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Vernand Morency is a great sleeper vs S.F. (1 Viewer)

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With Davis and Wells out Vernand Morency is a great play vs a weak S.F. defense. I have seen this kid play and he is very solid. In my mind he is better than Wells.I look for Morency to get 100 yds on over 20 carries and perhaps score a td.If you are playing in week 17 you could do a lot worse than a rb who is going to get all the carries vs a weak defense.

 
SF's run defense has actually been playing pretty well (they stuffed S Jackson last week) and they are playing at home, where they are usually better. So he's worth a look but I wouldn't call Morency a lock for those numbers.

 
Morency hasn't practiced. Hollings getting all the reps with 1st unit.
Morency was sick yesterday. But was back at practice today taking the snaps with the first team. Several sources are saying Morency is the man this week.
 
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Morency hasn't practiced. Hollings getting all the reps with 1st unit.
Would you happen to have a source for that? I know Morency was out w/ the flu yesterday, but I have heard nothing about Hollings all season.
 
Morency hasn't practiced. Hollings getting all the reps with 1st unit.
Would you happen to have a source for that? I know Morency was out w/ the flu yesterday, but I have heard nothing about Hollings all season.
Rotoworld.com is one source plus local radio (here in Houston) is saying the same thing.Morency is back at practice and taking all the snaps with the first team. Morency is the starter this week.

 
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I recently picked up Morency with this thought in mind. However, while I agreee with your assessment, I hope this isn't a GTD with Wells b/c since it is a 4PM it would make starting Morency too risky.

 
Thanks. I just saw that in the other thread and was about to report it here too.Now, do I play him over Tomlinson or Foster. Man, I hate Week 17 fantasy football. :X

 
Thanks. I just saw that in the other thread and was about to report it here too.

Now, do I play him over Tomlinson or Foster. Man, I hate Week 17 fantasy football. :X
I'd go with Morency. You have to love the matchup.
 
Hou YPC 4.2 (10th) rush Y/G 115.2 (14th) rush TDs 8 (25th tied) SF defense YPC 3.8 (9th tie) Y/G 116.3 (21st) rush TDs 18 (27th, ouch) The rush def of SF is not that bad -- esp. considering they are on the field all the time.

 
Morency has flashed some decent potential when he's gotten some PT. He should be a good start if you're desperate for a flex player.

 
I'm going to start him over Jamal Lewis and Jason Witten at my flex.It's probably more of an indication how little faith I have in Lewis and Witten, but I think Morency can put up some numbers if he gets nearly all the RB touches.

 
I can pick up Morency or play Horn? Hmmmm

Any thoughts?
Horn is a piece of garbage who looks washed up and is facing a tough matchup (he had only 40 yards receiving in the first game against the Bucs and that was with Brooks at QB). Morency is likely to get 20+ touches against a bad SF team in a game which could be one of the week's highest-scoring affairs. I wouldn't hesitate to start Morency over Horn.
 
But who would you play him over Tomlinson or Foster?
:thumbup: Exactly. The kid may have potential, but he's not played a whole game all season. In fact, he's only had 25 touches and 101 yards all year, and one of those was a 25 yard TD (his only score). I think they'll bring Hollings in to spell him. I question his endurance for a whole game.

I had both DD and Wells for my #2 RB this week ( :rant: ), but I am not going to Morency. Frank Gore is available on the other side of this game, and at least he has 100+ touches and 500+ yards. I may be chasing a miracle, but at least I'll side with the experience.

Oh and one more thing to chew on. Morency has been on the Houston injury report with an illness all week. With the teams reputation, by Sunday afternoon he could be dead! :ph34r:

 
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But who would you play him over Tomlinson or Foster?
:thumbup: Exactly. The kid may have potential, but he's not played a whole game all season. In fact, he's only had 25 touches and 101 yards all year, and one of those was a 25 yard TD (his only score). I think they'll bring Hollings in to spell him. I question his endurance for a whole game.

I had both DD and Wells for my #2 RB this week ( :rant: ), but I am not going to Morency. Frank Gore is available on the other side of this game, and at least he has 100+ touches and 500+ yards. I may be chasing a miracle, but at least I'll side with the experience.

Oh and one more thing to chew on. Morency has been on the Houston injury report with an illness all week. With the teams reputation, by Sunday afternoon he could be dead! :ph34r:
On the other hand he will have fresh legs that many rb's don't have at this point in the season. I think Hollings is a non factor. Houston wants to see what Morency can do. They already know what Hollings can do.
 
im assuming that if the weather and winds are as bad as expected, we could see a lot of the run game. thats why im probably thinking of playing morency over alexander to join cadillac and tatum bell. the flip side of this could be that the 49ers would just stuff the line and we all know that the houston o-line cant help the run game or teh pass game in that situation (esp with the wind agaisnt them) (this causes my reason for concern with morency over alexander)

 
But who would you play him over Tomlinson or Foster?
:thumbup: Exactly. The kid may have potential, but he's not played a whole game all season. In fact, he's only had 25 touches and 101 yards all year, and one of those was a 25 yard TD (his only score). I think they'll bring Hollings in to spell him. I question his endurance for a whole game.

