Fantasy Football Q&A

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 18, 2011 7:00 PM CST in Fantasy Football

Do you have a Fantasy question you're pondering for this weeks games? Are you facing a should I play him or play him dilemma? Are you unsure which of your 3 kickers you should give the start to? Then look no further than the intellectually superior members of Windy City Gridiron. We ooze football savvy around here, and it's fairly obvious that we're a notch above the rest. Just leave a question in the comment thread and wait for some *great advice.

* great is relative... maybe I should have gone with "free" advice.

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I've got my roster set already.

I was just lured here by the picture. Well played.

by oripunk3485 on Nov 18, 2011 7:01 PM CST reply actions

haha!

When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 18, 2011 8:11 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions

Ditto. Who are those delightful creatures?

And bygummit, I am starting Earl Bennett this week!!!

Pay Matt Forte! Now!

by TheotherDane on Nov 18, 2011 8:26 PM CST up reply actions

I'm benching Bowe this week

since Cassel will be out. Don’t know if I’m gonna start Daniel Thomas or Bennett in his place. I’m leaning towards Thomas for now.

You're never a loser until you quit trying - MIke Ditka

by DutchBear on Nov 18, 2011 8:35 PM CST reply actions

I would still start Bowe

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Nov 18, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

I would start Bennet

between the two.

by Eggerbet on Nov 18, 2011 10:46 PM CST up reply actions

I'd start Bowe anyway

He’s the biggest target KC has and that’s who inexperienced QBs usually go for. I’d probably start Bennett over Daniel Thomas.

by runningman on Nov 19, 2011 10:33 AM CST up reply actions

Got two questions - one of the sit/start variety, and one regarding a potential trade.

1) I got several options for my flex. On my roster are Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, Mike Williams (TB) and Daniel Thomas, and I could also reach into the free agent pool for Jackie Battle or Laurent Robinson. ESPN standard scoring league. Thoughts?

2) In the same league, I got offered a trade of Aaron Rodgers and Larry Fitzgerald for Ray Rice and Matt Stafford. I would receive Rodgers/Fitzgerald. Here’s my current roster:

QB: Stafford, Tebow
RB: Rice, Fred Jackson, Mendenhall, Daniel Thomas, CJ Spiller
WR: Vincent Jackson, Desean Jackson, Sid Rice, Harvin, Mike Williams
Other: Owen Daniels, Bears D/ST, Gostkowski

I think I have a pretty deep and balanced team, so I’m not exactly desperate to make a move. Also, my odds of making the playoffs are really high, so I’m looking towards the playoffs (which occurs weeks 15 and 16 in my league). For that reason, I’m a little concerned about Rodgers since the Packers might sit him down the stretch if they lock up the #1 seed early. So with all that said, do you guys think this is a good trade for me?

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Nov 18, 2011 8:58 PM CST reply actions

Hate to say this

but I’d decline if your basically making the playoffs. Unless you add a WR (yours) and RB (his) to the mix.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 18, 2011 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

You can always try

to get Arod and Fitz for Jackson and Stafford. May not bite, but it’s worth the try.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 19, 2011 12:38 AM CST up reply actions

If he's got an RB2...

Try and see if he’d do this…

Arod, Fitz, RB2

for

Staff, Rice, and D-Jax

I don’t see D-Jax having a great second half due to Vick being Vick.

by Doshi on Nov 19, 2011 8:40 AM CST up reply actions

I was just reading an article

about how Rice’s opponents during the last 3 weeks are the easiest of any running backs. Stafford also will be going up against some of the easiest pass defenses during that stretch. If you’re likely to make the playoffs, I’d keep them over the uncertainty of Arizona’s quarterback and Rodgers sitting at the end of the season.

For your flex this week, I’d go for either Sidney Rice or Laurent Robinson, simply because those are the two players most likely to score a touchdown.

by runningman on Nov 19, 2011 10:31 AM CST up reply actions

Appreciate the advice, everyone

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Nov 19, 2011 3:13 PM CST up reply actions

Moore or Vjax in a ppr?

As of right now I’m starting the former, cause I think the Bears thrive at stopping big passes. Vjax doesn’t do much in any other regard. Vikes on the other hand have given up 11 passing TDs this season, and are down Winfield.

In a different league, Harvin or Roddy? Also ppr.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 18, 2011 9:57 PM CST reply actions

To your first question, I think it's kind of a toss-up

The Bears’ pass D is looking pretty good right now, but the Chargers love to throw the ball, so Jackson will get opportunities. I like Moore a lot too though.

To your second question, Roddy hands down.

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Nov 18, 2011 10:36 PM CST up reply actions

He's so boom or bust it's maddening.

Jennings has been very good this year (6.5 ypa), and matches up with him. Another tough matchup for Vjax.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 19, 2011 12:40 AM CST up reply actions

I agree with Polo

Roddy by a mile over Harvin.

It’s hard to sit VJax, but I have a really good feeling about Moore. You can book Vincent for at least 70 yards. However, I watched Oakland’s last game, and Palmer loved going to him. As a Bears fan, I’d probably pick Moore just so I didn’t have to root for anybody on San Diego.

by runningman on Nov 19, 2011 10:40 AM CST up reply actions

With Vjax

The thing is they only target him deep, so naturally, he doesn’t have a high percentage of success. 70 yards is no gimme for him cause he has 6 games out of 9 under that amount. Especially with the way the Bears play defense.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 19, 2011 12:02 PM CST up reply actions

You are correct. He's more hit or miss than I thought he was.

