Sabertooth
Footballguy
Right now I put it at about 20%. His only real competition is Smith who really hasn't shown he's a true #1 yet at all.
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Marlon Brown - let's discuss (1 Viewer)
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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Man, you guys are dropping Britt (x5) for Marlon Brown? Seems like a quick trigger finger to me, not to mention Britt played vs one of the best defenses last week that held Locker to 125 yards.
And thats coming from someone who is high on Brown.
And thats coming from someone who is high on Brown.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
That said, I was pretty excited this morning to be able to snag Brown without even wasting my waiver priority (and excited that my decision to pick up Patton instead of him last week didnt backfire).
As stated, gotta think Haden shadows Smith (is there a closer WR to Wallace in the NFL? I dont think so), so big opportunity for Marlon. My 2nd flex looks like itll be either Brown, Roberts, Jeffery, or Stills. Right now Im leaning Roberts but I think its either him or Brown this week.
As stated, gotta think Haden shadows Smith (is there a closer WR to Wallace in the NFL? I dont think so), so big opportunity for Marlon. My 2nd flex looks like itll be either Brown, Roberts, Jeffery, or Stills. Right now Im leaning Roberts but I think its either him or Brown this week.
devouredbychaos
Footballguy
Grabbed him in my 14 team dynasty and couldn't be happier considering my WR core of Decker, Steve Smith, Moore, Edelman, and Givens isn't too strong. My question though, is it worth dropping Givens or Vincent Brown in a redraft for him? I'm tempted but may wait another week.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
Dont drop Givens. Givens was matched up against Patrick Peterson this past sunday who is one of the top 5 cover guys in the league. Peterson was locked on Givens all games, so there will be brighter days ahead for him.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Do you drop Blackmon for him in a PPR?
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
I wast sure how much the suspension factored in to some people's opinions.
Winning IS Everything
Footballguy
LawFitz
Footballguy
I'm trying to convince myself to start Marlon over Cecil Shorts, but I can't help but think the Diesel bounces back this week, given his volume of targets and improved QB play.
Marlon going mano vs. the Brownies CB2 is oh so tempting, but I'm also scared to count on a rookie WR so soon removed from an ACL.
Marlon going mano vs. the Brownies CB2 is oh so tempting, but I'm also scared to count on a rookie WR so soon removed from an ACL.
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Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
When you watch Marlon Brown on tape--what do you see that looks bad? I watched as many vides as I could find in the pre-season and from the Denver game and he just looks good. He seems to have opretty good speed too for a guy his size
ebsteelers
Footballguy
got him as my flex
behind
julio
garcon
eldman
then him... hopefully hes able to produce for a full game..
he should have a good game against the slappy who is covering him cause im assuming haden will be on smith like a blanket.
maybe something like 6 for 85 and 1 td
behind
julio
garcon
eldman
then him... hopefully hes able to produce for a full game..
he should have a good game against the slappy who is covering him cause im assuming haden will be on smith like a blanket.
maybe something like 6 for 85 and 1 td
chinawildman
Footballguy
With Brown my question is whether he can contest for the ball in traffic. He had one back shoulder throw that he had to adjust for in the Denver game that he let get away (play gave me the impression that he's still trying to get used to the speed of the NFL).
I do think the Ravens have big plans for him however. He didn't start that game in Denver by accident.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Currently have M Brown buried on my bench under better options. But if he blows up on my bench, it's not a bad problem to have. Provides nice trade leverage going forward, whether I keep him and start him or trade away one of my studs.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
I'm curious to see how Brown takes advantage of the + match-up today. Haden shadowed Wallace (5 targets) last week and opened up doors for Hartline (15 targets) and B.Gibson (10 targets). He could honestly have a monster game.
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
nabbed him and dropped bpowell in a 14 team dynasty as i am think at wr but only need to start 1 wr ....
starting jthomas as flex over brown, miller, mathews, nuke
starting jthomas as flex over brown, miller, mathews, nuke
He didn't start the game. He only went in after Torrey Smith got hurt.
