It was a nice return to Philly for the Walrus, Andy Reid, as his Chiefs took down his former team. The team that has been a talk of the NFL despite starting 1-1 with a defense made of wet paper with holes big enough to make Jenna Jamison blush has overshadowed Reid’s new team. You know, the one that has flown under the radar to a 2-0, now 3-0 start. This isn’t fantasy relevant, says the casual reader. Well, CR, I have news for you. Entering the 4Q, Jamaal Charles had 10 carries for about 26 yards. He ended the night with 20 carries for 92 on the ground and a touchdown. You getting the fantasy relevance yet? With how quickly the Eagles offense could strike, Reid went to the drain the clock well down the stretch, leading to what was a decent but boring fantasy night and turned it into fantasy gold as Charles finished with 27 total touches – 7 for receptions – for a total of 172 yards and a score. He could’ve another one in the 4th but real football got in the way of our fake football dreams and dashed it. Moving forward, Jamaal’s still the man in KC and still looks to be a top 3 back in the making. Given Smith’s game managing ways, Charles should see plenty of check downs and yardage the rest of the way. To put it in Beatles terms, ‘Sitting on a cornflake, waiting for the van to come. Corporation tee-shirt, stupid bloody tuesday’. Hrm, well I give up. There’s zero ways to make a drug-induced song by the Beatles relevant to tonight’s game other then the title. Goo-Goo-G’Joob! In other 2013 Fantasy Football news from week 3…
Dwayne Bowe – One catch for four yards. Pretty sure Alex Smith has a vision problem. I’m guessing near-sighted. Can only see 5 yards down the field at the time. Meanwhile, anyone who thought Alex Smith was a viable fantasy QB this year is probably near-sighted.
DeSean Jackson – Wasn’t the night any expected as he tied three teammates for target supremacy on the night with 7 and finished with 3/62. Also ran out of bounds when he didn’t have to on a 40 yard bomb to avoid contact. Must’ve sat in on one of Vick’s coaching sessions about that. Wish Vick would…
Donnie Avery – Finished the night with 7/141 on 7 targets. You may think this is a beautiful WR floating out in the free agent oasis but it’s simply a mirage. Or better yet, it’s Chloe Sevigny in ‘Hit & Miss’. Don’t think anyone’s ever found the perfect female to play a shemale like the casting director did there. Would seriously think she was a body builder based on the face if it weren’t for the body she’s rocking…nonetheless! Game of circumstances. Philly can’t guard the under route…ok, they can’t guard anything but Smith was a checkdown master tonight and Avery was the benefactor along with Charles. Leave him be unless it’s a really deep league where you can start Chloe…I mean Avery.
Kansas City D/ST – Pick them up. Seriously, go now. I know it’s TNF but they’ve now only had 32 points against on the year and their plus/minus as a team on the year is 12. Guess how many TOs they have? It’s zero. You do the math. You don’t even have to carry any numbers over.
Jason Avant – Scored a touchdown while pulling in 7 catches for 87 yards. Anyone who started him in standard-sized leagues tonight is an idiot Avant.
Michael Vick – Didn’t really look bad on the night. Just a bad combo of good defense and playing on a Thursday Night. Fantasy owners are probably happy with the production but that’s because we don’t count QBRat.
Justin Houston – Had 3.5 sacks. I’ve heard that that is good for IDP. But I don’t know anything about IDP. You should ask our resident IDP expert Kevin Kumpf – @kevkumpf on twitter – to see if that’s good. You should also ask how some whack-ass systems engineer has his name. Seriously, no one cares about your logistics! Get off twitter!
LeSean McCoy – Man, I was thinking that Chip’s offense would be a gamble to bank on for fantasy purposes this year – the main reason I had him as low as top 12 RB for fantasy purposes this off-season – but even after moving him up to top 5, I didn’t see this coming. Despite only having 6 receptions on the year, McCoy has been the prize of most fantasy drafts with where he’s gone. Yes, even if you took him top 5, you’ve gotten a value. That’s tough to do. After another huge game on the ground – 158 rushing on 20 touches along with a touchdown – it’s clear that Shady is shining bright. Dude even returned from an ankle sprain in the second half. He’s doing it all for your love, Fantasy owners!
Alex Smith – When I talked about why Kaep would keep the job over Smith last year with you readers, I said ‘Kaep helps San Fran win; Smith just helps them not lose’. After tonight, I think we can see what that means. Smith went to the Jason Campbell School For Checkdowns. He graduated with honors but may go back to pursue his PHD in it once this year’s over. After that hiatus, he’ll apply as a professor for the Jaguars.
Sean McGrath – Nabbed 31 yards on 4 receptions. Also has more pubes on his chin then you’ve seen on a woman in a porno in over 30 years. For the kids of the internet age, yes, women grow hair down there too. Don’t believe me? Search ‘amateur’ on your XXX site of choice and select the grainy looking vid with bad lighting. If my wife’s reading this, please realize any info I have on this subject was strictly done out of research for my readers. And that I’ve cleared all browser history so you don’t have to find out how many grueling hours I put in to find out. Also part deux, I promise none of our vids are up there *crosses fingers behind back*.
Sky,
10 team keeper league and I just got offered a new deal that included Dez Bryant, Spiller, TY Hilton and Martellus Bennett for my T Rich. Pretty damn tempted to accept but wanted to get your take along with others first. What do you guys think?
@Dan Johnson: Don’t know what your keeper cost is, but I’d be all over that deal. You’re getting a WR1, two guys that look like a RB2 and WR2 at worst (full potential), and a serviceable TE.
@Dan Johnson: Looks good at first glance. Who would you be dropping? What’s the rest of your team look like?
All 4 of those guys for just T-Rich? That’s a lot. There’s no question you take that unless I’m missing something here.
