Cuse9's Help Thread

[Cuse9 129]

I am really torn with this one.

 

I got good backs in the draft so Barber is my #3 (and we can start 3).

 

Here is my roster:

 

QB: Hasselback/Orton

RB: Jones-Drew; Portis; Barber; Julius Jones; Tashard Choice; Fred Taylor

WR: S. Holmes, Cotcherty, Housmandezeh; Muhsin Muhammed

TE: A. Gates

 

10 team league.

 

His roster:

 

QB: Brady/Shaub

RB: Turner, L. Washington, Caddy Williams, Cedric Benson, Correll Buckhalter

WR: Roddy White, Eddie Royal, Wes Welker, Pierre Garcon, Ted Ginn Jr.

TE: Gregg Olson

 

All three of the guys he wants are or may be hurt, but the long term picture I think my guys may be more valuable, but its close.

 

What do you think?

 

Should I go for it?

Um.....You didn't mention what the trade was?!

[Cuse9 129]

Small trade offer I'm mulling over in my 2RB/2WR/flex league, .5 PPR. I would receive Felix Jones for Ted Ginn. Ginn is probably my WR4 right now, behind Steve Smith NYG and ahead of Laurent Robinson, and Jones would probably be my RB3 or 4, behind or even with Leon Washington and ahead of Mike Bell/Fred Taylor/Forsett.

 

I'm inclined to take the deal because it's a 14-teamer and RBs are scarce. I'm not convinced that Felix will be more than a few weeks worth of starter this year (when MB3 is injured, when they play poor defenses like KC/Oakland), but I don't think there are many times I'd be inclined to roll Ginn into the lineup at all given that my flex is populated by L. Washington/S. Smith. I think the only reason this trade is on the table is because Ginn had a nice statline Monday night, and the other owner has Hixon and worse as his WR2. What do you think?

No such thing as a small trade unless you're swapping kickers.

 

I like this deal for you. It gives you an electric running back to plug in for injury or bye weeks. Jones has shown he can be an effective weapon. Ginn did have alot of catches Monday night, but missed the important ones. Two TD's were in his reach and he missed them both. I'm still not on board the Ginn bandwagon after his nice performance. I think he lacks the "it" factor to be a great receiver. I like Laurent Robinson and Steve Smith that you have much more.

 

I'd make the trade. I agree with you about RB depth in 14 team leagues. It's hard to get depth and when you can get good insurance at RB it's a good thing. It also gives you some trade bait with the Barber owner.

[Cuse9 129]

trade help

I give Peyton Manning/Donald Driver.........I get SteveSmith(Car)/DonvanMcNabb

My thinking is I can play Campell at QB this week at the Lions, then home against the crappy Bucs pass D. Then McNabb should be back. What do you think?

 

.5ppr league

 

QB:PEYTON MANNING/ Matt Hasselbeck

RB:MOJO/BENSON/hightower/wells/bernard scott

WR:WAYNE/DRIVER/Holt/Burelson

TE:WITTEN

K:KAEDING

D:NYJ/atl

Your team looks pretty good, no need to make this trade and create agony. Manning is a great QB who never misses time and puts up great fantasy points. He also has an endless supply of weapons at his disposal. Driver is a decent wr who should once again be around the 1000 yd mark by seasons end. I love Steve-O and McNabb is a great QB when healthy, but he's already hurt and they have three QB's who are capable of stepping in. If he's gimpy they won't hesitate to sit him out.

 

Stick with what you got. The improvement from Steve to Driver is tremendous, but gambling on McNabb's health and having Hasselbeck back him up...too many injuries there to bank on getting you through the season.

[2GQ 0]

I have been to my league's Super Bowl the last 2 years and have started off the year 0-2 in large part due to my sucky WRs.

 

I have to start 3 WRs in a scoring format where TD=60 points, Rec=2 points and 1 Receiving Yard=2 Points. I have TO, Housh and I have been starting Henry and Josh Morgan at WR3 (yuck).

 

My RB are my strength with MJD, De'Angelo Williams and Hightower to go along with Drew Brees. I have kept MJD for the maximum number of seasons I can and must release him after this season...so, I am thinking he's my best trade bait now. So, I was thinking of offering MJD, Galloway and Greg Jones to an owner that has Moss (Galloway would offer security if Moss goes down) for Brandon Jacobs and Vincent Jackson.

 

Thoughts? I can't start 0-3!!

[Andrew Martinez 0]

Need some help and fast. Started off 0-2. Is it my lineup that is screwing me? Or do I just have rookie bad luck? Here is my line-up question:

 

QB:

Jay Cutler - starter

Matt Hasselbek - bench

Don't want to start Matt with the whole injury thing again? Thoughts?

RB:

Thomas Jones #1

Willis McGahee #2

I had to start McGahee in place of LT. I recently picked up Sproles and have A. Bradshaw also. Start Sproles this week?

