Fantasy Football Week 2: Sit and Start
by MNeilson on Sep 18, 2010 11:49 PM EDT
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Before we hit this week's suggestions, let's take a look at how I did last week. For those of you that are in the BucsNation league, you will probably recognize me as the guy who laid an egg in Week 1 and think to yourselves "What does this guy know?" And.....you'd be right. I didn't start off hot with my Sit and Start predictions either. However, feel free to post how incompetent I am in the comment section. I can take it.
All points accumulated will be reported from CBSSports.Com.
QBs - 3/4 predicted correctly.
RB - 5.5/7 Predicted Correctly
WR - 3/6 predicted correctly. Not bad since this is the hardest position to pick
TE - 1/3
DEF - 1/6 (Yikes)
Kicker - 32/32
So, take this advice at your own risk. Hit the "jump" to see who I think should Sit and Start
QB
Start - Mike Vick. This is a tough call. He obviously had a huge week last week. However, I wonder how much of that was due to the Cowboys not truly preparing for him. However, if he is going to repeat that week he had, it would be against Detroit.
Matt Ryan - Ryan is a Top 10 QB in this league. He is poised for a good season and since the offense was completely stagnant against Pittsburgh, I think it's a safe bet they break free a bit.
Joe Flacco - The Bengals surrendered 3 TD's to Brady and 260 Yards. If Flacco produces a 2/3 of this he will have a nice fantasy day.
Donovan McNabb - If he can find a WR he likes, should be a nice day. Worth the risk.
Sit -
Tom Brady - Sounds crazy. He is playing an excellent pass defense in the NYJ though. Obviously Brady has done it against the best of defenses, but is it worth starting him to find out if he will do it again? If you have a reasonable option behind Brady, start them.
Aaron Rogers - I'm just telling you to sit all of the leagues stars. You know I think Buffalo's pass defense is underrated. I promise this isn't my strategy to win in the BucsNation league. I think he's productive, but maybe not a huge fantasy day like Owners believe he will have.
Carson Palmer - I have him in a 12 man league that starts two QB's. I have to start him because my backup is David Garrard. If you are in the same position, role the dice. Baltimore's secondary is weak. However, I expect another letdown this week from Cincinatti and for Marvin Lewis to be put on the hot seat.
RB
Start - DeAngelo Williams - The Bucs defense is better, but it's not fixed. Carolina will ride their running game because of past history and because of the struggling Matt Moore. This equals a big day for Williams.
MJD - Jamall Charles could have gone for way more than 90 yards and a score, but they wanted Thomas Jones to split the carries. That's not a problem in Jacksonville. They will run the life out of MJD. Huge day.
Brandon Jackson - The most picked up player in FF this past week. He will see a large load of the carries. If Rogers struggles (or doesn't go huge) like I predict than Jackson will have to carry the team. Coming out party (in a FF way) for Jackson. 150Yards, 2 TD.
Sit -
Clinton Portis - I think you will see a similar strategy from Washington as you did from Indianapolis. Well....as much as they are capable of. I like McNabb this week because I think they will look to exploit the secondary of Houston. I like Houstons Front 7. Portis is inconsistent, which is all FF Owners nightmares. Sit him.
CJ Spiller - Spiller was a high pick for many this season. People had hopes of him being the premier RB in Buffalo. The problem is he plays behind a bad line, with a terrible quarterback, bad WR and two other good running backs. Reality is it's going to be hard for him to succeed in Buffalo until changes are made. He may have a big game for you somewhere this season, but it won't be against Green Bay
Shonne Green - Green struggled against Baltimore and will struggle again against New England. Tough start to the season for a RB. May get you 8 points at the most.
WR
Start - DeSean Jackson - If Vick is going to have a big game again, he's going to have to find a WR he favors. Why can't it be Jackson who can create separation quicker than any other WR, which is necessary for Vicks WR's as he doesn't give them long.
Randy Moss - Before he becomes a problem in what many perceive as an impenetrable locker room, Brady will have to "Get him the damn ball." While I don't think Brady is going huge, Moss can still have a very nice 12 point day for non PPR leagues.
Marques Colston - Colston can be inconsistent. NO is one of those teams that has enough weapons to make it difficault for FF owners. However, against SF who Hasselbeck had a nice day against, Colston should have plenty of opportunities to get the ball in the end-zone.
Sit
Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie - I think Wayne has a good day. I don't think any other WR for Indy does. While Peyton will probably win the Manning battle, it's going to be an interesting day for him. NYG picked off 3 passes last week (given it was against Moore) and limited Dwayne Jarrett, the Panthers 2nd leading WR, to 40 yards on 4 catches.
Mike Williams (SEA) - He will be covered mainly by Champ Bailey. You will see a trend this year that I tend to avoid WR going against Bailey. Best cover CB in the league.
Eddie Royal - Trade him. He has been useless since his rookie season for FF owners. He's a sexy starter because of his potential. Potential is a FF KILLER. Trust me. I have lost several leagues because I thought it was a good idea to draft Sleepers. Royal will sleep on you this weekend....and the rest of the year.
