Driver- expectations this week (1 Viewer)

[FGITLOTR]

I, like many others, are debating whether or not to go with DD tomorrow against the Vikings. What do you guys think we can expect from him. There are a few reasons why I think he\'s a strong start this week; first off, after watching the Jet game this past week, it was abundantly clear that the Vikings have one of the worst secondaries in the league. I fully expect them to keep Green in check, forcing Favre to chuck the ball most of the game. Secondly, Driver has already torched the Vikings this year for a career high 191 yards and 1 TD. I know 82 of those yards came on one catch, but I still see the Packers putting up good offensive numbers this week. Finally, Favre played pretty bad last week and I know he hasn\'t had much success at Lambeau for most of the year, but this could be his last hurrah. If this is indeed his last game at home, I expect him to go out in a blaze of glory.

I see Driver going for 9 - 125-1

Thoughts? Predictions?

 

[packersfan]

Here are Driver's last 4 games against the Vikings:

6-191-1

5-84-2

8-114-1

11-162-1

Like you said, Favre played poorly last week and Driver still put up 70 yards. You bet I'm starting him.

 

[SDJohnny]

My thought is I don't have anyone else to start. I expect he will have a good game, Minnesota's pass defense got torched last week. I am hoping for 7-110-1.

 

[FGITLOTR]

yeah, I think he\'s money in the bank this week, even with a banged up shoulder

 

[-jb-]

- 3rd in the NFL in targets

- 4th in the NFL in receiving yards

- 5th-T in the NFL in TD catches

- 5th-T in the NFL in receptions

- Playing against the 4th worst pass defense

If he's on the field, he's in my line-up...I love me some Double-D

 

[Bad_Mo]

Has anyone found anything regarding his shoulder (i.e., bruise v. slight separation v. typical condition of a guy carrying his team game after game...)?

I haven't found squat about the specifics of the injury.

 

[davearm]

I'm struggling mightily with this decision.

Wayne - Driver - Chad, pick 2.

- or -

Play all three WRs, and sit FWP or Rudi.

Driver's bound to outscore at least one of those "studs"... but which one?

 

[shredhead]

I have to chose 2 out of these 4: Owens, Driver, Colston, and Walker. I am leaning towards Owens and Colston right now.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I'm happy to be starting him over Coles this week. Me thinks Favre will be trying to force the ball down field = he should certainly have his shots. Whether he catches the ball, might be the only thing I'm worried about.

 

[cr8f]

Driver was passed over as a FA a few years ago by Tice. Since then he has killed the Vikings.

Add to that this could be Favres final home game and I'm playing him.

 

[Godsbrother]

I am starting him. I am benching Andre Johnson because he has really tailed off and Bernard Berrian because he is so up and down.

 

[PsychoMan]

I can't imagine benching him unless it's for a top 10 WR. If that's the case, you're doin just fine.

 

[Slum Lord]

I know 82 of those yards came on one catch

72 of those yards came after the catch He's a solid start, even though i think Favre will have a bad game.

 

[rhoadesy87]

I am starting him, I think he is going to have a great game. In this situation it really depends who you have to start over him. I have Muhammad so obviously Driver will be in my lineup.

 

[packersfan]

Driver sat out practice again today but he remains listed as Probable and is expected to play.

 

[menobrown]

I can't think of a WR I'd rate over him this week.

 

[VIKEfan]

We start 3 in our league. TEs count as 1 of the 3 if you so choose to start one (we give more points per 10 yards for TEs so it can be to your advantage to start a good one).

Here are my 6 to choose from (bolded players are who I'm starting)

Caldwell

Colston (as a WR...never started him as a TE)

Driver

Henderson

Gates

Heap

I don't have a lot of better options, but would probably still put Driver in the starting lineup anyway just because of past success and the fact that we can't seem to stop people from passing on us.

 

[Bad_Mo]

I can't imagine benching him unless it's for a top 10 WR. If that's the case, you're doin just fine.

In my league, Driver is a top 10 WR.

