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Any news on Pep? Did not see any other thread - sorry if I missed it!
No because the thread title says he's going to score and the Football guys Karma says when CJ goes 2-17 with 0 td's everyone will bump this thread.So assuming Stanton gets the start, does Calvin get his weekly 80 yrds and a TD @ IND?
Orlovsky will start IF he is healthy...and at this point, that is a really big if. But the good thing is that we should know Wednesday because Stanton will need practice time if he is going to start and Orlovsky will have to be healthy enough on Wednesday to be able to start. I'm not sure his hand is healthy enough.i heard on the radio yesterday morning that orlowsky might return and get the start if DC can't play.
JMO, but I don't see how you bench him at this stage. Throughout the year CJ has been thrown to by different QB's and he just keeps producing. Odds are also decent that the Lions get behind in this game, which means whoever is throwing the ball will have to throw it a lot. Surely he will get a few targets this week, and we have seen what he can do with them. If you are still alive at this point, it is pretty likely that he is part of the reason for it. Can't bench him here when he is healthy no matter who is throwing him the ball.Anthony I think we are 2 of the biggest Calvin supporters on this board...that being said, are you thinking of other options this weekend or still riding with MegeStud? (I'm nervous about this QB situation)
I think the Connecticut Kid will be back in there.However, Martin Mayhew just found an old rolodex with Rodney Peete's contact info. Stay tuned...Orlovsky will start IF he is healthy...and at this point, that is a really big if. But the good thing is that we should know Wednesday because Stanton will need practice time if he is going to start and Orlovsky will have to be healthy enough on Wednesday to be able to start. I'm not sure his hand is healthy enough.i heard on the radio yesterday morning that orlowsky might return and get the start if DC can't play.
playing catch up does not always equal positive results from the passing game. playing from behind puts more pressure on the quarterback, and that can result in turnovers, especially from an inexperienced quarterback. the colts defense has been playing well lately, and they are in the hunt for a playoff spot. i've played calvin all year, but i'm not sure if i will this weekend. i'll wait and see what develops later in the week with the Lions quarterback situation.as the lions will be playing catch up all day.
I could care less that their QB gets sacked six times, fumbles twice, and throws four INTs....as long as CJ gets his 5-82-1 lineplaying catch up does not always equal positive results from the passing game. playing from behind puts more pressure on the quarterback, and that can result in turnovers, especially from an inexperienced quarterback. the colts defense has been playing well lately, and they are in the hunt for a playoff spot. i've played calvin all year, but i'm not sure if i will this weekend. i'll wait and see what develops later in the week with the Lions quarterback situation.as the lions will be playing catch up all day.
That is my answer to the question. Unless you are loaded with studs, I can't see benching him.JMO, but I don't see how you bench him at this stage.Anthony I think we are 2 of the biggest Calvin supporters on this board...that being said, are you thinking of other options this weekend or still riding with MegeStud? (I'm nervous about this QB situation)
You see its a trick question because against Indy's secondary Megatron is not getting a TD this week.Any news on Pep? Did not see any other thread - sorry if I missed it!
They are pretty good against the pass. In 13 games they have only allowed 4 passing TD's.But the Indy D isn't the greatest
Same boat but I can see N.O. having to pass against the bears.I playing CJ this week over Colston.
not to hijack, I am sitting on Wayne, Randy, Bowe and Breaston.. and in a start 3, I am not sure Calvin gets the start.. I think Wayne and Randy are over the hill.. but the upside on their matchups is better and Bowes is darn good tooThat is my answer to the question. Unless you are loaded with studs, I can't see benching him.JMO, but I don't see how you bench him at this stage.Anthony I think we are 2 of the biggest Calvin supporters on this board...that being said, are you thinking of other options this weekend or still riding with MegeStud? (I'm nervous about this QB situation)
The Bucs had only given up 1 rushing TD before this week when they gave up 4. The Colts must be due to give up a couple passing TD's.They are pretty good against the pass. In 13 games they have only allowed 4 passing TD's.But the Indy D isn't the greatest
Interesting theory to bank a fantasy season on. The Panthers are a better running team than the Lions are a passing team with Stanton at QB. It's not like the Lions are lighting people up with their passing game coming into this one.Drew Stanton has looked like a deer in the headlights coming into this matchup. If I was starting Calvin I would expect 4 catches for 48 yards. Anything else is a bonus. Maybe you get lucky and they hit him deep and that line becomes 5 for 108 and a TD, but banking on that is extremely risky in my opinion.I hate to underestimate Calvin. I hope he makes me regret benching him, but he has to take a seat for me this week.The Bucs had only given up 1 rushing TD before this week when they gave up 4. The Colts must be due to give up a couple passing TD's.They are pretty good against the pass. In 13 games they have only allowed 4 passing TD's.But the Indy D isn't the greatest
Same here. I'm sitting Megatron and going with Wayne/Marshall.It really is Indy's pass defense that worries me more than the Detroit QB. They've given up the 31st most points to WRs so far (Titans 32nd).
