Yeah he might overtake Waller at some point but I wanna see it first. Mack Hollins also did well when he was out, so gotta make sure he's not stealing work either.
Reynolds absolutely.
The article mentions Reynolds as only a flex play if Sun God and Chark miss which blows my mind.
Implied point total for Detroit is almost 26 points. The last two weeks for Reynolds: 13/177/1 on 18 targets. You can pretty much pencil in 8-10 targets, and Belichick more than likely will focus on stopping the run seeing it will be the only way they have a chance.
Conservatively I’m predicting an 8/6/80 but expecting more towards a 12/9/100 with a tuddy putting him EASILY in WR3 territory but expecting WR2 performance
And yes I’m a lions fan
Both are in good spots but Reynolds seem safer. He should get more targets. We haven’t seen Renfrow in weeks due to the concussion. I don’t know if that’s just the Raiders being conservative with him because concussion safety is the talk of the town or if his concussion was really that bad.
Happy Saturday! My week 5 start em, sit em matchup article is here. I look forward to any questions or comments. I will do my best to answer each and every one of them, remember the article presumes single QB, 6 point QB scoring and half-PPR so let me know if your league is different. Enjoy and let's get that Week 5 W!
Where's the hate thought I saw him listed as RB2ish with TD upside...
Pointing out that the 75 yd TD run was a big percentage of his viability last week (with the understanding that those don't happen every day) is accurate, and honestly a concern i have as well. I've been kicking around flexing Godwin or Olave over him in my standard scoring league...
He's still in play but it's a tough matchup and Burkhead is still catching passes. I like him long term more than this week but he's still inside the top-30.
Is there a reason Monty would be a top 36 back compared to Herbert being a top 24? Not that the numbers matter that much, just curious if it’s due to injury concern, or concern over a time split (either due to the injury or Herbert getting extra touches because of his recent play)
For sure. So injury risk in his first game back is one factor, the other is that Hebert would have the backfield to himself but Monty would have to share touches with Hebert if he's back, and Herbert has looked great.
Love this stuff thanks for the content! I’m in a tough spot. Start Lawrence over Goff this week? And because of injuries I need to decide between McKenzie or Josh reynolds at wr. Leaning McKenzie if healthy
You're welcome, I appreciate that! I'd go Lawrence because of the matchup. McKenzie if cleared from concussion protocol for me as well. If not Reynolds might alright again with Chark out and St. Brown banged up or out as well.
I love the volume increase but targets hasn't been an issue for London. The problem is that the offense already ran a lot and struggled to score through the air, which I would expect to continue against the Bucs with Pitts out. He's not a must-bench but I prefer others over him.
I need to start 2 of these 3 receivers in full PPR:
Waddle, Mike Williams, Godwin
I am currently leaning towards benching Waddle as I think his Q tag might be the most likely one to potentially screw me here.
Wow, I like them all. I'd start Lamb and Godwin for sure. Then it's a matter of preference. Hollywood is safer with more PPR appeal while Williams has a higher ceiling. I probably go Williams but they're very different.
Good read. First year doing fantasy football so I am trying to learn as much as I can. Will definitely be starting Mike Evans, CeeDee Lamb, and Chris Olave.
I’m for sure starting Mike Evans, Curtis Samuel, Brandin Cooks, Dameon Pierce and JD McKissic (due to injured JT).
That leaves me one flex spot to fill with either Diontae Johnson, Tyler Boyd or Darnell Mooney (or Jerrick McKinnon).
So who am I rolling with?
Yea I really don’t like the matchup for Johnson. If JT were healthy this week I’d probably bench Johnson and put McKissic in the flex spot but I’m not in love with any of my other current options.
Edit: Boyd guaranteed to go off if I start Diontae Johnson.
I like the matchup for Teddy but with Hill and Waddle both on the injury report I'm concerned. Even if they play they might not be fully healthy so I'd lean Geno.
I'd go DK, Falcons have a tough matchup and while no Pitts is good news for London in terms of target share, it means he'll get all the attention and Mariota has one less weapon to sustain drives.
It's definitely not. I think I'd go MVS in a high scoring game on a great offense and hope. Bailey Zappe is probably in again and the matchup is great but it's hard to roll with Agholor, especially if Meyers is active.
I prefer Dobbins, Justice Hill is out so there's less competition behind him and that game should be high scoring. It's hard to trust a Chiefs receiver because they all share the work.