WR:

Steve Smith (CAR) #1

Donald Driver #2

Chad 85 #3

I have Steve Breaston and Steve Smith (NYG) on my bench, and I am currently claiming TJ. Stay with my starting lineup?

 

HELP!

[Bones40 0]

It's only week 2, but my season may be over. I started off 0-2 with lowest point total and looked at my team and hated my bench. I cleared it and picked up Knox, Manningham, Sims-Walker, Forsett and James Davis. The players I dropped for this crew of fliers were Avery, Holt, LJ, Crayton and Delhomme. Time will tell if my gamble pays off. Anyway, here's my leagues line up with penciled in starters. Standard scoring with PPR.

 

QB: Rodgers

RB: Forte

WR: S. Smith (Car)

TE: Heap

Flex(W/R): R. Brown

Flex(W/R): Walter

Flex(W/R): Manningham

K: Gould

 

Bench: K. Smith, Knox, Sims-Walker, Forsett, Davis

 

Any changes to that starting lineup for this week I should think about? My plan is that a couple of these guys put together a good string of 2-3 games and have enough value for me to trade for a quality QB(or I'm thinking something like Rodgers/Heap for Hasselbeck/Dallas Clark). I'm worried Rodgers is going down this year with all those sacks and hits. Either that or I'm sure I can pick Delhomme back up before Rodgers' bye week, I really think he will produce this year. Any feedback on where to go from here is very welcome.

[TCVultures 0]

Thank you so much for the advice last week to start Frank Gore and Ronnie Brown, they came up big for me.

 

I need help again this week...

 

 

I have Fred Jackson and Ronnie Brown as my starting RB's and Frank Gore in my RB/WR position over Vincent Jackson, Ray Rice, and Steve Slaton. Frank Gore is facing the William's Wall and I'm wondering weather or not I should bench him or any of my starting RB's? I'm starting T.O and S. Holmes in my WR positions. Would V. Jackson be better suited in place of one of these receivers? I also am starting Gates over Gonzalez, good choice or bad?

 

Thanks.

[Hossmen 1]

However I must be Jim Thome cause....

Damn Hossmen, I sure hope you went with Sproles. DMC did score, but Sproles became Randy Moss that game?! DOH!

 

 

No worries. I would up playing Sproles. I just had a feeling he would do something in the passing game. With a PPR he's hard to pass up.

[Chimp 0]

Thanks again for your help so far this year Cuse. What's your thoughts on Zach Miller? Looked like what i thought he would the first week, but last week Russell looked like he forgot how to play QB. Not that he was every very good to begin with. I'm worried last week may be a trend in Oak and Russell will kill Miller's value. Should i just sit tight? I'm almost willing to look at V. Davis (atleast he's getting consistent targets), but ever year he disappoints also. Was also looking at Celek, but someone grabbed him up. 12 team league with some people sitting on 2 TEs, so there is not a whole lot out there untill guys start getting dropped after byes weeks.

[ric0 23]

thanks for your help in the past.

 

would you trade away sjax for slaton?

[Chimp 0]

Another one for you Cuse.

what's your thoughts about MSW? A lot of the hype seems to be about Super Mario and Knox, but for some reason i have a feeling about MSW. We don't have a very deep bench (only 14 roster spots total). I picked up Mario, but really thinking about grabbing Walker. Jaxs D doesn't look so hot and i can see them having to pass more than people think and garbage time stats count. Not so sure the Giants will have to pass like they have . WW is thin on WR and i'm lacking and need someone who can maybe fill the number 2 roll is Royal can't get going. Scary i know.

[Cuse9 129]

I have been to my league's Super Bowl the last 2 years and have started off the year 0-2 in large part due to my sucky WRs.

 

I have to start 3 WRs in a scoring format where TD=60 points, Rec=2 points and 1 Receiving Yard=2 Points. I have TO, Housh and I have been starting Henry and Josh Morgan at WR3 (yuck).

 

My RB are my strength with MJD, De'Angelo Williams and Hightower to go along with Drew Brees. I have kept MJD for the maximum number of seasons I can and must release him after this season...so, I am thinking he's my best trade bait now. So, I was thinking of offering MJD, Galloway and Greg Jones to an owner that has Moss (Galloway would offer security if Moss goes down) for Brandon Jacobs and Vincent Jackson.

 

Thoughts? I can't start 0-3!!

I agree with your train of thought. I would definitly unload MJD while you can get something for him. I have the same format in my league. I always unload a guy that I will lose before it's too late.

 

I would wait to trade MJD. He will have a breakout game. I would wait until after week 6. Week six is his bye week, but he'll play at Seattle and then St. Louis the two weeks prior. He ought to be able to put up some big numbers and get you more value. Right now I don't know if he is worth Jacobs and Jackson? Galloway may not be a good seller either. With Edelman going off the way he did this past weekend he'll most likely be the coveted third wr in New England. For now, I would wait on trading him.

