Comments on: Week 15 Lineup Rankings http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:47:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Robby http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1400 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:47:10 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1400 Yo, just checked out all the comments. I made a few mistakes with the rankings this week that most of you astutely pointed out. Thanks for the feedback. Yo, just checked out all the comments. I made a few mistakes with the rankings this week that most of you astutely pointed out. Thanks for the feedback.

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1399 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:28:18 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1399 Agreed Adam, I'd rank Leinart and Cutler right next to each other, and it's a coin flip who has a better game this week. While I agree the Broncos rely heavily on T. Bell this week, as a team they haven't been great at scoring with the run this year (just 9 rushing TDs), and the differences in defensive backfields make me give Cutler the slight, slight edge here. The Broncos' secondary has given up just 10 passing TDs this season, good for 2nd in the league (NE leads with 9). I wouldn't fault you at all for going Leinart, who has really looked good over the last four games and will no doubt be passing frequently with a weak running game, but I'm going Cutler. Agreed Adam, I’d rank Leinart and Cutler right next to each other, and it’s a coin flip who has a better game this week. While I agree the Broncos rely heavily on T. Bell this week, as a team they haven’t been great at scoring with the run this year (just 9 rushing TDs), and the differences in defensive backfields make me give Cutler the slight, slight edge here.

The Broncos’ secondary has given up just 10 passing TDs this season, good for 2nd in the league (NE leads with 9).

I wouldn’t fault you at all for going Leinart, who has really looked good over the last four games and will no doubt be passing frequently with a weak running game, but I’m going Cutler.

]]> by: Adam http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1398 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:17:18 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1398 More on Cutler vs. Leinart for the start this week One major concern with starting Cutler: the Broncos have a legit running game that they will be able to lean on. Leinart will have to deal with Champ Bailey, but that only means that either of Boldin or Fitzgerald will be open instead of both. couple that with Edge's suspect running (he's only broken out against St. Louis and Seattle) and the decent chance that they will be playing from behind, and there might be a chance that Leinart has a reasonably good game. (btw, thanks for the input guys) More on Cutler vs. Leinart for the start this week

One major concern with starting Cutler: the Broncos have a legit running game that they will be able to lean on.

Leinart will have to deal with Champ Bailey, but that only means that either of Boldin or Fitzgerald will be open instead of both. couple that with Edge’s suspect running (he’s only broken out against St. Louis and Seattle) and the decent chance that they will be playing from behind, and there might be a chance that Leinart has a reasonably good game.

(btw, thanks for the input guys)

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1397 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:54:23 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1397 Again, I'm not speaking for Robby (who did the rankings this week), but any start against the Lions is a very good one...They may end up with some yards and maybe even points by the end of the game, but like you said, no team is providing a better sack/turnover combo than Detroit. And also like you mentioned, with no Kevin Jones, expect Martz to chuck it nearly every down, presenting even more opportunities for the D. Start em'. Regarding the sack statistic: I know it's just semantics (and Det. is 2nd in the league), but the Raiders have allowed a ridiculous 62 sacks this season...13 more than the next team, while scoring just 12 TDs total on the year. Again, I’m not speaking for Robby (who did the rankings this week), but any start against the Lions is a very good one…They may end up with some yards and maybe even points by the end of the game, but like you said, no team is providing a better sack/turnover combo than Detroit. And also like you mentioned, with no Kevin Jones, expect Martz to chuck it nearly every down, presenting even more opportunities for the D. Start em’.

Regarding the sack statistic: I know it’s just semantics (and Det. is 2nd in the league), but the Raiders have allowed a ridiculous 62 sacks this season…13 more than the next team, while scoring just 12 TDs total on the year.

]]> by: Paul R http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1396 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:32:03 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1396 I have the Denver Defense but I picked up Green Bay this week to use instead. The Packers are playing at home against Kitna and he has most turnovers and has been sacked the most of any QB this year. Plus Lions are without Kevin Jones so Kitna will be throwing a lot. If Denver was playing at home I would consider using them, but they have not done much since week 10 and I just dont see them doing much this week at Arizona. You have Denver rated 8th this week but Green Bay not in your top 15. Am I silly for using Green Bay instead this week? I have the Denver Defense but I picked up Green Bay this week to use instead. The Packers are playing at home against Kitna and he has most turnovers and has been sacked the most of any QB this year. Plus Lions are without Kevin Jones so Kitna will be throwing a lot. If Denver was playing at home I would consider using them, but they have not done much since week 10 and I just dont see them doing much this week at Arizona. You have Denver rated 8th this week but Green Bay not in your top 15. Am I silly for using Green Bay instead this week?

