Who should I start in WR and TE in my Fantasy Playoffs this week?

Question

I'm undecided between WR - Laverneous Coles and Andre Johnson and I'm also undecided on TE - LJ Smith and Tony Gonzalez?

Please help?

Answer 1

Given the following information, I would give a slight edge to Coles as far as match up and I would also give Coles the edge due to more momentum recently.

Let's look at the WR match ups. New England has allowed the least number of passing TDs in the NFL with 9. Minnesota has allowed 13 passing TDs, so they're still pretty good. My favorite stat to gague a passing defense is actually opposing QB completion percentage... New England has the edge there with 57.1% compared to Minnesota's 58.9%. New England also has the edge in sacks with 34 to Minnesota's 27. Minnesota does have the edge in INT's with 18 to NE's 16. In straight passing yards NE is better with 2708 to the Vikings 2974, but if you make a ratio of yards per attempt NE has 6.28 and Min. has 6.23... even though Minnesota has the edge there, I just don't see Houston moving the ball on the ground at all versus the Vikes.

The last 3 weeks, Coles has 206 receiving yards and 2 TDs, Johnson has 175 yard and 1 TD.

The TE's are a toss up. I'd suggest you go with Gonzalez, because he was a high draft pick and there's a reason you drafted a guy with his talent.

Gonzalez has the slight edge as far as recent performance. Gonzalez has 16 rec. 171 receiving yards, 2 TDs. Smith has 7 receptions 31 yards, 2 TDs.

I wish I had access to how many TDs to a tight end each defense has allowed, but I'm pretty sure they're both middle of the pack. San Diego has a very strong defense, but I don't think that will affect Gonzalez's opportunites.

Good luck!

Answer 2

WR - I would definitely start Coles against a Minnesota defense that is absolutely crushing the run...Coles and Cotchery will get a lot of balls thrown at them which means big points...

TE - Tough decision, I would go with Smith - reason being Smith has had a good connection with Garcia since he started, grabbing two TD's. I just don't like Gonzalez's match-up with the chargers...outstanding linebackers and pass rush which could equal check downs to RB's or maybe to Tony...tough call on your part, but I would go with Smith.

Answer 3

For WR I would start Coles because the Jets play the Vikes. The Vikes have the #1 rush defense, so the Jets will have to pass almost the entire game, which should translate into good numbers for Coles and Cotchery.

For TE it's hard to sit Gonzales, although they play SD this week I think. Not sure about this one....

Answer 4

Your appropriate guess for a flex play is many times a RB. That being stated i think that Brian Westbrook is your suitable RB option, no longer Felix Jones. I additionally think of that Mike Williams is your suitable WR option right here, no longer Anquan Boldin. the two Felix Jones and Anquan Boldin are very solid gamers Felix Jones has 2 different RB's that could take a solid share of the incorporates and in Dallas you could by no potential somewhat placed your money on what they're going to do in any given challenge. So i could flow with Westbrook, i think that he has shown himself to the 49ers. Anquan Boldin as of previous due has no longer submit numbers. with out solid secondary, i would not possibility it. The Ravens being at domicile helps a sprint, yet with the Saints wanting a win they are D is going to be taking part in extra durable than ever. this is going to be a solid sport. i could rank your gamers as follows Mike Williams > Anquan Boldin and Westbrook > Jones i'm hoping this helps.

Answer 5

I would put in tony gonzalez and Laverneous Coles.

Answer 6

You have to start COLES . If Tony Gonzales is 100% healthy I might be inclined to go with him but the fact that they are playing in San Diego and that the Chargers have a "score" to settle after a last second loss in K.C. makes me leary to go with him. Soooooooooo I would go with L.J. Smith , he appears to have good chemistry with Jeff Garcia.