Stedman Bailey - week 3 fantasy starter?

[DCH]

Hey all, there's a general question - how much do you think Bailey will play in week 3? Also a specific one - in a 16-team PPR league, would you start him over Benny Cunningham, Justin Hunter, Steven Jackson and Lamar Miller (my flex options)?

Personally, I think with Austin banged up, Bailey starts in the slot for us Sunday and is a big part of the passing attack. He, Cook and Quick will get a lot of looks. I imagine he'll get 5-6 passes thrown his way. Maybe more, depending on who the Cowboys key coverage on.

 

[lockdnram21]

i really dont think he will be that in volved. he will probably get 3-4 targets depending on how much attention Quick gets from defenses. I also dont think Bailey immediately leaps over Pettis and Givens

 

[ZigZagRam]

No.

"Play fantasy football with your head, not with your heart." - Abraham Lincoln

 

[Big Game]

Hey all, there's a general question - how much do you think Bailey will play in week 3? Also a specific one - in a 16-team PPR league, would you start him over Benny Cunningham, Justin Hunter, Steven Jackson and Lamar Miller (my flex options)?

Personally, I think with Austin banged up, Bailey starts in the slot for us Sunday and is a big part of the passing attack. He, Cook and Quick will get a lot of looks. I imagine he'll get 5-6 passes thrown his way. Maybe more, depending on who the Cowboys key coverage on.

Good question i don't think i would start him over Steven Jackson but I do think Bailey gets into the game and plays good minutes due to Tavon's injury.

 

[Irish]

 

[jjab360]

Should you start a no.4 receiver on a run-first team with a third-string QB and coming off a suspension with only half a week of practice??

C'mon man...

 

[DCH]

Should you start a no.4 receiver on a run-first team with a third-string QB and coming off a suspension with only half a week of practice??

C'mon man...

He practiced plenty, just not the past two weeks. Got tons of reps in the preseason, many with the current 3rd-string QB who is now running the team.

What about the more general question? How much play do you think he gets?

 

[jjab360]

He practiced plenty, just not the past two weeks. Got tons of reps in the preseason, many with the current 3rd-string QB who is now running the team.

What about the more general question? How much play do you think he gets?

I think he gets PT, but not enough to warrant a fantasy start. Davis spreads it around a lot to everybody not named Quick.

Hunter is in leading Titans WRs in targets right now and Miller is going to get the start with Moreno going down. Both are far better options, imo. You're letting your Rams blinders get in the way if you think Bailey is a viable option in just his first game back.

 

[RamzFanz]

Lamar Miller is your best bet IMHO IF he's 100%. Jackson would be second.

I think Bailey could have a great game especially if TA is out. Both QBs are familiar with him and he's as reliable as they come. He will probably be used in a reverse or end around. He may get some return duties.

That being said, it would be high risk to not wait and see how they use him.

Look at your opponent. Are you expecting to win by a lot? Then play safe. Are you expecting a nail biter? Probably best to play safe. Are you expecting to lose by a lot? Throw the dice?

 

[RamzFanz]

i really dont think he will be that in volved. he will probably get 3-4 targets depending on how much attention Quick gets from defenses. I also dont think Bailey immediately leaps over Pettis and Givens

I bet he does. Pettis is Mr. Hands but he's not a dynamic playmaker. Givens is not playing good ball at all. If Austin is out, I bet Bailey plays a LOT.

 

[12intheBox]

Hey all, there's a general question - how much do you think Bailey will play in week 3? Also a specific one - in a 16-team PPR league, would you start him over Benny Cunningham, Justin Hunter, Steven Jackson and Lamar Miller (my flex options)?

Personally, I think with Austin banged up, Bailey starts in the slot for us Sunday and is a big part of the passing attack. He, Cook and Quick will get a lot of looks. I imagine he'll get 5-6 passes thrown his way. Maybe more, depending on who the Cowboys key coverage on.

I think you need to play Lamar Miller. Yeah, he kind of sucks, but he will get all of the touches for the Fins.

 

[JackDRams]

I too have Miller. Starting him now since Moreno is out. I dont think you can comfortably start any rams receiver yet unless Quick can continue his streak.

 

[A55VA6]

I would wait to see how he performs before you throw him in. I'd go with Miller out of those you listed.

 

[DaveFan'51]

For what-ever it's worth. Wagoner is reporting that, in practice, Bailey looks like he hasn't lost a step! I don't know if that helps you or not!

 

[DCH]

I would wait to see how he performs before you throw him in. I'd go with Miller out of those you listed.

Yeah, I've had Miller penciled in this week since Moreno went down and SJax has been... disappointing. Just thought it was kind of fun Rams/fantasy food for thought.

 

[mr.stlouis]

Heck no! Not even close...

Quick is the only Rams pass catcher that's starter material. He's been very solid through two weeks as a #3 option.

 

[Irish]

Heck no! Not even close...

Quick is the only Rams pass catcher that's starter material. He's been very solid through two weeks as a #3 option.

Pro Football Focus has Quick as their #10 best WR in the LEAGUE through 2 weeks. If you can buy low on Quick, do it now, especially in keeper leagues, because if his career path continues on the same trajectory and IF he can start finding the endzone, you have a legit WR1 or WR2 on your dynasty teams.

Just think if he had an NFL QB week in and week out

 

[TheDYVKX]

Pro Football Focus has Quick as their #10 best WR in the LEAGUE through 2 weeks. If you can buy low on Quick, do it now, especially in keeper leagues, because if his career path continues on the same trajectory and IF he can start finding the endzone, you have a legit WR1 or WR2 on your dynasty teams.

Just think if he had an NFL QB week in and week out

He's on the waiver wire in lmost every non Ram fan league. It's crazy.

 

[lockdnram21]

I bet he does. Pettis is Mr. Hands but he's not a dynamic playmaker. Givens is not playing good ball at all. If Austin is out, I bet Bailey plays a LOT.

If u think about it Tavon wasn't that all involved. Not saying he want play but I think for the most part Quick and Britt get majority of snaps

 

[RamzFanz]

If u think about it Tavon wasn't that all involved. Not saying he want play but I think for the most part Quick and Britt get majority of snaps

TA was a lot more involved than Britt. What has he had? 1 catch?