Anyone considering benching Bowe this week (1 Viewer)

[Ripleys]

I know a lot will say "never bench your studs" but it seems like 2 things are almost a lock now in FF

1. you can't run against the Steelers

2. the #1 WR going against the Raiders rarely has a good day

I'm seriously considering benching Bowe for Burleson this week (with TJ Housh out)

Just curious if anyone else is starting to think this way. Who are you benching Bowe for?

 

[tonka]

Right now I have Harvin starting over Bowe, but I'm really struggling with it. I hate benching studs.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Vincent Jackson had a decent day against him and made him look pretty silly on a TD catch

Id start him unless your other option is very sweet

 

[flyonthewall]

I know a lot will say "never bench your studs" but it seems like 2 things are almost a lock now in FF

1. you can't run against the Steelers

2. the #1 WR going against the Raiders rarely has a good day

I'm seriously considering benching Bowe for Burleson this week (with TJ Housh out)

Just curious if anyone else is starting to think this way. Who are you benching Bowe for?

Housh out? Link? I just read he sat out of practice with back spasms, but not considered serious and will play on Sunday.Having said that, Burleson is not a bad play if indeed Housh is out.

 

[Ripleys]

I apologize, can't remember which program, but it was on NFL Network. Said Housh was doubtful for Sunday. I guess that's not the same as ruled "out" but seems doubtful = inactive 99% of the time.

 

[Trap Play]

All I have is Eddie Royal and Mark Clayton behind Reggie Wayne and him, so, no.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I apologize, can't remember which program, but it was on NFL Network. Said Housh was doubtful for Sunday. I guess that's not the same as ruled "out" but seems doubtful = inactive 99% of the time.

sea beat writers are saying he should play. missed practice all the time in CIN.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Bowe had one decent, one bad game vs. OAK last year. He's all they have in KC right now, I think he'll still get a ton of target, and of course red zone love. Solid WR2 play with upside to balance out risk.

 

[Ripleys]

The Bloom man has spoken, so Bowe stays in my lineup!

 

[andrew11]

Housh is not out...no I would stick with Bowe.

Even if he struggles he still has a good chance to catch a TD.

 

[pantherclub]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

 

[JMJ]

The Chiefs are not playing against the Jets this week, so how is Bowe going against the best CB in the NFL this weekend?

 

[The_Fonz]

Debating starting DMason over Bowe. I sat VJax last year against the raiders and he had a monster game. He also did well this past weekend.... I think Mason is in store for a good game and worried about KC and Asomaghuwawa(sp?)

Probably will be a last minute decision....

 

[cmv5]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

The 3rd or 4th round pick is a sunk cost. I make my decisions on who is the best play based on talent and situation. Also, if the decision is based on never sit your studs, I don't believe Bowe belongs in that category yet.

 

[pantherclub]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

The 3rd or 4th round pick is a sunk cost. I make my decisions on who is the best play based on talent and situation. Also, if the decision is based on never sit your studs, I don't believe Bowe belongs in that category yet.

You drafted him for a reason and you knew his schedule beforehand so.........

 

[ditka...mike ditka]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

The 3rd or 4th round pick is a sunk cost. I make my decisions on who is the best play based on talent and situation. Also, if the decision is based on never sit your studs, I don't believe Bowe belongs in that category yet.

You drafted him for a reason and you knew his schedule beforehand so.........

I have Bowe, and I am not benching him, but your logic doesnt make sense.Of course he knew is schedule before hand. I would still draft someone in the 3rd or 4th round if i felt like they were a top 10 WR, even if I thought I would bench them the two times they played the raiders if I had a serviceable guy on the bench. How is this hard to understand? If you feel he is top 10 even with two bad weeks, and you have a good idea what those two bad weeks might be, why not plug someone else in during those weeks. The point of FF is to score the most points you can.

 

[Resident A]

I was deciding between Gage & Burleson to start along with Bowe, now I'm leaning towards sitting Bowe and starting those two guys.

I'm just scared of of 4 for 40 without a TD...

 

[FFCardsFan]

People were talking about benching Bowe last week because he was playing a top defense, but he still got the ball in the endzone. If V-Jax can have a decent day vs Nmandi, then Bowe can.

 

[thehornet]

People were talking about benching Bowe last week because he was playing a top defense, but he still got the ball in the endzone. If V-Jax can have a decent day vs Nmandi, then Bowe can.

I wish it were that easy. I am considering L Robinson over him

 

[abishagenaden]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

The 3rd or 4th round pick is a sunk cost. I make my decisions on who is the best play based on talent and situation. Also, if the decision is based on never sit your studs, I don't believe Bowe belongs in that category yet.

