AJ Mass

  (2:55 PM)

Good afternoon, y'all. Drop your buffs, it's time for the tribes to merge. Sadly, Matthew has left to join the jury, but I'll be taking your fantasy football Qs for the next hour. Survivors ready? Go...

Terry (Chicago)

Is C. Henry(Cin) a better play this week than Crayton or should i wait a week to see how he looks??

AJ Mass

  (2:57 PM)

I'd wait the week... evidently Chris has already allegedly been involved in an off-field altercation since his "return". Let him do something positive before you start him.

Stephen (Atlanta, GA)

Considering how much McNabb's stock has fallen would you trade him straight up for Boldin? Even when the team your trading him to will play you in week 11 where McNabb gets the Fins? My other qb is Hasselback.

AJ Mass

  (2:58 PM)

Philly area papers are saying one more bad start and we'll see Kolb. I don't think that's necessarily true, but it goes to show how low his stock has fallen. I'd get what I can for him before it is too late.

Andrew (NY)

Is Deion Branch and Frank Gore going to play this week?

AJ Mass

  (2:59 PM)

My guess is no on Branch and yes on Gore.

Steven (tulsa)

I'll trade you my hidden immunity idol for an answer....pick 2: hines ward, donlad driver, lee evans, or deion branch?

AJ Mass

  (3:00 PM)

Always glad to keep the theme alive, Steven. Thanks. I go Ward and Evans. Have a hunch Losman feasts on the Fish.

Marsh (St. Louis)

BIG DILEMMA IN MY LEAGUE....PLEASE HELP!! Our league settings wrongly state that defenses get -4 points if they allow 28-34 points instead of saying 28 or more. A guy this week won by 1 point because his defense gave up 35 points and didnt receive and negative points. The losing manager is rightly upset. As the commish, do I change the rule and deduct the points or not? Do I correct the scoring going all the way back to week one? Do I change the rule going forward?

AJ Mass

  (3:01 PM)

Clearly this was an oversight and a "typo" error and not a rules change... I think you change it for this game and going forward... but since nobody brought it to your attention earlier, I don't go back and change it for the whole season.

jermsDC

Start Fargas or Chatman?

AJ Mass

  (3:02 PM)

Chatman. Dolphins are bad, but at least their version of bad is a balanced attack. Raiders version of bad is run-heavy.

Mike (Nashville)

Okay, this one has been eating at me all week like Gervase eating rats in Survivor 1: S-Jax or Chatman???

AJ Mass

  (3:03 PM)

Jackson has a far bigger upside. I go with him.

Lee (MN)

AJ...I have to disagree with you advice. If Marsh changes the scoring he has to do it for all games. The fact that nobody complained, though, probably means no other games were affected.

AJ Mass

  (3:04 PM)

Sorry, Lee, I disagree. Just like you can't appeal for an instant replay review after the next play is run, you can't complain your final score was wrong six weeks later. Speak now, or forever hold your peace.

Fantasy (Football, USA)

Would you chance a Marc Bulger start and sit Hassleback this week?

AJ Mass

  (3:05 PM)

No, I wouldn't, because I love a MNF home QB. And since there is a small chance he gets Branch back (though that's not a guarantee by any means) I go Matt.

Josh (NEB)

B3 or Portis?

AJ Mass

  (3:06 PM)

I'd go Portis at home vs. Eagles. If Cowboys are to win, it'll likely be aerial attack.

Simon (Seattle)

Hey AJ, Commish question for you. A player in our league has deactivated Lynch and put in L. Coles for his match against the co-leader of his division (a friend). This player is currently 11th out of 14th in our league. How would you approach him?

AJ Mass

  (3:07 PM)

That's not cool by any means. It's one thing to play a hunch... subbing in a bye week player should not be tolerated. I'd politely request him to make the change back. If he doesn't, don't ask him back next season.

Squiggy (Milwaukee)

What's up with LJ?

