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Pregame chat recap: Which players to start?
10:58 | FOX Fantasy: Hi everyone! Roger Rotter will be here shortly to answer all your lineup questions. Sunday November 1, 2009 10:58 FOX Fantasy |
11:02 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: If they play would you choose Calvin Johnson or Jerricho Cotchery? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:02 FOX Fantasy |
11:03 | Roger Rotter: Calvin Johnson is simply the better receiver and has a great matchup today with St. Louis' ninth-ranked worst pass defense. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:03 Roger Rotter |
11:03 | Roger Rotter: Both are expected to play. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:03 Roger Rotter |
11:04 | FOX Fantasy: Erik asks: I have Collie, Housh, Sims-Walker, Hakeem Nicks. I need 2. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:04 FOX Fantasy |
11:05 | Roger Rotter: Start Housh and Sims-Walker. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:05 Roger Rotter |
11:06 | Roger Rotter: Seattle will likely need to throw a lot against Dallas, and Sims-Walker meets the NFL's worst passing defense in Tennessee. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:06 Roger Rotter |
11:07 | Roger Rotter: Sims-Walker also had seven catches for 91 yards and two scores in the Week 4 meeting with the Titans. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:07 Roger Rotter |
11:08 | FOX Fantasy: Steve asks: Which Smith for today. Steve Smith(NYG) v Phil or Steve Smith (CAR) v Ari? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:08 FOX Fantasy |
11:08 | Roger Rotter: Start Carolina's Steve Smith in close call with the Giants' Smith. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:08 Roger Rotter |
11:09 | Roger Rotter: I'd expect Carolina to have to pass to keep up with Arizona's high-scoring offense. If the Panthers have any semblance of a passing offense, it will have to go to Smith. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:09 Roger Rotter |
11:09 | Roger Rotter: Additionally, Muhsin Muhammad is out this game as well. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:09 Roger Rotter |
11:11 | Roger Rotter: The Giants' Smith could be overshadowed by Mario Manningham (who's expected to play) and Hakeem Nicks. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:11 Roger Rotter |
11:11 | Roger Rotter: He's still a strong start, though, ranking No. 14 in my WR rankings, while Carolina's Smith is No. 13. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:11 Roger Rotter |
11:12 | FOX Fantasy: David asks: Hey there Roger, I wanted to know if I should start Kurt Warner or Kyle Orton? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:12 FOX Fantasy |
11:14 | Roger Rotter: Definitely start Warner as he's a weekly start. He also threw for two touchdowns against the Panthers in the playoffs last year, and Carolina's defense has struggled this season. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:14 Roger Rotter |
11:15 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Would Mario Manningham or Justin Fargas be a better flex option? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:15 FOX Fantasy |
11:15 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Manningham as he's most likely to have a bigger game. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:15 Roger Rotter |
11:16 | FOX Fantasy: Matt asks: pierre thomas or frank gore, already starting s-jax and kevin smith. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:16 FOX Fantasy |
11:17 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Frank Gore. He'll at least receive nearly all the carries, and Indy's run defense is susceptible if the 49ers can stay in the game. Moreove, he'll be a factor in the passing game, too. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:17 Roger Rotter |
11:18 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Start Pierre Thomas or Mike Bell? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:18 FOX Fantasy |
11:19 | Roger Rotter: I'm still sticking with Pierre Thomas. Mike Bell didn't receive a carry until the second half last game. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:19 Roger Rotter |
11:20 | FOX Fantasy: Steve asks: Should I look to replace Andre Johnson with McCoy at a flex position, or is Andre safe to play? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:20 FOX Fantasy |
11:21 | Roger Rotter: Still start Andre Johnson. He's listed as probable, so it appears he's healthy enough to make a big fantasy impact. He's too good to leave on the bench and risk losing a 100-yard, multiple-TD game. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:21 Roger Rotter |
11:22 | FOX Fantasy: Mark asks: Arz def v. Car or Balt def v. Den? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:22 FOX Fantasy |
11:23 | Roger Rotter: Definitely Arizona's defense. It's ranked second in my D/ST rankingsSunday November 1, 2009 11:23 Roger Rotter |
11:23 | Roger Rotter: Last year, Arizona forced Jake Delhomme into six turnovers (five interceptions, one fumble lost) in the playoffs. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:23 Roger Rotter |
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Sunday November 1, 2009 11:25 Chase |
