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Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:16 pm
Evening everyone!!

Hopefully everyone enjoyed the maiden voyage of this thread this past week. I'm here once again to field all of your Fantasy Football related questions as we head into Week 3 of the season.

Needless to say, this past week has been a bit chaotic on my end. I wrapped up my final Fantasy Baseball Weekly Preview article for Fantasy Alarm (I couldn't be happier that this season is finally drawing to a close) and all of the injuries and news in the world of Football has kept me rather busy over the past few days.

Before I open up the thread for questions, here are just a few thoughts on players that I'm sure I'll receive inquiries on.

Quarterbacks

Jimmy Garoppolo (New England Patriots) - I don't expect Garoppolo to play, despite the team putting pressure on him to start. Sounds like the Pats are comfortable having Jacoby Brissett start for them against the Houston Texans tomorrow night. Expect to see a healthy dose of LeGarrette Blount.

Josh McCown (Cleveland Browns) - Consider him week-to-week with a shoulder injury. Good chance he misses multiple games. Downgrade all pass catchers for the Brownies as Cody Kessler will get the keys to the offense.

Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears) - His thumb injury is expected to cost him 2-3 weeks or so. Brian Hoyer will start. That said, I wouldn't consider anyone on this team a "safe" option. Alshon Jeffery will dominate targets, but gets downgraded to a high-end WR2 in my rankings.

Running Backs

San Diego Chargers Backfield - The loss of Woodhead for the year is a massive blow to a team that was still reeling from losing Keenan Allen. The team opted to sign Dexter McCluster, who is already familiar with Ken Whisenhunt's offense. In deeper PPR formats, I'd consider spending a small amount to obtain him.

Detroit Lions Backfield - Ameer Abdullah has been placed on IR, and will need to miss at least 8 games. Expect Dwayne Washington to step in and dominate early-down work. Despite being a bigger back he has really soft hands. I've heard that the team is incredibly high on him. Additionally, they want to keep Theo Riddick in his current role - don't expect Riddick to get more than 6-7 carries each week. He's still a pass-catching specialist.

Carolina Panthers Backfield - Stewart is expected to miss 2-3 weeks at a minimum according to Ron Rivera. Even though Fozzy Whittaker put up 100 yards last week, Cameron Artis-Payne is the back that you want to own here. Similar to Detroit, the team prefers Whittaker in a pass-catching role. That being said, Artis-Payne can't expect to carry much weekly value, as rushing attempts near the goal line will go to Cam Newton.

Minnesota Vikings Backfield - All reports have Adrian Peterson missing most of, if not all, the remainder of 2016. Jerick McKinnon is the back here that owners will want to grab. Sure, Matt Asiata will continue to spell him near the goal line or with short yardage work, but in all formats I expect McKinnon to carry mid-RB2 value (especially in PPR formats). This offensive line has taken several major hits in recent weeks, including losing left tackle Matt Kalil.

Tampa Bay Bucs Backfield - Pretty clear-cut here. Doug Martin will miss the next few weeks (if not longer) with a hamstring injury. If somehow Charles Sims isn't owned, immediately grab him. He's a midrange RB2 with upside in PPR formats. Jacquizz Rodgers being signed doesn't scare me in the least, Sims should (and will) dominate carries in the interim.

Kansas City Chiefs Backfield - Sounds like another week without Jamaal Charles. Operate the same as Week 1/2.

Wide Receivers

Corey Coleman (Cleveland Browns) - Broke his hand today during practice, so he will be sidelined for multiple weeks. No specific timetable has been announced. Until announced otherwise, I still think that he'll be back later this year, but won't carry much value in non-keeper formats.

Donte Moncrief (Indianapolis Colts) - Diagnosed with a broken collarbone today, which will keep him out for 5-6 weeks. Expect Phillip Dorsett to pick up the snaps and target share in his absence.


Who should I target?

PPR formats:

1. Charles Sims
2. Jerick McKinnon
3. Dwayne Washington
4. Cameron Artis-Payne
5. Fozzy Whittaker
6. Kenyan Drake
7. Matt Asiata

If Kenneth Dixon is still available, make sure to grab him as well - I expect him to be a large part of the Baltimore offense from the get-go.



Choose 1  
dep026 : 9/21/2016 9:23 pm : link
gronk
langford
dorsett
Thanks Evan  
GiantGolfer : 9/21/2016 9:24 pm : link
I'm torn between waiting out which KC RB will play (I have both Charles and Ware) OR just play Blount tomorrow night. I'm leaning towards Blount because Brissett will need all the support he can get from the running game. Smart move?

Also, I have both Seattle defense and Minnesota defense. Coin flip?
@dep026  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:24 pm : link
Assuming he goes, Gronkowski. If not, Dorsett.
PPR  
dancing blue bear : 9/21/2016 9:25 pm : link
need 2 : Tevin Coleman, Mark Ingram, Or Christin Micheals

at TE choosing between Ebron and Fleener

thanks in advance
@GiantGolfer  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:27 pm : link
My pleasure! Sounds doubtful according to Reid that Charles plays this week, making Ware a low-end RB1 this week. He won't get the volume that Blount will tomorrow night because the team can siphon some off on West. In PPR formats, I'd lean Ware. I wouldn't fault you in a standard for picking Blount of the two.

I'd definitely start Seattle of the two - would prefer to stay away from Carolina's offense.
@dancing blue bear  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:28 pm : link
Ingram and Coleman

Stay away from Fleener - think Ebron catches a touchdown this week.
Hey man  
tbonfig : 9/21/2016 9:30 pm : link
Thanks for doing this. I was slow to pump on the last post you made so happy I'm getting in early on this one.

PPR 12-team league.

QB/RB1/RB2/WR1/WR2/TE/FLEX.

My team is as follows:

QB: Rodgers/Winston
RB: Jamaal Charles/Spencer Ware/Demarco Murray/Yeldon/Jordan Howard
WR: Cobb/Decker/Hurns/Sharpe
TE: Barnidge/Gates
D: Texans
K: Walsh

Two questions:
1. Would you drop any of these guys for the best available of: Quincy Enuwa (WR)/Chris Hogan (WR)/Jalen Richard (RB)
2. What position would you look to upgrade and what is your best recommendation on who to trade to do it?

FYI - I drafted Diggs late and dropped him in favor of Sharpe with the Bridgewater news :-/
much thanks.  
dancing blue bear : 9/21/2016 9:30 pm : link
I was leaning that way. 2 weeks and I hate Fleener so much!
Curious your outlook on Drake  
UConn4523 : 9/21/2016 9:31 pm : link
and if you think he's a stronger add than Dixon.
RE: Choose 1  
EricJ : 9/21/2016 9:31 pm : link
In comment 13135093 dep026 said:
Quote:
gronk
langford
dorsett


3rd string QB going up against a good defense. You know they will double Gronk. Go withe Langford who will get the majority of the snaps for Chicago.
Standard PPR  
Mike in Philly : 9/21/2016 9:32 pm : link
for my second WR, Trell Williams or Sterling Shepard?
James White  
ThatLimerickGuy : 9/21/2016 9:33 pm : link
What are your thoughts on his value going forward?
RE: Hey man  
tbonfig : 9/21/2016 9:33 pm : link
In comment 13135110 tbonfig said:
Quote:
Thanks for doing this. I was slow to pump on the last post you made so happy I'm getting in early on this one.

