NFT: Fantasy Football 8/25

could be moving up peoples draft boards. Do you guys put any stock into games by Emmanual Sanders, Rivers, Gates?

I never put stock into guys that have poor preseasons, but I am down on DJax in Washington. I don't think RGMe is going to be a good pocket passer and I think he really feels comfortable with Garcon.

Robert loves throwing to Reed. Reed will have a huge season if he just stays healthy.

Welker's concussions make for an interesting scenario for Sanders. Sanders could have a huge season if Welker is out for an extended period of time.

Not everything is force fed to you yet by reports and you have to muster up some gut calls with your picks. Injuries do suck though.

Vereen is a stud and is going to kill it if healthy.

Emannuel Sanders also had a big night in his only pre season game. 5 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TDs.

Say what you want about Sanders' skillset. But Peyton will surely give him his fair share of the rock, especially if Welker gets dinged up again.

I think it would be a mistake to pass up Lynch for D Thomas or Graham, not sure why the perception that he will drop off in production.

He seems like the workhorse in Arizona, getting nearly all snaps with the first team. I'd prefer him over someone like Doug Martin who is splitting carries on a team with a suspect o-line

and totally agree regarding Welker.

I like Reed, but I just feel like he's being really overvalued right now. Even last year if you annualize his season, he would have ended up as the 7th ranked TE in my league. Let's assume he stays healthy and improves a little on last year, he can be a #4 or #5 TE, but that's still in the pack with guys like Cameron, Davis, Witten, Olsen and a few other guys. I just don't like his value in the 5-6 rounds.

I had 5th pick in 10 team league. I didn't go RB til later. calvin, brees, cruz and vjax. rolling with mathews, vereen (so I really hope ridley gets cut), woodhead, Dwilliams and andre williams. also have rudolph as a TE who is getting a lot of hype.

QB - Brees, Eli
WR - calvin, VJax, Cruz, wallace and T Austin
RB - vereen, mathews, woodhead, D Williams, andre williams
TE - Rudolph
DST - SF
K - don't remember. I think the NO guy.

than myself, but I think there's a chance he can drop to me in rd 2. I love Lynch this year, but I'm not sure I like his value at #6 for a few reasons.

I got him in round 8 of a 12 team league. That's not even me bragging. I'm pretty sure that's right along his ADP.

but he's in my 3rd tier RB's and would consider him in rd 3 if I really felt like I needed to go RB(doubtful), but I see him more of a rd 4 target for me.

1st tier:
Charles
Mccoy
AP
Forte

2nd tier:
Lynch
Lacy
Bernard
Bell
Murray

3rd tier:
Ellington
Ball
Foster
Martin
Morris

or James White owner, who went in the 17th round.

my team:

QB: Nick Foles (4th round)
QB: RG3 (11th round)
RB: Matt Forte (1st round)
RB: Shane Vereen (3rd round)
RB: Ben Tate (5th round)
RB: Bernard Pierce: (9th round)
RB: Carlos Hyde (10th round)
RB: Christine Michael (16th round)
RB: Knile Davis (15th round)
WR: Julio Jones (Keeper 7th round)
WR: Kennan Allen (2nd round)
WR: Victor Cruz (6th round)
WR: Percy Harvin (keeper 8th round)
WR: Jordan Matthews (12th round)
WR/TE (no TE needed): Dennis Pitta (13th round)
WR/TE: Ladarius Green (14th round)
WR: Aaron Dobson (17th round)

I moved Dobson to IR and picked up Arizona D, so I need to cut someone for a kicker. Probably Ladarius Green or Knile Davis.

In comment 11824057 AnotherGiantsFan said:

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I got him in round 8 of a 12 team league. That's not even me bragging. I'm pretty sure that's right along his ADP.

No, he's been moving up charts. Probably another difference when you draft so damn early.

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I had 5th pick in 10 team league. I didn't go RB til later. calvin, brees, cruz and vjax. rolling with mathews, vereen (so I really hope ridley gets cut), woodhead, Dwilliams and andre williams. also have rudolph as a TE who is getting a lot of hype. QB - Brees, Eli WR - calvin, VJax, Cruz, wallace and T Austin RB - vereen, mathews, woodhead, D Williams, andre williams TE - Rudolph DST - SF K - don't remember. I think the NO guy.

This very well could be similar to my team when I draft. I probably would have gone in a diff direction than VJax, but still love the WR's that will be available at that pick. This is exactly my strategy and I hope it unfolds like your draft did.

I know nothing about keeper leagues but that seems like a really good team. Your weakness is at QB, but Foles will have forever to throw behind that amazing OL.

Right now I currently have Shane Vereen and James White. I'm not going to hope someone gets cut and becomes unemployed, but I wouldn't necessarily be upset if Ridley got canned.

Jordan Matthews ? I got him with my last pick ..i think he is gonna have a big year for the Eagles .

Reed went in the 16th out of 17 rounds yesterday in my draft.

Skewed because it's a keeper league and non TE mandatory, but in all 15 or 16 TE's were drafted

coming up next week. The guy with the 1st pick isnt showing his hand. He is telling people he is taking Manning (QBs get more points in my league). So how would you rank the top 3 RBs?

