FF Thread: 12-08

If he plays. I love Baldwin and am a Baldwin guy, but I think Goodwin will have some success and is the safer play.

As for your QB quandary, matchup dictates Jameis. I would play him, and avoid the Philly 'D' coming off a loss.

In a win and you are in matchup, I had Kamara in my lineup.

That one hurts. First drive of the game, and he already had 25 yards. That one really sucks, I thought he was going to have a big game.

tough choice.

BTW, Bernard looks to be the main back in Cincy this week. If he's available, worth pick up and start.

Winston slightly over Goff, think both are okay but not great options this week (tough week for QBs across the board really).

For the WRs, I'd rank them
Goodwin - safest of the 3 and the best matchup
Anderson - hammy could be an issue even if he plays and has a tough matchup vs Talib/Harris on 60% of the snaps
Baldwin - not as worried about the CB matchup since he mainly plays in the slot, but thinking this is a low scoring game and Jax's pass rush may harass Wilson all day.

My duo of Devonta Freeman and Michael Thomas outpointed his duo of Mark Ingram and Julio Jones.

Now it comes down to (my team on the left):

Tom Brady vs Dak Prescott
Mike Evans vs Keenan Allen (really need Evans to wake up)
Jordan Howard vs Todd Gurley
Travis Kelce vs Zach Ertz
Gio Bernard (maybe) vs Fitz
Elliot vs Butker
Rams (maybe) vs Seattle

Gronk suspension hurts me.

Questions are do I start:

Rams D or Bengals or Packers.

and assuming Mixon is out:

Bernard or Dede Westbrook or Delanie Walker (if he plays) or Amari Cooper (if he plays)

leaning Bernard and Rams D right now, but if Burfict and Jones play may swap out Rams D for Bengals D.

just hope the Bears are in it long enough for Howard to get carries. If they are down big at halftime he's going to be useless for the rest of the game. You should win though, you win out on the rest of those head to heads.

he should get 15+ carries + a bunch of targets.

In comment 13730001 UConn4523 said:

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just hope the Bears are in it long enough for Howard to get carries. If they are down big at halftime he's going to be useless for the rest of the game. You should win though, you win out on the rest of those head to heads.

Relying on Brady, but I agree I should win, but as we all know most of this will be determined by luck.

I've made my difficult lineup decisions for this week well-documented... off to exactly the start I figured. 20 Sanu points on my bench.

Am I crazy to play Dede over Hilton? TY has a solid machup but even as the #1WR in that offense he still never seems to see a boatload of targets so if he doesn't hit on a big play or score, he usually winds up with a 5 point day.

Dede seems like a safe bet for 8-10 looks and I think Hurns is still hurt and Lee has a banged up foot.

Trying to maximize the targets/touches in my lineup here.

Opponent has Steelers Dst vs Patriots

Should I pick up the Lions (vs Bears) to block him from using them against me or keep Austin Ekeler on my bench (I own Melvin Gordon).


Bengals or Chargers DST this week?

In comment 13730030 arcarsenal said:

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I've made my difficult lineup decisions for this week well-documented... off to exactly the start I figured. 20 Sanu points on my bench. Am I crazy to play Dede over Hilton? TY has a solid machup but even as the #1WR in that offense he still never seems to see a boatload of targets so if he doesn't hit on a big play or score, he usually winds up with a 5 point day. Dede seems like a safe bet for 8-10 looks and I think Hurns is still hurt and Lee has a banged up foot. Trying to maximize the targets/touches in my lineup here.

I am actually putting Dede as my flex this week. Tough match-up, but they should be throwing a lot.

I’m really hoping he plays next week. Would love to have him in over Brees.

In comment 13730030 arcarsenal said:

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I've made my difficult lineup decisions for this week well-documented... off to exactly the start I figured. 20 Sanu points on my bench. Am I crazy to play Dede over Hilton? TY has a solid machup but even as the #1WR in that offense he still never seems to see a boatload of targets so if he doesn't hit on a big play or score, he usually winds up with a 5 point day. Dede seems like a safe bet for 8-10 looks and I think Hurns is still hurt and Lee has a banged up foot. Trying to maximize the targets/touches in my lineup here.

Let us know either way, so I can do the opposite of whatever you do with TY :)

In comment 13730117 UConn4523 said:

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I’m really hoping he plays next week. Would love to have him in over Brees.

I tried to get him, but missed out. I underestimated the FAAB he'd get. People stash their money to the end of the year and then overbid.

I bid $66 on Gio Bernard. My opponent had $65 left, and I had $100. I bid $30 of my remaining pool on Rodgers and someone used their full remaining $130 on Rodgers.

I'd love to have him even as a preemptive move to keep him away from a competitor since I have Brady.

but I also have roster spots blocked with DeShaun Watson and Beckham who I'll probably keep next year (no IR spots), so my options were limited. I was going to have to drop Dede Westbrook to get Rodgers anyway.

In comment 13730117 UConn4523 said:

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I’m really hoping he plays next week. Would love to have him in over Brees.

