All Hallow’s Eve is nearly upon us, and I hope you have your costume picked out. I’ve got a few late nights ahead of me to finish mine, but I expect to be ready in time. Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. What’s better than drunk adults wearing costumes acting like children? Honestly, not much. One year I saw a guy dressed as Daniel LaRusso in the shower get punched in the face by a dude wearing a Cobra Kai jersey while he was smoking a cigarette outside a bar. Another time I saw a dude dressed up as the Teen Wolf crushing beer cans with his teeth as he spun a basketball on his fingertips. But I’m not sure anything can top seeing the Ultimate Warrior in a speedo running down the middle of a main street in freezing weather in typical Warrior-like fashion.
How about a few NFL players last week that put on their uniforms and masqueraded about as fantasy studs?
The following list of guys probably wouldn’t even have gotten invited to the Halloween party, but would likely have ended up winning the best costume contest. Combining for 172.92 points these studs for a week would likely have won any head-to-head match-ups in half point Yahoo! leagues.
QB: Kyle Orton (26.12)
RB: Lorenzo Taliaferro (19.90)
RB: Denard Robinson (12.30)
WR: Martavis Bryant (22.80)
WR: Donte Moncrief (20.80)
TE: Heath Miller (20.70)
FL: Andrew Hawkins (18.30)
K: Billy Cundiff (13)
DST: Minnesota Vikings (19)
But how many of these players are worth rostering after Halloween is over?
I’ve been telling readers since week 2 to grab Andrew Hawkins. He has scored double digit points in 5 of his 7 games and had his best game of the season last week with 7 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. Ignoring week 6’s game against Pittsburgh, Hawkins has had at least 3 catches in each game and is averaging over 5 per game on the season. If Andrew Hawkins is available in your league, he shouldn’t be in about 3 minutes.
While I have a hard time trusting anyone on the Jaguars offense, Denard Robinson now has two consecutive 100+ rushing games in his first 2 starts. Gerhart is horrible and unfortunately Storm Johnson didn’t seem to get off the ground. That makes Denard the starting running back in Jacksonville and a viable fantasy starter in most leagues. I would definitely own Robinson.
While Heath Miller probably benefited from the Steelers’ huge offensive day, he is still someone I’d consider picking up as a bye week replacement. And while in Pittsburgh, move over Markus Wheaton, make room for Martavis Bryant. In the games he has played he has combined for 7 receptions, 123 yards and 3 touchdowns. That’s a 24-touchdown pace! I’m not suggesting you drop a guy like Mohamed Sanu or Terrence Williams, but if you’ve got a guy like Dwayne Bowe or Harry Douglas, I’d consider making the switch.
Taliaferro now has 4 touchdowns in 6 games. He also has two games in which he has scored less than 2 points. Justin Forsett is the running back to own in Baltimore, but if you’re desperate, you could do worse than Lorenzo. You could also do better.
Who needs studs? Not me! I’ll be back next week with a new list of Halloweeners that will be sure to dress up your roster.
Robinson has been nice!
Choose two to start:
D Robinson @Cinci
B Cooks @ Carolina
Beckham Jr. vs. Indy
@CRice: Wow, that’s a close one. Pretty much impossible to predict this one. I would likely start Denard and Cooks, but would consider switching Cooks for Beckham if Jimmy Graham doesn’t play.
For what it’s worth my points predictor says the following (PPR formats):
Denard 12-16 points
Cooks 11-16 points
Beckham 11-15 points
I’m in a Yahoo league so can use D Rob as a WR. Who do you like better, him or the 4th Baldwin brother (Doug)?
@Scott: I think Alec’s mystery brother Doug. Oakland has given up touchdowns to opposing wide receivers in all but 2 games this season including 5 in the last 4 games. But I couldn’t fault you for going with Denard.
@Scott: that would make him the 5th baldwin.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_brothers
Cut bait on Doug Martin for either Sims or Jeremy Hill (no practice for Gio today)?
@TJ: Not yet. But soon.
Better Team 1 or 2
Team 1
QB – Aaron Rodgers – Packers
RB – LeSean McCoy – Eagles
RB – Andre Ellington – Cardinals
WR – Kelvin Benjamin – Panthers
WR – T.Y. Hilton – Colts
WR – Michael Crabtree – 49ers
TE – Larry Donnell – Giants
PK – Steven Hauschka – Seahawks
DEF – Baltimore Ravens – Ravens
Bench:
RB – Fred Jackson – Bills
WR – Odell Beckham – Giants
WR – Mike Evans – Buccaneers
WR – Malcom Floyd – Chargers
WR – Percy Harvin – Jets
TE – Delanie Walker – Titans
Team 2
QB – Aaron Rodgers – Packers
RB – Eddie Lacy – Packers
RB – Andre Ellington – Cardinals
WR – A.J. Green – Bengals
WR – Kelvin Benjamin – Panthers
WR – T.Y. Hilton – Colts
TE – Larry Donnell – Giants
PK – Steven Hauschka – Seahawks
DEF – Baltimore Ravens – Ravens
Bench:
RB – Fred Jackson – Bills
WR – Michael Crabtree – 49ers
WR – Mike Evans – Buccaneers
WR – Malcom Floyd – Chargers
WR – Percy Harvin – Jets
TE – Delanie Walker – Titans
@Dom B: Team 1. It comes down to LeSean over Lacy.
