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Epiosde 68: Sometimes it's like a nightmare, just being Andre
On Wednesday's edition of Treatment, the Helpers pick up where they left off talking about wide receiver ADP (average draft position) and who's under and overvalued. They talk of Andre Johnson and why you might want to stay away from him considering his current ADP. They also talk about Travis Kelce, Martellus Bennett and a few other tight ends who would be good to take in the later rounds.
Episode 67: Sophomore studs
On Tuesday's edition of Treatment, the Helpers discuss current ADP rankings for wide receivers according to Fantasy Football Calculator. They talk about the sophomore studs in Odell Beckham Jr., Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks and Kelvin Benjamin. They also talk about this year's rookies including top guy Amari Cooper and whether or not they would draft Nelson Agholor over Breshad Perriman. That, plus deep sleepers they like in the later rounds at the WR position in terms of ADP.
If you want to, feel free to look at the ADP rankings yourself and if you have a compelling case for a deep sleeper wide receiver let us know.
Episode 64: Wide receiver guessing game
On Thursday's edition of Treatment, the Helpers play a game where one person reads off the stats of a wide receiver and the other one guesses who the receiver is. They then give fantasy value to that receiver and talk about any potential pitfalls that may inhibit his production.
Episode 61: Draft recap (WRs)
On Thursday's episode of the Treatment podcast, Reception Perception creator Matt Harmon stops by to talk about rookie wide receivers and which rookie wideouts in particular have the best potential for 2015. He also talks about certain qualities he looks for in good receivers, how mentality plays a role and how he feels about some of the younger wideouts in the league such as Odell Beckham Jr. and Allen Robinson. We wrap things up with Harmon's lukewarm feelings on the mexican food chain known as Chipotle.
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Dynasty WR Rankings Tier 2.0: Phillip Dorsett
We covered Miami's equally intriguing running back Duke Johnson last week and now want to talk about another Hurricanes fantasy prospects, and that's wide out Philip Dorsett.
Standing at 5'10 and weighing 195 lbs, one word comes to mind when you watch Dorsett play — speed. He may very well be the fastest receiver in this draft. He's undersized and flew largely under the radar during his first three seasons at Miami but unloaded an impressive 10 touchdown season his senior year to go along with 871 yards on 36 receptions.
Player profile
Strengths: Top end speed, reliable hands.
Weaknesses: Blocking can be suspect at times, wasn't utilized much on short and intermediate routes in college, may struggle with the jam from bigger defenders.
Dorsett makes his money off the big play. He's not the type of receiver who racks up 13-15 catches a game and wears down the defense. He never had more than five catches in one game last season and averaged a crazy 24.2 yards per catch. His best outing came against Arkansas State where he racked up 201 receiving yards on just four catches. That's an average of 50 yards per catch.
When you watch Dorsett on film, he really impresses you with his straight line speed. He just blows by defenders with at times and will no doubt require NFL teams to keep a safety over the top, which could actually translate to better fantasy stats for the running back of whoever team lands Dorsett. We saw the kind of impact DeSean Jackson had on LeSean McCoy's stats in 2013 when McCoy won the rushing title. Having a speedy receiver that can clear out defenders is a great weapon to have, and Dorsett looks somebody who can produce a similar result.
Dorsett looks like a one-trick pony type of receiver as of right now, but that one trick is pretty good. Wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Mike Wallace, two players who also value the nine route above all other plays, have proven very effective fantasy options despite not being viewed as complete receivers. Both Jackson and Wallace have turned in 1,000-yard seasons multiple times. The one thing you'll probably suffer from if you draft Dorsett is inconsistency, as he'll likely struggle at times especially if he goes to a team without an elite running back and they keep safeties over the top of him throughout the game.
Where he fits best
If Al Davis was still running things in Oakland, you can almost bet the house Dorsett would be getting selected by the Raiders in this year's draft. Oakland actually might not be a bad fit considering quarterback Derek Carr has great deep ball accuracy which would play to Dorsett's strengths. But with Oakland getting such a high pick and the team also in dire need of a true franchise receiver, it's more likely they go with a polished prospect like Devante Parker, Amari Cooper or Kevin White if they do in fact go the wide receiver rout.
With that, it's possible Dorsett slips to the bottom portion of the first round or even later. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as we saw players like Jordan Matthews benefit from getting selected on Day 2 as they ended up on a better team with a good offense already in place. We always stress that quarterback play is one of the biggest factors in determining whether or not a receiver will have success, and since we don't know where Dorsett will end up, we can only predict his likelihood for NFL success based on his own skill set. Dorsett will play his best if he finds a quarterback who can throw the ball down the field consistently well.
Episode 46: Wide receiver analysis with Matt Harmon of Footballguys.com
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On Friday's edition of Treatment, Matt Harmon of Footballguys stops by to talk about the development of his new product 'Reception Perception' which will be released sometime during the summer in 2015. 'Reception Perception' will focus on an in depth analysis of every fantasy relevant wide receiver and paint an reflection of exactly what is going on in a player's game film. This product will be free for the first year and Harmon plans to release it annually. You can read more about the project here and also check out examples of Harmon's past wide receiver articles here.
Matt immediately gets into the project in the beginning of the pod. He's been developing the content throughout the 2014 season and already has a bevy of articles under his belt including Jeremy Maclin, Julio Jones, Josh Gordon and Odell Beckham Jr. You can check out his page here. He first started with Jordy Nelson and Cordarrelle Paterson through his process. Paterson and Nelson are two very different receivers, with Nelson being athe more polished receiver and Paterson serving as the more raw, athletic wideout. He usually finds the players that are coming off some interesting games or are about to break out.
On top of the NFL players, Harmon is currently focusing on college players and already has one article on Alabama wideout Amari Cooper. Widely considered the top receiver in this year's 2015 NFL Draft class, Cooper is the main subject of the podcast and serves as the first example of what Harmon's 'Reception Perception' will be about.
When analyzing Cooper's skill set, Harmon focuses on a variety of factors including contested catch rate, drop rate, amount of targets, rout analysis, and tackle breaking measurements. He then translates all this data to give you an idea of what Cooper can be at the NFL level.
For fantasy football purposes, there's plenty of analysis within 'Reception Perception' that can be helpful to those looking to draft certain players to their fantasy teams whether it be in dynasty or redraft leagues. For dynasty purposes, you'll want to pay attention to Harmon's rookie wide receiver articles more for obvious reasons, but you'll also find plenty of information that may make you think twice about drafting a certain player.
One of the bigger factors that can really make or break an NFL receiver (and Harmon goes into this in his articles) is consistency in getting off bump and run coverages. A lot of young receivers lack the upper body strength to shed big, physical cornerbacks which often leads to them getting off track in their route and can really limit their ability to get open consistently. Plenty of wide receivers have struggled with that in the past and often times the ones who don't end up with the most targets and ultimately the most receptions. Harmon's analysis will show you which receiver has the most success getting off the bump and run.
The other big factor is contested catch success rate. Often times, wide receivers don't get wide open on a play and will have to make a catch in traffic. Harmon's analysis takes into account how many successful catches a receiver makes with defenders draped on him, and uses Odell Beckham Jr.'s as a guy who lacks size but consistently possesses the 'my ball' mentality and goes up and catches the ball despite being covered. It's an underrated trait that a lot of successful receivers possess and Harmon makes sure to cover that in his articles.
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What happened in 2014: Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins delivered for those who took the risk and went against the age-old notion that rookie receivers rarely produce quality numbers. But despite a respectable 65/982/6 line, there were several factors that prevented him from having one of the best seasons for a rookie wide receiver in recent memory.
When it comes to redrafting Watkins onto your team next season, there are already several wheels in motion that will affect his value for 2015.
In what could end up going down in history as one of the greatest wide receiver drafts of all time, rookie WRs Odell Beckham Jr., Mike Evans and Kelvin Benjamin all finished with over 1,000 receiving yards in their first year. All three receivers were first round talents, but they weren't the ones who drew the biggest hype.
That distinction belonged to Watkins, a 6'1 phenom who possessed blazing 4.34 speed and considerable size at 211 lbs. He had all the playmaking tools you want out of a franchise receiver. Watkins ended up being the first receiver taken off the board at No. 4 overall by the Buffalo Bills, a team that endured a big risk to get him after they surrenderd a 2015 first and fourth round pick to move up from the No. 9 spot.
Unfortunately for Watkins, being taken that high in the draft usually means the team you play for is still a ways away from being any good, and that was definitely the case with the Buffalo offense. Watkins landed on a team that had a young, unproven quarterback in E.J. Manuel, an offense geared more toward the run without a premier running back to take the pressure off the receivers and to top it all off, a below average offensive line that put increased pressure on quarterbacks.
But even with the obstacles that came with being on a sub par team, Watkins set record team rookie marks in receptions (65) and receiving yards (982) and also netted six touchdowns. Those numbers are impressive for any rookie receiver, but you can't help but feel like you missed out on the Beckham Jr./Evans party considering both receivers had double the touchdown total of Watkins when all was said and done. Those one-handed preseason catches were probably enough to sway a lot of fantasy football players to draft him though, so it's understandable. I mean, look at this.
