first of all, no way am I picking Dunn out of the bunch, so mark him off.

Secondly, I am assuming your points for receivers and rb's is the same? either 10 or 20 yards per point.

third, the "other guys" may be the better peroformers of the bunch this week out of that group.

I love Maroney this week against a bad Bills defense, and I also love Reggie Williams chances for 100 yards and a score.

I also receomend Portis against a pitiful colts run D, but be aware that portis could backfire on you if the skins get way down early. The Strengths of each of those teams are the others weakness. Still, Portis gets 120 and a score, even if lots comes in garbage time.

I dont recomened Rudi this week (even though I am playing him in my league) against the panthers defense. He may score, but best case scenario against this defense is 60 yards and a goaline score. The bengals will have to throw to win.

Its nearly impossible to sit T.O. after he scored three TD's, so he is in your lineup this week.

Cotchery, while a great matchup this week, is far too bi-polar, statistically, to warrant starting him over your other options. He may have a good game v. the Lions and thier shitty pass defense, but I doubt he playes better than your other options.

Call me crazy, but I am staying away from Shockey this week. Dallas' LB's are fast enough and big enough to keep him contained, plus with R. Williams floating around in the secondary, he will have a much tougher time this week than he did against the falcons last week.

Based on all of this, I would pick the following:

Portis
Maroney
R. Johnson
(you can insert Dunn here if you like, but the steelers will have all eyes on him. they are going to throw 8 in the box and make Vick throw)

&
T.O.
Reggie Williams

Your lineup is good Twista, and likely would be productive. But based on matchups, I like this instead.

10/19/2006 1:14:56 PM

^^start Williams over Burress.

trust me.

10/19/2006 1:15:50 PM

panthro, i give you respect, but im telling you reggie williams wont hit paydirt this week

10/19/2006 1:20:07 PM

Should I accept either trade? J. Lewis for Burress? or Addai for Burress?

My WRs are pretty straight (D. Jackson. Reggie Williams, Steve Smith.... Burress, Kennison, Michael Clayton) and my RBs need help (Parker and T. Jones...... DeAngelo, Lundy, M. Morris).



[Edited on October 19, 2006 at 1:22 PM. Reason : 8]

10/19/2006 1:21:53 PM

you would be giving up more than you are getting.

Even if you are stacked at WR, it makes no sense to give up a great WR for a marginal RB.

Make him sweeten the deal or forget it.

10/19/2006 1:24:13 PM

Panthro

I was going with Portis, TO, Maroney and Williams...but I want to start Cotchery because Coles is questionable...dunno I might wait til Saturday night/Sunday morning to see updates...but if Laverneus doesnt play I'd almost have to play Cotch

10/19/2006 1:24:43 PM

Coles will definitely play.

He was questionable last week as well...

and later scored 2 TD's.

10/19/2006 1:27:30 PM

Arizona, San Diego, or Jacksonville defense this week?

10/19/2006 6:37:34 PM

I AIN'T LISTENIN TO NOTHIN IN HERE NO MORE AFTER THAT GROSSMAN "LOCK" LAST WEEK

10/19/2006 6:43:36 PM

Quote :

"why would you consider doing this? Westbrook is finally off the questionable list and the steelers offense is showing life. Do not propose this trade. "

Only reason why I would do this is because I am getting killed with my WR....

C. Chambers
B. Edwards
H. Ward
J. Cotchery
M. Furrey
E. Parker

Im not getting consistent scoring from any of these fuckers....

At RB I have:

B. Westbrook
D. Foster
S. Jackson

Im really strong here though

I guess I will see what happens with the receivers over the next couple of weeks....Right now Im on a 2 game slide......baaaaaaaaah

10/19/2006 8:26:45 PM

Quote :

"I AIN'T LISTENIN TO NOTHIN IN HERE NO MORE AFTER THAT GROSSMAN "LOCK" LAST WEEK"

Sorry about that, Marko.

All signs pointed toward a huge game. All in all, that game was an anomoly...the exception and definitely not the norm.

10/19/2006 8:33:15 PM

Arizona provided a blue print of how to shut down grossman.

10/19/2006 8:48:21 PM

damn, y'all must have huge rosters

I only have 2 qb's, 3 rb's, 3 wr's, 2 te's and 2 D's

10/19/2006 9:06:23 PM

Alright, need to free up a roster spot.

Who will have a bigger fantasy year:
Randy Moss or Deion Branch?

10/19/2006 9:25:17 PM

PRiv at KC

or

Manning vs Wash

?

