Barksdale Ballers
Footballguy
What can BJGE do against the Jets in a short week? Do SJax owners hold out to find out if he's active and not start BJGE? Did that manhandling the Jets did to the Rams make SJax more likely to play?
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BenJarvus Week 11 - Predicitons (1 Viewer)
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David Yudkin
Footballguy
I heard today that Morris may be well enough to play.
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
plus it sounds like SJax will probably be out in week 11 --- sounds like you need to find another RB this week (if Morris plays)
Barksdale Ballers
Footballguy
dirty_martini
Footballguy
No prediction here but I can't resist - BJGE has the funniest nickname - Law Firm
packersfan
Footballguy
Speculation on how the carries might be divided up, David? I know it could go in any number of ways but in your opinion, how does the backfield shape up if Morris is able to play?
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Well, we don't have much to go on in terms of BJGE and Morris splitting the workload. I would guess an equal split between those to with Faulk getting a couple carries and most of the receptions. It would be interesting to see which guy got the goal line looks, as they both seem to be decent short yardage guys.
packersfan
Footballguy
That's what I was wondering about too. Both have done well as goal-line RBs so which one gets the call? The other thing is the Patriots lost nothing going from Morris to BJGE. Bellichick likes Morris a lot but is that enough to ignore how good the kid has played?
packersfan
Footballguy
I agree. But for those in the market for a RB for the remainder of the season, Morris might be someone to target if he was dropped following his knee injury. He's available in my league, for example, and if the indications are he'll return to the starting lineup (even if he's in a RBBC with BJGE), then he has value because he was playing well before he got hurt. Overall, the next three weeks look very tough. The Patriots get Miami in Week 12 and the Dolphins' run defense has been good although Julius Jones ran all over them yesterday (very surprising lack of defense from Miami in that game). And in Week 13, the Patriots face the Steelers. But if you've made it to Week 14, the Patriots get Seattle that week and then close out with:Week 15: at OaklandWeek 16: vs. ArizonaWeek 17: at BuffaloThat's a solid final month and the Patriots' running game has a chance to do well in all of those games in my opinion. So whoever is getting double-digit carries and the goal-line looks will have value as a RB3 at worst those weeks.JMJ said:
Domination
Footballguy
BJGE has improved ever week, and I think that he will remian the starter. I think that Morris will back him up unless BJGE does something to lose the job.
Kyzersosik
Footballguy
law firm will remain the starter for the jets game. doing a great job and improving each week especially in blitz pickup. This will be a tough run def. but Cassell is also improving enough to keep opp. honest. Faulk will always be a Belichick fav. but BGE is also his type of player( hard nosed hungry company guy) that coaches like. BGE week 11 21/85 1 TD 2 catches for 20 yds. Pats 27 Jets 21 
jwb
Footballguy
I thought the same thing when I saw the thread... "tough Jets D"...
Fantasy Bum
Footballguy
Me too... I love the J-E-T-S!
bocksheesh
Footballguy
So is the consensus here that BenJarvus' run as the starter with 20+ carries is over?Do the Pats definitely revert back to the split backfield once Sammy Morris returns?
David Yudkin
Footballguy
If the consensus = 1 person (me), then I guess I speak for everyone. My opinion remains that the Pats won't have anyone getting 20 carries a game on a regular basis. I will check in to see if Morris is expected to play tomorrow, but I might not get an answer until later this afternoon.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
I'm hearing Jordan is very unlikely to play this week and they are still debating about what to do with Morris. Will still try to find out more today . . .
ceo3west
Footballguy
If I had to guess, I would think BB will sit Morris regardless this week due to the 10 day break between games. Morris should be back for week 12.
Barksdale Ballers
Footballguy
Nice work as usual. Always a mess figuring out the NE RB situation and add a short week into the mix and it's even worse, so keep the updates coming.
djjosee
Footballguy
David > everyone else (put together)
Devilsden2001
Footballguy
BJGE will put up 80 yards and one TD this week against the Jets and will also have 20 carries again this week.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Jordan listed as doubtful. Morris listed as questionable.
packersfan
Footballguy
Gut call on things shake out tomorrow night David?
David Yudkin
Footballguy
From what I am hearing, Morris may be well enough to go and it's going to be a team decision whether he is well enough to contribute and if they are risking a reinjury. Jordan definitely had a set back and got worse than last week, so I would not be surprised if he were out next week as well.Not sure how to classify Morris "looking like he could go." I'll see what else I can drum up by game time tomorrow. As of this exact moment, I would guess they play it safe and sit him, meaning another week of BJGE getting a decent workload and Faulk the receptions. But certainly that's a guess.
Barksdale Ballers
Footballguy
Never easy it seems, but that certainly seems like the logical move, especially with BJGE running solidly. Now have to decide how he'll do against Jets D and how will BB use him even if he is the featured back.
