RB Match ups to exploit/avoid Week 6 (1 Viewer)

[Ministry of Pain]

This week and next week many teams and owners will be faced with the challenge of 6 different teams on a bye. Many of you will have to scramble for an RB2 this week or flex player in your line up. I will try and cover a few more RB than I normally talk about because of those bye week issues.

Buffalo at Detroit

Willis McGahee: Detroit is actually pretty good at stopping the run. Of course their secondary is Swiss cheese and that has a lot to do with those numbers…6 weeks into the season though we can assume there is some truth in their numbers. The Lions allow 3.3 ypc and have only given up 1 rush TD on the season. This is no better than an avg match up for McGahee even though the Lions are 0-5.

Kevin Jones: 10 carries for 8 yds last week, yikes! This is actually a really good match up for Kevin as Buffalo is giving up 4.1 ypc and 4 rush TDs on the season. I would expect Jones to total close to 100 yds and a TD is possible as well.

Injury Alert: Keep an eye on his status as he took a pretty hard shot on Sunday and could be slightly limited this week if he has any lingering pain.

Shawn Bryson: Guy has not carried the ball hardly at all…he had 1 week where he scored a TD thru the air…really a bad option even in a pinch.

Carolina at Baltimore

DeShaun Foster: The good news for Foster owners is the D.Williams hype will die for a few weeks as he is injured and out for at least this week. This is not a great match up for Foster and if he can muster 75-80 total yds on Sunday owners should be thankful. As a Foster owner in more than a few leagues I simply am hoping he comes out the game Sunday healthy.

Jamal Lewis: He is avg about 60 yds a week on the ground and only 1 TD on the season. The good news for those that have Lewis on their bench is the fact MLB Dan Morgan is now out for the season. Lewis has a better chance to rack yds on Sunday than Foster will.

Mike Anderson/Musa Smith: At some point if Lewis cannot get things going Billick will have to start someone else or rotate in other backs more often. Smith has 29 touches for 169 yds and 3.9 ypc on the ground. Anderson has 14/90/1 on the season…might be time for the coach to see what these 2 can do with more opps.

Cincinnati at Tampa Bay

Rudi Johnson: Deuce busted them up the gut for 100+ and a TD…the Bengals have a lot of offense and are coming off a bye week. I actually think this could be one of the higher scoring games for the week. Look for Rudi to do well.

“Cadillac”: Had 100+ last week. No reason to think he can’t find some room on Sunday against Cinci who is allowing 4.6 ypc and 7 rush TD in 4 games on the season. Caddy has one of the better match ups this week even though he has a rookie handing off under center.

Mike Alstott: Cinci has allowed 7 rushing TDs for the year…he could make a decent bye week filler for his short TD potential.

Houston at Dallas

Ron Dayne: He just is not good enough to score points even when the match up would be somewhat favorable. I expect the Cowboys to be really mad after the loss in Philly and pound the ever loving you know what out of Houston. Not a good match up.

Julius Jones: Has one of the best match ups on the board. Look for him to well this week.

Marion Barber III: Because of the bye weeks and the blowout potential I would not hesitate to insert MB III this week especially as a flex.

NY Giants at Atlanta

Tiki Barber: This is not a good match up for owners. Atlanta is giving up 3.1 ypc and 1 rushing TD total on the year. You can’t bench Tiki but you cannot expect much out of him.

Brandon Jacobs: Bad match up

Warrick Dunn: The Giants are only giving up 3.0 ypc for the season. This is not a terrific match up but he is at home, coming off 2 slow weeks and a bye….however he did well against a couple of good teams in weeks 1 and 2 so anything is possible. Tough match up.

Jerious Norwood: Complete wildcard. If he were to actually be counted on for 10-15 touches a week you might have something. Big Big gamble that he will play a lot on Sunday. And it’s a tough match up.

Philadelphia at New Orleans

Brian Westbrook: The Saints are giving up close to 5 yds a clip. As long as Westbrook can play you have to start him. Even with missing a game and playing a small but strong part of last week he is close to the top of the leader board. Great match up for the Philly RB this week.

