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Week 14: I'm Starting ____________ over Addai this week in the pla (1 Viewer)

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Debeucci

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OK, if you're an Addai owner, you probably avoided some heartache associated with the Round 1 RB injuries/busts. It probably allowed you to position yourself nicely to be in the playoff hunt, even though Addai's been spotty for a game or two with injuries. The question is, if the playoffs for you start in Week 14, how confident are you in starting Addai vs. the Baltimore Ravens D in Baltimore if you have other options? Baltimore D terrorizes the rush and has allowed only 4 rushing TD's this year and 0 receiving TD's to running backs, and Addai wasn't terribly effective vs. the Jacksonville D (21/67, no receptions). I can accept low yardage (60-70 yds) with a couple of receptions, but if Addai cannot find the end zone vs. Baltimore this weekend, I may be ousted in the first round as I"m going up against a strong team in a TD heavy league. I'm not looking for any of the old "YOU HAVE TO START YOUR STUDS" BS, because I prefer to play matchups when it's a close call... and Addai playing the Ravens in Baltimore pretty much makes him a close call with a lot of RB's that may be lurking on your benches.... if you are in a similar situation, please contribute your thoughts. My only other option from my bench is FWP (short benches), but I'd rather have a root canal than have him in my lineup vs. the pats (or vs. any team for that matter in my TD heavy league).

Decisions decisions.

 
Debeucci said:
OK, if you're an Addai owner, you probably avoided some heartache associated with the Round 1 RB injuries/busts. It probably allowed you to position yourself nicely to be in the playoff hunt, even though Addai's been spotty for a game or two with injuries. The question is, if the playoffs for you start in Week 14, how confident are you in starting Addai vs. the Baltimore Ravens D in Baltimore if you have other options? Baltimore D terrorizes the rush and has allowed only 4 rushing TD's this year and 0 receiving TD's to running backs, and Addai wasn't terribly effective vs. the Jacksonville D (21/67, no receptions). I can accept low yardage (60-70 yds) with a couple of receptions, but if Addai cannot find the end zone vs. Baltimore this weekend, I may be ousted in the first round as I"m going up against a strong team in a TD heavy league. I'm not looking for any of the old "YOU HAVE TO START YOUR STUDS" BS, because I prefer to play matchups when it's a close call... and Addai playing the Ravens in Baltimore pretty much makes him a close call with a lot of RB's that may be lurking on your benches.... if you are in a similar situation, please contribute your thoughts. My only other option from my bench is FWP (short benches), but I'd rather have a root canal than have him in my lineup vs. the pats (or vs. any team for that matter in my TD heavy league).Decisions decisions.
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Was going to bench him for Bush... but now...
 
I benched Joseph for Portis last night. I hemmed and hawed over this decision all week and basically wasted an entire day's worth of brainpower [insert joke here] on it all the way up to the game, even taking my own sweet time on the road home last night so I could catch the last second of the 'Afternoon Blitz' on Sirius just in case I heard a nugget that pushed me over the edge.

I was hoping for ten points from CP, he gave me 11. It's not great, but it's as much or better than I expect JA to pop on the Ravens Sunday night. Now, I have a pretty strong RB1 matchup that I hope will cover the deficiency I expected either of my RB2s (Addai, Portis) to supply so I did have a slight level of perceived luxury to play with and played as such, considering Portis the guy who could potentially produce a higher upside (he didn't).

Now that said, IF Addai is your RB1 I don't know that you can bench him. I also don't consider Parker a factor this weekend in TD-heavy leagues. I also think there is an argument to be made that the Ravens left it all on the field Monday night against New England and they come out fairly flat Sunday night. This obviously works to the favor of Addai owners.

I consider Addai a pretty "big game" RB and I would not be at all surprised to see him play well this weekend, but I basically decided in the end that with his past two games being fairly lackluster, the Ravens playing at home and sporting a vicious 2.8 (league leader) YPC average that Joseph was taking a seat in a must win game.

