Moreno 5th in Dodds Projections for week 5 (1 Viewer)

[Thanatos]

Having perused the projections that were released via e-mail this evening I see that Moreno is ranked #5 at RB for the upcoming slate of games this weekend.

Ranked below him are Chris Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, Brian Westbrook (returning from injury), Ronnie Brown, and Steven Jackson. Looking at this I'm kinda scratching my head.

I can see concerns with Westbrook returning from injury and Jackson going against the vaunted Minny run D, but whatever happened to the not benching your studs thing?

Watching and checking stats from what I've seen from Moreno, I've been thinking that he's been decent but not what I would call special at all. Now Buckhalter is injured and virtually guaranteed to be out for this game, but I think that doesn't do more than open the door for a split between Moreno and the other massive stable of horses on the Denver roster. I don't consider LaMont Jordan to be that much of a step down from Buckhalter and would expect this to continue to be a 60-40 split.

New England has never been what I'd call a lights out can't be run on defense, but they tend to get the job done. Is this really that much of a stellar matchup that I'm not seeing? Someone open my eyes please.

 

[Jambi]

Other studs? McDaniels will look to pound the ball against the Pats. Their defense isn't as good as advertised.

 

[two_dollars]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

 

[cubbie5150]

I'm starting Moreno this week, but I don't see him winding up top 5. Belichick usually is great at taking away what the opposing offense does best, and a one trick pony like Denv should be easier to plan against; who's scared of Orton?. With that said, the great Denv o-line will still provide some room for Moreno (that's why I'm starting him); he'll be "solid" I think, I just don't see that much upside this week.

 

[Cmoney22]

I think this could be a big week for Moreno to show if he can handle a big workload. His workload has increased every week, so he should see around 20+ carries and looked at a lil more in the passing game too. Every week he looks better and gets more carries, and with Buckhalter out he will obv be leaned on. You would think they would want to pound the ball and not get into a shootout with Brady on the other side. Not saying he is top 5 tho, that may be a stretch but I would say a solid #2 RB. Anytime a RB is getting 20 or so carries they will be effective. Lets hope he can bust a big run here too, havent really seen that since his Georgia days.

 

[LordHusker]

... but whatever happened to the not benching your studs thing?

Just because Chris Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, Brian Westbrook (returning from injury), Ronnie Brown, and Steven Jackson aren't in the Top 5 doesn't mean you are supposed to bench them. Most fantasy football leagues have 12 teams. Many of those even require that you start two RBs.

 

[Thanatos]

... but whatever happened to the not benching your studs thing?

Just because Chris Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, Brian Westbrook (returning from injury), Ronnie Brown, and Steven Jackson aren't in the Top 5 doesn't mean you are supposed to bench them. Most fantasy football leagues have 12 teams. Many of those even require that you start two RBs.

Believe it or not, there are people who have a stable of backs such as MJD, DeAngelo, or Steven Jackson (1st round), Chris Johnson (early 2nd), Ronnie Brown (solid 3rd), and Knowshon Moreno (5th+ round) to choose from. In a start two RB league or leagues which allow you to flex an RB/WR in a 3rd spot it poses a bit of a conundrum.

 

[Cabby]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

 

[MCguidance]

Staff mentioned last week that these are prelim rankings and they are subject to change. Keep that in mind over the next couple of days. As long as Buckhalter is out, he is a good bet to receive the lion's share of the carries. That is tempting since he has looked pretty good early on.

 

[Brutis]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

Count me in as well

 

[JuSt CuZ]

Do you do what ever projections say?

You play your best matchup or player based on your knowledge, I say at least!

Projections are just that, PROJECTIONS!

 

[Biabreakable]

Staff mentioned last week that these are prelim rankings and they are subject to change. Keep that in mind over the next couple of days. As long as Buckhalter is out, he is a good bet to receive the lion's share of the carries. That is tempting since he has looked pretty good early on.

This.Also early rankings are more based on the recent statistical performances of the teams this year, the bare bones framework as it were.. and does not get tweaked for common sense and supernatural reasons until later.

 

[Tanner9919]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

sorry, but that is foolish. Pierre Thomas ripped NYJ 19-86, 4.53 per carry. Miami pounds the ball better than any team in the NFL.Parcells + Tony Sparano >>>>>>> Rex Ryan and Shottenheimer.They'll gameplan better than anyone in contests like this..( and, as GM< you KNOW Parcells does sit in on gameplan sessions).

