Week 16 fantasy finals advice?

Question

This is it. I'm in the finals. Luckily, but I'm in. I need some advice for who to start.

I got Brady. Unless the weather sucks again, I'm going with him. Or do I pick up someone like Brodie Croyle who's playing @ Detroit? Or Rosenfels @ Ind? I know the Pats are playing the Dolphins, but even bad weather can take out Brady. And maybe this is the week they decide to rest him when they're killing Miami by halftime.

Here's my other issues. At WR, who should I go with: Edwards vs. Cincy, Driver @ CHI, Curtis @ NO, Engram vs. Balt., or Bry. Johnson vs. Atl. (I need to start 3)

K: Kaeding vs. Den, or Graham vs. Cle

And then defense, my tough one: Tampa @ SF, or Dal @ Car

Answer 1

You've got a tough decision at QB but i would stick with Brady. As much as i hate the Patriots, he's a big time player and you wanna keep big time players in always. At WR i say Edwards, Driver, and Johnson. Kickers can go either way but i think Keading may have the edge. And Tampa for defense is a sure bet against San Fran cause Carolina's got a good, strong, clicking offense.

Answer 2

I had the dilemma of whether or not to play Brady this last weekend. I was afraid that the weather might affect his play. And, it did. I'm glad I benched him.

Now, I have to decide whether he'll light it up against Miami or if Belichick is going to rest him for the playoffs.

My gut feeling is that Brady will be back to his old self. The wild card, though, is the weather in New England. Brady showed in Philly, Baltimore, and this week in Boston that he is very much affected by the weather.

The long-range forecast calls for cloudy, mid 40s, and a 10% chance of rain in Boston next Sunday. So, I would definintely go with Brady. Even if they take him out at the half, a half of Brady's numbers is better than a whole game for most QBs. Besides, the Hoodie will want to shut those 1972 Dolphins up. This will be the game where they go 15-0 (the 72 Dolphins only played a 14-game season).

At WR, Edwards is a must-play every week, especially against Cincy (the Browns are still fighting for that last wild card spot). Driver had an OK game (80 yards receiving, no TDs). I would expect him to do as well against the Bears. Engram did well, too (84 yards, no TDs) and I think Baltimore will mail it in the rest of the season, especially after losing to Miami.

I don't know what to think about Johnson. He has 3 receptions in the last 2 weeks. And, I know Atlanta seems like a ripe, juicy opponent for any position player to go against. But, I can't see activating Johnson with all those other choices available.

For kicker, take Kaeding. San Diego will be resting a lot of their regulars, but can still rack up the points on a deflated Denver team. Cincy's toast this year and may not even show up to play against Cleveland.

Carolina showed they still have some life left in them, with a surprising win over Seattle. But, Tampa Bay is on a roll and I like that defense against a Niners team with nothing to play for.

Answer 3

You got to go with Brady if those are your only other options

I'd definitely go with Braylon Edwards, the Browns scored something like 5 TD's when they played Cinci earlier this year, and thats good news for edwards...plus, minus last week and the snow storm game, anderson has been hot this year and will destroy Cinci's defense...i do realize you again have weather issues to worry about but he's still one of your best options

Next I'd go with donald driver, brett favre has been on point this season and the bears D has just been in a downward spiral

And lastly Id take bobby engram, not exactly sure where he falls on the depth chart but he's basically the #1 wideout on a pass happy offense

bryant johnson is kind of useless, fitz should be good to go again and boldin for some snaps, plus, they rotate their receivers alot lately and that seems to limit jonhson

kevin curtis cannot be trusted, especially with westbrook and brown seeing most of the action

for kicker, kaeding

DST tampa

Answer 4

Croyle@ Detroit - Detroit does have one of the worst passing defenses, but I don't know if Croyle is worthy of the start

Rosenfels vs. Indy is a horrible matchup (Indy has the #1 pass defense)

Brady vs. Miami - Dolphins have good pass defense, but give up the 7th-most passing TDs.

You have to start Edwards and Driver. They're both fantasy no. 1's and they have excellent matchups. Engram and Johnson on the other hand face decent pass defenses.

I have Graham facing Cleveland who is dead-last in defense.

Defense, I say you go with Tampa. The 9ers and Panthers are both at the bottom of the barrel in offenses, but if you look closer the 9ers have a -13 turnover margin, while Carolina actually has a +2. More turnovers = more fantasy points. Tampa.

Answer 5

Brady- needs to make up for last week
Edwards - #1 rec. in the league (ok maybe not but is close)
Driver - Favre is a throwing machine
Engram - Did you see the last play for Miami to beat Baltimore?
Kaeding - the chargers are scoring at will
Dallas - they will recover from the beating they took

Answer 6

Brady- no matter what
Edwards- watch weather
Driver- no matter what
Engram- He is the go-to guy in my view
Kaeding- Need a monday night guy
Defense-Go with your gut, I would lean to Dallas since SF is playing better with Shaun "of the dead" Hill starting QB.

Answer 7

you cant drop Brady regardless of the weather . as WR goes i would go with Bryant Johnson , Edwards and Donald Driver.
Graham as kicker and defense i'll go with Tampa.
Good luck next week.

Answer 8

i could accept as true with A.C. different than on Knowshon Moreno - i think of the Broncos would desire to roll the Browns and the Ravens would desire to bounce returned against the Giants, plus Ahmad Bradshaw is meant to be returned meaning he would be taking incorporates faraway from Wilson. G'success!