Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:11 PM)

Hey gang.... sorry I am a bit late. Let's get to it. As always, all questions answered

Zach, TX

Hey TMR. With the short FFL week, how will ESPN handle the fantasy football advice? Will the staff have updated ranks on Friday or willthey just submit one on Wednesday?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

We will have updated Ranks on Friday. My Love / Hate will beup early Thursday...

Joel (Michigan)

TMR, Looking like Santonio may miss some time. Is Nate Washington worth looking at with Maiami and Cincy coming up ?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

Definitely. Like him a lot

J. Murph - Edgewater, NJ

Hey dude, Edge, Ernie Graham or Jamal Lewis for rest of year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

Like all but believe it or not, I gotta say jamal. Cake sked and he has no competiton - worried Pittman takes some carries away.

Joe (San Diego)

The guy in the UPS commercial actually works for the ad agency that created it. He was the only one who could execute the drawing when demonstrating it to actors they were auditioning. The ad was his creation. I read this in an advertising industry publication. You're welcome.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:15 PM)

Yeah, I probably got 30 emails telling me about this with a bunch of links to articles and what not. Pretty cool story, actually. Thanks

TJ (Does it really matter?)

oh great and wise TMR, can I count on MBIII anymore? I have others options on my bench (White, JLewis). Whaddya think?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:17 PM)

Yes, I expect MB 3 to get back on track Thurs vs NYJ.

Greg Olsen (Chi)

Will I perform better than Vernon Davis this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:17 PM)

YES

Jimmy D (Philly)

Hey, Nate said you missed the podcast again... were you busy or just avoiding Nate... Better Giants RB pickup... Droughns or Ward?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

Ward is the better pick-up although I am not crazy about either against JAX

James (In)

Wow the hate mail has been strong huh? i would just say to all your haters,mr. roto, That they should stop relying on you and all the other writers to determine their teams starts and sits every week and be a real manager. Live and die with YOUR choices not someone elses. I appreciate all that you and every other fantasy writer provide for us FF'ers out here. I read every blog i can get my hands on and i use them to make my own decisions on what to do, I suggest everyone else follows suit.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

Thanks James. I find the hate mail amusing. I don't actually care if folks love or hate me... it's when they don't care one way or the other I worry.

Derek (NYC)

Need a fill-in D this week- who do like most amongst Ariz, TB, and KC?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

Really high on the AZ D this week.... 36 fantasy pts the last 2 weeks and they are against SF

Marc (Toronto (Ontario))

If Coles misses Thursday's game, what does that do for Cotchery? He killed me this past week! Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

I really like Cotchery this week - DAL in bottom 10 of pass yds allowed and pass TD.... you saw what Campbell and Co do right?

TJ(Michigan)

Just wanted to let you know that after I changed my team's name to "Ravitz's Sister's" I've won 7 in a row.I'm just sayin'.......

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

NICE!

Eric (DC)

Do you think Peyton Manning returns to form this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

Yeah, I do. But overall, I'm a bit worried about him w/ out Marvin...

Kathy (Boston)

Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a match! Find me a find! Catch me a catch! Or at least rank these 3rd WR candidates for week 12: Patten (vs. Car), Chambers (vs. Bal), Clayton (vs. SD) or, Justin Gage (Cin.)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

Really? Matchmaker, matchmaker is what you went with?

Sour Apple Jolly Rancher

How safe of a Flex is Grant this week? Maroney or Branch over him?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

One of those game time decisions. If he plays, he'll do well. And better than LM. I like Branch a lot though. And B Jackson will get start if Grant can't go. Prob a game time decision

Tony (Charleston)

Stop telling people P.Manning will return to form, we know you like the guy and I do too, but not fantasy like though,I have him and he just has not performed all that great this year.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

agreed except he WILL have abig game vs ATL

Brandon Jacobs (NY)

How badly am I hurt?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

almost definitely not playing this week - that's all I know for sure

Peter Griffin (RI)

You know what I havent had in a while? Big League Chew.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

You and me both.

Kathy (Boston)

Hey, the matchmaker thing got your attention! Now please answer my question: Please rank these 3rd WR candidates for week 12: Patten (vs. Car), Chambers (vs. Bal), Clayton (vs. SD) or, Justin Gage (Cin.)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

Chambers

Matt Cassel (Foxboro)

TMR, There our some other websites out there that say I should be picked up. Do you agree. I have Tom as my starter and Kurt on my bench. Give me some insight.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

That's insane

Jay Cutler (Denver)

How awesome am I for the rest of the year? Super awesome, or just awesome?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

borderline top 12

The Paying Customer

How about a liitle less pop culture posts and more fantasy? Happy Thanksgiving

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

Boy did you walk into the wrong chat... er, free chat

Jennie (NYC)

Is B.Marshall an every week start? I have Housh and Holt, and can only start him in the flex. Use him this week over Gore or Grant in the flex?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

Over those two? Yeah.

Matt Schaub (Houston)

Forget Cutler, how awesome am I for the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

about same as cutler... borderline top 12

80's Fan

Better T.V. show Facts of Life, Silver Spoons or Different Strokes..Also need to start 2.. PPR league.. mcgahee, sjax, chatman, kjones, Lendale white

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:31 PM)

Silver Spoons gets the nod due to Erin Gray factor. F of L over DS, save for the bike shop episode. start your first two

Marc (Toronto, Canada)

Are you a bit disappointed in Lendale's performance over the last 2 weeks? Will he rebound? He's got a nice schedule ahead.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:33 PM)

Yes, I am and Chris Brown got too many touches last night as well....

casey (nj)

hackett is a must start every week now right? over henry(cin)?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

yes and yes

Peter Griffin, Quahog

This chat is worse than that time I went to the dinosaur museum.