McCoy, AP, Charles. Its .25 PPR. My order is...

McCoy
AP
Charles

I think Charles dips a little this year since they are missing a lot of OL from last year.

In comment 11824071 AnotherGiantsFan said:

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I know nothing about keeper leagues but that seems like a really good team. Your weakness is at QB, but Foles will have forever to throw behind that amazing OL. Right now I currently have Shane Vereen and James White. I'm not going to hope someone gets cut and becomes unemployed, but I wouldn't necessarily be upset if Ridley got canned.

I think it's middle of the road, obviously I have a lot riding on Foles. I hope he's more like he 27/2 QB we saw last year than not. Also on some guys like julio jones, percy harvin, and Ben tate staying healthy.

It hopefully works out for me.

BIG FRED I like Mattthews, drafted him in the 12th round. I have Foles and I think before long he's the go to guy there (once Maclin gets hurt).

Could not be more pleased.
10 team league... Standard scoring (money league). Picked 8th:

Qb: Aaron Rodgers
Rb: Rashad Jennings
Rb: CJ Spiller
Wr: Alshon Jeffrey
Wr: Cordarelle Patterson
Te: Jimmy Graham
Flex: Shane Vereen

Bn: Nick Foles
Bn: Jeremy Maclin
Bn: Hakeem Nicks
Bn: Josh Gordon
Bn: Andre Williams
Bn: Golden Tate
K: Blair Walsh
DEF: Rams

In comment 11824071 AnotherGiantsFan said:

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I know nothing about keeper leagues but that seems like a really good team. Your weakness is at QB, but Foles will have forever to throw behind that amazing OL. Right now I currently have Shane Vereen and James White. I'm not going to hope someone gets cut and becomes unemployed, but I wouldn't necessarily be upset if Ridley got canned.

That's funny, I'd be so upset if this were my team. Some terrible value, IMO.

I just assumed the rounds are way different than my league. Like Vereen so early in the 3rd and Victor Cruz so late in the 6th.

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I had 5th pick in 10 team league. I didn't go RB til later. calvin, brees, cruz and vjax. rolling with mathews, vereen (so I really hope ridley gets cut), woodhead, Dwilliams and andre williams. also have rudolph as a TE who is getting a lot of hype. QB - Brees, Eli WR - calvin, VJax, Cruz, wallace and T Austin RB - vereen, mathews, woodhead, D Williams, andre williams TE - Rudolph DST - SF K - don't remember. I think the NO guy.

This year there is no reason to take Megatron that high. I got Alshon Jeffrey in the 3rd round of a 10 team league. I didn't take a RB until the 4th, and Vereen is my flex. That's not a good team. You have a lot of work to do.

First off, Calvin is about as sure a thing as you will find in fantasy. Jeffery had a great season last year, but he has a 1 year history.

In comment 11824092 AnotherGiantsFan said:

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I just assumed the rounds are way different than my league. Like Vereen so early in the 3rd and Victor Cruz so late in the 6th.

It's one of the better teams in the league.

When I took Vereen the next 5 players taken were (and it's a PPR league): Julius Thomas, DeSean Jackson, Wes Welker, Matthew Stafford and Cordarelle Patterson).

I'd take Vereen over every single one of them - with or without my keeper construct and first two picks.

He's just good value there (if he can stay healthy).

Is how much of a rock he is. He's not a lock to put up the most points as a fantasy WR, but he's a lock to be in the mix. He also plays through legitimate injuries and produces.

has been to take as little risk as possible with my first few picks. There's really very limited risk to Calvin. You know he's going to be a top 3 WR if he stays healthy and it's not like he's an injury risk, he's missed 5 games in his 7 year career.

12 teams, .5 PPR, all TD's 6 points and 50 passing yards per 1 point.

QB - Brady
RB - McCoy, Sankey, Ingram, Hyde, Blount, McCluster
WR - Jeffrey, A. Brown, M. Floyd, Benjamin, Hunter
TE - Reed, Rudolph
Def - Rams

I think I have a pretty solid team with WR being the strength. If Sankey can be the lead back by mid-season i'll be in very good shape.

I am very high on Sanders. I thought he was on the verge of breaking out in PIT and now he's in a perfect spot. Especially if Welker is going to miss time. He's a very high end WR2, IMO.

In comment 11824098 kmed said:

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First off, Calvin is about as sure a thing as you will find in fantasy. Jeffery had a great season last year, but he has a 1 year history.

Yeah, but we're talking value at the spot you are taking him. Peyton Manning or Jimmy Graham gives you a distinct advantage weekly, one of those guys I would take over Calvin. In addition, you could've gotten Lacey at 5, who I believe belongs in the first tier of RBs. I would've taken Graham. You can argue that while Calvin is fantastic, the drop off between him to Dez, Marshall, Green, and yes Jeffrey, maybe Julio Jones... is not going to be much if at all. And that's why you just don't take him that high this year. This is the deepest WR fantasy class I've ever seen.

in rd's 7-8. I plan on taking one of the big 3 in rd 2, but I'm def targetting Brady as well later in the draft.

seems like a longshot to me. I don't think they go that young at RB with almost no experience (especially blocking for Brady).