Jets ranked 13th against the run, giving up avg of 23.8 carries/gm, 100 yards/gm 4.2 avg/carry.

Ronnie will shred that defense.esp in PPR, expect a lot of passes to R. Brown and Williams.

Moreno goes against a NE defense giving up 95.2 ypg, 4.5 avg..so I'd expect him to have some success running the ball, but not top 5, he'll be a decent starter this week, probably around 70-80 yards rushing..I'd also expect a healthy dose of Lamont Jordan and Hillis.. McDaniels loves RBBC and he's not going to get away from it `just because` Buckhalter is out..

 

[Brutis]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

sorry, but that is foolish. Pierre Thomas ripped NYJ 19-86, 4.53 per carry. Miami pounds the ball better than any team in the NFL.

Dont you think the Jets D were playing the pass first? I would bet so. Against miami they will be playing the Run all day. I dont see a very good game for the miami RB's. I'll take the chance against NE, they arent all that against the run.

 

[Ramos]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

sorry, but that is foolish. Pierre Thomas ripped NYJ 19-86, 4.53 per carry. Miami pounds the ball better than any team in the NFL.Parcells + Tony Sparano >>>>>>> Rex Ryan and Shottenheimer.They'll gameplan better than anyone in contests like this..( and, as GM< you KNOW Parcells does sit in on gameplan sessions).

Jets ranked 13th against the run, giving up avg of 23.8 carries/gm, 100 yards/gm 4.2 avg/carry.

Ronnie will shred that defense.esp in PPR, expect a lot of passes to R. Brown and Williams.

Moreno goes against a NE defense giving up 95.2 ypg, 4.5 avg..so I'd expect him to have some success running the ball, but not top 5, he'll be a decent starter this week, probably around 70-80 yards rushing..I'd also expect a healthy dose of Lamont Jordan and Hillis.. McDaniels loves RBBC and he's not going to get away from it `just because` Buckhalter is out..

Disagree.You can't compare the Brees led #1 offense in the league to the Dolphins.

Brown is the only threat on that Henne ledoffense and the Jets will focus on him.

Moreno is a better start than Brown.

 

[Multiple Scores]

Moreno is averaging 19 touches per game the last 3 games, I could see him easily getting 6 of Bucks touches and the rest would be committee. If 25 touches for a guy means it's still a "committee" in name does it really matter, heck, 19 touches per game is pretty nice, not many "full time" guys get much more than that.

 

[Resident A]

If Moreno was good for 90 & a TD in a "time share", I like the chances that he puts up better numbers with 5-10 more touches.

There are 2 possible scenarios for Moreno this week:

1) This is his coming out party (100 & 2 TDs)

2) He gets 25 yards in the first quarter & leaves with an injury.

While I'm hopeful for #1, I am a little scared of #2...

 

[packersfan]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

sorry, but that is foolish. Pierre Thomas ripped NYJ 19-86, 4.53 per carry. Miami pounds the ball better than any team in the NFL.Parcells + Tony Sparano >>>>>>> Rex Ryan and Shottenheimer.They'll gameplan better than anyone in contests like this..( and, as GM< you KNOW Parcells does sit in on gameplan sessions).

Jets ranked 13th against the run, giving up avg of 23.8 carries/gm, 100 yards/gm 4.2 avg/carry.

Ronnie will shred that defense.esp in PPR, expect a lot of passes to R. Brown and Williams.

Moreno goes against a NE defense giving up 95.2 ypg, 4.5 avg..so I'd expect him to have some success running the ball, but not top 5, he'll be a decent starter this week, probably around 70-80 yards rushing..I'd also expect a healthy dose of Lamont Jordan and Hillis.. McDaniels loves RBBC and he's not going to get away from it `just because` Buckhalter is out..

Disagree.You can't compare the Brees led #1 offense in the league to the Dolphins.

Brown is the only threat on that Henne ledoffense and the Jets will focus on him.

Moreno is a better start than Brown.

