Raleigh Engineers
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My options for RB#2 were Gio, Dixon, and AMo. I just picked up Rodgers and plan to start him.
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Starting him in 3 leagues, two of which are Martin/Sims joint ownership leagues. Desperate would be apt to describe it but I would or am using him over all of those RB's based strictly on usage as all of those RB's are more talented but either minimal or split roles where I see Quiz as more of the primary.
From what I read yesterday the other RB to touch the ball would be Peyton Barber.
I'm not happy I'm forced to use him but was not happy I was forced to use Tim Hightower last season either so crazier things have happened.
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
Are you sure roto broke the story? Someone grabbed him in my league yesterday. I was perplexed and went to Roto to see why. There was nothing.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6482/jacquizz-rodgers
the story that I saw that made it clear (at least to me) that JR is an every-down back Monday night, and for me in a PPR league where TB will be playing from behind. JR actually helped me win a deep, big-money league one year, a league which was 2 QB, 0.5 PPR where I went "empty-backfield" in the draft and ended up scooping up guys like JR as FAs.
Guy in your league prob more clever than me.
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I was able to pick up both Washington and Richard of OAK (hedging the bet for potential long term opporunity/lottery ticket) and starting Washtington along with Ryan Mathews (who is putrid)....Yeah, I know it's not great thus I am contemplating dropping Richard and snagging Rodgers to start with Washington. Rodgers is clearly a one week fill in whereas Richard (and or Washington for that matter) potentially provide better long term upside. I know this is not the AC forum but for those of you who are contemplating picking up Rodgers, what are your thoughts on this and who are you contemplating starting him over and why? and how does CAR D factor into your decision making process?
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I am starting D. Washington (OAK) over Rodgers. Just feel like the matchup vs SD at home is too good. Could see some explosive plays. Plus, there was rumor the staff wanted him more involved.
I'm now debating picking up Rodgers to start over W. Smallwood and K. Dixon.
I only have one league that does not run blind bid waivers on Wednesday and Friday and allows FCFS waivers. In that league I picked him up on Thursday and the blind bid waiver leagues I picked him up last night where I needed him.
Roto did not break the story. Sims got hurt last week, re-entered the game but when they came out of the rain delay and had about 6:30 minutes left he never came back so I was a little uneasy about this upcoming week. Read Thursday he was seen limping and same day read a Tampa beat writer who said he had knee issue, so did a twitter search on him Thursday and that's when I pretty much knew he was on the doubtful side and Quiz was next man up. I really had a good idea on Wednesday he was shaky to play and should have picked up Rodgers for $1 but I'm guilty of my optimism getting in the way of reality.
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
That's all well and good but the point here is where did the info come from, at first? It wasn't roto and I would like to know.
btemp
Footballguy
There was talk dating back to last Monday that Rodgers would get more carries. If you had the displeasure of watching the Bucs anytime over the last couple years, it was obvious that Sims was not a good RB. And then Sims popped up on the injury report a couple days ago and is now doubtful.
Rodgers is now the only real RB the Bucs have with Peyton Barber as the backup (who's shown very little to date). They'll ride Rodgers but the game script will likely be very pass heavy for a few reasons. I'd start Rodgers over players like Dixon because Rodgers should lead that backfield and has little competition for RB touches on Monday. But it's not a great matchup on paper for the running game.
Rodgers is now the only real RB the Bucs have with Peyton Barber as the backup (who's shown very little to date). They'll ride Rodgers but the game script will likely be very pass heavy for a few reasons. I'd start Rodgers over players like Dixon because Rodgers should lead that backfield and has little competition for RB touches on Monday. But it's not a great matchup on paper for the running game.
JennaLaineESPN@JennaLaineESPN
Stroud and Cummings are two other Tampa beat writers who gave info during the week but no one as much as Jenna who gave not only more updates on Sims injury but also that Rodgers and Peyton Barber where next men up.
Rove!
Footballguy
In Roto...
10/4 Sims to see role reduced
10/4 Sims dealing with injury
10/4 Sims not at Practice
10/6 Sims still not at practice
10/7 Sims not at practice
writing has been on the wall all week
Rodgers was more of a common sense pick up yesterday. Sims didn't practice thursday or friday and left the field with an injury at one point on sunday. The story wasn't broken so much as it was obvious to see for anyone looking. Sims not practicing today sealed it.
On topic, I'm not excited to start him but he's going in over Bernard I think for me in ppr. 3 down back vs. 3rd down back, I side with the volume
The Kerminator
Footballguy
What are the expectations for Rodgers on MNF?
40-50 yards rushing, 4-5 catches for another 30 yards, outside chance of a short TD? Somewhere in the range 0f 12 points in a PPR?
Tryng to decide between him and Robert Woods at flex. Rodgers is intriguing on volume alone
40-50 yards rushing, 4-5 catches for another 30 yards, outside chance of a short TD? Somewhere in the range 0f 12 points in a PPR?
Tryng to decide between him and Robert Woods at flex. Rodgers is intriguing on volume alone
need2know
Footballguy
My opponent has Sims too. And no one else to play. He will be forced to pick up rainey, fozzy whitaker, or rodgers to play. They are the only decent options
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If you have ever watched Rodgers play football, you would not put him in your line-up. Low floor and low ceiling. You're basically wasting a space. He's had opportunities in the past and has done just about nothing with it. He brings new meaning to the word "sluggish."