In comment 11824115 arcarsenal said:

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I am very high on Sanders. I thought he was on the verge of breaking out in PIT and now he's in a perfect spot. Especially if Welker is going to miss time. He's a very high end WR2, IMO.

I agree with the 2nd part, but not the first. I was never impressed with him in Pitt at all.

In comment 11824119 kmed said:

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in rd's 7-8. I plan on taking one of the big 3 in rd 2, but I'm def targetting Brady as well later in the draft.

My draft above is Brady in Round 7. He should be much improved on last year, and could be top 5 if Gronk plays a full season.

In comment 11824118 allstarjim said:

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In comment 11824098 kmed said: Quote: First off, Calvin is about as sure a thing as you will find in fantasy. Jeffery had a great season last year, but he has a 1 year history. Yeah, but we're talking value at the spot you are taking him. Peyton Manning or Jimmy Graham gives you a distinct advantage weekly, one of those guys I would take over Calvin. In addition, you could've gotten Lacey at 5, who I believe belongs in the first tier of RBs. I would've taken Graham. You can argue that while Calvin is fantastic, the drop off between him to Dez, Marshall, Green, and yes Jeffrey, maybe Julio Jones... is not going to be much if at all. And that's why you just don't take him that high this year. This is the deepest WR fantasy class I've ever seen.

First off, regarding Peyton. I love him this year, but I also love the value of Brees and Rodgers in rd 2 better. If I pass on Calvin in rd 1, I'm not going to get Dez, Marshall, Green, Thomas. I do not view Jeffery and Jones in that class at all. They are in my next tier.

But I think I got really great value with Rivers at 106. He just looks so poised out there and is making it look real easy. Just full control.

Matt Ryan looks pretty good too, to be fair.

is dropping so far in most leagues. He was the 3rd ranked QB last year in my league and I think he's going to be great again.

Rivers had a cupcake schedule last year, and this year he is facing a lot of tough defenses. That is actually true, but just going by the eye test, Rivers looks great.

stuff is just pre-season talk. He's got so much talent and can be a monster running with Wright, Washington, and Hunter taking legit coverage. That team may put up some points this year and I don't see Greene being in their longterm plans.

In comment 11824113 UConn4523 said:

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12 teams, .5 PPR, all TD's 6 points and 50 passing yards per 1 point. QB - Brady RB - McCoy, Sankey, Ingram, Hyde, Blount, McCluster WR - Jeffrey, A. Brown, M. Floyd, Benjamin, Hunter TE - Reed, Rudolph Def - Rams I think I have a pretty solid team with WR being the strength. If Sankey can be the lead back by mid-season i'll be in very good shape.

Pretty strong, hopefully Brady will perform for you. He killed me last year.

clearly 2012 is the year that doesn't fit. His 2013 season was right in line with the majority of his career and was clearly not an aberration. He's got weapons as well with Allen, Floyd, Gates, Green, Woodhead and Mathews.

Rivers is absolutely on my radar. My initial goal is to get one of the big 3 in rd 2, if not, Brady, Rivers and Foles are on my radar for value picks late in the draft.

You have one glaring hole, which I'm sure you know, at RB2. I have zero faith in Sankey this year personally, but I've been wrong before and I'll be wrong again. Luckily you have probably the best fantasy RB in the league to make up for that.

I think Brady is going to have a good year for his team, but I don't think he's going to be a fantasy dynamo. Who's your backup QB?

on rookie running backs. The alfred morris and doug martins are the exceptions IMO.

the Ryan Williams and David Wilsons are more realistic.

they could thrive, I just don't want to have to rely on them.

speaking of ryan williams, he'll be available on the waiver wire but he's worth keeping an eye on.

he might not even make the team (I think he will), but if he doesn't he'll wind up somewhere and be one of those guys who gets a shot. he's looked good in pre-season.

In comment 11824124 kmed said:

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In comment 11824118 allstarjim said: Quote: In comment 11824098 kmed said: Quote: First off, Calvin is about as sure a thing as you will find in fantasy. Jeffery had a great season last year, but he has a 1 year history. Yeah, but we're talking value at the spot you are taking him. Peyton Manning or Jimmy Graham gives you a distinct advantage weekly, one of those guys I would take over Calvin. In addition, you could've gotten Lacey at 5, who I believe belongs in the first tier of RBs. I would've taken Graham. You can argue that while Calvin is fantastic, the drop off between him to Dez, Marshall, Green, and yes Jeffrey, maybe Julio Jones... is not going to be much if at all. And that's why you just don't take him that high this year. This is the deepest WR fantasy class I've ever seen. First off, regarding Peyton. I love him this year, but I also love the value of Brees and Rodgers in rd 2 better. If I pass on Calvin in rd 1, I'm not going to get Dez, Marshall, Green, Thomas. I do not view Jeffery and Jones in that class at all. They are in my next tier.

You may be right... But I suspect one of those guys would have been there at 16 overall. But you look at my team and then look at yours. Are you THAT confident Calvin is going to outperform Jeffrey to make up for the clear advantage at TE I will have with Graham? TE is very shallow this year. You could've had more bang for your buck, that's all... But good luck.

because I expect Brady to be improved on 25 TD's and I expect Foles to digress some. I also have McCoy and didn't want 2 of my top scorers on the same Bye week, or having a gigantic off day at the same time.

