RB Devonta Freeman, BAL (4 Viewers)

[Kenny Powers]

I own no Atlanta RB. I wish I owned Freeman right now though so I could trade him.

Im planning on trading him for Jim Brown

Even if you have to wait a year and half, it might be worth it.

Haven't seen any LSU games yet this year and only heard things on Fournette. Great coogilly moogilly. Watched highlights of yesterday's game too now. Dude is a freak show, I hope that becomes his nickname. Freak Show Fournette, has a nice ring.

Using teh google he comes up before Dicaprio.

 

[Tool]

Atlanta RB situation is valuable. Anyone who doesn't know that doesn't know Shanahan. Talent level is irrelevant. Rueben Droughns succeeded in this offense, as did Mike Anderson. I understand why people want to know who the guy will be but your best case is to just hold on to the top two, keep an eye on the 3rd guy and hold on to your butts.

Wish I would have been this wise a month ago

yep

 

[Quez]

I'm glad I drafted him in all my dynasty leagues. I wonder if now is the time to buy low on Coleman? Maybe for a late 1st rnd rookie pick.

 

[Faust]

Devonta Freeman drives Falcons' blowout of TexansExcerpt:

Why do NFL teams prefer young legs at running back? Second-year dynamo Devonta Freeman has rushed for more scores in the past three weeks than a 31-year-old Steven Jackson managed in 15 starts last season. Aided by huge gaps provided by a vastly improved offensive line, Freeman has displayed impressive burst and a physicality that belies his 5-foot-8, 206-pound frame. His skill set lies somewhere between the early-career versions of Ray Rice and Pierre Thomas.

Staked to a 35-0 lead early in the third quarter, the Falconsunderstandably placed Freeman and superstar wide receiver Julio Jones in bubble wrap the rest of the way. Over a seven-quarter span beginning last week, Freeman generated 342 yards and six touchdowns on 54 touches. Kyle Shanahan continues to prove that he's one of the NFL's most effective offensive coordinators.

 

[lod01]

Freeman has great vision and ability to catch. He is exactly what you want in a 3 down back.

 

[lod01]

Waiting for that guy to come back and say Coleman would have 5 tds this game by now.

He's steaming right now.

 

[shadyridr]

Would you guys trade a wr1 for him?

 

[Kenny Powers]

Would you guys trade a wr1 for him?

Honestly it depends on the WR but in the league i have him in I got Demartyius, Hopkins, and Cooks so im holding. I wouldnt sell him cheap regardless.

 

[shadyridr]

Would you guys trade a wr1 for him?

Honestly it depends on the WR but in the league i have him in I got Demartyius, Hopkins, and Cooks so im holding. I wouldnt sell him cheap regardless.

haha yeah one of those wrs was the one i was gonna offer for him

 

[ImTheScientist]

Would you guys trade a wr1 for him?

He is the #1 RB in fantasy football through 4 weeks. Im guessing nobody would take your WR1 for him.

 

[lod01]

Smoking Hot Garbage.

 

[Deamon]

how long can we expect coleman out? I want to ride this as long as possible. Don't think Coleman gets NOTHING once hes back. He will still eat into freemans carries

 

[lod01]

Objectively, I think Coleman probably houses one of those 15 yard runs but whatever. Freeman played great and IMO this is a 50-50 split. Good thing is there isn't a 3rd rb to take carries.

That's funny because I thought Freeman would have housed 2 of the 10 yard carries Coleman had the week before.

Coleman has no power. He goes down on 1st contact. He needs those gaping holes to succeed. Freeman doesn't.17 of Colemans 27 runs vs OSU were for 1 yard or less in his big game vs them. That doesn't work in the NFL.

"There are two kinds of back who are successful in this league - runners who break tackles and runners who can create for themselves. He's not either one." -- NFC running back coach NFL Comparison Darren McFadden

The guy had a historic game against them, but I guess that "doesn't work in the NFL".

I see it flew right over your head. I'll elaborate. You run 17 times for 1 yard or less out of 27 carries, you will find the bench in the NFL.

Yeah, your absurd post flew right over my head, that must be it. The guy was 6th in the Heisman voting playing on a garbage team, and in the particular game you're talking about he had more rushing yards than they had given up in 15+ years, and the longest TD run they'd given up in over 50 years. But go ahead, blame him instead of the offensive line for those short carries and try to make it sound like he stinks.Atlanta obviously doesn't agree with you, since they drafted him and made him the starter right away.

Except they didn't make him the starter right away and Freeman is above him on the depth chart as of today. Boom.

