Cinema]

This could be an upset week for me. I'm 7-3, in 3rd all by myself, and my opponent is 2-8, including 8 straight losses. But he has Tom Brady, Corey Dillon, Deion Branch, and Ben Watson. And they play the Saints. He also has Brian Westbrook. I have some good matchups too, Ronnie Brown vs Cleveland. Donald Driver and Joe Horn have good matchups too. I put Drew Bennett in my starting lineup this week, he's confirmed to start. I've been playing waiver pickups in my 3rd WR slot for the last month, so I have no problem taking a chance on Bennett this week.

I have 1 more RB to pick and the choices are not good:

DeShaun Foster vs Chicago
Jamal Lewis vs Pittsburgh
Kevin Jones vs Dallas

This is like asking someone, "how do you want to die? lethal injection, electric chair, or gas chamber?"

I have Jones in right now.

[jigga6286]

Should I start:

Steve McNair vs. JAC
or
Aaron Brooks vs. NE


Thanks.

[Red Dog]

Should I start:

Steve McNair vs. JAC
or
Aaron Brooks vs. NE


Thanks.


I'd go with Brooks.

[brizz]

kind of a general question: what kind of running back could i look to get for the bengals' D\ST
Priest Holmes? Ahman Green?

[chrisih8u]

:lol:

[Duran]

2 WR spots, 1 RB spot, 1 Flex. 1 pt/ 10 yards for both, 6 for tds.

S. Moss
A. Boldin
K. McCardell
L. Coles

K. Jones
W. Parker
C. Dillon
K. Barlow
A. Stecker

I'm thinking Jones, Moss, and Boldin are starts, but I'm not sure about the flex. Parker? McCardell?

[chrisih8u]

Id go with Parker. He's starting and Maddox blows, so they will need to run the ball more than usual.

[Red Dog]

2 WR spots, 1 RB spot, 1 Flex. 1 pt/ 10 yards for both, 6 for tds.

S. Moss
A. Boldin
K. McCardell
L. Coles

K. Jones
W. Parker
C. Dillon
K. Barlow
A. Stecker

I'm thinking Jones, Moss, and Boldin are starts, but I'm not sure about the flex. Parker? McCardell?


Fast Willie.

[wildcatlh]

With McNabb out, do I go with Brunell or Delhomme at QB today? I'd lean towards Delhomme but the matchups make me lean towards Brunell...

[clappj]

R. Williams or K. Johnson (Detroit at Dallas)?
I keep hearing that last week was a fluke, and Dallas will shut Williams down, but I just can't see him getting through today without a single TD.

[chrisih8u]

No surprise, but Corey Dillon is OUT.

[Mr. Cinema]

With McNabb out, do I go with Brunell or Delhomme at QB today? I'd lean towards Delhomme but the matchups make me lean towards Brunell...
No way I would start Delhomme against the NFL's #1 DEFENSE. Brunell goes against a weak Oakland defense that have given up 83 pts the last 3 weeks. This is an easy choice for me.

[deadlax]

Well I'm up 29 points and my opponent has Favre left to play. I'd say I felt comfortable, but Favre went for 37 on Monday night last time we played.

1pt per 25
6pt per TD
-2pt per Int
-2pt per FL

[LorenzoL]

Thank you Larry Johnson! He carried me to victory this week and I now have a chance to make the playoffs. :banana:

[Mr. Cinema]

I am up 9 pts going into tonight's game. I still have Donald Driver and my opponent has Troy Williamson. I like my chances of getting my 8th victory.

[B.A.]

I started Steve McNair, all the while Aaron Brooks and Mike McMahon were on my bench. :lol:



:(

And Fuck You, Terry Glenn. :mad2:


I'm down by twenty points, w/ Mew Moore starting tonight.

[bralph]

I started Steve McNair, all the while Aaron Brooks and Mike McMahon were on my bench. :lol:


That's nothing, I started NYG D with Denver D on the bench and started Plummer with A. Brooks on the bench. Also in my steller lineup was Portis, C. Martin, H. Ward, S. Moss and R. McMichael. My entire team scored a grand total of ZERO TDs.

Usually to win in our league you need to score 45-50 points, and I scored 22. -ohbfrank-

[LurkerDan]

Mike Anderson singlehandedly saved me in one league, scored more than half my points and I won by 6 or so points. :lol:

[Red Dog]

That's nothing, I started NYG D with Denver D on the bench


Same here. I agonized over that one. I picked up the Giants D/ST 2 weeks ago and they haven't done dick.

Didn't end up mattering though, I still would have lost.

[taa455]

I scored more this week than I ever have in my life. I more than doubled my opponent's total. :) :banana:

BACON BURGER DOGS
QB Kurt Warner 28
RB Clinton Portis 7
RB Larry Johnson 33
WR Steve Smith 16
WR Chad Johnson 26
WR/TE Reggie Wayne 19
D/ST Broncos 24
K Neil Rackers 12
TOTAL POINTS: 165

[davidh777]

I was going to swap in ABrooks for KCollins and Boldin for JGaffney Sunday morning, then I got distracted and let the deadline slip. That cost me 25 points, and I'm 16 down with Antonio Chatman left (10 yds = 1 pt, td = 6 pts). Looks like I'm going to lose despite having MAnderson and LJohnson (and Chris Brown benched for Portis).

[B.A.]

I ended up losing my game by only three fucking points because of three reasons:

I started Steve McNair, instead of Aaron Brooks or Mike McMahon.

I started Terry Glenn, instead of Ashley Lelie or Laverneous Coles.

My stupid fucking league does not give out bonuses to running backs for 100+ yards rushing (a running back must have 150 total yards to receive the bonus). :mad2: This is a new rule this year. -ohbfrank-

[Mr. Cinema]

I ended up winning big because of Donald Driver's 2 TD performance. 1 game now out of 2nd place. Almost playoff time...

[Struz]

Hines Ward and Fred Taylor for LaMont Jordan.
Yes or no ?

[B.A.]

Only two games left in the regular season and it looks like this will be the first time since my first year of playing fantasy football that I won't make the playoffs.

Has anyone else lost three or four starters this season.

[pedagogue]

Has anyone else lost three or four starters this season.

I've lost 2-3. Priest and Burleson (he is barely back...and sucking), and possibly a 3rd.

-p

[Mr. Cinema]

Hines Ward and Fred Taylor for LaMont Jordan.
Yes or no ?
Are you trading Jordan or getting him?

I wouldn't take Fred Taylor for free. I'd rather have Jordan.