The RB matchups to exploit/avoid this week (1 Viewer)

[Arm Chair Express]

Have at it Boys and Girls. Give your matchups of the weeks and players to avoid.

 

[Meat]

Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

I doubt many teams will have the luxury/debth to bench a RB of Alexander's caliber, but I would temper my expectations as the Jets would be smart to try and force Hasselbeck to put together his 3rd consecutive good game and beat them through the air... I say The Bus is a good play this week, especially with question marks surrounding Duece's health. Likewise I think LJ will be a good play, along with KJ against a minn. def he shreded for 100 yards on only 17 carries I believe...

 

[Arm Chair Express]

Start Ahman against a Jacksonville team that won't be able to handle the sweeps the GB offense runs. Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

How can you say bench Alexander when he is probably the best rb on many teams roster? A big play this week should be SOD against Detroit.

 

[Meat]

Start Ahman against a Jacksonville team that won't be able to handle the sweeps the GB offense runs. Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

How can you say bench Alexander when he is probably the best rb on many teams roster? A big play this week should be SOD against Detroit.

I'd love to see what he could do with 25+ carries

 

[JohnnyU]

The Bus is a good play this week, especially with question marks surrounding Duece's health.

DUCE = Duce StaleyDeuce = Deuce McAllister.Your not alone, because that is done frequently on this board.

 

[JaxBill]

The Bus is a good play this week, especially with question marks surrounding Duece's health.

DUCE = Duce StaleyDeuce = Deuce McAllister.Your not alone, because that is done frequently on this board.

You're = contraction for You areYour = possessive form of youYou're not alone either.

 

[JohnnyU]

The Bus is a good play this week, especially with question marks surrounding Duece's health.

DUCE = Duce StaleyDeuce = Deuce McAllister.Your not alone, because that is done frequently on this board.

You're = contraction for You areYour = possessive form of youYou're not alone either.

Got me on that one. Good job

 

[CowboysFromHell]

Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

I doubt many teams will have the luxury/debth to bench a RB of Alexander's caliber, but I would temper my expectations as the Jets would be smart to try and force Hasselbeck to put together his 3rd consecutive good game and beat them through the air...

I have the luxury, I think. I've got K. Jones and Pittman. I could start both and bench Alexander. What a wonderful problem I have this week...

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Jamal Lewis will have a solid day vs. IndyCorey Dillon will have a solid Monday Night.Keep an eye on the Denver starter as that person will have a big day.Warrick Dunn will be top 15 this week vs. CarolinaEdgerin James will struggle vs. Baltimore, won't crack 70 rushing, but will have 30 plus yards receiving.Rudi Johnson will have a less than average day vs. BuffaloIf Steven Jackson is back, he'll have a solid day vs. Arizona.

 

[Meat]

The Bus is a good play this week, especially with question marks surrounding Duece's health.

DUCE = Duce StaleyDeuce = Deuce McAllister.Your not alone, because that is done frequently on this board.

One would think I could spell his name right consdiering he played here in Philly for 7 years... but anyway, I think T. Jones might finally have a good game against Houston, and of course Portis against San Fran just to name 2 more.

 

[Arm Chair Express]

Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

I doubt many teams will have the luxury/debth to bench a RB of Alexander's caliber, but I would temper my expectations as the Jets would be smart to try and force Hasselbeck to put together his 3rd consecutive good game and beat them through the air...

I have the luxury, I think. I've got K. Jones and Pittman. I could start both and bench Alexander. What a wonderful problem I have this week...

I still think Alexander could at least score 1-2 times which makes him worth the start even if he doesn't get his 100 yds on the day.

 

[The_Man]

McGahee vs. Cincy is a great matchup. With the way Buffalo is pounding him the ball, 30 carries for 120 yards and a TD (or 2) seems very likely.I also like Pittman vs. the Saints. As I just posted in the Pittman thread, his home numbers are fantastic. I'm starting these two over Shaun Alexander this week.

 

[JAA]

McGahee vs. Cincy is a great matchup. With the way Buffalo is pounding him the ball, 30 carries for 120 yards and a TD (or 2) seems very likely.

Also like Bal vs Ind

 

[JaxBill]

Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

I doubt many teams will have the luxury/debth to bench a RB of Alexander's caliber, but I would temper my expectations as the Jets would be smart to try and force Hasselbeck to put together his 3rd consecutive good game and beat them through the air...

I have the luxury, I think. I've got K. Jones and Pittman. I could start both and bench Alexander. What a wonderful problem I have this week...

I don't know if I'd bench Alexander for Pittman.Alexander doesn't have to worry about an Alstott stealing carries.

I've got Alexander, Westbrook, and Pittman.

