Matthew Berry

  (3:08 PM)

Ok, sorry guys. Went to the wrong chat room. Long story. Let's get to it.

Todd (California)

TMR - Help! Should I start Torain tonight or wait until Sunday to start Ray Rice (if McGahee is out) or Addai?

Matthew Berry

  (3:10 PM)

Not crazy about Torain tonight. He could go off, but I thnk CLE plays big at home and who knows how much they will run it. Go with Addai even though it's a bad match-up. For tonight's game, I like Jamal Lewis, BRaylor, Kellen, Brandon and Royal. Cutler should be solid but not great

Josh (Madison, WI)

What do you think about trading Turner or Barber because of their playoff schedule (weeks 14-16)? I have both of them and they both have brutal playoff matchups.

Matthew Berry

  (3:11 PM)

I trader Turner, not Barber. Agree w/ you on Turner's sked

Dan (NJ)

MaBer (I call you that) - Not gonna lie about watching you on TV, I didnt DVR it either. But if your character was a cross between Shatner and Danny Bonadouce Im sure you killed it. (thats who you look like) Earlier in the week, you ranked Camarillo just ahead of Holmes and Breaston. That still hold for Sunday?

Matthew Berry

  (3:11 PM)

YES

Steve (Long Island, NY)

Oh that CRAZY TMR! I know you take leaps, but are you REALLY starting Flacco and Rosenfels over Rivers? I hope Tristan killed you for that one!!!

Matthew Berry

  (3:13 PM)

Yeah, I did. Flacco has 38 points the last two weeks! Sage gets a Ravens secondary that is really banged up. Rivers will be handing off to LT every play. 3 of his last 5 games, Rivers has gotten only 10 points. 10. I have him ranked 12th and that's why.

Dan (New York)

Do you think SJAX will play?

Matthew Berry

  (3:13 PM)

NO

Jared (Boston)

Matt! Looks like your LJ call is going to work out after all. I get the feeling that after he gets back from his suspension that he may fall to a number two or at least a time share with Charles. Especially if Charles pulls off another solid game like last week. Secondly, I'm starting Torain over Slaton in my flex spot this week. Am I nuts???? or just crazy enough?

Matthew Berry

  (3:14 PM)

Thanks. And nuts. Don't ever sit Slaton.

Frank (Chicago)

If you can get LT for Barber, you do that right?

Matthew Berry

  (3:14 PM)

Yes

Kevin (Philly)

Matt need your help. Is Scheffler a safe play tonight? I have Shiancoe as a backup, but could use his roster spot elsewhere if I start Scheffler. Thanks!

Matthew Berry

  (3:15 PM)

I don't think he is, no.

Mark (Florence,al)

Do i really start Braylon Edwards tonight over Plaxico Burress or Hines Ward?? Could pick up Matt Jones or Mushin Muhummad.

Matthew Berry

  (3:16 PM)

I like Braylon a lot. avg. 120 yards and a score in his last two home games

Tim (Atlanta, GA)

Trent Edwards has been turning over the ball like crazy and we get -2 FUM, -3 INT, +6 Pass TD... so I'm thinking Thigpen?!? Tell me Mr. Roto, Thigpen: Hero or Zero.

Matthew Berry

  (3:17 PM)

I actually like Thigpen this week... SD's new DCoord will be more agressive than Cottrell so expect Thigpen to get some nice match-ups if they can effectively pick up the blitz

Matt PA

I know that Brett Favre is playing St. Louis but the interceptions kill me so who should I start Big Ben Brett Favre or Brady Quinn?

Matthew Berry

  (3:18 PM)

Gotta go w/ Brett

Brad (Chicago)

ESPN has Chris Johnson projected to go off (20 points) against my Bears. With little passing game in TENN, I think they'll stuff the run and force Collins to step up. AP is the only RB to gain 100+ yds against them and Lendale White will get any vulture TD opps this week. Your thoughts?

Matthew Berry

  (3:19 PM)

Except Cj is top 10 in receptions among RB... he's part of the passing game so he'll still get his. He's one of those guys you start no matter what

Bo

TMR, You killed it on OLTL!