PPR 12-team league.

QB/RB1/RB2/WR1/WR2/TE/FLEX.

My team is as follows:

QB: Rodgers/Winston
RB: Jamaal Charles/Spencer Ware/Demarco Murray/Yeldon/Jordan Howard
WR: Cobb/Decker/Hurns/Sharpe
TE: Barnidge/Gates
D: Texans
K: Walsh

Two questions:
1. Would you drop any of these guys for the best available of: Quincy Enuwa (WR)/Chris Hogan (WR)/Jalen Richard (RB)
2. What position would you look to upgrade and what is your best recommendation on who to trade to do it?

FYI - I drafted Diggs late and dropped him in favor of Sharpe with the Bridgewater news :-/


Forgot to add I have Marvin Jones as well
Thanks again  
vette222184 : 9/21/2016 9:34 pm : link
Standard league. Need to choose a WR and Flex. I was thinking Riddick at Flex but you mentioned a carry increase is unlikely.

R. Cobb S. Watkins
T. Riddick, C. Michael, R. Jennings, T. Coleman
@tbonfig  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:34 pm : link
Glad I can lend a hand :)

1. Given the state of your WRs, I'd consider trying to sell-high on Murray to acquire another mid-range WR2 to compliment things, given Cobb's struggles. Wouldn't drop anyone on your team for the players listed.

2. See above :)

Also  
ThatLimerickGuy : 9/21/2016 9:35 pm : link
Is there any chance that Quincy Enunwa ever gets TE eligibility in CBS or Yahoo?

It would make him fantastic if that ever happened.
@UConn4523  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:36 pm : link
Prefer Dixon of the two because Baltimore doesn't really have a long-term commitment to any other player on the team. Can see Dixon being phased into the offense slowly but surely before entirely taking it over.

Re: Drake - like him enough, but Foster will start when healthy. Think that he's catapulted Ajayi though in terms of the team's desire to get him touches. If the Dolphins keep dropping in the standings, expect to see him sooner rather than later.
@EricJ  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:38 pm : link
Not to sound silly, but you'd have to assume that Gronkowski is double or triple teamed each game he plays. He's the leagues premier red zone threat, and uncoverable. Third string QB or not, any of them can throw a fade.

Langford has looked godawful. My friend Mike Clay and I from ESPN have been down on him all year.
@Mike in Philly  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:38 pm : link
Shepard. He's a stud.
@ThatLimerickGuy  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:39 pm : link
He's a low-tier PPR format play. Uninspiring and he'll lose his role to Dion Lewis when he returns from injury.
Roto-  
drkenneth : 9/21/2016 9:39 pm : link
Bad decisions killing me first 2 weeks:

TE:

M. Bennett/Dwayne Allen (had Bennett on bench last week)

Defense:

Jets/Chiefs


Help me out.
@vette222184  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:41 pm : link
Glad to help.

WR - Watkins, assuming he starts. Think he'll be more productive this week between the two. Cobb has been an afterthought in GB's offense so far.

FLEX - Coleman - has the best chance of a TD of the players listed, and others like Riddick and Jennings lose quite a bit of value in a standard format.
@ThatLimerickGuy  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:42 pm : link
Don't think so unless he is listed as such by the team. You'd have to check their sites though - I'm more familiar with ESPN's rule-set since I've worked with them in the past.
@drkenneth  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:43 pm : link
If Gronk starts, Allen. If not then Bennett.

Prefer the Jets of the two DST listed.
Roto  
pjcas18 : 9/21/2016 9:45 pm : link
any value with Ronnie Hillman in MIN?
@pjcas18  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 9:46 pm : link
None, barring a McKinnon injury.
Wizard..  
arcarsenal : 9/21/2016 9:51 pm : link
I picked up McCluster in my 12 team PPR league but someone picked up Dwayne Washington and just cut him loose.. I can put in a bid for him ($100 budget league, I've got about $79 left)

I'm pretty desperate at RB right now (lost Woodhead).. it looks like Charles is still a week or two away from returning which leaves me with Matt Jones. Bilal Powell, Chris Thompson and McCluster.

How aggressively should I bid on Washington? Is he a guy who can legitimately help my team over the next handful of weeks?
Thanks Roto  
pjcas18 : 9/21/2016 9:52 pm : link
would you drop any of these for Kenyan Drake or Kenneth Dixon - if so which one would you rank higher (ppr)

Devin Funchess
Jordan Howard
Justin Forsett
Michael Thomas

I can post my team if it helps, but none of those guys typically leave my bench, this is a keeper league, so I'd be able to keep either for an 8th round pick should I decide.
RE: @UConn4523  
UConn4523 : 9/21/2016 9:58 pm : link
In comment 13135144 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
Prefer Dixon of the two because Baltimore doesn't really have a long-term commitment to any other player on the team. Can see Dixon being phased into the offense slowly but surely before entirely taking it over.

Re: Drake - like him enough, but Foster will start when healthy. Think that he's catapulted Ajayi though in terms of the team's desire to get him touches. If the Dolphins keep dropping in the standings, expect to see him sooner rather than later.


Thanks. I don't need either right now so I may pull the trigger on Dixon as I can afford to stash him for a few weeks.
What's the latest on Chris Ivory?  
Jerry's Kids : 9/21/2016 9:59 pm : link
He is on the waiver wire somehow. Should we be bidding on Jordan Howard from the Bears.

I'm trying to upgrade my bench at RB this week. I'm bidding on these guys below, in this order. Not sure how much of $100 I will bid. I'm dropping James White, T. West and Hightower (cuff).

McKinnon
Ivory
Dixon
Washington
Howard
Thanks for this!  
knicks3031 : 9/21/2016 10:01 pm : link
Where do you stand on Diggs? A team in my league is desperate at RB, I'm thinking about offering Rashad Jennings or Riddick + Tyrell Williams or Allen Hurns for Diggs. Thoughts?

Additionally - I'm trying to upgrade at TE from a team that has Olsen and Gronk.. which of the two would you target?

Thanks!
Can no longer deny that I need help...  
Davisian : 9/21/2016 10:05 pm : link
PPR (Yahoo)

RB- Mark Ingram is in. Then who of Latavius Murray-Tevin Coleman-Spencer Ware?

WR- Odell Beckham in. Then who of Alshon Jeffery-Michael Floyd-Jamison Crowder-Quincy Enunwa


Which of the remaining should flex?




Standard league

RB- Langford-Ajayi-Gio Bernard-Jerick McKinnon. Need two


WR-Allen Robinson and Steling Shepard in. Need one of Doug Baldwin-Michael Thomas-Nelson Algholor-Laquan Treadwell?



Thanks for doing my work for me and giving me someone to blame!





Oh.. one more thing in addition to my last question!  
arcarsenal : 9/21/2016 10:06 pm : link
10 team PPR league.. right now I have Snead in my flex spot but also have Sims on my bench (starting Forte and McCoy @ RB1 and RB2).. should I use Sims or just stick with Snead in what could turn into a shootout in the Superdome on Monday night?
Trade Advice  
ImThatGuy : 9/21/2016 10:10 pm : link
10 team ppr - would you trade Willie Snead for R. Jennings?

