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Leg of Theismann : 12/13/2018 4:03 am
Hey guys,

So I made the semis in both my leagues and really need y'all's help (especially with all the questionable running backs in tonight's game). I have two questions for you guys, one question for each league. *Note that both leagues are Non-PPR*

League #1: Out of the following pick 2 RBs and 1 Flex (so 3 total):

James White @ PIT
Melvin Gordon @ KC
Justin Jackson @ KC
Kenyan Drake @ MIN
Damien Williams v. LAC
Doug Baldwin @ SF

League #2: Out of the following pick 1 RB and 2 Flex (so 3 total):

Mike Evans @ BAL
Robert Woods v. PHI
Chris Carson @ SF
James White @ PIT
Julian Edelman @ PIT
Justin Jackson @ KC
Jeff Wilson Jr. v. SEA
Damien Williams v. LAC

In League #1: I'm honestly thinking of playing both Gordon (likely limited) and Justin Jackson if both suit up so as to get all the LAC RB points against that KC defense (hoping it's a massive shootout), and then going White in the flex, but would that just be crazy? .... In League #2 I'm thinking Carson, Woods, and Jeff Wilson (if Breida is out), although that will feel weird to sit Evans in a semifinal game. I have McCaffrey, Thielen, and Michael Thomas in league #2 already going so I'm leaning Jeff Wilson because of his high floor. But honestly I am stumped on both of these and that's why I am all ears for advice here.

Is anyone else tempted to play Damien Williams if he's the lead back for KC tonight?? It's likely going to be a shootout and they also went to him twice on the goal line last week.

Thanks so much as always BBI brethren.

Williams tempts me  
Mike in NY : 12/13/2018 7:25 am : link
Because I am debating him or Gus Edwards for one FLEX spot. I would consider White or Edelman especially if Breida is playing and even if he isn’t. If Seattle’s D is as good as they were versus Minnesota then SF could be coming from far behind which opens up looks for Kittle, Pettis, etc. rather than Wilson
Ware missed 3 consecutive days of practice  
NYG27 : 12/13/2018 7:34 am : link
If Williams starts for the Chiefs, he becomes an automatic start for both your leagues.

In league #1, I like the idea of locking up the Chargers RBs reguardless of who plays between Gordon and Jackson.

In league #2, hard to bench Mike Evans. You'd be kicking yourself if he goes off. You also should shart Carson. For the other flex, if Breida is out, go with Wilson Jr. If not, go with Woods.

Good Luck!
League 1  
dep026 : 12/13/2018 7:54 am : link
Whoever SD plays.
Drake
Williams

League 2
Carson
Edelman
Woods
for league 1  
YAJ2112 : 12/13/2018 7:56 am : link
Damien Williams for sure. Jackson if Gordon doesn't play. If Gordon does play, that makes for a dicey call. I guess I'd go Gordon, but unless they say he's getting a normal workload there's risk that he gets pulled early if KC goes up big. I'd be tempted to go Drake over White in the other league given that it's non-PPR and Drake seems to score more, but I think this might be a White week in a shootout vs Pitt (assuming Ben plays).

For league 2, Williams and Carson for sure and a toss up between Woods/Edelman for the other spot. Given that's it's non-PPR, I could consider Jackson over the WRs if Gordon is out.
RE: Williams tempts me  
YAJ2112 : 12/13/2018 7:57 am : link
In comment 14216739 Mike in NY said:
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Because I am debating him or Gus Edwards for one FLEX spot. I would consider White or Edelman especially if Breida is playing and even if he isn’t. If Seattle’s D is as good as they were versus Minnesota then SF could be coming from far behind which opens up looks for Kittle, Pettis, etc. rather than Wilson


you didn't ask, but I would play Williams over Gus Edwards.
I'm faced with the luxury of choosing between Brees and Roethlisberger  
Milton : 12/13/2018 8:04 am : link
My opponent has JJ Smith-Shuster as his WR1. Should that consideration favor Roethlisberger over Brees in my decision-making process?
I posted this yesterday  
dep026 : 12/13/2018 8:08 am : link
Evans at Baltimore
Jeffrey at La Rams

I know Evans is a vastly superior player and wentz is out. But Jeffrey and Foles had a good thing last year and Baltimore will eat the clock and limit TBs possessions and have a great defense.
RE: I'm faced with the luxury of choosing between Brees and Roethlisberger  
NYG27 : 12/13/2018 8:10 am : link
Milton said:
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My opponent has JJ Smith-Shuster as his WR1. Should that consideration favor Roethlisberger over Brees in my decision-making process?


