Well, we had some derp, we had a whole bunch of boring, and so… we had your prototypical Monday Night Football game. But clearly, let’s be sure to give them their due, the Vikings are for real. Sorta. Maybe. I mean kinda. That’s my definitive opinion. In what was a not particularly close game (but not really a blow out), the Giants once again proved that they have one of the best wide receiver trio’s in the NFL and have no idea how to use them correctly. Ben Mcadoo-doo and Eli Manning keep trying to make Will Tye a thing, and I have no clue as to why. He’s like the Hollywood version of Jai Courtney. And while the Giants shortcomings on offense have been a big frustrating so far, the same can’t be said for the Vikings. I mean, I haven’t heard this much praise for Norv Turner since he defended Earth from that meteor shower. And who would have thought Sam Bradford was the next coming of “Sam Bradford fulfilling his potential”? I mean, the Vikings are 4-0… incredible. And yeah, half their wins were against the Titans and the Giants, the version of which we saw last night that was quite meh. But the other two are against the Panthers and Packers. You put all this together, and you actually have a team that is on it’s way to the playoffs. And a lot of sad Bears fans…
Odell Beckham Jr. – 3 REC, 23 YDS, 7.7 AVG. If Hillary Clinton could get under Donald Trump’s skin as easily as cornerbacks get under Odell Beckham Jr’s skin, she would already be president. And going with the politics theme, here’s another Gruden… THESE GIANTS, I CALL THEM THE G.O.P., BECAUSE THEIR TOP PLAYER IS A HOTHEAD WITH TERRIBLE HAIR WHO IS ALWAYS MIXING IT UP OUT OF BOUNDS.
Sam Bradford – 26/36, 262 YDS, 7.3 AVG, 1 TD, 101.9 RTG and 4 CAR, 6 YDS. Sam Bradford is good at taking what the defense gives him, but terrible at giving it back. Wait, I messed that all up. Whatever, the joke is that Sam Bradford is 1/16 Cherokee. But let’s have some real talk everyone… Sooooo, before or after the bye when Bradford finally receives his end-of-the-season injury?
Orleans Darkwa – 12 CAR, 48 YDS, 4.0 AVG, 1 TD. Darkwa Duck? Let’s. Get. Dangerous! And please, let’s get Rashad Jennings back!
Charles Johnson – 2 REC, 70 YDS, 35.0 AVG. That Charles Johnson was a pretty good catcher. Get it? Get it? You need to click on it to get it. Clever, right? I thought so.
Eli Manning – 25/45, 261 YDS, 5.8 AVG, 1 INT, 63.3 RTG. That type of throw will not get you a juice box, Eli. I hope someone tells him that people can’t bring a ladder out there to help catch the ball. If only the Giants had some talented downfield receivers that you could somehow use optimally…
With Carson Palmer up in the air this week, do you start dalton or wentz?
@Mike: Leaning Wentz. Lions seems like an easy out for him.
@Jay:
Drop any of these guys for waiver wire half point Ppr
Qb Eli manning
Wr obj, Maclin
Rb Leveon bell, rashad Jennings
Te Dwayne Allen
Flex will fuller
Bench Pryor, ajayi, Julius Thomas(bye), dorsett, Tevin Coleman, ajayi, Asiata
Potential adds: dak Prescott, Inman, hoyer, quick, tamme, Bradford, spiller, J James, Andre Ellington, victor Cruz, dion Lewis, Kenny stills, Corey Coleman
@Revi: I think hold here, I like all your guys.
What’s your outlook on terrelle Pryor in std? Is he wr2/3 like a top 30 WR?
Have you given up on Floyd and golden Tate?
@Zandy: No, I wouldn’t say that high, maybe top 60 just because he’ll have times like last weekend. The Browns are just awful, and that’ll bleed over. WR3, with the potential to be 2 if they get this shizo together. Not on Floyd, this is who he is. Tate, less so, probably just a meh stretch.
With Golden Tate stinking it up out there, it’s time to put Victor Cruz in, right?
@Scott: Yeah, I’m happy to make that move for now. Lions be Lionsing…
@Jay: I’ve been coveting DeVante Parker all year, and now I have a window…
I can get Parker for Gio Bernard… do I do it? Current RBs are Matt Jones, Charles Sims, Rashad Jennings, and Arian Foster.
