★ Fantasy Football 2017 - Home Stretch Edition ★

[Jayarbie]

Lol...While Pittsburgh does have a lot of weapons on offense, to make such a blanket statement that the middle of the field is going to be open for Juju to have his way seems a little too optimistic to me. Ben isn't going to throw 66 times and go for over 500 yards this week. Obviously, I could be wrong, but I'd expect a modest 7-12 points from Juju this week.

Well, I didn't say it IS going to be open, I said that Ben exploited it last week when the Ravens left it open and Juju would have had a huge game if he were playing. We'll see what the Pats do, but their defense isn't great and Belichick definitely tends to focus on shutting down the opponents' top threats even moreso than other coaches do, so if you want to beat the Pats, you have to be able to use your secondary weapons, and I think there is a good chance Juju has a big game.

[Tyler2106]

Well, I didn't say it IS going to be open, I said that Ben exploited it last week when the Ravens left it open and Juju would have had a huge game if he were playing. We'll see what the Pats do, but their defense isn't great and Belichick definitely tends to focus on shutting down the opponents' top threats even moreso than other coaches do, so if you want to beat the Pats, you have to be able to use your secondary weapons, and I think there is a good chance Juju has a big game.

If AB gets double covered, that most likely will mean Gilmore will get single coverage against their next biggest threat. If that's the case, I don't think it'll be a walk in the park for Juju. Gilmore has been playing really well as of late.

While I would disagree about New England's defense not being good, I will say they are a "bend, don't break" defense. They're 5th in the NFL in scoring defense. Over the last 9 games, opposing teams are averaging 14 points against them.

[Jayarbie]

I am debating juju over westbrooke but then id have 3 steelers, bell, james and juju going

Do you have options other than James? His last game was an anomaly because Juju was out and Ben had to throw 65 times.

[Jayarbie]

If AB gets double covered, that most likely will mean Gilmore will get single coverage against their next biggest threat. If that's the case, I don't think it'll be a walk in the park for Juju. Gilmore has been playing really well as of late.

While I would disagree about New England's defense not being good, I will say they are a "bend, don't break" defense. They're 5th in the NFL in scoring defense. Over the last 9 games, opposing teams are averaging 14 points against them.

Does Gillmore play in the slot? Juju only plays on the outside in 2 receiver sets and moves into the slot with Bryant on the outside on most passing downs. Playing slot corner is a different skill set than playing outside.

The Patriots defense isn't bad, but they have a ton of injuries in the front 7 and it's not as good as the Ravens, either.

[dhawkeye1980]

Do you have options other than James? His last game was an anomaly because Juju was out and Ben had to throw 65 times.

My TE has been crap all year, ive got olsen stashed but he is risky. I was rolling seal jones dude but hes been a dud lately. WW only really has watson, lewis, hooper, njuko, shaheen(chi TE)

[Jayarbie]

My TE has been crap all year, ive got olsen stashed but he is risky. I was rolling seal jones dude but hes been a dud lately. WW only really has watson, lewis, hooper, njuko, shaheen(chi TE)

Ouch, that is bad. You might want to consider Olsen. He played almost the whole game last week (despite limping off at one point), but they kept him in to block or at least try to chip Griffen a lot to keep Cam from having to run for his life, but GB's d-line isn't Minny's. It's definitely risky, but I feel like they have to get him involved again in the passing game at some point. He's one of their only real weapons in their receiving corps.

[Funk7632]

Need flex help to make it to the championship. 1pt PPR

M Davis
P Barber
Crowell
J Stew
D Westbrook

One of these guys will put up points,but who???

[squirrell751]

Need flex help to make it to the championship. 1pt PPR

M Davis
P Barber
Crowell
J Stew
D Westbrook

One of these guys will put up points,but who???

Stewart I think, but Dede has a nice match up too

[Murph0408]

Need flex help to make it to the championship. 1pt PPR

M Davis
P Barber
Crowell
J Stew
D Westbrook

One of these guys will put up points,but who???

the only guy with a ceiling here is westbrook but i would start crowell. ravens aren't that special vs the run and he's been getting his carries.

[EHSTennis]

Been reading through the last few pages for help but haven't heard much about Robert Woods' return...what is your guys confidence level he can step right in and resume his pre-injury production level?

Have him stashed but have Diggs or Hogan at flex this week so I am tempted to roll with Woods if he plays. Seahawks D isn't what it was, as much less physical recievers than Woods in Jacksonville thrived last week. He sounds confident his injury is behind him.

