Chris Henry (1 Viewer)

[Faust]

Chris Henry seems to be ranked too low this week (again after last week). 30 targets, despite missing a few games - prorated over those games, he would have over 50 targets on the season (had he not missed those games).

Henry also seems to consistently find his way into the endzone.

Agree? Disagree?

 

[packersfan]

I'd agree. This isn't a great matchup but it's a game where the Bengals may have to throw a lot and if that's the case Henry will likely see plenty of passes as the Ravens focus a lot of attention on Johnson and TJ. Henry has been sensational in his last three games. I'm starting him as my WR3 against every defense until he gives me a good reason to sit him. I think he has Top 30 potential this week.

For what it's worth, he scored in both of the games against the Ravens last season.

 

[thatguy]

Henry is the man. I just got him in a dynasty league before last weeks game, more or less as a throw in, and was very happy with his production as my WR3.

He's a hard guy to rank given his current situation, certainly harder in dynasty given his off-field problems. But assuming he can stay out of trouble, where would you guys rank him if Housh or CJ were to get injured (obviously not wishing it on either, just curiuos)? I'd say definitely top 20.

 

[Bri]

Predicting when Johnson peps up seems pretty hard to do. At that time, with Perry now involved more and more, I don't expect WR3 to produce all that great short of a long ball here and there.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Bal has been really struggling against the pass, especially to the non #1 WR.

I would not be surprised to see Henry with one of his patented 3 catch 80 yard and a TD games.

 

[The Z Machine]

It's tough to give the WR3 love on any team. And while Cinci has the best trio of WRs in the league, on a week by week basis, I just don't see ALL of them doing well.

For what it's worth, I think all of us are surprised at CJ's mediocrity in FF. Housh has stepped up, but I think with Henry back, his numbers drop, particularly so if CJ become more dominant.

Housh isn't seeing more balls than CJ, he's just catching more (as a possession receiver should). Check out the stats on target, and you'll understand why I'm a bit down on Housh.

Full disclosure, I own both Housh and C Henry in one league. I'm trying to move Housh this week or next.

 

[noneother]

i have Henry and CJ, going with henry this week.. seems he gets the chances while everyone keeps Chad in check

 

[Kirby]

If Cincy wants to beat the Ravens.. they will run a lot of 4 wide to keep their LBs off the field. Henry vs Prude.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Predicting when Johnson peps up seems pretty hard to do. At that time, with Perry now involved more and more, I don't expect WR3 to produce all that great short of a long ball here and there.

True, but 4/63/1 is nice points.

 

[Faust]

I have a theory that Chad is playing the role of ultimate team mate. By drawing all the attention his way, he is opening up opportunities for other players on the team. I watched NFL network after the game last week, and Chad clearly had the opposing defense focused on him.

 

[PatsWillWin]

I have a theory that Chad is playing the role of ultimate team mate. By drawing all the attention his way, he is opening up opportunities for other players on the team. I watched NFL network after the game last week, and Chad clearly had the opposing defense focused on him.

That's kinda ridiculous. You can't use the fact that teams are focusing on him to support this notion that he's being the "ultimate team mate". Reason being is that they're focusing on him because he's the biggest threat, not because he "draws attention" to himself - he has no control over how defenses play him. Find me a DC that goes game plans based on media interviews.

 

[bonesman]

i have Henry and CJ, going with henry this week.. seems he gets the chances while everyone keeps Chad in check

VERY ballsyGL man

 

[Cenobite]

i have Henry and CJ, going with henry this week.. seems he gets the chances while everyone keeps Chad in check

I have them both in my starting line-up and, if pressed, would likely start CJ over Henry based on the # of looks. I disagree with your assessment that everyone keeps CJ in check. He has too much talent not to produce as was evident last week. While CJ's numbers are not what was expected, you'd have to rank him higher than Henry. I hope Henry does well this week for both of us.

 

[Riflemen]

I'm starting him. However, the last time I started him he had 1 catch for 5 yards against KC

 

[Bri]

Predicting when Johnson peps up seems pretty hard to do. At that time, with Perry now involved more and more, I don't expect WR3 to produce all that great short of a long ball here and there.

True, but 4/63/1 is nice points.

No doubt but you're banking on a TD from a #3 WR. I would do that in my head figuring out WDIS and go with someone else. You?

 

[Buckle]

The Ravens passing D is a little overrated right now. Palmer and trio all have had fantasy worthy games in the last 3 meetings (including Henry).

 

[Faust]

I have a theory that Chad is playing the role of ultimate team mate. By drawing all the attention his way, he is opening up opportunities for other players on the team. I watched NFL network after the game last week, and Chad clearly had the opposing defense focused on him.

That's kinda ridiculous. You can't use the fact that teams are focusing on him to support this notion that he's being the "ultimate team mate". Reason being is that they're focusing on him because he's the biggest threat, not because he "draws attention" to himself - he has no control over how defenses play him. Find me a DC that goes game plans based on media interviews.

It can't hurt that he is drawing all of this extra attention. C'mon - you don't beleive that he gets into the head of the defensive players that he is going against? I have watched the highlights where opposing defensive players are giving Chad extra shoves etc., even when the play isn't going towards Chad. I'll bet the opposing players are saying to themselves "I am not going to let Chad have a big highlight reel play against me" regardless of what they are being told by the DC on any given team.

It isn't all that inconceivable really.

