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Anyone Sitting Portis Week 9? (1 Viewer)

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I know, I know...never sit your studs. BUT, Steelers are top notch against the run and I may be able to get better production out of Turner (vs Oak) and CJ3 (vs. Pack). FBG has them ranked 8,9,10 so this isn't helping me much. I have him plugged in to start as of now (along with CJ3), but I'm getting that funny feeling (you know...like the one before I said, "I Do") about this game. Am I insane; over-analyzing; is anyone else feeling this way?

 
I made that mistake earlier this season when he had a "tough" match up against Philly who was #1 against the run at the time. He went on to have 21 points on my bench. Luckily I still won, but I swore that I'd never do that again.

 
Abstract said:
I made that mistake earlier this season when he had a "tough" match up against Philly who was #1 against the run at the time. He went on to have 21 points on my bench. Luckily I still won, but I swore that I'd never do that again.
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Did the same thing Abstract so you aren't alone. Like you, I still won but learned never to sit him. He'll produce against ANYONE. Always start your studs!
 
Depends on who your options are. In the OP's case I would absolutely start Turner and CJ3. Turner will eat up the Raiders and CJ3 will be as productive as he has been all year against the packers.

 
I hate to break it to you boys but Portis may sit this week. He hasn't practiced and the guy is seriously banged up. The Skins may rest him heading into the bye week considering a big game with Dallas looms after they return. :lmao:

 
el-gato-grande said:
I hate to break it to you boys but Portis may sit this week. He hasn't practiced and the guy is seriously banged up. The Skins may rest him heading into the bye week considering a big game with Dallas looms after they return. :thumbup:
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:stirspot: this has to just be your opinion as i've seen no valid info about this anywhere. Portis hasn't really practiced for 3 weeks now. sure he has a few dings, as do most at this point in the season, but he is nowhere near "seriously" banged up. They will not rest him against Pitt with there being ample time the week after with their bye. This is still a crucial game for the skins to keep ahead of philly/dallas in the division and they will not rest their best/most valuable player barring any sort of serious injury, which he does not have. The rest of this offense works because of CP, not the other way around.To the OP, i'm on the wagon of never sitting your studs. CP has run on top defenses this season and done very well in doing so. Teams have been gameplanning to stop him since week 1, i just dont have any reason to think he's going to do any different than he's done all season.
 
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If I had him I likely wouldn't sit him. He gets more carries than anyone else, and it isn't close. By default he will get 25+ and at minimum 75 yards with the upside of 125+ and a score.

 
I've taken the same position on this kind of topic several times already this season, including when Peterson faced the Bears defense and Titans. IMO, the stud RB's are studs because of their talent. That is the reason I don't ever sit my stud RB's, regardless of who they play. Still further, I think the best RB's often have their best games against the best defenses. Just seems to play out that way. Just look at how Peterson did against the Titans and Bears.

To answer your question, I would not even consider benching Portis, regardless of what his matchup is. He is running like a beast!! Plus, the passing game has looked great the last few weeks, keeping defenses honest. Just like with ADP, I wouldn't be surprised if Portis has a big game against Pitt...especially since it's on the big Monday night stage!

 
el-gato-grande said:
I hate to break it to you boys but Portis may sit this week. He hasn't practiced and the guy is seriously banged up. The Skins may rest him heading into the bye week considering a big game with Dallas looms after they return. :goodposting:
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I think that there is a 1% chance you are correct.
 
I don't expect Portis to blow up in this game like he has in recent weeks, but you know he's going to be fed the ball. His absolute floor is about 20/60 or so in this game. I think his likely stat line is more like 20/75/1, and of course he has the ability to go over 100 yards rushing and get more than 1 TD as his ceiling, though I'm not picking him to do that in this game.

If you feel comfortable starting someone who can give you more than that, so be it.

 
Only sitting him because this one is an 8 teamer and I have genuinely good options (Forte/Graham). Under normal circumstances, I'd say you have to start him and look for 80 and a TD, but hope for more.

Might backfire, but defensible.

 
Todd Andrews said:
el-gato-grande said:
I hate to break it to you boys but Portis may sit this week. He hasn't practiced and the guy is seriously banged up. The Skins may rest him heading into the bye week considering a big game with Dallas looms after they return. :sadbanana:
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I think that there is a 1% chance you are correct.
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You forgot the - in front of that 1.
 
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Reverse Angle said:
I know, I know...never sit your studs. BUT, Steelers are top notch against the run and I may be able to get better production out of Turner (vs Oak) and CJ3 (vs. Pack). FBG has them ranked 8,9,10 so this isn't helping me much. I have him plugged in to start as of now (along with CJ3), but I'm getting that funny feeling (you know...like the one before I said, "I Do") about this game. Am I insane; over-analyzing; is anyone else feeling this way?
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:sadbanana:
 
PatrickT said:
Only sitting him because this one is an 8 teamer and I have genuinely good options (Forte/Graham). Under normal circumstances, I'd say you have to start him and look for 80 and a TD, but hope for more.Might backfire, but defensible.
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No way I would endorse starting Graham over Portis.
 
