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RB Jerome Ford, CLE (1 Viewer)
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I wouldnt expect anything different. Chubb (when healthy) is a Pro bowl caliber player.
Hunt is a step down. this may be a committee but they may give ford one game to prove he deserves to start. Hunt still has to learn some things with the plays. the playbook would have changed some from the year before. the play names etc, the snap counts usually change.
I'd expect ford will at least start this week. after that, its open season. whoever is the better player (likely)
markrc99
Footballguy
Perhaps league-mates that ponied up for Nacua the week before but fell short? To those who really needed help at RB and found a way to land Ford, you done good! The only concern I have is whether the commitment to scheming their run game remains as is or do they now shift the focus onto Watson more?
LawFitz
Footballguy
I think there is something to this. FOMO bids from bidders who fell short on Puka were huge in both my leagues for Ford.
The Frankman
Footballguy
PFF had Ford playing 40/71 snaps, Hunt 18/71 and Strong 8/71 (56%/25%/11%). Ford benefitted from touchdown deodorant bigtime.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
Yes, we got really lucky with the TDs. And I didn't think Hunt would get that much play this first week. It sucks that Ford couldn't separate himself when he had the chance. This seems like big time RBBC. We just need to guess who will get the TDs from week to week.
I thought he looked good and I don’t think people here seem to understand how difficult the Titans are to run against.
I benched Ford in about half the places I own him this week because of the matchup and that won’t be a regular occurrence going forward. I don't see any competition and see him a locked in RB2 with upside.
I benched Ford in about half the places I own him this week because of the matchup and that won’t be a regular occurrence going forward. I don't see any competition and see him a locked in RB2 with upside.
This. Titans aren't a slouch, sure they got out played yesterday but on the grand scheme they are a tough defensive unit. Again, 2 total TDs against them I'm fine with all day.
jurrassic
Footballguy
Yep. I'll admit I'm being optimistic because he's on my team, but it's clear they trust him in the passing game which is a big addition. I assume Hunt will get some of the Strong and Moore carries once he is fully up to speed. It feels like they are headed to a 65/35 split but Ford just looks good so far. He's got quickness and bounce.
titusbramble
Footballguy
I just dealt him for Lockett in a league where I had Mike Williams as WR3 and not a great deal behind him. That I had Achane on my bench made the decision a bit easier, if Ford maintains RB2+ numbers so be it
skinsrule05
Footballguy
I hope you guys are right. I would love to trade this guy but he doesn’t have much value after this performance. Hopefully he does have a good game to up his value.
Chaka
Footballguy
Why? He was 66-33 with Hunt specifically but Ford had 56% of the RB snaps, 48% of the RB carries and 48% of the RB total opportunities.
Not sure how we get to 65-35 from that. We should be hoping Ford holds onto a 50% share of RB opportunities.
crushedspirit
Footballguy
Titans have not allowed a 100 yard rusher since Barkley 1st week of the 2022 season.
The yards will come as they did last week v Pit.
The yards will come as they did last week v Pit.
I do not believe you are properly looking at this from the angle that the Browns won so handily they started getting some of their backups work at the end of the game.
Chaka
Footballguy
I appreciate the optimism. Maybe. I hope.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
I was speaking purely from a trade value perspective. I am happy with what he got me yesterday. But as far as going forward value, there were a lot of red flags out of that performance.
Your league doesn't value touchdowns? Again besides actual yards gained what red flags? Dude scored 2 TDs against a stout D.
ahartig
Footballguy
I didnt watch the game but just watched his touches, he has some juice and was consistently making people miss and stiff-arming guys.
Passed the eye test for me.
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The matchup scared me so I benched him for Nico in my flex, will most likely be starting him every week moving forward
Passed the eye test for me.
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The matchup scared me so I benched him for Nico in my flex, will most likely be starting him every week moving forward
floods
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I didnt watch the game but just watched his touches, he has some juice and was consistently making people miss and stiff-arming guys.
Passed the eye test for me.
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The matchup scared me so I benched him for Nico in my flex, will most likely be starting him every week moving forward
He looked a lot better than the stat line would have you believe.
Chaka
Footballguy
Agreed. He got hit in the backfield a ton and seems to have speed to catch the edge a good stiff arm and some juke to his game.I didnt watch the game but just watched his touches, he has some juice and was consistently making people miss and stiff-arming guys.
Passed the eye test for me.