But I did have Brady last year and he was bad based on where he was drafted (5th for me IIRC), but he's a steal in the 7th anyway you slice it. 30 TD's is a real possibility.

it's RB. Obviously a great deal of risk comes with it, but rookie QB's, TE's and WR's rarely produce for fantasy purposes. There is a much longer list of RB's that have been fantasy relevant.

I didn't even draft my team yet. I draft on thu.

I still can't sell myself on Sankey. I don't think I would draft him unless he really dropped into a potentially high value slot. In some ways he reminds me of Daryl Richardson from last year.

they are both going, but Foles' upside is really high. Up tempo offense, they want to run more plays than everyone else, they love to pass the ball and he had an amazing season last year in part time. His fantasy upside is higher than Brady's, but I like Brady's value more.

In comment 11824149 AnotherGiantsFan said:

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You have one glaring hole, which I'm sure you know, at RB2. I have zero faith in Sankey this year personally, but I've been wrong before and I'll be wrong again. Luckily you have probably the best fantasy RB in the league to make up for that. I think Brady is going to have a good year for his team, but I don't think he's going to be a fantasy dynamo. Who's your backup QB?

No backup QB. Didn't see the value in taking one just to ride my bench and pass up on guys like Hyde, Banjamin, Hunter who can be valuable once they get looks/touches.

I'll roll with a Tennehill, Locker, Hill on Brady's BYE week.

You don't have to convince me about Shane Vereen. I love the guy. But I could have sworn I posted on here talking about how I might reach for him in round 4 and you told me that's a little too rich and should just wait in round 5. Did you taking him in the 3rd due to it being a keeper league, or did you have a change of heart on Vereen? Or do I have the wrong guy pegged?

First off, they have so much value on the trade market. There is a legit 8-10 guys that have the upside to be fantasy starters. If someone gets hurt, your backup has a ton of value.

Also to protect your QB if he gets hurt or underproduces...see Brady.

Because an injury to your starting QB can be a season ender. But I can't blame you for not wanting to pass up on a guy like Kelvin Benjy either. I'm pissed I missed out on him by a pick. He's already the teams #1 WR with a really talented QB throwing to him. He's going to put up numbers. Excellent value pick.

Greene and McCluster have been getting all touches with the starters and Sankey missed all of the rookie mini camp, with reports being he's behind on picking up the play book. Further, Battle seems to be getting goal-line touches - so that further erodes potential.

That's not to say he won't make a push, but I really think the McCluster pickup is going to eat into anyone's productivity in TEN and seems to have some packages specifically in place for him. Further, Greene and Battle will still likely be the guy in short yardage situations - meaning a lot of TDs are going to get eaten up by them (likely Greene).

I think he's great for a dynasty, but I wouldn't touch him until 8th/9th rounds, when you can afford to put a project on your bench.

Are tied at the hip. If Gronk is healthy, Vereen will kill. If Gronk goes down, defenses will key in on Vereen.

In comment 11824165 kmed said:

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First off, they have so much value on the trade market. There is a legit 8-10 guys that have the upside to be fantasy starters. If someone gets hurt, your backup has a ton of value. Also to protect your QB if he gets hurt or underproduces...see Brady.

Can't remember the last time a QB was traded in my league. I think it was 3-4 years ago when I had Rodgers and Matt Ryan, and Ryan blew up. But yeah, if there is an injury to Brady I guess i'm screwed, but there's only 3 or 4 teams with legit backups anyway, and they will likely stay on their bench all season but 1 week.

I'd rather roll the dice with another player and possibly find a late round starter (like Hyde for example).

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it's RB. Obviously a great deal of risk comes with it, but rookie QB's, TE's and WR's rarely produce for fantasy purposes. There is a much longer list of RB's that have been fantasy relevant.

Facts do not support this, but why is that unusual

top 20 rookie RB seasons the past 20 years (and 5 come from Mike Shanahan RB's): http://www.sportingcharts.com/articles/nfl/top-20-rookie-running-back-seasons-in-the-past-20-years.aspx

top 20 rookie WR seasons the past 20 years

http://www.sportingcharts.com/articles/nfl/top-20-rookie-receiving-seasons-in-the-past-20-years.aspx

It's very close, but the 20th WR is probably better in FFL (in my ppr league).

and Mike Shanahan isn't coaching a rookie RB.

I think I picked a balanced team in the standard draft 12 team PPR league I am in. I had the 10th pick

QB: Peyton Manning, Tannehill (Manning's bye week MIA plays Oakland)

RB: LeVeon Bell, Ben Tate, Chris Johnson, Carlos Hyde, Terrance West

WR: Antonio Brown, Julian Edelman, Golden Tate, Mike Evans, James Jones, Marqise Lee

TE: Jason Witten

K: Janikowski

DST: Broncos

You guys rank these TEs: Rudolph, Pitta, and Cameron

And for qbs: Stafford cutler and Rivers?

