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So who is starting Lee Evans with confidence this week? :) (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter gianmarco
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Superbowl Shuffle
Footballguy
4 for 32 and 0 TD.
His history against the Pats is terrible. I posted this in the Losman thread:
Since 2005, his last 5 starts against NE:
1/7/0
1/10/0
2/25/0
4/83/0
1/14/0
Bad game for Lee.
Brewzers
Footballguy
Good point. I'll be sitting Evans this week.
GreenNGold
Footballguy
Is last weeks 4 catches for 65 yards and 0 TD's considered part of this hot streak?
sandlotshrink
Footballguy
Will sit him or Driver vs. Carolina this week, still undecided as both have proved quite capable of laying an egg on any given Sunday.
Steelnation
Footballguy
Sure, that's a solid game for a WR. You can't go for 100/1 every week, you know. Even in his 143-catch season, Harrison had games of 8 for 76, 6 for 77, 9 for 76, and 6 for 28. When Holt had his unbelievable 2003 season, he had days of 5 for 68, 3 for 38, 4 for 31, and 5 for 54.I will be starting Evans this week, just like I will be starting him every week until he gets injured. Matchups are all well and good, but all he needs is one good play to justify the start.
Let's not forget (and how could we) that he also already has games of2/5/02/17/01/7/06/72/0 --not to shabby here, I will admit1/12/0to go along with his4/65/0It is those other 3 weeks that look like the outliers....yet here I am still considering starting the guy myself.
mozzy84
Footballguy
you have no other options, just admit it. anyone who is starting evans this week has no other options.
I love how some folks think that a very good wide reciever that has huge big play potential somehow stacks up to a turd runningback.i have other options and am choosing to play Evans.I have started him every week in one of my dynasty leagues. Somehow my Avg team is 7-3. I Dont have other players to sub that could really carry me. FWIW I have had 15+ offers for Lee in the last 3 weeks...Hey i could get Benson
weasel3515
Footballguy
Sitting him for Hackett.
mizeners
Footballguy
Here's what the NE defense has done to the top receiving player each week:
Week 1 - NYJ - Coles - 7/59/2
Week 2 - SD - Gates - 7/77/1
Week 3 - BUF - Reed - 2/27/0 (Evans had 1/7/0)
Week 4 - CIN - Housh - 10/100/1
Week 5 - CLE - Edwards - 6/110/0
Week 6 - DAL - Owens - 6/66/1
Week 7 - MIA - Hagans - 4/56/0
Week 8 - WAS - Portis - 5/54/0 (next WR had 3/43)
Week 9 - IND - Addai - 5/114/1 (next WR had 5/62)
I think if you have a better matchup and with Evans history against NE, you have to sit him. Of course, I'm sure he goes off this week if I sit him. Seriously though, with no Lynch, its hard to believe Buffalo's offense will do much against NE.
Week 1 - NYJ - Coles - 7/59/2
Week 2 - SD - Gates - 7/77/1
Week 3 - BUF - Reed - 2/27/0 (Evans had 1/7/0)
Week 4 - CIN - Housh - 10/100/1
Week 5 - CLE - Edwards - 6/110/0
Week 6 - DAL - Owens - 6/66/1
Week 7 - MIA - Hagans - 4/56/0
Week 8 - WAS - Portis - 5/54/0 (next WR had 3/43)
Week 9 - IND - Addai - 5/114/1 (next WR had 5/62)
I think if you have a better matchup and with Evans history against NE, you have to sit him. Of course, I'm sure he goes off this week if I sit him. Seriously though, with no Lynch, its hard to believe Buffalo's offense will do much against NE.
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
I am starting Lee Evans. but without confidence.
With the way NE scores, wouldn't it be a decent idea to consider that BUF will have to throw allot and he should at least get a ton of looks with Losman at QB. I know his past performances haven't been good at all but it wasn't just NE that was causing it, he was stinking up the joint in general. I think I'll roll the dice on him and see how it goes this week.
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JerseyEagles
Footballguy
Really? Even with Branch coming back? Seems to me, in all likelihood, that the Bills will be playing from behind, so Evans will certainly see a bunch of targets.
