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AJ Mass

  (10:59 AM)

Good morning, gang. We've got 60 minutes of fantasy chattage up ahead, so let's get to it, shall we? Second cup of coffee was in hand, but got voted off to Redemption Island. Anyone want to go get it back for me? Anyone?

Trish (Texas)

J.Stewart or L.Blount good stashes? Drop Ogbonnaya for them?

AJ Mass

  (11:00 AM)

With the Pats, you never know from week to week... Blount could be a desparation flex play, but little more. To that end, I might prefer Daily Show and stash him.

Jeff (Louisville)

Got Rodgers, who do i want? Alex Smith or Terrell Pryor

AJ Mass

  (11:02 AM)

Comes down to Pryor's health. If not for the concussion, he'd be the clear choice this week... but with a start in doubt, this decision will likely be made for you.

Yusuf (Mansfield, MA)

Whats your take on Leveon Bell this week? Coming out party?

AJ Mass

  (11:03 AM)

No. I think this is a "give him a taste" kind of week, with the bye next week... carries will be limited.

Ryan (NJ)

start 2......B Tate, A Bradshaw or B Pierce?

AJ Mass

  (11:04 AM)

I'd sit Pierce, unless we learn Rice is not going to play.

Kyle (Miami)

Does Edelman's value head downhill the rest of the season with Gronk and Amendola eventually coming back?

AJ Mass

  (11:04 AM)

Don't think Amendola has any impact. A healthy Gronk, though, will likely hurt Edelman a lot.

Jesse (Seattle)

Start two...G Bernard, R Matthews, J Bell?

AJ Mass

  (11:05 AM)

No Ryan

Brian (Boston)

Hate to ask a D/ST question, but where would you put Arizona this week going up against a 1st time starter and Tampa Bay?

AJ Mass

  (11:07 AM)

The thing with new starters is that they sometimes present problems due to the fact there's not a lot of film. Plus, game plans tend to be so different than what a team typically does, that it can sometimes really confuse defensive prep. Not high on AZ this week.

Roy (Boston)

Ryan Boyles or Cecil Shorts as a Cobb replacement this weekend?

AJ Mass

  (11:09 AM)

I'd give Broyles a shot.

Sam (ATL)

Which RB2 has the most value going forward: FJackson, JBell, or BTate?

AJ Mass

  (11:10 AM)

Fred is the most likely to help you in any given week, though both of the others are going to have much higher highs.

Jesse James (TEX)

You feel like rolling out a slacking Kaep or an injury prone Vick this week?

AJ Mass

  (11:10 AM)

I'm riding Vick until he gets hurt.

Joe (MN)

Going back to the Edelman Question. Don't you think that Gronk will open the field up for Edelman now.

AJ Mass

  (11:12 AM)

I just think that Brady's focus will be Gronk. It's a comfort level that will never be there with Edelman. More targets. Many more.

Help Please (AZ)

A bit worried about Lynch's matchup this week. Do I still start him over Murray who I think has a sweet match up.

AJ Mass

  (11:14 AM)

I'm going with Lynch. Matchups certainly matter, but in this case, I still think Lynch ends up with more points... barring a 3-TD day from Murray, and what are the chances that happens?

Scott (Northglenn, CO)

D-Rich or Pead ROS?

AJ Mass

  (11:15 AM)

I said Pead in the preseason, and stand by it now.

JW (GA)

Are you sitting a healthy Vernon Davis if you have Cameron or looking at matchups?

AJ Mass

  (11:16 AM)

Yes. Yes I am.

Josh (VA)

Thoughts on MJD ROS? Does he end up in top 15?

AJ Mass

  (11:17 AM)

I think he can if he stays healthy, but it's no means a lock in that offense.

Nicholas (burbank)

Hey AJ, would you trade my Joique Bell for his CJ Spiller.

AJ Mass

  (11:19 AM)

I am not a big Spiller fan, but I probably would make that deal.

mike (san diego)

PPR please pick two ..Gordon, shorts, edelman

AJ Mass

  (11:19 AM)

No Cecil for me.

Cliff (Nashville)

Sell high on Jimmy Graham or ride him for the whole season?

AJ Mass

  (11:20 AM)

Unless you've been ravaged by injuries at QB/RB... why even consider moving him?

Don (Raleigh)

I'm thinking that I should bench Colston (NO) and Jackson (BUF) for better matchups in Moore (OAK) and Brown (BAL). What do you think?

AJ Mass

  (11:22 AM)

Fine with taking chances, in general, but I'm not on board with either or those players you suggest starting this week.

JJ (TX)

Your point on Graham is pretty much he's so much better than anyone else at his position, it would be nearly impossible to gain a similar positional value advantage anywhere else, right?