I have the opportunity to have him as a 3rd round keeper this year. Good or bad idea? I pick 5th out of 10 team league, non-PPR. Thanks…

In comment 11824160 AnotherGiantsFan said:

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You don't have to convince me about Shane Vereen. I love the guy. But I could have sworn I posted on here talking about how I might reach for him in round 4 and you told me that's a little too rich and should just wait in round 5. Did you taking him in the 3rd due to it being a keeper league, or did you have a change of heart on Vereen? Or do I have the wrong guy pegged?

yes, I read the Pats are considering cutting Ridley, I listened to how much Belichick hates Ridley, from the fumbles to running the wrong plays. he wants Vereen and White to be the backs. I always felt like it he were healthy vereen is a breakout candidate, but he's never healthy, so I rolled the dice.

clarify this for me....

I'm not drafting a rookie early, so I don't need a rookie to be a stud, I'm just talking about being a starter. Maybe a flex. What are the odds that a rookie RB vs a rookie WR will be fantasy relevant? Doesn't mean they have to be Clinton Portis.

In comment 11824178 EricNY33 said:

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I think I picked a balanced team in the standard draft 12 team PPR league I am in. I had the 10th pick QB: Peyton Manning, Tannehill (Manning's bye week MIA plays Oakland) RB: LeVeon Bell, Ben Tate, Chris Johnson, Carlos Hyde, Terrance West WR: Antonio Brown, Julian Edelman, Golden Tate, Mike Evans, James Jones, Marqise Lee TE: Jason Witten K: Janikowski DST: Broncos

Balance? Good, you have balance, but you sure lack top end talent. I'm assumeing bell went in rd 2, who else was available?

In comment 11824181 davek3698 said:

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I have the opportunity to have him as a 3rd round keeper this year. Good or bad idea? I pick 5th out of 10 team league, non-PPR. Thanks…

I definitely would not do it. First, I think Bell will be slightly more productive than Bush this year and second, you can get a much better player in the 3rd rd, IMO.

In comment 11824181 davek3698 said:

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I have the opportunity to have him as a 3rd round keeper this year. Good or bad idea? I pick 5th out of 10 team league, non-PPR. Thanks…

Bad... he's a few more fumbles away from losing the starting job imo. I think he'll have a similar yr Ridleys last season.

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clarify this for me.... I'm not drafting a rookie early, so I don't need a rookie to be a stud, I'm just talking about being a starter. Maybe a flex. What are the odds that a rookie RB vs a rookie WR will be fantasy relevant? Doesn't mean they have to be Clinton Portis.

The guy above has Sankey as his RB2. It's admittedly not a good spot to be, but would you rather have sankey as your RB2 or Sammy Watkins as your WR2?

Neither are good propositions, but right now Sankey is backing up Greene and McCluster (though that's a technicality but that's how the depth chart reads).

In comment 11824168 UAGiant said:

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Greene and McCluster have been getting all touches with the starters and Sankey missed all of the rookie mini camp, with reports being he's behind on picking up the play book. Further, Battle seems to be getting goal-line touches - so that further erodes potential. That's not to say he won't make a push, but I really think the McCluster pickup is going to eat into anyone's productivity in TEN and seems to have some packages specifically in place for him. Further, Greene and Battle will still likely be the guy in short yardage situations - meaning a lot of TDs are going to get eaten up by them (likely Greene). I think he's great for a dynasty, but I wouldn't touch him until 8th/9th rounds, when you can afford to put a project on your bench.

I think he is being over drafted. I over drafted him. But they have the most un-dynamic backfield in the NFL without him. Sooner or later he will be their full time starter, just a matter of when. Hopefully its before mid-season. If so I think i'll be in good shape. McCluster won't get carries so he's literally all they have. Greene is a pitiful runner.

In comment 11824081 allstarjim said:

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Could not be more pleased. 10 team league... Standard scoring (money league). Picked 8th: Qb: Aaron Rodgers Rb: Rashad Jennings Rb: CJ Spiller Wr: Alshon Jeffrey Wr: Cordarelle Patterson Te: Jimmy Graham Flex: Shane Vereen Bn: Nick Foles Bn: Jeremy Maclin Bn: Hakeem Nicks Bn: Josh Gordon Bn: Andre Williams Bn: Golden Tate K: Blair Walsh DEF: Rams

I'm willing to bet that your first 6 picks were very similar to what I picked in my mock draft, I have the 8th pick. The only differences was that I was able to get Randall Cobb and Fred Jackson.

If my real draft goes similar to the mock (see below) I think I may really like my team. I would like to have picked up one more receiver though, instead of a RB.

QBs- Brees,C. Palmer
RBs- R. Jennings, Spiller, Fred Jackson, Moreno, Sproles
WRs- Cobb, Jeffery, Hilton
TE- Graham, M. Bennett
Defense- 49ers
Kicker- Prater (not picking him up now due to his suspension)

than Watkins my WR2. Zero question about it.

Last season prior to week 3 for Jamaal Charles. That trade led me to the championship game (that I lost). I doubt I will get that lucky again, but Files slipped and I drafted him as a backup, and I may try to trade him for a RB (obviously won't get a Jamaal Charles again). There are some guys who are counting on Kaepernick to get them there, ain't gonna happen.

