Fantasy Sports MailBag

[NamelessPimp]

If you had to pick a Denver WR which do you think will become Peytons favorite target?

That is an extremely good question. I think he's going to spread the ball around a lot. He'll definitely be throwing a lot of short passes in this offense and I think they'll focus on moving the chains rather than the deep ball. A lot of people think Decker will have a big year, but I still think Demaryius Thomas will put up the better numbers in that offense. Sure, Decker may get a lot of short, dinky passes and a lot of receptions but Thomas will definitely get his stats as well.

 

[Clem]

How many teams in the league? Is it standard? 2 WR and a flex spot?

If its a standard league, 12 team league with the flex spot (RB/WR) I like Brandon Lloyd has the more valuable one. Even though I think the Steelers will throw a lot more, Lloyd will stretch the field in that Pats offense and could put up some solid numbers.

12 teams w/ three receivers and a flex spot.

 

[NamelessPimp]

12 teams w/ three receivers and a flex spot.

Oh wow. 3 WRs and a flex spot? How many RB positions. You might be in some trouble there. Post your whole team...and lets see what we got.

 

[Clem]

Oh wow. 3 WRs and a flex spot? How many RB positions. You might be in some trouble there. Post your whole team...and lets see what we got.

Brady, Tom
Charles, Jamaal
Sproles, Darren
Lloyd, Brandon
Britt, Kenny
Brown, Antonio
Graham, Jimmy
Spiller, C.J.

Locker, Jake
Tebow, Tim
Tate, Ben
Tolbert, Mike
Amendola, Danny
Brown, Vincent
Owens, Terrell
Cook, Jared

Bears D/ST

 

[NamelessPimp]

Brady, Tom
Charles, Jamaal
Sproles, Darren
Lloyd, Brandon
Britt, Kenny
Brown, Antonio
Graham, Jimmy
Spiller, C.J.

Locker, Jake
Tebow, Tim
Tate, Ben
Tolbert, Mike
Amendola, Danny
Brown, Vincent
Owens, Terrell
Cook, Jared

Bears D/ST

Theres definitely no reason to have 2 QBs on your bench, especially when you have Brady. I'd keep Locker and drop Tebow. With 3 WRs you definitely wayyy too late to pick one up. I'm guessing you got your first one in the 5th round. In this format, WRs are in higher demand. I think you'll have a lot of trouble trying to work out a deal for a better WR at this point. You might have to shop Sproles or JC around.

 

[Clem]

Theres definitely no reason to have 2 QBs on your bench, especially when you have Brady. I'd keep Locker and drop Tebow. With 3 WRs you definitely wayyy too late to pick one up. I'm guessing you got your first one in the 5th round. In this format, WRs are in higher demand. I think you'll have a lot of trouble trying to work out a deal for a better WR at this point. You might have to shop Sproles or JC around.

Someone offered me Calvin Johnson and Dustin Keller for Brandon Lloyd and Jimmy Graham but I seemed to be giving up more.

 

[NamelessPimp]

Someone offered me Calvin Johnson and Dustin Keller for Brandon Lloyd and Jimmy Graham but I seemed to be giving up more.

I would have taken it. Calvin Johnson is the best WR and you're in a league where WRs are even more valuable. He should have been a top 3 pick. I'd try to keep Lloyd and see if he wants either of the Browns and Graham for Johnson and Keller.

 

[Clem]

I would have taken it. Calvin Johnson is the best WR and you're in a league where WRs are even more valuable. He should have been a top 3 pick. I'd try to keep Lloyd and see if he wants either of the Browns and Graham for Johnson and Keller.

I'll definitely try that. What is your opinion on Britt--is he worth keeping around?

 

[NamelessPimp]

I'll definitely try that. What is your opinion on Britt--is he worth keeping around?

Depending on how long his suspension is. Your league is pretty deep and the WR is more valuable so I'd definitely hold onto him. You can afford the roster spot and it's worth the risk unless there are some good WRs on the waiver wire.

 

[Clem]

Thanks for all the info. It's been a great help.

 

[NamelessPimp]

Thanks for all the info. It's been a great help.

No problem. Let me know if you got anymore questions.

 

[Czerka]

what do you think about chris davis going forward? ive been rolling with him for a couple months and hes been decent. can he be trusted in playoffs or should i get an upgrade? hes at my CI spot

 

[NamelessPimp]

what do you think about chris davis going forward? ive been rolling with him for a couple months and hes been decent. can he be trusted in playoffs or should i get an upgrade? hes at my CI spot

What other options would you have? I would at least have a back-up plan at the worst. HR hitters are pretty streaky so if he's cold he hurts you. If he's hot, he's going to help you win.

 

[Clem]

I was just offered the following trade:

Calvin Johnson (WR - DET)
Dustin Keller (TE - NYJ)
Miles Austin (WR - DAL)
Mark Ingram (RB - NO)

for

Brandon Lloyd (WR - NE)
Jamaal Charles (RB - KC)
Jimmy Graham (TE - NO)
Antonio Brown (WR - PIT)

I kind of looked at Charles as a lower tier #1 RB and figured Ingram is even below that. I'd also kind of hate to lose both Brown and Lloyd.

 

[NamelessPimp]

I was just offered the following trade:

Calvin Johnson (WR - DET)
Dustin Keller (TE - NYJ)
Miles Austin (WR - DAL)
Mark Ingram (RB - NO)

for

Brandon Lloyd (WR - NE)
Jamaal Charles (RB - KC)
Jimmy Graham (TE - NO)
Antonio Brown (WR - PIT)

I kind of looked at Charles as a lower tier #1 RB and figured Ingram is even below that. I'd also kind of hate to lose both Brown and Lloyd.

I'd pass on that. It doesnt really help improve any of your needs. It improves your WRs but still leaves a hole at that last WR and then at TE and RB. I'd hold off. Or ask for a better back than Mark Ingram.