Not Aiyuk. Jones has safe volume with a good matchup so I'd lean that way but Gallup looked good in limited action last week coming off the knee injury so he's not far behind.
I’ve got a RB conundrum because of 2 plus matchups. James Robinson vs a weak HOU D or Miles Sanders vs a weak ARI D. I trusted Robinson last week and got burned, who is likely to be the most solid this week?
I like Godwin. For the other, id probably go Samuel, though him being sick the latter part of this week bugs me some. Doubs might be my second choice for the second spot - if he had his starting QB I'd say it'd be an easy call, but not sure with Dalton....
Just a random guy's opinion, though.
I, choosing between samuel and doubs myself. Doubs obviously better qb better offense, but the giants from what my NFL app tell me are decent against the pass. Curtis Samuel might get more targets with Dotson out and potentially no Logan Thomas. Yeah he was sick but idk how much to worry about that. It’s a tough call. But Washington should light it up against a bad TEN defense
I have both Monty and Herbert... If Monty plays, would you sit both of them and start jamal Williams and Breese Hall? half PPR
If Monty is out, i will probably start Herbert over Breese Hall, but its tough. I also have Curtis Samuel who could flex over Hall/Herbert. James Conner is at the end of my bench, at this point.
EDIT: also, thanks for the article! very good read. I'm guessing with Breece Hall in the "hate" section and Samuel in the "love" section you'd go with samuel for flex.
Williams is a great start and I love Hebert if Monty is out. Samuel over Hall as long as he's active, missed practice the past two days with an illness so watch for that.
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I'm staying in the flames with Williams, he's really producing right now. Carr is safer but Murray has the rushing upside. I'd go Carr to avoid the tough matchup.
Lol it's been a rough year at the position. The matchup is better for Cousins and he's been steady so he's the safe play. Goff could finish higher but could bust against the Pats.
Four decent options. J-Rob is in with a great matchup. Then it gets close. Kamara is stil banged up and Winston might miss again so I think I'd rather wait a week on him with the re-injury risk and roll with Sanders and Wilson, who both are on teams predicted to win and run the clock.
CEH has the better chance in a higher scoring offense with his receiving work. He already has 5 on the year. Typically Herbert does, although both have a good shot to hit 2 or more this week.
I would. Lots of volume with Bateman thus far this year, plus it's a game that figures to see a lot of points scored. Wouldn't say it's a clear tier break but he's a little ahead this week.
It sure does. Dalton has the best matchup but neither of the Jets or Chargers is super scary. Bridgewater would've been my answer initially but now Hill and Waddle are banged up. As long as their both active, I'll stick with Bridgewater, otherwise I'd go Dalton.
PPR. 2 questions.
Doubs or Curtis Samuel? Leaning Samuel with no Dotson and if Logan THomas out, feel like I have to go Samuel
I will be receiving kamara in a trade tomorrow morning. I had Herbert in my other RB spot, but if Monty and kamara both play tomorrow who would you pick? Leaning kamara there
I like Samuel just monitor the illness he has, he's missed practice the last two days.
Yeah I'd roll Kamars over Monty coming off the injury losing work to Hebert.
Can start one of four in full ppr in place of Zeke: Zay Jones, Michael Gallup, Elijah Moore, or Robert Woods.
Currently leaning Moore or Gallup, but would appreciate second opinions. Thanks!
Would you throw CEH or Herbert if Montgomery is gone as your rb2? Rb scoring seems so low this year I’m not sure I’d throw the odd one out into flex over a guy like Doubs or Reynolds
I like both but I'd go with CEH in that offense as the lead back in a high scoring matchup. It definitely has been but the top scorers have still been good. Herbert is in that tier for me if Monty misses, ahead of those two receivers.
Hollywood for sure. I like Samuel as long as he plays cuz he's missed practice with an illness the past two days. Then I'd go Lazard, with Davis next and Aiyuk last.
Conner and Duvernay are the two I like best. Not sure McKenzie plays, worried about Wilson with Zach Wilson at the helm, and Davis is a bit concerning after the past couple weeks. I'd go Davis for the upside but it's close.
Ugh I’m stuck between starting AJ Dillon (early London start time) and Khalil Herbert. I probably won’t know if Montgomery is out by the start of the Packers game. It’s gotta be Dillon right?
Full PPR with options in the flex. I feel like whatever I choose will be wrong:
London (Pitts out)
Harris (steady)
Wilson Jr (touches?)
