Chargers at Lions
Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 pm EST
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Betting Odds: LAC -2.5, 48 Total via Oddsshark
Network: CBS
Sleeper Spotlight: Travis Benjamin
Los Angeles Chargers
Quarterback
- Philip Rivers (QB1/Start)
The father of many children, Philip Rivers, is country cooking his way to some good stat lines. Surrounded by a cast of pass-catchers everywhere he looks, Rivers put up QB1 numbers in week one. However, there is slights concern as his pass-catchers are dropping like flies. Hunter Henry is down(more on that later), and Mike Williams is dealing with a knee injury that could force him to miss time. Package this all together, and I still believe there is room for Rivers to put up another solid week as he has plenty of other targets to throw to, and those guys weren’t all that involved last week anyways.
Running Backs
- Austin Ekeler (RB1/Start)
- Justin Jackson (Bench Stash/Sit)
Ekeler was a BEAST last week, totaling over 150 total yards and, count ‘em, three touchdowns. If you haven’t watched the highlights, you need to. He is rewarding owners who invested draft capital in him and has a lot more in the tank as the primary check-down and rusher. Look for another solid performance and the good news is, you get to watch this production from your flex spot more than likely. Enjoy the ride until Melvin Gordon gets back if he ever does. Justin Jackson is no more than a handcuff to Ekeler right now, but one that is worth stashing.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends:
- Keenan Allen (WR1/Start)
- Mike Williams (Questionable/Start if active)
- Travis Benjamin (Desperation flex play if Williams is inactive)
- Virgil Green (Unowned/Wait and See)
Keenan Allen is a start and forget option. We know that by now when he is healthy, but what about the other guys. Williams had high hopes that he could make a huge jump in 2019, but now he is staring down a possible inactive designation with a knee injury. If he plays, he has legit WR2 upside, but if he doesn’t this opens the door for more targets for Ekeler, and possibly targets that can go towards Travis Benjamin. Benjamin is someone who has flashed in the past, so don’t be surprised if Rivers rips one or two downfield towards him.
Detroit Lions
Quarterback
- Matthew Stafford (QB2/Sit)
Stafford has weapons galore and keeps uncovering new ones. This week, he gave new arrival Danny Amendola double-digit targets. He also has Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and rookie TE TJ Hockenson. This week, however, he takes on the Chargers who boast a top-end defense. This could lead to an inconsistent week from Stafford and company. I think the counting stats for the wide receivers will be playable, but the interception possibilities and pressure from the ends will lead to a regretful play if you start him.
Running Backs
- Kerryon Johnson (RB2/Flex/Sit)
- CJ Anderson (Sit/Drop)
Kerryon Johnson looks to have a good opponent after Marlon Mack ripped the Chargers a new one in Week 1. Johnson’s usage on Sunday, however, left a lot to be desired. I also think that the Chargers will come in with a chip on their shoulder with wanting to stop the run. I know it may sound weird that I am recommending you sit someone you spent high draft capital on, but I think that you will be happy once this one is all said and done that you did. CJ Anderson will not be startable and can be dropped with confidence.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
- Kenny Golladay (WR3/Start)
- Danny Amendola (Flex/Start)
- Marvin Jones (Flex/Sit)
- T.J. Hockenson (TE1/Start)
Like I said earlier, I think the counting stats for the pass catchers will be good overall. The only one I would recommend sitting is Marvin Jones as there are only so many mouths to feed, and he is lesser on the snap count. Golladay is someone many are hoping can morph into a WR1, but that will not happen this week. He is more of a WR3 than WR2 this week, but you can still plug him in as a WR3 or Flex play. Amendola showed a lot of prowess as the new Golden Tate role for Stafford and should continue to get peppered with targets as his main security blanket. Hockenson looks like the real deal and is a TE1 until further notice, with George Kittle upside (shoutout Hawkeyes!).
-Matt Dean (@MattDeanQBList)
12 team ppr .5
In my flex
John Brown or Jamison Crowder
Sam Darnold just contracted Mono and will miss week 2. Your decision has been made haha.
Brown for sure!
I see that you recommend sitting Robby. Would it be wise to start John Brown or Valdez-Scantling over him?
John Brown for me
John Ross or Mark Andrews at the flex position? 12 team ppr
That’s a really interesting decision. I would normally always want the wide receiver, but I’m still a little hesitant to trust Ross, and Andrews has an excellent matchup against the Cardinals. I think I like Andrews, but it’s close.
Marvin Jones or DK Metcalf for my WR2?
I would lean Marvin Jones. I don’t expect Lockett to only get 2 targets a week, so he could get more work at Metcalf’s expense.
I know it’s unconventional, but I have Devonta Freeman in my flex. With his performance last week, should I bench him for Mark Andrews? I already have Kittle at TE and don’t really think I should ever bench him. I also have Lat Murray on the bench and Mike Williams (since he’s questionable I put Allen Robinson in there).
By the way, I’m in a 12-man .5PPR
I think you’ve got to stick with Freeman for another week. Home against the Eagles should be a lot better than on the road against the Vikings. I’ll be more worried if he throws up a dud this week.
Having trouble deciding between Delanie Walker or Darren Waller for the TE spot this week. 8 man PPR league
I’d go with Delanie, let’s see what Waller can do one more time
who should i start as my flex? 12 team 1PPR. john brown, christian kirk, dante pettis, or chris thompson? thanks in advance!
I’d go Thompson – Brown – Kirk – Pettis in that order.
12 team/ .25ppr
Montgomery or A Robinson in my flex? Who will the bears lean on more?
That’s tough. I can’t trust Montgomery until they decide to give him the ball.