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Grahamburn
Footballguy
I think this is a pretty accurate assessment. Without Lynch, the Pats will probably play Evans the same way they played Wayne two weeks ago. The will send Cobbs at him and then double Lee with a safety over the top on EVERY play.I don't think the idea that Buffalo will have to throw alot to keep up is really valid either. If the Patriots get ahead, which they will, they'll be able to play off of Evans limiting his big play ability, which is what makes Evans so dangerous. He may get a ton of targets, but I don't think they'll be quality targets.With that said, I'm starting him. As SSOG said earlier, it only takes one play to justify the start. Those of you saying you have better options must have lucked out and had an impatient owner in your league who dropped Lee allowing you to hit the jackpot on the waiver wire, or you're in a two WR league. My other options would be Engram or Curry, and with Branch coming back and Oakland being terrible, I have to go with Lee.No confidence here, but Lee has the talent to turn in a big game.
weasel3515
Footballguy
Targets does not equal catches. I doubt he gets more than 4 catches and doesn't get the opportunity to go deep on any of them. Not a good outlook, especially with Lynch down.
Faker
Footballguy
If he catches them, they will equal catches
Steelnation
Footballguy
GL with that.......
Crusaderfan
Footballguy
I'm playing either a QB-impaired Steve Smith or a returning from injury Branch over him. His history is too poor vs the NE for me.
maxwell1295
Footballguy
I have him locked and loaded. This is a different type of NE team and BUF will have to throw to keep up or catch up. Either way, I expect him to continue to recent play.
Deranged Hermit
Not cool & Pissed
I have him in my lineup now, but I'll probably sit him for Bowe.
Struggling with this too. I've got Evans v. NE and Cotchery v. Pitt in right now, but could sub in Berrian v. SEA or Curtis v. MIA. Talent-wise, Evans and Cotchery win. Curtis wins the best matchup. Berrian is semi-hot. Important division matchup for me and I'm totally confused on this decision.
I am leaning against Evans as I can't take a 1 for 6 outing. I would start him if Lynch were healthy. Even if the Pats get a lead, I don't see Evans ever getting open against NE. They have that killer instinct to shut out every opponent.
I am leaning against Evans as I can't take a 1 for 6 outing. I would start him if Lynch were healthy. Even if the Pats get a lead, I don't see Evans ever getting open against NE. They have that killer instinct to shut out every opponent.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Benching him for Toomer
mozzy84
Footballguy
or you drafted galloway, welker, jennings late so you don't have to start him, I spent a 4th on this bum and have yet to start him since week one.or you have him in a dynasty league and have wayyy better options.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Yeah, sorry fellas. I only play in redraft leagues, so I guess I wasn't thinking about the possiblity of someone having much better options in a redraft.If you managed to nail Edwards, Welker, Holmes, and Jennings along with Evans you should be playing the lotto.
I might bench Evans for Mark Clayton.
From Insider:
Lee Evans, Bills: At some level, it sounds crazy to consider benching Evans. He has put up nine, 19, 22 and six points in his past four starts. He's obviously on a hot streak right now, so many coaches are probably considering putting him in their lineup even though the Bills are facing the Patriots.
If you are one of those coaches, I implore you to fight off that impulse at any cost. Evans has only four catches for 42 yards in his past three games against New England. I also ran his metrics against each of the Patriots cornerbacks for this week's Insider article and found Evans is having zero success no matter who covers him. He is also only 1-for-8 on medium, deep and bomb passes in those games. The Patriots are great at taking away the main weapon for an offense, and history shows Evans is no exception.
From Insider:
Lee Evans, Bills: At some level, it sounds crazy to consider benching Evans. He has put up nine, 19, 22 and six points in his past four starts. He's obviously on a hot streak right now, so many coaches are probably considering putting him in their lineup even though the Bills are facing the Patriots.
If you are one of those coaches, I implore you to fight off that impulse at any cost. Evans has only four catches for 42 yards in his past three games against New England. I also ran his metrics against each of the Patriots cornerbacks for this week's Insider article and found Evans is having zero success no matter who covers him. He is also only 1-for-8 on medium, deep and bomb passes in those games. The Patriots are great at taking away the main weapon for an offense, and history shows Evans is no exception.
CaGamblers
Footballguy
If you have an alternative I would bench him for sure - He has never had a good game against NE - I am going with Jennings in his place plus I would hate to play Evans against my NE def this week
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Well, then he should be about due...
The Pats have had 2 weeks to prepare for this game and they always take away the best offensive weapon from their opponent. With Lynch out, their focus will be on Evans. If you have a better option, I'd sit Evans. My choice is Clayton or Evans, and I'm leaning towards Clayton, at home against Cleveland.
The best so far!Easy game plan for an opposing coach! Let's see if JP can find someone other than Evans. 