Correll Buckhalter: Whether CB plays or not pay attention to the IR during the week as it will update you. As long as Westbrook is starting, any other Philly RB will be limited. Plus the Eagles do not run a ton.

Deuce McAllister: He is doing well so far. Philly is giving up over 100 yds on the ground per game but they are not giving it away in large chunks. Only 1 run of 20+ yds on the season…that’s saying something. This is not a great match up for Deuce but I am sure a lot of owners will have limited choices this week with him.

Reggie Bush: Till he does something out of the backfield he is strictly a flex player in PPR leagues…did have 11 catches last week and is on a torrid pace for receptions for a rookie RB…112 at this pace. He is only avg about 3 ypc on the ground.

Seattle at St Louis

Maurice Morris: The Rams are giving up 4.5 ypc and 6 rushing TD on the season. If Morris cannot have a decent game against the Rams this week starting the entire game…then I think his dynasty value will be about zero moving forward. He should have 100+ and a TD this week…however he has no track record to really prove this and is a major gamble for owners that do not have Shaun Alexander on their roster already.

Shaun Alexander: OUT with a foot injury…should be back next week.

Steve Jackson: Not a good match up for him this week but he gets the rock a lot so you keep him in there and hope for the best. “What’s a bad match up MOP?” Seattle is yielding 3.5 ypc and has given up 2 rush TD both to Chicago in a blowout 2 weeks ago…this is not a good match up for SJax owners.

Tennessee at Washington

Travis Henry: Has now established himself as the starter in Tennessee…yippee!!! The Skins are not easy to run on and I expect him to have a quiet week and then Fisher will rotate the backs again.

Clinton Portis: Don’t trip putting him into your line up this week. 150+ and 2 TDs should be what owners have to look forward to.

Ladell Betts: The blowout possibility makes him an actual play this week.

Kansas City at Pittsburgh

Larry Johnson: Will be good to go on Sunday. Rough match up against the Steelers. That long run after the catch last week is masking how bad his OL is…I expect him to have an avg to below avg day on Sunday.

Willie Parker: KC is not a pushover on defense. 3.6 ypc and 2 rush TD they have yielded so far. Not a real easy match up but he will find some room on Sunday.

Miami at NY Jets

Ronnie Brown: Terrific match up for Ronnie Brown this week. Hopefully Miami can exploit the very suspect rush defense of the NYJets which has been pillaged the last several weeks.

Leon Washington: Got 20+ carries last week and is now the starter it appears. Terrible match up this week. Miami is tough to run on and no matter who carries it for the Jets will have problems on Sunday.

San Diego at San Francisco

LaDainian Tomlinson: Owners will feel good come Sunday. After a couple of really tough match ups where LT was kept out of the end zone, this week he will have a strong chance for a big day. 120+ and 2 TDs.

Michael Turner: Will do the clean up after San Diego rips apart the Niners on Sunday. Never a sure thing he will see very many touches but an LT/MT combo if you are short on RBs…could walk out of that with 25-30 points.

Frank Gore: Really tough day for him on Sunday. You play him though because he can do some damage out of the backfield.

Oakland at Denver

Lamont Jordan: had 12 carries for 71 yds last week so Art Shell decided not to keep feeding him…I just don’t get it. He will do little on Sunday against a Denver rush defense that is simply awesome right now.

Tatum Bell: Should have a big day on Sunday…however the Raiders are giving up 3.9 ypc and 3 rush TDs on the season…not exactly a Swiss cheese rush defense. Bell will do OK but he might be a disappointment for some owners who are looking for 150 and 1-2 TD on Sunday.

Chicago at Arizona

Thomas Jones: Must start. The Cards are giving up 4.3 ypc and a TD a week.

Cedric Benson: If you think it’s going to be a blowout then you might look at Benson in the flex in certain leagues.

Edge: Pitiful OL in front of him. Don’t expect much on Sunday.