In comment 11824197 UConn4523 said:

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than Watkins my WR2. Zero question about it.

but if you start him you're basically starting a guy who isn't even a lock to touch the ball.

Hyde will probably get more carries than Sankey early on.

In comment 11824186 kmed said:

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In comment 11824178 EricNY33 said: Quote: I think I picked a balanced team in the standard draft 12 team PPR league I am in. I had the 10th pick QB: Peyton Manning, Tannehill (Manning's bye week MIA plays Oakland) RB: LeVeon Bell, Ben Tate, Chris Johnson, Carlos Hyde, Terrance West WR: Antonio Brown, Julian Edelman, Golden Tate, Mike Evans, James Jones, Marqise Lee TE: Jason Witten K: Janikowski DST: Broncos Balance? Good, you have balance, but you sure lack top end talent. I'm assumeing bell went in rd 2, who else was available?

Well I forgot to mention that the following guys were kept and not available:

Aaron Rodgers, DeMarco Murray, A.J. Green, Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, LeSean McCoy, Matt Forte, Jimmy Graham, Matt Ryan, Drew Brees, and Jamal Charles. My keeper was Peyton Manning.

I actually got Bell in the 3rd round. I could've gone Doug Martin, Zac Stacy, or Alfred Morris there.

In comment 11824200 pjcas18 said:

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In comment 11824197 UConn4523 said: Quote: than Watkins my WR2. Zero question about it. but if you start him you're basically starting a guy who isn't even a lock to touch the ball. Hyde will probably get more carries than Sankey early on.

I'm fine with that if that's even how it happens. Blount will get plenty of touches and all goalline work. I'm fine with a weak RB2 until Sankey is the fulltime starter.

But the Sankey stuff seems overblown. Too much talent to let sit, and they could be downplaying his role, who knows.

Doug Martin over Bell.

but not bad. martin's health scares me and Bell's suspension/losing goal-line touches to Blount scares me.

And regret it, but I don't fear a suspension at all. He's not going to miss any games. It's Blount taking away carries and goal line carries that bothers me.

and it is a 16 team league, .5 ppr. Should be interesting.

I have the 6th pick. No idea what type of strategy to have in a 16 team league.

In comment 11824209 pjcas18 said:

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Doug Martin over Bell. but not bad. martin's health scares me and Bell's suspension/losing goal-line touches to Blount scares me.

Bell won't be suspended this year because the CBA doesn't have suspension parameters for DUI's. The Steelers could suspend him, but not the NFL. Dwayne Bowe got arrested for speeding and marijuana possession last November and is serving his one game suspension on opening day.

The losing touches to Blount thing doesn't bother me because Bell is also a good receiving back and this is a PPR league.

In comment 11824218 EricNY33 said:

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In comment 11824209 pjcas18 said: Quote: Doug Martin over Bell. but not bad. martin's health scares me and Bell's suspension/losing goal-line touches to Blount scares me. Bell won't be suspended this year because the CBA doesn't have suspension parameters for DUI's. The Steelers could suspend him, but not the NFL. Dwayne Bowe got arrested for speeding and marijuana possession last November and is serving his one game suspension on opening day. The losing touches to Blount thing doesn't bother me because Bell is also a good receiving back and this is a PPR league.

Didn't bell also test positive for marijuana? He wasn't drunk, he was driving on marijuana.

Will Hill tested positive for marijuana and was suspended 4 games same season IIRC.

In comment 11824228 pjcas18 said:

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In comment 11824218 EricNY33 said: Quote: In comment 11824209 pjcas18 said: Quote: Doug Martin over Bell. but not bad. martin's health scares me and Bell's suspension/losing goal-line touches to Blount scares me. Bell won't be suspended this year because the CBA doesn't have suspension parameters for DUI's. The Steelers could suspend him, but not the NFL. Dwayne Bowe got arrested for speeding and marijuana possession last November and is serving his one game suspension on opening day. The losing touches to Blount thing doesn't bother me because Bell is also a good receiving back and this is a PPR league. Didn't bell also test positive for marijuana? He wasn't drunk, he was driving on marijuana. Will Hill tested positive for marijuana and was suspended 4 games same season IIRC.

Well if you're arrested for a DUI you test positive for that substance, but from what I am reading the NFL won't act until the legal process has run its course.

Someone rank these 3 pls
Rudolph, Cameron, and Pitta

For you to get suspended for pot.

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In comment 11824250 jlukes said:

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STARTERS
QB T Brady
WR D Thomas
WR AJ Green
RB Doug Martin
WR/RB/TE V Cruz
TE J Reed
K D Bailey
DEF Giants

BENCH
RB R Jennings
WR M Wallace
WR J Hunter
QB P Rivers

configured to start just 1 RB?

Mine all need 2, I'd love that change, we have 2WR, 2RB, 1 Flex, sometimes 2 if no TE mandatory.

Is that a new trend?

The 12 team league I did my draft in already is QB, 3 WR, 2 RB, 1 Flex, TE, D/ST, K

It makes you dig deep and not only care a lot about the back of the draft, but to keep a close eye on the wire. It's a little boring when every starter is a stud.

but I wouldn't mind them being flex, the last two people who posted their teams had two WR's and 1RB and a flex.

