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  • The Wire - Week 17: Anyone Still Playing?

    Brandon 11:32 am on 12/29/2009 | 21 Permalink Reply
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    For those of you in leagues that have their championship in week 17, here are a few quick waiver wire thoughts (since we’re too lazy to put out our full-fledged The Wire this week!) (More …)

     

    • Tommy 1:01 pm on 12/29/2009 Permalink Reply

      lost by .16 in the finals

      • Brandon 8:15 am on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

        Wow, tough loss there. Hopefully they’ll have some late scoring change that helps you win (might be a bit too late at this point though)

    • Tony 11:40 pm on 12/29/2009 Permalink Reply

      Fighting for third as Peyton Manning and NYG’s defense cost me a spot in the top two…
      So, on to the questions:
      Orton or P. Manning?
      WRs Pick 2:
      Fitzgerald
      Colston
      Sims-Walker
      Britt
      Aromashodu
      RBs Pick 2
      Jamaal Charles
      Cedric Benson
      Ganther
      TE Pick 1
      Heath Miller
      Fred Davis
      Flex Pick 3:
      Anyone stated above not already picked 1 W/T, and 2 W/R

      Also worth noting are some(maybe) attractive options on the wire and my 2 empty bench slots:
      Donald Brown
      Arian Foster
      Josh Morgan

      Thoughts?
      (Thanks for all the help this year making my first year of Fantasy Football memorable.)

      • Brandon 8:47 am on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

        It sounds pretty crazy, but at quarterback I think your best play is actually Josh Freeman against the Falcons. Last time the Bucs and Falcons played, Freeman threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns, so there’s hope that he can do it again.

        As for your receivers, go with Marques Colston and roll the dice on Aromashodu. It’s hard to bench Larry Fitzgerald, but you won’t know if the Cardinals have anything to play for until the start of their game, so it’s a bit risky.

        At running back, I’d go with Jamaal Charles and Quinton Ganther. The Bengals are already in the playoffs and have little to play for against the Jets, who have a solid run defense AND are playing for a spot in the playoffs.

        At tight end I like Fred Davis against a Chargers team who could be resting their star players on defense a bit early.

        Finally, in the flex spots, go with Donald Brown and Mike Sims-Walker.

    • Sona 3:24 am on 12/30/2009 Permalink Reply

      Just one more week…almost there :) I am leading by 70 points and the championship is determined by cumulative scores of last 2 weeks. I doubt the opponent can cover so much, still have to do my best :) :):):):) Alright need your advice on this QB Rivers or Romo? Def : Steelers or 49ers TE: Kellen Winslow or Fred Davis

      • Brandon 8:23 am on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

        At quarterback you have to start Tony Romo, who at least has something to play for (playoff seeding.) As for your defense, go with San Francisco against the Rams and then at tight end I’d go with Kellen Winslow against the Falcons. Good luck!

    • Javier 5:22 am on 12/30/2009 Permalink Reply

      Leading by 39 points into the 2nd-of-2 week of the final match… thinking about dropping Rodgers for a full-game QB like Orton or Young, what do you think?

      I am also trying to get Olsen (plays DET) to replace Fred Davis (faces SD) in the TE spot… even with their benchers, San Diego is more likely to stop WAS. No Todd Heap because I don’t want another surprise by the Raiders (this is why I’m also keeping the 49ers DEF instead of BAL… St Louis is way scarier with an injured SJax)

      • Brandon 8:28 am on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

        I like Kyle Orton against the Chiefs this week, as Rodgers is a bit risky with very little on the line for the Packers besides maybe one seed difference in the playoffs.

    • Tony 10:39 am on 12/30/2009 Permalink Reply

      Re: my earlier post – Didn’t get Orton off waivers, someone else had priority apparently. Leaves me with the following waiver choices as an option rather than Manning:
      Freeman, Sanchez, Leinart…
      Wish I’d gotten Orton…

    • e-roc 8:00 am on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

      I craptastically gave away my spot in the Week 16 Championship game but our league plays through Week 17 for our Points race. 2nd Place pays out $200…

      • Brandon 8:16 am on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

        Good luck!

        • e-roc 10:53 am on 12/31/2009 Permalink

          Thanks! As long as my team doesn’t lay an egg this week…

          WR help!
          R. Wayne
          D. Bowe
          H. Nicks
          D. Aromashodu
          R. Meachum

          p.s. would you pick up and play McGahee (v. OAK) in lieu of T.Jones (v. CIN)?

        • e-roc 12:44 pm on 12/31/2009 Permalink

          by the way, I need three WRs…

        • Brandon 10:24 pm on 1/01/2010 Permalink

          At receiver, go with Bowe, Aromashodu and Meachem. As for your running back question, stick with Thomas Jones, who should have a solid game with the Jets playoff hopes possibly on the line.

    • Tony 12:36 pm on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hearing Donald Brown might not get the bulk of the Colts carries. Should I be looking at other options or wait for more updates?

      • Brandon 10:12 pm on 1/01/2010 Permalink Reply

        From what I’m hearing Donald Brown could be a pretty risky play. Third stringer Mike Hart could see most of the action in the backfield for the Colts this Sunday and he’s worth a shot against a bad Bills run defense.

    • Luke 12:40 pm on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey Guys. I need 1 QB from Brees or Favre.
      2 RBs from Deangelo Williams, Cadillac Williams, Jamaal Charles, Addai
      2 WRs from Fitzgerald, Jennings, Ochocinco
      1 TE from Gates of Finley
      Thanks

      • Brandon 10:20 pm on 1/01/2010 Permalink Reply

        At quarterback, go with Brett Favre. For running back, go with Cadillac and Charles. At receiver, go with Fitzgerald and Jennings. Finally, at tight end, go with Jermichael Finley, as there’s worries that Gates will play very much his game.

    • Goo 6:17 pm on 12/31/2009 Permalink Reply

      I need help deciding which WRs to put in for week 17. I’ve got

      Randy Moss
      Derrick Mason
      Devin Aromashodu
      Mike Sims-Walker

      Which 3 do you think I should start?

      • Brandon 10:09 pm on 1/01/2010 Permalink Reply

        It’s hard to go with Randy Moss with all the questions on how long Belichick will actually play his starters this weekend. Go with Mason, Aromashodu and Sims-Walker.

  • Brandon 11:59 am on 12/27/2009 | 2 Permalink Reply

    Just a few of the early INACTIVES reported by NFL.com…

    • Michael Turner (ATL) out; Jason Snelling makes a solid play against the Bills and their NFL-worst run defense
    • DeAngelo Williams (CAR) out; Jonathan Stewart will get a ton of carries.
    • Nate Burleson is out.
     

    • Squish 5:35 am on 12/28/2009 Permalink Reply

      Great call on the Falcon’s defense this week. They may have put me over the edge in a league I was hurting at defense.

      In other news, the yahoo scoring change for the week 15 Warner to Boldin pass/lateral put me in a championship game without my even having realized it. My pride made me fight for the 3rd place spot and I just realized today that I more than likely accidentally won a championship lol. Went from a 2 point loss to a 4 point win! Best part: it was my money league! It remains to be seen whether I’ll get the $330 and Titlecraft trophy in winnings (I’ll believe it when I see it), but at the very least it’s nice to walk away with the championship in an ultra competitive league, prize or no.

      Looks to be a 50-50 week this week. Looks like I’ve tied down 4 championships, a second place finish and 2 thirds. Looking like I’ll play for another championship and two more third place finishes next week.

      Just wanted to thank you guys again for all the great help! I thought a lot more deeply about my weekly plays thanks to the great articles you post. Usually you were right, sometimes you were wrong, but in each case I was better off because of your advice. Thanks again!

      P.S. Any chance you guys will be around after the season to answer some keeper questions? I have a 5th place team that I loaded with dropped IR studs. I’ll need some help sorting it out.

      • Amir 6:31 pm on 12/28/2009 Permalink Reply

        Yes some sleeper keeper help would AWESOME!

  • No stone unturned: DEF sleepers

    Matt 5:01 pm on 12/23/2009 | 15 Permalink Reply
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    Whether you’re in the finals or the semis this week, now is not the time to remain blindly loyal to the defensive unit that’s taken you this far. It’s certainly tempting to stick with what works, but given that DEF is by far the most opponent-dependent position in fantasy football, it’s more than worth it to check the waiver wire for defenses with juicy matchups. (More …)

     

    • Tommy 5:18 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      Here’s my dilemma, heading into the finals…

      We have at QB:

      Jay Cutler vs. Minnesota
      OR
      Matt Moore @ NYG

      At running back, pick 4:
      Maurice Jones Drew @NE
      Jamaal Charles @Cincinnati
      Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Carolina
      Jerome Harrison vs. Oakland
      Quinton Ganther vs. Dallas
      Maurice Morris @SF

      At WR, pick 3:
      Vincent Jackson @Tennessee
      Devin Thomas vs. Dallas
      Chris Chambers @ Cincinnati
      Dwyane Bowe @ Cincinnati
      Mike Thomas @ NE
      Justin Gage vs. SD

      Thanks dude, as always.

    • Digger 1:00 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey guys! First time to your blog and love it! Nothing fancy just great infomation! I am in the championship in my league and need some advice.

      QB- Schaub at Miami or Mcnabb vs Denver

      RB- Barber At washington, Maroney vs Jville, Snelling vs Buffalo, Grant vs Seattle (Pick 2)

      TE- Finley vs Seattle or Witten At Washington

      By the way I am a huge Packers fan and follow the team very closely. I have seen what Brian brohm can do against 2nd and 3rd stringers during preseason. IF he gets the start on the road in the dome at ATL you have to play ATL D. Last week ATL played another inexperienced QB in Sanchez and the Jets and they shut them down! They will dominate Brohm! Only reason he is still in the league is because of what he did his junior year at Louisville! He is horrible, play ATL D and win your championship!!

      • Brandon Walsh 3:24 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        I have some similar issues at RB.

        Maroney vs. Jax
        Barber @ Wash
        J Stew @ NYG
        P. Thomas vs. TB

        • Brandon Walsh 3:25 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink

          Pick 2.

        • Brandon 12:12 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink

          I like Jonathan Stewart and Laurence Maroney this week, even after hearing that Fred Taylor will be playing. The weather looks pretty nasty in New England and they could run the ball a lot with Maroney.

      • Tw 6:23 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        Digger-tough call Miami run D makes me go Schaub as Mcnabb wont Have to pass to beat Denver, Grant is a no brainer, WASH pass D helps Finley over Witten and Marion over Maroney
        Good luck

        BrW-
        P Thomas vs TB’s Pass D
        Stewart looked great last week
        GL!!

        • Tw 6:29 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink

          Stewart is really the only one not handcuffed but faces the Giants who play big when it counts. Bell around the goal line for PT? and they may rest PT
          Barber may be a better option

      • Brandon 12:05 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I like Matt Schaub, Ryan Grant, Jason Snelling, and Jermichael Finley this week. Laurence Maroney is a solid play too, but with Michael Turner out and the bad weather in Green Bay, I just see those two (Snelling and Grant) having a bigger game.

    • Digger 4:46 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      I think Thomas is a good play for you as he has started to get the majority of the carries. I would lean towards Maroney as well!

    • Eric 5:51 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey guys, great blog! I am in the semi finals this week and need help with D/ST and TE,

      BUF vs. ATL
      or
      NYG vs. CAR

      and

      D. Keller (NYJ) vs. IND
      or
      K. WInslow (TB) vs. NO

      Both D/ST and TE have performed good for me this year but can’t decide this week.

      Thanks!

      • Brandon 12:00 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with the G-Men for your defense and Kellen Winslow as your tight end. Good luck!

    • Digger 6:05 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      I think you defense is a no brainer you have to go with NYG. I think ATL scores alot of points because Buffalo’s Offense is gonna look horrible! Now you TE decision is super tough! I go with Keller but no real reason on why!

    • Jonathan 11:45 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey man, got a question. Considering im not sure if Peyton will play the whole game and Big Ben is playing the Ravens D. What do you think?

      Roethlisberger vs. Baltimore

      or

      P. Manning vs. New York Jets

      • Brandon 12:00 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with Big Ben, who carries less risk and plays arguably a softer pass defense.