 

[C-Pod]

Driver was passed over as a FA a few years ago by Tice. Since then he has killed the Vikings.

Add to that this could be Favres final home game and I'm playing him.

This will NOT be Favre's final home game.Mark it down.

Unless he throws for 7 TD in the next 2 games.

 

[turkishkamel]

- 3rd in the NFL in targets- 4th in the NFL in receiving yards- 5th-T in the NFL in TD catches- 5th-T in the NFL in receptions- Playing against the 4th worst pass defenseIf he's on the field, he's in my line-up...I love me some Double-D

he's been a top 5 WR all year (currently WR4 in my PPR). he's starting

 

[ooofffaaa]

Way too high expectations here right now . . .

I say 4 for 65 - 0 TD's

Somebody had to do it.

And yes I'm starting him.

 

[H.K.]

Way too high expectations here right now . . .I say 4 for 65 - 0 TD'sSomebody had to do it.

I know the only acceptable thing to say about players and their projections in the shark pool must be positive, which I find as sad. Truth of the matter is that Driver is very banged up and due for a bad game. The Vikings are a better defensive team than they have shown recently, and with a switch at QB to move the the team on offense, the defense will benefit. The Vikings sole purpose this week is to shut down Favre and to do that they must remove Driver from the equation, and let the lesser talented players on the Packers try to beat them. Thereforeriver 3-26-0Now for the positive stuff: The best WR play in this contest will be Travis Taylor, he is the guy who will be the primary beneficiary of the Vikes QB change and will draw the weaker CB due to Williamson's game last week. Monster sleeper alert here, do not overlook this gem:T. Taylor 8-126-2

 

[avoiding injuries]

Anyone think Jennings may take more then 5 yards away from Driver?

 

[packersfan]

Driver 3-26-0

You were way off with your Driver prediction this past Sunday. He didn't have a great game but his 70 yards were much higher than the ... what was it - 0? ... you projected for him. I can see if you keep trying each week eventually he will have a bad game and you'll be right. However, he's absolutely owned the Vikings in recent games. Minnesota's pass defense is terrible. The fact he's Green Bay's best receiving option hasn't helped other defenses shut him down lately so I don't see the Vikings doing any better. The shoulder injury is an issue but I don't see it as a major one at the present time. Driver's a tough guy and has played hurt before. If he plays Thursday night, I think he goes off.And yes I'm biased as both a Packers fan and a Driver owner. But I'm starting him because he's been damn good this season and the matchup is sensational, not for either of those reasons. If he throws up a dog of a game it'll suck but I won't regret or second-guess my decision. It's always possible for any player (other than probably LT) to have a bad game. It happens. And maybe it happens with Driver this week. But at this point in the season you play the guys who have been productive and Driver clearly falls into that category.

 

[The Hank]

im playing him in a TD heavy league this thursday.

if anything it gives me something to watch/root for in an otherwise mildly entertaining game of turnovers.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Driver 3-26-0

Out of curiosity, have you ever been right about any of your Driver predictions?

 

[H.K.]

Driver 3-26-0

You were way off with your Driver prediction this past Sunday. He didn't have a great game but his 70 yards were much higher than the ... what was it - 0? ... you projected for him. I can see if you keep trying each week eventually he will have a bad game and you'll be right. However, he's absolutely owned the Vikings in recent games. Minnesota's pass defense is terrible. The fact he's Green Bay's best receiving option hasn't helped other defenses shut him down lately so I don't see the Vikings doing any better. The shoulder injury is an issue but I don't see it as a major one at the present time. Driver's a tough guy and has played hurt before. If he plays Thursday night, I think he goes off.And yes I'm biased as both a Packers fan and a Driver owner. But I'm starting him because he's been damn good this season and the matchup is sensational, not for either of those reasons. If he throws up a dog of a game it'll suck but I won't regret or second-guess my decision. It's always possible for any player (other than probably LT) to have a bad game. It happens. And maybe it happens with Driver this week. But at this point in the season you play the guys who have been productive and Driver clearly falls into that category.

