Maurice Jones-Drew going forward (1 Viewer)

[SigEp316]

He outcarried Taylor 19 to 16 this past weekend and obviously out produced Fragile Freddy.

Jax re-committed to the run after their bye week to get that team back on track. Garrard should be back this week and I'm curious for others opinions on Jones Drew for the remainder of the season.

Anyone think he'll continue to get more carries? His total touches were 22-16 v/s Taylor on Sunday.

It was frustrating to see Greg Jones grab those 2 TD's, but I think the Jags will use MJD more going forward.

 

[On The Rocks]

This is a "roll of the dice" gamble each week.

I am not convinced MJD will be the horse going forward.

 

[Steel Town]

It doesn't seem like there is any trend of giving MJD a larger share of carries than Taylor. MJD owners have to hope for the home run, which seems to be about a 50/50 chance of coming through. The Jags remaining schedule is pretty tough, which makes MJD somewhat of a risk for owners heading into the playoffs...particularly the game @ Pittsburgh week 15 is scary.

 

[switz]

If the Jags stay committed to the run, MJD will be solid going forward. I think Garrard getting hurt was the best thing for Jacksonville, as they had to re-examine their offense. However, a few things to note:

Last year, MJD's per carry average dropped severely when given a larger load. This past week it didn't, but don't be surprised if he starts toting it 20 times for only 70-80 yards.

Also, Greg Jones seems solidly fixed in the goalline role. While MJD is a threat to score any time he touches the ball, he probably will not be the TD machine he was last year.

And Fred Taylor isn't just disappearing. There will be games ahead where MJD touches it much less than Taylor, and you will want to kill Del Rio.

However, MJD impressed me very much this past weekend. I've been one of his biggest naysayers, but I have to think moving forward he will be a solid #2/#3 at worst. And some games he will be great.

 

[SigEp316]

he's a TOP 10 back in my league....and if he can get 15-20 touches a game, I say he'll finish up there.

Agreed that his playoff schedule is rough, but if he ends up being the horse for Jax....you've got to ride him.

 

[GDogg]

What's so bad about his playoff schedule? Jacksonville has one of the top 5 schedules for RB's over their last four games.

He has a good matchup in Week 14, a bad matchup in Week 15, and a fantastic matchup in Week 16 (fantasy championship week for most leagues).

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

What's so bad about his playoff schedule? Jacksonville has one of the top 5 schedules for RB's over their last four games. He has a good matchup in Week 14, a bad matchup in Week 15, and a fantastic matchup in Week 16 (fantasy championship week for most leagues).

According the FBG SOS, Jax has a pretty favorable schedule the rest of the way, except for week 15. My feeling is that MJD should be a solid #2RB the rest of the way.

 

[GDogg]

What's so bad about his playoff schedule? Jacksonville has one of the top 5 schedules for RB's over their last four games. He has a good matchup in Week 14, a bad matchup in Week 15, and a fantastic matchup in Week 16 (fantasy championship week for most leagues).

According the FBG SOS, Jax has a pretty favorable schedule the rest of the way, except for week 15. My feeling is that MJD should be a solid #2RB the rest of the way.

That's exactly my point about the FBG SOS. Jacksonville has one of the top 5 for RB's for the fantasy playoffs. Considering he's currently RB6, I'm thinking he'll be a pretty solid #1 RB the rest of the way.

 

[gheemony]

This is a "roll of the dice" gamble each week.I am not convinced MJD will be the horse going forward.

Agreed. MJD owners may be rewarded with a huge week that propels them into the playoffs or a bad week that knocks them out. He could go for 3 pts or 23 pts. You have decide whether that type of volatility is good for your lineup. I was sitting him and using the more consistent (but less explosive) McGahee, who has scored at least 10 pts every week in my league. But with my #1 RB hurt (AD), I'm going be using MJD or WR at Flex."Roll of the dice" describes it best.

 

[Sleeper 43]

Thing is even if he doesn't get the bulk, the limited carries are enough to justify starting him. He can take it to the house anywhere anytime. Getting more carries than Fred and /or the bulk would just be a bonus. Start him weekly with confidence.

 

[GDogg]

This is a "roll of the dice" gamble each week.I am not convinced MJD will be the horse going forward.

Agreed. MJD owners may be rewarded with a huge week that propels them into the playoffs or a bad week that knocks them out. He could go for 3 pts or 23 pts. You have decide whether that type of volatility is good for your lineup. I was sitting him and using the more consistent (but less explosive) McGahee, who has scored at least 10 pts every week in my league. But with my #1 RB hurt (AD), I'm going be using MJD or WR at Flex."Roll of the dice" describes it best.