If the Saints were playing at home, Brees should get your starting nod. Although since he's on the road at Carolina, I'd favor Ben. Plus if Juju does score, at least you'd keep pace with Ben getting points off those TDs too.
RE: I posted this yesterday  
NYG27 : 12/13/2018 8:16 am : link
dep026 said:
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Evans at Baltimore
Jeffrey at La Rams

I know Evans is a vastly superior player and wentz is out. But Jeffrey and Foles had a good thing last year and Baltimore will eat the clock and limit TBs possessions and have a great defense.


I'd stick with Evans, as he's cleared 86+ yards in 3 of his last 4 games and should put up solid totals against the Ravens.

While Jeffery, regardless of QB, has been at 50 or less yards in last 6 games.
I picked up Damien Williams as I start the playoffs........  
GiantBlue : 12/13/2018 8:16 am : link
and I will put him in my flex on one....but will wait until later for the other as I have Justin Jackson as one of my two starting RB's......If Gordon goes, I will move to Williams...but if Gordon doesn't go...I will stay with Jackson. Wise?

Also....in my one league, we have two starting QB's.

Of these three, who would recommend: (My thoughts are in order)

Jared Goff vs. Philly
Philip Rivers vs. KC
Deshaun Watson vs. the Jets.

Thanks, guys! Good Luck.

RE: RE: I'm faced with the luxury of choosing between Brees and Roethlisberger  
Mike in NY : 12/13/2018 8:17 am : link
In comment 14216777 NYG27 said:
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Milton said:


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My opponent has JJ Smith-Shuster as his WR1. Should that consideration favor Roethlisberger over Brees in my decision-making process?



If the Saints were playing at home, Brees should get your starting nod. Although since he's on the road at Carolina, I'd favor Ben. Plus if Juju does score, at least you'd keep pace with Ben getting points off those TDs too.


I agree. You go with the better matchup as no guarantee TD passes go to Smith-Schuster
RE: I picked up Damien Williams as I start the playoffs........  
Mike in NY : 12/13/2018 8:19 am : link
In comment 14216781 GiantBlue said:
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and I will put him in my flex on one....but will wait until later for the other as I have Justin Jackson as one of my two starting RB's......If Gordon goes, I will move to Williams...but if Gordon doesn't go...I will stay with Jackson. Wise?

Also....in my one league, we have two starting QB's.

Of these three, who would recommend: (My thoughts are in order)

Jared Goff vs. Philly
Philip Rivers vs. KC
Deshaun Watson vs. the Jets.

Thanks, guys! Good Luck.


I agree with your order as Watson is quite boom or bust and I think Goff will want to be on top of his game to close the season. Though selfishly I hope he struggles except throwing to Cooks because my opponent has him and Gurley.
Who to start at these 2 positions  
NYG27 : 12/13/2018 8:28 am : link
Full PPR League

Running Back, pick 2
David Johnson - Has not practiced with quadriceps injury. If he plays, Atlanta has allowed the most receptions by RBs in the entire NFL this year.

Melvin Gordon - Ekeler is out. Has the MCL injury healed fully or is this another AJ Green type situation where Gordon comes back too early and gets knocked out of the game early and you lose that production.

Tarik Cohen - My most consistent RB in this PPR league and a sure start this week. So decision should come down to DJ or Gordon?

Tight End, pick 1
David Njoku - Hasn't looked fully healthy and has been in a bit of a cold spell since facing the Steelers in week 8. Prior to that, he was a Top 10 scoring TE in fantasy. Broncos have allowed a ton of yards to TEs in recent games, so this could be a nice bounce back situation.

Anthony Firkser - I just picked him off waivers. Decent success in a limited role, with 3+ receptions in 4 straight games and 40+ yards in 3 of them. Plus with Jonnu Smith being placed on IR, Firkser should see an uptick in targets.

Who would you guys pick at RB and TE?
RE: Who to start at these 2 positions  
Milton : 12/13/2018 8:38 am : link
In comment 14216790 NYG27 said:
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Full PPR League

Running Back, pick 2
David Johnson - Has not practiced with quadriceps injury. If he plays, Atlanta has allowed the most receptions by RBs in the entire NFL this year.

Melvin Gordon - Ekeler is out. Has the MCL injury healed fully or is this another AJ Green type situation where Gordon comes back too early and gets knocked out of the game early and you lose that production.

Tarik Cohen - My most consistent RB in this PPR league and a sure start this week. So decision should come down to DJ or Gordon?

