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Lance Moore... What can we expect? (1 Viewer)

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Curious what people think about this guy. NO's top receiving threats have gone down one by one: Colston, Patten, Shockey... Moore seems to be the WR to own in that offense.

At 5'9, 190 he compares well with Wes Welker (5'9, 185).

He grabbed 7 receptions for 78 yards. He is averaging 10.1 yards per catch- similar to Welker's 9.4 yards per catch so far this year.

Is he a sneaky pick-up/start or is he more of a fizzle one week wonder player?

I haven't watched any Saints games this year, but I'm curious what some homers might have to say about him and how he is involved in the offense. With Patten's injury I am assuming Meachem moves into the #1 role opposite Henderson and Moore moves into the slot to play the Welker role. Is this how NO will be moving the ball for the next few weeks until Patten/Colston can come back?

Are you picking him up/starting him in any of your leagues?

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Lance Moore was targeted 7 times last week, caught all 7 balls.

Had as many targets as Reggie Wayne (6), TO, Welker, Braylon Edwards, DeSean Jackson, Coles, Roddy White...

 
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22 views and nothing hey? Wow... thought more people would chime in. He could be a huge pickup for people- especially Colston owners- for the next 3 weeks or so.

I've picked him up and am starting him over V. Jackson, Brandon Lloyd, Berrian.

I think he comes across as a small possession WR that NO needs right now. Meachem is the deep threat along with Henderson, and teams know that. Moore is a sneaky play

 
Warriors Forever said:
22 views and nothing hey? Wow... thought more people would chime in. He could be a huge pickup for people- especially Colston owners- for the next 3 weeks or so. I've picked him up and am starting him over V. Jackson, Brandon Lloyd, Berrian.I think he comes across as a small possession WR that NO needs right now. Meachem is the deep threat along with Henderson, and teams know that. Moore is a sneaky play
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Moore is an intriguing option... with a few guys on bye I'm taking a shot on him as my WR3.Mostly bumping for other peoples thoughts...
 
I actually dropped Devery Henderson and picked up Lance Moore this week. Starting him in place of Plaxico. I have no basis for my belief that he will be a better fantasy option than Henderson. I just liked the fact that he was targeted so much last week. While Henderson is a boom or bust type player.... with more bust than boom unfortunately.

 
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I would guess he'd be a WR2/WR3 option (so maybe Top 30) especially with bye weeks coming up. Maybe slightly higher with a decent matchup like this week . . . so maybe Top 20-25 range against the Niners.

 
I like him. Good hands, seems to run crisp routes, and Brees has connected with him many times in crucial situations. I've always thought he should be given a real shot at being #2 opposite Colston but it just hasn't materialized with guys like Henderson and Patten getting preference.

I haven't been able to read up about the team as much as normal this week, but I'd be surprised if they really trot out Meachem as a true #1. I suspect there will be a heavy rotation with all three guys (Meachem, Henderson, and Moore) getting the top reads. Something like 7 for 90 would be the ceiling on Moore, I think. Pretty good PPR numbers.

 
PatrickT said:
I'd be curious as to the consensus on who's the guy to have, Moore or Meachem.
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I'd prefer Moore. Brees moreso than other elite QBs throws to a spot and needs his receivers to be where they're supposed to be. A few poorly run routes and Meachem will be an afterthought.
 
Trying to figure out the best New Orleans WR reminds me of the Patriots's before Welker and Moss. Several WR's have value on the team but it's going be next to impossible to figure out the WR du jour. I think over the next few weeks Henderson/Meachem/ Moore/Patten will have big games but none of them will be consistent.

 
menobrown said:
Trying to figure out the best New Orleans WR reminds me of the Patriots's before Welker and Moss. Several WR's have value on the team but it's going be next to impossible to figure out the WR du jour. I think over the next few weeks Henderson/Meachem/ Moore/Patten will have big games but none of them will be consistent.
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Patten has a groin injury and didn't practice yesterday. So that would be potentially one less body to throw to.
 
