Okay, so I’ve been wrestling with this decision for my fantasy football team all week: Marquise Brown or Adam Thielen? Both wide receivers, both have their ups and downs, and it’s been driving me nuts!
First, I looked at their stats from the past few games. Brown had a couple of killer games, but then he kind of fizzled out last week. Thielen, on the other hand, has been Mr. Consistent – not huge numbers, but steady points every week.
Digging Deeper
Then, I started checking out expert opinions. I read a bunch of articles, listened to some podcasts, some say Brown because they are expecting more from him, others are backing Thielen.
- One expert said Brown has a higher ceiling because of his speed, but a lower floor because he’s, boom or bust.
- Another expert pointed out that Thielen is a red-zone favorite for his quarterback, meaning more touchdown potential.
Next, I considered the matchups. Who are they playing against this week? Brown’s facing a tough secondary, known for shutting down speedy receivers. Thielen’s opponent? Their defense is okay, lots of points.
The Deciding Factor
I factored in injuries. Both guys are healthy, so that wasn’t a deciding factor, but you always gotta check! Then, I even looked at the weather reports! Seriously, wind can totally mess with a receiver’s game, but it looks like clear skies for both games. Lucky!
Finally, I went with my gut. After all the research, all the pro and con lists, I just had a feeling. I’m starting Thielen this week. His consistency and the better matchup just feel safer. Brown might explode, sure, but I need guaranteed points this week!
We’ll see if I made the right call after this weekend’s games. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed! Wish my fantasy team luck!