MOP Cheatsheet

1-LT

2-Clinton Portis

3-Julius Jones

4-Rudi Johnson

5-Brian Westbrook

6-Tatum Bell

7-Thomas Jones

8-“Cadillac”

9-Deuce McAllister

10-Ronnie Brown

11-Larry Johnson

12-Steven Jackson

13-Tiki Barber

14-Kevin Jones

15-Warrick Dunn

16-Willis McGahee

17-Willie Parker

18-Frank Gore

19-Maurice Morris

20-DeShaun Foster

21-Edge

22-Lamont Jordan

23-Jamal Lewis

24-Travis Henry

25-Leon Washington

26-Ron Dayne

Those are the 26 starting NFL RB this weekend. Now I have a few others since we have a lot of bye week issues that are strong sleeper picks for this weekend.

Reggie Bush

MB III

Cedric Benson

Michael Turner

Those 4 RB have the best chance to make an impact out of their current situations.

Have a great week.

 

[Kiddnets]

Love this thread MOP - look for it every week! Thanks for the hard work!!!

 

[Lemmiwinks]

I look for Parker to have a huge game as the Pit O-line is pissed and out-muscles the smallish KC front seven.

Good job, MOP.

 

[NJ OAK]

Great work as usual.

But I think you are off with your projection for SJax.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Great work as usual. But I think you are off with your projection for SJax.

I have him 12th and it was hard to even put him there.

 

[wannabee]

great post, as usual, MoP

 

[Ministry of Pain]

great post, as usual, MoP

Thanks Wannabee, winks, and kid, appreciate it.

 

[Lutherman2112]

I am going to add another thanks to the list, MOP. There has been a couple of times this season where I used your exploit/avoid post as a barometer for my "gut feeling"...especially regarding Barlow a couple of weeks. I took a risk each time, but it paid off. Here is what I would like to address, in terms of redraft league...specifically, that which is bolded:

Seattle at St Louis

Maurice Morris: The Rams are giving up 4.5 ypc and 6 rushing TD on the season. If Morris cannot have a decent game against the Rams this week starting the entire game…then I think his dynasty value will be about zero moving forward. He should have 100+ and a TD this week…however he has no track record to really prove this and is a major gamble for owners that do not have Shaun Alexander on their roster already.

Shaun Alexander: OUT with a foot injury…should be back next week.

Alexander owner here, and it should go without saying, that I am disappointed. When Alexander was injured, another league manager grabbed Morris off of waivers when they had a higher claim, then proceded to drop Morris in the bye week. He is a free agent in that league now, and I have placed a claim on him, but I am dead last to pick. If I don't get Morris, I will still be watching this game because I think that it might prove something about Seattle's running game.If Morris doesn't perform against the Rams this week, then I think that might speak volumes about the Seahawks running game, in general, this season.

Here's to hoping I aquire Morris, and he does well.

Thanks again for your post, and I hope you keep it up.

 

[Guru]

Thanks MOP!

 

[elcohiba]

Thinking about MB III over DeShaun in a TD heavy league. Tip o the hat Mr. MoP.

 

[Rovers]

Didn't Detroit lose two more O linemen last week? that has me concerned about K Jones.... I may go with both Portis and Betts against the Titans over Jones this week.... please talk me off the ledge.

 

[azngangster]

MOP great thread by the way. Who do you think is the better start between MB III and Maurice Morris. I'm in a pinch this week with Maroney on a bye and Kevin Jones injury, so who do you think is the best choice between these two (MBIII and Morris).

 

[-OZ-]

To borrow from NJ OAK

Great work as usual.

But I think you are off with your projection for McGahee

He's no worse than #10 this week. I appreciate your logic, his average will probably be in the mid 3's and is the best RB Detroit has faced this year.

I expect the Bills to have a lead here, he'll get near 30 carries for over 100 yards and a TD. Add in a couple receptions for 20 yards or so, and he's a strong start.

 

[replacements]

Didn't Detroit lose two more O linemen last week? that has me concerned about K Jones.... I may go with both Portis and Betts against the Titans over Jones this week.... please talk me off the ledge.

