I am starting Kolby Smith OVER ___________ (1 Viewer)

[NCPanthersFan]

I don't care if this borders on AC material. FBG rankings are asking you to dig deep in the gut and start Kolby Smith over some names that are sure to have some very solid outings tomorrow. If you are onboard, who are you onboard with?

I am starting Kolby Smith OVER C. Benson, any of the starting Denver RB's.

 

[Phurfur]

With the news that Selvin Young may not start I plugged in Smith over Young. It is my only option after the Thursday games.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Over K. Jones , Fargas, and Foster.

 

[erymer]

over Earnest Graham. I just went with the matchup here. Smith is a huge question, but if you are going to give him the nod I like it against the Raiders. I think Graham will have a tough time against the skins.

 

[Panzer]

I've run out of options too, with Alexander out and Chatman hurting

 

[The Jacket]

No one. His seven to nine points will not be enough to get off the bench, and I don't have great RBs.

 

[Ozymandias]

I have Chester Taylor, but I am concerned that Adrian Peterson might be available, and Taylor may share carries. Thinking about Kolby.

 

[mad sweeney]

As of now he's in over the 2 Cincy RBs. May change my mind later but RJ/KW have been killing me so I'd rather go with a guy I know is going to get the rock and hope for a few GL carries.

 

[Mr. Nasty]

Started him over Ryan Grant as I thought Grant might be a bit gimpy. After the 1st quarter of Thursday's game I was laughing and toasting my decision. At the end of the game, I was trying to find the end of my beer bottle. Just hoping Smith can put up decent numbers to justify my stupidity.

 

[sheckiec]

I'm also in the Kevin Jones camp

Also trying to decide between Kolby and Ron Dayne. I also have Bush who's a GTD.

I'll guess I'll be making my decision around 12:59.

 

[Interseptopus]

C Benson isn't the starting RB for Denver........

I am starting him over Selvin Young and Kevin Jones... who had 20 points in my league, but at the same time seeing GBs D every Sunday, I didn't expect Jones to score a TD, but the yardage was about what I expected.

 

[Keith Lewis]

I'm not starting him unless I hear Bush is out or AP is back (Taylor owner). I would plug in Kolby Smith over Maroney if one of these things happen.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I am starting him over -

Fred Taylor, Rudi Johnson, Kenny Watson

My RB1 this week is MJD against BUF.

Tyalor is dinged up, so I roll with MJD.

For RB2, I like the matchup against TEN for Kenny Watson (PPR league) especially with Hayneworth dinged. However, I feel like gambling this week on the unproven Smith.

It makes it easier that I have a playoff spot clinched and the person I am playing could face me again in Week 14 if they beat me this week....and their team is not that good.

 

[thecoolnamesarealltaken]

Right now I have him at flex over Housh. I'm also currently starting Reggie Bush and benching Adrian Peterson. He's almost certainly starting for me...I'm not sure who I'm starting him over!

 

[The Jacket]

Right now I have him at flex over Housh.

Are you serious?! Wow!All Houshmandzadeh has done this season is score touchdowns and you're starting a rookie fifth round pick behind a terrible offensive ahead of him?Y'know, I'd love it as a Chiefs fan if all this Kolby Smith love turns out to be warranted, but I can't fathom how he'll outproduce a stud like Houshmandzadeh.

 

[sparkky]

Starting Kolby over Thomas Jones. So far so good. He may not set the world on fire but should have better numbers than TJ did.

 

[Wilbur Wood]

At Super Flex over:

JP Losman, Kyle Boller, and one out of Santana Moss, DJ Hackett, Lee Evans

 

[Sack-Religious]

Depending on Reggie Bush's injury status, he'll be starting over Chatman and Selvin Young if Bush can't go.

 

[ready5]

should've started him over cotchery... (should've started kevin jones ahead of both of them). had kolby ahead of chatman, jacobs, chris henry (wr).

 

[Blue_Devil_31]

starting KSmith and CTaylor

over

MLynch (obviously :( )

MBarber :X (may have been a mistake)

EGraham

JChatman

CBenson

i have got to win this week against a very formidable opponent. figured i have to go with the big upside to even stand a chance.

