If Chris Johnson struggles this week against Indy... (1 Viewer)

[Ocram]

Indy is 31st in the NFL in rushing yards allowed. They are tied for dead last in rushing TDs allowed. It's week 8 so this is the halfway mark of the fantasy season, including the playoffs.

If CJ3 struggles this week, is he a permanent bench for the rest of the year? If not, why not?

 

[Ocram]

Surprised no one has decided to weigh in on this.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Surprised no one has decided to weigh in on this.

this board cracks me up.

 

[doeseatplace]

I play in a 2 PPR league, so he really hasn't had any terrible scoring games for me, but has obviously failed to produce to the level I drafted him at

And his schedule is pretty light for the second half of the season

If you make the decision to permanently bench a player, why not just cut him? Permanent benching is an overreaction; let matchups and circumstances guide lineup decisions

 

[KellysHeroes]

Only own him in free espn leagues, but I benches him... Dude just doesn't give a crap

 

[Dizzy]

Dude just doesn't give a crap

He's like the Honey Badger!

 

[haterade]

His line is awful... and I can't really figure out why.

No fire and no line = no stats

 

[fantasizing]

So far this season:

C. Johnson, 93 attempts, 268 yards, 2.9 yds/att, long of 25, and 1 TD

J. Ringer, 21 attempts, 62 yards, 3.0 yds/att, long of 25, and 1 TD

J. Harper, 6 attempts, 16 yards, 2.7 yds/att, long of 6, and 0 TD

Hard to say based on that limited sample that Ringer would do any better.

Who knows......

 

[Sabertooth]

His line is awful... and I can't really figure out why.No fire and no line = no stats

I second this. Both Johnson and the coach have said as much.

 

[thayman]

So far this season:C. Johnson, 93 attempts, 268 yards, 2.9 yds/att, long of 25, and 1 TDJ. Ringer, 21 attempts, 62 yards, 3.0 yds/att, long of 25, and 1 TDJ. Harper, 6 attempts, 16 yards, 2.7 yds/att, long of 6, and 0 TDHard to say based on that limited sample that Ringer would do any better.Who knows......

I don't think you would have anyone argue too hard that Ringer would do much better. It does seem that Johnson got his contract and now is disinterested in playing hard.

 

[NeverEnough]

Maybe I will trade him for anything I can get.

 

[Grahamburn]

If he can't produce against Indy there's definitely a problem. Keep in mind we're only 6 games into the season though. I expect the Titans to give Johnson every opportunity for a monster game today.

All this talk of the poor line play, he's lost a step, struggling running game, etc is going to fire these guys up against a cupcake defense.

I expect big things in this game and for the remainder of the season.

 

[Goat Herders]

The titans have the best pair of tackles in the league in Roos and Stewart. But the interior line has been atrocious. Johnson may have regressed some (how could he not?) but he should be getting at least three yards a carry up the middle due to blocking alone.

 

[jim k]

Indy is 31st in the NFL in rushing yards allowed. They are tied for dead last in rushing TDs allowed. It's week 8 so this is the halfway mark of the fantasy season, including the playoffs. If CJ3 struggles this week, is he a permanent bench for the rest of the year? If not, why not?

He is already just a matchup play you have been stuck playing every week.Indy is one of the get well defenses against the run.He will put up real good numbers today.

 

[FUBAR]

I benched him this week for Sproles and Peterson.

 

[mad sweeney]

I benched him this week for Sproles and Peterson.

I'm essentially benching Stevie Johnson for Chris Johnson.

 

[doeseatplace]

I play in a 2 PPR league, so he really hasn't had any terrible scoring games for me, but has obviously failed to produce to the level I drafted him atAnd his schedule is pretty light for the second half of the seasonIf you make the decision to permanently bench a player, why not just cut him? Permanent benching is an overreaction; let matchups and circumstances guide lineup decisions

I rescind this commentPermanent benching in a highly apppropriate reaction if he is benched by his NFL team

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

I play in a 2 PPR league, so he really hasn't had any terrible scoring games for me

And this is why ppr leagues are crap

 

[Underachievers]

I play in a 2 PPR league, so he really hasn't had any terrible scoring games for me

And this is why ppr leagues are crap

Yeah...because...because....pass receptions have no value. So there....

 

[mjr]

If he cant put up a solid game against Indy, there's no point in playing the matchups. Definitely benching him until he shows me he can turn it around.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

I play in a 2 PPR league, so he really hasn't had any terrible scoring games for me

And this is why ppr leagues are crap

Yeah...because...because....pass receptions have no value. So there....

So I guess we should play in point per completion and point per carry leagues because... because... they have value too.

 

[doeseatplace]

I play in a 2 PPR league, so he really hasn't had any terrible scoring games for me

And this is why ppr leagues are crap

Yeah...because...because....pass receptions have no value. So there....

So I guess we should play in point per completion and point per carry leagues because... because... they have value too.

So, if a potential reception is bobbled and turned into an interception, does your league award points for that? Or is it just TD only?

 

[The Comedian]

Past two drives, Ringer has been the #1 RB.

 

[Jagerbomber]

I don't have the luxury of benching him but g**damn this is getting ugly.

 

[Ocram]

Permanent bench for me unless no other options or he shows at least 2 weeks in a row.