Current WRs are: A-Rob, AJ Green, Randall “Suck Ass” Cobb, Victor Cruz, and Adam Humphries
@William Hung: Yeh, I think that’s fine since you own so many RBs here.
Hey jay,
12 team PPR
1st place 4-0 (2nd most points) :)
Qb: Ryan (rivers)
Rb: d.murray
Rb: Yeldon (Langford, a.foster, Dixon, d.washingotn)
Wr: green
Wr: Bryant
Te: witten (barnidge)
Flex: Hilton
Flex: Austin
Which trade would you do if either?
Ryan for McKinnon? I feel like I could need a better rb2 and I can pick up Prescott/Romo to pair with rivers
Or
Ryan and barnidge for bottles and reed?
Thanks for helping me get Into first and keeping me there
@James: Yes, I would totally do Ryan for McKinnon. No worries man, that’s what we’re here for!
@Jay: I know I asked you this during the preseason, but after looking at a bunch of rosters and Bortles on bye for me- I wanted to follow up and ask again – Why is the strategy of rostering 2 QBs not recommended? It seems if every team is doing it, the team not doing it is at a disadvantage like I am now.
Also, do you recommend that I straight up drop Bortles for a waiver claim on Wentz, or try to drop someone else (Dwayne Washington) for Wentz and roster 2 QBs for 1 week? If I miss out on Wentz, I’m looking at Siemian, Fitzmagic, Mariota, Hoyer, or Bradford and none of them are better than Bortles.
@William Hung: The spot is just generally better for either roster flexibility or stashing a flex (WR/RB/TE). You’ll see, generally, much better results for a team that either streams and plays the matchups generally correctly, or holding a lower tier viable QB like Philip Rivers, and then just subbing at the bye. For every team that’s holding an extra QB, there’s that many more players available on the wire, so at the very least, I think that aspect evens out in the end.
Yeah, Bortles is a streamer, I’d drop for whatever is the hot hand, like Wentz or Bradford.
@Jay: Interesting – thanks Jay!
You mention that Bortles is a streamer, but in your QB rankings through the first month he’s been a top 10 play each week (at the min 3/4)
@William Hung: Right, but those aren’t ownerships, just where I expect him to be on that day. He’s a guy that is fringe 10-team, sorta viable in 12-teamers.
@Jay: Ah ok, that’s where I am in a pickle because I am in a 12-teamer
Looking ahead for Bortles, he doesn’t play a good D until week 10 when he faces the Texans and then cake until Weeks 13 and 14 when he faces DEN and MIN. He’s going to be Top 10 those weeks – can I really drop him? Decisions… decisions…
@William Hung: Yeah, it’s tough in that context, but I wouldn’t be shy about it if there was something more interesting.
@Jay: What should my strategy be then?
1. Drop Bortles for Wentz, Bradford in that order?
If both are taken tomorrow morning –
2. Drop Dwayne Washington for Hoyer, Siemian, Fitzmagic, Mariota?
I actually have people in my league waking up at 3am and 5am to try to make moves without using a waiver priority.
@William Hung: 1 Yeah, 2. Hold probably. And to be honest, I’m thinking Bradford is a hair better than Wentz ROS, but it’s really close.
@Jay: What’s the % chance you would’ve given entering the season that both of these guys would be relevant in fantasy?
@Jay: 10%, maybe lower.
Offered A.Robinson for Gore & Howard in 12 team, standard. You taking this deal? I also have D.Johnson, Miller, & Charles @ RB.
@Chris S.: Yeah, I think I’d take it, sure. You have the depth to do this as well.
@Jay: Thanks!
@Chris S.: no probs man!
Jay,
In my small 8 man league, where I have McCoy, Gurley, Forte, Crowell and Dixon:
Which do you think has better value on my bench? A handcuff like Powell or Yeldon, a situation back like Sproles or an injury bounce back like Foster or DLewis?
@Buge Hoobs: I’d say injury back, the talent is so high, you are not only getting insurance with better names, but possible trade value if they breakout at some point.
12-team 1pt PPR. Which group do you prefer ROS?