You drafted him for a reason and you knew his schedule beforehand so.........

I have Bowe, and I am not benching him, but your logic doesnt make sense.Of course he knew is schedule before hand. I would still draft someone in the 3rd or 4th round if i felt like they were a top 10 WR, even if I thought I would bench them the two times they played the raiders if I had a serviceable guy on the bench. How is this hard to understand? If you feel he is top 10 even with two bad weeks, and you have a good idea what those two bad weeks might be, why not plug someone else in during those weeks. The point of FF is to score the most points you can.

 

[PewterFan]

The first rule of Fantasy Football is you don't sit your studs. The second rule of Fantasy Football is you don't sit your studs.

 

[lyon812]

People were talking about benching Bowe last week because he was playing a top defense, but he still got the ball in the endzone. If V-Jax can have a decent day vs Nmandi, then Bowe can.

It wasn't against Asomugha that he had his decent night. Per Rotoworld: Jackson was blanketed all night by Nnamdi Asomugha before he caught a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown behind him. Jackson's other four catches were when he was in motion away from Asomugha and working on Chris Johnson.

 

[Otis]

I don't get why FBG keeps ranking him so highly. That offense is a mess.

 

[Fodasme69]

People were talking about benching Bowe last week because he was playing a top defense, but he still got the ball in the endzone. If V-Jax can have a decent day vs Nmandi, then Bowe can.

It wasn't against Asomugha that he had his decent night. Per Rotoworld: Jackson was blanketed all night by Nnamdi Asomugha before he caught a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown behind him. Jackson's other four catches were when he was in motion away from Asomugha and working on Chris Johnson.

And KC can't do the same with Bowe?

 

[wadegarrett]

In a word: no.

 

[SportsMumboJumbo]

I benched him in favor of Fred Jackson as my flex player.

 

[lyon812]

People were talking about benching Bowe last week because he was playing a top defense, but he still got the ball in the endzone. If V-Jax can have a decent day vs Nmandi, then Bowe can.

It wasn't against Asomugha that he had his decent night. Per Rotoworld:Jackson was blanketed all night by Nnamdi Asomugha before he caught a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown behind him. Jackson's other four catches were when he was in motion away from Asomugha and working on Chris Johnson.

And KC can't do the same with Bowe?

I'm sure Haley's considering that. That doesn't change the fact that V-Jax didn't have a good day against Asomugha, and that his reputation as a shutdown corner is well-deserved. Why are you confused?Bowe, of course, seems to want to go right at him. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/9/17/10...e-on-raiders-cb

 

[dansav]

Does Nnamdi Asomugha's broken wrist come into consideration? My choices are Bowe or Roy Williams.

I'm rolling with Bowe

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

I think im going to bench him if Boldin is up to speed.

Fitz and Boldin is my wr1-2

I think im going to roll with Chesta or Harvin over Bowe this week in my ppr.

 

[identikit]

People were talking about benching Bowe last week because he was playing a top defense, but he still got the ball in the endzone. If V-Jax can have a decent day vs Nmandi, then Bowe can.

It wasn't against Asomugha that he had his decent night. Per Rotoworld: Jackson was blanketed all night by Nnamdi Asomugha before he caught a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown behind him. Jackson's other four catches were when he was in motion away from Asomugha and working on Chris Johnson.

So you're saying that there are ways, in spite of Nnamdi, a good WR can do ok vs the Oakland Raiders....I'll be starting Bowe....

 

[texasheat]

I know a lot will say "never bench your studs" but it seems like 2 things are almost a lock now in FF

1. you can't run against the Steelers

2. the #1 WR going against the Raiders rarely has a good day

I'm seriously considering benching Bowe for Burleson this week (with TJ Housh out)

Just curious if anyone else is starting to think this way. Who are you benching Bowe for?

Housh out? Link? I just read he sat out of practice with back spasms, but not considered serious and will play on Sunday.Having said that, Burleson is not a bad play if indeed Housh is out.

I'm fairly certain that Burleson isn't a bad play regardless.

 

[pantherclub]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

The 3rd or 4th round pick is a sunk cost. I make my decisions on who is the best play based on talent and situation. Also, if the decision is based on never sit your studs, I don't believe Bowe belongs in that category yet.

You drafted him for a reason and you knew his schedule beforehand so.........

I have Bowe, and I am not benching him, but your logic doesnt make sense.Of course he knew is schedule before hand. I would still draft someone in the 3rd or 4th round if i felt like they were a top 10 WR, even if I thought I would bench them the two times they played the raiders if I had a serviceable guy on the bench. How is this hard to understand? If you feel he is top 10 even with two bad weeks, and you have a good idea what those two bad weeks might be, why not plug someone else in during those weeks. The point of FF is to score the most points you can.

