The Football Guru 210 Posted December 20, 2022 As you likely remember from last week: I would like to use my final two columns of the season to answer your start/sit questions for the fantasy playoffs. Please ask them below or tweet me @DougOrth. All I ask is that you include anything that would help me sway my decision one way or the other, especially if there is an unusual scoring setup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 976 Posted December 20, 2022 In a 1 ppr, 1 pt per 10 yards, 6 pts per touchdown, 40+ yard long receiving bonus of 2 points, 100+ receiving yards game bonus of 3 points, (starting: Tyreek Hill, DeAndre Hopkins, Tee Higgins) I need to start 1 more WR of the following: Christian Watson @ Miami Dolphins DJ Moore vs Detroit Lions Chris Olave @ Cleveland Browns Brandon Aiyuk vs Washington Redskins Treylon Burks vs Houston Texans Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 399 Posted December 20, 2022 Okay, I'm in the semifinals this week, dynasty league, got two of the hottest young QBs in the NFL. Justin Herbert @ Indy on Monday night Trevor Lawrence @ NYJ on Thursday night Scoring- All TDs 6 pts, 3 pts for 40+ yd TD bonus, 6 pts for 50+ yd TD bonus 1 pt per 50 yds passing, 6 pts bonus at 300 yds, another 3 pts at 400 yds I've had Herbert in my starting line up pretty much since his 2nd game as a pro but he's struggled this year. Trevor has blown up in recent weeks. I'm leaning towards him, even though it's not a great match up and the Jags have a Thursday game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmmidwest 98 Posted December 20, 2022 Pick 2 flex & wr ppr Aiyuk, jk Dobbins,mc laurin,C.Watson, dillon, boyd,D. Foreman & Allgeier ...leaning towards Watson & McLaurin but like last week Dobbins keeps entering my head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrokh 567 Posted December 20, 2022 Alright Guru, let's earn that paycheck. Half PPR at the RB2 and flex I need 2 (at least 1 RB) of Joe Mixon @NE, Najee v LV, Godwin @Arizona, Ettiene Thursday night @NYJ, and I guess Jeudy @Rams. Right now, leaning Mixon and Najee. What say you? TIA... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bills04 45 Posted December 20, 2022 Inquiry 1: I have KC DEF at home vs. a Seattle team missing its WR2 T. Lockett. BUT - KC DEF was a huge letdown last week, vs. HOU.. I analyzed WW team DEF's matchups, and I'm debating picking up: a) LAC @ IND, or b) JAX @ NYJ. I'm leaning towards LAC DEF .. but their DTs have been decimated by injuries.. Also, still no Joey Bosa. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bills04 45 Posted December 20, 2022 Inquiry 2: I have LVR KCR Carlson, who's been great. BUT - this week LVR is @ PIT, which has a forecast of 19MPH winds.. So, again, I analyzed WW kicker matchups, and I'm debating picking up: a) LAC KCR @ IND, b) MIN KCR vs. NYG or c) MIA KCR vs. GB. I'm leaning towards LAC KCR .. but I'm worried about "strength vs. strength." LAC throws it a ton, and IND's secondary is very good. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swim54 4 Posted December 20, 2022 Ugh...struggle bus with decisions this week: All tds 6 points. Standard league with bonuses for over 100 receiving/rushing, 300+ passing yards, and long tds. Geno or Cousins Dobbins, Foreman, Swift, or Allgeier at RB2 Pittman, Christian Watson or any of the RBs left above for flex. Eagles or Broncos Def. Pick and choose as you see fit. I know it is a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 552 Posted December 20, 2022 Not sure if you advise on defense/special-teams ? Baltimore @ home vs Atlanta or Cleveland @ home vs New Orleans Thanks in advance. Defense/Special Teams League Value Yahoo Default Value Sack 1 Interception 2 Fumble Recovery 2 Touchdown 6 Safety 2 Block Kick 2 Points Allowed 0 points Yahoo Default 30 10 Points Allowed 1-6 points Yahoo Default 25 7 Points Allowed 7-13 points Yahoo Default 20 4 Points Allowed 14-20 points Yahoo Default 10 1 Points Allowed 21-27 points Yahoo Default 5 0 Points Allowed 28-34 points -1 Points Allowed 35+ points -4 Extra Point Returned 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lake209 34 Posted December 20, 2022 Dr. Guru: In full-PPR, I have to sit 1 of these 7. Have put this up over on 'A Little Help,' and the small-sample of feedback is to leave out either Dobbins or Watson. For myself, I'm leaning toward sitting Hopkins...re: the QB situation there, AZ having no shot at the playoffs, and a game I think may be low-scoring. How do you see it? Is there an particularly awful RB/WR matchup here (vs. a team defense/lineman/edge/db/safety/etc.) that I'm overlooking? Who is the odd man out? Thanks very much. Barkley; @ Vikings Pollard; at home vs. Philly Dobbins; at home vs. Atlanta AJ Brown; @ Cowboys Hopkins; at home vs. Tampa Bay Mike Williams; @ Colts C. Watson; @ Miami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted December 21, 2022 In full PPR, assuming I am starting Diggs and St Brown, would you take Pittman or gamble on Zay Jones in a tougher matchup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted December 21, 2022 PPR TE start Goedert Everett or Engram? Always leery of a player’s first game back from injury. Doug Moss or DJax? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 210 Posted December 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, DrG said: Doug Moss or DJax? Thanks. Zack Moss or Deon Jackson, correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serenity Now 44 Posted December 21, 2022 Prescott or Geno? pick 3 in standard Chubb, Barkley, Conner, Dobbins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted December 21, 2022 PPR. I need a rb2/wr2 and a flex. Z Jones, DPJ, Mixon, McKinnon, M Evans. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted December 21, 2022 Half ppr. I need a wr2. Godwin, Hopkins, Z Jones. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted December 21, 2022 Sorry but I have one more. PPR. Wr2. M Evans or C Watson. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gridiron whirlwinds 2 Posted December 21, 2022 TD ONLY League Dillon or Aiyuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted December 21, 2022 14 hours ago, The Football Guru said: Zack Moss or Deon Jackson, correct? Doug yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 210 Posted December 22, 2022 13 hours ago, gridiron whirlwinds said: TD ONLY League Dillon or Aiyuk Dillon all day for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 210 Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/21/2022 at 3:51 AM, weepaws said: Sorry but I have one more. PPR. Wr2. M Evans or C Watson. Thank you. Watson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 210 Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/21/2022 at 3:32 AM, weepaws said: PPR. I need a rb2/wr2 and a flex. Z Jones, DPJ, Mixon, McKinnon, M Evans. Thank you. I really think McKinnon is primed to disappoint in the near future, but Zay (matchup) and DPJ (weather) aren't worth starting over him. I also would not count on Evans scoring for the first time since Week 4 just b/c he has a good matchup. He's had a few during his scoreless streak. So McKinnon by default. On 12/21/2022 at 3:43 AM, weepaws said: Half ppr. I need a wr2. Godwin, Hopkins, Z Jones. Thank you. Godwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 210 Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/20/2022 at 9:26 PM, ZeroTolerance said: In full PPR, assuming I am starting Diggs and St Brown, would you take Pittman or gamble on Zay Jones in a tougher matchup? Pittman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, The Football Guru said: Watson. 2 hours ago, The Football Guru said: I really think McKinnon is primed to disappoint in the near future, but Zay (matchup) and DPJ (weather) aren't worth starting over him. I also would not count on Evans scoring for the first time since Week 4 just b/c he has a good matchup. He's had a few during his scoreless streak. So McKinnon by default. Godwin Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gridiron whirlwinds 2 Posted December 22, 2022 23 hours ago, gridiron whirlwinds said: TD ONLY League Dillon or Aiyuk Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stosher1 0 Posted December 22, 2022 1/2 pt PPR, 6 points all TD's TE: Engram or Goedert QB: Dak or Cousins RB2: If Walker sits, Patterson, Allgeier or James Cook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted December 22, 2022 OK, article and answers are posted for Week 2 of the fantasy playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,450 Posted December 22, 2022 That was fun to read. Great job Guru. Merry Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmmidwest 98 Posted December 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Mike FF Today said: OK, article and answers are posted for Week 2 of the fantasy playoffs. Doug & Mike Thank you. .wow nice write up (class act) merry Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrokh 567 Posted December 22, 2022 Good stuff guys! Happy Holidays, and may this crazy weather not blow all the good fantasy advice to smithereens... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 976 Posted December 22, 2022 That was enjoyable to read and very helpful. Thanks Doug. I'll go with Christian Watson as my WR4 per your advice and who I prefer as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted December 22, 2022 1 hour ago, gcmmidwest said: Doug & Mike Thank you. .wow nice write up (class act) merry Christmas Thank you and Merry Christmas Gentlemen! Gonna roll w Engram and sit the Indy backs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 552 Posted December 22, 2022 Thanks Doug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 552 Posted December 22, 2022 My question was on defense for week 16. Cleveland at home versus the Saints, or Baltimore at home versus the Falcons. By the narrowest of margins, you chose the Ravens. Jarvis Landry was placed on IR today & Chris Olave is going to be inactive. Would that be enough to change your mind ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 399 Posted December 23, 2022 Thank you for suggesting to sit Trevor Lawrence! He only got 12 pts. Herbert should get more than that, and if he doesn't, it just means I was F'ed either way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dolphinfan20 0 Posted December 23, 2022 Hey there, I’m in a bit of a jam in a league I started this year. 4 team playoff this week and next. I have 2 wr 2 rb 2 flex. 12 team league. I think I’ve settled on Diggs, Mike Williams, and Davonte smith as WRs. For RBs I have Henry, McKinnon, Pacheco, walker 3, and jamaal Williams. Thinking that Henry, McKinnon, and walker is the safe play. Full point PPR league. What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
