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I agree with omally, Shanny has no incentive to keep Bell in the game to get 130 rushing yards. Bell will be needed for the playoffs, I would think Dayne will get the bulk of the work.Cleveland is better against the pass than against the run. Jamal has run well the past two weeks. I'd seriously consider playing him.I am trying to decide between Bell and J. Lewis this week is why I ask.
Sure he'll play the whole game.Start him at your own riskIs Rod Smith definitely not playing??With Smith not playing at all and Plummer limited, what are the chances Bell gets close to that 131 yards against the #1 run defense?I am trying to decide between Bell and J. Lewis this week is why I ask.please
Thanks but I am playing against him. Trying to figure out who I am starting and that might have something to do with who he has to start. He might have to play Smith or Darryl Jackson that is why I was asking for a link.Sure he'll play the whole game.Start him at your own riskIs Rod Smith definitely not playing??With Smith not playing at all and Plummer limited, what are the chances Bell gets close to that 131 yards against the #1 run defense?I am trying to decide between Bell and J. Lewis this week is why I ask.
finally some good info. thanksPatriot Players.
I e-mailed Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe and here is his view for what it is worth:
Hi Tony,
Based on the last 2 days -- and the fact Brady took a lot of time to talk
to us in the media today -- I'm really thinking things are going to be
peeled back in a big way on Sunday. I just think it has to be.
With uncertainty over the team's next game -- will it be Saturday or
Sunday? -- I think Belichick owes it to the team to rest guys. Otherwise,
they could be looking at 3 games in 13 days and that's not what you want
when you're prepping for a Super Bowl run. To me, the decision is an easy
one. Bill always talks about making the best decision to help the team win,
and I see no way a lot of the key guys (Brady, Branch et al) play a lot.
--Mike
The JAX Firday morning papers say that coach has a press conference today and will likely announce something today. Leftwich had a good practice Thursday with no setbacks from Wed, so one would expect him to play at least half time.The TEN papers say Mauck is the likely starter at QB.
But is it? Brady has played in far more meaningless games at the end of the year for the past few seasons.finally some good info. thanksPatriot Players.
I e-mailed Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe and here is his view for what it is worth:
Hi Tony,
Based on the last 2 days -- and the fact Brady took a lot of time to talk
to us in the media today -- I'm really thinking things are going to be
peeled back in a big way on Sunday. I just think it has to be.
With uncertainty over the team's next game -- will it be Saturday or
Sunday? -- I think Belichick owes it to the team to rest guys. Otherwise,
they could be looking at 3 games in 13 days and that's not what you want
when you're prepping for a Super Bowl run. To me, the decision is an easy
one. Bill always talks about making the best decision to help the team win,
and I see no way a lot of the key guys (Brady, Branch et al) play a lot.
--Mike
Oh I'm not saying that it's gospel, but it was the first piece of info in a while here that was worth the read. Maybe I'm just fustrated by the lack of inof. I feel like I am the only one in America wondenirg if Dunn will start and get carries.But is it? Brady has played in far more meaningless games at the end of the year for the past few seasons.finally some good info. thanksPatriot Players.
I e-mailed Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe and here is his view for what it is worth:
Hi Tony,
Based on the last 2 days -- and the fact Brady took a lot of time to talk
to us in the media today -- I'm really thinking things are going to be
peeled back in a big way on Sunday. I just think it has to be.
With uncertainty over the team's next game -- will it be Saturday or
Sunday? -- I think Belichick owes it to the team to rest guys. Otherwise,
they could be looking at 3 games in 13 days and that's not what you want
when you're prepping for a Super Bowl run. To me, the decision is an easy
one. Bill always talks about making the best decision to help the team win,
and I see no way a lot of the key guys (Brady, Branch et al) play a lot.
--Mike
I guess the idea that if the Pats were to have to play on Saturday, meaning the 3 games in 13 days, has some merit. But the playoff schedule won't be out untill late Sunday, well after the Pats game is done. They won't know for sure during the game.
I am not saying that the Globe guy is wrong, its just that it sounds contrary to all that I have read with respect to the Pats wanting to get the #3 seed. Yet in all honesty, as a Brady owner with week 17 games that count, I am now a bit unsure what to do with him.
