Well, the first week has happened and as we all know, the first week means everything. We can pencil in Peyton to throw 112 touchdowns on the year. We can also mark Ray-Ray down for only 576 rushing yards but he will catch 128 passes. In this same vein of thought, I’m leading our season of buys on a game that feels like it was so long ago now because we’re a generation of people who think instant message should equal instant response. I’m looking back over comments and I keep seeing the worry about our man Eric Decker. During a night where Peyton tied an NFL record for touchdown passes in a single game, Decker finished the night with 2 receptions for 32 yards on 7 targets. That’s what the stats say. Wanna know what I say? He t-rexed a back of the end zone touchdown and dropped another 10-15 yard bunny later. His night could’ve easily been at least 55 and a touchdown on 4 receptions. But bad nights happen to everyone. They’re gonna happen to your guys here and there all season. It’s natural. But some nights look worse then others and when it’s your first week of the year in the first game of the year in a Nationally Televised and scrutinized game, it’s painfully clear. The guy who started Decker is panicking right now. Welker went off. Demaryius went off. Orange Julius went off. Hell, even Caldwell caught a touchdown! Decker’s trash! Throw him out with the bathwater! The key thing to remember here is he was third on the team in targets with 7. Tied with your boy Julius. Oh and he was targeted in the RZ on his drop. Then Wes got his second TD of the night on the very next play. I’m not saying you should be throwing your signed Alan Thicke photo in on the deal here, of course. The guy you’re trading with has to be worried enough to cough him up for something of lesser value and I think the fear about Eric should be big enough to make that happen. In other Buy/Sell news for 2013 Fantasy Football…
BUY
Stevan Ridley – It goes without saying that some of these buy calls feel obvious but at the same time, you are swimming against the current like Salmon back to spawn. Yes, Ridley fumbled and yes Hoodie Bill hates that. But he’s also been the starter for the Pats since last year. He fumbled a couple of times back then, too. But he did it week 1 and got benched for it. I’m not a huge Ridley guy – I see him as a low end RB2 – but if you can get him for a weekly flex play at RB or for a WR you don’t need, dive in. Plus with wrist surgery for Vereen on the docket and him being out until at least week 11, Ridley’s gotta get a chance again, right? He couldn’t possibly go with Blount or Bolden…right? RIGHT?!?
David Wilson – Yeah, the fumble brothers together back to back. Off season, I had him in the same low RB2 range. Though I think he can be more then that, I don’t think he gets the opportunity at this point to be so. When his goal line caddy – Andre Brown – is back to take the chip shots, Wilson will become more of a HR hitter. While there’s nothing wrong with that, he will get a reduced role for a while for sure until he can work out the kinds. Wow, what a buy call, right!?! The thing is, he’s gonna go cheaper then he should in most trades right now. Take advantage if you have room on your bench to wait on him for a little. He’s still the most talented RB the Giants have even if they sign a vet.
Giovani Bernard – The numbers didn’t look good but he did. As I mentioned in the roundup on Monday morning, Gio’s day could’ve been better if it weren’t for a few penalties. The key was he looked good out there but probably disappointed owners who only looked at the stat sheet at the end of the day. I see BJGE’s 1.8 ypc and fart in the general direction of this being that much of a timeshare after a while. Wanna know who my favorite Bluth character was? It’s spelled ‘Gio-B’.
Lamar Miller – Yeah, lotta backs had bad Sundays but Miller probably had the most disgusting endline: 10 carries for 3 yards and 1 rec for 7. Yup, 1 point in standard and 1.5-2 in PPR from your RB2. It hurts. But Miami gained a total of 15 yards on the ground period on Sunday and people need to recognize this: that Cleveland front ain’t bad on the defensive side of the ball. This game should be an aberration and moving forward Lamar will do his own ‘Control’ verse. He got love for you all but he’s tryna murder all y’all RB2s.
DeAngelo Williams – Woah, hey there, what’s up with this buy? Well, he didn’t have a great game but he didn’t have a bad game either. It could be considered under the radar overall, though, and I think the Panthers looked much better then people gave them credit for on Sunday. DeAngelo is looking like he could be more then a flex play moving forward. If someone thinks he’s still their RB4, throw a trade their way.
Cecil Shorts – Yeah, I know, a Jags player. I only can suggest one per week as that’s my quota or I’d put MJD up here too (and I kinda just did: hint, hint). Gabbert’s hand was hurt coming into the season so a bad first week isn’t surprising for Shorts. What WOULD be surprising is seeing an output like this from him next week. He had 11 targets and Blaine was constantly throwing it like he was Fitz and Gabbert was Skelton. This is still a WR2 with upside and will probably go for nothing. While others jig, I Jag.
Chris Givens – Bad matchup vs the Cards secondary made Givens look like the Rams weren’t gonna look his way. He’s still a very solid WR3 with WR2 upside in the vein of Torrey Smith. Don’t lose hope. Better yet, find the person who drafted him and did.
T.Y. Hilton – The Colts will figure out eventually that he’s more talented then DHB, though it may take more time then owners would like. Overall, the Colts defense is looking pretty porous (notice how the first part sounds like ‘poor’?) so Luck and company should get into plenty of shootouts. I mean, Indy almost lost to the Raiders…at home…with a Tim Tebow clone at QB. That says a lot more about the defense then it does the offense. Hilton should get his Madden on easy settings numbers in the near future. Buy while his owners are saying T.Y. but no T.Y. to Hilton.
James Jones – I don’t love this guy but he’s not a 0 yards guy. Had a bad week. Happens to all of us. See if he can get thrown in as a sweetener in a trade you’re unsure of. Then you can be unsure of when to start him for your team the rest of the way. Yay!
Rob Gronkowski – Um, he’s good everyone. Just do a casual check in, see if the owner is getting worried. He/she shouldn’t be but it doesn’t hurt to ask, right? Tell that to the lady who slapped me when I asked her when the baby was due. Well, WHAT you ask is pretty important too, I guess…
Brandon Bolden – Your waivers probably just cleared this morning. Bolden’s probably still out there. You probably have someone on your bench you’re never going to use. You could probably pick up Bolden and do the same thing with the hopes he gets a piece of that Vereen pie. You probably are tired of the word probably by now. I’ll probably stop using it in the sell section below.
