Aaron Rodgers, weeks 15 and 16 (1 Viewer)

[plastik]

I'd imagine many teams with Rodgers at QB are in the hunt for a championship. In week 14, he was on the sidelines by the end of the 3rd quarter once the game was well under control and GB ran the ball repeatedly with Kuhn. Rodgers put up his lowest total of the season, around 18 points depending on the scoring system. That's a full 10 points less than his average. Anyone start Rodgers this week and lose by less than 10?

Next week, GB is facing off against KC, a game they should thoroughly dominate. Anyone nervous about starting Rodgers in week 15 with a playoff match up on the line? And who would you consider starting over him? Eli Manning vs. WAS, Matt Ryan vs. JAX, Sanchez @ PHI, Tebow vs. NEP? Or do you take your chances and hope Rodgers tosses 3 TDs in the first half and if not, be happy with the 18 points that are likely his floor?

 

[Mario Kart]

KC has a new coach coming into the game. No way the team is inspired to play against the Packers for Romeo. I have Rodgers, am an underdog and will need my positional players to step up.

Have to play the waiting game for now and see what McCarthy says during the week, if anything. Will most likely play Rodgers but I have Dalton as my other option. Not sure what to think just yet.

 

[Perfect Tommy]

The Packers were showing mercy in a game they couldn't lose. Flynn only attempted two passes, anyway. I don't think Rodgers is coming out of the game if the score is still competitive, and when he does come out the Packers are done throwing passes. I think Rodgers will still be ranked as the #1 QB for week 15.

 

[Mario Kart]

I don't think many people expect the next game to be competitive. Maybe KC scores 14, maybe. What will the Packers score? Right now the only way Rodgers has a great game is if they score early and often... like 35 in the first half.

 

[bonesman]

The Rodgers owner is out of it in all but one of my leagues.

 

[Raider Nation]

KC has a new coach coming into the game. No way the team is inspired to play against the Packers for Romeo.

And you base this on what exactly?The fact that the Kansas City players won't play hard to keep their job for next year?

Or the fact that it wouldn't be fun at all to knock off a 13-0 team in front of a great bunch of loyal fans?

 

[plastik]

KC has a new coach coming into the game. No way the team is inspired to play against the Packers for Romeo.

And you base this on what exactly?The fact that the Kansas City players won't play hard to keep their job for next year?

Or the fact that it wouldn't be fun at all to knock off a 13-0 team in front of a great bunch of loyal fans?

Motivation or not, I tend to agree that it shouldn't be a close game. KC is averaging 13.3 ppg, there is no way they can keep up with GB, IMO. I agree with the poster above that if you start Rodgers you're hoping for a blowout in the first half... just gotta hope for passing and not rushing TDs.

 

[Reepicheep]

Yeah last week was pretty much a worst-case scenario in terms of fantasy scoring for Rodgers. Multiple rush TDs and FGs in a blowout where Rodgers only played 3 quarters. Hard to see that happening twice in a row but you never know.

 

[sho nuff]

Yeah last week was pretty much a worst-case scenario in terms of fantasy scoring for Rodgers. Multiple rush TDs and FGs in a blowout where Rodgers only played 3 quarters. Hard to see that happening twice in a row but you never know.

And the defensive TD as well (though, they get those here and there anyway).Add in the INT on a nicely thrown ball to Finley rather than the TD he should have gotten out of it...

 

[Bad_Mo]

The Packers were showing mercy in a game they couldn't lose. Flynn only attempted two passes, anyway. I don't think Rodgers is coming out of the game if the score is still competitive, and when he does come out the Packers are done throwing passes. I think Rodgers will still be ranked as the #1 QB for week 15.

Question is...if Rodgers comes out, what WRs stay in? I doubt they would run draw plays on 3rd and long every time and not try to get Flynn some work reading defenses and passing the ball.

