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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by turtle, Aug 20, 2017.

  1. turtle

    turtle

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    I know its fantasy football and all, but I was pretty surprised by Ben's ranking. This is from pro football focus. Lower than Winston and Mariota?? With all our weapons too. Not mad or anything since its just FF rankings, but I was surprised. I think the offense is going to be pretty potent. MB brings that added element imo.

    https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/fantasy-football-qb-rankings


    1 Aaron Rodgers GB
    2 Tom Brady NE
    3 Drew Brees NO
    4 Russell Wilson SEA
    5 Matt Ryan ATL
    6 Andrew Luck IND
    7 Cam Newton CAR
    8 Jameis Winston TB
    9 Dak Prescott DAL
    10 Kirk Cousins WAS
    11 Derek Carr OAK
    12 Matthew Stafford DET
    13 Marcus Mariota TEN
    14 Ben Roethlisberger PIT
    15 Philip Rivers LAC
     
    turtle, Aug 20, 2017
    turtle, Aug 20, 2017
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  2. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Useless list when they have Newton and Luck ahead of Ben, both of them coming off shoulder surgery.
     
    steelersrule6, Aug 20, 2017
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  3. SteelCity_NB

    SteelCity_NB Staff Member Mod Team

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    From a winning point view, as well as a fantasy take, Ben needs to play better on the road.
     
    SteelCity_NB, Aug 20, 2017
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  4. AFan

    AFan Well-Known Member

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    Well, it is fantasy. Ben wasn't in the top 10 in QB rating,last year. He wasn't in the top 10 in passing yds. He gives you no rushing yds or TDs. Hes stunk on the road the last 2-3 seasons, And it's probably even money that he misses 4 games or more this yr. So, they ain't gonna rank him in the top 5 for amassing fantasy points.

    If you think he's so under rated, draft him early for your team.
     
    AFan, Aug 20, 2017
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  5. 58stillers

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    I think Ben is a good mid-round fantasy QB, which also strongly depends on the league scoring setup. Take a 2 year average, in my league he finished 6th in 16, and 17th in 15...... anything +/- 10 is about right for him. He's not going to toss 40-50 TD's EVER in a season.
     
    58stillers, Aug 20, 2017
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  6. Rush2seven

    Rush2seven Well-Known Member

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    This will be a 40+ season. Beyond that, I expect him to not have to do a lot of throwing in the 4th quarter. It'll be the Bell / Connor show.
    Nonetheless, during home games you can pencil Ben in for 2-3 touchdowns. He does have a streak going.

    I'm drafting him if I can. His points numbers were down last few seasons because he missed games. At least, that's my take. I did not research to the matter. But given this information, I think he will be available in later rounds, so I can stock up on WRs and RBs first.
     
    Rush2seven, Aug 20, 2017
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  7. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Steelers winning pct goes way up when Ben throw's 40 or less pass's.

    I will take the W anytime over fantasy stats.
     
    Wardismvp, Aug 21, 2017
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  8. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    As an avid fantasy player, I view Big Ben as a top 5 QB at home, and a guy who Is a QB2 on the road. If you look at our schedule, a fantasy owner with BB will have him at home for 5 or 6 regular season home games (depending on when the league's playoffs start). He'll be at home week 14 vs Balt, and week 15 vs NE, which would be either the last week of the regular season and 1st week of the playoffs, or weeks 1 and 2 of the playoffs. However, week 16 he will be on the road in Houston, and week 16 is championship week for fantasy football.

    So, he may be able help get you there, but you'll definitely want to bench him for your fantasy championship game.

    I would personally only have BB as my QBif I had a viable #2 who could start several games.
     
    Steel_Elvis, Aug 23, 2017
    Steel_Elvis, Aug 23, 2017
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