Grits and Shins Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 12 team standard performance league .1 per yard, 1 point per reception. Must choose 3 WRs from the following (Huddle projections included): Mason vs KC ~ 90 yards, 1 TD Clayton @ SD ~ 90 yards, 1 TD Boldin vs SF ~ 100 yards, 1 TD JSmith vs CHI ~ 70 yards, 1 TD Ward vs NYJ ~ 50 yards, no TD I finally benched Ward week 12 and would be hard pressed to insert him back into my lineup unless there was a very good reason ... even at 1 point per reception he has been sucking lately (until last week). IMO Mason is a must start. After Mason I'm thinking Clayton despite his bad week last week and Boldin against SF. Meaning Jimmy Smith would be on the bench. I'm a bit nervous about benching Jimmy and am wondering if he should start in place of Clayton or Boldin. HUDDLE COMMENTARY Wide Receivers: Derrick Mason did not score last week but he did have 79 yards on six catches after having scored in the previous three games. Mason still has yet to exceed 100 yards since week two but has been consistently productive every week. Wide Receivers: To the dismay of all Michael Clayton owners, it was the Joey Galloway show last week when he had 63 yards and one score while Clayton only ended with one catch for 15 yards. It was easily the worst game for Clayton but there was no need to rely on him anyway in a game that Atlanta never actually scored. Clayton has been good for at least 60 yards in almost every other game this year. He'll definitely be back in the mix in San Diego this week. Wide Receivers: This time the Cardinals will feature Anquan Boldin who still has not scored this season. Back in week five, Larry Fitzgerald had his best game in the NFL when he caught five passes for 94 yards and one score. They'll be facing one of the worst secondaries in the NFL and have already been successful without Boldin, so the outlook is bright this week. Wide Receivers: Perhaps it was a gift to Troy Edwards who had been with the Steelers earlier in his career before being dumped, but for whatever reason Edwards looked great last week when he gained 90 yards on five catches with one touchdown in one of the best games of his career. Jimmy Smith only managed 52 yards on four receptions and he still has not seen the bounce up from Leftwich returning behind center. Smith was gaining 100 yards and a score in most games when Leftwich was hot but as the season progresses and weather gets worse, the renewed emphasis on running by the Jaguars will likely continue to depress what Smith will do. Wide Receivers: Hines Ward had his best game since Roethlisberger took over and ended with 80 yards and a score against Jacksonville last week. The odder factor was that Ward gained 65 yards and the score on the first series. Then he disappeared yet again. Antwaan Randle El had his best game of the year when he turned in 71 yards replacing Burress but he still has never scored this year. KC is the 2nd worst passing defense and has given up 23 passing TDs. SD is the 6th worst passing defense and has given up 13 passing TDs. SF is middle of the pack in passing defense and has given up 22 passing TDs. CHI is 11th best passing defense and has given up 17 passing TDs. NYJ is 7th best passing defense and has given up 13 passing TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason is the only firm choice. As for the others, I'd go with J Smith - no reason, just a hunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason is the only firm choice.As for the others, I'd go with J Smith - no reason, just a hunch 603103[/snapback] Jimmy Smith instead of .... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason is the only firm choice.As for the others, I'd go with J Smith - no reason, just a hunch 603103[/snapback] Sorry Grits - misread the top of the post: Mason J Smith instead of Clayton Boldin I think SD will be up for this game and I have Clayton in one league and benching him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooker Man Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason is must start. Agreed. Clayton has shootout potential at SD. Plus he has been solid all year. Start him. Boldin playing SF, who is terrible. Could actually be another shootout. Start him. Smith has the blowout possibility working aginst him. A couple of rushing TD's early, and it could be a heavy dose of Taylor. Bench him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantsfan Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 (edited) 12 team standard performance league .1 per yard, 1 point per reception. Must choose 3 WRs from the following (Huddle projections included): Mason vs KC ~ 90 yards, 1 TD Clayton @ SD ~ 90 yards, 1 TD Boldin vs SF ~ 100 yards, 1 TD JSmith vs CHI ~ 70 yards, 1 TD Ward vs NYJ ~ 50 yards, no TD I finally benched Ward week 12 and would be hard pressed to insert him back into my lineup unless there was a very good reason ... even at 1 point per reception he has been sucking lately (until last week). IMO Mason is a must start. After Mason I'm thinking Clayton despite his bad week last week and Boldin against SF. Meaning Jimmy Smith would be on the bench. I like Mason of course, Smith, and Boldin. To be honest with you all after Mason are close and it's like close your eyes and point. Would it shock you if any of the other 4 out did any of the other 4? Not me. Edited December 10, 2004 by giantsfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Rugby Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I agree, Mason is a must start. After that, it becomes cloudy. I would go with Clayton and Boldin out of that group. Smith is facing a tougher Chi D and Ward is going to be ineffective until Plax gets back. Both WRs are going to face double teams all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason is must start. Agreed. Clayton has shootout potential at SD. Plus he has been solid all year. Start him. Boldin playing SF, who is terrible. Could actually be another shootout. Start him. Smith has the blowout possibility working aginst him. A couple of rushing TD's early, and it could be a heavy dose of Taylor. Bench him. 603130[/snapback] Agreed, mostly, I like Clayton to bounce back this week. Mason on MNF is a good option as well. I have a real hard time benching Smith, just a hunch. Boldin has yet to prove he's an every day starter. It could/should change this week but Fitzgerald or Freddie Jones may get the TD's.....Really tough call. The 2 definite starters are Smith and Mason....got a coin for the other? Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 12 team standard performance league .1 per yard, 1 point per reception. Must choose 3 WRs from the following (Huddle projections included): Mason vs KC ~ 90 yards, 1 TD Clayton @ SD ~ 90 yards, 1 TD Boldin vs SF ~ 100 yards, 1 TD JSmith vs CHI ~ 70 yards, 1 TD Ward vs NYJ ~ 50 yards, no TD I finally benched Ward week 12 and would be hard pressed to insert him back into my lineup unless there was a very good reason ... even at 1 point per reception he has been sucking lately (until last week). IMO Mason is a must start. After Mason I'm thinking Clayton despite his bad week last week and Boldin against SF. Meaning Jimmy Smith would be on the bench. I'm a bit nervous about benching Jimmy and am wondering if he should start in place of Clayton or Boldin. HUDDLE COMMENTARY Wide Receivers: Derrick Mason did not score last week but he did have 79 yards on six catches after having scored in the previous three games. Mason still has yet to exceed 100 yards since week two but has been consistently productive every week. Wide Receivers: To the dismay of all Michael Clayton owners, it was the Joey Galloway show last week when he had 63 yards and one score while Clayton only ended with one catch for 15 yards. It was easily the worst game for Clayton but there was no need to rely on him anyway in a game that Atlanta never actually scored. Clayton has been good for at least 60 yards in almost every other game this year. He'll definitely be back in the mix in San Diego this week. Wide Receivers: This time the Cardinals will feature Anquan Boldin who still has not scored this season. Back in week five, Larry Fitzgerald had his best game in the NFL when he caught five passes for 94 yards and one score. They'll be facing one of the worst secondaries in the NFL and have already been successful without Boldin, so the outlook is bright this week. Wide Receivers: Perhaps it was a gift to Troy Edwards who had been with the Steelers earlier in his career before being dumped, but for whatever reason Edwards looked great last week when he gained 90 yards on five catches with one touchdown in one of the best games of his career. Jimmy Smith only managed 52 yards on four receptions and he still has not seen the bounce up from Leftwich returning behind center. Smith was gaining 100 yards and a score in most games when Leftwich was hot but as the season progresses and weather gets worse, the renewed emphasis on running by the Jaguars will likely continue to depress what Smith will do. Wide Receivers: Hines Ward had his best game since Roethlisberger took over and ended with 80 yards and a score against Jacksonville last week. The odder factor was that Ward gained 65 yards and the score on the first series. Then he disappeared yet again. Antwaan Randle El had his best game of the year when he turned in 71 yards replacing Burress but he still has never scored this year. KC is the 2nd worst passing defense and has given up 23 passing TDs. SD is the 6th worst passing defense and has given up 13 passing TDs. SF is middle of the pack in passing defense and has given up 22 passing TDs. CHI is 11th best passing defense and has given up 17 passing TDs. NYJ is 7th best passing defense and has given up 13 passing TDs. 603095[/snapback] Mason for sure. I'd go with Boldin. The Cardinals are at home. I think McCown is starting again because of the injury to Navarre, and the 49ers D is just plain bad. Last week, the Bears' CB Charles "Peanut" Tillman held R. Moss to just 30 something yards receiving. I think he'll shut down J. Smith this week. I don't like Ward's matchup, so I'd probably go with Clayton. Mason, Boldin and Clayton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiveringnorm Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason, Boldin, Clayton. Like Clayton this week as I think Tampa is going to be up for this game with SD because of McCardell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason, J Smith, and Clayton For sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason, Smith, Clayton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBuzzard Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Agree with nogohawk Mason J Smith instead of Clayton Boldin Gotta play Anquan, so sit Clayton. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvick Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Mason for sure and I believe it is time to take somewhat of a gamble with Boldin.This is just my gut talking.I am going to start McCown in the first week of my playoffs over Plummer.IMO this will be the first time this season these two hook up for a TD or two.Jimmy Smith next choice then Clayton.Ward could get you a TD but IMO he also has the best chance at getting you next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 Leaving Jimmy and Ward on the bench ... so if you have them you should probably start them ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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