Tight End, pick 1
David Njoku - Hasn't looked fully healthy and has been in a bit of a cold spell since facing the Steelers in week 8. Prior to that, he was a Top 10 scoring TE in fantasy. Broncos have allowed a ton of yards to TEs in recent games, so this could be a nice bounce back situation.

Anthony Firkser - I just picked him off waivers. Decent success in a limited role, with 3+ receptions in 4 straight games and 40+ yards in 3 of them. Plus with Jonnu Smith being placed on IR, Firkser should see an uptick in targets.

Who would you guys pick at RB and TE?
DJ and Cohen. And Njoku.
NYG27  
Milton : 12/13/2018 8:41 am : link
But of course follow up on DJ. For now it simply sounds like he was just rested on Wednesday and isn't in danger of missing the game, but nobody thought OBJ would miss last week's game either.
Need your help fellas  
figgy2989 : 12/13/2018 8:43 am : link
I am in the semis largely due to me having Barkley and using Hunt as the flex (it’s a Dynasty league). After the Hunt fiasco I was able to get Spencer Ware off waivers.

For my flex this week, would you go with Ware or Sony Michel?
RE: Need your help fellas  
dep026 : 12/13/2018 8:46 am : link
In comment 14216803 figgy2989 said:
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I am in the semis largely due to me having Barkley and using Hunt as the flex (it’s a Dynasty league). After the Hunt fiasco I was able to get Spencer Ware off waivers.

For my flex this week, would you go with Ware or Sony Michel?


Ware is most likely out tonight.
Thanks dep  
figgy2989 : 12/13/2018 9:09 am : link
That makes that decision a lot easier.
I'm struggling for who to pick as flex  
kelsto811 : 12/13/2018 9:13 am : link
I need 4 of these to fill 3 WR + 1 Flex

Right now I have Davis, Samuel, and Baldwin (pending) penciled in to WR slots

Doug Baldwin @ SF
Golden Tate @ LAR
Sterling Shepherd vs. TEN
Corey Davis @ NYG
Chris Godwin @ BAL
Curtis Samuel vs. NO
Dede Westbrook vs. WSH
David Moore @ SF

Peyton Barber @ BAL
Kenneth Dixon vs. TB
Posted in the other thread as well  
terz22 : 12/13/2018 9:31 am : link
Two leagues this is ppr
Flex play
Damian Williams
Lockett
Josh Adam's

Pick 3
Gordon...will he play/be effective?
Cohen
White
Carson
D. Williams
Breida
Flex advice please, .5 ppr league  
davek3698 : 12/13/2018 9:41 am : link
Really only have RBs to consider. James White, Mark Ingram or Marlon Mack? (My RB starters are Dalvin Cook and Lamar Miller). TIA.
Couple of questions....  
OBJRoyal : 12/13/2018 9:44 am : link
No Wentz, does this knock Ertz down?? Would you move Jaylen Samuels into his TE spot??

Also, would you gamble on Gordon if he plays?? Or stay with Mixon as your RB 2??
I've got Damien Williams...  
BamaBlue : 12/13/2018 10:06 am : link
question in a PPR league. Do I flex with Williams or with Josh Gordon (@ Steelers)?
RE: I've got Damien Williams...  
YAJ2112 : 12/13/2018 10:41 am : link
In comment 14216980 BamaBlue said:
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question in a PPR league. Do I flex with Williams or with Josh Gordon (@ Steelers)?


I'd go Williams, and you should put him in one of your RB slots (and move that RB to flex) in case something happens to one of your RBs.
RE: RE: I've got Damien Williams...  
dep026 : 12/13/2018 10:42 am : link
In comment 14217084 YAJ2112 said:
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In comment 14216980 BamaBlue said:


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question in a PPR league. Do I flex with Williams or with Josh Gordon (@ Steelers)?



I'd go Williams, and you should put him in one of your RB slots (and move that RB to flex) in case something happens to one of your RBs.


Evans or Jeffrey?
Wentz is out  
GiantTuff1 : 12/13/2018 10:59 am : link
so i’m in need at QB...Thoughts?

Derek Carr
Josh Allen

Eli’s a FA....Keemun, Foles? The pickings are slim.


Also at RB/FLEX pick 2
Melvin Gordon
Nick Chub
Leonard Fornette

I have McCaffrey starting in one RB spot.
^^^ Pick 1 QB that is  
GiantTuff1 : 12/13/2018 11:00 am : link
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RE: RE: RE: I've got Damien Williams...  
YAJ2112 : 12/13/2018 11:11 am : link
In comment 14217089 dep026 said:
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In comment 14217084 YAJ2112 said:


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In comment 14216980 BamaBlue said:


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question in a PPR league. Do I flex with Williams or with Josh Gordon (@ Steelers)?