I believe the lions are down 3 starting o-lineman. If RW is out of this game I imagine jones gets all of buffaloes focus. IMO he will have some value in ppr leagues,but other than that be careful. I'm seriously considering the LT MT and benching jones.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

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[gman8343]

Another great read. Thx mucho MOP.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Any thoughts on the Parker ranking? KC is small and fast. They can be pushed around and a cut-back runner like parker can use their agressiveness against them. Tatum Bell had a very nice YPC against them. So will parker.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Didn't Detroit lose two more O linemen last week? that has me concerned about K Jones.... I may go with both Portis and Betts against the Titans over Jones this week.... please talk me off the ledge.

KJ has been more involved in the passing game it seems than anything. I don't see Detroit handing off to him 25+ times at all this season but he does manage to rack up yds. TDs are a lot harder to predict.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

MOP great thread by the way. Who do you think is the better start between MB III and Maurice Morris. I'm in a pinch this week with Maroney on a bye and Kevin Jones injury, so who do you think is the best choice between these two (MBIII and Morris).

Morris is going to touch the ball 15-20 times this week if the Seattle running game can get going. MB III is going to maybe get 10-15 touches tops. Even if it's a big blowout like when they beat Tennessee 45-14...Thompson started running the ball in the 4th quarter.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Any thoughts on the Parker ranking? KC is small and fast. They can be pushed around and a cut-back runner like parker can use their agressiveness against them. Tatum Bell had a very nice YPC against them. So will parker.

Have you watched the Steelers offense this season? He's a starter in 8-10+ team leagues where you must start 2RB for sure. I just don't see him exploding against KC. KC is yielding around 14 points a week to the opposition RB...you can check that out on Gray's SOS(HINT HINT)...are you trying to push him to top5 status this week? He will do OK but if Rothy keeps struggling the lanes are not going to open up.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Any thoughts on the Parker ranking? KC is small and fast. They can be pushed around and a cut-back runner like parker can use their agressiveness against them. Tatum Bell had a very nice YPC against them. So will parker.

Have you watched the Steelers offense this season? He's a starter in 8-10+ team leagues where you must start 2RB for sure. I just don't see him exploding against KC. KC is yielding around 14 points a week to the opposition RB...you can check that out on Gray's SOS(HINT HINT)...are you trying to push him to top5 status this week? He will do OK but if Rothy keeps struggling the lanes are not going to open up.

I like Parker this week. I think the Steelers will dominate in the trenches. Sorry, my only post in any of these weekly threads is to disagree. These are excellent write up MoP. Thanks for the good reads.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

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Good luck this weekend Otis. Feel free to PM me if you need some help with your roster.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Any thoughts on the Parker ranking? KC is small and fast. They can be pushed around and a cut-back runner like parker can use their agressiveness against them. Tatum Bell had a very nice YPC against them. So will parker.

Have you watched the Steelers offense this season? He's a starter in 8-10+ team leagues where you must start 2RB for sure. I just don't see him exploding against KC. KC is yielding around 14 points a week to the opposition RB...you can check that out on Gray's SOS(HINT HINT)...are you trying to push him to top5 status this week? He will do OK but if Rothy keeps struggling the lanes are not going to open up.

Well, we'll have to disagree on this one, but I really think this is the week Pit turns it around. That line is too good to keep struggling, and Ben should have shaken some of the rust off.Top 5 is not what I'm pushing, but unless Parker is playing a very tough opponent (which I don't consider KC to be yet) I can't imagine him being outside the top 12. Parker produced against a much tougher defense last week with a good YPC and a nice TD run. This week I have Parker in the top 10. He's ahead of Ronnie Brown (regardless of opponent, Brown has struggled this season), Deuce (still in a committee), Caddy (just one good game all season), KJ, Dunn, LJ (hurting and against pitt) and McGahee.

 

[Judge Smails]

Any thoughts on the Parker ranking? KC is small and fast. They can be pushed around and a cut-back runner like parker can use their agressiveness against them. Tatum Bell had a very nice YPC against them. So will parker.

Have you watched the Steelers offense this season? He's a starter in 8-10+ team leagues where you must start 2RB for sure. I just don't see him exploding against KC. KC is yielding around 14 points a week to the opposition RB...you can check that out on Gray's SOS(HINT HINT)...are you trying to push him to top5 status this week? He will do OK but if Rothy keeps struggling the lanes are not going to open up.

