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Alyssa (Washington, DC)
My question is whom should I start at WR: Santana Moss or Derrick Mason?
The Jungle
Neither Baltimore nor Washington is playing very well on offense right now, but Moss has a much more favorable matchup this week. The Kansas City defense is currently ranked 29th against the pass going into this game and Moss has had solid performances in two of the previous three weeks. It also doesn't help Mason's case that he's up against the 5-0 Vikings in Minnesota. All signs point to Moss over Mason.
Randy (Durham, NH)
Would you trade Joseph Addai for Miles Austin?
The Jungle
I normally don't jump on bandwagons after one big performance, but I really like what I've seen out of Austin. He was someone whom everyone was waiting to step up his game and he finally did that last week. Now even the most hardcore Cowboy fan won't expect what he did against Kansas City in week five, but Jason Garrett likes to pass the ball and Dallas doesn't have a true No. 1 receiver. I wouldn't be surprised to see Austin emerge into that role rather than Roy Williams this season. If you need help at WR, I'd do the deal because Austin could turnout to be a No. 2 fantasy receiver over the final two in a half months of the season. On the opposite end, Addai is going to be stuck in a two-back rotation and could lose his job to Donald Brown sooner rather than later.
Zach (Providence, RI)
I was offered Andre Johnson, Cedric Benson, and Brandon Marshall for Adrian Peterson and and DeSean Jackson. What should I do?
The Jungle
I haven't recommended dealing Adrian Peterson to many people. I actually can't think of a time I did, but there is a first time for everything. I'd take the deal if I was in your position. I'm a believer of Cedric Benson going forward. I liked him out of Texas and I think he's finally in the right situation. He's going to the Pro Bowl this year as long as he remains healthy. That's not the best part of the deal though. Johnson and Marshall are and they haven't played their best football yet. Those two are legit No. 1 fantasy WRs especially since Marshall is on great terms with Josh McDaniels now. I know you're giving up a lot in the deal, but you get gold in return.
Josuf Dema (Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey)
Whom should I start for my week six flex position: Braylon Edwards, Sammy Morris, or Kevin Smith?
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I'm still a little cautious of Edwards even after his solid debut as a Jet, so I think I'd go with Smith against the Packers. Green Bay's defense has been very inconsistent against the run and Detroit is going to try and exploit that Sunday afternoon. Calvin Johnson is banged and may not play, but even if he does, you can't expect him to be at the top of his game when he's probably not 100%. Smith is the next best offensive player the Lions have and he should see at least 20 touches in this game and with all those opportunities, he could put up decent enough fantasy points for a flex.
Carl (Las Vegas, NV)
Which QB should I start this week: Eli Manning or Donovan McNabb?
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I like McNabb a lot this week. I'd start him against the Oakland Raiders as they can't seem to stop anybody.
John Pinson (Austin, TX)
Whats up with Mike Sims-Walker? I was counting on him last week and he was benched. Should I start him with caution or is his field trip over?
The Jungle
A lot of people were counting on Sim-Walker last week, but he was an unexpected scratch from the Jacksonville gameday roster. It appears the Jaguars made their point and he should be good to go this week, but I'd still monitor this situation to be on the safe side. He's worth starting against a poor St. Louis defense.
Wilson (Fremont, CA)
I need to keep two tight ends and I currently have Brent Celek and Owen Daniels. I was planning on picking up Heath Miller and dropping one of my own. Which one should I drop if at all?
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Miller is playing well, but I don't think I'd drop either Daniels or even Celek for him. The Steelers will definitely get back to running and being more balanced on offense as the weather worsens. That's just who the Steelers are, whereas Daniels and Celek will be involved in their offenses all season long. I'd keep an eye on him, but I don't think you need an upgrade.
Joseph (Chicago, IL)
Should I trade Ricky Williams and Johny Knox for LaDainian Tomlinson and Michael Crabtree?
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I think Tomlinson is done. He's going to the Hall of Fame one day and has had a great career, but injuries and age have caught up with him. I also can't see Crabtree having a big fantasy impact after he missed all that time. Meanwhile, Williams is averaging 14 touches a game and he's on pace for a 1,000 yard season. He's actually the better fantasy back.
Marc (New York, NY)
My dilemma this week is with my flex position. Do I go with Correll Buckhalter, Jamal Charles, Nate Washington or Johnny Flex?
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Buckhalter appears to be in line to play Monday night and should get the nod at your flex this week. San Diego's defense is 27th against the run and giving up over 4.5 yards per carry. Denver's rushing offense is 5th in the league and you can be sure that they'll attempt to exploit that matchup with Buckhalter and Knowshon Moreno.
Zach (Des Monies, IA)
I have two situations for week six that I could use your help on.
What two RBs do I start out of Brandon Jacobs, Cedric Benson, and Ryan Grant?
What two RBs do I start out of Brandon Jacobs, Pierre Thomas, and DeAngelo Williams?
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I would sit Grant in the first situation. I'm just not sold on the Packers' running game going forward although I don't think the difference between he and Jacobs is much for week six. In the second situation, I'd sit Jacobs. Thomas is one of the best players on the Saints' offense and they''ll get him the ball through the air and on the ground. I like Williams' matchup against Tampa Bay's 28th ranked rush defense. |
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| Published: Oct 17, 2009 12:49 AM EST |
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