Monday Night Bush Question (1 Viewer)

[spodog]

Reggie Bush will most likely carry the Questionable tag all the way until Monday evening. The Lions may very well opt to sit him if he's gimpy or they may opt to limit his snaps with Bell's play being very solid when they are Bush-less. Given the game is a MNF game, fantasy owners are very limited on back up plans here.

What are you doing:

a) If you are a Bush owner, with Joique cuffed?

b) If you are a Bush owner, with no Joique?

c) if You are a Joique owner only?

 

[JMon348]

A. Hoping Bush is declared OUT!! If he's active, probably starting him over Bell on the turf at Ford Field.

 

[zftcg]

I have Bush and Bell. If Bush starts I think I have to roll with him, even in a tough matchup. But I also put in a claim for James Starks in case Eddie Lacy can't go. If the choice is Starks vs Bell, I think I have to go with the backup facing Dallas over the backup facing Baltimore.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I have both.

Bell is in my lineup for now

If Bush is active on Monday night, I make the switch. Bush is a different player at home on the turf.

 

[cpd90]

Managed to snag Bell late in the season for exactly this reason. Simply put, Bush is in my lineup until announced out, in which case Joique is inserted. They're interchangeable and I'm not exactly worried about production out of either. Though I would be elated if Bush goes at home on the turf.

 

[crowe1130]

I'm in category C - Bell owner only. Would really like to start him, but have to make a decision even earlier than most because my other option - Woodhead - plays on Thursday. Right now I'm planning to leave Bell on the bench, though it could hurt in the end if Bush sits.

 

[raidersfan]

B. I'm a Bush only owner - at this point he's in my lineup but I can't imagine taking a 0 in the playoffs if he's a late scratch so I will make a decision Sunday whether or not to put another RB in. If this is something he tweaked in warm-ups, given the full week off and the importance of the game, I'm optimistic that he's playing, but again I'm a Bush only owner.

 

[johnnyboy8102]

I'm in category C - Bell owner only. Would really like to start him, but have to make a decision even earlier than most because my other option - Woodhead - plays on Thursday. Right now I'm planning to leave Bell on the bench, though it could hurt in the end if Bush sits.

I am in the same boat. If Bush is a GTD I won't be able to wait to get Bell in the lineup. Knowing the Lions, they will be very vague with this information too.

 

[boilerdave]

B. I'm a Bush only owner (in two leagues).

I have viable options (Stacy in one league and Chris Johnson or Sproles in the other league). I'm pretty sure I'll just go with my other options and not even sweat the Bush Monday Night issue.

 

[fantasycurse42]

B) Bush owner only... Have him slotted in the flex - If he is a no go, I am stuck putting Nate Burleson in his spot.

Depending on what the news and participation through Friday, I may adjust.

 

[spodog]

B) Bush owner only... Have him slotted in the flex - If he is a no go, I am stuck putting Nate Burleson in his spot.

Depending on what the news and participation through Friday, I may adjust.

By Monday night, the Vikings game will have been over by 30 hours so will be too late for a Burleson sub in. I don't think you (or any of us) will have any info by Friday to make a good decision, which is the point of my original post.

 

[zftcg]

B) Bush owner only... Have him slotted in the flex - If he is a no go, I am stuck putting Nate Burleson in his spot.

Depending on what the news and participation through Friday, I may adjust.

By Monday night, the Vikings game will have been over by 30 hours so will be too late for a Burleson sub in. I don't think you (or any of us) will have any info by Friday to make a good decision, which is the point of my original post.

Greetings, Time Traveler from the year 2004! So much to get you up to speed on: iPhone, iPad, black president, financial crisis, concussions in football ...

 

[domvin]

B) Bush owner only... Have him slotted in the flex - If he is a no go, I am stuck putting Nate Burleson in his spot.

Depending on what the news and participation through Friday, I may adjust.