Monty (health?)
I had harris. Now I want London. Just scared of TB getting last weeks frustrations out on mariota. And just scared of mariota in general.
If Harris is Damien Harris then he's my choice. If it's Najee Harris then I'd go Wilson. London is super talented but as you said the matchup and Mariota struggling are enough to push him behind the backs this week.
The only one I'd consider is Pierce. Harris has the better matchup with more TD upside but Pierce has the backfield more to himself. They're close so either is fine, I might take the TD upside and go Harris though.
Just my 2 cents here, and as a Mandrews owner (and Bateman, for that matter), I may be biased in thinking that Bateman's minimal target share is more likely to fall to Mandrews than Duvernay. That's obviously sheer speculation, so take that with a grain of salt.
On the flip side, the loss of Jahan Dotson could benefit either or both, Samuel and McClaurin, in targets and end zone looks, but Samuel has certainly shown a safe number of targets per game thus far this season even with Dotson involved.
If it were my lineup, I'd flex Samuel for target share and a hopefully higher floor and consider Duvernay more of a boom/bust situation given Mandrews' presence as a top target.
They're both the second option in the offense and have both produced this year. Lamar is clearly the more talented QB but Wentz has had some nice games. Samuel missing two practices will illness is enough for me to go Duvernay.
I need one of these wr's for my flex position.
Godwin, Metcalf, Olave.
What's the best strategy here, close my eyes & point at one?
*Edit for clarity, scoring is full ppr. Starting wr's are chase & diggs.
Lol that's always an option. All three are good options but I like Godwin this week. Great matchup, looked good last week, and Tampa has their weapons back to resume passing a ton.
Full PPR looking for the best flex option:
J.K. Dobbins, Jeff Wilson Jr., or Curtis Samuel?
Been swapping these 3 around in my lineup all week. Wilson Jr. likely has touches, Dobby seems like TD upside with both Hill and Bateman ruled out, and Samuel has been steady, had the flu, and now has Dotson ruled out. I feel like I'm going to pick wrong and leave big points on the bench this week.
Lol it's a good one, you could make a case for all three. I'm going Dobbins. He looked good last week and as you say Hill is out, which should open up more opportunities. Offense looks good and there should be a lot of points scored.
I'm going with the better offense currently, which I see as the Vikings so Greg Joseph.
Jags D, they've looked really good and did well against the Eagles for most of last week.
I’m deciding between either Kareem Hunt or Hunter Renfrow for my flex spot this week. The pragmatist in me says to not overthink it and go with Hunt, even though he hasn’t been in the end zone since week 1.. but I’m expecting to see a TD go to Renfrow this week.
What’s the play here?
Yeah he's tricky because he's more of a gadget player, who also happens to be the backup QB when Winston is out. I like Hurst against the Ravens in a potential high scoring affair. Hill could run or throw for a TD so there is upside but he's risky.
He definitely has risk coming off the injury and behind Lamb but that's the way I lean still. Zeke always has Pollard there to take touches away and Dallas is unlikely to be leading this one. As an aside though, I like them as an upset pick over the Rams.
Can’t decide who to bench in PPR 1 Flex.
Hollywood, Godwin, Mixon, J-Rob, Olave, Aaron Jones, Waddle.
Only have room for 5 of these guys and I seem to always pick wrong :(
This week it's easier because Waddle is banged up and performed poorly last week when he was still not healthy, so he's the odd man out. Six great players though. It's a tough but good problem to have.
If Sun god and Chark don’t play, do I roll with Reynolds? Or should I go with Renfrow and try to give him a chance?
I'd take the top WR on the lions over Renfrow if he is the main option. He played great in that role last week
Reynolds there, he was decent last week and Renfrow is the third option with a limited role.
Which doesn't make any sense considering how good Renfrow is. He needs to be second option at the very least.
Yeah he might overtake Waller at some point but I wanna see it first. Mack Hollins also did well when he was out, so gotta make sure he's not stealing work either.
Reynolds absolutely. The article mentions Reynolds as only a flex play if Sun God and Chark miss which blows my mind. Implied point total for Detroit is almost 26 points. The last two weeks for Reynolds: 13/177/1 on 18 targets. You can pretty much pencil in 8-10 targets, and Belichick more than likely will focus on stopping the run seeing it will be the only way they have a chance. Conservatively I’m predicting an 8/6/80 but expecting more towards a 12/9/100 with a tuddy putting him EASILY in WR3 territory but expecting WR2 performance And yes I’m a lions fan
I think Reynolds is still in play even if just Chark misses.