I like Parker this week. I think the Steelers will dominate in the trenches. Sorry, my only post in any of these weekly threads is to disagree. These are excellent write up MoP. Thanks for the good reads.

Agreed on the great post MoP and also on the Steelers dominating this week. I have LJ, and I think this is going to be a mauling on both sides. Lock of the week, no matter what the line. Hope I'm wrong - it's happened before

 

[Otis]

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Good luck this weekend Otis. Feel free to PM me if you need some help with your roster.

Thanks, but I've already looked over this thread to figure out who to bench

 

[Futility]

I have to echo the sentiment of pessimism for Kevin Jones. That O-Line is the very definition of makeshift. With Roy out, I don't think Jones will really have a shot to have a good day. The run will get stuffed from the get-go and Martz will abandon it. I'd put him around #20 this week for non-PPR.

 

[sheetstainer]

nice report pain. i'm having a hard time pulling the trigger and benching willis for tatum. i think willis might actually have a decent day against the kitties. tomlinson is my "other" starter. lol.

 

[Mapmaker]

Nice job MoP, I do miss your teams game yards for and against though, but your so busy putting these together it can't be easy to do every week ...

One option RB owners could also target has to be Betts vs Tenn, Gibbs will let Portis have his for sure but Betts will see the rock a fair bit as well and should be considered a good flex play for owners that have tough matchups this weekend. In PPR leagues his value increases. I'd definately have him listed with Bush, Turner, Barber and Benson

 

[Winning IS Everything]

Thanks MOP, great work as usual! I will agree with the others a bit about Kevin Jones and in effect Willis McGahee. With three O-linemen out I think Detroit will lose the ball control battle. Thus, McGahee could see close to 30 carries, which should notch him a 100+ yard game and maybe a TD or two to boot.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I have to echo the sentiment of pessimism for Kevin Jones. That O-Line is the very definition of makeshift. With Roy out, I don't think Jones will really have a shot to have a good day. The run will get stuffed from the get-go and Martz will abandon it. I'd put him around #20 this week for non-PPR.

Maybe this is the week Jones has 75 yds receiving instead of his usual 30-40. It won't take much rushing to push him into 100 yd range. If Roy is out or limited someone has to make up the ground.

 

[Otis]

I have to echo the sentiment of pessimism for Kevin Jones. That O-Line is the very definition of makeshift. With Roy out, I don't think Jones will really have a shot to have a good day. The run will get stuffed from the get-go and Martz will abandon it. I'd put him around #20 this week for non-PPR.

Maybe this is the week Jones has 75 yds receiving instead of his usual 30-40. It won't take much rushing to push him into 100 yd range. If Roy is out or limited someone has to make up the ground.

And he'll see no daylight when the defense stacks against the run like it did last week.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Thanks MOP, great work as usual! I will agree with the others a bit about Kevin Jones and in effect Willis McGahee. With three O-linemen out I think Detroit will lose the ball control battle. Thus, McGahee could see close to 30 carries, which should notch him a 100+ yard game and maybe a TD or two to boot.

Detroit gives up 3.0 ypc...but they rank almost dead last against the pass. Do you think the Bills are going to at least try and pass the ball with Lee Evans? Detroit gives up 265 yds thru the air per game and 11 passing TDs on the season or 2.2 per game. They have a total of 6 sacks in 5 games...only the Giants(5) and Oakland(4) rank worse.The Bills will not run all over Detroit.

 

[Reaper]

As a Jet fan I am unfortunately calling for a HUGE day for Ronnie Brown - His bust out day of the year including Breaking a long TD. Then again, I am a RB owner

The Jets are reeling after last week, Mangini is tinkering in a rebuilding year trying to find pieces to his puzzle while Saban is playing for his Season a year ahead of what Mangini is doing. I think the more experienced HC with better talent will come up with something and Ronnie Brown is a mistmatch for the Jets D right now while Taylor is a mismatch for the rookie D'Brick.....

Ronnie Brown: 120 Yard rushing 1 TD 35 yards recieveing 1 TD

Bottom Line: The Miami game plan just has to be to feed RB the ball all day against a D that hasn't stopped anyone and if Brown can't do it this week, I'm not sure when or if he will.