I'm pretty deep at WR, but my RBs are Melvin Gordon and Jamal Charles / Spencer Ware and Forsett ... think I need to upgrade at RB. Thoughts?
@arcansel  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 10:20 pm : link
Would definitely recommend getting Washington>McCluster, especially given your situation. Considering he should be the lead target for early down and goal-line work, I'd say $22-25 is a good bid. Depends on how aggressive your league is though.
@pjcas18  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 10:21 pm : link
Forsett for Disxon I'd do.
@Jerry's Kids  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 10:22 pm : link
Ivory is expected to be back this week. Goal line and short yardage work initially, but wouldn't surprise me if he pushes Yeldon into a 3rd down exclusively role.

Would recommend all of the players that you mentioned. See above for order of preference.
@knicks3031  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 10:24 pm : link
:)

Diggs is a legit low-end WR1 ROS. He's a freak athlete, and reminds me a lot of Allen Robinson. If you could get him for Jennings and Hurns, I'd do that.

Would target Olsen of the two, considering that they will likely ask an arm and a leg for Gronk. Gronk has a much higher ceiling of the two but injury issues will always be there. You can count on Olsen being on the field.
@Davisian  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 10:26 pm : link
I'd start Ware and Murray this week, since it sounds like Charles is out again.

I'd still start Jeffery to pair with OBJ. Last player to flex would be Ingram.

2. McKinnon and Gio

Baldwin (assuming he starts).

Fingers crossed you won't have to blame me too much this year :)
@ImThatGuy  
Roto Wizard : 9/21/2016 10:27 pm : link
No. No. No. No. No.

If trading Snead I'd ask for more. Maybe try and lowball the Eddie Lacy owner?
Full PPR  
beatrixkiddo : 9/21/2016 10:29 pm : link
Jennings vs Washington or Tevin Coleman Vs NEw Orleans?

I worry with Jennings thumb injury they may give more carries to Darkwa and Vereen. Coleman has been solid so far. What's your opinion?
Standard scoring  
giantsfan44ab : 9/21/2016 10:40 pm : link
Out of these 3 I need to choose 1:
Blount
Brandon Marshall
Charles Sims

Put Marshall in there because if he's out and it's a game time decision in screwed. He plays at 4:25. Sims plays at 4. Should I roll with Blount (no pun intended)?

Also, thoughts on Jordan Howard going forward? I fell back asleep between the time I woke up to check my waiver acquisitions and the time Abdullah was placed in IR only to find someone pick Washington up 10 minutes before I found out.
what are your thoughts on McCluster overall?  
jgambrosio : 9/21/2016 10:55 pm : link
Will he be able to come close to Woodhead’s production? I picked him up in a PPR for the hell of it, with my other RBs being Gurley, Miller and Forte in my Flex with Derrick Henry on my bench. Just wondering if there’s a better option out there (Washington, Vereen, Ajayi, McKinnon, Whitaker, Michael, even Dion Lewis are all taken). Should I pick up Dixon, Howard or maybe Drake instead?
Posted it on another thread  
ManningLobsItBurressAlone : 9/21/2016 11:06 pm : link
Thanks in advance for doing all this. TE question for the rest of the year. .5 PPR

Jacob Tamme
Gary Barnidge
Martellus Bennett
Dennis Pitta

Who do you value highest.
RE: @ImThatGuy  
ImThatGuy : 9/21/2016 11:11 pm : link
In comment 13135286 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
No. No. No. No. No.

If trading Snead I'd ask for more. Maybe try and lowball the Eddie Lacy owner?


Alright ... Thanks for the advice
Mr. Roto Wizard- I need your advice on a starting QB this week  
GiantBlue : 9/21/2016 11:20 pm : link
Aaron Rodgers vs Detroit

Eli Manning vs. Washington

Or

Matt Ryan vs the Saints?

Thanks!!!!!!
RE: @Davisian  
Davisian : 9/21/2016 11:28 pm : link
In comment 13135282 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:



Much appreciated.

1/2 ppr league 10 team league  
Giants Fan in Steelers Land : 9/21/2016 11:46 pm : link
Starting
Brees
Miller
Latavius Murray
Green
Alshon
Marvin Jones
Crowell (flex)
Kelce

Bench
Charles
Ware
Shepard
Crabtree
Eifert
Cruz


1. Would you make any changes to the starters? I'm debating Ware over Crowell or Murray.

2. Is Cruz worth a roster spot? I feel good about my RBs but should I consider picking up duke Johnson (dropped today), Asiata, or Kenneth Dixon if so which one? Tajae sharpe is also available.
Some questions here  
giantgiantfan : 9/21/2016 11:53 pm : link
Going back to the OPs original post for PPR formats he had the following:

3. Dwayne Washington
4. Cameron Artis-Payne
5. Fozzy Whittaker

I took Fozzy Whittaker, but Payne and Washington are FAs in my league. You're telling me these are better prospects? What is your reasoning? Why should I jump on Washington over Whittaker?

No onto my main question:

Rank these defenses on which to start this week: Dallas, Giants, Miami. I grabbed Miami off waivers liking that matchup against the mistake on the lake, aka the Browns. Dallas and Giants are still available though. Thanks!

TE question  
12aob : 9/22/2016 1:01 am : link
I have Ertz and Dwayne Allen. Doubt Ertz is back this week. Available TE in my 0.5 PPR league are Doyle, McDonald, Cameron, Donnell, Myers, Uzomah, Gresham, Jesse James, Marcedes Lewis and Trey Burton. Would you drop Ertz or Allen for one of them? Thanks for your thoughts
Hi Roto  
Someguy1978 : 9/22/2016 4:43 am : link
I was just offered Gurley, Lockette, and Kelce for Cooper and Gronkowski. My current starting RB's are Peterson (out 3-4 months) and DeMarco Murray. I already have Evans, K. Benjamin as my primary Wr's with Gates as my starting TE while Gronkowksi has been out. Not too happy parting with Cooper or Gronkowski, but after losing Peterson, I feel like I have no choice but to accpet this trade. Thoughts?
RE: Some questions here  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 8:35 am : link
In comment 13135409 giantgiantfan said:
Quote:
Going back to the OPs original post for PPR formats he had the following:

3. Dwayne Washington
4. Cameron Artis-Payne
5. Fozzy Whittaker

I took Fozzy Whittaker, but Payne and Washington are FAs in my league. You're telling me these are better prospects? What is your reasoning? Why should I jump on Washington over Whittaker?

No onto my main question:

Rank these defenses on which to start this week: Dallas, Giants, Miami. I grabbed Miami off waivers liking that matchup against the mistake on the lake, aka the Browns. Dallas and Giants are still available though. Thanks!


Well, if you need a RB for just the next week or 2 then Whittaker is your best option. However, when Stewart comes back that makes Fozzy useless for FF purposes.

If you are looking for an RB that you don't need to start right away but could end up being an RB2 for you then Washington is the guy. He is in line to get a good share of touches in light of Abdullah's injury, and has the potential to earn/keep a big role if he produces. Since his role this week is unknown, Fozzy is a slightly better choice to start over him this week. Going forward, Washington is the better option at least from an upside perspective.

I'd rank those Ds:

Mismi
Giants




Cowboys
Thanks for this  
Danny Kanell : 9/22/2016 8:40 am : link
McKinnon or Hyde. PPR.

Thanks!
Washington or Dixon  
Jerry's Kids : 9/22/2016 8:42 am : link
as a long-term roster stash?
RE: Washington or Dixon  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 8:44 am : link
In comment 13135520 Jerry's Kids said:
Quote:
as a long-term roster stash?