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1393 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:59:55 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1393 I pretty much second Keith's advice..... Adam - I think Addai is def. the RB to go with for your flex, and as for your WR, it's b/w Evans and Colston. Counting on a bomb from Evans is risky, b/c he doesn't rack up the catches, but then again, a lot depends on Colston's health. Since the matchups also favor Colston, I'd lean toward him as of now, but some updates on his injury b/w now and then will hopefully clear things up. Also, I'm standing by my Cutler is a fine option this week statement and would play him over Leinart and Gerrard as well. I pretty much second Keith’s advice…..

Adam - I think Addai is def. the RB to go with for your flex, and as for your WR, it’s b/w Evans and Colston. Counting on a bomb from Evans is risky, b/c he doesn’t rack up the catches, but then again, a lot depends on Colston’s health. Since the matchups also favor Colston, I’d lean toward him as of now, but some updates on his injury b/w now and then will hopefully clear things up.

Also, I’m standing by my Cutler is a fine option this week statement and would play him over Leinart and Gerrard as well.

]]> by: Keith http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1392 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:51:01 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1392 I'll go ahead and add my $.02 here: db: pretty good options there. I'd definitely start Taylor, as all signs point to him being healthy (and MoJo might be the more banged up one!), and I'd probably do Addai as well. Even if the Colts have to throw more, Addai is in on the passing downs. I have a lot of faith in the Miami D. Adam: Addai again is the safest start. After last week, you see the potential horrors of starting a backup like Barber, though he's capable of those 3 TD weeks as well. I think Evans and Colston is a toss-up, but Colston really does sound healthy, and with Horn out, could revert to top-10 WR status. I’ll go ahead and add my $.02 here:

db: pretty good options there. I’d definitely start Taylor, as all signs point to him being healthy (and MoJo might be the more banged up one!), and I’d probably do Addai as well. Even if the Colts have to throw more, Addai is in on the passing downs. I have a lot of faith in the Miami D.

Adam: Addai again is the safest start. After last week, you see the potential horrors of starting a backup like Barber, though he’s capable of those 3 TD weeks as well. I think Evans and Colston is a toss-up, but Colston really does sound healthy, and with Horn out, could revert to top-10 WR status.

]]> by: Adam http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1391 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:25:42 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1391 So two spots open: one wr and one wr/rb flex. The options are: Joseph Addai Marion Barber Laurence Maroney Lee Evans Marques Colston Devery Henderson Right now I'm planning on going with Addai and Evans, but I'm open to any/all suggestions. Also, I too am starting Cutler this week.... it was between him, Leinart, and Garrard. These were my options after losing McNabb (talk about a kick in the junk). So two spots open: one wr and one wr/rb flex. The options are:

Joseph Addai
Marion Barber
Laurence Maroney

Lee Evans
Marques Colston
Devery Henderson

Right now I’m planning on going with Addai and Evans, but I’m open to any/all suggestions.

Also, I too am starting Cutler this week…. it was between him, Leinart, and Garrard. These were my options after losing McNabb (talk about a kick in the junk).

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1389 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:45:13 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1389 DB - That's a tough call there. I agree, Taylor seems the toughest to sit at this point (although obviously make sure he's healthy), and I see Jax continuing to pound it and rely as a little as possible on Gerrard. Thomas Jones' injury could be more serious than let on, so that decision may be made for you. Plus, Ced Benson is def. splitting carries evenly at this point. That said, Tampa Bay is getting shredded against the run this year. McGahee may be in line for the most carries and has scored 4 TDs over his last three games, but faces the toughest matchup of them all....I think Addai has nice upside this week, but then again, Indy may be forced to pass a lot with Cincy putting up points. Bottom line, I don't feel all that strong one way or the other, so wait as long as possible to see how the injuries shake out (maybe D. Rhodes will sit?), but if you forced my hand now, I'd say Taylor and McGahee. DB - That’s a tough call there. I agree, Taylor seems the toughest to sit at this point (although obviously make sure he’s healthy), and I see Jax continuing to pound it and rely as a little as possible on Gerrard.