I'm a big Saints fan and I like Moore alot... here. I think he has really stepped up his game and has become a ball-magnet to anything thrown at him lately. He's definately got skills but he hasn't been as crisp up until now. My theories on this improvement are that he either sees this as his opportunity to get the #2 spot instead of the rotation or he actually did improve over the course of the last year. Giving that he has been slowly trending upwards for a while now, I think each possibility is equally viable.

On a personal note, I have Colston benched and dropped Patten for Moore this week. I'm starting Moore as WR3, but I agree with the above poster that his cap is something like 7 for 90 and probably no TD; in other words, he's moved up to be startable in a PPR league until Colston comes back, but for the rest, take a flier on him now and see what happens over the next month if you have the bench space.

 
Who is likely to be the possession guy (Moore, Meachem, Miller, or Dev)? I'm assuming Moore should get most of the targets.

 
I'm assuming Patten doesn't play, and they've already said that Moore, not Meachem, will be the starter in that case. He has a great matchup. I know there are a lot of desperate people out there between injuries and a week 4 bye that involves a lot of the top receivers.

The negative I see (aside from the fact that we're contemplating starting Lance friggin' Moore) is that the 49ers should be able to run the ball effectively and could try to dominate time of possession. I'd worry about this possibility even more if Martz wasn't the OC.

BTW, I still think Meachem could be a decent play b/c he has more big play potential. It's just risky when you're looking at a team's #3 receiver (effectively a #4 when you include Bush).

 
Brees loves Lance Moore. He talked about it last year, when he really wanted Moore in the line-up. I picked Moore up at that time last year... and he did nothing for me. So, it's hard to tell. However, with so many targets being hurt... I can see the "easy, safe" outlet in Moore getting a lot of looks.

 
I've seen Moore play a few times and have really liked what I have seen. Runs really sharp and crisp routes. Like another poster mentioned, this is something Brees really can take advantage of. I think given a real chance, we can see more of what he did last week. I am a Colston owner and I picked Moore up this week with the injuries to Shockey and Patten. i think he should be a decent WR3 play for a couple weeks.

 
David Yudkin said:
menobrown said:
Trying to figure out the best New Orleans WR reminds me of the Patriots's before Welker and Moss. Several WR's have value on the team but it's going be next to impossible to figure out the WR du jour. I think over the next few weeks Henderson/Meachem/ Moore/Patten will have big games but none of them will be consistent.
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Patten has a groin injury and didn't practice yesterday. So that would be potentially one less body to throw to.
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Copper has a hammy injury too
 
netmau5 said:
I'm a big Saints fan and I like Moore alot... here. I think he has really stepped up his game and has become a ball-magnet to anything thrown at him lately. He's definately got skills but he hasn't been as crisp up until now. My theories on this improvement are that he either sees this as his opportunity to get the #2 spot instead of the rotation or he actually did improve over the course of the last year. Giving that he has been slowly trending upwards for a while now, I think each possibility is equally viable. On a personal note, I have Colston benched and dropped Patten for Moore this week. I'm starting Moore as WR3, but I agree with the above poster that his cap is something like 7 for 90 and probably no TD; in other words, he's moved up to be startable in a PPR league until Colston comes back, but for the rest, take a flier on him now and see what happens over the next month if you have the bench space.
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Stick with me on this logic now, as we're both fans of Moore...if he's getting north of half a dozen targets per game, than he has just as much chance to score a TD as Henderson or Meachem, both of whom have failed to demonstrate a history of getting more than 3 balls per game AND he's gonna have a base of 8-10 points in ppr. To me, the real question is who is Bush gonna share catches with: Moore or Billy Miller? I like them both for 5-6 catches a game upside....
 
WiDDoW_MaKeR said:
Brees loves Lance Moore. He talked about it last year, when he really wanted Moore in the line-up. I picked Moore up at that time last year... and he did nothing for me. So, it's hard to tell. However, with so many targets being hurt... I can see the "easy, safe" outlet in Moore getting a lot of looks.
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I remember that too. Also, Moore caught 7 to Meachem's 2 last week. I made the switch to Moore.
 
The SF Corners have skills though... How will he do against a #1 Corner coverage? That will be new to him and a different experience from the type of coverage linebackers, etc he's used to running against.

 
Real good comments here.