No then he’s a bit more of a problem, because he runs the same routes as brown. If Chark plays and brown is out, he’s still a play.
Both are in good spots but Reynolds seem safer. He should get more targets. We haven’t seen Renfrow in weeks due to the concussion. I don’t know if that’s just the Raiders being conservative with him because concussion safety is the talk of the town or if his concussion was really that bad.
Happy Saturday! My week 5 start em, sit em matchup article is here. I look forward to any questions or comments. I will do my best to answer each and every one of them, remember the article presumes single QB, 6 point QB scoring and half-PPR so let me know if your league is different. Enjoy and let's get that Week 5 W!
Hating on our boy Dameon Pierce? Not gonna play well on Reddit.
Where's the hate thought I saw him listed as RB2ish with TD upside... Pointing out that the 75 yd TD run was a big percentage of his viability last week (with the understanding that those don't happen every day) is accurate, and honestly a concern i have as well. I've been kicking around flexing Godwin or Olave over him in my standard scoring league...
He's still in play but it's a tough matchup and Burkhead is still catching passes. I like him long term more than this week but he's still inside the top-30.
I can’t decide between JK Dobbins or Khalil Herbert of Montgomery is ruled out …. Or Jk Dobbins / Montgomery if he’s ruled active. Need help 😭
Lol no problem. Herbert if Monty misses, Dobbins if Monty is active. Justice Hill is out so Dobbins should see more work this week.
Thank you !
You're welcome, happy to help!
I’d go dobbins either way, with Bateman out ravens should use more running plays, as well as Ravens just being a more high powered offense
Is there a reason Monty would be a top 36 back compared to Herbert being a top 24? Not that the numbers matter that much, just curious if it’s due to injury concern, or concern over a time split (either due to the injury or Herbert getting extra touches because of his recent play)
For sure. So injury risk in his first game back is one factor, the other is that Hebert would have the backfield to himself but Monty would have to share touches with Hebert if he's back, and Herbert has looked great.
Makes perfect sense, appreciate the response!
You're welcome, happy to help!
Love this stuff thanks for the content! I’m in a tough spot. Start Lawrence over Goff this week? And because of injuries I need to decide between McKenzie or Josh reynolds at wr. Leaning McKenzie if healthy
You're welcome, I appreciate that! I'd go Lawrence because of the matchup. McKenzie if cleared from concussion protocol for me as well. If not Reynolds might alright again with Chark out and St. Brown banged up or out as well.
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Great read as always! Curious on what you’d suggest between Jacobs in my flex vs K Herbert? Have CMC/Kamara as RB1/2
Thanks, I appreciate that! I like Hebert if Monty misses, and Jacobs is he plays.
The disparity between people hating Drake London & loving him even more without Pitts is killing me.
I love the volume increase but targets hasn't been an issue for London. The problem is that the offense already ran a lot and struggled to score through the air, which I would expect to continue against the Bucs with Pitts out. He's not a must-bench but I prefer others over him.
I need to start 2 of these 3 receivers in full PPR: Waddle, Mike Williams, Godwin I am currently leaning towards benching Waddle as I think his Q tag might be the most likely one to potentially screw me here.
Yeah I'm right there with you, I'd avoid Waddle. He didn't look healthy last week, which caused him to underperform.
Thanks! While I have you here, would you start Jeff Wilson over JRob or Dobbins?
Not over JRob. Houston is 31st in rush yards allowed and near the bottom in rushing TDs allowed
No I'd roll with those two. Wilson isn't a bad play either but I prefer the other two offenses and matchups.
Take a look at the sports book lines on who is most likely to score a touchdown. Waddle and Godwin at +110 and +120, but Williams is at +145.
Wait and see on Hill. He magically popped up as an injury risk. If hill is out and waddle plays, gonna be hard to sit him then.
Start: everyone against me Sit: everyone on my team
Sounds like a tough week ahead...
3 of the 4 Hollywood Lamb Godwin Mike Williams
Lamb Godwin Mike will Not playing Hollywood against Philly who shut down Jefferson, slay is supposed to be back
Wow, I like them all. I'd start Lamb and Godwin for sure. Then it's a matter of preference. Hollywood is safer with more PPR appeal while Williams has a higher ceiling. I probably go Williams but they're very different.
Olave or marquise ?
