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Cards probably have no reservations to using him up. They are trying to hang on to get into the playoffs in a division where it can be had. They could wear AP out and then say thanks and take a seat and watch when DJ comes back. That would do the job they want and leave DJ very fresh down the stretch. This team showed what they can do when they a running threat to contend with.
At the very least, it would make it really easy for them to take extreme caution when bringing Johnson back. They were already hoping for Christmas... so, keeping him out until the playoffs seems very likely. Of course, I don't know that they would keep him around next year, and I'm not sure that Peterson would want to be there. Either way, I think that he has major fantasy value for the rest of this season. Especially given he fact that he was barely used in NO, and is about to have his second bye week of the season here soon as well. He should have no problems staying fresh.
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You're looking at 6-7 weeks before DJ returns, but a Bye week in there means you're looking at 5-6 weeks production then at BEST a RBBC and at worst a semi-benching behind a resurgent DJ during the fantasy playoffs.
Excellent post. Thats pretty much how I feel as well... after my dion Lewis for adp offer was rejected, I thru Chris Carson's name out and was laughed at. so then i was considering giving up an early 2nd for him as I'm competing at this point but I can't do it. With my roster that's full of way better guys or end of bench types I think either a stud idp or the 2nd would be the only thing that could make it happen. I think I'll pass on ap and let someone else see if he keeps producing like that and when dj comes back.
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/75119/478/the-nfl-week-7-worksheet?pg=2
I'm sure it was redraft. However, the Cards were hoping to get DJ back by Christmas. FF playoffs will be over. Considering that was what they said before getting Peterson... I'm sure that they aren't going to hurry Johnson back sooner now that they have ADP to carry the load. They wouldn't have any reason to rush DJ along in his recovery. It would actually serve them much better to sit him out as long as possible and use ADP up for the rest of the regular season. They have no future ties with Peterson, but they need DJ to be around for a long time.
I don't think he's done per se, but does AP have enough to overcome Drew Stanton as his QB? I don't think so.
His Saints tenure factors in. Again, his ONE GOOD GAME was at home vs. a team that was weak against the run WITH Carson Palmer. Did I mention it was his first game with his new team? It was the most positive of positive situations.
Saints was the worst team he could have chosen to sign to so I'm going to not look into it at all. On his new team where he is getting enough touches he had one really good game and one bad game. He has faced 8 in the box with bad QBs except one year with Brett. I will go ahead and give him another non London game before I say he is done.
I guess this is a good example of people spinning all of these intangible factors however it suits their arguments. "First game with his new team" is regularly used as a disadvantage and a way to excuse a player's poor performance (even a RB). Unless the guy has a good game, then it's only because of the massive advantage that it was his first game with his new team.
Not really, players get amped up and are known for this. See "Revenge Game" narrative, or "first time facing his old team". It's a popular sentiment that is especially prevalent in the DFS community, much like the "squeaky wheel" factor.
Yeah no. We are discounting his games on the Saints because he was getting 5 carries a game. We can only use these past two games as an indication for what is to come. 1 really good game and 1 bad game in London.
He’s pedestrian no matter where he plays in ppr
Make sure to get your excuse ready for Seahawks next week. I can give you some suggestions: Seahawks aren't what they use to be, or maybe Seahawks don't play good on the road.
It's the 49ers, but good job going on the wayback machine for that one. When he duds a 19/49 you won't see me with an emoji post, I'll be too busy not caring.
Yeah most teams have a bye week. 2 weeks makes statements ancient history to you?
Are we really going to argue how long a statement takes to become old in an NFL player thread, or the fact that my point still is valid in that Adrian Peterson took advantage of a great matchup and the fact his team is actively trying to hide the QB (who had a similar great matchup)? Your call.
What we are arguing is you telling me Peterson was done two weeks ago. Clearly he is not done.
All that backtracking looking to feed people crow and you miss this:
I'm trying to see why he quoted me specifically when others took AP to task and found out the answer: mistaken identity. I'm good now.
I stated we should wait until a non London game before we say Peterson is done. You than proceeded to quote me asking me how much more proof I need bolding multiple words and writing out a big paragraph about how he is done. Definitely not mistaken Identity.
