2025 RB Lotto Ticket Rankings (2 Viewers)

[joey]

:white corner: :converse: and all that.

 

[richn]

Manongai is a punishing strong runner. He never lost a fumble in his college career. He was better than Pacheco at Rutgers. Grab and stash.

I debated between him and Bill for pick 6.10 in a dynasty draft early May. From a value perspective, early returns have not been too good! But I still like this guy's chances to stick.

He will, kid is a beast, and great pass protection for a RB

 

[richn]

Manongai is a punishing strong runner. He never lost a fumble in his college career. He was better than Pacheco at Rutgers. Grab and stash.

In the Miami game, as a runner, Manongai showed good vision and burst, nice cuts, contact balance, broke tackles, getting YAC. He passed the eye test as a runner. As a pass blocker, he was over-powered a few times. He's listed at 5'8", 207 lbs. I don't think he's known as a receiver.

I don't want to put too much stock in the underwear Olympics but he ran a 4.6

It's not always about straight speed. I saw every one of his games. The guy is special.

 

[dmac37]

My money and hope is on these guys.

Pierce- been saying this all off season, going back to the power gap run scheme like they ran during his rookie year is huge for him. Just not feeling Chubb is the answer for this year, Pierce has already done this and is still young

Miller- I moved my one share of Kamara this off season on a contending team, really see this as the beginning of the end for Kamara. Miller is talented, injuries and previous coach really choked him out, I see him with more rushing yards than Kamara by the end of the year

Blue- fast track to Cowboys RB1 compared to the rest of the stable in Dallas

Tucker- not sure if it is this year or next but he is on the verge of a breakout if given the chance

 

[rockaction]

Miller- I moved my one share of Kamara this off season on a contending team, really see this as the beginning of the end for Kamara. Miller is talented, injuries and previous coach really choked him out, I see him with more rushing yards than Kamara by the end of the year

I think this is too optimistic. I think Kamara has a stranglehold on that job and the only way Miller starts is if Kamara gets hurt. I'm not sure what Kendre can really do with an offense like New Orleans has. It's really too bad he's in the situation he's in.

 

[dmac37]

Miller- I moved my one share of Kamara this off season on a contending team, really see this as the beginning of the end for Kamara. Miller is talented, injuries and previous coach really choked him out, I see him with more rushing yards than Kamara by the end of the year

I think this is too optimistic. I think Kamara has a stranglehold on that job and the only way Miller starts is if Kamara gets hurt. I'm not sure what Kendre can really do with an offense like New Orleans has. It's really too bad he's in the situation he's in.

I'm only referring to rushing yards by the end of the year. Kamara has never been all that efficient running the ball and has seemed to decline in that department the past few years, the Kubiak system lifted him up last year IMO. I think injury regression or a trade are both strong possibilities.

 

[rockaction]

Miller- I moved my one share of Kamara this off season on a contending team, really see this as the beginning of the end for Kamara. Miller is talented, injuries and previous coach really choked him out, I see him with more rushing yards than Kamara by the end of the year

I think this is too optimistic. I think Kamara has a stranglehold on that job and the only way Miller starts is if Kamara gets hurt. I'm not sure what Kendre can really do with an offense like New Orleans has. It's really too bad he's in the situation he's in.

I'm only referring to rushing yards by the end of the year. Kamara has never been all that efficient running the ball and has seemed to decline in that department the past few years, the Kubiak system lifted him up last year IMO. I think injury regression or a trade are both strong possibilities.

Oh, that's a bit different. I still wouldn't go as far as you, but that's very plausible if Kamara were to get injured. I agree that Kamara did almost all of his damage through the air and that's where the PPR points came from. He caught it often and he's still great in space because he feels his way. I don't think that's going away. I also think he gets the bulk of the RB work for that reason. He's definitely a smart, seasoned vet. I just want Kendre to show that he knows the playbook, knows where to be, is willing to get physical once he's there, and manages to stay healthy. I think if he does that, then the rest will come in due time. We'll see. That's what makes this fun!

 

[VikingFrog]

I'm a Kendre Miller stan and honk and everybody knows it, but man he looks like a different guy. Who knows about durability? He actually passed the biggest test to me, which was the coaching staff test, whereby Kellen Moore says that Miller is putting in the effort and knows the playbook and is doing a lot of things and that they're asking him to do a lot of things.

https://x.com/Saints/status/1959355974830985217

The biggest test he passed was making it out of preseason without an injury.