@Sky: yeah I couldn’t believe it this guy just really wants T Rich however I have another offer that involves J Charles and AJ Green along another guy yet to be determined. Do you like Charles or spiller more in terms of fantasy keeper as well as Green or Dez?
My drops would be between B Brown A Ellington C Clay K Britt R Broyles
I like Green/Dez almost equally. Charles vs Spiller, I’d want Charles but it’s close. Why is Dez getting brought up, exactly?
C Clay/Britt/Broyles are droppable.
@Sky: He offered Dez after I turned down his last offer, this guy is so desperate to get T Rich that he’s willing to overpay. I feel like I need to accept before he comes to his senses but I’m trying to get Charles instead of Spiller in the deal haha. Do you view Spiller as a RB1 for the next couple years or is he a RB2?
I ranked him as an RB1 this year and he’s still young. Don’t see why that would change in the next 2 years. Don’t get greedy, you’re getting a king’s ransom for TRich. Take it.
@Sky: Thank you for the help Sky! Good luck this week this man.
Thanks you too!
wait wait wait… ‘Michael Vick didn’t really look bad on the night?’ Like, for fantasy, right?
He had about 5-6 passes batted down, and his pick-6 was another tipped ball. The stats didn’t really show that. A few of those don’t get tipped and we’re not talking about as bad of a night as it looked. He started off slow. Just saying even without the fantasy stats a lot went wrong that made his night look worse in the box score than it actually was.
@Sky: @Sky: I dunno man. It’s not like tipped/batted passes are outside the QB’s control. Not throwing in lanes and letting defenders get hands on the ball is on the QB. I thought Vick looked terrible.
The plus side is that as bad as he played, he still gave a decent fantasy line. Not good, but it’s not going to sink you. If this is Vick’s downside and last week is his upside that’s a pretty useful fantasy QB.
It’s Thursday Night Football. Lot of good QBs find a way to look bad on those nights. I understand some of it is within the control of the QB but there’s also a bit of a luck factor with tipped passes when you start talking about that volume. Like you said, though, for fantasy purposes if this is a bad night, his owner can survive.
Hey Sky,
Having trouble with a Trich decision. Which three would you play: DeAngelo Williams, T Rich, Tavon, and TY Hilton. I was thinking the two receivers and Williams, but now I am hearing that TRich will get alot of snaps. Need some advice!
Thanks
GW
Play both your RBs. Then play the highest ranked WR I put up in yesterdays rankings for your league setting.
I googled “Mrs. Sky + Amateur Porn + Football Fetish” but I couldn’t find your home movies…
Pierre Thomas was dropped. Is he an add over Ellington, Snelling, Bryce Brown? I’ve avoided the Saints RB shituation up to now and I’m not sure I want anything to do with it.
@Buddah Lovaz: Yes. Ingram has been a mess this year. PT will get more snaps. I’d take PT over the Duke and Brown. Maybe not Snelling, but maybe so…
Ha!
I wouldn’t want to add him. Just don’t trust the NOLA running attack.
@Buddah Lovaz:
PT will be a decent bye-week fill in if you’re desperate. Ingram will start losing snaps as he’s been ineffective and the second he steps on the field they stack the box b/c he has no passing game involvement.
Sky,
I’m one of those lucky guys who have t. Richardson, a. bradshaw, and e. lacy as my running backs. So basically I’m screwed til lacy returns in two weeks. Basically I need RB help. I also have kaepernick and bradford as qb’s. What kind of RB do you think I could get for bradford in a trade? I play in an espn standard league with 16 teams. Somebody has to be hurting for QB help. Thanks.
@Allan: Agreed. Somebody has to be hurting. Find out who it is. You should be able to get an RB2/3 type depending on desperation and team. Mathews? Ridley? D. Rich? Wilson?
@btd: Assuming trading Bradford… Trade Kaep could probably get you more based on name alone.
Hard to say, really. Depends who’s hurting and what they have to give you. 16 team, low end RB2 is probably all you’ll get unless the other owner is desperate and loaded at the position. You need to go shopping and look at what your league has to offer.
After snagging MJD off waivers (8 owners slept or passed on him!?!?), I have this RB crew (PPR):
Forte/Foster/MJD/Pierce
Ivory cleared waivers completely, would you take him instead of Pierce? I’m tempted to hold Pierce to see how bad it is for Rice first, but am looking for a second or third opinion on it. I have a 4RB limit, so I can’t keep em all.
You need to see how this weekend shapes up for Rice before you can make a decision. Ivory ROS over Pierce if Rice comes back healthy makes a lot of sense but there’s no reason to start Ivory until Jets figure out what they have.
Stupid Bowe, I had a bad feeling before that start, shoudl have sat him for anyone else. Never trusting him again. Trade bait?
@Grant: Benching might make sense. You won’t be able to trade him right now. Be patient for that.
Bowe will find a way to be involved. Depends what you’re trading him for.
12 Team PPR…
RB/WR situation
RB- TRich, Sproles, Wilson, Pierce, McGahee
WR- Dez, Amendola, Edelman, Givens, Tate, Blackmon, Harvin
I picked up McGahee and dropped KC D(D’OH)……..now I need to drop someone off of my roster to pick up a defense….who do you suggest? My lean is Tate, Harvin, Blackmon, or McGahee.
Thanks in advance!
Tate
Judging by the tweets, your colleague at Razzball, Tehol Benedict, didn’t seem to like Reid’s playcalling, Smith, Bowe, OR Charles’s chances this season given the pokey nature of the system which I thought was interesting because being a Charles owner, I saw it your way as all positives for him. The thing that still has me a little nervous about him though is his durability. He came out for a few plays in the second half twice if I’m not mistaken after some tough runs up the gut so if that continues, could he lose touches to the bigger Davis?
And yes, I was annoyed by the way the game ended. If Reid was really going to try and score on 4th and goal, why pick the obvious “right into the pile” play to call? Could’ve used that 2nd TD.
