The projections have Rice last out of the 4 rbs I listed.

[Edited on September 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM. Reason : f]

9/8/2010 4:33:05 PM

Don't sit Rice.

Start Eli.

Despite the upgrades at WR, Rice is the conerstone of the Ravens offense. He's a top 3 back IMO. You can't sit him, even in week 1 against the Jets. FWIW, the Jet's didnt look too good this preseason, and I know it's not the regular season, but they are still too young to just completely flip the switch. I look for the Ravens to win the game, with Rice getting somewhere around 120 combined and a TD.

The Giants are going to be a throwing team this year with Bradshaw essentially getting long handoffs with screens and passes into the flats. Thier O-line is too broken down and soft to be a smashmouth team, so look for Eli to throw early and often to avoid pressure.

Who's next?

[Edited on September 8, 2010 at 4:45 PM. Reason : trust me.]

9/8/2010 4:45:35 PM

Quote :

"The projections have Rice last out of the 4 rbs I listed."

Looks like our matchup is going to be a peace of cake

9/8/2010 4:47:41 PM

I'm sitting Foster.

9/8/2010 4:53:29 PM

I think I would sit Pierre Thomas. Panthro and I are both really really high on Arian Foster this week (and likely for the whole season). Slaton is nursing an injury and will likely only touch the ball 5-10 times (mostly on 3rd downs), while Foster gets the majority of the work, including the goal line duties. Foster has looked like a beast this preseason, and I have no reason to believe we wont see more of the same on Sunday.

9/8/2010 4:56:32 PM

Work league. Here are my current starters and bench. Need some advice... Help DROD

QB: Matt Shaub
RB: Chris Johnson
RB: Arian Foster
WR: Miles Austin
WR: Jacoby Jones
WR: Joshua Cribbs
TE: Jermichael Finley
K: Robbie Gould
D/ST: Arizona (only bc of first week matchup)

Bench:
QB: Alex Smith
RB: Ahmad Bradshaw
RB: Darren McFadden
WR: Robert Meachem
WR: Malcolm Floyd
WR: Devin Thomas

Return yards count, PPR lemme know if I should swap anything out

9/8/2010 5:13:54 PM

Okay I'll sit Thomas.

9/8/2010 5:14:08 PM

^^I think I would swap out Jacoby Jones with Malcolm Floyd. But if Jones is going to be returning kicks, then thats tough. I'm not sure he is the returnman though, I thought I heard that slaton is going to be returning kicks

9/8/2010 6:57:51 PM

GB D/ST @ PHI or DAL D/ST @ WSH this week?

9/8/2010 7:00:43 PM

Dallas.

9/8/2010 7:01:31 PM

i just get the feeling dallas is going to shit the bed

9/8/2010 7:01:51 PM

Yeah me too, but GB/Philly has shoot out written all over it.

9/8/2010 7:05:59 PM

My league...week one starters and bench. I'm a noob to FF in general but I tried. Any advice?

QB Phillip Rivers
RB Adrian Peterson
RB Pierre Thomas
WR Chad Ochocinco
TE Dallas Clark
TE Zach Miller
DEF Ravens
K Neil Rackers
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BN Jeremy Maclin WR
BN Thomas Jones RB
BN Mike Wallace WR
BN Donovan McNabb QB
BN Chris Chambers WR
BN Sammy Morris RB
BN Vincent Jackson WR

I feel like I'm maybe thin at RB. :/ But I have good WR and TE depth

9/8/2010 9:20:51 PM

what round did you draft Vincent Jackson?

with only one WR spot, he might be worth hanging onto if he ever lands somewhere, but you might consider dropping him for an RB with a high ceiling

9/8/2010 9:24:21 PM

Last round (15). I figured what the hell

9/8/2010 9:49:49 PM

Quote :

"Okay I'll sit Thomas."

dude, every other NO back is injured and out except bush who really only does screen passes and ppunt returns. thomas is a feature back who will be getting ALL shortt yardage and goal line carries. guaranteed td and at least 80 total yards whereas benson wont see either of those

sit benson

9/8/2010 10:25:03 PM

This is my first go round with FF as well. This league starts 2 QBs. Tell me how shitty my team is:

QB Philip Rivers
QB Matthew Stafford
WR Marques Colston
WR Greg Jennings
WR Jacoby Jones
RB LeSean McCoy
RB Ricky Williams
TE Jason Witten
BN Shonn Greene
BN Jerricho Cotchery
BN Greg Olsen
BN Mario Manningham
BN Mark Sanchez
BN Devin Hester

K Ryan Longwell

DL Jared Allen
DB Adrian Wilson
LB Ray Lewis
BN Asante Samuel

9/8/2010 10:31:24 PM

^ That's a fairly solid team, not a very deep bench though. I've never been a big fan of 2QB leagues.

