Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:02 PM)

'Sup kids?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:02 PM)

let's get to it...

Jason - Boston

Hey TMR. What's Clinton's status? Are you trusting RUdI this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:03 PM)

I like Clinton and think he will do well. Bears poor against run.... And yes, actually, I thin Rudi will be solid

Lee, NC

All of the rankings are so close with these guys but you are the tiebreaker. Travis Henry or Chicago A.P. tonight!!! Thanks!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:03 PM)

I don't trust Henry at all.... it's a good match-up but.... DEN RB, you know...

John (St. Louis, MO

TMR - I play FF on several sites and let me say that ESPN is lightyears ahead of the competition. As far as analysis, entertainment, insider info - you guys are #1 by far. That said, Housh has had a couple of bad weeks and I see you have him as your #4 guy this week. Do you trust him through the playoffs or do you see 85 stealing some of his thunder?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:05 PM)

aw shucks. Thanks John. We're getting there... As for yuor question, yeah, I do trust TJ... you're not gonna see 3 td from Chad again soon and they have really good match-ups. I obviously like him a lot against STL

KG (Somewhere in the Midwest)

You think you've got dating issues? I went out with a girl once who first admitted her passion for cocaine and then disappeared at halftime of the ballgame we were attending. (Thank goodness I drove.) Anyway, do you think Bulger will bounce back? Should I cut ties with Eli and grab him? (Also have Garrard.) Thanks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:06 PM)

That's hilarious. Sorry dude. Bulger should bounce back but he scares me.... one hit and he could be done. I go with Garrard of the ones you list. Eli should be cut, yes

Chris (MA)

TMR - do you think the Pack may run the ball more Sunday with Farve being a bit banged up and the front 7 of OAK isn't anything special, or the usual 15 or so carries for Grant?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

grant will have ahuge game. this is why I am not high on Favre, Jennings, Driver.... OAK has bad rush d, good pass d and Brett is hurt

Lacey (Minnesota)

Would you sit the Pat's D this week for Tampa Bay, Buffalo, Giants, or New Orleans?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

for TB i might, yeah

Geovany Soto (Chicago, IL)

TMR where do I rank among fantasy baseball catchers next year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

off the top of my head, I'd say middle to upper middle of the pack in a NL Only. I like you...

Jon (Boston, MA)

Why do you hate Jennings so much this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

OAK has given up only 8 pass TD all year - 2nds best in NFL ; give up only 186 pass yd - 5th best ; Favre banged up ; OAK terrible vs run and Grant will go nuts

Mike (Indy)

What is Calvin Johnson's role with Detroit now? Is he the clear cut #1 or will he still have to struggle to get targets? Would you gamble and play him over Berrian? Thanks TMR!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

I think he's still #2, still an inconsitent rookie and I have Berrian ahead of CJ. Furrey is the guy I like most in DET now.

Daniel (philly)

Love your love/hate column. Even though you get a lot of heat for bad choices at least you take the chance and you dont get enough credit for the great ones. So what do you think? Do i take a chance with Holmes or play Gage or Crayton instead?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

Thanks... I probably go with Crayton.... he's the safest play...

Sean (Philly)

Should I start Portis tonight over Henry or Fargas?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

I like him more than Henry, yes

Cody Philly

TMR, for Christmas please send me an autographed picture of the Ravitz sisters, I have been a good boy.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:15 PM)

if you are a good boy you won';t enjoy the picture.

Nate (Chi)

You said that Crayton is the safest play...even if Gage has been fairly consistent?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

Yeah... I like Gage too... Just felt like a healthy Crayton vs DET is slightly better than Gage vs SD, but I like both guys this week and a still gimpy Holmes vs. NE is a little dicey

Nate (Washington)

TMR: Karabell seems a little higher on the Bills D this week than you. Aren't they a sneaky play? Better than the Colts D?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

Well, they only had 7 pts vs MIA in week 10... they've only had double digit fantasy points in 2 of the last 7, and they've actually had negative fantasy points in two of the last 3 (one was NE, but still...) I like INDY D more

