Fantasy Football Sharps

[RaisinCapital]

I'm off to a good start this week because S. Holmes got me 19.1 points. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts about OchoCinco. I now have a feeling P. Harvin could have a big game vs. CLE. But I don't need to take that much risk because of my lead. I could swap QB's, Ocho, and TE ... what do you guys think? Traditional scoring league. Thanks!

Here's my team:

QB- Hassleback
RB- Tomlinson
RB- Jacobs
WR- Holmes (19.1pts)
WR- Calvin Johnson
WR- Ochocinco
TE- Winslow
D- CHI
K- Ryan Longwell

Bench
QB- Rivers
RB- Fred Taylor
RB- Pierre Thomas
WR- Percy Harvin
WR- Desean Jackson
TE- Keller

[drunkguy]

I like ocho. That team will have to throw slot and Palmer seems healthy

[namathfan]

I'm starting Ocho this week also.

Keep Rivers on bench, usually struggles against Raiders.

T Bays offense is going to be awful, but I guess Winslow may get a decent amt of looks.

If I knew the relationship Sanchez had with Keller I would perhaps give him a shot.

GL

[analyzer]

I don't think it matters. With that lineup, you will win if you start Dell Dude at WR3.

With a lineup that includes LT, BJ, Calvin, and Pierre, you must be have 8 or fewer teams in your league, so I suppose everyone's team looks like that.

I read in someone's stats on another thread, cleveland is horrible against WR2's but above avg against WR1's.

On that information Percy may have a good day.

However, let me ask you something. IF you can't play OCHO at HOME, vs DENVER, and would prefer to start Harvin over him. What the hell did you spend a 5th or 6th round pick on him for? Certainly not the 4 games he plays against Pittsburg and Baltimore.

At the time you drafted him, you must have thought he was the best WR available at the time, and this will be one of his better matchups, I suppose. So why are you gun shy about it. Perhaps you should've pulled the trigger on someone else.

In general, I like Desean Jackson in most cases over Ocho. Just not this week.

On paper, I wouldn't think the vikes would have to air it out a whole lot, and Denver Cinci ought to be a shootout. I'd lean OCHO.

[analyzer]

Maybe someone can help me decide between Brandon Marshall and Antonio Bryant

[RaisinCapital]

Good point namath and when I drafted him I was thinking ... rookie QB and up n coming TE -- should be nice. But when drafting TE, you either get a beast who is equal to a WR, or middle of the road TE. Also, Winslow should benefit if TB extends the field as they say they are going to do. They are more likely to be playing from behind vs Dal so he could have some decent yardage numbers.

CIN offense was down nearly 50% from 2007 to 2008, and I like the upside for ocho if he can just stfu and play ball.

I don't expect many pass attempts from Rivers but think he should have 200+ and 1 or 2 tds. I projected more passing yards from Hassleback so he gets the nod.

[RaisinCapital]

Anal --- it's a 10-team league. When i drafted them I wasn't even there! They choose to have the draft on my B-day (aug 13th), but I picked up that 2nd job and had to miss the draft. I still pre-sorted my draft to take two RB 1st, wr, and Pierre fell into my lap :)This sucks because it's the biggest pool I've ever played fantasy for, but I have a top-2 team in my league imo.

Here's the team I'm up against:

Warner
R. Moss
Royal
D. Mason
Jones-Drew
Westbrook
Tony Gonzalez
Elam
NYG D

[analyzer]

If you don't make the money with that team in a 10-team league I'll be shocked. Very nice draft.

That other guy has a nice lineup too.

Keep your eye on Jermichael Finley, the TE from Green Bay, I suspect he'll do very well.

[drunkguy]

Originally Posted by analyzer

Maybe someone can help me decide between Brandon Marshall and Antonio Bryant

Marshall's a huge question mark. I'm starting him just because I don't have any other real option and he should at least get soe targets. Hard to say what effect missing preseason and all the trade talk is going to have though

[analyzer]

So do you start Bryant vs Dallas if you're me. Remember, that's who drafted him, he may have a little extra fuel in the tank.

[RaisinCapital]

Tough decision between those two. Both working with new quarterbacks, coming off injury, new coaching, both unhappy with contracts. I think Bryant has more upside this week. GL

[RaisinCapital]

Bryant had 2 more receiving yards then Marshall last week.

I made some moves ... I play the worst team in the league this week

here's my team:

QB-- Hasslebeck @ SF
RB-- Jacobs @ DAL
RB-- Fred Jackson vs. TB
WR-- Calvin vs. MIN
WR-- Ocho @ GB
WR--Desean Jackson vs. NOR
TE--Carlson @ SF
K-- Longwell @ DET
D-- CHI vs. PIT

Bench
WR-- Holmes @ CHI
WR-- Harvin @ DET
RB-- Tomlinson (out)
RB-- Thomas (Q)
QB-- Rivers vs. BAL
TE-- Winslow @ BUF

I'm torn between Winslow/Carlson ... Rivers/Hasslebeck ... Percy/Jackson
Im leaning towards the starters listed.

What do you guys think?

[cubie]

i would play harvin i have everyone on my roster who is playing the lions starting farve normally has big games against the lions and i see a 35-42 points being put up by the vikings today

[namathfan]

Love Carlson, also have him on my team.

Would go with Rivers...no LT should lead to more throwing..Jackson a stud for Rivers to throw to, not to mention Gates...and maybe Sproles breaks a long td on a swing pass.

If you start Hasselback, will be feast or famine with having both he and Carlson in your line up...not to impressed with his wide-outs.

GL

[analyzer]

I'd start Rivers, SD will not be able to run, they'll have to throw, but even the shtty chiefs were successful through the air.

Percy over Jackson. It's clear the vikes are trying to get percy the ball. He's going to be good points for you this year.

[namathfan]

Sproles 81 yd passing td reception.