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#1 VanHalun040604
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Although we've had a lot of people recruiting for Fantasy Football, we really haven't had all that much basic discussion on any questions people have about it...So along with answering any questions you guys have about the fast-approaching NFL Fantasy Football 2005 season, I think this would also be a great place for those of you who already have a league/team to post your lineup and to get advice from some your GameSpot peers (aside from the FF "gurus" out there).

FAQ & Tips

For those of you who may not have joined a league yet, here are some of the various sites that you can visit for FREE Fantasy Football: ESPN.com, NFL.com, and AOL.com. Those are probably your top three best bets. However, on ESPN's Fantasy Football, you're going to have to download Java for your draft (which doesn't take long and is FREE). Out of all the drafts out there, ESPN's is probably the most organized and looks similar to what you would see on TV on an actual Draft Day back in April 2005. Most sites (all that I listed, at least) pre-ranks their players--which is especially useful for novices. However, if you're doing a live draft, it really isn't neccessary as you'll probably be able to figure out who want or what type of player you need. If you're doing an automated draft, then the computer choses the draft order and goes through and picks for everyone in your league (which is really boring if you ask me). In the case of an automated draft, if you really think you know what you're doing, then it's useful for you to rank your players yourself because in this way, you may end up with a better result that what the computer will come up for you. At any rate, I would reccomend a live draft; it's way more exciting.

Once you have your players for your team (a QB, RB, WR, WR, RB/WR, TE, K, and D/ST) then the fun begins--at least when the 2005 season kicks off on September 8th. Of the sites I listed above, NFL.com probably does the best in getting you ready for each week of the season; at your league's homepage, they'll give you updates (in the offseason, preseason, and regular season) on how your players are doing (if they're making good/bad strides, injured, etc.). NFL.com will also give you updates on what players that you may not have drafted to watch out for. For example, whoever landed Antonio Gates last year early on definitely looked like a genius. ESPN.com will give you all that NFL.com does and more, but you have to pay for it (they call it giving your team the Edge).

If anybody has updates/reviews on any other Fantasy Football hosting sites, let's have it. As the 2005 Fantasy Football season nears, I think this should be a great place for people to pick up helpful tips and hints from a group of people that know a lot of different teams and a lot of different players. Good Luck!

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#2 VanHalun040604
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For myself, I have two Fantasy Football Leagues (one at NFL.com and one at ESPN.com)...I'll just give my starting Week 1 lineup from my ESPN.com League because I really think I had a far more better draft than I did at NFL.com.

The Carcer City Convicts

QB - Trent Green

RB - LaDanian Tomlinson

RB/WR - Laveraneus Coles

WR - Jerry Porter

WR - Randy Moss

TE - Doug Jolley

D/ST - Steelers

K - Sebastian Janikowski

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For myself, I have two Fantasy Football Leagues (one at NFL.com and one at ESPN.com)...I'll just give my starting Week 1 lineup from my ESPN.com League because I really think I had a far more better draft than I did at NFL.com.

The Carcer City Convicts

QB - Trent Green

RB - LaDanian Tomlinson

RB/WR - Laveraneus Coles

WR - Jerry Porter

WR - Randy Moss

TE - Doug Jolley

D/ST - Steelers

K - Sebastian Janikowski

VanHalun040604


Nice team, but the only drawback is when the Raiders have a bye week you will be hurting.
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I think you need a couple more Raiders in that line-up.

ESPN has an article in their fantasy football section about draft do's and don'ts you might want to take a look at.

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I think you need a couple more Raiders in that line-up.

ESPN has an article in their fantasy football section about draft do's and don'ts you might want to take a look at.

cachberger

:lol: MORE RAIDERS!!!! Thanks for that tip though...with Steve Smith and Peerless Price backin' the Raiders WRs, hopefully I'll be alright. Other back-ups: "Big" Ben Rothelisberger, Chad Pennington, Steve McNair, Adam Vinatieri, and J.J. Arrington.

Who should I start at Kicker for the majority of the season?

Should I try to trade for a WR?

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[QUOTE="cachberger"]

I think you need a couple more Raiders in that line-up.