Jason - Orlando

Better movie - Caddyshack or Fletch?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

Controversial choice, but I actually enjoy Fletch more

Mike (CA)

TMR, would you please let me know if you like the bears over the Bills this week? I know it's a tough one, but show me some mettle here, please.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

i do like CHI over BUF

Eric (DC)

Mr. Roto -- I saw your rankings and caught your podcast with Nate, but do you really thinks a flip of the coin on whether to start either Big Ben or Garrard? Got both....thinking of just playing the stud (Big Ben) that got me to the playoffs........Seperate note, saw Jauron said Lynch looked good today in practice...you think he just has a nice welcome back party all over Miami? Thanks Matt!!!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

Yeah, the Ben argument w/ Nate was pretty funny. I trust in Ben - Garrard is a safe play - 10 points or so guaranteed, but I'd go with your stud. I'm actually not convinced Lynch plays this week...

Cody Philly

The writer of Crocodile Dundee three should not rate movies, no offense.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:23 PM)

Well played. But it takes a lot of talent to write a movie that gets made in Hollywood, even a really crappy one....

Dave (San Fran)

I'll pay you a million bucks if Gore finishes with 34th or worse FP out of RB... if not him, who would you start along AD: Rudi, Edge, or Selvin?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

Awesome. I'm set for retirement then,. I like Rudi and Edge more than Gore - Slevin too, for that matter.... Edge is safer play, Rudi has more upside....

Steve(CA)

There has been much discussion regarding Reggie Bush's shin injury. Do I sit him and go with Justin Fargas?? On a side point, Do you like the Packers or Colts Defense this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

Reggie hasn't had over 100 total yards in 3 games vs ATL - I like fargas much more

Cat (you never answer)

Just respond once this season!!! Warner or Bulger?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

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Bulger

Al (Houston)

I can't believe no one has asked you to explain the ranking you gave Arizona's defense this week: #9. C'mon, admit it, that was a typo, right?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

No, it wasn't. Look, other than the one week I recommended them against SF (sigh) they've actually been pretty solid recently. 51 fantasy points over the last 3 weeks (not incl the SF game).... Hasselbeck's been known to throw a pick or two....

Gerard (New York)

Would you sit Pitt's D for Buffalo? S Holmes off of injury or Bruce outdoors?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

NO and Bruce

Quizmaster

Fill in the blank: The player who will score the most fantasy points THIS WEEK is___________.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

Hmmm. It's never who you think... so I'll say Derek Anderson.

Eric (Seattle)

I don't go to the Fantasy Home page or the Podcenter page. I bookmarked the Fantasy Football page. Taking the podcasts off of that page sucks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

we usually put it in the story area as well with a link.... Like right now it's under the chad johnson photo

Fletch M Fletch

Mind if I borrow your towel, my car just hit a water buffalo.

Marc (Toronto, Canada)

Earlier in the chat you mentioned you expect GB to run the ball all day and that you don't trust Favre. Would you start either Warner or McNabb over him? Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

I might start McNabb, yeah

b.favre

would you seriously start garrard over me!??!?!?!?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:33 PM)

and wouldn't think twice about it.

CEO (ESPN)

Please rank the ESPN Fantasy chat guys. XXX easily gets my vote as the worst - both his advice and his humor. Let's hear some reactions from other readers too. Best as well.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

Haha. It's not a competition. We all have different strengths... we offer a wide variety so folks can choose who they like

Matt (Boston

Who do you like best this week out of the waiver wire guys? Sidney Rice, Furrey, or Gage? Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

like all three. I have Furrey the highest

Carl (Lansing, MI)

Is there a Mrs. Roto? Is she talented? Did i cross the line into creepy?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

There was. I am divorced. We are still friends. And, um, yeah... little bit. All good. I answer all subjects

Bears D/ST (Washington, DC)

Are there any "must starts" in tonight's game? Are we startworthy? Any score prediction?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

Cooley, other AP and Portis are the only guys I really like tongiht. Think Berrian and Moss could be okay.

Dee Snider (Baldwin NY)

Best hair metal band of all time. Me, Ratt or Quiet Riot (RIP Kevin Dubrow)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

Poison for hair metal.

