F13 2013/2014 Fantasy Football League

[Rasix]

Talk lots of shit.

[Yegolev]

Don't you worry.  She started it.  I mostly hold back because I don't know which end of the football is the front, but she's going to get it.  Already she think my NE D is going to blow somehow, when I've seen plenty of people say it outranks Seattle this week.  I wished her luck against Kaepernick.

I also posted a closeup of Brandon Myers on the message board with the thread title: Would You Draft This Man?  Of course, he's my TE, but still.  Looks like Elmer Fudd.

Also, since my team is Chalupa Batman, I'm going through my goofy Batman pics for my team pic.  I don't think I have sixteen of them, though.

Week 1:


Week 2, after placing 2nd:


After inevitable poor showing:

[HaemishM]

That's pretty much why I'm feeling around to get a sense if there's a chance the Bengals will shut down the Steelers, which my gut tells me is higher than the Lion shutting down the Cards.

The Bengals D will fuck the Pitt O hard. The Pittsburgh offense is basically the Rapist running for his life like one of his bar dates. The Lions, OTOH, have a great defensive line but their defensive backfield let Minne-fucking-sota put up 27 points, with AP only scoring one rushing TD and getting 20-something yards after his first play from scrimmage got him a 78-yard TD. Go with the Cards.

[Nebu]

The Bengals D will fuck the Pitt O hard. The Pittsburgh offense is basically the Rapist running for his life like one of his bar dates. The Lions, OTOH, have a great defensive line but their defensive backfield let Minne-fucking-sota put up 27 points, with AP only scoring one rushing TD and getting 20-something yards after his first play from scrimmage got him a 78-yard TD. Go with the Cards.

Any thoughts on my BAL vs SF choice for starting DEF?

[Paelos]

I benched Rothleboggle so that probably means he's due for a huge day.

[Rasix]

That's pretty much why I'm feeling around to get a sense if there's a chance the Bengals will shut down the Steelers, which my gut tells me is higher than the Lion shutting down the Cards.

I like the Bengals D a lot.  I think they have some maturing to do, but their core skill set and ability is going to be the foundation for that team.  Detroit is much more emotional.  They're as likely to have a great game as they are a terrible game. 

I have a similar decision to make myself:  Do I start SF (great defense) against a strong opponent (SEA) or do I play Baltimore against the weaker CLE team?

I think Baltimore has a higher point potential.  SF will probably get around 10-14 points in any scenario.  Baltimore has the potential of Cleveland going all yakkety sax with the football.

[MrHat]

That's pretty much why I'm feeling around to get a sense if there's a chance the Bengals will shut down the Steelers, which my gut tells me is higher than the Lion shutting down the Cards.

I like the Bengals D a lot.  I think they have some maturing to do, but their core skill set and ability is going to be the foundation for that team.  Detroit is much more emotional.  They're as likely to have a great game as they are a terrible game.  

I have a similar decision to make myself:  Do I start SF (great defense) against a strong opponent (SEA) or do I play Baltimore against the weaker CLE team?

If you think you might need points, go upside with Baltimore.  If you think you can win being safe, SF.

FYI - Amendola is Doubtful tonight.

I think Baltimore has a higher point potential.  SF will probably get around 10-14 points in any scenario.  Baltimore has the potential of Cleveland going all yakkety sax with the football.

[HaemishM]

Baltimore is probably the better choice. Neither Cleveland or Seattle is likely to score many points, but Cleveland will probably turn the ball over a lot more than Seattle.

[WayAbvPar]

Yeah, Seattle only hung 42 on them last time they played. 

[Cyrrex]

I would definitely take Cinci's defense against Pittsburgh.  There is a good chance Cinci will shut them down to an extent.  Detroit doesn't ever seem to shut anyone down, they win in dogfights.  I can easily see the Cards putting 27 points up on them, and even beating them.

Baltimore or San Fran?  Baltimore is playing Cleveland.  Cleveland hasn't scored more than 10 points in the last 104 seasons.  If Cleveland took the field against a slightly dense fog, they would still fail to score 17 points.  What I am saying is that it is practically a guarantee that Cleveland will have a low number next to their name when the final whistle blows, regardless of who they are playing.  But Seattle, at home?  Against the team they hate the most?  I generally agree with the idea that they won't score a ton...but they really, really could score a ton.  Also, Wilson doesn't throw lots of picks.  If I was betting real money on a decision such as this, taking Baltimore's defense seems like the far safer choice.  There is a real chance that SF gets taken out to the woodshed again, but I can't picture Cleveland doing that to Baltimore.

[K9]

Help me out hivemind.

Current lineup is:

QB - Romo
WR - Brandon Marshall
WR - Pierre Garcon
TE - Jason Witten
RB - CJ Spiller
RB - Joique Bell
W/R - ?

I have Mike Wallace, David Wilson, Marlon Brown, Andre Roberts, Giovani Bernard, Steve Johnson, and Reuben Randle on my bench.

I ditched Wilson for Joique Bell, which I'm fairly content with, and I'm not sure Gio is good enough to start (yet). I'm open to suggestions as to why I should give David Wilson another start.

