mango_smoofie Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I am very conflicted about picking Alex Smith over Russell Wilson, but the matchup for Russell Wilson is just too undesirable. Let me know what you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredged Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm in the same boat.. But I am leaning towards wilson due to the fact when they played earlier this yr Wilson tore it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightbug Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I've also got the same dilemma. My head says Smith but my gut says Wilson. I over analyzed the heck out of it in my thread before I saw this one: http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?/topic/434413-wdis-wilson-smith-or-sanchez/ On paper Smith seems like a no-brainer but I trust Wilson more. If I play Wilson and he loses the game for me, I took my best shot. If I play Smith and he loses the game for me I'll be kicking myself for weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h24adams Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm in the same position. Don't know who to start either Wilson and Sanchez. I'm gonna go with Wilson only because he got me this far I can't bail on him now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_smoofie Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yea you guys are right. Russell Wilson should be the better choice, in terms of both sentimental value and logical analysis. I say that because Arizona's QB defense is not as great as it is being advertised. See below for all the QBs they played this season and their points. Out of all the starter level QB's only Rivers and Stafford fell below average. The rest of the starter level QBs got 17+. Wilson has been very consistent this year, and should get at least 17, and I can live that. 1. Philip Rivers (SD) 13.52 2. Eli Manning (NYG) 17.58 3. Colin Kaepernick (SF) 20.20 5. Peyton Manning (Den) 36.96 6. Kirk Cousins (Was) 18.16 7 Derek Carr (Oak) 7.12 8 Nick Foles (Phi) 25.84 9 Brandon Weeden (Dal) 8.52 10 Austin Davis (StL) 7.64 11 Matthew Stafford (Det) 5.32 12 Russell Wilson (Sea) 20.74 13 Matt Ryan (Atl) 22.84 14 Alex Smith (KC) 17.32 15 Shaun Hill (StL) 8.26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyapb Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) I am also worried about playing Wilson against the Cardinals at home. Also, i'd hate to have to cheer against my favorite team, ya know?? Sorry that was no help. Edited December 19, 2014 by tanyapb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_smoofie Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 I am definitely starting Wilson over Alex Smith, but probably wouldn't start him over Matt Ryan. tanyapb, are you going to start Cody Parkey? or are you get a K with better match up? I have Cody Parkey also, thinking about switching. Too much sentimental value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Look at it this way. When I am looking at a game and I have evenly matched players, I consider the total points factor. Which game will have the more points scored in it. In this case, Pit is no shut down defense but ARZ is and will have to be in order to compete. KC is also weak on defense. So Smith is far more likely to not only be in position to gain yardage but also score points. While the SEA vs. ARZ game could and most likely will be a 17-9 slug fest. ARZ has the best pass d in the league and they aren't that easy to run against either. Russel could very well be the leading rusher but scoring points..........? My call is Smith for upside. He has far more upside even though I have more trust in Russel to win and play well, the floor is they score the same stat line like the above 17, the ceiling is Smith scores three times. If you need a flyer go with Smith if you need safety go with Russel. Edited December 20, 2014 by Cowboyz1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightbug Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I hope everyone stuck to their guns and played Wilson this week! Talk about rewarding your faith! My opponent has one player playing tonight and I have three players playing but our game is already decided thanks to Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I chose NOT to play Wilson . Hey, but I have Peyton going tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Sorry bud, I was WAY wrong. Hope you went with Russell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3downleague Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 The 'Hawks are frightening right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_smoofie Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) As a 9ers fan, it pains me to see the Hawks doing so well. But yea, I started Wilson. I think my analysis was pretty accurate. Arizona D can crush sub-standard QB's, but against elite QBs, Arizona D is average. You are looking at the league Champ! On a side note, I have Maclin and Parkey on the team, and that gave me a scare. Almost changed to Alex Smith for upside, but chose not to do it. Moral of the story is Don't Tinker With It, even if you lose, you will live better with the decision. Edited December 23, 2014 by mango_smoofie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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