Welcome to the starting line-up BJGEhellz_fireflies
Footballguy
Sammy Morris (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Jets.
LaMont Jordan (calf) is doubtful and highly unlikely to be active. While Morris appears close to rejoining the lineup, the Pats' backfield pecking order is not clear. BenJarvus Green-Ellis has earned a role moving forward and has similar skills to Morris. Expect a committee in the short term. Because New York is strong against the run, no Patriots RBs are good fantasy bets. Nov. 12 - 4:00 pm et
Source: Boston Globe
LaMont Jordan (calf) is doubtful and highly unlikely to be active. While Morris appears close to rejoining the lineup, the Pats' backfield pecking order is not clear. BenJarvus Green-Ellis has earned a role moving forward and has similar skills to Morris. Expect a committee in the short term. Because New York is strong against the run, no Patriots RBs are good fantasy bets. Nov. 12 - 4:00 pm et
Source: Boston Globe
MCguidance
Footballguy
18/65/.40 2/13/0
Jets rushing defense will shut him down. He'll have a shot at a GL TD but may not convert, hence the 40% chance at a TD.
Jets rushing defense will shut him down. He'll have a shot at a GL TD but may not convert, hence the 40% chance at a TD.
hellz_fireflies
Footballguy
Yup, I agree..but the GL TD I put at 20%..he will not have much traction to run and ball be slippery..Be raining all nite!
Farmer Fran
Footballguy
I'm leaning towards starting BJGE over Portis or Betts. I own both and could also pick up Alexander. I am just really uncomfortable with any of them right now. Any thoughts?
Ducegonads
Footballguy
He reminds me of Marion Barber, the early years.
The kid has only gotten better every week he's played. Looking over the roster of RB's in NE I'd say that you could see him become the guy in NE for the rest of 08. Who else has proven that they can remain healthy? Though you have to love the longevity of Kevin Faulk and his production.
The kid has only gotten better every week he's played. Looking over the roster of RB's in NE I'd say that you could see him become the guy in NE for the rest of 08. Who else has proven that they can remain healthy? Though you have to love the longevity of Kevin Faulk and his production.
kingmalaki
Footballguy
I'm in the same situation and thinking of doing the same thing....fly19382 said:
Domination
Footballguy
With the type of RB that BJGE is, I would think that he could benifit from a sloppy field. I think that the quick and shifty RBs struggle, but the more power backs should benifit.
21/111/1 2/18
21/111/1 2/18
ceo3west
Footballguy
This would be outstanding, but I don't see it. I'm hesitant to even play him at my flex spot this week. The Jets have one of the best run D's in the NFL, and I don't see how a sloppy field will help an already slow RB. I see GE with about 40-60 total yards in this game, so he would need a TD to go along with that. I don't like praying for TD plunges myself. Also, I think Faulk will have a much bigger role in this game than the last. A power running game was working against the Bills, and that's why GE had the big game. That won't work against the Jets.
djjosee
Footballguy
I completely agree. I was going to put him in as my RB2 ... but I have more confidence in Rhodes this week.
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David Yudkin
Footballguy
The 3 best rushing outputs against the Jets this year have been:
Fargas 28 carries for 74 yards
Tomlinson 26 carries for 67 yards
Jordan 11 carries for 62 yards
I'mguessing BJGE won't have a big game (but might get a short TD plunge).
Fargas 28 carries for 74 yards
Tomlinson 26 carries for 67 yards
Jordan 11 carries for 62 yards
I'mguessing BJGE won't have a big game (but might get a short TD plunge).
djjosee
Footballguy
Just an update:
Patriots: Morris might play
11/13/08 10:18 AM
THE NEWS
Patriots running back Sammy Morris practiced for two straight days this week and he may be able to play on Thursday night, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View
Morris has been dealing with a knee injury, and his practice time has been limited, so even if he does suit up, it isn't wise for fantasy owners to have huge expectations.
Patriots: Morris might play
11/13/08 10:18 AM
THE NEWS
Patriots running back Sammy Morris practiced for two straight days this week and he may be able to play on Thursday night, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View
Morris has been dealing with a knee injury, and his practice time has been limited, so even if he does suit up, it isn't wise for fantasy owners to have huge expectations.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Link?I ask because there is nothing that I can see on the Globe site that says this.I'm not saying that it's inaccurate either, only that I don't see it from the source listed.Just an updateatriots: Morris might play11/13/08 10:18 AMTHE NEWSPatriots running back Sammy Morris practiced for two straight days this week and he may be able to play on Thursday night, according to the Boston Globe.Our ViewMorris has been dealing with a knee injury, and his practice time has been limited, so even if he does suit up, it isn't wise for fantasy owners to have huge expectations.