Group A
Gronk
Forte
Snead
Group B
B-Marsh
Zeke Elliot
Eifert
Thanks
@omar: I prefer group b. Close though.
Hey Jay,
I’m in need of an RB and have a surplus of TE. Ertz, Rudolph, Henry. I’ve been offered Duke Johnson for Ertz or Rudolph. Even though Duke is incredibly underwhelming, he’ll be someone I can plug in if Ryan Mathews continues to trend down. What do you think? Leaning Ertz for Duke. This is a 12 team ppr league.
Also, would you drop Henry for Martellus Bennett in the event Gronk is never 100%, or continue to ride the Henry wave until Gates is back?
Thanks!
@Dan: Oh yeah, I’d do that based on what situation you’re in. Ertz for Duke makes sense. I’d ride Henry until Gates returns.
Do you like Rudolph or Ertz ROS? I can’t decide. Ertz has the upside but Rudolph and Bradford are clicking. Much appreciated.
@Dan: Yeah, it’s really murky right now. I’d say Ertz still has the long term value, but Rudolph can help you now.
Jay, this swap offer could satisfy mutual needs:
Give: Crowder
Get McKinnon
Your thoughts?
@vrugg: I’d do it.
Thanks, Jay.
I’d appreciate your opinion on one more offer. It’s a 1/2pt PPR league
Give: D. Thomas
Get: S. Smith and Wentz or M. Ryan
Thanks for the help!
@vrugg: I want the DT side. I’d say it would be closer depending on your QB.
Thanks, Jay!
Which defense do you like better this week and moving forward? Buffalo or Cincinnati?
@Odor’s Odor-izzi spray: I’d say Cincy.
.5 PPR rest of season…
Hill and sanders
Or
Riddick and Evans
@Gio: Evans side, but it’s close.
Is golden Tate a buy low? Like worth sending Jimmy Graham for him?
I have kelce and my 3rd WR is Floyd right now
In std
@Zandy: I think he is, and I think that’s actually a pretty good trade.
bad week for me all around, big ben could not save me from ODB’s mess…anyways, in 10teamer, grab Ertz dropping Pitta to put in for week 5? I have Graham on bench with bye..
@Nick: Yeah, I’m doing that. And ODB won’t do that again… I hope.
@Jay: Same 10 team, do you like Coates for next week over my current sad roster of WR (Marshall/T Benjamin/J Brown with Maclin/Snead on bye). I have Sharpe too on my bench so I could use him or drop him (or drop Smallwood who Im stashing)
@Nick: I like your top three more still, even though he’s a good pickup this week.
@Jay: Worth bidding & dropping Smallwood/Wentz/Sharpe, which? Have majority of $ still left
@Nick: Dont think it will take much but wonder who is worth dropping, its 10 team league
@Nick: I’d want him over Smallwood maybe. Hard to say with Mathews, but I’ll be honest, I think you’re fine with WRs. The bye is just taking some options away.
@Jay: My RBs are Freeman & D Johnson starting & Lat Murray at flex (he was my mistake, Oakland just does not like him)
As a result, I think I kind of need to keep that 1 RB on my bench. Smallwood is on my bench now but waivers RB include james white, Darkwa & Powell — you like any of them over Smallwood for bench warmer?)
Think Ill have to pass on Coates unless you like him over Sharpe on my bench…
@Nick: Yeah, I think Darkwa is about the same thing at this point, so I’m fine with Smallwood there.
@Jay: Ok thanks
@Nick: No probs!
@Nick: Thats David Johnson
Hey Jay,
Tyrod or Siemian for Russells bye?
Do I hold onto Ebron? I got Ertz. Would be dropping Ebron for Corey Coleman, Hogan, Boldin, or Quick.
Thanks!
@m1chael: Probably Siemian if he’s healthy. I think Coleman for Ebron makes some sense.
happy prewaivers day of the week!
20 team PPR. start 1 QB/ 2 RB/ 3 WR/1 TE/ 1 flex
QB rivers
RB howard/bell/langford/CAP/zenner (looking better value maybe if washington stays out)
WR jeffrey (WAY too connected to CHI here)/s.smith/t.smith/wheaton/lee
TE jimmy G
1. which TE this week out of cook/clay/tye/one of the SF guys (and would have to pick today), probably clay just from having A role for sure.