 

In the meantime there has to be better options for your third wr vs using Henry/Morgan. Brandon Stokley is a guy on the rise right now and is available in most leagues. There are others as well. I would definitly address that area first and foremost.

[spacepirate 0]

Hey Cuse,

 

Thanks again for your opinion. Two things going on this week. No PPR:

 

1) I'm having trouble deciding my flex WR/TE and TE for the week.

Last two in:

Chris Cooley - WAS is due for some points against DET

Laurent Robinson - STL #1 option, probably only a home play with that O Line

 

Last two out:

Kellen Winslow - TD each week, will be playing from behind against NYG

Torry Holt - Crappy Jags O against Crappy Texans D

 

2) I'm trying to think big picture for who would actually start (as they're now behind Forte, F. Jackson, & P. Thomas)

Would you bet on Thomas Jones being injured and hold on to Leon Washington or

Do you think Knowshon Moreno is continue getting the bulk of the work as he gets healthier despite Buckhalter's effectiveness?

[Cuse9 129]

Need some help and fast. Started off 0-2. Is it my lineup that is screwing me? Or do I just have rookie bad luck? Here is my line-up question:

 

QB:

Jay Cutler - starter

Matt Hasselbek - bench

Don't want to start Matt with the whole injury thing again? Thoughts?

RB:

Thomas Jones #1

Willis McGahee #2

I had to start McGahee in place of LT. I recently picked up Sproles and have A. Bradshaw also. Start Sproles this week?

WR:

Steve Smith (CAR) #1

Donald Driver #2

Chad 85 #3

I have Steve Breaston and Steve Smith (NYG) on my bench, and I am currently claiming TJ. Stay with my starting lineup?

 

HELP!

Sproles showed us this past weekend that he can be a force receiving even if he doesn't do much on the ground. He plays Miami and then Pitt....very tough match-ups the next few weeks! This week though is the week to sit T. Jones. He's playing Tennessee, I want nothing to do with anyone playing them. They shut down Parker and Slaton, T. Jones will most likely be their next victim. Bradshaw has a very good match-up this weekend vs Tampa Bay. He should be able to have a decent day. I normally would say keep pluggin' away with Jones, but not against Tennessee. Hopefully McGahee can keep it up!

 

The only other change would be Steve Smith in for Donald Driver. I like the old vet Driver, but Smith turned it on last game and there is a good chance that will keep up. Breaston has missed some practice this week, so I'd stay away from him another week.

 

It's still early, so don't panic just yet. It's always a good idea to check all your options though.

[Cuse9 129]

It's only week 2, but my season may be over. I started off 0-2 with lowest point total and looked at my team and hated my bench. I cleared it and picked up Knox, Manningham, Sims-Walker, Forsett and James Davis. The players I dropped for this crew of fliers were Avery, Holt, LJ, Crayton and Delhomme. Time will tell if my gamble pays off. Anyway, here's my leagues line up with penciled in starters. Standard scoring with PPR.

 

QB: Rodgers

RB: Forte

WR: S. Smith (Car)

TE: Heap

Flex(W/R): R. Brown

Flex(W/R): Walter

Flex(W/R): Manningham

K: Gould

 

Bench: K. Smith, Knox, Sims-Walker, Forsett, Davis

 

Any changes to that starting lineup for this week I should think about? My plan is that a couple of these guys put together a good string of 2-3 games and have enough value for me to trade for a quality QB(or I'm thinking something like Rodgers/Heap for Hasselbeck/Dallas Clark). I'm worried Rodgers is going down this year with all those sacks and hits. Either that or I'm sure I can pick Delhomme back up before Rodgers' bye week, I really think he will produce this year. Any feedback on where to go from here is very welcome.

No such thing as "Week Two, Season over." You have to figure out what is wrong and what you need to do going forward. From looking at a few of your pick-ups you've paid attention and grabbed some good free agents that should help.

 

Don't worry about Rodgers. Just as we adjust our fantasy line-ups, teams in the NFL do the same. If a QB is taking too many hits adjustments get made to fix the problem. Rodgers is a top five QB with excellent players around him. He will bounce back and put up great numbers the rest of the year. No fears with him, I wouldn't trade him for anything right now. Forte went against two tough defenses, while he definitly did worse than anyone thought, he has plenty of time to get on track. The bad thing is he does have a tough schedule. Walter hasn't even played so there is another reason you've done poorly.

 

The only thing I would change in your line-up is taking out Walter. I'd rather go with Kevin Smith. I think the Lions will actually win this week. Smith is versatile and will have a nice day against Wasington. Other than that, the team looks very good. They have simply underperformed. I don't worry about players bad performances until after week four. The only thing I do is, well, exactly what you've done. I try and improve my team by watching free agent market and possibly a trade to strengthen things up. You don't want to panic and trade a guy like Rodgers and not get full value, then watch him get back on track and put up big numbers.

