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What are Russell Wilson owners doing? (1 Viewer)
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Hey what can you do.
WW options might be thin and guys drafted as backups often end up as just that. Rivers and Bradford owners might be the winners there.
I think you might be wanting to consider a Plan B, which basically to me means either Tannehill and hope he throws more TDs.
Also people may start dropping extra QBs during byes week 4 and someone may make a mistake.
Consider trading for Brady and hope that gets better.
I'm riding Wilson though, tough to find a better matchup than this week.
WW options might be thin and guys drafted as backups often end up as just that. Rivers and Bradford owners might be the winners there.
I think you might be wanting to consider a Plan B, which basically to me means either Tannehill and hope he throws more TDs.
Also people may start dropping extra QBs during byes week 4 and someone may make a mistake.
Consider trading for Brady and hope that gets better.
I'm riding Wilson though, tough to find a better matchup than this week.
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mphtrilogy
Footballguy
car front 7 is pretty tough and sf might be the best d in the league next to sea..
it's all good now for wilson.. full steam ahead...
it's all good now for wilson.. full steam ahead...
ebsteelers
Footballguy
he plays jacksonville this week.. He will be fine expect a big outing.
300 yards in game 1
didnt need to do much in game 2, plus the niners are really good.
his next 10 or some match ups are pretty good.. and he will add harvin in the 2nd half..
biggest concern is the defense is so good. that they can sit on the ball late in games.
300 yards in game 1
didnt need to do much in game 2, plus the niners are really good.
his next 10 or some match ups are pretty good.. and he will add harvin in the 2nd half..
biggest concern is the defense is so good. that they can sit on the ball late in games.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
starting him vs jax
Why should you expect a big outing against the Jags? Assuming he "didnt need to do much in game 2," he shouldn't need to do much in game 3, because the Jaguars are really bad.
RGIII HTTR
Footballguy
They are all either very glad they drafted a back up QB earlier than later or wishing they had...
ponchsox
Footballguy
Yeah, I'm expecting another dud against the Jags and a big dose of Lynch and Micheal.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
I'm riding him out for now, tough schedule out of the gate. I have Bradford as my backup so I am tempted to make a switch but going to see how this week plays out. Another dud by him this week though and Bradford takes over the starting job or at least gets the nod when he has a favorable matchup.
titusbramble
Footballguy
i only hold him in a keeper (for a last round pick) so i'm definitely not dumping, or benching this week, but thinking of swapping in eli at some point, possibly vs philly week 5 as that'll be shootouttastic
ebsteelers
Footballguy
Because its the Jags.. he wont need throw 30 + times to be effective and get touchdowns
plus his legs will always be a weapon ..
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Wilson is similar to how Roethlisberger was five years ago: his team's defense and running game are both so good that he doesn't have to light it up against the patsies, but he can put up good numbers in the tougher games. Now, this weekend's game against SF was an exception, but I think it will be that way for the most part.
ponchsox
Footballguy
And if he's not running and scoring on the ground, his fantasy value is a QB2. I'm rolling with Pryor next week.
Art Vandalay
Footballguy
I am in the same position as you are but I am making the switch. Bradford numbers looked good last game but Fischer said they won't run the no -huddle unless they are behind. The cowboys can put up points so Bradford will be throwing all game. There is no way Wilson throw for more then 225 at Jax. You best case get 225 and 2 and maybe 20 rushing. They will lead and rely on the run.
Art Vandalay
Footballguy
Week 1 Alex smith had 175 and 2 tds last week Pryor had 125 and 0 tds.
I would expect Wilson to have Alex Smith type numbers here which isn't saying much.
I would expect Wilson to have Alex Smith type numbers here which isn't saying much.
A big dose of Lynch makes sense, but why Michael? Has he had a carry yet this year? Just curious if you know something that I had not heard yet or if you are just assuming big blowout means that the rookie (and not Turbin who has thus far gotten the other carries) will get his.
ponchsox
Footballguy
I think this will be such a lopsided game that in the second half that Lynch will get some rest and the other two will get some work.
The Seahawks will use this game to give their replacement left tackle some good reps. I expect even if the Jags get 0 total yards, the seahawk offense will go full speed and try to score 4+ touchdowns. I wouldn't be surprised if Lynch gets pulled early if the win looks secure, but I expect lots of passing.
No offense, but are you serious?
The Seahawks are a running team & the Jags are 2nd worst in the NFL against the run, as far as total rushing yards allowed, and worst in regards to YPC.
So, we have a running team going up against a horrible rush defense, but you expect the running team to do lots of passing? Based on what?
Like Terrelle Pryor's big outing? he will get ahead and hand it off to Lynch and Turbin a lot.
Clifford
Footballguy
The other QB in that game performed far worse. Anyone considering dropping him?
Granted, I haven't had tons of time to watch Wilson, but I haven't seen anything overly concerning. If you drafted him thinking 300 yards was in the bag every game, well, I don't know what you were looking at that led you to that conclusion. His rushing totals are not great thus far, but that's consistent with the early part of last year.