This week has sucked in general for information. Most fantasy sites closed up shop after the Week 16 games ended and not much information in the press about this week's games. Most teams have nothing at stake anyways, so I guess it's expected. I've got a championship game this week in one league and have plenty of decisions to make. But with no information on playing time, it's really hard.Oh I'm not saying that it's gospel, but it was the first piece of info in a while here that was worth the read. Maybe I'm just fustrated by the lack of inof. I feel like I am the only one in America wondenirg if Dunn will start and get carries.But is it? Brady has played in far more meaningless games at the end of the year for the past few seasons.finally some good info. thanksPatriot Players.
I e-mailed Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe and here is his view for what it is worth:
Hi Tony,
Based on the last 2 days -- and the fact Brady took a lot of time to talk
to us in the media today -- I'm really thinking things are going to be
peeled back in a big way on Sunday. I just think it has to be.
With uncertainty over the team's next game -- will it be Saturday or
Sunday? -- I think Belichick owes it to the team to rest guys. Otherwise,
they could be looking at 3 games in 13 days and that's not what you want
when you're prepping for a Super Bowl run. To me, the decision is an easy
one. Bill always talks about making the best decision to help the team win,
and I see no way a lot of the key guys (Brady, Branch et al) play a lot.
--Mike
I guess the idea that if the Pats were to have to play on Saturday, meaning the 3 games in 13 days, has some merit. But the playoff schedule won't be out untill late Sunday, well after the Pats game is done. They won't know for sure during the game.
I am not saying that the Globe guy is wrong, its just that it sounds contrary to all that I have read with respect to the Pats wanting to get the #3 seed. Yet in all honesty, as a Brady owner with week 17 games that count, I am now a bit unsure what to do with him.
I'd be interested, too, since I have Jake, Rod and Mike on one team! (just playing the consolation game in this league, though, for 3rd vs 4th). My player notes do show that Anderson is out.
I sort of like week 17 championships. While the lack of information stinks it does provided an extra challenge. Teams that have a strong starting lineup but a weak bench usually don't do well in week 17. Whenever I'm in a league like this I make sure to have a strong bench loaded with guys that play on lousy teams who you know aren't going to be rested.Where are all those "there's no reason not to play the title game in week 17" fools now
I agreed with this until the Texans put their #1 and #2 RBs both on IR since rosters were locked.I sort of like week 17 championships. While the lack of information stinks it does provided an extra challenge. Teams that have a strong starting lineup but a weak bench usually don't do well in week 17. Whenever I'm in a league like this I make sure to have a strong bench loaded with guys that play on lousy teams who you know aren't going to be rested.Where are all those "there's no reason not to play the title game in week 17" fools now
Absolutely. And for all the owners who wouldn't like having to play this week without Manning, Alexander etc. well talk to the other owners who have had to scramble for several weeks during the season to replace injured star players or star players who weren't productive. If one of the keys to winning a fantasy title is depth (and I believe that's true) I don't see what's different about having to utilize your depth in Week 17 to replace Shaun Alexander. Ask the Deuce McAllister or Darrell Jackson owners how they've liked having to replace those two key players for a large chunk of this season. When you look at it in that context, having to find depth for one week doesn't even come close to comparing to what those owners have had to deal with.Just my two cents.
Me too.I agreed with this until the Texans put their #1 and #2 RBs both on IR since rosters were locked.I sort of like week 17 championships. While the lack of information stinks it does provided an extra challenge. Teams that have a strong starting lineup but a weak bench usually don't do well in week 17. Whenever I'm in a league like this I make sure to have a strong bench loaded with guys that play on lousy teams who you know aren't going to be rested.Where are all those "there's no reason not to play the title game in week 17" fools now
You're welcome. Oh, pardon my shameful bump.
Any updates or info on players this week?
This thread wasn't titled "Do you like your superbowl in week 17?" Those of us in that situation need info on players not comments on wheather you like playing in week 17 or not.
Thanks for bumbing the thread tho!
Your points about managing depth throughout the season and the playoffs are well taken. The primary problem is that it is quite hard to even make the playoffs in a competitive league if you load up with depth (= marginal players). So handcuffing and having enough depth to cover a limited amount of injuries during the season is required, but you need the big players to get into the playoffs. That does not necessarily translate well into covering week 17 sits, and our free agency is over about 3/4 through the season. I am forced to play some scrubs this week due to both injuries and sits, but I am glad I am in the championship going for the big money. My opponent has LT and Gates, hopefully they sit or fizzle out.
Bennett practiced Friday and is expected to start
I'm looking elsewhere.
