SNOWBOUND33 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Fields @ Detroit. Indoors. Lions D playing better. Fields a little beat up. Nothing to play for. Burrow @Buffalo. Not bad Buffalo weather. For all the marbles on MNF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik3775 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 I think both are very good options. Burrow has a safer floor and fields as a higher ceiling. I am in a 2 QB league with Allen and Fields so I will be playing Fields and hoping he goes off in a shootout against the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana is da Man Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Burrow after he had no issues against NE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Fields is going to go OFF against Detroit, indoors on the fast track. There's nothing to not like about this matchup, especially Championship week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 9 hours ago, League_Champion said: Fields is going to go OFF against Detroit, indoors on the fast track. There's nothing to not like about this matchup, especially Championship week. Problen is, The Bears have nothing to play for. Fields needs experience is the only reason he is playing. He is their future right now. But he has nobody to throw to and they know what he can do with his feet. Plus the Lions D is getting better, at home, and with a slim playoff hope alive I believe. This all makes me nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 26 minutes ago, SNOWBOUND33 said: But he has nobody to throw to and they know what he can do with his feet Hasn't it been that way all season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, League_Champion said: Hasn't it been that way all season? Well no, he has now lost Claypool, St. Brown, (whatever) but also lost Mooney. So from little...to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liduck1308 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 I would start Burrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, SNOWBOUND33 said: Well no, he has now lost Claypool, St. Brown, (whatever) but also lost Mooney. So from little...to nothing. It's not like he's ever been a prolific passer anyhow. This just means even more scrambling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, League_Champion said: It's not like he's ever been a prolific passer anyhow. This just means even more scrambling. The passing is what they want him to work on, but he has a pile of crap to work with now. Plus he has a bum shoulder and now a stepped on foot. I think one little hint of him getting hurt will pull him early. I want him to be great. I guess I just don't think this is the week. But Bears do dumb stuff. They may leave him in there scrambling for his life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, SNOWBOUND33 said: The passing is what they want him to work on, but he has a pile of crap to work with now. Plus he has a bum shoulder and now a stepped on foot. I think one little hint of him getting hurt will pull him early. I want him to be great. I guess I just don't think this is the week. But Bears do dumb stuff. They may leave him in there scrambling for his life! I don't see how this week is any different but if you feel so strongly about it why did you ask us for our opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana is da Man Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, SNOWBOUND33 said: I want him to be great. I guess I just don't think this is the week. I think this answers your own question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingaNinja Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Fields easy. Next question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik3775 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 You can just as easily say that Dallas could be up 28-0 at halftime with Dak throwing for 150 yds and a TD and him not playing another snap after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running With Daboll Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) On 12/28/2022 at 10:05 PM, SNOWBOUND33 said: The passing is what they want him to work on, but he has a pile of crap to work with now. Plus he has a bum shoulder and now a stepped on foot. I think one little hint of him getting hurt will pull him early. I want him to be great. I guess I just don't think this is the week. But Bears do dumb stuff. They may leave him in there scrambling for his life! I certainly understand your trepidation, and your points are well taken. I sat Fields last week, and it was clearly the right move, although I still didn't advance to the finals. He was stifled, contained, limited, and rendered virtually ineffective, save for 1 TD pass on his first drive. If not for that first drive, he would have been an absolute bust. He was also playing against a defense that was "capable" of stopping him, and in extremely unfavorable weather conditions. While I agree that he has limited pass catching options, he does still have his RB's and a solid TE option. Also, this Lions defense can provide opportunities for one or two of his no name WR's. He'll be in a dome, against a division rival, looking to bounce back from a frustrating performance. This will provide ideal conditions and enough motivation for him to succeed...imo. I'm starting him this week. I think we just saw his floor last week, I think we could see his ceiling this week. There's always some risk involved, but if you want to win a championship, now is NOT the time to play it safe with this guy. That said, you are fortunate enough to have TWO incredible options at QB. Burrow killed me last week, and he has a ton of momentum right now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with starting him in your finals. I can attest to the weather as I am currently in Toronto, having passed through Buffalo a couple days ago. It is unseasonably mild up here, and this should hold true through MNF, so for once, weather won't factor into a winter game in Buffalo. I think either QB can win you a championship, so don't sweat the decision too much. Edited December 30, 2022 by Running With Daboll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) I just don't see a downside to playing Fields this week. I'm playing Fields in every league that I have him. He's either going to win or lose me Championships. I feel very confident starting him. Burrow could easily go off but why chance it when you have Fields? Edited December 30, 2022 by League_Champion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_FF Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 It seems a lot of the conversation has been focused on Fields, although the choice is Fields vs. Burrow. What about Burrow? Also a note - the game is in Cinci, not Buffalo. I wonder if the Bengals will actually try to run the ball more than usual. First of all, Bills have shown in recent weeks that they are vulnerable on the ground. Second, running will take the ball out of Allen's hands. With that being said, Burrow can still easily throw for 300 yards and 3 TDs. Not sure if this makes your decision easier, but something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonedaddies Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I have the same situation and I am going Burrow, if he can play a full game vs. the first or second half only he puts up 35+. Buf/Cin game has the opportunity to be a shootout....I would rather not wait for that ONE long run from Fields to get his points and not excited about 150 yards passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Ray_FF said: Also a note - the game is in Cinci, not Buffalo. Thank you, I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running With Daboll Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 6 hours ago, Ray_FF said: Also a note - the game is in Cinci, not Buffalo. Lol, that'll teach me to trust another poster's info. I still don't think weather should factor into this, be it Buffalo or Cincinnati. Burrow is fairly weatherproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklar Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 On 12/28/2022 at 7:14 PM, Montana is da Man said: I think this answers your own question Exactly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 Both should be adequate. But I will be in a close fight I believe. Is Fields worth the risk for maybe an extra 5 to 8 pts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running With Daboll Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 hours ago, SNOWBOUND33 said: Both should be adequate. But I will be in a close fight I believe. Is Fields worth the risk for maybe an extra 5 to 8 pts? That'll be for you to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Fields looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana is da Man Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 12/27/2022 at 11:02 PM, SNOWBOUND33 said: Fields @ Detroit. Indoors. Lions D playing better. Fields a little beat up. Nothing to play for. Burrow @Buffalo. Not bad Buffalo weather. For all the marbles on MNF. So who did you go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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