Anyone Benching Portis this week. (1 Viewer)

[Spartans346]

I know some will say this is in the wrong forum but oh well.

I have Forte, Westbrook, and Portis

Portis and the coach seem to iron out their differences.

It looks as though Portis is healthy and they're going to run him.......a lot.

But Cin.'s run defense isn't that bad.

 

[Kuz]

I know some will say this is in the wrong forum but oh well.I have Forte, Westbrook, and PortisPortis and the coach seem to iron out their differences.It looks as though Portis is healthy and they're going to run him.......a lot.But Cin.'s run defense isn't that bad.

yes.. this is the wrong forum but what do you really want people to say anyway. You have 3 viable guys to start. If you can only start 2 then you could make an argument for any of those guys to be a stud this week.. flip a coin if you want...

 

[IndyHavoc]

I'm actually (as of right now) playing the combination of D Williams and Jonathan Stewart over Portis. I've got the better of my playoff opponent at most spots (imo), so want to play it safe on production from my RB2 and Flex spot. You just have to figure that Carolina will get a combined (floor) of 200 yrds and 2 TD's on the ground. Ceiling much higher, at least 300 and 3-4 TD's rushing.

Am I insane for doing this? I may regret it, but I'd bet even money that with all the question marks with Portis vs. a mediocre run D (albeit with NOTHING to play for)...I'll get same #'s out of Jonathan Stewart. If not, that means that I got insane #'s out of DWill and it won't matter overall.

 

[Mr. Littlejeans]

I just put Portis in for Lucky Pierre this morning.

 

[phowler13]

Anyone have any new news injury or how involved in passing situations, etc.

 

[Avery]

Probably doesn't help, but I'm benching Portis for Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson.

 

[w3junky]

I'm playing Portis over TJones. Cincy's run def isn't that bad?? Say what? They are ranked in the 20's. Portis should have a good game, esp. with the whole coach/player ironing out their differences part.

 

[thatguy]

I'm actually (as of right now) playing the combination of D Williams and Jonathan Stewart over Portis. I've got the better of my playoff opponent at most spots (imo), so want to play it safe on production from my RB2 and Flex spot. You just have to figure that Carolina will get a combined (floor) of 200 yrds and 2 TD's on the ground. Ceiling much higher, at least 300 and 3-4 TD's rushing.Am I insane for doing this? I may regret it, but I'd bet even money that with all the question marks with Portis vs. a mediocre run D (albeit with NOTHING to play for)...I'll get same #'s out of Jonathan Stewart. If not, that means that I got insane #'s out of DWill and it won't matter overall.

You might regret this... Denver is an incredibly juicy mathcup but that's why it would scare me. They have the potential on offense to put up a couple of scores early and potentially force Carolina to throw on them.

 

[thatguy]

I'm still trying to decide between Portis and Jennings in my flex spot, but leaning toward Portis.

 

[Abstract]

I'm starting Portis and Michael Turner>>>T. Jones

 

[fred_1_15301]

I'm starting Portis and Michael Turner>>>T. Jones

..........when will people ever learn........

 

[shredhead]

I'm actually (as of right now) playing the combination of D Williams and Jonathan Stewart over Portis. I've got the better of my playoff opponent at most spots (imo), so want to play it safe on production from my RB2 and Flex spot. You just have to figure that Carolina will get a combined (floor) of 200 yrds and 2 TD's on the ground. Ceiling much higher, at least 300 and 3-4 TD's rushing.Am I insane for doing this? I may regret it, but I'd bet even money that with all the question marks with Portis vs. a mediocre run D (albeit with NOTHING to play for)...I'll get same #'s out of Jonathan Stewart. If not, that means that I got insane #'s out of DWill and it won't matter overall.

You might regret this... Denver is an incredibly juicy mathcup but that's why it would scare me. They have the potential on offense to put up a couple of scores early and potentially force Carolina to throw on them.

I sure hope that's the way it works out. My opponent is playing both Williams and Stewart. I got Smith. As far as the OP is concerned, I am playing Portis and Chris Johnson over Thomas Jones

 

[CravenM]

Of LT, Ryan Grant, Portis and Tashard Choice,

I'm going with LT and Grant.

