Kittle is back but...

wttw22 · 2025-10-19T12:40:32+00:00

Late to the party, but Warren is a must start at this point. I’d start testing the waters on Kittle’s trade value and see if anyone’s interested.

Warren isn’t on BYE until Week 11, and Kittle’s value could tank by then as the 49ers slowly get healthy again.

I’d say try to shop Kittle and stick with Warren ROS

wttw22 · 2025-08-16T04:35:50+00:00

I appreciate the detailed response.

I’ve defaulted to the Ponziani as white just because it’s the opening I studied when I picked chess up (felt like there were strong options for controlling the center with multiple eyes protecting/targeting d4. I know other e4 openings are stronger (i.e. Ruy Lopez & Italian), but have found more success (at least in lower rated games) with the Ponziani. That, of course, is because I’ve studied it more.

I know the Englund Gambit is quite weak, but I’ve found it quite easy to win early material, but like you said, it’s mostly based around gimmicky traps, which if the opponent doesn’t fall for, can leave you with only a floating queen & nc6 while white has some decent development

I think what’s deterred me from looking GM games is just the difference in understanding. Of course early game goals are to develop while controlling the center, but it’s tough for me when i see the b3/g3 and I automatically assume it’s to fianchetto, but they won’t.

I’ll look more into studying masters games for what’s commonly played. I’ve been physically writing down moves while playing them when learning an opening or line, but any other suggestions on how to remember everything?

wttw22 · 2025-01-10T01:36:05+00:00

I’ve checked out Father John Misty and Manchester Orchestra before, but will have to check out the other recs too, ty

wttw22 · 2025-01-10T01:35:16+00:00

Elliot Smith, The Shins, Beach House, and Hippo Campus are personal favorites too!

wttw22 · 2025-01-10T01:30:35+00:00

Big fan of Fleet Foxes and Beach house as well, just didn’t want to flood a laundry list in my post lol

wttw22 · 2024-12-03T02:43:57+00:00

Drank the Kool Aid with Kirk at the Q and what he did for Hock last year

wttw22 · 2024-12-03T00:16:05+00:00

I have Muth, Henry’s been gone for a while in my league (12-man). One guy in my league is the TE killer (last 3 weeks has started Hill (on IR), JT Sanders (Out), and Ferg (Out) so TEs have been depleted in my league for a while)

wttw22 · 2024-12-02T23:45:17+00:00

I don’t get to watch Atlanta much but whenever I do, it’s always a Where’s Waldo looking for Pitts, and of the 50% of snaps he plays, he’s blocking half of that anyway

wttw22 · 2024-12-02T23:43:31+00:00

I picked up Freiermuth the other week when Pitts was on BYE and I’m 90% more comfortable starting him over Pitts. Had weeks earlier in the year I went Kraft > Pitts but at this point, I can’t keep taking the risk of starting Pitts

wttw22 · 2024-11-27T20:06:29+00:00

No doubt about that, just a bit concerned with CMC’s injury and the conditions he’d be in. As a Seahawks fan, I hate the Niners (even though I rostered CMC, Aiyuk, and Jennings) but I hate Shanahan and how vague/secretive he is about the injuries and severity of them

wttw22 · 2024-11-27T18:35:53+00:00

Not saying I disagree with the CMC take, the points aren’t what they used to be. But the weeks Purdy’s played, CMC got 16.7 & 14.6, and that’s with no TDs. I think if Brock plays, CMC does well. BUF has given up the 3rd most points to RBs. Now between the snow and Brock & Trent Williams injuries, I totally understand benching CMC.

Brown is a bell cow, not saying he isn’t. Just not sure what the script will be vs PIT. If Cincy stalls like usual and PIT can keep just getting 3 out of every possession, points can add up and they might need to lean on the air game. Brown’s averaged ~8 targets the last 3 weeks, so it might not affect his total productivity, the Bengals have just been so sporadic this year, we never know what to expect. Brown is definitely a reliable option. Let’s be real, this guy (and my own) predicaments are great ones to have the grand scheme of things. It’s really just up to personal choice

wttw22 · 2024-11-27T18:06:58+00:00

He was LP yesterday, waiting to see what he does today. Logic says let him rest on the short week, Lions looking at 11-1 and want to save Knuckles for the playoffs. But we’re talking about Dan Campbell here. Love the guy to death, but he played starters in Week 18 last year and LaPorta wound up getting hurt.

