LAST-MINUTE Week 9 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Advice! Actives/Inactives & Q&A (FFT Express)
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Tony DeCouple, anchor of the CBS Evening News and host of the podcast *Great Question with Tony DeCouple*, dives into fantasy football strategy, analyzing key matchups and player availability. He evaluates the Saints’ running back situation, favoring Devon Singletary and Woody Marks over others due to their touch volume and game consistency. For the Eagles, he notes Tanner McKee’s injury and the likely backup role of Jalen Hurts, while highlighting Amecha Buka’s return as a positive for the Bears. Seattle’s offense is flagged as risky due to Drew Lock’s elbow injury and missing starters, leading to a cautious approach. Tony also reviews wide receiver options, prioritizing DeMarcus Robinson over others in the Patriots and Niners, though remains skeptical of their long-term value. He answers listener questions on player starts, consistently favoring stable, proven performers over high-risk, unpredictable ones. The discussion balances current injuries, team needs, and fantasy success metrics, offering a nuanced, data-informed approach to lineup decisions. Podcast listeners are encouraged to follow for ongoing insights, with live Q&A sessions scheduled on YouTube.
Hey, I'm Tony DeCouple, anchor of the CBS Evening News on my new daily podcast, Great Question with Tony DeCouple. We go deeper on the one big question you haven't heard answered, or maybe haven't even heard asked. Follow and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Yeah, start with some, you know, not so major news, Sean Watson, clear the concussion protocol, but should our Sanders is going to start at New Orleans. And the Saints release Kendrick Miller, Heath, what the heck? What do we do with the Saints backbill right now? I mean, if you have to start a Saints running back, I think Cameras, the one to start Audric Estimae will get plenty of work on early downs, but they just don't really run that much anyway. So I've got Camera in that mix. I mean, we've got like six borderline RB twos that we never thought we'd be starting, but we might be starting this week. And so you've got Woody Marks, you've got Tyler Algier, you've got Alvin Camera, you've got Devon Singletary, Russ Shodd White, maybe Braylon Allen, or Zach Sharpene, like it's a fun, terrifying group. I think my favorite there is Singletary. In fact, it is. Well, of course it is. Obviously. Who's yours? No, Singletary. Okay. In, in, in full PPR, I want it to be Woody Marks. I mean, the guys gets, I think he has 19 or more touches in three straight games. So it could easily be him. It just, he hasn't really been that great with the touch. We're going to have to answer so many Devon Singletary or Tyler Algier, Devon Singletary or Woody Marks. I have Algier and a Flexbot ahead of Russ Shodd White, for what that's worth to. I do too. Okay. Jordan Tyson is going to play. What are we doing with him and Vale? I, you'd think it's, I want to roster Jordan Tyson. I'm not going to start him in his very first game. I had Vale is kind of a high end wide receiver three borderline wide receiver two. He's still a wide receiver three for me, but I don't like him quite as much. I know somebody in the chat said that Dave and I have him 50 spots apart. So apparently Dave's more optimistic about Tyson's role and pessimistic about Vale, but I'd rather start Vale than Tyson today if I had to. Yeah. If you told me Tyson ran anywhere from 20% to 80% of the routes, I'd be completely unsurprised. Just have no idea what it's going to be. Just a report from Interappeport, the Tanner McKee has a cracked rib. He's going to be the number two quarterback today for the Eagles. I take that as he's not necessarily, you know, out of the running to be the starter after the buy. Milton does today. They have a buy after this game against giants. Amecha Buka is going to play. That's exciting news. How we feeling about a Buka and the cornerbacks for the bears are healthy. How we feeling about this match up? Nope. Somehow with his microphone. All right. We'll come back to Amecha Buka. We'll get his thoughts in a minute. Kyle Menongai is not going to play today. He is expected to be back next week at whatever their next match up is. Sorry about that. I'll take a look at the bear's schedule, but Kyle Menongai not going to play. Here's the thing. I was a little nervous about the Andre Swift. It's a really tough match up. If Menongai had come back, they'd do it by next week. This is the number one team against Running Back's Tampa Bay, but now we're just going to start Swift confidently and figure he's going to get a ton of touches. Scataboos doubtful. So Singletary is a guy that I like this week. I don't like him as much as Jonah Coleman, but I do like him better than all the Running Mix. We just talked about Jeere Rashad White and see Seattle's offense today. Hi, Heath. Hi, Adam. Let's talk about Seattle's offense. It's making me a little nervous. The only guy that I'm starting is Jackson Smith and Jigba, but here's why I'm a little nervous about it. You've got Drew Lock with severe elbow tendonitis reportedly. You've got their starting left tackle and their starting left guard both out today. So it's obviously a great match up. This is what saves it. You know, I don't think he's going to score the 27 points he scored last time, but anything to say about Seattle's offense other than Jason. You don't want to start anybody but Jason and you're not going to sit Jason. And so thank you for coming to my TED talk. Yeah. And I think with price and Charbine, who do you have ranked higher? Charbine, they're both flexes. Yeah. Guys, we talked about, I think, or I like shot, I'd start with Shot White over them and full PPR. All right. Let's go back to a book a real quick here, how we'd feel about a book a low end wide receiver three. I don't, I don't trust Baker Mayfield right now. I don't trust that he's going to get to throw a lot. And the Bears defense is much better than it was at the start of the year. So he's in that keen and Allen part of the conversation for me. All right. There's not a lot else. We'll talk about some other things and answer your questions after this break on fantasy