Khy
Footballguy
You are referring to Jacoby Jones who got hurt not Smith. Also he didn't start but was out on several plays as the #3 WR before Jones got hurt.
Inspiration
Footballguy
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Same situation. I am definitely benching Shorts this week. He's got no weapons around him, can be easily defensed. Jacksonville is a mess right now. I'll be glad to play Shorts once Blackmon comes back, but Marlon is a safer choice and more upside as far as TD potential.
Khy
Footballguy
Agreed, crazy to bench Shorts this week. They're going against an equally awful team in Oakland. And Chad Henne is starting this week.
He had 32/523/4 in the 6 games they played together last season.
5.3 receptions, 87 yards and 0.66 TD per game average. I like Moore a lot this week but I think it's insane to sit Shorts for him.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
I think I reached on Marlon this week. Starting Calvin, Cecil and Marlon over Miles Austin, Golden Tate and Vincent Brown.
Miles Austin is gonna make me pay, but I'm enamored with my new toy.
Miles Austin is gonna make me pay, but I'm enamored with my new toy.
SpruceGoose
Footballguy
Playing him over Mike Williams
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Didn't see the game, how did he look ?
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I'd like to hear from some people that watched as well. Stat line looked good. I started him over Chris Givens, Burleson and Doug Baldwin and I'm happy with the decision.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Smith -- 21 tar, 11 rec, 177 yds (8.4 yards/target, 0 TDs)
Brown -- 12 tar, 8 rec, 110 yds (9.2 yards/target, +2 TDs)
The effeciency here (8.4 vs. 9.2 per target) isn't as lopsided for Brown as I expected it would be. So it's not a slam dunk that Brown will see more targets. Smith is running deeper routes and presumably drawing better coverage too.
Brown -- 12 tar, 8 rec, 110 yds (9.2 yards/target, +2 TDs)
The effeciency here (8.4 vs. 9.2 per target) isn't as lopsided for Brown as I expected it would be. So it's not a slam dunk that Brown will see more targets. Smith is running deeper routes and presumably drawing better coverage too.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I think Brown continue to get better and better as he gets healthier. Remember he is only 8 months removed from an ACL.
Rove!
Footballguy
How is his route running? I'd think he ha to be quite green...couldn't find his Wonderlic results....
He gives them size and Torrey will draw a lot of attention, so he can be productive
lod01
Footballguy
Dynasty no worries. H'ell take it over in 2014 for sure. Unknown at this point but he's superior to Jones.. Route running looks fine. TD was a nice route.
ebsteelers
Footballguy
He should be able to.
Jacoby seems better in the slot anyway.
But with nothing at te, the slot guy could get some grabs also
chinawildman
Footballguy
Brown was almost invisible the entire first half, seemed like Baltimore really went out of their way to get Smith free and Flacco targeted him heavily. Smith owners should be encouraged about that.
There was a deep pass to Brown early where I thought he could've made a much better attempt on the ball considering his frame. I do like that Flacco came back to Brown after they weren't moving the ball effectively... and Brown came through. Hopefully that translates to more targets going forward.
There was a deep pass to Brown early where I thought he could've made a much better attempt on the ball considering his frame. I do like that Flacco came back to Brown after they weren't moving the ball effectively... and Brown came through. Hopefully that translates to more targets going forward.
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
Keep in mind it was a tight game with both defenses giving up very little. Flacco only had 211 yards passing. There will be times that the offense will have to open up more and Brown will get more targets. Right now it is tough to say what type of consistency Brown will have going forward as he is the number 2 target in an average offense.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Benching Marlon for Golden Tate this week. Pure hunch. Texans D are get-able on the ground and I think both teams will feature the running game.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Very little IMO, maybe 2-3 slip screen opportunities that otherwise would have went to Rice. But the Ravens won't alter the gameplan a great deal without Rice.
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