I would take a bit of a risk and roll with Steve Smith, although Newton might favor his TE's for his first start. If this is a standard-scoring league, Smith has a better chance at producing some nice stats, but if it was PPR, I would relook this situation.
10 team H2H league, standard scoring [NFL.com] QB: A. Rogers RB: MJD, S. Jax, J. Starks, D. Murray, M. Bush WR: M. Wallace, B. Marshall, P. Harvin, M. Colston, L. Robinson TE: O. Daniels, J. Gresham DEF: Cowboys K: Sebastian Janikowski
I would definitely go with Meachem here. Its going to be a shoot out and he should be on the receiving end of at least 1 of the TDs Brees throws. Please help with mine.
TheSQUID wrote:I would definitely go with Meachem here. Its going to be a shoot out and he should be on the receiving end of at least 1 of the TDs Brees throws. Please help with mine.
Personally, I don't see why so many assume NO will have this prolific offense this year. Last year they were bottom end of top 10 and faced only 2 good defenses all season. I don't see much in the way of upgrades on offense either. Also, the two games played against top 10 defenses (Vikings and Steelers) resulted in a total of 24 points,
Meacham had 9 receptions for about 100 yards in two games combined, no TDs.
I just don't see this being a shootout. I think GB wins 27-14 or something like that.
However, to the OP, I think the likelyhood that any of the three score decent ponits this week are pretty slim. I would probably role the dice on Steve Smith because he has the most potential to house one.
Fantasy record last 2 seasons: 18-12 (HtH) PPW: 95 (league average 90) Championships: 1
dmurn02 wrote:Steve Smith with a rookie quarterback just scares me though.
Yes, that's why it's a risk.
Like I said though, the chances that Burleson or Meachem get you more than 5 points is pretty slim. Chances are that Steve Smith won't either but he's more likely to score TDs.
Fantasy record last 2 seasons: 18-12 (HtH) PPW: 95 (league average 90) Championships: 1
QB Romo & Cutler; RB: R Grant, R Mathews, F Jones, F Jackson. M Tolbert. & C Williams; WR/TE used as same: G Jennings, A Gates, M Austin, S Holmes, D Keller; Kicker: M Crosby. TD League-bonus-100 yds rushing, receiving, & 300 yard passing.