football today. One of America's top true crime podcasts 48 hours is back with a new season. Join us every Monday for a new episode and Tuesdays for a deep dive into that episode with post mortem. He said, quote, if they're going to die, I'm going to see them die. Plus here are episodes from the 48 hours archive Wednesdays and Thursdays. Follow and listen to 48 hours wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe to 48 hours plus on Apple podcasts or ad free listening. All right. We are back here and DJ Moore and Dalton can cater questionable, but looks like they're going to play on Monday night at Minnesota, George Pickens is questionable, we'll keep an eye out for him. You know, he's expected to play, but that is a one o'clock game. So you'll know. And then let's how about last thing before we get to the questions, Mac Collins. He's playing, right? Yeah. Mac Collins is going to play, DeMarcus Robinson is going to play for the Niners, Christian Kirk is on IR. If you're desperate for a wide receiver, the Patriots and the Niners come to mind. Is there anyone else, any other team, and who do you like? I don't like any of those guys, but if I had to choose one, it would be DeMarcus Robinson. There was a, there was a game where it was a great target share for Mac Collins, but we've got like a decade of Mac Collins being in the NFL, it could be another, but I, I don't have any confidence that he's the best Patriots wide receiver. Would you start? Who is your favorite Patriots wide receiver? I'd probably stick with Douglas, but I don't want to start them. Okay. And Traylon Berks is out. So I like this front. I would start both commanders over any Patriot. Did you move digs up? I moved digs and Antonio Williams up. Okay. To where? 28 and 29 at wide receiver. Okay. Excellent. All right. Let's get to your questions. Kelsey or Camera in non-PPR. Camera. Pits, Gassicki or Dolsic. Pits. Purti, Stafford or Daniels? Purti. Odunze or Josh Downs? Odunze. Odunze. How was my lunch on Friday? It was fine. I went with a really kind of boring choice, but it was good. Good company. Coker or flinoy? Coker. Olly Gordon or Sigwon Barkley? Ooh, tough call. Olly. Likely or Gassicki? Likely. Antonio Williams or Camera? Williams. Ramandre Stevenson. Woody Marks or Olly Gordon, PPR? Ramandre. Samson or Tyson? PPR? Samson. I'll go Tyson. Why not? Keenan Allen, Rashad White, Devon Singletary, Pick 2. I would sit. I'd probably sit Keenan Allen. Ooh, okay. I think I'd sit Rashad White. Yeah, I'd sit Rashad White. Tough call. Tough call. Let's see. Adonai Mitchell, who I know you like quite a bit now. Traitsucker or Traitsucker? Mitchell. Yeah. Woody Marks or Olly Gordon? Gordon. Oh, man. Okay. Coleman or Coker? Coleman. Omar Cooper, Jr. or Jamison Williams? Jamo. Two more. Chase Brown or Chris Olave? Olave. A Buka or Jordan Tyson? A Buka. All right. Thank you very much, everybody. We'll talk to you in 15 minutes. 8.30 to 9.30 a.m. at youtube.com/fantasy football today and 12.15 to 1 p.m. Samurl, youtube.com/fantasy football today for all of your start or sit needs. Talk to you next time.
Podcast Summary
Key Points:
Tony DeCouple discusses fantasy football lineup decisions, focusing on starting candidates for the Saints, Eagles, Bears, and Seahawks.
He highlights Devon Singletary and Woody Marks as top running back options in full PPR, with Singletary favored for his touch volume and consistency.
Tyler Algier and Russ Shodd White are considered in the RB mix, while Jordan Tyson and Vale are seen as risky, with Tyson’s role unpredictable.
Tanner McKee is sidelined due to a cracked rib, prompting a backup quarterback plan for the Eagles with Jalen Hurts as the primary starter.
Amecha Buka is set to play, and the Bears’ cornerbacks are healthy, though concerns remain about their defense and matchup against Tampa Bay.
Seattle’s offense is viewed with caution due to Drew Lock’s injury and key starters missing, limiting offensive potential.
The Patriots and Niners are noted as potential sources for wide receiver options, with DeMarcus Robinson and Mac Collins receiving attention despite limited confidence.
Tony answers fan-submitted questions on player starts, including preference for Singletary, Tyson, and Gordon, while emphasizing caution with high-upside, inconsistent players.
Summary:
Tony DeCouple, anchor of the CBS Evening News and host of the podcast *Great Question with Tony DeCouple*, dives into fantasy football strategy, analyzing key matchups and player availability. He evaluates the Saints’ running back situation, favoring Devon Singletary and Woody Marks over others due to their touch volume and game consistency. For the Eagles, he notes Tanner McKee’s injury and the likely backup role of Jalen Hurts, while highlighting Amecha Buka’s return as a positive for the Bears.
Seattle’s offense is flagged as risky due to Drew Lock’s elbow injury and missing starters, leading to a cautious approach. Tony also reviews wide receiver options, prioritizing DeMarcus Robinson over others in the Patriots and Niners, though remains skeptical of their long-term value. He answers listener questions on player starts, consistently favoring stable, proven performers over high-risk, unpredictable ones.
The discussion balances current injuries, team needs, and fantasy success metrics, offering a nuanced, data-informed approach to lineup decisions. Podcast listeners are encouraged to follow for ongoing insights, with live Q&A sessions scheduled on YouTube.
FAQs
Tony DeCouple's favorite running back is Devon Singletary, though he also mentions Woody Marks and Tyler Algier as strong options in the mix.
No, Tony does not plan to start Jordan Tyson in his very first game, though he has high expectations for his role and route-running percentages.
Amecha Buka is expected to play, and Tony views it as positive news, especially given the cornerbacks are healthy.
No, Kyle Menongai is not playing this week and is expected to return next week.
Tony is cautious about Seattle's offense due to Drew Lock's elbow tendonitis and key offensive linemen being out, but he still believes in starting Jackson Smith and Jigba.
Tony would start DeMarcus Robinson over other Patriots WRs, though he notes he doesn't have high confidence in his overall value.
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