The Colts could have Addai back this weekent though, that could really make a difference.

I know this is a fantasy playoff question but figured I'd get the quickest input here, got a little dilemma

 

my lineup as it is now

 

RB-Turner (not moving)

RB-Mendenhall (not moving)

RB/WR - LT

WR-Vincent Jackson (not moving)

WR-Mike Wallace (not moving)

WR-Sidney Rice

 

on my bench currently that can fill the RB/WR slot - Jonathan Stewart, Steve Smith (Carolina), Percy Harvin

 

I was 13-2 this year and this is the first round of the playoffs and now have a pretty good sized dilemma with some injuries going on. Do I go with the hot hand in Stewart against the best Run D in the league while there may be a good chance that they will be throwing all game from behind? If that might happen, should I plug in Steve Smith in place of Sidney Rice, since him and Percy Harvin may be catching Joe Webb throws (but with a chance that Favre may be back AGAIN, I'd have to play one of them), or should I stick with LT (who I have not played in forever because of obvious fantasy reasons) who may be taking alot of dumpoffs with from whoever is playing QB (Brunell or a hurt Sanchez)?

 

I don't know why but I just cannot get LT out of my head even though he's been on my bench the second half of the year. Any suggestions?

 

Or I can just eat the $5 and pick up a Tashard Choice, Michael Bush or a Rashad Jennings (if MJD can't go)

I think Stewart will do decently tonight actually, and I also think Steve Smith catches a td tonight. Of the two Vikings receivers, I like Harvin a lot more, because I think the Vikings will set up easier throws for Webb, and that includes short screens that Harvin should be able to make runs after the catch on (such as he did against the Bears), and Philly's defense has been terrible as of late.

 

As for Choice, he should do pretty well against a terrible Arizona run defense.

The Colts could have Addai back this weekent though, that could really make a difference.

Yeah, I suppose that will help them....although Addai hasn't been all that much of a force in the last 2-3 years...

 

I don't think it would change my outlook.

Yeah, I suppose that will help them....although Addai hasn't been all that much of a force in the last 2-3 years...

 

I don't think it would change my outlook.

He doesn't need to be as much of a "force" as he would need to just fill that checkdown receiver role.

Addai practiced fully yesterday, he should be considered probable.

Addai practiced fully yesterday, he should be considered probable.

The Raiders will break his legs.

He doesn't need to be as much of a "force" as he would need to just fill that checkdown receiver role.

I guess what I should say is he doesn't scare me at all. I'm still on the Raiders or laying off it...definitely not betting the Colts. I've been fading them for weeks and weeks now...

I guess what I should say is he doesn't scare me at all. I'm still on the Raiders or laying off it...definitely not betting the Colts. I've been fading them for weeks and weeks now...

 

He's still far and away better than Brown, Hart, or James.

 

Manning also trusts him.

I know this is a fantasy playoff question but figured I'd get the quickest input here, got a little dilemma

 

my lineup as it is now

 

RB-Turner (not moving)

RB-Mendenhall (not moving)

RB/WR - LT

WR-Vincent Jackson (not moving)

WR-Mike Wallace (not moving)

WR-Sidney Rice

 

on my bench currently that can fill the RB/WR slot - Jonathan Stewart, Steve Smith (Carolina), Percy Harvin

 

I was 13-2 this year and this is the first round of the playoffs and now have a pretty good sized dilemma with some injuries going on. Do I go with the hot hand in Stewart against the best Run D in the league while there may be a good chance that they will be throwing all game from behind? If that might happen, should I plug in Steve Smith in place of Sidney Rice, since him and Percy Harvin may be catching Joe Webb throws (but with a chance that Favre may be back AGAIN, I'd have to play one of them), or should I stick with LT (who I have not played in forever because of obvious fantasy reasons) who may be taking alot of dumpoffs with from whoever is playing QB (Brunell or a hurt Sanchez)?

 

I don't know why but I just cannot get LT out of my head even though he's been on my bench the second half of the year. Any suggestions?

 

Or I can just eat the $5 and pick up a Tashard Choice, Michael Bush or a Rashad Jennings (if MJD can't go)

 

Depending on what website you play on, you should eat the $5 and pick up Webb... I haven't tried, but from what I have heard, he is listed as a WR/QB, so you could pick up a ton of points by playing him at WR.

He's still MILES better than Brown, Hart, or James.

Still on the Raiders.

Still on the Raiders.

 

I don't see much wrong with taking the Raiders to cover, but beating them outright...eh.

 

The Colts porous run defense has had a lot less to do with their losses than turnovers.

I don't see much wrong with taking the Raiders to cover, but beating them outright...eh.

 

The Colts porous run defense has had a lot less to do with their losses than turnovers.

And those turnovers are, at least to me, basically a function of their injuries.