 

[Gally]

I'm a Kendre Miller stan and honk and everybody knows it, but man he looks like a different guy. Who knows about durability? He actually passed the biggest test to me, which was the coaching staff test, whereby Kellen Moore says that Miller is putting in the effort and knows the playbook and is doing a lot of things and that they're asking him to do a lot of things.

https://x.com/Saints/status/1959355974830985217

The biggest test he passed was making it out of preseason without an injury.

There is still time.........10 days before the Saints play.

 

[rockaction]

I'm a Kendre Miller stan and honk and everybody knows it, but man he looks like a different guy. Who knows about durability? He actually passed the biggest test to me, which was the coaching staff test, whereby Kellen Moore says that Miller is putting in the effort and knows the playbook and is doing a lot of things and that they're asking him to do a lot of things.

https://x.com/Saints/status/1959355974830985217

The biggest test he passed was making it out of preseason without an injury.

Oh that’s the second hurdle. That’s why I set it aside by saying, “Who knows about durability?” because the way Dennis Allen acted really left us only one area of action, unfortunately, if we seek to get to the truth of the matter that is the curious case of Kendre Miller vis a vis Dennis Allen.

We have to note the uniqueness of a coach calling a player out like Allen did Miller and we then sort of have to scrutinize Miller. If Miller acts in keeping with a professional when Allen is removed from the situations, we might begin to legitimately contemplate whether the player might not bear all the responsibility for the ill will.

Indeed, we might infer from the fact that there were members of Allen’s own staff publicly leaking information pointing to the possibility that Kendre might have been railroaded and turned into a scapegoat—and that the problem was not Kendre’s, but Allen’s, and that Allen’s problem was seriously unethical, violative, and heinously worse than simple mischief. If true, it is not an overstatement to say that one man slandered and tried to ruin another man’s reputation and ability to earn a living in his chosen profession. That’s a criminal offense if Allen’s implications and accusations are baseless. At best, they disqualify Allen from being entitled to the benefits of the institution he is a part of. At worst, he can rot in a cell or hell.

If it is indeed that kind of case we are presented with, then Allen won’t just be the third-worst head coach in fifty years because of ineptitude, but also due to a serious defect of character. If so, he should be treated by observers, fans, and participants accordingly. I’ll personally spit at his feet to show (if it is true) my lack of respect for what he tried to do with a man’s career. He will have earned it.

 

[Chaka]

Manongai is a punishing strong runner. He never lost a fumble in his college career. He was better than Pacheco at Rutgers. Grab and stash.

In the Miami game, as a runner, Manongai showed good vision and burst, nice cuts, contact balance, broke tackles, getting YAC. He passed the eye test as a runner. As a pass blocker, he was over-powered a few times. He's listed at 5'8", 207 lbs. I don't think he's known as a receiver.

I don't want to put too much stock in the underwear Olympics but he ran a 4.6

It's not always about straight speed. I saw every one of his games. The guy is special.

Maybe. He certainly has nice contact balance, which is a major asset. But speed will matter in the NFL when if/when he has to break things outside.

What role do you see for him in Chicago this season? He seems very unproven in the passing game, maybe spelling Swift on 1st & 2nd downs. His short stature and sturdy build could make him an asset in short yardage situations, perhaps. But the Bears also have a couple 6', 220 lb guys in Roschon & Freeman (they were both on the roster as of yesterday) that they may prefer in both of those roles.

In redraft he's a guy to keep an eye on and not much more. In dynasty he feels more like a deep roster lottery ticket guy.

 

[kyoun1e]

Unless you're a Barkley owner, is Shipley worth stashing?

Have him prior to kickoff but also see K. Monangia, K. Mitchell, C. Rodriquez, and all the HOU RBs.

 

[Gally]

Unless you're a Barkley owner, is Shipley worth stashing?

Have him prior to kickoff but also see K. Monangia, K. Mitchell, C. Rodriquez, and all the HOU RBs.

Depends on what you want that roster spot for. For upside stashes I would say Shipley or Mitchell. For a floor option C-Rod (at least until we see how they use the RB's). I would probably take Marks or Pierce for this week in case one of them pop in week 1.

 

[Ray Barboni]

Unless you're a Barkley owner, is Shipley worth stashing?

Have him prior to kickoff but also see K. Monangia, K. Mitchell, C. Rodriquez, and all the HOU RBs.