I'm worried Andy will cut back on Westbrook if Atlanta loses to Carolina and the Iggles clinch #1 seed.

 

[JohnnyU]

Edgerin James will struggle vs. Baltimore, won't crack 70 rushing, but will have 30 plus yards receiving.

Actually, Balt is better against the pass than the run. They are giving up 102 yds per game, which is pretty good, but I can see Edge going over 100. He may not score, because Balt has given up only 7 rushing TD's all year, to go along with Manning passing a lot in the redzone.

 

[Meat]

McGahee vs. Cincy is a great matchup. With the way Buffalo is pounding him the ball, 30 carries for 120 yards and a TD (or 2) seems very likely.I also like Pittman vs. the Saints. As I just posted in the Pittman thread, his home numbers are fantastic. I'm starting these two over Shaun Alexander this week.

I have this nagging feeling that Willis will disappoint this weekend. By disappoint I mean 90 yards, no TDs. Hope not though, he's my #1 RB goin against the #1 seed this weekend. I'm somewhat intrigued by the RB matchup in the Philly/Dallas game. I like them both as 'decent' plays, but i'm not sure what kind of number's Westbrook and Jones will put up.

 

[CowboysFromHell]

Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

I doubt many teams will have the luxury/debth to bench a RB of Alexander's caliber, but I would temper my expectations as the Jets would be smart to try and force Hasselbeck to put together his 3rd consecutive good game and beat them through the air...

I have the luxury, I think. I've got K. Jones and Pittman. I could start both and bench Alexander. What a wonderful problem I have this week...

I don't know if I'd bench Alexander for Pittman.Alexander doesn't have to worry about an Alstott stealing carries.

I've got Alexander, Westbrook, and Pittman.

I'm worried Andy will cut back on Westbrook if Atlanta loses to Carolina and the Iggles clinch #1 seed.

Yeah, I probably won't bench Alexander. Pittman just gets a ton of touches and its hard to sit him, too.

 

[packersfan]

I agree with the McGahee pick. Also, Curtis Martin vs. the Seahawks should be huge. The Seahawks' run defense has been awful the last three games. And unlike Mike Tice, there's no way Herm Edwards bails on the running game when his RB gets off to a hot start. Martin should get 20-25 carries per usual and I could easily see him ripping off 120 yards and 2 TDs.

 

[mojorizin]

Anybody else like Julius Jones? I can see Tuna not wanting this game to get out of hand and running this kid to an early grave from the opening whistle. Sounds like textbook Parcells to do everything he can to keep Donovan F. McNabb on the pine. I can see Westbrook getting lots of time, too, as Parcells tries to take away these ridiculous deep bombs McNabb throws.

 

[R.P. McMurphy]

With Hollis Thomas most likely out and Corey Simon banged up for the Eagles, JJ should be a good play this week.

 

[Meat]

Start Ahman against a Jacksonville team that won't be able to handle the sweeps the GB offense runs.  Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

How can you say bench Alexander when he is probably the best rb on many teams roster?

Im sorry...if Salex is on your team, start him this week and get his 70/0. Make sure to bench those lesser Rbs with good matchups for him.Better?

I sure as hell hope those are his numbers, going against him, McNabb, Dillon & Horn this week has me scared

 

[paz1]

Jamal Lewis will have a solid day vs. Indy

How many carries will he get, won't he split with Taylor?

 

[pantagrapher]

Anybody else like Julius Jones? I can see Tuna not wanting this game to get out of hand and running this kid to an early grave from the opening whistle. Sounds like textbook Parcells to do everything he can to keep Donovan F. McNabb on the pine. I can see Westbrook getting lots of time, too, as Parcells tries to take away these ridiculous deep bombs McNabb throws.

Philly will be out for blood. They'll get ahead early. I see Julius getting 17 carries, tops, and eeking out a mere 80 yards and no scores. Richie Anderson will have a good day catching passes out of the backfield after halftime.

 

[Arm Chair Express]

Start Ahman against a Jacksonville team that won't be able to handle the sweeps the GB offense runs.  Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

How can you say bench Alexander when he is probably the best rb on many teams roster?

Im sorry...if Salex is on your team, start him this week and get his 70/0. Make sure to bench those lesser Rbs with good matchups for him.Better?

I do have Alexander, but have other options. Right now though I'm not sure what's going on in Denver and don't think I want to deal with it either. I can start 3 rbs in my league and most people aren't deep enough to sit a guy like Alexander. Besides that I still see him getting into the end zone 1-2 times. He's their #1 option in the red zone. You can sit Alexander and get 102/0 out of your better situation and I can get 80-90 yds, 1-2 tds and hopefully a few receptions (1pt per) and I'll be much happier than you will at the end of the day.

