Week 8 Discussion

[Cameron Giles]

Yeah, I mean it really depends what they got. A sarcastic remark insinuating anyone who sold Diggs made a bad decision is a bit of an over generalization.

Consider that some were urging to sell high after the Philadelphia game. Unless it was the off chance of packaging him for a different elite talent in a better situation then you likely sold on a player who's been a high-end WR1 and 2nd in receiving yards the past 5 weeks for less value.

If you add the word "low" in there, I agree. If you sold low, bad move. If you sold for the value most considered Diggs pre season, it remains to be seen who wins the deal. Diggs is still enigmatic. He is streaky AF, and has fumbled 4 times, and had a bunch of bad drops, too. He's a 2nd tier talent, and near the top of that tier, but he's not without his faults.

Of course he's not without faults. That goes without saying. However, he was WR3 in the last four weeks before entering this game. He is a big-time talent and arguably the best route runner and separator in the league. If anything, his streakiness typically comes from the Vikings simply not utilizing him enough. I don't think he's enigmatic at all. Maybe if you draft him to be your best WR in dynasty, sure, but nobody is doing that. As a talent he's ridiculously good.

[ArrylT]

I was happy with Petersons performance last night - especially in PPC leagues.

[WhatWouldDitkaDo]

MIN did not look great last night. I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility that they could've lost had Keenum played the entire game. MIN's offense was struggling without Thielen, and their defense was giving up a lot of 1st downs before Haskins gifted them turnovers and incompletions.

[vflgladiators]

Yeah a promising first half for McLaurin was shot dead when Haskins came in.

[Mike from Canada]

MIN did not look great last night. I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility that they could've lost had Keenum played the entire game. MIN's offense was struggling without Thielen, and their defense was giving up a lot of 1st downs before Haskins gifted them turnovers and incompletions.

The offense wasn't finishing drives but it's a stretch to say they were struggling. They were pretty much running any play they wanted.

[Pac_Eddy]

MIN did not look great last night. I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility that they could've lost had Keenum played the entire game. MIN's offense was struggling without Thielen, and their defense was giving up a lot of 1st downs before Haskins gifted them turnovers and incompletions.

The offense wasn't finishing drives but it's a stretch to say they were struggling. They were pretty much running any play they wanted.

The key is that when the defense isn't doing well, they still don't allow a lot of points. Vikings D has been excellent in the red zone.

[notweswelker]

Consider that some were urging to sell high after the Philadelphia game. Unless it was the off chance of packaging him for a different elite talent in a better situation then you likely sold on a player who's been a high-end WR1 and 2nd in receiving yards the past 5 weeks for less value.

If you add the word "low" in there, I agree. If you sold low, bad move. If you sold for the value most considered Diggs pre season, it remains to be seen who wins the deal. Diggs is still enigmatic. He is streaky AF, and has fumbled 4 times, and had a bunch of bad drops, too. He's a 2nd tier talent, and near the top of that tier, but he's not without his faults.

Of course he's not without faults. That goes without saying. However, he was WR3 in the last four weeks before entering this game. He is a big-time talent and arguably the best route runner and separator in the league. If anything, his streakiness typically comes from the Vikings simply not utilizing him enough. I don't think he's enigmatic at all. Maybe if you draft him to be your best WR in dynasty, sure, but nobody is doing that. As a talent he's ridiculously good.

I never really understood why the Vikings seem intent on marginalizing Diggs sometimes.
Get him the ball he's a playmaker, how complicated can it really be.

[Pac_Eddy]

I never really understood why the Vikings seem intent on marginalizing Diggs sometimes.
Get him the ball he's a playmaker, how complicated can it really be.

They don't marginalize Diggs. For a few games it was all a matter of game flow. They were up big, the running game wasn't being stopped, so they kept running to drain the clock and punish the defense.

[FantasyFreak]

I never really understood why the Vikings seem intent on marginalizing Diggs sometimes.
Get him the ball he's a playmaker, how complicated can it really be.

They don't marginalize Diggs. For a few games it was all a matter of game flow. They were up big, the running game wasn't being stopped, so they kept running to drain the clock and punish the defense.

The running game and the system is helping Diggs. The system last year turned him into a possession receiver, at just over 10 yards per catch. In this system, he's over 19 yards per catch. They aren't marginalizing him, I agree.

[ArrylT]

I am glad that this weeks London game starts at 1pm ET.

[Bot101]

If anyone sees this before the game starts take note: Eagles @ Buffalo is going to be a wind/rainstorm. Saw some videos on Twitter. Yikes.

[badbuddah]

If anyone sees this before the game starts take note: Eagles @ Buffalo is going to be a wind/rainstorm. Saw some videos on Twitter. Yikes.

Wow good lookin out. I had Jeffery in over Keenan Allen since Allen is supposedly limited. Now I gotta reconsider...

[pvillebiker]

Jeezus - Lenny's 1st carry - 66 yards. Gonna be a long day for the J - E - T - S if they don't slow 'im down.

[alewilliam789]

Another concussion for Cooks, owners should really be worrying about an early retirement for him honestly. It seems like injuries like these are becoming more frequent for him. I’m certainky worried about the guy

[Jigga94]

Another concussion for Cooks, owners should really be worrying about an early retirement for him honestly. It seems like injuries like these are becoming more frequent for him. I’m certainky worried about the guy

Nooo