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How will the Detroit Lions do this season?
Asked in: Brandon Pettigrew, Bryant Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Dan Gronkowski, Detroit D/ST, Drew Stanton, Jahvid Best, Kevin Smith, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Morris, Mikel Leshoure, Nate Burleson, Shaun Hill, Stefan Logan, Titus Young, Tony Scheffler
The Detroit Lions are always terrible. There's just something about them that inhibits them from getting better. Not sure what it is, but I don't have a lot of confidence.
Lions and Texans in the playoffs this year?
Asked in: Detroit Lions, Detroit D/ST, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Houston Texans, Houston D/ST, Matt Schaub, Arian Foster, Andre Johnson
I think the Lions will just miss a playoff spot, finishing behind GB in their division and Dallas and New Orleans for a Wild Card spot. I have a feeling the Texans, on the other hand, will win their division this year and make the playoffs.
If Stafford played 16 games, is he a top 10/top 5 qb?
Asked in: Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions, Detroit D/ST
Maybe top 10, definitely not top 5. I think he'd fall between 10-15 after the Schaub/Ryan/Big Ben crew.
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.
Matt Stafford or Sam Bradford?
Asked in: Sam Bradford, Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams
Hmmm. I think Bradford this week. They're going to have to put up a ton of points to compete with the Eagles.
Start Romo, Stafford, or Henne?
Asked in: Tony Romo, Matthew Stafford, Chad Henne
Gonna have to go with Stafford on this. The fact that he is at home really pushes him ahead of Romo for me. I think Dallas has more receiving threats all around but Megatron is like 1.65 receivers worth of amazingness. Additionally, Stafford is throwing against a secondary that just lost its best player and leader in Berry
Stafford or Flacco? I saw you had Stafford rated very low in your projections suprisingly enough.
Asked in: Joe Flacco, Matthew Stafford
Yeah, our numbers on Stafford are a little low because of his injury last year, still working on the best way to project for him.
Why do you have Matt Schuab projected so much higher then Matt Stafford?Especially after the BIlls were so succesfull against the Chiefs secondary. Also they will be without Eric Berry. I feel Stafford should be ranked equal if not higher.
Asked in: Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford
I think the algorithm the site uses doesn't have much data on Stafford to go on. Ive noticed it doesn't factor in cases where players may not even play. I would go with Stafford for sure against KC just like you said. Schuab is no Brady and throw 500 on Miami.
Is Matthew Stafford now a top 10 QB?
Asked in: Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions, Quarterbacks
I think so, only because no Peyton Manning in that top 10, and only if Calvin Johnson and Stafford stay healthy. Great Duo !!
Standard league: Could trade Stafford for Matt Ryan. Should
Asked in: Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford
Ryan is the safer bet but if Stafford stays healthy he has more upside and will probably outscore Ryan at the end of the season.
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.
Start Brees vs CHI or Stafford vs KC?
Asked in: Drew Brees, Matthew Stafford
Start Stafford v KC. KC just lost it's best player in the secondary, Eric Berry. Eric Berry is a beast, son. Buffalo threw it all over KC, in Kansas City. Stafford has more talent to work with than Fitz does. I love Drew Brees, but he is going up against stiffer competition in CHI's defense.
Are the Detroit Lions for real?
Asked in: Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Jahvid Best
I think so. They won't beat the Packers but they could make a wild card run.
Vincent Jackson and Matthew Stafford for Mike Wallace, Sam Bradford, and Arian Foster?
Asked in: Vincent Jackson, Matthew Stafford, Mike Wallace, Sam Bradford, Arian Foster
If you are confident in Romo's health than I would do it because of the upside of Foster. If not, then I wouldn't because you will need Stafford. Vincent Jackson/Mike Wallace are pretty much a wash.
Aaron Rodgers or Matt Stafford?
Asked in: Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford
I like Stafford's matchup better as well. I have Newton with Stafford and I'm still playing Stafford. Its a toss up b/c Rodgers is a must start against anyone.
