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Let's talk Marshawn Lynch (1 Viewer)

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So Marshawn is a guy who started off the season disappointing owners only to light it up against the Giants in week 5. He's coming off the bye and getting Robert Gallery back on the Oline. FBG's has him ranked #9 this week in standard leagues, over some heavy hitters. I like Lynch and expect him to perform pretty well for the rest of the season, but was still surprised by that ranking. What are others thinking about Lynch? Is there more "beast mode" in store or should we be thinking "bench mode"?

 
I just picked him up and will start him over Hillis (obviously), Murray and Torain. You have to

expect Cleveland to put eight in the box and dare Whitehurst to beat them. However, he is getting

the bulk of the carries and is a good receiver. also, fat chance Cleveland gets so far ahead that

Seattle abandons the run. He tore up the Giants on the road, I'm either chasing points or catching the

wave.

As far as the rest of the season he has four tought matchups 9 vs Dal, 10 vs Bal, 12 vs WA and 15 vs SF

but 3/4 of those are at home. He also has good matchups 2 vs Rams and week 16 vs AZ. I think he could be

compared to SJax. Good RB on a bad team that will run or catch to get his.

 
The Giants are passing out double-digit fantasy days to every RB that comes knocking, not convinced he will be anything approaching reliable.

 
I'd be more concerned about how low his floor his and how often he's found laying on it. He hasn't been anything close to consistent or reliable since arriving in Seattle last season. Any time you start him you must be ready for the possibility of having a 3 or a 4 in your lineup that week. He's slightly better in a ppr league than a non ppr.

 
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I'd be more concerned about how low his floor his and how often he's found laying on it. He hasn't been anything close to consistent or reliable since arriving in Seattle last season. Any time you start him you must be ready for the possibility of having a 3 or a 4 in your lineup that week.
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This is a tough one but I'm just not buying it. Yes, Cleveland is ranked #27 against the run but their defense has been pretty good this year and they don't surrender a lot of td's. They've only given up 12 td's and only 2 of those have been rushing.

Marshawn also hasn't been lighting it up. He's scored the past two games but look at his touches. He's only received more than 13 rushing attempts once this year. That's not a lot to work with. Even in the Giants game where the score was close, Marshawn only rushed 12 times! He has yet to rush for 100 yards in any game this season and has only done it once as a Seahawk (the playoff game against New Orleans). Add to all of this the fact that Whitehurst might start and I'm not expecting a big game from Marshawn.

 
Marshawn's production is hard to gauge. If the 'Hawks can run the ball early and take an early lead, he'll be effective. If they go down early, he's neutralized. He's the type of back that needs 20+ carries to post numbers, he wears you down physically. With that being said, he could definitely be a good play this week.

 
At my disposal are Lynch, McGahee, and Battle for my flex. Going with Battle this week. Not to turn this into a joke thread, but I'm a bit concerned about his week to week consistency before he's a no brainer for my flex every week. If he's putting up 70-80+ yards a week combined rushing and passing, and getting the end zone maybe every other game, I'd begin to start him with confidence. I'm not personally there yet with the way he started the season out, giving it 1-2 more weeks before he's an automatic start.

 
While I am a little higher on Lynch than some of you seem to be, I agree with much of what was written here. Dodds seems to feel otherwise, at least about this week. Will be curious to see. I have a few offers for him but am holding for the moment.

 
While I am a little higher on Lynch than some of you seem to be, I agree with much of what was written here. Dodds seems to feel otherwise, at least about this week. Will be curious to see. I have a few offers for him but am holding for the moment.
I think his ranking is mostly by default- you've got a bunch of good RBs on bye, others banged up, and Lynch has a very good match-up. He's a low #2/high #3 RB IMO, but higher this week.
 
His ceiling is the playoff game vs the Saints last year, obviously. But without having Hasselbeck throwing for 300+ yards, he'll continue to face 8 & 9 man fronts behind an underperforming O-line. I could see Lynch becoming an OK RB2 this year if things improve, but that's about as high as I can imagine with the current Seattle team.

 
With Shady McCoy on bye we will start either Lynch or E. Graham as our #2 RB this week alongside McFadden. Leaning toward Lynch...don't know why, just think he scores plus 15-18 rushes / 2-4 receptions for a 100 total - a decent showing. Upside? Well, it would be great to see 2-3 TD's too! Wishful thinking or just luck - We'll take either - just get us something Marshawn!

 
I'd consider Lynch on the rise. The whole Seattle offense was a mess the first 3 weeks of the season, primarily because of youth, inexperience, and injuries on the offensive line but also they lacked a playmaker. Sidney Rice gives them the playmaker and the O line is showing signs of improvement and consistency.

I think he's a good play this week, even with Whitehurst at QB (he's looked good in limited opportunities this year) - maybe even a better play (assuming you buy into Whitehurst's check down rep) than normal. You have to think the Hawks will be in this one all game and will look to control the clock on the road. I see a pretty good day, maybe not 100 yards but 70 - 100 and a TD + 2-3 receptions: IOW, 15 - 20 points in PPR.