AJ Mass

  (3:08 PM)

He's hurt. At this point it matters little if it's for 2-3 weeks or the rest of the season... if you own him you're in trouble either way.

Jake (VA Beach)

On Journeyman - why not just tell the brother about the time travel, and where does his ex-fiance jump back to? Now, would you trade Addai for WP, Harrison, T Henry and Boldin?

AJ Mass

  (3:10 PM)

Drama 101 - You need a bad guy. In this case it's the brother. You're dealing with a show where there's time travel - don't try and expect it to be logical too. If you're in need of a good WR, then I might take that deal. Henry's days are numbered, so it's really only a 3 for 1.

Richard Hatch

Kitna or Anderson? Also Tight End (Gates) or Wide Receiver (Wayne)?

AJ Mass

  (3:11 PM)

Really don't like Anderson in Pitt. if PPR I go Gates, otherwise I go Wayne.

Greg (Philly)

More Commish questions...I had David Patten picked with the number 1 waiver wire pick for the week, only somehow I didn't get him. I'm sure I had him picked, and we've had glitches before. I'm not the commish, but should I ask him to do anything or just suck it up?

AJ Mass

  (3:12 PM)

It never hurts to question things when you feel you've been wronged - intentionally or not. I do know if you say nothing, if it was on purpose, it will happen again.

Mike (DC)

Go with Losman or Griese in place of Brady this week?

AJ Mass

  (3:13 PM)

I like Losman this week. Did I just say that? Ooof.

Jenna and Heidi (Amazon)

We'll take off our clothes for some peanut butter, or if you answer our question. Pick two of these three WR for this week: L. Evans, C. Chambers, K. Curtis.

AJ Mass

  (3:13 PM)

Curtis goes down. Can't rely on Eagles passing attack.

curt (CR)

Pretty Please? Answer AJ? Warner or Bulger this week? Thanks!

AJ Mass

  (3:14 PM)

Bulger. I don't have any Kurt confidence anymore.

Dave (NH)

Better pickup this week, Musa Smith or Maurice Morris? I'll have to start one of them this week. Start Losman or Rivers?

AJ Mass

  (3:15 PM)

McGahee practiced OK, so I'd roll with Mo Mo. And JP fever continues!

Jesse (Boston, MA)

My boy James has two Immunity Idols!! I have LJ and need a Rb, been offered MB3 for Colston. That would leave me with Edwards, Welker and Curtis at WR. Make the deal or stay where I am.

AJ Mass

  (3:16 PM)

Like you said - you NEED a RB. You could do a lot worse than MB3.

Bobit

My flex comes down to: (1) Dancing feet Benson against the terrible run def of Oak, (2) Chatman of the terrible fins vs. Buf or (3) Old man Priest in a timeshare against the terrible run def of Denver. who should it be? thnx

AJ Mass

  (3:16 PM)

I'd gamble on Priest. Benson plays not for me.

Matt (NYC)

Better spec pick-up for the rest of the way: Hicks, Pittman, Mo Morris?

AJ Mass

  (3:17 PM)

Mo Mo. Alexander has a bad wrist, hip, ankle, a cold, dry skin and social phobia in certain situations.

Diamond Dave (Houston)

Who would you cut between Curry, Rod White, Derrick Ward, Stokely and Ryan Grant?

AJ Mass

  (3:18 PM)

I'd likely cut Curry. Although I think Ward is less productive, I'd rather have him just in case Jacobs goes down again.

Sara Smile (Bloomfield)

Seen weird rankings this week - Favre v Minny over Kitna v Arz - right?

AJ Mass

  (3:19 PM)

I think so. Minny is awful vs. pass and there ain't much run in GB.

Johnny Fairplay

My grandma died... did the pity get you to answer my question? Sit one: Chad Johnson, Chris Henry, Chambers, Mason. Sit one: Harrison, Curtis, Marshall, Steve Smith.

AJ Mass

  (3:19 PM)

I sit Henry and Harrison. By the way, at least one of us is lying.

mike(chi)

Pick 2 to start: Brandon Marshall, Bobby Engram, Calvin Johnson, or James Jones? Thanks.