But even though he managed to string together a decent rookie year, it does leave the question. With so much uncertainty in Buffalo right now thanks a departed quarterback in Kyle Orton and a new coaching staff that favors the run over the pass, is Watkins the last receiver you would take in your fantasy draft this season among Beckham Jr., Benjamin, Evans and maybe even Brandin Cooks?
Leaving touchdowns on the table early
When the Bills drafted Watkins, it was a move designed specifically to get the developing Manuel some help. Manuel struggled early on during his rookie season, and eventually suffered a knee njury which led to him only playing in 10 games.
Watkins and Manuel didn't exactly light the world on fire in the beginning of 2014, but they didn't flounder either. Watkins eclipsed 100 yards receiving in just his second game of the season, catching eight passes for 117 yards and a touchdown against Miami in what was perhaps Manuel's best game of the season.
But if you watched that Miami game and had Watkins on your fantasy team, you couldn't help but be a little frustrated. Manuel missed Watkins on what would've been a sure touchdown to a wide open Watkins down the seam. Manuel also failed the punch the ball in when the Bills' defense frequently gave his offense fantastic field position and settled for three Dan Carpenter field goals instead. Manuel even had the ball on the 20 yard line after the Bills blocked a punt and still couldn't find a way to get a score. It wasn't so much that Manuel played bad, he just didn't thrive like you would've expected.
Sidenote: Buffalo finished 30th in red zone efficiency on the season, scoring just 43% of the time which stifled Watkins' ability to score the all important touchdown consistently. He finished with just six touchdowns in his first season and if the Bills can find a quarterback who can consistently score in the red zone, then those numbers will obviously go up. It's not out of the question that Watkins could be in line for a 1,500 yard, 12-plus touchdown season if the Bills can get the right guy under center. That of course, is a big if because of the following.
Manuel's benching, enter Kyle Orton
After Manuel's completion percentage took a considerable dip in losses to San Diego and Houston, the coaches soon lost faith that he was their guy and signed veteran game manager Kyle Orton to take center.
Orton was thrust into the starting role after only starting one game a season ago in the Dallas Cowboys' season finale against Philadelphia. Orton and the Cowboys lost that game, but the veteran did put up a 358 passing yards to go along with two touchdowns. He seemed like he was a better fit to help move the offense down the field and therefore increase Watkins' fantasy value.
Watkins takes off
When Orton was offcially named the starter against Detroit, the Bills instantly became an offense more capable putting up bigger passing stats which led to Watkins having some of his best games as a rookie.
While it took a few games for Watkins to develop chemistry with Orton, Watkins flourished midway through the season in Weeks 7 and 8. He torched the Minnesota Vikings for 122 yards and two scores, which was the first and only multiple touchdown game he had all season.
A week later against a bad New York Jets secondary in Week 8, Watkins got behind the defense consistently and finished with three catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. However, he showboated too early on a long pass he caught in the first half which resulted in him getting dragged down from behind at the ten yard line by a hustling Darrin Walls. Chalk it up as a rookie mistake, but it was just another touchdown left on the table for Watkins.
Despite a few lapses in focus, the two-game stretch of nearly 400 receiving yards was incredibly impressive and offered those a glimpse at just how dominant Watkins can be with a couple of good matchups and a quarterback who's playing well.
Injuries/drop in numbers
Despite a quick spike numbers midway through the season, Watkins and the Bills offense quickly fell back to earth almost immediately after their dominating 43-23 win against the Jets. Watkins failed to catch for more than 35 receiving yards over the next four games, eventually injuring his hip against the Browns which was one of several nagging injuries that plagued his rookie campaign. Watkins had already been slowed by several other ailments including broken ribs earlier in the season.
He did manage one more 100 yard game against the Denver Broncos in December, which served as his final exclamation point performance of 2014. But he was held largely in check against Green Bay (1 catch for 6 yards) and Darrelle Revis against New England (3 catches for 57 yards) in the final games of the season.
Orton slowly regressed as the season went along as well, posting a 6:7 TD-to-INT ratio in his last five outings. Overall, Watkins finished the season with 128 targets, which ranked 23rd in the league. He finished with a 51 percent catch rate according to Football Outsiders, which was lower than Beckham Jr's incredible 70 percent and Evans' 55 percent. A very good season overall though.
Offensive line issues
Not helping Watkins and the Bills offense was the fact that their offensive line struggled most of the season, especially early on at the guard spot which led to them being ranked among the worst offensive lines in the league for the first quarter of the season. Still, the offensive line did get better as the season went along, which led to them eventually being ranked 19th overall in pass protection according to Football Outsiders. Not terrible, but definitely some room for improvement there.
Marrone's surprise departure
Former Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone expressed in regards to Buffalo's trading up in the 2014 draft to snag phenom wide receiver Sammy Watkins.
Even if you put on your hindsight 20/20 spectacles for a minute, it's still hard to understand Marrone's concern with the move. Watkins turned out to be a very solid rookie and the Bills nearly the made the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. If anything, it was the reach for Manuel in the first round that set the Bills back. It'll be interesting to see if Manuel is given a second chance under the new coaching staff and we see a Jim Harbaugh/Alex Smith-like resurgence.
The hiring of Rex Ryan
Per Yahoo! sports, recently fired New York Jets coach Rex Ryan became the new head coach in Buffalo earlier this week, and former San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman is expected to take over the offense.
We have a pretty good idea of who Ryan is as a coach at this point. He's a defensive guru who took two Jets teams to back-to-back AFC Championships in 2009 and 2010. Ryan's winning formula often emphasizes pounding the ball up the gut with running backs while relying on a strong defense. The downside to his style is he often keeps the quarterback under wraps and doesn't like to take big risks down field, which can lead to little reward for offensive playmakers.
What the new coaches mean for Watkins' fantasy value
It's Ryan's ground and pound style that makes an OC like Roman a good fit for the overall coaching staff since they share the same offensive philosophies, but it might hurt Watkins if they don't adapt. Roman spent the last four seasons running a run heavy offense in San Francisco that had a great offensive line and a workhorse running back in Frank Gore.
The Bills have neither of those right now. Their main strength is at wide receiver with Robert Woods and Watkins. It'll be interesting to see if Roman is a good fit for Buffalo, but he'll likely have to adjust a bit and look to get the receivers more involved than he did in San Francisco if we expect Watkins to have a WR1-type fantasy year.
With Orton announcing his retirement earlier in the week, it's obvious Watkins' ADP for 2015 will mostly hinge on the talent of the guy under center as well.
Final verdict/2015 outlook
Watkins flashed some brilliance with his dazzling one-handed grabs during the preseason and his numbers took off like a rocket over a two-game stretch midway through the season but he left a little to be desired considering his talent is off the charts.
Consistency will likely be his next goal, as injuries, poor quarterback play, a few mental lapses on his part and an average offensive line played a role in keeping his numbers from reaching those of Evans and Beckham Jr.
It's only been one season, but Watkins certainly doesn't look like a bust, so drafting him in fantasy a solid WR2/3 is the best option at this point. A lot can change in the offseason, and if the Bills have a lot of questions they'll have to answer with a new coaching staff and a hole at the quarterback position.
Week 15 bullet points for RBs
Editor's note: Our bullet point articles are written to better explain our weekly rankings, which you can find here.
The playoffs, we know they're here. We know what you need. So here are our bullet points for RBs this week.
Starts of this week
Jamaal Charles vs. Oakland, Matt Forte vs. New Orleans, Le'Veon Bell at Atlanta — #1, #2, and #3 in weekly rankings
It was really difficult to pick any of these guys for the top start, so we figured just go with all three. If you're lucky enough to have snagged two of them in your draft, you're sitting on a gold mine in Week 15. The only thing you have to worry about is Charles, who is a bit banged up with an ankle injury he suffered last week. Still, Andy Reid expects Charles to be a full go for Week 15.
When it comes to Forte, the New Orleans Saints have allowed 15 rushing touchdowns this season, which is tied for second worst in the league behind Atlanta. They allow a third-worst 21.5 points to fantasy running backs and are also in the bottom 10 against receivers, which is good for Forte as well considering he's a PPR dreamboat. Sorry....got a little carried away there.
Forte has dropped off a bit over the last two games so you may be a little concerned heading into Week 15. He averaged just 2.0 yards per carry against a suspect Dallas defense and understandably struggled against the best run defense in Detroit on Thanksgiving. Still, when he isn't feeding you the steak in the run game, he's supplementing it with some mean potatoes in the passing game. With 25 receptions over his last four games, you can count on Forte to continue to catch at least five passes per game and add 40-80 receiving yards on top of it. Even better, a 10-12 catch games is the ceiling for this guy, which is a skill sket you just can't get out of any fantasy running back.