I'd also consider him a good buy low target for the rest of the year. Most of their toughest games yet to play are at home (SF, PHI, BAL, WASH, CIN)- they likely won't get blown out in most of those, giving him at least the opportunity to be on the field most of the game. I wouldn't expect him to be great, but a very serviceable flex player or RB#2 in a pinch.

 
I think his ranking is mostly by default- you've got a bunch of good RBs on bye, others banged up, and Lynch has a very good match-up.
I don't think his ranking is mostly by default. Bloom has him above the likes of Chris Johnson, AD, Mendenhall, MJD, and Turner in PPR scoring. They're predicting a really big game from Lynch. I wish they could elaborate on why they have him ranked so high.
 
I think his ranking is mostly by default- you've got a bunch of good RBs on bye, others banged up, and Lynch has a very good match-up.
I don't think his ranking is mostly by default. Bloom has him above the likes of Chris Johnson, AD, Mendenhall, MJD, and Turner in PPR scoring. They're predicting a really big game from Lynch. I wish they could elaborate on why they have him ranked so high.
Higher rankings don't necessarily mean they are predicting a really big game- they could just be predicting bad games out of the other guys. The only reason he's in his top 10 is because so many guys are on bye and he has a easy match up, but I still wouldn't rank him that high myself.
 
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I have Lynch, but I also have Hardesty..

If you think Hillis is less then 100% who would you start?

I'm leaning towards Lynch as more of a known commodity.

Not trying to "derail the thread", but it might give more info

based on who you would start over Lynch, any others here?

 
He is likely going to give pretty much what you drafted him at-- RB25 numbers. While this is not fantastic if your looking for an every-week RB2, he is certainly a guy you can plug into your lineup depending on the matchup. Even with Forsett and Washington around, he still is a pretty decent pass-catching option as well and doesn't embarrass himself in PPR leagues.

He actually has the EXACT schedule you would want in this type of player:

-games against tough competition that you would NO WAY NO CHANCE start him.

-games against really easy competition.

That being said, I'm not sure if he makes it in my lineup ahead of Wells or Boldin in a PPR. If the game was in Seattle it would be a certainty, but I'm still a bit hesitant.

 
At my disposal are Lynch, McGahee, and Battle for my flex. Going with Battle this week. Not to turn this into a joke thread, but I'm a bit concerned about his week to week consistency before he's a no brainer for my flex every week. If he's putting up 70-80+ yards a week combined rushing and passing, and getting the end zone maybe every other game, I'd begin to start him with confidence. I'm not personally there yet with the way he started the season out, giving it 1-2 more weeks before he's an automatic start.
But you're not concerned about Jackie Battle? He had one good game against the Colts when Thomas Jones had over 5 yards a carry. McGahee has had 3 100 yard games in 4 starts. I know his value takes a hit because of Tebow around the goal line but I think you might be a little high on Battle.
 
At my disposal are Lynch, McGahee, and Battle for my flex. Going with Battle this week. Not to turn this into a joke thread, but I'm a bit concerned about his week to week consistency before he's a no brainer for my flex every week. If he's putting up 70-80+ yards a week combined rushing and passing, and getting the end zone maybe every other game, I'd begin to start him with confidence. I'm not personally there yet with the way he started the season out, giving it 1-2 more weeks before he's an automatic start.
But you're not concerned about Jackie Battle? He had one good game against the Colts when Thomas Jones had over 5 yards a carry. McGahee has had 3 100 yard games in 4 starts. I know his value takes a hit because of Tebow around the goal line but I think you might be a little high on Battle.
...Or something else...I'd also suggest looking in another direction as well.

 
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Marshawn and the 'Hawks offense has played better, and I would look at Lynch as a spot starter.

Granted, Lynch does have the top three rushing defenses on the schedule (Dallas, San Francisco, and Baltimore respectively), but he has two juicy matchups against the 32nd ranked Rams rush defense, as well as 27th ranked Cleveland in Week 7. Marshawn also has favorable matchups against Arizona (ranked 20th), Philly (ranked 24th) and Chicago (22nd vs the run).

 
A little perspective for other Lynch owners:

I currently have him starting @ CLE in my flex position over both Shonn Greene home vs. San Diego, and Demarco Murray home vs. STL (32nd ranked run defense).

Fighting the temptation to put Murray in over him.

 
A little perspective for other Lynch owners:I currently have him starting @ CLE in my flex position over both Shonn Greene home vs. San Diego, and Demarco Murray home vs. STL (32nd ranked run defense).Fighting the temptation to put Murray in over him.
I'm battling the same decision. I just worry about Muray splitting touches with Choice. I'm going with Lynch and oddly enough in another league where I don't own Lynch, my oponnent's starting him and I'm going with Murray. Obviously one will turn out better than the other.
 