 

[shadyridr]

My top 10:1) Martin vs SEA2) Tomlinson vs CLE3) Portis vs SF 4) McGahee vs CIN5) Davis vs CHI6) Pittman vs NO7) Lewis vs IND8) Bell vs KC9) Dunn vs CAR10) Bettis vs NYG

 

[Meat]

7) Lewis vs IND8) Bell vs KC

Not sure if I'd have those 2 that high, but I can't really argue with the rest of your list, although I'd have to put Dillon up there, the guy has been a machine the past few weeks.

 

[mojorizin]

My top 10:1) Martin vs SEA2) Tomlinson vs CLE3) Portis vs SF 4) McGahee vs CIN5) Davis vs CHI6) Pittman vs NO7) Lewis vs IND8) Bell vs KC9) Dunn vs CAR10) Bettis vs NYG

####. Don't have any of 'em.Somebody outta the family of McAllister, Taylo, Jones, and Brown better do sum'm!

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Nobody likes young KJ this week? Too much playing from behind?

 

[Arm Chair Express]

Nobody likes young KJ this week? Too much playing from behind?

He should be fine if they get off quick agaist Minny, If not Mooch will abanden the run to play catch-up.

 

[shadyridr]

7) Lewis vs IND8) Bell vs KC

Not sure if I'd have those 2 that high, but I can't really argue with the rest of your list, although I'd have to put Dillon up there, the guy has been a machine the past few weeks.

Well it is my opinion right now that they will both play and play well. I have a feeling MNF will be the Tom Brady show but Dillon certainly has a good matchup.

 

[Meat]

7) Lewis vs IND8) Bell vs KC

Not sure if I'd have those 2 that high, but I can't really argue with the rest of your list, although I'd have to put Dillon up there, the guy has been a machine the past few weeks.

Well it is my opinion right now that they will both play and play well. I have a feeling MNF will be the Tom Brady show but Dillon certainly has a good matchup.

i definately hope you're right... i have 3 of those 10 going this weekend.

 

[SickThing]

Philly will be out for blood. They'll get ahead early. I see Julius getting 17 carries, tops, and eeking out a mere 80 yards and no scores. Richie Anderson will have a good day catching passes out of the backfield after halftime.

No way Julius will have less than 20 carries against anyone. He'll probably get 30 carries regardless and with his vision and speed, that makes for another good day.

 

[Caution]

in a td only league ahman and edge have killed me this year....starting pittman and chester taylor over them...

 

[SickThing]

8) Bell vs KC

I thought Bell is done for this season. Droughns reclaims the starting spot for the rest of the season.

 

[creeps1313]

What about Fred Taylor versus Green Bay? I like his matchup...

 

[Steel Dillo]

I've got Alexander, Westbrook, and Pittman.I'm worried Andy will cut back on Westbrook if Atlanta loses to Carolina and the Iggles clinch #1 seed.

I'm in the same boat with Alexander, Westbrook & Pittman. Plus I've also got SOD, so I'm totally confused.Leaning toward sitting Alexander because of his matchup & picking my poison form the others.

 

[shadyridr]

What about Fred Taylor versus Green Bay? I like his matchup...

GB run defense is very good with Grady Jackson in there. Kevin Jones had the first good game against them in a while. Their pass defense is horrible. Leftwich should be passing all game.

 

[CowboysFromHell]

8) Bell vs KC

I thought Bell is done for this season. Droughns reclaims the starting spot for the rest of the season.

Bell sounds healthy enough to play. We'll know more later this week.

ESPN: Broncos tailback Tatum Bell believes his shoulder injury isn't as bad as first thought and insists he could be available for next weekend's game against Kansas City.link

 

[Chubbs]

8) Bell vs KC

I thought Bell is done for this season. Droughns reclaims the starting spot for the rest of the season.

Bell sounds healthy enough to play. We'll know more later this week.

He had a 3rd Degree Shoulder Seperation and he sounds healthy enough to play?Cmon now. Im sorry but to go from season ending injury to a quote from Bell saying HE is day to day tells me that he wants to play but he's not going to. RB + Bad Shoulder = Bench

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

8) Bell vs KC

I thought Bell is done for this season. Droughns reclaims the starting spot for the rest of the season.

Bell sounds healthy enough to play. We'll know more later this week.

He had a 3rd Degree Shoulder Seperation and he sounds healthy enough to play?Cmon now. Im sorry but to go from season ending injury to a quote from Bell saying HE is day to day tells me that he wants to play but he's not going to. RB + Bad Shoulder = Bench

This is from another thread:via rotoworldTatum Bell - RB - Broncos The Denver Post hinted that Tatum Bell will be Denver's primary running back if he is able to play this week.The paper says the wear and tear of the season has caught up to Reuben Droughns. His confidence is shaken after two poor games and two fumbles last week. Bell would have to play through a seperated shoulder, but it's been done before. Dec. 14 - 10:57 am etSource: Denver PostHere's a link to the thread:http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=133147

 

[shadyridr]

8) Bell vs KC

I thought Bell is done for this season. Droughns reclaims the starting spot for the rest of the season.