AJ Mass

  (3:20 PM)

Jones and Engram... I'm assuming Branch can't go.

T(NEED HELP) - Bos

McNair or Garrard(if he plays)

AJ Mass

  (3:20 PM)

(if he plays) is the key. McNair is just bad.

Paul (Pittsburgh)

Would you drop Ahman Green to pick up DJ Hackett (pretty well covered at RB)?

AJ Mass

  (3:21 PM)

Absolutely. Hackett is a solid WR2.

matt: (theOC)

which two would you pick in a .5 pt per reception league this week? r.bush, b.jacobs or fwp?? thanks in advance aj

AJ Mass

  (3:22 PM)

I avoid FWP this week. Steelers either go up big and rest him, or they don't and turn to passing game.

Brian (Annapolis)

As the Brady owner in my Dynasty league (Keep 18 players) is T. Jones and my 1st worth Favre/Harrison/Heap and a 3rd? Jones is my 4th RB

AJ Mass

  (3:23 PM)

Assuming you can later turn around and package Favre, absolutely. Harrison and Heap should be quality next season. Jones? Meh.

Frank (Escondido, CA)

If you had Derek Anderson and Pittsburgh D on the same team this week, would you consider sitting one of them, assuing you had somewhat capable backups?

AJ Mass

  (3:24 PM)

Not necessarily. I might go for the guaranteed "zero turnovers" for my QB.

Andy (CT)

Will Moorehead start if Harrison and Gonzalez are out? Decent play?

AJ Mass

  (3:24 PM)

That would be the guy if that's the case --- and probably not.

Jay (Rome, GA)

Was Dunn a fluke last week? ( Figures he was on my bench!) I also have M. Hicks, Who should I start. Also Craton or Jennings and chargers or Ravens D! Thanks man!

AJ Mass

  (3:26 PM)

Not a fluke so much as got the chance to escape the platoon and still has some life in him. I'd start him over Hicks. Jennings and angry Baltimore.

Matt (AZ)

Should I start Fargas or Hold out until Monday to start the Gore/Robinson play?

AJ Mass

  (3:27 PM)

I'd let Fargas play for me. Road MNF for an iffy offense - and a platoon at that? No thanks.

Spyder Monkey (CA)

Tenn or Sea Def? Thanks

AJ Mass

  (3:28 PM)

Seattle. I'd start them twice if I could. (Couldn't resist a guy? named Spyder Monkey)

Dave, NJ

Crayton or Cotchery the rest of the year? Thanks

AJ Mass

  (3:29 PM)

Cotchery. Crayton may have the biggest single game, but will be erratic.

Spyder Monkey Jr. (Dallas)

Edge or Fargas?

AJ Mass

  (3:29 PM)

Edge.

Marc (Malden, MA)

I'm the commish in a league and our trade deadline was yesterday. This morning, I received a message asking if we could extend it. Should I put this to a league vote or stick to the original deadline?

AJ Mass

  (3:30 PM)

Which part of deadline does your league not understand?

Kevin (PA)

Answer my question and you, me, and Rebecca from St. Louis can start an alliance to vote everybody else out. Who do you start this week. Bowe, R. White, or J. Jones

AJ Mass

  (3:31 PM)

But WE'RE going to the final two, right? I'd go Bowe. He's allegedly healthy.

Mike (Nashville)

Will Todd Heap play this week? He's been killing me with this GTD stuff...if he does play, do you like him better than Cooley this week?

AJ Mass

  (3:31 PM)

I'd not risk it. Cooley is a safer play.

WILLIAM BADILLA (POMONA)

ARE THE DODGERS NOW THAT THEY GOT JOE TORRE GOING TO WIN THE WORLD SERIES THIS YEAR?

AJ Mass

  (3:32 PM)

As this year is 2007, I guarantee they do not.

Andrew (NY)

Greg Jennings or Roy Williams for the rest of the year?