BOOM AGAIN!

 

[cr8f]

Took him at 2.04 in our rookie draft last year and was kicking myself for missing out on Devante Adams.

Activated him last week when I lost Murray.

Freeman is the top RB right now in that league now. Dan Quinn has made a big change in attitude in that team but this kid looks as good as I thought last year.

 

[shadyridr]

Their offensive line is insane. Last few years it was horrible. What personnel moves did they make to fix the oline so quickly? Freeman looks explosive but hes also running through monstrous holes. Its a great combo leading to the results we are seeing.

 

[fightingillini]

how long can we expect coleman out? I want to ride this as long as possible. Don't think Coleman gets NOTHING once hes back. He will still eat into freemans carries

Coleman will get carries, but it's Freeman's backfield going forward. I don't know how ATL could justify it any other way. Freeman has been incredible.

No reason why Freeman can't get 15-18 carries and 4-5 receptions even with Coleman in the mix.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Lol @ Atlanta

This is the same team that left Antone Smith on the bench so this ridiculousness isn't surprising.

whats to LOL about? Devonta ran really well against Dallas and is the better pass catcher. and for the record I own both in a dynasty

He sucks B. I don't own either but Atlanta is terrible at playing their best players. So no surprise.

Not true.

Everytime 5 times Antone Smith touched the ball last year he went 50+ yards for a touchdown. So what did Atlanta do? They ran hot garbage like Freeman out there in front of Smith all year. It was a terrible decision.

How does last year hold any relevance to this year and the new coaching staff? Terrible argument if thats all you have.

Well Antone Smith is a FA and they just ran hot garbage Freeman out there again didn't they

That's all you really need to know about Smith's talent. I generally trust the judgement of 32 NFL GMs. If he was 1/10th as good as his stat line, he would be on a roster.

Wasn't he waived injured with a broken leg?

 

[Holy Schneikes]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

 

[georg013]

Freeman owners. Your time has come and boy does he look great. Enjoy.

 

[Rick James]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

I do think people are reaching when they say Freeman has a stranglehold on this job now. Coleman will get carries when he's back. I bet somewhere close to 50-50 or 40-60.

Bottom line- you want a piece of this backfield. The OL is blowing people up.

 

[shadyridr]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

Its not only the TDs. Its the fact that he is being used on the goal line and he is also a weapon in the passing game. So yes, hes as close to a Tomlinson as you are gonna get in this era.

 

[humpback]

Objectively, I think Coleman probably houses one of those 15 yard runs but whatever. Freeman played great and IMO this is a 50-50 split. Good thing is there isn't a 3rd rb to take carries.

That's funny because I thought Freeman would have housed 2 of the 10 yard carries Coleman had the week before.

Coleman has no power. He goes down on 1st contact. He needs those gaping holes to succeed. Freeman doesn't.17 of Colemans 27 runs vs OSU were for 1 yard or less in his big game vs them. That doesn't work in the NFL.

"There are two kinds of back who are successful in this league - runners who break tackles and runners who can create for themselves. He's not either one." -- NFC running back coach NFL Comparison Darren McFadden

The guy had a historic game against them, but I guess that "doesn't work in the NFL".

I see it flew right over your head. I'll elaborate. You run 17 times for 1 yard or less out of 27 carries, you will find the bench in the NFL.

Yeah, your absurd post flew right over my head, that must be it. The guy was 6th in the Heisman voting playing on a garbage team, and in the particular game you're talking about he had more rushing yards than they had given up in 15+ years, and the longest TD run they'd given up in over 50 years. But go ahead, blame him instead of the offensive line for those short carries and try to make it sound like he stinks.Atlanta obviously doesn't agree with you, since they drafted him and made him the starter right away.

Except they didn't make him the starter right away and Freeman is above him on the depth chart as of today. Boom.

BOOM AGAIN!

 

[thunderguns]

Anyone seen him moved in dynasty leagues and have a sense of his price right now? I own in multiple leagues and will be looking to sell this week.

 

[humpback]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

Its not only the TDs. Its the fact that he is being used on the goal line and he is also a weapon in the passing game. So yes, hes as close to a Tomlinson as you are gonna get in this era.

He has no competition right now.

 

[Shutout]

Tis reminds me a lot of DeMarco in Dallas. He's there. He's talked about. he's hanging around. He gets an injury that sets him back here or there.

Then, out of nowhere, the O-line goes from boys to men and he jumps in and he looks fresh and fast and hungry and just runs wild. WHo can figure this stuff?

 

[cloppbeast]

Good vision, and goes north. Coupled with good blocking and you have some good stat lines.

