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[iowajerms]

Which, other than my D/ST, I don't think I have bad players in. Injuries or facing incredible defenses hurt. I have made a few changes and I have a few questions. Here's my team now.

I currently have as starters

QB - Cam Newton (@ Bal, ESPN proj 14.4)
RB - Matt Forte (vs GB, 18.4)
RB - Trent Richardson (vs Tenn, 13.1)
WR - Dez Bryant (vs NO, 15.3) - Questionable
WR - Terrence Williams (vs NO, 10.4)
TE - Vernon Davis (vs Phi, 10.1) - Questionable
FLEX - Darren Sproles (@ SF, 9.1)
D/ST - Detroit (@ NYJ, 7) - I dropped TB and added Det
K - Nike Folk (vs Det, 13)

Bench

Montee Ball (Bye)
Michael Floyd (Bye)
Erick Decker (vs Det, 6.1) - Questionable
Ryan Tannehill (@ Oakland, 14.3)
Shane Vereen (@ KC, 6.2)
Joique Bell (@ NYJ, 5.2) - Questionable
Alex Smith (vs NE, 12.1) - Dropped McCown and added Smith

My few questions.

* I am thinking of benching Newton for Tannehill this week. I'm thinking Tannehill will do more vs Oakland's D than Newton will vs Baltimore's D. What do you think?

* I am thinking of benching Sproles for Vereen. Sproles have been on fire for Philly, but I am thinking Vereen will do more vs KC's D. Thoughts?

 

[iowajerms]

This week's opponent's lineup, as of right now. He is 3-0.

QB - Russell Wilson (Bye)
RB - Alfred Morris (vs NYG, 15) - Probable
RB - Bobby Rainey (@ Pit, 4.3)
WR - Emmanuel Sanders (Bye)
WR - James Jones (vs Mia, 12.1)
TE - Julius Tomas (Bye)
FLEX - Brian Quick (Bye)
D/ST - Colts (vs Ten, 3)
K - Adam Vinatieri (vs Ten, 7)

Bench

QB - Aaron Rodgers (@ Chi, 17.3)
WR - Pierre Garcon (vs NYG, 14.3)
QB - Colin Kaepernick (vs Phi, 19.9)
WR - Andrew Hawkins (Bye)
K - Robbie Gould (vs GB, 15)
D/ST - Bills (@ Hou, 6)
TE - Jermaine Gresham (Bye)

*I hope he forgets to edit.

 

[SoShady]

I would keep the starting lineup as is. I would like a better WR2 but I don't see a roster move I would make to get one off the wire. I'm sure he will remember to fix his lineup lol.

 

[iowajerms]

Available FAs

QB

Fitzpatrick
EJ Manuel
Geno Smith
Brian Hoyer
Eli Mannin
Jake Locker

RB

Mark Ingram
Isaiah Crowell
L Blount
Antonio Smith
Steven Jackson
Darrel Young
Roy Helu

WR

Allen Hurns
Mohamed Sanu
Devin Hester
John Brown
Eddie Royal
Jeremy Kerley

 

[Chef99]

You might want to think about dropping one of your QBs and picking up Steven Jackson.

 

[TREFF]

You might want to think about dropping one of your QBs and picking up Steven Jackson.

Tanny isn't really worth much so if you like that idea, he's your easy drop. No idea what the deal is between he and Philbin, but regardless, he's not a very good fantasy QB, even if his job is secure. Nor really any reason to Alex Smith either both will likely still be on the wire when Cam's off week comes, or he gets hurt again.

As to your lineup, I'd move Sproles to RB2, and use either Decker, Vareen, or J. Bell in the flex. I like Decker or Bell.. but not sure if either will play

 

[TREFF]

And if you do feel the need to carry 2 QB's.. is Glennon available? His upside is much higher than Smith or Tanny

 

[iowajerms]

And if you do feel the need to carry 2 QB's.. is Glennon available? His upside is much higher than Smith or Tanny

He is available. Should I go after him now or wait until Newton has a bye week?

If I drop 2 QB and get Jackson, should I get Glennon or go after another RB/WR?

 

[TKOSpikes]

I would start Vereen over Trent.

I don't blame you for wanting to sit Cam. Baltimore is tough. I like Bridgewater as a sneaky play this week and maybe going forward. I wouldn't start Tanny.

 

[TREFF]

It depends. Personally, I like rostering 2 QB's. Many think it's a waste. It comes down to whether you feel comfortable starting Cam every week, regardless of opponent and then taking your chances as to who might be available on waivers when his bye comes up. Myself, I like having that option in case my main guy faces a defense that I didn't think would be particularly tough, and I hatetaking my chances and picking off the trash pile for a QB when I need one because of injuries or byes.

So that's more of a question of v what you feel comfortable with. My advice is yes, dump Smith and Tanny, grab SJAX, and Glennon. Throwing to two 6'5"+ WR's, if he does well, and I think he will, he won't be around when you need him.