ESPN has an article in their fantasy football section about draft do's and don'ts you might want to take a look at.

VanHalun040604

:lol: MORE RAIDERS!!!! Thanks for that tip though...with Steve Smith and Peerless Price backin' the Raiders WRs, hopefully I'll be alright. Other back-ups: "Big" Ben Rothelisberger, Chad Pennington, Steve McNair, Adam Vinatieri, and J.J. Arrington.

Who should I start at Kicker for the majority of the season?

Should I try to trade for a WR?



Well for kicker that depends on the matchup of who they play, go with who you think will score more. You will probably be fine for WR, just keep your eye out for who is putting up some good numbers and is a free agent, since you have 3 QB's on your bench that is kind of worthless, so either trade them or drop em.
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Starting Roster

  • QB Marc Bulger
  • RB Ladanian Tomlinson
  • RB Deuce McAllister
  • WR Javon Walker
  • WR Nate Burleson
  • TE Tony Gonzalez
  • PK Ryan Longwell
  • TM Colts

Benched Roster

  • QB Kerry Collins
  • QB Carson Palmer
  • RB Tatum Bell
  • WR Derrick Mason
  • WR Anquan Boldin
  • WR Steve Smith
  • TE L.J. Smith
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Starting Roster

  • QB Marc Bulger
  • RB Ladanian Tomlinson
  • RB Deuce McAllister
  • WR Javon Walker
  • WR Nate Burleson
  • TE Tony Gonzalez
  • PK Ryan Longwell
  • TM Colts

Benched Roster

  • QB Kerry Collins
  • QB Carson Palmer
  • RB Tatum Bell
  • WR Derrick Mason
  • WR Anquan Boldin
  • WR Steve Smith
  • TE L.J. Smith

NYJCMart28

Great RBs...I might trade one to see if you could get a better starting WR. Javon Walker alientated himself from his team by holding out and Burleson is iffy. You probably got the best TE (if Gates comes close to him in yards, we'll see). Solid kicker. But the Colts D/ST??? That's awful. You're also gonna need a backup D/ST for when the Colts are on their BYE. I would start Derrick Mason and Anquan Boldin over the two you have right now if I were you...But either way I think you should negotiate a trade for maybe Marvin Harrison? And try to trade away that awful Defense...that's really gonna hold you back. The RAIDERS defense might be better than them this year (and that's really saying something when you look at how they've been the past two years). I'm surprised you never made the obvious pick by getting the Jets D/ST or Coles or Martin, too.

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45 sacks and 19 INT's isn't bad for the Colts.
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  • QB Carson Palmer
  • QB Kerry Collins
  • RB Curtis Martin
  • RB Tiki Barber
  • RB Clinton Portis
  • WR Donald Driver
  • WR Reggie Wayne
  • WR Terrell Owens
  • TE Jeremy Shockey
  • PK Jason Elam
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  • QB Carson Palmer
  • QB Kerry Collins
  • RB Curtis Martin
  • RB Tiki Barber
  • RB Clinton Portis
  • WR Donald Driver
  • WR Reggie Wayne
  • WR Terrell Owens
  • TE Jeremy Shockey
  • PK Jason Elam

NYJCMart28

I wouldn't have traded both of those RBs you had originally (Clinton is good, though)...T.O. is a big risk...I wouldn't have traded Tony Gonz either...You traded away a lot of talent for somewhat decent WRs--though Reggie Wayne may have a huge year this season.

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[QUOTE="NYJCMart28"]
  • QB Carson Palmer
  • QB Kerry Collins
  • RB Curtis Martin
  • RB Tiki Barber
  • RB Clinton Portis
  • WR Donald Driver
  • WR Reggie Wayne
  • WR Terrell Owens
  • TE Jeremy Shockey
  • PK Jason Elam

VanHalun040604

I wouldn't have traded both of those RBs you had originally (Clinton is good, though)...T.O. is a big risk...I wouldn't have traded Tony Gonz either...You traded away a lot of talent for somewhat decent WRs--though Reggie Wayne may have a huge year this season.