I think this is the deciding factor.simey said:They are pretty good against the pass. In 13 games they have only allowed 4 passing TD's.
Word here in Detroit (Wednesday) is that C-Pepp did not practice, and will be questionable or possibly doubtful for Sunday.Dan Ovrlosky did practice, but they want to see how he responds and feels on Thursday. I guess the last time he tried to go, he was alright for a brief practice, but the day after caused him a lot of pain and discomfort.Calvin is going to be a tough call for everyone. I have him, Braylon and Devrey Henderson for one spot. At this point, I am still leaning towards Calvin.I think this is the deciding factor.simey said:They are pretty good against the pass. In 13 games they have only allowed 4 passing TD's.
Also the Bucs were on the road where they haven't been as good and the Colts are home.Interesting theory to bank a fantasy season on. The Panthers are a better running team than the Lions are a passing team with Stanton at QB. It's not like the Lions are lighting people up with their passing game coming into this one.Drew Stanton has looked like a deer in the headlights coming into this matchup. If I was starting Calvin I would expect 4 catches for 48 yards. Anything else is a bonus. Maybe you get lucky and they hit him deep and that line becomes 5 for 108 and a TD, but banking on that is extremely risky in my opinion.The Bucs had only given up 1 rushing TD before this week when they gave up 4. The Colts must be due to give up a couple passing TD's.simey said:They are pretty good against the pass. In 13 games they have only allowed 4 passing TD's.But the Indy D isn't the greatest
Ok, I should have made more obvious the in my post.Also the Bucs were on the road where they haven't been as good and the Colts are home.Interesting theory to bank a fantasy season on. The Panthers are a better running team than the Lions are a passing team with Stanton at QB. It's not like the Lions are lighting people up with their passing game coming into this one.Drew Stanton has looked like a deer in the headlights coming into this matchup. If I was starting Calvin I would expect 4 catches for 48 yards. Anything else is a bonus. Maybe you get lucky and they hit him deep and that line becomes 5 for 108 and a TD, but banking on that is extremely risky in my opinion.The Bucs had only given up 1 rushing TD before this week when they gave up 4. The Colts must be due to give up a couple passing TD's.They are pretty good against the pass. In 13 games they have only allowed 4 passing TD's.But the Indy D isn't the greatest
Ovrlosky is now saying he can make all his throws, and he felt good after practicing all week.I am not saying Dan O is a good QB, but he should be able to hit Calvin on a few, and hopefully one or more will be deep ones.And remember, Calvin is not a player that needs a lot of targets. He's been posting these numbers with only a few rec's per game.It looks like Dan Ovrlosky is going to get the start..I would be wary. I just heard an interview with Orvlosky saying that he will do his best but he can`t make all of the throws. Whatever that means.
I think your assessment is correct, but I also think Calvin is good enough to beat double teams. He's seen it all year (at least since Roy has left, and even sometimes while he was still there).The guy is a beast. He may not be the best WR in the NFL (yet), but he is likely the most difficult to defend. His height and body size are so huge, he can out leap, box-out AND out run/out manuver anyone.And don't forget, the more they are playing from behind, the more they will be throwing and throwing deep. Marinelli is desperate to avoid 0-16, it won't happen Sunday, but the Lions will give 110%.Here is a quote from Ovrlosky today....Calvin Johnson is up against the Defense with the LEAST passing touchdowns allowed. If I were Dungy/INDY, I would shut down Johnson and make Smith and Orlovsky beat you. They are going to be attacking the QB hard and I don't think Johnson will be allowed a decent look all day. I may be way off base, so please tell me that is not how this will play out.
"My thumb feels 100 percent. I don't have any ill effect from the past injury," Orlovsky said, adding he is not trying to cover up any issues he might have. "I'm always trying to tell the truth."
Agreed.... with a qualifier. If I were Dungy, and I was really worried about the W, and trying to come up with the best scheme to beat the Lions, then I would try to "shut down Johnson and make Orlovsky beat you". I know this is the NFL and these guys are all all pros, but the truth is the Lions are losing this game. I am not sure that Dungy and the Colts have extra worries about shutting down Calvin....Calvin Johnson is up against the Defense with the LEAST passing touchdowns allowed. If I were Dungy/INDY, I would shut down Johnson and make Smith and Orlovsky beat you. They are going to be attacking the QB hard and I don't think Johnson will be allowed a decent look all day. I may be way off base, so please tell me that is not how this will play out.