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How will the Pittsburgh Steelers do this season?
Asked in: Antwaan Randle El, Arnaz Battle, Baron Batch, Ben Roethlisberger, Emmanuel Sanders, Heath Miller, Hines Ward, Isaac Redman, Jonathan Dwyer, Limas Sweed, Mewelde Moore, Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh D/ST, Rashard Mendenhall, Shaun Suisham
It all depends on how well thier DBs play. The resigning of gay I am not thrilled about at all. They have recently singed some veterns and drafted some rookies, but they wont contribute much this year. They will make the playoffs with an 12-4 record again. The O will be more prolific, inspite of coordinator arians. To much talent. The D will not be as dominanat a closer as it has been in the past. The O will bail out the D and win a few games late becasue of their inablilty to hold a lead and allow teams back in the game.
Who is a better draft pick: Ryan Fitzpatrick or Ben Roethlisberger?
Asked in: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger, Quarterbacks, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers
Big Ben, no question here. Fitzpatrick had a great fantasy year last year but I don't think there is even a comparison.
Who is a more exciting player: Ryan Fitzpatrick or Ben Roethlisberger?
Asked in: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger, Quarterbacks, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers
Even with Fitzpatrick's big year last year, you can't bet against Big Ben (and a winning team).
Better start this week Big Ben vs Ravens or Stafford vs Bucs?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Matthew Stafford
Gotta go Big Ben. Better play, better team.Just as a heads up, next time you ask question, consider tagging the players. This will allow other people to find it easily.
Who is a better start: Ben Roethlisberger or Josh Freeman?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Matthew Stafford, Quarterbacks
I would have to say Roethlisberger in this scenario. Remember he has as many if not more yards and touchdowns as some of the top tier qb's, but he missed the first part of the season due to suspension.
Who do I start for week 1, Freeman or Roethlisberger?
Asked in: Josh Freeman, Ben Roethlisberger
the player comparison here says that roethlisberger's projected to have more points (by half a point), but he's going up against the ravens when freeman's up against the lions. even though people are up on the lions d, it's still unproven. on the other side, mendenhall's probably going to get stomped this week, so the steelers will have to go to the air. since i'm a defacto steelers fan, i'm gonna say big ben. but it's pretty even to me.
Which team was more disappointing: the Steelers or the Chiefs?
Asked in: Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Cassel, Mike Wallace, Rashard Mendenhall, Jamaal Charles
Didn't watch the Chiefs, but my expectations of a team that did well against a very below average schedule last year were not nearly as high as a team that has played in the SB 3 times in 6 years. A minus 7 in turnovers would be disappointing for any team, but for Pittsburgh? Stunning. The defense looked slow and lifeless. I know it's just the first game but if I remember correctly the last time they got handled this easily by Baltimore (2006), they did not finish above .500.
What's up with Big Ben?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
He played a tough defense as well as had a bad game... I started him in my league, Ouch! Had Colb on the bench but oh well... I don't think that will be a typical week for him. At least I hope not!
Pick 1 QB for me this week: Big Ben, Fitzpatrick, Grossman, Henne or Cutler.
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chad Henne, Jay Cutler
Who would be a better start this week, Stafford at KC, or Big Ben in Seattle?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Matthew Stafford, Quarterbacks
Wow, I'm expecting Ben to have a huuuuge game. There's nothing like the whiff of disrespect to trigger an angry game. I'd say Ben even if Calvin Johnson wasn't having ankle problems keeping him off the field.
Which quarterback do I start Roethlisberger or Tony Romo?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Tony Romo, Quarterbacks
I think it comes down to who is playing against a weaker defense. Ben is the correct play.
Start Fitzpatrick over Roethlisberger in Week 3?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Quarterbacks, Ryan Fitzpatrick
I like Fitz. He's an underrated player and I think they'll really have to throw the ball to keep up with New England.
Roethlisberger (@ Colts) or Kolb (@ Seahawks) at QB this Sunday?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Kevin Kolb
I'd go with Kolb. I expect the Steelers to run all over the Colts this week. Big Ben shouldn't have too much to do.
Better play
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger
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Ben Roethlisberger or Cam Newton?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Cam Newton
I would go with Newton or should I say I am going with Newton over Roethlisberger!! The Steelers are going to run it more than throw it and Big Ben just hasn't shown me anything to start him over Newton!! Cam can get you the points with his legs too which will probably be close to what Bens total points are this week!!