I’ve got John Ross III and Marquise Brown. Debating on starting one of them over Will Fuller in my flex spot. But also feeling a bit weary of my WR2 Josh Gordon. Thoughts?
Can you trade me one of them? HA! I’d go John Ross over Will Fuller.
Hockenson or Waller? And
Tyrell Williams or DJ Moore?
1pt PPR
Hock and DJ for me
Definitely Waller over Hockenson for me. The game environment should be a lot better for throwing against the Chiefs. I see the Lions really slowing down and establishing the run against the Chargers, who also play at a slow pace.
The other one is more of a toss-up. I think Moore is a better player and play normally but Thursday night games can get ugly. Williams has a great matchup and should have plenty of chances for volume against the Chiefs. Williams feels safer especially with Cam not looking great throwing the ball in week 1
Tyler Boyd or DJ Moore for my WR2?
Aaron Jones or Marlon Mack for my Flex? Other two RBs are David Johnson and Chris Carons.
10 man PPR league.
DJ and Mack
Who do I play?
.5ppr
10 team league
3 wrs + 2rbs + 1 flex
*Boyd/Keenan Allen/Diggs/DJ Moore
*Bell/Sony Michelle/D. Williams/D. Johnson
*Engram/Mark Andrews
D. Johnson
Bell (if healthy watch for that)
Allen
Diggs
Boyd
Sony — I do not think we need to overreact to week 1! He still got the bulk of the carries
Latavius Murray, Curtis Samuel, or Ronald Jones for Flex?
.5 PPR league
Thanks!
This is tough, between Latavius and Samuel for me. If you want safe I’d go Latavius.
Please help! Josh Gordan vs Miami or Evans vs Carolina? Who do I start
Evans
Josh Gordan, Mike Evans, or John Brown. Need two, one for WR2 and the Other for FLEX.
Gordon and Evans
Looking for advice – 14 team PPR league
2 WRs + 2 RB + 1 Flex
D Adams/J Edelman/M Gallup/J Ross
*J White/D Williams/C Thompson/M Breida
note my current starters – should I make changes? I’m mostly torn between playing Gallup, Breida or Thompson
that didn’t post right, but my starters are currently Adams, Edelman, Gallup, White and Williams
I’d leave it as is
Room for 3 WR- Stephon Diggs, Tyrell Williams, Larry Fitzgerald and Marquis Brown. Who sits?
Sit Brown
14 team non ppr stuck with Jameis as my QB, only other QBs on the wire are Keenum, Mariota, Minshew…. it’s a mess. Please help!
I think you gotta roll with Winston then
I would stick with Jameis a little longer. The best option out of all of those with most upside by far. He is known for having horrible weeks but also top-five weeks.
1pt ppr. need a RB and a Flex: Damien Williams, Marlon Mack, Holleywood Brown. which 2 would you start?
Both RBs
Lamar Jackson or Tom Brady (I’m leaning towards Brady, but the pats never do too hot against miami at miami)
(12 team PPR)
Pretty even, think I lean Lamar
Would this still be useful for a ten team, PPR ?
Thanks
Yes, still valuable. Rosters are just deeper so some of the fringe guys might be sitting in your league.
12 Team Standard – Flex Chris Thompson or Latavius Murray?
In a standard league, it is Murray for me. This game has a big total and should be fantasy friendly all around, giving Murray a nice chance at a TD. Not getting Thompson’s receptions takes away a lot of his value.
Looking for RB2 in 10 Team Standard – Duke Johnson Jr, Devin Singletary, Malcolm Brown or Ronald Jones II
All pretty close, but bc standard I may go with Brown for TD upside
Have a difficult FLEX decision to make in a 12 team full-PPR. Chris Thompson, Christian Kirk, Curtis Samuel, or TJ Hockenson? My gut says Thompson, but it’s a tough one.
Between Kirk or Thompson
Probably Thompson for me as well, Kirk would be 2nd choice. Redskins should need to throw a lot, falling behind the Cowboys.
Austin Hooper (vs Eagles) or Darren Waller (vs Chiefs) this week?
Forgot to include – 10 teams, half ppr
Waller
12 team .5 ppr flex
Pick 2
MVS
AJ Brown
Terry McLaurin
Robby Anderson
Mecole Hardman
Mark Andrew’s
(If im lucky I can flex Mixon in for one of these but not sure if he will even be worth playing through injury)
Ok, I’ve got only one questions… Carson Wentz or Dak Prescott? 10 team full PPR.
wentz
Pick 1 RB and 1 flex
Devonta Freeman, Chris Thompson
John Brown, John Ross, Terry McClaurin
Freeman and John Brown
8 team league so stacked options…
Sit Evans for: Tyrell Williams, Lockett, Larry Fitz?
Was strongly considering Tyrell just because it should be a shootout and he’s guaranteed the volume against a weak secondary.
12 team PPR
I have to pick one, who to start: James Crowder vs DJ Moore vs Cooper Kupp?
thanks
aaron jones or d freeman this week? RB2, full PPR thanks
freeman
Start Baker Mayfield or Derek Carr? 10 team Half PPR
Carr has a much higher ceiling this week
10 team, full PPR:
QB: Carson Wentz or Lamar Jackson? (I know, I have it rough)
RB: Singletary, Duke Johnson, Damien Williams (I’m leaning Damien Williams)
Flex: Josh Gordon or one of the RBs above? (I’m leaning Singletary)
12 team, Full PPR
who to flex Aaron Jones, Allen Robinson, Devin Singletary or Michael Gallup
Full point PPR need a flex:
John Brown or Chris Thompson. Or, do I trust Mixon?
Thanks!