My dear, sweet, beloved Tehol has a funny way of thinking. If he has JC in our writers league, I’ll check in and see if he puts his money where his mouth is. He had 27 touches on the night; there are a lot of backs that would be tired on a few plays in those situations. Charles will always be an injury risk but that’s the nature of the beast with RBs in general. It’s hard to worry about that for just him.
Yeah, have him in 2 leagues and in each I’m hobbled by at least one of White/’dola/Gronk/SJax so I’m with you.
Sky, I have been considering benching my Bengals D this Sunday versus the Packers aerial attack. Waiver D not an option. You are real high on them this week in your rankings and I’m now leaning toward a start.
Just curious what the thinking is for making them a top-5 play this week?
Good defenses can still get to GB. SF defense isn’t what it used to be – not a top 5 anymore, looks more like a top 15 – and the Redskins are just a gaping hole for a DEF right now. Think like TNF proved, a good defense can cause enough havoc for a good offense to be worth starting. TB held NO to, what, 16 points? Good defense can win out.
Who should I start? 32 team dynasty league, I have Bush and Jaquizz, can only start 1 who should I go with this week?
Bush if he’s healthy. Pay attention to the injury reports.
I was doing some thinking, is McGahee a sell high before he sees a snap? Thinking chances are he disappoints. Would you try to move him for a time share back like an Ivory or Moreno? Where do you think McGahee sits Ros?
Separately is roddy white a buy low or are you concerned about the ankle?
If you could get Moreno or Ivory, I’d take that. Browns are gonna have it rough the rest of the way. Even if Willis is the bell-cow there, he’s a flex play at best most weeks.
I’m concerned since it’s a high ankle. That buy low is gonna have to be one you sit on him for a while.
@Sky: which do you like more of the two? Do I want montee for my bench if I go for knowshon?
Hey Sky!
Thanks for all your help.
I have 1 WR and 1 Rb/WR spots left. Who should I play from these 6 guys?
Lance Moore
Denarius Moore
Alshon Jeffery
Austin Pettis
Chris Ivory
Jason Snelling
Thanks!
No prob
Snelling/Ivory
@Sky:
I would play both, but I only have one Rb/WR flex slot.
Which of IVroy/SNelling should go in the flex, and which WR should take the final WR slot?
@Nick: Snelling/Jeffery
Thinking of throwing out some offers all non ppr
McGahee and Stevie Johnson for anquan and givens? To a guy that’s very RB focused
McGahee and Steve Johnson for Gore?
McGahee Sproles Steve Johnson for Doug Martin?
McGahee Steve Johnson for Brandon Marshall?
McGahee Steve Johnson for roddy white?
Try it
I wouldn’t
If you don’t need Stevie, sure
Try it, don’t see it happening
Probably works, but Roddy’s risky
@Sky: thanks sky. Think it got missed above but
which do you like more of the two (ivory moreno) Do I want montee for my bench if I go for knowshon?
I still like Ivory more ROS. Ball you prolly need if you get Moreno
@Sky: do you like idea of McGhee and Stevie for ivory and ball?
Then you have a chance for two winners instead of only one…
If you can afford to lose Stevie you can try it but it’s high risk.
@Sky: am I better sending Hilton over Stevie?
I have Calvin, Steve smith also. Then marlon and royal on my bench. Only need to play 2 wr and have been using my flex for WR since I only have 2 starting rbs
I’d rather send Hilton, yes.
Who are you starting in a flex spot this week?
Ivory, Steve Johnson, Hilton or Hartline
Stevie
@Sky: I thought your rankings yesterday had Hilton over Stevie? For non ppr
Shouldn’t be
I’m going WR shopping with my surplus TEs. We have WR, WR, TE, RB/WR, and WR/TE spots. My WRs are Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders, and Cecil Shorts, and my TEs are Graham, Cook, and Cameron.
Here are potential targets:
Team 1: Julio Jones, Reggie Wayne, Eric Decker, T.Y. Hilton
Team 2: Pierre Garcon, Eddie Royal, Dwayne Bowe, Golden Tate
I figure my options are either:
(1) offer Cameron or Cook for Hilton/Royal/Bowe/Tate (and maybe Decker as a lowball offer),
(2) offer Cameron + WR for Jones/Garcon/Wayne/Decker
Which option do you think is a better move for me? Doing a 2-for-1 deal would clear up a roster spot on my bench, which is currently clogged by Harvin and Le’Veon Bell, but there aren’t any obvious upside stashes on the wire at present.
Thanks!
If you’re trying to upgrade, a 2-1 in this scenario makes a lot more sense then what you’d get for a 1-1
@Sky:
Thanks! So which offers do you think have a chance of being accepted while still representing an acceptable upgrade?
1) Cameron/Brown for Jones
2) Cameron/Shorts for Wayne
3) Cameron/Shorts for Garcon
4) Cook/Shorts for Decker
@Dingbat: I’d only do 1 and 3.
@Sky….
I have the Bears D & Vikings D in my 10 team league. Do you suggest dropping one of those for the Chiefs?
Vikings
I’m looking for a WR3. Offer McGahee for Shorts? Other team has Ogbonnaya in his starting lineup right now, so his RB situation is grim. Shorts is on his bench. 5 pt bonus for 100 yds rush/receive
Could try for higher if he’s desperate but it’s fair
trying to buy lowest on d. wilson.. give up mjd & harvin for wilson & nicks?
Eh I had MJD higher in my ranks. It’s a fair trade, wouldn’t call it a buy low unless you really needed a WR
Please help me!
I have 4 RB ( Forster, Ridley, Lamar and B.Pierce) and I can only pick 3. Im starting Foster and Lamar Miller. I am thinking about starting Bernard Pierce and bench Ridley versus that tough Bucs D. Am I crazy to do this? Your thoughts?
If Rice is limited or out, you’re not crazy
Sky,
Regular format.10 Team
Need help to drop one to pick kicker.
Leveon Bell /Chris Givens/Cecil Shorts/Josh Gordon/Marlon Brown
My Bench is Steven Jackson / James Starks
My startes are
Romo/Victor Cruz/Vincent Jackson/Eric Decker/Ray Rice/Joique Bell/Kyle Rudolph
Also if Ray rice plays should I start him over Bell/Starks?
I am starting Joique Bell over James Starks.Will it hold true even if Bush plays?
Also do you think I should drop Rudolph and pick Tyler Eiffert?
Thanks
Jagan
L. Bell or Brown…probably Brown.
Rice over Starks
It’s close, but I like Bell more this week either way.
No
Which DEF do you like best for the week?
SD (@ TEN)
TEN (vs SD)
TEN
Lineup:
Qb – Cam
Rb – Charles
Rb – CJ2K
FL – Darryl Richardson
Wr – D Thomas
Wr – Steve Johnson
Te – VD
Be – shorts
Be – B Tate
Be – Harvin
Be – McGahee
Be – Woodhead
Be – Randle
I have been offered VJax for McGahee + Stevie Johnson. Pull the trigger?
@The Fridge: hey Sky – any thoughts from the fake football Jedi?
@The Fridge: Pretty flat on that trade, honestly. Not bad but not a huge upgrade in my eyes. THink I’d rather hold. Sorry I missed this one earlier.
@Sky: if I could get him to take Shorts does that change anything? Do you like Johnson as much as VJax going forward?
@The Fridge: If he takes Cecil, sure; be surprised if he bit though. I like Stevie’s consistency. Have VJax as a high end WR2 and Stevie as a mid-range WR2. It’s a fair trade, just think it might be an overbuy when it’s all said and done.
Dynasty question. I’m a top contender this year, but I was offered Emmanuel Sanders in Space and Kenny Stills from Oklahoma for Eric Decker of the Mountain Deckers.
Decker is the best player and young, but he’s not that much better than Sanders, right? What value do you think Stills has going forward this season and after?
That’s more of a team evaluation. Don’t trust Pittsburgh at all over the next few years; o-line has deteriorated to nearly nothing at this point. Just don’t see the upside there. Kenny Stills is Devery Henderson in that offense until proven otherwise. Rather have Decker
Was offered Dymarius Thomas for Mendenhall & Bowe…what do you think? Take it?
DT is the better player overall. I would.
@Bob Wetlands: why don’t these trade offers ever come my way?
Too early to start planing for bye weeks?
Don’t know what that means. Very loaded question.
@Sky: so if my three main wrs are Calvin Stevie Johnson and Steve smith then the three bye weeks are weeks 4 9 and 2. My next wr is Hilton who gets the jags, texans and cards in those weeks. So Hilton fits fine for those spot starts
My starting rbs are Sproles and Lamar with byes in weeks 6 and 7. McGahee plays the lions and packers.
So if no injuries occur (fingers crossed) it looks like this group of players fits well and I shouldn’t make a move that worsens my setup. For example trading either Stevie for bolden puts me in week 9 without Calvin and without Boldin – so I shouldn’t make that move
Is that the way to think about it or too early and I should think about best players instead!
That’s a lot of overthinking. Too much happens between now and your bye weeks to make trades and moved based on them in week 3. You just picked up McGahee because he became the starter for the Browns out of nowhere. That should tell you something about trying to play 6 weeks ahead.
Emanuel Sanders or Golden Tate?
Sanders
I have to fill my final FLEX spot, and am torn between three players… What do you think?
-RB Jason Snelling vs. Miami
-RB Willis McGahee vs. Minnesota
-WR Brian Hartline vs. Atlanta
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Snelling
Received a trade offer, Reggie Bush for Steven Jackson.
Standard 12 team non-ppr.
Whom do you like better?
Still like SJax ROS.
@xtremehulk: tough since its non ppr but if your getting SJax I would not make that deal. I could see him not returning til after ATL bye then he faces TB twice Sea Car and AZ not exactly teams you want to run against if your old slow and coming off another injury.
Hold onto Ball or drop for Snelling? .5ppr ( for the season)
@Nightpandas: depends on how deep of a league is this.
Not a big Ball fan. I’d do it but it’s just a weekly play most likely.
@Sky: 10 teamer, also have T Rich, Charles, Ivory, McG so either is maybe a flex at going forward
@Nightpandas: then i would
Gotcha. Snelling’s a short term play and it looks like you have depth. Would probably hold but in a 10 teamer you can probably get him back later.
@Sky: I think ball will get his reps at some point for two reasons
1) Moreno has never had a healthy year outside his rookie
20 I think the Broncos will work him in during blowouts and could lead to some touches later in the year as he learns the pro game
He’ll get reps, sure. Might take a while before he gets enough to warrant interest, though. Just depends on if you can wait. Plus in reality, everyone talks like he’s this amazing player. He’s just ok and not a huge enough step up over Moreno that the Broncos should be that concerned with him.
@Sky: And to think the Broncos passed on martin last year and Christine Michael this year
Ugh…you guys have all the receivers though. Meanwhile Wilson is throwing to Sidney Rice and Zach Miller.
@Sky: Golden tate which sounds like a kinky sex act and Doug Baldwin that sounds like a porno name
Haha, really surprised that Tate hasn’t had a big year so far. Saddened by it too…Dougie Fresh is just a Harvin place-holder. Gonna be excited what the team looks like when he comes back.
@Sky: I got to give it up to Uncle Pete, the man know what he’s doin and has snatched all the under rated Pac 10 studs up.
Did i submit properly?
Yeah, the defense was key when he came on board. And they’ve just made really good decisions on their talent overall. Wilson straight into the starting lineup last year. Not many teams would do that.
You did. I’ll make some edits and point them out via email so you’re good to go for next time.
@Sky: awesome!
I heard a scout the other day on the radio talking about going to watch another Wisconsin player and was just blown away by Wilson’s skill level. He said if Wilson was 5 inches taller he would of been the number 1 player taken in the draft.
Seriously, that kid is just so well put together. Never seems rattled even when it’s clear the team is trying to get him to lose it. Even if he’s never a huge numbers QB, he’ll be one of those guys who gets his team to the playoffs a lot.
@Sky: He’s a mocha Brees from his Chargers days with wheels
Do you prefer lacy to ivory?
I like Ivory more, just depends on if the Jets figure out how to utilize him.
Need to pick 2 out of this group to start this week….
Trent [email protected], Miller vs ATL, Steve Smith vs NYG, Josh Gordon @MIN or Michael Floyd @NO?
Thanks!
If it’s true what they’re saying about T-Rich, I’ll say him and Miller. If you’re waivering on T-Rich, Steve Smith makes sense.
I desperately need a bench QB in my 2QB league… im stacked at WR with Cobb,Nelson,Nicks,Steve Smith, Josh Gordon, Dwayne Bowe and Michael FLoyd… Im pretty fed up with Bowe and see no reason why he will do anything this year with Smith as his QB. I got offered Josh Freeman for him… decent enough QB to make the move? Right now my bench QB is Weeden who isnt even guranteed to play next week when one of my QBs has a bye. Make the move?
@mike: Dont trust Freeman but you prolly should make deal if your going to need a QB next week. Id try to make another deal first then settle for that one. Weeden could return but has similar tough week 4 matchup as freeman.
@frankgrimes: Its not even the matchup that worries me as much as Brian Hoyer might just take his job from what it sounds like and I dont have any room to roster both Weeden and Hoyer… Id have to pick one to roster and hope to god hes the starter next week.
@mike: Cleveland is a mess right now so if you just need a QB3 for bye weeks then Freeman for Bowe is good enough but it wouldn’t hurt to see what one of your other WRs might bring back instead. It also gives you both Weeden/freeman to try to flip when another owner is having injury/bye issues as well.
Worried about the TB issues between Freeman and his head coach. Think I’d rather hold but it’s a fair deal.
@Sky: Thanks.. whether I make this trade or not I have to drop one of Weeden or Hoyer to pickup a kicker for this week. Taking any educated guess you can which one would you drop?
With the moves the Browns are making, they’re calling their drafting of late a mistake and it’s been said they love Hoyer. I’m guessing Weeden only gets the job back if Hoyer gets injured.
@Sky: thanks Sky… i know its hard to say but I appreciate the insight as always.
Yeah, no prob. Hopefully Hoyer is all they asked for and more for you!
.5 PPR
Garcon/Mendenhall for Colston/Ivory?
@the hungarian hippo: Or substitute Gronk for colston…?
@the hungarian hippo:
depends on your team but I’d take Gronk side there
I’d want the Colston or the Gronk side. Obviously would want Gronk there.
PPR League
Need to start 1 at Flex:
McGahee, Tate, Josh Gordon, or Marlon Brown?
Brown; want to see Cleveland in action with all its new parts before I trust playing anyone from there.
Thoughts on Le’Veon Bell? Id drop my RB5 Christine Michael for him. Tehol said do it ASAP. My other RBs in this keeper league are Foster TRich Lacy and Lamar.
Keeper league…man, that’s tough. I think you have the depth to not pull the trigger. Being the man in that Steelers offense…I just can’t get behind it. They just seem to be getting worse and worse…I’d hold Michael, think he’s the starter in Seattle next year but it’s a gamble.
@Sky: I can’t keep everyone. We get four points. Two to keep a vet and one point for a rook. I’m looking to prolly not keep foster again. I do have #1 waiver. I can’t roster both. Lynch is a beast and technically under contract thru 2015. Maybe I’m over thinking this.
Who do you like better this week?
QB: Bradford or Wilson
FLEX: Powell, Snelling, or Gordon
Thanks!
Bradford/Snelling
looking to make a quick trade since one of the teams in my league set Tavon Austin, Ben-Jar & Denarius Moore to available and requested the RB position..
I’m looking to trade for his Tavon Austin / Gronkowski and I have the following players I’m willing to move…Trent Rich / Reggie Bush / Chris Ivory / Powell. / Rudolph / P Thomas… I also have Joique Bell (but want to keep him)
what would be your first & second offer? I was thinking Gronk/Austin for Trent / Powell but feel like I’m giving up too much (first rd pick in Trent)..could go with Gronk/Austin for Reggie Bush & Powell or Kyle Rudolph?
Problem is Powell isn’t much of a catch. You’re making a fair trade w/ TRich and Powell. The second one might get it done, just depends on how high they are on Reggie.
Also, drop P Thomas for KC Defense, I currently have the Broncos…10 team league…just want to make sure P Thomas is expendable..I Have Trent Rich/Reggie Bush/Joique Bell/Ivory & Powell & L Bell for my RBs so I think hes droppable in 10teamer, thoughts? Also could drop Hartline but I think his future is brighter than P Thomas…
Who wins this trade in a keeper league?
Team A: TY Hilton, Keyshawn Martin
Team B: J Blackmon, C Patterson
Team B
Right on I m team B I got Hilton in that Trent deal earlier you helped me with, and flipped him for Patterson and Blackmon. It’s been a great day thanks again sky !
No prob, glad I could help!
So my RCL team is in rough shape. I’m benching MJD this week, not even considering starting him. I have AP as my RB1 and I chose Snelling to start over Andre Ellington/MJD at RB2. Hartline is in my flex. Am I screwed?
Should I be thinking about trading AP for a low end RB1 and decent RB2? I’ve tried trading Colston for a low end RB2, I’ve tried trading Jordy for a low end RB2/Flex and I’ve tried trading MJD for J. Bell. All trades denied.
Should I think about trading Demaryius Thomas for a high end RB2?
I’m hoping Ellington ends up turning into a Sproles type player this year. I’m tempted to start him over Snelling. Looks like Mendenhall will be playing this weekend though.
I don’t think you’re screwed. Snelling should get a chance at the GL and I think he’s good for 40-60 total yards. Keep your ears peeled about Rashard for Sunday. Pretty sure he’s good to go but if he’s inactive, Ellington will be very active for passing, I’d think. Would most likely be a Snelling upgrade.
I wouldn’t be shopping him. Just gotta show patience, RE: AP
If you have Colston and Jordy, moving DT isn’t a bad move. Just depends on who you’re getting and what the other team needs. Don’t sell yourself on it just being an RB2.
@Sky: Yeah I’m banking on the fact that Snelling gets a goal line carry or two. If Mendy does sit though, I think I’ll take my chances with him. Glad you like him as well.
I’m not frustrated with AP, just wondering if he’s my only good trade bait at the moment. I might test the waters on DT.
I picked up Sam Bradford as RG3 insurance and as a fill-in for RG3 during his bye week. The Rams play the Jags that week (5). Hopefully the rust shakes off of RG3 soon, or I may be plugging Bradford in for him.
By “him” I mean Ellington.
Nah, I meant show patience with your team, RE: AP. Don’t think you’d be upset about AP so far. You’ll get smaller parts that are good but not as reliable. THink you’re better holding onto what you have there.
Yeah, RG3 is scaring me personally. Bradford’s a nice pickup. Liked him in the preseason and so far he hasn’t disappointed.
@Sky: I’m picking up what you’re laying down now. Yeah only two weeks into the season and I’m freaking out man!
Bradford has some good weapons on his team, that’s for sure.
Thanks for the insight Sky.
I have a few 0-2 teams (thanks combination of ‘dola/Roddy//SJax/MJD) so I get where you’re comin from. Hard to wait, I always just try to remember during those times why I drafted the guys I did.
Sky,
I’m in a real shituation with my team this year. Surprisingly Im 0-2 but matchups have done me in (Im the highest scoring 0-2 in the league)
Who do you start in the PPR league from the mess below? Below are my players and current starters. Please let me know RB/WR and Flex…
Start 3 WR with possible of 4 for a flex?
Ceclis Shorts – Start
AJohnson – Start
Stevie Johnson – Start
Eddie Roal – Start flex ?
Tavon Austin – Benched
Roddy White – Benched
Andre Roberts – Benched
RB – Start 2 or 3 with the flex
Darren McFadden – Start
Fred Jackson – Start
Ahmad Bradshaw – Bench
Danny Woodhead -Bench
Chris Ivory – Bench
I wouldn’t be starting Shorts this week in Seattle. It’s gonna be brutal. Just ask Anquan Boldin owners…I’d put Austin in for a PPR league over him. Go with DMC/FJax for RBs. Plug in Royal as an upside play in your flex. I wanna say Ivory there but those damn Jets don’t know what they’re doing…
@Sky:
Thanks Sky…..right there with you waiting for Ivory to separate himself…good point with Seattle and Shorts
No prob and good luck this weekend
Drop Randle or Michael Floyd for Mike Williams?
How big is this league? Seems odd that Williams is still out there.
@Sky: It’s actually a 14 team league. Someone dropped Blackmon and then this guy picked him up for Mike Williams. I take it i should pick him up then? For Randle?
Yeah I would
I have:
marlon brown
lance moore
Kenny britt
available on the wire:
broyles
cordorelle
which 3 do you like best rest of season ROS?
What are your thoughts on rolling with Jordan Cameron over Witten? Both this week and moving forward.
Hard to say with a new QB in town but I think the volume will be there for Cam. I’d go with him ROS
@Sky: thanks man
No prob
On the surface what do you think about this trade:
Bush/Joique/Steve Smith FOR Dez/Gore
My WRs: Green, Dez, Garcon, Decker, Gordon
My RBs: Forte, Gore, Wilson, DRich, Moreno, Gio
0.5 ppr
I wouldn’t do that
@Sky: that was my gut, but I like to get feedback. Thanks!
No prob
Sup Sky… Should I offer MJD & Bowe for Bryant and Pierce RB BAL. I have Doug Martin, Sproles & Richardson also But I have DT, Bowe, Nicks and Chris Givens on a 3 WR Leauge. If he says no should I try to dump those 2 for just Bryant or another high end Receiver somewhere else?? I need Another receiver but IDK how to get one without killing my team
Go for it.
Is Cobb a good enough receiver to do that or would he have to not come alone in the trade?
Long story short, in order to make a run at the crown this year in my 12 man keeper league I traded away Arian Foster for David Wilson and Larry Fitz.. It’s bold but I actually still kind of like David Wilson’s keeper potential what are your thoughts?
Only time will tell. Not a question of talent with D-Wil, just whether or not the coaches give him the rock and trust him the rest of the way. It’s either a buy low or a blow up in your face trade, no in between
Jaquizz over Trent? Yes, this is a serious question..ha. 0.5 ppr, and also we get 1 point per 30 return yards. Thanks.
@JoeMorgan’sMustache: Oh, and one more while I am thinking about it…for another league. If Bush plays, think I gotta roll with him. If that’s the case, at flex who would you play…Bilal Powell or Michael Floyd? Thanks again.
@JoeMorgan’sMustache: That’s tough either could help out. I’d go with Powell unless Fitz doesn’t play. I can’t decide if I’m starting Trent either. I have better options than you but over Quizz I think I would go with Trent Miami run D is tough.
@frankgrimes: Yeah, I hear ya…50/50 on each myself. Hard to see Trent doing much…but then again it’s Jaquizz Rodgers…lol. One team where I am trying to decide Floyd/Powell…I have Lacy and Sjax, and it’s a fairly deep league ( 14 teams…start 8 IDP’s). Needless to say last week was terrible. Appreciate the response.
