2014 Week 13 Fantasy Football Discussion - Playoff Push Edition

[freethrowtommy]

The season is winding down and people are making their playoff pushes.

Good luck all!

[cnewby]

PPR league
need three:
DemThomas @ KC
ABrown vs NO
Calvin vs CHI
MEvans vs CIN

need two:
Jennings vs JAC
Mason vs OAK
Mathews @ BUF

[groundsupport]

I clinched last night..

Picking up Buffalo's D this week was genius.

[freethrowtommy]

PPR league
need three:
DemThomas @ KC
ABrown vs NO
Calvin vs CHI
MEvans vs CIN

need two:
Jennings vs JAC
Mason vs OAK
Mathews @ BUF

I like the bold above.

If you wanted to sub a WR, sub Evans for Calvin. Evans is hot, but Chicago is bad on D, so I call it a toss up.

[SethMurphy]

i need a small miracle but i have a shot in my work league, 12 teams, 6 playoff spots

if i win and the two teams ahead of me lose, i should sneak in on the points tiebreaker


small miracles, right

[Coventry6546]

I'm already out of it, which sucks because I think my team could have done some damage in playoffs;

Brees
Hilton
Flash Gordon
Steve Smith
Le'Veon (acquired in trade)
McKinnon
Jimmy Graham
Sanu at flex
Cam (acquired in trade at deadline)
Gostkowski
Detroit D

Scrambled for QB two all year as I thought Bradford would have strong year (had Geno, Glennon, Palmer, Orton and started Hoyer last week with Cam on bye)
RBs stunk up joint as I picked up Martin and Stacy...lol. Jimmy and Brees have underperformed also.

It also seemed every week, opponent had player that just blew up.

Just need to finish outside bottom four so I don't have to pay more into the kitty. Good luck to everyone still alive!

[Cades]

Guaranteed #1 seed no matter what happens this week

Sitting Ryan this week for Sanchez and Julio for Beckham or Gordon.

That duo + vereen/AP haven't done me too many favors this year. Lost cruz/palmer/rg3, too.

Looking back at my draft, lol so many picks didn't work out, at all.

AP at #5, Julio 3rd (could have had jordy...), cruz 7th, jordan reed 8th, bernard pierce 9th, RG3 11th, Justin Hunter 12th, Bengals DST (after the bye, lol), Dobson 16th.

Was expecting more out of Ryan and Julio, but I suppose they haven't been horrible. Dez in rnd 2 was drafted to be a top 3 WR, close enough.

Gronk in the 4th worked out pretty good, as was Ingram in the 10th and Jeremy Hill in the 14th.

[orion9578]

10-2 and in 3rd somehow. Clinched playoffs though :). Good luck, after this week, in the playoffs, everyone!

[GiantPirate]

Posted 156 last week to still have a shot, it's a long shot..but it's been a crazy year in fantasy land for me. In both my leagues, my roster looks completely different than it did on draft day (more so than usual!).

Biggest issue is still Phillip Rivers! Who else is still rolling the dice with him? Literally no options left on waivers and I highly doubt I could make a move for a better QB this late.

[player fly]

Need Jordy and megaton to bring Thier a game this week!

[freethrowtommy]

Need Jordy and megaton to bring Thier a game this week!

I am a homer, but I wouldn't count on Jordy much this week. He is either going to pull Revis or Browner and help. Either way, I fully expect Bill B to take him away from Rodgers.

[player fly]

I am a homer, but I wouldn't count on Jordy much this week. He is either going to pull Revis or Browner and help. Either way, I fully expect Bill B to take him away from Rodgers.

Hoping this doesn't happen. Jordy is the best guy on my team!

[Skootown]

All but eliminated from my keeper league, unfortunately. Clinched the playoffs in both of the others, will hopefully have a bye in both of those.

Last week of the regular season in the 12-teamer I run, and I'm going up against my dad. I'm playing for a bye, he's playing for his season.

Should make for a fun Thanksgiving...

[ce99dj88]

Non ppr pick 3

Emmanuel Sanders vs cheifs
Brandon Marshall vs Lions
Jeremy Maclin vs Cowboys
Mike Evans vs Bengals
Steve Smith vs San Diego

[freethrowtommy]

Hoping this doesn't happen. Jordy is the best guy on my team!

I hope not either... I have him in 3 of 4 leagues.

[CC_123]

So here are my tentative lineups. Need to decide a few spots though. Both are keeper leagues

7-5:

QB Ben Roethlisberger
HB DeMarco Murray
HB CJ Anderson
WR Jeremy Maclin
WR DeSean Jackson
WR Julian Edelman
Flex Andrew Hawkins
TE Travis Kelce
K Chandler Cantazaro
DST Bills
BE Matt Ryan
BE Fred Jackson
BE Dan Herron
BE Shane Vereen
BE Charles Sims
BE Reuben Randle
BE Robert Woods
BE Vernon Davis
IR Adrian Peterson
IR Victor Cruz

Who should I play as my FLEX in this league?