  • Hits & Misses - Week 16: CHAMPIONSHIP TIME!

    Brandon 2:39 pm on 12/23/2009 | 76 Permalink Reply
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    Here are our “Hits” and “Misses” for this week. It’s championship week for most league’s out there, so hopefully these tips can help you bring home the bacon! As usual, please feel free to leave a comment on any of our posts with additional hit/miss questions and we’ll try our hardest to get back to you in a timely fashion. Good luck!

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    • Tommy 3:14 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Here’s my dilemma, heading into the finals…

      We have at QB:

      Jay Cutler vs. Minnesota
      OR
      Matt Moore @ NYG

      At running back, pick 4:
      Maurice Jones Drew @NE
      Jamaal Charles @Cincinnati
      Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Carolina
      Jerome Harrison vs. Oakland
      Quinton Ganther vs. Dallas
      Maurice Morris @SF

      At WR, pick 3:
      Vincent Jackson @Tennessee
      Devin Thomas vs. Dallas
      Chris Chambers @ Cincinnati
      Dwyane Bowe @ Cincinnati
      Mike Thomas @ NE
      Justin Gage vs. SD

      Thanks dude, as always.

    • Shane 3:48 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Looking for a little help:
      Sitting Peyton Manning this week i’m left with two options
      Big Ben vs. Baltimore
      Alex Smith vs. Detroit

      Also WR help:
      Driver vs. Seattle on the Frozen Tundra
      Crabtree vs. Lions miserable secondary at Candlestick
      Meachem vs. Tampa Bay at home

      • Tommy 4:57 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

        Alex Smith will have a huge game vs. Detroit.

        Am I supposed to pick one WR? If so, then Crabtree. I’m a big fan of having a QB-WR duo on the same team (I have Rivers, Jackson, and Gates all on my team).

      • Brandon 10:46 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I agree with Tommy on Alex Smith, but at receiver I like Robert Meachem, who should rebound with a touchdown this week as the Saints fight for home field advantage through the playoffs. All of those receivers make solid plays though.

    • Anthony 3:52 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Need help with Flex Spots. I have Robert Meachem for WR and MJD for RB. I need to players for my flex spots. I have Mike Sims Walker, Laurence Maroney, Jason Snelling, Mike Sims Walker, Cadillac Williams, Josh Cribbs (no points for return yds), and Chester Taylor.

      Thanks!

      • Anthony 3:52 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

        need two players*

      • Shane 3:59 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

        MSW and Maroney

      • Brandon 10:53 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I like Laurence Maroney and Jason Snelling (against the worst run defense in the league) this week.

    • Luke 4:10 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey guys Merry Christmas
      I need 2 RBs from Addai, Deangelo Williams and Maroney, and i need 2 WRs from Fitzgerald, Ochocinco and Jennings
      Thanks

      • Tommy 5:58 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

        Addai and Maroney

        Fitz and Ochocinco

      • Matt 9:43 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        Keep an eye on Williams, but at this point the ankle doesn’t look good. Fitz is a must-start every week, and Ocho’s got KC so that’s a winner.

    • Zack 5:20 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Need help in starting 3 WR
      Vincent Jackson
      Randy Moss
      Andre Johnson
      DeSean Jackson

      • Matt 9:04 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        Those are some ridiculous options. Andre Johnson is the absolute must-start of this group. Even though you’d normally think of Moss as a must-start, I’d bench him in your case because he’s gone five games in a row without a 100-yard performance, that troubling one-catch game was only two weeks ago, and he’s averaged just over three catches per game over the past five.

    • Tommy 5:59 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Sit V-Jax. Tough decision though- those are 4 WRs that could be the #1 on any given fantasy team.

    • NIck 6:49 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Need Help 3WR –ppr

      D. Jackson vs broncos
      H. Ward vs Ravens
      Mike sims-walker vs Pats
      Crabtree vs lions

      • Matt 9:45 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        I love Hines Ward this week against a banged-up Ravens secondary. Crabtree’s the odd man out for me.

    • nero 8:05 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’m looking pretty good going into the championship game with a healthy team and great matchups to boot while my opponent has some really tough matchups, a key guy that might sit and injury problems.

      Last week I started (we get return yards btw).:

      Rivers
      Moss
      Fitzgerald
      Cribbs
      Rice
      Wells
      Tony Gonzalez
      Saints
      Tynes
      James Harrison (this week I picked up Beason for this slot)

      My opponent has
      McNabb
      Mason
      Cotchery
      DeSean
      Barber
      Harrison (he picked him up this week for Forsett, he’s got Turner out)
      Dallas Clark
      Steelers
      Nugent
      London Fletcher

      My question is related to my RBs. I had been using Pierre Thomas all year long until 2 weeks ago but it’s been effort poorly spent.

      I have been toying around with the idea of starting Wells and Thomas this week to avoid the Steelers run D with Rice but there’s no way to bench him. So Wells or Thomas? Right now I’m leaning heavy towards Wells since hes the man, riding a 2 game TD streak and even the Texans could run on the Rams, plus I expect AZ to get up early.

      • Matt 9:51 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        I agree – you’re going with Wells for all the right reasons. This is going to be a rout and the Cards use Wells far more than Hightower in these kinds of games, with last week’s game in Detroit (17 rush, 110 yards and a score) a perfect example of what he can do against a bad opponent. He’s a virtual lock for a nice game, whereas the same certainly can’t be said for Thomas, who hasn’t found the end zone since week 11.

    • Matt Scott 9:54 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      3 issues with my chamionship game this week.
      Manning or Benro in Week 16???
      NYG Steve Smith or Hester/ Clayton…My other WR is Mason.
      Pats or Carolina D???

      • Matt 9:54 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        QB – Which Manning? If it’s Peyton, then go with him. If it’s Eli, then go with Ben.
        WR – Smith. By a mile. Don’t overthink this one.
        DEF – Pats. But check your waiver wire. Are the Falcons or Cowboys available? (See my post on this.)

    • Sam 11:40 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      this is who I have, who should I start. Some are obvious put I’m still putting my whole line up.

      QB – Rivers, Orton
      RB – C. Johnson, Ganther, M. Morris, Jennings, Westbrook
      WR – Austin, Ochocinco, Avery, Burleson, J. Morgan
      DEF – SF or NE

      1QB
      2RB
      2WR
      1WR/RB
      1DEF

      • Matt 9:58 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        QB – Rivers by a mile, no question.
        RB – CJ + Ganther
        WR – Austin + Ocho (by a mile)
        DEF – 49ers. Again, by a mile.

        These are all straightforward picks, which is great – no second-guessing.

        • Sam 10:56 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink

          yeah i thought so. What about for the flex spot? I’m thinking Morris over Morgan?

        • Brandon 11:51 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink

          As you say, go with Morris over Morgan.

    • Dean 12:38 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      First time in Championship. Have a couple of questions. I have on my team…
      QB-Romo, Smith
      RB-Rice, Harrison, Wells, Maroney, Jackson
      WR-R. Moss, Djax, NYG Smith

      We play 1 QB and I must start a min of 1 RB and 1 WR above. I have three more slots for RB/WR mix. Who should I start?
      Thanks a bunch and Merry Christmas!!

      • Matt 10:05 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        I worry about Romo this week – Washington shut him down pretty well earlier in the season, and despite their issues they always show up to play in division games. Smith has Detroit, one of the sweetest matchups for any fantasy QB, and in your shoes I think I’d give him a shot over Romo.

        There’s no way you bench Harrison this week. Absolutely no way, especially given that he’s got another sweet matchup. So go with him, both Jacksons, Rice, and Moss.

    • Sona 4:57 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      yeahhhhh! made it to the finals! :) Thanks for the help till now :) Need your opinion TE options : Kellen Winslow or Fred Davis. Flex position: Ganther, Maurice Morris, Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes Def available: Falcons, 49ers, Colts and Steelers

      • Brandon 10:08 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Fred Davis at tight end, Holmes in the flex spot and at defense, go with the 49ers.

    • Nick 12:06 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      What kills me is that any bozo can make an internet fantasy page. Even the ones that charge typically have incompetent people giving their opinions. Think about this. Buffalo has the #5 pass defense in the NFL for 2009. This week they lost their #1 corner and their all pro safety who has 9 ints. Now, how is it that you can tout the great Buffalo pass defense. THEY’RE NOT PLAYING!!! Do your homework! And their #2 corner is out too! Who’s gonna cover?

    • Brandon Walsh 12:50 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey Guys, looking for advice from anyone who would like to share it.

      My RB situation is totally messing with my head.

      Pick 2

      Marion Barber…coming off his best game of the season and up against the pitiful Redskins.
      Jonathan Stewart…if Deangelo is out again this guy seems to dominate. Going up against a decent Giants run D.
      Lawrence Maroney…at home vs. the Jags, he has been my most consistent back over the last few weeks. I also have Brady though, so if the Pats get shut out or limited to FGs then I’m screwed by playing both guys. (I know its unlikely)
      Pierre Thomas…on the best offense in the league, but has really been pretty lousy for the last 4-5 games. No PPR for RBs in in my league, otherwise he’d be a must start. Up against the Bucs worst run D in the NFL.
      And the Sleeper.
      Last weeks mystery stud Michael Bush…I’m not really considering him, but he did have a huge game last week, and this week he plays the god awful Browns.

      Thanks!! Merry Xmas.

    • Bobby Triplett 12:54 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      I went from worst to first in the last 8 weeks, and now I find myself in the championship game.
      We are a PPR league and here is what I have so far… Would love your advice bro. Love the show man.
      Bobby

      QB: Palmer
      WR: A. Johnson
      WR: A. Bryant
      RB: R.Grant
      RB: L. McCoy
      TE: D. Thomas
      FLEX: M. Morris
      DEF: Atlanta
      D: L. Briggs
      D: B. Cushing

      K. N Keading

      Here is my bench… If you think anything should switch let me know man thanks.

      WR. A. Collie
      WR. L Moorse
      WR. M. Massaquoi
      RB. J. Forrset
      QB. C Henne
      TE. Z Miller
      K. L Tynes
      D. C. Sessions

      • Brandon 11:48 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        The only real change I’d consider making is replacing Antonio Bryant with Austin Collie. Collie will most likely not be one of the Colts benched early if they decide to go that direction in this game. Good luck.

    • erik hassy 3:23 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      I have a tought choice to make between Santonio Holmes, Ocho-Cinco and Chris Chambers at WR. Who should I start and should I bench Michael Bush against the Cleveland sieve D and use one of the WR as a flex?

      • Brandon 10:05 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        I like Holmes and Ochocinco at wide receiver, with Michael Bush over Chambers in the flex spot. The worry with Chambers is that Dwayne Bowe will take over as the top receiver now that he’s back in the swing of things.

    • Patrick 4:08 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      Quarterback Dilemma:

      I have Manning slated to start v. Jets; but Warner v. Rams on the bench. My gut says go with Warner v. Rams (they are terrible) but he has been average at best the past two weeks. But Manning faces the #1 defense in the NFL, and may have limited playing time…

      What to do?

      • Brandon 10:03 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with Warner just in case Manning doesn’t play the whole game.

    • Amir 4:32 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      KEEPER LEAGUE QUESTION —

      I’m in a keeper league and think I have a decent idea about who to keep on my roster — does anyone know of any article with a list of possible sleeper keepers for the next year (our rules are you can keep anyone you just lose a draft pick 2 rounds higher than the round they were originally drafted)

      Let me know

    • DFonz001 10:41 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      Well guy I’m in the championship game and I’d like to say thank’s for your help when I needed it, good luck to you as well. I needed to know If I should start
      QB: Peyton Manning or Alex Smith
      WR: Randy Moss, Brandon Marshall, or Santonio Holmes (I need two receivers)
      RB: Laurence Maroney or Marion Barber
      I’d really appreciate your help as you can see I have good players thats why its so hard for me to decide.

      • Brandon 11:43 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        Alex Smith with a great match-up against the Lions. At receiver, Moss and Marshall, with Maroney filling out the running back spot. Good luck dude!

    • DFonz001 10:43 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      By the way MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

    • Chris 12:21 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      Mason or driver this week?