2. drop any of t.smith/wheaton/lee for any of (and what order and how many if any) of quick/c.brown (CAR)/a.wilson/c.johnson (MIN)/butler (probably loses any value with dez back though). lee had solid targets for 3 straight weeks but having dropped woods (pre watkins injury) for him looking like shit now.
3. gotta hold zenner and CAP over these right: the IND guys not named gore, juszyck (BAL), j.allen, farrow. j.bell/hightower
@What’s a Drexl?: also have gabbert and have to drop one of m.burnett (a highly ranked S) or d.jones (ATL’s middle LB now) to grab the backup TE for jimmy’s bye week. burnett hasn’t done much and was hurt most of weeks 2-3. have h.smith (producing and usually ranked one spot above or below burnett) at S, and have one IDP flex spot.
@What’s a Drexl?: Tough one, I think maybe hold onto Jones since Smith seems to be doing okay.
@Jay: yeah, when in doubt bascially ALWAYS take the middle LB. however he was the guy who head wacked camnewtown and EVERY week has a questionable tag. but has played every week so far too. in weeks 84/99/96/68%’s, might’ve missed some time after wack a newton in week 4. only issue is the reason he was obtainable, IF worrilow comes back where goes his job? but at same time weatherspoon now out for year.
@What’s a Drexl?: Yeah, no clue man.
@What’s a Drexl?: Yo! I think maybe Cook and hold on those three. I do like their value in a 20-team. And yeah, on 3, I would still hold both over those options. I was hoping Bell would show me a bit more last week.
Drop D. Williams or T Coleman for T West/J White…..Or hold?
@Jimbo: Williams for West makes some sense here, but I wouldn’t say it’s a huge priority.
@Jay: Is Hogan considered the 2nd WR on the Patriots? Trying to gauge the pecking order for targets in NE. Right now I’m speculating Edelman 1A, Gronk 1B, then Hogan
If that’s true, I have a feeling he could be more valuable than someone like Corey Coleman since Coleman is hurt for another 2 weeks and who knows what the state of the Browns passing game will be by then.
@William Hung: Sorta, but Brady spreads it out when it’s not those two. Like maybe first year Amendola. And yeah, he’s more useful than Coleman.
12 team PPR with this (start only 2 WR, 1 flex). 6 pt td’s and 6 pt bonus for hitting 300 yards thrown/100 rushed/100 caught
QB luck
RB cj anderson/booker/l.murray/ajayi/d.lewis (COME back SOON)/lat murray/yeldon
WR green/crabtree/landry/j.matthews/sanu
TE witten/eifert
1. drop witten for ertz till eifert is back?
2. keep attempting to grab d-wash (OAK) over ajayi or go for ellington over ajayi?
3. hold sanu for j.jones gets hurt upside or go for woods?
@goodfold2: 1. Yeah, that’s cool. 2. Dwash I think. 3. I’d say Woods.
@Jay: gotta think waiver order there is RB/WR/TE too? i have a 7th, but every week i use up at least one of them on D’s. streaming both D and kicker. just in case d-wash steals lat murray’s job, and lewis doesn’t really or ever come back.
@goodfold2: Yeah, I’d agree with that. Good points there.
@Jay: this new ajayi news seems to nix that idea?
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/10361/jay-ajayi
@goodfold2: I’m always intrigued when I read this stuff, but it always feels like a trap too. I’m holding, but shaking my head at it.
@Jay: when a guy suddenly calls himself an “idiot” it’s grain of salty pretzel levels.
Drop J Stewart for A Foster or T West or hold?
@Jimbo: Hold here.
another 12 teamer with exact specs except a 3rd WR and no flex
QB newton/ryan
RB mccoy/all three CAR guys/smallwood/starks
WR diggs/a.brown/sanders/t.benjamin/tate
TE fleener (on bye)
RES: abdullah
1. team is a shit show in RB’s. drop how many (and which) to attempt to aquire west/d-wash (DET)/zenner/booker. probably starks at least for west then d-wash maybe, but maybe a 2nd for both (doubt i even get west though). booker also might be better stash than starks anyway.
2. drop fleener himself for one of these or tate: pitta/tamme/brate, gotta think those are about fleener level though.