I didn't trade it away, this is a different team.

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[QUOTE="VanHalun040604"][QUOTE="NYJCMart28"]
  • QB Carson Palmer
  • QB Kerry Collins
  • RB Curtis Martin
  • RB Tiki Barber
  • RB Clinton Portis
  • WR Donald Driver
  • WR Reggie Wayne
  • WR Terrell Owens
  • TE Jeremy Shockey
  • PK Jason Elam

NYJCMart28

I wouldn't have traded both of those RBs you had originally (Clinton is good, though)...T.O. is a big risk...I wouldn't have traded Tony Gonz either...You traded away a lot of talent for somewhat decent WRs--though Reggie Wayne may have a huge year this season.

I didn't trade it away, this is a different team.

Oh...whew....that would have been bad. That's a pretty good team. Who's the D/ST?

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[QUOTE="NYJCMart28"][QUOTE="VanHalun040604"][QUOTE="NYJCMart28"]
  • QB Carson Palmer
  • QB Kerry Collins
  • RB Curtis Martin
  • RB Tiki Barber
  • RB Clinton Portis
  • WR Donald Driver
  • WR Reggie Wayne
  • WR Terrell Owens
  • TE Jeremy Shockey
  • PK Jason Elam

VanHalun040604

I wouldn't have traded both of those RBs you had originally (Clinton is good, though)...T.O. is a big risk...I wouldn't have traded Tony Gonz either...You traded away a lot of talent for somewhat decent WRs--though Reggie Wayne may have a huge year this season.

I didn't trade it away, this is a different team.

Oh...whew....that would have been bad. That's a pretty good team. Who's the D/ST?

None, this is an auction league (unlike my other submission which was draft), and they didn't offer D/STs.

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#15 Lee1255
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My OTHER team:

QB Culpeppah
RB Julius Jones
RB Kevin Jones
WR Anquan Boldin
WR Myself (Lee Evans)
WR Nate Burleson
TE L.J. Smith
K Nate Kaeding
D Washington / Buffalo

Fairly solid. I also just picked up Larry Johnson, because Priest Holmes is bound to collapse at some point.

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Who should I start for Kicker??? Sea-bas Janikowski or Adam V.?
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Who should I start for Kicker??? Sea-bas Janikowski or Adam V.?VanHalun040604

Jani. Pats might struggle against Carolina's D while the Raiders will definitly put up points against KC.

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For myself, I have two Fantasy Football Leagues (one at NFL.com and one at ESPN.com)...I'll just give my starting Week 1 lineup from my ESPN.com League because I really think I had a far more better draft than I did at NFL.com.

The Carcer City Convicts

QB - Trent Green

RB - LaDanian Tomlinson

RB/WR - Laveraneus Coles

WR - Jerry Porter

WR - Randy Moss

TE - Doug Jolley

D/ST - Steelers

K - Sebastian Janikowski

VanHalun040604

My team, The Carcer City Convicts, are 2-0 so far...

The other one, at NFL.com is 1-1...the players aren't as good. I also subbed in Courtney Anderson for Doug Jolley.

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#19 VanHalun040604
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My OTHER team:

QB Culpeppah
RB Julius Jones
RB Kevin Jones
WR Anquan Boldin
WR Myself (Lee Evans)
WR Nate Burleson
TE L.J. Smith
K Nate Kaeding
D Washington / Buffalo

Fairly solid. I also just picked up Larry Johnson, because Priest Holmes is bound to collapse at some point.

Lee1255

Not lookin' so great now with Cullpepper, huh???

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#20 _Kramer_
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Wow. So far, I've been 7-1 in my 4 leagues this season.
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#21 wallymartin
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The rest of my team is solid, but I'm torn between two QBs. Should I start Carson Palmer(vs. Bears) or Marc Bulger(vs. Titans)? I'm leaning towards Palmer.

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The rest of my team is solid, but I'm torn between two QBs. Should I start Carson Palmer(vs. Bears) or Marc Bulger(vs. Titans)? I'm leaning towards Palmer.

wallymartin

Bulger will put up better numbers against a bad defense then Carson will against a team that forced like 5 turnovers against Detroit. Then again, it was Joey Harrington.....Either way, just to be safe, I'd still go with Bulger.

