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I've been waiting for this week all season, and finally my team is here. 13-2 and 8 straight wins for me. It's been a great season but I have to win one more, and I need your help to do so. Some tough decisions for me to make this week, so please help
 
QB- start 1
Warner-not sure I love the early matchup at NE
Cutler-too inconsistent for me
 
WR-
Starting: Boldin & Wayne
 
Need my 3rd spot set:
Santana Moss- philly D...yuck
Driver-chicago secondary
Breaston-he seems to be on one week and off the next. last week he didn't do much
Mason-here come the cowboys. Giants passing game shutdown last week
 
RB-Start 3 but 1 spot set need advice on the other 2 spots
Starting: Westbrook- bustin piles said it best "fantasy gold"
 
2 of 3:
LT-how crazy would it have once sounded to say I was sitting LT in the championship game
Gore-is he healthy? if so then he's a must start against the Lambs
Pierre Thomas-where the hell did this guy come from? love the matchup against detroit
 
TE:
Tony G-my TE is better then most peoples receivers this year
 
Kicker:
Hartley: lions defense=fantasy points; he's yet to miss I think
Akers
Bryant
Elam
Carney
 
Defense: really undecided on this one
Baltimore: they got me here, but cowboys firing on all cylinders
Dallas: 8 sacks against the Giants. Everything is a must win for them
Tampa Bay: there once was a time I never would have thought about starting a D against SD, but they're traveling cross country for an early game
 
GL to everyone still playing. If you are, then a profitable fantasy season is upon you
 
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I'll shoot first...
 
I have the same dillema in my other league that is also in the finals... I am going with Cutler this week. I also have Marshall so if they connect this week I will TKO his team.
 
Driver has a decent matchup against Bears... But it seems to be Aaron prefers Jennings. I am starting him this week and my opponent has Santana so I'm hoping Philly D will shut him down. Really kind of a toss up and when that happens I usually side with the guy who plays on Monday.
 
I don't know why SF would rush Gore back...Seson is over. So I think it will be LT and Thomas
 
FG kickers are a crapshoot we all know that. I think Brees is going to be scoring more Td's than FG's personally. Marino single season record for passing yards in sight... Needs to air it out...May pass for 400 yards this week.
 
I think you have to look at the D you want in Ravens/Cowboys... I would side with the Cowboys D. Ware leads league in sacks not sure he can catch up to Strahan's record...Flacco should feel unwelcome.
 
BOL ... Difference between 1st place and 2nd for me is not only the trophy but 3 X the pay day.
 
 
 
 
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Thanks Bustin.
Only double the payday between 1st and 2nd in this league. Since I took 1st in regular season and most points I already I had more money locked up then I paid for the league before the playoffs started. But, I still want to win
 
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Cutler
 
Driver
 
LT and Thomas
 
Elam
 
Baltimore
 
 
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QB Cutler (only caution, the high in Denver on Sunday is 19 F)
WR Moss
RB Gore
RB P. Thomas
DEF Dallas
 
The rest of your lineup looks really good!
 
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Seems to be a lot of Cutler support so far.
Gore looking very iffy for this weekend. Game time decision and I'd say he's not playing. Looks I will be forced to go w/ Thomas & LT.
I'm now seeing the Boldin didn't practice with a shoulder injury. He's tough and I expect him to go, but I'll have to monitor this situation. If Boldin doesn't go then I'd have to think start Breaston.
 
Thanks for the advice guys
 
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I'm yet to confirm the accuracy of these facts, but I read where Arizona & NE have allowed the most and second most passing TDs this year. 31 allowed by Arizona and 26 by NE. Makes me think this could be a shootout. Warner could toss 3 scores, but what's the weather? Snow I think? I believe I recall Tom Brady and that high scoring offense shitting at home last year in the fantasy playoffs against Miami in the snow. That does make me a little nervous about Warner. Why such tough QB decisions this week between Warner and Cutler
 
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Just kind of posting some of the things going through my head right now. A little food for thought on my receivers.
 
Week 5: GB 37 Chicago 3
Donald Driver: 4 catches for 61 yards
Rodgers: 227 yards 2 TDs 1 INT
 
Chicago Secondary: 233.6 YPG   27th in NFL
 
 
Week 11: Washington 23 Philly 17
Santana Moss: 0 CATCHES
Campbell: 176 yards
 
Philly Secondary: 183.9 YPG   4th in NFL
 
 
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How do you have 5 kickers?  Props to you if you made the finals with 5 kickers and 3 defenses.  I would start Cutler over Warner.  I like Driver if only for the fact he plays on Monday night.  I always like to have that last bullet in the chamber.
 
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I'd be careful with Gore.  Pierre Thomas is the real deal.  Saints could be in for a letdown performance after being eliminated last week though.  It's been a tough season for them and they may shit the bed and fold up this week.  Thomas should still play hard to prove his worth.
 
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warner
driver
gore and piere thomas
baltimore
bryant
 
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warner

driver and breaston if no boldin

thomas and lt

hartley

cowboys
 
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Quote Originally Posted by zooyorkinc:

 How do you have 5 kickers?  Props to you if you made the finals with 5 kickers and 3 defenses.  I would start Cutler over Warner.  I like Driver if only for the fact he plays on Monday night.  I always like to have that last bullet in the chamber.

LOL! I don't have 5 kickers. There are no add fees in this league and these are all kickers that are available. I think I've added and dropped a kicker almost every week of the season.