Homer J. (Springfield)

Mark Clayton or Santana Moss? this week and for the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Clayton for both

D. McNabb (Philly)

Am I washed up?

Chuck (NYC)

what about andre hall, any value?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

Sorry. Yes, it's not looking good for McNabb... and Yes, Andre Hall does have value, just like all DEN RB

TJ (Detroit)

Cranberry Sauce....For or Against?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

AGAINST

Nathan (San Jose, CA)

Do you like Dayne over Kevin Jones in a PPR this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Yeah, I do.... Dayne against CLE is too good to pass up

A. Green (Houston)

Is it finally time to drop me to free up some roster space?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

And speaking of HOU RB... yeah, sadly, looking that way on GReen

Frank(Medford, MA)

Yeah, those Denver RB's have been tearing it up this year. Please note sarcasm. Best show from the 80's was SLEDGEHAMMER. trust me, i know what i'm doing.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:42 PM)

Not if you claim SLEDGEHAMMER was better than, say Moonlighting among many others. Also, the DEN RB have been as good as most any other RB's this year... some good games, some not so much.

Vince Young (Nashville)

Tell me i'm a better play @ CIN than Matt Hasselbeck @ STL?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:42 PM)

I can't though I do like VY this week

Chris-CT

TMR-I have just started playing fantasy basketball and think its great!! It is almost more fun than baseball and football! What is your favorite and why?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

Baseball is my favorite to play, football is my favorite to write / talk about

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

hoops is a lot of fun and my second favorite to play

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:44 PM)

Les in CINCY, the answer is Brianna Banks.

Andrew (NYC)

With Santonio Holmes having a high-ankle sprain and "questionable at best" for MNF, how does this affect Big Ben's performances short and long term?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:44 PM)

he'll be fine. Nate W makes a nice pick up

Gage and GA

Does ESPN have any fantasy playoff games on tap?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

yes, we do...

Bill (Allentown)

Nothing against the Jessica's but...Rachel McAdams or Kate Beckinsale?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:46 PM)

Gotta go w/ Kate

Baseball Fans (Everywhere)

Will there be a fantasy baseball chat anytime soon? There are fantasy football chats during baseball season.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:46 PM)

Good suggestion. I'll look into it

Coco

T or F: A monkey can win a fantasy football league by randomly pointing at players?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

Can? Yes. Likely? No. But anything's possible.

Jeff Garcia (Tampa Bay)

How will I do against your lowly Redskins? Will I make you cry???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

No, I don't think so. You'll be fine, but nothing great. 225 and one TD

Andy Glockner

I know you find me insufferable, but could you help me out? With Lynch out I am forced to choose between Gore, Fargas and Holmes in my 2 RB spots. Which is a better start this week. Considering this miserable group am I brtter at going with Branch or Bowe in my flex? Thanks and sorry for taking so long on my podcast.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

I'd bench Gore actually and go w/ Bowe over Branch

Just Curious (USA)

How long is your commute to work in the morning and have you ever slept in your office since working at ESPN?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

30 minutes and yes, I've napped when I've had to be here very late at night but never spent the entire night

Not related to AJ Mass

Just wanted to mention that AJ Mass has been doing a great job on the chats. More AJ please!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

Yeah, he's great.

Jimmy (Cinci)

ACTUAL FOOTBALL QUESTION (Gasp): How would you value Bobby Engram this week against St. Louis? For the rest of the season?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Like him in both instances though I think he loses some to Branch

Brian (Trenton)

Are the first rankings up tomorrow or today? Also, Cleveland, Indy or Denver DE?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Tomorrow. and INDY

Ken (Bklyn NY)

Sledgehammer? Moonlighting? Silver f-ing Spoons? SCTV, my sad, sad friends. And Buffalo Bill, with Dabney Coleman as the least redeemable human being ever to walk across a television set.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Agreed on Buffalo Bill. VERY underrated.

Brent (Rochester Ny)

I cant ever get my ff questions answred yet bill in allentown can get your opinion on two hot unattainable actresses. And why does bill care who you prefer?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

I don't know but it's more fun to answer than your questions. :)

Sven (Fresno, CA)

Just a little fantasy tip for your friends in this chat...if you have a running back or wide receiver playing Thursday, it's best to slot them in the RB or WR slots, and not the flex slot (RB/WR). Gives you options later in the week. You'll thank me later.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:54 PM)

I agree

Sam (Ann Arbor)

Has Palmer been removed from the automatic start list? Do I really consider benching him (vs. Ten) this weekend for Schaub (vs. Cle)?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

yes and yes

Trent (San Fran)

Grant (if healthy) or T Jones on Turkey day?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

Grant

Carl (Lansing, MI)

Are you cooler than this guy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Berry

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

I am sure I am not

Sam (NYC)

When is the ESPN Corporate Party? Will there be mascots running all over the place? Can I come?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:57 PM)

Dec 14. Yes, they are a bunch of fun drunks. No.

kenny (b'ham, al)

Qick Pick: drop 1: S young, K Jones, Fargas, Grant, Chatman

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:57 PM)

I'd probably drop KJ based on sked and injuries

brad (harrisburg, pa)

plain and simple: are we gonna see a Love/Hate for baseball this season?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

yes, I'm gonna do a weekly one

Chris-CT

30 minutes from Bristol in any direction can't be good...north, south, east, west!! Sorry, I feel for you.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

Ok gang. I have to run.... Thanks for stopping by!