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Thoughts on Michael Pittman? (1 Viewer)

brady2moss

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"He played very well. I think everybody saw a tough, hard-nosed runner who made some big-time plays," HC Mike Shanahan said. "He ran over some safeties, ran over some corners. Obviously, the better you play, the more time you're going to get."

This week he is ahead of guys like

Edge

Addai

Mcfadden

S. Young

Jamal Lewis

F. Jones

Any thouhgts or comments on Pittman down the road or this week? For the record I don't own him :moneybag:

 
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I read that Selvin tweaked his groin in the game this week, and Hall had a sprained wrist last week, I'm thinking that might be an explanation for the ranking.

Whether he makes sense for you is very individual, depending on league and roster size, waiver depth. I don't think he's got a high upside, but I think he could be solid production week to week, averaging maybe 8 points in standard. 8 points ain't much, but if he's a flex guy during your bye week, then you might have something. Of course, he's as likely as anyone on the wire to put up a 3 TD game so he's intriguing. Torain is the long range concern here, to me.

 
I read that Selvin tweaked his groin in the game this week, and Hall had a sprained wrist last week, I'm thinking that might be an explanation for the ranking.Whether he makes sense for you is very individual, depending on league and roster size, waiver depth. I don't think he's got a high upside, but I think he could be solid production week to week, averaging maybe 8 points in standard. 8 points ain't much, but if he's a flex guy during your bye week, then you might have something. Of course, he's as likely as anyone on the wire to put up a 3 TD game so he's intriguing. Torain is the long range concern here, to me.
I'm looking for a bye week fill-in for CJ3 and Lynch this week. Both Pittman and Dunn are on our ww this week. Pittman's got the better matchup in my view (at home vs. JAC while Dunn goes up against CAR) and I'll probably pick him up over Dunn. I agree that the DEN backfield is a crapshoot, but I think Pittman will see more touches than normal this weekend and perhaps next. However, once Torain is back in the mix, it's anyone's guess how Shanny divides the pie. For this weekend, 40 yrds and a TD seems reasonable for Pittman. I'll take 10 pts from a fill-in anytime.
 
I just picked him up as a bye week fill-in for CJ3 and will probably start him over Edge, Felix and DeAngelo.

 
I read that Selvin tweaked his groin in the game this week, and Hall had a sprained wrist last week, I'm thinking that might be an explanation for the ranking.Whether he makes sense for you is very individual, depending on league and roster size, waiver depth. I don't think he's got a high upside, but I think he could be solid production week to week, averaging maybe 8 points in standard. 8 points ain't much, but if he's a flex guy during your bye week, then you might have something. Of course, he's as likely as anyone on the wire to put up a 3 TD game so he's intriguing. Torain is the long range concern here, to me.
I'm looking for a bye week fill-in for CJ3 and Lynch this week. Both Pittman and Dunn are on our ww this week. Pittman's got the better matchup in my view (at home vs. JAC while Dunn goes up against CAR) and I'll probably pick him up over Dunn. I agree that the DEN backfield is a crapshoot, but I think Pittman will see more touches than normal this weekend and perhaps next. However, once Torain is back in the mix, it's anyone's guess how Shanny divides the pie. For this weekend, 40 yrds and a TD seems reasonable for Pittman. I'll take 10 pts from a fill-in anytime.
I may be crazy but in PPR I'm considering playing him over Slaton this week. Jaqs D is beat up, and Denver has such a high octane offense.
 
I read that Selvin tweaked his groin in the game this week, and Hall had a sprained wrist last week, I'm thinking that might be an explanation for the ranking.Whether he makes sense for you is very individual, depending on league and roster size, waiver depth. I don't think he's got a high upside, but I think he could be solid production week to week, averaging maybe 8 points in standard. 8 points ain't much, but if he's a flex guy during your bye week, then you might have something. Of course, he's as likely as anyone on the wire to put up a 3 TD game so he's intriguing. Torain is the long range concern here, to me.
I'm looking for a bye week fill-in for CJ3 and Lynch this week. Both Pittman and Dunn are on our ww this week. Pittman's got the better matchup in my view (at home vs. JAC while Dunn goes up against CAR) and I'll probably pick him up over Dunn. I agree that the DEN backfield is a crapshoot, but I think Pittman will see more touches than normal this weekend and perhaps next. However, once Torain is back in the mix, it's anyone's guess how Shanny divides the pie. For this weekend, 40 yrds and a TD seems reasonable for Pittman. I'll take 10 pts from a fill-in anytime.
you might want to look at the Bucs schedule the remainder of the season before you drop Dunn..he's a steady 7 pts per week in my league ( 1pt per 10 rush yards + 4pt tds). thats not much,but its 7 pts per week, every week! Bucs play a cakewalk sked against subpar rush defenses the next 6 weeks after the upcoming Car gamenever,ever,ever mess with Denver's backfield..., fantasy GM's should summarily dismiss the Denver RB's altogether....I mean, is there anyone who's posted any 'happy' threads about Denver backfield over the past, oh lets say, 4 years or so? nope.don't believe the hype...that dog won't hunt..you're all like a beaten,rented mule who keeps coming back for more...why do fantasy GM's constantly keep lauding Denver's backfield??? :no:its where RB's and fantasy football seasons go to die... :rolleyes:
 
