On the bubble to make the playoffs...please help with my lineup.?

Question

Need 2 RB, 2WR, and a Flex from the following:
A. Johnson
Stallworth
Coles
Henry
Booker
T. Bell
Droughns
C.Houston
Benson
Maroney

Please give me your opinion.... thanx

Answer 1

This could be tricky, but I'll give it a shot.

First, you have a couple guys who are locks to start. Andre Johnson is one, even though the Texans managed to accomplish the incredible feat of throwing only one touchdown pass in November, because he gets a ton of looks and usually racks up some decent yardage. Marty Booker is another lock because of the hot streak he's been on with three touchdowns and no fewer than 60 yards in a game in the last three weeks. That takes care of your receivers. Laveranues Coles also feels like a lock to me because he's topped 80 yards in half of New York's games this season, including two of the last three. Start him as your flex player.

Forgive me for saying it, but your running backs are pretty weak. Trust me, I sympathize, took Rudi Johnson and Cadillac Williams with my first two picks in one league, and they've run me right out of the playoffs. I think Henry is your best bet here because the Titans have been playing well and three of his last four games have been pretty good. He's also been over 100 yards in four of the ten games he's played. After him, however, you've got a bunch of guys in platoons, and as bad as Denver has been for playing mind games with fantasy owners, I actually think the Jets have been worse. Houston had a big week last week, but Leon Washington had a couple big games earlier and was rewarded with a reduction in carries after each. Stay away from Jets running backs unless you're psychic. Tatum Bell would be my next choice to start, but he faces an ultra-tough matchup against the re-Merrimaned Chargers. I actually think I like Cedric Benson against the St. Louis defense, which has given up the second-most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in the league. The Bears will also be trying to salvage Rex Grossman's state of mind before he jumps off the Sears Tower, so they'll run the ball a ton.

Answer 2

I would go with Henry and T. Bell, who is back from his turf toe and had an awesome game last week, for sure and Stallworth is usually a pretty safe bet. C. Houston had an awesome game last week and they will look for him more now. Coles is a toss up, with Cotchery in, Pennington looks for him the most. Johnson is up against Tennessee so he might be a good choice. Booker is up against NE and it will depend on what game the Patriots bring to the table this week. Droughns is up against Pitt and even without Polamalu they are still good. Maroney is a no, the Miami D is on fire this year, I wouldn't chance it if you are going for a playoff spot. Benson is a tossup, he could play alot or not at all depending on which QB is playing this week.

Answer 3

RB - Travis Henry and Laurence Maroney. These guys have either the highest upside or are the most consistent.

WR - Andre Johnson and Laveranues Coles. Again, they are the best available although Stallworth and Henry could blow up. They could also get you 25 yards and that's it.

Flex - See who your opponent is playing WR/RB and pick similarly from your team to match their potential production.

Answer 4

Henry ... no one else to share carries with and TENN is now a running team ...Stallworth because Breeze rules .... A Johnson because he is a stud ... Droughns because Cleveland is feeling cocky after upset last week .... and we never used a flex but I would say COLES .... I won both regualr season and my super bowl last year ... and ALL the $$$$$ !I swear!

Answer 5

stallworth is ifffy. i say no.
travis henry has been doing sweet. tatum bell has been out, idk if he played this week. game wasnt in my area.if you still have cedric benson this is rediculous. you need to go quit fantasy football now.

i say henry and maroney at the rb.
johnson at the wr and pick up a new wideout. if not the put in laverneus coles.
flex. ummmm droughns. there ya go.

Answer 6

rb henry maroney(if healthy)
wr coles johnson
flex houston
always try to go running back they get the most pts