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Jacobs Vs Bradshaw (1 Viewer)
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kentric
Footballguy
I read that they will likely split carries - although Jacobs is slated to start this week. If I was given an option, I'd go with Bradshaw of the two. The Giants seem to consider the two interchangeable when it comes to goal-line carries and that's where you'd figure you'd get your points with Jacobs, but I just haven't seen it. I would take Bradshaw as he has more home run potential and is a better runner IMO. Plus, he is a better receiver out of the backfield.
Probably going to be similar to last week, something where Jacobs gets about 15 carries, Bradshaw about 12 plus a few catches. I am starting Jacobs as a flex, but both players upside is limited.
At this point you can start both in good matchups like this week vs Redskins (but temper expectations) and in tougher matchups it would be hard to start either.
At this point you can start both in good matchups like this week vs Redskins (but temper expectations) and in tougher matchups it would be hard to start either.
northwoods
Footballguy
I'm a Bradshaw owner and have been happily riding him all season as my flex RB/WR. The change to starting Jacobs last week threw up a red flag in my head. I picked Jacobs up this week as insurance for the playoffs and am not starting either this week as I wait to see how the split plays out. I fervently hope that one or the other gets a majority of the carries down the stretch but am afraid it will be closer to a 50/50 sharing...making the decision to play one or the other a crapshoot if the goaline carries stay split as well.
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urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Why would Jacobs be the man now?
The_Fonz
Footballguy
Jacobs surprised me last week although the Jags defense is soft. The skins are also but I still thik Bradshaw is the better back and will gain momentum. It seems to be a decent split regardless of who starts and when bradshaw was getting the starts, Jacobs was vulturing the goal line work. Bradshaw's hasn't had many TD's this year but has been solid every week.
I think both are decent RB2/flex plays until Bradshaw regains the job....The Giants dont seem to have much rhyme or reason with the shared situation. Some drives have Bradshaw starting adn jacobs coming in in the red zone and I have sen the opposite. I have also seen them use the starter of the drive until 3rd down and sometimes the one who started the drive stays in for the entire drive. I think some of it is related to the plays that are called and who is a better blocker. Oddly enough Bradshaw who is smaller seems to be the better blocker....so I just ran the gamut here but I think bottom line is that if the matchup is good, both are decent plays.
I think both are decent RB2/flex plays until Bradshaw regains the job....The Giants dont seem to have much rhyme or reason with the shared situation. Some drives have Bradshaw starting adn jacobs coming in in the red zone and I have sen the opposite. I have also seen them use the starter of the drive until 3rd down and sometimes the one who started the drive stays in for the entire drive. I think some of it is related to the plays that are called and who is a better blocker. Oddly enough Bradshaw who is smaller seems to be the better blocker....so I just ran the gamut here but I think bottom line is that if the matchup is good, both are decent plays.
Everyone that has watched football for the last at least 3 years know what Jacobs is and is capable, on Bradshaws worst day he is the better option than Jacobs on his best (unless of course by worst day I mean losing fumbles which I dont).
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northwoods
Footballguy
I should have STARTED both of them not benched them to see how it plays out...Glad it didn't cost me a win. Big decision on tap for next week...
Shutout
Footballguy
Man, this is a DANGEROUS situation for FF playoff teams. Talk about boom or bust. Burning your flex spot to get both in there and then rolling the dice to see if you strike it rich or crap out. Almost worse if you own just one of them and chance getting the wrong one.The Giants have played two weak run D's the past two weeks. I think this is certainly a case by case, opponent by opponent type decision the next three weeks.
Jed
Footballguy
One thing I've noticed watching the last few Giant games, that with this new "split", they don't switch out much on each individual series, even at the goal line. If Bradshaw ran the whole drive, and he isn't winded, he'll be the goal line back for that series. Same with Jacobs.
Before Bradshaw would run most of the series and give way to Jacobs at the goal line.
All in all, this new method is better for Bradshaw as he at least gets half (or more) of the goal line looks.
Before Bradshaw would run most of the series and give way to Jacobs at the goal line.
All in all, this new method is better for Bradshaw as he at least gets half (or more) of the goal line looks.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
You saw what can happen against a bad run defense.
However, against a good run stopping team, being the 2nd guy in really gets you off to a slow start.
This is a game by game situation. Bradshaw could easily be held to 30 yards, 15 receiving and no Td's agains a good team the way things are right now.
If you've rolled with him all year, he's basically one of the guys who've got you here so you're probably not going to bench him but I am not fooled.
I'm very concerned about the Philly game that's coming up and remember the .9 he gave me that week.
However, against a good run stopping team, being the 2nd guy in really gets you off to a slow start.
This is a game by game situation. Bradshaw could easily be held to 30 yards, 15 receiving and no Td's agains a good team the way things are right now.
If you've rolled with him all year, he's basically one of the guys who've got you here so you're probably not going to bench him but I am not fooled.
I'm very concerned about the Philly game that's coming up and remember the .9 he gave me that week.
Concept Coop
Footballguy
Philly let Forte, Best, and McCoy put up huge games. Like all of them, Bradshaw can do damage out of the backfield. I wouldn't be too worried.If last game showed us anything, it is that Bradshaw is at least a 50/50, if not more. I think the staff wanted to send him a message. But he has been the more productive back all season. As a Bradshaw owner, I am going to put him in and not lose any sleep until he fumbles again.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Not sure about Forte and Best, but I think giving up a huge game to McCoy was part of Philly's game plan.
Sam Quentin
Footballguy
It's a good mix
If I were a Giants fan, I'd be loving the way they are using these guys
If I were a Giants fan, I'd be loving the way they are using these guys
FFdork
Footballguy
Well, the last three weeks the Vikings have played the Packers, the Redskins and the Bills. That's not exactly a murderer's row of running attacks. GB doesn't run the ball that well and didn't need it that game. The Redskins are terrible and barely tried. The Bills runners did OK on limited opportunities (Jackson 11-42, Spiller 7-35).My impression of the Vikings run D is from watching a number of their games is that it is solid, but nowhere near the elite unit it has been in past years. As a Bradshaw/Jacobs owner I'd rather see Arizona on the schedule, but the Vikings match-up doesn't worry me that much, especially with Bradshaw.
Black
Footballguy
...and keeping the ball out of Eli's hands.The gameplan is working. They control the game and are effective moving the ball. I don't see why they would change.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Against a good run stopping team, Bradshaw is going to do better than Jacobs due his speed and catching abilities.
az_prof
Footballguy
Except in the past, when they play a really good run defense, Jacobs sucks and Bradshaw does ok. Jacobs hasn't shown much ability to break tackles or create something if there isn't a decent hole to start, whereas Bradshaw's agility and burst allows him to be productive even against run defenses. So, I think your premise is wrong.
Oh really? Easy to say when you have Rivers. Send Eli down to Miami.
Sheesh. I guess leading a team to a Super Bowl championship and over a 17-0 Tom Brady led Patriots team with a stunning and thrilling drive makes you think Eli stinks huh?
LOL.
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LargeMouthBass
Footballguy
Why didn't Jacobs get more carries last week when he was running the ball better than Bradshaw? Being a Jacobs owner, this pissed me off.
Concept Coop
Footballguy
Doh!Foster, sorry.