Man...I wish I'd have started this thread myself yesterday...GOOD LUCK.

 
The_U said:
I benched Joseph for Portis last night. I hemmed and hawed over this decision all week and basically wasted an entire day's worth of brainpower [insert joke here] on it all the way up to the game, even taking my own sweet time on the road home last night so I could catch the last second of the 'Afternoon Blitz' on Sirius just in case I heard a nugget that pushed me over the edge.

I was hoping for ten points from CP, he gave me 11. It's not great, but it's as much or better than I expect JA to pop on the Ravens Sunday night. Now, I have a pretty strong RB1 matchup that I hope will cover the deficiency I expected either of my RB2s (Addai, Portis) to supply so I did have a slight level of perceived luxury to play with and played as such, considering Portis the guy who could potentially produce a higher upside (he didn't).

Now that said, IF Addai is your RB1 I don't know that you can bench him. I also don't consider Parker a factor this weekend in TD-heavy leagues. I also think there is an argument to be made that the Ravens left it all on the field Monday night against New England and they come out fairly flat Sunday night. This obviously works to the favor of Addai owners.

I consider Addai a pretty "big game" RB and I would not be at all surprised to see him play well this weekend, but I basically decided in the end that with his past two games being fairly lackluster, the Ravens playing at home and sporting a vicious 2.8 (league leader) YPC average that Joseph was taking a seat in a must win game.

Man...I wish I'd have started this thread myself yesterday...GOOD LUCK.
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good nuggets of information... i had forgotten about the letdown factor after big games (i.e. ravens getting screwed vs the pats).
 
Debeucci said:
The_U said:
I benched Joseph for Portis last night. I hemmed and hawed over this decision all week and basically wasted an entire day's worth of brainpower [insert joke here] on it all the way up to the game, even taking my own sweet time on the road home last night so I could catch the last second of the 'Afternoon Blitz' on Sirius just in case I heard a nugget that pushed me over the edge.

I was hoping for ten points from CP, he gave me 11. It's not great, but it's as much or better than I expect JA to pop on the Ravens Sunday night. Now, I have a pretty strong RB1 matchup that I hope will cover the deficiency I expected either of my RB2s (Addai, Portis) to supply so I did have a slight level of perceived luxury to play with and played as such, considering Portis the guy who could potentially produce a higher upside (he didn't).

Now that said, IF Addai is your RB1 I don't know that you can bench him. I also don't consider Parker a factor this weekend in TD-heavy leagues. I also think there is an argument to be made that the Ravens left it all on the field Monday night against New England and they come out fairly flat Sunday night. This obviously works to the favor of Addai owners.

I consider Addai a pretty "big game" RB and I would not be at all surprised to see him play well this weekend, but I basically decided in the end that with his past two games being fairly lackluster, the Ravens playing at home and sporting a vicious 2.8 (league leader) YPC average that Joseph was taking a seat in a must win game.

Man...I wish I'd have started this thread myself yesterday...GOOD LUCK.
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good nuggets of information... i had forgotten about the letdown factor after big games (i.e. ravens getting screwed vs the pats).
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No problem, that's what we're all here for. Believe me, I looked at every angle yesterday. I really, really wanted to find a compelling reason to start Addai. I just couldn't come up with one good enough to do so.
 
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The_U said:
No problem, that's what we're all here for. Believe me, I looked at every angle yesterday. I really, really wanted to find a compelling reason to start Addai. I just couldn't come up with one good enough to do so.
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The fact that he is the 3rd highest scoring RB in my TD only league and the 4th in my yardage league, was enough of a compelling reason for me. My other options are Fargas and Jacobs. Outside of ADP, Tomlinson, and Westbrook, I can't think of anyone I'd start over Addai. I feel lucky enough to be starting ADP and Addai.Translation: Start Addai with confidence. It's the playoffs!
 