Thomas Jones’ injury could be more serious than let on, so that decision may be made for you. Plus, Ced Benson is def. splitting carries evenly at this point. That said, Tampa Bay is getting shredded against the run this year.

McGahee may be in line for the most carries and has scored 4 TDs over his last three games, but faces the toughest matchup of them all….I think Addai has nice upside this week, but then again, Indy may be forced to pass a lot with Cincy putting up points.

Bottom line, I don’t feel all that strong one way or the other, so wait as long as possible to see how the injuries shake out (maybe D. Rhodes will sit?), but if you forced my hand now, I’d say Taylor and McGahee.

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1388 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:28:50 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1388 Good call w/ Miami D Keith, I would have mentioned that if I saw Robby neglected to rank them. I would feel very comfortable starting them this week. In that Cutler league I talked about, it's the least $$$ involved, and I admittedly haven't been paying as much attention to it than others (I'm in far too many), so I won't be losing too much sleep over it either way. But I also have Kitna and Leinart, and am seriously leaning toward Cutler. I'm not sold on it yet, though, and apparently others would disagree with that decision. Good call w/ Miami D Keith, I would have mentioned that if I saw Robby neglected to rank them. I would feel very comfortable starting them this week.

In that Cutler league I talked about, it’s the least $$$ involved, and I admittedly haven’t been paying as much attention to it than others (I’m in far too many), so I won’t be losing too much sleep over it either way. But I also have Kitna and Leinart, and am seriously leaning toward Cutler. I’m not sold on it yet, though, and apparently others would disagree with that decision.

]]> by: db http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1387 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:08:18 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1387 guys, first time poster, been reading since the preseason though. in the semis in playoffs, i'm having a hard time deciding which of the 2 rb's to start (standard yardage and 6 pt. td's) fred taylor (good matchup vs. Tenn) thomas jones (dinged and Benson coming on strong, vs. TB) joe addai (vs. Cin) mcgahee (vs. tough Miami D right now, at home, cold weather?) of the 4, taylor seems like the sure thing. i keep going back and forth on the other spot... any help would be appreciated, i'm going to need every point i can get this week going up against LTD... guys,
first time poster, been reading since the preseason though.

in the semis in playoffs, i’m having a hard time deciding which of the 2 rb’s to start (standard yardage and 6 pt. td’s)

fred taylor (good matchup vs. Tenn)
thomas jones (dinged and Benson coming on strong, vs. TB)
joe addai (vs. Cin)
mcgahee (vs. tough Miami D right now, at home, cold weather?)

of the 4, taylor seems like the sure thing. i keep going back and forth on the other spot…

any help would be appreciated, i’m going to need every point i can get this week going up against LTD…

]]> by: Keith http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1386 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:46:52 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/12/14/week-15-lineup-rankings/#comment-1386 I would add Gore and Rudi to the 2nd tier. Robby, are you tryin' to mess with my head on the whole Harris/Griffith thing? I'm starting Miami on D, and I love their matchup with Buffalo (though I'm counting on a long score or two from Evans), and they seem mysteriously absent. As usual, things look good. I'm hoping for bad weather in GB to slow down Roy Williams, and I'm praying that Andre Johnson 3000 does just what you foretell. Oh, and if I'm starting Cutler this weekend, I wouldn't be sleeping well (though I hope they put 10 men in the box to stop Betts!). I would add Gore and Rudi to the 2nd tier. Robby, are you tryin’ to mess with my head on the whole Harris/Griffith thing? I’m starting Miami on D, and I love their matchup with Buffalo (though I’m counting on a long score or two from Evans), and they seem mysteriously absent. As usual, things look good. I’m hoping for bad weather in GB to slow down Roy Williams, and I’m praying that Andre Johnson 3000 does just what you foretell. Oh, and if I’m starting Cutler this weekend, I wouldn’t be sleeping well (though I hope they put 10 men in the box to stop Betts!).

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