Anyone starting Rams "skill" players tonight on TNF? (1 Viewer)

[Wooderson]

surprised no one else is starting Tavon Austin - I think he could have his best game of the year tonight

I am

You and me both brotha.

 

[Ray_T]

I am forced to start him over Ray Rice.

not cuz I want to, but because if I dont start him and rice (listed as doubtful) doesnt play, I will have a problem.

Unfortunately, Rice will likely be a gametime decision and I need to make the decision tonight.

 

[DerekR]

Nevermind. Pead is inactive

 

[Biabreakable]

Rams rushing attempts after 3 weeks-

26-D.Richardson 99 offensive snaps 30 carries 98yds 12 targets 10 catches 78yds

24-I.Pead 71 offensive snaps 7 carries 21yds 11 targets 8 catches 61yds

36-B.Cunningham 29 offensive snaps 31 ST snaps 6 carries 16yds (not sure how many targets) 1 catch 6yds

Sam Bradford 5 carries 26yds

11-T.Austin 148 snaps 15 ST snaps 4 carries 10yds

30-Z.Stacy 7 offensive snaps 1 carry 4yds

13-C.Givens 162 snaps 1 carry -4 yds

34-C.Reynolds 0 offensive snaps 53 ST snaps

The RB(+Austin) are not doing much as runners. 54 rushing attempts (18ra/game) 171yds 3.16yds/attempt. But they are doing well in receptions. 19 catches 143yds (7.52ypc).

I do not think the Rams running offense will continue to look like this all season. If it did this would be only 288 total rushing attempts for only 912 rushing yards.

Rams WR/TE after 3 weeks-

18-A.Pettis 189 snaps 1 ST snaps 22 targets 13 catches 114yds 2TD

89-J.Cook 173 snaps 23 targets 13 catches 195yds 2TD

13-C.Givens 162 snaps 1 carry -4yds 19 targets 9 catches 186yds

11-T.Austin 148 snaps 15 ST snaps 4 carries 10yds 26 targets 18 catches 118yds 2TD

88-L.Kendricks 95 snaps 12 targets 10 catches 84yds

83-B.Quick 73 snaps 2 ST snaps 7 targets 3 catches 38yds

12-S.Bailey 4 snaps 34 ST snaps 1 target 0 catches

 

[Captain Hook]

Willis and Asomugha INACTIVE so that should help Rams players

 

[Demian]

Starting Tavon in PPR

 

[HurryUpSundays]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet1m
One thing to look for tonight: #Rams expect to use Tavon Austin in the backfield more than before... Should be fun

 

[PhantomJB]

Rams rushing attempts after 3 weeks-

26-D.Richardson 99 offensive snaps 30 carries 98yds 12 targets 10 catches 78yds

24-I.Pead 71 offensive snaps 7 carries 21yds 11 targets 8 catches 61yds

36-B.Cunningham 29 offensive snaps 31 ST snaps 6 carries 16yds (not sure how many targets) 1 catch 6yds

Sam Bradford 5 carries 26yds

11-T.Austin 148 snaps 15 ST snaps 4 carries 10yds

30-Z.Stacy 7 offensive snaps 1 carry 4yds

13-C.Givens 162 snaps 1 carry -4 yds

34-C.Reynolds 0 offensive snaps 53 ST snaps

The RB(+Austin) are not doing much as runners. 54 rushing attempts (18ra/game) 171yds 3.16yds/attempt. But they are doing well in receptions. 19 catches 143yds (7.52ypc).

I do not think the Rams running offense will continue to look like this all season. If it did this would be only 288 total rushing attempts for only 912 rushing yards.

Rams WR/TE after 3 weeks-

18-A.Pettis 189 snaps 1 ST snaps 22 targets 13 catches 114yds 2TD

89-J.Cook 173 snaps 23 targets 13 catches 195yds 2TD

13-C.Givens 162 snaps 1 carry -4yds 19 targets 9 catches 186yds

11-T.Austin 148 snaps 15 ST snaps 4 carries 10yds 26 targets 18 catches 118yds 2TD

88-L.Kendricks 95 snaps 12 targets 10 catches 84yds

83-B.Quick 73 snaps 2 ST snaps 7 targets 3 catches 38yds

12-S.Bailey 4 snaps 34 ST snaps 1 target 0 catches

GREAT writeup.

 

[TeeDub]

Starting Cook over Davis in PPR. I just have that feeling that this is going to 1 of Cook's monster games (followed by a mediocre one next week)

 

[buddahj]

I'm starting Richardson in a few leagues this week.

 

[cubbie5150]

Tavon Austin on my bench until OC Schottenheimer shows he'll have Tavon run patterns further than 3 yds past the LOS. Or otherwise be, you know, innovative...

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Considering benching gore for Austin . Ppr

 

[Junior McSpiffy]

Bradford, except for the leagues where I've got Luck going against JVille.