Good trade me send Aj greeb and Eddie Lacy for lesean McCoy and odell jr
@Dom B: Who is AJ Greeb? Ha, just kidding. You sure do make a lot of trades. I’d take Green and Lacy if Greeb (I mean Green) is healthy.
Dang is my team a lot worse I did that trade now I have McCoy but think he is better
@Dom B: Your team is fine
For my Flex in my half-PPR do I go Heath Miller (VS Bal) or Donte Moncrief (@NYG).
In true Taco from the League fashion I really like Moncrief’s name and chance for a potential big game…
@Lopes: I’d go Moncrief over Miller, but I wouldn’t bet the EBDB on it.
Also ROS mccoy or Lacy
@Dom B: McCoy
Bryant or moncrief for bye week replacement? Who do you prefer for ROS?
@Get: I assume you are talking about Montavis? If so, I choose him for both questions.
Andrew Hawkins is available as FA in my standard scoring 10 team league. We play 2wr, 2rb and a flex
My 4 WR are Cobb, Keenan Allen, Roddy White, Doug Baldwin and Rueben Randle
My RB are Hillman, Miller, Lacy, McKinnon, Ivory, Bryce Brown, and Sims
Who (if any) should I drop to pick up Hawkins?
Thanks!
@rainking99:
I actually have 5 WR on my roster
@rainking99: @rainking99: I don’t think you need him with the receivers you have.
Given my roster can you name each position QB 1 or 2 RB 1 or 2 so on and so forth. Thx
Starters:
QB – Aaron Rodgers – Packers
RB – LeSean McCoy – Eagles
RB – Andre Ellington – Cardinals
WR – Kelvin Benjamin – Panthers
WR – T.Y. Hilton – Colts
WR – Michael Crabtree – 49ers
TE – Larry Donnell – Giants
PK – Steven Hauschka – Seahawks
DEF – Baltimore Ravens – Ravens
Bench:
QB – Ben Roethlisberger – Steelers
RB – Fred Jackson – Bills
RB – Charles Sims – Buccaneers
WR – Odell Beckham – Giants
WR – Percy Harvin – Jets
TE – Delanie Walker – Titans
@Dom B: other than beckham over crabtree i think you’ve already done this. maybe sims over f-jax.
In a .5PPR do I drop Wheaton for a DEF? I have the Cowboys up against the Cardinals.
Best DEF available are MIN and NO.
@Ron: Depends on the rest of your receivers. I’d also consider just dumping Dallas for Minnesota and streaming someone else next week.
@malamoney: DAL plays JAX next week so I was trying to hold them for that matchup. Here is my team:
WR are Calvin, Cooks, Colston, Crabtree, Wheaton
RB are Charles, Miller, Hyde, Stacy, Mason, Sims, K. Davis
Would you advise dropping Wheaton for a better DEF this week or just stay put with DAL?
@Ron: How large is your league? I wouldn’t mind dropping Stacy either assuming 10-14 team league.
Hey if you didnt understand my question I meant just put like Aaron Rodgers QB 1 like that thx
@Dom B:
QB1: Rodgers
QB2: Big Ben
RB1: McCoy
RB2: Ellington
RB3: Jackson
RB4: Sims
WR1: Hilton
WR2: Benjamin
WR3: Crabtree
WR4: Harvin
WR5: Beckham
TE1: Walker
TE2: Donnell
@malamoney: Thank You
Wusup Money… Who would u go with, Cam or Palmer?? I know Cam is projected more but I can never trust him plus Palmer is heathy coming off an over 300 yard game. Cam hasn’t even hit 300 this season.. IDK.. Lol
@Frank White: Wusup Frank! I’d go with Cam.
Reeeeeaaaaaaly!!! Ahh I was hoping you wouldn’t say that.. LOL.. Can you please sell me on why?? Lol
@Frank White: Opposing quarterbacks are having slightly better success against New Orleans than Dallas. It’s really damn close. I wouldn’t fault you for taking a shot with Palmer, but I’d be starting Cam.
Thanks my Man..
My team is a robust 6-2, having lucked into an especially strong set of running backs (Charles, Le’Veon, Gio). Through well-timed pickups and trades, my team is pretty solid everywhere, but I would obviously love to improve more if given the opportunity.
Another guy in my league is struggling with injuries and byes, and has put out the call for a RB via trade. I have a few RBs on my bench and, since I’m unlikely to ever play them over my three studs, figured I might try to do a RB+WR=WR upgrade.
My potential trade partner has a stable of nice WRs (Green, DeSean, Julio, Hilton). Looking over my bench below, is there a trade combo that you think makes sense as an opening offer?
12-team league, non-ppr:
Bench RB: Mathews, Rainey, J. Gray
Bench WR: Hopkins, T. Smith