# Fantasy Football Advice - Week 9 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [November 5, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450 "2009-11-05T18:34:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/1 "2009-11-05T18:34:02Z")
I need to start 2 of the following WRs: Steve Smith (NYG) A. Boldin S. Breaston K. Walter Santonio Holmes With Owen Daniels out, Walter becomes more viable. I’m leaning Smith and Holmes, although Smith has been in decline for weeks. What say you? ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/2 "2009-11-05T19:00:03Z")
Holmes and Boldin, if healthy. If not, Holmes and Breaston. ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/3 "2009-11-05T19:22:48Z")
On that note, one player for a W/R flex spot. My choices… Reggie Bush (NO) vs CAR Torry Holt (JAC) vs KC Bobby Wade (KC) vs JAC Willis McGahee (BAL) vs CIN Laveranues Coles (CIN) vs BAL I’m leaning towards Bush, but this was a much easier decision when McGahee was getting more than 3 touches a game. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/4 "2009-11-05T19:52:17Z")
> [@Justin\_Bailey](#): > > On that note, one player for a W/R flex spot. My choices… > > Reggie Bush (NO) vs CAR > Torry Holt (JAC) vs KC > Bobby Wade (KC) vs JAC > Willis McGahee (BAL) vs CIN > Laveranues Coles (CIN) vs BAL > > I’m leaning towards Bush, but this was a much easier decision when McGahee was getting more than 3 touches a game. I think I agree. It’s Reggie Bush. If you want something else, look at Torry Holt. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/5 "2009-11-05T19:53:20Z")
> [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](#): > > Holmes and Boldin, if healthy. If not, Holmes and Breaston. I haven’t heard encouraging things about Breaston’s health this week, either. How’s Walter’s outlook? ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/6 "2009-11-05T19:55:35Z")
> [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](#): > > I think I agree. It’s Reggie Bush. If you want something else, look at Torry Holt. I’d go with Holt over Bush. Bush just seems to be getting phased out of his system. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/7 "2009-11-05T20:01:01Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > I’d go with Holt over Bush. Bush just seems to be getting phased out of his system. It’s almost a toss up. I think bush has a higher ceiling, but he’s also got more risk. Torry Holt should be steadier, but with the Jaguars, who the fuck knows what’s going to happen? At least the Saints will be moving the ball. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/8 "2009-11-05T20:21:39Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > I haven’t heard encouraging things about Breaston’s health this week, either. How’s Walter’s outlook? Seems to be healthy, but I can’t find a definite word. As for his fantasy outlook (if injury status is good), he just might bump up. Consider: Houston is pass happy, could be playing from behind all day, their sure handed TE is out, Andre gets the better coverage, KW is the #2 WR after all … Of course, with my luck at posting outlooks, Slaton and Moats will rush for 300 yds, dominating the clock, and Indy will never get closer in score than at the opening kickoff. So, there’s my opinion. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll make your own. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_the_turtle/32/2926_2.png) [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_the_Turtle)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/9 "2009-11-05T21:12:30Z")
What’s the latest on Slaton/Moats? Which should I start? I managed to pick up Moats (in addition to Slaton), but what’s he like as a receiver? It’s a PPR league so catches out of the backfield are important. I figure Houston should be behind for most of the game so RB catches could be huge. Or should I stay away from the whole Slaton/Moats mess and just start Pierre Thomas? ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/10 "2009-11-05T21:18:17Z")
> [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](#): > > Or should I stay away from the whole Slaton/Moats mess and just start Pierre Thomas? Go with Thomas. That’s a no-brainer. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/11 "2009-11-05T21:32:39Z")
> [@Southern\_Yankee](#): > > I need to start 2 of the following WRs: > > Steve Smith (NYG) > A. Boldin > S. Breaston > K. Walter > Santonio Holmes Boldin is almost certainly going to sit this week because his ankle isn’t healing because he keeps practicing and playing on it. Steve Smith and Kevin Walter- he’s going to be huge with Daniels out. > [@Justin\_Bailey](#): > > Reggie Bush (NO) vs CAR > Torry Holt (JAC) vs KC > Bobby Wade (KC) vs JAC > Willis McGahee (BAL) vs CIN > Laveranues Coles (CIN) vs BAL Do you get points for PR/KR yardage? If so, Bush. If not… well, still Bush, actually. Holt hasn’t done jack all year. ---
**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/12 "2009-11-05T22:11:57Z")
My current QBs are Warner and Hasselback. I can trade for Romo. He wants a WR and RB. My WRs are listed above in an earlier post. My RBs are Gore, LT, Lynch, Moreno, Caddilac and Sproles. I’m ready to give up on LT (if he has any value left…) A. Do you think Romo is an upgrade for me at QB? B. Is it silly for me to offer LT and Boldin? Their production has been bad enough that I’m confused as to their value… Not sure if it’s too little or too much to offer. ETA: Somehow I’m 6 - 2 and looking to bolster myself for a playoff run. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/13 "2009-11-05T23:13:07Z")
I would still rather have LT than the other guys you’ve got, at least in seasonal formats. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/14 "2009-11-06T12:29:37Z")
I strongly think Boldin will sit. Win or lose, the Cards schedule gets a lot easier after the Chicago game. Get Boldin healthy for the later part of the year and the Cards will easily win the NFC West again and get into the playoffs. The Cards have 2 games remaining against the Rams and a game against the Lions. There is also a game at home against the struggling Seahawks. No way risk losing Boldin for the Season when the Cards have an excellent shot to get back to the playoffs. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/15 "2009-11-06T13:22:29Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Do you get points for PR/KR yardage? If so, Bush. If not… well, still Bush, actually. Holt hasn’t done jack all year. Uh…Holt has more yards from scrimmage than Bush does this year. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2009, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/16 "2009-11-06T14:15:15Z")
Uh huh… and how many touchdowns does he have? ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/17 "2009-11-06T14:38:47Z")
Don’t chase touchdowns. Especially from a #3 RB. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2009, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/18 "2009-11-06T14:57:43Z")
He’s got nearly as many yards from scrimmage as Holt plus the touchdowns - and they’ve been getting him involved in the red zone more and more. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/19 "2009-11-06T15:23:19Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > and they’ve been getting him involved in the red zone more and more. You misspelled “less and less”. Week 8: 2 carries, 2 catches (4 looks). Carries: NO 38, ATL 1 Catches: ATL 28, NO 35 Looks: NO 35, NO 24 Week 7: 3 carries, 3 catches (6 looks). Carries: MIA 26, NO 9, MIA 10 Catches: MIA 44, MIA 10, MIA 17 Looks: NO 25, NO 17, NO 22 Week 6: 6 carries, 1 catch (3 looks). Carries: NO 39, NO 29, NYG 7, NO 38, NYG 43, NYG 48 Catch: NO 30 Looks: NYG 7, NYG 34 Week 4 (no Mike Bell): 6 carries, 3 catches (4 looks). Carries: NO 41, NYJ 27, NO 35, NYJ 37, NO 30, NYJ 28 Catches: NO 37, NO 48, NO 27 Looks: NYJ 16 ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450/20 "2009-11-06T15:28:04Z")
Hmm. So they haven’t. He’s scored a rushing touchdown in each of the last three weeks, though. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450.md?page=2)