 

[Dought Man]

Go to your other options this week if you have another top 13 type QB on your roster (Tebow?). Ceiling for Rodgers is 175/2. He will not throw much (or maybe even play much) in the 2nd half.

 

[OnTheReg]

Last week was the perfect storm with the rushing TDs, defensive TD. Classic over thinking here; if Rodgers comes out late in the third quarter again, you have to assume he will have put up great stats. I'm starting with confidence.

 

[Woogie Lee]

Go to your other options this week if you have another top 13 type QB on your roster (Tebow?). Ceiling for Rodgers is 175/2. He will not throw much (or maybe even play much) in the 2nd half.

Good to know!

 

[Topes]

Last week was the perfect storm with the rushing TDs, defensive TD. Classic over thinking here; if Rodgers comes out late in the third quarter again, you have to assume he will have put up great stats. I'm starting with confidence.

I'm starting him Week 15. Tebow/Grossman/Freeman on bench.It's too early to think about Week 16. One week at a time.

 

[OnTheReg]

Last week was the perfect storm with the rushing TDs, defensive TD. Classic over thinking here; if Rodgers comes out late in the third quarter again, you have to assume he will have put up great stats. I'm starting with confidence.

I'm starting him Week 15. Tebow/Grossman/Freeman on bench.It's too early to think about Week 16. One week at a time.

Right. I have Cam, and I'm starting Rodgers this week.

 

[OnTheReg]

Week 16 who knows, but you gotta get there first, right? For argument sake though, GB play Chicago in Week 16.

 

[Mario Kart]

From Rodgers mouth via radio interview, paraphrasing:

McCarthy would rest some players in the final two games if the number one seed is locked up. Some players would be rested more than others.

Mario Kart's note - plan accordingly for weeks 16 and 17 if Rodgers is your starter. I would expect a repeat decision in week 15 as week 14 with taking Rodgers out in the 3rd.

 

[Mario Kart]

One other star is that Rodgers has had two touchdowns in 13 straight games. One more and he breaks a record. The floor for Rodgers might be 200/2 TD's. Probably won't run at all. Unless KC actually scores or threatens to score and keep pace, I can see Rodgers leaving after the first half if the Packers are up 14+.

 

[Al Toon's Mole]

I'm officially starting to worry. I am on the fence whether to stick with Rodgers, or trot out Eli.

I hate FF.

 

[az_prof]

From Rodgers mouth via radio interview, paraphrasing:McCarthy would rest some players in the final two games if the number one seed is locked up. Some players would be rested more than others. Mario Kart's note - plan accordingly for weeks 16 and 17 if Rodgers is your starter. I would expect a repeat decision in week 15 as week 14 with taking Rodgers out in the 3rd.

This makes sense to me, although week 15 Rodgers will play into the fourth Q if the score is close. Week 16, I expect him to only play the first half. You have to judge for yourself if 2 or 3 Q of Rodgers is better than four by some other guy you have.

 

[Reepicheep]

From Rodgers mouth via radio interview, paraphrasing:McCarthy would rest some players in the final two games if the number one seed is locked up. Some players would be rested more than others. Mario Kart's note - plan accordingly for weeks 16 and 17 if Rodgers is your starter. I would expect a repeat decision in week 15 as week 14 with taking Rodgers out in the 3rd.

This makes sense to me, although week 15 Rodgers will play into the fourth Q if the score is close. Week 16, I expect him to only play the first half. You have to judge for yourself if 2 or 3 Q of Rodgers is better than four by some other guy you have.

Just to be clear, what Rodgers said specifically was that the score/game situation could lead them to rest guys (like what happened in the Oakland game). He definitely did NOT state whether anyone would sit out entire games if the #1 seed was wrapped up, or whether the key guys would play 4 quarters if that's what it took to win. Personally I expect Rodgers to play every game for as long as the outcome is still in doubt. I think it's extra crazy to bench him this week, as they are still going for homefield throughout. His absolute floor (250/2 or so) is still going to be top 10 any given week. If he gets pulled early it will be because he has already scored multiple TDs.

