Fantasy Football discussion 2022

[SoutheastBeast1]

At least I got a TD out of Akers, with the options I had I couldn't have asked for much more. Thanks again bros, fingers crossed for all of you who have playoff spots on the line. Akers has me in the green, but I'm projected to lose by 4; need Tyreek and/or King Henry to go off!

Considering your options I'd be happy with what Akers delivered too. Regardless of what anyone else actually does, that was about as much as you could have wanted from anyone in that group.

[Jayarbie]

i have a 'double dip' with him and herbert on my best team. it's been troubling to say the least. herbert will be better once he's back as well.

if williams is on the field i'm playing him. it is what it is. i can't roll pickens or london in a playoff game. i do have the bye so hopefully by wk 16 this situation is clear

Yeah, I'm rolling with Williams this week and hoping he plays more than one play. A win this week against a 4-9 team will clinch a playoff spot, but I should get in anyway. There is currently one team in first at 9-4, 4 at 8-5 (including me), and 3 at 7-6 (and a couple dregs teams...) for 6 playoff spots. I hope I don't actually need much from Williams, but it would be nice to see him get back on track.

[tripod29]

Good luck to you fantasy brahs trying to clinch a spot in the playoffs today.

My team is in already, but trending badly. The possibility of me winning the regular season is there, but also could drop to 3. Barkely being 50/50, Andrews underwhelming, and A. Jones on a bye is not helping. My lineup this week is ugly.

Go get it boyos.

[Murph0408]

boy Mark Andrews is killing me this season. I know it's not his fault, backup QB etc but sheesh. Talk about a guy you can't sit when he's on the field. He hasn't really produced since week 6.

[tripod29]

boy Mark Andrews is killing me this season. I know it's not his fault, backup QB etc but sheesh. Talk about a guy you can't sit when he's on the field. He hasn't really produced since week 6.

In the same boat

[Jayarbie]

Yeah, I'm rolling with Williams this week and hoping he plays more than one play. A win this week against a 4-9 team will clinch a playoff spot, but I should get in anyway. There is currently one team in first at 9-4, 4 at 8-5 (including me), and 3 at 7-6 (and a couple dregs teams...) for 6 playoff spots. I hope I don't actually need much from Williams, but it would be nice to see him get back on track.

Williams looked great in his return. Hopefully, he keeps up the momentum. I'm up 90 with Conner to play, so I'm safely in. I also have the top score in the league this week and leapfrogged one of the other 8-5 teams above me in total points (the lone 9-4 team won, so he is guaranteed to win the regular season at 10-4). I need to about 50 from Conner to catch the last 8-5 team and get the bye for 2nd place, LOL.

I love Yahoo projections. I'm up by 90 and have Conner to play while he's done for the week. Yahoo lists me as having a 99% chance of victory (and him 1%). Really? 99% is it? There's a 1% chance that Conner will score -91 points? LMAO.

[Jayarbie]

In the same boat

I picked up Freiermuth off waivers midseason in a couple leagues where my TE sucked at the start. He's been a godsend. Very consistent 8-12 points. Compared to a lot of the trash at TE this year, I'll take it. Anyone who didn't invest a 1 or 2 in Kelce has been screwed all year.

[Murph0408]

I picked up Freiermuth off waivers midseason in a couple leagues where my TE sucked at the start. He's been a godsend. Very consistent 8-12 points. Compared to a lot of the trash at TE this year, I'll take it. Anyone who didn't invest a 1 or 2 in Kelce has been screwed all year.

agreed but with Andrews you can't sit the guy and he's out there all game. he's getting targets albeit it garbage ones. i'm just going to trot him out there and cast my fate to the wind at this point. same thing with Saquon and other big names that are looking tired at this point. you aren't sitting these guys in playoff games.

i think Waller owners will be in for a tough decision next week if he's going to try and play.

[WHChampion]

Feels good watching my rival in one league lose 4 straight and miss playoffs after saying weeks ago if I didn't accept his poverty trade offer I'd miss.

Even better he had a team full of what should be studs (Jefferson, Cook, Higgins, Waddle, Kamara, Metcalf) and lost to a team starting 2 players on bye.

