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[Mike in STL]

Travis Etienne or CeeDee Lamb in a non-ppr?

I think Lamb, though I don't like either. 

 

Lamb's 11 targets last week are sexy, but just two catches to show for it. That disparity won't keep up. Then again, will Cooper Rush even complete double digit passes? Maybe he checks down a lot to Schultz and the RBs? But then again it might be a garbage time TD for Lamb that gets him on the board. 

 

Etienne only had four carries last week. Both he and Robinson had a long run, and good YPC numbers, so if Robinson is the lead back, it probably stays that way for now. 

[Pedro Cerrano]

Can start 3 of 4. Chubb Mixon Aaron Jones. Darrell Henderson.

.5 PPR if it matters.

Gonna come down to jones or Henderson I think.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Another league need to start one. No PPR

allen Robinson
Christian Kirk
Bateman.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Can't tell if this is sarcasm.

Cousins, if not.

Lol I was the last to take a QB and had Lance and Prescott sniped from me cuz everyone started talking about how I didn’t have a QB. Ended up with Cousins and Lawrence.

This week. Cousins or Lawrence (I may ask this every week lol).

[Mike in STL]

Pedro,

Kupp is the only Ram I trust. So that answers your first and part of your second question.

Cousins I feel like is quietly always QB5-12 material where Lawrence could easily be QB32 any given time until proven otherwise. So that answers your third question and by process of elimination, your second question.

[Bmore Irish]

I like Lawrence's upside and took him as my 2nd QB in a bunch of best ball and regular redraft leagues. But I'd be starting Cousins early until Trevor proves it. Cousins was already putting up pretty good fantasy seasons, and now he's got a coach who wants to sling the ball. Hopefully the Jags offense continues to improve this season and we get some rushing numbers from Lawrence too.

 

I like the Cousins and Lawrence combo a lot if you're waiting that long on QB though.

[Slidemaster]

I don't think Lawrence will ever be a great quarterback. Then I know that's an unpopular opinion, but I've heard it reported that he just doesn't care that much about being great. It doesn't show in his body language, or in his attitude either. Maybe he proves me wrong, but I think he will wind up being spectacularly average for the majority of his career.

[Slidemaster]

Here's another question. Would you trade Etienne for Kenneth Walker in a dynasty league? Non ppr

I've always tried to make a habit of trading guys a little too early than too late, and my targets tend to be young running backs before they establish themselves. A few years ago I traded Chubb for the second overall pick change anything in a rookie draft to take Jonathan Taylor, for example. At the time it felt like a gross overpay, but it feels pretty good now.

[Bmore Irish]

Can start 3 of 4. Chubb Mixon Aaron Jones. Darrell Henderson.

.5 PPR if it matters.

Gonna come down to jones or Henderson I think.

Chubb and Mixon no question. I'd keep riding with Jones for now despite last week. Besides, you know after Akers owners got screwed last week, the Rams will probably give him a ton of touches this week while everyone benches him.

 

Another league need to start one. No PPR

allen Robinson
Christian Kirk
Bateman.

Personally, I'd give Bateman the homer edge for fun, because it's close enough. Kirk's gonna get volume in that offense though.

[Chris B]

14 team, .5 PPR. With Kamara likely out, need one of:
Isaiah McKenzie vs TEN (MNF)
Zach Ertz at LV
Jakobi Meyers at PIT

[NewMarketSean]

TB defense vs NO

 

or

 

CIN defense vs DAL?

[Chris B]

TB defense vs NO

or

CIN defense vs DAL?

I’d go Bengals with no Dak but neither option is bad given Jameis’ INT-prone tendencies.

[Mike in STL]

14 team, .5 PPR. With Kamara likely out, need one of:
Isaiah McKenzie vs TEN (MNF)
Zach Ertz at LV
Jakobi Meyers at PIT

Tough one. I’d eliminate Ertz as he is very TD dependent. McKenzie didn’t get a lot of snaps in the opener but the Bills target their WRs more than any other team. Meyers played more snaps, but I kind of have a no Patriots rule for myself cause you never know with those guys. Feel like every single player has a very low floor to an average ceiling.

[Bmore Irish]

With Michael Pittman out...

 

2nd WR spot, no ppr:

 

London @ LAR

Lazard v CHI

[Mike in STL]

With Michael Pittman out...

2nd WR spot, no ppr:

London @ LAR
Lazard v CHI

Pick up Peoples-Jones if available.

Otherwise Lazard if healthy. I’d bank on both the Rams secondary and Aaron Rodgers returning to form.

[Slidemaster]

With Michael Pittman out...

2nd WR spot, no ppr:

London @ LAR
Lazard v CHI

Parris Campbell?

[Chris B]

I’d go Bengals with no Dak but neither option is bad given Jameis’ INT-prone tendencies.

OOF hope you didn’t take my advice NMS

[Bmore Irish]

OOF hope you didn’t take my advice NMS

Glad I didn't take the advice I got in this thread either. Paris Campbell and DPJ combined for a whopping 0 catches for 0 yards lmao.

 

I expect a week-winning recommendation next time I check in. It's the only way to redeem this.

[Mike in STL]

Glad I didn't take the advice I got in this thread either. Paris Campbell and DPJ combined for a whopping 0 catches for 0 yards lmao.

I expect a week-winning recommendation next time I check in. It's the only way to redeem this.

Or, you could draft better

DPJ had 11 targets last week. Going against the Jets, seemed like a good idea. I got burned by him in one of my leagues too.

[Bmore Irish]

Or, you could draft better

DPJ had 11 targets last week. Going against the Jets, seemed like a good idea. I got burned by him in one of my leagues too.

I drafted better by picking Pittman and London (who I ended up starting)!

 

That lineup question was for a 10-team league where there's usually plenty of decent options available in FA, and my move of the week was definitely picking up James Robinson and starting him in my flex.

 

I should win that game easily, so no harm no foul.

 

But I agree that targets is a good indicator of future performance, I just don't trust Brisset and the Browns offense enough. Other than Chubb who I also have in that league.