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My Team:

  • QB: Peyton Manning
  • QB: Daunte Culpepper
  • RB: LaDanian Tomlinson
  • RB: Shaun Alexander
  • RB: Priest Holmes
  • WR: Randy Moss
  • WR: Terrell Owens
  • WR: Torry Holt
  • WR: Marvin Harrison
  • TE: Tony Gonzalez
  • TE: Antonio Gates
  • PK: Adam Vinateri
  • PK: David Akers
  • TM: Steelers
  • TM: Patriots
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My Team:

  • QB: Peyton Manning
  • QB: Daunte Culpepper
  • RB: LaDanian Tomlinson
  • RB: Shaun Alexander
  • RB: Priest Holmes
  • WR: Randy Moss
  • WR: Terrell Owens
  • WR: Torry Holt
  • WR: Marvin Harrison
  • TE: Tony Gonzalez
  • TE: Antonio Gates
  • PK: Adam Vinateri
  • PK: David Akers
  • TM: Steelers
  • TM: Patriots

NYJCMart28

1/10. No depth.

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[QUOTE="NYJCMart28"]

My Team:

  • QB: Peyton Manning
  • QB: Daunte Culpepper
  • RB: LaDanian Tomlinson
  • RB: Shaun Alexander
  • RB: Priest Holmes
  • WR: Randy Moss
  • WR: Terrell Owens
  • WR: Torry Holt
  • WR: Marvin Harrison
  • TE: Tony Gonzalez
  • TE: Antonio Gates
  • PK: Adam Vinateri
  • PK: David Akers
  • TM: Steelers
  • TM: Patriots

_Kramer_

1/10. No depth.

You're kidding me right?

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[QUOTE="_Kramer_"][QUOTE="NYJCMart28"]

My Team:

  • QB: Peyton Manning
  • QB: Daunte Culpepper
  • RB: LaDanian Tomlinson
  • RB: Shaun Alexander
  • RB: Priest Holmes
  • WR: Randy Moss
  • WR: Terrell Owens
  • WR: Torry Holt
  • WR: Marvin Harrison
  • TE: Tony Gonzalez
  • TE: Antonio Gates
  • PK: Adam Vinateri
  • PK: David Akers
  • TM: Steelers
  • TM: Patriots

NYJCMart28

1/10. No depth.

You're kidding me right?

Yes, because you were joking in the first place...

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[QUOTE="NYJCMart28"][QUOTE="_Kramer_"][QUOTE="NYJCMart28"]

My Team:

  • QB: Peyton Manning
  • QB: Daunte Culpepper
  • RB: LaDanian Tomlinson
  • RB: Shaun Alexander
  • RB: Priest Holmes
  • WR: Randy Moss
  • WR: Terrell Owens
  • WR: Torry Holt
  • WR: Marvin Harrison
  • TE: Tony Gonzalez
  • TE: Antonio Gates
  • PK: Adam Vinateri
  • PK: David Akers
  • TM: Steelers
  • TM: Patriots

_Kramer_

1/10. No depth.

You're kidding me right?

Yes, because you were joking in the first place...

Actually, I'm not joking. I created a fantasy league for AOL, but then I never invited anyone. After the draft deadline passed, I picked up all the best players and now I win all my games against the teamless computer.

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[QUOTE="_Kramer_"][QUOTE="NYJCMart28"][QUOTE="_Kramer_"][QUOTE="NYJCMart28"]

My Team:

  • QB: Peyton Manning
  • QB: Daunte Culpepper
  • RB: LaDanian Tomlinson
  • RB: Shaun Alexander
  • RB: Priest Holmes
  • WR: Randy Moss
  • WR: Terrell Owens
  • WR: Torry Holt
  • WR: Marvin Harrison
  • TE: Tony Gonzalez
  • TE: Antonio Gates
  • PK: Adam Vinateri
  • PK: David Akers
  • TM: Steelers
  • TM: Patriots

NYJCMart28

1/10. No depth.