Doubtful. I own him, but I'm a Barkley owner. He's worth holding through tonight's game for sure.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

Unless you're a Barkley owner, is Shipley worth stashing?

Have him prior to kickoff but also see K. Monangia, K. Mitchell, C. Rodriquez, and all the HOU RBs.

If your in a yahoo league that doesn't lock bench players and churning is accepted in your league, absolutely, one of the shinier Thursday holds you'll see all season. I've got him in one and Miles Sanders in another. Expecting to move on to Friday targets after tonight.

Otherwise, I think you're only stashing Shipley in dynasty or leagues with exceptionally deep benches.

 

[kyoun1e]

Unless you're a Barkley owner, is Shipley worth stashing?

Have him prior to kickoff but also see K. Monangia, K. Mitchell, C. Rodriquez, and all the HOU RBs.

If your in a yahoo league that doesn't lock bench players and churning is accepted in your league, absolutely, one of the shinier Thursday holds you'll see all season. I've got him in one and Miles Sanders in another. Expecting to move on to Friday targets after tonight.

Otherwise, I think you're only stashing Shipley in dynasty or leagues with exceptionally deep benches.

Yeah my roster will be locked so I'd have to hold him. Banking on a Barkley injury basically.

Love having that roster spot flexible in case there's any late breaking news.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

 

[BespokeJort]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

Unless you’re in a TEP I like James over fannin with the current uncertainty over CMC

 

[Dan Hindery]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

You should have some time on James, but I like where your head is at here. I added James the staff league for the Footballguys Bowl after the CMC injury news hit. Based on my reading between the lines of coaching comments, I think James would be more likely to take on a big role than Guerendo. And he is talented enough to eventually usurp B Rob. Only interesting if CMC's injury turns into a long-term deal like it did last year, so waiting to see if CMC plays before being more aggressive in adding James elsewhere.

BTW, my favorite late-round lotto ticket this year is Kyle Monangai. I think the Bears will use a two-RB system, and I think Monangai is the guy to target, not Roschon Johnson.

 

[FGITLOTR]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

You should have some time on James, but I like where your head is at here. I added James the staff league for the Footballguys Bowl after the CMC injury news hit. Based on my reading between the lines of coaching comments, I think James would be more likely to take on a big role than Guerendo. And he is talented enough to eventually usurp B Rob. Only interesting if CMC's injury turns into a long-term deal like it did last year, so waiting to see if CMC plays before being more aggressive in adding James elsewhere.

BTW, my favorite late-round lotto ticket this year is Kyle Monangai. I think the Bears will use a two-RB system, and I think Monangai is the guy to target, not Roschon Johnson.

facts on KM. Johnson and company love this kid, and he could give owners some solid production as the season moves along.

 

[FGITLOTR]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

I’m with Waldman on Brooks, in that he’s the most underrated/undervalued RB in this class. I don’t think Brown can handle the load, and it’s a matter of time before Brooks earns meaningful touches. As for Tucker, I planted my flag on him being a league winner this year (lotto ticket price tag so minimal risk) and we will look back in January and wonder how obvious it was.

 

[BespokeJort]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

You should have some time on James, but I like where your head is at here. I added James the staff league for the Footballguys Bowl after the CMC injury news hit. Based on my reading between the lines of coaching comments, I think James would be more likely to take on a big role than Guerendo. And he is talented enough to eventually usurp B Rob. Only interesting if CMC's injury turns into a long-term deal like it did last year, so waiting to see if CMC plays before being more aggressive in adding James elsewhere.

BTW, my favorite late-round lotto ticket this year is Kyle Monangai. I think the Bears will use a two-RB system, and I think Monangai is the guy to target, not Roschon Johnson.

I wanted to be early on James because “CMC smoke indicates fire and one of brob/Guerendo gets dinged week 1 as sf backs do” feels like a very realistic path to suddenly being a top 5 waiver claim of the week without him even doing anything.

If mccaffrey plays a full game I likely drop him for whoever else looks interesting

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

You should have some time on James, but I like where your head is at here. I added James the staff league for the Footballguys Bowl after the CMC injury news hit. Based on my reading between the lines of coaching comments, I think James would be more likely to take on a big role than Guerendo. And he is talented enough to eventually usurp B Rob. Only interesting if CMC's injury turns into a long-term deal like it did last year, so waiting to see if CMC plays before being more aggressive in adding James elsewhere.

BTW, my favorite late-round lotto ticket this year is Kyle Monangai. I think the Bears will use a two-RB system, and I think Monangai is the guy to target, not Roschon Johnson.