 

[Resident A]

At Super Flex over:JP Losman, Kyle Boller, and one out of Santana Moss, DJ Hackett, Lee Evans

Starting Kolby Smith over a QB? Now that is insane. I just don't get where this kind of hype is coming from.Obviously Losman & Boller are not ff studs, but both are a lock for at least 1 TD. K Smith is probably gonna be even worse than Holmes, who could barely muster 60 yards & did not score in 2 starts. I would expect both those QBs to double K Smith's points this week.K Smith: 18 carries-63 yards, 3 catches-11 yards, 0 TDs. 1 FL

 

[Smitty72]

I'm starting Smith over Grant and Gore. Strictly playing the matchups and if there ever was a week to play this guy you would think it would be this week so I can only hope he goes off against the Raiders!!

 

[socrates]

I am starting Kolby over Edge with confidence.

 

[kawaihae]

After much debating in my head, I got Kolby at flex over Deion Branch. But I will probably switch them in and out about 50 times before tomorrow.

Branch didn't show much last week coming off his injury, Hasselbeck hasn't practiced all week (I think), and Engram and Hackett are taking a bunch of catches away.

Kolby will get 20 carries tomorrow against the worst run defense in the NFL. Low end 70 yards. High end: 90 yards rushing, 30 yards receiving and 2 TDs.

 

[EdwardCat]

Started him over Kevin Jones and Selvin Young.

 

[BigTuna]

gore

 

[thecoolnamesarealltaken]

Right now I have him at flex over Housh.

Are you serious?! Wow!All Houshmandzadeh has done this season is score touchdowns and you're starting a rookie fifth round pick behind a terrible offensive ahead of him?Y'know, I'd love it as a Chiefs fan if all this Kolby Smith love turns out to be warranted, but I can't fathom how he'll outproduce a stud like Houshmandzadeh.

I was sitting Housh out because he was injured, and hadn't praticed all week. I now see that he's been upgraded to probable. I like Smith's matchup vs the Raiders, and Smith will probably start for me. I'll sit either Bush, Housh, or Lee Evans, depending on everyone's injury status.

 

[redjake]

At Super Flex

What constitutes a "super" flex? Just curious. Is there a super duper flex?

 

[Sol D]

At Super Flex over:JP Losman, Kyle Boller, and one out of Santana Moss, DJ Hackett, Lee Evans

Starting Kolby Smith over a QB? Now that is insane. I just don't get where this kind of hype is coming from.Obviously Losman & Boller are not ff studs, but both are a lock for at least 1 TD. K Smith is probably gonna be even worse than Holmes, who could barely muster 60 yards & did not score in 2 starts. I would expect both those QBs to double K Smith's points this week.K Smith: 18 carries-63 yards, 3 catches-11 yards, 0 TDs. 1 FL

I'm starting him over a QB that already played... K.Clemens and his 6.7 points should be tough for Smith to beat. He is a QB was he a lock for 1 TD? Unless they say ADP is the starter and will get the majority of carries, he is the other guy I'm starting Smith over at Flex.

 

[crowe1130]

gore

Same here. How sad that I'm not even questioning it.

 

[Birdie048]

Started him over R Grant. Hope it does not come back to bite me!

Grant was a Game Time Decision and I was no where near a PC. Had to go with the sure thing!

 

[george]

Benching Kolby Smith for

....Chester Taylor and Jones-Drew

Although if Reggie Bush doesn't play, Kolby will be my Flex

 

[Chief]

I have Chester Taylor, but I am concerned that Adrian Peterson might be available, and Taylor may share carries. Thinking about Kolby.

OZY,I am thinking the same thing. It always surprises (not sure why) me how many people have the same situation.

 

[Boxer]

gore

Same here. How sad that I'm not even questioning it.

me too and itsVERY VERY SAD

 

[Boxer]

I have Chester Taylor, but I am concerned that Adrian Peterson might be available, and Taylor may share carries. Thinking about Kolby.

OZY,I am thinking the same thing. It always surprises (not sure why) me how many people have the same situation.

Kolby might have a good day. But I don't think I'd go as far as benching Chester for him. My gut, and its a big gut, tells me that the whole AP being questionable thing is just talk. He won't see the field unless chester gets hurt this week. If i was lucky enough to have chester, I'd be playing him this week.