By Monday night, the Vikings game will have been over by 30 hours so will be too late for a Burleson sub in. I don't think you (or any of us) will have any info by Friday to make a good decision, which is the point of my original post.

Broken arm/pizza rule?

 

[domvin]

I own Bush, but not Bell

Other options

Moreno-Must start

then choosing amongst: Bernard, Pierre, Fred Jackson

If Bush somehow practices this week, I will sub him in.

if not, Bernard(rb2) and flex between Pierre(Rams) and Jackson(Jax) or edelman/crabby as a wr4

 

[Ted Mullins]

Have Bush and Bell, hoping Bush is close enough to 100% to go as Ravens D has been very good vs the run - I like Bush's chances to have a big game much better than Bell's. Bell has been plenty good enough that I am willing to chance it and wait on Bush if needed, though.

 

[fantasy stud]

Think I'm just playing Moreno on Thursday and not gambling with Bush.

 

[Da Guru]

Bush will play and have a good game. Bush is useless on a sloppy field and would not have helped at all on Sunday. So there was no reason to play him.

 

[Shutout]

Thought this was going to be a totally different question...LOL

anyway, while I am here: I think you have to play it safe. Sucks some but not as bad as if your playoffs hinge on waiting until MNF to see if the guy plays OR if you find yourself in a situation where he is in and out and in and out.

 

[dmac37]

B) Bush owner only... Have him slotted in the flex - If he is a no go, I am stuck putting Nate Burleson in his spot.

Depending on what the news and participation through Friday, I may adjust.

Same with me but Pita is my flex option

 

[monk]

Boing !!!!!!!

Sorry didn't get past the title

 

[Cyclones]

I'm in category A - Bush and Bell owner. I also own Lacy, so I have a few question marks to handle. Obvious starters - Charles, J. Gordon, A. Jeffery. Then I need another RB and a flex. Will probably slot Jordy in the flex spot if Lacy can't go and then make a call on Bell vs Bush on Monday.

 

[Don Quixote]

Bush owner without Bell. I'm not sure yet. I'll have to see how the reports look as it gets closer. My next best options are Chris Ivory or Cecil Shorts, so, I'd definitely prefer Bush if he plays. I can sub out Torrey Smith for Bush on Monday if he's good to go, but it would not be my ideal lineup.

 

[dickey moe]

I almost never get Monday night bush.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I'd ask her to start shaving before Tuesday morning.

 

[sho nuff]

b) Bush owner only.

Hoping for decent news this week.

RB1 right now is Moreno.

RB2 penciled in is Lacy (have Starks as well if Lacy can't go).

Bush is in my flex spot. If he can't go or I worry about him...my options are Tate, Ball (running him and Moreno out there is a possibility), Emmanuel Sanders...and have a claim in for Gerhart...but being the #1 team don't think I will get him. Todman also available...I guess its possible I could get one of these and if their starter is out Flex them. Will probably go with Tate though.

 

[Leonidas]

Joique owner only.

Really wish this wasn't a MNF game. I need to swing for the fences here due to Welker/Gronk injuries.

I think I'm going to have to sit Joique and assume Reggie plays in a meaningful way, unless news changes between now and Sunday morning.

 

[spodog]

B) Bush owner only... Have him slotted in the flex - If he is a no go, I am stuck putting Nate Burleson in his spot.

Depending on what the news and participation through Friday, I may adjust.

By Monday night, the Vikings game will have been over by 30 hours so will be too late for a Burleson sub in. I don't think you (or any of us) will have any info by Friday to make a good decision, which is the point of my original post.

Greetings, Time Traveler from the year 2004! So much to get you up to speed on: iPhone, iPad, black president, financial crisis, concussions in football ...

There was a black president?

 

[ryno1980]

Will shave the bush from my lineup if he doesn't practice. This week seems like a big time share to me against a quality d.

Have option of joique, Stacy or ray rice as my rb2 with Vereen as my rb1. I don't like the rams recent lack of momentum. So probably play rice by default unless bush practices all week.