I had both DD and Wells for my #2 RB this week ( :rant: ), but I am not going to Morency. Frank Gore is available on the other side of this game, and at least he has 100+ touches and 500+ yards. I may be chasing a miracle, but at least I'll side with the experience.

Oh and one more thing to chew on. Morency has been on the Houston injury report with an illness all week. With the teams reputation, by Sunday afternoon he could be dead! :ph34r:
On the other hand he will have fresh legs that many rb's don't have at this point in the season. I think Hollings is a non factor. Houston wants to see what Morency can do. They already know what Hollings can do.
Exactly - which is nothing. I agree that they probably want to see what Morency has, and this is the perfect opportunity to do so in a meaningless game with Davis and Wells out.
 
I think I agree with the poster above that Gore is a better option than Morency.
From a pure carries perspective, I like Morency b/c I think he will get more. Gore is sporting two bumb shoulders and will split time with Hicks. This is certain to be a run heavy game, so I'm sure everyone will get their chances, however, if you're looking for the higher risk/reward play, I think that play is Morency.
 
Remember Houston funnels the offense through the tailback. A starter for them is almost guaranteed 20-25 touches most weeks. this why DomDavis and even Wells (as a fill-in) have proven nice fantasy players over the last couple of years. The running back is going to get the ball. On Hollings, actually has no more in game touches than Morency so in that sense they really DON'T KNOW what he can do in a real game situation. However, he has had 3 three years and let 3 RBs pass him on the depth chart, so there a pretty good chance that he sucks. The pessimistic Houston fan side of me gives Hollings some chance because the evaluation skills of the current coaching staff are horrible.

 
Remember Houston funnels the offense through the tailback. A starter for them is almost guaranteed 20-25 touches most weeks. this why DomDavis and even Wells (as a fill-in) have proven nice fantasy players over the last couple of years. The running back is going to get the ball.

On Hollings, actually has no more in game touches than Morency so in that sense they really DON'T KNOW what he can do in a real game situation. However, he has had 3 three years and let 3 RBs pass him on the depth chart, so there a pretty good chance that he sucks. The pessimistic Houston fan side of me gives Hollings some chance because the evaluation skills of the current coaching staff are horrible.
Agreed. Too bad it's one week late for me. I held Morency all season and never got the chance to use him. Odds are he blows up in week 17.
 
wow, I'm in a pickle.stuck trying to decide between starting Gore or Morencey. Gore was a great fill-in last week, after having lost Deuce earlier in the year.but now I have no clue who to start in my championship game.I'm thinking Morency will get more carries....... which is why I'm leaning towards giving him the call.other factors are my opponent is starting David Carr, and I'm going with Andre Johnson at WR. Would starting Morency give me the advantage?

 
wow, I'm in a pickle.

stuck trying to decide between starting Gore or Morencey. Gore was a great fill-in last week, after having lost Deuce earlier in the year.

but now I have no clue who to start in my championship game.

I'm thinking Morency will get more carries....... which is why I'm leaning towards giving him the call.

other factors are my opponent is starting David Carr, and I'm going with Andre Johnson at WR. Would starting Morency give me the advantage?
I've got the same decision to make, and I have Gore plugged in there as of right now. Not quite sure what to do.
 
Another RB in the same "class" as Morency/Gore would be Adrian Peterson. Anybody like his chances over the two mentioned?
I've got him as well, and I agree he could be another decent option.This is a tough call. Any more updates today?

Still think I am leaning Gore.

 
Benson is playing today and will take over some of of peterson reps. Thomas JOnes will be in the game until he gets his 27 yards and then, ?

Another RB in the same "class" as Morency/Gore would be Adrian Peterson. Anybody like his chances over the two mentioned?
I've got him as well, and I agree he could be another decent option.This is a tough call. Any more updates today?

Still think I am leaning Gore.
 
The problem with Peterson is the reluctant to play rookie . The staff wants him to play and he seems to be coming around. Of greater import is a resting offensive line.

 
The problem with Peterson is the reluctant to play rookie . The staff wants him to play and he seems to be coming around. Of greater import is a resting offensive line.
There you go -- Peterson is not an option. I agree. (Didn't realize Benson was playing, and I had not heard about the Oline sitting).
 
Do you guys think the rain will hurt Morency and Gore? Maybe someone like Rhodes in a dome is a better option?
I always thought rain was better for the backs (worse for QBs/WRs)
 
Yeah, it can be depends on running style. If you are a Mudder like the old Packer Edgar Bennett then Rain is a blessing but if you are a cut back runner not sure if it is so good? That said Gore and Morency...power, shifty or combo type backs?

 
in the Gore vs. Morency debate, I'm starting to lean towards Morency.how many carries to we expect Hicks to get?

 
I guess this may come down to yards vs TD's. I think Morency will get the best in the yardage category, but SF is tough on the run. OK, not really tough, but tougher than Houston. I think Gore has the better chance for TD's, especially in garbage time (ie after the kickoff :) ). Houston still has some of an air attack with Carr and Johnson. SF really has nothing. Battle is OK, but nothing great. Even with the weather, Johnson will get some yardage and looks in the endzone. Plus Carr is a threat to run one in as well.

 
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