KellysHeroes
Footballguy
benchable this weekend
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bad match up for Vilma; Lions are #30 for pts allowed to LBs (1 Viewer)
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I do not think he is bench able at this point. the lions seem to be a different team with Orlovsky and I predict it will be a close game with kevin smith getting at least 17 carries. lions will also be using a lot of short routes to cover up Orlovsky arm strength(ex. shaun hill). I think somewhere between 5-3 with a chance for pick or pass defended. Unless you have other IDPs with good matchups
Im thinking Vilma also because Detroit is going to run,run,run to keep Brees off the field. Also Detroit is going to make a game of this to avoid the skunk. They have been sacked 49 times and NO was bringing Vilma on the blitz a few times vs Chicago and he had Orton in the grasp a couple of times. Maybe he gets one this week. My options are Bradley, who may not see much PT with Portis possibly out, or Poz at Denver. (Hello Jene?)
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Agree here. This is a matchup we've been highlighting as a poor one since arguing that Patrick Willis was a legitimate candidate to ride your bench in Week 3.
The issue with Vilma this week is one of upside. He may reach the top of the range of recent solo production against Detroit (5-6 solos), but I don't see the Lions providing enough quality tackle opportunity to give Vilma much chance at 7-9 solos. There's certainly a much higher risk of a 2-4 solo game than a 7+ solo game.
The issue with Vilma this week is one of upside. He may reach the top of the range of recent solo production against Detroit (5-6 solos), but I don't see the Lions providing enough quality tackle opportunity to give Vilma much chance at 7-9 solos. There's certainly a much higher risk of a 2-4 solo game than a 7+ solo game.
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Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Neutral with risk. There's been plenty of 4-6 solo games, but a number of clunkers as well and no clear FS/SS preference. Roman Harper is a reasonable start, but the recent production of the Saint OLBs may push him to the slightly riskier side of the trend.
Kai's Hero
Footballguy
Not a good idea to start a LB against the Lions. I'm benching Vilma and starting Pierce from NY because of the match up.
