The Football Guru 221 Posted December 9, 2024 It's that time of year again, folks!! As you remember from the previous few years, I like to devote my final three columns of the season to answer your start/sit or dynasty questions for the fantasy playoffs. Please ask them below or tweet me @DougOrth. Please be aware with my column dropping on Fridays now, I may not address your waiver questions in the articles. I should be able to do so on the board, however. 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
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 9, 2024 Thank you Guru. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted December 10, 2024 Thanks Doug! I asked you same question last year each week about Cooper Kupp, Puca Nakua, or Chris Olave. I'm defending league champ, so it worked out well! Any way, this season my RBs and WRs are set in stone unless injury. I"m juggling QBs. Dynasty league, 1 pt 50 pyds, 1 pt 25 ryds, all 6 pt TDs, 6 pt bonus for TDs over 40 yds, an extra 3 pt bonus over 50 yds. 6 pts at 300 yds. Baker Mayfield at LAC CJ Stroud vs Miami Drake Maye at Arizona Anthony Richardson at Denver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrokh 600 Posted December 11, 2024 Best time of the year once again. Thanks for your advice and all your good works. I need 2 out of these four receivers, who all profile similarly. Half ppr Malik Nabers vs Baltimore, Jordan Addison vs Da Bears, Adam Thielien vs, Dallas, and Calvin Ridley@ Cinci. TIA, cheers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 11, 2024 Non ppr, I need to start two of these WRs. B Thomas vs Jets J Meyers Vs Falcons those two I have in as my starters currently for this weekend. J Reed Vs Hawks Metcalf Vs Packers. Thielen Vs Cowboys. Thank you. Quick add on. Def. Chargers vs Bucs or Zona vs Pats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pipeman 18 Posted December 11, 2024 Thanks, Guru! Always have appreciated your insight. Two Q’s- PPR starters RB- C. Brown, B. Rob WR- Nacua, London Flex- Dowdle Would you make any changes w/ J. Taylor, Deebo, and B. Thomas on the pine? Pittsburg D has served me well, but a bad playoff stretch has me searching. Drop them and stream, or trust the process? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad99 670 Posted December 11, 2024 If it plays out right, I could go from 3rd to 1st RB's Bijan, Chase Brown in my lineup Flex J.Taylor vs DEN or Rhamondre Stevenson vs AZ? 1/2 ppr Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bills04 55 Posted December 12, 2024 Full-point PPR league. WR1 is C. Kupp; WR2 is J. Jennings. Current WR3 is M. Nabers. I also have: WR4 B. Thomas, and WR4 = M. Harrison (Jr.). My .. last / bottom-3 all have .. QB issues. Nabers has DeVito throwing behind a horrid O/L. Thomas has "pop-gun" Jones TRYING to throw the long ball. And, Harrison's QB loves throwing solely to his TE.. Stay with Nabers, or switch out to one of the other WRs? (My top-2 will play Thursday night, and will be "locked-in") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 12, 2024 10 hours ago, weepaws said: Non ppr, I need to start two of these WRs. B Thomas vs Jets J Meyers Vs Falcons those two I have in as my starters currently for this weekend. J Reed Vs Hawks Metcalf Vs Packers. Thielen Vs Cowboys. Thank you. Let me get this right: you are currently starting Thomas and Meyers and want to know if you should replace one (or both) of them with Reed, Metcalf or Thielen, correct? I just want to make sure I am understanding this correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 12, 2024 58 minutes ago, The Football Guru said: Let me get this right: you are currently starting Thomas and Meyers and want to know if you should replace one (or both) of them with Reed, Metcalf or Thielen, correct? I just want to make sure I am understanding this correctly. Correct. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 12, 2024 11 hours ago, pipeman said: Thanks, Guru! Always have appreciated your insight. Two Q’s- PPR starters RB- C. Brown, B. Rob WR- Nacua, London Flex- Dowdle Would you make any changes w/ J. Taylor, Deebo, and B. Thomas on the pine? Pittsburg D has served me well, but a bad playoff stretch has me searching. Drop them and stream, or trust the process? Bijan or Brian Robinson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pipeman 18 Posted December 12, 2024 2 hours ago, The Football Guru said: Bijan or Brian Robinson? Brian Jr. I guess that would kind of make a difference… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bills04 55 Posted December 12, 2024 Guru! Looks like you're working on responses. I've got another one for ya. Full-point PPR. My current TE1 is H. Henry, @ ARI. He's been the only .. steady pass-catcher for NE this year. I also picked up BUF TE1 D. Kinkaid, who will be in a shoot-out @ DET. And, I have NO TE1 J. Johnson, but he's with a significant downgrade at QB this week, vs. WAS. Stay with Hunter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RareN64Dream 21 Posted December 13, 2024 10 hours ago, Bills04 said: Guru! Looks like you're working on responses. I've got another one for ya. Full-point PPR. My current TE1 is H. Henry, @ ARI. He's been the only .. steady pass-catcher for NE this year. I also picked up BUF TE1 D. Kinkaid, who will be in a shoot-out @ DET. And, I have NO TE1 J. Johnson, but he's with a significant downgrade at QB this week, vs. WAS. Stay with Hunter? I would probably start Hunter Henry. Bills spread the ball around a lot; so it is kind of hard to predict who will get catching stats and Saints don't really have a great QB starting; after the Carr injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickie 74 Posted December 13, 2024 Metcalf v GB or Devonta v Pitt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 250 Posted December 13, 2024 Pollard has logged a couple of DNPs. If he sits, start Spears (v. Bengals) over Nabers (v. Ravens)? TD league with 100 yard bonus (a typical 9-70 from Nabers doesn't help me much in this league). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 13, 2024 On 12/11/2024 at 6:57 PM, Nomad99 said: If it plays out right, I could go from 3rd to 1st RB's Bijan, Chase Brown in my lineup Flex J.Taylor vs DEN or Rhamondre Stevenson vs AZ? 1/2 ppr Thanks I discussed some of these in a previous question I answered (in the article), so I would keep your RB starters the same and play Taylor over Stevenson. I think the Cardinals had a one-off last week and should enjoy some positive game script this week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 13, 2024 2 hours ago, Showboat said: Pollard has logged a couple of DNPs. If he sits, start Spears (v. Bengals) over Nabers (v. Ravens)? TD league with 100 yard bonus (a typical 9-70 from Nabers doesn't help me much in this league). I guess I would be surprised if Pollard sits. However, we have to treat it as a possibility, so ... I would prefer what I believe would be a 15-touch ceiling in a good matchup over what Nabers has to deal with at QB against a defense that is playing better than it was earlier in the season. I think Spears would also have a much better chance at 100 yards than Nabers if Pollard is ruled out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 710 Posted December 13, 2024 Posted: Playoff Week #1 Q&A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted December 13, 2024 Thanks Doug Baker was whom I was leaning towards for pretty much the same reasons you mentioned. Hope he has a big game! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 14, 2024 Thank you Mr Guru. Meyers and Mr Panther it will be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uwmalcolm 74 Posted December 14, 2024 On 12/9/2024 at 11:49 AM, The Football Guru said: It's that time of year again, folks!! As you remember from the previous few years, I like to devote my final three columns of the season to answer your start/sit or dynasty questions for the fantasy playoffs. Please ask them below or tweet me @DougOrth. Please be aware with my column dropping on Fridays now, I may not address your waiver questions in the articles. I should be able to do so on the board, however. 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. Great article, Doug! Two half PPR lineup questions for you (I also posted this to the article comments): 1 - Pitts or J.Johnson. Haener is a question mark as you mention but Pitts has been MIA recently. He does have a good matchup this week of course. Schultz is also available. 2 - At flex I need to choose from Bigsby, E.Moore (Tillman ruled out and Njoku questionable), Allen (only if Hall gets ruled out), and Edwards. Downs was dropped and I could possibly pick him up. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 15, 2024 D Ridder is going to start for the Raiders, I’m thinking of switching Thomas in for Meyers. No, I’m going to stay with Meyers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 15, 2024 12 hours ago, uwmalcolm said: Great article, Doug! Two half PPR lineup questions for you (I also posted this to the article comments): 1 - Pitts or J.Johnson. Haener is a question mark as you mention but Pitts has been MIA recently. He does have a good matchup this week of course. Schultz is also available. 2 - At flex I need to choose from Bigsby, E.Moore (Tillman ruled out and Njoku questionable), Allen (only if Hall gets ruled out), and Edwards. Downs was dropped and I could possibly pick him up. Thanks! 1. All things considered, I would probably go with Schultz. And I would not like it one bit. 2. I don't know who would need to be dropped to get Downs, but he should be on a roster at the very least. I think I would feel the best about starting him, followed by Moore (especially if Njoku is ruled out). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 15, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 8:56 PM, Chickie said: Metcalf v GB or Devonta v Pitt? Complete toss-up in my book. With Jaire Alexander out again, I guess I feel better about DK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uwmalcolm 74 Posted December 16, 2024 15 hours ago, The Football Guru said: 1. All things considered, I would probably go with Schultz. And I would not like it one bit. 2. I don't know who would need to be dropped to get Downs, but he should be on a roster at the very least. I think I would feel the best about starting him, followed by Moore (especially if Njoku is ruled out). Thanks for the input, Doug! I ended up going with Johnson and Moore after Njoku was ruled out and the weather looked decent, but there were no good options in hindsight. Henry also underwhelmed but I’ll still advance thanks to Hurts, Gibbs, Adams, McLaurin, and the KC D. I did pick up Downs (dropped Edwards) so he’ll be an option next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted December 16, 2024 Thanks again @The Football Guru Baker Mayfield had a big day and got me 37 pts, the highest any of the other guys got was 14! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 16, 2024 Beautiful game from double digit round Qb Mayfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 250 Posted December 16, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 9:16 PM, The Football Guru said: I guess I would be surprised if Pollard sits. However, we have to treat it as a possibility, so ... I would prefer what I believe would be a 15-touch ceiling in a good matchup over what Nabers has to deal with at QB against a defense that is playing better than it was earlier in the season. I think Spears would also have a much better chance at 100 yards than Nabers if Pollard is ruled out. I guess Spears was the play even with Pollard active - who knew? Anyways, Nabers did good enough to get me to week 16. Same TD league with 100 yard bonus: start Stevenson @BUF, LaPorta @CHI or Otton @DAL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted December 17, 2024 23 hours ago, weepaws said: Beautiful game from double digit round Qb Mayfield. Not even that for me! I picked him up off waivers for free in week 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 17, 2024 1 hour ago, polecatt said: Not even that for me! I picked him up off waivers for free in week 9 He’s been my Qb from week one on both of my teams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted December 17, 2024 12 hours ago, weepaws said: He’s been my Qb from week one on both of my teams. He's the golden goose! Late round draft pick that performs like a 1st rounder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,067 Posted December 17, 2024 7 minutes ago, polecatt said: He's the golden goose! Late round draft pick that performs like a 1st rounder Know who else, TE J Smith of the Dolphins, oh my soul, he’s been awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted December 17, 2024 3 minutes ago, weepaws said: Know who else, TE J Smith of the Dolphins, oh my soul, he’s been awesome. Oh yes! I picked him up too about 3 weeks ago! He's been a savior at TE from my K Pitts, S LaPorta debacle... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites