OT - Fantasy Football Start 'em Sit'em

Submitted by ChuckieWoodson on

So I'm in the semi's of my playoffs and have the hard decision of whether or not to start Brady against the Broncos (#1 rated defense, have only allowed multiple TD's to signal callers 2x this year) or to play Rivers who is home against Oakland.  I hate not play the GOAT as he seems to always find paydirt - even in these types of situations but having a hard time justifying playing him @ Denver as this is the worst possible matchup.

Thoughts?  Need Start 'em, Sit'em advice? Post it here.

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umfanchris

December 15th, 2016 at 4:54 PM ^

If Riddick was 100% I would  role with Riddick, but he is banged up and still questionable. Even if he does go in the game, I would imagine that he gives up some time to Zenner and Washington who has played pretty good the last couple games. Edelman is playing Denver, but I have to assume he still sees 6 - 10 targets.

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m_go_T

December 15th, 2016 at 2:12 PM ^

Agreed.  I have a tough decision to make.  Drew Brees at ArizonaArizona or Jameis Winston at Dallas.  I also picked up Kaepernick just in case.  Any fantasy gurus feel free to chime in and help me make a decision.  Thus far, I may wind up going with Kaep.  

Also, AJ Green--Do you sit him or start him if he is a go?  

Making matters worse, I will be in Australia, so it will be about 4:45 AM on a Monday when the inactives are named.  

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Eat Your Wheatlies

December 15th, 2016 at 2:23 PM ^

Ride or die with Brees. You drafted him so you can "set it, and forget it." You'd hate to lose because you played that fool Kaepernick over Brees, wouldn't you?

I'd hold off on Green. Hamstring injuries can get re-aggravated easily. He already gave you a zero the day he got hurt and you likely can't afford another. This is assuming you have another viable option.

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PoseyHipster

December 15th, 2016 at 2:48 PM ^

I hear you, but Brees went from averaging over 20 points a week for the whole season to averaging 5.5 the last two weeks (in my league).  I'm worried that he's got some sort of physical issue, but I haven't heard anything about that.  Between him and Melvin Gordon's injury, my total domination is coming into question!  Thank goodness I had a bye last week, because I stunk.

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AlaskanYeti

December 15th, 2016 at 2:07 PM ^

My team lost in the first round of the playoffs and I'm now relegated to the consolation rounds. Being the adult that I am, I dropped my whole team and picked up AP, Gronk, Jamal Charles, Teddy Bridgewater, etc. Yes, they are all on the IR.



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all5horizons

December 15th, 2016 at 3:31 PM ^

I have similar choices on my team

Up to last week,I would have said Dak, but not so sure now. Was it a bad week or the rookie wall or the Giants D? I don't like Tom w/o Gronk vs. thr Denver D though either.

I'm going with Tevin Coleman. Atlanta will be up big and running the ball. For the same reason, I'm sitting Julio. Even if he plays, his snaps will be limited and they aren't going to be throwing a tonin the 2nd half.

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goblue224

December 15th, 2016 at 2:10 PM ^

I'm going with Brady because he has the higher basement, but Rivers might put up some big numbers this week with no Gordon and a weak Raiders defense.

My dilema: My two RB's are Matt Forte and Melvin Gordon...fml. Both my waiver claims were beaten out, so I got stuck picking up Forsett. I'm probably better off just not paying attention this weekend.

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MH20

December 15th, 2016 at 2:13 PM ^

Pick one (bold indicates how I'm leaning):

RB: Isaiah Crowell, Jerick McKinnon, Kenneth Dixon

WR: Michael Thomas (might not play), Brandin Cooks, Jordan Matthews

(Robby Anderson is available; he's been tearing it up since Bryce Petty got the QB nod.)

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Burt Macklin_FBI

December 15th, 2016 at 2:26 PM ^

I personally would be tempted to play either Thomas (assuming he is ready to go) just becuase you would have to think that NO offense will blow up after a few lackluster weeks, but Matthews is certainly the safer play. AZ also has a solid defense, and Peterson will likely draw Cooks in coverage, which further solidifies your choice for Matthews IMO. Dixon is also the clear choice for your RB's. Good luck!

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Eat Your Wheatlies

December 15th, 2016 at 2:31 PM ^

Odd format, but we start two defenses...

New England, Minnesota, NYJ

The Jets have been bad, but they're going against Matt Moore. Meanwhile, the Vikes get to deal with Andrew Luck.

Baldwin, Dixon, Ajayi as a flex in PPR?

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He Hate Me

December 15th, 2016 at 2:44 PM ^

I have too many guys that are all alike!  It's causing me decision paralysis.  Pick 4 (2 Rb's/2 WR's) from this group: 

RUNNING BACKS

Gore

Ajayi

Gurley

R. Kelley (NTRK)

 

RECEIVERS

Tate

Devante Adams

Edelman

Tyreek Hill

 

 

 

 

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He Hate Me

December 15th, 2016 at 3:05 PM ^

I have Matt Ryan at QB, Mike Evans is locked into one WR slot, and Jimmy Graham at TE.  I picked up and started Atlanta's defense last week to get me to this stage.  

The age old adage of "Defense Wins Championships" may be true in fantasy as well?  

 

Thanks for the advice! 

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bluesalt

December 15th, 2016 at 2:47 PM ^

Top 2 WR are Hilton and Diggs. I need to start two more from the following: Michael Crabtree (may have dislocated one or more fingers) Rasherd Matthews Taylor Gabriel Robby Anderson I'm leaning Matthews and Gabriel. Really disappointed about Crabtree's injury -- he's been great for me this year. Do I take the risk and play him anyway? If Jones and Sanu look like they're both playing, do I sit Gabriel and let Bryce Petty throw at Robby Anderson 12 times and hope he only drops half of them?

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Vengeful Barbarian

December 15th, 2016 at 3:03 PM ^

so I have Amari Cooper, Golden Tate starting, and julian edelman, Kenny britt, and Taylor Gabriel in the bench. I'm thinking of starting Gabriel vs SF instead of Golden Tate vs the football Giants, since Julio Jones might be out and Gabriel has been productive of late. Thoughts?

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JohnnyV123

December 15th, 2016 at 3:05 PM ^

I need help on what to do with Julio Jones. I am in a 20 team league so there are slim pickings at WR. I have Jeremy Kerley and just picked up Ty Montgomery. Any thoughts?

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Whole Milk

December 15th, 2016 at 3:16 PM ^

I have to play 3 of the following:

 

Ty Montgomery @ Bears

Isaiah Crowell @ Bills

Kenneth Dixon vs. Eagles

Sterling Shepard vs. Lions

Marvin Jones @ Giants.

Donte Moncrief (Inj.) @ Vikings

 

It is a large rostered PPR league which I already have Rivers, Dalton, David Johnson, Cooks, and Demaryius locked in. Would love some advice.

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