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Pregame chat recap with Roger Rotter
11:00 | FOX Fantasy: Hi everyone! Roger Rotter will be here to answer all your fantasy football questions. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:00 FOX Fantasy |
11:01 | FOX Fantasy: Josh asks: I have an open RB spot- Barber or Slaton? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:01 FOX Fantasy |
11:03 | Roger Rotter: I have Barber ranked ninth and Slaton ranked 11th in my RB rankings. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:03 Roger Rotter |
11:04 | Roger Rotter: Both have tough matchups but I'd give the slight edge to Barber with Dallas being able to run well this season. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:04 Roger Rotter |
11:05 | FOX Fantasy: JB asks: Who should I start - LT, Cedric Benson or Ryan Grant? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:05 FOX Fantasy |
11:06 | Roger Rotter: Start Ryan Grant as he has an excellent matchup with Cleveland. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:06 Roger Rotter |
11:06 | Roger Rotter: Cleveland ranks as the league's third-worst run defense and has allowed the second-most rushing scores. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:06 Roger Rotter |
11:07 | FOX Fantasy: Jared asks: Please Help! I'm having second thoughts starting Brandon Jacobs and Pierre Thomas at RB (non-PPR). Should I use Donald Brown or Mike Bell instead? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:07 FOX Fantasy |
11:08 | Roger Rotter: I'd still start the star running backs with Jacobs and Thomas. They'll likely receive both the most carries and have the goal-line chances. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:08 Roger Rotter |
11:09 | FOX Fantasy: Rusty asks: Morning Roger.....which G-Man do you think puts more points in my Flex Spot this week, Bradshaw or Manningham? I'm leaning Manningham as the Arizona Pass-D is suspect. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:09 FOX Fantasy |
11:11 | Roger Rotter: Yes, I agree. I'd start Manningham. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:11 Roger Rotter |
11:11 | Roger Rotter: Of all the 26 NFL teams playing in Week 7, the Cardinals rank as the NFL's worst passing defense and have yielded the third-most passing scores (9). Sunday October 25, 2009 11:11 Roger Rotter |
11:12 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Celek, Olsen or L Moore as flex in PPR? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:12 FOX Fantasy |
11:13 | Roger Rotter: Start Olsen. Cincy allowed Matt Schaub to throw for 392 yards and four scores in the last game. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:13 Roger Rotter |
11:15 | Roger Rotter: It's definitely a good strategy to look at starting tight ends in the flex spot if you are weak at WR. The top ones are involved consistently in their team's offense, and a few good ones can be found on the waiver wire, like Heath Miller recently. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:15 Roger Rotter |
11:15 | FOX Fantasy: Joe asks: Who should I start in my flex position, Tashard Choice or Jeremy Maclin? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:15 FOX Fantasy |
11:16 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Maclin as he'll likely start again. Kevin Curtis had knee surgery Saturday, and he could be out for awhile. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:16 Roger Rotter |
11:17 | Roger Rotter: Choice is the third option behind Barber and Felix Jones, so he won't likely see a lot of carries unless one of them becomes injured. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:17 Roger Rotter |
11:18 | FOX Fantasy: Nick asks: i have a rb spot and a flex sport open for 5 players. rbs: pierre thomas, ricky williams, jonathan stewart, and laurence maroney. wr: santonio holmes. it is a ppr league. i need 1 rb and a flex out of those guys. thanks a lot Sunday October 25, 2009 11:18 FOX Fantasy |
11:22 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Thomas and Stewart, who has a great matchup against Buffalo's worst run defense that has also allowed the third-most rushing scores. Both of its starting safeties are out, too. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:22 Roger Rotter |
11:24 | FOX Fantasy: Brian asks: Hey Rotter, Tomlinson against the weak Chief defense or Mendenhall versus the Vikes! Sunday October 25, 2009 11:24 FOX Fantasy |
11:25 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Mendehnall against Minnesota. Running backs like Ray Rice have fared well against Minnesota. He totaled 194 yards, 10 catches and two touchdowns against the Vikes last game. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:25 Roger Rotter |
11:26 | FOX Fantasy: Jake asks: I have to pick up a defense this week? Who do you recommend over New Orleans, Oakland, or Buffalo this week? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:26 FOX Fantasy |
11:28 | Roger Rotter: I recommend Indianapolis. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:28 Roger Rotter |
11:29 | Roger Rotter: St. Louis is the worst scoring offense (9.0) while Indy is the second-best scoring defense. Indy is also ranked in the top five scoring offense while the Rams rate as the third-worst scoring defense Sunday October 25, 2009 11:29 Roger Rotter |