I wanted to be early on James because “CMC smoke indicates fire and one of brob/Guerendo gets dinged week 1 as sf backs do” feels like a very realistic path to suddenly being a top 5 waiver claim of the week without him even doing anything.

If mccaffrey plays a full game I likely drop him for whoever else looks interesting

No doubt. I'm fervently trying to create a roster spot in my 24-man / 12-team with no taxi squads (attempting to sell Kincaid for '27 2nd).

Have a feeling I'm going to have to hope for this fire to die down for at least another week. Have heard no shortage of analysts loving on him since before the draft. Won't pretend that a 5th round rb passing over a physical specimen 4th rounder with a year of experience and some splash plays, in addition to a respected veteran is going to be child's play even if assuming CMC->glue factory, which is awfully cart before horse in its own right, even if he misses multiple games.

 

[BespokeJort]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

You should have some time on James, but I like where your head is at here. I added James the staff league for the Footballguys Bowl after the CMC injury news hit. Based on my reading between the lines of coaching comments, I think James would be more likely to take on a big role than Guerendo. And he is talented enough to eventually usurp B Rob. Only interesting if CMC's injury turns into a long-term deal like it did last year, so waiting to see if CMC plays before being more aggressive in adding James elsewhere.

BTW, my favorite late-round lotto ticket this year is Kyle Monangai. I think the Bears will use a two-RB system, and I think Monangai is the guy to target, not Roschon Johnson.

I wanted to be early on James because “CMC smoke indicates fire and one of brob/Guerendo gets dinged week 1 as sf backs do” feels like a very realistic path to suddenly being a top 5 waiver claim of the week without him even doing anything.

If mccaffrey plays a full game I likely drop him for whoever else looks interesting

No doubt. I'm fervently trying to create a roster spot in my 24-man / 12-team with no taxi squads (attempting to sell Kincaid for '27 2nd).

Have a feeling I'm going to have to hope for this fire to die down for at least another week. Have heard no shortage of analysts loving on him since before the draft. Won't pretend that a 5th round rb passing over a physical specimen 4th rounder with a year of experience and some splash plays, in addition to a respected veteran is going to be child's play even if assuming CMC->glue factory, which is awfully cart before horse in its own right, even if he misses multiple games.

I’m firmly in the “Guerendo made some splash plays with speed but didn’t look like a particularly good rb down to down” camp, which makes me think he’d be difficult for a guy like James to phase out entirely but not too hard to steal work from. TBH it’s less “i think he’d win the job” and more “the backs there get hurt and the chances of rb3 becoming rb2, or rb2 becoming rb1, just by default are higher than anywhere else”

 

[themeistersinger]

 

[mereblitzianity]

CMC...

Singlehandedly keeping the RB lotto ticket thread relevant 2024-2025.

This is more of a dyansty one than 2025 re-draft, but I am really loving the way Jordan James has managed to stay under the radar thanks to his own broken (finger?). Even now, it seems like all discussion is based around B-Rob and Guerendo. Obviously, those names are probably the answer for immediate opportunity if CMC misses time. However, if CMC has completely derailed, I still like this guy to potentially mix in later in the season and even emerge as the long-term answer.

As of right now, still just sitting there on waivers after not getting drafted in the 5-round rookie/free agent draft. I would feel sick having to throw back Tory Horton or Harold Fannin to get him, but maybe it's the right play when you have CMC. I feel like there's a good chance I'll be willing to do so with Dameon Pierce after this week. But I detest the idea of throwing away the opportunity to take a look at the Texans backfield in week 1 just because CMC can't stay off an injury report. I like James as a prospect, but don't think I can throw back Tahj Brooks or Sean Tucker to plant a flag.

I think I have to stand pat and hope CMC plays without any issues, or that all of the attention continues to go towards B-Rob and Guerendo. I really want to pull the trigger now before someone in my league gets a bright idea.

I’m with Waldman on Brooks, in that he’s the most underrated/undervalued RB in this class. I don’t think Brown can handle the load, and it’s a matter of time before Brooks earns meaningful touches. As for Tucker, I planted my flag on him being a league winner this year (lotto ticket price tag so minimal risk) and we will look back in January and wonder how obvious it was.

Couldn't agree more with this take on Brooks. I love Brown's talent/situation, but he's not built to be a feature back IMO. Brooks could be very relevant at some point this year, in one of the league's best O's

 

[Runkle]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

 

[Hartliner]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

Yes, it is starting to smoke. Good preemptive stash.

