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.
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Vernand Morency is a great sleeper vs S.F. (1 Viewer)
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pettifogger
Footballguy
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.
pghrob
Footballguy
Wells was put on IR, so he is out. It is on the Texans webpage http://www.houstontexans.com/news/news_detail.php?PRKey=2311.
pettifogger
Footballguy
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.
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
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.
packersfan
Footballguy
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.
packersfan
Footballguy
Because it's true?
digitalamish
Footballguy
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 (
), 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!
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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.
I had both DD and Wells for my #2 RB this week (
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!
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)
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Can Morency catch? Good hands?
zamboni
Footballguy
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.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.
I had both DD and Wells for my #2 RB this week (
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!
Trap Play
Footballguy
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.
coolnerd
Footballguy
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.
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?
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Another RB in the same "class" as Morency/Gore would be Adrian Peterson. Anybody like his chances over the two mentioned?
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
Do you guys think the rain will hurt Morency and Gore? Maybe someone like Rhodes in a dome is a better option?
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
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?
digitalamish
Footballguy
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.
). 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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