10/19/2006 9:34:10 PM

P Riv vs. KC or

Eli vs. Dallas

10/19/2006 9:57:42 PM

earlier in the year I traded Alexander for Wayne and Willie Parker, then this week just traded Wayne and Kitna for Bulger and Troy Williamson. I needed a QB (had kitna and Pennington) and I still have TO, Walker, and Driver as my starting WR.

Only thing I am worried about is that Bulger plays some good D's here on out for the most part...


and ^^ Manning easy

^ I guess Rivers, KC defense has been horrible lately

[Edited on October 19, 2006 at 10:02 PM. Reason : d]

10/19/2006 10:01:49 PM

Quote :

"Arizona provided a blue print of how to shut down grossman"

yeah its that same blueprint that Carolina used in the playoffs last year, that for some reason no other teams used in the first 5 weeks of this season

10/20/2006 9:59:12 AM

RB (play 2):
McGahee vs NE
K Jones vs NYJ
D Foster vs Cincy
B Jacobs vs Dal

I have McGahee and Jones slotted as starters right now, but Cincy's rush defense is bleeping terrible (140 yards allowed/game, 7 TDs).

10/20/2006 10:03:27 AM

Lienart VS Oakland

or

Eli Manning vs Dallas

Pick 1 RB, 1 RB/WR, 2 WR from Below

Rudi Johnson vs Carolina
Willis Mcgahee vs New England
Anquan Boldin vs Oakland
Joey Galloway vs Philly
Cotchery vs Detroit
Greg Jennings vs Miami

I am Assuming.... Johnson, Mcgahee, Boldin, & Galloway. QB I am not 2 sure, oakland has a good statistical pass defense but Dallas has a better overall d.

ANY ADVICE.... FRom THE GURU and all others.

10/20/2006 10:10:32 AM

definitely play Boldin since Fitzgerald is still out...thats a definite

10/20/2006 10:24:28 AM

Oakland has a good pass D because EVERYBODY gets ahead on them early and they stop passing. Remember, Rivers only had 108 yards passing against them.

10/20/2006 10:24:31 AM

Kev4Pack, Foster and Jones would be my picks.

McGahee will get his touches, but I dont see him being as productive as either of those two.

You are right, Cincy has been deplorable against the run, and Jones is becoming more and more involved in Detroit's run and passing game.

those would be my choices.

Russ1331, start Lienart. The dallas defense is too good, plus they are at home, and Eli has been pretty damn shaky as of late. I also love the Lienart to Boldin combo that you have. So start those two. I would also include McGahee (who is not a great play, but will do better than Rudi), Cotchery (a big #2 receiver has been killing the Lions all season long, he should have a great game), and Jennings (Favre's deep threat has had productive games every week this season, plus Miami's secondary is in shambles right now).

Oakland may have a good passing D becasue everyone runs, but Arizona doesnt have the capability to run all day on anyone...their O-line is the worst in the game. Start Lienart and expect 250 and 2 TD's and 1 INT, one of those TD's goes to Boldin.

[Edited on October 20, 2006 at 10:47 AM. Reason : asdf]

[Edited on October 20, 2006 at 10:48 AM. Reason : asdf]

10/20/2006 10:47:10 AM

Keyshawn vs Cin
or
Cotchery vs Det?????

10/20/2006 11:54:45 AM

lundy vs jax
or
mo. morris vs. min

(league is TD heavy)

[Edited on October 20, 2006 at 12:15 PM. Reason : s]

10/20/2006 12:15:15 PM

^^Cotchery

^M. Morris.

10/20/2006 12:16:53 PM

I somewhat agree Panthro. But I have a feeling Lundy will get atleast 1 TD vs JAX and Morris will get his usual 50-60yds and No TD.

10/20/2006 12:21:03 PM

^ you cant be serious

[Edited on October 20, 2006 at 12:22 PM. Reason : .]

10/20/2006 12:22:51 PM

Yeah I dont really know why I'm thinkin like that either. Must still be drunk from last night... I've got Morris slotted as the starter right now but I'm gonna kick my own ass if Morris sucks again and Lundy gets a TD or two. Ron Dayne's out.

10/20/2006 12:24:08 PM

If the game is a blowout, obviously the Texans will not run the ball.

Even if the game is not a blowout...highly unlikely...i find it hard to imagine that Lundy will have any room to run regardless.

Never start a Texans running back.

damn...is this for real?

10/20/2006 12:28:54 PM

Andre Johnson is the man though

10/20/2006 12:32:26 PM

Panthro I forgot to Include Delhomme on the QB list.... its delhomme vs cincy, or Leinart vs Oakland


Also, I was noticing your post at the top recommending that the guy start Rudi Johnson over Cotchery but you told me the opposite....Or did I just read it wrong?

