★ Early bird fantasy football discussion - v2 ★

[Farley1324]

RBs like Blount and Ivory atleast have clear cut rolls on their team as goal line backs on high powered offenses. Right now we have no idea what Forte's roll will be and they gave Powell a very similar contract. They already said they are going to limit Forte's carries this year to keep him fresh for a potential playoff run. I'm not hating on Forte bc he has won me 2 championships in the past but he will be a shell of his old self and I PROMISE you he will miss atleast 3 games from injury if not more. Theres a statistic that says that RBs who suffer soft tissue injuries in the offseason go on to miss atleast 2 games, I forget the percentage but it was reeeeeally high.

Two week check up

[Fiz-iks]

Forte just gave me a massive lead in three leagues. So underrated on draft day.

Just goes to show how wrong people can be on draft day. I mean it's only week 2, but he's been unreal so far.

This looks like the last few weeks of Rex Ryan as a coach for the Bills.

[GingerBrah84]

And Gillislee gets the TD lmao fuk me

[BaronOBeefDerp]

And Gillislee gets the TD lmao fuk me

This. Fukin hell why couldn't it have been Shady???

[GODLE]

I got offered Jeremy Hill for Watkins also Sharpe and Tyrell Williams for Watkins. What do? SHould I wait out on Watkins and see if he recovers?

My Wrs: Obj and Cooper

Rbs: Langford and Foster.

[chroneos]

I got offered Jeremy Hill for Watkins also Sharpe and Tyrell Williams for Watkins. What do? SHould I wait out on Watkins and see if he recovers?

My Wrs: Obj and Cooper

Rbs: Langford and Foster.

wait it out

[dupaloop3611]

Two week check up

59 touches after 2 game is insane. means hes on pace for 471 touches?????

at this rate they are running the legs off him by week 10

[.aeterna]

Wake up and see that Matt Forte WENT OFF!!!

aww yissss

[EBarbz]

Boys need some Flex Advice

Doug Baldwin vs the Rams
or
Mike Wallace vs the Browns

Was going to go with Wallace because I like the matchup, but my boy Matthew Berry sent me a alert saying he likes Doug Baldwin this week.

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

Boys need some Flex Advice

Doug Baldwin vs the Rams
or
Mike Wallace vs the Browns

Was going to go with Wallace because I like the matchup, but my boy Matthew Berry sent me a alert saying he likes Doug Baldwin this week.

Problem with Wallace is that you're going to need to rely on one big play for points. He isn't going to haul in a lot of receptions. His weekly stat line is going to be 3 rec 50 yds, or 4 rec 120yds 1 TD..... He'll be up and down.

I'd roll with Baldwin because Wilson obviously favors him in the passing game, and he's always the first look in the redzone.

[henryk21]

Anybody benching DThomas this weekend? scared hes going to be a decoy like watkins last night. DT, Marvin Jones or JMatthews?

also, anybody thought about benching Andy Luck against broncos?

[Farley1324]

Anybody benching DThomas this weekend? scared hes going to be a decoy like watkins last night. DT, Marvin Jones or JMatthews?

also, anybody thought about benching Andy Luck against broncos?

I'm starting Marvin Jones over Demaryius in a league. I'm also starting Yeldon over Gurley (against SEA) in that league.

[henryk21]

I'm starting Marvin Jones over Demaryius in a league. I'm also starting Yeldon over Gurley (against SEA) in that league.

Who would you rather roll with Jmatthews or Marvin Jones?

[The_Standard]

Woodhead over Lacy this week? PPR.

[henryk21]

Woodhead over Lacy this week? PPR.

how can you not go with woodhead after last week?

[Hayes21890]

In a PPR league and confused as to who to start in my WR/Flex spot(s).
WR- Antonio Brown (keeping him in for sure)
WR- Jarvis Landry vs. NE
Flex- Mike Wallace vs. Cleveland

Bench- Duke Johnson vs. Baltimore, Charles Sims vs. Arizona, T.Y. Hilton (questionable) vs. Denver or Stefon Diggs vs. Packers.

Willing to move around any of the above to get some points. My thoughts are to take out Landry and put Diggs in but not sure who the Vikings will be starting at the QB slot this weekend against the Packers

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

Anybody benching DThomas this weekend? scared hes going to be a decoy like watkins last night. DT, Marvin Jones or JMatthews?

also, anybody thought about benching Andy Luck against broncos?

Matthews. He is clearly Wentz favorite target. More targets = more chances to score. He will force the ball to him.

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

In a PPR league and confused as to who to start in my WR/Flex spot(s).
WR- Antonio Brown (keeping him in for sure)
WR- Jarvis Landry vs. NE
Flex- Mike Wallace vs. Cleveland

Bench- Duke Johnson vs. Baltimore, Charles Sims vs. Arizona, T.Y. Hilton (questionable) vs. Denver or Stefon Diggs vs. Packers.

Willing to move around any of the above to get some points. My thoughts are to take out Landry and put Diggs in but not sure who the Vikings will be starting at the QB slot this weekend against the Packers

As I mentioned a few posts above, not high on Wallace. Not a lot of targets. He will need a big play + TD to get points. He'll be very inconsistent, just have to hope you have him starting on the weeks he goes off. I'd keep Landry in WR, and if Hill is starting I'd roll Diggs in the Flex.