[ezmac31]

Needed to win one of my last two to guarantee a playoff spot against league’s worst two teams..they both have their best games of the season and score 150+ I lose both…luckily it looks like I’m gonna get in on the 6 seed because I hold a bunch of the breakers and the guy I need to lose is getting buried..

[tripod29]

I picked up Freiermuth off waivers midseason in a couple leagues where my TE sucked at the start. He's been a godsend. Very consistent 8-12 points. Compared to a lot of the trash at TE this year, I'll take it. Anyone who didn't invest a 1 or 2 in Kelce has been screwed all year.

Agreed. I am the one who did invest in Andrews ....but I have Njoku on my bench and now considering him over Andrews going into the playoffs. Sad!

[SoutheastBeast1]

Needed to win one of my last two to guarantee a playoff spot against league’s worst two teams..they both have their best games of the season and score 150+ I lose both…luckily it looks like I’m gonna get in on the 6 seed because I hold a bunch of the breakers and the guy I need to lose is getting buried..

I drafted Freiermuth very late because I missed my original target at TE. I had actually intended to draft Zach Ertz, who was just fine before his injury, but now I'm very glad I missed out on that option as we're heading into the playoffs and Ertz isn't unavailable.

[Jayarbie]

Agreed. I am the one who did invest in Andrews ....but I have Njoku on my bench and now considering him over Andrews going into the playoffs. Sad!

I drafted Freiermuth very late because I missed my original target at TE. I had actually intended to draft Zach Ertz, who was just fine before his injury, but now I'm very glad I missed out on that option as we're heading into the playoffs and Ertz isn't unavailable.

Njoku and Ertz are two more who have been consistent when healthy, but the "when healthy" part is the issue (and obviously Ertz done for the year). TE is typically a wasteland, but it's been so bad this year. I don't remember a year like it this bad before.

[Berts]

Well Fook in eh, Midgets ACL cost me moving onto the championship game in fantasy. Could have got $500 but now playing for 3rd for $100. Pats D took me down, I was up 22, they got 25 points. Just my luck.

[Murph0408]

Saints D vs ATL - home game, off bye, vs rookie QB
Denver vs AZ - home game, strong defense, backup QB
Washington vs NYG - home game, off bye, struggling Giants offense

i like all three matchups. based on performance/talent i would actually lean washington here. thoughts.

[SoutheastBeast1]

In one of my leagues I have to outscore the guy I'm tied with based on record by 16 points to make the playoffs. We're probably both going to win our matchups so I'm pretty sure the point tiebreaker will be the deciding factor here.

I need to pick two from this group of WR:

Higgins (who is Q from the hamstring) @ TB (Sun 4:30)
Cristian Watson vs. LAR (Mon)
DJ Moore (Q from the knee issue) vs. PIT (Sun 1:00)
Mike Williams vs. TEN (Sun 4:30)
Treylon Burks (Q from concussion) @LAC (Sun 4:30)
Jameson Williams @NYJ (Sun 1:00)


TBH I feel like Watson is a lock from this group personally but I thought I'd throw him in there and let everyone pick two in case others see it different.

[SoutheastBeast1]

Saints D vs ATL - home game, off bye, vs rookie QB
Denver vs AZ - home game, strong defense, backup QB
Washington vs NYG - home game, off bye, struggling Giants offense

i like all three matchups. based on performance/talent i would actually lean washington here. thoughts.

I lean Denver after the news with Murray done. I understand McCoy has been able to do a decent job in place of him but that offense isn't what it used to be without Murray.

The Saints D I just don't know. Ridder is like an unknown so I shy away from this one for that reason. Falcons are technically in the playoff hunt too and it's a must win.

Washington isn't a bad choice and the Giants are a complete sh*t show right now so that's not necessarily a bad play. It's between Denver and Washington to me. Like I said I lean Denver but I can get on board with playing Washington as well. Washington and the Giants both sacked the living sh*t out of each other in their tie recently as well. 9 sacks between the both of them lol.... granted they played a full OT but still....

