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The "I'm starting CJ Spiller @ JAC" Thread (1 Viewer)
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Ted Mullins
Footballguy
Exact same decison for me, planning on going Spiller as well.
Had more touches than F Jax last week and a long one called back, but apparently still looks hurt in between plays. Jax D has been much better. Don't feel great about it.
andyk803
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
In standard scoring leagues, I can see a case of rolling the dice with him in case he gains chunks of yardage and/or breaks one. In TD heavy leagues though, I can't contemplate starting him - can't bank on long TDs and whenever the team gets into the red zone, it's all Fred all the time.
I'm leaning towards starting Spiller right now.
Also have FJax, Ball, Joique and Starks. Have to start 2 of 'em.
Nabbed Starks as a blocking move for my opponent who has Lacy and only the likes of Powell and Helu in reserve in a 16-team league with a picked clean wire.
Not sure I can justify starting Ball on Thursday night due to the lack of flexibility that presents me based on Reggie & Lacy's health.
I'm trusting Spiller more than FJax right now. Just a matter of whether both Joique & Starks have more attractive situations to freeze Spiller out (and as they both play AFTER Spiller & FJax - it may not matter if there's no clarity).
Also have FJax, Ball, Joique and Starks. Have to start 2 of 'em.
Nabbed Starks as a blocking move for my opponent who has Lacy and only the likes of Powell and Helu in reserve in a 16-team league with a picked clean wire.
Not sure I can justify starting Ball on Thursday night due to the lack of flexibility that presents me based on Reggie & Lacy's health.
I'm trusting Spiller more than FJax right now. Just a matter of whether both Joique & Starks have more attractive situations to freeze Spiller out (and as they both play AFTER Spiller & FJax - it may not matter if there's no clarity).
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skinsrule05
Footballguy
I am leaning toward Spiller over CJ2K. I am really hoping Lacey is out so I can start Starks instead and don't need to make the decision.
zamboni
Footballguy
None_More_Black
Footballguy
Between Spiller and Tate for me. Spiller is from the Jacksonville area so it is a bit of a homecoming. Warmer weather might help the ankle.
Shanahanigans
Footballguy
On my team I like McCoy, Sproles, and FJax more than Spiller this week.
KCitons
Footballguy
Jeff Haseley @JeffHaseley5m
C.J. Spiller averages
5.2 YPC at home
3.0 YPC on the road
15.1 carries/gm home
8.6 carries/gm
road At JAC this week
Things that make you go Hmmmm
C.J. Spiller averages
5.2 YPC at home
3.0 YPC on the road
15.1 carries/gm home
8.6 carries/gm
road At JAC this week
Things that make you go Hmmmm
Bobbyn2022
Footballguy
God I hope he blows up. I drafted him in the 1st round if he plays well the next 3 weeks I will forgive him for screwing me the first 13 weeks. Please spiller just break a long one for me and don't get caught from behind plzzzz.
boilerdave
Footballguy
I'm starting Spiller, Fred Jackson and Chris Johnson. They've gotten me this far (with a little lot of help from Josh Gordon). 
Winning IS Everything
Footballguy
Right now starting him over P. Thomas, Sproles, Rice and T Rich in a Non-PPR. May switch with either Rice or Thomas but I doubt it.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Spiller, Garson and Ellington. I gotta pick two... Jeez.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Starting Spiller along with CJ2K, with a little help from Lynch.
Shanahanigans
Footballguy
I think starting Spiller depends on what you think you will need come Sunday. If you are playing a team you think is going to be up a lot of points you may want to think of starting Spiller because he has the potential to have a monster game. On the other hand, if you have a team where every other position than RB2 is very strong, and/or you are playing a team you think might struggle this week, you might want to play it safe with guys like FJax, Sproles (PPR), C Johnson, etc.
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ChuckLiddell
Footballguy
Love Kendall as a player, but he is not a good TD-heavy guy.
I personally wouldn't even contemplate Delanie vs Spiller because I think each has a comparable floor, and Spiller has an immensely higher ceiling.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I'm surprised more folks aren't debating FJax vs Spiller.
skillz
Footballguy
Going Tate over Fred Jackson and Spiller. None are great options but Fred is fading, Spiller is still hobbled and unreliable. Would rather go with the guy who will get most carries. Plus maybe the long week gets Hou to play better. I also agree that Jax D is playing much better. Tate is the lesser of 3 evils IMO.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
I guess it is because Spiller is getting the lions share of carries and he is more explosive. For Fred with limited carries you just have to hope they get stopped at the one yard line.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
Gopher State
Footballguy
Really liking F Jackson in this game
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Playing Patterson over Spiller and Rice
andyk803
Footballguy
Any specific reason? CJ's floor is around 10pts it seems, where as Spiller is like 4 so far this season
boilerdave
Footballguy
I'm starting him WITH CJ2K and I'm not very optimistic about it. They're both guys with big play possibilities, I'm hoping for that.
xpiredcoupon
Footballguy
Spiller or R.Jennings...what say you shark pool?
skinsrule05
Footballguy
Spillers usage has been on the rise. I agree his floor is lower but I am not playing either one for their floor. Wit more usage I like spiller a chances better. CJ2K is still losing carries so that is similar to Fred's affect on spiller. But Fred's usage has been going down and greens has been going up.
KCitons
Footballguy
I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. Going Forte and Vereen at RB. Jeffery, Shorts, Wallace at WR. I could flex CJ, Spiller, or E Sanders.
CJ has been averaging 15.5 pts per game, but against top 10 defenses, he's put up his four lowest totals for the year. I don't see him doing well against the Cardinals.
Spiller is a grease fire. Not sure what is going to happen. He has the talent, but also the injury. Jax defense is also playing much better.
This leaves me with Sanders. Steelers are at home against a banged up Bengals secondary. He's also scored touchdown in each of the last 3 weeks. He does have an ankle injury, but so does Spiller.
Leaning heavy towards Sanders at the flex.
CJ has been averaging 15.5 pts per game, but against top 10 defenses, he's put up his four lowest totals for the year. I don't see him doing well against the Cardinals.
Spiller is a grease fire. Not sure what is going to happen. He has the talent, but also the injury. Jax defense is also playing much better.
This leaves me with Sanders. Steelers are at home against a banged up Bengals secondary. He's also scored touchdown in each of the last 3 weeks. He does have an ankle injury, but so does Spiller.
Leaning heavy towards Sanders at the flex.
KCitons
Footballguy
Crap, missed the Shorts inactive news.
That changes things. Spiller may be back in the lineup.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
I'm not sure how that changes things, if anything it might help Jackson. Jax is flat out improved. Right now I'm sitting Spiller for Nelson and Patterson. Jesus...
smapdi
Footballguy
I think it helps both BUF RB's. I'm thinking JAX is going to have a hard time maintaining possession without MJD or Shorts so the Bills offense should see plenty of action.
Coaches said they are going to dial back the offense for Manuel after the debacle in TB last week. I'm guessing that might mean they will lean on FJax & Spiller more
KCitons
Footballguy
I meant that it forced my hand. With Shorts being out, Sanders has to start at WR3 for me. It now comes down to CJ and Spiller at Flex.