I'd rather have Washington, as he doesn't have a health issue and could start paying dividends as soon as this week. Dixon would be a nice consolation prize if I missed out on Washington, but he won't even see the field for a couple of weeks and even then will have to work to carve out his role.
RE: Thanks for this  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 8:45 am : link
In comment 13135517 Danny Kanell said:
Quote:
McKinnon or Hyde. PPR.

Thanks!


McKinnon, by a little.
I have Dwayne Allen but Ebron is available  
knicks3031 : 9/22/2016 8:49 am : link
Which do you like long term?
Thanks in advance...  
Mr Brightside : 9/22/2016 8:49 am : link
Sims or Gore at RB2 in a 0.5 PPR?

Shepard or Watkins at Flex in a standard?
RE: Hi Roto  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 8:49 am : link
In comment 13135453 Someguy1978 said:
Quote:
I was just offered Gurley, Lockette, and Kelce for Cooper and Gronkowski. My current starting RB's are Peterson (out 3-4 months) and DeMarco Murray. I already have Evans, K. Benjamin as my primary Wr's with Gates as my starting TE while Gronkowksi has been out. Not too happy parting with Cooper or Gronkowski, but after losing Peterson, I feel like I have no choice but to accpet this trade. Thoughts?


Who are your other RBs? PPR or standard?

I don't really like this trade in a vacuum. My guess is whatever RB you have + Cooper + Gronk will give you more points than Gurley + Lockett + Kelce. You are giving up 2 high end starters and only getting 1 back, and that 1 isn't even producing at the moment (though I think he will start to soon).
RE: TE question  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 8:51 am : link
In comment 13135420 12aob said:
Quote:
I have Ertz and Dwayne Allen. Doubt Ertz is back this week. Available TE in my 0.5 PPR league are Doyle, McDonald, Cameron, Donnell, Myers, Uzomah, Gresham, Jesse James, Marcedes Lewis and Trey Burton. Would you drop Ertz or Allen for one of them? Thanks for your thoughts


I'd probably just stick with Allen/Ertz. I don't think any of those other guys is more than a minor short term upgrade at best over Allen, and Ertz should be the best of all of them once he comes back.
1 more for me  
UConn4523 : 9/22/2016 8:57 am : link
as I'm starting to become pretty torn. This is a .5 PPR league.

Riddick @ Packers or
Sims vs. Rams

I initially had Riddick in but with the Packers at home with the top ranked Rush D (i know his value isn't in the running game, but still) I can't help but want to start Sims who should be the feature back and at home.
Not just for roto, but for anyone  
pjcas18 : 9/22/2016 9:07 am : link
would you do this trade. 12-team ppr.

Current roster:
QB: Rivers/Prescott
RB: Gurley/Yeldon/Forsett/Howard
WR: Beckham/Cooper/Landry/Watkins/T. Williams/Cruz/Funchess/M. Thomas

no TE

I trade:

Amari Cooper, Yeldon, Rivers, and Funchess

I get

Eli, Shepard, Elliott, Ryan Mathews


My team would be:

QB: Eli/Prescott
RB: Gurley Elliott, Mathews, etc.
WR: Beckham, Shepard, Landry, Watkins, etc...

downgrade at WR upgrade at RB, keeper implication is Cooper for a 3rd I'd be giving up.
I'd rather keep Cooper  
UConn4523 : 9/22/2016 9:13 am : link
unless you can keep Elliot for something less than a 1st.
RE: I'd rather keep Cooper  
pjcas18 : 9/22/2016 9:15 am : link
In comment 13135575 UConn4523 said:
Quote:
unless you can keep Elliot for something less than a 1st.


Nope, Elliott was our #1 overall pick, so I more likely than not wouldn't keep him.
RE: 1 more for me  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 9:15 am : link
In comment 13135543 UConn4523 said:
Quote:
as I'm starting to become pretty torn. This is a .5 PPR league.

Riddick @ Packers or
Sims vs. Rams

I initially had Riddick in but with the Packers at home with the top ranked Rush D (i know his value isn't in the running game, but still) I can't help but want to start Sims who should be the feature back and at home.


I'd lean Sims, he should get more touches.
RE: Not just for roto, but for anyone  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 9:19 am : link
In comment 13135563 pjcas18 said:
Quote:
would you do this trade. 12-team ppr.

Current roster:
QB: Rivers/Prescott
RB: Gurley/Yeldon/Forsett/Howard
WR: Beckham/Cooper/Landry/Watkins/T. Williams/Cruz/Funchess/M. Thomas

no TE

I trade:

Amari Cooper, Yeldon, Rivers, and Funchess

I get

Eli, Shepard, Elliott, Ryan Mathews


My team would be:

QB: Eli/Prescott
RB: Gurley Elliott, Mathews, etc.
WR: Beckham, Shepard, Landry, Watkins, etc...

downgrade at WR upgrade at RB, keeper implication is Cooper for a 3rd I'd be giving up.


Tough one. I like the trade on the surface. But it makes you way too invested in the Giants passing game. Eli+OBJ is fine, but you need to flip at least one of Shepard/Cruz for a comparable piece. Plus the Cooper keeper factor.
Rest of the season - how do you rank in a .5 ppr  
knicks3031 : 9/22/2016 9:58 am : link
Rashad Jennings
Theo Riddick
Tevin Coleman

RE: Rest of the season - how do you rank in a .5 ppr  
UConn4523 : 9/22/2016 10:01 am : link
In comment 13135642 knicks3031 said:
Quote:
Rashad Jennings
Theo Riddick
Tevin Coleman


Riddick
Coleman
Jennings

But Riddick/Coleman could easily be reversed. Jennings is a distant 3rd, IMO. Between Vereen getting more involved and whatever we do with Perkings later in the year, I'd rather have 1 of the other 2 RB listed in my active lineup.
...  
26.2 : 9/22/2016 10:33 am : link
In a .5 PPR league I have Forte starting and need another RB to choose from:

Blount vs. HOU tonight
D. Freeman
Coleman
McKinnon

Also, in general what do I do with Freeman/Coleman going forward? Just hope one of them gets hurt?
Wow! Man this thread really takes off every week!  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 10:36 am : link
Get back from the gym and have a bunch of questions pending here. Lets see if I can zip through a bunch and get caught up.

@beatrixkiddo - Coleman - Big fan of his moving forward and I think that he eventually wins the 50/50 split with Freeman.

@giantsfan44ab - Not sure the format, but I'm going with Blount, based upon workload purposes. I'm a fan of Howard, but can't see him getting the start for the next week or two. Will be phased in slowly and then eventually overtake Langford if he continues to struggle.

@jgambrosio - Discussed this a little on the first page, he won't come close to Woodhead's production since he isn't nearly as talented. Washington is the better option to grab long-term, or McKinnon. Ranked them up front too!

@ManningLobsitBurressAlone - My pleasure. ROS I prefer Pitta while healthy. Highest amount of targets. Only question is health.

@GiantBlue - Sure :) I'm sticking with Eli.

@GiantsFaninSteelersLand - I'd start Ware over Murray if Charles is out again. Cruz is a viable FLEX option, but not much more, and he's last in the pecking order of the players that you mentioned, especially once Eifert gets back.

