Pricer's Picks - Week 4 discussion

[Matt Price]

What's on your mind this week as we enter the bye week gauntlet?

[ynotzz]

1. Start FJax or Spiller as my....flex....I guess Sproles and Powell are my best backs?

2. What to do with my bench?

10 team league, non-ppr. 4 point bonus for 100+ yards rushing/receiving.
My top lineup right now:
QB: Brees
RB1: Spiller
RB2: Sproles
WR1: Cruz
WR2: Nelson
WR3: Wayne
TE: Graham
W/R: Powell
W/T: Gronkowski
K: Streaming DST: Streaming

Bench: FJax, Lacy, Bolden, Hill, Jeffery, Patterson

Stock up on more RBs? WRs? I have #1 waiverrank.

Avalaible RBs: Snelling, Ellington, Hillman, Woodhead, Blount, Helu
WRs: Pettis, LaFell, Randle, Streater, Sanders, DHB, Stills, Harris, Britt (might get traded to the Lions)

[Matt Price]

1. Start FJax or Spiller as my....flex....I guess Sproles and Powell are my best backs?

2. What to do with my bench?

10 team league, non-ppr. 4 point bonus for 100+ yards rushing/receiving.
My top lineup right now:
QB: Brees
RB1: Spiller
RB2: Sproles
WR1: Cruz
WR2: Nelson
WR3: Wayne
TE: Graham
W/R: Powell
W/T: Gronkowski
K: Streaming DST: Streaming

Bench: FJax, Lacy, Bolden, Hill, Jeffery, Patterson

Stock up on more RBs? WRs? I have #1 waiverrank.

Avalaible RBs: Snelling, Ellington, Hillman, Woodhead, Blount, Helu
WRs: Pettis, LaFell, Randle, Streater, Sanders, DHB, Stills, Harris, Britt (might get traded to the Lions)

1. Stick with C.J. Spiller. He is getting the touches but has had bad matchups. He will come around.

2. you have a nice bench. I personally would try to get out of Cruz. Perhaps package him and someone off your bench to see if you can upgrade your WR1 a little bit to perhaps the low WR1 level. Maybe someone in the Randall Cobb tier. I'd offer Reggie Wayne to the Josh Gordon Owner for him straight up if you are not risk averse. I think he has the potential to enter the top 15 or so at the position.

I wouldn't blow your #1 Waiver pirority on anyone this week, but if they make it through I'd be interested in Helu for sure.

[ynotzz]

The waivers was last night, so all of these are FA. Snelling was just scooped up. Who do I drop for Helu?

[Matt Price]

The waivers was last night, so all of these are FA. Snelling was just scooped up. Who do I drop for Helu?

I guess none of those to be honest. It would be really nice if you could make a 2 for 1 trade to free up a spot for him. If it was me I might drop Jeffery or Patterson for him and if for some reason they go off this week you have the #1 priority to get them back again next week.

[jdso]

First year FF owner, I'm trying to see where I need improvements. Please take a look at my team when you get a chance. I'm thinking an upgrade at TE is needed, but not sure what to spare.

QB: M. Ryan
RB1: D. Martin
RB2: MJD
WR1: J. Nelson
WR2: D. Thomas
TE: Fleener
W/R: Sproles

Bench: Bradford, J. Bell, A. Ellington, D. Wilson, J. Finley, B. Hartline

[Matt Price]

First year FF owner, I'm trying to see where I need improvements. Please take a look at my team when you get a chance. I'm thinking an upgrade at TE is needed, but not sure what to spare.

QB: M. Ryan
RB1: D. Martin
RB2: MJD
WR1: J. Nelson
WR2: D. Thomas
TE: Fleener
W/R: Sproles

Bench: Bradford, J. Bell, A. Ellington, D. Wilson, J. Finley, B. Hartline

How many teams? ppr or standard?

I think its a good team for a 10 teamer, obviously your top 2 RBs aren't really doing you any favors right now. Both still have name value though so perhaps try to package one of them with another player for someone like Charles or even straight up for Reggie Bush. If you can trade MJD for Reggie Bush and then make a package deal for an upgrade at TE I think you are looking good.

In 10 teamers especially, always be looking to condense talent by making 2 for 1 trades.

[jdso]

How many teams? ppr or standard?

I think its a good team for a 10 teamer, obviously your top 2 RBs aren't really doing you any favors right now. Both still have name value though so perhaps try to package one of them with another player for someone like Charles or even straight up for Reggie Bush. If you can trade MJD for Reggie Bush and then make a package deal for an upgrade at TE I think you are looking good.

In 10 teamers especially, always be looking to condense talent by making 2 for 1 trades.

It's a 12 team league, standard scoring, non-ppr. Pardon my ignorance, but does this change things a lot? The main issue that sticks out to me is that there is less talent available for each team. Thanks for the tips, really appreciate you taking questions and providing the articles. Keep up the good work.

[ynotzz]

With Gronk out I have to find another starter for my W/T spot. Help me pick one:

Patterson vs Steelers (Cassel in)
Stills vs Dolphins (Lance Moore might be out)
Streater vs Redskins (horrible seconday and Pryor will play?)
Hunter vs Jets
Randle @Chiefs (ugly....)
Dobson @Falcons (intriguing...especially with Gronk out)
Roberts @Buccs
Who will play TE for the Patriots?

[egstud19]

I need a replacement for demarco Murray... Shall I pick up that backup rb randle or browns rb ogbanaya ? I am in a PPR league

[Matt Price]

I need a replacement for demarco Murray... Shall I pick up that backup rb randle or browns rb ogbanaya ? I am in a PPR league

Sorry for my absence guys. I was at a conference for work and then on vacation with the wife.

I would pickup Ogbonaya as a long term replacement, but if you need someone this week I'd go with Randle. I personally am not a fan of Randle
s game, but the opportunities should be there. Ogbonaya is much more valuable in ppr leagues and long term, but may not get as much work this week as Randle should.

[Matt Price]

It's a 12 team league, standard scoring, non-ppr. Pardon my ignorance, but does this change things a lot? The main issue that sticks out to me is that there is less talent available for each team. Thanks for the tips, really appreciate you taking questions and providing the articles. Keep up the good work.

league size, roster makeup, and scoring settings can change things quite a bit. Always know your scoring rules.