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About how many touches overall do you think?
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
probably between 3 and 13 touches
Expected as much from a Bronco fan. Any meaningful thoughts out there?
Shawnky
Footballguy
There's really no way to determine this. If you have better options start them. As a Saints fan thats all I got.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I'd agree, not a great start here. I'd keep on the bench at least one week to see what develops and even then we're talking about the 9ers defense which could depress any offensive player's value in any week they play them.But if I had to guess:- I'd expect something like the beginning of the season when Sproles was used as a receiver out of the backfield and on the line, not very much as a runner.- The new roles of Ingram and Ivory change everything. I don't think the Saints are going back to the way things were.- The only caveat here is that Sproles did bust out for a huge catch and gain and YAC for a huge TD in the playoff game. The Saints could very well find wrinkles for him in teh gameplan and it's possible they held him out one extra week to keep the 9ers guessing.- The Saints scored more points on the 9ers in last year's playoff game than they allowed all year. Sproles was a big part of that - 15/119/1 - so it would surprise me if they don't use him extensively again, but they fell behind 14-0 last year plus had some offensive guys out so I think you'd be 100% banking on him getting another long score to have a good day where you'd be happy you started him and I'm not so sure that's likely to happen.http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201140sfo.htm
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Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
So how did he practice all week? Any observations? Does he have a splint on his hand? Was he catching balls?
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
I might Bench him this week for Dallas Clark or Ball
sandlotshrink
Footballguy
There are too many mouths to feed in NO with the emergence of Ingram and Ivory. No way to know if it will be one of them, Sproles or Thomas or a combo that gets into the mix.
candian fantasy guy
Footballguy
I'm sitting him in favor of Reece, T Richardson and flexing C Johnson. Not crazy, right?
rjv
Footballguy
Not crazy at all. Good Luck!!
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Last week the report was they would use him on kick/punt returns but not so much in the offensive game plan. He's even healthier now and I think he will be back in the offense too. Also, major ball security concerns with Cadet returning, they want Sproles to handle those duties.He's been practicing as normal I believe, for at least a week.
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
That I cannot promise you. I'm expecting he'll play and that they saved him up last week for this game, stay tuned as I will be... tailgating early today for the 3:00 start so I'm sure I will be listening along with everyone else. If I hear anything (before hitting the trail of beers) I will post it.One thing to take note of that has me very concerned - the Saints might be starting free agent rookie Bryce Harris at right tackle for Zach Strief and Charles Brown. While looking at the actives today you might want to see if Strief is playing as well, that might be just as big of a deal.
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johnnyboy8102
Footballguy
Aslong has he has return duties and gets his usual 5-6 receptions per game he will be locked into my flex spot in my return yardage/PPR league.He was only getting a few rush attempts per game anyways.
That being said, I would sit him this week in standard leagues.
That being said, I would sit him this week in standard leagues.
candian fantasy guy
Footballguy
Thanks, I'm often a victim of over thinking my lineup. Good luck to you as well!
Beerguzzler
Footballguy
I just don't understand the Saints insistence on using so many RBs. Last year Sproles was the bell cow getting the combined yardage record. He was unstoppable in the offense. This year they insist on keeping him on the bench and using mediocre RBs. Norv did the same damn thing in SD and barely used him. He got criticized to death last season with Sproles breaking records. Now this year he's forgotten and NO looks like a different ####tier offense. I wonder why.....
Shawnky
Footballguy
Sproles was far from the bellcow last year, and their other backs aren't mediocre. Don't base your opinion on stat lines. Watch the games.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Since it was Thanksgiving weekend, I'll give thanks for those 3 garbage time last minute catches that Sproles got making for a respectable day in PPR. But, if waiting for the last minute of a game for the bulk of your fantasy points is the play, I'll have to consider safer options (if there is anything "safe").
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
no payton?
Sam Quentin
Footballguy
Ivory is better than Pierre Thomas and Ingram at this point in their careers.
Ingram is not a good fit for this offense.
Ingram is not a good fit for this offense.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
They need to use Ivory as their traditional back and use sproels more often. Sproels is their best option at RB and when he is on the field it opens more things up.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Same for me,
Tough deciding between Sproles/Moreno (I get small PR points) So Im leaning Sproles.
Moreno or Wilson is my other play.
Tough deciding between Sproles/Moreno (I get small PR points) So Im leaning Sproles.
Moreno or Wilson is my other play.
footballer010
Footballguy
playing owens over sproles.
Starting Sproles in two return-yardage format leagues today (25 yards/point = 1 league, 30 yards/point = the other).
In League 1, I'm running him out there alongside Spiller and benching Moreno.
In League 2, I'm starting him alongside TRich. Only minimal bench depth here in Joique Bell.
In League 1, I'm running him out there alongside Spiller and benching Moreno.
In League 2, I'm starting him alongside TRich. Only minimal bench depth here in Joique Bell.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Sproles over Colston in a PPR league
THE SNOWMAN
Footballguy
Starting Sproles because he's my best chance of scoring a touchdown .. yeah, my RBs are crap. Plus while his rushing matchup sucks, keep in mind that he isn't actually going to be rushing, and he could be in for a decent receiving day.
I actually feel worse about Sproles when he has a good matchup.Far more likely that the other RBs that don't excel in pass pro/receiving siphon his touches in those situations.Saints aren't going to be force-feeding Ingram the ball against the Bucs.
