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Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:01 PM)

Hi gang. I'm just as suprised as you that I am not on the Mitchell Report.... let's get to it. As always, all subjects answered

Nick (Greenwich, CT)

Hey TMR! Does the Lorenzo Neal injury affect LT'S value for the playoffs?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:02 PM)

I don't think so. It's not great, but it just means they'll adjust their play calling. LT is so versatile, and is such a part of passing game that I don't see it having a big effect.

L. Maroney (Foxboro)

Weather calls for wind, snow and sleet!!! Am I staying at practice longer this week b/c Bill Belichick is going to run the ball more this weekend? Hard for Tom to throw 80 yrd TD passes in these conditions. HELP ME!!!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:04 PM)

Maybe, but you've let folks down pretty much every week and I don't have any confidence in you.

Brian (Sarcastic City, USA)

ARE YOU STILL IN THE WRITER'S GUILD?IF SO, WOULD YOU STRIKE FOR INTERNET REVENUE FROM DVD SALES OF CROCODILE DUNDEE 3? Also who would you bench: Evans, Andre Johnson, Plax, Galloway?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

Yes, actually, I would. I am still a member of the WGA, yes, and voted for the strike. You joke, but CD 3 made a nice chunk of change and the antiquated rules cost me a lot of money. Writers make 5 cents for every $20 DVD....Bench Evans. He's the least consistent

Patrick (Coudersport, PA)

Saw your Darious Walker ranking and I like it. Thanks for having some guts. That pick even looks better today.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

thanks. Yeah, I like him.

Aimee, Pittsburgh

Does the potential winter storm(snow/sleet) predicted in NE on Sunday affect the Pats passing attack? Or should i say do i start Plaxico over Welker?? (i don't need a a blowup, just a guarentee of 5+ pts

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

Yeah, I'd go Plax over Wes. It's not great, obviously regarding the snowstorm, but I still start a decent amount of Pats. But if I have a viable option, like you have, I consider it strongly. Brady and Moss are in no matter what.

Lacey (Minnesota)

Is it a really bad idea to put all of my fantasy football eggs in one basket??? (ie. To play Cutler, Marshall, AND Young tonight) I could sit Young for Stecker if need be. Thanks :)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

Yeah, that's a bit risky. I like Cutler the least of all the guys you mention.

Danny (MN)

Is marc Bulger going to play? Is Holt a good play either way against GB?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:12 PM)

He might but I don't trust him. Holt is an OK play vs GB, but not a great one. But since it is at home for Holt, I go with him

Steve (AZ)

Help! LenDale "get in my belly" White vs. the sinking Chiefs D or Frank "almost to 1600 yds yet?" Gore vs. the somewhat rising Cincy D?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:15 PM)

Gore is the safer play, White has most upside. Just depends on what you need. Gore will def get 8-10 pts. White could have 4 ps or 14

Mason (SC)

You had Favre ranked much higher than the other fantasy guys this week. Why? I can't decide between him or Hasselbeck...help me make my mind up. Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

Um, because STL is terrible against the pass. They give up over 17 fantasy pts a game to opp. QB

Jamie (Utica, NY)

Hey Matthew. Big Ben or Hasselbeck this week? Is Ravens D ok to play? Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

Matt H and yes

Paul Hogan

You need a pic on your IMD page...and what the heck is Oliver Beene? Anywho, with Stokely and Javon hurting, is Scheff a good bet?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

i'll get right on that. Oliver Beene is a horrific sitcom that was a dark, dark period of my life. It's what actualy led me to quit show biz, honestly. I DO like Sheff as a sleeper this week, yes

Matt (Chicago)

What kind of numbers do you see for Stecker this weekend? I'm trying to decide between him and Fargas. I'm just not sure if the Raiders will be in running mode much against the Colts, and if they put Russell in to see what he can do, they'll surely be passing. Thoughts?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

85 total yards for Stecker. I like Fargas against INDY

Jared (Montreal)

Why don't you like Cutler tonight?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:23 PM)

Just don't see it - it's not a pass first offense. HOU 10th best in terms of fantasy pts allowed from opposing QB... Cutler had had only 6 td in his last 6 games prior to Sunday

dwight (scranton)

i need to drop either bulger or javon walker before this evening's game. neither has value to me as my roster is fine, but whoever i drop may get snagged next week for the championship (or consolation) game. which guy won't come back to haunt me? i would say bulger b/c the rams host the steelers, but i could be wrong...what say you, oh wise sage?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

yeah bulger

Xander (Philly)

Has Ron Dayne been ruled out for tonights game yet?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

no, not yet

John (Iowa)

Should I be excited or scared that my opponent is playing Rosenfels over Hasselbeck this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

Both. It's not the favorit play and sadly, sometimes folks hit on 18 and still pull a 3, you kknow? But odds are in your favor.

