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TitanicHornet
Footballguy
I have Tamme starting at the moment. If Gates starts... I really dont know, ill most likely start Gates and see what happens.
Vic Mackey
Footballguy
If he plays you start him, period.
You'd have to have exceptional TE depth to consider benching him, especially with as many people near his level being injured, or on bye.
Finley, Dallas Clark, Vernon Davis, Cooley, Marcedes Lewis all won't be playing this week.
You'd have to have exceptional TE depth to consider benching him, especially with as many people near his level being injured, or on bye.
Finley, Dallas Clark, Vernon Davis, Cooley, Marcedes Lewis all won't be playing this week.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I won't be near a computer for much of the day (gotta leave around 10 in the morning and won't be back till late afternoon), so I am probably gonna bench him in both leagues I have him, unless he gets a huge vote of confidence early tomorrow, which I am not expecting.
nobody you trust to start him for u if he plays?
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I really won't be near anything that will be able to give me the updates I need, and usually when someone comes to down to being a game time decision, I go with my gut, and it is hard to get that gut feeling without seeing or reading my updates personally. I almost always would rather err on the side of caution in these instances. I am in really good shape in both leagues, so neither is like a must-win.
johnnyboy8102
Footballguy
I have Tamme as my second option. I won't decide until the morning. This is a tough one.
Seems like Tamme is the consistent Plan B for Gates owners. I have Gates in one league and also have Tamme and Mercedes Lewis (who I have no clue why was still available on waivers this week). I'm not sure what to do if Gates plays, Tamme looked good last week but Gates still managed to score a TD in his last game with an injury. This is one of the tougher lineup decisions I've been faced with all year.
Cleo Taurus
Footballguy
Rolling with Greg Olsen today. He has a good matchup against the Bills.
I also have Hernandez in right now (PPR). I think I have to put Gates in if he's active. I also don't understand the logic of SD playing him but then pulling him to "rest him for the bye". Can't imagine that happening.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I think if Gates plays, you have to put him in. My backup is Marcedes Lewis so obviously I'm really hoping Gates goes today. If he doesn't, I may or may not pick up a 3rd TE as a fill-in. It is nice that he's playing at 1:00 for a change. At least we'll have complete information upon which to base a decision.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I think this is a pretty common thread with Gates owners. He's such a huge advantage.
sad pandas
Footballguy
TE Non-mandatory PPR league. I'm starting Dez Bryant over Gates this week. Just don't have a feeling he will factor much. In 2-weeks he will return to tearing things up.
Dr. Doofenshmirtz
Footballguy
I am not sure if I will play him if he is active
Sabertooth is right about Gates owners. Most have winning records. I have A Hernandez so I have a plug in
My major concern is him leaving the game early.
I don't have a great flex option and can start 2 TEs so I will be monitoring this closely
Sabertooth is right about Gates owners. Most have winning records. I have A Hernandez so I have a plug in
My major concern is him leaving the game early.
I don't have a great flex option and can start 2 TEs so I will be monitoring this closely
notdarkyet
Footballguy
Injured Gates over healthy Gronkowski.
Chargers beat writer Kevin Acee believes TE Antonio Gates (doubtful, toe) will play Sunday against Houston
This is all I could find this am. I am back and forth on this...a couple weeks ago he played but didn't have a single target until the 4th qtr...still ended up with a td and some decent yards on like 3 targets though.
Tough decision.
This is all I could find this am. I am back and forth on this...a couple weeks ago he played but didn't have a single target until the 4th qtr...still ended up with a td and some decent yards on like 3 targets though.
Tough decision.
If he is playing then you gotta roll with him...they wouldn't play him if he couldn't be somewhat effective. Gates at 75% is still better than most tight ends and he will get targets given their options right now.
NorrisB
Footballguy
you go with Hernandez here pretty much no matter what
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
The Chargers head into a critical game with one of their most critical players ailing.
Tight end Antonio Gates is slowed by three different injuries — a toe, ankle and plantar fasciitis — and could be down on Sunday in Houston.
Or, like he has the past two weeks, he will trot out Sunday after not practicing during the week and be productive. He was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report following his third consecutive missed day of practice.
Gates is ailing. But so are the Chargers. And they can ill afford to fall to 3-6 by losing to Houston if Gates doesn't play.
There is no guarantee the Chargers would win for the first time in five road games if Gates did play. But there's little doubt that the offense needs Gates. He leads the NFL with nine touchdown receptions.
Or would the Chargers be better served to let Gates continue to rest his injuries and then extend the down time heading into the bye week? That could give Gates roughly 14 days of not putting pressure on his feet. That might put him, and the Chargers, in a better position for a second-half run.
But the Chargers, at 3-5, are running out of time. That is why Sunday presents a dilemma.
Gates is such a gamer that he will try to go — no matter how compromised he might be.
But should the Chargers resist taking advantage of his competitive urge by making sure Gates is right for the second half?
The answer might not come until near game time.
If Gates does play, don't underestimate him — even if he is quiet early in the game. The last two weeks he has eased into the mix and contributed nine receptions for 173 yards and two scores.
If Gates can't go, the Chargers turn to Randy McMichael and Kris Wilson. Between them they have eight catches for 87 yards.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...rgers/notes.htm
Tight end Antonio Gates is slowed by three different injuries — a toe, ankle and plantar fasciitis — and could be down on Sunday in Houston.
Or, like he has the past two weeks, he will trot out Sunday after not practicing during the week and be productive. He was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report following his third consecutive missed day of practice.
Gates is ailing. But so are the Chargers. And they can ill afford to fall to 3-6 by losing to Houston if Gates doesn't play.
There is no guarantee the Chargers would win for the first time in five road games if Gates did play. But there's little doubt that the offense needs Gates. He leads the NFL with nine touchdown receptions.
Or would the Chargers be better served to let Gates continue to rest his injuries and then extend the down time heading into the bye week? That could give Gates roughly 14 days of not putting pressure on his feet. That might put him, and the Chargers, in a better position for a second-half run.
But the Chargers, at 3-5, are running out of time. That is why Sunday presents a dilemma.
Gates is such a gamer that he will try to go — no matter how compromised he might be.
But should the Chargers resist taking advantage of his competitive urge by making sure Gates is right for the second half?
The answer might not come until near game time.
If Gates does play, don't underestimate him — even if he is quiet early in the game. The last two weeks he has eased into the mix and contributed nine receptions for 173 yards and two scores.
If Gates can't go, the Chargers turn to Randy McMichael and Kris Wilson. Between them they have eight catches for 87 yards.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...rgers/notes.htm
SmallDawgsBITE
Footballguy
I picked up McMichael last night and will wait to see who starts. 13 man roster, I have no room to have any depth 
Ever Present Lurker
Footballguy
If Gates is on the field, he's in my lineup. I don't care if he's in a wheelchair.
Can't believe what's happened to what was a deep TE position this year. I think in leagues where I own Tamme I'm just sitting Gates figuring he may be a decoy and Tamme projects as a safe upside TE1 for awhile. In leagues where my other TE options are less appealing I'll probably run with him unless they announce something prior to game time. This could be a game he goes for 150-3 but could very easy be a 0.
Child Please
Footballguy
It's not even worth debating if he plays you play him period. These are the players that have scored more than Gates YTD PPR
Foster
Gore
the top 5 qb's
yes he hasnt had his bye, but you are crazy to sit him.
Foster
Gore
the top 5 qb's
yes he hasnt had his bye, but you are crazy to sit him.
GeauxTigers
Footballguy
Gates is inactive toady.
Is anybody starting McMichael?
Is anybody starting McMichael?
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JbizzleMan
Footballguy
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