SELL
Julius Thomas/Jordan Cameron – But, but, but…you said you liked these guys! Yeah, I did and I still do. But they outperformed guys like Jason Witten, Tony Gonzalez and Jimmy Graham and Gronk owners might be a little antsy if they drafted Sudfeld. I’m saying they had amazing first days. I’m not selling them for 75 cents on the dollar but if I can get a no doubt win back in a trade for them in terms of trust, I’d do it.
Brandon Myers – Yeah, this isn’t the Raiders anymore but Garbage King Myers reared his dirty head on Sunday night. He’s the 4th option in that offense right now in the passing game and Eli is anything but a checkdown king. Much like the game, Myers end line was an abomination. Though he COULD have a similar game against Denver this week, I’d prefer not to stick around and find out. Sell while you still can.
Michael Vick – As I alluded to yesterday, Vick took a lot of abuse in the pocket and when he was running the ball. I love his upside but unless I see some less risky play from him, I’d want the fat return check he’ll likely garner at this stage in the game. He’s got top 3 QB ability but isn’t good at protecting himself and this scheme isn’t doing him favors in that department. Again, sell only if you get top dollar. If not, enjoy the ride and pray. Oh and LeSean? I almost put him as a sell here too but he’s an RB and pretty much all RBs are injury-prone.
Frank Gore – I’m willing to admit I’m wrong about ranking Gore as a high end RB2 this year. He looked slow but his 40 yards rushing/20 receiving day was saved by a TD. I’m feeling a Michael Turner 2012 year coming on and I don’t like it. Plus he gets the ‘hawks next week which makes it even moreso a good idea to move while his numbers still look good. I don’t hate him but much like the droids, this is not the RB2 you were looking for on draft day.
No joke, I just bought Decker and DeAngelo and now have SIX buys you mentioned: those two, Gronk, Wilson, Shorts, and Givens. Hope you’re right; there’s a reason I have first waiver spot (also have Dez and Morris on top of all that disappointment).
Oomph, that’s a rough week one. I like what you’ve got then!
Any chance Hopkins becomes a stud at any point this season? He’s on the wire in my league. We use 3 wr sets.
I still like him. Just depends how conservative Kubiak is the rest of the season. First game wasn’t bad at all but they played from behind. Would like to see how he does in a game they’re leading in.
Brandon Bolden or Bernard Pierce ROS
12 team ppr
Thanks
I’ll say Pierce for now. Don’t know about Boldens role yet
Good article, Sky!
12-team PPR, do I do this trade?
I get: Decker
I give: Gore
QB. R. Wilson
RB. R. Bush
RB. D. Sproles
WR. V. Cruz
WR. D. Jackson
FLEX. S. Johnson
TE. J. Cameron
K. G. Zuerlein
D/ST. Seahawks
BN. F. Gore
BN. B. Hartline
BN. M. Wheaton
BN. K. Rudolph
BN. B. Bolden
BN. L. Bell
BN. D. Heyward-Bey
BN. K. Hunter
BN. Q. Patton
Thanks!
Thanks!
Normally I’d say yes but you don’t need Decker in that set up and Gore as your RB3 makes sense
Who is the add if I drop Hillman: (.5pt ppr)
Bolden
Green Ellis
Dwyer
Jacobs
Powell
Id want Bolden there
start 2 non-ppr
David Wilson
Eric Decker
Marques Colston
Decker/Colston
Nice article Sky. Who should I start at flex this week? A. Bradshaw, M. Williams, or R. Randle? I started Bradshaw week 1 and ended leaving 11 points a piece on the bench with Williams and Randle. Thanks.
Both WRs are good plays this week; think both teams play from behind most of the day. I’ll say Williams cuz he’s the WR2 vs Randle the WR3.
My team:
RGIII, Rivers
Doug Martin, Ryan Matthews, Ivory, Powell, Ballard
Demariyus, Mike Wallace, Stevie Johnson, E. Sanders
Jimmy Graham
Drop anyone for Alshon Jeffery?
@Comatose: Also, do you like Baltimore’s D vs Cleveland or Carolina’s at Buffalo this week?
@Comatose: or Falcons v. Rams or Colts v. Dolphins. Got options on the wire this week.
No
Baltimore, though I like both
Rivers
How much of a $100 free agent budget would you bid on Edelman in a PPR league?
He’s a filler and people are spending like he’s a ROS guy. I’m with Guru and his Waiver post yesterday: 3-5
Might as well ask about (free agent dollars) Daniel Thomas, Hartline and Julius Thomas as well…
And lastly, thoughts on McGahee?
3, 5, 5
McGahee hasn’t signed anywhere and won’t sign with the Giants from all I’ve seen. He’s a pick up and pray play, no better then picking up a third stringer.
Great article. Crazy how terrible a lot of RBs looked in week 1. Makes me feel not so terrible about my TRich/MJD backfield.
Pick 3 of these to start in 0.5ppr please: Decker, Hartline, Stevie Johnson, Thompkins, Lacy. And you’d put MJD above that group of guys, right? I was ready to bench Thompkins after how terrible he looked week 1, but with Vereen, Gronk, and Amendola out, makes Thompkins look much more appealing. Every ball can’t go to Edelman.
Yeah it was a messy first week.
MJD/Lacy/Hartline. I’d still start Decker over Thompkins at this stage. Only saying Hartline because he’s looking like the primary target in Miami
@Sky:
Agree. Wallace primarily stretches the field to allow Hartline and Gibson to do their thing underneath. I bet they work to get Wallace more involved, but I still see Hartline getting the most looks.
Where would you rate Stevie? In relation to Decker, Hartline, and Thompkins?