 

[Boxer]

Starting Kolby over anyone tells me one thing. You're a desparate FFL owner just like me. GORE is my anchor. And even if Kolby can just give me one win. It would be worth starting him this week.

 

[Demons]

Over Bowe in PPR

 

[Dirty Weasel]

KC's offense is 27th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 30th in rushing TD's

OAK's defense is 28th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 32nd in rushing TD's

When a rushing offense this bad faces a rushing defense just as bad (or worse), who gets the nod? I think you have to also look at the passing game...

KC's offense is 14th in passing completions, 16th in passing attempts, 16th in passing yards, and 25th in passing TD's

OAK's defense is 2nd in passing completions, 2nd in passing attempts, 5th in passing yards, and 3rd in passing TD's

One could try to argue that OAK's horrible run D is because their pass D is so good. But, if that were the case, wouldn't their YPA be better than 32nd? The reverse is also true. Sure, teams don't try to pass against OAK, but even when they do, wouldn't the passing yards be better than 5th, and the TD's be better than 3rd? I think it's quite clear that OAK's run D really does suck, and that their pass D really is good.

If you are in a pinch, Kolby isn't a bad option I guess. I think he is truly a boom/bust this week, and will either get you less than 5 fantasy points or more than 15, but not in between.

Who am I starting him over? Another boom/bust guy named Ron Dayne.

 

[Wilbur Wood]

At Super Flex

What constitutes a "super" flex? Just curious. Is there a super duper flex?

Flex = A WR or RBSuper Flex = Any position (RB, WR, TE, QB, Def, K)

 

[Cleat Spike]

Lost ADP for a bit so I'm pairing Kolby with Steven Jackson over Norwood, Joe Echu, Chris Henry, Turner. Seems reasonable!

 

[Ned]

No one. His seven to nine points will not be enough to get off the bench, and I don't have great RBs.

unless you have no other option, gonna be lots of disappointed people.

 

[The Jacket]

If you are in a pinch, Kolby isn't a bad option I guess. I think he is truly a boom/bust this week, and will either get you less than 5 fantasy points or more than 15, but not in between.

I very much disagree.I think Smith---or any Chiefs RB, for that matter---is a solid bet for medium, guaranteed production. You just know he'll be fed the ball a lot, and I don't think he'll average less than 3.5ypc, so 20x3.5=70 seems reasonable.I think his upside is a short touchdown run, and perhaps 13 or 14 total points. Him breaking a long run seems unlikely.

 

[jscout]

Nobody. I have LT (traded for), FWP and Chester Taylor. And I'm benching Reggie Bush because he's a GTD. Although I did toy with the idea of starting Smith over Taylor due to a better match up.

 

[Liquid Tension]

Depending on Reggie Bush's injury status, he'll be starting over Chatman and Selvin Young if Bush can't go.

I have same issue with Bush. As of now Kolby is in my lineup, but I want to hear more than he will try to play

 

[Liquid Tension]

KC's offense is 27th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 30th in rushing TD'sOAK's defense is 28th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 32nd in rushing TD'sWhen a rushing offense this bad faces a rushing defense just as bad (or worse), who gets the nod? I think you have to also look at the passing game...KC's offense is 14th in passing completions, 16th in passing attempts, 16th in passing yards, and 25th in passing TD'sOAK's defense is 2nd in passing completions, 2nd in passing attempts, 5th in passing yards, and 3rd in passing TD'sOne could try to argue that OAK's horrible run D is because their pass D is so good. But, if that were the case, wouldn't their YPA be better than 32nd? The reverse is also true. Sure, teams don't try to pass against OAK, but even when they do, wouldn't the passing yards be better than 5th, and the TD's be better than 3rd? I think it's quite clear that OAK's run D really does suck, and that their pass D really is good.If you are in a pinch, Kolby isn't a bad option I guess. I think he is truly a boom/bust this week, and will either get you less than 5 fantasy points or more than 15, but not in between.Who am I starting him over? Another boom/bust guy named Ron Dayne.

teams are always ahead of the Raiders thus teams run all day against them. Not saying they aren't stronger against the pass but teams leading run more often than when trailing

 

[Liquid Tension]

starting KSmith and CTayloroverMLynch (obviously )MBarber (may have been a mistake)EGraham JChatman CBenson i have got to win this week against a very formidable opponent. figured i have to go with the big upside to even stand a chance.