      • Brandon 11:42 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        Yahoo apparently loves Donald Driver this week, but I’m going with Derrick Mason, who has a touchdown in two straight games is the uncontested number one receiver in the offense.

    • Greg 3:03 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      Maurice Morris or Brian Westbrook? Normally a no brainer. You can’t predict BW’s touches but I don’t trust backups who have one good game as a fill-in #1. Westbrook is home and Morris is away. Denver has batter D. I’m squarely on the picket fence and it’s not comfortable.

      • Tommy 6:36 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        10000000% Maurice Morris. Westbrook is a complete gamble, and Maurice Morris is guaranteed carries.

        • Greg 11:06 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink

          Here’s another one. Chris Chambers or Hakeem Nicks. RE Nicks, I shy away from bad hammies, but I think his projections are rising. Someone knows something! As of now I have Chambers penciled in.

      • Brandon 11:39 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        Gotta agree with Tommy here, go with Maurice Morris.

    • ChadClay 3:54 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      Merry Christmas!
      I would like some lineup help please. I am in a PPR league that rewards return yardage. Thanks for your help!
      QB: Aaron Rodgers
      RB: Ray Rice, Thomas Jones, Beanie Wells, Forsett, or Hightower.
      WR: Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Miles Austin, or Johnny Knox (I need two)
      TE: Jermichael Finley or Fred Davis (I need one)
      Flex: Any of the above WR’s or RB’s (I need one)

      Thanks again!

      • ChadClay 3:55 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Sorry. Forgot to say how many RBs I need. I need two. Thanks again!

      • Tommy 6:35 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        RB: Ray Rice and Beanie Wells
        WR: Andre Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald
        TE: Fred Davis
        W/R: Miles Austin

      • Brandon 11:46 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I agree with Tommy for the most part, but I like Jermichael Finley over Fred Davis this week. I wish you could get Thomas Jones in there somehow, but it looks like he’ll have to cheer your team on from the bench this week.

    • Harry 7:12 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      Merry Christmas All !!! Should I start New England or Miami D this week ??? This is for all the marbles….LOL Thanks for any input !!!

      • Brandon 11:09 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with New England this week…I have a good feeling about them playing at home.

        • Harry 11:11 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink

          Thank You :-)

    • aker 8:34 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’ve got Gonzalez at TE. Finley is available, and I’m looking to find points anywhere I can get them. Thoughts as between the two? Gave up Vernon Davis earlier in the season thinking that I would never justify starting him over Tony G. Don’t want to foolishly overestimate Gonzo again. Your advice is always appreciated.

      • Brandon 11:38 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’d stick with Gonzo this weekend. He’s been getting looks on a consistent basis all season and there’s no real reason to switch to Finley.

    • Suzanne 3:30 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      Help! At QB — Matt Schaub or Alex Smith?

      • Tw 5:45 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        SF is not playing for their play-off lives and has a running game, Smith looked poor last wk, DET is improving
        I’d stick with Schaub
        GOOD LUCK

      • Brandon 11:04 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I agree with Tw here, go with Schaub who plays a Dolphins team that was just lit up by Vince Young of all people last week.

    • Lucas 4:42 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      In the final – $600 on the line playing the number 1 team
      PPR, 1pt/20yds rush/rec, 6 pts/TD
      Need 2 RB: Rice, Wells, PT, Harrison
      Need 2 WR: Colston, Driver, Crabtree
      Need 1 TE: Dallas Clark,Finley
      Am thinking Rice, Wells, Colston, Crabtree, Finley
      Thoughts?
      Worth mentioning that my opponent has Rogers, so Finley over Clark seems like the right move (IND may rest starters). Really torn over Driver vs. Crabtree.
      My line-up (as of now):
      Brees, Rice, Wells, Colston, Crabtree, Finley, Bironas, Cards D

      Opponent:
      Rogers, AP, Benson, Wayne, Welker, Winslow, Akers, Ravens D
      How do you like my chances???

      • Brandon 11:09 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I also like Rice, Wells, Colston and Finley, but at receiver I’d go with Donald Driver, who has proven to have more big game potential than Crabtree at this point.

        As for your chances, it should be a pretty good battle, but hopefully Reggie Wayne has a short day and gives you the slight edge. Good luck and feel free to “donate” a bit of those winnings to the FFGeekBlog cause!

    • Tw 5:59 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      Driver w/ Finley helps cover rodgers better
      Starting colston w. brees gives you the edge
      Good luck

    • Greg 10:05 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hakeem Nicks (bad hammie but his projections seem to be rising) or Chris Chambers?

      • Brandon 10:56 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I guess if you hear that Nicks is starting when they announce the actives/inactives, you could consider starting him, but I’d just go with Chambers who is definitely going to start and continues to put up numbers for the Chiefs.

        • Greg 12:18 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink

          Thanks. I agree.

    • Leah 10:18 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      Schaub or Brees . . . in the Finals. Decisions Decisions

      • Brandon 11:03 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        Wow, that’s a tough (but good) decision to have to make. Last time the Saints played Tampa Bay, he didn’t rack up all that much yardage, but he still managed three touchdowns. I’m guessing this week he throws for some solid yards and again gets the touchdowns as well as his team fights to clinch home field advantage in the playoffs. Go with Brees.

    • Swaimy 11:11 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      tough calls
      RB
      Thomas Jones or Jamaal Charles
      WR
      Mike Sims-walker or Hines Ward

    • Chadclay 11:57 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      Thanks for your feedback!

    • eric ivy 12:40 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      ok so i got aaron rodgers chris johnson frank gore derrick mason tony gonzalez 49 ers d and jeff reed …. my flex spot choices are t.0. santonio holmes cadilac n collie. who should i pick

      • Brandon 12:46 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with Santonio Holmes. The other guys are too inconsistent or risky (if Peyton sits early.)

  • Week 16 Defenses to Consider

    Brandon 11:16 am on 12/22/2009 | 18 Permalink Reply
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    Here’s a quick list of teams that are playing some of the worst offenses in the league this week and could be available in your league in case you were looking for a plug-in. We’ve included the percent owned in parenthesis, as well as highlighted our favorites in green:

    • Green Bay (96%) vs Seattle
    • Arizona (91%) vs St. Louis
    • New England (83%) vs Jacksonville
    • Cincinnati (81%) vs Kansas City
    • New York Giants (72%) vs Carolina
    • Indianapolis (71%) vs New York Jets
    • San Francisco (70%) vs Detroit
    • Dallas (65%) @ Washington
    • Atlanta (30%) vs Buffalo
    • Cleveland (18%) vs Oakland
     

    • Tommy 11:30 am on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

      I got GB!

      • Brandon 4:07 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

        woot woot!

      • Tommy 6:45 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

        Here’s my dilemma, heading into the finals…

        We have at QB:

        Jay Cutler vs. Minnesota
        Matt Moore @ NYG

        At running back, pick 4:
        Maurice Jones Drew @NE
        Jamaal Charles @Cincinnati
        Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Carolina
        Jerome Harrison vs. Oakland
        Quinton Ganther vs. Dallas
        Maurice Morris @SF

        At WR, pick 4:
        Vincent Jackson @Tennessee
        Devin Thomas vs. Dallas
        Chris Chambers @ Cincinnati
        Dwyane Bowe @ Cincinnati
        Mike Thomas @ NE
        Justin Gage vs. SD

        And also, do you think Brees will play this week? I’m playing him this week…

        Thanks a lot for your help.

        • Tommy 6:47 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink

          My bad, pick *3* WRs

        • Brandon 9:33 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink

          At quarterback, I think you have to go with Jay Cutler (even if he’s been pretty scary this season.) The Vikings haven’t been all that great lately against the pass, giving up three touchdowns to both Kurt Warner and Matt Moore in the past three weeks.

          At running back, I like MJD, Charles, Bradshaw (hope he gets a touchdown or two again) and Jerome Harrison, although he’s risky and there’s no way he’s having a week like he did last Sunday.

          At receiver, go with Vincent Jackson, Chris Chambers (although you could easily put Bowe in here instead) and take the gamble on Justin Gage.

          As for Brees, I’m sure he’ll play most of the game. The team wants to erase the memory of that loss and there’s no way they’ll let themselves limp into the playoffs with two or three losses in the last three weeks of the season.

        • Brandon 11:53 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink

          Wow Justin Gage…nice game! Hopefully you ignored my advice on that one, but otherwise, hopefully the other guys step it up.

        • Tommy 7:52 pm on 12/27/2009 Permalink

          Actually I didn’t even see this post and was pissed I didn’t get a response, just saw this now…

          I started Moore at QB.

          Started MJD, Charles, Harrison, and Bradshaw at RB…
          and Jackson, Chambers, and Gage at WR.

          I’m down 11, guy I’m playing has no players and I have Fred Davis and Danieal Manning. hopefully i win

    • TJ 1:30 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

      Who would you guys play this week between GB & Arizona?

      • Brandon 4:07 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

        Green Bay gets my vote. Matt Hasselbeck is coming off one of his worst games of the season and the Packers will be looking to feast on any insecurities he has in Lambeau.

    • s 2 da a L 3:59 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

      I would go GB

    • nero 2:43 am on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Why isn’t NO on the list?

      • Brandon 9:35 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Good catch…they probably should be. They’ve let up some points these past weeks but the last time they played Tampa Bay they whooped em’. If you have the Saints defense, don’t worry about swapping them out.

    • Squish 2:59 am on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Well, it’s officially the first of two “fun” weeks when we get to guess which teams will play their starters and for how long. It’s my absolute most hated portion of the year when you have to throw your hard work out to dry.

      Lost a few last week, I think I have 4 championships, 4 semi-finals, and 3 third place games this week. Hopefully everything turns out better this week than last!

    • Joe 10:30 am on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      I have the Indianapolis and NYG defenses…… which one should i start. Also i have McCoy and Harrison for my RB2 spot……. which one should i start

      • Brandon 9:37 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with the Giants on defense, as they still have something to play for. At running back, I think you want to roll the dice on Jerome Harrison and hope he can get at least a third of the numbers he put up last week. Good luck!

    • H-O-V 3:06 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      I have GB’s and SF’s D/ST…who should I play?

      • Shane 3:51 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

        Stick With GB, The Lions have been playing much better than the Seahawks as of late.

      • Brandon 9:37 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Agreed, go with Green Bay.

  • The Wire - Week 16: Championship Week

    Brandon 10:24 am on 12/22/2009 | 39 Permalink Reply
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    Here are our waiver wire candidates for week 16. As usual, you’ll find players who are either [Startable], a [Stopgap] to get you past a BYE or injury, [Worth a look] and spot on your bench, or [One-week-wonder]s who don’t warrant a roster spot, so you make your roster moves accordingly. You’ll also see the percent owned in parenthesis. With your league championship in sight, I’ve simplified the list a bit this week, as I figure there is a lot less competition for the top waiver wire players this week. If you have any additional questions though, please feel free to ask away and I’ll try to get them before the end of the day so you can finalize your roster as soon as possible. Good luck!

    (More …)

     

    • Mark 11:14 am on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

      Out of these 5 players I need to start 1 RB and 1 flex:
      Jamaal Charles, Rashard Mendenhall, Joseph Addai, Sidney Rice or Sims-Walker? Also which defense: Arizona or New Orleans?

      • Brandon 3:59 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

        Even though he plays a tough Bengals run defense, I think you have to go with Jamaal Charles in the running back spot, as he’s been on fire lately. In the flex spot, I’d go with Sidney Rice, who should put up big numbers on national television (Monday night) against the Bears. As for your defense, I like the Saints at home against Tampa Bay, a team that features a quarterback who single-handedly has 9 turnovers in the past three games.

    • PK 2:53 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

      my lineup for my playoff game is set all down to my last flex spot: the choices are jamaal charles or jerome harrison.
      any suggestions?

      • Brandon 4:02 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’d start Jamaal Charles based on his consistency. I’ll take two straight 140+ yard and a touchdown games over Harrison’s last two (9 yards, then 286 yards/3 TD) even if Charles has a tougher match-up.

    • Sam 5:51 pm on 12/22/2009 Permalink Reply

      ok I have a huge dilema at my third reciever position. i have pierre garcon, josh cribbs, and michael crabtree. In my head I have made a case for all three players.. garcon has manning throwing, cribbs can take it to the barn, and crabtree is playing detroit… anybody have any suggestiions?

