Keep battling with myself this week...any help appreciated.

[seanm0520]

Matt Forte
Steve Smith CAR
Brent Celek
Tony Romo ............................. all set

I have another WR, RB, and FLEX spot to decide for.

I have to pick between Ray Rice, Brian Westbrook, Knowshon Moreno, Desean Jackson, Wes Welker, and Mario Manningham. Right now, I'm leaning:

Ray Rice
Wes Welker
Mario Manningham.

Even if Westbrook plays, despite the great match-up, he's not going to be 100%. They may take it easy on him so he can get fully healthy through the bye week. If he goes though, I'd say 15 points is almost a lock against that shit KC defense. Moreno has fully taken over the #1 spot in Denver and is good for 20-25 touches. He'll be a PPR stud soon enough I think but I want to see one before I trust it. DeSean is nursing a groin injury and he won't be Kolb's first target; Celek will be. There's also no guarantee D-Jax will play the whole game. Ray Rice and McGahee should both put up 15 pts or more on this awful Cleveland D so I think he's got a great ceiling and upside for this week. Welker is a PPR animal and he's almost a must-start every single week and he's healthy. With Manningham, I figure I have to keep riding the hot hand.

Thoughts? Or if Westy does suit up, do I go Forte/Rice/Westbrook/Welker/Smith?

 

[FairWarning]

Looks like some great spots there. Forte should have his breakout game this week. If Westy is playing, I start Manningham vs TB. That is more upside than Celek. Too hard to start a RB and a TE from the same team in a potential blowout game.

 

[seanm0520]

Celek has to play...TE spot.

 

[gelo24]

I would definitely start Rice and definitely sit Westbrook. I think the Eagles feel they can sit Westbrook until after the bye week and he likely won't even suit up tomorrow. I would likely struggle with the decision on the others. Manningham has been a beast so far but I still see the Giants as a running team and think that they will look to keep their defense off the field since they are very banged up there. If this is a PPR league I would never sit Welker as long as he is playing. For the flex position it would come down to Moreno and Manningham for me and I feel like Manningham may not put up the numbers, but it is tough to sit him. I say that is up to you, but think it over before you decide. I personally would go with Knowshon.

 

[lax_gunman]

You should try and trade some of this talent, or else you'll drive yourself crazy every week with these decisions. I think you got it right though.

 

[renz]

Ray Rice 100% if westbrook and welker both play then

rice, westbrook, welker if one of the two are out replace with manningham.

 

[seanm0520]

It is PPR so Welker seems to be a lock to start opposite Smith. Rice will stay put. Now I have to pick between Knowshon, Westy, and Manningham for flex lol.

 

[seanm0520]

And I have Buckhalter on the bench in case Knowshon can't go. He's looked great this year in limited work...nod over Westy and Manningham? d1g1t:think2:!~~~!

 

[FairWarning]

And I have Buckhalter on the bench in case Knowshon can't go. He's looked great this year in limited work...nod over Westy and Manningham? d1g1t:think2:!~~~!

Denver won't pass on Oakland. Buck would be a very good play. I agree with Gelo on Westy. I can see Reid resting him with a Bye next week. I would almost always look to the RB in a flex spot.

 

[gelo24]

Welker is out according to ESPN so that should help you slightly. Also, Nicks and Hixon are inactive so Manningham should be involved. I would go Mario, Rice, and Knowshon.

 

[seanm0520]

Well I guess my decision has been made for me with Westy and Welker being inactive, haha.

I'm going to toss out Forte, Rice, Buckhalter, Smith, Manningham. Good luck today guys!

 

[seanm0520]

Welker is out according to ESPN so that should help you slightly. Also, Nicks and Hixon are inactive so Manningham should be involved. I would go Mario, Rice, and Knowshon.

Even with everything that's popped up about Knowshon and this injury?

 

[gelo24]

Yea I just saw that. I guess I would go with Buckhalter if he doesn't go. Good luck with your team I hope it works out for you.

 

[seanm0520]

Thanks man. I'll keep Knowshon plugged in and because I have both...it will be an easy switch before the 4:15 kickoff. Good luck today!