 

[Nugget]

C. Joique Only - PPR

I hate the schedule for this week as I need to start one of Bell, Tate, and Woodhead. The three different days plus the ups/down of Tate//Woodhead and the Bush injury make this very volatile. May just take Woodhead and not fret the rest of the weekend.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Are the Lions off today bc it is a Monday game? Or are they practicing as usual?

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Option a. Definite starters are Bryant, Gordon, Gio. Need to pick one from Bush, Bell and Tate. Only thing that scares me about owning both is if Bush starts, I would have to put him in, but what if he's limited and Bell gets more work or vice versa? I may just go with Tate for the guaranteed touches.

 

[rjv]

Picked up M Brown to put in my flex if Bush is out.

 

[fantasycurse42]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3600/reggie-bush

Some fairly good news...

I picked up Pitta in case he doesn't go, but it's hard to stray away from his upside playing at home. Also have Burleson. This first piece of news appears promising, lets see what practice brings thurs/fri...

If Pitta is available and is flex eligible, I'd say its worth it to gamble... JMO

 

[cacksman]

B) Bush owner only... Have him slotted in the flex - If he is a no go, I am stuck putting Nate Burleson in his spot.

Depending on what the news and participation through Friday, I may adjust.

By Monday night, the Vikings game will have been over by 30 hours so will be too late for a Burleson sub in. I don't think you (or any of us) will have any info by Friday to make a good decision, which is the point of my original post.

Greetings, Time Traveler from the year 2004! So much to get you up to speed on: iPhone, iPad, black president, financial crisis, concussions in football ...

 

[greedygoat]

 

[Kid_kong]

Bush only.

I have Charles and Gore to go. Looking for Reggie to fill my RB/WR/TE slot in standard scoring. I will watch for him to practice. If he doesn't go I may start a WR or two TE...Gates and Green.

 

[Max Power]

Reggie Bush (calf) is not practicing Thursday.

On Wednesday, Bush said he expects to play in Monday night's game against the Ravens. Yet he also admitted that he aggravated his calf pull while simply jogging during warmups in Philly and added that there was no way he could have pushed through it. We'll have a better read on the situation by Saturday, but owners that don't have Joique Bell as a handcuff need to at least think about alternate plans. The Monday night start will complicate things with Bush.

 

[ebsteelers]

B) benching him for vereen in ppr

and starting 2 wrs and 2 rbs

rather than 3 rbs and 1 wr

 

[LBH]

Bell owner only-

Might be going with Todman or SSmith over Bell. PPR for WR/TE. .5 PPR for RB

 

[chasyone]

Bush owner without Bell. I'm not sure yet. I'll have to see how the reports look as it gets closer. My next best options are Chris Ivory or Cecil Shorts, so, I'd definitely prefer Bush if he

plays. I can sub out Torrey Smith for Bush on Monday if he's good to go, but it would not be my ideal lineup.

Same here. I have Ivory and Gerhart. Hoping Bush can go if not prolly gonna have to go with Ivory

 

[steveski]

I'm a Bush & Bell owner like a lot of people in here. I'm a little shocked to see that every single person is saying that they will start Bush if he is active. Would you be saying the same if he tweaked his calf on his first carry last week rather than pregame warmups?

I'm tempted to start Bell no matter what and just hope that Bush doesn't play. I'm happy it's on Monday so I'll know how many points I need (hopefully already won). If he can tweak this injury so easily, what are the chances of him putting up solid numbers without tweaking it again?

I feel like if I start Bell, the worst case scenario is that he'll get the goal line work as well as 10-15 carries and hopefully a few catches. That's assuming Bush plays and plays well and doesn't hurt himself in the game. Best case is he gets majority of the carries and easily outproduces Bush, whether he's hurt or not.

I don't think Detroit will get up big, but if they do, I think they just ride Bell. They will want to save Bush for playoffs as long as they are guaranteed to win.

There are just too many red flags with Bush if he does play. I feel like Bell is the much safer play.