I think the consensus on him is that he's got a real opportunity to shine in these next few weeks. He won't break the bank and turn out to be a top 20 WR or anything, but he's a very serviceable WR to start in place of Colston for Colston owners, especially in PPR. In a PPR if he gets 7 for 90 and no TDs, that's still 16 points- just as good as a 5 for 50 and a TD.

I was unaware that Meachem wasn't named the starter, I only assumed. I think it will be a rotation of some sort, but I agree that I think Moore will get some nice looks.

I'm a little puzzled as to why Meachem is ranked very high this week in my custom cheet sheets if he's not named the starter.

Starting him this week in my PPR league as my WR2 (2 WR, 2 flex) with confidence. I think he'll get at least 5 catches. The more I read up on him the more I like him

 
Warriors Forever said:
I'm a little puzzled as to why Meachem is ranked very high this week in my custom cheet sheets if he's not named the starter.
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My guess would be FBG views Meachem as a better bet to score this week. Moore is the possession guy who could lead the Saints in receptions with Meachem the big-play and TD threat.Back to Moore, I like him as a solid WR3 in PPR leagues. I could see him getting 6+ receptions this week. I don't think he's a big threat to score. I would view Bush, Thomas and Meachem as the primary TD options for the Saints with Colston and Shockey out.
 
packersfan said:
Warriors Forever said:
I'm a little puzzled as to why Meachem is ranked very high this week in my custom cheet sheets if he's not named the starter.
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My guess would be FBG views Meachem as a better bet to score this week. Moore is the possession guy who could lead the Saints in receptions with Meachem the big-play and TD threat.Back to Moore, I like him as a solid WR3 in PPR leagues. I could see him getting 6+ receptions this week. I don't think he's a big threat to score. I would view Bush, Thomas and Meachem as the primary TD options for the Saints with Colston and Shockey out.
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Yeah as a Bush owner I'm getting real irritated about this "Brees hands off to P. Thomas for 2 years, TOUCHDOWN".Also a Brees owner, and a Colston owner... I must really love the saints. I agree on your evaluation. Makes sense. In the prelim cheat sheets they have Henderson ranked highest. So I think it's based off of who has the best chance to score. I would agree that Moore has little chance to score whereas Meachem and Henderson have a decent shot at a long ball
 
How does everyone feel about Moore vs Lloyd or Antonio Bryant in non PPR for this week? I see Bryant w/the bigger day & a score, but curious as to what others think.

 
In related news, David Patten missed another day of practice:Per Rotoworld:

David Patten (groin) missed his second straight day of Saints practice Thursday.Don't look for Patten to face the 49ers barring a near-miraculous recovery on Friday. He could be listed as doubtful on the final injury report.
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Lining up in the slot, Moore has a shot at being productive despite SF's good corners, who will be pre-occupied with Meachem and Henderson. I think I'll start him over a hobbled K Walter (toe).

 
Great comments guys. I think we're on to something here with Lance Moore. I've been hurting pretty bad at WR3 and I just picked up Moore who was still available on waivers and I'm considering starting him over Isaac Bruce. It's a close call, but I am in a PPR league and getting 5 to 7 catches from my WR3 would be nice

 
bigliebdogg said:
Great comments guys. I think we're on to something here with Lance Moore. I've been hurting pretty bad at WR3 and I just picked up Moore who was still available on waivers and I'm considering starting him over Isaac Bruce. It's a close call, but I am in a PPR league and getting 5 to 7 catches from my WR3 would be nice
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And I think we can expect 5-7 catches, provided Patten does not suit up. I'm highly doubting he does
 
:towelwave:

I missed out on picking up Moore in a PPR, but I'm wondering if this would be a moot point if Patten were healthy.

Moore's put up nice numbers as a fill-in. But if Patten just sits this week and is ready to go week 5, I would think he'd be their most consistent WR, and the guy to have until Colston returns.

 
Moore appears to have good hands, but is undersized and lacks Welker's quickness. Brees should be looking his way underneath, but I would be shocked if he scores, or is even in the game during the red zone packages. 6-50.

 
Could be a gigantic mistake, but I'm starting Moore over Rashard Mendenhall. I see no upside for Mendy against the Ravens, and I see nothing but upside for Moore in what could be a very high scoring game. Bottom line is he is a starting WR in an explosive offense.