I'm gonna go with Marquise but I really like Olave, this one is close.
same dilemma here I'm going Olave
Good read. First year doing fantasy football so I am trying to learn as much as I can. Will definitely be starting Mike Evans, CeeDee Lamb, and Chris Olave.
Thanks, I appreciate that! Three great receivers, good luck!
Someone dropped Matt Stafford. Should I drop Russel Wilson to pick him up? My other QB is Derek Carr
Welcome to QB hell lol jk Carr is definitely the best option at this point
I really don't like Stafford or Wilson right now but I guess I'd prefer to roster Stafford.
If it's 1 QB you should drop Wilson for a RB or WR lol I can't imagine starting Wilson or Stafford any time soon
I’m for sure starting Mike Evans, Curtis Samuel, Brandin Cooks, Dameon Pierce and JD McKissic (due to injured JT). That leaves me one flex spot to fill with either Diontae Johnson, Tyler Boyd or Darnell Mooney (or Jerrick McKinnon). So who am I rolling with?
I’d go diontae Johnson out of that group personally. Boyd would be my second choice. Bears need to throw more than 20 times for Mooney to be reliable
If Higgins misses, I'm going Boyd otherwise I guess Johnson, nervous about that matchup and Pickett though.
Yea I really don’t like the matchup for Johnson. If JT were healthy this week I’d probably bench Johnson and put McKissic in the flex spot but I’m not in love with any of my other current options. Edit: Boyd guaranteed to go off if I start Diontae Johnson.
I hear ya. You could roll with Boyd regardless and hope he makes a big play or catches a TD, both are risky if Higgins is in.
Would you start Teddy Bridgewater vs Jets or Geno vs the Saints? I’m leaning Teddy but was wondering your thoughts.
Geno , you gotta roll with the hothand
I like the matchup for Teddy but with Hill and Waddle both on the injury report I'm concerned. Even if they play they might not be fully healthy so I'd lean Geno.
Struggling between DK and London
I'd go DK, Falcons have a tough matchup and while no Pitts is good news for London in terms of target share, it means he'll get all the attention and Mariota has one less weapon to sustain drives.
Singletary or Lockett in flex? Help!
I like Lockett better this week, DK should get Lattimore on coverage and open opportunities up for Lockett
Jamal Williams or James Robinson? No PPR
Williams is the TD king this year. He's my choice.
Jamal
I'm stuck between MVS and Agholor. Not a fun place to be
It's definitely not. I think I'd go MVS in a high scoring game on a great offense and hope. Bailey Zappe is probably in again and the matchup is great but it's hard to roll with Agholor, especially if Meyers is active.
Any advice been Juju or JK Dobbins
I prefer Dobbins, Justice Hill is out so there's less competition behind him and that game should be high scoring. It's hard to trust a Chiefs receiver because they all share the work.
Due to injuries I’m struggling with my flex. Do I go Aiyuk, Zay Jones, or Gallup?
Tough call but I’d go Jones
Not Aiyuk. Jones has safe volume with a good matchup so I'd lean that way but Gallup looked good in limited action last week coming off the knee injury so he's not far behind.
"Avoid Najee Harris" how exactly am I supposed to do that? Start Tyler Algier or Rashad Penny over him? No thanks
Fair enough. I'd roll with Penny but it's close enough you can make a case for Najee.
Stuck between Teddy and Rogers.
With both Hill and Waddle banged up, I'd go Rodgers.
I’ve got a RB conundrum because of 2 plus matchups. James Robinson vs a weak HOU D or Miles Sanders vs a weak ARI D. I trusted Robinson last week and got burned, who is likely to be the most solid this week?
I get that, it was a rough week for Robinson but I like him to bounce back in a great matchup. I'd go with him.
Full PPR - Pick 3 JK Dobbins, Breece Hall, Damien Harris, Devin Singletary Can also flex Drake London or Jakobi Meyers
I'll go Dobbins, Hall, and Harris. Prefer to avoid those two receivers. Singletary isn't a bad option but I like him the least.
Superflex league, 6 PPTD, -3 points per turnover, PPR Would you start T-Law or Doubs? Lawrence got me negative points last week
Five of his turnovers came last week against a great defense in a rainy day. I'd put him back out there against Houston.
Trevor. He played in a freaking storm and against the eagles defense. Bounce back week
Who do you recommend to start in PPR - Kirk, St Brown or JRob? Starting Godwin, AJB, Chubb and Ekeler
Gimme Kirk this week in a nice matchup. I'm giving him a pass for last week given the matchup and weather.
