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Anquan Boldin - Week 15 (1 Viewer)
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MU Seminole
Footballguy
Will he or Fitz (or both) be drawing Champ?
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
I benched him this week for Braylon and will bench him next week too. He is not getting targeted enough recently. Over the last 7 games, he is only averaging 4 receptions per game. I haven't seen any of his games, so I'm not sure why the production has dropped. Maybe some ARZ fans could chime in. All I know is that he's only had 1 good game in the last 7 games.All,Yes, I know the always start your studs axiom, but is Anquan Boldin really a stud this season? He'll be drawing Champ Baliey next week and after two sub-par outings, I'm worried. Right now, I am seriously considering sitting him for Marty Booker!Anyone else concerned?
I would be interested (as a Fitz owner) to learn more about how Champ will spend his time next weekend.
Trap Play
Footballguy
OK. I've got myself throughly confused now, so maybe this is all a false alarm. According to the Arizona Cardinals Website's depth chart, Boldin plays WR on the left side, which mean he would not draw Bailey. Can anyone that's watched a lot of Cards games confirm which sides of the field Fitzgerald and Boldin generally line up on?
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
I have seen most of the Cards games (along with many other games) and I believe Boldin lines up on Leinart's left. Im not 100% sure though because their game usually doesnt have my full attention. I've been considering benching him as well lately but Henry and Clayton don't exactly inspire me. <_<
Guys, good coordinators move people around to exploit matchups. Boldin moves more than Fitz, and Fitz lines up all over the place. I think he was on left of Leinert (opposite Champ) when he scored TD yesterday. Champ is funny because he will cover TE's, whoever. They don't move him to the top receiver enough in my opinion. Yesterday the Chargers would never have 2 wides on one side and a TE (gates) on the other because Champ would cover him, he didn't and Gates dominated. I would not look too much into who Champ is going to cover and just play your guys, as yes Champ will cover one but I doubt the same one all game.
Are you able to divulge your sources of where you get the Def vs WR1 and WR2 #s? It's not here on FBG is it?Edit: N/m...I found the answer in another post of yours...Football Outsiders...good site!
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goldenchild
Footballguy
On the pass play where Fitzgerald caught his TD, Boldin was on Leinhart's right.ETA: Just saw that kncks already pointed that out.
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
I watch the Cards regularly as I own Boldin and Fitz indifferent league (and you always want to watch your offensive players against the Cards' D 
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To echo everyone else, they move both players around a lot.
I will be starting Boldin b/c I believe the Cards will be in three-wide situations more than usual - Edge will go back to his sub-75 yard rush days against the Broncos' D and AZ will throw the ball 35 times.
)To echo everyone else, they move both players around a lot.
I will be starting Boldin b/c I believe the Cards will be in three-wide situations more than usual - Edge will go back to his sub-75 yard rush days against the Broncos' D and AZ will throw the ball 35 times.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
P.S. - if there is any "type" of receiver that Champ would struggle against, it is Boldin, who runs so many crossing patterns - when receivers cut to the inside or middle of the field, that's where Champ relies on the safety to give inside coverage.
He'll shut 'em down to the outside or fading - esp. in the red zone - but crossing into the middle of the field from between the 20s, Boldin's bread and butter, Boldin should have moderate success.
He'll shut 'em down to the outside or fading - esp. in the red zone - but crossing into the middle of the field from between the 20s, Boldin's bread and butter, Boldin should have moderate success.
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TwinTurbo
Footballguy
Marc, since you've watched most of the games, any idea on why Boldin has not been targeted much lately? In the last 7 games, his only good game was against Minnesota. Outside of that game, he's only been averaging 3-4 receptions per game. What made Boldin so valuable in the past was his receptions, especially in PPR leagues. But he doesn't seem to have the same chemistry with Leinart yet.Marc Levin said:I watch the Cards regularly as I own Boldin and Fitz indifferent league (and you always want to watch your offensive players against the Cards' D
He just said that Edge has been running really well and he has. The past 2 weeks the O line has played better and running has come easily. When that is happening there are not enough balls for both Fitz and Boldin. Leinert is going to be good, but if you watch him he locks on guys and throws to the guy he is staring at. Why they aren't running Boldin on more slants (Bear Game), well I don't know. Could be that the OC has changed and has a new philosophy. But, I am watching every game every Sunday and when I watch the cards O they aren't trying to pass near as much as end of last year and the beginning of this year. When you have Fitz, Boldin, Johnson, and then throw the backs in there there just aren't going to be enough looks. I like the idea of a lot more passing this week, but Edge is running ten times better and looks a heck of a lot quicker the past 2 weeks. He looks motivated and not frustrated!Marc, since you've watched most of the games, any idea on why Boldin has not been targeted much lately? In the last 7 games, his only good game was against Minnesota. Outside of that game, he's only been averaging 3-4 receptions per game. What made Boldin so valuable in the past was his receptions, especially in PPR leagues. But he doesn't seem to have the same chemistry with Leinart yet.Marc Levin said:I watch the Cards regularly as I own Boldin and Fitz indifferent league (and you always want to watch your offensive players against the Cards' D
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
And getting Shipp involved has been big - a lot of third and short and GL plays that would normally have garnered a Boldin target are going to the running game.
