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Tolbert is having a 75 catch 14 td type season. If tolbert could get 15 carries and gl with even more catches he could be a beast.Mathews in 7 games509 rushing342 receiving3 td's16 game ave = 1,163 rush/781 rec/6.85 td'sMathews is having a great season, almost a 2k total yard pace.
He is, but unfortunately he can only do it for 10-15 plays a game before breaking down.Maybe Mathews just isn't as good as we thought/hoped.
He didn't break down tonight. They needed Tolbert in to help block due to the injuries on the line, in addition his usual pass-blocking role.I started Mathews and the only silver lining I can think of is that I didn't also start Tolbert.He is, but unfortunately he can only do it for 10-15 plays a game before breaking down.Maybe Mathews just isn't as good as we thought/hoped.
He looked good tonight. But for some reason he was only in the game for maybe 20% of the snaps, if that. Not sure why, but the game plan really didn't include him tonight, even though he looked fast and healthy.Maybe Mathews just isn't as good as we thought/hoped.
The SanDiego Line was being dominated all night. I guess that must be the reason. Tolbert has a much more stocky build that I'd assume would help in those situations. But still, is Matthews useless at blocking? Can we continue to expect this against physical defenses?
Maybe they were worried that he was gonna get injured and possibly saving him for the next game.He looked good tonight. But for some reason he was only in the game for maybe 20% of the snaps, if that. Not sure why, but the game plan really didn't include him tonight, even though he looked fast and healthy.Maybe Mathews just isn't as good as we thought/hoped.
That was in the 4th quarter. No one mentioned him being injured and his role was the same throughout the entire game. Come in for one play or two, then don't see him again the rest of the series. It's going to be real hard to start him next week against the Bears unless there is some mention of getting him in the game more.
He played the first two drives and looked good. I think it was once the left tackle went out and it became clear that there was going to be consistent pressure on Rivers that they decided they needed Tolbert. He's the far superior blocker of the two. Mathews has always been knocked for not picking up the blitz or being marginally effective. I don't think this was the game-plan coming in, but was an adjustment they made because of the line struggles. That opinion is only reinforced by the timing of Mathews' disappearance.
What makes you say that? One of them has put up RB1 numbers in all but two games this season, usually Mathews.
ALL Mathews owners? Not. I don't have Tolbert so it would behoove me to see Tolbert be the guy on IR, NOT Mathews and then I'll take my chances from there.
He had 6 carries and a 5.7 YPC. Its not his fault he barely played.Maybe Mathews just isn't as good as we thought/hoped.
SOlid flex plays. mathews was the 6th ranked RB before last week. He was an RB1. Jeez talk about people overreacting to one bad game that wasnt even a bad statistical game.
seriously, unless injured he'll be locked into my lineup as my RB2 all year. Jeez some people are ridiculous.
First 7 weeks of the season, Mathews had 122 touches to Tolbert's 75 touches. Thats a 60/40 split in favor of Mathews. In week 8, Tolbert was out and Mathews got all the touches. In week 9, Mathews was out and Tolbert got all the touches. Last night, Tolbert had 12 touches to Mathews 9 touches despite Mathews being more effective with his touches (5.7 YPC & 7.7 YPR). So why would you let one game influence you with 7 other weeks of experience that tells you to start Mathews over Tolbert?
I'm not questioning Mathews talent, which is superior to Tolbert. It's the constant injuries and/or lack of heart I see that keeps me from putting him in my lineup.
Got to wait until next Wednesday to find out if he is still injured, or more injured.at least he came away from this game uninjured. he and the offensive line have a week and a half to get all healed up and then tear it up @ CHI.
lack of heart? 5.7 ypc behind one of the worst performances by an OL I have ever seen pretty clearly demonstrates Mathews is not lacking heart.'scrumptrulescent said:
