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Andre Ellington - RB - Clemson. (2 Viewers)
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FantasyTrader
Footballguy
I agree, and I'm starting Ellington. Very ho-hum day coming against the Texans...Now, let's see if my reverse jinx works.
Banger
Footballguy
I don't know. I'm hoping for about 10 pts in non-ppr and think he has a decent chance.
Gargoylez
Footballguy
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Anybody see this: http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/11/08/the-touchy-subject-with-ellington/
Begining to consider flexing him over Jordy. Previously thought he'd get ~ten touches. 20 would be nice!
Begining to consider flexing him over Jordy. Previously thought he'd get ~ten touches. 20 would be nice!
zamboni
Footballguy
Yup, 20 touches would be huge. As mentioned though, the main difference between Ellington and just about everyone else on that list is that Andre doesn't get short yardage/goalline carries (at least yet).
Agreed. This makes it tough to start him in non-ppr leagues over the likes of Shorts and R. Jennings this week. It's boom or bust. Decision is driving me nuts.
degenerate
Footballguy
currently have him in over fitz and shorts, is that crazy? im not favored
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Krilons Resa
Footballguy
STarting him over Ray Rice.
NajehHejan
Footballguy
Starting him over Gio in PPR. Hoping they worked on ways to optimize his talents during bye week.
UnderDawgs
Footballguy
He's on my PPR bench. Have Stacy and C Johnson starting and A Brown in my flex. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Digitallinh
Footballguy
The Juke of Ellington, in all of my lineups.
Tough call with Brown or .Ellington. Flip a coin. Play it safe with Brown or go for gold with AE
Banger
Footballguy
They'll win the game and it essentially justifies his misuse. He's an old school knucklehead. Mendy has killed at least 3-4 drives by his gains yet he keeps going back.
2.9 ypc so far. Unjust
Banger
Footballguy
so much for "20 touches"
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Exactly. Ellington is so much more versatile, and doesn't have a long history of fumbling.
Mr. Brownstone
Footballguy
Excellent hands
Banger
Footballguy
didnt start. But VERY frustrating that arians is such an idiotEta mendy should be benched. It should be ellington and taylor out there
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Wasn't a fantasy killer. He did avg 5 ypc I believe. Just didn't get enough work and happened to not real a long one. Think of him like a Cj spiller 2012. Spiller had some huge games and a lot of average games like this one. But you just can't take him out of your lineup BC you know that he is going to explode on your bench. Unless you have better options that is.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Better days ahead. As expected, the Texans D did a solid job and quite honestly dared Palmer to pass. I was surprised the Cards didn't get him more involved on screen passes though.
T with T
Footballguy
yea pathetic. Ellington actually looked good when he was used... I thought that 20 touches seemed like coach speak miracle... Arians is a complete nut job.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told reporters following Sunday's win that Andre Ellington's 13 touches were "plenty."
Asked in his post-game press conference whether the workload was insufficient, Arians replied "No, no I think its right where it needs to be. He had plenty today." Ellington handled the 13 touches, while "starter" Rashard Mendenhall had 14 against the Texans. Despite Arians' claims last week that he wanted 20 touches a game for Ellington, it's now clear they're not committed to that number. Ellington will remain a flex play going forward.
Asked in his post-game press conference whether the workload was insufficient, Arians replied "No, no I think its right where it needs to be. He had plenty today." Ellington handled the 13 touches, while "starter" Rashard Mendenhall had 14 against the Texans. Despite Arians' claims last week that he wanted 20 touches a game for Ellington, it's now clear they're not committed to that number. Ellington will remain a flex play going forward.
I want to puke.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told reporters following Sunday's win that Andre Ellington's 13 touches were "plenty."
Asked in his post-game press conference whether the workload was insufficient, Arians replied "No, no I think its right where it needs to be. He had plenty today." Ellington handled the 13 touches, while "starter" Rashard Mendenhall had 14 against the Texans. Despite Arians' claims last week that he wanted 20 touches a game for Ellington, it's now clear they're not committed to that number. Ellington will remain a flex play going forward.
Khy
Footballguy
It's just becoming sad now...
Ellington: 13 touches, 73 yards, 5.61ypt
Mendy: 14 touches, 51 yards, 3.64ypt
That said, at least now the touches are evenly split. Although, Ellington only had 10 touches prior to Mendy fumbling. Then Mendy was pulled from the game and Ellington got 3 clock running carries. Prior to those carries he had 10 touches for 70 yards or 7ypc. So his YPC was even more ridiculous.
I think it's just time to call the local Veterinarian and have them put ole' Bruce down. Clearly he's not right anymore. He's lived a long healthy life, but it's time to let him go.
zamboni
Footballguy
That certainly has to be the crux of it. And bias against smaller backs. He loved the mediocre Vick Ballard last year, too - undoubtedly since he had some size to him.
Ellington with 10-15 touches / game will be a top 25 RB.
Ellington vs the Jags w/ Michael Floyd injured = top 10?
Just think the Michael Floyd injury could be a boon. He's day-to-day, but if he doesn't play it could mean more snaps/routes for Ellington. Andre Roberts will be bumped up to #2 WR, while the Cards have been running 3 WR sets ~60% of the time. Who's the current #4 WR in Arizona anyway? Patrick Peterson? Jaron Brown? Maybe Arians remains stubborn but he has to consider splitting Elliington out wide or putting him in the slot more frequently than those two.
Ellington vs the Jags w/ Michael Floyd injured = top 10?
Just think the Michael Floyd injury could be a boon. He's day-to-day, but if he doesn't play it could mean more snaps/routes for Ellington. Andre Roberts will be bumped up to #2 WR, while the Cards have been running 3 WR sets ~60% of the time. Who's the current #4 WR in Arizona anyway? Patrick Peterson? Jaron Brown? Maybe Arians remains stubborn but he has to consider splitting Elliington out wide or putting him in the slot more frequently than those two.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Careful with this. The last couple weeks the Jags D has been playing more inspired than they were at the beginning of the year. Obviously, Ellington will still be in your lineup, but I'd temper expectations a bit. What's good for the Cards is even though they've had plenty of try in them, they are often out of position. I'm thinking that's actually more of a bad thing for Mendy and a good thing for Ellington.
NREC34
Footballguy
Maybe Charles but not sure I agree about the other 2.
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Jags got their win, they're done now. 
Sure they stopped CJ0.5k, still the 32nd ranked run defense.
Recent history:
@ DEN: Moreno - 15-42-3, 7-62
vs SD: Matthews - 21-110-1; Woodhead - 9-29-1, 4-47
vs SF (London): Gore - 19-71-2, 1-6; Hunter - 9-84
@ TEN: Johnson - 12-30, 5-43
Looks fantasy friendly to me.
Posluszny coming off a concussion. Will he play?
Point was the Floyd injury shaking up the status quo. Jag run D is the cherry on top. Potential problem is Mendy could be so effective, Arians has a chubby and runs 21 personnel all day, never taking Mendy off the field.
Sure they stopped CJ0.5k, still the 32nd ranked run defense.
Recent history:
@ DEN: Moreno - 15-42-3, 7-62
vs SD: Matthews - 21-110-1; Woodhead - 9-29-1, 4-47
vs SF (London): Gore - 19-71-2, 1-6; Hunter - 9-84
@ TEN: Johnson - 12-30, 5-43
Looks fantasy friendly to me.
Posluszny coming off a concussion. Will he play?
Point was the Floyd injury shaking up the status quo. Jag run D is the cherry on top. Potential problem is Mendy could be so effective, Arians has a chubby and runs 21 personnel all day, never taking Mendy off the field.