As for Bell, you already know he's morphed into a superstar this season. He's coming off his best fantasy performance of the year against Cincinnati, where he totaled over 230 yards and three touchdowns combined rushing and receiving. His soft schedule has helped him out there's no question, not unlike LeSean McCoy's schedule down the stretch helped him win the rushing title last season. Bell will be going against an Atlanta defense that gives up the most fantasy points in the league to running backs (22.3 per game). The Falcons also allow the most rushing touchdowns in the NFL (17) and also allow 122 yards per game.
Good starts
Mark Ingram at Chicago — #11 in weekly rankings
Da......Bears da Bears da Bears da Bears...have struggled on defense this season. They allowed Lions running back Joique Bell to rattle off a season-high 91 yards on Thanksgiving. They also allowed 196 yards and two touchdowns to Dallas over a week before. Ingram is coming off a dud game against Carolina and the Saints offense has been inconsistent throughout the year, but the trend with Ingram has consisted of one bad game followed by one good game. There's no reason he can't produce well in the flex spot this week. Roll with him.
Isaiah Crowell at Cincinnati — #17 in weekly rankings
Crowell is among our favorite waiver pickups and also among are favorite most frustrating start or sit options for 2014 (aside from maybe Kenny Stills). Crowell rewarded those who started him with 11 fantasy points last week and while Terrance West may see more carries than he did a week before, Crowell remains the most talented of the bunch with his 4.4 yards per carry average to go along with eight touchdowns. The Bengals are fourth worst against running backs, allowing 21.2 points per game.
Le'Veon Bell just gashed them for nearly 200 yards rushing and you have to figure with rookie Johnny Manziel starting today, the Browns may go run heavy if he struggles. Expect Crowell to see anywhere between 15-17 carries and come close to 100 yards and a touchdown today. Start him with confidence.
Week 13 bullet points for WR/TEs
Our bullet point articles are written to help better explain our weekly rankings, which you can find here.
Start of the Week
DeAndre Hopkins v. Tennessee Titans #20 Weekly Rankings
Hopkins owners were probably starting to get a little bit nervous about the talented second year wide receiver, but this is the week I expect him to bounce back. After a torn pectoral muscle landed Ryan Mallett on injured reserve, the Texans offense will once again turn to Ryan Fitzpatrick and his beard to run the show.
While the move back to Fitzpatrick likely means a frustrated Andre Johnson, Hopkins could once again have a chance to show off his big-play ability in the Texans offense. In weeks 1-10 when Fitzpatrick was the Texans' starting quarterback, Hopkins was featured as the vertical threat, leading the team in yards-per-reception with 16.3 compared to just 13.2 when Mallett was under center. Hopkins was also more of a scoring threat, catching all four of his touchdowns on the year when Fitzpatrick started. When Mallett took over, a lot of people assumed that because of his big arm, it would immediately translate over to game play, but both Hopkins and Johnson saw their average yards per reception drop when Mallett was starting.
What a better way to bounce back from a mild slump in terms of fantasy production than a matchup with the Titans' woeful secondary. With Andre Johnson dealing with Jason McCourty all afternoon, I expect Hopkins to be featured more heavily in the game plan. Hopkins will presumably line up against third-year cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson, who Pro Football Focus has rated as the third-worst cornerback in the NFL(-10.4). PFF also ranks Wreh-Wilson in the top-10 in terms of receiving touchdowns allowed (5). Wreh-Wilson missed week 12 due to a back injury, and his replacement Coty Sensabaugh was no more effective, allowing 8 receptions for 81 yards against the Eagles. As you can see, regardless of who lines up as the Titans' other starting corner opposite Jason McCourty, they're susceptible to above average fantasy days. Start Hopkins with confidence this week.
Start Em
Jarvis Landry v. New York Jets #27 Weekly Rankings
After carving up short/intermediate area of the field against the Broncos to a line of 7/50/2, Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry was a hot commodity on the waiver wire this week. Now after posting four touchdowns in his last four games, Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins' offense gets the pleasure of matching up against the traveling circus that is the New York Jets.
In the last four weeks, Landry has established himself as Tannehill's safety blanket, catching 82% of the 29 targets thrown his way over the last four weeks. In addition to leading the Dolphins in targets, over the last four weeks Landry is leading the team in receptions (24), receiving yards (192) and touchdowns (4). With Tannehill continuing to struggle to drive the ball down field, Landry's value will continue to grow within the Dolphins offense. All but 9 of Landry's targets have been within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage, so as long as Tannehill continues to struggle with his deep ball (PFF's 25th rated QB Deep Ball Accuracy) Landry should continue to be the primary target in the Bill Lazor's offense.
Charles Johnson v. Carolina Panthers #30 Weekly Rankings
It's hard to imagine a player that has only been with a team since week 5 can come in and establish himself as the team's top receiving option, but that's exactly what Vikings' wide receiver Charles Johnson after being signed off the Browns practice squad before week four.
After leading playing 67 of the team's 69 snaps in week 12 and leading the Vikings leading receiver, Charles Johnson has established himself as the No. 1 receving option in the Vikings offense. After seeing a total of 12 targets in the previous four games in which he saw action, Johnson has seen 17 in the last two weeks.
Now going up against one of the worst secondary units in the NFL, Johnson has a chance to have another big afternoon. Pro Football Focus ranks the Panthers secondary as fifth worst ranked unit in term's of pass coverage (-35.0). The Panther's defense has not been any better from a fantasy standpoint either, as they are giving up the 6th most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers on a weekly basis.
One more little tid-bit for fantasy owners looking for potential sleeper option; both of the Panthers' starting cornerbacks, Antoine Cason and Melvin White, have allowed passer ratings of 116.5 and 129.5 respectively on passes thrown their way this season.
Owners Beware
Greg Olsen v. Minnesota Vikings #6 Weekly Rankings
I am sure that when Olsen owners see his name on this list some of you want to reach through you computer screens and smack me in the face, but I think you guys need to temper your expectations for the tight end this weekend. Under the Leslie Frazier regime, the Minnesota Vikings defense was one of the worst units in the league against opposing tight ends, ranking as the second-worst unit against the position in 2013. Now with Mike Zimmer running the show in the Twin Cities, the Vikings' defense has become one of the elite units against the tight end this season.
The Minnesota Vikings defense has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. It's not like the team has played against a bunch of scrubs either, going up against the likes of Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski this season. In those games against Graham and Gronkowski, neither of the two were able to top 60 receiving yards or score a touchdown against the Vikings defense.
I understand that outside of Kelvin Benjamin, Olsen is the only pass-catcher on the Panthers roster that has any fantasy relevance, but I have feeling he has a chance to be a fantasy bust this weekend. Olsen still has the workload potential to put forth a solid game, around 5/50/0 would be my prediction, but if you're looking for a guy to explode this week I do not think Olsen is your answer.
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Sleepers and busts for Week 10
Are you all still with me? Is everyone accounted for? Have you escaped any and all fantasy-life altering damage from the week 9 storm otherwise known as a six team bye week? We're one week through a three week long monsoon of byes and I'd be lying if I said that the forecast is any better this week. There's 100% chance of chaos with another SIX teams on byes. Owners of Andrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton, Reggie Wayne, Dwayne Allen, Ahmad Bradshaw, Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Brandon LaFell, Shane Vereen, Phillip Rivers, Keenan Allen, Antonio Gates, Branden Oliver, DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, Alfred Morris, Jordan Reed, Arian Foster, DeAndre Hopkins, Andre Johnson and Jerick McKinnon are going to be looting the waiver wire during these trying times. If you only have one critical player on a bye this week, you're probably better off than anyone else in your league. And then you have a team like mine, a first place team, who has five regular starters on byes and now needs to start Jonathan Stewart, Jermaine Gresham, Miles Austin, and my own QB against my starting defense (Kaepernick and Saints). To be clear, I do not recommend any of these players as starts. It's just that desperate. The eye of the storm is directly on me and many others out there in the fantasy world this week.
Last week if you listened to me, I kept you safe, warm and dry. I'll do my best to once again be your umbrella and shelter from the storm with this week's edition of Sleepers and Busts.
Without further ado, your week 10 Sleepers and Busts:
DISCLAIMER: A sleeper is not a must start and a bust is not a must bench, they are merely indications that a player will have a better or worse game this week than they normally do. It all really depends on your alternatives. I will give an example of a few players for whom I personally would start the sleeper over or bench the bust for. These players are simply there as an indication of how good or bad I think the sleepers/busts will perform so you have a comparison in mind when applying it to your actual lineup. For example if I am comparing a QB to a stud like Andrew Luck, I am not necessarily saying you need to start him over Luck (even if I would) but it will imply that I feel really good about him.