Vegas line is Jets -3 I should start a thread calling Miami a LOCK.

This would be a huge loss for Miami and a big win if somehow the Jets could overcome what I see is a bad matchup for NY.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

 

[Mr. Yuk]

Hmmm...I had Ronnie on my bench for Tatum, but with Ronnie also ranked high I am torn. Or should I bench Westbrook? Either way its a good problem to have. Wish I could start all 3

 

[Joe Sixpack]

I am going to start Parker over Jones. With 3 OL out, I think Jones is ranked too high, and Parker too low.

An argument could be made that until Rothlisberger remembers how to pass the ball, teams could stack up against the run and force Big Ben to beat them. Similarly one could argue that KJ will catch a lot of passes. I hear those arguments, but I'm going with my gut.

 

[Patriotsfatboy1]

I am going to add another thanks to the list, MOP. There has been a couple of times this season where I used your exploit/avoid post as a barometer for my "gut feeling"...especially regarding Barlow a couple of weeks. I took a risk each time, but it paid off. Here is what I would like to address, in terms of redraft league...specifically, that which is bolded:

Seattle at St Louis

Maurice Morris: The Rams are giving up 4.5 ypc and 6 rushing TD on the season. If Morris cannot have a decent game against the Rams this week starting the entire game…then I think his dynasty value will be about zero moving forward. He should have 100+ and a TD this week…however he has no track record to really prove this and is a major gamble for owners that do not have Shaun Alexander on their roster already.

Shaun Alexander: OUT with a foot injury…should be back next week.

Alexander owner here, and it should go without saying, that I am disappointed. When Alexander was injured, another league manager grabbed Morris off of waivers when they had a higher claim, then proceded to drop Morris in the bye week. He is a free agent in that league now, and I have placed a claim on him, but I am dead last to pick. If I don't get Morris, I will still be watching this game because I think that it might prove something about Seattle's running game.If Morris doesn't perform against the Rams this week, then I think that might speak volumes about the Seahawks running game, in general, this season.

Here's to hoping I aquire Morris, and he does well.

Thanks again for your post, and I hope you keep it up.

Apparently, we have the same team. I am in the same boat.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I am going to start Parker over Jones. With 3 OL out, I think Jones is ranked too high, and Parker too low. An argument could be made that until Rothlisberger remembers how to pass the ball, teams could stack up against the run and force Big Ben to beat them. Similarly one could argue that KJ will catch a lot of passes. I hear those arguments, but I'm going with my gut.

With a name like Joe Sixpack you gotta go with your gut.

 

[Snotbubbles]

MOP,

No oddsmaker this week?

 

[Winning IS Everything]

Thanks MOP, great work as usual! I will agree with the others a bit about Kevin Jones and in effect Willis McGahee. With three O-linemen out I think Detroit will lose the ball control battle. Thus, McGahee could see close to 30 carries, which should notch him a 100+ yard game and maybe a TD or two to boot.

Detroit gives up 3.0 ypc...but they rank almost dead last against the pass. Do you think the Bills are going to at least try and pass the ball with Lee Evans? Detroit gives up 265 yds thru the air per game and 11 passing TDs on the season or 2.2 per game. They have a total of 6 sacks in 5 games...only the Giants(5) and Oakland(4) rank worse.The Bills will not run all over Detroit.

After I had posted that I read Wheelhouse's stats regarding rushing yards/tds and passing yards/tds. I seem to think Buffalo will try to exploit the pass leaving modest but maybe not great numbers for McGahee.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

MOP,No oddsmaker this week?

Late tonight/tomorrow morning.

 

[whhwalker]

Hmmm...I had Ronnie on my bench for Tatum, but with Ronnie also ranked high I am torn. Or should I bench Westbrook? Either way its a good problem to have. Wish I could start all 3

Now imagine my fortune/dilemma of having to pick 2 out of Rudi, Cadillac and Larry Johnson in my 12 team Dynasty. Between MOP and Wheelhouse I'm about benching Larry.Thanks guys ( a hint of good natured )

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Thanks MOP, great work as usual! I will agree with the others a bit about Kevin Jones and in effect Willis McGahee. With three O-linemen out I think Detroit will lose the ball control battle. Thus, McGahee could see close to 30 carries, which should notch him a 100+ yard game and maybe a TD or two to boot.