WR3 Start of the Week: Lance Moore or Nate Burleson?
Asked in: Lance Moore, Nate Burleson, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota D/ST, Drew Brees, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Devery Henderson, Robert Meachem
Stafford loves Burleson, and Brees loves everybody. I think Nate gives you the better shot.
Thoughts on trade?
Asked in: Matthew Stafford, Vincent Jackson, Julio Jones, Felix Jones, Jonathan Stewart, Kevin Kolb, Mike Wallace, Santonio Holmes, Jahvid Best, Arian Foster
Wow. That is a blockbuster. It would depend on if Felix Jones is hurt and how healthy Arian Foster is, but I think I'd rather have the Kolb/Wallace side.
I drafted P Manning, so i just traded Orton, MJD and R. Wayne for Stafford, T. Jones, and S. Greene. Mendenhall is my other RB. Good trade?
Asked in: Peyton Manning, Kyle Orton, Maurice Jones-Drew, Reggie Wayne, Matthew Stafford, Thomas Jones, Shonn Greene
Hmmm. Stafford is a big win, but I don't like giving up MJD. It's really going to depend on Shonn Greene, which I don't love.
Do I start Matthew Stafford or Eli Manning in Week 4?
Asked in: Eli Manning, Matthew Stafford
Is this really a question. Stafford no questions asked. Eli had 1 good game
Start Stafford or Rivers Week 5?
Asked in: Matthew Stafford, Philip Rivers, Quarterbacks
Yeah, I would go with Rivers, but I don't think you'll regret it either way
Desean and Sidney Rice for Stafford trade expires ASAP
Asked in: Sidney Rice, Matthew Stafford, DeSean Jackson
In terms of just value, I like this trade as I think Stafford is performing like a top-5 qb, while I don't love Desean or Rice. However, Based on your team, I would not do this trade. I don't think Stafford represents a large enough upgrade over Schaub to justify giving up two of your better receivers when you already have a very questionable receiver depth chart.
Who wins tonight: Lions or Bears?
Asked in: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Matt Forte, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Jay Cutler
Who has had the most impressive season so far?
Asked in: Calvin Johnson, Wes Welker, Sebastian Janikowski, Matthew Stafford, Jahvid Best
I'd say Fred Jackson. Don't think anyone had him pegged to be the top running back at this point.
Trade Eli for Daniel Thomas?
Asked in: Matthew Stafford, Eli Manning, Chris Johnson, Arian Foster, Daniel Thomas, Tim Tebow
I'd wait to see how he does after this week.. It's hard for me to say yes when he is on such a bad team! but they did just have their bye so I would wait to see how if at all improved! But I don't hate their schedule and you also want to see how his hamstring is.. I believe he has been limited
Good trade (Peterson, Cassel for Stafford, Wells)?
Asked in: Adrian Peterson, Matthew Stafford
I think you are giving up too much for Stafford. Peterson is still the most consistent RB on a year to year basis. And you can play freeman/hasselbeck on a match up basis who will both produce well.
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.
Schaub or Stafford today. Staff has struggled the past few games but denver is weak and Schaub doesn't have Johnson. Thoughts?
Asked in: Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford
Schaub still has Foster and Daniels, Walter isn't a bad receiver either. I'd roll with him over a banged up Stafford, DET seems to be stagnant.
brady or stafford?
Asked in: Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford
Toss up. I think Both will struggle! Both are away, but I like Stafford coming of the bye a little better
should I start Brady or Stafford at QB this week?
Asked in: Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford
I would actually sit a struggling Brady going against Phi at Phi. He will still get 15-10 points for you, but Stafford is facing a GB D that isn't good against the pass. Detroit also has no running game, just RB's that are short WR's so more upside for Stafford.
which qb to start?
Asked in: Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford
I still think Stafford at home is the better option. Brady is still struggling and pretty sure their center is still going to be the 3rd stringer cause of injuries.
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