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(Message started by: Callie on Nov 4^th, 2004, 7:40pm)

Title: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by Callie on Nov 4^th, 2004, 7:40pm

In one of my leagues, QBs went VERY fast. I back-filled with Big Ben lately as a back up, and started him last week. (Yeah, I know what happened.)

Who would you start in Week 9? Roethlisberger against PHI or Pennington against BUF? Both look like less than happy choices this week.

Any advice?

Title: Re: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by Chumpzilla on Nov 4^th, 2004, 7:50pm

Both have tough defensive match-ups but I like Pennington versus Buffalo. I think he's finally getting on track. The only downside is the NYJ emphasis on the running game. However, in the Philly game I expect Jim Johnson will be very creative with the defensive looks he'll give Roethlisberger. He's had solid success defending rookie QB's and I expect it to continue.

Do you lose points for sacks/interceptions?

Title: Re: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by Callie on Nov 4^th, 2004, 7:56pm

Sorry, forgot to mention the scoring. I lose 2 points for INTs. Fairly standard FF scoring for the offense in this league. No point against the O for sacks.

And forgot to mention two things, NE was also known for good work against rooks, but I didn't think Ben played like a rook. Chad had a history of bad performance against MIA. The other thing is that I STILL won the game!

Title: Re: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by Callie on Nov 4^th, 2004, 8:31pm

Another thing I forgot to mention, Chump - what about the WRs? Thoughts? And THANKS! This one STUMPS me!

Title: Re: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by BarnabyWilde on Nov 5^th, 2004, 10:37pm

I'd have to start Pennington. I think this is the week that Big Ben gets his unbeaten bubble burst ( I hope not, but I think that is what will happen)

Title: Re: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by StegRock on Nov 6^th, 2004, 2:23pm

I would go with Pennington against Buffalo. Buffalo's secondary, as I understand it, is banged up. Their rush defense appears to be solid. Pennington will have to air it. Roethlisberger against Philly is a good matchup too as that could become a high-scoring affair. I'd still go with Pennington. He's a bit more "due".

Title: Re: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by Callie on Nov 7^th, 2004, 10:45am

New info on this. The weather!

Predictions are for winds of 15 to 25 mph in BUF today. Sounds like less passing, more running.

Title: Re: Start Big Ben or Chad in W9?
Post by Callie on Nov 7^th, 2004, 4:23pm

Just to let you know, guys, I decided to start Big Ben based on the windy conditions in BUF. That was the one factor you didn't know about, so I think your advice was good based on all the other factors. Thanks!