How can you predict when someone is going to have a bad week? Thats asinine. Its week 2. In week one he had a okay game with not much to work with, to me it would seem crazy to draft someone in the 3rd (or 4rth) and consider benching him for a lower drafted player especially if you think Bowe will finish in the top 10. You are essentially chasing points which is never ever a good thing to do in FF. To compare last years stats and make an assumption that Bowe will have a bad game against the raiders is just not intelligent.

 

[RUSF18]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

The 3rd or 4th round pick is a sunk cost. I make my decisions on who is the best play based on talent and situation. Also, if the decision is based on never sit your studs, I don't believe Bowe belongs in that category yet.

You drafted him for a reason and you knew his schedule beforehand so.........

I have Bowe, and I am not benching him, but your logic doesnt make sense.Of course he knew is schedule before hand. I would still draft someone in the 3rd or 4th round if i felt like they were a top 10 WR, even if I thought I would bench them the two times they played the raiders if I had a serviceable guy on the bench. How is this hard to understand? If you feel he is top 10 even with two bad weeks, and you have a good idea what those two bad weeks might be, why not plug someone else in during those weeks. The point of FF is to score the most points you can.

How can you predict when someone is going to have a bad week? Thats asinine. Its week 2. In week one he had a okay game with not much to work with, to me it would seem crazy to draft someone in the 3rd (or 4rth) and consider benching him for a lower drafted player especially if you think Bowe will finish in the top 10. You are essentially chasing points which is never ever a good thing to do in FF. To compare last years stats and make an assumption that Bowe will have a bad game against the raiders is just not intelligent.

Furthermore, if you think high enough of a guy where you expect him to finish Top 10 despite having two guaranteed benchable weeks, and assuming you believe in variance where he'll throw up a random clunker again along the way...and you STILL think he'll finish top 10, he is good enough where you should be starting him every week.

 

[ditka...mike ditka]

I never understand this line of thinking. You spend a 3rd or maybe 4rth pick on Bowe why would you ever sit him?

***edit to say I have been high on Bowe all summer and I think it is a lock for him to finish in the top 10 maybe top 5. I love the way he plays.

The 3rd or 4th round pick is a sunk cost. I make my decisions on who is the best play based on talent and situation. Also, if the decision is based on never sit your studs, I don't believe Bowe belongs in that category yet.

You drafted him for a reason and you knew his schedule beforehand so.........

I have Bowe, and I am not benching him, but your logic doesnt make sense.Of course he knew is schedule before hand. I would still draft someone in the 3rd or 4th round if i felt like they were a top 10 WR, even if I thought I would bench them the two times they played the raiders if I had a serviceable guy on the bench. How is this hard to understand? If you feel he is top 10 even with two bad weeks, and you have a good idea what those two bad weeks might be, why not plug someone else in during those weeks. The point of FF is to score the most points you can.

How can you predict when someone is going to have a bad week? Thats asinine. Its week 2. In week one he had a okay game with not much to work with, to me it would seem crazy to draft someone in the 3rd (or 4rth) and consider benching him for a lower drafted player especially if you think Bowe will finish in the top 10. You are essentially chasing points which is never ever a good thing to do in FF. To compare last years stats and make an assumption that Bowe will have a bad game against the raiders is just not intelligent.

You are completely right...and this week I am going to start Marian Barber over Ray Rice too because I drafted Marion Barber in the 3rd and my 2nd RB and didnt draft Ray Rice til the 6th as my 3rd RB. I mean, Ray Rice has the better matchup, and will most likely score more, but it would be very unintellegent of me to bench my 3rd round pick. In the word of Ron White "You can't fix stupid"

 

[thehornet]

I don't get why FBG keeps ranking him so highly. That offense is a mess.

Targets. Simple as that.

 

[Maven]

Career vs. Oak

4Gms - 0TD, 264yds

I don't think he scores this weekend folks.

 

[Fodasme69]

People were talking about benching Bowe last week because he was playing a top defense, but he still got the ball in the endzone. If V-Jax can have a decent day vs Nmandi, then Bowe can.

It wasn't against Asomugha that he had his decent night. Per Rotoworld:Jackson was blanketed all night by Nnamdi Asomugha before he caught a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown behind him. Jackson's other four catches were when he was in motion away from Asomugha and working on Chris Johnson.

And KC can't do the same with Bowe?

I'm sure Haley's considering that. That doesn't change the fact that V-Jax didn't have a good day against Asomugha, and that his reputation as a shutdown corner is well-deserved. Why are you confused?Bowe, of course, seems to want to go right at him. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2009/9/17/10...e-on-raiders-cb

Just confussed to why would Bowe be shut out. If they can move him like SD moved V. Jackson and Bowe will still get his.

 

[Mr Capicollo]

Right now I have Harvin starting over Bowe, but I'm really struggling with it. I hate benching studs.

I benched Bowe for Henry last week and got burned. I won't do that again. Bowe will get his points anyway, regardless of matchups, most of the time. You got to play him.

 

[identikit]

Career vs. Oak4Gms - 0TD, 264ydsI don't think he scores this weekend folks.

Sounds like Bowe is due to me...

 

[Maven]

Career vs. Oak4Gms - 0TD, 264ydsI don't think he scores this weekend folks.

Sounds like Bowe is due to me...

Hah, glass half full type of guy eh...4 games, 24 targets (6 a game), 15 rec (62% catch, 3.75 rec/g ), 276yds (66 yp/g, 18.4ypc), 0TDs

 

[steelcityman]

I dont know what else I can do, Avery for the Rams or Mason from Balt(I already have to start RRice).

I guess Avery could land me more recps, and maybe yards.

Bowe didnt do much last week vs a great defense, but he did score the TD.

I am trying to get Gage in free agency, if I do, he's a better start.

If not, I'll stick with Bowe, TD potential is always there.

 

[footballnerd]

Bowe knows TDs.

 

[Maven]

Also, if Cassel starts...don't you think he will be a little rusty? Which is not a good thing vs a good Raiders secondary...

 

[abishagenaden]

Right now I have Harvin starting over Bowe, but I'm really struggling with it. I hate benching studs.

I benched Bowe for Henry last week and got burned. I won't do that again. Bowe will get his points anyway, regardless of matchups, most of the time. You got to play him.

Oh come on. It depends -who- you're starting in place of Bowe. Henry?? A WR4 who's still trying to prove himself? If his possible replacement is another WR1, or a WR2 on a good offense, benching Bowe in favor of him is definitely a reasonable consideration.

 

[pantherclub]

Career vs. Oak4Gms - 0TD, 264ydsI don't think he scores this weekend folks.

Sounds like Bowe is due to me...

Hah, glass half full type of guy eh...4 games, 24 targets (6 a game), 15 rec (62% catch, 3.75 rec/g ), 276yds (66 yp/g, 18.4ypc), 0TDs

Nevermind the fact that one of those years was his rookie season.

 

[jesse]

Career vs. Oak4Gms - 0TD, 264ydsI don't think he scores this weekend folks.

Bad Logic, poor judgment...

 

[Mr Capicollo]

Right now I have Harvin starting over Bowe, but I'm really struggling with it. I hate benching studs.

I benched Bowe for Henry last week and got burned. I won't do that again. Bowe will get his points anyway, regardless of matchups, most of the time. You got to play him.

Oh come on. It depends -who- you're starting in place of Bowe. Henry?? A WR4 who's still trying to prove himself? If his possible replacement is another WR1, or a WR2 on a good offense, benching Bowe in favor of him is definitely a reasonable consideration.

Henry has repeatedly been rumored to be in line to become a star in Cincy, and he had an outstanding preseason. Regardless, such decisions also depend upon who is throwing the ball, right? Last week my choice was between Carson Palmer against the lousy Broncos defense, and Brody Croyle against the Ravens.

In other words, save the lecture, chief.

 

[flyonthewall]

I know a lot will say "never bench your studs" but it seems like 2 things are almost a lock now in FF

1. you can't run against the Steelers

2. the #1 WR going against the Raiders rarely has a good day

I'm seriously considering benching Bowe for Burleson this week (with TJ Housh out)

Just curious if anyone else is starting to think this way. Who are you benching Bowe for?

Housh out? Link? I just read he sat out of practice with back spasms, but not considered serious and will play on Sunday.Having said that, Burleson is not a bad play if indeed Housh is out.

I'm fairly certain that Burleson isn't a bad play regardless.

Sure, you could do worse than Burleson, but I'm fairly certain, that I would play Bowe over Burleson any day of the week, regardless if Housh was in or out.

 

[SuperGreen]

Vincent Jackson had a decent day against him and made him look pretty silly on a TD catch

this. the guy isn't automatic.although he helped cost me the title game by locking down andre johnson last year. it's a 50-50, and personally i'd rather play my best guys regardless.

 

[Todem]

I know a lot will say "never bench your studs" but it seems like 2 things are almost a lock now in FF1. you can't run against the Steelers2. the #1 WR going against the Raiders rarely has a good dayI'm seriously considering benching Bowe for Burleson this week (with TJ Housh out)Just curious if anyone else is starting to think this way. Who are you benching Bowe for?

Never.