YARDAGE LEAGUE (NON-PPR) - Only 2 pts per TD
The Lions have lost fantasy players many-a-championship by trotting Calvin Johnson out there as a decoy when he was hurt. Reports out of Atlanta indicate this may be the case with Julio this week. He hasn't practiced at all, and turf toe doesn't heal in 2 days. John still has him projected as the #4 WR.
I have to start 2 WRs out of Julio, M. Thomas, & Crowder. Crowder has an early game while the others play late. I could either start Thomas & Crowder, or start Thomas and wait for the Julio news and possibly pick up Gabriel. Not sure if Julio being out helps or hurts Gabriel's potential. My opponent and I are projected very close in point totals. TIA.
I would go the Gabriel route. If news isn't really good going into that afternoon game, then I'd swap in Gabriel.
Although, I'm probably okay with designating Crowder as an injury sub since you get that option. I think that is probably the safest option you can go with. The decoy factor is there, but I'd probably risk it with a guy like Julio.
I can also designate an injury sub whose points I will automatically get if a starter is inactive.
