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Darren Sproles Thread (1 Viewer)
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tombonneau
Footballguy
Bumping for updates. Sounds like good news so far. Now he just needs to, you know, score some fantasy points.
tone1oc
Footballguy
Warrior
Footballguy
glumpy
breeze
I'm getting real tired of trying to figure out which Saints hit or miss any given week. It's one thing to know that they'll score a bunch of points as a unit but unless you're solid elsewhere on your roster it's hard to gamble on which one scores those points any given week. You've got to have a steady core to play that game that they put your team over the top--and not have to rely on Saints backs or receivers to be the base. Unfortunately I don't always have that luxury this season, and I'm sitting them this week.
need2know
Footballguy
Good point. Still think sproles and thomas are good plays though. The wrs not so much. Graham and brees obviouslyI'm getting real tired of trying to figure out which Saints hit or miss any given week. It's one thing to know that they'll score a bunch of points as a unit but unless you're solid elsewhere on your roster it's hard to gamble on which one scores those points any given week. You've got to have a steady core to play that game that they put your team over the top--and not have to rely on Saints backs or receivers to be the base. Unfortunately I don't always have that luxury this season, and I'm sitting them this week.
tonyftony716
Footballguy
So hard to predict. I want to start him but think I am going safer with James against Miami.
Jimbo Slice
Footballguy
Wanna bench him for Jennings but I can't. This just feels like a sproles game
I'm having a hard time believing he'll be used much the week after a concussion. Players become less prone to concussions the longer removed they are between incidents. Not a smart move for his long term career to play him at all in this next game. At this point I'm starting Andre Ellington over Sproles despite most of the FBG's projections.
Listening to the audible last night, they brought up a good point about how weird it was that they said sproles passed all protocols and was cleared to play by Wednesday. That is way too fast, especially now with how the league is taking it more seriously.
Will not be surprised if his status does a 180 by Sunday morning
Will not be surprised if his status does a 180 by Sunday morning
Sir Psycho
Footballguy
Just sent an offer giving Sprole for Ben Tate
packersfan
Footballguy
Disclaimer:There is no such thing as a "minor" head injury.
That being said, the hit that knocked Sproles out against the Jets did not look like a major hit at all. He got up without incident and walked off the field without incident. It was a huge surprise to hear he had a concussion (first reports were an ankle injury). Given that, his quick return doesn't appear to be all that surprising to me (and no, I'm not a doctor). It seems quite possible that on whatever levels there are of concussions his was one of the more milder ones.
need2know
Footballguy
It seemed to me they struggled with whether or not to put him back in the game last week. They took the cautious route. Pretty sure he has his normal role this week
Vincesanity
Footballguy
I was able to move Sproles for a late 2014 1st for those in similar situations.
need2know
Footballguy
Homer J Simpson
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Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I see this as half-right. He's not bye week filler -- if he's not injured, Sproles is a threat with certain use in flex, and low-end RB2 in PPR.
He is, to your point, very inconsistent though, and it's hard to rely on him for anything more than his flex utility. He's been nicked a lot this year, and Peyton has shown that he will go with gameplans that remove Sproles from the equation. If you are looking for an RB2, Thomas is a better bet to consistently fill that role than Sproles at this point.
In PPR he has 5/10 games at double digits including a 33 vs Miami. I agree Thomas is a safer play, but I disagree that Sproles is a bust or a sell.
33 points vs Miami and was by far the best weapon on the field. half his games this season have been double digits in PPR which is the only format you should be depending on him at all. Very inconsistent but not a bust or a sell IMO.
tonyftony716
Footballguy
Ultimately I think he will play but I am fearful the Saints will be over cautious with him on a short week against an inferior opponent. But, then I remember that he was used on the Saints last drive on Sunday to run.YES RUN the ball. So I am not sure how to feel. He is normally my third back behind McCoy and Bernard. Unfortunately they are both on bye. Need to make a decision to pick up Donald Brown or ogbonnaya to start over him. Probably rolling with Sproles unless he doesn't practice again tomorrow.
Breesisdaman
Footballguy
If you knew each opponents defensive game plan you would know which Saints player would blow up. The Saints take what the defense gives them, sometimes they force it in situations that the defense is not giving them but its not that often. If you knew before hand for example how the Pats were going to game plan Jimmy Graham then you would likely have benched him for better options. Fortunately New Orleans and Atlanta have a long history of facing each other so you might start there and see how each player did against the Falcons especially this year. I would assume the Saints to also try to continue certain trends in their game that they have been harping on against recent opponents. PT will have a big game , not sure about Sproles but thats only because of the uncertainty with his health. its more difficult to gauge WR success with exception that I see Colston getting a lot of defensive attention in this game so maybe Moore or Stills blow up. Graham will have a big game for sure.I'm getting real tired of trying to figure out which Saints hit or miss any given week. It's one thing to know that they'll score a bunch of points as a unit but unless you're solid elsewhere on your roster it's hard to gamble on which one scores those points any given week. You've got to have a steady core to play that game that they put your team over the top--and not have to rely on Saints backs or receivers to be the base. Unfortunately I don't always have that luxury this season, and I'm sitting them this week.
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Godsbrother
Footballguy
Even with the tasty matchup there is no way I am going to start Sproles on a short week and missing practice this week.
I have been dead wrong on Sproles the last 4 weeks (start and he sucks, bench and he goes off) so everyone else might want to start him. He is frustrating the crap out of me.
I have been dead wrong on Sproles the last 4 weeks (start and he sucks, bench and he goes off) so everyone else might want to start him. He is frustrating the crap out of me.
Mr. Know-It-All
Footballguy
I think given the fact he is not practicing on a short week, your best bet is to bench him. I am sitting him and starting Thomas (thankfully both rostered), however I think Ingram value also increases. Thomas takes pass catching and safety dump offs, while Ingram grinds out the ground game. Oddly enough I also think this adds bvalue to Lance Moore - but Sproles...stay away this week.
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
I'm benching him and starting Vereen.
packersfan
Footballguy
I love Sproles but I'd do that even if Sproles was healthy. Vereen looks like he's going to be a PPR stud.
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
Well, yeah, I'm not exactly going out on any sort of limb. The timing works out well too.
Faust
MVP
Breesisdaman
Footballguy
I get the feeling they will keep sproles out or he will be in on a limited rep basis. I would stay away this week.
steveski
Footballguy
I agree about Thomas. I'm going up against a guy this week who has him as his RB1. Looking at this matchup a couple weeks ago I was pumped, not so much now.