      • Brandon 9:48 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Crabtree is the safest play and should have a solid game against the Lions this week. Cribbs is too risky and probably won’t repeat last week’s performance and I’m a little scared of the Colts game plan this week.

    • TJ 12:57 am on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey guys, wanted your thoughts before leaving for The Nightmare Before Christmas Travel begins. Here’s what I’ve got and some random thoughts (non-ppr):

      RB (2) : Sjax @Ari, Wells vs StL, Charles @ KC, Forsett @GB, F Jackson @ Atl
      Have SJax (struggling lately….) and Wells (good matchup) for now, Charles helped get me here but matchup not great @ Cin. Harrison available but too risky, I think.

      WR (2): Austin @ Was, Welker vs Jac, Ocho vs KC, SmithNYG vs Car, Sims-Walker @ NE
      Austin, and Welker (won last week despite him, Brady still seems banged up) for now. The others may rock….or not.

      TE: F Davis, J Finley, Shianco or Witten — I think one of the first two, not sure which one.
      D/ST: Have GB in there per your advice, in case you’re having second thoughts: ARI, Cin, Dal, Bal available
      K (it’s the money game, kickers count…..I need some FGs!): Hartley, Cundiff, Stover, Scobee, Feely, K Brown, Rackers, Mare.

      Thanks for your advice, hope to take the title this weekend. Will be checking in from 5000 miles away assuming my bro-in-law’s internet connection stays strong this week.
      Happy Holidays to All!

      • TJj 1:05 am on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

        Sorry – Nugent, not Rackers.

      • TJ 4:32 am on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

        Falcons defense also available…

      • Brandon 10:02 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Hey TJ, you got some tough decisions at running back, but I can’t argue with Steven Jackson and Beanie Wells. At wide receiver, stick with Welker and Austin, but Ochocinco could also be primed for a solid game. At tight end, I’m not sure how you ended up with all those guys, but roll the dice on Finley, who has the most potential this week out of the crew. At defense, Arizona makes an enticing play and is probably worth a start, especially if Keith Null starts for the Rams again. Finally, at kicker, it’s always a crapshoot, but I like Garrett Hartley. Good luck!

        • TJ 9:21 am on 12/26/2009 Permalink

          Thanks, Brandon. Kept Welker in there now, will stew over Ochocinco a little before game time.

          On the te’s only have 2 rostered (Finley & Shiancoe,), but all FAs are pretty safe to grab until tomorrow, hence the choices here. Good Luck to you too!

        • TJ 1:15 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink

          Hey Brandon, one more question for you – if I chicken out again at the last minute and pull Sjax (actually turned out to be a good move last week), wondering who you’d rank next: F Jackson @ Atl, Charles @ Cin or Harrison (just picked up) vs OAK?

    • Javier 3:05 am on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Would you start Ganther, Harrison or Morris over Addai as RB#2? How about any of them in the flex spot? My WRs are Randy Moss, SS (NYG), Sid Rice, Meachem and Britt.

      • Brandon 9:44 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        I would start Jerome Harrison over Addai, just because there is risk that Addai could be benched after a bit to keep him healthy for the playoffs. As for your flex spot, the only change I might consider is Maurice Morris over Kenny Britt.

    • aker 11:24 am on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      You were right that Ganther wasn’t a no-brainer over Bradshaw in MNF. I managed to squeak into the championship game. I have the same dilemma this week, but I’ve added Harrison to the mix. (It should be obvious that I’ve had RB issues all season.) I’m now struggling between Bradshaw who has had back to back strong performances, and the one hit wonder up against Oakland. I think it’s safe to take Ganther off the table as between these three given the matchups?

      • Brandon 9:41 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        I know it’s hard to sit Harrison after that insane game last week, but I’d go with Bradshaw this week. He’s got a decent match-up with the Panthers and has been getting the carries in the red zone lately. Good luck!

    • Lindsay 2:07 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      SO I made it through last wk just barely, and only because my opponent played Brady over Big Ben, but I am here. I am up against a team that I will likely lose against, but I at least want to put up a fight. So I need some help…

      Need 3 WRs Colston, Meacham, Smith(nyg), Collie, Evans, Bryant, Avery
      Need 2 RBs R. Williams, Forte, Ganther
      TE Celek or Davis
      Kicker Feely (i hope what he did last wk was a one time thing)
      DEF San Fran

      Also need a flex position out of those listed above. This is a PPR league. Thanks so much for all your help throughout the season!!!! Merry Christmas!

      • aaron Oetting 8:45 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

        colston, smith, meacham

        r williams, ganther

        Davis!!

        collie

      • Brandon 9:46 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        I have to agree with Aaron here on all of the picks!

    • bman 10:00 pm on 12/23/2009 Permalink Reply

      Snelling isn’t startable at home against Buffalo?! Even if Turner plays and Norwood gets some touches, Snelling has done well in the past, and Buffalo is 32nd against the run.

      • Brandon 9:39 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Everyone’s startable depending on the options I guess. Who are your other running backs?

      • bman 10:12 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’ve got Thomas, Addai, Bradshaw and Moreno (went a little nuts on the waiver wire – why not?!) and could get Morris or Bush if I wanted. While Thomas has underproduced, the matchup is too good to let go I think, which is also why I’m looking at Snelling over the others.

    • Cris 12:31 pm on 12/24/2009 Permalink Reply

      Jerome Harrison or jamaal Charles for week 16… Help.. thanks!

      • Brandon 9:38 am on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with Jamaal Charles just for the consistency. There’s no telling what kind of numbers (or lack there of) that Harrison will put up this week in that offense.

    • ROB 2:21 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      Ok Big Decisions, Should I start Peyton Manning or Alex Smith and should I sit DeAngelo Williams for A.Bradshaw or Michael Bush. Please help. Thanks…..

    • Ehren 3:48 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      Championship week for me and I rode P. Manning to this point but have to sit him. I now have to decide between Garrard and V. Young at QB. Once other thing to take into consideration is that I have Chris Johnson with Tenn. Fearful about Titans getting shut down and losing a lot of valuable points. Either way, over thinking this decision and need clarity.

    • Bob 10:08 pm on 12/25/2009 Permalink Reply

      RB Should I start Morris or Ganther. And for WR, should I start Meachem or White

      • Michael 1:06 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        No brainer start Meachem Bress will definitly look for blood after losing to Dallas.
        A close call but I would start Morris the cowboys look to tough against the run as of lately I do not trust that O-line for the redskins.

    • otis 12:15 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      OK Bradshaw vs carolina or Hightower vs rams. I would normally go for Tim, but with wells in the mix and the threat that Tim won’t play much if they get up big I’m turning towards bradshaw.

      • Michael 1:11 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        Start Bradshaw! Wells as of the last couple of weeks is getting hotter by the week and Hightower took a turn for the worse during the S.F. game. Bradshaw is now showing his explosive hard charging form again. He has come up big lately when given the opportunity and has made the best of it.

    • Michael 1:01 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      I need 3 WR Murphy, Evans, A. Bryant, Manningham, Cribbs, Morgan please

    • Mo 1:12 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’m having some trouble

      I have so many good matchups this week that i dont know who to start

      [semifinals this week]

      I have 1 QB Slot, 3 WR Slots, 2 RB Slots, 1 TE slot, 1 Flex [QB/WR/RB/TE] spot, and 1 DEF spot

      I have:
      Kurt Warner vs STL
      Alex Smith vs DET

      Marques Colston vs TB
      Robert Meachem vs TB
      Michael Crabree vs DET
      Percy Harvin vs CHI

      Chris Johnson [already started, took up 1 RB spot]
      Beanie Wells vs STL
      DeAngelo Williams vs NYG [injured]
      Rashard Mendenhall vs BAL
      Jerome Harrison vs OAK

      Fred Davis vs DAL [only TE i have so have to start]

      Garrett Hartley vs TB

      SF DEF vs DET
      GB DEF vs SEA

    • Roland 4:03 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      I don’t know what to do. I have a Flex play. Not sure to use Meachem or Maurice Morris. All the research have them really close on the rankings. First time ever I’m in the Finals.

      • Roland 4:06 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

        Actually. here is what i have in general. people are saying Palmer sucks, and that Wayne is going to be rested…now i’m even more super confused. lol.

        QB : Carson Palmer / Garrard
        2 RB : Chris Johnson / Barber / Maurice Morris
        TE : Vernon Davis
        2 WR : Reggie Wayne / Desean Jackson / Meachem
        1 FLEX : Morris or Meachem? would you substitute Meachem for Wayne if he is resting?

    • Timmy 8:49 pm on 12/26/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’ve got an RB problem not a lack of RB but a who to bank on for the chamionship? In my league we have 2 RB spots and @ flex spots
      i’ve got Rice, Barber, Beanie Wells, Jerome Harrison, Jerious Norwood(who i’d rather not play), and DeAngelo Williams is doubtful but i’ve got Jonathan Stweart too. the rest of my squad is set it’s just those spots i’m qustioning myself on.

      • Tw 5:29 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        Here’s the order as I see it:
        1-Wells
        2-Harrison
        3-Rice (vs pit or he’d be higher)
        4-Stewart (vs NYG)
        5-Barber (F Jones)

    • Tw 5:01 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

      Try managing these WK 16 STUDS: 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 Flx. (stndrd without 100 yard bonus’)
      Beanie Wells -ST
      M Bell -ST
      Jones Drew -FLX
      Ahmad Bradshaw -BNCH
      M Bush – BNCH

      Driver – ST
      Colston – ST
      Wayne – BNCH ;(
      S Smith NYG – BNCH
      J Morgan – BNCH

      • Tw 6:43 am on 12/27/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’m leaning towards Bradshaw over Bell,
        What do you think guys?

  • Team of the Week - Week 15: Jerome Harrison.

    Brandon 8:38 am on 12/21/2009 | 13 Permalink Reply
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    Here is the fantasy football “Team of the Week,” listing the players that scored the most points (using standard scoring) over the course of Sunday’s games. This week you’ll notice a few oddities about the list, the first being the existence of two quarterbacks, both who kicked some serious behind and who couldn’t be left off the list. The second is the existence of Jerome Harrison, who rushed for an insane 286 yards (the third highest single game rushing total of all time!) Anyways, with the Monday Night Football game yet to take place (New York Giants @ Washington Redskins) this list may be a bit premature, but here is your team of the week nonetheless…

    Pos.

    Player

    Stats
    QB-A Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) 503 passing yards, 7 rushing yards, 3 TD
    QB-B Aaron Rodgers (GB) 383 passing yards, 22 rushing yards, 3 TD, 2-pt conversion
    RB Jerome Harrison (CLE) 286 (!!!) rushing yards, 12 receiving yards, 3 TD
    RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX) 110 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards, 2 TD
    WR Vincent Jackson (SD) 108 receiving yards, 2 TD
    WR Steve Smith (CAR) 157 receiving yards, -6 rushing yards, 1 TD
    WR DeSean Jackson (PHI) 140 receiving yards, 9 rushing yards, 1 TD
    TE Dallas Clark (IND) 95 receiving yards, 2 TD
    K Matt Prater (DEN) Kicks – 20-29 (2), 30-39 (0), 40-49 (1), 50+ (1), PAT (1)
    DEF Baltimore 7 points allowed, 2 sack, 4 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries
     

    • Brandon 8:41 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

      By the way, anyone else find it interesting that A) the Browns scored 41 points AND B) that Brady Quinn threw for just 66 yards when the Browns scored 41 points? I guess it helps when you have Joshua Cribbs scoring 14 points on his own.

      • Brandon 4:17 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

        Also, how did Andre Johnson catch nine passes for 196 yards and NOT score at least one touchdown?!

        • Squish 6:03 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          Cribbs for 14 points? Ha! I had him on the bench in a return yard league. Goodbye 26 points :(

          As it stands I have a 5 point buffer in that league with Nicks remaining. My opponent has Fred Davis. Let’s just say I’m not comfortable with the 5 point lead.

