Project Mayhem
Footballguy
Against the stout Steeler D, I am most likely benching Rice for either Snelling, Hightower or Forsett. Anyone else sitting him down this week?
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Nope, not in this week, and not in weeks 13, 14, 15 or 16.
That's one I never bother thinking about; the most consistent player in my lineup. Actually, the most consistent in all 3 of my lineups, but I only own him in one.
That's one I never bother thinking about; the most consistent player in my lineup. Actually, the most consistent in all 3 of my lineups, but I only own him in one.
Project Mayhem
Footballguy
I should clarify, my league is non-ppr. If it was PPR, it's a no-brainer
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I own him in a non-PPR. After the Vikings game I was convinced he was no longer a matchup RB.
Liltee8869
Footballguy
Julius Jones and Michael Turner are both likely back and will probably start. Hightower is you best other bet and Wells has been getting the goalline work so in non-ppr I would still start Ray Rice because he has the better chance of scoring than all others IMO.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Project Mayhem
Footballguy
If Turner and Jones start, that makes the decison much easier. But both are likely to be GTD's and I really like Snelling's chances this week against a bad team.
Yeah, no way they rush Turner back to play the Buc'sMichael Turner .....dont count on it
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
This shouldn't matter. Rice is a threat to get at least 60 yards rushing and 60 yards receiving against any team. You could do a lot worse than that even in a non-PPR league. Now if the idiot coaches would only stop 'testing" McGahee near the goal line.................
Project Mayhem
Footballguy
Well, right now both Bloom and Dodds have Forsett ranked higher than Rice this week. Also, Bloom like Snelling over Rice. Things could change as the week goes on, but it's a legit dilemma right now. Although I guess just for me..
LordHusker
Hot sauce addict
After McGahee getting multiple stuffs last week, your wish may soon come true.This shouldn't matter. Rice is a threat to get at least 60 yards rushing and 60 yards receiving against any team. You could do a lot worse than that even in a non-PPR league. Now if the idiot coaches would only stop 'testing" McGahee near the goal line.................
cr8f
Footballguy
Agreed. If they stop the run all the better those 1 1/2 points per catch will do fine.2nd in targets(6.9 per game) but leading in receptions.
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BlueBandit24
Footballguy
I had thoughts of benching him in favor of Ricky and DeAngelo, but he's been so productive on a weekly basis that I am starting him alongside Ricky. He has oodles of upside regardless of the opponent.
Chargers86
Footballguy
Never bench your studs!!!!!!!!!
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StuntMonkee
Footballguy
I have considered Jacobs now that Bradshaw is out, but I have a feeling that if I do that, Rice will give us all the Dumb S Award by breaking off 200 combined yards and 2 TD's.
I like Jacobs match up this week, but the Giants have yet to really take advantage of any good match up. Jacobs' Upside is probably only marginally higher than Rices low side. But Rice's Upside is way over Jacobs. Jacobs is banged up, and if the Giants get out early, they may run Ware into the ground.
With that said, I will take my lumps with Rice this week. He's probably less likely to put up a stinker than any other back in the league this season, and if this happens to be the week, then so be it.
I like Jacobs match up this week, but the Giants have yet to really take advantage of any good match up. Jacobs' Upside is probably only marginally higher than Rices low side. But Rice's Upside is way over Jacobs. Jacobs is banged up, and if the Giants get out early, they may run Ware into the ground.
With that said, I will take my lumps with Rice this week. He's probably less likely to put up a stinker than any other back in the league this season, and if this happens to be the week, then so be it.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Ray Rice has now reached stud status, and I don't think you can say the same for the Steelers D without Polomalu.
Over thinking.
Mr. Brownstone
Footballguy
Ray Rice will not see my bench again in '09, regardless of the match up.
swirvenirvin
Footballguy
I mean I guess if I had C. Johnson and ADP playing above him.. But no he is not being benched for some guys that were just picked up off the waiver wire
rjv
Footballguy
AMEN!!! In a PPR league anyone who sits Rice should be committed.
dwashington
Footballguy
In the AFC Championship game last year, McGahee had 20 carries for 60 yards, 2 TD and 2 receptions for 13 yards.
Just saying.
Just saying.
Project Mayhem
Footballguy
Anyone care to respond to this?
StuntMonkee
Footballguy
I thought thats what all the posts above did?
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I'm sorry this thread did not provide you with much validation for your indecision. Good luck, and Happy Thanksgiving.
tombonneau
Footballguy
I checked my lineup this morning, saw the matchup and thought about it for 5-6 seconds. Then I came to my senses.
(JStewart, Moreno & Slaton on the pine.)
(JStewart, Moreno & Slaton on the pine.)
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
The 3rd ranked RB in PPR to date sits for no one the rest of the season.
lyon812
Footballguy
Considered benching him for Colston in my RB/WR slot,but decided not to. Rice is too consistent. His performances at MIN and CIN demonstrated that he can get his even against tough defenses. PIT's definitely a step above both (by 0.4 ypc), but I think he'll still produce in the passing game. Heck, he has more targets than Colston on the year.
StuntMonkee
Footballguy
But what about Snelling or Forsett?
anything you stand to lose in rushing yardage you makeup for in passing yardage. I am starting him but somewhat tempering my expectations.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
NO.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
So? Do you always let others make decisions for you?
Project Mayhem
Footballguy
No, but I respect their opinions, as do most of the people here. So when they make a statement like that, I add it into my decision making process. I suggest you do the same, it's quite helpful.
The Comedian
Footballguy
Think.
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