 

So, I would put in Smith for Walter and simply hope your guys put up their projected numbers. You're doing what you should to correct the problems, now be patient and let the players do their thing. If you happen to lose this week, then it's really time to expore trade options. You still don't want to undersell yourself though.

[Cuse9 129]

Thank you so much for the advice last week to start Frank Gore and Ronnie Brown, they came up big for me.

 

I need help again this week...

I have Fred Jackson and Ronnie Brown as my starting RB's and Frank Gore in my RB/WR position over Vincent Jackson, Ray Rice, and Steve Slaton. Frank Gore is facing the William's Wall and I'm wondering weather or not I should bench him or any of my starting RB's? I'm starting T.O and S. Holmes in my WR positions. Would V. Jackson be better suited in place of one of these receivers? I also am starting Gates over Gonzalez, good choice or bad?

 

Thanks.

Yes, Vincent Jackson is a better option than either one. It's very tough this week though. TO is playing the Saints, there is always a chance for a shootout with the Saints in town. Holmes plays the Bengals....again, shootout possibly. VJax goes against Miami and Peyton showed you can throw against them.

 

For me it comes down to what I think teams need to do on the field. We all know Pitt needs to get their run game going or they will struggle. I look for Tomlin to get things corrected starting this week vs Cinci. I believe Holmes will do well, but the chances of VJax and Owens have big days far outweigh what Holmes may do. After Owens spouted off about Edwards and then failed to live up to his end of the deal, expect him to have a 100 yd day vs the Saints. VJax is Rivers' favorite target, so he'll have plenty of chances to have a big day as well. Miami's ball control is somewhat of a concern, but not too much. I would go Owens and VJax.

 

TE wise I'd go with Gonzo. The Pats/Falcons match-up is another game that could be high scoring. Gonzo has a shot to get a TD in his third straight game. He fits in with that offense perfectly! Gates is a beast, but I like the match-up for Gonzo better. Plus if you do decide to go with VJax, I hate having two of my players in the same game that looks to be low scoring. These two are a coin flip though, tough call either way. Great problem to have in any event!!

 

Don't worry about Gore. I live by this motto in fantasy sports: "Stars are stars because they're stars" By that I mean players aren't good because they play against the right teams each week. Over time they prove that they can put up numbers vs anyone, hence, they're a star regardless of who they're playing! I'd roll with Gore no matter who they are playing. As we seen last week, it only takes two runs and you could have 159 yds and 2 TD's.

 

VJax, Owens, Gonzo and definitly Gore. Good luck!!

[webbah 0]

OK - I'm in a PPR league and have the following choices:

 

Schaub vs. Jax

or Rodgers at StLouis - I'm leaning towards Schaub but damn this one really scares me

 

Pick one:

Ray Rice vs. Cle

Slaton vs. Jax

or Kevin Smith vs. Washington - leaning towards Kevin Smith with Ray Rice a close second

 

Pick two:

Manningham at TB

Cotchery vs Ten

Bowe at Philly

 

Then pick one leftover from RB or WR for my flex.

 

Thanks!

[Cuse9 129]

Thanks again for your help so far this year Cuse. What's your thoughts on Zach Miller? Looked like what i thought he would the first week, but last week Russell looked like he forgot how to play QB. Not that he was every very good to begin with. I'm worried last week may be a trend in Oak and Russell will kill Miller's value. Should i just sit tight? I'm almost willing to look at V. Davis (atleast he's getting consistent targets), but ever year he disappoints also. Was also looking at Celek, but someone grabbed him up. 12 team league with some people sitting on 2 TEs, so there is not a whole lot out there untill guys start getting dropped after byes weeks.

Being a Zach Miller owner has to be frustrating. He is good enough to be a top five TE, but as long as Russell is QB nobody seems to have very good value in Oakland. Russell may be the worst starting QB I've seen since Akili Smith. He has zero accuracy. This translates into alot of question marks as what to do with Miller! He's too good to sit for Davis, but at the same time, he don't get the ball due to poor QB play. I know, I know you were asking for something you didn't already know...right!

 

Sit tight for now. I would simply play match-ups for your TE's until one/Miller proves to be an every week starter. This week Miller gets Denver, while Davis gets Minn, so Miller it is. I would give Russell some time to hopefully get it together. If he ever does Miller will have tremendous value. They have a tough road in the midle of the season (Giants, Philly, SD, Pitt) but there are some good match-ups here and there and during our fantasy playoffs (weeks 14-16) Miller will play Washington, Denver and Cleveland. He could pay big dividends then.

[miken21 0]

CUSE give me hand

 

Need 2 RB's

 

Gore

Slaton

F Jackson

L McCoy

D Brown

 

need 3 WR's

 

Welker

Ocho

Driver

D Mason

K Walter

 

12 Team PPR league 6pts all TD's

[Cuse9 129]

OK - I'm in a PPR league and have the following choices:

 

Schaub vs. Jax

or Rodgers at StLouis - I'm leaning towards Schaub but damn this one really scares me

 

Pick one:

Ray Rice vs. Cle

Slaton vs. Jax

or Kevin Smith vs. Washington - leaning towards Kevin Smith with Ray Rice a close second

 

Pick two:

Manningham at TB

Cotchery vs Ten

Bowe at Philly

 

Then pick one leftover from RB or WR for my flex.

