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It seems odd to me, but I am still somewhat of a FF rookie, that Rudi is still valued so high. The Bengals have taken some HUGE hits on the line and most places I look say "start Rudi" or "He'll get his". I don't think his outlook is so good the next few weeks.
What do you sharks think? Is he viable in the next few weeks? Is he always a MUST start?
Seems like Rudi should sit for a while and play matchups with other RB's if you have them. I don't see him cracking the top ten this year (I know a lot of lists have him there), but if the next few weeks are tough, and looking at the recent weeks what should we expect?
Here's Sportsline's take:
News: The Bengals' sputtering offense took another hit Monday when left tackle Levi Jones learned he likely will need arthroscopic knee surgery, sidelining him for a rough stretch of Cincinnati's schedule. Jones hurt his left knee during the first half of a 14-13 loss in Tampa that stripped the luster off of the defending AFC North champions. The offense hasn't played to expectations since center Rich Braham suffered a significant knee injury during the second game of the season.
Analysis: Now, the player who protects Carson Palmer's blind side will be out for several weeks, with some of the league's top defenses lined up to take their best shot. "It is going to be a tough month," Jones said. Rookie Andrew Whitworth is expected to start in Jones' absence. QB Carson Palmer and RB Rudi Johnson remain must-starts in all Fantasy leagues, but don't be surprised to see the Cincinnati offense continue to struggle with Jones on the mend.
What do you sharks think? Is he viable in the next few weeks? Is he always a MUST start?
Seems like Rudi should sit for a while and play matchups with other RB's if you have them. I don't see him cracking the top ten this year (I know a lot of lists have him there), but if the next few weeks are tough, and looking at the recent weeks what should we expect?
Here's Sportsline's take:
News: The Bengals' sputtering offense took another hit Monday when left tackle Levi Jones learned he likely will need arthroscopic knee surgery, sidelining him for a rough stretch of Cincinnati's schedule. Jones hurt his left knee during the first half of a 14-13 loss in Tampa that stripped the luster off of the defending AFC North champions. The offense hasn't played to expectations since center Rich Braham suffered a significant knee injury during the second game of the season.
Analysis: Now, the player who protects Carson Palmer's blind side will be out for several weeks, with some of the league's top defenses lined up to take their best shot. "It is going to be a tough month," Jones said. Rookie Andrew Whitworth is expected to start in Jones' absence. QB Carson Palmer and RB Rudi Johnson remain must-starts in all Fantasy leagues, but don't be surprised to see the Cincinnati offense continue to struggle with Jones on the mend.
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for the second half of the season, Bungholes are in a world of hurt right now...
almer and Chad will start to click and that will open things up for the running game.Most teams have capable back up OL, last week Detroit had 3 line man out and K. Jones still ran for over a 100 yards.The schedule was not all that easy last year with Pitt. Bal, etc. and Rudy did fine.I agree he's had two slow weeks, but to much talent with Rudy and the team to be over concerned, I feel the coaching staff on the team, will plan to overcome the o-line short commings, and Chad Johnson, T.J and Palmer will step it up.If anything Rudi is a buy low right now.
- 19,21,32,31,22,9,32Taylor- 4/7 - 25,24,2,12,29,10,30So for me (as of week 6), I'd probably rank them Bell, Taylor, Brown, Johnson from here forward.
down the stretch.
NO @Cle Bal Oak @Ind @Den Pit
