aruss Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Who is rolling with him and why? Short week and 2016 stats have me worried. Made it this far despite him but considering other options. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I had him in several leagues this year, and I'm only alive in one of those leagues this week. That, by itself, is a pretty telling statement. For whatever reason, on several occasions, Wilson didn't meet expectations on weeks where the consensus was that he should do well. Some of it was the O-Line, but some of it was on him as well. Last week was a prime example. I'm starting Dalton over him this week. Not because I expect Dalton to have a great game, but because I think he's got a higher floor than Wilson. As bad as the Rams are, their defense is pretty decent, and I have no idea what to expect from SEA. It could be a blowout, or it could be a game that they win, but not convincingly (like 13-3). I think Dalton will have to get the passing game going to beat the Steelers, something I'm sure Cincy would love to do. I'm thinking 225 yards and a TD or two, minimum. What are your other options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 The Rams have beat SEA three straight times. I don't expect them to make it four, but that's just another reason not to assume that tonight will be a blowout, or a high-scoring game for Wilson and company. If it gets out of hand, I think it will be because of the SEA defense (or the inept LA offense), not the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aruss Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 What are your other options? Mariota on the bench, Siemian on the waiver wire. I think I am going to plug Siemian because of the floor concept you mentioned. I feel like he is a safer play at home. Wilson has just produced too many duds this year to be trusted at this critical stage. I agree Wilson could have a great game. He could also potentially have 0 TDS and SEA still win (fairly likely scenario as we have both seen this year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 benching Baldwin, starting Rawls. that's how I think this game goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnlava Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 This game has all the markings of another giant Thursday night turd. I have no shares of either team so : all cards on the table ... it's giving me the vibes of a super yawn fest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyrott Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Benching Rawls at flex, playing Emanuel Sanders in his stead. ETA: I hate TNF. Edited December 15, 2016 by Rileyrott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 This game has all the markings of another giant Thursday night turd. I have no shares of either team so : all cards on the table ... it's giving me the vibes of a super yawn fest. I heard on Cowherd or some other show today that the penalties are lower and QB ratings are higher on TNF than average. Not sure how useful that may be, 'cuz you're right... overall these games have been crappy. But I think Wilson has a big game. The Rams have had their number. Interim coach. Seahawks just got blasted by GBP. They are going to want to put on an offensively explosive show at home on national TV. 275/2 with probably 20-25 rushing yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aruss Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 I heard on Cowherd or some other show today that the penalties are lower and QB ratings are higher on TNF than average. Not sure how useful that may be, 'cuz you're right... overall these games have been crappy. But I think Wilson has a big game. The Rams have had their number. Interim coach. Seahawks just got blasted by GBP. They are going to want to put on an offensively explosive show at home on national TV. 275/2 with probably 20-25 rushing yards. I hope you are right for Doug Baldwin but I just dropped him bc he is too unreliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) I am starting Rawls in two leagues and I a need big game if I want to make it to the finals. Edited December 16, 2016 by Shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehawks Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I am starting him with good confidence, not great though. The Rams are a mess. I think Russell might come out firing and Jimmy might just catch two tds tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The Rams defense never seems to be a mess against SEA. This isn't just 3 straight wins...it goes longer than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Zzzzzzz zzzzzzz... horrible game flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anismith Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I am starting him with good confidence, not great though. The Rams are a mess. I think Russell might come out firing and Jimmy might just catch two tds tonight. No apparently it's going to be Wilson catching TDs... ugg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehawks Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 No apparently it's going to be Wilson catching TDs... ugg. Bitter sweet for sure. Thought JG might catch one there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothus Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Just turned the game on. 1) thesee uniforms are hideous. 2)I sat Baldwin and he's almost at 10 points damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehawks Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Well my optimism was somewhat well founded. Pleased with 3 TDs tonight, with maybe one more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Nice night by him for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 benching Baldwin, starting Rawls. that's how I think this game goes ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 ugh Oof. You must have bought my FF video. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I ended up starting Wilson at the last minute (over Dalton), only because I liked the upside, and felt like I needed the points that he MIGHT bring. In other words, I think my opponent has the slightly stronger lineup, so a boom or bust option in Wilson made more sense than the safer play (which was Dalton). I still maintain that Dalton was the less likely of the two to have a "bust" week. Sure, it's easy to say in hindsight that Wilson was a "lock" to get 250/2 (or in this case, 225/3), but do you know how many times I heard that exact thing this year, only to be disappointed by a result that was less than expected? Too many times. Wilson had five weeks with ZERO TD's, and another five weeks with just one TD. Even including last night, he's only had multiple TD's (running and passing combined) four times this year. Games where he was projected in the top 10, and didn't come close: MIA @ LA SF ATL @ NO @ TB CAR @ GB Half of those, he was projected in the top 3-5 QB's, depending on where you look. So, yeah, for me, it was certainly no lock that he did well last night, especially against a team that has SEA's number recently. But, I took a chance that he would buck the trend, and it seems to have paid off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 benching Baldwin, starting Rawls. that's how I think this game goes ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aruss Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 I ended up starting Wilson at the last minute (over Dalton), only because I liked the upside, and felt like I needed the points that he MIGHT bring. In other words, I think my opponent has the slightly stronger lineup, so a boom or bust option in Wilson made more sense than the safer play (which was Dalton). I still maintain that Dalton was the less likely of the two to have a "bust" week. Sure, it's easy to say in hindsight that Wilson was a "lock" to get 250/2 (or in this case, 225/3), but do you know how many times I heard that exact thing this year, only to be disappointed by a result that was less than expected? Too many times. Wilson had five weeks with ZERO TD's, and another five weeks with just one TD. Even including last night, he's only had multiple TD's (running and passing combined) four times this year. Games where he was projected in the top 10, and didn't come close: MIA @ LA SF ATL @ NO @ TB CAR @ GB Half of those, he was projected in the top 3-5 QB's, depending on where you look. So, yeah, for me, it was certainly no lock that he did well last night, especially against a team that has SEA's number recently. But, I took a chance that he would buck the trend, and it seems to have paid off. I was definitely wrong with this, glad he worked out for you. I agree with your analysis above. Couldn't stomach another dud from him at this juncture. Not too confident in my replacement. hindsight 20/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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