Wallace may end up being a good target for Flacco, but its too hard to tell after one week. Plus Perriman is coming back I think.

[Tyler2106]

I remember when people were saying Forte was over valued in the 4th round this year. I know it's mostly speculation in the preseason, but he is putting up better numbers than I anticipated and I was high on him in the preseason. Even if he comes down to earth, he's still going to be putting up Top 5 numbers each week. Makes me sad I wasn't able to get him in either of my leagues.

Also, tfw when you leave another WR on the bench and they go off and put up big numbers. Last week was Snead and this week is Decker.

[henryk21]

I remember when people were saying Forte was over valued in the 4th round this year. I know it's mostly speculation in the preseason, but he is putting up better numbers than I anticipated and I was high on him in the preseason. Even if he comes down to earth, he's still going to be putting up Top 5 numbers each week. Makes me sad I wasn't able to get him in either of my leagues.

Also, tfw when you leave another WR on the bench and they go off and put up big numbers. Last week was Snead and this week is Decker.

Man I like forte and all. He's had ~60 touches in 2 weeks and he's 30 years old. If they keep at it with this much workload he's bound to be down by week 10. This is the most work he's had in his 9 years as a vet. I know it's good for fantasy owners and all, but if you're the NYjets you have to ask yourself if it's worth it to run this guy to the ground

[Gymmysmits]

Pick 2:

TY Hilton @ Den
Marvin Jones vs Ten
Sterling Shepard vs NO

Leaning towards Jones as wr2 and Sterling as flex. Having a lot of bad luck in this league already. Lost Keenan, Russel Wilson injured, and now TY has injury as well.

[Tyler2106]

Anybody benching DThomas this weekend? scared hes going to be a decoy like watkins last night. DT, Marvin Jones or JMatthews?

also, anybody thought about benching Andy Luck against broncos?

I do worry about Thomas and his injury. I'll be watching the reports on how he feels. If he says he feels good, he will have a joocy matchup against the Colts.

Woodhead over Lacy this week? PPR.

Woodhead in full PPR has a ton of value. I don't get what happened last week with their RB situation. I thought Gordon was doing pretty well with 2 early TDs, but Woodhead outplayed and out touched Gordon. Makes me nervous to even start Gordon this week.

[dupaloop3611]

Pick 2:

TY Hilton @ Den
Marvin Jones vs Ten
Sterling Shepard vs NO

Leaning towards Jones as wr2 and Sterling as flex. Having a lot of bad luck in this league already. Lost Keenan, Russel Wilson injured, and now TY has injury as well.

TY might not even play so keep watch on it

[Murph0408]

Anybody benching DThomas this weekend? scared hes going to be a decoy like watkins last night. DT, Marvin Jones or JMatthews?

also, anybody thought about benching Andy Luck against broncos?

pretty pissed about the DT situation. yesterday with his "i'm just worried about cutting or getting hit" comments didn't help.

if you have jordan mathews but don't already start him he's a great fallback since he's on monday night. DT is at 4pm so if he ducks out you'll have backup.

it's going to be a judgement call. i have one of those feelings where, if i play him, he's going to completely suck but if i bench him he's going to kill the colts. hopefully something comes out today or tomorrow that he's feeling way better.

[Farley1324]

I remember when people were saying Forte was over valued in the 4th round this year. I know it's mostly speculation in the preseason, but he is putting up better numbers than I anticipated and I was high on him in the preseason. Even if he comes down to earth, he's still going to be putting up Top 5 numbers each week. Makes me sad I wasn't able to get him in either of my leagues.

Also, tfw when you leave another WR on the bench and they go off and put up big numbers. Last week was Snead and this week is Decker.

As you recall I like Forte and always have, and always think he is undervalued (you'd think I'd draft him more, I am not always good at taking my own good advice)...but don't expect weekly top 5 from him (or anybody)

And as mentioned his current volume is not sustainable for the full season.

[Tyler2106]

yuja, who do you want for Watkins now?

[dhawkeye1980]

kicker

gano vs SF
Walsh vs GB,

Im leaning walsh at home

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

kicker

gano vs SF
Walsh vs GB,

Im leaning walsh at home

I prefer Gano because I think Carolina will bounce back with a strong game + lots of points. Don't trust Minnesota offense to generate a lot of scoring opportunities. They have to rely on the defense getting turnovers and getting good field position.

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

Woodhead in full PPR has a ton of value. I don't get what happened last week with their RB situation. I thought Gordon was doing pretty well with 2 early TDs, but Woodhead outplayed and out touched Gordon. Makes me nervous to even start Gordon this week.

Starting Woodhead over Gordon this week with no hesitation. He out snapped Gordon drastically, and without Gordons 2 TDS, his stat line wasn't great.

[Tyler2106]

Starting Woodhead over Gordon this week with no hesitation. He out snapped Gordon drastically, and without Gordons 2 TDS, his stat line wasn't great.

I know Sad that the Chargers were all about putting trust in Gordon this off season, yet Woodhead out-everything'd Gordon last week. I don't think I'm starting him either.