Also, while I have you on the line…what do you think about moving some of my WR2/WR3 depth in the form of Decker for Cook? Just dropped the Sudfeld experiment for Winslow. Dont want to sell low on Decker but it looks like I have a decent amount of WR depth and nothing at TE. Already kicking myself for taking Sudfeld over Cook, Cameron, and OJ.
@Mark: Wallace will get more involved when Tannehill gets more time to throw. Just might take a bit.
Stevie behind Hartline/ahead of Thompkins
I wouldn’t call Cook a sell low on Decker. Like him as my TE5/6 this year, should produce. Not a bad trade, I’d take Cook there if I needed a TE.
Trade Moreno for Decker? PPR
Have Rice, Bush, Morris as RB and Johnson, Bowe, Wayne for WR
I’d take Decker there
@Sky: would you prefer Decker or Garçon in PPR?
Garcon’s a top 15 at WR if he stays healthy. Like him more for that reason.
Who do you think has more upside: B. Bolden or J. Rodgers?
Bolden
Thinking about targeting the following WRs in exchange for Jordan Cameron:
DeSean Jackson
Justin Blackmon
T.Y. Hilton
James Jones
Chris Givens
Golden Tate
Which of these guys would you consider to be “no-doubt wins”?
Givens and DeSean
@Sky: Thanks! Forgot to mention that it’s a PPR league. I assume that doesn’t change your answer.
Nope, it’s how I’d go still.
I’d include Blackmon, too.
.02cents
I’m in a 10 team scoring only league (yardage etc doesn’t count – only TD’s) – Should I drop Golden Tate for Julian Edelman ( I have Roddy White and he looked pretty limted this week – debating on benching him until healthier)?
In a 10 teamer, sure
@GT-OZ: I absolutely love that move. I mostly say that cuz I am in a similar type of league and just made the exact same move yesterday!!!!!!!! Hopefully it works out for both of us…….hahaha though, I got Amendola on my bench this week waiting to take over. Heres to Edleman getting 3 touchdows and getting me a nice gain via trade!!!!!!
Sky,
I am exteremely disappointed with Shane Vereen injury as I had him as FLEX in all my leagues.Do you think I should drop him and pick Bolden as his replacement?
If you don’t have deep enough benches to hold him, go for it
In a non-PPR league, Nicks vs Denver or Desean Jackson vs SD in week 2?
Thanks dude.
Don’t think you can go wrong. I’ll say DeSean because he’s a primary target
Do i request a trade below.is it fair one?
Receive David Wilson and give Julius Thomas.
I have Jason Witten as my TE and RBs are Demarco Murray & Matt Forte.
I have Shane Vereen / Leveon Bell in my Bench.
@Jagan: Hey, it’s worth a try, but I think it’s a crazy lowball offer.
Take Wilson there
16 person league just had Vareen go down… need a new RB2 and Flex – not too many options, here’s what I’ve got, need some advice
QB:Cam
RB1: Forte
RB2: Ingram, Tolbert, Powell, Bolden (Pick 1)
WR: Wayne
WR: Garcon
TE: Cook
FLex: All RB2 options + Hartline, Marlon Brown (Pick 1)
thanks!
Bolden if he’s healthy, Ingram if not
Hartline
@Sky: what about jonathan dwyer on waivers?
@bill: or da’rel scott?
@bill: Nah
Drop P. Thomas for Bolden?
Hold until we know if he’s off the injury report. Yes if he is
I own a couple of these RBs with Sky high potential (See what I did there?), but got burned by a Lamar Miller bagel in my Flex last week. Would you deploy him again this week or take a shot at one of: Gio B., Chris “Ebony ‘n” Ivory, or Cecil “Ain’t takin’ no” Shorts? Thanks in advance.
I’d still roll with Lamar. CLE DEF is actually good
I’m looking to capitalize on a guy being desperate for RB in my 12 team league. I’m not exactly flush at the position, but with Charles, Murray, Miller, and Moreno, I’m thinking it might be worth weakening myself at RB if I can get a massive upgrade elsewhere. I’m therefore looking for offers that will net me a huge value at a position where my starter isn’t elite. Hopefully not an insulting offer, but certainly one where I’m the undisputed winner.
A few ideas:
Moreno for Tony Gonzalez
Miller for Dez Bryant
Thoughts? Other potential targets could be Vincent Jackson, Anquan Boldin, Julius Thomas, Jordan Cameron.
QB: Matt Ryan
RB: Jamaal Charles, DeMarco Murray, Lamar Miller, Knowshon Moreno, Knile Davis
WR: Julio Jones, James Jones, Denarius Moore, Alshon Jeffery, Marlon Brown, (Josh Gordon)
TE: Kyle Rudolph, Zach Sudfeld
Miller for Dez might be nice but other then that I’d hold
Also, trade Cruz for Gronk?
Thanks!
Selling too low on Cruz after that game
trade sproles/ gonzo for J graham/ L Miller? – 14 team ppr 2 flex other RBs are Lacy, Spillar, and Mendenahll
I’d want the Graham side
Great article as always.
Love the “Control” reference – “I don’t smoke crack m-fer I sell it! B!tch everything i rap is a quarter piece to your melon.” Genius. I think you could fill a whole post with references from that verse.
Thoughts on Marlon Brown of the Ravens in a league that has to play an rookie as a flex (can be any offensive player)? I made the mistake of drafting Zach Sucksfeld and have no viable backup. The league is pretty deep, with the only serviceable rookies still available being Brown, Zach Ertz from Philly, or Ace Sanders from Jacksonville. A true Morton’s fork i guess…
Thanks! Yeah, Lamar laid it down there hard. Definitely the toast of the year.
You serious? The flex has to be a rookie? I’ll give Marlon a go there…
Hi Sky, nice post!
2 WR 2 RB + W/R/T flex (PPR)
I’m thinking of going:
WR Marshall, Bowe
RB TRich, CJ3K
Flex: Steve Smith
On my bench, I have Hartline, Tate.
I think Bowe will have a good game against Dallas, but Steve Smith vs. an Underrated Buffalo has me nervous, and Hartline gets a pretty soft Indianapolis… who do you like?
Thanks!