Similar thing for
Pacheco and Hunt too.

I was gonna rerank everyone after week 3 or 4. No big injuries changing the landscape, but there are micro risers and fallers for lotto.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Can’t really cash the tickets yet, but Mason & JCM are starting to look like pretty good bets.

 

[kyoun1e]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

 

[gbill2004]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

 

[kyoun1e]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

Tough call to be honest.

I'd probably lean Monangai because at 0-2, I could see Ben Johnson having enough of Swift at some point or at least giving him enough touches to have stand alone value.

Marks looked pretty quick last night, but I think HOU really likes Chubb. Marks probably just a change of pace guy for now.

 

[ukblue35]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

Tough call to be honest.

I'd probably lean Monangai because at 0-2, I could see Ben Johnson having enough of Swift at some point or at least giving him enough touches to have stand alone value.

Marks looked pretty quick last night, but I think HOU really likes Chubb. Marks probably just a change of pace guy for now.

I'm between these two as well and have an open spot since Aaron Jones is on my IR. I'd have to drop Ollie, but could pickup Monangai and Marks right now for stashes. Thoughts @kyoun1e ??

 

[kyoun1e]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

Tough call to be honest.

I'd probably lean Monangai because at 0-2, I could see Ben Johnson having enough of Swift at some point or at least giving him enough touches to have stand alone value.

Marks looked pretty quick last night, but I think HOU really likes Chubb. Marks probably just a change of pace guy for now.

I'm between these two as well and have an open spot since Aaron Jones is on my IR. I'd have to drop Ollie, but could pickup Monangai and Marks right now for stashes. Thoughts @kyoun1e ??

I'd drop Ollie. Sounds like J. Wright is close to coming back.

 

[ukblue35]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

Tough call to be honest.

I'd probably lean Monangai because at 0-2, I could see Ben Johnson having enough of Swift at some point or at least giving him enough touches to have stand alone value.

Marks looked pretty quick last night, but I think HOU really likes Chubb. Marks probably just a change of pace guy for now.

I'm between these two as well and have an open spot since Aaron Jones is on my IR. I'd have to drop Ollie, but could pickup Monangai and Marks right now for stashes. Thoughts @kyoun1e ??

I'd drop Ollie. Sounds like J. Wright is close to coming back.

Drop Ollie and pickup Woody and Monangai??

 

[kyoun1e]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

Tough call to be honest.

I'd probably lean Monangai because at 0-2, I could see Ben Johnson having enough of Swift at some point or at least giving him enough touches to have stand alone value.

Marks looked pretty quick last night, but I think HOU really likes Chubb. Marks probably just a change of pace guy for now.

I'm between these two as well and have an open spot since Aaron Jones is on my IR. I'd have to drop Ollie, but could pickup Monangai and Marks right now for stashes. Thoughts @kyoun1e ??

I'd drop Ollie. Sounds like J. Wright is close to coming back.

Drop Ollie and pickup Woody and Monangai??

Those two are a coin flip. I picked up Monangai. Just don't have confidence in D. Swift and that CHI has the potential to be more explosive. Also, Chubb doesn't look terrible and Mixon is looming possibly at some point in HOU.

 

[ukblue35]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

Tough call to be honest.

I'd probably lean Monangai because at 0-2, I could see Ben Johnson having enough of Swift at some point or at least giving him enough touches to have stand alone value.

Marks looked pretty quick last night, but I think HOU really likes Chubb. Marks probably just a change of pace guy for now.

I'm between these two as well and have an open spot since Aaron Jones is on my IR. I'd have to drop Ollie, but could pickup Monangai and Marks right now for stashes. Thoughts @kyoun1e ??

I'd drop Ollie. Sounds like J. Wright is close to coming back.

Drop Ollie and pickup Woody and Monangai??

Those two are a coin flip. I picked up Monangai. Just don't have confidence in D. Swift and that CHI has the potential to be more explosive. Also, Chubb doesn't look terrible and Mixon is looming possibly at some point in HOU.

True. I actually do have Mixon on IR if that helps any. Also I could pickup either Woody/Monangai and also pickup Ayomanor from TN as well. My wrs are pretty good: Lamb, Nico, GW, Jamo and Jennings. Thoughts @kyoun1e ?

 

[4th&inches]

Just posted in the Ollie Gordon thread but figured here would be pertinent as well.