Thoughts?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Bush owner without Bell. I'm not sure yet. I'll have to see how the reports look as it gets closer. My next best options are Chris Ivory or Cecil Shorts, so, I'd definitely prefer Bush if he plays. I can sub out Torrey Smith for Bush on Monday if he's good to go, but it would not be my ideal lineup.

you should be playing Torrey Smith, he will have a big game vs lions secondary

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I'm a Bush & Bell owner like a lot of people in here. I'm a little shocked to see that every single person is saying that they will start Bush if he is active. Would you be saying the same if he tweaked his calf on his first carry last week rather than pregame warmups?

I'm tempted to start Bell no matter what and just hope that Bush doesn't play. I'm happy it's on Monday so I'll know how many points I need (hopefully already won). If he can tweak this injury so easily, what are the chances of him putting up solid numbers without tweaking it again?

I feel like if I start Bell, the worst case scenario is that he'll get the goal line work as well as 10-15 carries and hopefully a few catches. That's assuming Bush plays and plays well and doesn't hurt himself in the game. Best case is he gets majority of the carries and easily outproduces Bush, whether he's hurt or not.

I don't think Detroit will get up big, but if they do, I think they just ride Bell. They will want to save Bush for playoffs as long as they are guaranteed to win.

There are just too many red flags with Bush if he does play. I feel like Bell is the much safer play.

Thoughts?

Problem is that if Bush is active, Bell could be irrelevant and you take a zero.

Schwartz isnt putting Reggie out there if he isnt 100%.

 

[Mikel J. Anderson]

I'm a Bush & Bell owner like a lot of people in here. I'm a little shocked to see that every single person is saying that they will start Bush if he is active. Would you be saying the same if he tweaked his calf on his first carry last week rather than pregame warmups?

I'm tempted to start Bell no matter what and just hope that Bush doesn't play. I'm happy it's on Monday so I'll know how many points I need (hopefully already won). If he can tweak this injury so easily, what are the chances of him putting up solid numbers without tweaking it again?

I feel like if I start Bell, the worst case scenario is that he'll get the goal line work as well as 10-15 carries and hopefully a few catches. That's assuming Bush plays and plays well and doesn't hurt himself in the game. Best case is he gets majority of the carries and easily outproduces Bush, whether he's hurt or not.

I don't think Detroit will get up big, but if they do, I think they just ride Bell. They will want to save Bush for playoffs as long as they are guaranteed to win.

There are just too many red flags with Bush if he does play. I feel like Bell is the much safer play.

Thoughts?

im right there with you. just found this thread and was shocked to see everyone riding bush to the end. I just cant see myself starting him over bell regardless what happens. bell is going to get some points, and I almost need to be safe

 

[Mikel J. Anderson]

I'm a Bush & Bell owner like a lot of people in here. I'm a little shocked to see that every single person is saying that they will start Bush if he is active. Would you be saying the same if he tweaked his calf on his first carry last week rather than pregame warmups?

I'm tempted to start Bell no matter what and just hope that Bush doesn't play. I'm happy it's on Monday so I'll know how many points I need (hopefully already won). If he can tweak this injury so easily, what are the chances of him putting up solid numbers without tweaking it again?

I feel like if I start Bell, the worst case scenario is that he'll get the goal line work as well as 10-15 carries and hopefully a few catches. That's assuming Bush plays and plays well and doesn't hurt himself in the game. Best case is he gets majority of the carries and easily outproduces Bush, whether he's hurt or not.

I don't think Detroit will get up big, but if they do, I think they just ride Bell. They will want to save Bush for playoffs as long as they are guaranteed to win.

There are just too many red flags with Bush if he does play. I feel like Bell is the much safer play.