For my flex I'm torn between Mike Wallace and Marlon Brown. In theory Wallace should be better, but Brown should see a lot of attention from Flacco since who else is he going to throw to.

Also, I have the Denver Defense, but I could pick up the Cowboys D, I'm not sure if they were a one-week wonder though. Any thoughts?

[Cyrrex]

Will Wilson even be given a chance to play?  That is the question.  He will probably produce if given a chance.

I would take Wallace over any of those other guys.  He's already publicly angry with both himself and his team about not playing better and being more involved in Week 1.  It seems likely to me that they will go out of there way to get him the ball, and when he does get it...he is fast, to say the least.  That said, I am glad I don't have to be the one making that decision...he is really a hot/cold player, so you never can be sure what you are going to get.

I think the Giants will score a lot of points against Denver.  Because Denver themselves are going to score a lot, and Eli is going to have to air it out.  High scoring game.  Of course, Eli might throw some picks to balance it out a little.  Dallas...shit, it is kind of hard to know both where we have either Dallas or KC at this point in the year.  I want to say KC is a much tougher out than last year.  Also, Alex Smith does not turn the ball over much.  However, until they prove they can play a decent team, I would not count on KC going lights out.  So I guess I would take Dallas.  Again, shity options you have.  Not clear cut.

[Yegolev]

Benched Emmanuel Sanders, starting Andre Roberts.  Apparently he was just resting on Wednesday.

Wife seems boggled that Patriots D exceeded the projection by a point or so, giving me 20.85.  This makes me happy since Gostkowski only gave me 7.

[Segoris]

Wilson will be given another week to play. The NYG picked up Brandon Jacobs again but he won't get much, and the team and Coughlin said they're sticking with Wilson. So he's safe for one more week but it's an all or nothing player right now.

I honestly would go with Marlon Brown. Haden will be on Torrey Smith and with Jacoby Jones out that leaves Marlon Brown to get some targets, after him I'd gamble on Wilson then gamble on Roberts but they're about equal at this point.

[K9]

Cool thanks. That was what I was thinking about Brown, I'm just not sure if Wallace is better.

[shiznitz]

Did Yahoo ditch the game synopsis thing as part of their really shitty redesign?  Because I liked that.  It was entertaining.  I am not entertained by the useless 'Brandon's Big Board' that is still welded onto a prime spot on the front page.  Did I mention I think the redesign is really, really shitty?

It is there.  You have to look at your team and then look under Match Up.

Toyota Missed Opportunities by Murdoc's Bandwagon

    Had the foresight to snatch up Philip Rivers, who scored 31.55 points to rank fifth in the league in scoring, but unfortunately left him on the bench.
    Picked up Shane Vereen, who scored 17.47 points against a projected 9.35, but left him on the bench.
    It was not a good week for Murdoc's Bandwagon at TE, where they were beaten 18.97 - 6.23.
    Of the 8 starters on Murdoc's Bandwagon, 5 underperformed versus their projections.
    The New England Patriots Defense fell short of their scoring projection with 5.00 points, just 38.9% of their projected 12.84.

Yes, I am a dick for rubbing Murdoc's nose in it, but it's Fantasy Football so it is ok.

[Cyrrex]

So my Fantasy team generally disappoints once again.  Good on paper, bad in practice.  And once again, I have Vick and DeSean on my bunch putting up huuuuge numbers, even in a loss that was messy and sluggish, at least in the first half.  I think Reggie Oldasshit Wayne is going on the bench for sure in favor of DeSean.  I haven't looked up the matchups for next week, but I am also tempted to bench Brees.  I am 0-2, so why shouldn't I?  Also, Chris Johnson can eat a dick.  I don't think he'll ever score another touchdown.  So can Demarco Murray - I mean, we always knew he stunk, but he has the further disadvantage of being a Cowboy.

[Segoris]

I'm choosing to not remember this week's football. In 2 leagues my bench would have outscored my starters, and in one of them outscored the opponent.

[MrHat]

And once again, I have Vick and DeSean on my bunch putting up huuuuge numbers, even in a loss that was messy and sluggish, at least in the first half.  I think Reggie Oldasshit Wayne is going on the bench for sure in favor of DeSean. 

I can't imagine sitting DeSean until he has a 0 point game.  That whole team is just putting up points, and by whole team I mean Vick, LeSean and DeSean.

Stupid F13 league, I went up against highest points this week.  Stupid sexy Lynch.

[Yegolev]

I was well ahead of my wife once all my starters finished up last night and we were at the halftime of SEA/SF.  Then Marshawn and the Seattle D give her 59.25 points.

[HaemishM]

Fucking Rodgers gives me 41 points in the JV league and I can't buy a win because Seattle absolutely fucking owned Boldin and Gore. Meanwhile, Wallace is on my bench with a career game.

Somehow, all 3 of the QB's I have in the main league scored around the same number of points AND didn't throw any INT's and I win by a comfortable enough margin on a down week. Also, fuck Mark Ingram.