I think he'll be fine and I am comfortable with him starting as my Qb2.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Yeah, I wouldn't feel comfortable relying on Wilson as starter, unless he came dirt, dirt cheap.
Though, I do have Kaep in my main league (missed on Stafford and Romo) and I suspect he'll suffer from similar issues. I expect he'll provide a tad more running and passing numbers, but both guys are rarely going to throw for more than 250 or get 3 TDs.
I don't expect either to be top-flight fantasy QBs.
Clifford
Footballguy
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
this will be wilsons breakout game... i would be surprised if he doesnt throw at least 2 tds.. they are going to want to get him uncorked
pollardsvision
Footballguy
That really doesn't matter. Josh Freeman sucks balls hard and he chucked it for 4000 yards last year. A number Wilson will likely never reach.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Probably an exaggeration, but I don't see it happening on this generation of Seahawks team (said "likely never").
Roethlisberger's a good comparison, and he's done it twice in nine seasons. In all but one of the other seasons, he was at least 700 yards away from it.
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Tau837
Footballguy
Michael hasn't even been active in either of the first two weeks. He doesn't play special teams or fullback, and they don't really need 3 RBs active that don't meet that criteria.
I'm not offended. I think the Seahawks want to be a balanced team rather than a running team, or at least capable of winning by passing the ball. This game against the Jaguars is basically a scrimmage, and I think they will use it as an opportunity to get better in the passing game. The Seahawks could probably win the game without ever throwing a pass, yes. But the passing game needs work, so I anticipate that is what they will work on.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
u guys knew this was a running team w/ a great D, whats the problem
ebsteelers
Footballguy
everyone expects top 5 qb numbers. especially when they see guys like Vick and Bradford going wild out there.
The reason you waited and drafted a Russell Wilson was to load up on every other position.
260 and 2 tds gives you like 20 points. add another 40-50 on the ground.. and he should put up 25 points..
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
just remember his stats from last season
26 tds passing
4 tds rushing
489 yds rushing
3118 yards passing
64.1% completions
same offensive cast, better defense maybe..
his season is just getting started..
I see a lot of games here where he should be able to do his thing....
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26 tds passing
4 tds rushing
489 yds rushing
3118 yards passing
64.1% completions
same offensive cast, better defense maybe..
his season is just getting started..
I see a lot of games here where he should be able to do his thing....
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Gatorman
Supreme Elite Maximum Tier
in my scoring league, the kid got 20 in week 1 and 12 in week 2. Not great, but serviceable, and he played two very tough defenses. I think everyone here is getting a little quick to pull the trigger on someone who will be a solid fantasy starter. Once he starts using his legs more and running, the points will come.
(FWIW, I have Dalton on my bench. He has 18 and 19 so far, and I think he is playing as well as he can, whereas with wilson, there is still upside)
(FWIW, I have Dalton on my bench. He has 18 and 19 so far, and I think he is playing as well as he can, whereas with wilson, there is still upside)
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
other than vick, not sure who i would bench him for for guys who were drafted in the 10-20 range
rivers, schaub, cutler? I wouldn't
but thats just me, I think the guy is great...
rivers, schaub, cutler? I wouldn't
but thats just me, I think the guy is great...
TheLurkerBelow
Footballguy
I stayed away from Wilson in fantasy this year, or rather I didn't have him as highly ranked as most so I didn't pick him up as soon as others. I think he's a fantastic NFL QB, but the team is so run oriented I didn't figure him to be more than a high QB2 for fantasy purposes. I wouldn't be shocked if I made the wrong call of course, he's incredibly talented, but the massive fantasy hype around him always seemed excessive to me.
ebsteelers
Footballguy
I thought about it, and maybe maybe maybe Pryor this week. Purely based on the fact that the Raiders should be behind by a lot and Pryor should be able to rake up alot of garbage time points..
They still could both end in the 20-25 point range
This may be your perception of the game, but I can guarantee you that it isn't one shared by Carroll or any of the Seattle coaches.Wade said:
They aren't going to experiment during this game because on paper they should win easily. They are going to be who they are and play the way they know how, in order to win the game.
Go DC Yourself
Footballguy
FYI, he's averaging 7.5 carries this year so far after averaging 6 a game last year. People need to look at Wilson's stats from last year. He had three real good regular season rushing games that pumped up his overall stats, and one of them was in Week 17. You can't count on him for more than 3 or 4 rushing points a week.Gatorman said:
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I'd start all those guys over Wilson. Not sure about Cutler, but with a new coach, I think I would.mphtrilogy said:
My guess is Wilson's going to end up making owners mad they waited on getting some of the FA QBs because they thought they were "all set" at QB.
I think Wilson's great too. I drafted him as a back-up in every league last year. Love the guy, but I cut him in the first month when it was apparent the defense is too good, they don't chuck it enough, and he doesn't run enough to make up for it.
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mad sweeney
Footballguy
He ran for 3 and threw another one against a bad Buf team last year. I'd say this is the biggest must-start week of the season for him.Bayhawks said:
