The Football Guru 221 Posted December 18, 2024 As has become an annual tradition, I use my final three columns of the season to answer your start/sit questions for the fantasy playoffs. Please ask them below or tweet me @DougOrth. Dynasty questions are also fair game. 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. I will assume that you are OK with your question(s) being featured in the column(s) unless you say otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drogon 15 Posted December 18, 2024 My only question is this: Why does my fantasy team hate me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 251 Posted December 18, 2024 I asked in the other thread, but will repeat here so it doesn't get lost in the cracks. TD league with 100 yard bonus: start Stevenson @BUF, LaPorta @CHI or Otton @DAL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 251 Posted December 18, 2024 2 minutes ago, Drogon said: My only question is this: Why does my fantasy team hate me? Can't wait for the answer to this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 18, 2024 38 minutes ago, Drogon said: My only question is this: Why does my fantasy team hate me? I ask myself a version of this question almost every week ... and I probably had the best fantasy regular season I've ever had this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drogon 15 Posted December 18, 2024 20 minutes ago, The Football Guru said: I ask myself a version of this question almost every week ... and I probably had the best fantasy regular season I've ever had this year. Yes, if you have played fantasy football for any amount of time you will have a love-hate (and then even more hate) relationship with it lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gratefulegg1973 261 Posted December 18, 2024 PPR with bonuses for long TDs. Thanks. I need 1 of the following: B Robinson vs Philly Hubbard vs Arizona Metcalf vs Minnesota D. Smith vs Washington Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pipeman 18 Posted December 19, 2024 Full PPR. Need to decide which two of these four- J. Taylor v Tenn, R. Dowdle v TB, D. London v NYG, B. Robinson Jr v Phi Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmmidwest 149 Posted December 19, 2024 Need one Purdy ... he's in there now strictly because of highest projection but I'm not liking the 49ers there falling apart Wilson vs Baltimore still think he will out perform purdy Or Stafford ...vs Jets thinking this could be a shootout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,113 Posted December 19, 2024 Hello Guru. PPR, I lost Montgomery, he was my rb2. I own B Robinson Skins, start Robinson Vs Eagles, And He did have a solid game vs the Eagles earlier this season, or J Hill Vs Steelers, or I can drop Montgomery for A Abdullah Vs Jax. Right now I own the number one f/a spot , so that’s why I’m holding Montgomery, I’m also head by 37 points. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,113 Posted December 19, 2024 Hi Guru. Non ppr. I lost Montgomery on this team, he was my rb2, do I start Robinson Vs Eagles or R White Vs Cowboys, or Ford Vs Bengals. And again at wr. Meyers Vs Jax, B Thomas Vs Raiders, J Reed Vs Saints, Metcalf Vs Vikings, Thielen Vs Zona. I need two of those five WRs. I need help some homers , I’m done by 9 points. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 19, 2024 12 hours ago, Showboat said: I asked in the other thread, but will repeat here so it doesn't get lost in the cracks. TD league with 100 yard bonus: start Stevenson @BUF, LaPorta @CHI or Otton @DAL? TD-only league with the only yardage bonus coming at 100 yards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 251 Posted December 19, 2024 6 hours ago, The Football Guru said: TD-only league with the only yardage bonus coming at 100 yards? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted December 19, 2024 Thanks for the call last week Doug, Baker Mayfield had a big game and led me to a close first round playoff victory! He's locked in as my starter this week at QB too. However, I have a bit of a ? at TE... I've been riding the hot hand with Jonnu Smith these past 3 weeks or so and it's paid off well. However, I feel like it's gonna come to an end at some point, this week, he has a tough match up vs the 49ers... I also have Sam LaPorta, who has a good match up at the Bears. He's been a bit of a disappointment this season but is playing decent lately. Last game vs the Bears he had 2 TDs. PPR, 1 pt per 20 yd, 6 pt bonus at 100 yds, 6 pt TDs, 6 pts bonus for TDs over 40 yds, and an extra 3 pts over 50 yds. Which TE should I start? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RareN64Dream 21 Posted December 19, 2024 19 minutes ago, polecatt said: Thanks for the call last week Doug, Baker Mayfield had a big game and led me to a close first round playoff victory! He's locked in as my starter this week at QB too. However, I have a bit of a ? at TE... I've been riding the hot hand with Jonnu Smith these past 3 weeks or so and it's paid off well. However, I feel like it's gonna come to an end at some point, this week, he has a tough match up vs the 49ers... I also have Sam LaPorta, who has a good match up at the Bears. He's been a bit of a disappointment this season but is playing decent lately. Last game vs the Bears he had 2 TDs. PPR, 1 pt per 20 yd, 6 pt bonus at 100 yds, 6 pt TDs, 6 pts bonus for TDs over 40 yds, and an extra 3 pts over 50 yds. Which TE should I start? LaPorta might get more targets since David Montgomery is injured. I think, I would start Jonnu Smith personally though. But, part of me thinks that you will be less upset with yourself about choosing who to start; if you flip a quarter and call heads or tails for each player to choose. I could see the Lions getting an early type lead; the starters getting only 1st half stats and Jonnu Smith has been putting up decent 4th quarter/OT numbers, lately. I vote Smith, but it is very close. Good luck! Also, Goff has been doing better than Tua lately mostly; so maybe LaPorta gets a 2 TD type game again, like you mentioned. Tough decision for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 712 Posted December 20, 2024 I may have missed the deadline but I didn't see anyone ask about Jeudy, so... Half-PPR league... RB Patrick Taylor (SF), RB Kendre Miller (NO) or WR Jerry Jeudy (CLE) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 712 Posted December 20, 2024 Ready to roll! Your Week 16 lineup questions are answered here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmmidwest 149 Posted December 21, 2024 Thax mike & Doug were spoiled here 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 22, 2024 On 12/19/2024 at 3:11 AM, weepaws said: Hello Guru. PPR, I lost Montgomery, he was my rb2. I own B Robinson Skins, start Robinson Vs Eagles, And He did have a solid game vs the Eagles earlier this season, or J Hill Vs Steelers, or I can drop Montgomery for A Abdullah Vs Jax. Right now I own the number one f/a spot , so that’s why I’m holding Montgomery, I’m also head by 37 points. Thank you. If this is Robinson vs. Hill, I would have gone with Robinson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 22, 2024 On 12/19/2024 at 3:17 AM, weepaws said: Hi Guru. Non ppr. I lost Montgomery on this team, he was my rb2, do I start Robinson Vs Eagles or R White Vs Cowboys, or Ford Vs Bengals. And again at wr. Meyers Vs Jax, B Thomas Vs Raiders, J Reed Vs Saints, Metcalf Vs Vikings, Thielen Vs Zona. I need two of those five WRs. I need help some homers , I’m done by 9 points. Thank you. Even in a non-PPR, I think I would go with White over Robinson. Ford is not a consideration for me with DTR at quarterback. Especially since you are looking for a ceiling play, I think White is the right call. At WR ... I'm rooting against Thomas in several leagues, but I'd be a fool to tell you to sit him. I think Thielen is the other play for me at WR. (Meyers is a close second choice.) I like what I'm hearing about Metcalf getting more involved, but this is not a new problem. It has existed for over a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 221 Posted December 22, 2024 On 12/19/2024 at 2:45 PM, polecatt said: Thanks for the call last week Doug, Baker Mayfield had a big game and led me to a close first round playoff victory! He's locked in as my starter this week at QB too. However, I have a bit of a ? at TE... I've been riding the hot hand with Jonnu Smith these past 3 weeks or so and it's paid off well. However, I feel like it's gonna come to an end at some point, this week, he has a tough match up vs the 49ers... I also have Sam LaPorta, who has a good match up at the Bears. He's been a bit of a disappointment this season but is playing decent lately. Last game vs the Bears he had 2 TDs. PPR, 1 pt per 20 yd, 6 pt bonus at 100 yds, 6 pt TDs, 6 pts bonus for TDs over 40 yds, and an extra 3 pts over 50 yds. Which TE should I start? Tough call. I believe the loss of Monty and all the injuries on defense helps LaPorta. However ... Given all of the injuries in Miami, I don't think the Jonnu train stops this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,113 Posted December 22, 2024 2 hours ago, The Football Guru said: If this is Robinson vs. Hill, I would have gone with Robinson. 2 hours ago, The Football Guru said: Even in a non-PPR, I think I would go with White over Robinson. Ford is not a consideration for me with DTR at quarterback. Especially since you are looking for a ceiling play, I think White is the right call. At WR ... I'm rooting against Thomas in several leagues, but I'd be a fool to tell you to sit him. I think Thielen is the other play for me at WR. (Meyers is a close second choice.) I like what I'm hearing about Metcalf getting more involved, but this is not a new problem. It has existed for over a month. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites