2011 Fantasy football discussion thread

[DropIt]

1) Id go with Jordy Nelson over Julio Jones myself. GB is a throw heavy team playing SD, who I think will at least keep it close enough that will keep GB putting points on the board, while I think Atlanta gets up early on Indy and then just run the game out with Turner against the 2nd worst run defense in the NFL.

2) I would go with McGahee, as he is way more productive and consistant then 99% of Bush is. Reggie Bush typically has 1 good game per season, and I think that could have been last week.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Dilemmas abound for me this week.

QB-Freeman @ New Orleans
Hasselbeck at home vs Cincinnatti
Tebow...uh no.

At RB...

Shon Greene @ Buffalo
Mendenhall vs Baltimore
De Marco Murray vs Seattle
or
Jackie Battle vs Miami

Thoughts?

[InSutterWeTrust]

Need opinions

Darrius Heyward-Bey with Palmer starting VS Denver or
Devin Hester VS Eagles D

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Dilemmas abound for me this week.

QB-Freeman @ New Orleans
Hasselbeck at home vs Cincinnatti
Tebow...uh no.

At RB...

Shon Greene @ Buffalo
Mendenhall vs Baltimore
De Marco Murray vs Seattle
or
Jackie Battle vs Miami

Thoughts?

Demarco Murray.

Draw a QB out of a hat, Teebow may have the most upside of that bunch.

In my 16 team league my choice is Hasselback or Fitzpatrick. Any other week I like the oversized leprechaun. Revision Island is scaring me towards Hasselback.

[Hockey]

I like my chances to win against Cheerio this week. Up 87-48.50 and Rodgers and Forte haven't even played yet. Julio Jones got me 38 points though

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by DropIt

So I have Stafford on a bye this week. I get by choice of Beck vs SF or Moore vs KC. I'm looking forward to it. Any thoughts?

Well I hope for your sake you went with Moore!

[Sainters7]

Why why why do you only do something when I bench you Jermichael Finley?? Been just junk all year, only the 3rd time ive benched him, and all 5 of his TD's came in those games. I hate you so much...

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

Well I hope for your sake you went with Moore!

absoultely did. I was pumped that he even threw one TD when it happened. his production may have saved my week

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by Hockey

I like my chances to win against Cheerio this week. Up 87-48.50 and Rodgers and Forte haven't even played yet. Julio Jones got me 38 points though

If you didn't have Julio and GB Defense I would have a shot, but you do, so I don't. haha

[moon]

I guess it pays to have internet access on Sunday morning.

Thought I had my line-up set up only to find out that 4 of my guys, including both RB's, are now listed as out.

What kind of numbers does Roethlisberger have to put up tonight to get me 100 points himself?

[Sainters7]

Is anything more frustrating than having an awesome week but still losing? This is 2 straight weeks where I've finished 2nd in scoring, and ended up losing. C'mon man!

Thank God for the CP league where I'm actually making some noise (though I'm probably gonna lose this week). If it wasn't for that league I'd hate fantasy football right now.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

Is anything more frustrating than having an awesome week but still losing? This is 2 straight weeks where I've finished 2nd in scoring, and ended up losing. C'mon man!

Thank God for the CP league where I'm actually making some noise (though I'm probably gonna lose this week). If it wasn't for that league I'd hate fantasy football right now.

Basically my last 2 weeks as well.

Lost last week getting 130 points.

This week I am down 101 - 82, had Vjacks get half my points. I have Rice, Ward, Maclin and Kellen Davis (8th string TE) against Rothleisberger. Im hoping its enough, but i dunno...

[Sainters7]

Haha wow, I won my CP game by 0.5pts this week, talk about a barn burner. Thank you Anquan Boldin. Can't believe I pulled that one out of the fire, was down all day. Just assumed I had lost.

Funny how I score 107 in the CP league and win, and score 152 in my other league and lose. Ohh fantasy football...

EDIT: Just remembered about stat corrections. This one could change.

[DropIt]

first time i've ever seen it. Won my matchup this week by .01 on the Eagles last (basically) play of the game to Maclin. Praying for no stat corrections

[Cheerio]

Got absolutely crushed by Hockey in the C league. Hoping I can bounce back next week.

[VO #23]

I've been offered McFadden for M. Wallace. I'm thin at RB (not much after AP - started Starks and B. Tate on his bye week) and have three consistently productive WRs (Wallace, Jennings, Lloyd). I know McFadden is hurt, I think he's doubtful for Thursday @ SD, but I might try and stall the deal until next week.

Thoughts on this trade going forward? I'm third overall in my 10 team league and looking to make a push into the top as playoffs approach.

[Sainters7]

I'd stall it too, and see whats up next week. When McFadden was playing he was a top 5 fantasy back, but I'm a Run DMC owner too and I'm definitely starting to get concerned about him, especially being a foot injury.

Last year Pierre Thomas sprained his foot and was supposed to be out 2-4 weeks, and he ended up missing most of the season (and wasn't the same even when he was back). Those can be tricky. Really wish I would've taken that McFadden for Cam Newton straight up deal I was offered last month...

Wallace would be a very large chunk of change to give up for a guy who may or may not be the same fantasy player the rest of the way this year.

[itcrossedtheline]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

I'd stall it too, and see whats up next week. When McFadden was playing he was a top 5 fantasy back, but I'm a Run DMC owner too and I'm definitely starting to get concerned about him, especially being a foot injury.

Last year Pierre Thomas sprained his foot and was supposed to be out 2-4 weeks, and he ended up missing most of the season (and wasn't the same even when he was back). Those can be tricky. Really wish I would've taken that McFadden for Cam Newton straight up deal I was offered last month...

Wallace would be a very large chunk of change to give up for a guy who may or may not be the same fantasy player the rest of the way this year.

I was watching the NFL Channel last night. They said that McFadden still can't put any weight down on his foot. His prospects of playing this Thursday are pretty slim. You are better off waiting or exploring other options.

[Sylvanfan]

Yeah, the knock on McFadden is that you get 13 weeks out of him if you're lucky, else he'd be a top 3-5 rated back. Best strategy with him is draft him, and handcuff yourself to Michael Bush...when he goes down, find someone who'll give you Mike Wallace for him in a trade!

But this here is why Thursday night games can suck for fantasy owners. You'd like a guy like McFadden or Matthews to have a couple extra days to see if they can go on a Sunday. Now you pretty much have to take them out of your lineup and use replacement guys. At least these guys are doubtful enough you can take them out. It's when a guy is questionable, that it sucks. Especially since the games start around 6:00 our time and you don't know if he's out for sure until you've got home from work if you're a 8 to 5 schmuck.

I requested special approval to move my work hours so I can be home by 5:00 these weeks and not get burned by this.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

But this here is why Thursday night games can suck for fantasy owners. You'd like a guy like McFadden or Matthews to have a couple extra days to see if they can go on a Sunday.

That's literally my 2 starting RB's on my team. And I've got Andre Johnson. And Julio Jones, though he's finally back. Yep, its been that kind of a season...

And LOL at getting a deal at work to be home in time to change your fantasy lineups on Thursday, that's beauty.