massraider
Footballguy
With all the high powered offenses in this league, having a Houston Texan as a cornerstone player isn't my jam.
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RB Dameon Pierce, HOU (1 Viewer)
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RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Putting Pierce in over Rhamondre in the flex, half ppr.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
I kind of went semi zero rb in a league, I have no choice but to start him
TampaMike19
Footballguy
There's a lot of reasons to take him right after ETN/Monty etc- the unknown is very tempting.
joffer
Footballguy
same. I think I’m influenced by wanting to watch AR15 on Thursday night.
NajehHejan
Footballguy
In my PPR league I’m flexing him over Miles Sanders (no regret) and Adam Thielen (may regret).
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
We are talking about the Houston Texans, right? This is a professional football team that has hired Lovie Smith and I'm not sure that it wasn't because he was the only guy left standing in the building at the end of last year, there might not have even been a necessary interview.
8-24 his last 32 game as a Head Football Coach in the NFL back in '14-'15 with the Bucs.
Temper expectations for everyone on that football team.
8-24 his last 32 game as a Head Football Coach in the NFL back in '14-'15 with the Bucs.
Temper expectations for everyone on that football team.
Capella
Footballguy
Go check his record at Illinois after the Bucs too.
The “I think the Texans may be ok” takes here and elsewhere are truly baffling. They’re going 3-14.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
You missed the best part. The year before they gave the Ravens two 3rd round picks for the privilege of hiring a 65 year old lifer assistant who had never been a head coach. Because literally no one wanted the job after BOB got done destroying the franchise. Then they gave that HC a $17M buyout because they fired him after year 1 of a four year contract.
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joffer
Footballguy
this is fantasy football, right? Don’t think I get points for the Texans winning.
Stuart Ullman
Footballguy
GET ON THE DAMEON PIERCE TRAIN OR GET OUT OF THE WAY. LOVIE SMITH LIKES THE KID ENOUGH FOR HIM TO BE THE STARTING RUNNING BACK OF THE NFL TEAM THAT HE COACHES. LOVIE SMITH LOVES TO RUN THE BALL. YEAR 1 IS ABOUT DEVELOPING CULTURE. RUN THE BALL, PLAY GOOD DEFENSE, AND BUILD FROM THERE.
PIERCE WILL BE TOP 10 IN RB SCORING THIS SEASON. HE'S GOT THOSE YOUNG LEGS AND NO OBVIOUS COMPETITION BESIDES SEXY REX BURKHEAD.
PIERCE WILL BE TOP 10 IN RB SCORING THIS SEASON. HE'S GOT THOSE YOUNG LEGS AND NO OBVIOUS COMPETITION BESIDES SEXY REX BURKHEAD.
Truebluey
Footballguy
In ppr I think that makes no sense.
In standard I'd consider it, although the lack of TD potential v ARob would scare me.
J Giles Band
Footballguy
I'll take the over on your top 10 RB prediction... don't see that offense supporting a top 10 anything. You typically have to get close to the end zone in order to score at touchdown.
And all caps... really?
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Pretty sure that was a joke.
J Giles Band
Footballguy
Which part?
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Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
There were not a ton of great candidates clamoring for the job
FWIW, Lovie managed to get some good fantasy seasons out of backs like Forte, Thomas Jones, and even one good season out of Doug Martin. All of those guys were drafted considerably higher than Pierce though.
He wasn't so much hired as promoted, after the Texans braintrust seriously considered Josh freaking McCown.
He wasn't so much hired as promoted, after the Texans braintrust seriously considered Josh freaking McCown.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
No Shaq Leonard for the Colts Sunday legggooooo.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
flapgreen
Footballguy
That's a good point
Stuart Ullman
Footballguy
Most sites have him at around 8 to 10 points predicted depending on your scoring format. I think the Colts just reported one of their linebackers out for Week 1, which makes things slightly more bullish for our new savior Dameon Pierce. I don't see why he can't put up a similar statline to what Darrell Henderson did last night.
