FYI, not going to do a full start/sit article tonight, so I'll just list my recommendations in this thread for tonight's game and write an article for Sunday/Monday either tomorrow or Saturday. Just had a day from hell at work and am going to go drink some beers instead of spending an hour putting together an article.
I'm also going to change up the formatting this week. I'm going to use this season as a chance to experiment with some different article types to see what works best and what you guys find most entertaining. This week, I'm going to go game by game and give a brief game summary, detail the over/unders, and then list my start and sit choices.
Once I drop the article, let me know if you guys prefer the new format or the previous one, or if you have any different ideas for how to structure a column.
Anyway, for tonight's game...
Seahawks vs. Rams - Over/Under 49
The Rams are coming off a grueling loss against the Bucs that saw about double the normal amount of plays called. Now they're on the road in one of the NFL's toughest stadiums to play in. If that doesn't spell a recipe for disaster, I don't know what does.
Start:
Chris Carson - There's a very good chance that the Seahawks are going to run the ball a lot tonight. The Rams are weak against the run, and their defense is probably gassed from Sunday's game. Unless you've got multiple studs at the RB position, Carson should be plugged into your line-up tonight.
Cooper Kupp - Kupp is firmly establishing himself as a fantasy stud this season and should be in every lineup. He's also the slot guy and safety net for Goff. He's going to have his ups and downs like every player, but we've seen his ceiling and it is a WR1. Start your studs.
Tyler Lockett - Much like Kupp, Lockett is bordering on stud territory this season. You should be starting him over most receivers, depending on your line-ups.
Sit:
Jared Goff - Goff has really been struggling with turnovers this season and I wouldn't feel confident starting him on the road on Thursday night.
DK Metcalf - Metcalf has seen a lot of red zone targets this season, but as of right now I see him as an inconsistent player that should only be started in leagues with expanded starters. It's certainly possible he goes off tonight, or just catches a single long touchdown bomb that makes him a worthwhile start, but you'd be rolling the dice. In season-long leagues, I like to start guys for their floors, and Metcalf's floor is really low right now.