AJ Mass

  (11:24 AM)

Yes, and one I've made many times over. Now, if you're starting Ponder and can get Stafford and your backup TE is Witten... then I can maybe see it (though even then, I'd rather trade Witten).

Bryan (Montclair, NJ)

FYI: You ranked Shorts in the top 25, way ahead of Broyles.

AJ Mass

  (11:25 AM)

Not sure who you think I am, sir.

kobrien1 (milwaukee)

I dropped Ridley for Powell. Am i crazy or crazy like a fox

AJ Mass

  (11:26 AM)

I think you can get away with the move for a week or two.

JEFF (ATL)

Snelling or Quiz this week??

AJ Mass

  (11:27 AM)

PPR, it's Quiz. Otherwise, it's Snelling.

Bob (N. Dakota)

Does Avery move ahead of Bowe with Alex Smith seemingly unwilling to throw the ball down the field?

AJ Mass

  (11:28 AM)

Bowe still slightly ahead, but the gap has closed a lot in this new KC offense.

John G (CT)

I've got the Bears D/ST and the Ravens D/ST. Better start this week?

AJ Mass

  (11:29 AM)

I'm going with the Ravens.

JK (Montreal)

Will Trent Richardson ever make it to the featured back in Indy? I dont understand why he wouldnt be a 25-carry type back!

AJ Mass

  (11:30 AM)

I don't know about 25, but I can see 20 in a few weeks time.

Louis (Tempe, AZ)

14 team league: Is Percy Harvin worth keeping? I must drop one player: Harvin, Ivory or J. Franklin (I have Lacey). Thanks

AJ Mass

  (11:31 AM)

I'd drop Ivory. With Goodson due back soon, I'm not sure he's going to give you anything going forward.

Flounder (Animal House)

How does your opponents team affect your lineup? Do you put in a some home run guys if projected to be heavy underdogs? Steady but less likely to go crazy if you're heavy favorites?

AJ Mass

  (11:32 AM)

Your team is not actually on the field with that other team, so it shouldn't change what you do. Start the team you think will give you the most points. Period.

Some Guy (Northwest)

So - out of curiosity... I know you all get tons of questions during these chat sessions... What makes you decide to pick one over the other?

AJ Mass

  (11:33 AM)

The Q's come in fast and furious, so it's really just a matter of seeing a topic I haven't yet addressed today. And yes, if you're the type to submit the same Q over and over again, I'm LESS inclined to select it.

Dave (Chicago)

Le'Veon over Ray Rice?

AJ Mass

  (11:34 AM)

Rice plays, Rice starts.

Mike (Milwaukee)

Tough QB question! Kapernick tonight or wait on Pryor status vs. Redskins, with backup plan of starting Dalton vs Browns is Pryor cannot go?

AJ Mass

  (11:35 AM)

Go CK. Don't wait on TP.

cam (tx)

looking for a flex play, Gio Bernard or Victor Cruz?

AJ Mass

  (11:36 AM)

Can't fathom G-Men getting goosed again. Go Salsa.

Matt (Milwaukee)

I am the owner of both Ridley and Wilson. Do you think both turn it around by mid season to become every week fantasy starters?

AJ Mass

  (11:36 AM)

Wilson perhaps. Ridley, no - not in a Bill Belichick offense.

kobrien1 (milwaukee)

Following up, what makes you think Ridley has an upside and Powell a downside in a week or two?

AJ Mass

  (11:37 AM)

It's more that I think Powell won't sustain what he's doing, especially once Goodson is back.

Mike (NJ)

If you only need one question answered and you haven't answered it yet then why wouldn't you ask it over and over until you get an answer? I assume you are answering the questions as they come in, not going back and answering a question that was asked once at the begining of the chat?

AJ Mass

  (11:39 AM)

Because I am the one selecting the questions, and I am telling you that sending it 30 times in 30 seconds will cause it to not be selected. Once every few minutes, I get... and even then, with thousands coming in, I might not get to it... but I am on Twitter (@ajmass) and do try to answer as many as I can there as well.

John (NY(very confused))

Are you sold on Antonio Brown and his considerable jump in the rankings this week...start him over Wallace and Colston?

AJ Mass

  (11:40 AM)

Yes, I endorse the Brown love this week. He's a top 10 and the others struggle to reach my top 30.

Anthony (El Paso)

Ben Tate against Seattle or take a chance with Brandon Boldin on Sunday Night in PPR?

AJ Mass

  (11:41 AM)

Take the chance with Bolden.

BJ (Miami)

Cook or Daniels in PPR?

AJ Mass

  (11:41 AM)

Owen for me this week.