Sleeper QB:
· Michael Vick vs. Pittsburgh. Last week in Kansas City, Vick made his first start for the Jets in a difficult matchup in Kansas City. I expected to see a turnover prone, shaky Vick, but despite the Jets being blown out, Vick was actually quite impressive. Specifically, I was impressed that the Jets made it a point to get Percy Harvin very involved (11 rec. 129 yds) in the offense and we saw a Vick to Decker redzone TD. Vick made smart decisions throughout the game and did not turn the ball over. This week the Jets are back home for Pittsburgh, the hottest offensive team in football and defensively the 20th ranked team against the pass. The Steelers come into week 10 significantly banged up on defense. Safety, Troy Polumalu, and first round pick, LB Ryan Shazier, are out this week, while key starters Ike Taylor and Jarvis Jones have been out for several weeks. The Steelers, due to their injuries, could be susceptible to both the run and pass this week. Combine that with the Steelers being the hottest team on offense and we have the potential for a shootout. If Michael Vick is going to continue to play smart football, the upside his legs and rushing stats bring to the table make Vick a borderline QB1 with upside this week. Owners of Luck, Brady and Rivers, should not sleep on Vick's potential this week.
I'd Start Michael Vick over: Ryan Tannehill, Joe Flacco, Eli Manning
Bust QB:
· Tony Romo vs. Jacksonville in London. Tony Romo is playing football with broken bones in his back. The Cowboys are desperate to stay afloat in the NFC East so they're sending their QB to London before their bye week. The Cowboys should be able to win this game fairly easily, manhandling Jacksonville on offense in the run game, and forcing Blake Bortles into a few mistakes on defense. The Cowboys game plan will be one that makes things easy on Romo unless for some reason the game is close in the second half. Jacksonville, a much maligned defense has actually been quite good against QBs the last 5 weeks holding Big Ben, Charlie Whitehurst, Brian Hoyer, Ryan Tannehill and Andy Dalton to 4 combined TDs during that span. This is not a great matchup for Romo even at 100% and with broken bones in his back, the Cowboys will look to win ugly and do what they can to avoid aggravating Romo's injury before their week 11 bye.
I'd Start the following players over Tony Romo: Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, Jay Cutler, Colin Kaepernick
Sleeper RB:
· Montee Ball at Oakland. Montee Ball owners have been waiting all season to reap the benefits of the first or second round pick they wasted spent. This week Ball will be back on the field for the first time since injuring his groin in week 6. The Broncos should literally be able to do whatever they want against an Oakland Raiders team who ranks 27th in rushing yards against. Ronnie Hillman has done an incredible job and will be the starter for now, but Ball will certainly get his share of carries in this blowout. Furthermore, if there are goal line carries, they could be his. Denver will want to get Ball some confidence heading into the stretch run to create a dynamic 1-2 punch at the RB position. I recommend Ball as a low end RB2/Flex in a difficult bye week.
I'd start Montee Ball over: Steven Jackson, Chris Johnson, Tre Mason, Jonathan Stewart
Bust RB:
· Steven Jackson at Tampa Bay. Steven Jackson is coming off his best rushing performance of the season, 60 yards and a TD. While most would sign up for those stats from an RB2 this week, this seems to be Steven Jackson's ceiling. On the season, he's only playing 40% of snaps while sharing the backfield with Jacquizz Rodgers, Antone Smith and Devonta Freeman. His name and history in this league has led other sites to rank him in the top 20 RBs for this week. I am not even close to that optimistic. Tampa Bay is an atrocious defense, but they're only really bad against the pass. Other than a RB assault by the Saints in week 5, this defense has held its own against RBs. Gerald McCoy and LaVonte David are two pro bowlers and very effective run stoppers. Jackson did have 54 yards rushing and a TD in the week 3 matchup between these teams, but that was when Gerald McCoy was sidelined with an injury. Atlanta will attack the Bucs through the air and will use their scat backs (Rodgers/Smith/Freeman) on the outside more than they'll try to bulldoze Gerald McCoy up the middle with Jackson.
I'd start the following players over Steven Jackson: Bobby Rainey, Joique Bell, Montee Ball, Chris Ivory
Sleeper WR:
· Kendall Wright at Baltimore. Kendall Wright owners rejoice! Zach Mettenberger could be just what the doctor ordered for the Tennessee Titans wide receiving core. He's coming off a 299 yard 2 TDs performance against a quality Houston defense. He's had two weeks to prepare for a Ravens secondary that is in turmoil. The Ravens have been so disgusted about what they've seen in the secondary the last two weeks that they've made drastic mid-season changes. Lockdown corner Jimmy Smith was pronounced out for the season and still they cut two CBs (Dominique Franks and Cheykie Brown), one of which was a starter. They picked up CB Danny Gorrer who was released by the Lions on Monday. The Ravens one mainstay is Lardarius Webb and he's been struggling in his new role as the top CB. Look for the Titans WRs led by Kendall Wright to take advantage of a struggling unit who has never played together.
I'd Start Kendall Wright over: Mike Wallace, Marques Colston, Allen Robinson, Reuben Randle
Bust WR:
· Michael Crabtree at New Orleans. I'm still seeing Michael Crabtree listed as a WR2/3 this week so I just can't help myself. I'm going back to back weeks with Crabtree listed here and I might just keep him here permanently until the "experts" figure out that he's just not good at football right now. Crabtree is 68th in the NFL in receiving yards below the likes of Jericho Cotchery, Markus Wheaton, and Kenny Stills. He's now gone 5 straight games of under 50 yards and he's on pace for 724 yards this season. Anquan Boldin, another SF receiver who is on pace for 90 catches and 1080 yards, is a better player and is more consistent, yet he is constantly ranked below Crabtree every week. I'm not sure if it really matters but this week he'll be on the road in New Orleans and he'll draw a quality CB in Keenan Lewis for much of the game. Crabtree for me equals too much hype, too many drops, too many poor routes and too few fantasy points to have in lineups in any format.
· I'd start the following players over Michael Crabtree: Vincent Jackson, Kendall Wright, Justin Hunter, John Brown
Sleeper TE:
· Jared Cook at Arizona. Jared Cook is ice cold, but out of the streaming TEs I think he has the most upside this week. Arizona is historically bad against TEs and this year is no different as they rank 23rd against them in .5 PPR leagues. In addition, Cook has a history worth mentioning against Arizona. In week 1 of 2013, Jared Cook caught 7 passes for 141 yards and 2 TD against these very Cardinals. If I recall he had a 3rd TD robbed from him at the 1 yard-line when a defender poked the ball out of his hands and through the endzone for a touchback. This performance led many to believe he'd finally break out the way he was rumored to for years. Well he did not become one of the great TEs, but he's shown that given the right matchup, he can have games of 60+ yards. That's all you can ask for with a bye week fill-in at TE. In his other game against Arizona last year he had 49 yards, which is not great but not a disaster. Maybe Cook gets sentimental and breakout out once again against Arizona. He's worth a shot in this matchup if you're thinking about other guys who are ranked TE2 this week.
I'd start Jared Cook over: Zach Ertz, Vernon Davis, Charles Clay, Delanie Walker, Scott Chandler
Bust TE:
· Greg Olsen at Philadelphia. I have Olsen as my 9th ranked TE so in many cases you are still starting him, however I do think he is in for a down week. The Eagles are the NFL's #1 ranked team against TEs. They haven't allowed double digit fantasy points to a TE since week 3 in .5 PPR leagues, and the high point total against them is only 11.5 points. Olsen is in a mini 2 game slump having caught only 4 balls for 46 yards in the last two weeks. Seattle and New Orleans keyed on him and made Cam Newton beat them in other ways. Other teams may see Carolina struggling and follow suit. My ranking of him suggests that I do think he can have a decent week, something like 6 catches for 70 yards. However, if you have two standout TEs on your roster you may want to opt for the other guy this week since the matchup against the Eagles limits Olsen's upside.
I'd start the following players over Greg Olsen: Martellus Bennett, Larry Donnell, Travis Kelce, Mychal Rivera
That'll do it for week 10. Stay warm, stay dry. After this week we'll see a break in the clouds.
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Build Log
No Scratchbuilding to see here - HT Flip FPV Build
There will be very little scratch building here, but I like this sub-forum and don't want my build log to be drowned in pages of Phantom Threads... So its going here!
I picked this baby up off of the Classifieds. A local was selling it, and it was worth the 2 hour round trip to pick it up. Its got 1000kv NTM motors, 30a TBS SimonK ESC's on a Hoverthings Flip FPV Frame. It came with a Naze32 flight controller, but I have had a RCTimer APM 2.5 sitting on the shelf waiting, so that is what will be flying on it. Here's a couple pictures of it The good stuff, APM - RX - GPS Electronics mounted to the frame using Rubber Isolation Mounts: Plenty of room up front for all my FPV Gear: |
Last edited by AcroFPV; Jun 12, 2013 at 03:57 AM.
So I added some props, and took it out for a maiden and it did surprisingly well. It was flying with some balanced 10x4.7 APC props. After some quick PID adjustments on pitch/roll... i set off to see how long I could fly with an old 2200 3s. Almost 7 minutes before my Voltage alarm sounded (set at 3.5v). I love how stiff the arms on this frame are. Almost no vibration makes it back to the APM and my keychain camera resulted in 'near Jello-Free video.