Never said to bench Driver or that he wasn't good. Just posting a prediction just like anyone else.There were also people who posted that Driver would go over 100 yards and score last week. That didn't happen. If people post that enough, they are bound to be right eventually, too. There is no difference.People went nuts projecting huge numbers for Rudi Johnson versus the Colts run defense last week, too. "Match-ups" are rarely what they seem.

 

[H.K.]

Driver 3-26-0

Out of curiosity, have you ever been right about any of your Driver predictions?

As good as anyone else's.

 

[packersfan]

Driver 3-26-0

You were way off with your Driver prediction this past Sunday. He didn't have a great game but his 70 yards were much higher than the ... what was it - 0? ... you projected for him. I can see if you keep trying each week eventually he will have a bad game and you'll be right. However, he's absolutely owned the Vikings in recent games. Minnesota's pass defense is terrible. The fact he's Green Bay's best receiving option hasn't helped other defenses shut him down lately so I don't see the Vikings doing any better. The shoulder injury is an issue but I don't see it as a major one at the present time. Driver's a tough guy and has played hurt before. If he plays Thursday night, I think he goes off.And yes I'm biased as both a Packers fan and a Driver owner. But I'm starting him because he's been damn good this season and the matchup is sensational, not for either of those reasons. If he throws up a dog of a game it'll suck but I won't regret or second-guess my decision. It's always possible for any player (other than probably LT) to have a bad game. It happens. And maybe it happens with Driver this week. But at this point in the season you play the guys who have been productive and Driver clearly falls into that category.

Never said to bench Driver or that he wasn't good. Just posting a prediction just like anyone else.There were also people who posted that Driver would go over 100 yards and score last week. That didn't happen.

My prediction for Driver was pretty decent for the most part. I nailed the yardage but missed on the touchdowns.

If people post that enough, they are bound to be right eventually, too. There is no difference.

Only to a degree. The difference with people posting "positive" projections for Driver is they can be supported by a strong level of consistent production. It's not a reach to project a good game for Driver because he's had so many of them lately.

People went nuts projecting huge numbers for Rudi Johnson versus the Colts run defense last week, too. "Match-ups" are rarely what they seem.

I disagree. Many times matchups are exactly what can be projected. Maybe not to the exact figure but certainly within a strong sense of closeness. Sure, things can happen that don't support a strong projection - I don't know too many people who expected Palmer and Brees to stink up the joint last week, for example (well one poster here did about Brees). But if you have players who are doing well and they have what should be a favorable matchup it's hardly wrong to project a positive level of production. Sure, that could prove to be wrong but what else are we supposed to go on? A hunch? Is it possible Driver could stink this week? Absolutely. Anything can happen on any given Sunday (or Thursday) and all that hoo ha. But given his level of production and given how well he has played against the Vikings, I'd say there's a much stronger chance that he'll do well than do poorly.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

I'm kinda with H.K. here. I just have a bad feeling about Driver this week. I think he'll go about 5/50.

 

[Eggs]

DD has been a big part of my team this year, but the weather is scaring me...I know it's supposed to favor the WR's b/c they know where they are going, but 70% chance of percipitation and temps in the 20's is just bad news and I live in MN.

My alterantives are Galloway or Bruce, so I am hoping for a much better forcast tomorrow because my beloved Vikes have been a good WR matchup ever since the Patriots showed the league how to beat us.

 

[shakeybarn]

Galloway with Rattay isn't bad.

But Driver is a week in week out must start. The Pack really hasn't had a playoff shot all year, so they keep playing for pride. Favre unsure of retirement... have to believe he'll go out with a bang... which the 3 INTs he'll loft into purple hands, will result in them down quick, and thusly more passing. The 'vicious Favre cycle'.

 

[Iron Mike Tomczak]

Yes. Im starting him.

 

[Troutfarmer]

Driver 3-26-0

Out of curiosity, have you ever been right about any of your Driver predictions?