The dice are rolled... the fingers are crossed. :goodposting:

 
theprince said:
Moore appears to have good hands, but is undersized and lacks Welker's quickness. Brees should be looking his way underneath, but I would be shocked if he scores, or is even in the game during the red zone packages. 6-50.
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He had 2 TDs last year in a very limited role (32 catches). I would be pleased if he scored, but not shocked.
 
Would you start Moore over Baskett though? Both are great offenses, but I don't see the Eagles Bears game being as high scoring... Makes me think Moore over Baskett too. What do you think?

 
benm3218 said:
Would you start Moore over Baskett though? Both are great offenses, but I don't see the Eagles Bears game being as high scoring... Makes me think Moore over Baskett too. What do you think?
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In a PPR, definitely Moore. Non-PPR, it's closer, but I'd still lean Moore.
 
benm3218 said:
Would you start Moore over Baskett though? Both are great offenses, but I don't see the Eagles Bears game being as high scoring... Makes me think Moore over Baskett too. What do you think?
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im trying to decide on the same thing. I think im going with Moore if Patten is definitely out
 
I like Meachem better. He was a late 1st round draft pick by Sean Payton and is bigger and faster than Moore.

He looked good in preseason play. If he doesn't make it now he's never gonna make it.

meachem

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Per Fanball:

New Orleans Saints Week 4 inactives Sunday 9/28, 11:04 AM CT

Week 4 inactives: WR Marques Colston, DB Randall Gay, RB Aaron Stecker, DB Aaron Glenn, FB Mike Karney, OT Jermon Bushrod, TE Jeremy Shockey, and DE Josh Savage.

Our View: Wide receiver David Patten (groin) and left tackle Jammal Brown (hip) are active, which is good news for this offense.
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:goodposting: Perhaps another WR play like Ike Hilliard would be safer?
 
Trap Play said:
Per Fanball:

New Orleans Saints Week 4 inactives Sunday 9/28, 11:04 AM CT

Week 4 inactives: WR Marques Colston, DB Randall Gay, RB Aaron Stecker, DB Aaron Glenn, FB Mike Karney, OT Jermon Bushrod, TE Jeremy Shockey, and DE Josh Savage.

Our View: Wide receiver David Patten (groin) and left tackle Jammal Brown (hip) are active, which is good news for this offense.
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:goodposting: Perhaps another WR play like Ike Hilliard would be safer?
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In a PPR leagie I'd still play him as a WR3 this week. I'm starting him over Fred Taylor simply due to PPR scoring.
 
CMU37484 said:
Trap Play said:
Per Fanball:

New Orleans Saints Week 4 inactives Sunday 9/28, 11:04 AM CT

Week 4 inactives: WR Marques Colston, DB Randall Gay, RB Aaron Stecker, DB Aaron Glenn, FB Mike Karney, OT Jermon Bushrod, TE Jeremy Shockey, and DE Josh Savage.

Our View: Wide receiver David Patten (groin) and left tackle Jammal Brown (hip) are active, which is good news for this offense.
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:popcorn: Perhaps another WR play like Ike Hilliard would be safer?
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In a PPR leagie I'd still play him as a WR3 this week. I'm starting him over Fred Taylor simply due to PPR scoring.
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I'd need him as a WR2 bye week fill-in, therefore I am going with Hilliard since Galloway is inactive and the Bucs WRs are going up against a banged up Packers secondary.Although this was just posted on Rotoworld:

Lance Moore-WR- Saints Sep. 28 - 12:15 pm et

Despite David Patten being active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Lance Moore will be the Saints' starter opposite Devery Henderson.
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Typical. We shall see which is the better choice shortly. Personally, I think it is a toss-up.
 
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Patten may be active, but if he's still hurting, I don't see that impacting Moore's value this week. They'd probably rather keep him on the bench, but at least he'd be available if Moore/Henderson/Meachem get hurt.

 
Roll with Lance, boys. A little positive thinking! San Fran is going to score enough so that N.O. will have to throw a lot.

:no: :football: :football:

 
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