However, after a 7 minute flight with the 2200, i strapped my 3700mah battery on, and went to test more advanced features like Altitude hold & position hold.... after 40 seconds and an attempt to test altitude hold, I came back inside with 2 broken props and a little less dignity. Its clear I have a lot more tuning ahead of me :face So as I wait for more props, I am spending some time to fight vibrations. Even though the frame is stiff, its still not 100% vibration free, and the APM is extremely picky. So i am using a method a friend of mine uses on his APM, and turns out to work very well. The foam under the APM board is some dense stuff and is used by nitro RC guys to isolate vibrations from their fuel tanks. The foam under the RX & my FPV battery is just some left over foam from my hardcase. The FPV Battery should add enough weight to the plate to keep it stable. I ran a datalog on the accelerometer with the rubber mounts and with the foam, and I think the results speak for themselfs Mind you this is just a test of the frame on my desk with no props, and just playing with the throttle. A datalog in flight will tell me more. I just need to figure out how im going to secure the foam to the body plates, then add props and fly again :bacon |
Here's some video of its maiden flight:
I was shocked at how smooth the video turned out. Its just my Keychain Cam taped to the frame using electrical tape. I still have some more tuning to do, then I can start installing FPV gear |
Looks pretty cool, I just ordered one. I'm moving my electronics from my HT FPV1 over to this frame. Still wrestling with the clean / dirty section idea. May order a second bottom plate to sandwich esc and arms between and the gromit the plate with the camera extension on it. Battery on top and controller and final plate. Have you figured out how to secure the plate over the foam?
So a small update:
I opted to use Double Sided duct-tape to hold the foam pad to the frame. Because I am routing wires, and have my OSD mounted between the frame & APM plates, I did not want to permanently mount the APM plate to the foam. So I am using rubber bands to hold the plate firmly against the foam. Everything is wired, I just need to plug in my FPV camera, and make sure I get video to the ground. I got a box full of GemFan Carbon/Nylon props but of course every single one of them are horribly out of balance. Hopefully I can balance a set today, and start with the Tuning |
Ok so I wasn't very satisfied with the NTM motors, and APM (even though very powerful) was just not the route I wanted to take with this. So I decided to do a complete tear-down and re-build, keeping the ESC's and frame but getting rid of everything else.
Fast forward to today, and here's where im at. Im going to call this my Quad Queen! She's only getting the BEST! So back and ready for more... here she is. Flip FPV Frame with 500 series Heli Landing Gear. SunnySky 980KV VerII motors. TBS 30a SimonK Flashed ESC's HK 5v super-duper-BEC 5000mah 20c Zippy 3S FPV-ready.... with: 1280mhz vTX 600TVL Sony WDR SecurityCam. MinimOSD 800mah 3S Waiting for, but should be here any day now: Flip32+ flight controller with MAG, BARO & all the other standard stuff. uBlox GPS so without further ado, my Quad Queen! Waiting for Brains: Underside: Get your FPV awn! Her backside with custom GPS protection pod, FPV Battery & fancy FrSky antenna routing MinimOSD sandwiched between frame plates. Its tight, but there's plenty of breathing room in there. Important stuff that needs to be plugged into Flight Controller This time next week I hope to have it fully tuned & able to test range. |
Mind if I ask why you decided to get rid of the apm 2.5? Love the look of this frame!
ArduPilot/ArduCopter does too much. There's more room for failure, and i have seen a couple more "fly-away" threads on the APM than i felt comfortable with. This quad will be for FPV only, and I will not require autonomous flight or any gps assisted flight modes. Plus I am intrigued with this 32bit flight controller movement, and the possibilities, so I capitalized on the price of the APM, sold it and bought my 32bit stuff and some motors that were worth a damn.
Im worried about the AUW with this battery and these motors. I love these motors, i used them on my last build. But my last build used a 3700mah that was slightly lighter than this 5000, and that other quad was no rocket and required 83% throttle to maintain altitude while forward flight. But I did get 9+ min of FPV on my last build, so with this one i am hoping to break into to 12-15min range.
Any more video and how about a screen shot, of your settings?
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It's a nice, clean&well-equipped house..The hostess is very kind ,providing us some food for breakfast,and give us good suggestions about our trip to Vienna.She also prepare a bottle of Champagne to welcome us and small gifts to my kid, which makes us feel at home. I strongly recommend. If I go shopping here in the future, I will come again.
晓2016-10-09T00:00:00ZChristine is soo nice person. She wait for us late at evening, take time and answere on all our question. Place was great, nice and clean. House is great in nice area in Parndorf She gave children small gifts and they were soo happy I can not wait for our staying there again Thank tou for everything my dear Christine Best regards from Slovenia
Natalija2016-11-02T00:00:00ZThe apartment is located closely to Parndorf outlet. It is very stylish, clean and cozy with many modern details and pictures. It has living room and two bad rooms, well equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and hot tube, and big yard. Christine is extremely kind, and she even speaks Slavic languages. We enjoined drinking tea from porcelain cups :)
Vladimir2016-12-04T00:00:00ZWir waren über Weihnachten in Parndorf mit unserem 3jährigen Sohn. Das Häuschen war wirklich eine positive Überraschung. Ein sehr neu und modern renoviertes altes Bauernhaus, genügend Platz, liebevolle Dekoration, und eine sehr umsichtige Gastgeberin. Christine hatte Sekt für uns und kleine Geschenke für unseren Sohn bereit. Es gab einen geschmückten Tannenbaum im Garten und Weihnachtsdekoration im Haus. Alles sehr liebevoll vorbereitet. Es war warm, sauber und gemütlich. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Brigitte2016-12-26T00:00:00ZChristine ist die beste airbnb Gastgeberin. Danke für den warmen Empfang! Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl in dem persönlich eingerichteten Häuschen. Nach einfachen Veloferien genossen wir den Luxus einer eigenen Villa.
Verena2016-10-25T00:00:00ZThe house is great! Christine is very nice and kind. She welcome us with champagne and tell us everything what we wanted to know.
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This was just perfect experience! We had whole guest house just for us, very comfortable, new, clean. Big windowses with lots of light and net against moskytos, great! The house si located in beautiful garden where our car and bike could safety parked. Gabriele and her family (incl. sweet doggy) are so nice! On the top of all great things they prepared luxury breakfest for us! Thanks a lot, hope this was not our last visit in Nickelsdorf!
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Alles war wieder supper . Danke fuer leckeres Fruehtuck.
Vasile2016-10-04T00:00:00ZJ'était de passage pour une nuit. Accueil chaleureux. Arrivé en début de soirée, ils m'ont proposé avec sympathie de manger quelque chose. La maison est flambant neuve très bien entretenu, la propreté se fait sentir. La chambre dispose d'une télé, quelques armoires, d'un lit confortable et d'une couette agréable. Le lendemain matin j'étais servie d'un petit déjeuné bien garni. Bonne expérience.
Vlad2014-10-30T00:00:00ZSuper freundlich wurden wir von Petra sogar noch sehr spät (22 Uhr) empfangen. Schönes Haus, super sauber, bequeme Betten und ein tolles Frühstück. Vielen Dank!
Tobias2016-07-12T00:00:00ZSehr nette Gastgeberin - sehr gute Unterkunft - perfekt!
Björn2016-07-26T00:00:00ZPetra is an extremely frienly guest Had a nice room and bathroom Would defenitely come back next year
tony2014-07-22T00:00:00ZSehr nette, herzige Gastgeberin! Alles wie beschrieben, wird freuen uns auf nächstes Jahr! ;)
Michél2014-05-03T00:00:00ZIch habe mit meinem Freund dort drei Nächte verbracht. Petra ist eine sehr herzliche Gastgeberin die sich für ihre Gäste Zeit nimmt. Sie hat uns immer mit einem sehr guten und vielfältigem Frühstück verwöhnt und gab uns gute Reise- Tipps. So fuhren wir an einen Tag mit dem Zug nach Bratislava das von dort mit dem Zug in nur 20 min erreichbar ist. :) Das Zimmer und das Bad sind sehr modern eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Insgesamt ist diese Unterkunft sehr empfehlenswert. Danke für vier schöne Tage :)
Elisabeth2016-08-25T00:00:00ZWir haben uns bei Petra und ihrer Familie sehr wohl gefühlt. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt. Der Swimmingpool war einfach Klasse und hat für Erfrischung an einem super heißen Tag gesorgt!
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Petra's place is great. Very close to the center, clean and well equipped. Petra is super helpful and you can always contact her. Thanks for all
Jana2017-02-07T00:00:00ZPetra's place is perfect. Great location, you are about 7 min from old town and many other historic sites. She was super friendly and helpful, great host. Clean and organized apartment, great kitchen for those who like to cook. Great stay.
Robson2017-01-22T00:00:00ZPetra is a great host , always friendly and nice and willing to help and support the needs and requirements. Deffinitelly the 1st choice by the next trip to BTS
Tomas2017-01-25T00:00:00ZGreat place small and nice and very close to the center!
Kevin2017-02-04T00:00:00ZNice smaller appartment in the heart of Bratislava. It feels clean. The decor is medditerian. Great communication.