11:28 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Chris Wells. He had success against the Giants last game, and they are a better defense than Carolina, whom he's facing today. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:28 Roger Rotter |
11:29 | Roger Rotter: McCoy is expected to be the featured back, and my RB rankingsalready reflect Brian Westbrook as out. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:29 Roger Rotter |
11:31 | Roger Rotter: It's just uncertain how effective McCoy will be, and how much he will share carries with P.J. Hill and Eldra Buckley. I have Wells ranked No. 17, and McCoy rated 25th. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:31 Roger Rotter |
11:31 | FOX Fantasy: Mike asks: Pick 2: R. Rice, M. Turner, Ch. Johnson or K. Smith? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:31 FOX Fantasy |
11:33 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Turner and Chris Johnson as they are weekly starts. But see if you can fit Kevin Smith into the flex spot. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:33 Roger Rotter |
11:34 | Roger Rotter: He's facing the Rams' sixth-worst rushing defense that has also allowed the most rushing scores (11). Sunday November 1, 2009 11:34 Roger Rotter |
11:34 | FOX Fantasy: Paul asks: What's the latest status of Anquan Boldin? Pierre Garcon is my only other option. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:34 FOX Fantasy |
11:35 | Roger Rotter: I'd expect that Anquan Boldin will still play like he's had in the past couple of games. He's still a better option than Garcon who only catches a few passes per game, if that. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:35 Roger Rotter |
11:36 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: s jax, k smith, mike bell, beanie wells, darren sproles: need3 Sunday November 1, 2009 11:36 FOX Fantasy |
11:37 | Roger Rotter: Start Steven Jackson, Darren Sproles (facing Oakland's third-worst run defense) and Chris Wells. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:37 Roger Rotter |
11:39 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: which 2 would u pick from Nicks, Britt, Moore and Bennett. And which TE do u like between Celek and Olsen? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:39 FOX Fantasy |
11:42 | Roger Rotter: I'd go with Nicks (scored in four straight games) and Moore (Brees has potential for big game vs. Atlanta) at WR, and Olsen at TE (facing Cleveland's shaky defense). Sunday November 1, 2009 11:42 Roger Rotter |
11:43 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: greg jennings hasnt done much for me...is D-Jax a better play this week? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:43 FOX Fantasy |
11:44 | Roger Rotter: I think Greg Jennings will rebound, especially with Minnesota's top CB Antoine Winfield out. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:44 Roger Rotter |
11:45 | Roger Rotter: I also think DeSean Jackson will have a strong game, so I would try to play both. I have Jennings ranked ninth and DeSean rated 11th in my WR rankings. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:45 Roger Rotter |
11:46 | FOX Fantasy: Susanne asks: A reader asks: Roger do you like Austin Colie as a starter considering Wayne's questionable injury? Thanks. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:46 FOX Fantasy |
11:48 | Roger Rotter: I think Reggie Wayne will play as he practiced Friday. Collie is a solid start regardless now because he's the second-best wide receiver behind Wayne. That will change when Anthony Gonzalez returns. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:48 Roger Rotter |
11:49 | Roger Rotter: Collie is ranked No. 33 in my rankings, so I consider him as a No. 3 WR starter. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:49 Roger Rotter |
11:50 | FOX Fantasy: Jewel asks: chris johnson, shonn greene, and ahmad bradshaw: just need to pick 2. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:50 FOX Fantasy |
11:51 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Chris Johnson and Bradshaw (he's still expected to play despite a broken foot that he's played with this season). Sunday November 1, 2009 11:51 Roger Rotter |
11:53 | FOX Fantasy: Jeff asks: Def Denver or Dallas? Sunday November 1, 2009 11:53 FOX Fantasy |
11:53 | Roger Rotter: Start Dallas defense against Seattle's erratic offense. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:53 Roger Rotter |
11:55 | FOX Fantasy: Here are the inactives from the Sideline ReportSunday November 1, 2009 11:55 FOX Fantasy |
11:58 | FOX Fantasy: Calvin Johnson, Mario Manningham and Brian Westbrook are out. Sunday November 1, 2009 11:58 FOX Fantasy |
12:03 | Roger Rotter: My rankings are updated with the inactives of Manningham and Johnson: Overall rankings Sunday November 1, 2009 12:03 Roger Rotter |
12:05 | Roger Rotter: This helps the values of Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks, and Bryant Johnson and Dennis Northcutt. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:05 Roger Rotter |
12:05 | FOX Fantasy: Frank asks: should I start percy harvin or hakeem nicks? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:05 FOX Fantasy |
12:06 | Roger Rotter: Start Nicks, especially with Manningham out. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:06 Roger Rotter |