I have him stashed in our league and also in my 12 team where I have a bye.

I made a massive mistake and thought he was owned in my 10 team.. he just got scooped this past Sunday. I'm in a win and in, lose and out situation in that league but if I had advanced, I think I would have won the league with that stash.

I think he's definitely playing next week.

In comment 13730123 YAJ2112 said:

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In comment 13730030 arcarsenal said: Quote: I've made my difficult lineup decisions for this week well-documented... off to exactly the start I figured. 20 Sanu points on my bench. Am I crazy to play Dede over Hilton? TY has a solid machup but even as the #1WR in that offense he still never seems to see a boatload of targets so if he doesn't hit on a big play or score, he usually winds up with a 5 point day. Dede seems like a safe bet for 8-10 looks and I think Hurns is still hurt and Lee has a banged up foot. Trying to maximize the targets/touches in my lineup here. Let us know either way, so I can do the opposite of whatever you do with TY :)

It would honestly be an excellent strategy. If I bench him, he's going to put up one of his 7-151-2 games. If I play him, it'll be 3-45-0.

If I win, I'm in the playoffs.

Jamaal Williams (vs CLE) or Derrick Henry (vs AZ)
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So Jamaal has been great, but there has been some talk that he will get less carries now that Aaron Williams has been back?

Henry has been slowly getting more carries, but is pretty boom/bust. Really depends if he can get a TD...

Zach Ertz (vs RAMS) or Hunter Henry (vs WAS)
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Ertz cleared concussion protocal but I'm not sure how effective he will be. Henry has been on a tear and apparently WAS is awful against TEs

Appreciate the help!!!

In comment 13730146 Anando said:

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If I win, I'm in the playoffs. Jamaal Williams (vs CLE) or Derrick Henry (vs AZ) ~~~~ So Jamaal has been great, but there has been some talk that he will get less carries now that Aaron Williams has been back? Henry has been slowly getting more carries, but is pretty boom/bust. Really depends if he can get a TD... Zach Ertz (vs RAMS) or Hunter Henry (vs WAS) ~~~~~ Ertz cleared concussion protocal but I'm not sure how effective he will be. Henry has been on a tear and apparently WAS is awful against TEs Appreciate the help!!!

I'd go Williams over Derrick Henry for sure.

Ertz vs Hunter Henry is tough, love HH's matchup this week. Really tough to sit Ertz who's been a top target all season though.

Shepard, Baldwin, Funchess

In comment 13730146 Anando said:

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If I win, I'm in the playoffs. Jamaal Williams (vs CLE) or Derrick Henry (vs AZ) ~~~~ So Jamaal has been great, but there has been some talk that he will get less carries now that Aaron Williams has been back? Henry has been slowly getting more carries, but is pretty boom/bust. Really depends if he can get a TD... Zach Ertz (vs RAMS) or Hunter Henry (vs WAS) ~~~~~ Ertz cleared concussion protocal but I'm not sure how effective he will be. Henry has been on a tear and apparently WAS is awful against TEs Appreciate the help!!!

Williams and Ertz (if healthy)

ruled out.

As are Burfict and Kirkpatrick. No word on Jones, so I'm backing off CIN D, but still considering GB or sticking with the Rams.

Bernard now solid in my flex over Delanie Walker and Dede Westbrook.

Also, confirming what most already knew, Amari Cooper out.

or Bills D if not using Bengals

In comment 13730301 pjcas18 said:

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ruled out. As are Burfict and Kirkpatrick. No word on Jones, so I'm backing off CIN D, but still considering GB or sticking with the Rams. Bernard now solid in my flex over Delanie Walker and Dede Westbrook. Also, confirming what most already knew, Amari Cooper out.

Not sure those injuries will matter for Cincy D if Peterman is playing. Any word on Tyrod?

In comment 13730358 YAJ2112 said:

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In comment 13730301 pjcas18 said: Quote: ruled out. As are Burfict and Kirkpatrick. No word on Jones, so I'm backing off CIN D, but still considering GB or sticking with the Rams. Bernard now solid in my flex over Delanie Walker and Dede Westbrook. Also, confirming what most already knew, Amari Cooper out. Not sure those injuries will matter for Cincy D if Peterman is playing. Any word on Tyrod?

No Tyrod announcement and from what I've read sounds like McDermott will milk this into a legit GTD.

Should I use Charger D instead of Bills? If Taylor plays stick with Bills or just avoid?

In comment 13730266 Kevin in Annapolis said:

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Shepard, Baldwin, Funchess

How is Baldwin even a question? He should be on your must start list every week especially in comparison to those other two WRs. The other spot Is probably a coin flip.

In comment 13730900 djm said:

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In comment 13730266 Kevin in Annapolis said: Quote: Shepard, Baldwin, Funchess How is Baldwin even a question? He should be on your must start list every week especially in comparison to those other two WRs. The other spot Is probably a coin flip.

Baldwin isn’t a must start this week vs the best defense in the league. It’s a legitimate question. Baldwin arguably isn’t even a lock in plus matchups due to usage concerns week to week.