Michal2017-01-19T00:00:00ZEv çok güzel. Tavsiye ederim. Merkezi bir yewrdedir. Her şey çok yakın.
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Eva was an absolutely fantastic host. She picked me up from the airport when I arrived and drove me to the house. The entire house was very clean and beautiful. The room itself was even better; there was plenty of space and everything looked brand new. The location was perfect in terms of getting to the airport, train station, and into the city. Although it is possible to take public transportation into the city I had no problem walking there and back. 100% recommend this place to anyone visiting Bratislava!
Andrew2016-11-22T00:00:00ZI have stayed for almost two weeks and I was highly satisfied with the quality of the service and the accuracy of the description of the room. The owner was exceptionally responsive to any queries or I had during my stay. In general, my experience was very much positive and could have been better only if there was a supermarket closer to the place - although maybe there is one that I am not aware of.
Tomáš2016-10-14T00:00:00Za very nice place though a little bit far away from the old town
之玉2017-01-21T00:00:00ZEva is a very kind host, great communication. Flat is beautiful, modern, clean and peaceful.
Janez2017-01-07T00:00:00ZEverything was good in this place and Eva was very helpfull with our questions and she gave us good tips on places to visit.Our room was very nice and clean.This was A good place for A visit in Bratislava.
Tiina2017-01-04T00:00:00ZNice, clean and comfortable room. We had very satisfied.
Jiri2016-12-12T00:00:00ZA good, quite location adjacent to troli bus station and a little grocery store. Host was kind enough to suffice my needs. Heating over night seems to be weak but in general it is highly recommended. Best
dae soon2017-01-21T00:00:00ZEva is a great host and the room as presented in photos. Very clean and in a quite neighbourhood.
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Sehr sympathischer Gastgeber, gemütliches und kuscheliges Zimmer und herrlich unkompliziert. Dazu noch nur wenige Minuten von Burgenlands (wahrscheinlich)bester Cocktailbar namens Cebu entfernt. Komme gerne wieder
Oliver2016-09-20T00:00:00ZWe stopped at Siegfried's place for 1 night. We arrived much later than we predicted but Siegfried waited for us patiently and we were in contact. We were impressed by the indoor design of the house. It's really special. The room is small but very new, clean and comfy (so is the bathroom). We liked that the bathroom is only for guests. Highly reccomend!
Dominika2016-08-31T00:00:00ZEverything was perfect, we had a really wonderful time by Siegfried in Eisenstadt. He was gentle, helpful and flexible, and his house was cosy, modern, homelike and stylish, decorated by his own paintings. The apartment lies in a good part of the city, close to the main street and the Esterházy-castle.
Mónika2016-08-26T00:00:00ZSiegfried ist ein großartiger Gastgeber, sehr sympathisch, zuvorkommend und unkompliziert. In dem lieben, gemütlichen Zimmer habe ich mich sofort wohl gefühlt. Es beinhaltet alles was man braucht und ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Danke Siegfried!
Lena2017-01-12T00:00:00ZWie immer war alles bestens!!
Lena2017-01-27T00:00:00Zsehr netter Gastgeber; hat alles toll geklappt! Danke, gerne wieder
Walter2017-01-10T00:00:00ZSiegfried has a gorgeous home, the room is comfortable and even has a TV and some DVDs. He has a separate bathroom for guests and everything was perfectly clean. Siegfried was very welcoming and helpful but also let us have our space. Very central location as well and very cute town!
Anja2016-09-13T00:00:00ZSiegfried war nett und freundschaftlich aber nicht aufdringlich und auch stets hilfsbereit.
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Tolle Wohnung, super Umgang mit Alexandra, alles Top! Wirklich empfehlenswert. Lage ist super zentral, mit tollem Ausblick auf die Donau. Wir sind mit dem Boot von Wien nach Bratislava (vom Anliegerplatz sind es 3 Min zu Fuss zur Unterkunft).
Zuzana2016-06-20T00:00:00ZEverything was good and Alex was very nice and professional person.
Zuzana2016-09-18T00:00:00ZThe place was modern, clean and nice on the river. Alexandra was very responsive and easy going.
Cynthia2016-05-27T00:00:00ZExkluzivní výhled, perfektní ubytování, moc příjemní lidé, vše krásně čisté, nové a nadstandardně vybavené... Všem doporučuji!!
Vítězslav2016-05-16T00:00:00ZAlexandra's gorgeous studio apartment was the perfect place to base ourselves while exploring Bratislava. We were 5-10 mins walk from the Old Town and Castle. There were lots of great restaurants and cafes just downstairs. The #28 bus to Hrad Devin, picked up and dropped off just outside our building. At the end of the day, comfy on the lounge, with our feet up, we could watch the Danube flow by. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, dishwasher and laundry hidden behind the cabinetry. The wifi, AC and security are great. Alexandra was a great host. She gave full, easy-to-follow instructions on finding her apartment in Eurovea and welcomed us on arrival. Collecting and returning keys was very easy. Alexandra's communication via Airbnb text was swift, clear and caring and the welcome beers were much appreciated. :)) If you're visiting Bratislava, staying here will enhance your experience of this beautiful place.
Nicky2016-09-11T00:00:00ZEverything was perfect, the appartement beutiful and tidy and the communication with Alexandra really easy! Thank you:)
Dominika2016-09-23T00:00:00ZExcellent apartment! Clean, modern and in the perfect location. We very much enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it.
Darlene2016-06-20T00:00:00ZThis was the most perfect apartment and Alexandra thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. We will definitely return!!!
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Romina is really nice and welcoming. The apartment is clean and nice and it is located in a very central area. The view is breathe taking, especially at night. You can see the castle in the room and the shower. The kitchen contains most utensils and cookware needed so cooking is not a problem at all. There is also a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The only thing you have to pay attention to is there is one room with a double bed (which is actually two single beds right next to each other) and a living room with a sofa bed and another single bed so you will have to share room. I highly recommend her apartment!
Sze Nga2016-03-25T00:00:00ZRomina was wonderful, making sure everything was as we needed. The apartment on the 10th floor provided a beautiful view. It was very clean, close to Old Town with its many sights and numerous outdoor restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer?
Melanie2015-10-14T00:00:00ZLe logement est bien placé, très propre et lumineux. Romina est très sympathique, bonne expérience.
Benjamin2016-04-07T00:00:00ZAppartamento pulito e nel centro della città , Romina veramente simpatica e disponibile
Davide2015-08-16T00:00:00ZJust perfect! Romina greeted us with a big smile in her amazing apartment, which is big, with great views and in the very centre.
Ida2016-03-21T00:00:00ZRomina was a great host, welcoming us the first day and making sure we had everything we needed, and was easily reachable throughout the stay if we ever needed anything. The apartment is wonderful and centrally located - right by the Old Town. Highly recommend.
Jeffrey2016-01-12T00:00:00ZRomina was a good host! Her apartment is comfortable and is located in the historical center. It has a great view of the castle and of the town.
Aigli2016-02-09T00:00:00ZRomina and her friend met us at the apartment and the view was spectacular and everything was even better in person than in the pictures! The apartment was clean, the WiFi was fast, the towels were soft, and the neighborhood was great with the heart of the Old Town just a two minute walk away. We would highly recommend staying here and would come back in a second for the view and lovely neighborhood!
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Tomas is really arranging and made sure that everything was ok! The apartment has all equipment we can need and is really comfortable ! I'd definitely go back there for more days . + It is really nice to have a small garden where to chill Thank you Tomas
Kévin2016-06-22T00:00:00ZA very clean apartment in a really good location in Bratislava - just ten minutes walk from the centre. A very comfy bed in a really spacious bedroom. A lovely place for us to spend a couple of nights!
Claudia2016-10-01T00:00:00ZWe had a great time as Tomas's place. The place is well equiped, clean, modern and spacious. Location really close to the city centre.
Andreea2016-09-02T00:00:00ZClean and quiet place as advertised! Tomas provided a map and helpful information. Easy walk into the city. Would definitely recommend!
Colleen2016-07-25T00:00:00ZOur stay at Tomáš' was perfect, the apartment is very nice and with lots of space: big bedroom/living room with comfy bed, two couches, desk+chair and wardrobe. Very good bathroom with toiletries included, and with washing machine (+soap). Kitchen has everything you may need for cooking (appliances, pans, cutlery and basics like salt/coffee,etc). Everything was perfectly clean, wifi worked greatly and apartment was quiet to sleep at night. Good location, close to city centre and tram lines to get to main locations. Tomáš waited for us upon our arrival, and sent us directions and train times, which was very helpful. He left us a map and a very useful guide of good bars and restaurants and things to do around town. There are also books and guides about Bratislava and Slovakia in the apartment which are very interesting! All in all, great apartment, great location and great host. Couldn't recommend it enough!
Pilar2016-09-15T00:00:00ZEverything was as promised! Warm, light, clean and spacious flat near the city center. Tomas helped with everything we needed. We recommend Tomas's place when visiting Bratislava!