In comment 11824309 AnotherGiantsFan said:

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The 12 team league I did my draft in already is QB, 3 WR, 2 RB, 1 Flex, TE, D/ST, K It makes you dig deep and not only care a lot about the back of the draft, but to keep a close eye on the wire. It's a little boring when every starter is a stud.

This is the setup in both of the leagues I am in and you're right... you have to pay attention to everything.

I have Rudolph ahead of Cameron mostly due to Norv Turner Switching over... and there being more weapons on the Vikings to attract attention away from Kyle.

hey Keith did you put together another fantasy cheatsheet this year?

If so can you email it to me please? It was really helpful last year.

damdevs@bellsouth.net

thanks man!

In comment 11824318 EricNY33 said:

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In comment 11824309 AnotherGiantsFan said: Quote: The 12 team league I did my draft in already is QB, 3 WR, 2 RB, 1 Flex, TE, D/ST, K It makes you dig deep and not only care a lot about the back of the draft, but to keep a close eye on the wire. It's a little boring when every starter is a stud. This is the setup in both of the leagues I am in and you're right... you have to pay attention to everything.

Mine are too, just one league has no TE mandatory, but two flexes.

waiver wire has slim pickings.

Took a flyer on Corey Washington. Was planning on using it for josh Gordon, but it had to be a homer

Someone used to always offer some comprehensive rankings spreadsheet that factored in numerous FF websites rankings. Was that offered this year? Anyone know? Thanks in advance.

In comment 11824331 pjcas18 said:

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In comment 11824318 EricNY33 said: Quote: In comment 11824309 AnotherGiantsFan said: Quote: The 12 team league I did my draft in already is QB, 3 WR, 2 RB, 1 Flex, TE, D/ST, K It makes you dig deep and not only care a lot about the back of the draft, but to keep a close eye on the wire. It's a little boring when every starter is a stud. This is the setup in both of the leagues I am in and you're right... you have to pay attention to everything. Mine are too, just one league has no TE mandatory, but two flexes. waiver wire has slim pickings.

Yeah love deeper leagues makes you work every week to put out a good lineup..no easy wins and no superteams...you have to atually pick players up and make moves to win...

My 12 team league Qb 2 RB 3 WR 1 TE 1 K 1 Def 6 BN...15 round draft...takes us about 3-4 hours for the draft...

My 10 team league 1 QB 2 RB 2 Wr 1 Flex (RB, WR, TE) 1 TE 1 K 1 Def...17 round Draft takes about 2 hours...

1 is Saturday the other is Monday night love draft nights..

Did three mocks last night. Standard scoring.
RB-WR-RB, TE-QB-WR and RB-RB-RB.

TEAM 1 (RB-WR-RB)
QB: Romo, Cutler
RB: Charles, Morris, Sankey, S. Jax and Sproles.
WR: Marshall, R.White, Cruz, Colston and Cooper
TE: V.Davis

TEAM 2 (TE-QB-WR)
QB: Rodgers, Dalton
RB: Sankey, Richardson, S. Jax, Sproles
WR: J.Jones, Garcon, Cruz, Decker, Cooper
TE: Graham

TEAM 3 (RB-RB-RB)
QB: Wilson, Rivers, Dalton
RB: Charles, Bernard, Morris, S. Jax
WR: Garcon, Fitz, Hilton, E.Sanders, Cooks
TE: Clay

If Im going Graham RD1 I'm hoping to get pick 6 or later but sill debating taking him with pick 1-5. Its crazy I know. I think TEAM 2 would be better if I didn't take Rodgers and went with a Bell or Foster late in RD2.

for a few years.

it's great until you're the guy with Cody Pickett or John Skelton at QB.

I like have it so people can't auto-draft set their lineups and get handed cash, but it's also got to be some skill involved versus luck.

10 team league

Qbs
Colin kaepernick
Phillip rivers

Rbs
Zac stacy
Rashad jennings
Ryan matthews
Bishop sankey

Wrs
Aj green
Brandon Marshall
Roddy white
Mike wallace
Josh gordon
Kelvin benjamin
Odell beckham

TE
Kyle rudolph

In comment 11824408 NewYorkGiants said:

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10 team league Qbs Colin kaepernick Phillip rivers Rbs Zac stacy Rashad jennings Ryan matthews Bishop sankey Wrs Aj green Brandon Marshall Roddy white Mike wallace Josh gordon Kelvin benjamin Odell beckham TE Kyle rudolph

I am guessing you went WR 1-2 which worked for you got a very good 1-2 punch with a very good 3rd WR in White...

I dont think your RB situation is that bad..I am souring on Stacy more and more though...I think by the end of the season you will be starting Jennings and Mathews With Sankey as your 3rd RB...I like Sankey i know many here are worried about him but i think he eventually he is the starter in Tennessee...

Kaepernick hopefully is healthy last year he dealt with a foot injury for most of the year...you may be starting Rivers a lot though...he is really good in that new offense they installed last year and he has some weapons..

drafts on Sunday. Where's the kmed sheet?

