Fantasy Football Start/Sit Playoff Edition

Submitted by JamieH on

I have a tough choice at QB for my fantasy playoffs.  I've got to choose between Eli Manning (hot, but going up against the Panthers) and Matt Ryan (stinking it up, but going against the Jags).

 

Do I go with the hot player in a bad matchup, or the guy who is struggling but playing one of the worst pass D's in the NFL?  My heart tells me never jump off the hot player, my head says never overlook a juicy matchup like the Jags pass D.



Thoughts?  I may just flip a coin. 

 

Feel free to use this thread for other Fantasy Football start/sit decisions for the games that haven't started yet.

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Wolverinefan84

December 20th, 2015 at 1:44 AM ^

I have both in my league and I'm going with Floyd. He's got a great matchip against a terrible secondary and has been very productive when healthy this season. The same can be said for Hurns, but I hate leaning on a guy who you know is only going to get 3-5 catches when you have Floyd with that juicy matchup

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BigCat14

December 19th, 2015 at 9:02 PM ^

I was looking for this thread before the D v NYJ game.  I was not sure whether to start D Mac or Tyler Lockett at my flex.  I started D Mac so hopefully he goes off and Lockett has meh kind of game?  

I do want some advice on starting Big Ben with a hotish offense or Phillip Rivers against a really bad Miami D even with few receiving options?  

 

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GoBlueUSMC

December 19th, 2015 at 9:07 PM ^

I'm starting Lockett in my flex.  Not a big fan of the RBBC that is going to be happening in Seattle.  They've been riding Wilson's arm the past couple of games anyway, so I'd take Lockett, especially when you figure in that he's always a threat to run back a punt/kickoff return.

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BigCat14

December 19th, 2015 at 9:14 PM ^

Thank you for serving our country!!!!  We traveled from Battle Creek to Toledo for Christmas at my in-laws.  Visiting, unpacking, a new work computer, finding my father-in-laws internet password took me to right before the game.  My focus was on should I play A Cooper or D Mac and at the bottom of my BN was Lockett.  Once the game started I felt good about playing D Mac over A Cooper but then saw Lockett on my bench and did a face palm.  Oh well, I still do need advice on my QB.  

 

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GoBlueUSMC

December 19th, 2015 at 9:25 PM ^

Thank you for your support.  You have no idea what it means to all of us.

I'd go with Eli honestly.  The Falcons are a mess offensively.  The Panthers D is good, but they also gave up 40? to the Saints.  Eli has OBJ, who has been on fire recently.

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nerv

December 19th, 2015 at 9:08 PM ^

I have a couple dilemmas this week in my lineup as well. I need two choose two of the following three WR.

Randall Cobb @ Oak, Brandin Cooks vs Det, Amari Cooper vs GB

Then either Roethlisberger or Stafford. Big Ben is against one of the best pass D's in the league but I never, ever like trusting Stafford (even in a good matchup).

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Bodogblog

December 19th, 2015 at 9:24 PM ^

Seattle's Bryce Brown at home vs terrible Cleveland, or Danny Amendola at home against terrible Tennessee? Edelman appears out, helping Amendola. Brown will be the starting RB for a team that should dominate, but literally off the street and has scored zero points this season. And Jackson will steal 3rd down touches (though I suppose he did that to Rawls too). Hard for me to start a WR over a first string RB. Thoughts are appreciated

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mgoDAB

December 19th, 2015 at 9:46 PM ^

J Stew is out with a foot sprain this week.
I need an RB2 and a Flex.
-Buck Allen, BAL vs. KC
-Brandon Bolden, NE vs. TEN
-James White, NE vs. TEN
Do I do NE RB by committee, or choose one and play Allen?



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BleedsBlue

December 19th, 2015 at 11:54 PM ^

With a significant amount of money on the line, do I stick with Tom Brady a hope his illness allows him to play the entire game and remain productive as usual, with a good matchup? Or play Big Ben at home against a formidable Bronco defense? Bonus question: Larry Fitzgerald has been my no.2 wr all year but has fizzled down the strech due to lack of separation and multiple speedy options on the Cardinals. Replace with Allen Hurns or Michael Crabtree? Solid feedback from this always football savvy group of fellow Mgobloggers is greatly appreciated.

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