Everything about the Redskins offense bugs me but Portis is a work horse who's not being worked enough.

 

[Abstract]

I'm starting Portis and Michael Turner>>>T. Jones

..........when will people ever learn........

What is that supposed to mean?

 

[Jon_Moore]

Portis was dinged up last week and hadn't been practicing much for a little while.

He expressed his frustration with the coach, which should open his eyes and get Portis more involved. Also, I heard on ESPN he had returned to practice.

Cinci ranks 23rd against the rush. "Not that bad"? My guess is teams throw on them more than they run because their pass D is just that terrible. Portis is one of the best running backs in the league, on an offense isn't lighting it up with the pass.

If this was Pitt or Balt, sure, I'd consider benching him. Against a team that allows 126 rushing yards per?

I imagine something like:

22 rushes

94 Yards

1 TD

2 receptions

17 yards

 

[Sebowski]

Both Skins starting Tackles are out this week (though one should have been benched anyway).

I'm starting Portis in two leagues though. One over Reggie; one over Harrison.

 

[Wrigley]

God ####### DAMN it, I started Portis over P Thomas this week. Portis better come through!!!!!

 

[knowledge dropper]

I would start me at RB on my fantasy team against the Bengals, and I am a Bengals fan.

I can't see how there is much debate about this one.

 

[Sebowski]

I would start me at RB on my fantasy team against the Bengals, and I am a Bengals fan.

I can't see how there is much debate about this one.

Do you watch all the games? How bad are they?They are 28th in FF points allowed to RBs.. Scares me a little

Have they just played against bad RBs, or do teams exploit them more through the air?

 

[Grid71]

I wouldn't bench Portis for anyone this week. (starting him and SJax over Gore this week)

I actually think Portis will be the top scoring RB this week. Great players tend to respond when called out (or benched) like Portis was last week. He should be Motivated and determined to show why he was leading the league in rushing just a few weeks ago.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

In my leisurely freebie public yahoo league I'm playing Portis for the first time since week 8 (over Slaton, TJones, and Lynch).

 

[PatrickT]

Portis not even on the injury report. I've had Slaton in up to now, but just made the switch. Hope he doesn't screw me like he did against the Giants.

http://www.redskins.com/gen/team/injuryReport.jsp

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

I don't think you sit a guy like Portis unless you have a no-brainer upgrade available.

 

[PatrickT]

The only thing still giving me pause is, what if WAS gets a big lead and starts resting people early? I don't know that WAS is explosive enough to really do that, even against the Bengals, who've had several games where they were at least competitive.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

 

[benbadman]

I'm starting Portis and Michael Turner>>>T. Jones

You're benching the #2 RB in fantasy football (thomas jones) in a home game vs the weak bills?

 

[Abstract]

I'm starting Portis and Michael Turner>>>T. Jones

You're benching the #2 RB in fantasy football (thomas jones) in a home game vs the weak bills?

Yep, I have great options.

 

[got_nugs]

In a mind blowing decisive move, I started LT and Portis over Norwood and KJones this week.

Don't you draft Portis to play him in the playoffs? Healthy + motivated + good matchup = stud?

 

[Spike]

I can start 3 RBs and have Slaton, Portis, MJD, DeAngelo Williams and Ronnie Brown.

I'm definitely starting MJD and Williams and thinking of sitting Portis for Slaton or Brown but haven't yet decided.

 

[Ripleys]

who do I bench to start Portis in a PPR tomorrow? LT, Turner, or S-Jax? I can only start 3! :confused

 

[phowler13]

Back and forth between him and Slaton, leaning towards Portis just on gut feeling.

 

[PatrickT]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

Not on the injury report, and I don't think the doghouse is an issue, but you make a good point about the oline.Ugh.

 

[knowledge dropper]

I would start me at RB on my fantasy team against the Bengals, and I am a Bengals fan.

I can't see how there is much debate about this one.

Do you watch all the games? How bad are they?They are 28th in FF points allowed to RBs.. Scares me a little

Have they just played against bad RBs, or do teams exploit them more through the air?