QB question
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger
Grossman, although with the way that offensive coordinator Bruce AIRiens has been deploying Roethlisberger you might want to take the chance that they will come out throwing early and often against Indy. I'd go Grossman.
Better start at Qb Ben or Rex G
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger
Big Ben is the safer pick, although I think they will go up early and run the ball a lot later in the game.
One more here...Fitzpatrick or Big Ben?
Asked in: Quarterbacks, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger
Fitz in week #3. The Bills will have to air it out to keep up with Brady and the Pats while the Stealers should roll up the Colts and then lean on the run game.
Who wins the AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Ray Rice, Rashard Mendenhall, Mike Wallace
I like the Steelers, but it feels like the Ravens this year...maybe the Bengals come out of the woodwork, lol.
Should I try a trade for Fitz P for S. Jax
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Steven Jackson, Ryan Fitzpatrick
Can you try and trade Big Ben for S. Jax ..... right now I would rather keep Fitz.
Week 4 Start: Ben Roethlisberger or Josh Freeman??
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger
Big Ben's going to have to air it out to get some points this week, I'd go with him.
Week 4- Who to start: Roethlisberger (at Houston) or Fitzpatrick (@ Cincy)
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Ryan Fitzpatrick
No questions asked...Fitz for sure. He's a top 5 QB and been lights out and don't see that stopping with Cincy. I can see Pitt trying to establish the run since they've sucked big time this year.
Which Defense: Philly or Tampa Bay? Which QB to start: Fitzpatrick or Big Ben
Asked in: Defenses, Philadelphia D/ST, Tampa Bay D/ST, Quarterbacks, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger
I'd go w/ TB D and Fitzpatrick. I also had the Big Ben vs. Fitz dilemma. You could make the case for Big Ben since he's going to have to throw all day and will likely be playing from behind, but Fitz is a much better quarterback and with the hot start he's had, I don't think I can bench him. Cinci has a decent pass defense but I don't think it's enough to quiet him.
big trade proposed to me
Asked in: Aaron Rodgers, Cedric Benson, Dez Bryant, Devery Henderson, Ben Roethlisberger, Vincent Jackson, Arian Foster, Michael Crabtree
I would do it only if u have a running back to replace foster. Not a big time rb but someone who will put up respectable points. Rodgers is a beast and Big Ben is doing bad this season. I would do it
better play this Dalton or Big Ben
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Andy Dalton
I'm inclined to say Dalton since he's playing an awful Jacksonville secondary, but that's the high risk/high reward play
Which is a better play this week, Roethlisberger or Hasselbeck?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Hasselbeck
I actually think Hasselbeck.. Big Ben's line is still extremely beat up and so is his Defense without Harrison! plus Hasselbeck has been on fire
I'm weak at WR (Welker, Harvin, N. Washington, Meachem) and have Brady and Roethlisberger. Should I look to trade Brady? (Non-ppr)
Asked in: Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Ben Roethlisberger
I would only trade Brady if you could get Calvin as there is such a huge drop off to Big Ben. You have the best WR as far as points in the league right now which helps make up for your lack of depth. Try and trade Big Ben coming off his 5 TD game with week for a WR2 type player
I'm weak at WR (Welker, Harvin, N. Washington, Meachem) and have Brady and Roethlisberger. Should I look to trade Brady? (Non-ppr)
Asked in: Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Ben Roethlisberger
I would only trade Brady if you could get Calvin as there is such a huge drop off to Big Ben. You have the best WR as far as points in the league right now which helps make up for your lack of depth. Try and trade Big Ben coming off his 5 TD game with week for a WR2 type player
Ryan Fitzpatrick or Big Ben this weekend?
Asked in: Quarterbacks, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger
Tebow vs. Hasslebeck, going forward
Asked in: Tim Tebow, Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos
Tough call. Hasselbeck is the 8th rated passer in ESPN league, so that is a big call to drop him for Tebow, who has promise but can get you 30 pts one week and 8 the next. He will not put up 300 yds passing much if at all, so you are praying he gets 50-100 yds and maybe a TD on the ground. With Big Ben shaky with an injury you may want a more reliable backup.
Fitz or Big Ben today?
Asked in: Quarterbacks, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger
Wow the more I think about this one the more I see it as 50/50... Big Ben could throw for a ton but if they get way ahead do the Stealers try to work on their ground game? Fitz is solid and this could be a shootout but if Fred Jackson is running well are the Bills going to be conservative with the pass?