@giantgianfan -

1. Washington will have early down and goal line work for an extended period of time. Whittaker's role is mainly relegated to being a receiving back. They already have a goal line specialist (Tolbert, or Newton) and he also won't get much in terms of earlier down carries. Plus Stewart may only miss a week or two, while Washington has at minimum an 8 week window to work with.

2. Miami, Giants, Dallas

@12aob - Nope, would roll with Allen, and then start Ertz moving forward.

@Someguy1978 - No, I wouldn't do that deal. How many RBs are you required to start each week, and who else do you have at the position other than Murray?

@Danny Kanell - Hyde, but barely.

@knicks30301 - Sims by a mile. Shepard.

@UConn4523 - Sims, based upon workload.

@pjcas18 - I'm not sure why on earth the other owner would do that deal, but smash accept.

@knicks3031 - Coleman, Jennings, Riddick
Should I go with Marty B tonight  
ron mexico : 9/22/2016 10:40 am : link

Or stick with the reliable, but limited upside of Witten?

It looks like Gronk will be out again and rookie QBs tend to lean on their TEs
Thanks Roto  
beatrixkiddo : 9/22/2016 10:42 am : link
great work and much appreciated.
thanks Roto  
UConn4523 : 9/22/2016 10:46 am : link
i've been mulling it over, but i'll likely go with volume at the end of the day.
RE: Wow! Man this thread really takes off every week!  
pjcas18 : 9/22/2016 10:50 am : link
In comment 13135710 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
Get back from the gym and have a bunch of questions pending here. Lets see if I can zip through a bunch and get caught up.

@beatrixkiddo - Coleman - Big fan of his moving forward and I think that he eventually wins the 50/50 split with Freeman.

@giantsfan44ab - Not sure the format, but I'm going with Blount, based upon workload purposes. I'm a fan of Howard, but can't see him getting the start for the next week or two. Will be phased in slowly and then eventually overtake Langford if he continues to struggle.

@jgambrosio - Discussed this a little on the first page, he won't come close to Woodhead's production since he isn't nearly as talented. Washington is the better option to grab long-term, or McKinnon. Ranked them up front too!

@ManningLobsitBurressAlone - My pleasure. ROS I prefer Pitta while healthy. Highest amount of targets. Only question is health.

@GiantBlue - Sure :) I'm sticking with Eli.

@GiantsFaninSteelersLand - I'd start Ware over Murray if Charles is out again. Cruz is a viable FLEX option, but not much more, and he's last in the pecking order of the players that you mentioned, especially once Eifert gets back.

@giantgianfan -

1. Washington will have early down and goal line work for an extended period of time. Whittaker's role is mainly relegated to being a receiving back. They already have a goal line specialist (Tolbert, or Newton) and he also won't get much in terms of earlier down carries. Plus Stewart may only miss a week or two, while Washington has at minimum an 8 week window to work with.

2. Miami, Giants, Dallas

@12aob - Nope, would roll with Allen, and then start Ertz moving forward.

@Someguy1978 - No, I wouldn't do that deal. How many RBs are you required to start each week, and who else do you have at the position other than Murray?

@Danny Kanell - Hyde, but barely.

@knicks30301 - Sims by a mile. Shepard.

@UConn4523 - Sims, based upon workload.

@pjcas18 - I'm not sure why on earth the other owner would do that deal, but smash accept.

@knicks3031 - Coleman, Jennings, Riddick


thanks.

I think the other owner would do it for the following:

1. He has Bortles so with Yeldon catching a lot of passes he'll like the potential connection and IMO Yeldon/Mathews is a wash.

2. He's been after Cooper for a while.

3. Eli is on his bench usually as he has been starting Bortles.

so

Rivers < Eli but he doesn't care since he has Bortles
Cooper > Shepard
Yeldon = Mathews
Funchess < Elliott but Elliott is not a keeper and probably evens out some of the difference between Rivers and Eli

For the record, Yahoo gives me a slight advantage, but not a huge one.
Roto, league is a PPR and  
Someguy1978 : 9/22/2016 11:02 am : link
we start 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE and 1 RB,WR,TE Flex

My WR's:
Benjamin
Evans
Cooper
Doctson
John Brown

RB's
Peterson
Murray
Vereen
Stewart

I'm extremely weak at RB and the waiver wire is extremely thin.

TE
Gronk
Gates
Thanks Roto!  
Giants Fan in Steelers Land : 9/22/2016 11:22 am : link
i think I'll pickup duke Johnson and drop Cruz for now and keep an eye on Dixon.
Thanks for doing this Roto Wizard  
sshin05 : 9/22/2016 11:44 am : link
Who should i start this week?

Start 2 RB's
Hyde
Melvin Gordon
Yeldon
Ajayi
Artis-Payne
@Someguy1978  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 11:48 am : link
RB - Murray and Vereen (by default due to injuries)
WR - Benjamin and Evans
FLEX - Cooper
TE - Gronk
@sshin05  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 11:49 am : link
My pleasure :)

Gordon and Hyde.. I know Hyde has been all over the place but he should be useful again this week.
Thanks Roto  
Someguy1978 : 9/22/2016 11:52 am : link
Certainly appreciate it!
Thanks, we all concur on Miami  
giantgiantfan : 9/22/2016 12:42 pm : link
I still rate Dallas over Giants for this week as Dallas has Chicago at home. Anyone watch that game Monday?
RE: Thanks, we all concur on Miami  
giantsfan44ab : 9/22/2016 12:47 pm : link
In comment 13135971 giantgiantfan said:
Quote:
I still rate Dallas over Giants for this week as Dallas has Chicago at home. Anyone watch that game Monday?


I don't think the difference between cutler and hoyer warrants to play a defense against Chicago. In fact, Hoyer is probably less TO prone (although maybe more 3 and outs?). Still, Dallas has an awful defense going up against a pretty bad offense. Miami has a decent defense going up against probably the worst offense in the NFL right now. They're playing a rookie QB (a pretty shitty one at that) without their top WR. I would think about playing the Saints defense if they were going up against Cleveland this week.
Which one of these RBs would you start?  
NYG27 : 9/22/2016 1:10 pm : link
Latavius Murray @ Titans
Jeremy Langford @ Cowboys
Ryan Mathews vs Steelers
Spencer Ware vs Jets
Jerick McKinnon @ Panthers
Jay Ajayi vs Browns
Wide Receiver in a PPR...  
BamaBlue : 9/22/2016 1:16 pm : link
Quincy Enunwa(Jets) @ Chiefs
or
Odell Beckham (Giants) vs. Redskins

I think Marshall is out and Enunwa and Decker will get a lot more chances. OBJ is going to be pulling Josh Norman around and Eli will probably be looking Shepard and Cruz this week...
3rd WR and RB...  
TheEvilLurker : 9/22/2016 1:24 pm : link
Who do you prefer for 3rd WR and RB?

WRs:
T. Sharpe vs Oak
R. Cobb vs GB
T. Williams vs Ind

RBs:
L. Miller vs NE
D. Murray vs Oak
R. Matthews vs Pitt
(C. Michael vs SF), although I probably won't play him
RE: Thanks, we all concur on Miami  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 1:29 pm : link
In comment 13135971 giantgiantfan said:
Quote:
I still rate Dallas over Giants for this week as Dallas has Chicago at home. Anyone watch that game Monday?


