FFL Running back dilemna - Page 2

**Dartgod** · 12-11-2008, 04:02 PM

This week is my first playoff game (had a bye last week). My running backs are:

Steve Slaton (home vs. TEN)
Steven Jackson (home vs. SEA)
M. Jones-Drew (home vs. GB)
LenDale White (@ HOU)

Normally, I would play Slaton and Jackson, but now with the news that Fred Taylor is on IR, MJD is going to get more carries against a porous GB run defense.

So if I play MJD, who do I sit? Slaton against a tough TEN defense? He went for 116 and a TD against them in week 3.

Jackson has just come back from injury and is facing a weak SEA run defense. Is he too much of a risk given that he is probably not 100 percent?

Which of 2 of these would you start?

Also, is there any reason to start Eli Manning or Cassel over Thigpen? I've had Thiggy in my line up the last 3 weeks and am really hesitant to make a switch.

Thanks in advance...

patteeu · 12-12-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chazno

Too many good matchups here. Any help would be appreciated.

D. Rhodes vs Det ( Addai is out)
Portis vs Cin
D Williams VS Den
LT Vs Chiefs

Wondering if Redskins will go up big and sit Portis due to injury issues. I doubt I can go wrong here but tell me who the top 3 are in your opinion.

Wow, what an embarrassment of riches. I'd go Williams for sure. After that, it's a crap shoot. I'd be tempted to go Portis and Rhodes, but that might just be the Chiefs homer in me doing the talking. Since it's hard to see how you can go wrong, maybe you should have your dog or your infant child pick your starters so you can rub it in the face of whoever you end up beating.

**jjchieffan** · 12-12-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Wow, what an embarrassment of riches. I'd go Williams for sure. After that, it's a crap shoot. I'd be tempted to go Portis and Rhodes, but that might just be the Chiefs homer in me doing the talking. Since it's hard to see how you can go wrong, maybe you should have your dog or your infant child pick your starters so you can rub it in the face of whoever you end up beating.

I have a similar dilemma. I am rich at running back. I already sat Forte on Thursday, now I need to pick 2 out of the remaining 3. I have LT @ KC, Turner vs. TB, and Gore@ Miami. I also need to choose a QB. Romo vs. NYG, McNabb vs. Cle, and Cutler @Car. I currently have McNabb, LT, and Turner. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

patteeu · 12-12-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I have a similar dilemma. I am rich at running back. I already sat Forte on Thursday, now I need to pick 2 out of the remaining 3. I have LT @ KC, Turner vs. TB, and Gore@ Miami. I also need to choose a QB. Romo vs. NYG, McNabb vs. Cle, and Cutler @Car. I currently have McNabb, LT, and Turner. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

According to cbssportsline.com, Gore is unlikely to play this weekend

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According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Niners RB Frank Gore remains unlikely to play at Miami in Week 15 as he continued to miss practice with a severe ankle sprain and was still limping in the locker room. DeShaun Foster is still expected to start in his place. "I'm just preparing like any other week, making sure I'm ready to go," Foster said Thursday. "I stay in shape. Physically I'm ready to go. Frank's a great back. We have two different styles. He can do everything. I'm preparing to help the offense and carry the load."

So I think you've got the right RBs selected. I don't have problem with your McNabb pick either.

RJ · 12-12-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

This week is my first playoff game (had a bye last week). My running backs are:

Steve Slaton (home vs. TEN)
Steven Jackson (home vs. SEA)
M. Jones-Drew (home vs. GB)
LenDale White (@ HOU)

Normally, I would play Slaton and Jackson, but now with the news that Fred Taylor is on IR, MJD is going to get more carries against a porous GB run defense.

So if I play MJD, who do I sit? Slaton against a tough TEN defense? He went for 116 and a TD against them in week 3.

Jackson has just come back from injury and is facing a weak SEA run defense. Is he too much of a risk given that he is probably not 100 percent?

Which of 2 of these would you start?