          Another league sees me down by 4 with Tynes left so i should pull that one off. Even with those two wins I’ll still only be 4-3 this week :( It was a bad week to have my top players all flop. Let’s just say that a team with DeAngelo Williams and Michael turner was about equal to a week 15 loss…

          Hope you guys did well! Great call on Cribbs!

    • e-roc 8:58 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

      I gave away my spot in the Championship game by failing to start Steve Smith. *waves goodbye to 2009 season*

      Makes for a ridiculously depressing Monday.

      • Brandon 9:03 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

        In my league, I started Steve Smith (and still have Fred Davis left), but that’s not enough when you start the Sunday night game down over 60 points!

        • e-roc 9:06 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          Ouch… The $$$ would have come in extremely handy…

          Side note: I am in the leader of my league is most points left on the bench (i.e. “The Worst GM”).

        • Brandon 9:19 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          The only real points I left on the bench were Mike Wallace and Joe Flacco (I started Schaub), so I can’t really complain. Reggie Bush (my flex spot) getting hurt after a long run was pretty annoying though!

        • Squish 6:06 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          Having Fred Davis while being down 60 points is better than having Lawrence Tynes in the same scenario :(

          Anybody else play against an inordinate amount of teams with Rodgers and/or Manning this week?

          In Rapdidraft I had to choose between Henderson, Coles and Wallace. I chose Henderson. I suck.

    • Tommy 10:42 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

      I made some bad mistakes… started Arian Foster over Bradshaw and Harrison and Cutler over Matt Moore, still going to win though (down 1 point with Devin Thomas, Quinton Ganther, and Fred Davis going tonight, he doesn’t have anyone)

      • Brandon 11:10 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

        That’s a lot of eggs in the Washington Redskins basket…but I think they can manage between 1 and 2 points between those three guys, hah

        • Tommy 11:11 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          We can hope, lol

        • Pilchard 1:00 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          unfortunately i dont think u will prevail

  • Matt 12:29 pm on 12/20/2009 | 0 Permalink Reply
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    RT @MollyQerim_ESPN – Matt Ryan..Michael Turner…Steven Jackson…Larry Fitzgerald…TO all in

     

  • Ask the Geeks - Week 15: The Saints Go Marching Down!

    Brandon 10:08 am on 12/20/2009 | 10 Permalink Reply
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    Another last minute Ask the Geeks this week, but I wanted to get out some Ask the Geek questions before the games started today so people can get closer to bringing home those championship trophies! Remember to leave any other questions you might have as comments on any of our posts and we’ll try to respond if we can.

    Mark asks…

    Ganther or Fred Jackson? And don’t give me any of that Buffalo bias :)

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    • Squish 12:07 pm on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey guys, some last minute help if you will. Mason or Rice today?

      • Brandon 12:59 pm on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        Derrick Mason

        • Squish 6:08 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          Didn’t hear back in time b/c I was driving home. No big deal though since I found out I had a bye this week in that league

        • Brandon 8:29 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          Hah, at least you would have had some good advice to fall back on if you needed it!

    • Squish 12:17 pm on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      Be aware Rackers owners, Neil Rackers is out this week!

    • jeff 12:49 pm on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      3 bad qbs to choose from:

      Carson Palmer
      Kyle Orton
      Alex Smith

      Who should I go with?

      thanks

    • george 1:11 pm on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      TE help:

      Visante Shiancoe
      or
      Fred Davis

    • aker 12:33 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’m 14 points away from the finals…I’ve got Nicks left at WR and either Ganther or Bradshaw at RB. Seems like Ganther is a no-brainer, but thought i would check in with the experts.

      • Brandon 3:18 pm on 12/21/2009 Permalink Reply

        This one isn’t really a no-brainer, as both the Giants and Redskins are fairly solid against the run and neither running back is Chris Johnson (or anyone close to that talent.) I do like Ganther better though, as there are less options in the offense, especially in the redzone. They’ll probably put up similar numbers in the end, but go with Quinton Ganther. Good luck!

  • Matt 10:48 pm on 12/19/2009 | 12 Permalink Reply
    Tags: matt millen, short bus

    Matt Millen, calling the game with the Saints down 21 in the 4th quarter: “You can sense some urgency now on the part of New Orleans.” This is a man who truly deserves his reputation.

     

    • Tommy 10:52 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey Matt, I’m stuck.

      Jay Cutler is playing the Ravens, in the snow. He’s my QB2. I can have him, or on the waiver wire is Matt Moore, Daunte Culpepper, Chris Redman, and Charlie Frye.

      What do I do?

      • Matt 11:32 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        Yikes. I don’t love Cutler here, but he’s a far better option than any of those fantasy bench warmers. Fun fact: The Raiders just signed J.P. Losman, and he might even start over Frye by the end of the season. As a Bills fan, let me just say: Good luck with that, Oakland.

    • Jonathan 12:24 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      Alright I really in need of some help here. I have looked at so many different sides and I can decide on who to start. This is going to be a crucial game so…

      DeAngelo @Minnesota?

      or

      Maroney @ Buffalo?

      • Tommy 12:37 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        DeAngelo has more potential for a big game, go with him.

        • Ron 9:10 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          I promise you this is not 20/20 hindsight but EVERYBODY IN THE WORLD was benching Williams against that Minnesota run defense and Moroney has been HOT (6 Td’s in prior 6 games!!) AND Buffalo was missing TWO key run stuffers on the D-Line AND it was in frigid Buffalo which leans to the running game. I have D-Will and benched him in favor of Maurice Morris. You seriously had too much egg nog when you wrote this. If not, you should not dole out anymore advice. I was gonna ask you guys a question about Jacobs or Ganther tonight but I read this tidbit so please – don’t give me any advice. This advice is borderline criminal. You should be ashamed of yourself.

        • Tommy 10:53 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          I’m not part of the staff, just to let you know.

        • Brandon 11:19 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          Good thing one of our sponsors is an attorney (although they specialize in divorces), as we might need some legal advice if any more criminal advice is given out!

        • Tommy 11:20 am on 12/21/2009 Permalink

          hahaha Brandon

    • Kenny Powers 9:34 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      hey, guys! need some last-minute opinions on my lineup, please! 1QB, 1WR, 1RB, and a flex : )

      QB: Jason Campbell, Alex Smith, Matt Ryan
      WR: Dwayne Bowe, Steve Smith (Car)
      RB: Arian Foster, Quinton Ganther, LeSean McCoy, Chris Jennings

      Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day!

      • Matt 10:25 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’d go with Smith at QB – he’s been good for two or more TDs in 5 of his past 6 games.
        Bowe’s a big risk but I don’t like Smith this week; the Vikes are shutting star WRs down on a regular basis. I’d take a shot on Bowe since he’s the best end-zone target the Chiefs have.
        RB – I’m intrigued by Arian Foster, who’s going to get every opportunity to claim the starting job in Houston. I like Ganther too, but Foster would be my pick.

    • ffgeekblogROCKS 9:41 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey, fellas! Hope you’re having a great morning! Just thought I’d bother you for a little expert advice—if you wouldn’t mind… 2WR, 2 RB, and a flex, please!

      WR: Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Antonio Bryant, Joshua Cribbs, Donnie Avery, Jason Avant
      RB: Chris Johnson, Jamaal Charles, Ahmad Bradshaw, Shonn Greene

      Thanks to your advice on Jamaal Charles, I’ve managed to survive all the way to the semifinals and hopefully more—even though I got Ronnie Brown-outted! Thank you guys for a wonderful season! Keep up the great job!

      • Matt 10:30 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        WR – AJ’s the obvious WR1, and then it gets murky at WR2. I don’t like Megatron this week at all – the knee, the Cards, the Culpepper, ugh. Go with Bryant, who’s a high-risk, high-upside play against the Seahawks.

  • Hits & Misses - Week 15: Almost Championship Time!

    Brandon 5:49 pm on 12/18/2009 | 33 Permalink Reply
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    Here are our “Hits” and “Misses” for this week. I didn’t have much time over these past few days, so right now all you have to go on are the players names, their opponents and your good faith in the FF geeks. Tonight or tomorrow I’ll try to add some descriptions to explain my picks a bit more. Remember to leave any hit/miss questions you have as a comment on this post (or any other post for that matter) and good luck!

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    • Jake 7:30 pm on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

      I have a few questions. I want to start Rivers but Cincy has a good secondary and after seeing what they did against Favre, should I start him or Orton?

      for WR, I have 2 spots to fill: Austin, Ochocinco, Burleson, and Avery, who should start?

      for RB, I have 1 spot to fill: Ganther, Buckhalter, Jennings

      and 1 flex: pick one of the already mentioned names that wasn’t picked.

      Thanks and I appreciate all your help and love your blog!

      • Jake 4:22 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        Also for TE I have Fred Davis but a chance to get Carlson and Finley

      • Tommy 5:55 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        Start Fred Davis at TE
        Austin and Ochocinco at WR
        Ganther at RB
        Flex: Not very good choice selection but I’d probably go with Jennings, see if you get lucky with 1 or 2 TDs

    • Chris 9:04 pm on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

      Are you reasons for Farve being a “miss,” that he doesn’t preform well late in the season and Carolina’s strong pass defense?

      • Brett 10:11 pm on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

        I need some help..At second WR Antonio Bryant or Robert Meachem? At TE Tony G. or Fred Davis?
        Thanks,
        Brett

        • Tommy 7:55 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink

          Meachem’s probably the better bet for WR
          Fred Davis has a better QB throwing to him (assuming Ryan’s out) and has been hot lately, start him.

      • Brandon 11:58 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        It’s mostly based on a good Panthers pass defense. You probably want to keep him as your starter unless you have a good alternative, but keep your expectations reasonable, as the team could pound Adrian Peterson a lot.

    • Chris 8:28 am on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Guys you have mendenhall as a miss, but should I start him over s jackson considering the qb situation in Stl and Houston’s improved run D? Also would you start mason over driver at wr3?

      • Tommy 11:42 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        The QB station, imo, makes Jackson more startable because they will be going to him more often.

    • Jones 1:14 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Is it crazy to sit D Williams and start Forsett, Jennings or Mendenhall in his place?

    • Tony 1:42 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Need some help
      Heath Miller listed as a miss. Might be able to pick up Davis.
      I have Freeman and Sanchez to fill my 2nd QB spot, neither are good but who do you think is the better option as both matchups are Appealing?
      Lost out to MSW having a good game, forgot to check the team Thursday(GF’s B-day) now needing some help filling a spot for him.

      Arian Foster, Davone Bess, Antonio Bryant and Steve Breaston are available. Any good options in there in your opinion?

      • Tommy 7:55 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        Freeman for QB
        Pickup Davis for TE
        And Arian Foster will have a big week vs STL

        • Tony 8:21 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink

          Ok then. Pick 2?
          C Benson, B Jacobs, K Britt.

        • Tommy 8:30 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink

          RB’s are always better to rely on, go with Benson and Jacobs.

    • Buzzy 4:01 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Need help with WR/TE:

      I have Meachem, Gates, Boldin and need to start 2 of the three.

      Thanks!

    • Sona 5:43 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Kurt Warner or Philip Rivers this week? Kellen Winslow or Fred Davis? Flex position Hines ward, Santonio Holmes or Quinton Ganther?

      • Tommy 7:53 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        Warner, Davis, Ganther

      • Brandon 11:54 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        Rivers, Davis and Ganther. I’m a little worried about Warner’s health this week, even against a softer defense like the Lions.

    • Jason 6:57 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Saints D versus Dallas, or Jets D versus Atlanta? Should I play Meachem in place of Fitzgereld, with his hip issue? Thanks

      • Tommy 9:39 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        I hope you used the Jets D

      • Brandon 11:52 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        Sorry we didn’t get to this in time Jason…hope everything works out for you and your team!

    • Tommy 9:38 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey Brandon, I’m stuck.

      Jay Cutler is playing the Ravens, in the snow. He’s my QB2. I can have him, or on the waiver wire is Matt Moore, Daunte Culpepper, Chris Redman, and Charlie Frye.

      What do I do?

      • Brandon 11:50 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        I think the snow should be all cleared up in Baltimore today, so stick with Cutler.

    • ken 11:05 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      I got Vincent Jackson, Randy Moss and Sidney Ross to choose from for my last two WR spots.

      Any thoughts?