Other league, 7-5, 5-1 last 6 weeks

QB Teddy Bridgewater
HB DeMarco Murray
HB Alfred Morris
Flex Jeremy Hill
WR Calvin Johnson
WR Jeremy Maclin
WR TY Hilton
TE Travis Kelce
K Dan Carpenter
DST Eagles
BE Matthew Stafford
BE Rashad Jennings
BE Lamar Miller
BE Joseph Randle
BE Latavias Murray
BE Cordarrelle Patterson
BE Julian Edelman
BE Vernon Davis
IR CJ Spiller

A few questions on this one, do I start Teddy or Stafford? And which HB do I put in the Flex?

I have a chance to win my division in the top one so that one actually matters, the bottom one I will be the 2nd or 3rd seed in my division so I'll be playing the same guy either way!

[lagalaxyfan23]

Non ppr pick 3

Emmanuel Sanders vs cheifs
Brandon Marshall vs Lions
Jeremy Maclin vs Eagles
Mike Evans vs Bengals
Steve Smith vs San Diego

P.S. I really hope Jeremy Maclin isn't playing the Eagles this week :D

[xbignick]

In 6th in one league with a pretty talented team. Hoping I can make a run (week 16-17 playoffs).

[chansen10]

Julius Thomas
Alfred Morris

For
Jimmy Graham?
Done deal right, my other backs are Charles and Murray and I'm in first place

[xbignick]

Julius Thomas
Alfred Morris

For
Jimmy Graham?
Done deal right, my other backs are Charles and Murray and I'm in first place

Yes, easy deal there for the JT/AM side. Get Jimmy.

[calculusdork]

This team should do very well in the playoffs (12-team PPR):

Position (# start)
QB (1) - Rivers, E. Manning
RB (2) - Bell, Vereen, F. Jackson, Oliver
WR (4) - Brown, Beckham, Sanders, Cobb
TE (1) - Allen, Cameron, Wright
K - Tucker
DEF - Detroit

[xbignick]

My 6-6 team, actually like the talent, just with injuries, bad weeks, etc., haven't been able to get it going. It's yahoo standard.

QB: Drew Brees
WR: Calvin Johnson
WR: Randall Cobb
WR: Vincent Jackson
RB: Le'Veon Bell
RB: Joique Bell
TE: Julius Thomas
K: Stephen Gostkowski
D/ST: Streamers, this week Miami @ NYJ

Bench: Terrance West, Brandon LaFell, Chris Ivory, Rueben Randle, Owen Daniels (dropping if Julius Thomas is back)

[TheMosh]

John Brown @Atlanta

Or

Martavis Bryant @New Orleans

Feeling Brown on this one but idk :confused:

[xbignick]

..........

[lagalaxyfan23]

Who to start at the flex this week?

Jordan Matthews vs. DAL
Latavius Murray vs. STL

[xbignick]

John Brown @Atlanta

Or

Martavis Bryant @New Orleans

Feeling Brown on this one but idk :confused:

Never know if Martavis will have another of those games...but would roll with Brown with Fitzgerald out personally (but note he had his wisdom teeth out, should still play though).

Who to start at the flex this week?

Jordan Matthews vs. DAL
Latavius Murray vs. STL

They're in St. Louis right? Between that, and the concussion thing still a minor problem, I didn't even claim him on waivers. I'd roll with Jordan, him and Sanchez really seem to be connecting.

[ce99dj88]

P.S. I really hope Jeremy Maclin isn't playing the Eagles this week :D

Haha I guess I just hate the Cowboys so much I didn't want to type their name

[mrmojorisin71]

If I win this week I run the table in one of my blowout leagues....ppr

Tannehill
Keenan
Hilton
Lacy
Murray
Ellington (flex)
Gates

Beastly so far (ppr)

[howethegreat]

got a kinda random question. In my league two teams may be tied at the end of the week with each having-
9-3 overall record
4-2 division record
1-1 head to head record

anyone know what the default 4th tiebreaker on espn would be?

[mrmojorisin71]

Points, typically the tiebreaker is points overall regardless of hth, ect....

[bowefan]

Don't really care if I win the rest of the way. I am locked into the playoffs for all 5 of my teams with 4 being in 1st and 1 in 2nd. I am just sitting back picking up good players off the wavier wire to keep other teams from getting them.

[bbplaya11]

Who to start at the flex this week?

Jordan Matthews vs. DAL
Latavius Murray vs. STL

Matthews easy

[cnewby]

Don't really care if I win the rest of the way. I am locked into the playoffs for all 5 of my teams with 4 being in 1st and 1 in 2nd. I am just sitting back picking up good players off the wavier wire to keep other teams from getting them.