[WHChampion]

In one of my leagues I have to outscore the guy I'm tied with based on record by 16 points to make the playoffs. We're probably both going to win our matchups so I'm pretty sure the point tiebreaker will be the deciding factor here.

I need to pick two from this group of WR:

Higgins (who is Q from the hamstring) @ TB (Sun 4:30)
Cristian Watson vs. LAR (Mon)
DJ Moore (Q from the knee issue) vs. PIT (Sun 1:00)
Mike Williams vs. TEN (Sun 4:30)
Treylon Burks (Q from concussion) @LAC (Sun 4:30)
Jameson Williams @NYJ (Sun 1:00)


TBH I feel like Watson is a lock from this group personally but I thought I'd throw him in there and let everyone pick two in case others see it different.

Watson and Mike Williams pretty easily I think. Higgins is the only one that's close but with his injury he's high risk of putting up a 0 even if he's "active".

[Jayarbie]

In one of my leagues I have to outscore the guy I'm tied with based on record by 16 points to make the playoffs. We're probably both going to win our matchups so I'm pretty sure the point tiebreaker will be the deciding factor here.

I need to pick two from this group of WR:

Higgins (who is Q from the hamstring) @ TB (Sun 4:30)
Cristian Watson vs. LAR (Mon)
DJ Moore (Q from the knee issue) vs. PIT (Sun 1:00)
Mike Williams vs. TEN (Sun 4:30)
Treylon Burks (Q from concussion) @LAC (Sun 4:30)
Jameson Williams @NYJ (Sun 1:00)


TBH I feel like Watson is a lock from this group personally but I thought I'd throw him in there and let everyone pick two in case others see it different.

If you're looking for ceiling plays, Watson and Mike Williams are the guys most likely to have big games.

[Jayarbie]

Watson and Mike Williams pretty easily I think. Higgins is the only one that's close but with his injury he's high risk of putting up a 0 even if he's "active".

If completely healthy, Higgins is a safe floor WR2, but Chase back to 100% limits his big game potential a little, though, too.

[sfgiants13]

Need some help deciding who to start at flex this week. 2 spots. Not sure how much to trust Kittle and Aiyuk but Purdy seems ok.

Swift, Gallup, Aiyuk, L. Murray

Kittle or Freirmuth for TE? Seems like I’ve made the wrong choice every week for that one.

[DeputyDong5]

moved to 2nd in 2 of my paid leagues.

1 of them is stacked. It would be a tragedy if I didn't win the league.

2QB PPR no D no K.

Hurts
Lamar
Deshaun
Waddle
Brown
Hopkins
Chase
Sanders
Montgomery
Andrews

[ezmac31]

Ok which of these waiver scrubs would you play in PPR if Higgins can’t go this week?


Elijah Moore - (only if Davis is out) - good matchup vs. Detroit

Datson or Curtis Samuel - both put up good games last time vs NYG

Paris Campbell or Alec Pierce - should have game script helping their numbers vs Minnesota

[Jayarbie]

Need some help deciding who to start at flex this week. 2 spots. Not sure how much to trust Kittle and Aiyuk but Purdy seems ok.

Swift, Gallup, Aiyuk, L. Murray

Kittle or Freirmuth for TE? Seems like I’ve made the wrong choice every week for that one.

This is a tough call. If Trubisky is playing, knock Freiermuth down a bit. He also only played 57% of the snaps last week because of a lingering injury and Carolina isn't bad vs TEs this year (and they are playing well under Wilks as he seems to have them motivated by the owner trying to tank the season). Purdy really impressed me last week. He looks like the real deal, with the small sample caveat so that there is still risk trusting him too much yet. With Deebo out, both Kittle and Aiyuk are going to get more looks (although CMC is probably the primary beneficiary).

For each decision individually, I'd probably pick Kittle and Aiyuk, but taken together, I'd be a little leery of taking both receivers for an unheralded rookie QB no matter how good he's looked in 2 games. Therefore, I think I'd play either Freiermuth and Aiyuk or Kittle and Swift. If Pickett is cleared, then definitely Freiermuth and Aiyuk.

[Jayarbie]

Ok which of these waiver scrubs would you play in PPR if Higgins can’t go this week?