Also spot-starting Givens as needed.

 

[Warrior]

Starting Benny Cunningham in all leagues.

 

[prgromek]

Pead is inactive.

just a heads up

 

[Pots]

Benching Austin in all leagues I have him in.

 

[KellysHeroes]

oofff, not a good sign for Pead.

Pat Willis out

 

[dangerman77]

Starting Givens over Floyd, just because I had two different beers with dinner.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Pead out makes me think drich a full go. Damn now I'm tempted to start over a bolden gamble.

 

[bakes]

Starting DRich as my other RB2 in a short bench league is Rice. Can't take the chance - going with active on Thursday vs. questionable on Sunday.

Also going with Bradford over Dalton as QB2 in another league.

Hoping for scoring...

 

[Don't Noonan]

Going with D Rich over Bradshaw now with Pead out

 

[AZhardballz]

Thinkin bout starting Bradford over Dalton but can't quite pull the trigger.

 

[theplayer11]

Pead out makes me think drich a full go. Damn now I'm tempted to start over a bolden gamble.

had Bolden in, now going with Drich with Pead out...he better not cost me another win...2 snaps Sunday and out...now a full go on Thursday?..seems strange.

 

[rickyg]

Ok with pead out I put drich in. Let's go!

 

[Mookie]

Pead out makes me think drich a full go. Damn now I'm tempted to start over a bolden gamble.

had Bolden in, now going with Drich with Pead out...he better not cost me another win...2 snaps Sunday and out...now a full go on Thursday?..seems strange.

That makes three of us! Good luck brothers!

 

[avina1]

Thinkin bout starting Bradford over Dalton but can't quite pull the trigger.

I'm doing it in one league now that Pryor is out... either Bradford or Dalton. I need a higher ceiling play IMO so I think I'm gonna go with BRadford.

 

[fire_tune]

Gonna take a risk with Austin. Like his matchup in the slot. Thanks for the Ian Rapoport news as well.

 

[bushdocda]

starting Bradford, D-Rich, Austin, Givens, and Cook with confidence

Dude.

 

[lod01]

Starting Pead over Ryan Mathews. We shall see how this works out

Should work out great. I predict zero points.

 

[Doug B]

Looking like the stars are lining up for Austin Pettis. Rolling the dice with him tonight to replace R Cobb. Alternatives are guys like Golden Tate and Alshon Jeffery.

FWIW being a kicker and all ... sticking with Phil Dawson but may have to soon hit the wire if SF's offense can't get him enough chances.

 

[lod01]

Looks like it's just Richardson in Bennie's way now.

 

[Warrior]

Looks like it's just Richardson in Bennie's way now.

Nope, it's Bennie's game tonight. Start him!

 

[Zow]

Wilson over Bradford

Benching Richardson to start DMac and Gore

No WRs owned

Starting Cook in leagues where Olsen is on bye.

 

[FinHead]

Going with D Rich over Bradshaw now with Pead out

Ditto, GL!!

 

[Widbil83]

Rolling with Austin.

 

[Clutchfanatic]

Ok with pead out I put drich in. Let's go!

OH MY!!!!!

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Haven't Thursday nights generally been tough on skill players?

 

[drummer]

Starting Pead over Ryan Mathews. We shall see how this works out

Should work out great. I predict zero points.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Starting Pead over Ryan Mathews. We shall see how this works out

Should work out great. I predict zero points.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Drich mistake. Hate tnf guys. Shoulda gone with my instincts. Damn it.

 

[ILUVBEER99]

Richardson is awful. Give the Cunningham guy a shot, he can't do worse

 

[Max Power]

Went with Pettis over D.Moore after hearing the Pryor news. Bradford just had him open in the endzone too.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

Gonna take a risk with Austin. Like his matchup in the slot. Thanks for the Ian Rapoport news as well.

Did this too. Blowing up in my a$$...

 

[duaneok66]

Richardson is awful. Give the Cunningham guy a shot, he can't do worse

The OL is horrible.

 

[rickyg]

Richardson is awful. Give the Cunningham guy a shot, he can't do worse

The OL is horrible.

Yes but Richardson is terrible...he can't create anything. Only what is easily given to him. this is the last time I get sucked into starting this turd. He will have to prove to me that he is start worthy on my bench.

Very annoyed.

 

[munygon2]

The only players worth starting for the Rams are a few IDPs.

 

[FinHead]

Going with D Rich over Bradshaw now with Pead out

Ditto, GL!!

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Haven't Thursday nights generally been tough on skill players?

I think every day is tough on st louis skill players

 

[HurryUpSundays]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet1m
One thing to look for tonight: #Rams expect to use Tavon Austin in the backfield more than before... Should be fun

Someone shoot me.

 

[Statorama]

surprised no one else is starting Tavon Austin - I think he could have his best game of the year tonight

I have Cobb and Jordy on bye, so Tavon made the starting lineup. He's not doing well.