I benched him for Grant. I think its a pretty easy call here, however these always seem to come back and bite me in the !@#

 
shredhead said:
The_U said:
No problem, that's what we're all here for. Believe me, I looked at every angle yesterday. I really, really wanted to find a compelling reason to start Addai. I just couldn't come up with one good enough to do so.
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The fact that he is the 3rd highest scoring RB in my TD only league and the 4th in my yardage league, was enough of a compelling reason for me. My other options are Fargas and Jacobs. Outside of ADP, Tomlinson, and Westbrook, I can't think of anyone I'd start over Addai. I feel lucky enough to be starting ADP and Addai.Translation: Start Addai with confidence. It's the playoffs!
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And I was able to rate a 27th ranked run defense vs a 3rd ranked run defense and a home vs road venue as "compelling" when factoring a healthy, viable RB (Portis) who ranks in MY league's top-7 vs Addai (#4 and slipping in my league).Why bother discussing Brandon Jacobs? He isn't even playing. Of course you're starting Addai dude! Sheesh.
 
Glad you put this thread up. I've been struggling with the exact same issue all week. I've got to start two out of Addai, Fast Willie and Kolby Smith. I can stomach the benching my studs part. However I am genuinely confused who my best two RB's are right now. As I type this Friday afternoon my plan is to start Addai. But I'm real tempted to sit FWP for Kolby. I know New England has given up some rushing yards the past 2 weeks but FWP just hasn't looked good lately.

Meanwhile I keep trying to remember that having depth is a good problem.

 
shredhead said:
The_U said:
Buddy Ball 2K3 said:
I benched him for Grant. I think its a pretty easy call here, however these always seem to come back and bite me in the !@#
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Barring injury I think that call pays off for you Buddy.
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Agreed, Grant should be a good play. However I stand by my first statement, unless you have ADP, Tomlinson, or Westbrook, you should play both Grant and Addai.
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I also have SJax (keeper league) and I am starting him over Addai. I just see Mr. Manning throw the ball far too often inside the 10 and I just get sick at how few passes go Addai's way.
 
GB the first round bye :lol:

I just hope he stays healthy (since I didn't get KK on the WW).

Good luck to those starting him. I'd play him b/c he seems to play well in 'big' games, and the Colts are still fighting for playoff positioning.

18/95/1 and 4/35

 
I'll be starting him if Lynch doesn't play. My other option is Gore, and you could argue that he has a worse matchup vs the Vikings.

I know the Ravens defense is stout but the Colts do have one of those offenses that can always put Addai in a position to score....

 
I have Addai J Lewis W Parker as my "Power Trio"

This week I am starting B Jacobs over Addai.... if he can play at least 2 quarters he may be good for 100 total yards and a TD...

 
I think that the Colts will do screens a plenty to Addai after watching the Ravens/Pats game. Maroney did great in that phase. I like his chances for a good game - he's in my lineup.

 
I think that the Colts will do screens a plenty to Addai after watching the Ravens/Pats game. Maroney did great in that phase. I like his chances for a good game - he's in my lineup.
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I totally agree with this assessment. Addai did not have a reception last week vs Jax, but that won't happen this week. Manning will use Addai in the passing game and he should get some good yardage here. That combined with his 50-100 yards rushing and he will have over 100 total yards. Throw in a TD and it's close to a 20 pt night. He will be in my lineup tomorrow.
 
My other option is MJD who plays Carolina which is a pretty decent matchup.

I think I am going to stick with Addai though, but it's not easy.

My RB1 is LT2.

 
Gonna go w/ ADP & Ryan Grant....Addai's butt can rot on my bench for all I care; dude hhas been just too unreliable of late.

 
The_U said:
I benched Joseph for Portis last night. I hemmed and hawed over this decision all week and basically wasted an entire day's worth of brainpower [insert joke here] on it all the way up to the game, even taking my own sweet time on the road home last night so I could catch the last second of the 'Afternoon Blitz' on Sirius just in case I heard a nugget that pushed me over the edge.