@JoeMorgan’sMustache: Also, if Bush sits then of course I start both Powell and Floyd..we shall see.
I think you have to go Trent. He catches passes too and they said he’s gonna carry the load Sunday. Rodgers is very limited upside.
I’ll take Floyd there.
@Sky: Yeah, I can over think some of these things…just curious on thoughts since he was with the team for only two practice days…his playbook knowledge is rather limited, and SF hates to let anyone run on them. Love this for him long term of course. Prob will roll with him and Floyd…thanks.
No worries, I understand. Think he’ll still get his shots in the passing game, too. I trust that the Colts are gonna give him the ball like they said. Maybe some simple play setups to make sure he gets his reps. I consider him an unsafe RB2 to start but I’m being serious, Rodgers is gonna really disappoint this weekend. He’s looked bad running the ball.
@Sky: Yeah, Jaquizz is not very good…only reason he was a thought in my mind was the 0.5 ppr and return yards. Gonna stick with Trent.
I commented in your older post by accident, but, with Pierce starting now, which one are you sitting?
Pierce
Dangelo Williams
Murray
I freaking hate Demarco Murray, hate that I own him, so I’d have no problem sitting him against a stout Rams D. Just need some support. On the flip side, all this hype about Pierce worries me that he’s going to put up a dud.
I still have Pierce behind those two but we’re talking RB11/14/17 for me.
@Sky: Word. I’ll flip three coins. Thanks yo.
No prob, glad you’re doing well enough to have that much change on you at any given time. It’s a tough economy out there!
In a redraft, how do you rank Ace Sanders at this point? Would you drop him for Andre Ellington? Snelling?
Random tangent – It’s players like him that make me wish trades were more prevalent in the NFL. The Richardson trade makes me forget things like that just don’t happen. It’s the one thing that could make the NFL indisputably the best sport.
Yeah drop for Ellington. JAX keeps drafting talented WR and then sticking then with subpar QB play so I hear ya
Another question:
In a PPR league, where receiving yards are 5 per point instead of the standard ten, how would you rank the following three players, and if you tiered them, would any be in a different tier than the others?
B. Marshall
Dem. Thomas
R. Cobb
I’d rank Marsh slightly ahead of DT and then Cobb behind those two. Only two games in, don’t think my rankings have been dramatically altered at this point
12 team standard need to choose 2 from this lineup of the RB position real weak in this position
T Rich
Snelling
Starke
Traded D Rich last week for Cam got in trouble when S Jax went down and T Rich got traded made Bradshow irrelevant for bye week fill in.
@HP2:
why dont I ever get lopsided trades like that
you should have known old man sjax would get hurt
sit Snelling vs Miami run D
Rich/Snelling
whats up, hoping you can help out. Would you trade DeAndre Hopkins (WR4) for David Wilson? Would you trade A.Brown too if he counters with that? Also, do you still recommend handcuffing Ridley w/Bolden or is C.Michael or M.Wheaton better stashes?
RBs: DMartin, S.Ridley, F.Jax, L.Bell, I.Pead, K.Davis
WR: D.Thomas, M.Wallace, Antonio Brown, Hopkins, A.Jefferey
12-team .5PPR 3WR/2RB/Flex. 15 week season NO PLAYOFFS.
Thanks
Depends on your RB needs. It’s fair. Prefer Bolden there
@Sky: i listed my roster, RBs included. would you send a counteroffer of D.Hopkins for D.Wilson or just hold? Thanks again
Sorry yeah I’d do that
@timmy riggins: yes I would take that risk there but you prolly don’t need him
@frankgrimes: @frankgrimes: @Sky: figure hopkins can be solid this season, but his stock is pretty high after last weeks output, while wilson is one of the prime buy-low candidates…..and im a delusional Giants fan. thanks again
I need some trade advice. I have a strong team in my 12-team (non-PPR) league with tremendous RB depth.
QB: Stafford
RB: Peterson, Ridley, Miller, Moreno, Bernard, Tate, Le’Veon Bell, McGahee
WR: Julio Jones, Nelson, Decker, Marlon Brown
TE: Cook
I feel like the logical thing to do with so much depth is to package a couple serviceable guys in a 2-for-1 swap, but I’m unsure what type of players I should be targeting. Who would you recommend I try to deal, and what potential trade targets should I aim for?
You don’t have any needs. Can try 2-1 with an RB and WR for an upgrade but its not really necessary
@Ian:
tremendous? meh
I’d aim top ten guys like Dez Graham Martin McCoy Gronk
@frankgrimes: Maybe it doesn’t qualify as “tremendous,” but this week I found myself having to choose 3 starters from 5-6 RBs who (according to ECR and Sky’s rankings) should ALL be started in a 12-team league.
Would you advise packaging two of Miller/Moreno/Bernard/Decker in an offer for a top ten RB or WR, or is that giving up too much?
I’m in a little bit of bind deciding who to start as my rbs. I have both MJD and Steven Jackson. I managed to pick up snelling and ellinton, I already had ivory on the bench. Our flex position is a qb/rb/wr/te. So I i have stafford as my flex and rogers as my starter. Which leaves me two spots for rb. Which two should I go with?
Snelling/MJD would be the safe calls. Could swap in Ellington over MJD if you’re feeling frisky.
I am feeling frisky! Hopefully it works thanks!
No prob! An ecstatic giraffe getting frisky…youtube dat chit and get famous!
@Ecstatic Giraffe:
another disappointed SJax owner tsk tsk
Ivory and Ellingon for me
Its my own fault, I’ve never played fantasy football before. I’ve actually only watched 3.5 football games ever as well so I didn’t really know who was injury prone or anything like that. Live and learn though!
@Ecstatic Giraffe: @frankgrimes: Ignore Grimey, he’s been touting all off-season not to draft SJax and told you to take guys like Ridley, D-Wil over him. Needless to say, Grimey has a heart full of hate for SJax.
1 snelling or bernard or hilton at flex? non-PPR. have mathews at RB 2 also. Bernard barely missed that cut.
2. PPR if bush plays him or moreno. I’m thinking Bush really shouldn’t play even if able to. He seems like he already is pretty messed up, will only get worse while playing with it.
@goodfold2: 1 add ellington in there (obv assuming mendenhall doesn’t play)
No
Bernard/Moreno
Morning Bud.. I know you answered yes to trade MJD n Bowe for a great receiver but is Jimmy Graham worth getting for both my guys?? What about an Andre Johnson, I should ask for another player with him or Graham or don’t push it?
Also should I drop Akers for Josh Brown??
They’re kickers. Go for it
Yeah but someone might grab Akers. I’m saying would u do it??
Did you draft him in the first round or near the last? Frank, they’re kickers. They don’t matter. That’s the part you’re not getting. They’re a stream-worthy roster spot. Go ahead and pick up Brown.
You’re selling low on Bowe throwing him in that trade. Depends how worried you are about him. Graham is the top TE in the game. If he fits on your team he’s worth it
Who should I start at flex, Daryl Richardson or Chris Givens??
Both are good plays. I’ll say D-Rich
Need your HELP! I have one flex spot open today. Who should I start???
Miles Austin
Josh Gordon
Mathews
D. Rich
Gio
Hartline
@Ron: It is a .5PPR league.
D-Rich
Is Baltimore a defense I should keep or are they a weekly matchup thing?
I’d call them a weekly matchup. Not really high on them this week
Lamar Miller vs ATL or Steve Smith vs NYG at flex this week? .5ppr league. Thanks
Lamar
Start Marlon brown rueben randle or roddy white in my flex? .5 ppr.
Randle has the best matchup but he’s clearly behind Cruz nicks and maybe even Myers in the passing game
It’s either Roddy or Brown there. Have Roddy ranked higher, but if we’re talking WR3, give Brown a go
@Sky: i also have Ivory against the bills on my bench. brown or ivory? thanks
Like Ivorys upside. Wish Rex Ryan did. Brown
Do you not think its a good idea to trade MJD n Bowe for a Cobb or a Bryant or som,eone like that?? I’m in a 3WR league and I have DT, Bowe, Nicks and Chris Givens. I’m in need of another receiver. By backs are Doug M, Sproles MJD n Richardson. Don’t you think I’ll be better off without them 2 and having another quality receiver or do you think i’m wrong??
Was this the original deal? Two RBs for a non RB? You didn’t comment on your own chain, I’m kinda flying blind here
No MJD n Dwayne Bowe for Either Bryant or Cobb
If you have to start 2 RBs and only have 4, what happens during bye weeks? What happens when one of your RBs gets injured? You have to think about your roster ROS. Can’t be throwing away your depth to get one player, no matter how good they are.
Oh yeah.. I know what u mean. On that chain you said go for it.. my bad I just didn’t know if Cobb by himself is worth it??
Don’t think Cobb is that level of player yet.
i’m guessing the deal with nicks is just that the NYG line is getting torn up. But i read that d-rich was healthy, what’s going on there? due to having wilson/MJD i’m actually playing that bum.
D-Rich was playing hurt; guess moreso then we thought.
@Sky: was getting worried since STL rag newspaper claims this was possibly planned. Man i really F’ed up not grabbing powell over assorted others a few weeks back if NYJ are gonna use him this much.
Um, Ivory got hurt in the first Qtr. Wouldn’t count on Powell like this from week to week: https://twitter.com/IoMTFFL/status/381923165418815488
@Sky: that makes more sense. I guess i’m stuck hoping d-rich got hurt before the game, as he had no touches of any type.
@goodfold2: i found it, he got “stepped on” on the first snap of the game.
we still sticking with m.brown over
1. 1 pt per return yard PPR league: these guys ginn/burleson/patterson/hill/washington/avant/l.moore/jeffery/lafell/sanu
2. standard non-PPR ginn/avant/jeffery/sanu/dobson. I also have MJD/wilson/d-rich/woodhead/peterson at RB. have to play 2 and could play 3 with flex.
2a.Am i better off with m.brown and streater as my 4 and 5 WR’s (amendola and crabtree hurt) or should I drop one of them to try to get GB’s Franklin. I’m guessing just keep the 2 WR’s (streater and best of that group)
3. same type league as in (2); m.brown or one of fleener (te and wr the same in this league)/woods/clay/roberts/washington/baldwin/streater/avant/burleson/dobson.
those targets (and getting out targeted by clark) ain’t gonna work. In one of these leagues I actually had to start brown. eck. thanks.
@Aubrey Plaza’s Pillow: in 1. sorry, it’s 1 pt per 10 return yards (same as scrimmage yards) not 1 to 1, jesus, that would be insane.
Are you asking start sit questions or drop/pick up questions? Seems to be a combo.
1) Hill/Jeffery
2) Jeffery
2a) Go ahead and drop Brown for Franklin just in case GB does stick with him. WOuld be surprised if they did, though
3) Fleener
@Sky: drop pick up only questions. just did it immediately after the games. so 1.attempt to get franklin by dropping brown, if not get jeffery for brown, or 2.should jeffery be added over streater even if i get franklin?
3. in the fleener answer i’m guessing you don’t trust burleson’/avant/streater to get consistent yards going forward. fleener didn’t get a lot of targets either, of course today there were few luck attempted passes.
@Aubrey Plaza’s Pillow: Keep streater. Burleson will eventually cede touches to Broyles. Avant had one good game on a night the Eagles were in disarray. Streater has Pryor throwing to him. Fleener is the TE1 in a typically pass-happy offense. Think he makes sense.