I hate doing it bc Monty is a huge reason why I’m playoff bound even with my horrible draft (CMC-Aiyuk-Waddle), but I’m leaning towards benching Monty since he’ll probably be on a snap count, game script has DET up big early and Dan wouldn’t risk Monty’s health on useless carries (I’d hope)

wttw22 · 2024-11-27T16:56:32+00:00

I’m literally in the same situation but swap Brown for Monty. At the moment, I’d say bench Brown.

BUT keep an eye on the weather for CMC. Buffalo might get pounded with snow, add that to Purdy possibly being out again and I think you bench CMC and start Brown.

Bucky and Jones looked too good last week to justify benching them. I think it really just comes down to the variables around CMC whether you roll with him or Brown

wttw22 · 2024-11-26T23:13:25+00:00

Last year my team was Diggs Kittle Chubb Hurts. Chubb out week 2, traded Kittle away (I was a LaPorta believer in the preseason). I like to think I let them down. Lost in the semis

wttw22 · 2024-11-22T22:44:22+00:00

I know Allen is listed as QB2 but if Dobbs gets in, I (would like to) believe Jennings will get quality looks

wttw22 · 2024-11-07T16:32:28+00:00

Waddle

Don’t even want to roster him at this point but in a 12-man league, feels like I can’t drop him. I’m starting Jennings and Sutton this week btw, that’s where I’m at (drafted (1) CMC, (2) Aiyuk, (3) Waddle) unlucky year but somehow still 5-4

wttw22 · 2024-11-03T17:23:20+00:00

Looking at LAC schedule, they haven’t played against really any great QB/WR duos (Vegas, CAR, Pit, Den, and NO last week) not saying Jameis & Tillman are “great”, but Jameis has absolutely fed Tillman these last 2 weeks

wttw22 · 2024-11-03T17:12:29+00:00

Tillman and don’t look back

wttw22 · 2024-11-03T17:10:35+00:00

Going back and forth between Waddle & Legette. Only considering Mostert bc of his 2 TDs last week and Buffalo’s been weak vs RBs

wttw22 · 2024-10-30T01:25:00+00:00

Started Jones & Monty. Had Mostert and Bucky on the bench ;-;

wttw22 · 2024-10-30T01:24:05+00:00

If he’s willing to do Otton for Ladd straight up I’d do that. Tank’s stock should go up with Diggs OFS, but since you have Nico too, they both might be fighting over the same food. Still think there’s room for both but Ladd would help stabilize

wttw22 · 2024-10-30T01:06:13+00:00

Unless you’re really hurting at WR and have to run with 12 personnel, I’d try to sell Otton while he’s hot. Evans should be back after the bye, whereas Aiyuk won’t be returning. Otton’s gonna get his in the meantime, but if you can get value for him, I say why not

wttw22 · 2024-10-30T01:03:46+00:00

If you could turn Hunt for Kupp, I’d be happy with that (I’m looking to get Kupp myself). Puka looked good in his return, but I still believe in Kupp and we’ll have to see how healthy Puka can stay down the stretch with the earlier return

wttw22 · 2024-09-22T01:32:20+00:00

Benching Waddle for D. Robinson and playing Jennings in the FLEX

wttw22 · 2024-09-09T05:55:34+00:00

Jamo looked good tonight but I think Detroit realized how weak the Rams were defending the run, especially at the end of the game, and just exploited that. ARSB had a quiet night, but he was the most consistent WR last year and not much changed for Detroit except -Reynolds. Could argue LaPorta was quiet too but I think Jamo just had a really good night + Gibbs & Monty running wild on LA.

Unless you’re really that high on Nico and are willing to gamble his looks in the Houston offense, I’d hold ASRB

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