In comment 11824408 NewYorkGiants said:

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10 team league Qbs Colin kaepernick Phillip rivers Rbs Zac stacy Rashad jennings Ryan matthews Bishop sankey Wrs Aj green Brandon Marshall Roddy white Mike wallace Josh gordon Kelvin benjamin Odell beckham TE Kyle rudolph

Was Rodgers on the board when you took Marshall?

In comment 11824408 NewYorkGiants said:

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10 team league Qbs Colin kaepernick Phillip rivers Rbs Zac stacy Rashad jennings Ryan matthews Bishop sankey Wrs Aj green Brandon Marshall Roddy white Mike wallace Josh gordon Kelvin benjamin Odell beckham TE Kyle rudolph

It looks like a last place team. First time? Was high and/or drunk?

In comment 11824417 Berrylish said:

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drafts on Sunday. Where's the kmed sheet?

No sheet this year! You're gonna have to do your homework.

In comment 11824420 arcarsenal said:

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In comment 11824408 NewYorkGiants said: Quote: 10 team league Qbs Colin kaepernick Phillip rivers Rbs Zac stacy Rashad jennings Ryan matthews Bishop sankey Wrs Aj green Brandon Marshall Roddy white Mike wallace Josh gordon Kelvin benjamin Odell beckham TE Kyle rudolph Was Rodgers on the board when you took Marshall?

Nope taken 1 pick before i took marshall. brees rodgers and manning all gone

In comment 11824247 muhajir said:

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Someone rank these 3 pls Rudolph, Cameron, and Pitta

I think a big year is coming for Pitta. I'd go Cameron, Pitta, Rudolph. I'd much rather spend a 9th rounder on one of the latter two than a 7th rounder on Cameron.

of my 12 ppr auction draft. Pretty pumped how it turned out.

QB: Foles
WR Jeffrey
WR: Brown
RB: Lacy
RB: Forte
TE: rudolph
Flex: T. Williams
K: Bailey
Def: KC

Bernard Pierece
austin
boykin
jordan matthews
Christine Michael
Josh Gordon.

I spent most of my $200 budget for my top 2 wrs and rbs and then just filled in the rest of the pieces. Forte 56, Lacy 54, Jeffrey 34, Brown 35, Foles 7

Patterson or Harvin? Ty!

Patterson

You are going to make the league your bitch.
Ihajir - Patterson

I apologize, but no spreadsheet to share this season.

if Foles is as good as last season for the whole year, I don't see you losing much(barring injury), but if he is average, you should still do pretty well. Nice work.

You

In comment 11824456 Jon in NYC said:

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In comment 11824247 muhajir said: Quote: Someone rank these 3 pls Rudolph, Cameron, and Pitta I think a big year is coming for Pitta. I'd go Cameron, Pitta, Rudolph. I'd much rather spend a 9th rounder on one of the latter two than a 7th rounder on Cameron.

I would rate them the same, but Cameron is going earlier than the 7th round in most mocks I've participated in and ADP shows him going around #60 - meaning he's a 5th round pick to some people.

With the QB position being what it is in Cleveland and both QBs showing poor sync with Cameron in the preseason - I don't touch him that early.

If we are talking about value and where you should draft players, I think you're getting more ROI with Pitta or Rudolph later.

where QB's get 6 pts per TD/ 1 pt per 25 yds passing?? If I take Shady or Charles, I won't get a crack at a top qb, and tons of talent will go off the board before I pick at 28 and 29. Would I be out of my mind to take Peyton #1 under those scoring rules? If I don't, he's not going to last past probably #6 anyhow.

Dont look back. Those two are head and shoulders above the rest.

Last year my buddy (huge Broncos fan) and I bet on the superbowl. The best was winner gets to name the losers fantasy team for the following season. Well I obviously won. Any creative team name ideas out there? I want to do something awesome but nothing has come to mind that I like too much.

We did something similar. Came up with these:

Sweet Pushy

My Lil' TD's

Shorten Curlies

my buddy thinks he's hilarious because his team name is Lotsa Dixon Cider

I'm the only Giants fan in my league so in 2008 I had to deal with some burrested development and plaxicidental shooting

names.

Maybe I hate them because I;m not creative enough.

of someone in the league. The ones using player names are generally overused and terrible.

I'm in standard scoring league but QBs score 6 pts per thrown TD. I can keep 2 guys and I would lose a draft pick depending on what round the player was drafted in and how long he's been kept for.

My options are (2 of):

McCoy (would cost a 1st rounder)
Aaron Rodgers (would cost a 2nd rounder)
Denarius Thomas (would cost a 2nd rounder)
Andrew Luck (would cost a 6th rounder)

My initial instinct is to take McCoy and Rodgers with QBs scoring 6 for throwing a TD, but given how deep QB is, does it make sense to go with Thomas?

QB Brady
RB Peterson
RB Ball
WR Marshall
WR Crabtree
TE Ertz
Flex Ellington
D/ST Bengals
K Bryant

Bench- Torrey Smith, Steven Jackson, E Sanders, L Miller, Cooks, Roethlisberger, Rudolph

I think I would keep McCoy and Rodgers. Depending on where you pick in the 3rd you have an outside shot at Jeffery and if not him, you should be able to nab Antonio Brown.

in the 3rd, so i doubt any of the studs fall to me.