By Brandon on Friday, November 16, 2007

Ask the Geeks: Week 11 (Part 2)

Adave asks: (T)hink I put this question in the wrong place (comments section), so I'm sending it off to you here. Need some trade advice. Someone in my league has offered me Braylon Edwards for Brandon Jacobs and DJ Hackett.

Here are my RBs: LT, Barber III, Jacobs, Rudi Johnson, Watson

Here are my WRs: Boldin, Harrison, Chris Henry, DJ Hackett, Mark Clayton

We start 2 RBs, 2 WRs and 1 flex (WR/RB). I also own Kellen Winslow. I’ve been agonizing over this trade to figure out if its worth doing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Brandon's take: A Dave (name?), thanks for submitting the question as an official Ask the Geeks query...it makes it a lot easier for us to offer advice when the questions come straight to our inboxes. Anyways, if you're confident that LT or Barber III won't suffer any injuries in your league's playoffs...then I guess you could go for broke and accept the trade. However, I think being able to start LT, Barber, and Jacobs (2 RB + flex) is to your advantage, so I would recommend NOT doing the trade. Starting two of Boldin, Henry or Hackett should be pretty decent for you.

David asks: for the second week in a row, i can't decide between starting:

marc bulger (@ SF) or
derek anderson (@ BAL).

additionally, pick two WR (no PPR):

braylon edwards (@ BAL)
donald driver (CAR)
plaxico burress (@ DET)
mark clayton (CLE)
chris henry (ARI)

(leaning towards edwards and plaxico, but plaxico has made both stud and dud lists this week.)

Brandon's take: This is a tough one in terms of your quarterbacks. I'd almost say that both Bulger and Anderson are set up to have pretty equally solid games. I have a hunch though that the Rams will pull off their second win of the year this weekend and Bulger should be the man to lead them there...so go with him (if you can risk it...Anderson is the safer play though). As for your receivers, you have to go with Braylon Edwards for one receiver. As for the second, I'd go with Burress if he's expected to play (he is at this point), but go with Chris Henry if Burress doesn't play.

"Pop off" asks: who do i start this week (week 1) im tied for first and need to take the edge here.... i have randy moss, tj howsyourmamma, plax, and andre johnson...i have to start 3.... right now my choice is benching plax.... what do you think..... oh and at rb im starting westbrook but who do you think for my number 2.... priest, rudi, or grant....

Brandon's take: Hello Pop off, hopefully your question wasn't so embarassing that it forced you to use an alias, let's see though. In terms of receivers, I'll agree with you on benching Plaxico. Although I expect him to have a good game, the other three guys are pretty much "must" starts when they play. By the way, if you're trying to get the edge, you might consider trading one of those receivers for a top tier RB or something...just a thought. As for your second running back, Ryan Grant has been playing the best of the three to warrant a start.

Christopher asks: who would you start at the flex position ( 3rd rb or w/r)- my choices are kevin jones, dj hacket or brandon marshall

Brandon's take: Hmm...although he's my boy, Marshall makes for a poor play against the Titans. I'd actually go with Jones, who should be pumped up to redeem himself after last weeks pathetic performance (4 rush, -4 yards, 1 TD).

Natalie asks: Which Matt -- Schaub or Hasselbeck? By all accounts Schaub is supposed to have an explosive week, but Hasselbeck's been pretty consistent for me all season and will supposedly be throwing more as the Seahawks use their passing game more.

Brandon's take: Hasselbeck has been consistent as you've said, and he's playing a middle of the road Chicago pass defense this weekend...so for the safer play you probably want to go with him. However, if you're feeling a little risky, Matt Shaub makes the sexier play, as the addition of Andre Johnson to the lineup makes this passing offense a lot more lethal. If I had both on my team, I'd probably wimp out and start Hasselbeck though...but it's up to you.

Jeff asks: Four choices: J. Chatman, P. Holmes, S. Jackson, and K. Jones for three spots. I was planning on Jackson plus two others, and keep changing me mind as to who to sit. I was looking at projections, and I guess I actually have five choices. R. Johnson.

Brandon's take: I think this one is a pretty easy decision for you this week, actually. Rudi Johnson has been terrible lately, so cross him off the list first. The Priest is going against Indy...so I expect the Chiefs to abandon the run pretty early, making him a fairly weak play. This leaves you with Chatman, Jackson and Jones to fill your three spots.


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1 comment

#1. Stanley, 10 months ago

I have Owens and Romo so I need to know when you think (if at all) the Cowboys may start to sit some of their starters or start running the ball?

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