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BLOCKED_PUNT
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that seems pretty risky I think. I assume your reasoning is that the D will load the box but I think the opposite could be true as well and Murray will get loads of carries as where we don't exactly know what Martins workload is like. I mean it makes plenty of sense to start Martin based on the matchup but...I'm just babbeling.
Oh I'm starting Martin over Crowell, A. Jones and Mckinnon.
Buck Bradcanon
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Franknbeans
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A little risky for sure but I am only in 2 leagues and have to start Murray in the other one. I just don't think it makes sense to put all my eggs in Murray's basket given his early season woes and if Martin is available.
This is the one I'm struggling with (in ppr). Just convinced Martin is getting 15+ touches?
BLOCKED_PUNT
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Small update. Some guy (beat writer?) suggests Martin will start/ be heavily involved.
I'd deff start him over Cohen.
I'd deff start him over Cohen.
msudaisy26
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Buck Bradcanon
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LionOfGosforth
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Nobody great. Lynch, Cohen, Collins and possibly Baldwin. Easier decision than some have on their plate.
Long Ball Larry
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Currently flexed over Stewart. (also over DJax and Ty Williams, I guess.)
-OZ-
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TedyBruschi
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Would anyone start him over CMC - 0.5 PPR?
Or I could play both Martin and CMC and bench one of Baldwin, Kelce, Hopkins.
Or I could play both Martin and CMC and bench one of Baldwin, Kelce, Hopkins.
TedyBruschi
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Would anyone start him over CMC - 0.5 PPR?
Or I could play both Martin and CMC and bench one of Baldwin, Kelce, Hopkins.
Or I could play both Martin and CMC and bench one of Baldwin, Kelce, Hopkins.
Futz
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I'm considering him over Cohen as well in a .25ppr for RBs only. I think it would be Cohen all day every day about a week and half ago. However, throw in Benny C. into the RB rotation, a new starting rookie QB and a pretty stout Minny D on MNF and I'm feeling that nauceous feel of me saying "I told you MFer" on Tuesday after I watch it unfold that night. 
ETA: I was never buying the narrative that Martin wouldn't play much because of the lack of practice time. The guy is well versed in the system and TB is looking for a spark in the currently 26th ranked rushing attack going against the the epically awful Pat's D at the moment. It's all systems go in my fantasy land. I think I just talked myself into starting him.
ETA: I was never buying the narrative that Martin wouldn't play much because of the lack of practice time. The guy is well versed in the system and TB is looking for a spark in the currently 26th ranked rushing attack going against the the epically awful Pat's D at the moment. It's all systems go in my fantasy land. I think I just talked myself into starting him.
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thatguythere
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Have to agree with futz, I think you talked me into it too. I have Martin or D. Parker for flex non pprI'm considering him over Cohen as well in a .25ppr for RBs only. I think it would be Cohen all day every day about a week and half ago. However, throw in Benny C. into the RB rotation, a new starting rookie QB and a pretty stout Minny D on MNF and I'm feeling that nauceous feel of me saying "I told you MFer" on Tuesday after I watch it unfold that night.
ETA: I'm was never buying the narrative that Martin wouldn't play much because of the lack of practice time. The guy is well versed in the system and TB is looking for a spark in the currently 26th ranked rushing attack going against the the epically awful Pat's D at the moment. It's all systems go in my fantasy land. I think I just talked myself into starting him.
buck naked
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I can't bench AA for Martin.
Too risky.
AA was super solid against a tough as nails MN run D last week. I'd expect him to be solid once again at home against CAR. Ceiling not terribly high but floor should be high.
Martin is a low floor/high ceiling guy this week. I'd say if the matchups have you as an underdog, you swing for the fence with Martin this week.
btemp
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I can't find any Bucs beat writer that's tweeted about Martin getting lots of touches. Could've missed one.
I expect Martin to come out running hard. He was by far the Bucs best in the preseason and is by far the best talent wise. The team loves him.
Two things concern me: 1) Game script. The Bucs defense is DECIMATED missing their MLB, WLB, and 2 out of 3 starting safeties. One of their pass rushers (Smith) who was expected back was cut for injury reasons and the other pass rusher dislocated his shoulder. A big reason why the defense went from hero to zero after Week 2 is all the injuries. Both the right CB (Hargreaves) and starting safety (rookie Evans) are very suspect. I expect them to get torched.
2) The team won't go into this game expecting to rely on Martin. Yes, he is very familiar with this offense. But I'd be surprised if Rodgers doesn't get a bunch of touches in the first half. That, combined with game script, could make this a bad play.
The positives are that he's their best RB against a bad defense, in a game that will likely be high scoring and result in goal line touches. He will almost for sure be the goalline back.
I expect Martin to come out running hard. He was by far the Bucs best in the preseason and is by far the best talent wise. The team loves him.
Two things concern me: 1) Game script. The Bucs defense is DECIMATED missing their MLB, WLB, and 2 out of 3 starting safeties. One of their pass rushers (Smith) who was expected back was cut for injury reasons and the other pass rusher dislocated his shoulder. A big reason why the defense went from hero to zero after Week 2 is all the injuries. Both the right CB (Hargreaves) and starting safety (rookie Evans) are very suspect. I expect them to get torched.
2) The team won't go into this game expecting to rely on Martin. Yes, he is very familiar with this offense. But I'd be surprised if Rodgers doesn't get a bunch of touches in the first half. That, combined with game script, could make this a bad play.
The positives are that he's their best RB against a bad defense, in a game that will likely be high scoring and result in goal line touches. He will almost for sure be the goalline back.
Holy crud...I didn't even think of this. I have Zeke, AA, and Martin as well.
Have both DMC/Morris so think I'm standing pat with AA instead of Martin.
Tonight will be a scouting night to see if Martin surpasses AA on my depth chart.
Legit concern.
NE rarely loses back to back. And I'd bet you Bill B. has challenged the OFFENSE as much as the defense this week. If Bill can't fix the defense, then the hell with it...spread out the offense, hurry up, get a lead fast, go for the jugular...put the D in a better position.
Brady probably has 50 points as a goal tonight.
leave a whisper
Footballguy
add me to the growing list ..... Cohen
but Martin plays tonight on primetime!
seriously though your probably making the right call and I should do the same
YoUnG GuNz
Footballguy
Starting him over Montgomery/A. Jones and McGuire.
Steel Curtainrod
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Cohen, Mckinnon, Collins. 2rb full PPR alongside Gore while Freemans on bye.
pinkham13
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Doesn’t seem risky at all other than the fact that Martin may not be in football shape. We know Murray has completely stunk so far and NE is the worst d in the league. Starting Martin over a guy who might only get 10 touches platooned with Henry seems riskless to me. Martin looked great preseason.
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DepthCharts
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This is the play for me. Offseason, prior to camp, Martin was rumored to be simply cut. I am still on that page. They are going to see if he is lightning in a bottle in his contract year, otherwise the ball goes through Jacquizz..... Maybe im wrong, but thats why I play the game. Rolling with Rodgers, hes the guy to own.....
jeeze i hope im right, lol!
need2know
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It's between Martin and Humphries. Slot receivers have been tearing the Pats up so far with each one scoring a TD against them. I'm torn because I want to put Martin in but I'm thinking Pats jump out to a big lead because Bucs D is all hurt. Bucs might and probably will be playing from behind all night and that might not serve well for Martin. I don't think he's the third down back is he?
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