AJ Mass

  (3:33 PM)

Jennings. Favre likes him and the Lions have turned to a more balanced attack.

Mike (DC)

Big Ben or Palmer in a lineup that includes S Holmes and Fast Willie?

AJ Mass

  (3:34 PM)

Palmer... I'd not want three Steelers.

SPYDER MONKEY III (Denver)

Two offers for Kitna, Brandon Jacobs and Roy Williams: Offer 1 - Romo, Ryan Grant, and Brandon Marshall; Offer 2 - Hasselbeck, 'Dancing feet' Benson, and Wes Welker -- my other RBs are LDT, Westbrook, and K. Jones; I also have Plaxico, Lee Evans and Driver, plus Big Ben at QB -- pull the trigger on one or sit tight?

AJ Mass

  (3:35 PM)

So you do not need RB back... and you'll start Big Ben most weeks... I'm assuming you're in an 8 team league? Take 2 and get Welker over Roy.

MONKEY SPYDER - 1

If I could get Steve Smith for Roy Willams, do I do it?

AJ Mass

  (3:36 PM)

I'd take a chance on that. I actually think if Vinny is his QB he does OK.

Ethan (Chicago)

I'm on the verge of making the playoffs, but not locked in. I have Peyton and Anderson at QB and my weakest link is Shockey at TE. Would it be a terrible idea to offer up peyton for gates and just run with anderson these last 3 weeks and playoffs?

AJ Mass

  (3:37 PM)

Trading away Peyton isn't the worst move you could make, but I wouldn't do it Week 10 for just a slight increase in TE.

SPUNKEY

Welker for Brees in a vacuum - who wins?

AJ Mass

  (3:38 PM)

Depends what they're starting instead.

Mike (LA)

What up AJ? McGahee or Bush? Bulger or Rivers? Evans or Fitz? Thanks.

AJ Mass

  (3:38 PM)

Bush Bulger and Evans

Eric - CT

Drop Shockey for Scheffler?

AJ Mass

  (3:39 PM)

Not a chance. Scheffler is a nice lower second tier TE, but Jeremy still has potential for BIG days that Tony does not.

Peter (Chicago)

I have Watson, but someone dropped A. Peterson (the bad one). Do I drop Watson for him?

AJ Mass

  (3:40 PM)

Not until and unless he is starting on a regular basis... which could be 2008 somewhere else the way Lovie obviously feels about Cedric.

Gray (Chicago)

Would you rather trade Driver or Hackett?

AJ Mass

  (3:40 PM)

Driver.

Adam (Austin)

What kind of number do you see Andre Johnson putting up after the bye?

AJ Mass

  (3:41 PM)

Against Saints? He could put up 100.

Ben (Denver)

Pick one: Roddy White, DJ Hackett, Chris Henry

AJ Mass

  (3:42 PM)

Hackett. Why is everyone expecting Henry to go 10 catches for 200 and 3 TDs out of the gate?

Rupert (pearl island)

AJ my man, should I trade fargas and h ward to pick up ocho cinco? fargas would be riding my bench anyways behind edge and mcgahee. Need to win this week though and a little nervous about CJ's neck... PPR league.

AJ Mass

  (3:43 PM)

And I'd be nervous about McGahee, too. Plus I think Ward is better rest of way than 85, so no.

Chris (Miami, Fl)

Giants D or Lions D this week and for the rest of the year?

AJ Mass

  (3:43 PM)

Lions today, Giants tomorrow.

Jason (Marquette, MI)

Help!!! This could move me into 1st place!!! Should I trade Lamont Jordan for Rivers, or Wes Welker for Hasselbeck. I have depth, just no good QB's

AJ Mass

  (3:44 PM)

I'd trade Jordan for Rivers. He's by no means great, but getting anything for Jordan appears to be a wise move.

AJ Mass

  (3:44 PM)

Let's go lightning round!