Ok, so I have two flex spots, PPR league, I'm already starting Gates and I'm thinking about playing V. Schiancoe in a flex as well instead of Sims-Walker or Cadillac Williams bc I think Schiancoe is going to get a lot of targets from Favre in game 1. Thoughts?

9/9/2010 6:52:28 AM

Is there any reason why you shouldn't start opposing players in a given week? For instance, AP and Pierre Thomas are my top two backs, and the saints and vikes play tonight....

9/9/2010 7:28:13 AM

^ nope its not really an issue. Both players could have big games. i think the only time to worry about that situation is if, for instance, you have AP and the Saints D.

9/9/2010 8:50:50 AM

Definitely not, but I would shy away from Pierre simply because he is going against that stout Vikings defense.

9/9/2010 8:52:38 AM

Tom Brady was in a two car accident this morning where the Jaws of Life had to be used to get him the other guy out. Apparently, he's fine, but who knows...

Monitor this closely, as it would clearly affect Brady, Moss and Welker's value for week 1.

I think he'll play, but that would suck.

[Edited on September 9, 2010 at 9:15 AM. Reason : clarification]

9/9/2010 9:13:39 AM

I know this sounds like a stupid question based on the matchups but...

Vikings D @NO
or
Chargers D @KC

Will the Vikings sacks/ints make up for the points they most likely will give up, or do I trust KC not to score many points?

9/9/2010 9:18:23 AM

Quote :

"Tom Brady was driving when a van collided with his sedan Thursday morning, a law enforcement source confirms to the Boston Globe. Brady was apparently "T-boned" at an intersection in Boston at 6:34 a.m. this morning. He was able to get out of his car and walk around after the crash, but a man in the back of the van had to be extricated with the "jaws of life." Brady refused medical treatment, but will surely be examined by Patriots doctors when he gets to Gillette Stadium. He was reportedly "shaken" and his Audi was towed from the scene. The Pats play the Bengals on Sunday"

sounds like it was bad for the van guy, but Brady is alright. We'll see though

^I'd go with the Chargers D

9/9/2010 9:28:38 AM

I have to start 2 of the following 3... Shonn Greene v Baltimore, Jamaal Charles v SD, or Ricky Williams @ Buffalo. Any advice?

9/9/2010 9:52:30 AM

tough, in a situation like that I would start my studs - Greene and Charles. You drafted them higher than ricky for a reason, and when there is a tossup week like this, I would roll with them

9/9/2010 9:56:15 AM

thats what I was thinking, but its hard to pass on someone playing the Bills. I have Frank Gore, which makes Charles my RB/WR, but my WR options to throw in his place are Hines Ward @ ATL, Jabar Gaffney @ Jac, and Mike Williams TB v Cle...stick with Charles right?

9/9/2010 10:19:29 AM

yes

9/9/2010 10:21:20 AM

Quote :

"I have to start 2 of the following 3... Shonn Greene v Baltimore, Jamaal Charles v SD, or Ricky Williams @ Buffalo. Any advice?"

Greene for sure.
I actually like Williams @ BUF. Ronnie Brown is coming off of surgery and no one is sure how many snaps he will play in the first game. BUF has a terrible run defense. Last year the Dolphins won 38-10 with 250 yards rushing and 3TDS.

Charles may be limited due to KC playing from behind. In last years matchup KC had 4 players rush for a total of 120 yards and no TD.

[Edited on September 9, 2010 at 10:39 AM. Reason : a]

9/9/2010 10:37:28 AM

I can only choose two RBs and I can't figure out who to start

Michael Turner vs Steelers
Ahmad Bradshaw vs Panthers
Shonn Greene vs Baltimore
Justin Forsett vs 49ers
LeSean McCoy vs Packers

I'm thinking Turner and Bradshaw but Forsett looks good too

9/9/2010 11:48:22 AM

sometimes i read some of the posts in this thread and wonder if you guys play in like 8 team leagues.

9/9/2010 12:00:52 PM

Quote :

"Michael Turner vs Steelers Ahmad Bradshaw vs Panthers Shonn Greene vs Baltimore Justin Forsett vs 49ers LeSean McCoy vs Packers"

Ranked um:
Turner
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Bradshaw
Greene
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McCoy
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Forsett

9/9/2010 12:19:20 PM

^ I like Turner and Greene to start out of that bunch. Both are #1 RBs on run heavy teams. Bradshaw would be the third choice because Jacobs is right behind him as the power back, which means he could vulture the TDs. Jacobs was the starter last year so if Bradshaw fails to perform early in a close game he could get replaced.

[Edited on September 9, 2010 at 12:21 PM. Reason : a]

9/9/2010 12:20:57 PM

I dont understand why people are so down on McCoy.

He is essentially Brian Westbrook 2.0

in a PPR league he will be good, he was good last year when Westbrook was out and now he is THE man in Philly. I just dont see why he wouldnt be a good option.

9/9/2010 12:25:12 PM

I think it has more to do with some many unproven variables (i.e. McCoy as a started, Kolb as a starter and the matchup he has in week one).