Barber would have been the start and that was before his performance. Barber has been fairly solid and you had to expect a big win for Dallas. FWIW I have Bush, Kevin Jones and Kolby for my 2nd spot and I didn't start Kevin Jones.

 

[Kuz]

KC's offense is 27th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 30th in rushing TD'sOAK's defense is 28th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 32nd in rushing TD'sWhen a rushing offense this bad faces a rushing defense just as bad (or worse), who gets the nod? I think you have to also look at the passing game...KC's offense is 14th in passing completions, 16th in passing attempts, 16th in passing yards, and 25th in passing TD'sOAK's defense is 2nd in passing completions, 2nd in passing attempts, 5th in passing yards, and 3rd in passing TD'sOne could try to argue that OAK's horrible run D is because their pass D is so good. But, if that were the case, wouldn't their YPA be better than 32nd? The reverse is also true. Sure, teams don't try to pass against OAK, but even when they do, wouldn't the passing yards be better than 5th, and the TD's be better than 3rd? I think it's quite clear that OAK's run D really does suck, and that their pass D really is good.If you are in a pinch, Kolby isn't a bad option I guess. I think he is truly a boom/bust this week, and will either get you less than 5 fantasy points or more than 15, but not in between.Who am I starting him over? Another boom/bust guy named Ron Dayne.

teams are always ahead of the Raiders thus teams run all day against them. Not saying they aren't stronger against the pass but teams leading run more often than when trailing

Not last week against the Vikings.. The game was close all game & Taylor ran wild.. I can agree the Raiders pass defense may not be as good as their ranking only because their run defense is brutal. I think Kolby Smith makes a really decent start today..

 

[GreedoShotFirst]

at the moment I have Kolby in over Maroney and Javon Walker. Walker waits a week for me, but I am stewing over the Maroney vs Smith decision.

 

[Two Deep]

I gave him all the number 1 carries in practice this week. I think he is ready.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

KC's offense is 27th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 30th in rushing TD'sOAK's defense is 28th in rushing attempts, 31st in rushing yards, 32nd in rushing YPA, and 32nd in rushing TD'sWhen a rushing offense this bad faces a rushing defense just as bad (or worse), who gets the nod? I think you have to also look at the passing game...KC's offense is 14th in passing completions, 16th in passing attempts, 16th in passing yards, and 25th in passing TD'sOAK's defense is 2nd in passing completions, 2nd in passing attempts, 5th in passing yards, and 3rd in passing TD'sOne could try to argue that OAK's horrible run D is because their pass D is so good. But, if that were the case, wouldn't their YPA be better than 32nd? The reverse is also true. Sure, teams don't try to pass against OAK, but even when they do, wouldn't the passing yards be better than 5th, and the TD's be better than 3rd? I think it's quite clear that OAK's run D really does suck, and that their pass D really is good.If you are in a pinch, Kolby isn't a bad option I guess. I think he is truly a boom/bust this week, and will either get you less than 5 fantasy points or more than 15, but not in between.Who am I starting him over? Another boom/bust guy named Ron Dayne.

teams are always ahead of the Raiders thus teams run all day against them. Not saying they aren't stronger against the pass but teams leading run more often than when trailing

I disagree. Teams run 53% of the time vs OAK (who are -43 in points scored) because it's easier to run on them vs pass. Teams just happen to get their lead by running against OAK. For the above statement to be true, let's look at teams who have been trailing more often than not this year:- Teams run 39% of the time vs MIN (who are -15 in points scored)- Teams run 43% of the time vs BUF (who are -69 in points scored)- Teams run 55% of the time vs NYJ (who are -97 in points scored)- Teams run 59% of the time vs MIA (who are -91 in points scored)I doubt any of these teams have held a lead more than they were trailing (I didn't check that, but I assume few will disagree). Teams are going to play to the defensive weakness of other teams.