How confident are Tom Brady owners this week?

[aggiewildlife 0]

Brady hasn't exactly lit up the fantasy scoreboard in recent weeks. In my league, he's barely a top 20 QB over the last 3 weeks, throwing for 2 TD's and 4 INT's during that span. His worst game was against Buffalo, who he will be facing again this week. Buffalo's DEF has allowed the fewest TD passes of any team this season, but has allowed the most rushing TD's of any team. For that reason, and considering the Pats probably want to protect Brady for the playoffs, I wouldn't be surprised to see the NE game plan largely involving the run. Therefore, one might temper expectations for his production this week.

 

Still, I see most project sites, as always, listing him as one of the top 2 to 3 QB's for the week. What do you guys think?

[polecatt 404]

I'm starting him over Dak this week

I know when Brady has a bad game against a team he usually follows it up with a big game, or at least he seems to

I know he's been slow the past couple of games but is there really anybody you can expect a big week from more?

[aggiewildlife 0]

I'm starting him over Dak this week

I know when Brady has a bad game against a team he usually follows it up with a big game, or at least he seems to

I know he's been slow the past couple of games but is there really anybody you can expect a big week from more?

Agreed he's big on revenge, but this game is largely meaningless to the Patriots at this point, and considering the strengths and weaknesses of the Buffalo defense and Brady's recent poor performance, I'm not so sure. There's several players I'd play over him. Besides the obvious (Rivers, Roethlisberger, etc.), I'd probably play Nick Foles over him and even consider Case Keenum or Dak. I'd be more comfortable with QB's for teams still fighting for a playoff spot than somebody who has no incentive to throw the rock all day.

[weepaws 2,478]

I don't see them protecting Brady.

 

They want home field.

 

They are still tied record wise with the Steelers.

 

They need too win this game real bad, if they lose this game and the Steelers beat the Texans they will fall behind them again.

 

Plus the Jags are only one game back.

[aggiewildlife 0]

I don't see them protecting Brady.

 

They want home field.

 

They are still tied record wise with the Steelers.

 

They need too win this game real bad, if they lose this game and the Steelers beat the Texans they will fall behind them again.

 

Plus the Jags are only one game back.

Well true, they do need/want to win. My point remains, however, that they likely won't struggle to win against Buffalo regardless of how they orient their offense. They've beat Buffalo 30 out of the last 34 times they've played, for example. And if running the ball is more effective than passing against Buffalo, then focusing on the run is a more likely way to ensure the win. I'm not saying I'm guaranteeing Brady will be a bust this week or anything, just that there seems good reason to me to be somewhat concerned about him lighting it up with a fantasy championship on the line.

[aggiewildlife 0]

Apparently the "Inside the Matchup" on this site agrees with me.

 

"Passing Game Thoughts: Let’s play a game. Who has more touchdowns over the past three weeks: Tom Brady or T.J. Yates? I’ll give you a hint. Yates has only played two games in that span. The answer is still T.J. Yates. Brady’s finishes over the past three weeks: QB27, QB23, QB18. If you own Brady, you probably started him. If you somehow made it to your championship game, it was in spite of Brady, not because of him. Against these Bills three weeks ago, Brady had as many touchdown passes as I did. He hasn’t thrown for over 300 yards since Week 11 and four of his six 300+ yard games came in the first five weeks of the season. He’s also thrown at least one interception in four consecutive games. Chris Hogan did not play last week and cannot be trusted even if he is active. Rob Gronkowski’s return made a huge impact last week as he was responsible for 168 of Brady’s 298 yards, leading the team with 13 targets. Brady’s lone touchdown went to Brandin Cooks, who got back on track with 60 yards and a score on four receptions. No one else in the passing game did anything of note. Gronk remains the best TE in the league and Cooks is still a strong start, but I would seriously consider an alternative to Brady if you have one. I am not suggesting to go out and pick up Joe Flacco or Jacoby Brissett, but merely cautioning that Brady is not an auto-start."

[weepaws 2,478]

I think that goes for anyone.

 

There's always a concern about someone under performing.

 

It depends on who else you have too start.

 

Dispite anyone opinion, Brady could also have four tds and three hundred yards.

 

No one knows.

 

It's all luck.

[stonewall 647]

Confident?

 

I have been in enough Championship matches over the decades to know better than to ever be confident. Anything can, and often does, happen. I remember several years ago, I was in the ship in a brutally competitive 12-man redraft. I was done and only 6 points ahead.....and my opponent had Luck still remaining, back when he was on fire, and he was going against Dallas, who had a horrible pass defense that year.

 

Well, I won that game. Luck had the worst game of his career, and was actually in negative points until the 4th quarter.

 

With that said, there is no other QB I would rather have this year to play in the ship than Brady. I've never even really liked the guy, and certainly am not a Pats fan. However, Brady is a war horse and ultra-competitive, against whomever they are playing. As Weepaws said, a lot of it boils down to luck, but if I am destined to go down with the 'Ship.....I am going down with the G.O.A.T.

[Hardcore troubadour 12,755]

If Buffalo covers Gronk, unlike the Steelers, TB will have a long day. Hey Buffalo, cover Gronk!

[BCliffe 4]

If Buffalo covers Gronk, unlike the Steelers, TB will have a long day. Hey Buffalo, cover Gronk!

 

Easier said than done. Gronk has obliterated the Bills the past 2 games

[aggiewildlife 0]

I think that goes for anyone.

 

There's always a concern about someone under performing.

 

It depends on who else you have too start.

 

Dispite anyone opinion, Brady could also have four tds and three hundred yards.

 

No one knows.

 

It's all luck.

Well then, why even try at all or visit sites like this? Who knows what will happen

[Hardcore troubadour 12,755]

 

Easier said than done. Gronk has obliterated the Bills the past 2 games

And the Pats have obliterated the Bills. Cover Gronk!

[rsmnutt 8]

Agreed he's big on revenge, but this game is largely meaningless to the Patriots at this point, and considering the strengths and weaknesses of the Buffalo defense and Brady's recent poor performance, I'm not so sure. There's several players I'd play over him. Besides the obvious (Rivers, Roethlisberger, etc.), I'd probably play Nick Foles over him and even consider Case Keenum or Dak. I'd be more comfortable with QB's for teams still fighting for a playoff spot than somebody who has no incentive to throw the rock all day.

Meaningless? They are still playing for home field advantage, as both Pittsburgh and NE are 11-3.

[weepaws 2,478]

Well then, why even try at all or visit sites like this? Who knows what will happen

You said it.

 

If you can figure out how to control the out come of football games let us all know.

 

Merry Christmas

 

Luke 2:8-14.

[aggiewildlife 0]

You said it.

 

If you can figure out how to control the out come of football games let us all know.

 

Merry Christmas

 

Luke 2:8-14.

Will do. And goodbye to you since I assume you will never visit this site again or any others offering fantasy projections because it's all so meaningless and devoid of useful information.

[weepaws 2,478]

Will do. And goodbye to you since I assume you will never visit this site again or any others offering fantasy projections because it's all so meaningless and devoid of useful information.

 

And you too.

 

Good luck in the ff finals.