Big Ben or Phillip Rivers
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers
I'd probably go with Rivers. Always solid. Ben's been streaky as of late.
10 team, non-ppr. I have to drop one of the following to fill flex play this week. Fitzpatrick, Big Ben, Manningham or Philly Def.
Asked in: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ben Roethlisberger, Mario Manningham, Philadelphia D/ST
Probably the D. Is it your only defense, and are there other d's available that are going up against terrible teams?
antonio brown or steve johnson? non-PPR. roethlisburger is my qb and i'm starting wallace as well.
Asked in: Steve Johnson, Ben Roethlisberger
I would go with Johnson myself. It's hard for me to rely so heavily on one game!
Who to start? Big Ben or Stafford
Asked in: Matthew Stafford, Ben Roethlisberger
I don't think Stafford is playing, so I think Ben is the choice here.
Big Ben or Tebow?
Asked in: Quarterbacks, Ben Roethlisberger, Tim Tebow
Rodgers trade
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Mathews, Arian Foster
I'd have to get quite a bit to trade Rodgers and I honestly don't think that this is a good enough trade.
Big Ben or Tony Romo? What do you guys think
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Tony Romo
Go with Big Ben. Steelers are going to be angry coming off a tough loss to Baltimore and need this game for conference standings, division and for morale. Big Ben is going to make plays and push the Cincy defense, which can stop the run but not the pass. Romo has a lot of question marks of late and though they will likely beat Buffalo, people haven't torched Buffalo consistently or scored lots of TDs. Romo also shaky when his receivers drop passes and the line gets lazy, while Ben can make his own plays with his feet.
Got a trade offer. Guy in my league wants Big Ben. He is willing to trade me either Dwayne Bowe or AJ Green. Thoughts?
Asked in: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Ben Roethlisberger, Dwayne Bowe
Who is your backup QB? Because if you have a decent one I'd take Bowe because Green's schedule gets tough in the next few weeks.
Cutler, Palmer, or Tebow Week 11
Asked in: Jay Cutler, Tim Tebow, Carson Palmer, Ben Roethlisberger
Palmer. Tebow will be eaten alive by Bart Scott. Cutler is always shaky, but Chargers D is not playing well lately, so he could have a decent game. But Palmer has been tossing TD's so I would go with the hot hand
Should I trade LeGarrette and Julio Jones for The White Mamba (Roethlisberger) and Carson Palmer?
Asked in: LeGarrette Blount, Julio Jones, Ben Roethlisberger, Carson Palmer
I would. Blount is useless since Tb is always playing from behind and I don;t see that changing. If he was involved in the passing game at all this would be different. Julio can blow up any game but is to injury prone right now with these hamstring injuries. Is there a reason you are picking up 2 QB's though? I would think you are only in need of 1, unless you play 2 QB's in your league!
Is he a good option this week or should i go with Matt Ryan?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger
I would go with Matty Ice at home against the Min secondary. Atl is always good at home. Ben is good but he still has that injury to his throwing hand. And injury in which is forcing Pit to have Ben line up 3 yards off the center cause he can't take any snaps. Ryan also has the better match-up as KC is actually decent against the pass. If Ryan wasn't facing Min at home I wouldn't be saying this.
Start Roethlisberger or Vince Young?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Vince Young, Quarterbacks
I still like Young. Kc secondary is stingy, and Ben has the fracture on his throwing hand. Young is also not that unproven to me. He's had another full week with 1st string and he's not just some rookie.
Roethlisberger or Matt Ryan
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Quarterbacks
Still say Ryan this week. Atl is not that great of a away team, they are much better at home, but Ben's thumb has obviously affected his play fantasy wise with not scoring more than 12 points in last 2 weeks. And Cin is still no slouch Defensively. Another reason I choose Ryan is cause of Hou unknown Qb situation. both Hou and Atl are good D's.
Big Ben at home vs. Cleveland or Tebow at home vs. Chicago
Asked in: Quarterbacks, Ben Roethlisberger, Tim Tebow
I have tebow and i wish i had big ben, i would play him in a second, he has been throwing the ball all over
Start Roethlisberger or Fitzpatrick?
Asked in: Ben Roethlisberger, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Quarterbacks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills
Ryan Fitzpatrick. He's going to throw more and Chargers D is shaky against both the run and pass. Steelers will more than likely be on the ground a lot, so based on your scoring system, Fitz is a better play than Ben.
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