[Paelos]

I need 7 points out of The Law Firm in order to win a bad week where Kaepernick cost me huge.

[Rasix]

I hope you beat me.  My main league team is sad and needs to be reminded how bad they are.

My JV league team, however, can just keep on winning.  We're good.

[shiznitz]

According to Yahoo's draft grades, I was supposed to suck this year.  Who programs that shit?  

This is looking to be a really great NFL season, both fantasy and non-fantasy.  Almost every game has been fun to watch (except Jets games, of course).  Even though they beat my team, I loved seeing Eddie Fucking Royal just crush it.  That guy has been a fantasy let down for 3 years.  Rivers is less than 40% owned and he is 5pts behind Rodgers. I love it when the fantasy experts are shown to be of little actual value.

I am not biting on the Eagles hype just yet, but the NFC East is a complete mess.  It will just take consistency from one team to take the division.  And I am under no illusions that Viclk will stay healthy.

[HaemishM]

I am not biting on the Eagles hype just yet, but the NFC East is a complete mess.  It will just take consistency from one team to take the division.

I don't think there's a team in the East that can maintain consistency from quarter to quarter, much less week to week.

[Yegolev]

After a week 2 loss (FUCK YOU MARSHAWN), I'm moving some people around since I had way too many points on my bench.  Currently I'm not ready to burn a waiver just on the chance I might get someone better than my current starters, but I'll be cruising the free agents when the become available.

Once again I'm looking at RGIII being the best choice over Eli, generally speaking, but Washington is playing Detroit while NYG is playing Carolina.  Eli could really bring home the bacon, provided he doesn't eat a bunch just prior to the game and start flipping balls to the other team.  I'm going to have faith in RGIII again, surely he's going to catch fire soon.

It's less clear in the rest of the team.  I probably have my starters already, but of course I'm going to consider moving them around until the last minute.
QB - RGIII
WR - Andre Johnson
WR - Victor Cruz
RB - Darren Sproles
RB - Jamaal Charles
WRT - DeAndre Hopkins
WRT - Martellus Bennett
K - Gostkowski
D - New England

BENCH
WR - Andre Roberts
WR - Mike Williams
WR - Emmanuel Sanders
TE - Gronkowski
RB - Bernard Pierce
QB - Eli Butterfingers

I'd like to use Roberts and Sanders but at the moment I'm not convinced they can top any starters.

[Paelos]

I hope you beat me.  My main league team is sad and needs to be reminded how bad they are.

My JV league team, however, can just keep on winning.  We're good.

You got your wish, barely. It wasn't a good week for either of us.

[MrHat]

After a week 2 loss (FUCK YOU MARSHAWN), I'm moving some people around since I had way too many points on my bench.  Currently I'm not ready to burn a waiver just on the chance I might get someone better than my current starters, but I'll be cruising the free agents when the become available.

Once again I'm looking at RGIII being the best choice over Eli, generally speaking, but Washington is playing Detroit while NYG is playing Carolina.  Eli could really bring home the bacon, provided he doesn't eat a bunch just prior to the game and start flipping balls to the other team.  I'm going to have faith in RGIII again, surely he's going to catch fire soon.

It's less clear in the rest of the team.  I probably have my starters already, but of course I'm going to consider moving them around until the last minute.
QB - RGIII
WR - Andre Johnson
WR - Victor Cruz
RB - Darren Sproles
RB - Jamaal Charles
WRT - DeAndre Hopkins
WRT - Martellus Bennett
K - Gostkowski
D - New England

BENCH
WR - Andre Roberts
WR - Mike Williams
WR - Emmanuel Sanders
TE - Gronkowski
RB - Bernard Pierce
QB - Eli Butterfingers

I'd like to use Roberts and Sanders but at the moment I'm not convinced they can top any starters.

Was Andre clear to play? He got concussed and didn't come back.

[Yegolev]

Unfortunately I wasn't watching that game so I'm going to have to figure that out.  I'm not seeing anything about injury so far.

[Cyrrex]

Make sure to check on Gronk's status as well. 

[Yegolev]

Yep.  While looking around, I see Cordarrelle got 24.30 which is shitty since I dropped his ass on Sep 11 like a fucking moron.  So there's that.

EDIT: Twitter says Gronk is 50/50 to start week 3.

[shiznitz]

Yep.  While looking around, I see Cordarrelle got 24.30 which is shitty since I dropped his ass on Sep 11 like a fucking moron.  So there's that.

Don't beat yourself up about dropping one offs.  Eddie Royal waiver hounds will be kicking themselves in a week or two (unless they dumped trash to get him).

[Yegolev]

Oh, I'm not beating myself up.  I'd still have lost week 2.  I do like to maximize, though.  It's like a D&D game without equipment or loot.

[Cyrrex]

Cordarelle is not a safe bet in the long run, so you are probably better off without.

If Gronk is going to start, you should consider him in one of your WRT slots, unless it is stated that he expects to see limited time.  Because if he is more or less up to full speed, Brady is going to have a visible boner for the entire game. 

[Paelos]

I dumped Montee Ball today, that was a complete waste of a pick.