yellowdog said:
PatrickT said:
Only sitting him because this one is an 8 teamer and I have genuinely good options (Forte/Graham). Under normal circumstances, I'd say you have to start him and look for 80 and a TD, but hope for more.Might backfire, but defensible.
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No way I would endorse starting Graham over Portis.
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:thumbup: My options to sit Portis are Thomas Jones and LenDale White. I am starting Portis!This too may backfire, but it's much more defensible than Graham over Portis.
 
shredhead said:
yellowdog said:
PatrickT said:
Only sitting him because this one is an 8 teamer and I have genuinely good options (Forte/Graham). Under normal circumstances, I'd say you have to start him and look for 80 and a TD, but hope for more.Might backfire, but defensible.
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No way I would endorse starting Graham over Portis.
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:rolleyes: My options to sit Portis are Thomas Jones and LenDale White. I am starting Portis!This too may backfire, but it's much more defensible than Graham over Portis.
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I own Portis and normally I would agree with you. However Graham faces a KC efense and likely won't have to share carries with Dunn this week. I could easily see Graham outperforming Portis this week...
 
CrazyHorse1581 said:
shredhead said:
yellowdog said:
PatrickT said:
Only sitting him because this one is an 8 teamer and I have genuinely good options (Forte/Graham). Under normal circumstances, I'd say you have to start him and look for 80 and a TD, but hope for more.Might backfire, but defensible.
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No way I would endorse starting Graham over Portis.
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:thumbdown: My options to sit Portis are Thomas Jones and LenDale White. I am starting Portis!This too may backfire, but it's much more defensible than Graham over Portis.
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I own Portis and normally I would agree with you. However Graham faces a KC efense and likely won't have to share carries with Dunn this week. I could easily see Graham outperforming Portis this week...
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I'd go with the Teddy too this week.
 
Abstract said:
I made that mistake earlier this season when he had a "tough" match up against Philly who was #1 against the run at the time. He went on to have 21 points on my bench. Luckily I still won, but I swore that I'd never do that again.
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I did the same thing.... never again.
 
Lots of insightful info. here. No doubt Portis has been worked hard in that offense, and one could argue either way that that he should be played or sat. I hate to sit him, but at what point do you decide you're better off going with a lesser back with a better matchup. I think a lot of LT owners have had a few weeks of that recently. I would like to think that the Steelers O line is up to the challenge. Just still trying to hash it out.

 
FYI - Moss is officially a game time decision, but is expected to start. If he doesn't play, then I think the Steelers can afford a lot more to sell out stopping the run. It sucks that it's a Monday night game because that limits your alternatives if you're trying to wait for the final word on this, but I thought I'd pass it along.

 
You should be starting Portis with confidence vs. any team in the league right now. He is simply running possessed. Not only that but Campbell and the passing game are clicking. Wash is finally for the 1st time in 4 years challenging the field vertically and helping to open up running lanes. Most importantly, the Oline in Wash is playing the best it has in years. Sure, Pitt is a tough matchup. Wash is the most efficient offense in the NFL right now though and Portis is the focal point of that well oiled machine.

 
Portis is starting for me even though Pgh shuts most great backs down.

Gore on a bye and Stephen Jackson had better start too or it could get messy.

 
Ripleys said:
why would you ever sit the best RB in the NFL, regardless of opponent? :crazy:
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You are correct, however, look at the history of the mighty LT's production against Pittsburgh in his career. Top NFL backs usually look very bad which is why this is even a question.
 
The ONLY way I sit Portis is if I have legit options otherwise. Personally, I think I do, other owners may not. I posted the question to see IF the forum was seeing what I see...best FF RB to this point on an offense that is clicking (although not as dominant agianst the lowly Lions last week), focused and seems to be on a mission for MVP. Contrast that with 8 weeks of 20+ carries, banged-up physically, facing top defense. I do like the the 'Skins are at home and there is an extra day to recuperate from last week. I'm still on the fence. I appreciate the good, respectful discussion.

 
CrazyHorse1581 said:
shredhead said:
yellowdog said:
PatrickT said:
Only sitting him because this one is an 8 teamer and I have genuinely good options (Forte/Graham). Under normal circumstances, I'd say you have to start him and look for 80 and a TD, but hope for more.Might backfire, but defensible.
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No way I would endorse starting Graham over Portis.
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:thumbup: My options to sit Portis are Thomas Jones and LenDale White. I am starting Portis!This too may backfire, but it's much more defensible than Graham over Portis.
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I own Portis and normally I would agree with you. However Graham faces a KC efense and likely won't have to share carries with Dunn this week. I could easily see Graham outperforming Portis this week...
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That was my thinking as well. Yellowdog, do you hold that same opinion if Dunn is out?
 
In my 8-team PPR league, I'm sitting my top 2 picks this week (never thought that would happen):

Bench

MBIII @ NYG

Portis vs. PIT

Start

Graham @ KC (no Dunn, even though Graham will play some FB)

Forte vs. DET

 
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Broncobiv said:
In my 8-team PPR league, I'm sitting my top 2 picks this week (never thought that would happen):

Bench

MBIII @ NYG

Portis vs. PIT

Start

Graham @ KC (no Dunn, even though Graham will play some FB)

Forte vs. DET
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I'm playing SJax, Brown, and C Johnson in front of Portis this week
 
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