16 - Championship Week - Desperation RB2 (1 Viewer)

[Clorox]

Anyone else limping into a championship game with no true RB2? Sad but true, I am down to Ballard, Dwyer, and Wilson. Looking to fortify my bench with a RB or two to give me more options. What does the FBG universe say?

 

[packersfan]

Ballard's playing pretty darn well. If he's your RB2 I think you're in good shape right now.

 

[silentcoach]

Ballard versus Chiefs week 16? Yes, please.

 

[Clorox]

Good matchup, but aren't the Colts a passing team? Plus Moore was vulturing at the goal line.

Would anyone actually have the stones to start Mark Ingram Danny Woofhead, or Alex Green?

 

[HughHoney]

Thanks to injuries to Bowe and McGahee I'm stuck with Alex green in my starting. Considering picking up Woodcock or Jackie Battle or Brinkley.

 

[Clorox]

Thanks to injuries to Bowe and McGahee I'm stuck with Alex green in my starting. Considering picking up Woodcock or Jackie Battle or Brinkley.

This is the kind of situation I am in. Woodhead is so tempting but he seems boom or bust depending on how the game starts out.

 

[BRONG]

Good matchup, but aren't the Colts a passing team? Plus Moore was vulturing at the goal line. Would anyone actually have the stones to start Mark Ingram Danny Woofhead, or Alex Green?

I'm thinking about Ingram myself because I have no idea what will happen with Ridley now, damn it.lol @ people thinking Ballard is a shaky start. No-brainer. The Moore fumble at the goal-line was like icing on the cake.

 

[Clorox]

Good matchup, but aren't the Colts a passing team? Plus Moore was vulturing at the goal line. Would anyone actually have the stones to start Mark Ingram Danny Woofhead, or Alex Green?

I'm thinking about Ingram myself because I have no idea what will happen with Ridley now, damn it.lol @ people thinking Ballard is a shaky start. No-brainer. The Moore fumble at the goal-line was like icing on the cake.

You have to think Bellichick is getting tired of the fumbles every game...Regarding Ballard, I see what you are saying, but I'm struggling to stomach him starting on a championship team. I'm usually loaded at RB and have sure starters. Not in this case. I will probably pick up Ingram to have yet another options to drive myself mental.

 

[Casting Couch]

I've got no problem strarting Ballard at RB2. Dude has been consistent these past few games.

 

[Alkahsu]

My RB2 is Arian Foster =)

 

[gradin123]

Are you kidding me? Ballard is RB#1 material this week. He got 100 yards last week vs a good Houston Defense and this week he is playing a team who is talking about playing a QB who has little talent and hasn't had one snap in the regular season. The Chiefs will also be without their only receiving threat. This game has wipeout written all over it which means plenty of running opportunities and Ballard has almost no competition for carries. Arians admitted he made a mistake pulling Ballard at the goalline last week after Moore fumbled.

Ballard 120 yards this week with 2 td's. Is that good enough for RB2? Look at the production the Raiders just put up against the Chiefs who have now completely mailed it in. Goodson in a secondary role put up over 100 combined yards and McFadden had his best game of the year.

If you bench Ballard this week you are a moron. Unless your RB1 is Adrian Peterson there is a good chance Ballard will outscore your RB#1 this week.

 

[gradin123]

Good matchup, but aren't the Colts a passing team? Plus Moore was vulturing at the goal line. Would anyone actually have the stones to start Mark Ingram Danny Woofhead, or Alex Green?

Woodhead would be a very shaky play this week. He plays more when the Pats are in a tough game. They will smoke the Jags and run a lot more in traditional sets this week with a bigger back. I actually expect Bolden might come back into the mix and lead the team in running again this week.

 

[Gottabesweet]

Maybe I should start a real desperation RB2 thread.

I have Montell Owens, Tate and Pierre Thomas. Nothing on waivers. Maybe Woodhead

 

[Clorox]

I get the Ballard love (and ADP is my RB1), but take look at David Wilson thread. Lots of love for him last week and he flopped. And what about Doug Martin, Ryan Mathews, and Jamaal Charles in can't miss matchups last week?

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

I may be starting Ballard over Bush or McFadden as my #2 this week in PPR. (#1 = Martin) Ballard is set to get goal-line totes.

 

[[echo]]

wrong forum

 

[The_Fonz]

You probably won't find a better option on your waiver wire than Ballard. He will get plenty of touches. Even if the Chiefs D were something to be scared of any other player off of the waiver wire would be a much bigger risk. Woodhead is probably the best person on most wires after last week. And this week he is still a huge gamble.

 

[need2know]

with mathews out, who gets the carries? battle, brown, or brinkley? committee? situation to avoid like the plague?

 

[packersfan]

Ballard has topped 100 total yards the last two games, no longer has meaningful competition for touches and his head coach can't stop raving about him. Again I'll say that if you have Ballard right now you have no RB2 issues to worry about. Hell, you might have two RB1s considering how good the matchup is for the Colts this week.

 

[scothawk]

with mathews out, who gets the carries? battle, brown, or brinkley? committee? situation to avoid like the plague?

Avoid

 

[need2know]

with mathews out, who gets the carries? battle, brown, or brinkley? committee? situation to avoid like the plague?