Fitz's return = Huge.
The only puzzling game for me was the @GB game. Oak in week 7 was AZ v. a great pass D. Dallas in week 10 was Fitz' return and Fitz answered.
Boldin then had two big games - then had two poor games when Edge ran for over 100.
V. Denver, Edge won't have running room and Fitz and Boldin will be big once again - Fitz is also the primary red zone target (12 versus 9 , even though Fitz missed four games).
Don't expecty stud numbers from Boldin from here on out - expect 4-7 catches, 60-110 yards, the TDs on his high yardage days, moving the chains on his low yardage days.
Fitz's return = Huge.
The only puzzling game for me was the @GB game. Oak in week 7 was AZ v. a great pass D. Dallas in week 10 was Fitz' return and Fitz answered.
Boldin then had two big games - then had two poor games when Edge ran for over 100.
V. Denver, Edge won't have running room and Fitz and Boldin will be big once again - Fitz is also the primary red zone target (12 versus 9 , even though Fitz missed four games).
Don't expecty stud numbers from Boldin from here on out - expect 4-7 catches, 60-110 yards, the TDs on his high yardage days, moving the chains on his low yardage days.
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
also note that, despite Edge getting his numbers and cutting back on the receiver looks, Boldin had 8 and then 7 targets - he led the team in targets two weeks ago and was second on the team in targets yesterday.
A slight slump is nothing to freak out about, but I don't think you should expect him to carry your WR spot this week.
A slight slump is nothing to freak out about, but I don't think you should expect him to carry your WR spot this week.
Pauli Walnuts
Footballguy
Does anyone know Boldin's contract status? If/when he becomes a free agent and goes to another team as the true #1 he should be huge.
Sol D
Footballguy
Earlier this season didn't Champ shut down Marvin Harrison WR1, while Reggie Wayne WR2 had a monster day?Guys, good coordinators move people around to exploit matchups. Boldin moves more than Fitz, and Fitz lines up all over the place. I think he was on left of Leinert (opposite Champ) when he scored TD yesterday. Champ is funny because he will cover TE's, whoever. They don't move him to the top receiver enough in my opinion. Yesterday the Chargers would never have 2 wides on one side and a TE (gates) on the other because Champ would cover him, he didn't and Gates dominated. I would not look too much into who Champ is going to cover and just play your guys, as yes Champ will cover one but I doubt the same one all game.I have seen most of the Cards games (along with many other games) and I believe Boldin lines up on Leinart's left. Im not 100% sure though because their game usually doesnt have my full attention. I've been considering benching him as well lately but Henry and Clayton don't exactly inspire me.
Bevo
Footballguy
I am concerned about the bolded part. I traded for him prior to the season expecting stud like status from him but he is hovering around the 15-20 area for WRs and the 65-70 area overall in my leagues (non-PPR). I usually wouldn't go that deep (WR or overall) to define players as being studs. Perhaps he can regain that status next year.
Gaddis
Footballguy
Excellent contribution. Thanks.
Trap Play
Footballguy
I can totally see playing Glenn, who has a sweet match-up against the Falcons, over Boldin, but I'm stuck with a more challenging decision. My next best receiver is Booker. How much do you believe in going with the hot hand is the question, I guess. 
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bonesman
Footballguy
If Boldin isn't nursing some kind of lingering injury that isn't getting reported... i suspect he's due to go off. Dude is so athletic and usually makes something out of nothing one every couple of weeks... now i havent' watched the actual games... but i haven't seen that big play ability on the box scores the last few weeks
i think he busts off a long one early then gets a red zone TD in the 2nd half and has his best game of the season.
Glenn and Booker are good options too though
i think he busts off a long one early then gets a red zone TD in the 2nd half and has his best game of the season.
Glenn and Booker are good options too though
Wilbur Wood
Footballguy
I will start Boldin in 2 semi-final playoff games. Now these are both start 4 WR leagues and he will co-start with Fitz in one league.
I am starting him over guys like Reggie Brown and Marcus Robinson.
Boldin drew a long pass interference call last week on a play that easily could have been a ~ 45 yard TD and with the penalty did result in a TD, just not his.
The Cards have had leads the last 2 weeks and thus passed much less. I think that they will have to pass to beat Denver.
Start Boldin unless you clearly have a better option.
I am starting him over guys like Reggie Brown and Marcus Robinson.
Boldin drew a long pass interference call last week on a play that easily could have been a ~ 45 yard TD and with the penalty did result in a TD, just not his.
The Cards have had leads the last 2 weeks and thus passed much less. I think that they will have to pass to beat Denver.
Start Boldin unless you clearly have a better option.
KiddLattimer
Footballguy
I have him as a flex player and I am going with Sammy Morris (vs Buffalo) instead.
I was thrilled with Boldin earlier this year, now I wish I could sell him on name value.
I was thrilled with Boldin earlier this year, now I wish I could sell him on name value.
weisguy0831
Footballguy
I made the mistake of sitting Holt just because he was going up against the Bears. I suggest people don't make the same mistake and sit Boldin this week. If he gets shut down, he gets shut down. Would you rather have him in your lineup and get shutdown or on your bench and he goes off?
