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Crazy to start AB over Thielen?

Posted on 11/15/20 at 9:41 am
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 11/15/20 at 9:41 am
Half PPR

Thielen @ Chicago
Brown @ Carolina

I'm a little concerned about Thielen's matchup. He's been brutal against Chicago and the last couple of weeks. I've been hearing about how Carolina is tough vs #1 WRs but not so much against where Brown lines up.

Already starting Michael Thomas, McLaurin and Fulgham for sure. Need a fourth.
Posted by lsushelly
Denham Springs
Member since Aug 2006
3948 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 9:45 am to
I wouldn’t start AB until after I actually see him have a productive week
Posted by LSUcam7
FL
Member since Sep 2016
9101 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 9:49 am to
I don’t think it’s crazy. You’ve got floor players already in there, nothing wrong with taking the risk that TB has figured out how to use AB appropriately.

But Thielen is definitely the safer play, even considering matchup.
Posted by skewbs
Member since Apr 2008
2245 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 10:05 am to
I think you have to give Thielen one more week before bailing on him for other options. Chicago should sell out to stop the run (Cook). While I’m surely not expecting a big game from Thielen, I think he gets back on the TD train with Irv Smith out. Realistic expectation may be 5-6 catches, 50 yards, TD.
Posted by A Menace to Sobriety
Member since Jun 2018
32975 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 10:10 am to
I just couldn't start Brown over Thielen because

A) I need to see Brown do something worthwhile before I even consider it.

B) Even though Thielen is obviously the safer play, his ceiling is just as high, if not higher, than Brown's.

I wouldn't even think twice about it at all I'd just go with Thielen.
Posted by jkylejohnson
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2016
15371 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 10:31 am to
quote:

crazy to start ab over thielen


Yes.
Posted by ehidal1
Chief Boot Knocka
Member since Dec 2007
37340 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 10:58 am to
I have both and I am not starting AB over Thielen. I am debating AB vs Aiyuk in flex PPR
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
111456 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 11:00 am to
Thanks for the replies, fellas. I'll stick with Thielen which we all know means that AB will drop 25 today.
Posted by ehidal1
Chief Boot Knocka
Member since Dec 2007
37340 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 11:01 am to
Thoughts on AB vs Aiyuk (@NO) flex PPR?

Other WR starters
Thielen
Godwin
McLaurin
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
111456 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 11:02 am to
I don’t know if I'm the best person to ask about AB today. Everything in my being is telling me to start AB.
Posted by ehidal1
Chief Boot Knocka
Member since Dec 2007
37340 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 11:08 am to
TB will want to get AB and TD and I think I may go with him in flex too. I also have Higgins but with the weather in Pit I think I’ve ruled him out. I think AB is the upside play and Aiyuk has the higher floor.
Posted by LSUcam7
FL
Member since Sep 2016
9101 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 1:15 pm to
AB getting targeted. Not a terrible first half at all.
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
111456 posts
Posted on 11/15/20 at 1:25 pm to
Brady missed him for a wide open long TD too.
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