Avoid

Alex green and beanie wells are available in my league. Don't know if those guys are startable though

 

[packersfan]

with mathews out, who gets the carries? battle, brown, or brinkley? committee? situation to avoid like the plague?

Avoid

Alex green and beanie wells are available in my league. Don't know if those guys are startable though

Hard to trust Beanie against the Bears. Not being a homer but I think Green is the better option against the Titans. You can't expect a lot but matchup certainly is good and the Packers should control the game which should mean a lot of running. Grant and Harris are very much in the mix but I think Green's a safe bet to get around 15 touches. I wouldn't feel good about him as my RB2, though, but if times are tough and those are your choices I'd go with Green over Wells.

 

[dino259]

with mathews out, who gets the carries? battle, brown, or brinkley? committee? situation to avoid like the plague?

But is this better than SJax @ Tampa or BJGE @ Pitt? Alex Green and Bilal Powell and Deangelo on the waiver. Can Deangelo and the panthers do it in back to back weeks?

 

[CentralPA]

Joique Bell

 

[need2know]

with mathews out, who gets the carries? battle, brown, or brinkley? committee? situation to avoid like the plague?

Avoid

Alex green and beanie wells are available in my league. Don't know if those guys are startable though

Hard to trust Beanie against the Bears. Not being a homer but I think Green is the better option against the Titans. You can't expect a lot but matchup certainly is good and the Packers should control the game which should mean a lot of running. Grant and Harris are very much in the mix but I think Green's a safe bet to get around 15 touches. I wouldn't feel good about him as my RB2, though, but if times are tough and those are your choices I'd go with Green over Wells.

i am actually just playing keep away. my opponent is in bad shape. hes got BJGE, mathews, battle, stewart, and MJD. Looks like he is starting BJGE and battle this week unless he picks somebody up. I had a couple extra def so I just dropped them both for green and wells. the rb ww is really barren now.

 

[Please See Mine]

with mathews out, who gets the carries? battle, brown, or brinkley? committee? situation to avoid like the plague?

Avoid

Alex green and beanie wells are available in my league. Don't know if those guys are startable though

Hard to trust Beanie against the Bears. Not being a homer but I think Green is the better option against the Titans. You can't expect a lot but matchup certainly is good and the Packers should control the game which should mean a lot of running. Grant and Harris are very much in the mix but I think Green's a safe bet to get around 15 touches. I wouldn't feel good about him as my RB2, though, but if times are tough and those are your choices I'd go with Green over Wells.

From Roto today:

Green missed practice Wednesday due to a concussion, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Spin: Coach Mike McCarthy said it was evident after Sunday's game that Green was experiencing concussion symptoms. Even though McCarthy expects Green to be active Sunday against Tennessee, fantasy owners may want to make a speculative dart on fellow backs DuJuan Harris or Ryan Grant. We'll keep an eye on Green Bay's running back situation as the weekend draws closer.

 

[meyerj31]

Anyone else limping into a championship game with no true RB2? Sad but true, I am down to Ballard, Dwyer, and Wilson. Looking to fortify my bench with a RB or two to give me more options. What does the FBG universe say?

Yea, in a similar boat. Somehow I made it to the finals where I have Mcfadden and SJAX. Probably going McFadden, but can't decide between DeAngelo, SJAX, or Dwyer for the last spot.

 

[RamMan]

Ballard has topped 100 total yards the last two games, no longer has meaningful competition for touches and his head coach can't stop raving about him. Again I'll say that if you have Ballard right now you have no RB2 issues to worry about. Hell, you might have two RB1s considering how good the matchup is for the Colts this week.

This is my thinking as well. I'm choosing between Bradshaw, DWill, LeShoure, and Ballard for my RB2 (behind Marshawn). I've got Ballard plugged in right now and he looks pretty damn shiny and juicy in that spot right now. Just might leave him there.

 

[Casting Couch]

Ballard has topped 100 total yards the last two games, no longer has meaningful competition for touches and his head coach can't stop raving about him. Again I'll say that if you have Ballard right now you have no RB2 issues to worry about. Hell, you might have two RB1s considering how good the matchup is for the Colts this week.

This is my thinking as well. I'm choosing between Bradshaw, DWill, LeShoure, and Ballard for my RB2 (behind Marshawn). I've got Ballard plugged in right now and he looks pretty damn shiny and juicy in that spot right now. Just might leave him there.

Go with the Shiny Juice.

 

[Clorox]

Good matchup, but aren't the Colts a passing team? Plus Moore was vulturing at the goal line. Would anyone actually have the stones to start Mark Ingram Danny Woofhead, or Alex Green?

I'm thinking about Ingram myself because I have no idea what will happen with Ridley now, damn it.lol @ people thinking Ballard is a shaky start. No-brainer. The Moore fumble at the goal-line was like icing on the cake.

Thanks for the jinx, GB. Real no-brainer!! So far Ingram and Dwyer look like better starts. And yes, I will gladly eat crow if Ballard wakes up.ETA - Woodhead also with a score.ETA 2 - And Grant (who replaced Green) with a score.ETA 3 - Grant with another. Safe to say I got bronged!!

 

[skinsrule05]

My RB2 is Arian Foster =)

Ouch