11:29 | Roger Rotter: So look for Indy to be able to jump to a lead and put a good pass rush on St. Louis to help force sacks and turnovers. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:29 Roger Rotter |
11:31 | Roger Rotter: Check out my complete D/ST rankings to decide whom to start. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:31 Roger Rotter |
11:33 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Hurting at RB. Got Gore, whose supposed to play. But need to know who to start, Fred Jackson, or Marshawn Lynch. Yes, I know they share carries, but everyone else on bye. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:33 FOX Fantasy |
11:34 | Roger Rotter: Start Frank Gore. Then go with Marshawn Lynch. He's actually been featured rather than Fred Jackson. Lynch received 17 and 19 carries for each of the past two games. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:34 Roger Rotter |
11:34 | Roger Rotter: He's also meeting Carolina's fourth-worst run defense. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:34 Roger Rotter |
11:35 | FOX Fantasy: Keith asks: Should I start LT at running back? My alternative is L. Maroney. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:35 FOX Fantasy |
11:36 | Roger Rotter: Yes, start Tomlinson. I have Tomlinson ranked 16th and Maroney ranked 22nd.Sunday October 25, 2009 11:36 Roger Rotter |
11:38 | Roger Rotter: If Tomlinson is going to start being a fantasy factor, this would be a good game to start. Kansas City ranks in the bottom quarter of run defenses. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:38 Roger Rotter |
11:39 | Roger Rotter: Maroney is also a nice start at the flex or second RB spot. He's likely to be the featured back with both Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor out. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:39 Roger Rotter |
11:39 | Roger Rotter: Tampa Bay ranks as the league's second-worst rushing defense. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:39 Roger Rotter |
11:40 | FOX Fantasy: Dennis asks: I am in a 14-Team league! so the talent is a little watered down. Pick 2 WR to go along with Hakeem Nicks this week: TO, Donnie Avery, Andre Caldwell??? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:40 FOX Fantasy |
11:42 | Roger Rotter: Along with Hakeem Nicks, I'd start Owens and Avery. With a new quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, Owens may be able to turn around his fortunes against Carolina. Avery will likely be targeted frequently if the Rams need to pass a lot. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:42 Roger Rotter |
11:43 | FOX Fantasy: David asks: Should I play Tom Brady or Matt Schaub? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:43 FOX Fantasy |
11:46 | Roger Rotter: Tom Brady showed he's a weekly start, even if there's a snowstorm. All he did was pass for 380 yards and six scores. That was still a better game than Matt Schaub last week. As I said last Sunday, I'd advised against sitting Tom Brady and would still start him even if the conditions are poor in London. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:46 Roger Rotter |
11:48 | FOX Fantasy: Vinny asks: Flex option ... PPR..TE get 1 pt per 5 yards...Finely or D Brown as a flex option! Sunday October 25, 2009 11:48 FOX Fantasy |
11:49 | Roger Rotter: Normally, one point is awarded for evey 10 receivng yards, and I would go with Donald Brown in that case. But since points are doubled for receiving yards, I'd start Jermichael Finley. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:49 Roger Rotter |
11:51 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: breaston and fitzgerald or spread the risk by putting in Johnny Knox or Miles Austin in place of Breaston? Sunday October 25, 2009 11:51 FOX Fantasy |
11:53 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Fitzgerald and Miles Austin because they are my highest rankings WRs and ranked in my top 20. If you owned both Fitzgerald and Boldin, I would still suggest starting both of them. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:53 Roger Rotter |
11:53 | Roger Rotter: Here are my WR rankings. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:53 Roger Rotter |
11:57 | Roger Rotter: However, I do agree it's good to diversify when the WRs are not considered No. 1 WRs, are mediocre ones/ranked lower and/or their ceiling isn't usually as high. If you were comparing Steve Breaston to Lee Evans, Donnie Avery or Austin Collie, I wouldn't be opposed to starting one of those instead of Breaston. But Miles Austin just had 250 yards and two scores in his last game, and the Dallas WR situation is up for grabs as to who will be the top one. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:57 Roger Rotter |
11:58 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Chad Henne or Shaun Hill - I'm in a jam. Sunday October 25, 2009 11:58 FOX Fantasy |
12:00 | Roger Rotter: Chad Henne is only going to keep improving, and he passed for 241 yards and two scores against the Jets last game. New Orleans did allow another inexperienced quarterback Kevin Kolb to throw for 391 yards and two scores. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:00 Roger Rotter |
12:01 | FOX Fantasy: David asks: HELP!! All my star RB's are on bye and I have to choose either Larry Johnson or Justin Fargas? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:01 FOX Fantasy |