You're kidding me right?

Yes, because you were joking in the first place...

Actually, I'm not joking. I created a fantasy league for AOL, but then I never invited anyone. After the draft deadline passed, I picked up all the best players and now I win all my games against the teamless computer.

w00t...:? That's pathetically loserific...

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[QUOTE="wallymartin"]

The rest of my team is solid, but I'm torn between two QBs. Should I start Carson Palmer(vs. Bears) or Marc Bulger(vs. Titans)? I'm leaning towards Palmer.

VanHalun040604

Bulger will put up better numbers against a bad defense then Carson will against a team that forced like 5 turnovers against Detroit. Then again, it was Joey Harrington.....Either way, just to be safe, I'd still go with Bulger.

:cry: I lost by one point! Carson would have won it for me. I need to be alone. :cry:

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[QUOTE="VanHalun040604"][QUOTE="wallymartin"]

The rest of my team is solid, but I'm torn between two QBs. Should I start Carson Palmer(vs. Bears) or Marc Bulger(vs. Titans)? I'm leaning towards Palmer.

wallymartin

Bulger will put up better numbers against a bad defense then Carson will against a team that forced like 5 turnovers against Detroit. Then again, it was Joey Harrington.....Either way, just to be safe, I'd still go with Bulger.

:cry: I lost by one point! Carson would have won it for me. I need to be alone. :cry:

Like I said, I thought Carson was unproven because he hadn't faced a legitimate defense before the Bears....but he killed them just like any other team he plays. Start him from this point forward.

My team, on the other hand, is unstoppable. My big three that will always win the game for me are Trent Green, LaDanian Tomlinson, and Randy Moss. I'm undefeated, and it's gonna remain that way.

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Starting Roster

  • QB Peyton Manning 
  • RB Jamal Lewis
  • RB Lamont Jordan
  • WR Roy Williams
  • WR Torry Holt
  • WR Keyshawn Johnson 
  • TE Jason Witten
  • PK M. Bryant
  • DF Colts

Benched Roster

  • QB Matt Hasselbeck
  • RB TJ Duckett
  • RB Tatum Bell
  • WR Marcus Robinson 
  • WR Lee Evans
  • PK  Jeff Reed
  • TE J Wiggins
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#32 VanHalun040604
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I an answer by SUNDAY:

Which QB should I start?

  • Ben Roethlisberger (Maybe not this week since he's listed as Doubtful)
  • Trent Green (Against the 'Skins this week)
  • Steve McNair (Against the Bengals this week)
  • Mark Brunell (Against the Chiefs this week)

Pick one for this week and if you wanna help me out, pick one for the rest of the season.

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#33 wallymartin
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To VanHalun:  Talk about a QB controversy.  But you said in another thread that you already decided, so I'll leave that alone.

I need to know if I should cancel this trade I just proposed.  My three QBs are Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Mark Brunell.  My RBs(at the moment, I'll do some changes after this week) are Curtis Martin, Kevan Barlow, Marcel Shipp, and Chris Perry.  I proposed a trade of Mark Brunell and Marcel Shipp for Corey Dillon and Daunte Culpepper.  The other guy is VERY weak at QB (Culpepper, Dilfer, and Wright), so I think this trade will go through.  I am willing to take a shot on using Culpepper as my backup, especially in week 7 when Brady has a bye and Daunte faces the Packers.  So do you think that this trade will help me, or did I make a bad call?  Thanks in advance.

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#34 VanHalun040604
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To VanHalun:  Talk about a QB controversy.  But you said in another thread that you already decided, so I'll leave that alone.