Elijah Moore - (only if Davis is out) - good matchup vs. Detroit

Datson or Curtis Samuel - both put up good games last time vs NYG

Paris Campbell or Alec Pierce - should have game script helping their numbers vs Minnesota

Eli Moore I guess. Pray for Higgins.

[Murph0408]

i hate to do this at the QB position so late in the year but here we are. my 'other' team is in the first round of the playoffs. Tua is my QB. my WR1 is Tyreek so it made sense for a time, but lately.........Tua stinks. and he's AT Buffalo and it may snow.

do i ride this out and stick to my guy or do i make a last minute change. Available:

Wilson vs AZ (highly questionable he plays)
Mike White vs DET
Carr vs NE
Dalton vs ATL
Darnold vs PIT
Ryan @ MIN
Purdy @ SEA

I can just as easily talk myself out of any of these guys. so perhaps i stick with Tua and go down with the ship.

[Jayarbie]

i hate to do this at the QB position so late in the year but here we are. my 'other' team is in the first round of the playoffs. Tua is my QB. my WR1 is Tyreek so it made sense for a time, but lately.........Tua stinks. and he's AT Buffalo and it may snow.

do i ride this out and stick to my guy or do i make a last minute change. Available:

Wilson vs AZ (highly questionable he plays)
Mike White vs DET
Carr vs NE
Dalton vs ATL
Darnold vs PIT
Ryan @ MIN
Purdy @ SEA

I can just as easily talk myself out of any of these guys. so perhaps i stick with Tua and go down with the ship.

Mike White is the only one I'd consider. Detroit games are generally track meets and White isn't afraid to throw it around the yard. The snow is supposed to stop by game time in Buffalo, but it is still going to be cold and windy. Regardless, not the potential blizzard conditions that were possible a couple days ago.

[SoutheastBeast1]

i hate to do this at the QB position so late in the year but here we are. my 'other' team is in the first round of the playoffs. Tua is my QB. my WR1 is Tyreek so it made sense for a time, but lately.........Tua stinks. and he's AT Buffalo and it may snow.

do i ride this out and stick to my guy or do i make a last minute change. Available:

Wilson vs AZ (highly questionable he plays)
Mike White vs DET
Carr vs NE
Dalton vs ATL
Darnold vs PIT
Ryan @ MIN
Purdy @ SEA

I can just as easily talk myself out of any of these guys. so perhaps i stick with Tua and go down with the ship.

I don't view Tua being at Buffalo as that much of a negative. The Dolphins are going to have to throw quite a bit to stay in the game most likely. The snow is a downside of course, but your other options listed are trash. I'd stick with Tua.

[sfgiants13]

This is a tough call. If Trubisky is playing, knock Freiermuth down a bit. He also only played 57% of the snaps last week because of a lingering injury and Carolina isn't bad vs TEs this year (and they are playing well under Wilks as he seems to have them motivated by the owner trying to tank the season). Purdy really impressed me last week. He looks like the real deal, with the small sample caveat so that there is still risk trusting him too much yet. With Deebo out, both Kittle and Aiyuk are going to get more looks (although CMC is probably the primary beneficiary).

For each decision individually, I'd probably pick Kittle and Aiyuk, but taken together, I'd be a little leery of taking both receivers for an unheralded rookie QB no matter how good he's looked in 2 games. Therefore, I think I'd play either Freiermuth and Aiyuk or Kittle and Swift. If Pickett is cleared, then definitely Freiermuth and Aiyuk.

Freiermuth was out of practice today and with the 49ers playing tomorrow I guess Kittle slots in there. Leaning Aiyuk and Swift for flex. The Denver offense is just trash so even if Murray got every carry they aren't putting up any points. I just have to hope Hill doesn't end up sitting or I'd be in a bind.

[Jayarbie]

Freiermuth was out of practice today and with the 49ers playing tomorrow I guess Kittle slots in there. Leaning Aiyuk and Swift for flex. The Denver offense is just trash so even if Murray got every carry they aren't putting up any points. I just have to hope Hill doesn't end up sitting or I'd be in a bind.

If there is uncertainty over both Freiermuth and Pickett, I think you have to play Kittle.