 

Thanks!

Remember this: Rodgers to Jennings, Rodgers to Jennings, Rodgers to Jennings.....it will be said over and over this weekend. Rodgers will have a big day and Jennings will be the bigtime receiver. I love Schaub and after last week it's hard to sit him though. This one is a choice of four quarters or a dollar bill?! Both should do very well, but I think Rodgers has something to prove this week. I fully expect Schaub to do well also. Either way you go, I think you'll be fine. I'm slightly in Rodgers corner though.

 

Rice, Slaton or Smith. Funny how two weeks changes things, huh. Slaton was the runaway easy choice two weeks ago, now...not so much! If you can only have one this weekend I'd take Kevin Smith. He's the everydown back in a game that the Lions should win. Slaton is in a slump and Rice loses TD's to McGahee/McClain. It's a tough choice, but I like what Kevin Smith offers this week.

 

Manningham and Cotchery for sure. Bowe is nicked up and has a tough match-up. As we've seen you can throw on the Titans and the Giants have the Buccs, so Manningham looks like a good play.

 

Great job on your players. Although it sucks having to choose between them, at least all of your options are good!!

 

Good luck!

[Cuse9 129]

Hey Cuse,

 

Thanks again for your opinion. Two things going on this week. No PPR:

 

1) I'm having trouble deciding my flex WR/TE and TE for the week.

Last two in:

Chris Cooley - WAS is due for some points against DET

Laurent Robinson - STL #1 option, probably only a home play with that O Line

 

Last two out:

Kellen Winslow - TD each week, will be playing from behind against NYG

Torry Holt - Crappy Jags O against Crappy Texans D

 

2) I'm trying to think big picture for who would actually start (as they're now behind Forte, F. Jackson, & P. Thomas)

Would you bet on Thomas Jones being injured and hold on to Leon Washington or

Do you think Knowshon Moreno is continue getting the bulk of the work as he gets healthier despite Buckhalter's effectiveness?

I'm not liking the Skin's chances this week. They could only manage nine points against the Rams, yikes! Although Cooley has been thrown to more than anyone on the Skins, I still like Winslow more. Winslow's attitude doesn't faulter vs anyone. I expect another good game this week vs the Giants. The Giants DLine took a hit with injuries, so Lefty may have time to find open guys. I agree wtih Robinson over Holt. Robinson is becoming the Rams #1. He should be a nice WR2 play all year with some big games here and there.

 

You can never bet on an injury. You can be cautious of them and set yourself up in case they happen, but you simply never know. In this instance I would take Moreno 100 times before taking Washington in case of injury. We don't even know if Washington would be the main back, it could end up being Greene with Washington staying in his same role. Buckhalter is going to be 31 in two weeks, there is no reason to hold Moreno back for a guy who is nearing the end. For Denver it's not about winning the Super Bowl this year. It's about getting this team on track to be a top team for the next 5 years. Splitting carries only slows down that process. As the season goes you can expect Moreno to get more and more carries and become the easy back to own in Denver. Buckhalter will still see carries, but Moreno will be the everydown workhorse.

[Cuse9 129]

CUSE give me hand

 

Need 2 RB's

 

Gore

Slaton

F Jackson

L McCoy

D Brown

 

need 3 WR's

 

Welker

Ocho

Driver

D Mason

K Walter

 

12 Team PPR league 6pts all TD's

Frank Gore is an easy choice. I know they play the Vikes and I don't care. Gore is too good to sit...period. Fred Jackson has been stellar in his role as the feature back. No reason to stop the runaway freight train! I would feel fine with Jackson and Gore this week. McCoy is a fun thought, but we don't know how he'll be used. It's too big of a gamble with the better options you have. I like Brown down the road, but not quite yet! Slaton has to earn my trust back! He'll be fine, but as of now, you have better options.

 

Welker, Ocho and Driver look like your best options at wideout. Mason is old reliable, but isn't better than those three. Walter needs to get some gametime before I would insert him. I said above I expect Rodgers to have a big day and Driver is always part of big days in Green Bay. Jennings will be the major benefactor, but Driver should see his fair share.

[crazed_actor 0]

Hi Cuse, thanks for this great thread.

 

Was going to ask about sitting Gore in favor of Reggie Bush's good matchup this week, but I think I know your answer to that now.

 

So instead, I'll ask about WRs. Need to start two (non-PPR):

 

Anquan Boldin

Lee Evans

Devery Henderson

Steve Breaston

Johnny Knox

Austin Collie

 

I know I have to start Boldin... So, in the #2 slot would you agree this is a good week for Evans, or is Henderson due? And of course, there are the remaining three fliers.

 

Thanks, as always.