If Rainey is available in your league, I would recommend him all day long over Rodgers.
If Rainey is available in your league, I would recommend him all day long over Rodgers.
I don't think anyone thinks much of his talent but he had two seasons he put up fantasy numbers in the high 8's per game and that was playing as backup/passing down back only. I can't speak for rest of crowd but if he can tack on about 2-4 more points and get me 11-13 I'm good and that does not seem like to much to ask considering his anticipated usage.
btemp
Footballguy
Definitely don't agree. Rainey is going to split carries in a pass heavy game against a very good run defence. Rodgers will only be getting a few rest reps assuming Sims is out (and even if Sims plays he's the lead back). And it's not like Rainey's a better talent.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Quizz runs like a fat kid in a rain coat. It's amazing that the RB landscape is so barren right now that a fat kid in a rain coat is likely flex worthy.
need2know
Footballguy
need2know
Footballguy
Opportunity is better than anything else in fantasy. Look at what Langford did for a few games as a bellcow, despite being ranked 69/70 in efficiency rating for all RBs the last two years. He was on the waiver wire in most leagues so I picked him up in several, flexing him in two.
He was on my radar as an add in a deep PPR league assuming he'd get the 3rd down back work in CHI. I wrote him off when he got cut there, but now he's a must add if you need RB help. 10 pts is like an absolute floor if he's starting. He might have a higher floor than E. Eliot in a PPR.
Dr. Octopus
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chad in Indy
Footballguy
FF is a weekly game. I don't expect him to be on my roster next week and I'm not plugging him in as my RB1 this week, but I'll gladly put him in at my flex. Barring an injury, he will see 90% of the offensive plays, and should get at least 15 touches. I'll take that every time.
kittenmittens
Footballguy
If the coaches thought Sims did poorly, wait until they get a good look at Rodgers
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Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
That's fine but why didn't they write anything on Quizz's wall? Was that not an obvious addendum?Rove! said:
The Kerminator
Footballguy
I would think their coach has had a good look at him. Koetter was offensive coordinator in Atlanta when Rodgers was there. He must have been impressed enough to sign Rodgers in TB
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Because roto is not the end all be all of info? Sometimes they miss things? Which is why you should be using multiple resources to find out your fantasy information. I recommend twitter, follow rapoport and schefter. You will get the drop on your league 95% of the time following them.
It might be the 4 IPAs I've had tonight, but I laughed out loud at this. Thank you!
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
This conversation started with a poster saying roto broke the news. I said they didn't. And was just curious who did.
My memory of his was as a Dexter McCluster-style tease -- frequently hyped because of the opportunity, but never delivered. So I looked over his game log for the past few years. He literally hasn't had a start-worthy stat line since 2013, when he had a nice four-week run early in the season. Since then he's exceeded 50 YFS only once, in a Week 17 blowout in 2014.
I still may start him over Richard, but man, do I not feel good about it.
I still may start him over Richard, but man, do I not feel good about it.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
no brainer play in DFS. Guaranteed top 20 RB this week unless he gets injured.
branch0095
Footballguy
Right there with you. Thanks to byes/injuries, I'm just desperate enough to think about start him in a couple of PPR leagues. Have to decide between Quizz and Ajayi.
All three of Bloom/Dodds/Tremblay just increased J. Rodgers projections.
In my 0.5 PPR league he's now grouped right with the Matt Jones, Duke Johnson, and Gio's of the world. RB #25 ish. Tremblay actually has him up at RB #16.
Debating J. Rodgers over both W. Smallwood and K. Dixon. I have this bad feeling that Rodgers will deliver some middling line of 12-41-0, 3-23-0 but that could still be better than anything Smallwood or Dixon deliver in limited touches.
In my 0.5 PPR league he's now grouped right with the Matt Jones, Duke Johnson, and Gio's of the world. RB #25 ish. Tremblay actually has him up at RB #16.
Debating J. Rodgers over both W. Smallwood and K. Dixon. I have this bad feeling that Rodgers will deliver some middling line of 12-41-0, 3-23-0 but that could still be better than anything Smallwood or Dixon deliver in limited touches.
chad in Indy
Footballguy
I'm doing the same. Playing him over Dixon. With West coming off a good week, I imagine Dixon will be somewhat limited this week in snaps. That means your gambling that he breaks one for a big play. Rodgers is the opposite. Doubt he does anything amazing, but if he can average 3.5 YPC, he should at least end up with 5-7 pts as his floor
SaintsInDome2006
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kittenmittens
Footballguy
Yeah I'm sure they know what he is - I really just meant that if they think Sims has been bad (re: reduced role comments) then they shouldn't expect much from Rodgers, since IMO Sims is actually a pretty good player and Rodgers is a retread.
OTOH, the whole Sims "reduced role" thing from the TB coaching staff could have been due to injury and not performance. I don't have a clear read on that.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Well he has hardly had the opportunity, also.
He's a very capable receiver. I wouldn't discount the possibility of 50 yards rushing and 50 yards receiving and a shot at a TD.
Also since we're looking at Anderson instead of Cam there is a possibility the Bucs get some decent offensive chances.
4th&inches
Footballguy
FWIW, i'm debating dropping Sproles for him to start this week as my RB2. Granted, I have all or my other RB's on bye/hurt
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
Great info. Keep us posted, just in case we forget to "check back" with you.zftcg said:
Will do. And you keep us posted when you regain your ability to recognize a joke. We're all pulling for you!
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