Hartline for me
Hey Sky,
I was high on Mathews coming into the season so I’m currently using Mathews as my RB2. But It was disappointing to see Ronnie Brown’s heavier than expected usage. Now my leaguemate in my 12-team redraft keeps offering me Gio Bernard for my Mathews. Other RBs I have are Jamaal Charles, Rashard Mendenhall, Ahmad Bradshaw. Should I pull the triggr or hold?
You should get more for Mathews then that. He needs to throw in a sweetener. I like the idea of getting Gio, though.
Depending on what you suggest I do w/Vereen (I have an IR slot), I can add up to 2 bodies temporarily or permanently this week, Sky. Assuming I don’t fill my week 4 bye weekers of the Pack D/ST and Kuechley, where do you suggest I spend the slots with this lineup in my PPR league that has a QB/RB/WR/TE and RB/WR/TE flex spots:
QB (start 1): Ryan, Cutler, Palmer
RB (start 2): Charles, Martin, Sproles, Bradshaw, Ivory, Vereen
WR (start 2): Megatron, Cobb, Amendola, Britt
TE: Gates
K: Hartley
D/ST: Packers
IDP (start 2): Watt, Kuechley
Best waiver bodies are as follows:
QB: Manuel, Pryor
RB: Hillman, Moreno
WR: Givens, Gordon, Blackmon, Holmes, Harvin
TE: Winslow
D/ST: Cowboys
IDP: Various good options
Thanks again!
Ryan
Charles/Martin
Megatron/Cobb
Put Vereen on your IR (no reason not to), pick up Pryor. Drop Britt for Gordon. Drop Pack for Cowboys. Sproles in your RB/WR/TE flex and Pryor in your QB flex.
@Sky:
That still leaves me one more bench spot to add someone assuming I don’t keep Britt and just add Gordon. We have 12 starting spots, 7 bench, and the one IR.
@Clint (aka Pablo Death): after moving Vereen to IR and putting Pryor in his place, you still have a bench spot? Then pick up Givens, too.
Hey Sky,
Streaming options for TE for me this week are Celek/Keller/FDavis.
They all seem to have problems. Celek might have a good matchup (SD let Daniels score twice) but might only see a handful of targets, Keller will get the more targets but is in the worst offense, FDavis is in a time share.
Is this an interchangable tier for you?
Keller = Kellen? Celek just scored, I’ll give him another shot.
@Sky: Oh sorry, yeah Kellen Winslow there….Former Jets TEs should be more forgettable than that, but new ones are too….Another good reason to roll the dice on upside….LOL. At least, Celek will have to fumble or throw an interception to do worse than Suds did last week. Still got the win though, so he is forgiven….and cut.
Ha!
Have Gore, D.Rich, D.Wilson, Moreno, Gio, Buc Williams, Decker, and Hartline for 3 spots. Who gets the nod this week?
6 Points per TD, 0.5 PPR, 3 point bonus at 85 yards receiving/100 yards rushing, 6 point bonus at 135 yards receiving/150 yards rushing
D-Rich/Gore/Hartline. Decker for upside over Hartline if you prefer.
@Sky: yeah, I like Hartline a lot, but I think I’m going to give Decker a shot this week. I’m currently flip flopping in my mind about benching Gore and playing both Decker and Hartline.
That’s not a bad idea actually.
@Sky: thanks for making me feel smart for once – at least where fantasy foosball is concerned.
Ha, I do my best!
Now it sounds like Bell will be out for “about a month,” and Vereen will be ineligible to return until Week 11. I’m stashing Bell currently (along with Percy Harvin). Vereen was just dropped, but it sounds like I’m still better off hanging onto Bell.
On a related note, how do you think Bell’s extended absence will affect the outlook for Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders?
Not much. That O-Line is really bad. Bad year in Pitts-ville seems about to happen
Mendenhall, Decker, Olson (starting Julius), Vincent Brown, or Marlon Brown at the flex spot this week?
Decker
Thoughts on Carolina and Miami defenses for this upcoming week?
I’ve read a few different articles and opinions stating that they could be good plays this week.
Like Carolina. Lukewarm on Miami
You like OAK DEF at home vs. JAX this week? I need a DEF…
Or any other ones you like?
Grazie.
Lot more I like. You’re not gonna see the same team with Henne at the helm. Don’t know who’s available so it’s hard to say. Streaming against Pittsburgh would be good. Like Carolina, Dallas…IDK.
If you get 2points per sack, I definitely agree on streaming against Pittsburgh. Their O-line is 2 turnstiles, 1 bull-fighter, and a traffic cone.
Sell Gore to get Decker or D. Wilson?
I’m going to try both. I’m weak on WR so Decker makes sense, but not sure whether I should try that Gore vs Wilson…
@Hans: Sell Gore to get Decker or D. Wilson?
FYI, I got Andre J, Stevie J, C Shorts, B Hartline as my WR, and AP, MJD, Gore as my RB
Go for it, I’ll take the Decker side; would just be surprised if it worked. Don’t mind D-Wil for Gore, but it’s a gamble.
A guess: Your QB is either Rodgers or Brees, and your TE is Graham
OR
You play in a 16-team league.
@Sky:
oh yeah
i got decker, gave him gore. let’s see how this plays out
Cool
Pls rank for stash (I don’t own any of the starters ahead of them) standard non-ppr:
Bolden
K. Davis
Dwyer
McGahee
Dunbar
A. Brown
Bolden/Brown…Davis/Dunbar…Dwyer…McGahee
Thoughts on ivory? A lot of the fantasy community have made the drop and your
Buddy pianowski has said he’s droppable for pretty well anything at this point. Preaching patience? Thanks
I’m keeping him everywhere I have him. Much like Bradshaw, he’s adjusting/will get his reps. He’s the more talented of the two back there, Jets just need to do what they said they’d do with him and he’ll be fine.
12-team PPR, 2 wr, 2 rb, 1 te, 1 flex
QB: Brady, Bradford
RB: Martin, Reggie Bush, Bradshaw, Moreno
WR: Demaryius, Jordy, Cecil, Moore, Randle
TE: Cook
Would you trade Cook for Gronk? Or hold for a week?