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Start three of the following...Beanie, Battle, Greene, Lynch, and Graham. Right now, Beanie for certain, probably Battle, and a coin toss.

 
I know Rotoworld's analysis is bias to begin with but have you ever noticed how whoever writes the news blurbs personally hates certain players.

The last two bits of Lynch news includes:

"Carroll's comments sound nice, but Lynch won't be a fantasy option as long as his back is any hint of a concern. He's not any good to begin with."

and

"This backfield rotation won't change, thus remaining a fantasy wasteland most weeks."

I know Lynch killed some people last week, myself included, but these are some unwarranted harsh words about a guy who has two ok games and an excellent one out of his last three starts. People are dealing with byes and he isn't an "option" in Seattle's "fantasy wasteland"?

 
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I know Rotoworld's analysis is bias to begin with but have you ever noticed how whoever writes the news blurbs personally hates certain players.The last two bits of Lynch news includes:"Carroll's comments sound nice, but Lynch won't be a fantasy option as long as his back is any hint of a concern. He's not any good to begin with."and"This backfield rotation won't change, thus remaining a fantasy wasteland most weeks."I know Lynch killed some people last week, me included, but these are some unwarranted harsh words about a guy who has two ok games and an excellent one out of his last three starts. People are dealing with byes and he isn't an "option" in Seattle's "fantasy wasteland"?
Like most news you get, you have to filter out where the information is coming from, whether that be coaches, the player, team reporters, or just some guy that writes for rotoworld.As for his prospects, FBG has him as a low-end RB2 this week, so he will probably be worth consideration for his owners this week. I'm a little gunshy after his goose-egg last week, but given that Wells will likely sit and my other options are Battle and DeAngelo, he will probably be worth consideration (though I currently have him on my bench for Battle, despite the lower ranking for Jackie).
 
Marshawn Lynch is plenty good. Any player with 20 touch potential is valuable with all of the RB injuries out there right now.

There's no sense in calling this situation a "fantasy wasteland" either. Lynch had 3 decent games in a row before his back flared up.

 
I know Rotoworld's analysis is bias to begin with but have you ever noticed how whoever writes the news blurbs personally hates certain players.The last two bits of Lynch news includes:"Carroll's comments sound nice, but Lynch won't be a fantasy option as long as his back is any hint of a concern. He's not any good to begin with."and"This backfield rotation won't change, thus remaining a fantasy wasteland most weeks."I know Lynch killed some people last week, me included, but these are some unwarranted harsh words about a guy who has two ok games and an excellent one out of his last three starts. People are dealing with byes and he isn't an "option" in Seattle's "fantasy wasteland"?
Like most news you get, you have to filter out where the information is coming from, whether that be coaches, the player, team reporters, or just some guy that writes for rotoworld.As for his prospects, FBG has him as a low-end RB2 this week, so he will probably be worth consideration for his owners this week. I'm a little gunshy after his goose-egg last week, but given that Wells will likely sit and my other options are Battle and DeAngelo, he will probably be worth consideration (though I currently have him on my bench for Battle, despite the lower ranking for Jackie).
I'll bet a lot of people are weighing similar decisions. Both Bloom and the FBG rankings have Battle below guys like MMorris and MLynch, but right now I have Battle in there over Lynch. I'm having a little trouble trusting Lynch to have the bell cow role a week after being an active scratch. There has to be some chance he'll have a lighter workload and/or may have the back flare up and be forced out of the game. Right?
 
143 yards and a TD against the previously top ranked rush D is not bad. Four straight games with a TD also doesn't suck. I don't love the matchup against the Ravens this week, but after that we are looking at Rams, Redskins, Eagles, Rams again, Bears, 49ers in week 16 (ouch) and for those who play week 17, Cards. Overall I believe that Marshawn is poised to have a solid second half.

 
143 yards and a TD against the previously top ranked rush D is not bad. Four straight games with a TD also doesn't suck. I don't love the matchup against the Ravens this week, but after that we are looking at Rams, Redskins, Eagles, Rams again, Bears, 49ers in week 16 (ouch) and for those who play week 17, Cards. Overall I believe that Marshawn is poised to have a solid second half.
Oh, please, oh, please, oh, please! Ahem... :football:

 
It probably won't be this week against Baltimore, but Lynch will probably be starting several of my late season games this year as RB2 (vs Beanie and Starks). He will continue to be a bit undervalued but will likely end the year up as a low-end RB2 and have value to their fantasy teams.

 
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My question is, can you name 20 backs you'd rather have going forward than Lynch?
Should you have to? At that level, you are just splitting hairs. I like the guy for a flex/very high-end RB3 going into the second half, but even then, Pete C. has shown us very little consistency when it comes to his game plan.
 
In this day of RBBCs, having a guy who gets basically 90% of his team's carries every game is worth a lot. He's also been catching the ball more out of the backfield. IMHO he's a high end RB2 the rest of the year. I wouldnt trade him for any WR2 at this point. He's in my linuep every week from here on out.

 

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