 

[Team Smokin']

All speculative...

Green Bay is playing to win the game, (that is their mindset), and until they see the game in good hands they will keep the petal to the metal. The score and flow of the game will determine when and if McCarthy decides to rest a player here and there. What would you do if you were the Coach?

 

[noneother]

Rodgers or Flynn???

 

[Donsmith753]

Rodgers or Flynn???

If Rodgers plays atall then it means Flynn won't play a whole game (obvious I know).If you assume they get a half each there's only one choice. Personally if it's not going to be one or the other I'd look to someone who will play a whole game.

 

[Reepicheep]

Man I really hope my opponent this week is waffling about playing Rodgers. This game is still quite meaningful - home field throughout is not locked up yet. If Rodgers leaves early it will be because the Packers have scored a lot of points. Flynn is not even remotely an option this week. Last week was the first time all season that more than 1 of the Packers offensive TDs were not accounted for by Rodgers. First time all season that Rodgers has thrown a redone interception. Only the third first-half shutout by the defense. I certainly wouldn't bet my fantasy season on all that happening again.

 

[Donsmith753]

Rodgers or Flynn???

If Rodgers plays atall then it means Flynn won't play a whole game (obvious I know).If you assume they get a half each there's only one choice. Personally if it's not going to be one or the other I'd look to someone who will play a whole game.

This post was referring to next week. I'm playing Rodgers no question this week.

 

[Mr. Fusion]

If the goal of the Packers is to win the SB, then when the game is out of hand they should play Flynn as much as possible, IMO. The more in game experience Flynn and anyone else gets, the better - just in case something happens in the playoffs.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

As a Rodgers owner, you get spoiled by his consistent 25+, 30 and 40 plus point games. He had his worst game of the season last week in a blowout win and still got 20+ points in my league. It's hard to find anyone else that you can absolutely count on for that kind of baseline production. That being said, I think his ceiling is fairly low, and I am worried he gets pulled in the 3rd quarter. I'm starting with tempered confidence, but I don't get how FBG's have him ranked #1 overall. He's been the #1 QB all season, but there's a handful of QB's I'd rather have right about now.

 

[Horses Mouth]

As a Rodgers owner, you get spoiled by his consistent 25+, 30 and 40 plus point games. He had his worst game of the season last week in a blowout win and still got 20+ points in my league. It's hard to find anyone else that you can absolutely count on for that kind of baseline production. That being said, I think his ceiling is fairly low, and I am worried he gets pulled in the 3rd quarter. I'm starting with tempered confidence, but I don't get how FBG's have him ranked #1 overall. He's been the #1 QB all season, but there's a handful of QB's I'd rather have right about now.

game will be closer than people think.

 

[Yenrub]

Hoping that Rodgers plays at least a half for the rest of the season (including week 17)

A half of Rodgers playing well is probably better than a full game of my backup Andy Dalton

 

[plastik]

Man I really hope my opponent this week is waffling about playing Rodgers. This game is still quite meaningful - home field throughout is not locked up yet. If Rodgers leaves early it will be because the Packers have scored a lot of points. Flynn is not even remotely an option this week. Last week was the first time all season that more than 1 of the Packers offensive TDs were not accounted for by Rodgers. First time all season that Rodgers has thrown a redone interception. Only the third first-half shutout by the defense. I certainly wouldn't bet my fantasy season on all that happening again.

I agree with this logic. Although anyone would love to get 40 points from Rodgers (which is certainly possible), you won't find many QBs with an absolute floor of 20 points as it seems Rodgers has. Dance with who brung you.

 

[Sinrman]

If they go into next week 14-0, there is no way he sits. Same with week 17. If the game is close, I'll bet he stays in. If they are getting blown out or

blowing someone away, then they'll bench him after the 3rd quarter or before, in my opinion.