I like Cook a lot this year but think Gronk is an upgrade. Hold for this week, think he’ll have another good week.
@Sky: Thanks Sky.
@the hungarian hippo: i’d find it strange that a gronk owner would actually want to make that trade. Esp waiting till it’s closer when gronk comes back.
How should I approach this week? Obviously I have to wait to hear about Amendola, likely gametime. I have the following guys in a 12-team, .5 PPR, and I need to start TWO at W/T and Flex. How should I play Scenario 1 (Dola plays) and Scenario 2 (Dola doesn’t suit up)?
– Amendola
– Edelman
– J. Cameron
– A. Roberts
– K. Thompkins
‘dola/Cam
Edelman/Cam
@David Wil Fumble, Son:
To clarify, I need to start TWO total. One at W/T, one at Flex.
@David Wil Fumble, Son: Thanks!
@David Wil Fumble, Son: Amendola is def. not playing.
12 team league…1 point per 2 receptions. We don’t have to start TE and have 3 WR/TE slots. I am thin at RB…Richardson but then only Bradshaw, Ivory, Redman and Leveon Bell. I have put in a waiver claim for Daniel Thomas to get more bodies in my RB corp. Also thinking about Bolden. Edelmen is on waivers too and I happen to have Amendola. I’m not sure how to prioritize this pickup. Do I go for Edelmen as the player likely to have the best scoring this week or focus on RB depth? If I go for Edelmen, maybe I should drop another receiver since that means i don’t like my other otpions that much. My other receivers are Marshall (starter), D-Jax (starter), Hartline (bench), Antonio Gates (bench), Golden Tate (bench). I am currently dropping Bucs D for one of the pickups. I picked them up to stream last week. I also have a back up QB to drop for another player. Brady is my starter and Rivers is my backup. The end.
@Sniff Test: I’ll take Bolden there. Edelmen next if you have room.
Would you roster Brandon Bolden over Pead?
Our league uses waivers now, not used to not being able to pick up during a game…
@supra: I’ll take Bolden there
Someone spent $23 on Edelman today, yikes. I felt like I was reaching bidding $9
Holy cow. What a dumbass.
@fitz: Week 1 always seems to have overreactions in the bidding market. I love it, makes me rich when it counts.
Hey Sly, please pick two ROS. Thanks in advance
Jeffery, Hankerson, Marlon Brown, Hopkins, Malcolm Floyd, Hartline.
@Moscowitz: Sly, eh? I like it. Is that Stallone or the Family Stone?
Tough. Jeffery/Hartline
Hey Sky. I apologize if you are going to post rankings before tomorrow’s game, but I have a whole lot of receivers that seem to be fairly equal this week and I need to narrow it down. For WR1 I have Cobb, but after that, I need a fill in for Amendola and a WR3. Choices for the remaining 2 spots are Edelman, Mike Williams, Stevie Johnson and Hartline. ……Also, would you start any of the remaining at flex, instead of DeAngelo? Thanks for all your help.
@Zeke: Rankings every Thursday morning. Harltine or Edelman, I’d lean Hartline but I don’t have my info on hand right now.
Start DeAngelo, should have a good week.
Would you trade roddy for gio and decker? Or rueben randle for just gio? Its .5 ppr
League Thanks
Qb – Brady
Wr – Calvin
Wr – rody
Rb – forte
Rb – deangelo
Te – cook
Flex – randle
Bench – leveon bell, Ivory, Moreno, Bryce brown, Christine Michael, sudfeld
@Oppo Taco: Ooph, Roddy’s ankle really worries me. It’s risky but I’d actually do the first trade. Big risk, though.
Sky,
Getting crushed at RB2 with Vereen injury and Miller’s goose egg. Thinking of offered Mathews and FJax and buying low on MJD if I can.
Thoughts?
@Mikey: I like MJD a lot more then eithe r of those two guys. Might just try Mathews straight up first, though.
10 team PPR with RB/WR/TE flex
QB: Cam
RB1: Shady
RB2: MJD
RB3: David Wilson
WR1: Vjax
WR2: Hilton
WR3: Hartline
TE1: Jared Cook
Bnch: Gronk
Bnch: Marlon Brown
Bnch: Quinton Patton
Bnch: Christine Michael
Bnch: Ivory
Bnch: Woodhead
I really like Michael Floyd and think he’s going to break out sooner than later. The guy who has him offered me Mike Wallace/Decker and Floyd for Vjax and throw-in (so either woodhead or patton).
What do you think?
@John Olerud: That RB3 is actually my flex spot
@John Olerud: So you’re still really doing a 3 for 3 that way because you have to drop someone. Who are you dropping?
@Sky: Sorry for the confusion, the trade would be EITHER Decker or Mike Wallace AND Michael Floyd for VJax and any player of my choosing (which would likely be Woodhead or Patton).
2 for 2
@John Olerud: Ah, I see. Nah, I don’t really think your team needs it. VJax is a top 15 wideout and the coaches in Indy finally put their heads together this week and said ‘ya know, we should get that Hilton kid involved’…buncha schmucks…
@Sky: Heard that…
And I appreciate it.
Big ups, Sky!
Internet fist bump!
Broyles got dropped. Worth a pick up?
Also, what about Blount? Think he may be in the mix?
@Chicken Dinner: Depends who you’re dropping to pick him up and how deep your benches are.
Not really, RE: Blount
Should I start Dalton or Manuel this weekend at qb2? Strongly leaning towards EJ
@Jeremy: Actually think the Panthers defense is underrated. Dalton for me.
Think Marlon Brown is worth a roster spot over Kenny Britt at this point?
@Kenny Powers: I could see that. Don’t trust the passing game/Locker in TEN this year.
How much you buying into Anquan Boldin? Worth trading for MJD? Which side do you like? PPR.
@Vjax: I’d want MJD there. It’s not close.
