packersfan
Footballguy
It's looking like it'll be a fun ride.
Who's in for the fun against the Lions?
Who's in for the fun against the Lions?
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The Dominic Rhodes Train To Fantasy Success (1 Viewer)
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Crusaderfan
Footballguy
I'm in.
JerseyEagles
Footballguy
I'm on, but I'm not expecting great things from this ride. Many funny things happen when our beloved conductor Dungy starts thinking too hard about his running game.
Black
Footballguy
Ditto.
packersfan
Footballguy
I have both and Rhodes starts for me without hesitation. He's been the superior RB all season long and he's finished the past two games instead of Addai. Even if Addai plays, I think Rhodes outproduces him.
LondonGold
Footballguy
Choo-Chooooo!!!
I am yet another owner that will be starting him over Pierre. Unfortunately, us Pierre owners have to decide today. But the way I look at it I'd rather have a guy that gets 10-12 carries (even if Addai plays) against a team that gives up 163 yards and 1.7 TDS/game than a guy that'll get the ball 13-15 times against a team that gives up 93 yards a TD/game. So even if Addai plays I still like Rhodes better. If Addai doesn't play, even better!!!!
I am yet another owner that will be starting him over Pierre. Unfortunately, us Pierre owners have to decide today. But the way I look at it I'd rather have a guy that gets 10-12 carries (even if Addai plays) against a team that gives up 163 yards and 1.7 TDS/game than a guy that'll get the ball 13-15 times against a team that gives up 93 yards a TD/game. So even if Addai plays I still like Rhodes better. If Addai doesn't play, even better!!!!
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Footballguy
I'm in...got Rhodes going over Jacobs and Barber/Choice.
rzrback77
Footballguy
I am curious as to whether you get paid to say this? If not, do your fingers get tired typing it in? I don't disagree, yet I am stunned by the repetition.
blackjack23
Footballguy
blackjack23
Footballguy
You do realize the Colts are dead last in the league in rushing yards? They may be going against DET but dont expect some huge breakout game. Theyve been terrible running the ball all year and its not only because of Addai.
switz
Footballguy
At this point, you're just hoping the more you repeat it, the more chance you can make it correct.Nearly identical YPC on the season, despite Addai being injured. Addai has the better YPR. They're 12 receptions apart, and have nearly identical TD/touch ratios.Nothing about Rhodes has been superior this season... and with Addai being injured, Rhodes SHOULD be superior to him.
skycriesmary
Climbing up the Walls
Choo ####### Choo
switz
Footballguy
You do realize the Colts are dead last in the league in rushing yards? They may be going against DET but dont expect some huge breakout game. Theyve been terrible running the ball all year and its not only because of Addai.
Rhodes is averaging 3.6 YPC on the season. The running game on the whole has been terrible. At least Addai has a 100 yard game to his credit this season.
packersfan
Footballguy
Just offering my viewpoints as to why I'm starting Rhodes over Addai even though I own both. Sorry.
swidman
Footballguy
Like I said. I have until Sunday to make a decision. I'll probably get wise and start Turner, but the fact the Lions just suck at stopping the run is enough for me to consider Rhodes.You do realize the Colts are dead last in the league in rushing yards? They may be going against DET but dont expect some huge breakout game. Theyve been terrible running the ball all year and its not only because of Addai.
Rhodes is averaging 3.6 YPC on the season. The running game on the whole has been terrible. At least Addai has a 100 yard game to his credit this season.
packersfan
Footballguy
Some facts:In the games he's started Rhodes has had at least 70 yards rushing every time. Conversely, Addai has been held under 70 yards in seven of his 11 starts (63.6%).
Rhodes has had three receptions or more in a game six times. Conversely, Addai has done that only twice.
In the past three games (critical weeks for most fantasy leagues), Rhodes has scored twice. Conversely, Addai has not scored at all.
Having watched every Colts' game closely this season, I've seen Rhodes do more (and arguably much more) with his opportunities. But you don't have to listen to me - when the Packers played the Colts, I referenced the story in the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel in which a number of assistant coaches and scouts who had played the Colts were asked about Addai. They said there was no drop-off in talent and one even believed Rhodes was the better RB.
But hey, what do those guys know right? They only get paid to make informed personnel decisions.
Tanner9919
Footballguy
Switz I'll give ya Marion Barber, you got it right with him, but Rhodes ( if he starts) vs. Detroit is like stealing candy from a baby..You do realize the Colts are dead last in the league in rushing yards? They may be going against DET but dont expect some huge breakout game. Theyve been terrible running the ball all year and its not only because of Addai.
Rhodes is averaging 3.6 YPC on the season. The running game on the whole has been terrible. At least Addai has a 100 yard game to his credit this season.
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blackjack23
Footballguy
So youre saying Addai & Rhodes are equally skilled players?
Nothing about Rhodes has been superior this season... and with Addai being injured, Rhodes SHOULD be superior to him.