With Jaylen Wright cleared to play tonight, who are we holding as the potential Lotto ticket/ handcuff in Miami now?

Ollie got all the hype in the preseason however thorough 2 weeks has shown very little to be positive about.

 

[nyg350]

Can we see Monangai taking over the starting role?

I feel like out of the players being mentioned (Corum, Algiere, Marks, Davis, Monangai). All of them have the chance for an injury to significantly increase their value, but Monangai has the best chance to simply steal the starting job.

Now, if an injury happens, I would say Corum, Algiere, and Davis have more upside, but the chances of Monangai becoming relevant seems greater. Agree? Disagree?

 

[doeseatplace]

Is Blake Corum becoming at thing?

McVay was quoted as saying it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. That's improvement over where it was last year. I'd say the door has opened a crack. Corum looked good, he could have standalone value, and Kyren tends to get banged up.

I'm making Corum a priority target in waivers tonight along with:

T. Allgiere
K. Monangai
W. Marks
R. Davis

Who do you like better between Monangai and Marks? And why?

Tough call to be honest.

I'd probably lean Monangai because at 0-2, I could see Ben Johnson having enough of Swift at some point or at least giving him enough touches to have stand alone value.

Marks looked pretty quick last night, but I think HOU really likes Chubb. Marks probably just a change of pace guy for now.

I'm between these two as well and have an open spot since Aaron Jones is on my IR. I'd have to drop Ollie, but could pickup Monangai and Marks right now for stashes. Thoughts @kyoun1e ??

Ditto. Thanks gbill for prompting this helpful discussion

 

[SoBeDad]

Just posted in the Ollie Gordon thread but figured here would be pertinent as well.

With Jaylen Wright cleared to play tonight, who are we holding as the potential Lotto ticket/ handcuff in Miami now?

Ollie got all the hype in the preseason however thorough 2 weeks has shown very little to be positive about.

A better characterization is that Gordon has been given limited opportunities. In game 1, he converted a 3rd and 1 and looked powerful - Achane was under 50% with and one in 2024. In game 2, he broke a tackle on a pass to get 5 yards, probably 4 yards of YAC. Wright hasn't looked good since the game vs NE early in 2024.

I think Gordon is the handcuff, but there must be better offenses to soend a roster spot.

 

[packer_junkie]

I never post in here but stash these guys like crazy. I came away from last week insanely impressed by Blake Corum-- I think thats a top 10 guy if Kyren ever goes down (He sure seems really healthy)

 

[elbowrm]

Trey Benson seems like a good add to this list- Conner looks good but he’s no spring chicken, and if he misses time Benson could be $.

 

[jurrassic]

I've had Allen stashed the last 2 weeks, but may drop him for Monangai. I prefer Allen's talent, pedigree, draft capital and offense, but they just aren't giving him the opportunities.

 

[Footballdaz]

Just posted in the Ollie Gordon thread but figured here would be pertinent as well.

With Jaylen Wright cleared to play tonight, who are we holding as the potential Lotto ticket/ handcuff in Miami now?

Ollie got all the hype in the preseason however thorough 2 weeks has shown very little to be positive about.

Ollie hasn't been needed yet. Fins playing from behind are going give Achane as much as he can handle.

Ollie outplayed Wright during preseason.
If Achane went down it's the Ollie show with Wright as change of pace or breather back

 

[VikingFrog]

I currently roster Rachaad White, but own Kyren Williams and Corum is available on the wire.

I feel like I’m splitting hairs between these two guys and trying to figure out which one is more valuable to roster.

 

[Black and Gold]

I'm still holding onto Keaton Mitchell. If King Henry goes down, I think it will be him, not Hill, that picks up the carries.

 

[kyoun1e]

I've had Allen stashed the last 2 weeks, but may drop him for Monangai. I prefer Allen's talent, pedigree, draft capital and offense, but they just aren't giving him the opportunities.

Ditched B. Allen for K. Monangai.

Allen hasn't been getting touches, lousy offense anyways, bye bye.

 

[FantasyGuru24]

Brashard Smith ..

 

[kyoun1e]

I never post in here but stash these guys like crazy. I came away from last week insanely impressed by Blake Corum-- I think thats a top 10 guy if Kyren ever goes down (He sure seems really healthy)

Yup. Corum was my target in all leagues this week. His snap share increased, McVay came out and said it should be 2/3 Kyren and 1/3 Corum. If Kyren continues to look like crud and Corum continues to look good, things could change.