These tough decisions often pop up when you're setting those lineups on Sundays. Do you go with the safe play or the homerun hitter? Do you start the guy who has proven he can put up fantasy points consistently over the last couple of seasons or the guy who has looked way better the last couple of games? I often go with the "safe" play (in this case, Jordan Howard), but this week I'm having a hard time with these two RBs who are on the same team and trending in opposite directions. Are you having a similar debate between Lamar Miller and Ito Smith? Keenan Allen versus Tyler Boyd? It's tough to start the young guy who has been producing, but all you can really do is try to be confident in our decision and commit. Oh, and hope for the best.
I'll probably go with my gut and roll with Cohen. I'll be disappointed if he has 5 fantasy points and Howard has 15, but it just feels much more likely that the opposite will play out. Who knows? Maybe they'll both have like 10 points and it won't really matter.
By the way, I've been updating my ROS rankings sort of randomly as I remember, so I wanted to remind you with that link. It can be a good reference, especially if you're thinking about trades over the next couple of weeks. I know I will be...
Enough talk. Let's do the rankings!
BYE: Packers, Raiders, Steelers, Seahawks
QUARTERBACKS
Last week I got back on track with my quarterback picks versus the ECR. I was high on Carson Wentz (+6 vs ECR), and he ended up as a top-10 fantasy QB against the Giants. I was also high on Sam Darnold (+4) who I said could finish in the top-20 against a weak Indy defense. Well, he nearly finished in the top-10 as well. I was down on Ryan Tannehill (-5 vs ECR), and he didn't even play. So technically I was right, but I ranked him so low because I thought the Dolphins would struggle against a tough Bear defense. They did not. Mr. Brocktober led them to a shocking victory in Miami, but I'm still going to chalk this up in the win column due to a technicality. :)
I'm still high on Wentz this week (+6 vs ECR), and I think he'll finish as a top-10 fantasy QB for the third week in a row. In fact, I have him inside my top-5 this week against Carolina because I think he'll keeps this Eagle offense rolling. I'm not really down on any QBs too much this week, so let's move on to the RBs!
RUNNING BACKS
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DEFENSES
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Last week, I wasn't confident about the Cowboys against the Jags (-6 vs ECR), but Dallas dominated this game and was a top-10 fantasy defense. I was sort of high on both the Browns and Chargers (who played each other...I was +4 vs the ECR on each of them). I thought both defenses could be solid in this matchup, but only the Chargers were. With their upcoming schedule, Cleveland can safely be dropped in all leagues (@TB, @PIT, KC, ATL, BYE).
This week, I like the Dolphins (+6 vs ECR) to keep it rolling at home against the Lions. Miami has been a top-10 fantasy defense this season, and outside of Chicago and New England, they've held each of their other opponents to 20 points or less. They're averaging about 2 sacks and 2 interceptions per game, and they've had a pick in every game this year. If you're nervous about starting someone with a bad matchup like the Panthers or Jets, I'd recommend the Dolphins.
I'm down on the Patriots (-7 vs ECR), who are playing in Chicago against a Bears offense that has looked pretty damn good the last few weeks. I sure hope that continues, and I hope my man Tarik is a big part of that. We'll see how it all shakes out.
This week, I like the Dolphins (+6 vs ECR) to keep it rolling at home against the Lions. Miami has been a top-10 fantasy defense this season, and outside of Chicago and New England, they've held each of their other opponents to 20 points or less. They're averaging about 2 sacks and 2 interceptions per game, and they've had a pick in every game this year. If you're nervous about starting someone with a bad matchup like the Panthers or Jets, I'd recommend the Dolphins.
I'm down on the Patriots (-7 vs ECR), who are playing in Chicago against a Bears offense that has looked pretty damn good the last few weeks. I sure hope that continues, and I hope my man Tarik is a big part of that. We'll see how it all shakes out.
Good luck to everyone in Week 7!
(Except you, Jimmy...)
Cheers,
Cheers,
Bart
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