Buy Struggling RBs? Plus Fantasy Cops and Bucs-Bills Preview (10/25 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Oct 25, 2023
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Deebo Samuel is recommended as a buy low player in fantasy football while Darren Waller is recommended as a sell high player. The podcast discusses struggling running backs including Austin Ekeler and whether to buy low on them. They also touch on trade talks, Halloween deadlines, and the fantasy value of Rashad White as a running back. The chapter also covers tight end rankings and a fantasy football league dispute.
Struggling running backs like Austin Ekeler and Joe Mixon are analyzed, with differing opinions on their rankings and performance.
James Cook's role as a low-end RB2 is discussed, with comparisons to other running backs and advice to monitor his involvement in the passing game.
The Fantasy Cops segment addresses a scoring error in a fantasy football league and recommends keeping the scoring as is to avoid confusion and potential playoff scenario impacts.
Deep dives
Evaluating the struggling running backs
Struggling running backs Echler, Bejan, Aaron Jones, Josh Jacobs, and Joe Mixon are analyzed. Their rankings differ among experts, with Bejan and Echler generally being viewed as the top choices. Concerns arise about Echler's recent performance and health, while optimism remains for Bejan. Jacobs and Jones are seen as RB2 options, while Mixon's lackluster performance raises doubts.
Examining the performance of James Cook
James Cook's performance is assessed, with experts suggesting starting him as a low-end RB2 and hoping for more involvement in the passing game. Comparisons are made between Cook and other running backs such as Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, and Joe Mixon, with rankings varying based on individual preferences and formats.
Considering the potential of Dalton Kincaid
Fantasy managers are advised to start Dalton Kincaid as a low-end TE1 due to his expanded role in the absence of Dawson Knox and Quentin Morris. Experts suggest comparing him to other tight ends on a case-by-case basis, taking into account factors such as matchups and team needs.
Fantasy Cops and Listener Questions
The segment transitions to Fantasy Cops and answers to listener questions. Various topics are covered, including the struggles of Chris Godwin, Gabe Davis' potential, and the performance of Buffalo's DST against Tampa Bay, among others.
Scoring Error and Game Result
A scoring error was discovered in a fantasy football league where teams were receiving +2 points for fumbles and -2 points for fumbles lost. The error did not impact the end result of the league, but one game result was affected due to the scoring change. The losing team manager is upset and wants the result to be nullified, while the winning team wants a league vote on the matter. The commissioner wonders if the scoring change should be made at this point in the season, retroactively altering results and potentially impacting playoff scenarios. The opinion is divided on whether to fix the scoring or leave it as is.
Recommendation
Given that the error went unnoticed for several weeks and changing the rules midway through the season could set a precedent, it is recommended to keep the scoring as is. Any retroactive changes may cause confusion and impact tiebreakers for playoff scenarios. However, the commissioner should make the necessary adjustments going forward to prevent similar errors in the future.
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Our favorite buy low (2:35) and sell high (5:35) players include Deebo Samuel as a buy and Darren Waller as a sell. We've got a lot of names in our trade segment and also what to expect at the NFL trade deadline (11:15), plus all of your news and notes (14:50) ... Many of the top running backs have struggled this season including Austin Ekeler, Bijan Robinson, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard. Should you buy low on them or are we legitimately concerned (20:10)? We also bring Joe Mixon and Aaron Jones into this discussion and get into more RB trade talk (32:00) before previewing Buccaneers-Bills (36:30)! Is this a good week to start Rachaad White or Gabe Davis? ... We finish the show with the Fantasy Cops (51:45) who are taking on some tricky cases! ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com
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