I'm Starting ________ Over A. Jones (@CHI). (1 Viewer)

[kyoun1e]

Curious who is in the "can't sit your studs" camp vs. going with other / riskier options that have better matchups.

On the table for me: Damien Williams (assuming ware is out). If Ware starts, I'd be starting him for sure.

 

[Dave Stauff]

Derrick Henry . . . but still time to change my mind . . .

 

[tkrull]

CMC, Cook, and Fournette in one league.

I'm starting him over Coleman, Drake, Martin, and Breida in another.

 

[Buttonhook]

Seriously considering J Wilson over him and T. Lockett, to fill my two flex spots.

 

[kyoun1e]

Is this the definition of getting cute or what? 

KC beat writer now saying C. West will be active and get 8-12 touches. Would kick myself if C. West and the other D. Williams get a ton of touches with A. Reid playing games.

 

[Elevencents]

I would play him and just temper your expectations. 

 

[kyoun1e]

I would play him and just temper your expectations. 

I've never really understood that point of view.

If I'm tempering expectations for a player in my lineup then I'm satisfied with a low ceiling.

Not always acceptable. Especially if you're an underdog. Need all the ceiling you can get. 

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Gurley, Chubb and Fournette.

 

[Elevencents]

I've never really understood that point of view.

If I'm tempering expectations for a player in my lineup then I'm satisfied with a low ceiling.

Not always acceptable. Especially if you're an underdog. Need all the ceiling you can get. 

I want someone proven in the playoffs who doesn’t have a great matchup over someone with 2 games of production to judge off of. 

But I like a strong 10 over a possible 4 and unlikely 16. You are obviously for the 4 or 16and that’s fine. Just offering my opinion since it was asked for. 

 

[kyoun1e]

I want someone proven in the playoffs who doesn’t have a great matchup over someone with 2 games of production to judge off of. 

Starting to lean in your direction.

There's a lot of risk that an A. Reid plays some games here with a Damien Williams, Darrel Williams, and C. West. Not to mention, Damien Williams is...um...not that good.

 

[Elevencents]

Starting to lean in your direction.

There's a lot of risk that an A. Reid plays some games here with a Damien Williams, Darrel Williams, and C. West. Not to mention, Damien Williams is...um...not that good.

I’m not a big “name” guy but it does factor in. And like you said, who is D. Williams?

 

[Hoh]

Coin flip between Jones and Michel.  Leaning Jones.

 

[joffer]

Kamara 

 

[TripleThreat]

Gordon is officially inactive Justin Jackson. 

 

[kyoun1e]

Debated inserting D. Williams instead of A. Jones. Didn't have the guts to do it. Big mistake.

 

[dmac37]

Considered McGuire over Jones for the volume but can't do it. If those jackasses trot out Jamawful Williams to start the game again I'm going to lose my mind..... 

 

[kyoun1e]

Considered McGuire over Jones for the volume but can't do it. If those jackasses trot out Jamawful Williams to start the game again I'm going to lose my mind..... 

Just picked up McGuire myself, but don't think I can do it either.

Kicking myself for not starting D. Williams although on the flip side, I am facing Mahommes and I'm trying to think glass half full in that Williams stole two TDs from Mahommes.

So there's that...

 

[kyoun1e]

K. Dixon available on the wire. Clearly a dice roll, but great matchup in a game BALT should thoroughly control. Splitting with G. Edwards but should have a lot of touches to go around.

Yet again, not sure I'd have the guts to do it.

Seems like anyone who is sitting A. Jones this week has a pretty legit RB2 available with a good matchup on the bench.

My decision may depend on how Chubb does tonight. If he lays an egg, maybe I roll the dice for upside. If he hits or surpasses projections, probably stand pat.

 

[Dizzy]

Playing him, but more worried about the Packers coaching staff holding him back than the Bears defense.

Jones is very good, and those kinds of players usually find a way to "get theirs"... but no telling what to expect from the Packers OC.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

My opponent is benching Jones for Ingram.  I hope he is wrong - not that I want Jones to fail, but I want Ingram to fail worse.

 

[barackdhouse]

I benched Jones for Damian Williams - I just liked that matchup a lot more, and I felt strong that Williams would be the bellcow on Thursday, and he was.  I could still put Jones in my lineup, but would be benching either Lindsay or one of these 4 WRs - Julio, Juju, Adams, or Woods.  Chicago is hungry and in reach of clinching the division - I just don't like Jones in this matchup.  Note I am starting Rodgers and Adams, so am already heavy in this game.

 

[Dark Matter]

Sure glad I went with the safe choice in Miller  

 

[Man In The Box]

Officially starting him with Conner doubtful/out. Not thrilled about the matchup, but he’s scored at least one TD in 6 of the last 7 games. 75 total yards and a TD would be great.

 

[groin pains]

Considering Carson.

 

[kyoun1e]

Considering Carson.

With Penny out, I think that's a no brainer. Also, Baldwin gimpy and rain forecasted with some wind.

 

[kyoun1e]

T. Montgomery a scratch.

Really tempted to go Dixon over Jones.

 

[tkrull]

T. Montgomery a scratch.

Really tempted to go Dixon over Jones.

If it's ppr, that's a no-brainer for me.

 

[kyoun1e]

If it's ppr, that's a no-brainer for me.

Really? 

Yes, it's PPR. 

I'm also starting the CHI D vs GB (and A. Jones). If things are to roll my way I really need A) CHI D to shutdown GB, and B) this slot at RB to produce.

 

[Dark Matter]

Hurt. Knee Q to return. FFoots is teh suck.

 

[Interseptopus]

FFoots is teh suck.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Derrick Henry . . . but still time to change my mind . . .

Did the same and it made all the difference.