 

[leftypower]

I see both teams have three QB's - - not sure of the reasoning for that. Agree with most to drop Tannehill for SJax. As for setting the lineup, I'd lean towards following the advise of TREFF. If you get SJax maybe use him as flex. The other options are pretty iffy for this week. ....


BTW - it looks to me like you are catching him on a good week.

 

[iowajerms]

I dropped the 2 QBs that you all agree I should drop.

QB - Cam Newton (@ Bal, ESPN proj 14.4)
RB - Matt Forte (vs GB, 18.4)
RB - Darren Sproles (@ SF, 9.1
WR - Dez Bryant (vs NO, 15.3) - Questionable
WR - Terrence Williams (vs NO, 10.4)
TE - Vernon Davis (vs Phi, 10.1) - Questionable
FLEX - Steven Jackson (@ Minn, 11)
D/ST - Detroit (@ NYJ, 7) - I dropped TB and added Det
K - Nike Folk (vs Det, 13)

Bench

Montee Ball (Bye)
Michael Floyd (Bye)
Erick Decker (vs Det, 6.1) - Questionable
Shane Vereen (@ KC, 6.2)
Trent Richardson (vs Tenn, 13.1)
Mike Glennon (@ Pitt, 11)

You guys made sense with picking up Glennon. I'm still nervous about Sproles vs SF defense, but if you guys are confident that he will do good, I am not going to argue.

 

[TREFF]

I wouldn't be too concerned about the Niners D.. they're not what they used to be, especially in the second half. Coaching, focus, lack of depth, poor conditioning, I dunno, pick one or two.

And it's not so much we think he'll do great, but more that he'll do better than trich

 

[iowajerms]

I wouldn't be too concerned about the Niners D.. they're not what they used to be, especially in the second half. Coaching, focus, lack of depth, poor conditioning, I dunno, pick one or two.

And it's not so much we think he'll do great, but more that he'll do better than trich

But 49ers are 7th in rush defense where Tennessee is really good vs the pass but 24th vs the run. I do think Sproles is better than TRich though.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

I'll just pick 1 Treff - lack of depth. Huge difference between this year's 9er defense and the past few years, imo.

Roll with Sproles -- but I'd be more concerned with the Philly OLine injuries than the SF DEF

also - I don't think it'd be a bad idea to stash Ingram for when he comes back. Broken hand won't slow a RB down too much once he can play with it, and Ingram was finally looking like a decisive NFL RB. Not sure you have anyone worth dropping at this point, but keep an eye on him!

 

[SmokingMonkey]

But 49ers are 7th in rush defense where Tennessee is really good vs the pass but 24th vs the run.

Don't let TEN defense stats fool you - both DAL and CIN went up early on them, and shut down their passing attacks for much of the game. If TEN keeps it close in either matchup, Romo/Dalton would have torched their secondary as well.

 

[Bunkamania]

No sense in stashing those other QB's. Drop one and grab SJax. I think SJax's low numbers are a product of game flow/situational football and not so much that his skills have diminished.

Either way he is a starting RB and they always hold some value.

 

[Sam Sportboy]

I'll just pick 1 Treff - lack of depth. Huge difference between this year's 9er defense and the past few years, imo.

Roll with Sproles -- but I'd be more concerned with the Philly OLine injuries than the SF DEF

also - I don't think it'd be a bad idea to stash Ingram for when he comes back. Broken hand won't slow a RB down too much once he can play with it, and Ingram was finally looking like a decisive NFL RB. Not sure you have anyone worth dropping at this point, but keep an eye on him!

 

[iowajerms]

I'm winless and he is undefeated. Do I have a real shot this week?

(opponent)

MY TEAM

QB - Cam Newton (@ Bal)
RB - Matt Forte (GB)
RB - Darren Sproles (@ SF)
WR - Dez Bryant (NO)
WR - Terrance Williams (NO)
TE - Vernon Davis (Phi)
FLEX - Steven Jackson (@ Min)
D/ST - Lions (@ NYJ)
K - Nick Folk (Det)

Bench

Montee Ball (Bye)
Michael Floyd (Bye)
Trent Richardson (Ten)
Eric Decker (Det)
Shane Vereen (@ KC)
Joique Bell (@ Jets)
Mike Glennon (@ Pitt)

HIS TEAM

QB - Colin Kaepernick (Phi)
RB - Alfred Morris (NYG) - 15 points
RB - LeGarrette Blount (TB)
WR - James Jones (Mia)
WR - Greg Jennings (Atl)
TE - Ladarius Green (Jax)
FLEX - Eddie Royal (Jax)
D/ST - Bills (@ Hou)
K - Robbie Gould (GB)

Bench

Aaron Rodgers (@ Chi)
Julius Thomas (Bye)
Pierre Garcon (NYG)
Adam Vinatieri (Ten)
Emmanuel Sanders (Bye)
Russell Wilson (Bye)
Colts D/ST (Ten)

 

[ZepTepi]

Yes you do.