Detroit gives up 3.0 ypc...but they rank almost dead last against the pass. Do you think the Bills are going to at least try and pass the ball with Lee Evans? Detroit gives up 265 yds thru the air per game and 11 passing TDs on the season or 2.2 per game. They have a total of 6 sacks in 5 games...only the Giants(5) and Oakland(4) rank worse.The Bills will not run all over Detroit.

After I had posted that I read Wheelhouse's stats regarding rushing yards/tds and passing yards/tds. I seem to think Buffalo will try to exploit the pass leaving modest but maybe not great numbers for McGahee.

Uh Oh...MOP and Wheelhouse are spitting out the same stats...must be true then. Detroit is good at stopping the run, they suxor at stopping the pass...even Losman should have success moving the ball on Sunday.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Hmmm...I had Ronnie on my bench for Tatum, but with Ronnie also ranked high I am torn. Or should I bench Westbrook? Either way its a good problem to have. Wish I could start all 3

Now imagine my fortune/dilemma of having to pick 2 out of Rudi, Cadillac and Larry Johnson in my 12 team Dynasty. Between MOP and Wheelhouse I'm about benching Larry.Thanks guys ( a hint of good natured )

Larry Johnson's OL is not strong right now. He will have a lot of problems running the ball on Sunday however his receiving yds and the fact Pitt is not great at stopping the pass lead me to think LJ will salvage something on Sunday for owners...but this could be a brutal day if he is not involved in the passing game.

 

[austinball]

Now you have me thinking about benching L Jordan and playing M Turner...

Surely Jordan can pick up 70 yds rushing and 30 yds receiving?...

I'd think 10 pts from Jordan is much better odds than 10 pts from Turner.

Thoughts?

 

[Harry Beanbag]

Since I handcuffed Turner to LT2 I am seriously considering running both SD backs vs. San Fran. LT2 will get pulled mid-3rd quarter to have Turner do the mop up duty and you know the guy is on the verge of breaking one every time he touches the ball. And with Jamal Lewis not looking as strong as in years past, I may be placing my RBs in one backfield.

ETA: Oh yeah, great thread MoP. Look forward to reading it every week.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Now you have me thinking about benching L Jordan and playing M Turner...Surely Jordan can pick up 70 yds rushing and 30 yds receiving?...I'd think 10 pts from Jordan is much better odds than 10 pts from Turner.Thoughts?

Against Denver? Have you taken a look at what they are allowing on a weekly basis? They have allowed 1 TD this season total. Why would th Raiders be the team to light it up against them? Champ Bailey to cover Moss...the running game will suffer...I wouldn't bank a lot on Jordan this weekend.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Since I handcuffed Turner to LT2 I am seriously considering running both SD backs vs. San Fran. LT2 will get pulled mid-3rd quarter to have Turner do the mop up duty and you know the guy is on the verge of breaking one every time he touches the ball. And with Jamal Lewis not looking as strong as in years past, I may be placing my RBs in one backfield.ETA: Oh yeah, great thread MoP. Look forward to reading it every week.

I have LT/MT in a couple leagues...not too sure I am keen on starting both of them. It's risky to say the least.

 

[kupcho1]

Here's to hoping I aquire Morris, and he does well.

Thoughts and prayers.Anyway, add me to the list of people starting LT and Turner. I'm sitting KJones and DFoster to do so. The SD/SF matchup is so compelling that I think the RB tandem provides big points this weekend (and hopefully more than either of my alternatives can muster).

 

[shadyridr]

Now you have me thinking about benching L Jordan and playing M Turner...Surely Jordan can pick up 70 yds rushing and 30 yds receiving?...I'd think 10 pts from Jordan is much better odds than 10 pts from Turner.Thoughts?

Hes done that once all year. What in gods name makes you think hes gonna do it vs Denver?