It depends on your scoring. In my league, over the last 6 weeks, he's scored 19, 37, 19, 7, 18, and 24. And, he's up to RB6 on the year. That's not exactly a "roll of the dice."

 

[carolina_21]

This is a "roll of the dice" gamble each week.I am not convinced MJD will be the horse going forward.

Agreed. MJD owners may be rewarded with a huge week that propels them into the playoffs or a bad week that knocks them out. He could go for 3 pts or 23 pts. You have decide whether that type of volatility is good for your lineup. I was sitting him and using the more consistent (but less explosive) McGahee, who has scored at least 10 pts every week in my league. But with my #1 RB hurt (AD), I'm going be using MJD or WR at Flex."Roll of the dice" describes it best.

It depends on your scoring. In my league, over the last 6 weeks, he's scored 19, 37, 19, 7, 18, and 24. And, he's up to RB6 on the year. That's not exactly a "roll of the dice."

Just curious, what kind of scoring system? Do you give points for hypenated names? Short round guys?

 

[GDogg]

This is a "roll of the dice" gamble each week.I am not convinced MJD will be the horse going forward.

Agreed. MJD owners may be rewarded with a huge week that propels them into the playoffs or a bad week that knocks them out. He could go for 3 pts or 23 pts. You have decide whether that type of volatility is good for your lineup. I was sitting him and using the more consistent (but less explosive) McGahee, who has scored at least 10 pts every week in my league. But with my #1 RB hurt (AD), I'm going be using MJD or WR at Flex."Roll of the dice" describes it best.

It depends on your scoring. In my league, over the last 6 weeks, he's scored 19, 37, 19, 7, 18, and 24. And, he's up to RB6 on the year. That's not exactly a "roll of the dice."

Just curious, what kind of scoring system? Do you give points for hypenated names? Short round guys?

My scoring system is typical...Hyphenated names: 2 points.Shortness: 3 points.Roundness: 1 point.If you used to have dreadlocks: 1 point.If you have dreadlocks: 3 points.If the announcer says, "there he goes" every time you bust through the line: 2 points.Went to UCLA: 5 points.Pretty standard really.

 

[streamkeeper]

He is RB #5 in my league right after ADP, LT, Westbrook, and Addai. We reward KRY & PRY, which is a nice modifier for MJD. I think he is a solid as any other option, but I do hate the Steeler game in week 15. Play him if you have him.

 

[munchkin]

This is a "roll of the dice" gamble each week.I am not convinced MJD will be the horse going forward.

Agreed. MJD owners may be rewarded with a huge week that propels them into the playoffs or a bad week that knocks them out. He could go for 3 pts or 23 pts. You have decide whether that type of volatility is good for your lineup. I was sitting him and using the more consistent (but less explosive) McGahee, who has scored at least 10 pts every week in my league. But with my #1 RB hurt (AD), I'm going be using MJD or WR at Flex."Roll of the dice" describes it best.

It depends on your scoring. In my league, over the last 6 weeks, he's scored 19, 37, 19, 7, 18, and 24. And, he's up to RB6 on the year. That's not exactly a "roll of the dice."

Just curious, what kind of scoring system? Do you give points for hypenated names? Short round guys?

My scoring system is typical...Hyphenated names: 2 points.Shortness: 3 points.Roundness: 1 point.If you used to have dreadlocks: 1 point.If you have dreadlocks: 3 points.If the announcer says, "there he goes" every time you bust through the line: 2 points.Went to UCLA: 5 points.Pretty standard really.

Now that was a great rejoinder!!!!

 

[Jayrod]

He is RB #5 in my league right after ADP, LT, Westbrook, and Addai. We reward KRY & PRY, which is a nice modifier for MJD. I think he is a solid as any other option, but I do hate the Steeler game in week 15. Play him if you have him.

In return yardage leagues, he is a solid RB1 (which is why I drafted him #9 overall in my startup dynasty this year).If you don't get return yards, I'd put him at a lower end RB2.

 

[azngangster]

He is the perfect flex option, because he has the upside of what he did in week 6 (125 rushing yds 2td 59 rec yds), but his downside can be fairly inconsistent due to the amount of carries he gets a game. If you have consistent performers around MJD on your fantasy team, he is perfect because of his big play ability. For the rest of the year, I think we will see much of the same with maybe a slight increase since Garrard is coming back.