Man who'd fire the Yorks
Footballguy
I have Addai and Jacobs and sittin' them both. So I'm gonna roll with D.Rhodes and P.Thomas. Since Pierre is a Chicago homie I'm hoping for similar numbers that he put up against them last year. I doubt he gets 210 total yds like last year with Bush playing but I'd br happy with 100yds rush/20yds rec/1td. I think Rhodes can put up those kind of numbers as well against the lowly Lions as I don't feel Addai will play. Dungy plays it smart and sits Addai. They can make the playoffs with Rhodes at rb and their schedule.
switz
Footballguy
In the games he's started this year, he's also never had less than 17 carries. The only game in which Addai had 17 carries and failed to break 70 yards was NE, against whom the Colts trusted Rhodes so much they gave him a whopping 4 carries.Talk about cherry picking "stats."
That has more to do with how the Colts are choosing to use the two. Rhodes has been used as a third down back this year, yet for the season only has 12 more receptions (1 per game).
Week 12 is critical? Since when have playoffs been in week 12?Addai still has more TDs on the season, and when healthy is still the GL back
As a huge Colts fan, I watch every game I can. I don't agree with your assessment.
Yeah, and their opinion had nothing to do with not wanting their team to ease up when a backup was in, right? And I agree - between an injured Addai and a healthy Rhodes, there isn't much of a dropoff.Watch the during Addai's rookie season, when Addai was healthy. Addai is a much superior RB to Rhodes, in every area. Which is why Rhodes has always been a backup, and Addai the starter.
switz
Footballguy
I'm saying an INJURED Addai, has put up the same numbers as a HEALTHY Rhodes.So youre saying Addai & Rhodes are equally skilled players?
Nothing about Rhodes has been superior this season... and with Addai being injured, Rhodes SHOULD be superior to him.
eric rymer
Footballguy
My opponent's riding the train this week. 
There's a fine line between gutsy and foolish. We're still talking about Dominic Rhodes here.
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Browns Rule!
Footballguy
Debating on Rhodes over Portis or Deangelo Williams. I think I'll sit Rhodes still.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
I agree with most of your comments but not this one. The last month, both have been involved in the red zone.Rhodes possibly even more than Addai.Addai still has more TDs on the season, and when healthy is still the GL back
destro
Footballguy
I agree with some of the sentiments that Rhodes hasn't been exactly impressive in his performance so far this year. His ypc hasn't been encouraging, and I think the culprit here is the Colts OL. IMO, if Addai is in the mix at all, Rhodes isn't worth starting as a 1 or 2 in most leagues. He could still be startable as a flex in some leagues. The fact that the Colts are playing Detroit is the only reason why people are getting excited about this.
I'm debating whether to start him over Jonathan Stewart @DEN for a flex spot. Tough call, imo.
I'm debating whether to start him over Jonathan Stewart @DEN for a flex spot. Tough call, imo.
JerseyEagles
Footballguy
Yeah, Deangelo has been cold as ice these past few weeks and Denver has a monster run D.
big_donkey
Footballguy
I was thinking about this myself. BUT, my ESPN team league page says that Fatty is questionable (knee)If LenDale is fiddy/fiddy I'm sticking with CJ3
LondonGold
Footballguy
Shouldn't this thread have been titled: The Dominic Rhodes to Fantasy Success
packersfan
Footballguy
That's a big reason for me no doubt. But it's not the only one. As I posted above, Rhodes' floor as a starter this season has been much higher than Addai's. Addai typically doesn't provide much yardage production when he starts (he's only averaging 49 rushing yards per game which is pretty poor). Rhodes has been a lock for at least 70 in every one of his starts. That's not great but it sure beats the 30-yard games Addai so often turns in. So in my opinion, there's much less chance for frustration with Rhodes blowing a great matchup then there is with Addai, who has blown several (including the last two). Also, in Rhodes' three starts he has scored three TDs in two of those games and in the other he totaled 109 yards (and had 8 receptions - a huge bonus for those of us in PPR leagues). So when Rhodes has started, he has consistently produced good to great fantasy production. The same obviously can't be said for Addai. And lastly, he has been the closer the past two games. That's a huge factor this week if the game goes as expected - Indy building a big lead and then using the running game to close out the fourth quarter. Put all of that together and toss in the fact the Detroit run defense is nothing short of putrid and I believe there is legitimate reason to be excited about Rhodes' potential this week.
big_donkey
Footballguy
INDY signed Najeh Davenport yesterday as well. Is this because of Addai? Prolly.
skillz
Footballguy
If Addai is out, then I am probably going to play Rhodes over Slaton --Saturday is exected to return so that should help the Indy running game.
I was thinking of benching CJ3 but just can't do so. I just have a bad feeling CJ will put up a bunch of yards v Houston this week only to have Lendale vulture 2 TD's -- which is what happened the last time Tenn played Houston.
I was thinking of benching CJ3 but just can't do so. I just have a bad feeling CJ will put up a bunch of yards v Houston this week only to have Lendale vulture 2 TD's -- which is what happened the last time Tenn played Houston.
That's about where I value Rhodes as a starter this week too. If its not a PPR I'd rather go with Stewart.
ourmanflint
Footballguy
Looks like a fun ride. I'd love to own him.
bigfeet_88
Footballguy
Me too. Rhodes in for Slaton right now with the belief that Addai is out. Slaton may end up with more total yardage vs Ten, but I can easily see Rhodes with multiple scores against Det.
packersfan
Footballguy
Addai didn't practice again today.
hellz_fireflies
Footballguy
Have Rhodes not Addai...if Addai is out..Rhodes is in for me..its Detroit for gods sakes.
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