Cool story, bro! :)!

[BLCRaider]

Pick 2 of the 3 to start in PPR league

Boldin vs seattle
Denard Robinson vs giants
Tre Mason vs Raiders

Thanks!

[GiantsR'US]

Useless week since I'm trailing by 40pts in projections, but still hope for miracle, so here it goes and hope for answer before game time today. Who should i bench?
Shady
Maclin
Alfred Morris
Ingram
jordan matthews

Thanks in advance!

[CC_123]

Im 7-5 in my one league with a playoff spot locked, who do I start?

Matthew Stafford (2-4 with him as my starter)
Teddy Bridgewater (5-1 with him as my starter)

Also, which HB do I start in the flex?
Jeremy Hill
Rashad Jennings
Lamar Miller
Latavius Murray

In my other league, with the shot at the 1 seed and division win, who do I start at the FLEX?

Andrew Hawkins
Robert Woods
Shane Vereen
Dan Herron
Fred Jackson

[mrmojorisin71]

Im 7-5 in my one league with a playoff spot locked, who do I start?

Matthew Stafford (2-4 with him as my starter)
Teddy Bridgewater (5-1 with him as my starter)

Also, which HB do I start in the flex?
Jeremy Hill
Rashad Jennings
Lamar Miller
Latavius Murray

In my other league, with the shot at the 1 seed and division win, who do I start at the FLEX?

Andrew Hawkins
Robert Woods
Shane Vereen
Dan Herron
Fred Jackson


Matthew stafford makes me want to vomit he has been that bad, but teddy isn't lighting it up and the bears defense it turdible. So stafford I guess, your flex is Freddy jax.

[mrmojorisin71]

The other Rb is mr hill

[chris_ac]

Yes, I'm the guy who subbed Alshon last minute thinking the Detroit D would buckle down at home. 14 fantasy points in the 1st qtr is painful to watch.

Rule #1 in fantasy is don't be clever. I had a stud lineup working the last 3 weeks and I just tinkered with it.

[mrmojorisin71]

Yes, I'm the guy who subbed Alshon last minute thinking the Detroit D would buckle down at home. 14 fantasy points in the 1st qtr is painful to watch.

Rule #1 in fantasy is don't be clever. I had a stud lineup working the last 3 weeks and I just tinkered with it.

I can't seem to play stafford the right week ever

[Athey49]

Made the decision of benching jeffrey today. Let's hope jordy, sanders, and matthews make up for it!

[MLH]

Romo. Is. Killing. Me.

[Monsterx]

Romo. Is. Killing. Me.

He finished with 1.86 against me :devil:

Good luck with the rest of your team!

[mullerr]

Romo. Is. Killing. Me.

Happened to me too. Benched Stafford for him and that blew up in my face. Good thing I had Calvin, Murray and Alshon going.

[yanksfan0134]

Terrance west, Doug Martin or Joe banyard? I need an rb 2 this week. Pick 1

[CC_123]

Terrance west, Doug Martin or Joe banyard? I need an rb 2 this week. Pick 1

West is the safest play. Asiata is playing this week for Minny so I expect him to get the majority of the carries

[yanksfan0134]

West is the safest play. Asiata is playing this week for Minny so I expect him to get the majority of the carries

Even against a tough Buffalo D? Is Martin basically a sure no at this point?

[yanksfan0134]

Terrance west, Doug Martin or Joe banyard? I need an rb 2 this week. Pick 1

Anybody else's opinions???

[chutneyfactory]

anyone have thoughts on whether it would be smart to start Kenny Stills or Kenny Britt in place of Jordy Nelson? considering Stills

wouldnt normally be a consideration, but Nelson will no doubt have Revis on him all day and that hasnt been good latley. winning this weekend would push me from 7th into 5th or 6th (and into playoffs) in a twelve team league.

Rest of my team for consideration:
Dalton
Nelson
McCoy (22.9 points)
E. Sanders
Tre Mason
Forsett
A. Gates
Cody Parkey (15 points)
STL D

Bench
Stills
Britt
D. Allen
Latavius Murray (picked him up before his blowup game)
Josh McCown

[chutneyfactory]

Anybody else's opinions???

I'd start West, I'd also be curious to see your waiver options, but West sounds the most likely to get some points.

[tfunkontheradio]

anyone have thoughts on whether it would be smart to start Kenny Stills or Kenny Britt in place of Jordy Nelson? considering Stills

wouldnt normally be a consideration, but Nelson will no doubt have Revis on him all day and that hasnt been good latley. winning this weekend would push me from 7th into 5th or 6th (and into playoffs) in a twelve team league.

