Sneaky flex play week 1.... Ben Tate (1 Viewer)

[richn]

Tate looks good for week 1. Fosters first run this year, I'm assuming they want to ease him in. SD stinks, You will have a lead and run Tate to kill the clock. I think Tate is a good flex play on Monday.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

I've read this on Yahoo & CBS and as a Tate owner I'm just having a tough time being sold on it.

Yes the Texans are a better team; but it's not Alabama vs. Indiana. They're a 3.5pt favorite. It's just a slam dunk they're going to be ahead by 24-7 halfway thru the 3rd Qtr? Meh, I don't think so. Plus the Chargers run defense was actually pretty good last year.

 

[richn]

I think he gets some work Monday. 15 carries 70 yds and a score.

 

[(HULK)]

Terrible idea imo.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Texans are only getting 3.5 - I'm not a betting man, but I like that.

SD is one of the worst teams in the NFL.

 

[richn]

Terrible idea imo.

Talk to me Tue.

 

[wodahSShadow]

Count me in on Tate as a flex this week. Even if Houston doesn't blow out San Diego, it's hard to imagine San Diego holding a significant lead at any point in the game-meaning Houston will not be taken out of their standard ground game approach. So, that said, with Kubiak coming out and saying Foster is going to see a reduced amount of carries, how do you not like Tate this week? Houston averaged 31.75 rushing attempts/game last year-- with that holding true, does anyone see Foster getting more than 15 carries? Tate is a lock for at least 12 attempts, with an upside of 20 or so if he gets going early and the Texans feel they don't need to ride Foster.

EDIT: Houston rushing attempts average bumped up to 34.5 in their victories in 2012.

 

[Deamon]

Texans are only getting 3.5 - I'm not a betting man, but I like that.

SD is one of the worst teams in the NFL.

I dunno, the chargers were 7-9 last year, and there's a good chance they'll improve this year. It's their home opener, I think it could be closer then some think. Hou 20 SD 16.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Im on board in one of my deeper leagues this week for sure. Im expecting 12-15 touches.

 

[Vector]

I like Thompkins or Zudfield for NE this week better at the flex spot.

 

[We Tigers]

I like Thompkins or Zudfield for NE this week better at the flex spot.

Against the Bills starting a rookie QB without Byrd or Gilmore, Mike Vrabel is probably a better start at flex than 80% of the league.

 

[johnjohn]

not really sneaky, more like obvious play

 

[Man of Zen]

Not sure where the sneaky parameter fit in, here.

In a 12-teamer, he'd be a terrible play, almost no matter the circumstances. In a 16, he might verge on obvious.

Is this thread peculiar to 14 team leagues? Because if so, I might agree.

 

[atcdav]

starting Tate over Fred Davis and Micheal Floyd. non ppr. not too daring.... but I think Foster get limited touches, especially if Houston get out in front early

 

[richn]

12 teamer not sneeky? How many times is a #2 RB being flexed?

 

[richn]

Not sure where the sneaky parameter fit in, here.

In a 12-teamer, he'd be a terrible play, almost no matter the circumstances. In a 16, he might verge on obvious.

Is this thread peculiar to 14 team leagues? Because if so, I might agree.

Terrible play? I disagree.

 

[Insein]

Terrible idea imo.

I think you are underestimating the sneakiness.

 

[Keith Lewis]

More stupid than sneaky