Micho (Lansing, MI)

When is the Love/Hate coming out? I'd love to read it, hate to miss it, and cry if I picked the wrong RB out of Fargas, Selvin Young, and Chester Taylor...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

being posted right now, thanks. Taylor is who I sit out of those 3

Eli (NY, NY)

If you say you "hate" me one more time I am going to give you the biggest wet-willy you've ever seen! Even worse than the one I gave my brother on the ESPN commercial.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

You could try, but chances are you'd aim for my ear and hit Nate.

Kenny Rogers

If you were a gambling man would you start Robert Royal this week against a week Cleveland D?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

If I was a gambling man and really really desparate?No.

Zac (Alabama)

Which unreliable TE is better this week, Watson in the elements or Davis with an unknown QB? Should I trust my playoff life with Garrard in a brutal matchup or McNabb in a so so matchup?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

Davis and Garrard are the safer plays here

Sal (Brooklyn)

Does Roddy White's value go down now with the the coaching change in Atlanta? Would you play Lee Evans over White this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

No and Yes. They're gonna run the same playbook - esp /w a defensive coach named. I'd go w/ Evans, yes, but understand it'll be feats or famine. White will at least get you some points.

Dan (queens, NY)

Why'd you rank A. Gonzalez so low?? and would you start him over a healthy crayton or Bowe?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:33 PM)

Because OAK is actually very good against the pass and A Gonz is very inconsistent.

Jim (NY)

Berry, that Eli line was hillarious, and so true!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:33 PM)

aw, shucks

Matty G (Los Angeles, CA)

If you don't like Cutler , does that mean you don;t like B Marshall...what can I expect from him tonight?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

no, I still like Marshall. A QB can be a bad play fantasy wise and still give a WR a good game. I say at least 80 yd for BM

Stephen (Vancouver, BC)

Quick hit, which DST Vikings or Steelers?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:35 PM)

MINN actually. I've been quoting this stat a lot. VIKES have 6 INT for TD this year, most in NFL. Bears have Orton -

BUM ANKLES

Are Plaxico and Gore healthy enough to make it through a full game this week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:35 PM)

healthy enough? yes

Tom (Hackensack)

Matthew, i need to decide between Selvin young, MBIII and fast willie to start alongside Mcgahee...what is your opinion?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

willie is safest play

John (Los Angeles)

On your FLEX rankings you have SJax and Lynch ranked 14 and 15 respectively. How much of a difference do you think there is between the two? I'm leaning towards Lynch at my FLEX pos because of match-up.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

Not much.... Lynch appears fully healthy and S jAx plays better at home. I see good, not great games for both. I'm okay with Lynch over S JAX

Jeff Garcia (Tampa)

Will I put up better numbers than Cutler or is my back still bothering me???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

I like you more than Cutler

Craig (St. Paul, MN)

Any chance a new coach will "Free Jerious Norwood"? I'd love to be rewarded for carrying him all year!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

Yes, a chance, but match-up isn't good this week anyways. Week 16 vs. AZ is interesting

Mike (lambertville, NJ)

I read on your blog-that you believe Selvin Young is the man for the rest of the season or Fantasy playoffs. Do you still hold this belief for tonight's game? I'm counting on you Mr.Roto. I have PArker, Stecker, S.Young. Please pick two.Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Yes, still hold it. Bench Stecker

Tim(Detroit)

Hey TMR I NEED YOUR HELP. If I win my league my wife will "play Madden" with me because of our sudden financial wind fall. Pick 3 FWP,Marshawn,Magahee,Chester and Huggy Bear Jr.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

Bench Chester and Fargas. Good luck!

Michael (NC)

How stoked are you about seeing Molly in her gold dress at the company Christmas Party?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

It's always nice to see Molly, no matter what. Tonight should be a good time.

