Manning is money, but I kind of like Freemans matchup this week. I also like Mcfadden against KC, Harper against Cinn and definitely Detroit against the pathetic cardinals.
As a Baltimore fan, I am incredibly scared of what Peyton is going to do to us this week. I'd go with Manning, but if you chose Freeman you would probably get plenty of points there as well.
Decker and Marshall definitely for WR's. I feel bad for Fitz. His absolute ceiling this year on any given week is about 12 points given his quarterbacks.
Definitely McFadden vs. KC and should catch some passes as well. I like Forte in PPR.
Leshoure/Alexander/Fitz for your flex. Have to sit Fitz which is sad and Alexander has been hot. But if Detroit gets a lead on Arizona, Leshoure/Bell may get involved more. I think I go with Alexander for a higher ceiling/higher floor pick. He shouldn't totally screw you even if he doesn't blow up.
I think I go with Gates for your TE. Harbor is a total wild card. The TE in that offense gets looks but he is a backup with Foles at QB and a better than average Cincy defense. He could blow up but also could be totally overwhelmed. This decision is totally based on how much risk you want to take.
D/ST definitely Detroit. Arizona is terrible and Philly may actually play with Cincy a bit tonight.
I always say when in doubt, start the better player and igonre the matchup. Better players are "better" for a reason.
QB - Peyton Manning RB - McFadden & Forte WR - Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker TE - Gates DST - Bengals (I'm not buying into the Detroit hype. They've sucked all year and will continue to suck against a poor offense)
I don't think Denver is going to build a big lead and then run it, so I'd go with Peyton at QB. At WR I don't like what Decker or Fitz have done lately. I'd start Marshall and Alexander, who are both red hot. At RB I'd go McFadden and Forte. DMC should have a huge day if he stays healthy. I'd then throw Bell in my flex as he'll likely see close to same number of carries as Leshoure, but should see quite a few targets in the passing game as well with most of the Lions good receivers being injured. I'd also play Harbor over Gates at TE. What has Gates done recently? You're probably not going get many points either way. I think I like the Bengals DST better than the Lions this week, also.
I'm a Decker owner, as well. I have Marshall and Alexander, and I haven't had Decker active in the last 3 weeks. He's going to ride my bench, which is why I recommend that he rides yours, as well. I don't think you can sit Alexander (averaging over 15 ppg over the last 5 in standard leagues with 30 receptions) and play Decker (averaging less than 5 ppg over the last 5 in standard leagues with 18 receptions).
bisklimpkit wrote:I'm a Decker owner, as well. I have Marshall and Alexander, and I haven't had Decker active in the last 3 weeks. He's going to ride my bench, which is why I recommend that he rides yours, as well. I don't think you can sit Alexander (averaging over 15 ppg over the last 5 in standard leagues with 30 receptions) and play Decker (averaging less than 5 ppg over the last 5 in standard leagues with 18 receptions).