CEO (ESPN)

You're fired. Did you see all the AOL sports polls about the worst/best announcers? You should do something similar. While it may not be about the "best" you would benefit from knowing who readers enjoy. It's all about the readers of course.

Kevin (Whoville)

Does your opinion change of Roddy this week with Chris Redman slingin' it??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Yeah, it goes up. I like Redman a lot.

Mikey (Philly)

If the teenaged Mr. Roto knew that he would someday be considered an expert on "Fantasy Sports", would his head have exploded?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

yes. Same as if you told me that 5 years ago

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

that i could make a full time living doing it

huh?

Berry- you rank Holmes ahead of Bruce on your FLEX rankings. Whats up with that?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:41 PM)

I like Holmes more but Bruce is a safer play due to injury...

this sucks! and so do you

dude 40 minutes i have tried to get you to help me out and you have answered the worste questions and left me, who was really a big fan of your show, hanging the whole show. whats up with that man

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:42 PM)

I'm bad at my job.

JD (Stockton, CA)

I'm facing TO and Romo in rd. 1 this week. He has the better team so I'll need to get lucky, which 2 of each set has the biggest upside? Fargas, Parker, Graham and Driver, S. Moss, Curtis, Cooley Thanks for the chats keep up the good work!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:44 PM)

Fargas and Graham and Moss / Curtis have biggest upside

Carl (Lansing, MI)

Which radio host is your favorite to call in to? I am sure each has their own strengths. Ever going to do a PodCast with simmons?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

I did one w/ Bill this summer. I probably enjoy doing Doug Gottlieb the most since I get just BS with him for 20 min

Mark (Chitown)

Hey Matt. You have NE D ranked higher than Jax D this week. Others on ESPN have Jax highter. I have NE, and am thinking about picking up Jax. Can you explain to me the thought process behind your ranking to help me decide? Thank you.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

It's from a fantasy angle - JAX should do well too... but I could see ben throwing a pick that gets returned or Wille fumbling... NE will be agressive...

Ken (Bklyn NY)

You say you like Redman a lot, but he's not in your rankings. Do you like him better than Bulger?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

well, he's not offically starting yet. If he gets the gig, he'll be in tomorrow's update

1980s hotties

Samantha Fox or Heather Thomas?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

Heather Thomas. Samantha was a bit tooooo trashy

Jonah (SF)

If he goes - Redman a better play than Cutler?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

YES

Love the Chats

No chats on Fridays anymore?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

We have 2 chats on Fridays.... not me, but Stephania Bell and I believe Scott Engel tomorrow afternoon

Crazy Chick (I'm right behind you)

Just Curious, Did she play alot of Man or Zone coverage? Blitz alot? Did she establish the run early? And most importantly did she utilize The Play action?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:55 PM)

yes to all of the above. She did everything

adam (new orleans, la)

am i crazy to start justin fargas over willie parker?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

no, and you're not crazy to start a guy who has been rpoducing over a "stud" regardless of name... it's about numbers, not names.

james (playoff bubble)

i am a single father, raising a daughter by myself, and was just laid off, and love COKE ZERO....winning my fantasy championship is all i have left! that being said I know that you post flex rankings but my scoring format is not standard... Win this week and I make the playoffs... lee evans, dallas clark, b marshall or s smith in a full point per reception league with bonus points for long td's?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

wow. Ok. I go with Dallas Clark actually. Worreid about that KC D w/ Marhsall (KC # 7)... Smith has a tough matchup and Evans is too streaky.

Jonathan

james, you should lay off the fantasy sports and start surfing the job sites, man.

Joel (MD)

The Adrian peterson double show worked well for me last week and I expect the same this week....should have the Johnson double show at WR (Chad & Andre...bench WArd)?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:00 PM)

no, i really don't like Andre vs. TB... bench him instead of ward

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

ok gang, I gotta run. Thanks for coming by. Good luck this week... be sure to watch ESPNEWS Fantasy Insider on Sunday at 11am ET and then FantasyFootballNow on ESPN.com at noon et....