Fantasy Football Advice

[Lippa]

Ok, experts, I need some advice. I'm in a 12 team keeper, starting 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, K, D. My roster is below. I was offered Tomlinson for Marshawn Lynch and one of my QB's I was thinking of countering with Jackson and Rodgers for LT. Any thoughts here?

Also, I might try and make a move for Fitz to replace Ocho Cinco as my 3rd WR. What would you give up for him?

QB: Cutler, Rodgers
RB : Marshawn Lynch, Steven Jackson, Edgerrin James, Chris Perry
WR: TO, Brandon Marshall, Ocho Cinco, , Eddie Royal, Bryant Johnson
TE: Owen Daniels, LJ Smith
D: NE, GB
K: Crosby, Swishum

[dhaab]

What's the scoring system?

[Lippa]

Pretty basic. 6 pts per Rushing/Receiving TD. 4 pts for a passing TD. 1pt/10 Ru/RE yards, 1 pt/20 passing yards. 5 point bonus for 100 yds RU/RE and 300 passing. Small bonus for long TDs.

[Sheriff Blaylock]

Be careful with LT. He is having a toe issue that could linger for a good part of the season. However, he is LT and if healthy he will be a stud.

As for Rogers he appears to be the real deal. He has had two stellar weeks and will probably have a stellar year. But you have Cutler who may even have a better season.

Twisting my arm I say make the deal as you described because odds are LT will still be LT. If you look at his stats over the year he gets stronger as the year goes by. At the end of the day you are given up bench depth for one of, if not the best RB.

[ElviswasaBluesFan]

LT has 40 yards total so far and I have not heard a timetable on when he will be back to normal. I'd be careful with that one. Not sure why you need Rodgers when you have Cutler, so I'd look to move him especially since he has had 2 good games.

Royal might be another sell high guy. Having 3 Broncos on your team can be real good when they score 39 points, but if they get shut out or held to 10 points or something, you pretty much guaranteeing yourself a loss.

[ItsOnlyTheRiver]

How do keepers work in your league?

[Jack Sparrow]

Jackson AND rodgers is too much for LT.

[BlueBrained]

I would not take LT in a trade right now. He may end up on the IR...

[raise]

Jackson AND rodgers is too much for LT.

Yes, it is. Especially since San Diego's defense now looks pedestrian, and Rivers looks good. I expect them to throw more than they have in the past.

[Lippa]

How do keepers work in your league?

In this league we can keep 3 guys each year, but can only keep each guy twice. I'm also in a dynasty league that uses salary caps and year caps that's pretty cool, but really involved. I've been in that league for 2 years and I'm still figuring different things out with the rules.

Thanks for the input, guys. I think I'm going to put Rodgers on the block and see what I can get.

[drobny23]

Why trade? You have a very good team with two emerging, but not proven, QBs. Trading one of them is crazy. Plus, on the bye weeks, you're gold at the VERY important QB position.

I would not trade at all.

[ItsOnlyTheRiver]

In this league we can keep 3 guys each year, but can only keep each guy twice. I'm also in a dynasty league that uses salary caps and year caps that's pretty cool, but really involved. I've been in that league for 2 years and I'm still figuring different things out with the rules.

Thanks for the input, guys. I think I'm going to put Rodgers on the block and see what I can get.

Hmm, I was going to suggest offering Royal for a non-keeper (mayby Fitz?) straight up to a team that isn't going anywhere this year, but your keeper picks seem like they would be too valuable for Royal. Guess we'll have to see how the year shakes up.

I'd love to get a glance at your Dynasty league rules. I want to start one next year and don't even know where to begin with roster sizes, scoring rules, etc.

[Lippa]

Why trade? You have a very good team with two emerging, but not proven, QBs. Trading one of them is crazy. Plus, on the bye weeks, you're gold at the VERY important QB position.

I would not trade at all.

If I did a trade, it would be to try to get one of the few real studs at either WR/RB. It's a really competitive league, and it's usually won by someone who makes a bold move during the season. Upgrading one of my very good players to a top 3 type of player could be what makes the difference.

Although, the more I look at it, the move might be for the 3rd WR to replace Ocho. Aside from AP, who I don't have a chance at without being raped, I don't think any RB's are sure bets to put up 1300+ yards and 14 TD's. It seems like most of the RB's will put up very similar numbers, one step below that. Meanwhile, I think there are a collection of WR's who are going to go for 1300/14, guys like Fitz and Andre Johnson. I think stud WR's are the new stud RB's.

River, check your PM's.

[drobny23]

If I did a trade, it would be to try to get one of the few real studs at either WR/RB. It's a really competitive league, and it's usually won by someone who makes a bold move during the season. Upgrading one of my very good players to a top 3 type of player could be what makes the difference.

Although, the more I look at it, the move might be for the 3rd WR to replace Ocho. Aside from AP, who I don't have a chance at without being raped, I don't think any RB's are sure bets to put up 1300+ yards and 14 TD's. It seems like most of the RB's will put up very similar numbers, one step below that. Meanwhile, I think there are a collection of WR's who are going to go for 1300/14, guys like Fitz and Andre Johnson. I think stud WR's are the new stud RB's.

River, check your PM's.

I would hold on to my most saleable asset for when one of my starting studs gets hurt.

[B.A.]

I'm in the semi-finals of my PPR league's playoffs and I was able to get off to a fantastic start last night w/ Peyton (47 pts!), but I would like a little feedback on this weekend's games.

I am contemplating sitting the Ravens' D v. Chicago in favor of the Cardinals @ Detroit.

I am also contemplating sitting Grant @ PIT and starting McGahee v. Bears or Chambers v. Cleveland (as this is my flex position).

In addition to Peyton, Grant and the Ravens - my starting line-up consists of Ray Rice v. CHI; Braylon Edwards v. ATL; Randy @ BUF; Antonio Gates v. CIN; and Ryan Longwell @ CAR.

I am also thinking of using Chambers instead of Edwards if I don't use him in place of Grant.

Feedback is much appreciated.