Non PPR league, thanks for any help or thoughts

[squirrell751]

Been reading through the last few pages for help but haven't heard much about Robert Woods' return...what is your guys confidence level he can step right in and resume his pre-injury production level?

Have him stashed but have Diggs or Hogan at flex this week so I am tempted to roll with Woods if he plays. Seahawks D isn't what it was, as much less physical recievers than Woods in Jacksonville thrived last week. He sounds confident his injury is behind him.

Non PPR league, thanks for any help or thoughts

Seattle defense is blown up, now they have Wagner and KJ (Pro Bowl LBs) out. Rams should have a good chance of gaining the early lead and might run the clock with Gurley, but I'm sure there will be blown coverages like there always is against Seattle since they play close or big games. I think I would start him over Diggs, Hogan had a healthy amount of targets this Monday, but that was with Gronk out, but then again Allen who filled in had a noticeable amount of targets as well.

[JayDubbs932]

I'm fooked if Kyle Rudolph is out. Who should I snag?

OJ Howard
Vernon Davis
Cam Brate
Jesse James

[squirrell751]

I'm fooked if Kyle Rudolph is out. Who should I snag?

OJ Howard
Vernon Davis
Cam Brate
Jesse James

TB TE's seems like a headache. Although Brate is leading at the spot, OJ gets targets too, and if he gets the TD over Brate you'll be kicking yourself.


Jesse had a lot of action with JuJu gone last week, not sure that will continue, but playing against NE and it's possible.

Vernon Davis is the safest bet imo

[BothellBarbell]

I might

KC’s secondary is just trash. Rivers is going to throw on them all day

Thanks man. On spread

[EHSTennis]

Seattle defense is blown up, now they have Wagner and KJ (Pro Bowl LBs) out. Rams should have a good chance of gaining the early lead and might run the clock with Gurley, but I'm sure there will be blown coverages like there always is against Seattle since they play close or big games. I think I would start him over Diggs, Hogan had a healthy amount of targets this Monday, but that was with Gronk out, but then again Allen who filled in had a noticeable amount of targets as well.

Agree with everything you said, before the game gets out of hand Woods maybe gets a few 1st half endzone looks though? I do have Gurley in case it does become a blowout and can look forward to his usual monster game.

Diggs ceiling is about 7 points these days non ppr, and Hogan looked shaky, but so did the whole Pats offense, and the steelers D is also tore up...

I guess the question is which injured WR do I trust more than Diggs, who may not be 100% himself either. I think he has not had the same burst since before his injury. Other WR's are Julio and Keenan Allen, though

[Devil-spawn]

Rodgers, Goff or Dak this week? yes I have all three on my roster since I stashed...

Also, pick 2 wr and a flex: Jordy, Gordon, Kupp, Robby A, Morris, Kerwyn, L. Miller?

Thanks!

[EHSTennis]

Rodgers, Goff or Dak this week? yes I have all three on my roster since I stashed...

Also, pick 2 wr and a flex: Jordy, Gordon, Kupp, Robby A, Morris, Kerwyn, L. Miller?

Thanks!

Depends on if you are in home run or base hit mode at QB to me...if you need a homer go for Rodgers, if you need a sure 15-18 points go for Goff.

Jordy to me becomes a must start again with Rodgers back, along with gordon looking really strong. Flex I am torn between Kupp (devalued if Woods comes back strong) and R. Anderson. A little like QB, Anderson is the boom or bust for you (especially without McCown in NYJ) and Kupp is probably good for a solid 8 - 10 points

[Devil-spawn]

Depends on if you are in home run or base hit mode at QB to me...if you need a homer go for Rodgers, if you need a sure 15-18 points go for Goff.

Jordy to me becomes a must start again with Rodgers back, along with gordon looking really strong. Flex I am torn between Kupp (devalued if Woods comes back strong) and R. Anderson. A little like QB, Anderson is the boom or bust for you (especially without McCown in NYJ) and Kupp is probably good for a solid 8 - 10 points

thanks for the insight...repped

I'm down 30 in a 2 week playoff match...

you like wr at flex over any of the rbs?

[Murph0408]

Rodgers, Goff or Dak this week? yes I have all three on my roster since I stashed...

Also, pick 2 wr and a flex: Jordy, Gordon, Kupp, Robby A, Morris, Kerwyn, L. Miller?

Thanks!

Rodgers.