Matthew Berry

  (3:20 PM)

Thanks Bo

oz (sc)

Trade Ronnie Brown to get MBIII? Would have to start ray rice or deuce in place and put chambers (or deuce) at flex this week due to MB being on bye.

Matthew Berry

  (3:22 PM)

I would do that deal in a heartbeat. Brown hasn't had 60 yds rushing in the last 3 weeks and only one TD

John, NJ

V.Jackson or J.Charles at the flex spot ??

Matthew Berry

  (3:23 PM)

Charles

Greg - tampa

Would you give up Jake Delhomme and Tim Hightower to get Ronnie Brown?

Matthew Berry

  (3:23 PM)

NOT AT ALL. I'd rather have Hightower than Brown the rest of the way as is.

Micho (Lansing, MI)

Follow up on the Quinn/Favre answer...what if I'm going out to a bar tonight to watch the game and I am already a lock to make the playoffs? Start Quinn for entertainment purposes or "do the right thing" and stick with Favre?

Matthew Berry

  (3:24 PM)

Start Quinn then. I think he'll be all right tonight

Bob (FL)

Who would you rather go out with? Anne Hathaway or Jessica Alba? Is Calvin still a #1 WR with the QB change?

Matthew Berry

  (3:24 PM)

Hathaway and yes

TIME POLICE

So are you staying 10 minutes late?

Matthew Berry

  (3:25 PM)

Honestly? No. I have to tape something for SC at 4:05pm. Sorry

Roy (KY)

What's up TMR! How much does Young's status tonight change your thoughts re: Torain? I can't decide between Deuce & Torain.

Matthew Berry

  (3:26 PM)

Yeah, I'll believe the Selvin Young is playing when I see it. And even if he does, I've been on record as saying I'm not a fan of any DEN RB tonight

Derek ( Holt Michigan )

You said never sit Slaton what about for D. Williams against a bad Oak D

Matthew Berry

  (3:26 PM)

What confused you about the "never"?

Joe, Indy

But will J. Charles be able to pick up the SD blitz? Does that effect starting Charles? That being said, Thigpen or ferrotte?

Matthew Berry

  (3:27 PM)

I think he will. and I say go Gus.

brian, boston

do u like colston this week? i feel this is his game to go off

Matthew Berry

  (3:27 PM)

Yes, I do. You don't spend your bye week finding ways to NOT get your best WR in the offense, you know?

Skip (Fennville)

Hey Matt, how much emphasis do you put on matchups? A guy just offered me Barber for T.Jones and Driver b/c he loves NYJ's playoff schedule and loathes the Cowboys. I jumped at the offer, solid move right?

Matthew Berry

  (3:29 PM)

I put a ton of emphasis on match-ups. FFL is the most match-up driven sport. But yes, Barber is a guy who is schedule irrelevant. You're always starting him

TIME POLICE-IN-TRAINING

If you won't add 10 minutes here, can you add 10 minutes to Love/Hate?

Matthew Berry

  (3:29 PM)

It's long, don't worry

Frank (Medford, MA)

Pick one: a full head of hair or one date with Anne Hathaway.

Matthew Berry

  (3:30 PM)

God that's a great question. I think the hair, actually...

Jason, NY

Matt-Who ya got between Lendale White and J.Stewart this weekend? Also, do you ever check out other fantasy websites to do your rankings or to give your advice?

Matthew Berry

  (3:32 PM)

I'll have Stewart ahead when we head into Sunday assuming he is playing. And no, I don't ever read any other fantasy websites. Don't want to be influenced, there are only a few that are any good anyways and all I do is get angry because I see a lot of folks trying to rip off my style, analysis, what have you....

Matt (GA)

Over/under 100 yds for Bowe

Matthew Berry

  (3:32 PM)

Under but he scores

Bo

You pick the hair because you arent guranteed a second or third date with Anne and thats probably when the good stuff happens. I think you are crazy for taking her over Alba (even after the kid).

Chris-CT

The hair, its a no brainer...with a full mane up there, you'd get girls hotter than Anne!!!! Now, THIS IS MAN'S LEAGUE QUESTION. Good trade? I give up Mewelde Moore(don't have FWP) and Marvin Harrison for Torain and Coles(I could get Bryant instead of Coles).