10/20/2006 12:42:26 PM

For this week:

Leftwich or Rivers

Graham or Kasay

10/20/2006 12:43:27 PM

Leftwich, he'll hit Reggie Williams atleast twice for TDs and probably the TE once or twice

Kasay, gotta go with Kasay. This will probably come down to a Kasay kick from 50+ to win.

10/20/2006 1:06:40 PM

Rivers vs KC
or
Leinart vs Oak??

10/20/2006 1:14:07 PM

^many people have had that same question.

Please look back a page on this thread so we dont keep cluttering it with things we have already answered.

thanks,

- The Guru

10/20/2006 1:25:58 PM

Quote :

"Also, I was noticing your post at the top recommending that the guy start Rudi Johnson over Cotchery but you told me the opposite....Or did I just read it wrong?"

You read it correctly.

The reason why I did that is because based on the options he has, Cotchery is the odd man out. T.O. and Williams make better plays this week than Cotchery does. Out of your bunch, Cotchery is the 2nd best play behind Boldin and slightly ahead of Jennings.

I know it may sound confusing, but his matchups at WR are better than yours, so he can play Rudi as well.

10/20/2006 1:30:47 PM

Kasay seems to be favored over Graham by just a bit everywhere I read, and maybe these numbers are irrelevent (and also wrong, just going from memory on something I read yesterday, but they are close), Carolina has given up around 12 FG compared to 6 or 7 by Cinci

10/20/2006 1:35:07 PM

^ I would also check the weather conditions...

If the weather sucks, Kasay's stronger leg may be a moot point.

In ideal conditions, Kasay is a better kicker.

The only other point would be that the panthers are going to be much more likely to move the ball and be able to punch it in the end zone.

I see the Bengals being stopped a few times, short of the stripe.

I'm going out on a limb, but I think Graham is the better fantasy play this week.

I may eat my words, but I aint a fucking Guru for telling people to start Larry Johnson, if you know what I mean.

10/20/2006 1:40:11 PM

^ What is your feelings on delhomme compared to Leinart this week

10/20/2006 1:47:54 PM

I'm being offered Berrian, D. Rhodes and A. Bryant for Steve Smith.

Don't want to lose Steve, but damn... (Other WR's are Plaxi, Reggie Williams, D. Jackson, Kennison, Mike Clayton and other RBs are Willie, T. Jones, D. Williams, M. Morris and W. Lundy).

10/20/2006 1:55:52 PM

So at WR I have:

Anquan Boldin, Terry Glenn, Lee Evans, and Greg Jennings

Which 3? Boldin is an obvious start. But your opinions on the others?

10/20/2006 2:18:31 PM

The Jaguars added quarterback Byron Leftwich to the injury report as questionable on Friday after he showed up to work with a sore left ankle. "He didn't practice today," head coach Jack Del Rio told the team's web site. "He'll get an MRI this afternoon. He came in today and it was swollen and sore." Leftwich is believed to have injured the ankle during Thursday's practice. This is the same ankle that Leftwich broke last year in week 12.

Being added to the injury report on Friday is never a good sign. David Garrard would get the start this Sunday against the Texans if Leftwich cannot go. Garrard played in place of Leftwich against the Texans in week 16 last year and threw for 292 yards and a touchdown. He's a sneaky play if Leftwich's injury combined with the bye week has left a hole in your starting fantasy lineup.

Damn, I had him starting in one of my leagues.

Monitor this if you have him in your lineup...it will likely be a game time decision.

10/20/2006 2:41:07 PM

Would it be now be prudent to say that Rivers will be a safer decision this week?

10/20/2006 3:01:01 PM

that is correct sir.



He may still play, so it should be monitered in between 12 and 1 on Sunday.

10/20/2006 3:04:38 PM

pick 1:
reggie brown vs. TB
J. cotchery vs. det
terry glenn vs. nyg
i already have roy williams and reggie williams starting (yes i am stacked at receiver position)

should I start maurice morris vs. minnesota or pickup someone else like jj arrington (return yards count in my league) or marion barber III?

or if there is any other RB that might be starting this weekend that I could pickup (i'm in a 10 person league)?

10/20/2006 3:44:27 PM

^i would say terry glenn

10/20/2006 3:47:39 PM

Looks like I may have to start Vick against the Steelers if Leftwich can't go

10/20/2006 3:55:03 PM

or pick up Garrard

10/20/2006 4:23:13 PM

Start 4:

Owens
Toomer
Cotchery
Wes Welker
Baskett
Doug Gabriel
Chris Perry

10/20/2006 8:03:01 PM