Blah, blah blah. Driver is historically lousy against the Lions, and historically great against the Vikings. Start the guy. Our starting corner (Griffin) is hurting and got a 2nd opinion about his neck today, leaving Fred Smoot, who shows up as the beaten guy on many highlight reels this year. Also, it's a nationally televised game at home for Driver & Favre, which turns things up a notch.From Mpls Star-Tribune:Griffin doubtfulTuesday, December 19th, 2006 by Judd ZulgadVikings rookie right corner Cedric Griffin is listed as doubtful for Thursday’s game at Green Bay because of a neck stinger. Brad Childress said this morning that Griffin would not practice today and it appears demoted veteran Fred Smoot might return to the starting lineup Thursday.The Packers have five players listed as questionable, including safety Atari Bigby (hamstring); linebacker Abdul Hodge (shoulder); tight end David Martin (ribs); receiver Ruvell Martin (chest); and right tackle Mark Tauscher (groin).NOTE:Receiver Donald Driver was rested in practice today because of a shoulder injury and is among five players listed as probable for Green Bay.

 

[cr8f]

DD has been a big part of my team this year, but the weather is scaring me...I know it's supposed to favor the WR's b/c they know where they are going, but 70% chance of percipitation and temps in the 20's is just bad news and I live in MN.My alterantives are Galloway or Bruce, so I am hoping for a much better forcast tomorrow because my beloved Vikes have been a good WR matchup ever since the Patriots showed the league how to beat us.

That is a wrong forecast. I see 32, cloudy and 5 MPH winds. Here in northern Wiscosnin it was a very nice day. 42. Check tomorrow.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Driver 3-26-0

Out of curiosity, have you ever been right about any of your Driver predictions?

As good as anyone else's.

I'd bet that you're predictions are further from the actual truth than a majority of the Driver prognosticators.

 

[cr8f]

Driver 3-26-0

Out of curiosity, have you ever been right about any of your Driver predictions?

Don't bother asking if you expect the truth.

 

[H.K.]

Compliments to my GB Wheelhouse for putting this in his weekly tidbits thread:

Lambeau = problems - Donald Driver has scored 6 of his 7 TD's on the road 35 of his 80 receptions were on the road.

Don't shoot the messenger, people, you can't argue facts.

 

[salmonstud]

I was a bit off last week concerning Driver H.K....although I was closer than you. How about a signature Bet?

Your prediction - 3 catches for 26 yards. In standard yardage/td scoring (1 point per 10 yards receiving, 6 points per TD) - no PPR. Driver would rack up 2.6 points.

I predict he will get at least triple that - 7.8. Signature bet on who is closer?

If Driver gets closer to 7.8 than 2.6, your signature must say for 1 week - "Salmonstud knows allot more than me." "I wish I had just a fraction of his fantasy football knowledge."

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

My thought is I don't have anyone else to start. I expect he will have a good game, Minnesota's pass defense got torched last week. I am hoping for 7-110-1.

Same, I need his butt to post some numbers this week. I have W. Parker vs. Baltimore and S. Jackson vs. Washington, one horrible and one average matchup, I need this one.My concern is that if you've been watching these Thursday night games, they are sloppy. The lack of practice time, the lack of time to heal between games really shows. I am worried about a sloppy type game and him putting up some average numbers like 68 yards yards in a 17-14 win or loss or something while there's one rushing TD for GB by a fullback and a TE catching the other.Donald Driver SHOULD have a good game. I'm starting him, I hope he plays and performs like he has most of the season, that's all any of us can do.

 

[theToes]

I'm going back and forth on whether to start him or not. I have decent otions.

Right now I'm leaning toward starting him with Wayne.

But that is subject to change.

I have to pick two of these three and it's proving more difficult than I thought.

Driver

Wayne

Owens

 

[H.K.]

I was a bit off last week concerning Driver H.K....although I was closer than you. How about a signature Bet?

Your prediction - 3 catches for 26 yards. In standard yardage/td scoring (1 point per 10 yards receiving, 6 points per TD) - no PPR. Driver would rack up 2.6 points.