I'd go Williams, and you should put him in one of your RB slots (and move that RB to flex) in case something happens to one of your RBs.



Evans or Jeffrey?


Evans. I don't love Jeffrey's matchup either, and who knows how they do with Foles this week. At least you know Evans will get his targets from Jameis.
RE: Wentz is out  
YAJ2112 : 12/13/2018 11:14 am : link
In comment 14217133 GiantTuff1 said:
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so i’m in need at QB...Thoughts?

Derek Carr
Josh Allen

Eli’s a FA....Keemun, Foles? The pickings are slim.


Also at RB/FLEX pick 2
Melvin Gordon
Nick Chub
Leonard Fornette

I have McCaffrey starting in one RB spot.


I think Allen has a higher floor thanks to the rushing, and Carr has a higher ceiling.

for the 2nd, I'd go Chubb and Fournette regardless of Gordon's status. If Gordon is this iffy still, no way he's at full strength for tonight and the downside is just too much to trust him over your other options.
Need help here....  
EricJ : 12/13/2018 11:21 am : link
in a standard league I need an RB and a Flex. Here are my choices... need 2

Jaylen Samuels vs NE
Sony Michel @ Pitt
Ingram @Carolina
Ware vs SD if he plays or
Williams vs SD if Ware is out

RE: Need help here....  
YAJ2112 : 12/13/2018 11:25 am : link
In comment 14217179 EricJ said:
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in a standard league I need an RB and a Flex. Here are my choices... need 2

Jaylen Samuels vs NE
Sony Michel @ Pitt
Ingram @Carolina
Ware vs SD if he plays or
Williams vs SD if Ware is out


I'd rank them (assuming Ware is out)

Michel
Williams
Samuels (assuming Conner is out)
Ingram
Thanks for the opinions on...  
BamaBlue : 12/13/2018 12:18 pm : link
Damien Williams vs. Gordon. I'll go with Williams as a RB or Flex. My other starting RB/Flex is Kamara. Hopefully, the Saints give him some work instead of saving him for the playoffs. Com'on Payton... get your priorities straight. Now the issues with Beckham to consider...
Thanks so much everyone for the advice  
Leg of Theismann : 12/13/2018 12:34 pm : link
It looks like Williams is starting. If Gordon is OUT, would you guys agree I should start Williams and Jackson in BOTH leagues? Which would mean I would just have to figure out the last flex spot before Sunday.

In league #2 I can't believe I could end up playing Damien Williams and Justin Jackson over possibly Evans, Woods, Carson, Edelman, White, (depending on which one I plug into the last flex 4 of those five will be on the bench. That just feels odd but I guess you gotta roll with the punches.
RE: League 1  
Leg of Theismann : 12/13/2018 12:39 pm : link
In comment 14216762 dep026 said:
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Whoever SD plays.
Drake
Williams

League 2
Carson
Edelman
Woods


dep,

Does your opinion for league 2 still hold if Williams starts tonight and Melvin Gordon is declared OUT?

Thanks
Have to love injuries in the playoffs  
JayBinQueens : 12/13/2018 12:49 pm : link
Hoping OBJ plays.

Has there been any word on Connor?

Currently have to decide between Ware & Connor/Samuels... Who would ya start?

Also - Defense

Jets vs Houston (Jets D put up 10+ last two weeks)
Cincy vs Oak
GB @ Chicago
RE: Have to love injuries in the playoffs  
Leg of Theismann : 12/13/2018 12:52 pm : link
In comment 14217398 JayBinQueens said:
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Hoping OBJ plays.

Has there been any word on Connor?

Currently have to decide between Ware & Connor/Samuels... Who would ya start?

Also - Defense

Jets vs Houston (Jets D put up 10+ last two weeks)
Cincy vs Oak
GB @ Chicago


Ware is likely out.
RE: RE: League 1  
dep026 : 12/13/2018 12:55 pm : link
In comment 14217368 Leg of Theismann said:
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In comment 14216762 dep026 said:


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Whoever SD plays.
Drake
Williams

League 2
Carson
Edelman
Woods



dep,

Does your opinion for league 2 still hold if Williams starts tonight and Melvin Gordon is declared OUT?

Thanks


If Gordon is out. jackson is a must start.
Ok  
OBJRoyal : 12/13/2018 3:22 pm : link
Settled on playing Mixon vs Oakland no matter if Gordon plays.

So, would anyone play J. Samuels over Ertz at TE??
Melvin Gordon and Spencer Ware  
Mike in NY : 12/13/2018 7:04 pm : link
Both inactive
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