In most leagues I probably wouldn’t do this, but in one league (keeper) I had an awful inagural draft and really need to swing for the fences. I’m considering trading MJD for David Wilson… thoughts?
@flanwagon:
By the way #2 RB is Lamar Miller…
0.5 ppr, start 1 QB, 2RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 RB/WR/TE
@flanwagon: It’s a gamble but if you’re not worried about this year, it might pay off.
Great advice last week! I demolished my opponent and am really glad I found this site. Started reading this year for baseball and have done so well in that league I decided to give it a whirl for football. So far so good.
So, I have M. Austin as my current flex and Kenbrell Thompkins is a FA. Is he worth a pick-up for tomorrow with NE’s depleted WR core? Steve Johnson is also out there.
Also, Josh Gordon is a FA as well, would you drop all three for Gordon going forward?
Thanks for everything, and keep up the good work!
@Baren: Sweet! Glad to have you around.
I’d want Gordon but is Austin really the only guy you can drop? He was targeted a lot last week…
@Sky: yeah. Shallow bench and it’s a little cramped right now as I wait for Gronk to come back. I was holding Leveon Bell for a RB boost thinking he’d only be out a couple weeks. Now word is he’ll be back in a month. People are hoarding RB’s hence all the WR in FA.
I’m confident I have a good shot to get Gordon after this week, just not sure if he’s the best going forward. Looking for an upside Flex play this week and Austin, Thompkins, and S. Johnson look the most promising. Especially Austin with Def focusing so much attention on Dez.
Who would you rather start at the flex spot in a non-PPR? Gio Bernard vs. PIT or Julius [email protected]?
@Richie: Both are fringe guys for me right now. Gamble is Gio but I’d probably go JT there.
@Sky: I was thinking along those lines as well. I like Gio a lot next week against Green Bay though.
Thanks for your input again!
@Richie: No prob!
Sky,
I’m in desperate need of a RB2. Loaded everywhere else and can afford to deal either Colston or Jordy..I think Jordy has a big year coming back..Guy that wants one of them has Lamar, Ridley and Sproles. He wants to deal Sproles, not Ridley. Thoughts?
@Phoenix Rising: Colston for Sproles? PPR or non? PPR makes sense, not so much standard.
@Sky: I’m sorry, totally forgot to put that in…Standard, otherwise I wouldve jammed the accept button. What about the other guys? Or Jordy?
@Phoenix Rising: Don’t think you’ll get out of him RB2 stats in a standard league. That’s my only concern. It’s not a deal I would do, personally.
IF you’re playing PPR, you probably want Sproles over Ridley anyhow.
Sky,
I have Ben / Sam Bradford as my QBs (very weak)and I was offered Dez Bryant / Michael Vick for Calvin Johnson.Shall I accept this trade?
It is standard leage and my team is
Adrian Peterson/C.J.Spliller/Golden tate / Michael floyd /Jardon Cameroon/Kembrall Thompkins/Shane Vereen/
Other guy also has Colin kapernick / Tom Brady as QBS and also Brandon Marshall as other WR.
Thanks for your help
@Jagan: I’m calling Vick a sell high so that first deal doesn’t look very good to me.
Can try for either QB and Marshall with Calvin, just don’t be surprised if he says no; that’s the only deal I could see that’s reasonable. Brady is probably who you’d get; Kaep’s first week was too good.
If I’m selling Gore, who should I aim to get in return?
@Nick: Aim for another RB2 that’s of higher quality or target an underperforming RB1 from the first week. Put out some feelers.
I’ve got a question about defenses (I know, sorry). I somehow drafted Pittsburgh but they stink it up against the Titans in week 1. Do you see them as being anywhere near as good as they once were? Or are they a stream only option? They have Cincinnati this week and I’m scared. Who would you stream for defense week 2? Dallas is catching my eye but idk if I trust them yet…
Thanks!
@Belligerent Mariners Fan: They weren’t really the problem, that O-Line is atrocious and is going to lead to a long year in Pittsburgh. You should never get married to a team defense. Dallas looks like a good choice to me.
Should I use my #1 waiver on Edelman? We start 3 WR and a flex
Here’s my WR (8 team league) PPR
Amendola
Cruz
Cobb
Austin
Gordon
@Giant Gigantes: 8 team league? Yeah, don’t waste a waiver on Edelman.
Also read this on Rotowire
“Coach Chuck Pagano said the “first thing” coaches talked about after Sunday’s game was getting T.Y. Hilton more snaps and touches.”
Didn’t they learn this in the preseason?!?!
@Giant Gigantes: “We’re talking about preseason, not a game. We’re talking about preseason, man. How silly is that?” said in your best Allen Iverson impersonation….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI
@btd: Buncha Derps. Don’t get why they pushed him down the depth chart. Kid carried their ass down the stretch when Reggie started falling off. It’s why I had him at around WR24 this year. You live and learn, Chuck…
I’m a bronco fan and i added Orange Julius and that is all!
Did you get the e-mails I sent over?
@Jack Full of Hate: I’ll have to check, I get an email every time someone comments on one of my posts. You might’ve gotten buried. When did you send it?
@Sky: last night I sent one to the razzball and one to the gmail
Got it, sending on to Grey to get you set up. We can wait until next week. Give you a chance to get used to wordpress. Play around with it during your downtime. Yes that was a euphimism.
@Sky: I can’t go blind can I?
@jackfullofhate: only if you stare at it in the dark ( sorta a euphemism…but more on the topic)
@Sky: looking at it now before I’m off for some free beers and downloading the phone app.
Do you think Leon Washington gets none/some/most/all of the Vereen looks? I don’t think Bolden is much of a threat in that space (as compared to him taking touches from Ridley).
@btd: closer to none then some. I don’t think Washington is a threat, period. Bolden probably gets a few passing downs and some carries to make up for the loss of Vereen if he’s healthy. If not, it’s probably – shudders – Blount.