[Cuse9 129]

Hi Cuse, thanks for this great thread.

 

Was going to ask about sitting Gore in favor of Reggie Bush's good matchup this week, but I think I know your answer to that now.

 

So instead, I'll ask about WRs. Need to start two (non-PPR):

 

Anquan Boldin

Lee Evans

Devery Henderson

Steve Breaston

Johnny Knox

Austin Collie

 

I know I have to start Boldin... So, in the #2 slot would you agree this is a good week for Evans, or is Henderson due? And of course, there are the remaining three fliers.

 

Thanks, as always.

Nice receiving core. I think by week 5/6 you should have a good idea of who your starters will be. I would expect Knox, Evans or Henderson to prove to be a regular starter. As for this week I like Henderson alot. Lance Moore has officially been ruled out so Henderson should be on the field alot. With Moore out it greatly increases the odds of Henderson having a solid day. I want to see how much Knox is involved compared to Hester/Bennett this week. So far the word about Evans being less involved this year are true. While he seems like the ideal canidate to play opposite Owens, he's not really been a factor. If the Bills want to compete they can't rely on Jackson to do everything. They have to get the ball in the hands of Owens/Evans. Until they decide to do that I would not start Evans.

 

I like the chances of Henderson having a big day this weekend.

 

Reggie Bush: What scares me about Bush this weekend is he will share time with Thomas/Hamilton. The Saints have been scoring so many points and their games aren't even close. I think Sean Payton doesn't have to or want to throw Bush into the mix too much. If he can keep him healthy it will benefit them once they play close/big games. No reason to waste Bush in blowouts, which is what I would expect this week.

[Pack-Attack 1]

Because of Marion Barber most likely not to play I'am in a bind.

Please take a look at Roster and give me some advice as what to do.

I thank-you for your time and help!

 

 

 

Starters:

QB Peyton Manning, Ind QB @Ari

RB Michael Turner, Atl RB @NE

RB Donald Brown, Ind RB @Ari Sun

RB/WR Tashard Choice, Dal RB Car

WR Mike Sims-Walker, Jac WR @Hou

WR Bobby Wade, KC WR @Phi

TE Kellen Winslow, TB TE NYG

D/ST Ravens D/ST, Bal D/ST Cle

K Shaun Suisham, Was K @Det

 

BENCH Wk 3

Marion Barber, Dal RB Q Car

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Sea WR P Chi

Chad Ochocinco, Cin WR Pit

Giants D/ST, NYG D/ST @TB

Brent Celek, Phi TE KC

Mike Bell*, NO RB O @Buf

 

With the injuries I have I thought Wade and Sims-walker would be a good fill-in but looks not too

Anyone player on the list below worth starting?

 

 

Avaiable WR/RB Free Agents:

Davone Bess, Mia WR

Chansi Stuckey, NYJ WR

Robert Meachem, NO WR

Michael Clayton, TB WR

Rashard Mendenhall, Pit RB

Justin Forsett, Sea RB

Kenny Britt, Ten WR

Joey Galloway, NE WR

Muhsin Muhammad, Car WR

Kelley Washington, Bal WR

Mark Clayton, Bal WR

[Cuse9 129]

Because of Marion Barber most likely not to play I'am in a bind.

Please take a look at Roster and give me some advice as what to do.

I thank-you for your time and help!

 

 

 

Starters:

QB Peyton Manning, Ind QB @Ari

RB Michael Turner, Atl RB @NE

RB Donald Brown, Ind RB @Ari Sun

RB/WR Tashard Choice, Dal RB Car

WR Mike Sims-Walker, Jac WR @Hou

WR Bobby Wade, KC WR @Phi

TE Kellen Winslow, TB TE NYG

D/ST Ravens D/ST, Bal D/ST Cle

K Shaun Suisham, Was K @Det

 

BENCH Wk 3

Marion Barber, Dal RB Q Car

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Sea WR P Chi

Chad Ochocinco, Cin WR Pit

Giants D/ST, NYG D/ST @TB

Brent Celek, Phi TE KC

Mike Bell*, NO RB O @Buf

 

With the injuries I have I thought Wade and Sims-walker would be a good fill-in but looks not too

Anyone player on the list below worth starting?

Avaiable WR/RB Free Agents:

Davone Bess, Mia WR

Chansi Stuckey, NYJ WR

Robert Meachem, NO WR

Michael Clayton, TB WR

Rashard Mendenhall, Pit RB

Justin Forsett, Sea RB

Kenny Britt, Ten WR

Joey Galloway, NE WR

Muhsin Muhammad, Car WR

Kelley Washington, Bal WR

Mark Clayton, Bal WR

Nice looking team. The one thing I would change is taking out Sims-Walker and inserting Ochocinco. I know they are playing the Steelers, but Ocho is a very good wr that can hang 100 yards on anyone. Palmer looks to be back to form and that is a wonderful thing for Ocho owners! There really isn't anything on the waiver wire that will help you anymore than what you already have. Other than that everything looks pretty good. You have good depth and nice starters at every position. If PT is back and kickin' butt you may want to think about dropping Mike Bell. He may be out up to four weeks. When he comes back PT should be going full throttle and there won't be enough touches for Bell to warrant a roster spot.