I need to know if I should cancel this trade I just proposed.  My three QBs are Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Mark Brunell.  My RBs(at the moment, I'll do some changes after this week) are Curtis Martin, Kevan Barlow, Marcel Shipp, and Chris Perry.  I proposed a trade of Mark Brunell and Marcel Shipp for Corey Dillon and Daunte Culpepper.  The other guy is VERY weak at QB (Culpepper, Dilfer, and Wright), so I think this trade will go through.  I am willing to take a shot on using Culpepper as my backup, especially in week 7 when Brady has a bye and Daunte faces the Packers.  So do you think that this trade will help me, or did I make a bad call?  Thanks in advance.

wallymartin

Dilfer is having a great fantasy season at QB for the Browns, but otherwise, yes he is very weak at that position.  Marcel Shipp doesn't really have any fantasy potential and from what it looks like, your basically giving up a solid player in Mark Brunell for two underachievers in Corey Dillion and Daunte Culpepper.  With Manning and Brady, you have enough great QBs to do well.  Corey won't give you anything....you'd do best to stick with Barlow for the rest of the season.  I don't know what your record is, but one loss because of a QB's bye-week shouldn't hurt you too much.  At any rate, I'd say bad call on your part.  Sorry, dude....

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#35 wallymartin
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Bah, he rejected the trade, anyway.  Looks like he's determined to wait for Culpepper to break out of his slump, because he's been starting him since week 1.  You're right that Brunell is solid this year, but solid doesn't do me any good sitting on the bench while I have other holes to fill.  All of my RBs are bigger underachievers than Dillon, at least he's actually putting up fantasy points.  Oh well, Brunell faces the Niners in week 7.  Can you say "Big Points"?
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#36 VanHalun040604
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Bah, he rejected the trade, anyway.  Looks like he's determined to wait for Culpepper to break out of his slump, because he's been starting him since week 1.  You're right that Brunell is solid this year, but solid doesn't do me any good sitting on the bench while I have other holes to fill.  All of my RBs are bigger underachievers than Dillon, at least he's actually putting up fantasy points.  Oh well, Brunell faces the Niners in week 7.  Can you say "Big Points"?wallymartin

In my ESPN league, Brunell is averaging 14.8 points per game, which is better than solid.  With my team, I guess I don't have any QB issues no matter who starts.  I've got LaDanian Tomlinson, Steve Smith, Jerry Porter, Randy Moss, Courtney Anderson, the Steelers D/ST, and Sebas Janikowski. 

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who should I play. Mark Brunell or Josh McCown? With the yards McCowns put up i think i'll go with him but I don't even know if he is starting.:roll:
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#38 VanHalun040604
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who should I play. Mark Brunell or Josh McCown? With the yards McCowns put up i think i'll go with him but I don't even know if he is starting.:roll:
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Brunell!  You be stupid to go with McCown, dude....Brunell just won a game for my team last week with nearly 300 yards and 3 TDs against the Chiefs.  If you want to have a shot to win, go with Brunell.  McCown just had a big game because he was playing against the 49ers, man.  It's still up in the air as to whether he's the interim guy for Warner or if he's the permenant starter.  Even then, he's not as talented as Brunell and also won't put up as many points as him, either.  Go with Mark. 

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[QUOTE="sanghoon93"]who should I play. Mark Brunell or Josh McCown? With the yards McCowns put up i think i'll go with him but I don't even know if he is starting.:roll:
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Brunell!  You be stupid to go with McCown, dude....Brunell just won a game for my team last week with nearly 300 yards and 3 TDs against the Chiefs.  If you want to have a shot to win, go with Brunell.  McCown just had a big game because he was playing against the 49ers, man.  It's still up in the air as to whether he's the interim guy for Warner or if he's the permenant starter.  Even then, he's not as talented as Brunell and also won't put up as many points as him, either.  Go with Mark. 

Its funny that you say that because this time last year he would of been on the bottom of quarterback ratings.

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#40 VanHalun040604
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[QUOTE="VanHalun040604"]

[QUOTE="sanghoon93"]who should I play. Mark Brunell or Josh McCown? With the yards McCowns put up i think i'll go with him but I don't even know if he is starting.:roll:
sanghoon93

Brunell!  You be stupid to go with McCown, dude....Brunell just won a game for my team last week with nearly 300 yards and 3 TDs against the Chiefs.  If you want to have a shot to win, go with Brunell.  McCown just had a big game because he was playing against the 49ers, man.  It's still up in the air as to whether he's the interim guy for Warner or if he's the permenant starter.  Even then, he's not as talented as Brunell and also won't put up as many points as him, either.  Go with Mark. 