Dallas doesn't have the players to take advantage of that matchup. No way I'd play them over the Giants vs Kirk Cousins.
RE: @sshin05  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 1:31 pm : link
In comment 13135863 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
My pleasure :)

Gordon and Hyde.. I know Hyde has been all over the place but he should be useful again this week.


You expect Hyde to do a lot at Seattle? I agree he's better than those other options, but I wouldn't be expecting a ton of production from Hyde this week.
.  
arcarsenal : 9/22/2016 1:37 pm : link
Got lost in the shuffle.. torn on my flex spot in my 10 team PPR league..

Snead vs ATL
Sims vs LA

As of now I am going with Snead in what I feel should be a pretty high scoring game.. I feel like Sims might struggle a bit against LA but I'd like to get someone else's take other than my own.
RE: .  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 1:39 pm : link
In comment 13136071 arcarsenal said:
Quote:
Got lost in the shuffle.. torn on my flex spot in my 10 team PPR league..

Snead vs ATL
Sims vs LA

As of now I am going with Snead in what I feel should be a pretty high scoring game.. I feel like Sims might struggle a bit against LA but I'd like to get someone else's take other than my own.


Snead for me. Brees in the dome = lots of points.
Need help with my flex with Brandon Marshall up in the air  
David in LA : 9/22/2016 1:43 pm : link
Sammy Watkins or Randall Cobb?

Also between the two, who do you drop...Kevin White or Derrick Henry?
Arc, I'd take Snead in a heartbeat  
David in LA : 9/22/2016 1:44 pm : link
I think Matt Ryan and Brees are going to be putting up mucho points this weekend.
Need to start 2 out of 3 for RB2/Flex in 0.5 PPR  
Mr Brightside : 9/22/2016 1:53 pm : link
Gore
Sims
Cobb

Which 2?
.  
arcarsenal : 9/22/2016 1:53 pm : link
Thanks, guys.

David.. I think I'd roll with Cobb. Watkins looked really gimpy to me in the Jets game. He's had extra rest with the long week but until he looks more like himself I'd avoid starting him if I had a viable alternative.. which Cobb should be.
Roto Wizard  
Josh in the City : 9/22/2016 2:11 pm : link
Need to pick 1 WR, 2 RBs and a Flex from the below list. Who do you like this week?

RBs
Eddie Lacy
LeSean McCoy
Theo Riddick
Lagarette Blount

WRs
Doug Baldwin
Marvin Jones
@NYG27  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:23 pm : link
Ware vs. Jets of that grouping for me. Jets have a fantastic defense., but the rest of the options which you listed are either uninspiring (Langford, Ajayi) or in such a timeshare that they have capped upside (McKinnon, Murray).
@BamaBlue  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:23 pm : link
Um... OBJ here. And it isn't close. Norman or not.
@TheEvilLurker  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:24 pm : link
WR - Don't think that Cobb is playing his own team, haha. Prefer Sharpe.

RB - Miller.
@YAJ2112  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:25 pm : link
I think that the team will make a concerted effort to get Hyde more involved than in past weeks, especially in the passing game. So "do a lot" might be stretching it, but I can see a 80 rushing yard and a touchdown game.
Roto Wizard  
David in LA : 9/22/2016 2:25 pm : link
would you drop Kevin White or Derrick Henry for Kenyan Drake?
@arcansel  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:25 pm : link
Agree with you on starting Snead.
@David in LA  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:26 pm : link
Sounds like Watkins is doubtful, so I'd roll with Cobb by default.

White would be the one to drop.
@Mr Brightside  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:26 pm : link
Sims, Cobb
@Josh in the City  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:27 pm : link
WR - Jones
RB - McCoy, Blount
@David in LA  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:27 pm : link
Nope, I'd prefer the ceiling of the other two players.
Roster decisions for week 3. 0.5 PPR league  
Dave in PA : 9/22/2016 2:32 pm : link
A) Jason Witten or Eric Ebron?

B) Choose 2 RB to start: Rawls, Duke Johnson, Charles Sims, Dwayne Washington
@Dave in PA  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 2:39 pm : link
A - Witten
B - Sims and Rawls
RE: @Dave in PA  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 2:41 pm : link
In comment 13136219 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
A - Witten
B - Sims and Rawls


Isn't Rawls in question of playing this week?
.5 point PPR - Need 1  
kelsto811 : 9/22/2016 2:53 pm : link
Bernard
Sanu
Austin
Cruz
Beasley

Also, if Charles is out...I will be playing Bernard as my RB2 and then I need a flex between:

Sanu
Tavon Austin
Cruz
Beasley

Thanks!
Ive lost Danny Woodhead, Keenan Allen, and Moncrief so far  
Lafferty, Daniel : 9/22/2016 2:56 pm : link
Which has been brutal.

Recently traded Dalton and Fleener for Demarco Murray and Trevr Siemian to get some talent back at RB.

Its a 2 QB .5 ppr league

My team this week:
QB - Rodgers and Bortles
RB - Ingram and Demarco Murray
WR - B Marshall, Desean jackson, Devante Parker
TE - D Pitta

Need to fill the flex spot --
Wheaton @ Phi
B Powell @ KC
D Sroles vs. Pit
K Britt @ TB
Cam Artis Payne vs. Minn

Thoughts???
Last question  
David in LA : 9/22/2016 2:57 pm : link
Is Sammy Watkins worth keeping at all? I need to drop someone between Kevin White, Tyrell Williams, and Watkins.
Should I dump Moncrief?  
VenteSette : 9/22/2016 2:59 pm : link
He is out 5-6. I am already stacked (Hopkins, Kelvin, Cooks, Decker, Floyd, Jordan Matthews w/Josh Gordon)

I am weak at RB - Ryan Mathews and Melvin Gordon w/Steward down. Ingram is on the waiver wire and I like him vs. the Falcons. There are plenty of other waiver guys out there. I could wait for Doug Martin if I want. Worth it?

I also need a QB. Sitting with only Jameis and he has a bye and hellish stretch coming up. Plenty of waiver wire pickups that will probably out perform him short term.

If Gronk goes I will dump Witten, but I would like to make two moves.
@YAJ2112  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:14 pm : link
He's currently on track to both play and start Sunday vs. SF, per all sources.
@kelsto811  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:15 pm : link
Bernard, though I'm not a fan of the matchup. In the second case, look to Beasley.
Are you really considering dropping Sammy Watkins?  
Keith : 9/22/2016 3:15 pm : link
That's insanity.
For Kevin White, lol.  
Keith : 9/22/2016 3:16 pm : link
Cmon man!
@Lafferty, Daniel  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:17 pm : link
Sorry to hear about the injury woes.

Your question didn't indicate how many flex spots you needed to fill, so I'll rank them in my order of preference.

1. Wheaton
2. Sproles
3. CAP
4. Powell
5. Britt
@David in LA  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:17 pm : link
Yes, he's definitely worth holding onto. WR1 numbers when healthy. The problem is that he's incredibly frustrating to own since he's sidelined so much. I wouldn't drop him for either of the players you mentioned.
@VenteSette  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:18 pm : link
I'm not sure how on earth Ingram is on the waiver wire, but absolutely claim him immediately. I'd drop Gordon of that bunch, TBH with you.
Question..  
Keith : 9/22/2016 3:19 pm : link
Riddled with injuries this week. Need a flex starter(don't judge me, I got destroyed with injuries!)...