3. drop tate for any of: royal/thomas/britt/parker/woods (i could just use the ROS for this, but only if that was updated post watkins news, which i’ll be able to tell, i know how low woods was before that)
@goodfold2: 1. Starks for West for sure. 2. Hold on Fleener. 3. Hold on Tate still. At least one more week.
@Jay: if no starks over west doable (it’s likely it’s not) drop starks or any other RB for booker/d-wash (DET)?
2. if hold on fleener who’s my drop for this week TE? fleener on bye
@goodfold2: Yeah, I think maybe just drop for roster space then.
Hey Jay,
Great stuff as always, my man. Thoughts on this crazy 2x secret 3 team trade I’m working?
12 team ppr Mine is:
QB-Brady (Dropping Hoyer for Romo who has Cle on Brady’s bye)
RB D. Murray/McKinnon/J.Howard/Matt Jones/Rawls/Dion Lewis on IR
WR- AJ/BMarsh/Hilton/Snead/Beasley/Coleman
TE- Walker/Eifert
I trade Murray and Snead for OBJ & Jordy,
then flip Jordy & Matt Jones or Mckinnon for D. Johnson
We start 3 WR 2 RB & a flex
AJ/BMarsh/Hilton
Johnson w/ either Howard/Jones/ Mckinnon /Lewis & Flexing OBJ looks pretty good to me.
Risking too much on Rookies or Returning from injury dudes?
Sorry for being long winded, but that shizz is complex!
Thanks!
@jayhawks24: Yeah, I like that deal for you. I’m hesitant because of how that leaves you at RB… but I think you have the depth to figure it out.
Would you deal Gurley and Crowder for ODB and Crowell ? Other rbs are Yeldon, Duke J, Dw Wash, Darkwa and wr are Dez, Wallace and Cooper
@Nightpandas: Yes, I would do that.
@Jay: You like Crowell in this deal more than Bernard?
@Nightpandas: PPR? Eh, even if PPR, I’m slightly higher on Crowell right now.
How much money would you throw at Bilal Powell and Philly D/ST (100 budget) I have Houston D/ST but they have a couple rough matchups without watt and Philly off their bye. Not a forte owner but seen the rumours he could be hurt. I’d be dropping Dwayne Washington. thanks! .5PPR
@Oppo Taco: Probably 15/2 there. No probs! (Be sure to check with our FAAB guy, post above this one. Lance is really tuned into this stuff.)
In my 12 team standard, I feel like I need to cut bait on D Williams or Ware as they are costing me bench spots…
QB- Big Ben
WR- ODB & K Benjamin
RB- Freeman & Ingram
TE- Just grabbed H Henry dropping D Allen
Flex- Marvin Jones
Bench- T West (starting this week), D Williams, Ware, Cobb, T Coleman & K Cousins
Would you drop Ware or D Williams for for J Graham, D Henry, C Hogan or S Smith? In this 2WR league it will be tough playing any bench guys at that position over ODB & K Benjy unless due to byes…
Also’ stick with Catanzaro or move on to Nugent, Crosby, Folk or Vinatieri??
@Nick: Probably Williams for the hot hand, which is either Hogan or Graham. Gates should be coming back soon, so maybe Jimmy’s usage is a sign of things to come.
@Jay: how about the kicker?
@Nick: Feeling Folk maybe.
.5 ppr keeper league
Coates, R Woods, Crowder, and Smallwood…
Which two you taking from above?
Thanks man!
@ryanoger:
these would be guys to stock up on my bench…
@ryanoger:
Throw Spencer Ware into that mix as well, thanks again!
@ryanoger: eh, same I think. Eh, Ware over Crowder.
@ryanoger: woods and crowder
Drop any of these guys for waiver wire half point Ppr
Qb Eli manning
Wr obj, Maclin
Rb Leveon bell, rashad Jennings
Te Dwayne Allen
Flex will fuller
Bench Pryor, ajayi, Julius Thomas(bye), dorsett, Tevin Coleman, ajayi, Asiata
Potential adds: dak Prescott, Inman, hoyer, quick, tamme, Bradford, spiller, J James, Andre Ellington, victor Cruz, dion Lewis, Kenny stills, Corey Coleman