Bell sounds healthy enough to play. We'll know more later this week.

He had a 3rd Degree Shoulder Seperation and he sounds healthy enough to play?Cmon now. Im sorry but to go from season ending injury to a quote from Bell saying HE is day to day tells me that he wants to play but he's not going to. RB + Bad Shoulder = Bench

How bout a quote from Shanahan? Check the Bell thread.

 

[Chubbs]

I have seen the thread and the article posted on Denver's site. Im just saying that a shoulder injury to a running back is much different that any other position, dont you think.

 

[pigskinliquors]

I'm down on the Deuce as I believe they'll be behind early; and it will be the Brooks and Horn show with 3 INT's/Drive Stoppers thrown in. I think Pittman will be huge. 170 Total yards and a TD.Thomas Jones is an adequate play, but tough to see him getting a TD 140 yds 0 TD's. Dominick Davis will also have adequate overall yards, but will have trouble finding the endzone.Lewis will be a better play than Chester this week. Baltimore has more to play for than Indy, and will keep this one close. The ONLY way the Ravens win this is if they can pound the ball for four quarters. To do so, Jamal will get his 20 carries and at least one TD. Chester will play approx. three series, and they'll use his fresh legs to try to get to the corner in the second half.

 

[DerangedGridironGeek]

Anybody else like Julius Jones? I can see Tuna not wanting this game to get out of hand and running this kid to an early grave from the opening whistle. Sounds like textbook Parcells to do everything he can to keep Donovan F. McNabb on the pine. I can see Westbrook getting lots of time, too, as Parcells tries to take away these ridiculous deep bombs McNabb throws.

Philly will be out for blood. They'll get ahead early. I see Julius getting 17 carries, tops, and eeking out a mere 80 yards and no scores. Richie Anderson will have a good day catching passes out of the backfield after halftime.

I could be wrong...but didnt Baltimore get a big lead in JJ's 1st start back? A also think JJ had 31 carries in that game.

 

[MSULions]

Classic Shanny. Bell won't play, not with a separated shoulder. Droughns will start, and will go off huge against KC. Just watch.

 

[SickThing]

Classic Shanny. Bell won't play, not with a separated shoulder. Droughns will start, and will go off huge against KC. Just watch.

I agree. I got caught up now on the other Bell threads (thanks Diesel), I agree that Droughns will still be the man this week. I don't think that a severe shoulder separation isn't something you bounce back from quickly. I think I still like Droughns over Edge this week. Edge should get his usual loads of yards with slim chances for TD's. I see Droughns as the Denver starter, although I'm admittedly a bit less convinced on this decision now. I might just go with Edge afterall, just so I can forget the headache of ever got dragged into a Denver RB fiasco come playoffs time.

 

[elwayfan446]

8) Bell vs KC

I thought Bell is done for this season. Droughns reclaims the starting spot for the rest of the season.

Bell sounds healthy enough to play. We'll know more later this week.

Which Mike Shananhan are you talking about? When the hell ever have we "known more about Denver RB's later in the week?"LOL, it is a crapshoot until kickoff my friend....be leary of them both!

 

[Silver & Black]

Here's who I have to choose from this week.McAlisterEdgeJulius JonesKevin JonesWestbrookI am starting Edge with confidence. The cream always rises to the top and I think he will have a very good day, despite Baltimore's very solid defense.I am very much undecided about who to play at #2. Westbrook is my last choice because he has been losing carries, especially inside the 20 to Levens. Plus, I think Parcells is gonna brow beat the defense over last week's performance so I think they come out to play this week.I like Kev Jones against the vikes, but if Minn jumps out to an early lead, it could spell trouble.Gotta love J Jones, even though the Philly defense is solid. He will get the carries and if he can just brake a few big runs, he can have a very nice day.As for Deuce, I hate him. He has killed me this year. I won't start him, which all but guarantees a 150+ 3 td day!

 

[commisholio]

Start Ahman against a Jacksonville team that won't be able to handle the sweeps the GB offense runs. Bench Shaun Alexander against a tough Jets run D.

Does anyone agree with this comment re: A Green and the JAX D's ability to stuff sweeps? I know the JAX D is solid up the middle, so the conventional wisdom is to run wide. Has anyone had much success with this strategy against JAX?

 

[Cunning Linguist]

DD vs. Chicago without Urlacher should be good for 120 total plus a touch.