12:06 | FOX Fantasy: Tyrone asks: Who to start: Tony Gonzalez or Tony Scheffler? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:06 FOX Fantasy |
12:07 | Roger Rotter: I like Scheffler as a sleeper against Baltimore, but Tony Gonzalez is a weekly start with his potential to score multiple touchdowns in any game. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:07 Roger Rotter |
12:08 | FOX Fantasy: Tyler asks: PLEASE HELP!! I had Mario as my backup plan if calvin couldn't start, but I didn't expect BOTH of them to be inactive this week! Would Moore or Knox be a better start?? Thanks man! Sunday November 1, 2009 12:08 FOX Fantasy |
12:10 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Knox as he's one of my top deep sleepers. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:10 Roger Rotter |
12:10 | Roger Rotter: Cleveland ranks among the 10 worst pass defenses and has allowed big big scoring plays to wide receiver Derrick Mason (72 yards), Hines Ward (52 yards) and Donald Driver (71 yards) in recent games. Along with Devin Hester, Knox has the great speed to outrun the secondary to record long scoring plays. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:10 Roger Rotter |
12:12 | Roger Rotter: Check out the rest of my deep sleepers for Week 8. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:12 Roger Rotter |
12:14 | FOX Fantasy: Bridgette in Turkey asks: With Manningham out, who should I put in a flex (non-ppr). I don't have much to choose from: Michael Bush, Devery Henderson, or Earl Bennett?? Thanks for the help!! Sunday November 1, 2009 12:14 FOX Fantasy |
12:16 | Roger Rotter: I'd definitely start Devery Henderson. He's been one of Drew Brees' top targets behind Marques Colston. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:16 Roger Rotter |
12:17 | FOX Fantasy: Matt asks: Felix Jones or Julius Jones?? Mcnabb or Flacco?? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:17 FOX Fantasy |
12:18 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Julius Jones. He'll at least receive most of the carries for Seattle. Felix shares carries with both Marion Barber and Tashard Choice, making it difficult to predict which game he'll post solid stats. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:18 Roger Rotter |
12:20 | Roger Rotter: McNabb is the more consistent and better choice, especially considering that Denver has only allowed three TD passes compared to the Giants' nine passing scores this season. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:20 Roger Rotter |
12:22 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: A reader asks: I have a little conundrum on my hands: should I start LT against that porous run D in Oakland, Thomas Jones against that great run D in Miami, or Gore against that questionable run D in Indy? I need two. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:22 FOX Fantasy |
12:22 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Thomas Jones and LaDainian Tomlinson as my two RBs. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:22 Roger Rotter |
12:24 | FOX Fantasy: Austin asks: Alex smith at colts or matt ryan at n.o. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:24 FOX Fantasy |
12:25 | Roger Rotter: Start Matt Ryan as he's at least proven to be a solid fantasy starter while Smith is still looking to become an adequate NFL starting QB. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:25 Roger Rotter |
12:26 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Do I play K. Smith (Lions) or Mike Bell (N.O.)? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:26 FOX Fantasy |
12:27 | Roger Rotter: Start Smith against the Rams' questionable defense. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:27 Roger Rotter |
12:28 | FOX Fantasy: Drew asks: Sproles or Boldin for flex position this week? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:28 FOX Fantasy |
12:29 | Roger Rotter: Start Sproles. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:29 Roger Rotter |
12:30 | Roger Rotter: As I wrote in my top 10 sleepers: Oakland ranks as the NFL's third-worst run defense and has allowed the most rushing scores (11). Last game's No. 2 back against Oakland, Jets rookie Shonn Greene, ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Sproles, who is the backup to LaDainian Tomlinson, also totaled 99 yards and a touchdown in a lopsided win against Kansas City's questionable run defense last game. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:30 Roger Rotter |
12:32 | Roger Rotter: Look for him to continue to be featured if San Diego can jump out to a big lead. Boosting his fantasy scoring potential, Sproles also returns kickoff and punts. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:32 Roger Rotter |
12:32 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Buckhalter, Reggie Bush, or Bradshaw? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:32 FOX Fantasy |
12:33 | Roger Rotter: I'd still go with Reggie Bush as he has the potential to score multiple times. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:33 Roger Rotter |
12:34 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Hey Roger, thanks for all the great advice each week. I got a wide receiver question today. Do I start Reggie Wayne, A. Boldin, Nate Burleson, or Steve Smith (NYG)? I need two. Thanks again! Sunday November 1, 2009 12:34 FOX Fantasy |