      • Tommy 11:42 pm on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        V-Jax and and Moss.

      • Brandon 11:49 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        Not sure if I responded to this one already somewhere else, but I’m considering starting Sidney Rice over Randy Moss. Moss has been bad lately (and cost me my playoff game last week!) Rice gets plenty of looks from Favre and with other options in the offense, he’s not doubled-up on every play.

        • ken 5:44 pm on 12/20/2009 Permalink

          thanks guys. I went with Vinnie J and Randy Moss. I didn’t like the fact that there was a possibility Rice could sit tonight cuz of illness.

          Even if he didn’t, if he’s still battling the illness and finds himself alone out there without harvin or schianco against a carolina pass def, Im not sure how great of a game he could have.

          Figured Moss would be out to prove something and Vinnie may or may not be on a hot streak. (hes scored a td, so so far so good) At the very least I knew they were gauranteed starters

    • Matt 2:05 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’m deciding between these four backs (pick two):
      1. F. Gore @ PHI
      2. S. Jackson vs. HOU (Sick with swine flu?)
      3. J. Forsett vs. TB
      4. Q. Ganther vs. NYG

      Also I need to choose between one of these defenses (They clearly could all have big games but I’m wondering which team you think has a best chance to maybe put a defensive score on the board):
      1. Arizona @ DET
      2. Denver vs. OAK
      3. Houston @ STL

      And also a kicker (I know kickers are usually a crap shoot):
      1. D. Akers vs. SF (bad weather factor?)
      2. M. Prater vs. OAK

      • Brandon 11:46 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        I think I responded to this one already somewhere else…

      • Matt 12:57 pm on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        Yeah, a couple days ago I posted this but just incase you didn’t look that far back I posted it once more. Thanks for the advice!

  • Thursday Night Football: IND @ JAX

    Brandon 4:27 pm on 12/17/2009 | 10 Permalink Reply
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    Although everyone probably already knows (but just in case!), the Colts head to Jacksonville to play the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football tonight. For at least this game it seems that Indianapolis doesn’t plan to do sit any of their stars (unless the score gets lop-sided early I assume.) This means it’s pretty safe to keep Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark in your line-ups as usual. I’m not as confident with Joseph Addai though, as he’s had injury troubles in the past and the team may be more apt to get him to the bench early to ensure he’s healthy down the stretch.

    For the Jaguars, Maurice Jones-Drew could have a tough go of it, but you can’t really bench him unless you have an running back corps and can replace him. Mike Sims-Walker has a pretty decent match-up with the Colts coming off a game in which they allowed a 21 reception, 200 yard, two touchdown performance to his old UCF teammate, Brandon Marshall. No one else on the roster is really up for consideration, so I’ll leave it at that. Good luck!

     

    • Squish 7:07 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      Is MSW really worth starting? I mean in the games he’s played injured he’s hasn’t done anything. He’s definitely still hurting but I almost have to play him in one PPR league.

      I have MSW, Nicks, Breaston, Meachem, Collie and Chambers to choose from. ATM I have Meachem starting only because it’s clear that MSW is still limited and playing a good set of corners. Thoughts?

      • Brandon 7:38 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        All depends on your other options I guess. Who are you considering starting instead? Nicks, Meachem and Breaston or something? I think I would start him with Meachem and Nicks. Fitzgerald is saying that he wants to play and Breaston didn’t do anything last week.

        • Squish 7:51 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          Well it’s only a 2WR league and I have Welker so he’s definitely starting. I was just trying to figure out my WR2 slot. I think I’m going to go with Meachem and hope for the best. I can’t start MSW with confidence after his last two weeks.

          Meachem gets some return yards from time to time which won’t make too big a difference in this league but it at least makes him worth the nod. Hopefully he’ll come through on Saturday.

      • Brandon 8:22 am on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

        Sims-Walker got the job done last night, especially in a PPR league where his six catches probably helped a bit. I don’t usually brag, but I love it when I out-predict ESPN’s Matthew Berry. Here too.

        • Adam 7:00 pm on 12/18/2009 Permalink

          Wat u[ Brandpn. Who should I start, Chester Taylor or Felix Jones in a point for kick return league?

        • Brandon 11:38 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink

          Sorry for the late response. Did you end up starting Jones? Or you going with Taylor?

    • e-roc 7:43 am on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’ve never been one to bench my studs… and I’m glad I didn’t last night as MJD and Wayne both had awesome games.

      I am worried about Wayne’s PT going into Weeks 16 and 17…

      I have a 67 point head-start going into the weekend….!

      • Brandon 8:25 am on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

        Unfortunately Reggie Wayne was playing against me!

        • ken 1:48 pm on 12/18/2009 Permalink

          i considered benching wayne for a split second, glad i decided not too.

          now I gotta decide if I wanna bench Randy Moss and/or Vincent Jackson for Sidney Rice and Robert Meachem.

        • Brandon 11:37 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink

          Did you end up playing Meachem? If not, I’d probably bench Randy Moss and start Sidney Rice. Moss has been horrendous lately and the Bills have a tough pass defense.

  • Matt 8:56 am on 12/17/2009 | 9 Permalink Reply
    Tags: stupid fantasy sports

    If you’re feeling down because you’re already knocked out of your league’s playoffs and can’t stand the thought of a football game tonight without fantasy implications, turn that frown upside down – Fantasy U.S. Supreme Court is IN THE HIZZOUSE! Imagine the trash you’ll be talking when you correctly guess the vote split on the upcoming federal campaign spending case! That’s three points sucka!

     

    • Tommy 1:22 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      Out of these 3, pick 2:

      Arian Foster
      Quinton Ganther
      Ahmad Bradshaw

      Can’t decide…

      Thanks man, as always

      • Fred from Nevada 1:24 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        I wud bench all them
        most likely they will all fumble 10 times

      • e-roc 7:45 am on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

        I feel like Brandon replied to this elsewhere… Anyway, The picks were Ganther and Bradshaw. Please stay away from the Kubiak Running Back Carousel.

      • Jonathan 9:25 am on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

        Hey Tommy, I would go with Foster and Bradshaw. Foster is getting more and more rushes against a bad rams defense. And bradshaw is playing an even worse redskins defense. I also read in my CBS sports league that rock cartright will be getting more touches because they like his running style more against the giants strong line but weak secondary and line backers with antonio pierce injured. Hope you listen and you will win.

    • Jonathan 1:55 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey man who do you think I should play here, Im in desperate need for points this week so I trying to figure out who will put up the most. Obvioculsy.

      Sims-Walker
      Austin Collie
      Dwayne Bowe
      Colston
      Steve Smith(NYG)
      Davone Bess

      Pick 3?

      And what do you think between DeAngelo and Maroney?

      • Tommy 3:06 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Colston, Sims Walker, and then it’s a tie between Steve Smith and Dwyane Boew in the third spot.

    • Squish 3:30 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      R.I.P. Chris Henry. I had high hopes for him this year but now there is no way he can follow through now. On the bright side, it looks like Andre Caldwell will be moving up the death er… depth chart again.

    • Javier 3:58 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      In need of good advice; I ended the first part of the two-week playoff match 1 point over my opponent, only because he had Kurt Warner (-2 points):

      RB1-MJD
      RB2-Addai
      RB/WR-Reggie Bush
      WR1-Meachem
      WR2-Britt

      Benchers
      McGahee
      Randy Moss
      Sidney Rice
      SS (NYG)

      ** Notable Free Agents:
      Quinton Ganther
      Chris Jennings
      Leonard Weaver

      Really, really hating Moss and Smith right now… wouldn’t argue much about benching them for the rest of the season :P

  • Who's going to win?

    Brandon 10:16 am on 12/16/2009 | 30 Permalink Reply

    This weekend I have a semi-final match-up with one of my fantasy football arch-nemesis’s and definitely need a win. I figured I’d run the rosters by our readers and see if they could help boost my confidence…or not. Either way, I’m just curious what everyone thinks.

    matchup_bkryger

     

    • sam 11:30 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      u have it in the bag. jason witten? terrrrrible

      • Brandon 11:40 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        Thanks for the support. Interestingly, I added Joshua Cribbs (to replace Devin Hester/Mike Wallace), Denver (to replace Tennessee), Fred Davis (to replace Kellen Winslow) and Jay Feely (to replace Stephen Gostkowski) this week, so hopefully all the churn doesn’t come back to bite me!

      • Adam 3:20 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        wats up brandon. should i start piere garcoon or santonio holmes

        • pilchard 3:20 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink

          Honestly, I don’t think you have a shot.

        • DJ 10:55 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink

          I also have just picked up Cribbs replacing Nate Burleson, who definitely has not done much. I have Steve Breaston sitting on the bench. If Fitzgerald is out, or not , who should i play? Thanks

        • Brandon 8:29 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          Tough one there, as I’m not sure if Garcon is considered one of the Colts important players that they want to rest down the stretch. I’d go with Santonio Holmes just in case, since I don’t like starting Thursday night players anyways. The Packers got abused by the Bears receivers last week and hopefully the same will happen against the Steelers this weekend.

        • Adam 1:32 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          K thanks.
          I also have reggie wayne and fitzgerald. Do you think wither one of them will get less playing time due to 13-0 and the injury to fitz. Kevin walter is my last option.

        • Brandon 8:28 am on 12/18/2009 Permalink

          Hopefully you went with Santonio Holmes and kept Reggie Wayne in there!

    • B Cole 11:52 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      Interested in who you’re starting Reggie Bush over. Trying to choose between him and Forte against a tough Ravens’ D. And do you think Collie’s a better play than, say, Britt or Calvin Johnson?

      • s 2 da a L 3:31 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        you mean the jeckyll and hyde ravens D that used to be so dominant?

        • B Cole 3:55 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink

          That’s a good point, but the Ravens’ run defense is still in the top half of the league. Plus, we’re talking about the Bears here, who would have trouble putting up numbers on the Little Giants.

      • Brandon 8:40 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’m starting Reggie Bush over the following: Darren Sproles, Devin Thomas, Mike Wallace, Tashard Choice and Willis McGahee. As I’m starting Ray Rice already, it’s hard to stick McGahee in there and hope he has a game like last week again.

        Anyways, I’d go with Bush over Forte. Bush has much more upside being used in the passing game for a high flying offense. As for your receivers, Collie is a bit risky as the team may decide to bench him if they get a lead early. I’d stick with Calvin Johnson and hope that Daunte Culpepper can get him a few deep ones this weekend against a Cardinals defense that didn’t look all that great against the 49ers on Monday.

    • s 2 da a L 3:31 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      jekyll*

    • Squish 5:11 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      Interesting matchup. It looks to have been a pretty deep league from what I can tell. I have you in the projected 125 range with a likely outcome to be around 110-115. Your opponent is sitting in the exact same range of about 125. However, I think most of his players (Collie, Grant, Witten, and Ward) will likely under perform what people are projecting them.

      I like your team but honestly you don’t have anyone better than Cribbs at WR? He’s not as involved in the offense as many think. If anything, he is the biggest risk to under perform in the entire matchup.

      We’ll see how it turns out but I still like your team slightly better. That being said, if there was a three point spread, I probably take the other team.

      • Brandon 8:33 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Yeah my other options aren’t pretty…Mike Wallace and Devin Thomas. Cribbs is seeing action out of the Wild Cat lately and should at least get some touches, which isn’t guaranteed from my other options.

        This is a 12 team league, but with the flex spot and the fact that it is a keeper league, it makes the rosters slightly different than they normally would. I’m keeping Mike Wallace and Devin Thomas on my roster with hopes that I might keep them next year if they show promise…plus there’s really not a lot of options in free agency anyways.

        Anyways, I’ll hope you’re wrong this weekend, hah.

    • e-roc 5:33 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      Echoing Squish’s comment above; is this a 14-team league??

      I don’t know the details of your scoring system but IMO, I think you’ll pull it out in a close one… Your match-ups are more attractive.

      • Brandon 8:34 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Only a 12 team league, but keeper-ness and flex position mean some less than stellar guys in the line-up. Glad you are picking me though e-roc! Puts you up a notch over Squish on FFGeekBlog’s favorite commenters, hah. Good luck in your leagues anyways.