I don't see much wrong with taking the Raiders to cover, but beating them outright...eh.

 

The Colts porous run defense has had a lot less to do with their losses than turnovers.

Well, it seems odd that you can like the Raiders to cover 3 but not see them winning outright?

 

As for the Colts' turnovers, their pathetic run defense has a ton to do with their losses! Part of the reason Manning has thrown more this season than in any other season in his career is because they have been behind so often, and that has led to turnovers. Obviously it has a lot to do with so many of his weapons being out, but if they had a run defense worth a crap, they would be able to stay in games longer and not be forced to throw so much.

And those turnovers are, at least to me, basically a function of their injuries.

 

Collie, mainly.

 

Of course, Manning didn't have Addai at that point as well. The Colts will have their top two running backs back instead of depending on Hart/James.

 

I'm not trying to diminish the loss of Collie or overstate the return of Addai. He's not great. But he certainly sucks a lot less than the previous options.

Collie, mainly.

 

Of course, Manning didn't have Addai at that point as well. The Colts will have their top two running backs back instead of depending on Hart/James.

 

I'm not trying to diminish the loss of Collie or overstate the return of Addai. He's not great. But he certainly sucks a lot less than the previous options.

And Clark. Collie and Clark.

Well, it seems odd that you can like the Raiders to cover 3 but not see them winning outright?

 

As for the Colts' turnovers, their pathetic run defense has a ton to do with their losses! Part of the reason Manning has thrown more this season than in any other season in his career is because they have been behind so often, and that has led to turnovers. Obviously it has a lot to do with so many of his weapons being out, but if they had a run defense worth a crap, they would be able to stay in games longer and not be forced to throw so much.

 

For some reason I thought it was Colts -6.

Line coming down to 14 almost across the board on the game tonight. Went and bet the game a bit early because I was afraid of that happening. I like it a lot more at 14.5 than 14, for obvious reasons.

Defensively, the Raiders have everything to slow down a depleted Colts offense. - Solid pass D, a good pass rush, and speed.

 

Offensively, the Raiders have everything that the Colts' D can't handle. Play action passing, a power running game with a lot of speed, and depth to exploit the Colts in the 3rd quarter, when they give up their most points.

 

If the Colts don't go into halftime with the lead, it will be very dificult for them to win on Sunday.

Ooh, Heath Miller is back. I was not aware of that.

 

The Panthers drive down to the Steeler 32 and punt on a 4th and 5. Seriously, John Fox? You're 2-12. And you're going to punt on 4th and 5 from the 32?

More horrible announcing from Theismann and Millen. They had absolutely no clue that the Steeler receiver did not control the ball on that td. They looked at the replay 5 times and I am screaming at the tv like an idiot that he dropped the ball and they simply never even considered that possibility.

 

Complete and utter incompetency.

Oh my..I'm going to have to drink during this...

Carolina is James Stewart and a college team. Yikes.

 

This could get ugly.

the production value of NFL on the NFL network is embarrassingly subpar. Every game I have ever watched sounds like a subdued crowd is watching it. Pittsburgh scores a touchdown and you can barely tell the crowd popped

Carolina is James Stewart and a college team. Yikes.

 

This could get ugly.

Steve Smith is a whiny little girl. Catch the ball.

I don't know of a more appropriate place to post my fantasy dilemma, so I'm posting it here. I'm in the championship game and have to decide what I want to do with a few questionable positions. They are as follows:

 

RB1: Peyton Hillis is the starter. I've heard from several outlets that he is going to have a crappy game this week because Baltimore is out to get him for what Hillis did in week 3. My alternatives are not that great (Ricky Williams vs. DET, Shonn Greene @CHI, R. Bush @ATL, Rashad Jennings vs. Washington and Donald Brown @OAK), but I have considered playing Brown or Jennings, even if they won't have breakout weeks. Still, I think Hillis is the solid starter with the following league statistics: 20 rushing yards per point, 20 receiving yards per point, 1 fumble loss = -2 points and 1 TD = 6 pts. Who would you start?

 

TE: Aaron Hernandez is the starter. I also have Brent Celek on my bench, who is facing Minnesota. Gronkowski might have another good week so I was a bit hesitant with Hernandez, but Hernandez also had 2 TD's last week. Owen Daniels is also in free agency. Should I stick with Hernandez or start Daniels/Celek? (20 receiving yards per point, 1 fumble loss = -2 points and 1 TD = 6 pts.)

 

W/R: Dwayne Bowe hasn't had breakout games as I had hoped over the past few weeks, but I was able to muscle my way into the championship game. Should I start Bowe or D. Brown, maybe even Jacoby Jones? Keep in mind this is not a PPR league and the same stats still apply.

 

f***in' Mike Thomas, why did you have to score tonight? Jonathan Stewart also needs to fumble already...I thought the Steelers could play defense!