My Team in Non-Keeper 12 man PPR League w/ Flex Option (RB/WR):
QB: Stafford, Vick
RB: Doug Martin, Sproles, MJD, Le’Veon Bell, Joique Bell, Rashad Jennings
WR: Amendola, Nelson, Brown, Austin, Blackmon
TE: Cook
I am about to trade MJD, Austin, and Vick for Calvin Johnson and Hartline. What do you think of the trade? I’m thinking:
I’m kinda screwed for Bye weeks of Martin and Sproles unless Bell comes back soon or Joique can step in and be fine which I think he could. I’m stacked at WR and will have strong starts there and at flex when Amendola is healthy and fine when not. If the same team QB-WR combo isn’t going well, I could trade Stafford for a similar production QB or even better by throwing in a kicker. To early to be trading depth for better starters?
@Jamie: Which Austin? Don’t hate the trade but it’s not one I would do. MJD’s stock will improve this week. Hartline is nice but you should get more back for VIck/MJD then that if you’re kicking in Austin.
Hey,
Which 3 WR’s should I start out of these in .5 PPR – Dez, Edelman, Antonio Brown, Boldin, Kenbrell, Tavon Austin?
Thanks and should I trust Ridley enough to start him as my flex over D-Rich also .5 PPR?
@Dave: Oh yea and my opponent has Brady if that changes things, it tempts me to start both Edelman and Kenbrell but don’t know who to bench for that I guess.
@Dave: Have rankings out tomorrow after I study. In a vacuum, Dez/Edelman/Boldin
Think it’s close. D-Rich has a slightly better matchup, though. I’d give him a go.
Ugh. Lost by 1.5 points thanks to the killer WR combo of the week: TY Hilton/ Roddy White….and that’s with Peyton/Peterson/V. Davis. I obviously hated week 1.
Speaking of hating week 1, have Amendola in another league. As you can tell, I’m dealing with injuries (along with Vereen) and am thinking about putting up a big FAAB for Edelman.
What do you think he’s worth with $200 FAAB? I was thinking about going as high as about $75 since I have Amendola. Could be somewhat of a handcuff? Also my bench WR’s leave a lot to be desired.
Full ppr
For reference, here’s what my team looked like last week:
QB: Romo
RB: CJ?K
WR: Megatron
RB/WR: Fitzy
RB/WR: Amendola
TE:V. Davis
Bench:
Gio Bernard
Law Firm
Shonn Greene
Danny Woodhead
Kenny Britt
DeAndre Hopkins
Robert Woods
@I like turtles: I don’t handcuff receivers and in the end, Edelman’s role will decline when Gronk gets back. I’m not spending more then a weekly play on him ($10 maybe $15) in your FAAB setup.
Nothing wrong with your upside plays on the bench. Just need to develop and they will over time. Hopkins/Woods have a good shot at producing this year.
Non-ppr:
Shorts or C. Givens?
@EK: Cecil
i know you like PHI and CAR def this week. Which more? I dropped both CLE and IND (twice) in different spots for PHI, but could get CAR in both as well. I kept CIN in another spot.
@goodfold2: Think CAR has the highest floor of the two, I’d lean there, but I have them close this week.
Choose 2 players to start this week: Sproles, Hilton, Edelman
@Andy Luck: Sproles/Edelman but it’s close. Think we see the coaches pull their heads out of their ass on Hilton this week.
I’m probably going to end up streaming TEs unless it just makes more sense to stick with Fred Davis. For this week, Kellen Winslow or Zach Miller over Davis?
@Jon: Davis
hi, who do you like at flex, 12-team .5ppr: F-Jax, Alshon Jeffery or DeAndre Hopkins?
different league: sproles or dwilson for non-ppr.
Thank you
@timmy riggins: Alshon/Sproles
Nicks or Wayne ROS?
Standard league
@Mike: Nicks has the higher upside so Hakeem.
Cruz too much to give up for Ridley?
Need a RB, just can’t figure out who to move Cruz for.
After a 3 touchdown game, I wouldn’t be trading for a guy who is having ball security issues and went into Bill’s dog house…
Per comment above:
Sorry for the confusion, the trade would be EITHER Decker or Mike Wallace AND Michael Floyd for VJax and any player of my choosing (which would likely be Woodhead or Patton).
2 for 2
@John Olerud: I found ya :) Amazing what happens when you step away from your desk for 45 minutes with these comments. Gotta go and do major searching to see what/if I missed anything.
Sup Sky… Good info great title..
I just dropped rams D for the panthers. Somebody dropped Ravens, should I scoop up or hold?
Also, Trying to fill my RB2 and Flex position. PPR 1 point per. RB’s….. Mathews, J. Bell or Gio B
Receivers M. Brown , T. Austin or Britt……. Thnx dude.. Oh btw that madden voucher for the Sunday ticket package works like a charm
Thanks!
I think we see an angry Ravens team this week. More of an emotional call, I like them more this week.
RB2: Mathews
Flex: Like Bell but probably smarter to go with Brown.
Just caught the last part. Yeah, I found out PS3 didn’t carry it anymore and I don’t have Xbox so I lost out there. Thanks Sony!
@Sky: you got bad info. I have PS3
Hrm…
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/14/ps3-wont-get-nfl-sunday-ticket-this-year-does-receive-live-eve/
I’ll take a look at this when I get home then.
Lacy or steven Jax ROS
Standard
S-Jax
drop cordaralle patterson or sudfeld for brandon bolden? No ppr
Other rbs include helu, knile, dunbar, ronnie brown, woodhead
Sudfeld
My team is
Rodgers, Freeman
Martin, Ivory, Vereen, Helu
Marshall, Decker, Mike Williams, Edelman, Floyd
Myers, Gronk
We have to maintain certain positions which is why I have two TEs. Start 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE. What should look at moving to improve my second RB and for what level of player? Thanks as always.
@Hans: Also, do I dare bench Decker for Edelman?
If Amendola isn’t starting, there’s no reason not to in my book.
Try moving Edelman for a guy like DeAngelo, see if they bite? IDK, that’s a broad topic. With roster restrictions, you’re kinda stuck. Could try moving Rodgers for a big name if there’s enough QB depth available on waivers.
