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Has a great matchup vs SF and has been getting the goaline looks. Only thing that scares me is that he is only getting about 6 carries per game. He could punch is one or two short tds.

 
Deuce said:
Has a great matchup vs SF and has been getting the goaline looks. Only thing that scares me is that he is only getting about 6 carries per game. He could punch is one or two short tds.
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I'm starting him, but only because I'm missing both a regular starting RB and starting WR because of byes this week.If he can score once I'd be happy... he's also getting a few receptions a game which is always a plus.
 
Deuce said:
It's between Thomas, Buckhalter or S. Young for me.I'm thinking Thomas at this point.
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Cbuck-LenWhale and Pierre for me.I'm going with C-buck. I doubt Westbrook plays... and even if he does I bet Buckhalter gets his.I'm pretty sure I'm going to win my game this week, so I should probably throw in Thomas and ensure that I get at least 5 points or so... but I'm only about 20 points back from the total points lead and I'd like to make up some points there... and Cbuck has the highest ceiling this week, IMO.
 
Tempted to start him over Micheal Bush but Bush will get carries, but if Thomas scores 3 TDs on 3 carriers i will be pissed.

 
Is anyone worried that Duce plays this weekend?, I think he's cleared to go

I found nothing to say Duce will play, just looking for other thoughts on him

 
Gopher State said:
Is anyone worried that Duce plays this weekend?, I think he's cleared to goI found nothing to say Duce will play, just looking for other thoughts on him
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"Duce" has been cleared to play since week 1. Deuce is simply not the best runner behind Bush and Payton knows this. He's lost a step (or two)
 
Gopher State said:
Is anyone worried that Duce plays this weekend?, I think he's cleared to goI found nothing to say Duce will play, just looking for other thoughts on him
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Not worried since I do not own any of them, but I believe Duece will see the field a bit this weekend.... maybe 5-7 touches.Reports are that he is 100% and HC Sean Payton has been quoted as saying "we want to make him a part of the offense".... sorry, no link... it was in another PT post this week. I think Deuce is a nice sleeper this week and I had him until I grabbed Jordy Nelson.
 
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ProBowler88 said:
starting him over edge
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Me too...
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Still debating on this exact move. Weighing in PT's favor is that he returns the kickoffs, which my league rewards for.BUT...am I the only one that thinks Deuce is no threat to PT's production, but Aaron Stecker is? Stecker is going to return from injury soon after not playing all year. Stecker's numbers from last year were money. I don't think he's a threat to take PT's goalline carries, but me thinks he will shrink the pie of the overall carries.
 
Thomas will probably fill in for Westbrook or McGahee.

And Crayton possibly for the other.

 
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8614950...could-be-on-tap

Deuce McAllister-RB-Saints Sep. 28 - 8:49 am et

FoxSports.com's John Czarnecki says the Saints plan to give Deuce McAllister 10-15 carries this week.

We'll believe it when we see it. While this report makes Pierre Thomas a shakier play Sunday, the Saints have shown no desire to get McAllister involved.

Source: FoxSports.com

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Saints don't want to get into a shoot-out like they did in Denver, and this could be RB Deuce McAllister's coming-out party. The plan is to get him 10-15 carries and see if he can soften the San Francisco defensive line. It might be tough running the ball with rookie LG Carl Nicks starting for the suspended Jamar Nesbit and Billy Miller starting at tight end. Saints CB Mike McKenzie is supposed to play ahead of Randall Gay while the defense also gets SLB Scott Fujita back. San Francisco RT Barry Sims starts again for Jonas Jennings. Tarrell Brown will also play some nickel with Shawntae Spencer out.
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Two other sources - the Biloxi Sun Herald and CBS Sportsline - are also reporting that Deuce's role could grow significantly this week. According to the Sun Herald, Deuce will be the No. 2 RB today.

If you have another option for Thomas, it may be best to use it today.

 
I am sitting Thomas this week. One local TV station in New Orleans is asking viewers to go to their website and print out a "Set Deuce Loose" signs. So a ton of momentum to get Deuce in during short yardage.

 
Birdie048 said:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8614950...could-be-on-tap

Deuce McAllister-RB-Saints Sep. 28 - 8:49 am et

FoxSports.com's John Czarnecki says the Saints plan to give Deuce McAllister 10-15 carries this week.

We'll believe it when we see it. While this report makes Pierre Thomas a shakier play Sunday, the Saints have shown no desire to get McAllister involved.

Source: FoxSports.com

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Saints don't want to get into a shoot-out like they did in Denver, and this could be RB Deuce McAllister's coming-out party. The plan is to get him 10-15 carries and see if he can soften the San Francisco defensive line. It might be tough running the ball with rookie LG Carl Nicks starting for the suspended Jamar Nesbit and Billy Miller starting at tight end. Saints CB Mike McKenzie is supposed to play ahead of Randall Gay while the defense also gets SLB Scott Fujita back. San Francisco RT Barry Sims starts again for Jonas Jennings. Tarrell Brown will also play some nickel with Shawntae Spencer out.
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Adam Schefter just said much the same thing on NFL Network. He did not get in to # of carries, but said Deuce is active and is part of the Saints' game plan this week.
 
RB McAllister Active

Adam Schefter, NFL Network

Deuce McAllister will be active in week 4's game against the 49ers today and should see extensive work.

 
I don't think you can start Thomas unless you literally have nobody else to turn to. There are far too many sources projecting a major role for Deuce today. There's a chance everyone could be wrong (though I think that's slim) and it's possible Deuce can't handle a heavy workload or will get hurt during the game (I'd say the chances of one of those are much better) but either way Thomas is way too risky to start in my opinion.

 
Dammit. Was seriously considering starting him over Braylon Edwards. Looks like BE gets one more shot.

 
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