Watson or Stafford, Amon-Ra, Puka, or ...

[CajunBadger 13]

I'm pretty much set, but curious for other's thoughts.  PPR league, I have Watson, Richardson at QB, Mixon, Walker III, Gibbs, J. Cook, B-Rob at RB, Diggs, Amon-Ra, Puka, London at WR, and Kittle, Bass, BUF.  Not much space on bench!

I'm leaning towards giving Watson another chance.  I could try to pick up Stafford off waivers tonight and drop Watson.  FP-wise, Stafford has been more consistent...better floor but worse ceiling?!  Just torn on what to do here.  Scoring is 6pt/td, 20pt/passing yds, -3pt/INT, -1pt sack

 

Also starting Mixon, KW III, Diggs, Amon-Ra, and Puka (Flex).  Always start studs, but will a steel toe protector negatively affect Amon-Ra this week?  Will Puka play (lean is yes, but...)?  Keep as is, take out Amon-Ra and put Puka at WR2, and insert James Cook or Gibbs?

Lol, many questions...I think stay put except just maybe drop Watson for Stafford for better consistency..but gut says don't change anything for tomorrow!

 

Thanks!

 

[gridirongoofs 124]

Similar boat... have Love. Stafford and Stroud are both available and I'm considering Stroud to be honest   So I'm following this post. I don't have anything to contribute. 

[CajunBadger 13]

Sounds good, I hope mine helps you as well!  Yeah the Saints D is solid, but my faith in Love has grown.  I'm hearing Cinci's D is not pass friendly, but wondering if that's for receivers or QBs!

I too thought about Stroud given his volume of passing, but at least for our scoring, yards aren't it.  Staying away from mistakes (INT's, fumbles, and sacks) is most critical along with a TD or three...

Good luck!

[gridirongoofs 124]

19 minutes ago, CajunBadger said:

Sounds good, I hope mine helps you as well!  Yeah the Saints D is solid, but my faith in Love has grown.  I'm hearing Cinci's D is not pass friendly, but wondering if that's for receivers or QBs!

I too thought about Stroud given his volume of passing, but at least for our scoring, yards aren't it.  Staying away from mistakes (INT's, fumbles, and sacks) is most critical along with a TD or three...

Good luck!

Thank you. Same to you.

We aren't penalized as much as your league for interceptions and there's no sack penalty.

[polecatt 489]

I would play Stafford, he's been as reliable a starter as you can get for over a decade when he's healthy.

He's healthy. Start him and forget about it

[weepaws 3,425]

Watson, if St Brown plays I would start him , I would also try to get Gibbs in , With Montgomery not playing. 

[CajunBadger 13]

Thanks for all the responses...more food for thought!!

Hahaha, so 50/50 on Stafford vs Watson!  Have watched a lot of Stafford over the years playing the Packers.  Thinking aloud, I do need someone at least reliable since Richardson may be hurt more than healthy.  So, gamble on Watson getting better and possibly lose out on the hopefully more reliable Stafford?  Or pick up Stafford knowing probably a lower ceiling, but potentially lose out on Watson (if he improves this week, which is a good match up)??

As for Amon-Ra, I'd be surprised if he doesn't play - but be unable to cut and be as explosive (which might have showed some last week).  He's in...I can't sit do the what if's and go too crazy!  As for Gibbs, Montgomery being out should increase his workload but is a tougher match up and not to jinx it, but like the others slightly better.

[CajunBadger 13]

One final thought that could sway me to pick up Stafford...  Our league doesn't allow waiver players to be placed directly into IR. This allows me to pick up Kyler Murray after I drop Watson, stash him on my IR, and then pick up Stafford to start this week. 

I think the potential benefit if Murray is healthy and productive by the end of the season makes the move a decent one, eh?

[gridirongoofs 124]

16 minutes ago, CajunBadger said:

One final thought that could sway me to pick up Stafford...  Our league doesn't allow waiver players to be placed directly into IR. This allows me to pick up Kyler Murray after I drop Watson, stash him on my IR, and then pick up Stafford to start this week. 

I think the potential benefit if Murray is healthy and productive by the end of the season makes the move a decent one, eh?

So you drop Watson, pick up Murray. Then you move Murray to IR. Then you pick up Stafford and play him?

[CajunBadger 13]

Exactly... So I would get what hopefully is the reliability of Stafford and have Murray on IR until he's ready to come back.  Possibly banking a better QB for the end of the season and playoffs. Otherwise I just stay uncomplicated and hope Watson does like he did in week 1 (score 20 fps) not week 2 (score 8.25 fps), lol!

More I think about it, the more I'm hoping I can get Stafford (and have placed Murray in my IR)...unless anyone see something wrong!

[Ray_T 798]

5 hours ago, gridirongoofs said:

Similar boat... have Love. Stafford and Stroud are both available and I'm considering Stroud to be honest   So I'm following this post. I don't have anything to contribute. 

honestly, the way both of them are playing a person wouldnt actually do badly by dropping the QB they have and pick up both these guys.

They are lighting it up right now.

Stroud is more risky but I like both players.   why wouldnt you just pick em both up.    Start one, and use the other as the backup?

[weepaws 3,425]

6 hours ago, CajunBadger said:

One final thought that could sway me to pick up Stafford...  Our league doesn't allow waiver players to be placed directly into IR. This allows me to pick up Kyler Murray after I drop Watson, stash him on my IR, and then pick up Stafford to start this week. 

I think the potential benefit if Murray is healthy and productive by the end of the season makes the move a decent one, eh?

I wouldn’t bother with Murray 

[weepaws 3,425]

5 hours ago, Ray_T said:

honestly, the way both of them are playing a person wouldnt actually do badly by dropping the QB they have and pick up both these guys.

They are lighting it up right now.

Stroud is more risky but I like both players.   why wouldnt you just pick em both up.    Start one, and use the other as the backup?

I would keep Love, and one doesn’t need more than one Qb.  

[gridirongoofs 124]

8 hours ago, Ray_T said:

honestly, the way both of them are playing a person wouldnt actually do badly by dropping the QB they have and pick up both these guys.

They are lighting it up right now.

Stroud is more risky but I like both players.   why wouldnt you just pick em both up.    Start one, and use the other as the backup?

Thanks Ray. I don't want to carry 2 qbs for now. 

[gridirongoofs 124]

3 hours ago, weepaws said:

I wouldn’t bother with Murray 

How come?

[CajunBadger 13]

My guess would be due to the Cardinals' offense and likely not being playoff contenders?  For that reason he may not be brought back this year or if so, slowly?  And if he does come back, can he get back to being fantasy relevant given his injury, having fewer weapons, and new coaching staff?

I would likely still pick him up since he won't immediately impact my roster at all.  I can revisit it if/when he gets activated.

[gridirongoofs 124]

43 minutes ago, CajunBadger said:

My guess would be due to the Cardinals' offense and likely not being playoff contenders?  For that reason he may not be brought back this year or if so, slowly?  And if he does come back, can he get back to being fantasy relevant given his injury, having fewer weapons, and new coaching staff?

I would likely still pick him up since he won't immediately impact my roster at all.  I can revisit it if/when he gets activated.

Thanks for sharing. 

[CajunBadger 13]

1 hour ago, gridirongoofs said:

Thanks for sharing. 

Of course!  Thanks everyone for your thoughts and best of luck today!!   

Ok, I've made my mind up...holding onto Watson for another week.  I'll deal with this next week if he doesn't help me out today!  Only bad thing is I can't really pick up Stafford this week because our bench is small and most anyone I drop would likely be picked up by another team (my 4th WR is London, 5 RB is B Robinson)..