Milena2017-01-23T00:00:00ZEasy walk downtown. The apartment is clean and comfortable. Tomáš was very accommodating allowing us to check in early and keep our bags after checkout. We would gladly stay here again when visiting Bratislava.
Lauren2017-01-11T00:00:00ZThe flat is just as it looks on the photos - it's actually even more spacious. I was really impressed by how clean it was. It's located in a nice, small and quiet block of flats in a central neighbourhood (the historical centre is only a 10-15 minute-walk), and within walking distance to the main bus station. Tomas had left some useful information on the table related to the cultural events going on during the week I was there, and a brochure on nice cafés and restaurants, with some excellent recommendations. I definitely recommend Tomas's flat. Thank you, Tomas!
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Tana's place is amazing! Very spacious, welcoming, & close to everything! Her mom & boyfriend also help out a lot, along with Tana, to make it a great experience. Highly recommended if you want to feel safe & at home away from home.
Michael2016-12-03T00:00:00ZTana was the perfect host. She offered just the right amount of support- getting to the flat from the airport, welcoming us on the spot and giving us a good guide to what to do whilst we were in Bratislava and then leaving us to get on with our holiday. She answered any of our queries instantly and was around if we needed her. The flat itself was perfectly situated- a short walk from the centre and the river and in a quiet leafy neighbourhood. It was stylishly decorated and had just what we needed for a short stay. Welcoming touches like providing milk, tea and coffee made it feel very much a home from home. Many thanks Tana!
Margie2016-06-16T00:00:00ZTana is a really nice person that make my stay so unique. Not only she answers to all my questions very quickly but also I had the chance to meet her, her bf and her friends in a very nice local wine bar which is of course in her guide. Speaking of the guide, it gave me informations that I'm sure I couldn't find anywhere else. I manage to go to some places (restaurants and bars) and I can say the atmosphere is really cool. The apartment is just awesome, I'm just a fan of the decoration and how beautiful it is. It's nice, big, so clean and convenient if you want to reach the old city. If there were a way to give a 6 stars to my trip, I'll do it. I definitely recommend to stay at Tana's apartment.
Kevin2016-06-27T00:00:00ZTana is a super great host. The communication with her was very prompt and warm hearted. The apartment is so wonderful, spacious, minimalistic and we slept like tiny baby´s in this calm atmosphere. The flat is very central located and in just 2 minutes you are directly in the central park, Tesco ist just 2 minutes away either and we loved Tana´s coffee & restaurant recommendations. We would always stay at Tana´s place again and we can highly recommend this beautiful flat in the charming heart of Bratislava!
Diana2015-12-15T00:00:00ZIn one word: perfect In two words :just perfect Awesome hostess and awesome flat! Highly recommended.
Andreas2015-11-13T00:00:00ZWe had a great time in Bratislava, and Tana's studio flat was the perfect base for that. The flat was clean, very modern, but low-maintenance. Perfect. Tana was very approachable and always nearby if we needed it. The neighbour was a perfect location - 15 minutes from the main squares and the train station. Exceptional value for money. Thank you Tana!
Ryan2016-04-19T00:00:00ZAwesome space, well furnished and cozy. We had a lovely time in Bratislava!
Brian2016-10-13T00:00:00ZThis apartment was incredible! Tana was such a lovely host to be greeted by, and the fact that she stays in the apartment next door brought us real comfort in a new city. The apartment itself was flawless, and immaculately decorated. In addition,it was in a perfect location; everything we wanted to see was walking distance :)
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Adriena was a truly amazing host! Really great person, so helpful and welcoming! She agreed a time to meet and waited in a nearby coffee shop for us, on arrival showed us around and even offered us 2 beers in the fridge. She also left leaflets about Bratislava, really great host. The property is also in the best location you'll get, right in the heart of old town, quite, with everything you need. Overall I can't fault it thank you!!
kathryn2014-10-16T00:00:00ZGreat appartment, very comfortable and fantastic location, sums it all. Adriena was always available for any help and very concerned about her guests wellbeing. Loved my stay.
Rahul2016-06-18T00:00:00ZPerfect location, amazing view and cozy interior. A lot of bars and restaurants around. Adriena was very helpful and easy to connect, I'm very glad to meet her via Airbnb. Highly recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to visit Bratislava.
Tanya2016-03-17T00:00:00ZEl apartamento es sumamente bonito, en todos sus detalles, la estadia perfecta y la ubicacion inmejorable. llegamos desde Viena y regresamos al aeropuerto de Viena, la parada del bus a la vuelta de la esquina, y el apartamento al comienzo de la ciudad vieja y a pasos del Danubio. Lei quejas sobre el aire acondicionado que es ruidoso, antes que nada, agradecida del mismo, un Septiembre sumamente caluroso y humedo, mi consejo, pongan el aire en modo de humedad(el dibujo con la gotita) muy agradable para dormir y no es ruidoso Adriena contesta enseguida por cualquier pregunta que necesiten
Shoshi2016-09-14T00:00:00ZListing description very accurate, great location and appartment! i reccomend it!
Massimo2015-06-25T00:00:00ZAdriena's apartment was perfectly located for me, right across the street from one of the largest churches in Bratislava--easy to go everywhere in the stare mesto on foot. There is an elevator to the 4th floor after which you walk up one flight to the apartment itself. Everything was clean and comfortable. Adriena herself was in very good communication with me during my stay and was very helpful in ironing out any small problems. If you plan to sleep with an open window there is some traffic noise but this was not a problem for me. I would recommend the apartment to anyone.
Daniel2014-09-26T00:00:00ZGreat place to explore Bratislava because everything is close to the apartment! The apartment itself is cozy and clean. If you have a problem you can call Adriena to help you. Definitely a place to recommend!
Benjamin2016-08-01T00:00:00ZFlat is exactly as in the pictures, with amazing views from the Cathedral. Right exactly in the Stare Mesto, is like 3 min walking to the Main Namestie (Square). Flat was comfortable and cozy. Just perfect to spend few days in Bratislava! Wifi was working good!
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Good location for the apartment, near to the center. The apartment wasn't so clean like it should be. Me and my friends should to arrange only with one little towel for each other for two days. I didn't seems fair to me to have a fringe with drinks and to ask money for what you consume, even you have a price list, isn't a hotel! (I must say that is the first time that happened to me since a I use airbnb service). I didn't understand why we should to had a fill a paper with our passports information and the reason for our stay?? Nobody inform me previously that we should do such a thing. The communication was good with Peter, even if we didn't meet him in person, he give me some tips to have a nice stay in Bratislava.
Coco2016-09-27T00:00:00ZGreat city!!great appartment and a nice host!!
Cipi2015-07-23T00:00:00ZTrès propre très bon accueil et très bon rapport qualité prix parfait. Nous recommandons vivement cet hôte.
Vincent2015-11-11T00:00:00ZVery nice place, confortable with great location!
Miki2016-03-02T00:00:00ZThe host was very accommodating, he picked us up and offered to drive us to the station when we left. The flat was simple but had everything we needed.
Alice2015-07-08T00:00:00ZХозяйку не видел, имел дело с доверенным лицом. Все было хорошо. Жилье соответствует описанию и фото.
Alexsander2015-06-03T00:00:00ZEl piso de Peter está localizado en un lugar perfecto, cerca del centro, de la estación tren y de la autobús. Es amplio y confortable, sobre todo la cama y el señor que me atendió que se llama Pavol, muy servicial y atento. Si vas a Bratislava es óptimo lugar para quedarse.
Guillermo2016-01-15T00:00:00ZThe place was just as described. It is close to the city center and also yoi have some markets around. I would definetely recommend it :)
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We booked this airbnb last minute and Lukas was extremely helpful. He was informative and communicative with all aspects. The apartment is very clean, brand new in fact. The shower is powerful and bed comfy. We've enjoyed our stay here. Free parking and a view of the car from the window is good so we could keep an eye on it. Thank you Lukas. We would return in the future.
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This was my favorite Airbnb experience! Nestled down the steps of an old building on a quiet side street of hip Bratislava was this modern gem. A small space built up perfectly to spaciously fit every need, it is a very cool stay for the traveling couple. We felt inspired by the minimal simplicity at this spot, especially after a day exploring the ornate and compact old city.
LeeAna2016-12-31T00:00:00ZVery well designed place right in the city centre. Great for staying over in Bratislava if you are up for meeting with local life and sightseeing. Thanks for hosting us!
Časopis2016-12-17T00:00:00ZVery nice place 5 min walk from the city center. Location is perfect. Apartment is good for 1-2 people. Looks modern and stylish. It has almost everything. The owners taking care of coffeе, tea, shampoo , gel shower etc. It's very convinient! The only thing I would recomment to change is pillows and blanket, too thin in my opinion. Other then that everything is great!
Marianna2017-01-06T00:00:00ZThe best place in Bratislava, stylish and comfortable. Brano is such a good landlord. He helps you with everything and was flexible with the leaving time. Highly recommendable. Rakie & Joe
Rakie & Joe2017-01-09T00:00:00ZThe studio is very nice decorated and the idea of the bed being up there is fantastic. It was very comfortable. Nice and soft pillow. The location is great, very near to the old town. There are mini markets near the studio and even restaurants and bistros to eat well. The host supply access to 2 bikes very good for a town tour. Very good internet connection. Easy check in check out procedure. I would definitely stay there again! Thanks Brano!