 

[the spanker]

He is the perfect flex option, because he has the upside of what he did in week 6 (125 rushing yds 2td 59 rec yds), but his downside can be fairly inconsistent due to the amount of carries he gets a game. If you have consistent performers around MJD on your fantasy team, he is perfect because of his big play ability. For the rest of the year, I think we will see much of the same with maybe a slight increase since Garrard is coming back.

What QBs are fair value for him in a trade right now?

 

[dragon10]

Any RB that gets 18-23 touches a game (and puts up #'s) is a legit starter. Just because Fred Taylor got 16 carries doesn't mean of fred taylor was not there MJD touches would increase to 35-40?????

They are using MJD perfect, he is producing NFL and FFL wise. End of Story.

 

[otis68]

The key this week was getting the early lead and then running the ball down the titans throat. If Jax D plays well, and the offense can put up some points early, MJD will be solid.

 

[culdeus]

He is the perfect flex option, because he has the upside of what he did in week 6 (125 rushing yds 2td 59 rec yds), but his downside can be fairly inconsistent due to the amount of carries he gets a game. If you have consistent performers around MJD on your fantasy team, he is perfect because of his big play ability. For the rest of the year, I think we will see much of the same with maybe a slight increase since Garrard is coming back.

What QBs are fair value for him in a trade right now?

Depends on scoring. Anywhere from Palmer down to Brees.

 

[azngangster]

Do you think Jones-Drew's numbers will improve with Garrard back under center?

 

[the spanker]

He is the perfect flex option, because he has the upside of what he did in week 6 (125 rushing yds 2td 59 rec yds), but his downside can be fairly inconsistent due to the amount of carries he gets a game. If you have consistent performers around MJD on your fantasy team, he is perfect because of his big play ability. For the rest of the year, I think we will see much of the same with maybe a slight increase since Garrard is coming back.

What QBs are fair value for him in a trade right now?

Depends on scoring. Anywhere from Palmer down to Brees.

PPR league...counts return yardage. 6pts for all rushing and pass TDs. 1pt for every 20 yds passing. 1pt for every 10 yds rushing/receiving.Palmer? He hasn't really done anything this year.

 

[Keys Myaths]

He is RB #5 in my league right after ADP, LT, Westbrook, and Addai. We reward KRY & PRY, which is a nice modifier for MJD. I think he is a solid as any other option, but I do hate the Steeler game in week 15. Play him if you have him.

In return yardage leagues, he is a solid RB1 (which is why I drafted him #9 overall in my startup dynasty this year).If you don't get return yards, I'd put him at a lower end RB2.

He's RB12 even without PPR.How is that a low-end #2, gb?

 

[Filthy]

Anyone else on the verge of snapping in regard to Jack Del Rio's usuage of MJD?! I'm about 1 pint of JD away from hopping in the truck for a roadtrip to kick some of that moron's (Rio) teeth in to knock some sense into him. Anyone up for a roadtrip?

BTW, gas, grass or ...... ; no one rides for free.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Anyone else on the verge of snapping in regard to Jack Del Rio's usuage of MJD?! I'm about 1 pint of JD away from hopping in the truck for a roadtrip to kick some of that moron's (Rio) teeth in to knock some sense into him. Anyone up for a roadtrip?BTW, gas, grass or ...... ; no one rides for free.

This post kind of creeps me out.

 

[big0mar]

Anyone else on the verge of snapping in regard to Jack Del Rio's usuage of MJD?! I'm about 1 pint of JD away from hopping in the truck for a roadtrip to kick some of that moron's (Rio) teeth in to knock some sense into him. Anyone up for a roadtrip?BTW, gas, grass or ...... ; no one rides for free.

you gotta look at it from the other side.mjd has been used sparingly, which means hes goign to be fresh for the rest of the year.do you really think that if he carried the ball 25 times a game hed be A. healthy all year or B. averaging 6ypc?

 

[streamkeeper]

I think MJD is one of the more intriuging dynasty prospects right now.

 

[Routilla]

MJD for president!

 

[Sleeper 43]

I think MJD is one of the more intriuging dynasty prospects right now.

No offense to you, however this might have been a valuable evaluation when his name was mud around the beginning of the season and the first few games prior to their bye.At this point most who have gotten him by now might not be so intrigued considering the price you would have to pay to obtain him.Kinda easy to state the obvious when its already occurred.