nitetrain8601 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 08:29 PM) I don't know of a more appropriate place to post my fantasy dilemma, so I'm posting it here. I'm in the championship game and have to decide what I want to do with a few questionable positions. They are as follows: RB1: Peyton Hillis is the starter. I've heard from several outlets that he is going to have a crappy game this week because Baltimore is out to get him for what Hillis did in week 3. My alternatives are not that great (Ricky Williams vs. DET, Shonn Greene @CHI, R. Bush @ATL, Rashad Jennings vs. Washington and Donald Brown @OAK), but I have considered playing Brown or Jennings, even if they won't have breakout weeks. Still, I think Hillis is the solid starter with the following league statistics: 20 rushing yards per point, 20 receiving yards per point, 1 fumble loss = -2 points and 1 TD = 6 pts. Who would you start? TE: Aaron Hernandez is the starter. I also have Brent Celek on my bench, who is facing Minnesota. Gronkowski might have another good week so I was a bit hesitant with Hernandez, but Hernandez also had 2 TD's last week. Owen Daniels is also in free agency. Should I stick with Hernandez or start Daniels/Celek? (20 receiving yards per point, 1 fumble loss = -2 points and 1 TD = 6 pts.) W/R: Dwayne Bowe hasn't had breakout games as I had hoped over the past few weeks, but I was able to muscle my way into the championship game. Should I start Bowe or D. Brown, maybe even Jacoby Jones? Keep in mind this is not a PPR league and the same stats still apply. f***in' Mike Thomas, why did you have to score tonight? Jonathan Stewart also needs to fumble already...I thought the Steelers could play defense! I'd say stick with Hillis. He's why you have gone this far. I'm guessing you're doing ESPN Fantasy Football. I lost last week against a guy who put up 300. He only put up 170 the week before but my buddy couldn't get the job done. Either way, I'd also start Hernandez. Celek has been awful this year. Mainly because with Vick, Philly looks for the deep ball or will pass over the middle to his WR's because they're faster and more likely to get YAC. I'd say Jacoby Jones would be a nice sleeper pick. Bowe gained some chemistry with Cassel, but who knows if it'll show this week. Just my opinion. Don't go all "The League" on if the predictions don't work out as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 08:34 PM) I'd say stick with Hillis. He's why you have gone this far. I'm guessing you're doing ESPN Fantasy Football. I lost last week against a guy who put up 300. He only put up 170 the week before but my buddy couldn't get the job done. Either way, I'd also start Hernandez. Celek has been awful this year. Mainly because with Vick, Philly looks for the deep ball or will pass over the middle to his WR's because they're faster and more likely to get YAC. I'd say Jacoby Jones would be a nice sleeper pick. Bowe gained some chemistry with Cassel, but who knows if it'll show this week. Just my opinion. Don't go all "The League" on if the predictions don't work out as planned. I actually am in a Yahoo! Fantasy Sports league so our scores are a lot lower than ESPN's Fantasy Football leagues. Bowe could be a huge disappointment but he does have some upside - unfortunately he's facing the Titans who have been exceptional on defense. I feel like predictions never go as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Well, looks like Balta might get me again Going to need some fluke plays for Carolina to cover in this mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 09:40 PM) Well, looks like Balta might get me again Going to need some fluke plays for Carolina to cover in this mess. 17-0 First half. Might get lucky and Pittsburgh might take their foot off the gas pedal in teh 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Week 16 Tip: Pick up Minnesota QB Joe Webb and play him at WR. Easy points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 08:46 PM) Week 16 Tip: Pick up Minnesota QB Joe Webb and play him at WR. Easy points. He sucks so much ass its not even funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 09:40 PM) Well, looks like Balta might get me again Going to need some fluke plays for Carolina to cover in this mess. OK, after this last 2:00, maybe not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 09:53 PM) He sucks so much ass its not even funny. If he throws just one TD, gets 130yds passing and runs for 50 yards with a TD, he'd get twice the points of an average flex player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 09:57 PM) OK, after this last 2:00, maybe not... It just does not really appear as though Carolina is capable of scoring touchdowns. They started off well, putting a few drives together, but just acted way too conservatively for a 2-12 team. Call some trick plays, take some risks, don't punt on the Steelers 32 yard line! Going to need a defensive td and a big play for a td out of the offense to have any chance of covering here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 08:58 PM) If he throws just one TD, gets 130yds passing and runs for 50 yards with a TD, he'd get twice the points of an average flex player. lot of ifs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 10:18 PM) lot of ifs Fantasy football is filled with "if"s. He's classified as a WR, yet can get passing AND rushing yards. That's a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 08:58 PM) If he throws just one TD, gets 130yds passing and runs for 50 yards with a TD, he'd get twice the points of an average flex player. That doesn't sound like bad numbers for a qb either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Jimmy Clausen is about as immobile a qb as I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 10:27 PM) That doesn't sound like bad numbers for a qb either. He got 130yds passing vs the Bears last week and ran for 40yds with a TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 09:41 PM) He got 130yds passing vs the Bears last week and ran for 40yds with a TD. Oh I know, I'm just saying that's a good 22 points or so if he puts up the numbers you suggested he might earlier. John Fox, do you even want to try to put up a fight here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I think Fox has the Panthers + 35 in this game. That's the way he's coached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (zenryan @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 03:41 PM) I think this is a Steelers or no play pick tonight regarding the sides. I'm not confident in Carolina getting more than 10 points. If I took the game I would probably take the under. I could see a Pittsburgh winning a 24-7, 24-10 type game. Good call Ryan. Good call, Balta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I think Carolina has to take Luck and tell Clausen it's been real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Seriously. Some of it is on the receivers, but Clausen is so mfing bad. Can't throw the deep ball, can't throw the intermediate ball, hell, can't throw the short ball, and he can't move once pressure gets to him. How the hell is he going to succeed in the NFL? I remember reading the Scott Wright staked his reputation on Jimmy Clausen being better than Sam Bradford. Uhhh...oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 clausen has had two of the better runners in the league(williams and stewart), and has had steve smith to throw to all year, his numbers should be better than they are. i wonder if it is preperation or skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I think you guys are being a little tough on Claussen. He is a rookie on a s***ty team, it's not like any of the other QB's on that team have had any success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 09:19 AM) Seriously. Some of it is on the receivers, but Clausen is so mfing bad. Can't throw the deep ball, can't throw the intermediate ball, hell, can't throw the short ball, and he can't move once pressure gets to him. How the hell is he going to succeed in the NFL? I remember reading the Scott Wright staked his reputation on Jimmy Clausen being better than Sam Bradford. Uhhh...oops. He also falls down once a defender breathes on him. He's horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 He's a rookie with less than one season of experience and he's been sacked 30 times. He was horrible in his first year at ND, but got much better. If Carolina gives him more playing time next year, he'll get better. Not every QB can be like Matt Ryan or Sam Bradford and just immediately succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 05:49 PM) He's a rookie with less than one season of experience and he's been sacked 30 times. He was horrible in his first year at ND, but got much better. If Carolina gives him more playing time next year, he'll get better. Not every QB can be like Matt Ryan or Sam Bradford and just immediately succeed. He also had an all-world receiving group with Tate, Floyd, and Rudolph playing for a coach who all he did was call for the deep ball. I can't believe there's actually thought to passing on Luck because you think Clausen is going to be above average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 11:53 AM) He also had an all-world receiving group with Tate, Floyd, and Rudolph playing for a coach who all he did was call for the deep ball. I can't believe there's actually thought to passing on Luck because you think Clausen is going to be above average. I never said that I would pass on Luck. I'm just saying that Clausen needs more time to develop and adjust to NFL defenses. He's not going to get that on the bench, and Carolina won't get jack for him in a trade until he shows more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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