Fred Taylor vs. MJD in week 16 (1 Viewer)

[BigJim®]

I'm not sure what is appropriate to say regarding emailed FBG rankings, but I am very intrigued by the rankings of FT vs. MJD for the Oakland game. I had previously decided to go with FT because he's on a roll, and now I'm second guessing myself based on the FBG rankings.

In favor of FT

- Has been getting the most carries recently

- Has significantly outperformed MJD recently, even getting the TDs

- Was snubbed as an pro-bowler prior to the FWP injury

- Reports on this board mentioned the players want FT to have a big game in Oakland due to said snub

In favor of MJD

- Has typically gotten the goal-line work, and Oakland has given up 21 rushing TDs

- May get increased work this week if Jacksonville jumps out to a lead to keep FT fresh for the playoffs

- FT is no longer a probowl snub, maybe this motivation is gone for both him and the team

- MJD seems due for some good stats, against a favorable match-up

On the TDs, I realize Taylor has had a couple long runs, but has he also gotten redzone runs of late? Any homers who can comment on that? Thinking through this, it does seem as if it would be advantageous to have a guy with 40 yards rushing/40 yards receiving and 2 TDs vs. a guy with 110 yards rushing. But we haven't seen those numbers from MJD lately.

 

[jwb]

I don't have them both, but am starting MJD over Stecker and T Henry. MJD had decent yards last week, and I'm thinking a TD vs Oak isn't that much of a stretch.

If MJD is going to blow up, and we all know with his multi-faceted game and ability to score from anywhere he certainly can, this will be the week.

 

[Routilla]

I don't have them both, but am starting MJD over Stecker and T Henry. MJD had decent yards last week, and I'm thinking a TD vs Oak isn't that much of a stretch. If MJD is going to blow up, and we all know with his multi-faceted game and ability to score from anywhere he certainly can, this will be the week.

Agreed. He really is due for a 2-3 TD game. Why not now?

 

[footballnerd]

Batman vs Robin

 

[Filthy]

I can't risk starting MJD so he'll go off this week.

When they played Denver Broncos, Denver was giving up 150 yds rushing a game and he got squat. Then vs Tennessee he goes off. The matchup doesn't dictate his points. Taylor is going to have a monster day but MJD...........well, good luck.