Moore looks even better, then.

by runningman on Nov 19, 2011 4:44 PM CST up reply actions

I'm going Moore

I’ll probably regret it, but Rivers hasn’t targeted him in short and intermediate routes very often. Look for Gates and Brown to continue to get the passes in the middle of the field.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 19, 2011 6:01 PM CST up reply actions

You're going to grind this "notch" thing into the ground, aren't you.

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by Steven Schweickert on Nov 18, 2011 10:01 PM CST reply actions

yes

Would you expect any less from me?

When Mike Ditka calculates pi it's decimal representation ends.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Nov 18, 2011 10:14 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions

I have Bennett, VJax, Victor Cruz and Jennings. I think its a good week to start Bennett over VJax. I think he will have a Peanut allergy this week. What say you good ppl? I can play 3 of the four.

by GentlemanJack on Nov 18, 2011 10:20 PM CST reply actions

I wouldn't do it

VJax has too much upside to leave on the bench. I also think it’s a safe bet that San Diego will be throwing the ball a lot more than the Bears. I’d leave Bennett on the bench

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Nov 18, 2011 10:32 PM CST up reply actions

I feel you. But VJax did nothing last week and I lost by 10 with Bennett on my bench. Its a PPR league so Bennetts many catches outscored Jackson by 16 points last week.

by GentlemanJack on Nov 19, 2011 12:23 PM CST up reply actions

PPR does change things

in Bennett’s favor.

by runningman on Nov 19, 2011 4:58 PM CST up reply actions

Don't hate me.

I need to pick three for a 0.5 PPR league. Matt Forte, Michael Bush, Fred Jackson, or Demarco Murray. Currently I have Forte, Jackson and Murray assigned.

by Eggerbet on Nov 18, 2011 10:50 PM CST reply actions

I think you have to bench Murray

Everyone says he’ll be the primary back, but who really knows what happens if Jones plays. You really can’t go wrong with any of them.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

by propheteer on Nov 19, 2011 12:58 AM CST up reply actions

I disagree. Stick with what you got.

Murry has been a monster lately and Jones inconsistent. I think they’ll ease Jones back in after injury and Murry will still get the bulk of the work.

Pay Matt Forte! Now!

by TheotherDane on Nov 19, 2011 10:44 AM CST up reply actions

Big Ben is my starter, he's on his Bye week

Hasselbeck or Flacco are my choices?

by sabbath999 on Nov 19, 2011 10:48 AM CST reply actions

I'd go with Hasselbeck

Flacco’s an extremely mediocre passer.

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Nov 19, 2011 3:14 PM CST up reply actions

I have:

These RBs:
Maurice Jones-Drew
Kendall Hunter
James Starks
Beanie Well
Jackie Battle
and these WR:
Mario Manningham
Earl Bennett
Damian Williams
Eric Decker

I’m starting MJD, Hunter, Manningham, Bennett, and I have Starks in the flex, any suggestions? (I am still holding on to Reggie Wayne hoping he connects with Orlovsky)

I was taking a look at Mccluster, who is on wavers, but i’m iffy on that one with how bad the chiefs are.

Let us cavort like the Greeks of old! You know the ones I mean.

by hedonism bot on Nov 19, 2011 3:01 PM CST reply actions

I'd start Beanie over Hunter

The 49ers are a tough matchup, but you just can’t assume Hunter will get more than 5-8 touches.

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Nov 19, 2011 3:19 PM CST up reply actions

Haha

talk about duds, Hunter got 3 points and Beanie got 1 point. I started Hunter btw.

Let us cavort like the Greeks of old! You know the ones I mean.

by hedonism bot on Nov 20, 2011 7:44 PM CST up reply actions

Earl Bennett or Laurent Robinson?

by frenchbears113 on Nov 20, 2011 10:33 AM CST reply actions

Laurent, no questions.

In all formats, Laurent is no worse than a WR2 this week. WR2 is Bennett’s approximate ceiling in non-PPR formats. Laurent is the clear #1 on his team as long as Austin’s out (and the clear #3 when he’s in, strangely), and he gets a TON of targets, especially in the RZ. While Bennett is the clear #1 on his team, he won’t get as many RZ targets for some strange reason, and the Bears have a plethora of league-average WR2s that Martz loves to feed. Go with Laurent. Start Bennett unless you have another clear WR1 on your roster.

by Doshi on Nov 20, 2011 10:43 AM CST up reply actions

Well Bryant is the Cowboys #1 but you make valid points.

I already started Santonio Holmes and of course his QB screwed me over cuz Sanchez couldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat. I have Victor Cruz as my other receiver and was torn between Robinson and Bennett.

by frenchbears113 on Nov 20, 2011 10:49 AM CST up reply actions

They at times seem to forget that he exists.

He’ll be awesomesauce for 2 quarters, and disappear for the other two. Those targets almost always go to the other WR out there. For some odd reason, they only give Dez 5-7 targets a game.

by Doshi on Nov 20, 2011 1:16 PM CST up reply actions