Matt Jones at Gmen(don't like the matchup at all)
Chris Hogan vs Houston(stash til Brady comes back)
Dwayne Washington @ GB
Carmeron Artis-Payne vs Min
Thanks I only need 1 spot  
Lafferty, Daniel : 9/22/2016 3:25 pm : link
and was planning to roll w Wheaton. Thanks
RE: RE: Thanks, we all concur on Miami  
giantgiantfan : 9/22/2016 3:32 pm : link
In comment 13135978 giantsfan44ab said:
Quote:
In comment 13135971 giantgiantfan said:


Quote:


I still rate Dallas over Giants for this week as Dallas has Chicago at home. Anyone watch that game Monday?



I don't think the difference between cutler and hoyer warrants to play a defense against Chicago. In fact, Hoyer is probably less TO prone (although maybe more 3 and outs?). Still, Dallas has an awful defense going up against a pretty bad offense. Miami has a decent defense going up against probably the worst offense in the NFL right now. They're playing a rookie QB (a pretty shitty one at that) without their top WR. I would think about playing the Saints defense if they were going up against Cleveland this week.


Right, Chicago being Chicago warrants playing the opposing Defense against them.
Which TE to start  
MotownGIANTS : 9/22/2016 3:36 pm : link
M. Bennett, C. Fleener or E. Ebron?

Which RB to Start & Flex M. Gordon, D. Freeman, L. Murray or J. Forte?


I pretty sure to start Forte.
I am pretty sure I'll start Forte  
MotownGIANTS : 9/22/2016 3:38 pm : link
.
help  
HeftyLefty : 9/22/2016 3:40 pm : link
Need to start 3 of these 4 this week:
Ingram vs. ATL
Latavius @ TEN
Crowell @ MIA
Riddick @ GB

Also pick 1 of these 2:

Michael Floyd @ BUF
DeSean Jackson @ NYG

.5 PPR. Many Thanks.
@Keith  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:49 pm : link
I never judge!

Not a fan of any of the options. I suppose by default Washington.. normally I'd start Hogan but you can't this week.
@MotownGIANTS  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:50 pm : link
TE - Ebron

FLEX - I'd roll with Gordon, oddly enough. The Colts defense is dreadful.
@HeftyLefty  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 3:51 pm : link
Of those, I sit Murray. And I'd start Jackson against us. I hate to say it but he always has our number.
RE: @Keith  
Keith : 9/22/2016 3:57 pm : link
In comment 13136329 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
I never judge!

Not a fan of any of the options. I suppose by default Washington.. normally I'd start Hogan but you can't this week.


Do you view Tyler Locket or Michael Thomas(def if Snead is out) as better options? If so, who would you recommend I drop of that group?
Or Victor  
Keith : 9/22/2016 3:58 pm : link
Cruz?
RE: RE: @Keith  
YAJ2112 : 9/22/2016 3:59 pm : link
In comment 13136344 Keith said:
Quote:
In comment 13136329 Roto Wizard said:


Quote:


I never judge!

Not a fan of any of the options. I suppose by default Washington.. normally I'd start Hogan but you can't this week.



Do you view Tyler Locket or Michael Thomas(def if Snead is out) as better options? If so, who would you recommend I drop of that group?


Did I miss something on Snead?
Snead wasn't at practice today  
UConn4523 : 9/22/2016 4:02 pm : link
but they don't know why. They have a Monday game so it could just be an extra day off. I'm guessing we know more tomorrow.
Hi - Roto Wizard  
Joey from GlenCove : 9/22/2016 4:06 pm : link
1 point ppr

Start 1 for Flex
Marvin Jones
W Fuller
Theo Riddick
Tavon Austin
RE: Hi - Roto Wizard  
HeftyLefty : 9/22/2016 4:07 pm : link
In comment 13136356 Joey from GlenCove said:
Quote:
1 point ppr

Start 1 for Flex
Marvin Jones
W Fuller
Theo Riddick
Tavon Austin


Riddick, no brainer
RE: RE: Hi - Roto Wizard  
Joey from GlenCove : 9/22/2016 4:11 pm : link
In comment 13136359 HeftyLefty said:
Quote:
In comment 13136356 Joey from GlenCove said:


Quote:


1 point ppr

Start 1 for Flex
Marvin Jones
W Fuller
Theo Riddick
Tavon Austin



Riddick, no brainer


jones is projected for 17.48
riddick 13.76
Thanks Roto  
StingerProf : 9/22/2016 4:45 pm : link
And everyone else for their opinion:

Cobb or Fuller?
D. Freeman or L. Murray  
MotownGIANTS : 9/22/2016 4:57 pm : link
for the RB2 spot? Sorry if I wasn't clear earlier....my bad.
RE: Snead wasn't at practice today  
arcarsenal : 9/22/2016 6:20 pm : link
In comment 13136350 UConn4523 said:
Quote:
but they don't know why. They have a Monday game so it could just be an extra day off. I'm guessing we know more tomorrow.


Sounds like a toe issue. He had it prior to the Giants game and still played so odds are he's a go for MNF but something to keep an eye on.
.  
arcarsenal : 9/22/2016 6:24 pm : link
I have a bid in for Dwayne Washington (bid will go through on him tonight because he was picked up and dropped yesterday) but I keep flip flopping on who to drop in order to pick him up..

Right now I'm dropping Wheaton for him (other WR's are Beckham, Nelson, Lockett, Tyrell Williams) but I could drop Chris Thompson or McCluster as well.. I'd rather hang onto McCluster for now because I want to see how SD starts using him and Thompson is worth rostering in 12 team PPR leagues right now, IMO.. just not sure if dropping Wheaton makes me too thin at WR. I'm kind of in a pickle @ RB while I wait for Charles to return.
I need to sit 1 out of the following 5  
Mike from SI : 9/22/2016 6:25 pm : link
Cooks
Diggs
Shepard
Marvin Jones
Allen Robinson

Who is the odd man out? Cooks is the only no-brainer who should play. I'm leaning towards Marvin Jones but I can see a case to be made against any of the non-Cooks players.
speaking of fantasy football  
santacruzom : 9/22/2016 6:26 pm : link
this made me chortle
Man’s Fantasy Football Team Names Over Past 5 Years Depict Slow Descent Into Madness - ( New Window )
.5 ppr 2 rb no flex  
TheMcThrill : 9/22/2016 6:32 pm : link
rb 2 ware or sims

I've been back and forth on it all week, or a wild card Derrick Henry?
RE: Wow! Man this thread really takes off every week!  
jgambrosio : 9/22/2016 6:40 pm : link
In comment 13135710 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:


@jgambrosio - Discussed this a little on the first page, he won't come close to Woodhead's production since he isn't nearly as talented. Washington is the better option to grab long-term, or McKinnon. Ranked them up front too!


Problem is that both of those guys are already gone and off the wire, that’s why I used Howard, Drake and Dixon as alternatives to McCluster, it is a PPR as well
RE: .5 ppr 2 rb no flex  
arcarsenal : 9/22/2016 6:47 pm : link
In comment 13136478 TheMcThrill said:
Quote:
rb 2 ware or sims

I've been back and forth on it all week, or a wild card Derrick Henry?