        • e-roc 9:05 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          Thanks. One team left in the play-offs… and I’m going all-in by starting D.Bowe against the Girl Scout/Brownies. Alternatives: Devin Thomas (v. NYG) and Mighty Mouse (v. MIN where Matt Moore is going to be on his back all day long…)

        • Brandon 9:19 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          Let’s hope you’re wrong about Steve Smith…I need him to put up at least 10 points or something for me to have a chance!

    • Deuce 6:25 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      PLAYOFFS ARE HERE!! Who do I start?

      Eli vs WASH or Rivers vs CIN?

      AND…PICK 3: Addia vs JACKSONVILLE, Pierre Thomas vs DALLAS, LT vs CIN, Hightower vs DET, & RIcky Williams vs TEN?

      Worried about Saints and Colts sitting there studs! HELP!!!

      • Brandon 8:42 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Philip Rivers at quarterback, then Pierre Thomas, Ricky Williams and Tim Hightower as the other three. I’d be worried about the Colts sitting an injury-prone Addai more than anything.

    • Anthony 12:21 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      I need 2 RBs

      Laurence Maroney, Quinton Ganther, Arian Foster, Chester Taylor

      • Brandon 8:35 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Laurence Maroney (against horrendous Bills run defense) and Quinton Ganther, who will get a lot of touches again this weekend and is less a question mark than the other two.

      • e-roc 9:11 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Ditto what Brandon said. Definitely stay away from Kubiak’s Running Back Magic 8-Ball.

    • Jacob 2:48 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      Looks to be a close one, but considering that I am also looking to Ray Rice this week, I’ll hope that Ray Rice matches or exceeds Chris Johnson’s production this week for the both of us. Good luck.

    • mike 10:40 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      I like your chances, I am going against Schaub this week and I am little nervous he might go off.

      Quick question if you get a chance:
      RB – Mendenhall, Snelling, Ganther (pick one)
      WR – Colston, Meachum, Nicks, Breaston (pick two)
      Thanks and good luck this week

      • Brandon 11:00 am on 12/18/2009 Permalink Reply

        Hmm, not digging the match-ups for your running backs. I guess I’d go with Mendenhall, since I remember reading something about him picking up third down carries as well. He’ll at least get plenty of carries and if he can find the endzone, you should be all set. As for your wide receivers, it’s tough to put all your eggs in the same basket, but I think you have to start Colston and Meachem. Nicks had a big game last week but dropped a few sure touchdowns and could see a bit less time this week against a better defense. Breaston only has value if Fitzgerald sits, which isn’t looking like the way things are going at the moment. Good luck!

    • Matt 12:41 am on 12/19/2009 Permalink Reply

      Tough luck with Wayne/Collie.

      I’m deciding between these four backs (pick two):
      1. F. Gore @ PHI
      2. S. Jackson vs. HOU (Sick with swine flu?)
      3. J. Forsett vs. TB
      4. Q. Ganther vs. NYG

      Also I need to choose between one of these defenses (They clearly could all have big games but I’m wondering which team you think has a best chance to maybe put a defensive score on the board):
      1. Arizona @ DET
      2. Denver vs. OAK
      3. Houston @ STL

      And also a kicker (I know kickers are usually a crap shoot):
      1. D. Akers vs. SF (bad weather factor?)
      2. G. Hartley vs. DAL

      • Brandon 11:31 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        At running back, go with Gore and Ganther. I’m nervous about Steven Jackson and am seriously thinking about benching him for Willis McGahee in my league.

        As for defenses, I’ve jumped on the Houston bandwagon against the swine-flu infested Rams.

        At kicker I guess it depends on whether you played Hartley last night or not. Good luck!

  • The Wire - Week 15: Slim Pickings

    Brandon 3:30 pm on 12/15/2009 | 13 Permalink Reply
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    Here are our waiver wire candidates for week 15. As usual, you’ll find players who are either [Startable], a [Stopgap] to get you past a BYE or injury, [Worth a look] and spot on your bench, or [One-week-wonder]s who don’t warrant a roster spot, so you make your roster moves accordingly. You’ll also see the percent owned in parenthesis. We’re coming down to crunch-time now, with the playoffs starting/continuing in nearly every league out there at this point, so hopefully you don’t have to rely too much on the players listed here. As usual, good luck to everyone as you try to get one step closer to that league championship!

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    • Jason 10:06 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      Made it to playoffs, need some help though, I’m playing Kevin Faulk instead of McCoy as flex, using R.Bush and Maroney at RB. Thought about Meachem in the flex, buy NE plays Buffalo. Got J.Stewart on the bench this week, might have to put Meachem in for Fitzgereld if he is hurt. I have Alex Smith for next week verse the Lions, cause I know Manning won’t really play that last game, if I make it to the next round. What do you guys think?

      • Brandon 10:31 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’m not sure you can justify starting Kevin Faulk over Robert Meachem in the flex spot. If Larry Fitzgerald doesn’t play, I’d put Meachem in the WR slot, then as long as Brian Westbrook doesn’t play, put LeSean McCoy in the flex spot. Kevin Faulk does have a touchdown in the past two games, but that isn’t his strong suit and when the Bills and Patriots played in week one, Faulk had under 60 combine yards.

        • PM 12:45 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink

          I’m thinking of starting Meachem over Ochocinco in the playoffs. I have to play 3 WR and my other two are Vincent Jackson and Miles Austin. I also have Steve Breaston on my bench and without LF he could have a nice game. Any suggestions? Ochocinco has underperformed for me so is Meachem a better choice?

        • Brandon 8:26 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          Yeah I’m fine with Meachem over Ochocinco. Meachem has a better match-up this week and should have a decent game against Dallas, who just got beat up by the Giants and Chargers receivers in recent weeks.

    • Mark 2:37 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      My QB situation is horrrible. I have David Garrard and Brady Quinn. Which one do I start? Slim picking on the wire. Also who is the better flex play: Addai or Sidney Rice?

      • Brandon 8:23 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Go with Sidney Rice over Addai, who could be benched at half-time if the Colts have a big lead. As for your unfortunate quarterback situation (I can’t believe I’m saying this,) go with Brady Quinn. He has a much better match-up and while the Browns offense has been putrid this season, Quinn has a few decent games as of late. Plus, you won’t have to sit there and agonize over a bad Garrard outing for three days if he puts up a stinker tonight. Good luck!

    • Brandon Walsh 6:00 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

      The waiver wire is unavailable for me in the playoffs and I’m forced to choose between starting Marion Barber and Pierre Thomas going head to head in the same game. Pierre has had better games recently, but Mike Bell is supposed to be back, and New Orleans’ run D is worse than Dallas’.

      • Brandon 8:24 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

        Neither has scored touchdowns in the running game lately, but the fact that Pierre Thomas is used in the passing game makes him more valuable here.

    • Dennis 11:32 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’m playing the number one seed in the playoffs this week. This would be a huge win. I need 3WR 2RB and 2 flex.

      Players I have
      WR: TO, Smith(NYG), Hakeem Nicks, Antonio Bryant, Dwayne Bowe, Roddy White, Crabtree, Sims-Walker, Chambers
      RB: Pierre Thomas, Ganther, Hightower

      Cribbs is also available in my league. I’m most likely playing Ganther after his performance last week. Not to sure about Hightower since he’s been losing carries and having fumble issues of late but he is playing Detroit.

      • Brandon 11:44 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        At receiver, I like T.O., Steve Smith and Michael Crabtree. Did you start Pierre Thomas last night? If so, go with Quinton Ganther alongside him. In the flex spots, go with Hakeem Nicks and take a gamble on Roddy White, even if he’s against Darrelle Revis.

    • Lindsay 6:35 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink Reply

      SO thank you for all your help, I have made it through the first round of the playoffs, but this weekend I am playing one of my brother’s and would ofcourse love to win…So I need help with some decisions…
      at QB Romo or Orton Romo VS. NO worries me a bit
      WRs I am thinking of playing Colston, Meacham and Smith(Nyg)
      RBs R. WIlliams and Ganther
      DEF Houston…could pick up Seattle if u think that is better
      Need flex help or plug these in above…have Forte, L. Evans, Avery, Bess, FLoyd

      On the FA list is Aromoshadu, Britt, Camarillo, Knox, A. Bryant

      I also have Collie, but am benching him this week seeing that he may not play too much…hopefully I don’t regret that decision.

      Thanks for your help!!

      • Brandon 11:41 am on 12/20/2009 Permalink Reply

        Sorry for the late reply! I’m not sure what help you still need (if any), but please feel free to leave another comment before game time and we’ll try to respond. Good luck!

  • Week 15 Defenses to Consider

    Brandon 9:00 am on 12/15/2009 | 11 Permalink Reply
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    Here’s a quick list of teams that are playing some of the worst offenses in the league this week and could be available in your league in case you were looking for a plug-in. We’ve included the percent owned in parenthesis, as well as highlighted our favorites in green:

    • Baltimore (99%) vs Chicago
    • Minnesota (99%) @ Carolina
    • New England (85%) @ Buffalo
    • Denver (84%) vs Oakland
    • San Diego (82%) vs Cincinnatti
    • Arizona (80%) @ Detroit
    • Tennessee (72%) vs Miami
    • Seattle (35%) vs Tampa Bay
    • Atlanta (29%) @ New York Jets
    • Houston (23%) @ St. Louis
    • Kansas City (3%) vs Cleveland
     

    • TJ 10:20 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

      How would you rank these D’s for this week: GB, Bal, ARI, DEN, SEA, ATL.

      • Brandon 10:34 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        Denver, Seattle, Arizona, Green Bay, Baltimore, Atlanta.

    • Tommy 10:28 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

      Do you think Green Bay is worse than any of Seattle, Atlanta, Houston, KC?

      • Brandon 10:35 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        See my response to TJ above, but this week I like Seattle more than Green Bay.

    • Tommy 10:40 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

      Ahmad Bradshaw, Arian Foster, or Jerome Harrison? w/r spot… also have chris brown

      • Brandon 10:36 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        I like Bradshaw. The other guys are too big of a question mark at this point.

    • Pinwiz 10:41 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

      Sure, rub it in those of you still in the playoffs… I’m going to be in the corner sulking and cursing Kurt Warner.

      • Squish 12:40 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

        I understand that. I’m lucky the league I played him was a meaningless game this week.

        Not doing to bad on the year myself I think. In the playoffs with all 15 of my teams. I Got 3 knocked out this week because I didn’t get a chance to set my lineups. The good news is they were my worst teams. Flea flicker has 2 of my teams knocked out along with 3 first round byes this week and 4 second round matchups. Yahoo has all 3 of my teams remaining with 2 first round matchups this week and one second round. I like to think I can pull down at least a few championships this season!

      • s 2 da a L 8:21 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

        similar boat – difference between playoffs and consolation ladder is Greg Jennings. I needed 10 points last Monday night. He came up short. I changed my name to Greg Jenning’s Failure and put up a goofy picture of that wasted draft pick. I ended the “regular” season with 5 straight losses, too. smh

    • Terry 8:32 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

      Concern about Steelers D verses GB this week? Didn’t like what I saw last week.

      • Squish 9:14 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

        I agree, PIT’s Defense has had some great matchups the last few games and they haven’t done anything of relevance in any of those weeks. I’ve downgraded them to the 10-15 rank of defenses this week. There are simply too many other great options that actually provide each week.

        In order this week, I like ARI, BAL, DEN, MIN, PHI, GB, HOU, NYJ, then NE.

  • FFGeekSmackdown Update

    Matt 10:11 am on 12/14/2009 | 7 Permalink Reply
    Tags: bad decision-making,

    As I mentioned last week, Brandon and I wound up squaring off in the first round of both of our biggest leagues. Heading into the Monday night game, a split looks pretty likely. Both matchups are still technically up for grabs, but Brandon’s in better shape than me overall – his lead in our keeper league is pretty much a stranglehold, and it’s certainly within the realm of possibility that he’ll be able to overtake me in the League of Champions matchup as well.

    Keeper league (screenshot): All those years where Brandon kept drafting Brandon Marshall two rounds early just because he had the same name finally paid off. Breaston’s not going to get me anywhere close to the 29 points I need, I think that’s pretty clear. But I’ll probably break the 140-point mark for only the third time this season and still lose.