Also, is there any reason to start Eli Manning or Cassel over Thigpen? I've had Thiggy in my line up the last 3 weeks and am really hesitant to make a switch.

Thanks in advance...

I would start Slaton and Jones-Drew. Jones-Drew, Thomas Jones and Matt Forte all fared pretty well from a fantasy POV against the Titans in the past few weeks.

I see no reason to bench Thigpen. He's going to put up points every week. Between the spread offense and our horrific defense you know he's throwing the ball.

RJ · 12-12-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

I've got:

Thomas Jones vs BUF (17th in yrds allowed, 12 TDs allowed)
Ron Brown vs SF (14th in yrds, 13 TDs)
Jonathan Stewart vs DEN (26th in yrds, 17 TDs)

I'm planning on starting Jones for sure. Stewart's been riding my bench all season, but I'm thinking about putting him in for Brown this weekend. Anyone have an opinion?

I agree, I think Stewart is the better start this week.

Hoover · 12-12-2008, 10:35 PM

Thigpen or Rivers?

RJ · 12-12-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Thigpen or Rivers?

Damn, that's tough. I'd go with Rivers but it's basically a coin flip.

Spicy McHaggis · 12-13-2008, 10:52 AM

Pick 3 of the 4 for me:

Slaton
Westbrook
Portis
Michael Turner

I'm thinking Westbrook and Portis for sure and I'm torn between Slaton and Turner. Slaton actually had a good game against Tenn last time they played.

El Pendejo · 12-13-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

Pick 3 of the 4 for me:

Slaton
Westbrook
Portis
Michael Turner

I'm thinking Westbrook and Portis for sure and I'm torn between Slaton and Turner. Slaton actually had a good game against Tenn last time they played.

Westbrook and Portis for sure. Flip a coin between Slaton, and Turner. There are good arguments for playing either of them.

I'm still having problems picking two of Thomas Jones, Michael Turner, and Steven Jackson. Right now I'm leaning towards Jones, and Jackson. It's hard to sit Turner, but my guy tells me Jackson is due to go off.

eazyb81 · 12-14-2008, 11:29 AM

I'm in a semifinal this week. My roster is basically set, but which defense would you start?

Baltimore vs. Pitt, or

Philly vs. Cleveland

Baltimore has been better this year, but Pitt is good. Meanwhile, Cleveland should be pretty crappy on offense now with Dorsey at QB.

patteeu · 12-14-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

I'm in a semifinal this week. My roster is basically set, but which defense would you start?

Baltimore vs. Pitt, or

Philly vs. Cleveland

Baltimore has been better this year, but Pitt is good. Meanwhile, Cleveland should be pretty crappy on offense now with Dorsey at QB.

I'd go with Philly because of Dorsey, but you probably can't go wrong either way.

12-11-2008, 04:02 PM
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7420000	FFL Running back dilemna This week is my first playoff game (had a bye last week). My running backs are: Steve Slaton (home vs. TEN) Steven Jackson (home vs. SEA) M. Jones-Drew (home vs. GB) LenDale White (@ HOU) Normally, I would play Slaton and Jackson, but now with the news that Fred Taylor is on IR, MJD is going to get more carries against a porous GB run defense. So if I play MJD, who do I sit? Slaton against a tough TEN defense? He went for 116 and a TD against them in week 3. Jackson has just come back from injury and is facing a weak SEA run defense. Is he too much of a risk given that he is probably not 100 percent? Which of 2 of these would you start? Also, is there any reason to start Eli Manning or Cassel over Thigpen? I've had Thiggy in my line up the last 3 weeks and am really hesitant to make a switch. Thanks in advance...
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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $10004900	I'm in a semifinal this week. My roster is basically set, but which defense would you start? Baltimore vs. Pitt, or Philly vs. Cleveland Baltimore has been better this year, but Pitt is good. Meanwhile, Cleveland should be pretty crappy on offense now with Dorsey at QB.
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