I think I'd roll with Sims.. Ware has been excellent in Charles' absence but the Jets run defense is stifling. I don't know if he's going to have much room to work on Sunday.
Arc  
TheMcThrill : 9/22/2016 7:23 pm : link
Yeah, but TB has the Rams which are pretty damn good on run d as well. Like I said, I keep going back and forth
No PPR, 0.1 points per yard Rushing or Receiving  
Mike in NY : 9/22/2016 7:30 pm : link
Do I start Langford, McKinnon or Whittaker in my remaining FLEX spot? I already have Forte and Riddick starting
RE: Arc  
arcarsenal : 9/22/2016 7:42 pm : link
In comment 13136512 TheMcThrill said:
Quote:
Yeah, but TB has the Rams which are pretty damn good on run d as well. Like I said, I keep going back and forth


They are, it's a tough call. KC has been giving West some work even though Ware has been getting the bigger share of touches. I don't buy that Rogers is going to eat into Sims workload much.. I think he's going to get the majority of the snaps. Ware is probably slightly safer but I think TB feels pretty good about Sims and are going to want to see what he can do as a feature back while Martin is sidelined.
@Joey from GlenCove  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 8:06 pm : link
Out of those I'd start Jones - Fuller is more of a standard play. Not a fan of Austin.
@StingerProf  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 8:06 pm : link
Fuller by a wide margin.
@MotownGIANTS  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 8:07 pm : link
Even despite the splitting carries, give me Freeman - the Saints defense is dreadful.
@arcansel  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 8:08 pm : link
Hey bud - I have a few contacts in San Diego and they've been telling me that they are going to actually work Kenneth Farrow into the mix heavily there. McCluster will still catch passes, but not as many as you'd think. He'd be my drop of that bunch.
@Mike from SI  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 8:09 pm : link
Shepard, oddly enough. But all are top tier options. Its a good problem to have!
@TheMcThrill  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 8:10 pm : link
Ware.
@Mike in NY  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 8:10 pm : link
McKinnon
RE: @arcansel  
arcarsenal : 9/22/2016 8:22 pm : link
In comment 13136578 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
Hey bud - I have a few contacts in San Diego and they've been telling me that they are going to actually work Kenneth Farrow into the mix heavily there. McCluster will still catch passes, but not as many as you'd think. He'd be my drop of that bunch.


Interesting.. thanks, man! Appreciated as always.
Thanks roto!  
TheMcThrill : 9/22/2016 8:40 pm : link
appreciate the advice
RE: @Joey from GlenCove  
Joey from GlenCove : 9/22/2016 9:05 pm : link
In comment 13136571 Roto Wizard said:
Quote:
Out of those I'd start Jones - Fuller is more of a standard play. Not a fan of Austin.


THanks!
PPR league  
figgy2989 : 9/22/2016 9:16 pm : link
Alshon Jeffrey or Sterling Sheppard?

If Cutler was healthy I don't think this would be a question, but I don't trust Hoyer.
This is why  
dep026 : 9/22/2016 9:48 pm : link
there is no such thing as fantasy experts. I am sorry, but I guilted myself into playing Gronk because all the experts said you shoudl play him. He is barely playing and will get me a big fat 0 and a loss for the week.

Fucking shit.
@dep026  
Roto Wizard : 9/22/2016 11:58 pm : link
Sorry for the frustration. I had the expectations entering the game that Gronk would be used in a limited, red zone capacity. To that end he was on the first drive or two, but he clearly isn't close to being 100%. It happens, hopefully you will still win the week. Ultimately the composition of your team is your own choosing, but I'm sorry if you were swayed one way or the other. Cheers.
RE: @Mike from SI  
Mike from SI : 9/23/2016 12:11 am : link
In comment 13136580 Roto Wizard said:
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Shepard, oddly enough. But all are top tier options. Its a good problem to have!


Thank you, sir. I have a hunch that with d***head Norman shadowing OBJ all day, our young Mr. Shepard may have a big game in store. But the other person I asked had the same reaction, so perhaps I should put my fandom aside....
RE: @dep026  
YAJ2112 : 9/23/2016 8:59 am : link
In comment 13137018 Roto Wizard said:
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Sorry for the frustration. I had the expectations entering the game that Gronk would be used in a limited, red zone capacity. To that end he was on the first drive or two, but he clearly isn't close to being 100%. It happens, hopefully you will still win the week. Ultimately the composition of your team is your own choosing, but I'm sorry if you were swayed one way or the other. Cheers.



Evan, don't sweat it when you give advice that turns out to be wrong. As long as you gave an informed opinion, that's the best you can do. When it turns out wrong, all you can do is try to figure out why it was the wrong call and use that knowledge to help you the next time a similar situation pops up.

It probably seems like I'm giving you a hard time on these threads when I question some of your posts, but really I agree with most of your calls. I'm just trying to see where you are coming from when we don't agree so that I can see if I need to adjust my own thinking or if we're just in disagreement.
RE: @dep026  
dep026 : 9/23/2016 8:59 am : link
In comment 13137018 Roto Wizard said:
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Sorry for the frustration. I had the expectations entering the game that Gronk would be used in a limited, red zone capacity. To that end he was on the first drive or two, but he clearly isn't close to being 100%. It happens, hopefully you will still win the week. Ultimately the composition of your team is your own choosing, but I'm sorry if you were swayed one way or the other. Cheers.


Oh trust me, it was far from just you. I read about 8-10 accounts and they said even with limited snaps, you would see him involved. He was involved in high fiving, passing water out, and shining helmets.

Gronk plus Miller was a complete bust. Need a miracle to win. And trust me Roto - I do appreciate your advice.

Fuck Gronk.
RE: RE: @dep026  
YAJ2112 : 9/23/2016 9:04 am : link
In comment 13137207 dep026 said:
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In comment 13137018 Roto Wizard said:


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Sorry for the frustration. I had the expectations entering the game that Gronk would be used in a limited, red zone capacity. To that end he was on the first drive or two, but he clearly isn't close to being 100%. It happens, hopefully you will still win the week. Ultimately the composition of your team is your own choosing, but I'm sorry if you were swayed one way or the other. Cheers.



Oh trust me, it was far from just you. I read about 8-10 accounts and they said even with limited snaps, you would see him involved. He was involved in high fiving, passing water out, and shining helmets.

Gronk plus Miller was a complete bust. Need a miracle to win. And trust me Roto - I do appreciate your advice.

Fuck Gronk.


Yeah, I heard Ray and Kyle on Sirius last night saying you had to start him right before the game. I thought they were off their rocker. If he couldn't play on Sunday, how the fuck was he going to be good to go 4 days later?

Glad I only have him on one team, and have Walker to play in his place until he gets well.
Thanks  
MotownGIANTS : 9/23/2016 9:57 am : link
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Thanks Roto!  
giantsfan44ab : 9/23/2016 10:11 am : link
I was talking myself out of playing Blount in favor of sims before you told me to stick with him. I also played Texans D but the guy I'm facing played James white and Nick Novak who combined for 1.4 points lol.
@YAJ2112 @dep026  
Roto Wizard : 9/23/2016 11:39 am : link
Thanks guys !

YAJ - no worries, I've been in this business for nearly a decade - developed thick skin. I've been called worse, and appreciate the input. Its good to get constructive criticism and feedback. Don't want my ego getting too big!
@giantsfan44ab  
Roto Wizard : 9/23/2016 11:40 am : link
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