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The matchup scared me so I benched him for Nico in my flex, will most likely be starting him every week moving forward
He looked a lot better than the stat line would have you believe.
metoo
Footballguy
Hunt is done.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
From Jake Ciely
- Jerome Ford was the first running back since Saquon Barkley in Week 1 of 2022 to score 17+ points against the Titans… and just the second since Jonathan Taylor in Week 8 of 2021
ahartig
Footballguy
With David coming back most likely, I think I would make that move.....Gibbs has been a bit underwhelming.
Ford is currently on my bench in my 0.5 ppr....but really debating on starting him, hard to pull the trigger with J Cook, Kyren, Moss, and Achane...... as well as dmont..... arghhh. Went into the season thinking my RBS werre terrible.... how quickly things change after a few weeks.
jurrassic
Footballguy
Same. Actually playing Mattison over him at the moment.
ahartig
Footballguy
With AKERS most likely being active this week, I'd prob go Ford over Mattison
jurrassic
Footballguy
Carolina is just so brutally bad. Both as a team and against the run. I see that being the Vikings in a walk, with Mattison and potentially Akers playing well. They are giving up 29 fppg through 3 weeks.
amnesiac
beer is good
it's hard to evaluate a guy like Ford after watching Chubb for so long, but i'll try.
he seems to be a serviceable running back. he's got some elusiveness, likes to try to bounce runs outside.
doesn't seem to have much power up the middle.
i think he can put up some points for your team in a redraft.
i haven't seen much to get excited about in dynasty formats, other than the receiving ability.
my 2 cents, ymmv. not trying to start any arguments, just giving my perspective having seen a fair amount of his playing time with the Browns.
he seems to be a serviceable running back. he's got some elusiveness, likes to try to bounce runs outside.
doesn't seem to have much power up the middle.
i think he can put up some points for your team in a redraft.
i haven't seen much to get excited about in dynasty formats, other than the receiving ability.
my 2 cents, ymmv. not trying to start any arguments, just giving my perspective having seen a fair amount of his playing time with the Browns.
amnesiac
beer is good
oh also on the subject of Hunt.
i don't think they would've brought him back if they thought he was completely washed.
nor do i believe he's the player he used to be, he is in decline. he is not suddenly going to become a bellcow back at this point.
he does seem to be running harder than he did last year. he looked like he sort of gave up last season.
there will certainly be a timeshare, how much work any of them get is anyone's guess.
i don't think they would've brought him back if they thought he was completely washed.
nor do i believe he's the player he used to be, he is in decline. he is not suddenly going to become a bellcow back at this point.
he does seem to be running harder than he did last year. he looked like he sort of gave up last season.
there will certainly be a timeshare, how much work any of them get is anyone's guess.
amnesiac
beer is good
i recall hearing he got a few nicks in the Titans game, but from what i have heard so far it doesn't seem to be anything major.
doesn't surprise me they held him out. wouldn't be surprised to see him play Sunday.
Tanner9919
Footballguy
they cut hunt, or let him walk, and didn't re-sign him until Chubb got hurt and they didn't draft a RB either. shows you how much they love Ford.
eagles 123
Footballguy
Ford is getting the bulk of the carries, with Hunt already banged up I don't foresee this being a competition. Hunt may sprinkle in for change of pace (he may take all year to get back into full game playing shape or they may throw him to the wolves resulting in an injury). This is Ford's backfield.
Limited today, DNP was yesterday. Expected to play.
He'll be playing as well. Does it make a difference to me regarding Ford? Can't say that it does but if anything the odds of dumping it off more seems higher.
amnesiac
beer is good
it’s been mentioned many times, but that was largely a money decision.
they clearly like Ford.
my belief is that Ford has an incomplete skill set and Hunt is there to help fill in the gaps.
there is likely no bell cow to be had here.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I was offered Ford and Sutton for Bijan this morning...
I hit the reject button quickly but just sharing what offers might look like in redraft leagues if you have Ford
I hit the reject button quickly but just sharing what offers might look like in redraft leagues if you have Ford
He could have a little more toughness to his game. Seems to rely on speed versus running people over.
Will work against linebackers slower than him, but some defensive players can only be beaten with "toughness". Whether that be a stiffarm or running through contact.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That’s one wildly optimistic leaguemate who doesn’t think much of your IQ.
Chaka
Footballguy
Deshaun is out today according Schefter. This means the Cleveland running backs will likely get a lot more usage than they would if Deshaun was playing. Unfortunately, I think it also means they'll be a lot more eight and nine man fronts that they have to deal with. I honestly don't know if this is a benefit or a negative for Ford. Anyone know how DTR does in the dump off passing game?
Weebs210
Footballguy
Stacked boxes equals easier to break the big one for Ford so not all is bad.