    League of Champions (screenshot): Andre Johnson came up huge; I just hope that plus the 5-7 points Crabtree will probably get me is enough to hold off Gore and Alex Smith. I’d be feeling a whole lot better if I’d started McNabb over Roethlisberger, that’s for sure. This is exactly the kind of decision that will haunt me for years if I lose this one – what the hell was I thinking starting the QB of a team on a downward spiral in zero-degree conditions?!

     

    • Brandon 11:26 am on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

      I’ve never anticipated a 49ers or Cardinals game so much in my life! As for Brandon Marshall, I would feel a little guilty if you didn’t have Andre Johnson in the League of Champions…

    • Tommy 12:34 pm on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

      Traded Johnson a few weeks ago.. but still I got the better end…

      I gave
      Andre Johnson
      Greg Jennings
      Laurence Maroney
      Jonathan Stewart

      I got
      MJD
      Jamaal Charles
      Vincent Jackson
      Antonio Gates

      • Brandon 9:07 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

        Wow, that was quite a blockbuster there. Charles has been solid recently though and as long as MJD and V-Jax step it up for the playoffs, I think you ended up on the better side of the trade.

    • e-roc 2:36 pm on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

      In hindsight, I wish I would have drafted Chris Johnson with the #2 pick… He was a 2nd Round STEAL in our 10-team league… I can only dream of a scenario where I could have picked from the 5th spot and snagged both AJ and CJ.

      • e-roc 2:38 pm on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

        Actually, from the 4th spot, I could have gotten Brees AND Chris Johnson in our league… Damn…

        • Brandon 9:06 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink

          (cue the song for Mr. Rogers “Land of Make Believe”) hah…but yeah as someone who has to play against Chris Johnson in the second round of the playoffs, I am NOT looking forward to it!

    • Squish 12:42 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

      LOL at the screenshots! You want to see lame, my salary cap team had both Marshall and AJ playing lol. It was a good day ;)

  • Team of the Week - Week 14: Brandon Marshall Breaking Records

    Brandon 8:42 am on 12/14/2009 | 17 Permalink Reply
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    Here is the fantasy football “Team of the Week,” listing the players that scored the most points (using standard scoring) over the course of Sunday’s games. This week’s team is led by the man who shares my name, Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall, who broke the single season record for receptions with 21 in a losing effort to the Colts. Anyways, with the Monday Night Football game yet to take place (Arizona @ San Francisco) this list may be a bit premature, but here is your team of the week nonetheless…

    Pos.

    Player

    Stats
    QB Eli Manning (NYG) 391 passing yards, 18 rushing yards, 3 TD, 2 fumbles lost
    RB Chris Johnson (TEN) 117 rushing yards, 69 receiving yards, 3 TD
    RB Ray Rice (BAL) 166 rushing yards, 53 receiving yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble lost
    WR Brandon Marshall (DEN) 21 (!!!) receptions, 200 receiving yards, 2 TD
    WR Andre Johnson (HOU) 193 receiving yards, 2 TD
    WR DeSean Jackson (PHI) 178 receiving yards, 1 TD, 1 punt return for TD
    WR/RB Ryan Grant (GB) 137 rushing yards, 7 receiving yards, 2 TD
    TE Dallas Clark (IND) 43 receiving yards, 3 TD
    K Rob Bironas (TEN) Kicks – 20-29 (1), 30-39 (2), 40-49 (0), 50+ (1), PAT (5)
    DEF Tennessee 7 points allowed, 1 sack, 5 interceptions, 1 TD
     

    • kenny powers 12:00 pm on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

      hey, brandon and matt! how was your weekend? i have some questions heading into the semis for you guys if you fancy. you’ve gotten me this far! upset of the year if a girl wins this league!!!

      - is joshua cribbs going to be an okay play against the chiefs in week 15? would you rather him or chris jennings?

      what about chambers/bowe against the browns?

      is maclin done for the next two weeks? if so, who replaces him in that high-flying passing offense: jason avant or reggie brown? also, do these past two weeks’ play make lesean mccoy fantasy irrevalent and, thus, droppable for cribbs/jennings?

      - I have Philly’s D up against SF… should i pick up SEA (vs. tb), GB (vs. pit), HOU (vs. stl), or CLE (vs. kc)?

      Thank you so much and have a wonderful week!

      • zach 12:42 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

        I have a very similar look for next week after a HUGE win this week wooo!
        -How about Cribbs or Jennings against KC? Maybe play whoever gets starting nod?
        - What about Chambers against the Browns (not Bowe)?
        p.s. with the cribbs/jenning situation I have Forte vs. Ravens, Ganther vs. Giants, Cadillac vs. Seahawks…which two would you start? thanks

        • zach 6:17 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink

          …any advice guys?

        • Brandon 10:48 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink

          Yeah, play whoever is deemed the starter for the Browns running backs. Chambers is a safer play over Bowe at the moment. As for your running backs, go with Ganther and whoever you go with from Jennings/Cribbs.

      • Brandon 10:47 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’m hoping Cribbs works out this week, as I’m starting him as my WR3! I assume both he and Jennings will be used against the Chiefs. If you’re considering them for the flex spot and your league awards for kick returns, go for Cribbs. If you don’t get any bonus for kick returns, Jennings is probably the safer bet.

        As for Chambers and Bowe, stick with Chambers until you see how big of a factor Bowe is in the offense after sitting out for a few weeks.

        As for the Eagles receivers, neither Avant or Brown are really that appealing, but Avant is still my best bet if I had to pick between the two (at least for this week.) There’s gotta be a better receiver out there for you to consider though.

        Finally, at defense, I like Seattle this week against the Bucs. Hopefully this helped and good luck!

    • matt and brandon are awesome 12:24 pm on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

      finley or fred davis this week at tight end?

      • Brandon 10:40 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        I’m going with Fred Davis this week. The Giants are one of the worst teams in the league against the tight end position and Davis has been a touchdown machine lately.

      • Brandon 10:40 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        Nice name by the way!

    • TJ 1:38 pm on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

      Hey guys, made it through but next week I’m up against Ray Rice vs Bears & Warner @ Detroit, & the New Brandon Marshall – and my matchups aren’t great, so could use some help!

      WRs: Welker, Austin, SmithNYG, MSW, Ocho
      Feeling a lot less stellar about them this week, given MSW & Ocho’s trends, Smith’s lack of TDs, Brady & Dallas inconsistencies.

      RBs: SJax, Wells, Charles, Fred Jackson, Forsett
      SJax may finally be near done (bad back + meaningless games), so there goes my #1 guy. Wells has Det at least, Charles has CLE (but PIT couldn’t run on them last week…)

      The big question: I find it hard to trust any Cleveland Brown this year, (and I’m a Browns fan), but it looks like they’re finally really using Cribbs in the running game. He’s listed as a WR in our league, so I could swap him for one of my WR (returns: points for TD, none for yards). I know this completely flies in the face of “go with the guys who got you there”, but I’m just not feeling too confident right now. Talk me down?

      • TJ 3:08 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink Reply

        And also: Reggie Bush is available FA – worth a swap for one of the above RBs?

        • Brandon 10:56 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink

          Grab Reggie Bush for Justin Forsett if you still have the chance!

      • Brandon 11:07 am on 12/16/2009 Permalink Reply

        At wide receiver I’d stick with your “inconsistencies”: Welker and Austin, as well as Steve Smith, who is getting a lot of looks each week. As for your running backs, I’d still keep Steven Jackson in there, along with Jamaal Charles, who is on fire lately.

        Cribbs is intriguing, but I don’t see how you can start him over Steve Smith, considering he really only has value if he can break open a few runs on his own. Smith has a chance for a long bomb from Eli Manning at any moment.

        • TJ 12:09 pm on 12/16/2009 Permalink

          Thanks, Brandon. One more question – At TE do you like Witten, Shiancoe, or Fred Davis?

        • Brandon 8:18 am on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          I actually like Fred Davis over the other two, which is a bit surprising. Witten had a few good games recently, but last week he returned to his 5-catch-50-yard-2009-self. Davis has a great match-up with a Giants team that is pretty bad defending the tight end position and he has racked up the touchdowns in the past couple weeks.

        • TJ 12:34 pm on 12/17/2009 Permalink

          Thanks, I got Davis, I think he will outscore the other two.
          Since Sims-Walker is apparently healthy enough to go tonight, any change to your WR recommendations? Brady missed practice yesterday (finger, shoulder, ribs), I know he’ll start, but playing hurt again against a tough Buf D…………

        • Brandon 11:03 am on 12/18/2009 Permalink

          Sims-Walker would have been nice, as he put up decent numbers, but now you’ll just have to wait and hope the other guys can at least match him. I was actually concerned for you last night though as I thought I had unfortunately advised you to start Fred Davis over Dallas Clark, but glad to see it was Jason Witten who I was thinking of. Keep Welker in there.

  • Mike Sims-Walker IS playing today...get him in your line-up! Devin Hester and M...

    Brandon 12:11 pm on 12/13/2009 | 7 Permalink Reply

    Mike Sims-Walker IS playing today…get him in your line-up!

    Percy Harvin, Devin Hester and Mike Bell are INACTIVE today…make sure to bench them!

     

    • chris 12:23 pm on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

      he is still a smart play even though he obviously is not a 100 percent???i have burleson, collie, and royal behind him….would you still start msw over them

    • Robert 12:29 pm on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

      I can start 3 of these WRs: Driver, Sims-Walker, Mason, Austin, or Andre Johnson! Which do you think are the best to start today? I have a number of favorable matchups! Thanks!

    • Squish 5:09 pm on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

      Man, two kegs on your porch on a Saturday night is not good for your fantasy teams! No harm done though as I only had Rice benched in one league.

      The one lineup I did set was my salary cap lineup and it showed. With Marshall, AJ, and Dallas Clark, all signs point to my new top score on the year.

      BTW, sucks to be the guys who started MSW! I had him in a few lineups too :(

      Hope playoffs are going okay for everyone and good luck in the coming weeks!

      • Amir 10:00 am on 12/14/2009 Permalink Reply

        down 3 going into tonight in my playoff match up (he still has boldin) — gore or hightower?

        • Brandon 5:26 pm on 12/14/2009 Permalink

          Go with Gore and we can cheer together, as I need a huge game from him and Alex Smith to take down Matt in one of our leagues.

        • Brandon 8:50 am on 12/15/2009 Permalink

          Hopefully you took my advice?

        • Amir 12:06 pm on 12/15/2009 Permalink

          Haha yeah Gore smoked Boldin thankfully, I also forgot to mention that I was up 26 in my other match up going into the night and he only had Frank Gore left .. by the end of that game I was like PLEASE STOP RUNNING THE BALL.. needless to say in my 2 money leagues — won both 1st round match ups — looking to keep it rolling this week

  • Ask the Geeks - Week 14: The Playoffs Begin!

    Brandon 10:09 am on 12/13/2009 | 7 Permalink Reply
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    Sorry for the late post, but I wanted to get out some Ask the Geek questions before the games started today. Hopefully everyone can win their match-ups and advance one step closer to their league championship! Remember to leave any other questions you might have as comments on any of our posts and we’ll try to respond if we can.

    Jones asks…

    Do you start any of these guys over D. Williams this week: Wayne, Smith(NYG), McCoy, Crabtree?

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    • Bribo 10:36 am on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

      Of these 4 WRs, which two do you think have the most potential downside: Garcon, T.O., Kenny Britt, Steve Smith (NYG)?
      Also, how do you like Alex Smith as a flex option this week (Brady starting)?
      Thank you–BW

      • Brandon 12:07 pm on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

        The most “downside”? I guess Kenny Britt and Pierre Garcon are the riskier plays this week. As for Alex Smith as your flex option…sounds good to me, but I’m not sure what your alternatives are.

    • steve 10:57 am on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

      knowshown , jamal charles, frank gore, steven jackson pick one to bench

    • Anthony 11:36 am on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

      Who to flex? Steve Smith (NY), Chris Brown, or Norwood. And Washington D or Arizona D?

    • Bill 12:44 pm on 12/13/2009 Permalink Reply

      Should I flex Steve Smith (NYG) or Reggie Bush?

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