15 carries for 63 yards / 3 receptions for 21 yards is my prediction. Which would be good for 11.4 points in PPR leagues. If he scores a touchdown, then it'll be a very good week for him. It's somewhat of a blind lead of faith, but he's a starting RB that's like to see 12+ touches week in, week out unless he falls flat and shows he can't compete at this level. Colts are going to be one of his toughest matchups, so it's going to be interesting to see what he puts up as it will likely be close to his floor.
Curious as to what his pass catching potential is. I know that's Burkhead's game, so tempering my expectations beyond 3 catches. Why even bother rostering Burkhead if you're not going to feature him even a little bit? You feel me?
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15 carries for 63 yards / 3 receptions for 21 yards is my prediction. Which would be good for 11.4 points in PPR leagues. If he scores a touchdown, then it'll be a very good week for him. It's somewhat of a blind lead of faith, but he's a starting RB that's like to see 12+ touches week in, week out unless he falls flat and shows he can't compete at this level. Colts are going to be one of his toughest matchups, so it's going to be interesting to see what he puts up as it will likely be close to his floor.
Curious as to what his pass catching potential is. I know that's Burkhead's game, so tempering my expectations beyond 3 catches. Why even bother rostering Burkhead if you're not going to feature him even a little bit? You feel me?
Colts LB Leonard to miss opener against Texans
Colts star linebacker Shaquille Leonard will not play in Sunday's season opener against the Texans as he continues to recover from offseason back surgery.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
I actually think he was a good hire. They can hopefully stabilize the situation and then get their guy.
smbkrypt24
Footballguy
Not nitpicking, but Leonard is not just “one of their linebackers.” He is the stud anchor that is an all pro linebacker and leading tackler on the colts. He is captain of the defense and a big part of their success the last couple seasons. He is a huge loss.Most sites have him at around 8 to 10 points predicted depending on your scoring format. I think the Colts just reported one of their linebackers out for Week 1, which makes things slightly more bullish for our new savior Dameon Pierce. I don't see why he can't put up a similar statline to what Darrell Henderson did last night.
15 carries for 63 yards / 3 receptions for 21 yards is my prediction. Which would be good for 11.4 points in PPR leagues. If he scores a touchdown, then it'll be a very good week for him. It's somewhat of a blind lead of faith, but he's a starting RB that's like to see 12+ touches week in, week out unless he falls flat and shows he can't compete at this level. Colts are going to be one of his toughest matchups, so it's going to be interesting to see what he puts up as it will likely be close to his floor.
Curious as to what his pass catching potential is. I know that's Burkhead's game, so tempering my expectations beyond 3 catches. Why even bother rostering Burkhead if you're not going to feature him even a little bit? You feel me?
Colts LB Leonard to miss opener against Texans
Colts star linebacker Shaquille Leonard will not play in Sunday's season opener against the Texans as he continues to recover from offseason back surgery.
simey
Footballguy
Pep Hamilton will be running the offense, and I'm intrigued on how the offense is going to look this year.
DropKick
Footballguy
I think they will exceed expectations. Not world beaters but better than how they're being perceived.
dnurk
Footballguy
Burkhead also in for hurry up offense to end the half.
GregR
Footballguy
massraider
Footballguy
They're resting him until they play a real team. Haw haw haw, eff the Colts
Capella
Footballguy
Every year people take the bait.
Hankmoody
Footballguy
Congrats on winning the championship in your 1 week league. All of mine go through week 16.
The General
Footballguy
Running behind Rex Burkhead isn’t too good.
Sunday Gravy
Footballguy
This was surprising. I guess he will occupy a bench spout until further notice.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I was skeptical.
Capella
Footballguy
It won’t matter for you if you’re running this guy out there every week.
Are you serious? lol. It was one week. You really think Burkhead going to out touch throughout the season? Come on.
Hankmoody
Footballguy
I'm not particularly a believer. I only play dynasty and have no shares of him on any team. I'm just mocking the absurdity of patting yourself on the back after one week.
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RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Was a weird game. I think this is about what I was expecting in terms of touches for Pierce this week. I could see this time share shifting more towards Pierce as he gets more comfortable in the offense (especially in hurry up situations). Burkhead is more of a role-player long run IMO. Houston offense looked decent which is a good sign.
