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Seems like a lot of love for Powell without really knowing the extent of Forte's injury...yet?
I doubt Forte is in the Jets long term plans so I don't think they'd be risking anything. With that said I do not think he will play anyway.With the Jets having NOTHING to play for,why would they even risk trying to play Forte even if he's questionable....
My thoughts as well. I wonder what the JETS will do in week 16 & 17? I play in one league where week 17 counts. Always looking for the one sneaky play. Could it be Powell from here on out? Still waiting to hear what the JETS tell us about Forte. Powell is getting Mid RB #1 love this week. How can you beat that if you're hurting at RB?With the Jets having NOTHING to play for,why would they even risk trying to play Forte even if he's questionable....It's supposed to be bad weather Sat night,so I don't see the Jets trying to rush Forte back! Even if Forte played I wouldn't trust him in my line-up with so much at stake. Powell will have 25 or so touches in this game and will be the focal point of the Jets O this week in bad weather and will be a Solid RB 1 this week against Miami's crappy run Def.. He should have 5-6 catches too!
Forte might not want to risk playing either,and RISK making his injury much worse.Especially if it means him playing another 2 years or so and wanting to be able to sign with another team..Teams don't want an aging back coming off a bad injury(If he played and really messes up his knee)Forte has nothing to prove by playing in a bad weather game...Forte himself might be fine with sitting out also and milking his injury...He's getting paid if he plays or not.So why would he risk making his injury worse...The MRI results were already done.If they came back negative,I think they would of stated he was fine already. NO WAY Forte plays this week. keep wishing,you can tell someone forgot to handcuff Forte.I doubt Forte is in the Jets long term plans so I don't think they'd be risking anything. With that said I do think he will play anyway.
I actually edited my statement into something I didn't mean. I left out the word "not". I do NOT think he will play.Forte might not want to risk playing either,and RISK making his injury much worse.Especially if it means him playing another 2 years or so and wanting to be able to sign with another team..Teams don't want an aging back coming off a bad injury(If he played and really messes up his knee)Forte has nothing to prove by playing in a bad weather game...Forte himself might be fine with sitting out also and milking his injury...He's getting paid if he plays or not.So why would he risk making his injury worse...The MRI results were already done.If they came back negative,I think they would of stated he was fine already. NO WAY Forte plays this week. keep wishing,you can tell someone forgot to handcuff Forte.
I am (unfortunately) a Jets fan. I actually hope they release Forte during the offseason and give the job to Powell and a late round rookie.
I would think the opposite. I don't see Forte as their future so they don't worry about running him. Also, as a Powell owner I want Forte to play. I don't have faith that Powell can carry the full load. I would completely happy with 20 touches. I think hoping for 30+ touches isn't a good thing.With the Jets having NOTHING to play for,why would they even risk trying to play Forte even if he's questionable....It's supposed to be bad weather Sat night,so I don't see the Jets trying to rush Forte back! Even if Forte played I wouldn't trust him in my line-up with so much at stake. Powell will have 25 or so touches in this game and will be the focal point of the Jets O this week in bad weather and will be a Solid RB 1 this week against Miami's crappy run Def.. He should have 5-6 catches too!
That tells me we'll see a lot of Powell - just how much is a lot? And I can see Powell catching 3,4,5,6 balls too! Perhaps a solid DFS play.Per Bowles the decision on Forte will be a game time decision. At least it's a Saturday night game so we can plan accordingly.
Forte to be a game time decision
I think Powell is a great start! One, he's fresh. Two, he's pretty darn good rusher and receiver. Three, Forte's injury with Meniscus crunch doesn't bode well regardless. Four, might as well see what Powell can do. Five, since he's fresh he can be a workload back and touch the ball 30 times. I see him as a solid RB #2 with upside. Now, will I start him over Ware, Blount Flex), or Coleman's matchup? I also have to look at next week when making these decisions because this particular league we don't have a bench. I would give Powell the nod over Coleman this week. Powell > Ware - probably.IF Forte is active does anyone have the juevos to start Powell...decoy be damned?