Dude could easily have a good year this year with the Shanahan, but seriously let's hold off on the Tomlinson comparisons. Jeez.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

Its not only the TDs. Its the fact that he is being used on the goal line and he is also a weapon in the passing game. So yes, hes as close to a Tomlinson as you are gonna get in this era.

This is exactly the sentiment I would try to capitalize on. Find the Shady in your league and talk to him.

Freeman has two poor games and two great games this season. His usage and production have indeed been stellar these past two games. But I don't think it's safe to project based on those two games. It's easily enough for me to put him in the top half of RBs going forward this year. It's not enough for me to me to make him a top 5 dynasty asset - and that's what you MAY be able to get at this point.

 

[ImTheScientist]

He's hot garbage. He's slow. He's not explosive. He's small. I have no idea why he's even in the NFL. I'll take how he's performed the rest of his short career against this one game and say that is more indicative of his skill set.

How is that working for you?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

He's hot garbage. He's slow. He's not explosive. He's small. I have no idea why he's even in the NFL. I'll take how he's performed the rest of his short career against this one game and say that is more indicative of his skill set.

How is that working for you?

yeah wow, that's pretty bad.

Kids running hard and with heart and in PPR has a very nice floor due to catching passes

 

[humpback]

Just looked at the highlights again- that offensive line is dominating right now. He's a FF stud while Coleman is out, but I'm not nearly as confident once he comes back.

 

[cloppbeast]

This is exactly the sentiment I would try to capitalize on. Find the Shady in your league and talk to him.

Freeman has two poor games and two great games this season. His usage and production have indeed been stellar these past two games. But I don't think it's safe to project based on those two games. It's easily enough for me to put him in the top half of RBs going forward this year. It's not enough for me to me to make him a top 5 dynasty asset - and that's what you MAY be able to get at this point.

He's a sell high if I've ever seen one.

 

[dgr81]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

i have him in redraft and have tried to trade him for the past 2 weeks (before yesterdays game) with 0 bites.

let's see if any offers come my way this week lol

 

[lod01]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

Its not only the TDs. Its the fact that he is being used on the goal line and he is also a weapon in the passing game. So yes, hes as close to a Tomlinson as you are gonna get in this era.

Or Priest Holmes. Same exact size.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

i have him in redraft and have tried to trade him for the past 2 weeks (before yesterdays game) with 0 bites.

let's see if any offers come my way this week lol

I just offered him, Eifert, and DeVante Parker for AJ Green and DeAngelo Williams. I suspect I will get rejected, but it's a very even swap according to both FBG and our website (CBS.) I should note, this league is not TE-required, so Eifert counts as a WR.

 

[cr8f]

so many sour coleman owners in this thread lol

I'm curious where he'll end up being used. Freeman's a better pass protector and receiver, I think they'll mix Coleman in for 10-12 snaps running to limit Freeman's touches.

 

[shadyridr]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

i have him in redraft and have tried to trade him for the past 2 weeks (before yesterdays game) with 0 bites.

let's see if any offers come my way this week lol

I just offered him, Eifert, and DeVante Parker for AJ Green and DeAngelo Williams. I suspect I will get rejected, but it's a very even swap according to both FBG and our website (CBS.) I should note, this league is not TE-required, so Eifert counts as a WR.

i was thinking about offering DT for him but it sounds like he's not that highly valued yet. I wish i offered Landry for him last week.

 

[Deamon]

This is exactly the sentiment I would try to capitalize on. Find the Shady in your league and talk to him.

Freeman has two poor games and two great games this season. His usage and production have indeed been stellar these past two games. But I don't think it's safe to project based on those two games. It's easily enough for me to put him in the top half of RBs going forward this year. It's not enough for me to me to make him a top 5 dynasty asset - and that's what you MAY be able to get at this point.

He's a sell high if I've ever seen one.

Why? No one is going to give up a Peterson/Charles type player for him. No one expects 3tds/game, but if you own him, ride him as long as you can and you'll probably keep stacking up valuable wins. He's an extremely cheap RB1 at LEAST until coleman is back.

