1st Round Decisions--What Do You Guys Think ?

[Keith]

made the play-offs, but as the last (#6 seed), which means I have to play the #3 seed (but who I believe is the best team in the league). And he is a buddy who always used to beat me, although I beat him this season.

RB--I have Barber and I have Choice. Have to start Barber if he starts for Dallas, but if his pinkie toe knocks him out early, I could be screwed. Also have to start Jacobs. No brainer there. I've been starting Ward as well (as my flex), and that has been working out well, especially when Bradshaw was out last week. If I sit Ward, it would be for Choice, or another WR, but as you'll see, that is my problem area.

WR--Andre Johnson is a must start. So is Lance Moore. The rest of my choices (for WR3 or a flex if I went that way) are: Kevin Walter--hate starting 2 WRs from same team, but he has put up numbers this year (except for last night); Braylon Edwards--wow was I wrong about him. They tried to give him the game ball the last time Cleveland won....but he dropped it. Plays the Titans in Tenny with Ken Dorsey as his QB; Torry Holt--if Edwards was my worst trade acquisition, then Holt was my worst draft pick. Hasn't done squat, but the Rams have a favorable match-up against Arizona; and Justin Gage-- has a good match-up against the Browns, but is just too inconsistent to rely upon in the playoffs.

Think I have to go with either Ward or Choice (probably Ward unless Barber is going to be limited) as my flex, and Kevin Walter as my WR3. Can't play Holt, and Edwards is in a terrible spot.

Thoughts ?

Thanks fellas.

[The Nac]

Holt as your #3. Arizona's secondary is merely a figment of all of our imaginations, especially since St. Louis will actually have a running game this week. Jackson in the lineup gives Holt value.

Ward as your flex. He's a ****ing bulldozer, much like Jacobs, except Ward seems a bit quicker. They are going to pound Philly with the ball, and they'll have it often since McNabb will be beaten all day.

Just my thoughts.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by The Nac

Holt as your #3. Arizona's secondary is merely a figment of all of our imaginations, especially since St. Louis will actually have a running game this week. Jackson in the lineup gives Holt value.

Ward as your flex. He's a ****ing bulldozer, much like Jacobs, except Ward seems a bit quicker. They are going to pound Philly with the ball, and they'll have it often since McNabb will be beaten all day.

Just my thoughts.

Yeah--Ward has done well. I drafted him as my Jacobs insurance, and I've played him and Jacobs together several times. Ward is the pass catching back, so he gets 10-12 carries a game and 3-4 receptions as well. Any guy getting 15 touches on the Giants, can be my flex

As for playing Holt, I'm going to have to research it further. While Jackson being back helps, the Rams haven't scored an offensive TD in something like 3 games (if I'm not mistaken). Their line is a mess and Bulger has played horribly. Even with single coverage, Holt gets no separation.

[RanPicks]

agree with Nac.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by RanPicks

agree with Nac.

Really. You guys are really saying Torry Holt over Kevin Walter ?

Let's not forgot that Walter gets a decent match-up against the Pack--who give up points.

[RanPicks]

good weather v bad weather...

hmmm... maybe I do go with Walter after looking at it some more...

[Keith]

Originally Posted by RanPicks

good weather v bad weather...

hmmm... maybe I do go with Walter after looking at it some more...

weather favors Holt--doesn't it ?

[RanPicks]

yes - that's what was swaying me (and the Swiss cheese D)...

gotta check the weather game day... if good - go Walter.

[The Nac]

Originally Posted by RanPicks

yes - that's what was swaying me (and the Swiss cheese D)...

gotta check the weather game day... if good - go Walter.

That's a better way to look at it. If the snow holds up in Green Bay, Walter definitely warrants a start, especially since Harris will be blanketing Johnson all day.

If the weather's shit, Holt is your guy.[/font]

[Keith]

Originally Posted by The Nac

That's a better way to look at it. If the snow holds up in Green Bay, Walter definitely warrants a start, especially since Harris will be blanketing Johnson all day.

If the weather's shit, Holt is your guy.[/font]

I'll be starting Andre Johnson as well. Absent a blizzard of course.

[mcallister3200]

I'd go with Walter and in a bad weather situation, I actually think I'd go with Gage. The reason is, I don't know your opponent's lineup, but even if he's inconsistent if you are the underdog in the playoffs you have to take some risks sometimes. Maybe Hixon or Toomer if available, but I guess it'd be tough to roll with three Giants, it would hafta be your "GOM" or something to do that. I'm a little biased since I own Holt and am on the verge of dropping him. Bulger is f'ing terrible

[Keith]

Originally Posted by mcallister3200

I'd go with Walter and in a bad weather situation, I actually think I'd go with Gage. The reason is, I don't know your opponent's lineup, but even if he's inconsistent if you are the underdog in the playoffs you have to take some risks sometimes. Maybe Hixon or Toomer if available, but I guess it'd be tough to roll with three Giants, it would hafta be your "GOM" or something to do that. I'm a little biased since I own Holt and am on the verge of dropping him. Bulger is f'ing terrible

after reading that Holt was dogging it last week and asking out of the game, I cannot go with him.

I've decided to play Derrick Ward as my flex, given the forecast for Sunday in NY (cold and very windy). Forecast in Green Bay is supposed to be OK for Sunday.

Can't decide on my WR3. Keep flipping back and forth between Kevin Walter and Braylon Edwards. I am a decided underdog in my match-up, and I need a guy who offers "home run" potential (certainly Holt does not). Any opinions guys ?

Oh the pain, the pain.

[RanPicks]

Keith, I just think you gotta check the weather and adjust accordingly... I know Edwards has HR potential, but against Tenny? many that's tough... I'd have to say Kevin Walter has WTP... I do like Ward - he's gonna get his touches...

[Keith]

Originally Posted by RanPicks

Keith, I just think you gotta check the weather and adjust accordingly... I know Edwards has HR potential, but against Tenny? many that's tough... I'd have to say Kevin Walter has WTP... I do like Ward - he's gonna get his touches...

definitely going Ward as my flex. Weather is OK for Green Bay. I am going with Walter over Edwards. And I am going with Tashard Choice instead of Barber (hopefully he is de-activated for the game).