Jordy/Gordon
Flex Morris although Lamar is close. Kerwynn isn't bad either. Not many bad choices of the whole bunch.

[Devil-spawn]

Rodgers.

Jordy/Gordon
Flex Morris although Lamar is close. Kerwynn isn't bad either. Not many bad choices of the whole bunch.

thanks

[EHSTennis]

thanks for the insight...repped

I'm down 30 in a 2 week playoff match...

you like wr at flex over any of the rbs?

thats tough, so you are needing some high ceiling guys, I'd go Nelson, Gordon, and Morris knowing that because those 3 have your best chance to go for big points. Kerwynn may get a bump because AP is done for the year, but Miller will have a tough day running the ball and the Texans will be down the whole game. Anderson is a potential sub for Morris if you'd want to go for boom or bust...

Good luck this week, I am down 16 in a 2 week matchup against the WW king, I dont think he has a single drafted player left on his roster...

[Devil-spawn]

thats tough, so you are needing some high ceiling guys, I'd go Nelson, Gordon, and Morris knowing that because those 3 have your best chance to go for big points. Kerwynn may get a bump because AP is done for the year, but Miller will have a tough day running the ball and the Texans will be down the whole game. Anderson is a potential sub for Morris if you'd want to go for boom or bust...

Good luck this week, I am down 16 in a 2 week matchup against the WW king, I dont think he has a single drafted player left on his roster...

thanks...

[Jayarbie]

Diggs ceiling is about 7 points these days non ppr, and Hogan looked shaky, but so did the whole Pats offense, and the steelers D is also tore up...

The Steelers D is almost completely healthy other than Shazier. Joe Haden actually might be back this week, and the only other injury is Matakevich, who is just a replacement level backup as a linebacker (although very good on kick coverage). Of course, Shazier is one of the few true sideline to sideline linebackers who was playing at an All-Pro level this year, so that is a big hole, and more specific to this question, he would be in coverage in the the underneath zones where Hogan often works.

[Iceman1800]

Cousins>Keenum full ppr this week?

[EHSTennis]

The Steelers D is almost completely healthy other than Shazier. Joe Haden actually might be back this week, and the only other injury is Matakevich, who is just a replacement level backup as a linebacker (although very good on kick coverage). Of course, Shazier is one of the few true sideline to sideline linebackers who was playing at an All-Pro level this year, so that is a big hole, and more specific to this question, he would be in coverage in the the underneath zones where Hogan often works.

True, maybe I overstated "tore up", but the Ravens were running all over the Steelers as well as completing their short passes, and Sam Spence was a liability out there. You underlined why I'm iffy on Hogan this week (good matchup BUT terrible week last week)

[BLehner123]

Cousins>Keenum full ppr this week?

I think your safe bet is with Keenum.. I have the same thing and I'm going to roll with Keenum. The Redskins OL has really been bad lately, it's a boom or bust with Cousins I think... and Trubisky just threw for 250 yards I believe against CIN last week so I think Keenum will put up 15-20 points.

[WHChampion]

Pick 2:

Fitz
Crabtree
Funchess

Can't believe I'm in playoffs with this dumpster fire of a team. demarco, obj, and julio ate ~70% of my draft budget and either sucked cawk or got injuried.

[MSUD5]

anyone else worried about playing lamar miller this week? i feel like he won't do chit against the jags defense. he did score 11 pts ppr week 1 against them though, which isnt too bad. i got rod smith on bench playing a bad raiders run defense (howard is my rb1).. i dropped riddick to pick up a TE bc of ertz and someone picked him up and he scores like 25+ lol i dun goofd

[Jayarbie]

anyone else worried about playing lamar miller this week? i feel like he won't do chit against the jags defense. he did score 11 pts ppr week 1 against them though, which isnt too bad. i got rod smith on bench playing a bad raiders run defense (howard is my rb1).. i dropped riddick to pick up a TE bc of ertz and someone picked him up and he scores like 25+ lol i dun goofd

I wouldn't bench him for Rod Smith.

[Murph0408]

anyone else worried about playing lamar miller this week? i feel like he won't do chit against the jags defense. he did score 11 pts ppr week 1 against them though, which isnt too bad. i got rod smith on bench playing a bad raiders run defense (howard is my rb1).. i dropped riddick to pick up a TE bc of ertz and someone picked him up and he scores like 25+ lol i dun goofd

miller's been very very consistent regardless of game flow or QB scenario. in a game like this i feel pretty good rolling with lamar. i feel like i can count on the guy.