If Forte is active I can't start Powell. That's way too big of a risk. Hopefully I make wk 16 and can get a good indication this week.IF Forte is active does anyone have the juevos to start Powell...decoy be damned?
I did the oppositeBased on the news that Forte may play, I subbed out Powell for Rawles. :X
LOL I have that same dilemma in another league too...I did the opposite
Debating between Powell and L Miller though
Miller always seems to get hurt and banged up during games...If Forte sits,Powell will be the focal point of the Jets O,in a bad weather game. Plus Powell has fresh legs which is a big plus compared to a breaking down Miller has been nicked up! Miami has a much worse Run Def than Jacksonville too. I'm using Powell in my flex over Moncrief,Inman,M Thomas,JJ Nelson and Farrow. My 2 starting RB's are Johnson and Bell,so obviously I can't start him at RB. I see Powell getting 25-30 touches in this bad weather game! and maybe 5-7 receptions as well. Miller hasn't caught more than 3 balls in a game all year! Powell has caught more than 5 passes in 5 games this year in limited action. I don't even think it's close. You start PowellLOL I have that same dilemma in another league too...
I have both in addition to Ajayi and Miller. We start 1 RB and 2 flex so I have the opportunity to start 3 of the 4. Ajayi was the no brainer IMO so I was left with Powell, Miller and Rawls for the flex options. I ended up sitting Rawls last night (whew!).Based on the news that Forte may play, I subbed out Powell for Rawles. :X
Provided Forte sits. It's a MUCH more difficult decision if Forte is playingMiller always seems to get hurt and banged up during games...If Forte sits,Powell will be the focal point of the Jets O,in a bad weather game. Plus Powell has fresh legs which is a big plus compared to a breaking down Miller has been nicked up! Miami has a much worse Run Def than Jacksonville too. I'm using Powell in my flex over Moncrief,Inman,M Thomas,JJ Nelson and Farrow. My 2 starting RB's are Johnson and Bell,so obviously I can't start him at RB. I see Powell getting 25-30 touches in this bad weather game! and maybe 5-7 receptions as well. Miller hasn't caught more than 3 balls in a game all year! Powell has caught more than 5 passes in 5 games this year in limited action. I don't even think it's close. You start Powell
####Forte practiced yesterday, albeit limited. That means he'll likely play. He's a pretty tough sob.
He wasn't a tough SOB last week, that is for sure. Sat his butt on the bench in the 1st quarter. So if we was really that injured from a meniscus injury, he won't be playing tonight. Torn meniscus doesn't heal in a week.Forte practiced yesterday, albeit limited. That means he'll likely play. He's a pretty tough sob.
It's been reported that it's been torn most of this seasonHe wasn't a tough SOB last week, that is for sure. Sat his butt on the bench in the 1st quarter. So if we was really that injured from a meniscus injury, he won't be playing tonight. Torn meniscus doesn't heal in a week.
Tough to play well on a torn meniscus and if the flap cracks again and gets into a joint it can be bothersome. Yes, I did it and felt like I had a bad wheel. Now, cleaned up, I cannot even recall what knee it was. Wonder how AP will perform? Well...I still favor Powell big time over Forte. The question most have is where does Powell rank compared to other choices? I see him right around 10-15 overall by most experts and 15-20 by the pundits. He has RB #1 upside - that we know for sure!It's been reported that it's been torn most of this season
He wasn't a tough SOB last week, that is for sure. Sat his butt on the bench in the 1st quarter. So if we was really that injured from a meniscus injury, he won't be playing tonight. Torn meniscus doesn't heal in a week.
Typical tool comment from you.Yeah. Not as tough as you, for sure.
Pretty much what I'm doing except I'll be plugging in Ajayi instead.I have Powell in for now. Waiting until game time. If Forte is playing I am taking out Powell for Hill.