Ricky Williams is having a good year so far too so he's become a threat in the backfield along with Brown. That said, I agree with you there's a huge difference between a Brees-led offense and a Henne-led offense. I think the Jets shut down the Miami running game and dare Henne to beat them. I'm not big on Brown or Williams this week. I like Moreno a lot but I'm not sure he'll be Top 5.

 

[GoNads]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

sorry, but that is foolish. Pierre Thomas ripped NYJ 19-86, 4.53 per carry. Miami pounds the ball better than any team in the NFL.Parcells + Tony Sparano >>>>>>> Rex Ryan and Shottenheimer.They'll gameplan better than anyone in contests like this..( and, as GM< you KNOW Parcells does sit in on gameplan sessions).

Jets ranked 13th against the run, giving up avg of 23.8 carries/gm, 100 yards/gm 4.2 avg/carry.

Ronnie will shred that defense.esp in PPR, expect a lot of passes to R. Brown and Williams.

Moreno goes against a NE defense giving up 95.2 ypg, 4.5 avg..so I'd expect him to have some success running the ball, but not top 5, he'll be a decent starter this week, probably around 70-80 yards rushing..I'd also expect a healthy dose of Lamont Jordan and Hillis.. McDaniels loves RBBC and he's not going to get away from it `just because` Buckhalter is out..

Disagree.You can't compare the Brees led #1 offense in the league to the Dolphins.

Brown is the only threat on that Henne ledoffense and the Jets will focus on him.

Moreno is a better start than Brown.

I am starting both with Gore out, so no argument for me

 

[billjohnson]

... but whatever happened to the not benching your studs thing?

Just because Chris Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, Brian Westbrook (returning from injury), Ronnie Brown, and Steven Jackson aren't in the Top 5 doesn't mean you are supposed to bench them. Most fantasy football leagues have 12 teams. Many of those even require that you start two RBs.

Believe it or not, there are people who have a stable of backs such as MJD, DeAngelo, or Steven Jackson (1st round), Chris Johnson (early 2nd), Ronnie Brown (solid 3rd), and Knowshon Moreno (5th+ round) to choose from. In a start two RB league or leagues which allow you to flex an RB/WR in a 3rd spot it poses a bit of a conundrum.

LT--1rstJacobs---2ndMoreno--5thRay Rice--7thHolla,Bill

 

[turleyfan]

LT--1rstJacobs---2ndMoreno--5thRay Rice--7thHolla,Bill

LT2 - 2.1 Moreno - 5.12D. Brown - 8.1G Coffee - 14.1I'm with you, although you're in a much better spot than I am. I'll take all the Knowshon love I can get. I'm getting it done w/ smoke and mirrors so far.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

Would like to play him but gonna start Mendenhall over him.

 

[cubbie5150]

Looks like NEP LB Jerrod Mayo has a chance to play? Does that sway any fence-sitters at all? I have this weird feeling that McD will feature a short passing game (not necessarily to his RBs) since "the book" on Denv so far this year seems to be they will pound the rock due to Orton's limitations. I just don't know enough about McD's tendencies (he had so many weapons in NE, hard for me to judge from that), but will he stick with what they've done, or will he try to throw a changeup at his old team in the hopes of catching them napping? I'm seriously considering Hightower & his juicy matchup instead of Moreno.

 

[MCguidance]

LT--1rst

Jacobs---2nd

Moreno--5th

Ray Rice--7th

Holla,

Bill

LT2 - 2.1 Moreno - 5.12

D. Brown - 8.1

G Coffee - 14.1

I'm with you, although you're in a much better spot than I am. I'll take all the Knowshon love I can get. I'm getting it done w/ smoke and mirrors so far.

SjaxTurner (traded Grant and Big Ben)

LJ

Moreno

McGahee

I love depth, but I am having trouble this week aside from Moreno, he is definitely getting the nod.

 

[Sabertooth]

No way I start him over Brian Westbrook. Just can't do it. I don't see how FBG comes to the Westbrook number. If he gets 19 touches against TB, he'll probably score around 20-30 fantasy points.

 

[kutta]

I am starting him over Ronnie Brown this week.

I am doing the same with Brown going against the Jets.

Count me in as well

You guys are all going to be regretting that decision on Monday night. Not only because Ronnie is going to have a good game, but because you are going to lose by 7 points and be watching Monday's game saying, "damn it, if I just would have started Ronnie I'd still have a chance."