 

[ericttspikes]

I'm a subscriber, but I wouldn't even look at the rankings this week. Not sure what is going on. Hakim is ranked ahead of guys who actually play in the NFL.

Henry is a stud WR who basically who will always have the weaker defenders on him, mostly in single coverage. This is a big game for Cincy, he should do o.k. I've got him as WR #4 on a team.

 

[Faust]

Not trying to turn this into a WDIS, but Henry is averaging 6.3 PPG in our scoring system - better than Roy Williams (4.9 PPG ), Greg Jennings (4.7 PPG ), Anquan Boldin (4.4 PPG), Deion Branch (3.6 PPG), and Lee Evans (2.4 PPG) - who are my other options.

Most of those players are ranked higher than Henry this week; however, I have Henry started over Branch & Jennings right now.

 

[packersfan]

From RotoWorld:

Chris Henry may present a major mismatch for Baltimore Sunday.

Beat writer Mike Preston reports Baltimore will likely put Samari Rolle on T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chris McAlister on Chad Johnson. After that, the Ravens could have problems, possibly forcing Ed Reed to man up on Henry. Nickel back Corey Ivy (kidney) is not expected to play.

Source: Baltimore Sun

 

[Love to Bet football]

I have Henry and CJ and will start them both every week no matter who their opponent is....worked very well for me last week and I'm expecting more of the same as the season progresses........for all of us Henry owners,we just have to keep our fingers crossed that he makes smart decisions from now on off the field because he definitely has STUD fantasy # potential

 

[amnesiac]

average points per game in my one league:

Houshmandzadeh, T.J. CIN WR 20.620 Henry, Chris CIN WR 15.075 Johnson, Chad CIN WR 13.529

yeah, i'd say Henry is being ranked a little on the low side.

 

[dcgangstas]

I'd say Henry would be in for a solid game. Probably 7 catches for 90 yards and 1 TD.

Chris McCallister will be locked up with Ocho Cinco, while Samari Rolle will get some help over the top from Ed Reed. There isn't a nickel corner in the league who can cover Henry man-to-man, so that makes for a matchup nightmare for the Ravens.

 

[Bri]

average points per game in my one league:

Houshmandzadeh, T.J. CIN WR 20.620 Henry, Chris CIN WR 15.075 Johnson, Chad CIN WR 13.529

yeah, i'd say Henry is being ranked a little on the low side.

any idea what their PPG is in games where all 3 play?

 

[packersfan]

average points per game in my one league:

Houshmandzadeh, T.J. CIN WR 20.620 Henry, Chris CIN WR 15.075 Johnson, Chad CIN WR 13.529

yeah, i'd say Henry is being ranked a little on the low side.

any idea what their PPG is in games where all 3 play?

There have only been two games this season where all three WRs have played. Here are their stats in those games:Week 3 Johnson 1-11-0 Houshmandzadeh 9-94-2 Henry 5-69-2Week 8 Johnson 6-78-1 Houshmandzadeh 6-70-0 Henry 5-81-1

 

[The Z Machine]

Henry's PPG is inflated because he played 2 or 3 games early in the season without Housh on the field.

I don't see all three players being FF starter worthy every week. My point is that there's going to be probably one odd man out of thre trio 75% of the time. To start Henry, you have to estimate that he's the odd man out probably 50% of the time, since I'm fully convinced that he's the 3rd most talented WR on the Bengals.

Is that good enough or do you you have better options? I dunno, that depends on a lot of things. I might be going with Housh and CH this week because of injuries.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Henry's PPG is inflated because he played 2 or 3 games early in the season without Housh on the field.

No it's not.1) check the post above yours for the #s when all three play.2) Henry did nothing in Week 1 when TJH was out. It's the only game of the four he played where he was a non-factor.

 

[The Z Machine]

Henry's PPG is inflated because he played 2 or 3 games early in the season without Housh on the field.

No it's not.1) check the post above yours for the #s when all three play.2) Henry did nothing in Week 1 when TJH was out. It's the only game of the four he played where he was a non-factor.

So tell me then... Do you think he'll be a better play than either Chad or TJ?Maybe this game due to matchups, but overall not so much. There's a reason he's the #3 WR on the team. Hes simply not as good as the other two, who fit their respective positions perfectly.

 

[GreenNGold]

I traded Randy Moss for Chris Henry this week. As long as he doesn't get suspsended again i'm sure he will perform better.

 

[buccosfan]

Henry's PPG is inflated because he played 2 or 3 games early in the season without Housh on the field.

No it's not.1) check the post above yours for the #s when all three play.2) Henry did nothing in Week 1 when TJH was out. It's the only game of the four he played where he was a non-factor.

So tell me then... Do you think he'll be a better play than either Chad or TJ?Maybe this game due to matchups, but overall not so much. There's a reason he's the #3 WR on the team. Hes simply not as good as the other two, who fit their respective positions perfectly.

You couldn't be more wrong. He's in his 2nd or 3rd year, which is why he's the No. 3 WR. He's a behavior problem, which has held him back. Are TJ and CJ more talented? Possibly, but I think all 3 are extremely close and I've read a lot that says Henry is the most physically gifted of the three. It's just a matter of time before he becomes an elite WR in the NFL.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I don't know if he's better or not.

But he's put up the best #s when all three have played in the same game.

And he has by far the better matchup. Johnson draws the #1 CB, TJH draws the #2 and one of those two gets doubled by a safety. Henry's often matched up 1v1 with a nickel back. So he doesn't NEED to be better than the other two to put up better FF points.