BABA BOOEY (NY)

DYNASTY league trade: I move V Davis, E Manning, and my #1 pick next year and get P Manning and M Bennett and an 8th rd pick. Take the plunge for Peyton???

AJ Mass

  (11:42 AM)

Upgrade to Peyton from Eli? Why are you even hesitating?

Willie B. (ATL)

Streaming D/ST and am trying to decide between Cowboys @ SD and NOLA at home on MNF. I'm thinking Saints - what says you?

AJ Mass

  (11:43 AM)

I agree, I lean slightly to NO here.

Eric (TO)

why so low on vikings DST? steelers are playing BAD

AJ Mass

  (11:44 AM)

Assuming much? I think Minn is No. 10 D on the week - is that really low? Steelers are indeed playing POORLY.

Roman (The Great Outdoors)

How do you feel about starting two backs on the same team? In this case, Spiller and Jackson. I don't like it, but my only other option is Mendy....Yikes, right?

AJ Mass

  (11:45 AM)

Don't typically love multiple RB eggs in the same basket. But in this case, I might agree with your choice.

Jay (St Paul)

Which Browns player would you choose for Flex this week - Jordan Cameron or Josh Gordon?

AJ Mass

  (11:45 AM)

Cameron. No hesitation.

big fan (nj)

i have a vick/brady dilemma...who you taking this week? should I move vick for 65 cents on the dollar to avoid ahving to make this decision ROS?

AJ Mass

  (11:46 AM)

I actually like Brady more this week... but I have been advocating dealing Vick since Week 1. He will get hurt in next three starts.

Brett (TX)

Drop McGahee for Ellington in PPR for upside play?

AJ Mass

  (11:47 AM)

I'd drop him twice if I could. Really like Ellington a lot in PPR.

Dave (NYC)

Would you consider starting Flynn or Cassel over EJ Manuel this week? 2 QB league, obviously.

AJ Mass

  (11:47 AM)

No, I like Manuel this week.

Jeff Probst (some remote tropical island)

You can swap places with your loved one (aka second cup of coffee). 1-2 start. as Kaepernick goes, so goes my team. is it wise to start Cutler instead if V Davis is still out tonight?

AJ Mass

  (11:48 AM)

I do not think it is ever wise to start Jay Cutler. The tribe has spoken.

Kevin (FL)

Do you ever start players who have a Thursday Night game on purpose just so you have some vested interest in the game? Go Bradford! Cam Bye!

AJ Mass

  (11:50 AM)

Fantasy football is supposed to be fun, but it's always more fun if I win... no, I never start someone solely based on having someone to watch on TNF. I'll happily have no players and watch Michael J. Fox instead.

Jack (White Plains)

I own Bradford and Schaub but Rothliesberger and Henne are WW, who is best to start this week only?

AJ Mass

  (11:50 AM)

Big Ben for me.

Sam (MI)

I have INDY and DENVER DST this week - do I start DENVER and hope they contain Philly?

AJ Mass

  (11:51 AM)

Start the Colts.

Gable (FL)

Does the great Tony G still end up a top 5 TE in his swan song?

AJ Mass

  (11:52 AM)

Still has value, but not Top 5.

Dom (MPLS)

Gio B or Sproles this week (ppr)?

AJ Mass

  (11:52 AM)

Gio for me.

Alex (Chicago)

Who are some sneaky good TE plays ROS in a deep PPR league?

AJ Mass

  (11:53 AM)

Are Chandler, Fleener and Clay sneaky anymore?

Ben (STL)

Is there any evidence to suggest that London games have lower scores like the TNF games?

AJ Mass

  (11:55 AM)

Not sure we have a big enough sample size to judge quite yet. My instinct is that there is a negative impact due to the flight and change of local game-time, etc., but I've no evidence to back it up.

Same Guy (Northwest)

Only second time submitting this question.. :) Start Bradshaw AND T Rich? With Sproles on the bench?

AJ Mass

  (11:56 AM)

No, I have to see T-Rich do it in the new uni before I buy in.

CC (Work)

Sproles or Moreno this week? Both seem like roll of the dice!

AJ Mass

  (11:57 AM)

Agreed somewhat, but I'll go Moreno.

Rippin (PA)

I don't wnat to play Bowe anymore! Tell me it will be okay.

AJ Mass

  (11:57 AM)

Sit down, Rip. We need to talk...

Rick (OH)

BUZZER BEATER: Who should I start at flex: D Rich, Gordon, Shorts, Mathews.

AJ Mass

  (11:58 AM)

Gordon.

Charles Clay (Sneakin Around)

Shhhhhhh, don't blow my cover!

AJ Mass

  (12:00 PM)

That's the time, gang. Sorry I can't get to everyone... good luck to all in your Week 4 matchups! Until the next time, keep on keeping on!