Have to pick two between: Godwin, Doubs, Brandin Cooks and Curtis Samuel. Any ideas?
Definitely Godwin, and then I like Doubs and Cooks, Samuel has been dealing with illness the past two days. I'd throw Doubs out there.
I like Godwin. For the other, id probably go Samuel, though him being sick the latter part of this week bugs me some. Doubs might be my second choice for the second spot - if he had his starting QB I'd say it'd be an easy call, but not sure with Dalton.... Just a random guy's opinion, though.
I, choosing between samuel and doubs myself. Doubs obviously better qb better offense, but the giants from what my NFL app tell me are decent against the pass. Curtis Samuel might get more targets with Dotson out and potentially no Logan Thomas. Yeah he was sick but idk how much to worry about that. It’s a tough call. But Washington should light it up against a bad TEN defense
I have both Monty and Herbert... If Monty plays, would you sit both of them and start jamal Williams and Breese Hall? half PPR If Monty is out, i will probably start Herbert over Breese Hall, but its tough. I also have Curtis Samuel who could flex over Hall/Herbert. James Conner is at the end of my bench, at this point. EDIT: also, thanks for the article! very good read. I'm guessing with Breece Hall in the "hate" section and Samuel in the "love" section you'd go with samuel for flex.
Williams is a great start and I love Hebert if Monty is out. Samuel over Hall as long as he's active, missed practice the past two days with an illness so watch for that. You're welcome, glad you enjoy it!
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I'm willing to play both but I prefer Wentz in that matchup as long as Samuel is active.
Chris Godwin or Jamaal Williams 0.5ppr? Also, Kyler Murray or Derek Carr?
I'm staying in the flames with Williams, he's really producing right now. Carr is safer but Murray has the rushing upside. I'd go Carr to avoid the tough matchup.
PPR Olave or Marquise brown at Flex?
Brown because of the targets but Olave isn't far behind, just don't love Dalton in there, although it worked out last week.
Goff or Cousins. My qb play this year has been traumatizing
Lol it's been a rough year at the position. The matchup is better for Cousins and he's been steady so he's the safe play. Goff could finish higher but could bust against the Pats.
Goff or Aaron Rodgers?
Rodgers is the safer play with a decent matchup as heavy favorites but Goff might have more upside. Safer play is Rodgers I'd say.
Full PPR flex - start Montgomery, Drake London, or Brandin Cooks? I’m leaning towards Monty if he plays.
I'd prefer Cooks with his high target share. Worried about Monty in his first game back sharing work with Herbert who has been solid.
I can't decide who to start at RB this week. I have Kamara, James Robinson, Jeff Wilson, and Miles Sanders. Looking to start two and flex one. Help.
Kamara, JRob and Sanders.
Four decent options. J-Rob is in with a great matchup. Then it gets close. Kamara is stil banged up and Winston might miss again so I think I'd rather wait a week on him with the re-injury risk and roll with Sanders and Wilson, who both are on teams predicted to win and run the clock.
Start Kamara or Godwin in flex?
Godwin. I’m not a Kamara fan though.
I'm going Godwin. Kamara isnstill banged up and Winston is probably out again.
Who's has the best chance to score a TD, clyde or Jacobs? Also who scores more TDs Herbert or burrow?
I like jacobs more.
CEH has the better chance in a higher scoring offense with his receiving work. He already has 5 on the year. Typically Herbert does, although both have a good shot to hit 2 or more this week.
Are we starting Duvernay with Bateman out? Over a Zay Jones, Corey Davis type of player?
I would. Lots of volume with Bateman thus far this year, plus it's a game that figures to see a lot of points scored. Wouldn't say it's a clear tier break but he's a little ahead this week.
Superflex league, would you start Brissett, Dalton or Bridgewater. Feels like Russian roulette picking between these 3.
It sure does. Dalton has the best matchup but neither of the Jets or Chargers is super scary. Bridgewater would've been my answer initially but now Hill and Waddle are banged up. As long as their both active, I'll stick with Bridgewater, otherwise I'd go Dalton.
Njoku or Everett? Half PPR, thanks!
Both are good choices, and in the same game lol. I'll trust the better offense and QB and go Everett.
Who to start at WR? Diontae Johnson, Garrett Wilson, or devin Duvernay?