I read that Selvin tweaked his groin in the game this week, and Hall had a sprained wrist last week, I'm thinking that might be an explanation for the ranking.Whether he makes sense for you is very individual, depending on league and roster size, waiver depth. I don't think he's got a high upside, but I think he could be solid production week to week, averaging maybe 8 points in standard. 8 points ain't much, but if he's a flex guy during your bye week, then you might have something. Of course, he's as likely as anyone on the wire to put up a 3 TD game so he's intriguing. Torain is the long range concern here, to me.
I'm looking for a bye week fill-in for CJ3 and Lynch this week. Both Pittman and Dunn are on our ww this week. Pittman's got the better matchup in my view (at home vs. JAC while Dunn goes up against CAR) and I'll probably pick him up over Dunn. I agree that the DEN backfield is a crapshoot, but I think Pittman will see more touches than normal this weekend and perhaps next. However, once Torain is back in the mix, it's anyone's guess how Shanny divides the pie. For this weekend, 40 yrds and a TD seems reasonable for Pittman. I'll take 10 pts from a fill-in anytime.
you might want to look at the Bucs schedule the remainder of the season before you drop Dunn..he's a steady 7 pts per week in my league ( 1pt per 10 rush yards + 4pt tds). thats not much,but its 7 pts per week, every week! Bucs play a cakewalk sked against subpar rush defenses the next 6 weeks after the upcoming Car gamenever,ever,ever mess with Denver's backfield..., fantasy GM's should summarily dismiss the Denver RB's altogether....I mean, is there anyone who's posted any 'happy' threads about Denver backfield over the past, oh lets say, 4 years or so? nope.don't believe the hype...that dog won't hunt..you're all like a beaten,rented mule who keeps coming back for more...why do fantasy GM's constantly keep lauding Denver's backfield??? :unsure:its where RB's and fantasy football seasons go to die... :lmao:
;) I couldn't agree more! And I have Torain on my dynasty team. While I think he has potentially high value in the future, I just don't get all the hype about his return from injury. Do we forget this is a Mike Shanahan led football team with a history of deceit and disappointment when it comes to RB's? I just don't see Torain coming back and saving fantasy seasons for people. It's blind enthusiasm at this point. Past this season, the kid has great upside if he can stay healthy. But let's temper the excitement a little. I hope I'm wrong...I really do. But as an owner, we should be looking at improving our team in other ways through trade and free agency, rather than relying on a rookie RB on a team with a stable full of them, to be Terrell Davis for six weeks.
 
I couldn't agree more! And I have Torain on my dynasty team. While I think he has potentially high value in the future, I just don't get all the hype about his return from injury. Do we forget this is a Mike Shanahan led football team with a history of deceit and disappointment when it comes to RB's? I just don't see Torain coming back and saving fantasy seasons for people. It's blind enthusiasm at this point. Past this season, the kid has great upside if he can stay healthy. But let's temper the excitement a little. I hope I'm wrong...I really do. But as an owner, we should be looking at improving our team in other ways through trade and free agency, rather than relying on a rookie RB on a team with a stable full of them, to be Terrell Davis for six weeks.
blind enthusiasm? that's a bit off the mark. hopeful optimism yes, considering the praises shanahan had for him.that said, forget terrell davis - i'll take another midseason RB that prospered under shanahan - a second coming of mike anderson.
 
i would expect pittmans carries to diminish after this. another cruel play by shanahan. muhahahaah
Yeah I can see it alreadySkeletor: Hmm according to CBSSportsline, you just spiked in % owned and started in most leagues. You do know what this means don't you Michael.Pittman: Yeah coach, significant drop in touches. I know the drill.Skeletor: Exactly. Remember, not a word to the press. Its nothing personal, I just like messing with those fantasy football guys almost as much as I like destroying Al Davis and his Raiders.
 
So would anyone start Pittman as a Flex over an established WR along the lines of say J Cotchery or would that be going out on the limb too much?

 
How do we know it will be Pittman who is featured this week and not Hall? Has Shanny made a statement? Who is practicing as #1 with Young on sideline? Any Broncos homers have insight on this?

 
How do we know it will be Pittman who is featured this week and not Hall? Has Shanny made a statement? Who is practicing as #1 with Young on sideline? Any Broncos homers have insight on this?
Shanny said Pittman has earned more carries from his year to date play. He has not said who the starter is, AFAIK.
 

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