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Adam Harstad
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I'd expect roughly 600-800 yards, 40ish receptions, and 4-6 scores. Basically just what he did last year, except with slightly fewer TDs. He might put up very low-end RB2 numbers by the time all is said and done if he plays 16 games, but on a per-game basis, I think he's a better fit as a flex play.
i would feel comfortable having Woodhead as a bench flier in PPR leagues. He could be a nice insurance policy for the RB position if you aren't that deep in the RB position. The Chargers tried Woodhead in the slot in some schemes this preseason and Woodhead is a baby sproles IMO. I wouldn't really reach or trade a lot for him and I also wouldn't be expecting him to be a RB3 or even a weekly flex play. But out of all the "backup" rb's this year I expect Woodhead to be a serviceable ppr rb when you need one.
but i do believe we will know earlier in the season if he will be important for the chargers or just roster depth for them. I fear he might be just a flier for the chargers themselves rather then a cog in there machine.
but i do believe we will know earlier in the season if he will be important for the chargers or just roster depth for them. I fear he might be just a flier for the chargers themselves rather then a cog in there machine.
The way the Chargers WRs have been unable to stay healthy, they may end up having to use a combination of Danny Woodhead or Ladarius Green as their WR3, effectively. If that happens, Woodhead could be an okay fantasy RB2 in PPR leagues. Otherwise, as long as Mathews stays healthy (LOL?), Woodhead is likely a barely adequate bye-week fill-in.
(Other than Danario Alexander, the WRs all seem to be on track to play in week one. But every one of them is injury-prone, if you believe in such things, so there's no telling how long before they start dropping en masse once again.)
(Other than Danario Alexander, the WRs all seem to be on track to play in week one. But every one of them is injury-prone, if you believe in such things, so there's no telling how long before they start dropping en masse once again.)
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Johnny Blood
Footballguy
Mathews has never been in on passing 3rd downs so unless that changes I think Woodhead has value in non-PPR leagues!
nirad3
Footballguy
When Woodhead went west and everyone pegged him as this big-time sleeper due to Mathews' inability to stay healthy and/or productive, I thought it was rather silly.... based on the fact that most of these folks automatically assumed he'd get all the same tricky looks he did in New England. Compare the machine that is the Patriot offense to the clusterpoop that is the Bolts' and hopefully you see some minor differences.
Plus, Ronnie Brown is still there to provide his usual handful of uneventful carries. Then Mathews started looking better... and Woodhead's charm started to wear off.
All that said, now that they're actually lining little man out as a slot WR, he may see 400ish yards, 35-40 catches and serve as a nifty little bye week filler or desperate flex play.
Plus, Ronnie Brown is still there to provide his usual handful of uneventful carries. Then Mathews started looking better... and Woodhead's charm started to wear off.
All that said, now that they're actually lining little man out as a slot WR, he may see 400ish yards, 35-40 catches and serve as a nifty little bye week filler or desperate flex play.
Beerguzzler
Footballguy
That was a different regime. We don't know yet if he will get 3rd down snaps. One thing to consider is that McCoy may actually use both in the backfield. I saw it on various occasions when I went to camp. It generally entailed Woody motioning out to the slot.
As far as Woodhead is concerned, I really wouldn't be surprised to see him catch 60-70 balls this year. He should get a lot of looks.
Beerguzzler
Footballguy
I don't expect him to be active on game days barring injuries. Fozzy will be handling kickoff returns and McClain plays on ST's. I just don't think we'll have 5 RB's active on game days.
Mr. Retukes
Footballguy
Tom Brady is the only reason this guy was ever relevant to fantasy football.
HurryUpSundays
Footballguy
After 5 weeks he has more points than Calvin, Bush, Cobb, Fitzy, Andre, Jordy, Wayne, Shorts.
Soooo no, I woodyn't drop him.
thehornet
Footballguy
lol nice
Shutout
Footballguy
Will not hold up, IMO.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Beerguzzler
Footballguy
Have you seen the Chargers play? He's integral in the passing game. Absolute money in PPR leagues.
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thecardiackid
Footballguy
he won't last another month imo if they keep running him between the tackles like they did last night.
bulger2holt
Footballguy
He will be replacing TRich in my starting lineup for the foreseeable future (PPR)
HurryUpSundays
Footballguy
Was Woody a 3 down back last night with Matthews out?
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Again...why? He doesn't have much of an injury history.
I don't think people realize that he's over 200 lbs. That's not huge, but at his height he's pretty thick.
thecardiackid
Footballguy
yea, he's "listed" at 200 lbs., but he doesn't look it. maybe 185ish would be my guess @ 5'8". anyway, i just don't think hes built for pounding between the tackles. leave that to brown or matthews when his head clears.
don't get me wrong, he's going to have a great year if he stays healthy in that offense.
thehornet
Footballguy
dude he's tiny. 200lbs doesn't mean anything when three 300 pounders slam you into the ground time after time.
Buffaloes
Footballguy
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thehornet
Footballguy
you win. I'm not gonna bicker about this.
Buffaloes
Footballguy
I'm not arguing. I'm trying to figure out why people are assuming injury. I haven't made an argument one way or another.
Run It Up
Footballguy
He was over 200 during the offseason and despite being listed as 5'8" multiple places, the guy is 5'6".
It was one of the bigger reasons he was overlooked, but for his height he is big.
Woodhead has also proven to be tough, as a special teams player in NE he was an amazing gunner, laid out some people twice his size.
It was one of the bigger reasons he was overlooked, but for his height he is big.
Woodhead has also proven to be tough, as a special teams player in NE he was an amazing gunner, laid out some people twice his size.
He's sharing a backfield with Ryan Mathews.
By default, Woodhead is not the injury-prone one.
By default, Woodhead is not the injury-prone one.
MattFancy
Footballguy
Think he will definitely continue to see plenty of catches. TDs, I'm not so sure. He's pretty much a Sproles-lite at this point. Maybe not the volume of catches and yards, but he's a great PPR flex.
Sweet Love
IBL Representative
At first I thought the same thing, but he is so short, no one seems to be able to get a proper shot on him when he lowers his shoulder.
HurryUpSundays
Footballguy
5 games into the season and he's putting up Rb1/Wr1 numbers.
"Too small, not gonna last, gonna get injured", say the people who don't have him.
If you have him, you're a happy camper.
"Too small, not gonna last, gonna get injured", say the people who don't have him.
If you have him, you're a happy camper.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Danny Woodhead has been pretty awesome this year.
Macdaddy_2004
Footballguy
Traded him away for Joique Bell - kinda regretting that now.
SportsGuru311
Footballguy
Im glad I picked him up. He will grab more points for me than Mathews would have.
ryno1980
Footballguy
BoltBacker
Footballguy
I was hypercritical of the signing in the first place, but he and Allen are the keys to the offense after Rivers right now. I can't imagine his role ever expanding from what it is now. This is the zenith. If you can get value in a dynasty trade and you are out of the hunt for a title this year I would sell high. You have no idea what weapons will be brought in next year but his piece of the pie is much more likely to shrink imo. If guys like Alexander/Floyd would not have been injured it already wouldn't be as big as it is right now.