@Sky: Yea I’m kind of stuck bc it’s a 14 team league and we have to have two Qbs so the waiver is slim for quarterbacks.
Gotcha. You’re just gonna have to wait it out or you’re gonna thin yourself somewhere you don’t really want to. Everyone’s thin somewhere in a 14 team league. I still believe in Ivory.
2 qb .5 PPR league trade – I give Weeden, D-Rich, Antonio Brown… He gives Carson Palmer, Lamar Miller, Bryce Brown. My other qb’s are Luck and Vick, I’m basically doing this in case of a Vick injury there’s no QB on the waiver wire and I don’t want my backup plan to be Brandon Weeden every week. Andmainly I believe Miller and Brown is a pretty good duo to get in a trade like this. I believe in Miller and I’m buying low on him. Already have AP, Lacy, Ridley so I can wait on Miller to break away from D-thomas I don’t have a big use for Drich or Brown anyways now. Thats why I like the offer he needs a better RB and hates Miller.
What you think?
I’d do that if you don’t need Antonio at WR. Reasonable to me.
@Sky: Thanks!
No prob
Pick my WR3:
Givens @ ATL or M. Floyd vs. DET?
Thanx~
Givens. Think we see a lot more from him this week.
Ppr start 2: MJD, Run DMC, David Wilson (yikes after last week), or Alfred Morris. Thanks.
Tough…I’ll say MJD and Morris
Love the laughs and the fantasy education Sky. Great blog.
Hartline or M. Brown moving forward.
@john: non ppr
Still Hartline
Thanks! Hartline for me.
Gronk and lacy for cam newton and Steven jax?
I get cam side
Have Cameron and Julius Thomas
I’d take the Cam side
Gronk and Garçon for cam and Brandon Marshall ?
Not sure he will give up Marshall
Sky! You still liking Ridley more than Wilson as an RB buy?
I like them both.
I have #1 ww claim and M.Ball was dropped for Moreno in my 10 teamer. Is Ball worth the #1 claim? I already have Lacy as a rook and I’d be dropping Patton for him – my team:
Q: Kap
R: T.Richardson
R: McCoy
W: Fitz
W: Cobb
W: T.Smith
T: Olsen
Bench: D.Richardson, Lacy, Givens, V.Brown, Blackmon, Patton
Not worth a #1 but would pick up if he clears waivers
Ok, so I was just offered this deal:
His – Reggie Bush for
My – AJ Green
I know AJ is a monster but with this squad what would you do:
QB – Wilson
WR – Green
WR – Dez
WR – Peter Waiter
RB – Forte
RB – Gore
TE – Graham
W/R – D.Rich
W/R/T – Decker
BN – Romo
BN – Hartline
BN – Buc Williams
BN – D.Wilson
BN – Moreno
BN – Gio
6 points per TD, 3 point bonus at 85 yards receiving/100 yards rushing, 6 point bonus at 135 yards receiving/150 yards rushing
I’m not sure I accept the deal, but it’s close. If I don’t accept, do I counter with him giving another decent WR (say a Steve Smith or an Antonio Brown) and me tossing in someone like Moreno?
I’d still stay AJ. He’s bordering on being a Megatron. Don’t give up on that unless you get a similar player caliber in return.
@Sky: that’s kind of what I was thinking. Do I even counter with anything? Dez for Bush? I could suffer the loss of a WR, even one as good as Dez, assuming Decker remembers to not T-Rex the ball, and I could pick up Gordon who’s still available.
It’s a risky play in my eyes but its reasonable if you can get Gordon…seriously how did you get Dez/AJ? That’s nuts
@Sky: kept Dez and AJ wasn’t kept. I thought there was enough RBs to get back to me so I went with AJ with my first official pick after our keepers on the Megatron, Jr. assumption. Shallow 8 team league, too.
Ah, gotcha. Keeper leagues and auctions always make it hard to tell what the heck is goin on. Eight teams…yeah, I’ll take Bush there. Makes a lot of sense now. Have to maximize your roster slots weekly.
for a flex spot this week: Moreno or Ivory?
Moreno until Jets pull their head out of their butts
How would you rank Le’Veon Bell, Shane Vereen, and Jonathan Stewart for the rest of the season? Any of the three worth stashing at this point in a 12 team 0.5 PPR league?
Bell/Vereen/Stew…Bell is for now
Nice article. Trying to work a trade for gronk before he gets back…
The gronk owner is willing to package him with david Wilson… but he’d want Cameron and forte.
Its a 1 point PPR league, 14 teams. Hesitant to give up forte. But I’ll be starting Gordon next week as my WR2 and I’m worried about starting two Browns every week.
In your opinion, would the potential TE upgrade be enough to offset losing forte in a PPR league???
Thanks
I’m not giving up Forte there. Cam should be solid moving forward as a primary weapon in CLE even when Gordon returns.
Have a start ’em sit ’em situation here.
WR1- Anquan Boldin
WR2- Julian Edelman
WR3- Eric Decker
BN- T.y. Hilton
BN- Leonard Hankerson
I know it’s crazy but I’m considering sitting Boldin for Hilton, just because the 49ers are playing in Seattle, and I think Luck/Hilton could do some damage in Miami.
Also, considering sitting Decker and starting Hankerson. I’m not giving up on Decker yet, but Hankerson had a great game against Philly, so I can only imagine how well he will be in Green Bay, and there is no guarantee that Decker won’t just flop again this week.
Thoughts?
Hankerson should stay on your bench; that game was all over the place and RG3 was throwing from behind all night. It was a mirage, don’t bite. The Hilton play is a nice gamble. I’d do it for the upside, personally.
Proposed Gore & Hopkins for DWils and James Jones 14 team ppr whatcha think? The team I proposed to also had the worst score last week hoping he takes it.
Go for it.
Hey Sky –
Would you fur-sure drop Da’rel Scott for Bolden (or maybe even Washington)? 20 team PPR league
Chuch
20 team? Ooph, I’ll take Bolden there but he’s out this week. Let this weekend play out w/Scott to make sure of Scott’s use for now.