I have carried 2 defenses most of the year though. I've had Baltimore and TB and picked Dallas up off free agency a few weeks back. We have 10 starting spots, but 8 bench spots, so I have the luxury of holding a few defenses and playing them based on matchups.

 
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Great game from Wayne last night, but my opponent had Manning. I'm still in pretty good shape though.
 
Driver
LT
Westbrook
Pierre Thomas
Tony G
Dallas D
 
These spots are set for my lineup this week. I have Cutler in at the momment and will probably stick with him this week over Warner. But I haven't completely made up my mind on that one.
 
Gore and Boldin both gametime decisions. Gore's injury is sounding better, so I will need to decide if I want to go with him or LT...if he plays and sounds healthy. Boldin on the other hand sounds like he will sit Sunday. Cardinals have nothing to gain. If Boldin sits then Breaston will definately be put into my lineup.
 
Thanks for the advice guys
 
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boldin probably out..check on it
 
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I think Gore will be out missed practice all three days this week ... I'm pretty happy about that  D. Foster. You have a nice stable of RB's so you should be fine.
 

49ers | Gore a game-time decision for Week 16
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:25:23 -0800

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 16 game and will be a game-time decision.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by BustinPiles:

I think Gore will be out missed practice all three days this week ... I'm pretty happy about that  D. Foster. You have a nice stable of RB's so you should be fine.
 

49ers | Gore a game-time decision for Week 16
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:25:23 -0800

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 16 game and will be a game-time decision.

It appears you're correct on Gore. Unfortunately, my opponent this week picked up Foster and I assume will start him in her (yes, "her") third RB spot. I should have picked Foster up to just sit on my bench. No way I would start him over Westbrook, LT, or Thomas

Bustin...you seem to be one of the best fantasy players I know and always appreciate the in depth advice. I see fantasy championships coming both our ways this weekend

 
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NEW LINEUP QUESTION:
 
If Boldin doesn't go, and it doesn't look good. Who should I start from the 3 below:
Breaston
S. Moss
Mason
 
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I probably pull the trigger on Breaston... but very lukewarm. I have a bias opponent has Moss and Cooley so I want that Philly D to wreak havoc...whether they do or don't not exactly sure (can't get a good feel for the way this game is going to go) I have Mason too but have to bench him this week...Cowboys D has waken up... Flacco should struggle here.
 
 
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blstuart- I started doing fantasy football in 1998. At first it was as a novelty I did a free league. Then we formed a local league that was a $100 entry. I quickly learned the differences in scoringfor leagues and how to rate players.
 
I found I had a good handle in winning these things... My wife finally said to me... For as much time as you spend doing it Why don't you make it worth your while? (with payouts)  So I moved up to $500 leagues at first...Competition was much better ...Had to improve my game...I did that and now compete in 1K leagues (last year I did 3 ).... I was fortuante to finish with 1 1st and 1 2nd, but was way to much work.... I decided to just keep the league I won to defend my title....
 
I wanted to go to Vegas to compete in WCOFF for the big 6 figure championship prizes, but Louisiana residents are not elligible to compete as are a few other states. I could get a co-manager in another state (but like most fantasy owners want to make all the decisions so that wouldn't work)
 
BOL... Let's bring home the championships and the X-mas cash
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by BustinPiles:

I probably pull the trigger on Breaston... but very lukewarm. I have a bias opponent has Moss and Cooley so I want that Philly D to wreak havoc...whether they do or don't not exactly sure (can't get a good feel for the way this game is going to go) I have Mason too but have to bench him this week...Cowboys D has waken up... Flacco should struggle here.
 

I'm with you there. I think the Eagles will win, but just not sure what type of game to expect. A buddy of mine who is also a hell of a fantasy player said last night he'd start Moss. Just when I thought I'd made all the tought decisions this week, this Boldin shit pops up

 
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Wow! Dallas D has really fucked me in the 2nd half tonight. 5 sacks and a fumble recovery in the 1st half and in the 2nd they can't grab a couple of fumbles and allow those 2 huge TD runs by McGahee and Mclain. Only a shitty 10 points. Which I guess is good for a team that's allowed 33pts.
 
Still haven't decided on my 3rd receiver yet but leaning Breaston.
 
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Lineup Set:                    Opponents Lineup:
Cutler                              Manning 32pts
Wayne 15pts                   Welker
Driver                              Colston
Breaston                         Berrian
Westbrook                      Turner
P. Thomas                       Portis
LT                                   Foster
Tony G                            Carlson
Elam                               Longwell
Dallas D 10pts.                Minnesota D
 
Just under 10 and a half hours to go till kick
I should have a good idea tomorrow around 6ish if I'm 14-2 and fantasy champion
 
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OK, I'm a newbie in this part of Covers and I've had about as stress free of a season as one can get, up until now. I'll make it pithy.

Semis in a 12 team league...

QB: Warner

RB: T. Jones
RB: C.Portis / W. Dunn / Chestor Taylor

WR: Moss
WR: Boldin (benched for Avery)
WR: Antonio Bryant
(Justin Gage #5 WR)

D: Ravens
K: Longwell.

Yes, those are my starters in a 12 team league that ended the reg in 1st place.

I'm going with Portis, but if by chance he's a no-go, and Dunn has an early game, anyone feel OK with Taylor?
 
 
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[Quote: Originally Posted by blstuart]
Lineup Set:                    Opponents Lineup:
Cutler                              Manning 32pts
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Just glancing, I think Warner gets that 1.8 TD's and 220-250 yds.

I think you have a better chance at a 3 TD game from Cutler with similar yardage. Either that, or Cutler throws 1 TD with 200+ yds
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