Thoughts?

im right there with you. just found this thread and was shocked to see everyone riding bush to the end. I just cant see myself starting him over bell regardless what happens. bell is going to get some points, and I almost need to be safe

or do I start rainey, stevie johnson, or cecil shorts? flex obviously (mccoy, stacy at RB) I know this isnt a who to start thread, just think it kind of figures in

 

[boots11234]

I'm a Bush & Bell owner like a lot of people in here. I'm a little shocked to see that every single person is saying that they will start Bush if he is active. Would you be saying the same if he tweaked his calf on his first carry last week rather than pregame warmups?

I'm tempted to start Bell no matter what and just hope that Bush doesn't play. I'm happy it's on Monday so I'll know how many points I need (hopefully already won). If he can tweak this injury so easily, what are the chances of him putting up solid numbers without tweaking it again?

I feel like if I start Bell, the worst case scenario is that he'll get the goal line work as well as 10-15 carries and hopefully a few catches. That's assuming Bush plays and plays well and doesn't hurt himself in the game. Best case is he gets majority of the carries and easily outproduces Bush, whether he's hurt or not.

I don't think Detroit will get up big, but if they do, I think they just ride Bell. They will want to save Bush for playoffs as long as they are guaranteed to win.

There are just too many red flags with Bush if he does play. I feel like Bell is the much safer play.

Thoughts?

I have both. You make great points. I think best case for us is they declare bush out. Based on your logic I'm rolling Bell

 

[boots11234]

I'm a Bush & Bell owner like a lot of people in here. I'm a little shocked to see that every single person is saying that they will start Bush if he is active. Would you be saying the same if he tweaked his calf on his first carry last week rather than pregame warmups?

I'm tempted to start Bell no matter what and just hope that Bush doesn't play. I'm happy it's on Monday so I'll know how many points I need (hopefully already won). If he can tweak this injury so easily, what are the chances of him putting up solid numbers without tweaking it again?

I feel like if I start Bell, the worst case scenario is that he'll get the goal line work as well as 10-15 carries and hopefully a few catches. That's assuming Bush plays and plays well and doesn't hurt himself in the game. Best case is he gets majority of the carries and easily outproduces Bush, whether he's hurt or not.

I don't think Detroit will get up big, but if they do, I think they just ride Bell. They will want to save Bush for playoffs as long as they are guaranteed to win.

There are just too many red flags with Bush if he does play. I feel like Bell is the much safer play.

Thoughts?

Problem is that if Bush is active, Bell could be irrelevant and you take a zero.Schwartz isnt putting Reggie out there if he isnt 100%.

Ugg. This makes sense too

 

[steveski]

I'm a Bush & Bell owner like a lot of people in here. I'm a little shocked to see that every single person is saying that they will start Bush if he is active. Would you be saying the same if he tweaked his calf on his first carry last week rather than pregame warmups?

I'm tempted to start Bell no matter what and just hope that Bush doesn't play. I'm happy it's on Monday so I'll know how many points I need (hopefully already won). If he can tweak this injury so easily, what are the chances of him putting up solid numbers without tweaking it again?

I feel like if I start Bell, the worst case scenario is that he'll get the goal line work as well as 10-15 carries and hopefully a few catches. That's assuming Bush plays and plays well and doesn't hurt himself in the game. Best case is he gets majority of the carries and easily outproduces Bush, whether he's hurt or not.

I don't think Detroit will get up big, but if they do, I think they just ride Bell. They will want to save Bush for playoffs as long as they are guaranteed to win.

There are just too many red flags with Bush if he does play. I feel like Bell is the much safer play.

Thoughts?

Problem is that if Bush is active, Bell could be irrelevant and you take a zero.

Schwartz isnt putting Reggie out there if he isnt 100%.

When has Bell been irrelevant when Bush plays? In fact, most weeks where Bush blows up, Bell does as well.

 

[ebsteelers]

Picked up M Brown to put in my flex if Bush is out.

thats the shark move right there

 

[TeeDub]

Bell only owner.

I just put Torrey smith in as my flex. If bush becomes inactive last minute then I'll debate on playing Torrey smith or bell at my flex