Chris (NY)

I won my Survivor pool with Danni Boatwright! Wideouts are Jennings, Evans, Crayton..should I get Moorehead, Battle, Toomer off the wire instead of Crayton or should this work for a week?

AJ Mass

  (3:45 PM)

Toomer might be worth a gamble...

Jeff ( Bay City)

Gore or Benson

AJ Mass

  (3:45 PM)

Gore if he plays

Alon (Brooklyn)

Start 2 of 3 the rest of the year, Smith, Galloway, and Driver?

AJ Mass

  (3:46 PM)

It's a week to week decision frankly... Driver is the one I'd have least confidence in today for Week 16.

Chunky Monkey (Vermont)

Big Ben or Brees this week?

AJ Mass

  (3:46 PM)

Brees

Lightning Round 3....last one promise

Wayne, TO, and Ward or do i play Ocho?

AJ Mass

  (3:47 PM)

I'd trade Ocho with those WR and get a decent RB or QB in return.

Luis (Dallas)

Brandon Jackson (RB) or Norwood in a dynasty league and why? PPR counts. Would like to trade one of them for a WR, already have S-JAX and K. Jones.

AJ Mass

  (3:48 PM)

Norwood is nursing a bad ankle, so I don't play him. I'd trade Jackson in a dynasty b4 Norwood though.

Matt (st pete)

What to expect of Steve Smith this week and this year? Stop relying on him and play matchups?

AJ Mass

  (3:49 PM)

Absolutely. Smith is no longer a must start. If he clicks again with Vinny though, that's a very good sign.

Steve (ATL)

This week pick 2 from Regggie Brown, Crayton, Chambers, or Hackett?

AJ Mass

  (3:49 PM)

Chris and DJ

Keegan (Sioux Falls, SD)

driver or branch this week?

AJ Mass

  (3:50 PM)

Driver. Branch is not a lock to show.

Zac (Alabama)

Is Jennings an every week start over Marshall and Cotchery? Do I still start A. Johnson over all 3 when he comes back?

AJ Mass

  (3:50 PM)

I think Greg is. And yes, AJ is probably a better start than Jennings once he's back.

Rich (Ft. Lauderdale)

Buffalo or KC def this week

AJ Mass

  (3:51 PM)

Buffalo, even more so if Cutler does play.

Jeff Probst (China)

The Tribe has spoken....time for you to go.

AJ Mass

  (3:51 PM)

Not quite... but shortly.

Enrique Austin TX

Who should I play in the OP spot. Kurt warner or Holmes. I am playing agaist Larry Fitz.

AJ Mass

  (3:51 PM)

Holmes - either one.

Miami and JAX (FL)

Chatman or MJD this week in PPR?

AJ Mass

  (3:52 PM)

MJD

Alon (Brooklyn)

Ben or Mcnabb the rest of the year?

AJ Mass

  (3:52 PM)

Ben

ED(Flagstaff, AZ)

Why are you nervous about McGahee?

AJ Mass

  (3:53 PM)

Got knocked up a bit in the head on MNF. Head injuries scare me.

Tim (PA)

When Coles comes back next week is the switch to Clemens going to help or hurt him? Do you think the week with just Cotchery to throw to makes Coles a less attractive target to Clemens?

AJ Mass

  (3:54 PM)

It doesn't help that Clemens will have developed chemistry with Cotchery... but Coles is a better receiver... so he's likely to get the better defender. Clemens helps Coles if he's able to make better decisions than Chad... but Cotchery's presence won't matter.

Nick (NY)

Warner or Garrard?

AJ Mass

  (3:55 PM)

Garrard if he goes.

Paul AZ

P.Manning or V. Young?

AJ Mass

  (3:55 PM)

And with that laugher... we'll go with one more...

Lloyd Christmas COL

Start 3 AJ: Calvin, Hackett, Patten, Bowe, Toomer? Thanks

AJ Mass

  (3:56 PM)

Hackett Patten Toomer Johnson Bowe And that's going to be it folks. It's been real, but I have to go tally the votes. See you next time, gang.