Ryan, Ohio

Matthew -- if I win my league Tim's wife is coming over to "play madden" with me too! Graham, Grant and FWP -- pick two! Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

hahaha. I'd actually bench FWP

Aaron (Indy)

Clinton is consistent (if not great), but Kolby's getting all the love in the rankings! Why? (Need good advice for the championship run!)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

B/c Haynesworth is prob out and Kolby has run well at home. That said... he actually was limited in practice WED so as of now, I'd go w/ Portis

Andy (Arlington, VA)

According to your rankings, you really think d. walker is a better play than chester taylor? Taylors somewhat proven and how can you say that a. emakdhdfnaf won't get too many carries?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:46 PM)

Yes, I really do. I see All Day gettting majority of carries. taylor is certainly "safer" but I like Darius

Worried Tom Brady Owner

With the bad weather Brady will throw for __ yards and __ TD's

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:46 PM)

215, 3 TD

George Bailey (Bedford Falls)

Why do you like Andre Johnson over MB3 in a PPR league? What about Champ Bailey?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

only 4 teams have given up more pass TD this year than DEN; AJ avg 114 yd/gm at home. And it's a PPR

Gary (Vienna, VA)

I listened and I obeyed on handcuffing Addai. Can I rebel and drop Kenton Keith now?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

as long as you don't mind someone grabbing him and then starting him when they decide to rest Addai in week 17

bill (san diego)

hey matthew, just wanted to say that i enjoy (more than anything) your attitude and humility. too many of the other chat hosts insult their readers and have some false internet bravado--that is not only biting the hand that feeds, but also poor form as far as respecting one another. preesh.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

Thanks. Can't speak for any other chat hosts but I am very lucky to have this job, I am very human (as in... humans make mistakes) and am grateful to have readers / fans/ stalkers.

Chris (Oregon)

What's with the lack of fantasy basketball content? You guys planning more?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

We're doing 3 new columns a day, plus Karabell blogs twice a week and Keith Lipscomb does a rookie report. 24 articles a week. How much more do you want? You can find that anywhere else....

Douglas (Baltimore)

Hey Matt, hoping you can answer a strategy question. How do you feel about setting your lineup to "cancel out" an opponent's points? This week, I have Roethlisberger, and my opponent has Hines Ward. I also have Warner and Garrard, and I'm tempted to start one of them, but playing Big Ben seems like the more conservative play because I'm hedging against Ward. On the flip side of the coin, I'm feeling great about having Colston, because my opponent has Drew Brees, who can't blow up too much without helping me too. Your thoughts on these types of plays?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Play your best team, period. I don't like trying to get cute with who you think your opponent might play... just play your best plaeyers, period and let chips fall where they may,

Mike Shanahan

I'm a human too. Honest.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

I would believe you but you lie about everything esle

Engelbert (Havana, Cuba)

TMR - flex Darius Walker tonight over Derrick Mason?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

yes

ESPN Chat Police

A suprising lack of crazy chick stories, Rebecca posts, or King posts today...what gives??? Also, do you forsee either FWP or Maroney reaching the endzone this week???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Gotta mix it up. FWP

Matt,MPLS

Anderson or Warner?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

Anderson is safer but both will have big games

John (Minnesota)

Plaxico burress or greg jennings

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

Jennings

King (TX) & Rebecca (StL)

Memo to Chat Police: DIE PIGS!!!!!!!!

John (Toledo)

Most likely to act foolish at the ESPN party tonight: Molly, Heather, Ravitz, or Berry? You "love" all my RB's this week, so which one do I sit: Grant, Sjax, Lynch, or Selvin?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

Me no question.

Fans Everywhere

We want another Crocodile Dundee movie. After that maybe you could make ALF the Movie.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:00 PM)

Yeah, gonna get right on that

Gabriel (CA)

Warner or Garcia?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:00 PM)

Warner

brad (harrisburg, pa)

i think what Chris (Oregon) is saying is "please, more fantasy basketball chats".

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

ah. Ok. We'll work on that

dave, chicago

lightning round, giants d or seahawks d??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

SEA D

Chad (Denver)

Why can't I see the Love/Hate column? Has it been posted?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

I have no idea.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

I'll look at it.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

I gotta run guys... good luck this weekend! Thanks for comng by