Louisville Slugger
Footballguy
Clayton should approach 100 yards and has a chance at 100 yds vs the weak Cinci defense.
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Mark Clayton is the sleeper pick of the week (1 Viewer)
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mistersmith
Footballguy
You mean Cleveland? He already did that last week vs Cinci.
(unwelcomed)GUEST
Footballguy
although it has probably been mentioned in all of the other threads in the Pool about Clayton this week, there are more reasons to look for Clayton to break out than just his improving health.-Boller actually has a strong arm and can get the ball down the field. His arm strength also helps with the quick slants, a route that Clayton excels at.-WR D. Williams has a high ankle sprain and will likely not return this season. Williams has been the speed WR Boller targeted earlier in the year with the 20+ yard routes. Clayton is now the speed guy.-T. Heap is out again this week. Heap has always been Boller's redzone and 3rd down guy, those targets will now be split with the remaining TE and the WRs. -The Bmore secondary is still banged up. Both starting corners are out again this week and Safety Ed Reed is still dinged. The defense will be tested and give up a lot in the passing game. If the Ravens are down, as they have been since the corners have been out, they're going to have to air it out to be competitive.Clayton becomes a flex option or decent WR3 with a lot of upside.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
and....Cleveland's passing defense is WORSE than Cincinnati's in both yardage allowed and TD passes given up
3nOut
Footballguy
Link? I last saw him as a game time decision. IF he plays, I think he benefits more from Clayton's return than Clayton himself.
Billick says he's doubtful and unlikely to play.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...opinion-letters
http://www.ravens24x7.com/column_view.php?...mp;view=archive
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BusterTBronco
Footballguy
Noticed that Clayton has really moved up in the FBG week 11 rankings in the last few days. I'm thinking of starting him over Cotchery.Louisville Slugger said:
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Clayton's matchups down the stretch aren't all that great, but if the Ravens offense can get on track a little bit with Boller, and with Demetrius Williams our for the rest of the year, Clayton is the only deep threat they have. His value increases with Boller playing QB because of his arm strength.I would say he's just a WR3 and flex option, and then play the matchups. He does have Miami in week 15 if you make it that far. Nov 25 @ SDG 13 Dec 3 NWE 14 Dec 9 IND 15 Dec 16 @ MIA 16 Dec 23 @ SEA
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Absolute doodoo.
Jim Otto
Footballguy
unfortunately-
BusterTBronco
Footballguy
Shame on me for believing in Clayton. He stunk today.
Tornacl
Footballguy
I think there were a lot of us who drank the Kool Aid today. I know I did.
MCguidance
Footballguy
I only used this emoticon because FBG apparently didnt create a smiley taking a cyanide tablet...shame on me
If my Aunt had balls she'd be my Uncle.
Jeff Haseley
Moderator
This is one of those examples of FF success being a result of luck. Clayton looked like a great play, especially with the match up against CLE. 
You just knew SOMEBODY was going to get free against that porous Cleveland pass D, but none of us expected it to be Devard Darling. This reminds me of the week last year when Artose Pinner went off against Detroit after Ciatrick Fason had started the week before and I was foolish enough to call him my sleeper of the week.
Chunky Soup
Footballguy
There are plenty of examples of when FF turns to luck, but I completely disagree with this. This was a result of Clayton being superhyped after the Bengals game. This was the 5th time Mark Clayton has had under 15 yards in a game (that he's received targets in). And don't point to health because remember that he has "been healthy" since week 3 and hasn't done much since then. That includes games v. CLE, SF and STL.This offense is still one of the most unpredictable in the NFL. You can't really count on this guy no matter who they play.This is one of those examples of FF success being a result of luck. Clayton looked like a great play, especially with the match up against CLE.
W1cked
Footballguy
I think you were thinking of the "other" Mark Clayton. He retired many, many years ago.
I know I have seen talk about Clayton benefiting from the change to Boeller. Is there any stats that supports that or is it all wishful thinking?
Also, opportunity isn't the only aspect of picking a sleeper - it was a great opportunity for Clayton but he's still got Boeller at QB.
Also, opportunity isn't the only aspect of picking a sleeper - it was a great opportunity for Clayton but he's still got Boeller at QB.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Who's Boeller? And I drank the cool aid for the last time. Finally dropped him for Michael Pittman. So you can bet he now takes off.
th3f00l
Footballguy
I traded Clayton and Berrian at the start of the year for McNair and Winlsow JR.... Haven't regreted it (although you don't see McNair in my roster... I dropped him for schaub almost 1 week later). Clayton is and was a choke. He was one of my last draft picks and I watched him because he was kind of a sleeper... just like leonard pope at tight end before I got winslow.
