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[MrBill]

I need a defense

NYG @ Philly
After what Vick did to Washington I'm scared for the G-Men. I've watched a few Eagles games and Vick has yet to really be slown down. However, I don't want to fall into the Vick hype either. The Giants should be pissed about what happened last week, but will they be motivated enough and do they have what it takes to slow this Eagles offense?

Tampa Bay @ SF
I normally would go this route; however, TB's defense is just okay....nothing special, Troy Smith hasn't been bad and TB has to travel to California.

Chicago @ Miami
We all know Cutler is a turnover machine, but the past two games he's played decent to well. Miami is at home with a good defense, but not great. It is a short weak though. My only concern is Miami's offense sucking causing the defense to be on the field all night.

Who would you start?

The Giants and Dolphins are a push but both better than the Bucs this weekend. I'd probably go with the Dolphins at home even though the Giants are a better defense since they have a much tougher match up.

 

[ralaw]

The Giants and Dolphins are a push but both better than the Bucs this weekend. I'd probably go with the Dolphins at home even though the Giants are a better defense since they have a much tougher match up.

I can also pick up the Falcons defense against the Rams.

 

[MrBill]

I can also pick up the Falcons defense against the Rams.

The Giants would still be my best choice for the rest of the season. If they weren't playing the hottest team in the league this weekend on the road, I'd start them over just about any other defense outside of the Steelers or Packers.

 

[Bear Pand]

I'm winning this league. Only thing missing is Ortongod.

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Better to pick up Vincent Jackson or Sidney Rice? Not for this team, just as a general statement. I'm thinking VJ.

 

[EmpireWF]

I'm winning this league. Only thing missing is Ortongod.

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Better to pick up Vincent Jackson or Sidney Rice? Not for this team, just as a general statement. I'm thinking VJ.

VJ

 

[Tailback U]

Pand, your team looks fake it's so good. You must be playing in a really small league or with blind retards. I had to pick up VJ in week 7 because my league is super competitive (5 guys have over 30 moves already). Rice might not even play this year.

I need to cut 1 of these guys for a kicker:

Dustin Keller
Mike Williams
Donald Driver
James Jones

I also need to start 1 of them this week. Tamme is my starting TE so I can cut Keller. I also have Santonio Holmes and I don't like starting Holmes and Keller every week. What do you guys think?

 

[ralaw]

Driver probably has more long term value, as once he returns Jones will go back to being a 3rd/4th option; however, that's assuming Driver returns. If it was me I'd drop Jones, because he'd be more likely not to be picked up off waivers allowing me to possibly pick him up again if Driver is out for an extended time.

 

[Primetime]

James Jones will be the #2 receiver if/when Driver returns. Driver will be put in the #3 receiver slot.

 

[ralaw]

James Jones will be the #2 receiver if/when Driver returns. Driver will be put in the #3 receiver slot.

Really? Didn't know that. That's interesting...I guess GB is moving in a younger direction? LOL, we are talking about a Ted Thompson led team..

 

[EmpireWF]

I'd cut Mike Williams.

 

[Tailback U]

Yeah Jones has been a stud when he's gotten his chances. Driver, even when healthy early this season, really didn't do all that much. He'd get like 30 yards and a lucky TD to boost his points.

I think it's between Williams and Keller. I'm worried about Tamme's health, so I think I have to cut Williams.

 

[Primetime]

Jones has been playing really well despite a couple drops. Driver won't be 100% the rest of the season and Jones is the bigger threat at this point. Driver playing the slot is dangerous for anyone that faces us too because of his great hands and ability to run after the catch.

 

[MrBill]

What gives you that idea?

Driver was the only Packer WR producing until his injury.

I'd bet Jones goes right back to being an invisible man if Driver is something close to 100%.

I watch the stats of Jennings and Driver very closely since they are both on my fantasy team and you are exactly right. Jennings will have the occasional huge game but but with the defensive attention that he gets, day in day out it is Driver that is producing catches and moving the chains.

 

[Maize]

LaGarrette Blount, Dwayne Bowe, or Marques Colston? Can only start one.

 

[MrBill]

LaGarrette Blount, Dwayne Bowe, or Marques Colston? Can only start one.

Dwayne Bowe all day.

 

[Primetime]

What gives you that idea?

Driver was the only Packer WR producing until his injury.

I'd bet Jones goes right back to being an invisible man if Driver is something close to 100%.

McCarthy said it on the Mike McCarthy show. You could probably find it on a place like rotoworld too.

 

[Primetime]

Driver is a machine. Passes just seem to get stuck to his hands whenever he makes a catch.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Thoughts on who I should start.

Michael Vick (vs. NYG) or Aaron Rodgers (@ Min).

 

[MrBill]

Thoughts on who I should start.

Michael Vick (vs. NYG) or Aaron Rodgers (@ Min).

Flip a coin since the difference right now is negligible between the two. Personally I would go with Vick at home vs. Rodgers on the road against a desperate Vikings team.

 

[ralaw]

Thoughts on who I should start.

Michael Vick (vs. NYG) or Aaron Rodgers (@ Min).

What you should do is trade one of them to get value somewhere else on your team. At least that's what I did. I had Peyton Manning and Orton......Orton is producing as much as Manning, while Manning has more value, so I traded Manning for some runningback help. Think about it. Every week Vick and Rodgers are going to get you 20+ points (at least in my league), so you're leaving 20+ points on the bench...every week.