I predict he will get at least triple that - 7.8. Signature bet on who is closer?

If Driver gets closer to 7.8 than 2.6, your signature must say for 1 week - "Salmonstud knows a lot more than me. I wish I had just a fraction of his fantasy football knowledge."

Why not? It's not like anyone around here would diasgree with that bolded statement in my signature.However, I want to change the conditions to PPR and decimal scoring for each yard gained rush/rec. (TD=6, fum -1).

3 for 26 = 5.6

Tripled based on your proposal: 5.6 x 3 = 16.8

I'll give you the push, so 11.2 or over, you win. FYI - Driver averages 17.1 PPG in this format.

If I win your sig must read "H.K. is a moron, but he did beat me in a sig bet" for a week.

 

[H.K.]

I'm going back and forth on whether to start him or not. I have decent otions.

Right now I'm leaning toward starting him with Wayne.

But that is subject to change.

I have to pick two of these three and it's proving more difficult than I thought.

Driver

Wayne

Owens

Wayne will be god-like this week.Three reasons:

1) Harrison badly hurt his hand last week, after that happened, it was all Reggie.

2) The Texans stink

3) Wayne has been the primary until last week, so it will go back to him.

Wayne is a lock for 9-147-2 this week. It is statistically impossible for any other outcome.

 

[salmonstud]

I was a bit off last week concerning Driver H.K....although I was closer than you. How about a signature Bet?

Your prediction - 3 catches for 26 yards. In standard yardage/td scoring (1 point per 10 yards receiving, 6 points per TD) - no PPR. Driver would rack up 2.6 points.

I predict he will get at least triple that - 7.8. Signature bet on who is closer?

If Driver gets closer to 7.8 than 2.6, your signature must say for 1 week - "Salmonstud knows a lot more than me. I wish I had just a fraction of his fantasy football knowledge."

Why not? It's not like anyone around here would diasgree with that bolded statement in my signature.However, I want to change the conditions to PPR and decimal scoring for each yard gained rush/rec. (TD=6, fum -1).

3 for 26 = 5.6

Tripled based on your proposal: 5.6 x 3 = 16.8

I'll give you the push, so 11.2 or over, you win. FYI - Driver averages 17.1 PPG in this format.

If I win your sig must read "H.K. is a moron, but he did beat me in a sig bet" for a week.

For once H.K. - I agree with everything you have stated in this post...with the exception of your predicted production from Mr. Driver. You are on, I'll take that bet!

 

[H.K.]

For once H.K. - I agree with everything you have stated in this post...with the exception of your predicted production from Mr. Driver. You are on, I'll take that bet!

Done.Good luck!

 

[Knightro]

Driver never leaves my lineup. If Smoot is guarding him, Driver would stay in my lineup even if he only had one leg and had to hop his routes.

Minnesota's stingy run numbers will dictate the gameplan and the plan is going to see Favre throw 40 times in a win. I look for lots of dinks and dunks....weather is supposed to be a bit wet and in the 30's for the game.

 

[chocolate bomber]

Compliments to my GB Wheelhouse for putting this in his weekly tidbits thread:

Lambeau = problems - Donald Driver has scored 6 of his 7 TD's on the road 35 of his 80 receptions were on the road.

Don't shoot the messenger, people, you can't argue facts.

I know, man. Just like Willie Parker on the road last week.

 

[cr8f]

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[Knightro]

Compliments to my GB Wheelhouse for putting this in his weekly tidbits thread:

Lambeau = problems - Donald Driver has scored 6 of his 7 TD's on the road 35 of his 80 receptions were on the road.

Don't shoot the messenger, people, you can't argue facts.

I know, man. Just like Willie Parker on the road last week.

could that be to the opponents on the road vs home?road opponents: Lions, Eagles, Dolphins, Bills, Vikings, Seahawks, 9ers

home: Bears, Saints, Rams, Cards, Pats, Jets, Lions

 

[Phurfur]

How anyone can be in the Super Bowl and not know who to start amazes me.