Rest of my team for consideration:
Dalton
Nelson
McCoy (22.9 points)
E. Sanders
Tre Mason
Forsett
A. Gates
Cody Parkey (15 points)
STL D

Bench
Stills
Britt
D. Allen
Latavius Murray (picked him up before his blowup game)
Josh McCown

You just can't bench Nelson. He's a top 3 WR this year. I mean, I've got Rodgers and Tannehill, and while Tanny has been doing well as of late and he's going up against an average Jets pass defense, there is a zero percent chance I bench Rodgers unless he gets hurt.

[chutneyfactory]

You just can't bench Nelson. He's a top 3 WR this year. I mean, I've got Rodgers and Tannehill, and while Tanny has been doing well as of late and he's going up against an average Jets pass defense, there is a zero percent chance I bench Rodgers unless he gets hurt.

I know, have to start a guy like that. Ive done the same thing with McCoy all season and its finally starting to work. I just needed someone to tell me Im crazy for thinking that.

[Monsterx]

anyone have thoughts on whether it would be smart to start Kenny Stills or Kenny Britt in place of Jordy Nelson? considering Stills

wouldnt normally be a consideration, but Nelson will no doubt have Revis on him all day and that hasnt been good latley. winning this weekend would push me from 7th into 5th or 6th (and into playoffs) in a twelve team league.

Rest of my team for consideration:
Dalton
Nelson
McCoy (22.9 points)
E. Sanders
Tre Mason
Forsett
A. Gates
Cody Parkey (15 points)
STL D

Bench
Stills
Britt
D. Allen
Latavius Murray (picked him up before his blowup game)
Josh McCown


I agree with the above poster. Just can't bench Jordy.

Although the other options may have a better game here and there, they're tough to predict.

I have a similar struggle with Brandon Marshall, although he's not At Jordy's level this season.

Good luck on making the playoffs!!

[Monsterx]

What's Juilus Thomas gonna do today?

I'm wondering if he'll even be a factor if he plays.

Going between him and Delaine Walker, have Walker in for now.

[Torralbae1]

I'm pretty set except for RB2. I have L McCoy but f'd up by drafting Doug Martin in the 3rd rd. Was okay til Ronnie Hillman got hurt. At this point I'd be happy with 5pts in a ppr league from my RB2. Who would you start?

Doug Martin v Cin
Legarrette Blount v GB
Darren McFadden v STL

[Monsterx]

I'm pretty set except for RB2. I have L McCoy but f'd up by drafting Doug Martin in the 3rd rd. Was okay til Ronnie Hillman got hurt. At this point I'd be happy with 5pts in a ppr league from my RB2. Who would you start?

Doug Martin v Cin
Legarrette Blount v GB
Darren McFadden v STL


Slim pickings, but I think Blount has the most potential for a td.
But you never know with Jonas Grey back.

[Torralbae1]

That's who I put in. Hoping he gets a cheap goal line td or Jonas Grey's alarm clock doesn't go off this morning. Slim pickings, but I think Blount has the most potential for a td.
But you never know with Jonas Grey back.

[tigers3735]

rashad Jennings or forsett!?

[xbignick]

Benched Rams D/ST for Miami :/

Would have the highest score of the season with my team in the league if I didn't do that. Good week.

[mrmojorisin71]

Dear St. Louis rams....I love you

[coltsnsox07]

Well there's a FOURTH Patriot running back, B. Bolden scored a TD..

[CubKings]

I made a huge mistake this week, but who would have guessed Tre Mason and the Rams would wreck like they did. I left him on my bench in 2 leagues.... I picked up and started Joe freaking Banyard over Mason in one league hoping he'd get the start and produce...
Now, I'll probably lose both leagues...

[MC80_LCM]

I made a huge mistake this week, but who would have guessed Tre Mason and the Rams would wreck like they did. I left him on my bench in 2 leagues.... I picked up and started Joe freaking Banyard over Mason in one league hoping he'd get the start and produce...
Now, I'll probably lose both leagues...

Oakland has been awful against Fantasy RBs this year. With todays game they have now allowed RBs to score 16 TDs and 11 different RBs have scored at least 15 points. I thought he was a top 10 RB today and I was getting worried after I started him over Joique Bell this week.

[Cades]

lol figures, sit ryan/julio and ingram for sanchez/hill and beckham

ryans first game above 20 in 9 weeks or so, julios best game in 9+ weeks and ingram facing the better D on the road outscored hill against TB D by 7.

[ninjacookies]

I secured a first round bye and first place by 2 games, but god...my team just went from a powerhouse and took a nosedive the past 2 weeks.

Lynch no longer getting the same production, Ingram no longer the lone workhorse, Martavis Bryant off the radar, and Desean Jackson a victim of a terrible QB carousel.

This. Sucks.