 

[Deamon]

I think FF stats are affecting the way folks are viewing him to some degree. He's a had a really really good 2 game stretch in all respects. But those 6 TDs have folks viewing him like the next Tomlinson, and I don't think that's what he is. If I had him, I'd be looking to cash out honestly. Not that he sucks or has no value going forward - far from it. Good young back on a great team tearing it up. But you can get the world for him right now, and I'd try to do it. Maybe target one of the top WRs in the game from a team that has an RB need.

i have him in redraft and have tried to trade him for the past 2 weeks (before yesterdays game) with 0 bites.

let's see if any offers come my way this week lol

I just offered him, Eifert, and DeVante Parker for AJ Green and DeAngelo Williams. I suspect I will get rejected, but it's a very even swap according to both FBG and our website (CBS.) I should note, this league is not TE-required, so Eifert counts as a WR.

i was thinking about offering DT for him but it sounds like he's not that highly valued yet. I wish i offered Landry for him last week.

Sounds fair to me.

 

[Shlon]

Their offensive line is insane. Last few years it was horrible. What personnel moves did they make to fix the oline so quickly? Freeman looks explosive but hes also running through monstrous holes. Its a great combo leading to the results we are seeing.

Jake Matthews was like the worst rated Left Tackle last season by PFF, this year he's one of the highest graded. The guards, Levitre & Chester have brought in great veteran leadership and are great in the zone blocking scheme. Person has been an upgrade at Center. Schraeder at Right Tackle might be the weak link (he has graded positively on PFF though) but the Falcons also have Jake Long to replace him if he gets healthy.

 

[Braktastic]

I just came in here to say that, "I was wrong". Ugh. That hurt. My Coleman pick...

 

[ffldrew]

I'm shocked - both Freeman and Coleman and the entire Atlanta running game were putrid in the preseason. I thought they were going to struggle there so I stayed away from the Falcon running game.

 

[siffoin]

I'm shocked - both Freeman and Coleman and the entire Atlanta running game were putrid in the preseason. I thought they were going to struggle there so I stayed away from the Falcon running game.

Both players were injured in the pre-season. Coleman played 1 game and Freeman didnt play in any.

 

[Shlon]

I'm shocked - both Freeman and Coleman and the entire Atlanta running game were putrid in the preseason. I thought they were going to struggle there so I stayed away from the Falcon running game.

Well Freeman didn't even play in the preseason and 3 starters on the OL from the preseason were replaced before the first game.

 

[bagger]

Would you guys trade a wr1 for him?

He is the #1 RB in fantasy football through 4 weeks. Im guessing nobody would take your WR1 for him.

to say someone wouldn't take Julio jones for devonta freemen is a bit odd.

 

[Deamon]

Would you guys trade a wr1 for him?

He is the #1 RB in fantasy football through 4 weeks. Im guessing nobody would take your WR1 for him.

to say someone wouldn't take Julio jones for devonta freemen is a bit odd.

Yes they probably would. But in Non PPR, if you don't have a top say 6 WR, you can still have a WR1 that you would trade for the #1 overall RB. It's not unrealistic to see Freeman end around RB10 (a big slip from where he is now), which is pretty fair non ppr value for almost any WR outside of the top 3 ish.

 

[Squintz82]

https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/651128400812224512

 

[ImTheScientist]

https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/651128400812224512

No problem bro. I want to thank him for leading my team to victories the last two weeks. I also want to thank him for making non-owners jealous.

 

[cloppbeast]

He's a sell high if I've ever seen one.

Why? No one is going to give up a Peterson/Charles type player for him. No one expects 3tds/game, but if you own him, ride him as long as you can and you'll probably keep stacking up valuable wins. He's an extremely cheap RB1 at LEAST until coleman is back.

I don't exactly know what you could get for him, but when posters on this thread start comparing him to Tomlinson, makes me think you could get somebody pretty damn good.

Plus, what's the situation when Coleman gets back? Lots of people think Freeman continues to get the lions share, but I'm not so sure. Definitely the starter, but what's the split?

 

[lod01]

He's a sell high if I've ever seen one.

Why? No one is going to give up a Peterson/Charles type player for him. No one expects 3tds/game, but if you own him, ride him as long as you can and you'll probably keep stacking up valuable wins. He's an extremely cheap RB1 at LEAST until coleman is back.

I don't exactly know what you could get for him, but when posters on this thread start comparing him to Tomlinson, makes me think you could get somebody pretty damn good.

Plus, what's the situation when Coleman gets back? Lots of people think Freeman continues to get the lions share, but I'm not so sure. Definitely the starter, but what's the split?

If John Fox was the HC, you can take it to the bank that he would screw #### up by platooning the guy, not ever series but every other play. The guy is too stupid to stay with something that works. I think this coaching staff is smart enough to leave what works alone until it doesn't work. Sure Coleman will get in there but right now as long as Freeman produces in the run and pass game, I can't see these guys changing it.

 

[Shutout]

I predict a sharp decline.