Its funny that you say that because this time last year he would of been on the bottom of quarterback ratings.

If I remember correctly, I think he was injured.  Ramsey had taken over...

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#41 yamabushi98
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Dont overlook McCown, he is THE starter now and in the past 3 games, in my league, hes averged 18.3 pts a game. Brunell has to play againest the Eagles,Giants, and Cowbot defenses' , McCown has to play againest the 49ers, Rams, and Seahawk D's. plus the cards have NO running game.

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#42 wallymartin
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I can pick two of these three options: Cadillac Williams(vs. Panthers), Kevin Jones(vs. Vikings), or Chris Brown(vs. Browns).  I'm leaning towards Jones and Brown.  Williams will either get me 2 pts, or get me 20 pts, but because I need as many points as I can get, I don't know if I should risk the game on him or not.
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I can pick two of these three options: Cadillac Williams(vs. Panthers), Kevin Jones(vs. Vikings), or Chris Brown(vs. Browns).  I'm leaning towards Jones and Brown.  Williams will either get me 2 pts, or get me 20 pts, but because I need as many points as I can get, I don't know if I should risk the game on him or not.wallymartin

Browns may end up being the worse than the Texans when it's all said and done.  Run defense sucks.  Go with the Cadillac and Brown.

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I can pick two of these three options: Cadillac Williams(vs. Panthers), Kevin Jones(vs. Vikings), or Chris Brown(vs. Browns).  I'm leaning towards Jones and Brown.  Williams will either get me 2 pts, or get me 20 pts, but because I need as many points as I can get, I don't know if I should risk the game on him or not.wallymartin

3 good options, so it comes down to the matchups...

Cadillac vs. 2nd ranked rush defense
Chris Brown vs. 27th ranked rush defense
K Jones vs.29th ranked rush defense

Brown and Jones should be your 2 best options.

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#45 wallymartin
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I just got a great trade to happen.  I give up Mike Anderson and Randy McMichael for Thomas Jones and Antonio Gates.  The other guy has basically given up and is auctioning of his team and these two are easily the best on it.  I just hope it doesn't get vetoed.

One Day Later: Yup, vetoed.  They're just jealous that I'm in first place and got the best deal.  As payback I'm voting against all of their trades.  Serves them right. :twisted:

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#46 wallymartin
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Okay, I've got RB questions in all three leagues.

First off, I can start 2 of these 4: Kevin Jones(vs Atl), Chris Brown(vs SF), Tatum Bell(vs Dal), or Cadillac Williams(vs Chi)?  I'm leaning towards Jones and Brown.  Bell is a little banged up and Williams is taking on a very tough D.

Mike Anderson(vs Dal) or Rudi Johnson (vs Bal)?

2 of these 3: Curtis Martin(vs NO), Antowain Smith(vs NYJ), or Chris Perry(vs Bal)?

Thanks in advance.

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#47 sanghoon93
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Okay, I've got RB questions in all three leagues.

First off, I can start 2 of these 4: Kevin Jones(vs Atl), Chris Brown(vs SF), Tatum Bell(vs Dal), or Cadillac Williams(vs Chi)?  I'm leaning towards Jones and Brown.  Bell is a little banged up and Williams is taking on a very tough D.

Mike Anderson(vs Dal) or Rudi Johnson (vs Bal)?

2 of these 3: Curtis Martin(vs NO), Antowain Smith(vs NYJ), or Chris Perry(vs Bal)?

Thanks in advance.

wallymartin

1.Chris Brown and Caddilac Williams

2.Mike Anderson

3.Curtis Martin and Chris Perry

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#48 sanghoon93
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1. Kerry Collins at Miami or Mark Brunell at San Diego

2. Marion Barber at Denver or Samkon Gado at Philidelphia

3. ( 2 out of 3 ) Eddie Kennison at NE or Roy Williams at Atlanta or Joey Galloway at Chicago

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#49 VanHalun040604
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See you next year.  This year's Fantasy Football Season's over.