12:01 | Roger Rotter: Start Larry Johnson. San Diego ranks as the league's sixth-worst rushing defense, giving Johnson one of his best chances to achieve his first 100-yard rushing game this season. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:01 Roger Rotter |
12:02 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: K.Walter or D.Brown at flex? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:02 FOX Fantasy |
12:06 | Roger Rotter: As I note in my sleepers column: He's already recorded a game of at least 100 total yards in Week 3, and has scored in two of the last four contests. Brown has received 42 percent of the total carries between himself (44) and Joseph Addai (62). He's meeting the winless Rams, so he'll likely have a chance to receive many carries to help protect a lead. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:06 Roger Rotter |
12:07 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: I have hester, crabtree, boldin, welker, and T.O. Starting hester, welker, and owens. Should I take a chance with boldin playing the late game, T.O or crabtree? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:07 FOX Fantasy |
12:08 | Roger Rotter: I'd start Welker, Boldin and Owens. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:08 Roger Rotter |
12:10 | Roger Rotter: I'd expect Boldin to play since he practiced Friday. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:10 Roger Rotter |
12:12 | Roger Rotter: Arizona-New York Giants is playing the Sunday night game, so you wouldn't have any current options if he does miss the game. But in this case, I'd be willing to take the chance. See if you can claim a receiver like Jerheme Urban or Maclin from the Eagles if Boldin is declared out. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:12 Roger Rotter |
12:13 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Eli or matt ryan and crabtree or lee evans? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:13 FOX Fantasy |
12:14 | Roger Rotter: Start Ryan and Lee Evans. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:14 Roger Rotter |
12:15 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: I need to start 3 rb's out of this group. L.T vs K.C, M. Forte vs Cinncy, C. Portis vs Eagles, A. Bradshaw vs AZ, or L. Maroney vs Tampa? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:15 FOX Fantasy |
12:17 | Roger Rotter: I'd start LT, Forte and Maroney in a close call over Bradshaw (have Maroney ranked No. 22 and Bradshaw ranked No. 23). Maroney is facing a softer defense in Tampa Bay and is likely to receive most of the carries. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:17 Roger Rotter |
12:18 | FOX Fantasy: Ben asks: Jon Stewart is on my waiver wire. Thinking of dropping Sproles and picking him up. What do ya think? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:18 FOX Fantasy |
12:19 | Roger Rotter: Yes. I'd claim Jonathan Stewart and start him against Buffalo's worst run defense. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:19 Roger Rotter |
12:20 | Roger Rotter: If you own LaDainian Tomlinson, I'd see if you can drop another player than Darren Sproles. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:20 Roger Rotter |
12:20 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Drop Garcon for Collie? Start Nicks or Maclin? Thanks. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:20 FOX Fantasy |
12:23 | Roger Rotter: Both Garcon and Collie may alternate strong fantasy games until Anthony Gonzalez returns. But I'd still opt for Collie in this case because he is targeted more frequently than Garcon by Peyton Manning. He's caught 14 passes for 1621 yards and three touchdowns in the past two games. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:23 Roger Rotter |
12:25 | Roger Rotter: See my deep sleepers for Week 7. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:25 Roger Rotter |
12:26 | Roger Rotter: I'd also start Nicks since he's scored in three straight contests. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:26 Roger Rotter |
12:28 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: HELP! Who I should start at RB and Flex: Brandon Jacobs, Clinton Portis, Thomas Jones or Marshawn Lynch? I need 3. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:28 FOX Fantasy |
12:29 | Roger Rotter: Start Jones, Jacobs and Lynch. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:29 Roger Rotter |
12:30 | FOX Fantasy: Kris asks: Need WR help. Should I start D. Hester or P. Garcon? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:30 FOX Fantasy |
12:31 | Roger Rotter: Start Hester. Cincinnati ranks as the league's fifth-worst pass defense; it has also yielded the third-most passing scores (9) of the 26 NFL teams playing in Week 7.Sunday October 25, 2009 12:31 Roger Rotter |
12:37 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: need to start 3 RBS out of these. D wiliams, carnell williams, leon washington,and mike bell. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:37 FOX Fantasy |
12:38 | Roger Rotter: Start DeAngelo Williams, Leon Washington and Carnell Williams. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:38 Roger Rotter |
12:38 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: who should I start in a flex spot; Berrian, Celek, Earl Bennett or Donald Brown? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:38 FOX Fantasy |