Matthew Berry

  (3:34 PM)

Yeah do that deal. Coles is the bewst player in it and Torian's upside is worth the little Moore will play

Jamaal Charles

You still think "never bench Slaton, even if you could put me in this week bro?

Matthew Berry

  (3:35 PM)

YES

Barack Obama (DC)

Yes we can!

Linda, Chicago

Who do you like better for the rest of the season: Breaston, A.Bryant or D.Mason?

Matthew Berry

  (3:35 PM)

Mason

Matt (Also at the Skins game Monday night)

So check this out: My girlfriend surprised me with tickets to the game she got through her work. Had me thinking we were going on a dinner date and then WHAM! hands me an envelope with the tickets. Even had stashed my jersey in her bag, along with food and beer. Bet Hathaway never would've pulled something like that. Do I roll the dice with Torain tonight or go with Lance Moore or Norwood on Sunday?

Matthew Berry

  (3:36 PM)

Nice. I'd probably go with Lance Moore

Dictionary

NEVER 1 : not ever : at no time 2 : not in any degree : not under any condition

Chrissy (ohio)

Getting rid of the italics. Simple HTML... You're welcome. Pick 2 - AJohnson, SSmith, MColston.

Matthew Berry

  (3:48 PM)

I don't do any of that. I have no HTML abilities. Sit Colston.

Wayne (MD)

Are you Nate Hatin on me because I'm from Maryland?!?!? Reggie Wayne or Calvin Johnson rest of the year?

Matthew Berry

  (3:49 PM)

Wayne

BriGuy (North Carolina)

Hey TMR - my Fantasy Bball draft is tonight and Im wondering if its appropriate to use your strategy of drafting mainly point guards and power forwards. Its head to head and the only categories are points, assists, boards, steals and blocks. Thanks

Matthew Berry

  (3:50 PM)

yes, it works even better for that format, but you don';t need to worry about PG's who get 3's.

CNN Hologram

Help me TMR, your my only hope. How do you think Plax will perform this week?

Matthew Berry

  (3:51 PM)

I know that was weird right? Plax will be okay. 80 yards. 50/50 chance at a score

Casey (Lake Mary, FL)

Why dont people just read your rankings each week that way we can save time for more important questions like mine, which 2 should I keep next year S Jax, Ryan Grant, or Chris Johnson?

Matthew Berry

  (3:52 PM)

throw back Grant.

Wolf (Atlanta)

What's creapier... Our hologram or the Burger "KING"

Matthew Berry

  (3:53 PM)

Hologram except when the King is in "the future" and floating.

FWP (Pitt)

Aaaaahhhhhhhh! My shoulder hurts. I can't practice. Can I still play Sunday TMR?

Matthew Berry

  (3:53 PM)

Yeah, rub some dirt on it. You'll be all right.

Nate (MN)

I hate to ask a sit or start question, but there hasn't been a huge explanation on Quinn or Thigpen this week. Both are facing porous Defenses this week and I am in a desperate must-win week 10 and these are my only two options after Orton went down. So, picking between Thigpen or Quinn with a small explanation would be nice.

Matthew Berry

  (3:55 PM)

Quinn. At home, better skill players, DEN on short week and on road vs. SD at home off a bye.

Ryan (New York)

Read Rankings! My questions is for a flex spot. Rankings are different for RB's and WR's! Flex- Braylon, Torain, V Jackson, or J. Charles?

Matthew Berry

  (3:55 PM)

Braylon

Cali ·New York)

Matthew is Brandon Stokley worth a start?

Matthew Berry

  (3:56 PM)

NO

Never sit Slaton???

Admitt your wrong and post this message. Last 5 starting RBs against Balt def. Johnson 44, Rhodes 73, Brown 27, Fargus 24 and Lewis 49. They allow 2.8 yards per carry and have only allowed one rushing TD all year. Do you care to reconsider or tell us why you would start him over DeAngelo this week?

Matthew Berry

  (3:57 PM)

Slaton is also part of passing game and D'Angelo will split with J Stew (looks like he will play)

TreDay (Little Rock)

TMR...Which RB for rest of year in your humble opinion....Torain, Taylor, or Stewart?!?!

Matthew Berry

  (3:59 PM)

Stewart

Matthew Berry

  (3:59 PM)

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