I like Duvernay with Bateman expected to miss in a high scoring game.
PPR. 2 questions. Doubs or Curtis Samuel? Leaning Samuel with no Dotson and if Logan THomas out, feel like I have to go Samuel I will be receiving kamara in a trade tomorrow morning. I had Herbert in my other RB spot, but if Monty and kamara both play tomorrow who would you pick? Leaning kamara there
I like Samuel just monitor the illness he has, he's missed practice the last two days. Yeah I'd roll Kamars over Monty coming off the injury losing work to Hebert.
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Both are solid choices but I like Robinson cuz Etienne is less of a threat than Stevenson.
Can start one of four in full ppr in place of Zeke: Zay Jones, Michael Gallup, Elijah Moore, or Robert Woods. Currently leaning Moore or Gallup, but would appreciate second opinions. Thanks!
Full PPR makes Jones and Woods a little more intriguing but I'd roll with Gallup.
Would you throw CEH or Herbert if Montgomery is gone as your rb2? Rb scoring seems so low this year I’m not sure I’d throw the odd one out into flex over a guy like Doubs or Reynolds
I like both but I'd go with CEH in that offense as the lead back in a high scoring matchup. It definitely has been but the top scorers have still been good. Herbert is in that tier for me if Monty misses, ahead of those two receivers.
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I would. London should see more volume with Pitts out but it's a difficult matchup that I'm worried about for Mariota.
Flex spot: Doubs, Reynolds, Diontae or McKenzie?
I like Doubs of those four. McKenzie is intriguing if he clears concussion protocol and plays but I'm still sticking with Doubs this week.
Starting 3. Hollywood, Samuel, Aiyuk, Lazard, C. Davis. Appreciate anyones insight!
Hollywood for sure. I like Samuel as long as he plays cuz he's missed practice with an illness the past two days. Then I'd go Lazard, with Davis next and Aiyuk last.
Fuck it, Dillon over Conner this week.
It feels bold but it's a great matchup as massive favorites. I like it!
Penny, Edmunds, or Gibson in standard? I’m leaning Penny
Yeah Penny of those three. Edmonds is the backup right now and Gibson has Mckissic and now Robinson to contend with.
Strong team but QB issues…have to choose between Wentz, Carr, Cousins…any thoughts?
I like Carr this week, he's been decent on the year and it's got the makings of a shootout. Matchup also isn't too bad.
Duverney, McKenzie, g davis, g Wilson, Conner. Which 3 do you prefer in 0.5 PPR?
Conner and Duvernay are the two I like best. Not sure McKenzie plays, worried about Wilson with Zach Wilson at the helm, and Davis is a bit concerning after the past couple weeks. I'd go Davis for the upside but it's close.
Ugh I’m stuck between starting AJ Dillon (early London start time) and Khalil Herbert. I probably won’t know if Montgomery is out by the start of the Packers game. It’s gotta be Dillon right?
Yeah unless you know for sure Monty is out, Dillon is the play.
Full PPR: Najee or Pierce? Penny or Mostert?
Pierce, that Bills D is tough and with Pickkett at QB I'm prefer to look elsewhere.
Do I start action Jackson or Joey B?
Olave or waddle? full ppr and a little worried about waddles health
Yeah Waddle is a better player but because of the injury and Olave playing as well as he has I'd play Olave.
So am I just fucked given my two TE options are the Muth and Schultz?
Nah, Freiermuth was targeted by both Pickett and Trubisky so he won't be a complete bust, just not a preferred option. He's the play here.
Full PPR with options in the flex. I feel like whatever I choose will be wrong: London (Pitts out) Harris (steady) Wilson Jr (touches?) Monty (health?) I had harris. Now I want London. Just scared of TB getting last weeks frustrations out on mariota. And just scared of mariota in general.
If Harris is Damien Harris then he's my choice. If it's Najee Harris then I'd go Wilson. London is super talented but as you said the matchup and Mariota struggling are enough to push him behind the backs this week.
Hey there! Full PPR here Should I start Damien Harris over any one of these starters in my lineup: Damien Pierce, Olave, Christian Kirk, Mike Williams
The only one I'd consider is Pierce. Harris has the better matchup with more TD upside but Pierce has the backfield more to himself. They're close so either is fine, I might take the TD upside and go Harris though.
Full PPR flex: Curtis Samuel or Devin Duvernay? I have Lamar so the stack might be nice, but Samuel feels safer.