12:39 | Roger Rotter: Start Brown. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:39 Roger Rotter |
12:39 | FOX Fantasy: Michael asks: Palmer or McNabb? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:39 FOX Fantasy |
12:40 | Roger Rotter: Start McNabb. He'll rebound after last week's poor outing. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:40 Roger Rotter |
12:41 | FOX Fantasy: Terry asks: Start Schaub or Favre? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:41 FOX Fantasy |
12:41 | Roger Rotter: Start Schaub. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:41 Roger Rotter |
12:42 | FOX Fantasy: Adam asks: Tashard Choice or Leon Washington? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:42 FOX Fantasy |
12:43 | Roger Rotter: Start Washington. He had his first game of at least 100 total yards (145) when he ran for 99 yards and had 46 yards from three receptions. Oakland also ranks as the league's fifth-worst rushing defense. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:43 Roger Rotter |
12:46 | FOX Fantasy: As for the inactives, Sideline Reports lists Cleveland TE Robert Royal, Cleveland TE Steve Heiden, New England RB Sammy Morris and Minnesota CB Antoine Winfield as inactives. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:46 FOX Fantasy |
12:47 | Roger Rotter: Winfield being out will help Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:47 Roger Rotter |
12:47 | FOX Fantasy: Bob asks: Braylon Edwards vs. Oakland or Ricky Williams vs. the Saints? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:47 FOX Fantasy |
12:48 | Roger Rotter: Start Edwards as he'll be looking to repeat his Monday night game and help out rookie Mark Sanchez. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:48 Roger Rotter |
12:49 | FOX Fantasy: Jerry asks: Who is a good fill in for qb? Since flacco is on bye. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:49 FOX Fantasy |
12:50 | Roger Rotter: I'd suggest Jay Cutler, Eli Manning, Carson Palmer and Brett Favre as good backups to replace quarterbacks on bye weeks. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:50 Roger Rotter |
12:51 | Roger Rotter: If you need to claim a quarterback, Matt Cassel, Chad Henne, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jason Campbell, Jake Delhomme and Shaun Hill are feasible options. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:51 Roger Rotter |
12:52 | Roger Rotter: Here are my quarterback rankings. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:52 Roger Rotter |
12:53 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: morning rotter. 3 quick q's: Kurt Warner or Big Ben? Jason Witten or Brent Celek? Shayne Graham or Jason Elam? much appreciated! Sunday October 25, 2009 12:53 FOX Fantasy |
12:54 | Roger Rotter: Start Roethlisberger (Warner is more injury prone), Witten (more involved in offense) and Elam (plays in more potent offense). Sunday October 25, 2009 12:54 Roger Rotter |
12:55 | FOX Fantasy: Sam asks: Michael Bush or Justin Fargas? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:55 FOX Fantasy |
12:56 | Roger Rotter: I'd give the slight edge to Michael Bush. He became injured last game, so if he's healthy, he should contribute against a Jets defense missing run stuffer Kris Jenkins. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:56 Roger Rotter |
12:57 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: I dont know who to go with, Mendenhall against minn. or maroney against tampa? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:57 FOX Fantasy |
12:57 | Roger Rotter: Start Mendenhall. He's the safer pick. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:57 Roger Rotter |
12:57 | FOX Fantasy: Jo asks: Knox or DeSean Jackson? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:57 FOX Fantasy |
12:58 | Roger Rotter: DeSean Jackson. He's Philly's No. 1 WR. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:58 Roger Rotter |
12:58 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Which of the Manning brothers will be the best fantasy start this week? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:58 FOX Fantasy |
12:58 | Roger Rotter: Start Peyton. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:58 Roger Rotter |
12:59 | FOX Fantasy: Jason asks: Roy Williams or Lee Evans? Sunday October 25, 2009 12:59 FOX Fantasy |
12:59 | Roger Rotter: Williams. Sunday October 25, 2009 12:59 Roger Rotter |
12:59 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: Who do I start, Maclin or Crabtree Sunday October 25, 2009 12:59 FOX Fantasy |
1:00 | Roger Rotter: Start Crabtree for this game. Sunday October 25, 2009 1:00 Roger Rotter |
1:00 | FOX Fantasy: A reader asks: barber or choice? Sunday October 25, 2009 1:00 FOX Fantasy |
1:01 | Roger Rotter: Start Barber. Sunday October 25, 2009 1:01 Roger Rotter |
1:02 | Roger Rotter: Thanks for all your great questions! I'll see you Tuesday for postgame reaction and whom to claim. Sunday October 25, 2009 1:02 Roger Rotter |
1:03 | FOX Fantasy: Thanks for all your excellent questions. Roger Rotter will chat Tuesday, and John Juhasz will chat Thursday. Both times are at 3 p.m. ET. Roger Rotter will also chat next Sunday from 11-1 p.m. ET for the pregame chat. Sunday October 25, 2009 1:03 FOX Fantasy |
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