Steelers and Ravens ran at will on them. The DL is terrible. Other teams failed to take advantage of their defense due to poorly conceived game plans (see Dallas and Eagles games).Portis will be $ this week

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

Not on the injury report, and I don't think the doghouse is an issue, but you make a good point about the oline.Ugh.

He just switched it back to Portis. Maybe he feels Portis has more upside this week.

 

[Carver]

I have him on the bench right now with Chris Johnson and Westy in the lineup. I REALLY want to start Portis this week over CJ but something is telling me to stick with what I have.

 

[bringerofchill]

I'm sitting him over MJD and CJ3, for me it's a tough choice.

 

[Avery]

I have him on the bench right now with Chris Johnson and Westy in the lineup. I REALLY want to start Portis this week over CJ but something is telling me to stick with what I have.

Similarly, I'm sticking with Chris Johnson and Peterson over Portis but considered strongly every possible combination of the three but I'm keeping Portis on my bench.

 

[Wrigley]

Portis will go off today.

Mark it down.

 

[Avery]

Portis will go off today.Mark it down.

I fear you may be right, but I can't bench Johnson or Peterson so I'm going with the guys with better o-lines that are healthier.

 

[Ripleys]

I'm benching S-Jax in one league, and CJ3 in 2 leagues, to start Portis today. I too feel he's gonna have a huge day.

 

[NumNums]

Starting Portis and Chris Johnson this week over Thomas Jones too. Had a dream where Portis and Chris Johnson both got me 40+points, so I'm sticking with that! Now if only LenDale White sat on the bench the whole day....

 

[w3junky]

I have way too many options right now at RB for my own good. Starting Portis and DWill over TJones and Rhodes.

 

[Goooals]

If anyone sits Portis today during the playoffs against the Bengals, you had better be stacked with Peterson and Westbrook. Although any player can have a bad game and hindsight is 20/20, let's be real.

 

[PatrickT]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

Not on the injury report, and I don't think the doghouse is an issue, but you make a good point about the oline.Ugh.

He just switched it back to Portis. Maybe he feels Portis has more upside this week.

Brent, is that you????

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

Not on the injury report, and I don't think the doghouse is an issue, but you make a good point about the oline.Ugh.

He just switched it back to Portis. Maybe he feels Portis has more upside this week.

Brent, is that you????

Nope.

 

[PatrickT]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

Not on the injury report, and I don't think the doghouse is an issue, but you make a good point about the oline.Ugh.

He just switched it back to Portis. Maybe he feels Portis has more upside this week.

Brent, is that you????

Nope.

That was bizzarre. I have Forte, Slaton and Portis, and switched back to Portis right before you posted.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

Not on the injury report, and I don't think the doghouse is an issue, but you make a good point about the oline.Ugh.

He just switched it back to Portis. Maybe he feels Portis has more upside this week.

Brent, is that you????

Nope.

That was bizzarre. I have Forte, Slaton and Portis, and switched back to Portis right before you posted.

Good luck to you. My opp. also had Brees so I think he might be leaning toward Portis' upside since Brees/Forte underscored their combined average by about 15 points. Hence the switch.

 

[PatrickT]

My opponent has Slaton in over him against me this week (he already has played Forte). Not sure how to feel about it. I mean the guy has been battling a bunch of injuries for weeks now. Some of you guys seem to be benching some good RBs (ie. T. Jones) that are healthy and on seemingly better teams than a guy who's team is going in the tank, has injuries to himself and his O-line and oh yeah, may or may not be in his coach's doghouse.

Not on the injury report, and I don't think the doghouse is an issue, but you make a good point about the oline.Ugh.

He just switched it back to Portis. Maybe he feels Portis has more upside this week.

Brent, is that you????

Nope.

That was bizzarre. I have Forte, Slaton and Portis, and switched back to Portis right before you posted.

Good luck to you. My opp. also had Brees so I think he might be leaning toward Portis' upside since Brees/Forte underscored their combined average by about 15 points. Hence the switch.

Thanks, you too. I stuck with Portis, so far, neither he nor Slaton are doing diddly-poo.

 

[JuSt CuZ]

I benched him for Rhodes

 

[King of the Wolfies]

apparently Zorn benched Portis inside the 5 Still better than Bush did so I cant complain.