Simona2016-10-20T00:00:00ZBrano was a great host ! The flat is so cosy and charming, very well located as well. I recommend !
Sarah2016-10-25T00:00:00ZByt byl přesně jako na fotkách. Bronislav byl milý se vším poradil. I když je byt ve sklepě bylo tam krásně teplo a útulno. Doporučujeme. :)
Anna2016-12-17T00:00:00ZLovely little place! Everything we needed was there, and so many great little creative touches. Great location and really easy to get to town. We'll be back one day for a longer visit. Thanks for having us.
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Perfect view in perfect style decorated flat.
igor2016-04-25T00:00:00ZThe flat is very confortable and very close the old city. We could walk near the river to reach the Castle. The flat terrace is wonderful. Thanks Mendy
Christian2016-08-03T00:00:00ZIt was a really luxurious apartment with a nice view. Mendy was kind and helpful.
Viktor2016-01-17T00:00:00ZМенди невероятно приятная и отзывчивая хозяйка:) Её апартаменты очень просторные и удобные! Из окон открывается отличный вид на Братиславу и окрестности Австрии. Время проведённое у неё в гостях - это отличный отдых. Стильный дизайн и интерьер вдохновляют! На кухне с барной стойкой есть все необходимое. Очень удобные кровати, бесплатная парковка. На огромной террасе можно отлично провести время с семьёй! В следующий раз мы обязательно вернёмся в эти апартаменты, рекомендую вам их, друзья:))) Рядом есть магазин Билла:) до центра 10 минут.
Olha 2016-09-25T00:00:00ZWhat a find. This apartment is phenomenal - I really can't praise it enough. The huge lounge, the beautiful kitchen - all so light and bright. Fantastic shower and bathroom. Yes, it is a short drive from town, but using Uber, no cab into town was more than €4, and we never waited longer than 10 minutes for a cab. An Uber to the airport is €7/8. We wish we had known how fantastic the apartment would have been and we would have planned to spend a whole day enjoying it! Mendy was fantastically communicative and helpful - was great to meet her as we left. Don't think - just book(URL HIDDEN)
Peter2016-12-04T00:00:00ZI had a great time in Bratislava, the apartment is huge and very modern, nice comfortable bed, brilliant shower, great balcony and it's very quiet. You can get the tram into the city or you can walk there along the Danube. Renata is a lovely host, she picked me up and dropped me off at the train station, she let me use her bike to get to the city everyday, it was nice to chat with her. highly recommended
James2015-07-30T00:00:00ZThis is a fantastic apartment in a prime location . Mendy is a prominent hostess and very helpful. The apartment has all the trimmings , has a high -class finish and a beautiful view of the castle and old town . Moreover, it is only 5 minutes driving from the center and it's located in a wealthy area. You are always assured of a parking place which is not evident in Bratislavas city center . It's an excellent base for visiting Bratislava , Vienna, the Little Carpathians , ... I would recommend this to anyone !!!
Jan Tijl2016-04-06T00:00:00Z집이 정말 넓고 깨끗하고 사진에서 보이는 것보다 더 좋았어요. 제가 갔을때는 집주인의 언니를 만났는데 친절하고 잘 챙겨줬고, 브라티슬라바 중심지에서 차로 10분정도로 아주 가까워요. 다만 이 아파트 단지가 차가 없으면 가기 힘든 곳이라서, 차 없이 여행하실 분들은 좀 힘들것 같네요. Apartment was so clean and nice! Everything was perfectly, even better than on the pics, from apartment to center of Bratislava took around 10min by car. The host was really kind and helpful. We spent a nice tume in her place :)
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Barbora es una anfitriona excelente!! Nos ayudó muchísimo, desde el proceso de llegada, indicarnos todo lo que podíamos ver y hacer en la ciudad, hasta el proceso de salida. Además la pieza,baño y cocina tiene todo lo necesario.100% recomendable!!
Felipe2017-01-29T00:00:00ZI bet that you won't find anything better for that price in that location in the Bratislava. Great communication with Barbora, accurate description of the room, reliable fast wifi, really comfortable bed and the biggest plus - no chceck in and check out :). Justly 5/5.
Patrik2017-02-09T00:00:00ZStaying at Barbora´s place was great! Room is very spacious and comfortable, house is located in a lovely neighborhood. Barbora&her roommates are very friendly and welcoming. They gave me great tips for exploring Bratislava! I will definitely come back next time visiting Bratislava :) Thank you!
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Odporúčame na krátkodobé ubytovanie, trošku stiesnené priestory, ale inak bolo všetko super :)
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Walter Becker is the lesser-known half of Steely Dan, yet has a successful career as a jazz producer which extends from 1981 to present day. Shortly after the breakup of Steely Dan in the 80's, Becker amazed critics with his behind the boards prowess and speed and facilitating the best out of several up and coming and even some established jazz artist. At the middle of the decade, Becker turned his talents to pop music production. His first such effort was with the English group China Crisis for their 1985 release Flaunt The Imperfection.
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Unfortunately, the CD did not chart in America and the band found itself without a major label deal and went on to produce just one new album in the 90's before going on hiatus. It also marked the last studio album with drummer Kevin Wilkinson who went on to drum with the band Squeeze among others, but committed suicide in 1999.
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I just built openjdk 7u5 yesterday. A quick look at the slackbuild shows the same script now supports arm chips as well as the x86 group.
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Along San Marcos Pass Rd., just west of Paradise Rd. in Los Padres National Forest
Elevation | 2,225 ft (678 m) |
Traversed by | SR 154 |
Location | Santa Barbara County, California, United States |
Range | Santa Ynez Mountains |
Coordinates | 34°30′42″N 119°49′29″W / 34.51167°N 119.82472°W |
San Marcos Pass (el. 2,225 ft. / 678 m) is a mountain pass in the Santa Ynez Mountains in southern California.
It is traversed by State Route 154. The pass crosses the Santa Ynez through a southwestern portion of Los Padres National Forest, and connects Los Olivos (and the Santa Ynez Valley) with Santa Barbara, California along the Pacific coast. The road has been designated as a daylight-headlight highway by the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans because of frequent accidents, particularly around the exit for Lake Cachuma.
The pass is one of three passages across the steep Santa Ynez Mountains, and the nearest to Santa Barbara. The Painted Cave community and Laurel Springs Ranch near Chumash Painted Cave SHP is four miles east of San Marcos Pass via East Camino Cielo Road, which intersects with SR 154 right at the summit.
"Battle" of Fremont's Pass[edit]
No shots were fired during this "battle", which consisted solely of John C. Frémont's California Battalion crossing the mountains via San Marcos Pass on the night of December 24, 1846, during the Mexican-American War. At that time the Pass was only a path, and a rough one at that. It was a rainy night, and while Frémont's battalion had lost 150 horses and mules from sliding down the muddy slopes during the crossing, the exhausted men were able to reach the Goleta Valley foothills by the next morning, where they camped for two days. On December 27, 1846, they entered into Santa Barbara and ran up the Stars and Stripes at the Thompson Adobe (now 809-811 State Street). No force defended the town: all local men had gone to Los Angeles earlier that week to join the forces under Captain Flores and General Andrés Pico. These forces surrendered to Frémont on January 13, 1847, a little more than two weeks later, at Cahuenga Pass near Los Angeles.[1]
A California Historical Landmark marker commemorates the "battle", but is instead located at Gaviota Pass, where the Mexicans were waiting to ambush Fremont, expecting he would go through there instead of the San Marcos Pass.[2]
A local Army National Guard center is named after Frémont, in recognition of his capturing Santa Barbara and making it part of the United States.
The local legend of "Frémont's Cannon" derives from this battle.
See also[edit]
- State Route 154
- Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Santa Ynez Mountains
- Santa Barbara, California
- ^ Tompkins, p. 33-35
- ^ "Gaviota Pass". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
Here, on Christmas Day, 1846, natives and soldiers from the Presidio of Santa Barbara lay in ambush for Lieutenant Colonel John C. Frémont ... [he] learned of the plot and ... came instead over the San Marcos Pass to capture Santa Barbara
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: San Marcos Pass
- Santa Barbara :: Restaurants, Hotels, Central Coast Wineries and more defunct as of May 1, 2007. copy on archive.org dated 7 February 2006, retrieved 1 May 2007.
- Tompkins, Walker A. Santa Barbara, Past and Present. Tecolote Books, Casa de la Guerra, Santa Barbara. 1975.
External links[edit]
- Huell Howser Roadtrip #108
- Report by Ewan J. Kummel, Copyright 1996, Released under GFDL in 2005
- Archive.org copy of San Marcos Pass - Santa Barbara, CA 93101 - Attractions @ Virtual-SantaBarbara.com dated 26 May 2005 retrieved 1 May 2007.