He'll be fine, but I don't think he's a better option than Turner.

I would say beware of Greene in week 1, specifically if the Jets get behind, which is a real possibility. Remember, Greene didnt catch one pass last year. LT could get in the game early and often if that were to happen.

9/9/2010 12:33:50 PM

can't decide who to start in my w/r position

tim hightower @ stl
Johnny knox vs. det
jacoby jones vs. ind
cadillac vs. cle

9/9/2010 1:29:03 PM

Please help me pick 3:

Moss vs Bengals
Floyd vs KC
Owens vs Pats
Mossaquoi vs Bucs

9/9/2010 1:33:06 PM

who should I drop, Houshmandzadeh or Gaffney

9/9/2010 1:39:56 PM

Please answer the post above you before posting a question

^^^I'd go Cadillac, #1 RB only major threat to his carries is Kareem Huggins.

^^Moss, Floyd, Owens.
Q: Why not Mossaquoi?
A: Jake Delhomme

^ tough call, who are you dropping them for? Gaffney could be the surprise of the season at WR and Housh is a quality vet who will get solid numbers but never really wow you like Boldin might for the Ravens.

Advice needed on WR2 (Pick 1)

Bowe, Gaffney, Knox, Cotchery

9/9/2010 1:49:30 PM

^ I'd go Gaffney just because the Jags passing D is horrible. Agree with the other comments as well.

[Edited on September 9, 2010 at 1:51 PM. Reason : ]

9/9/2010 1:51:30 PM

Quote :

"can't decide who to start in my w/r position tim hightower @ stl Johnny knox vs. det jacoby jones vs. ind cadillac vs. cle"

Cadillac - #1 RB with a great matchup

Quote :

"Please help me pick 3: Moss vs Bengals Floyd vs KC Owens vs Pats Mossaquoi vs Bucs"

Moss, Floyd, Mossaquoi. Not sold on Owens and his role yet and the Bengals will run first. The Bucs are an easier matchup...even with Delhomme as the QB.

Quote :

"who should I drop, Houshmandzadeh or Gaffney"

Housh. New team with alot of weapons means a limited role...at least initially.

Quote :

"Advice needed on WR2 (Pick 1) Bowe, Gaffney, Knox, Cotchery"

Gaffney with Knox as a close second. I could lean either way but I like Gaffney based on his preseason play. Knox has a great matchup with a pass first OC but Cutler is worse than Orten.

9/9/2010 1:55:00 PM

Jacoby Jones vs Indy

or

Hester vs. Detriot




Leaning towards Hester

9/9/2010 3:36:17 PM

I'd be leaning towards Jones, as I think the Texans will have to throw to win and keep up with the Colts. I also think Andre will be getting heavy attention from the Colts secondary.

Also, while the Lions may be better this year, I think the Bears should be able to ground pound them out this week. Even if they throw, the bears have two better WR's in Knox and Aromadashu.

I could be off here, but I like Jones.

9/9/2010 3:53:48 PM

im gonna go Gaffney over Boldin since Revis is back

9/9/2010 3:59:36 PM

I'm playing Boldin over Garcon and Santana...Revis is a beast but I think he'll be a little rusty...I also think there will be plenty of snaps where is isn't on Boldin

9/9/2010 4:01:27 PM

Let the beef begin. This is what we needed to get these two going, for real. It's like Biggie vs. Tupac.

Quote :

"Asked about Vikings running back Adrian Peterson on Thursday, Chris Johnson responded "I am the best back in the league and he is not," according to Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean. He added, "I don't think it's close." Coming off of a record breaking season, it's a good time for Johnson to make such claims. However, eager to prove his "down" 2009 season was a fluke, Peterson is surely hungrier than ever, and Johnson's comments will likely only to help to further his return to the top of the list of the NFL's best running backs. "

I love this.

9/9/2010 4:08:05 PM

glad I got AP

9/9/2010 4:15:02 PM

meachem vs minn or lee evans vs miami

9/9/2010 4:20:10 PM

You should never start Lee Evans.

also, when in doubt about WR's, it's usually helpful to look at who is throwing them the ball.

That should help ^ question.

___________

In other news...

Quote :

"Responding to negative comments made about the Jets by Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, New York head coach Rex Ryan said on Thursday, "It doesn't matter what he says in a negative light," according to the New York Daily News. "I still respect him. But we are going to try to smash him." Always humble, that Rex Ryan is. Having his team thinking Super Bowl or bust, Ryan may want to consider beginning with slightly smaller step of qualifying for the playoffs without needing New York's final two opponents to stop trying in the second half. "

God, I'm getting so excited with this smack talking. Can't freakin' wait for the season.

9/9/2010 4:24:17 PM

Jets fans are gonna be pissed when Belicheat and Brady win the division once again

hopefully (for my fantasy team) Brady's car wreck doesn't cause any problems for him on the field

9/9/2010 4:31:53 PM