TE
Start
Chris Cooley - Again.
Dallas Clark - Peyton will have to utilize Clark to get the ball out of his hands quickly.
Brent Celek - Telling you to start another Filthy Eagle. 3 today. Please don't blame me if they all fail. Blame them. It's easy. Heck, I even blame the loss of Orlando Magic to the LA Lakers in the 2009 NBA Finals on them. HATE THEM. But Celek is a good choice.
Sit -
Kellen Winslow, Junior - So, I'm not researching this, but I read on a reputable website that Carolina has always been fantastic at covering TE's. Almost to perfection. If this is true, then it's probably not the smartest play.
Jeremy Shockey - He's a Tool.
Todd Heap - When was the last time he did anything good for your fantasy football team. If he is on your team you probably waited until the last two rounds to snag him.
Defenses
Start - Filthy (Good God, who am I?), New England, Chiefs
Sit - Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, San Fransisco
Kickers
The Only one on your roster
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Hmm. Couple of issues with some of those picks. Of course, they are all subjective. But I did beat you last week with auto picked players, which takes all the glory out of my victory.
I think Tampa’s D will be a decent start this week. Matt Moore and Co. aren’t going to light up the scoreboard on us and can most likely be trusted to turn the ball over two or three times.
As a Moss owner last year, let me assure you that don’t want any part of him playing when Revis is on him. Completely shut the guy down last year.
I definitely don’t think Matty Ice is a top ten QB, in either reality or fantasy. Top 15 for sure, but he is not a starter in most 12 man leagues, at least the ones I’m a part of.
Please, please, please be right about Desean Jackson, and wrong about Vick (Kolb owner here. OMG has anyone ever screwed the pooch in less time than Kolb did this year?)
To throw out a decent flex starter of my own: Dexter McCluster. Playing against Cleveland and was absolutely electric vs. San Diego last week. I’m guessing they are going to get him a few more touches this week.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
You beat me with auto picked players against a team who auto pick thought it would be funny to draft an entire bench of quarterbacks.
"I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault." ~ Jack Tatum
I had the same thing happen to me.
They need to fix that next year.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
I have thoughts....but don't want to get in trouble for saying anything.
"I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault." ~ Jack Tatum
McCluster is nice. I'm waiting for him to actually do something first though.
I love Matt Ryan. I think he’s incredibly efficient for only having one WR.
I don’t think they will light up the scoreboard but a defense scores by yards, turnovers and scores. I imagine the TO margin will be low, lots of yards on the ground (200) and descent (150-200) in the air and a couple of TD’s. That combination won’t score you many points.
Most people are wanting to bench Moss. Combine Revis with the play of Welker last week. I have a good feeling about it. It’s not that Moss can’t go against premier receivers. He has and he can. It’s that he doesn’t work harder than he has to. I think that changes with all the talk about it, Moss complaining and Brady wanting to get him the ball more. We’ll see if it actually comes true.
I hope I’m right about all the Filthy Eagles but I still hope Detroit beats them by 85 points. Is that possible?
"I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault." ~ Jack Tatum
Defense scores by yards in our league?
I haven’t even looked at it. Most leagues I have been in get points for points allowed (positive for low, and negative for high), turnovers, and sacks.
McCluster didn’t get me many points of offense last week, but his punt return touchdown was worth 15 points in my money league. I wish I would have played him instead of Percy Harvin.
Ryan has potential, but as last year showed, there is still lots of room for improvement and how dare you negate the presence of Harry Douglas like that! haha
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Just looked at it.
I would say the yardage points are pretty neglible unless your defense just absolutely dominates, but I suppose every little bit helps.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
I think you're wrong about Moss
He doesn’t look like he works hard but I think he does. Regardless of that, he wasn’t motivated/good enough in the second Jets game last year to beat Revis, why would he be good enough this year?
We don't got Kolb no mo.
Honestly ain't I insane I think that's the way I gotta be
Ain't I so so supafly boy ain't nobody hot as me.
I am entrusting that league to you my friend.
I have too many other leagues with money on the line to pay close attention to that one. Win that one for the gipper, cuz the ball is in your hands.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
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New England struggled against Baltimore and will struggle again against New England. Tough start to the season for a RB. May get you 8 points at the most.
New England struggles against its own team, God-they must suck.
/Sarc, seriously though change it.
Honestly ain't I insane I think that's the way I gotta be
Ain't I so so supafly boy ain't nobody hot as me.
What's wrong with real boobs?
If an optimist had his left arm chewed off by an alligator, he might say in a pleasant and hopeful voice, "Well this isn't to bad, I don't have a left arm anymore but at least nobody will ever ask me if I'm left-handed or right-handed" but most of us would say something more along the lines of "Aaaaaa! My arm! My arm!" DANIEL HANDLER (as Lemony Snicket)
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