 

Solid looking team. Good drafting and nice pick-ups. The good thing is there are plenty of good options on the waiver wire in case you do need to pick anyone up later on.

 

Team looks good, you simply need Hasselbeck to get back to give Housh better opportunities and I would insert Ocho in the line-up.

 

Good luck!

[ric0 23]

thanks for your help in the past.

 

would you trade away sjax for slaton?

 

any insight on this trade cuse?

[Andrew Martinez 0]

Hey, I need TE start help. Right now I have Carlson and Cooley. I am leaning toward Cooley because Matt H is out in SEA. Am I right?

[85thatsright10 0]

I need help with my Week 3 line-up...Right now i have Palmer in vs. Pitt.....there are a couple WW QB's I'm thinking abou which are Kolb vs. KC and Leftwich @ NYG, if I were to pick one up I would probably drop Buckhalter. Also my third WR plugged in as of now is Burleson, I have c. Henry and Walter on my bench so I'm wondering what your take on these guys is. Also what do you think of Pierre Garcon and James Davis going forward? Would you make a move to pick them up? If so who should I drop. Thanks

 

My Roster:

Palmer, Hasselbeck

MJD, R. Bush, Lynch, J. Jones, Buckhalter

S. Smith CAR, Boldin, Burleson, Henry, Walter

Winslow

Carney

GB

[willygiants 0]

Hey Cuse... I have the unenviable choice of picking two out of R Brown, Slaton, and Rice. I've settled on Brown but who would you pick for your 2nd RB?

 

Also Trent Edwards against NO? or David Garrard against Houston in a passing TD heavy league?

[ping 0]

Cuse,

 

My team is listed below. It's been getting eaten alive by the injury bug (those on injury list marked below with *).

 

2 QB - (Start 1) C. Palmer, M. Sanchez

4 RB's - (Start 1 or 2) - L. Tomlinson*(out - ankle), C. Portis*(questionable - ankle), P. Thomas*(MCL sprain...hopefully close to 100%) and K. Moreno (*questionable - groin injury)

4 WR's - (Start 1 to 3) - L. Fitzgerald, A. Boldin (probable - hammy), B. Marshall and B. Berrian

1 TE - (Start 1 to 2) - D. Keller

1 K - (Start 1) - J. Carney

2 D - (Start 1) - Philly, GB

1 PPR, 6 Pts/TD, 1 Pt/10yds Rec or Rush (6 Pt bonus/100 yds), 1 Pt/25 yds Passing (6 pt bonus/300yds)

 

Questions:

 

Which QB to start? I have to choose between Carson Palmer against the Steelers and Sanchez against the Titans. The Steelers are a little banged up, but still a strong D. If the Bengals do score, I expect it to be through the air. The Titans have given up tons of yards through the air this year, but although I like what Sanchez is doing, I'm still a little worried about him being a rookie....facing what has traditionally been a strong D. Which Titans' pass defense will turn up this week? If I start Sanchez...and Keller (only TE), am I putting too many eggs in one basket?

 

 

Which RB's to start? I only NEED to start 1 RB in this league, but I'm not positive that I want to start 3 WR's this week (neither Marshall or Berrian have completely won me over this year). I believe that Portis will be OK to go, and, if so, I consider him a must start against the Lions. I'm also leaning towards playing Pierre Thomas this week against the Bills. I don't know what to think about Moreno...now that he's on the injury report, so I'm considering him a "NO" this week for now.

 

If I need a 3rd WR, who do I start? If either Portis or Thomas is inactive, I'm probably going to start Marshall, however, now that Harvin has been sick, do I start Berrian instead assuming that Favre will start looking more at him if Harvin is out or slowed?

 

Final Question - Trade proposed I've been offered Jay Cutler even up for Brandon Marshall. I'm still not sure what to think about Marshall. Fitz and Boldin are on a bye next week, so I need to have 2 starters (Berrian and Marshall at the moment) for week 4. I had considered countering the Cutler for Marshall offer with Sanchez/Marshall for Cutler/Ginn. Ginn may have been a 1 week wonder last week...he's still a bit up and down, but...what are your thoughts? Do I make a move for Cutler or do I stick with Sanchez and assume that Marshall will gain value as the season progresses?

 

Thanks for any and all help you can offer!

[obmar41 0]

Tom Brady vs Atlanta

 

or

 

Peyton Manning vs Arizona

[tgag 0]

I am at 0-2 and last year I was the champ in the league I'm playing in.

Now it looks like I'm a chump.

