fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Let him sit one more.
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RB Christian McCaffrey, SF (2 Viewers)
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Dizzy
Footballguy
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
I don’t know. Saquon only took 3 weeks off. McCaffrey’s probably going to take 6.
Not exactly apples to apples, as I don’t recall Saquon performing consistently at a mark 40% higher than the next closest RB over the course of the previous 18 games (or at any point for that matter). No less, Saquon was an elite difference maker in the fantasy playoffs last year and likely won championships for those that rode him out.
ATB
Footballguy
I recall it being reported or perhaps speculated that he could have been ready to go last week but that he was held out specifically because of the short following week and that he would likely be ready for TNF.
I'm hoping that wasn't just blind speculation and the guy won't need much practice time to prove he's ready, having already shown the ankle is healed last week in limited sideline drills.
I'm hoping that wasn't just blind speculation and the guy won't need much practice time to prove he's ready, having already shown the ankle is healed last week in limited sideline drills.
kutta
Footballguy
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
Matt Rhule says CMC is a "possibility" for Thursday. But he also hasn't been activated from IR yet.
Dizzy
Footballguy
How much did that monster game in week 16 help that and how many Barkley owners made it that far to harvest the fruit?
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Deamon
Footballguy
I hope he doesn't. 1 Extra game gives him 10 full days rest and if he's even pushing to play this week, he should be ready to rock next week.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Fully with you. Short week on his first hard workout? I sure hope CAR is smarter than that.
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Valid question. But again, if McCaffrey was operating at 60% of last year’s efficiency, he’d have still been THE #1 overall RB. If he were operating at 60% of his production this year, he’d still be a RB1.
I think he’ll be fine, and if he’s not quite himself, he’s likely still an elite ppr RB. Shop him if you want, but I’d be far more regretful trading him and watching him carry another owner to a title than riding him out and seeing him underperform.
Deamon
Footballguy
I'm not talking fantasy... I just feel long term for the rest of the season, he'll be better if he doesn't play this week and lets himself heal.
kutta
Footballguy
First, IF an owner did make it, then Barkley probably won them a championship - 30 and 43 points in weeks 15 and 16.
Second, if we are going to get into eliminating weeks, let's be fair about it:
1. He was RB 7 in PPG using all the games he played in
2. If we want to eliminate his highest scoring week, then we should also eliminate the week he got hurt in and didn't play a full game. He was RB 12 if we do that.
3. If we eliminate just the week he got hurt because he didn't play a full game, he was RB #3 on the year and averaged 19.7 PPG.
So yes, he had a few bad weeks in there last year. But overall, he was still very solid and put up good to great numbers.
I'd be very shocked if Davis commanded anywhere near that much work. CMC was playing 100% of snaps at one point, I think Davis has done enough that the 100% is a thing of the past, but I would think if the RB position sees 30 combined rushes/targets that CMC sees 25 of them.
I'd guess its about 80-20 once CMC is healthy, which is still probably as big as any other RB's workload.
Let's not pretend that Davis has been playing some great football. He's been a fantasy asset for sure, but that has been volume and TD based. He's a tough runner, and sneaky good pass catcher, but he has no big play ability. Useful backup/insurance policy is exactly what his role should be, and he's performed it admirably.
Dizzy
Footballguy
The footage I saw from Monday he looked like a fan that got to hang out with the Panthers for a day. He had a red jersey, but I don't think he was even wearing pads.., unless the clips I saw were afterwards?
Ghoti
Footballguy
I can't say, but the latest report was from Tuesday and sounds a lot more promising. Practicing regularly doesn't sound like he is just chilling on the sidelines. I am still hesitant to get my hopes up too much given the tight practice week, but Carolina has lost the last two games and may be a little more likely to want that spark.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
The more positive news us McCaffrey owners hear is music to our ears. It's soon. How soon? Perhaps next week, perhaps very soon.
I was trying to pry away Davis for a decent price to no avail. Davis is only BN material to any other owner once CMC returns and I would trade for him like a J Kelley for Davis straight up for insurance and a handcuff. Short benches prevent too many handcuffs.
I was trying to pry away Davis for a decent price to no avail. Davis is only BN material to any other owner once CMC returns and I would trade for him like a J Kelley for Davis straight up for insurance and a handcuff. Short benches prevent too many handcuffs.
Its certainly looking that way. If he's playing, I think he instantly slots in as a top-5 RB, especially against the Falcons.
This is a bit of a must win for Carolina. They have kind of overachieved so far, to the point where a wildcard isn't out of the question.
Deamon
Footballguy
I know its McCaffery and you play him if he's in.... but any chance they ease him in and they split work this week?
creepythinman
Footballguy
ATL surprisingly has a top notch run defense. If he does play, I could see them taking away a lot of the short yardage dirty work.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
You're kidding right?!!!! If he's playing you play him. Ease him or not. You play him!
Deamon
Footballguy
When did I say you don't play him? I clearly said the opposite and said you play him if he's in.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
What I am referring to Deamon is if he's playing, and we will all know this very soon, you play him regardless of what might happen. Sure, he could get eased in and sure he could get taken out when the team needs a 1 yard gain, but he might not either. He may even have an off CMC game, or he could go for 100+ and two scores. There's a reason he's #1 overall, and Kamara is close behind in my book right now.
trader jake
Footballguy
Active or inactive for TNF, that's all you really need to know. I'd guess he won't play on Thursday and take the extra 10 days to ramp it up in practice. Then full go rest of season.Ghoti said:
Didn't bother in either league I have CMC in. Probably won't until closer to the trade deadline. The GM that has Davis will be more reasonable when he's been on their bench for a few weeks.
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Stat Correction
Footballguy
Yep
"Mike Davis is again expected to lead the Carolina backfield Thursday night with Christian McCaffrey (ankle) not likely to be activated for the contest, David Newton of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Davis may be coming off his most lackluster fantasy effort since officially taking over for McCaffrey in Week 3, but he'll draw an opponent Thursday night he's already had tremendous success against this season. When Davis and the Panthers squared off against Atlanta in Week 5, he carried the ball 16 times for 89 yards, adding in nine catches for 60 yards and a score. This could very well be the last time Davis has a lead role, however, with McCaffrey expected to be back Week 9 in Kansas City"
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Dark Matter
Footballguy
Get healthy, Stud.....gonna need you 100% for the stretch run 
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
He’s ruled out, they missed the deadline to elevate him from IR to the active roster already.
Good news imo, I wanted them to wait one more week, this buys 10 more days for him to get closer to 100% and lessen the chance of re-aggravating it.
Good news imo, I wanted them to wait one more week, this buys 10 more days for him to get closer to 100% and lessen the chance of re-aggravating it.
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Dynasty: I own McCaffrey but not Davis. Thinking of offering Akers for Davis for piece of mind rest of year. I also have DHenry, Mixon and Bernard, and Conner and can start 3 RB
Davis has no value to the other owner when McCaffrey back and I know he won't just drop Davis.
If I own Davis without McCaffrey I would reach out to McCaffrey owner now or hold him rest of year as a lotto ticket.
kutta
Footballguy
That seems to be giving up on Akers pretty early, IMO. I'd hold Akers and see if his value increases later in the year if you are looking to sell.
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
I have Davis, not McCaffrey. I wouldn't do that trade. Davis is an excellent, proven handcuff.