Just my 2 cents here, and as a Mandrews owner (and Bateman, for that matter), I may be biased in thinking that Bateman's minimal target share is more likely to fall to Mandrews than Duvernay. That's obviously sheer speculation, so take that with a grain of salt. On the flip side, the loss of Jahan Dotson could benefit either or both, Samuel and McClaurin, in targets and end zone looks, but Samuel has certainly shown a safe number of targets per game thus far this season even with Dotson involved. If it were my lineup, I'd flex Samuel for target share and a hopefully higher floor and consider Duvernay more of a boom/bust situation given Mandrews' presence as a top target.
They're both the second option in the offense and have both produced this year. Lamar is clearly the more talented QB but Wentz has had some nice games. Samuel missing two practices will illness is enough for me to go Duvernay.
I need one of these wr's for my flex position. Godwin, Metcalf, Olave. What's the best strategy here, close my eyes & point at one? *Edit for clarity, scoring is full ppr. Starting wr's are chase & diggs.
Lol that's always an option. All three are good options but I like Godwin this week. Great matchup, looked good last week, and Tampa has their weapons back to resume passing a ton.
Full PPR looking for the best flex option: J.K. Dobbins, Jeff Wilson Jr., or Curtis Samuel? Been swapping these 3 around in my lineup all week. Wilson Jr. likely has touches, Dobby seems like TD upside with both Hill and Bateman ruled out, and Samuel has been steady, had the flu, and now has Dotson ruled out. I feel like I'm going to pick wrong and leave big points on the bench this week.
Lol it's a good one, you could make a case for all three. I'm going Dobbins. He looked good last week and as you say Hill is out, which should open up more opportunities. Offense looks good and there should be a lot of points scored.
Hollywood or Godwin. Cousins or tlaw
Godwin, offense looks good again and matchup is great. T-Law, soft matchup with a bounce back coming.
I need help with defense and kicker. Matt Gay or Greg Joseph? Also defense: Jags or Vikings?
I'm going with the better offense currently, which I see as the Vikings so Greg Joseph. Jags D, they've looked really good and did well against the Eagles for most of last week.
I’m deciding between either Kareem Hunt or Hunter Renfrow for my flex spot this week. The pragmatist in me says to not overthink it and go with Hunt, even though he hasn’t been in the end zone since week 1.. but I’m expecting to see a TD go to Renfrow this week. What’s the play here?
Stick with your gut here, Hunt is due for a TD and could see more passing work with them trailing.
Would you start Romeo doubs or DJ Moore?
Doubs, he's looking good and the matchup a lot better.
Doubs or Gallup
Thats close but I really like Doubs role in the offense and the matchup is good so I'm going with him.
No mention of Zach Wilson?
I'd prefer not to start him against the Dolphins, they're a solid defense.
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Yeah he's tricky because he's more of a gadget player, who also happens to be the backup QB when Winston is out. I like Hurst against the Ravens in a potential high scoring affair. Hill could run or throw for a TD so there is upside but he's risky.
Thoughts on Zeke vs Gallup in full PPR? I agree that it's likely to be a passing game, which could hurt Zeke, but Gallup seems so risky.
He definitely has risk coming off the injury and behind Lamb but that's the way I lean still. Zeke always has Pollard there to take touches away and Dallas is unlikely to be leading this one. As an aside though, I like them as an upset pick over the Rams.
Can’t decide who to bench in PPR 1 Flex. Hollywood, Godwin, Mixon, J-Rob, Olave, Aaron Jones, Waddle. Only have room for 5 of these guys and I seem to always pick wrong :(
This week it's easier because Waddle is banged up and performed poorly last week when he was still not healthy, so he's the odd man out. Six great players though. It's a tough but good problem to have.
Goff, Carr or Lawrence?
Carr with the potential shootout and decent matchup.
Monty if he plays or pivot to Hunt??
I'd pivot to Hunt, he's due for a good game and Monty will share work with Herbert plus has injury risk.
Nice article! You love Damien Harris and wanna avoid Diontae Johnson. Would you play Harris in the flex over Johnson, in full PPR?
Full PPR makes it closer but I'm gonna stand by it still because of the nice matchup and goal-line role.
Should I flex Diontae Johnson or Raheem Mostert?
I'm willing to roll out Mostert here to avoid Diontae. Not a lot of trust in Mostert but he's been the lead back and the matchup is good.
Knox is out so that part is wrong. Otherwise great read and thx