 

Anyways, here's my team and perhaps, I'm not coming up with the

right combo of players:

 

QB's

Delhomme CAR

Sanchez NYJ

 

RB's

LT SD

Ward TB

McCoy PHI

Lewis Bal

 

WR's

Fitzgerald AZ

R Moss NE

Holt JAX

Avery STL

 

TE

Clark IND

 

K's

Bironas TENN

Hauschka BAL

 

Def

San Diego

Green Bay

 

 

I need 1 QB

 

I need 1 to 3 RB's

 

I need 2 to 4 WR's/TE's

 

I need 1 K and 1 defense. Between the RB's and WR's/TE's I need to fill 5 spots.

 

For the life of me I can't field the right combo. So I was wondering if you can help

me field a team. This league has been in existence for 17 years but I've only been in

it for 7 years and have won it 3 times. I've been bragging about how I will be the first person

to win back to back and starting 0-2, has brought a lot of grief from other players to say the least.

 

You have been giving great advice to many people on this thread so, your help would be greatly

appreciated.

 

Thanks

[cmckee 0]

thanks for previous help cuse another for you my wrs are killing me I have D Jackson A Bodin the question is my 3rd wr

 

D Avery, E Royal, or E Bennett I can play a wr/te and I can make a waiver move. I am thinking of getting B Celek or J Morgan

 

help appreciated.

[Cuse9 129]

any insight on this trade cuse?

This one is tough. I'm not a fan of Steven Jackson by any means. He can't stay healthy and has one season to his credit where he was a fantasy star. The Rams are bad, very bad! Jackson may be able to put up some decent yards this year, but he won't find the endzone much. He's not a big play threat the Rams aren't real good at moving the ball down field to get him into scoring position.

 

On the other side you have Slaton who I have been very high on and haven't gotten off his bandwagon quite yet. I don't like that Kubiak is saying Moats will start getting involved in the offense. That's not a good sign! However, Slaton has tremendous skills and should come out of his funk. Both have great all around skills, but I like Slaton's more. I like Houston's schedule the rest of the year as well. He'll face Tennessee once more and that's about it!

 

I'm gonna side with Slaton on this one.

[zachy35 0]

http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.p...howtopic=351712

[CajunBadger 9]

If you're still answering, wondering about my line up choices - pretty much set but...and also had a followup question in my response...

 

Please check http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.p...howtopic=351547

[Cuse9 129]

Hey, I need TE start help. Right now I have Carlson and Cooley. I am leaning toward Cooley because Matt H is out in SEA. Am I right?

Yes I agree. Cooley is the better choice. Campbell has played his two best games (passer rating wise) vs Detroit. He'll look for his sure handed TE for sure vs Detroit. I love Carlson, but have no faith in Wallace.

 

Cooley it is!

[Cuse9 129]

Tom Brady vs Atlanta

 

or

 

Peyton Manning vs Arizona

I would go with Manning. Since Moss is on the injury report I would stay away from Brady this week just in case Moss don't play. Brady is still capable of putting up huge numbers without Moss, but I'd rather run with Manning.

 

Out of curiousity...how in the helk or better yet, WHY do you have both?!

[Cuse9 129]

I need help with my Week 3 line-up...Right now i have Palmer in vs. Pitt.....there are a couple WW QB's I'm thinking abou which are Kolb vs. KC and Leftwich @ NYG, if I were to pick one up I would probably drop Buckhalter. Also my third WR plugged in as of now is Burleson, I have c. Henry and Walter on my bench so I'm wondering what your take on these guys is. Also what do you think of Pierre Garcon and James Davis going forward? Would you make a move to pick them up? If so who should I drop. Thanks

 

My Roster:

Palmer, Hasselbeck

MJD, R. Bush, Lynch, J. Jones, Buckhalter

S. Smith CAR, Boldin, Burleson, Henry, Walter

Winslow

Carney

GB

Stick with Palmer. You don't want to drop Buckhalter with Moreno on the injury report. Moreno's injury may be nothing, but may be worse than we know?! Lefty is in just as bad of a boat as Palmer, so no point in picking him up. Kolb will give way to Vick for some plays, so I don't like him either. Palmer is good enough and has good enough weapons to put together a good game.

 

As for the third wr, I'm not liking any Seattle players this weekend if you have better options. The problem is, I don't think you do. Henry is the fourth wr playing against Pitt. He's too iffy. Walter needs to play a game and get all the way through before I would insert him. I'd stick with Burleson. He's a decent receiver that has the ability to do well even with Senaca under center.

 

I'm loving James Davis the rest of the year. With Jamal out I look for Davis to get some 10-12 carries. Too bad they're playing Baltimore though. If he shows some glimpses of being great then this could be the beginning of him taking full control in Cleveland. I would definitly pick him up if you have the option. If you wait until next week it may be too late! Garcon is a nice one to hope he does something. I'm not sold on him. He may have a 100 yd game on 3-4 catches, but I'm not big on players like that. I think he and Collie will split time with Wayne, Clark, Addai and Brown being the offensive weapons to own in Indy.