I was hoping for ten points from CP, he gave me 11. It's not great, but it's as much or better than I expect JA to pop on the Ravens Sunday night. Now, I have a pretty strong RB1 matchup that I hope will cover the deficiency I expected either of my RB2s (Addai, Portis) to supply so I did have a slight level of perceived luxury to play with and played as such, considering Portis the guy who could potentially produce a higher upside (he didn't).

Now that said, IF Addai is your RB1 I don't know that you can bench him. I also don't consider Parker a factor this weekend in TD-heavy leagues. I also think there is an argument to be made that the Ravens left it all on the field Monday night against New England and they come out fairly flat Sunday night. This obviously works to the favor of Addai owners.

I consider Addai a pretty "big game" RB and I would not be at all surprised to see him play well this weekend, but I basically decided in the end that with his past two games being fairly lackluster, the Ravens playing at home and sporting a vicious 2.8 (league leader) YPC average that Joseph was taking a seat in a must win game.

Man...I wish I'd have started this thread myself yesterday...GOOD LUCK.
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Good call.
 
Steel Town said:
The_U said:
I benched Joseph for Portis last night. I hemmed and hawed over this decision all week and basically wasted an entire day's worth of brainpower [insert joke here] on it all the way up to the game, even taking my own sweet time on the road home last night so I could catch the last second of the 'Afternoon Blitz' on Sirius just in case I heard a nugget that pushed me over the edge.

I was hoping for ten points from CP, he gave me 11. It's not great, but it's as much or better than I expect JA to pop on the Ravens Sunday night. Now, I have a pretty strong RB1 matchup that I hope will cover the deficiency I expected either of my RB2s (Addai, Portis) to supply so I did have a slight level of perceived luxury to play with and played as such, considering Portis the guy who could potentially produce a higher upside (he didn't).

Now that said, IF Addai is your RB1 I don't know that you can bench him. I also don't consider Parker a factor this weekend in TD-heavy leagues. I also think there is an argument to be made that the Ravens left it all on the field Monday night against New England and they come out fairly flat Sunday night. This obviously works to the favor of Addai owners.

I consider Addai a pretty "big game" RB and I would not be at all surprised to see him play well this weekend, but I basically decided in the end that with his past two games being fairly lackluster, the Ravens playing at home and sporting a vicious 2.8 (league leader) YPC average that Joseph was taking a seat in a must win game.

Man...I wish I'd have started this thread myself yesterday...GOOD LUCK.
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Good call.
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NOPE..... other end of the spectrum. Two weeks straight facing 2 of the top 3 teams in the NFL, both on primetime television. Please.... Ravens aren't sleeping on Indy. Gonna be a battle... Addai as a flex is benched by me for SJax who will carry the load in Cincy while Kitna has to put up more pts. than Addai...
 
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Addai was on my bench this week (thats cuz I have the bye week ;) ). Hopefully he didnt blow his load and has another big game vs OAK

 
Bad call by me for sure. Luckily it comes in an irrelevant game (IND/BALT that is) for me. Good wakeup call for next week's playoffs.

 
trader jake said:
trader jake said:
TheDemon said:
shredhead said:
Outside of ADP, Tomlinson, and Westbrook, I can't think of anyone I'd start over Addai.
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Completely agree with this.
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:moneybag: I see a whole lot of owners who will probably regret benching Addai this weekend.
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:thumbup: There are now a lot of owners ***officially*** regretting starting _________ over Addai this week.
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While I'll point anyone back to my thread where I said it would surprise me none to see him come out and play well (and that BAL would come out flat) [[[[hand raised on regret]]]]...didn't matter though. I was doomed this weekend with or without him. Good luck to those advancing who survived this "play".
 
Addai got me to the semi's. Down 12 points, and with the 2 TD's in the first quarter I was done. LOVE the fact he gets to rest the rest of the game, and one would think he is in for a 100+ yard, 2 TD effort next week vs. the Raiders.

 
went back and forth with this, and left him in. I am playing the manning owner and addai and manning both scored the same. Works for me.

 
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