12:35 | Roger Rotter: Start Wayne and Steve Smith (NYG). Sunday November 1, 2009 12:35 Roger Rotter |
12:36 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: lesean mccoy or darren sproles. Also need to replace manningham at receiver: who to pick, m mossaquoi, jerricho cotchery, brian hartline? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:36 FOX Fantasy |
12:38 | Roger Rotter: Start Sproles and Mossaquoi. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:38 Roger Rotter |
12:39 | Roger Rotter: Chicago had difficulty covering receivers last game as Carson Palmer threw for five scores against it. Massaquoi has posted two solid games during the last four contests. He caught eight passes for 148 yards against Cincinnati in Week 4 and had five catches for 83 yards against Pittsburgh in Week 6. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:39 Roger Rotter |
12:40 | FOX Fantasy: Bye week blues asks: buckhalter or crabtree in my flex today? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:40 FOX Fantasy |
12:42 | Roger Rotter: Start Crabtree as he's acclimated quickly, and the 49ers will likely have to throw frequently to keep pace with Indy's high-powered offense. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:42 Roger Rotter |
12:42 | FOX Fantasy: Pete asks: Who should I start Ronnie Brown or Ray Rice? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:42 FOX Fantasy |
12:44 | Roger Rotter: Definitely start Ronnie Brown. He totaled 88 yards and two touchdowns against the Jets in Week 5, and now he'll facing the New York defense without run-stuffer Kris Jenkins. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:44 Roger Rotter |
12:45 | FOX Fantasy: Vince asks: Boldin, Burleson or M. Lynch. I need one. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:45 FOX Fantasy |
12:46 | Roger Rotter: Start Burleson.Seattle will likely have to throw a lot to keep pace with Dallas, so Burleson should have a solid day. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:46 Roger Rotter |
12:47 | FOX Fantasy: Seth asks: At WR I have Miles Austin, Reggie Wayne, Donald Driver, and Mike Sims-Walker. Which at three would you start out of that group? At RB I have Forte, Slaton, Ronnie Brown, and Ray Rice. Which two do you like? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:47 FOX Fantasy |
12:48 | Roger Rotter: Start Wayne, Austi and Driver, and Brown and Slaton. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:48 Roger Rotter |
12:49 | Roger Rotter: If you haved a flex, start Forte. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:49 Roger Rotter |
12:50 | FOX Fantasy: Goeff asks: Should I take a chance with Andre Johnson or use a guy like Sims-Walker or Housh? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:50 FOX Fantasy |
12:51 | Roger Rotter: I'd still start Andre Johnson, but you may want to look at starting Housh and Sims-Walker for your second and third wideouts. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:51 Roger Rotter |
12:53 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Roger, do you think I should start Cotchery, Percy Harvin, or Jeremy Maclin and should I play any of them as a flex in place of Shonn Greene? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:53 FOX Fantasy |
12:54 | Roger Rotter: Start Maclin over Greene. The Giants struggled on the road last game, allowing Drew Brees to throw for four scores. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:54 Roger Rotter |
12:55 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: please pick 2 RB's: L McCoy, R Grant, P Thomas. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:55 FOX Fantasy |
12:56 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Grant and Thomas. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:56 Roger Rotter |
12:57 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Roger, thanks for the great work every week. I am in a PPR league, with Slaton,[...] Kevin Smith, and DWilliams. Would like to start Slaton and DWilliams, but I am scared of the Zona run defense. HEL! Sunday November 1, 2009 12:57 FOX Fantasy |
12:58 | Roger Rotter: Start Slaton and Williams. Smith just hasn't performed like Williams this season. Sunday November 1, 2009 12:58 Roger Rotter |
12:59 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Which receiver should I start H. nicks, Donnie Avery, or Steve Breaston? Sunday November 1, 2009 12:59 FOX Fantasy |
1:00 | Roger Rotter: Start Nicks, but the other two should perform well, too. Sunday November 1, 2009 1:00 Roger Rotter |
1:00 | FOX Fantasy: Jim asks: frank gore or ricky williams this week Sunday November 1, 2009 1:00 FOX Fantasy |
1:01 | Roger Rotter: Start Gore. He'll receive more touches. Sunday November 1, 2009 1:01 Roger Rotter |
1:02 | FOX Fantasy: Thanks for all your great questions! Sunday November 1, 2009 1:02 FOX Fantasy |
1:02 | FOX Fantasy: Chat with Mike Harmon on Tuesday and Roger Rotter on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET. Also chat with Roger next Sunday from 11-1 p.m. ET Sunday November 1, 2009 1:02 FOX Fantasy |
1:02 | Roger Rotter: Thanks again for the excellent questions. Sunday November 1, 2009 1:02 Roger Rotter |
1:03 | Roger Rotter: They are much appreciated! See you Thursday and next Sunday as well. Good luck! Sunday November 1, 2009 1:03 Roger Rotter |
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