Which injured WR has a bigger impact upon his return? (1 Viewer)

[CrossEyed]

Both of these guys may be available in a lot of leagues. They have the potential to be big fantasy impact players down the stretch.

Indy obviously has a far superior offense, but Gonzo also has a lot more competition. Collie and Garcon have looked good, and even if when he returns he's at best option #3.

Oakland isn't very good, but Schilens seemed to establish some chemistry with Russell. He's a big target and will probably be the #1 option when healthy.

Thoughts?

 

[joetrow]

Very hard to say, if these injurys linger, and their play reflects that, they may not be usefull at all this year. I would feel alot safer with Gonzo if he regained his #2 WR spot, I think the inconsistancy of Russell will make Schilens hard to start.

 

[CrossEyed]

Very hard to say, if these injurys linger, and their play reflects that, they may not be usefull at all this year. I would feel alot safer with Gonzo if he regained his #2 WR spot, I think the inconsistancy of Russell will make Schilens hard to start.

Any news that would indicate that one of these injuries is more serious than the other (in terms of lingering)?

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

I think Gonzo has a real problem with Garcon and Collie emerging as viable options. Throw in the fact that Wayne and Clark are gonna get there looks first, I just don't see Gonzo being a quality starter from here on out.

Schilens obviously has a Jamarcus Russell problem. Russell did show some encouraging signs last week however. 17-28 for 224 is a reasonable completion %. Adding the Raiders best WR to the mix can only help him.

 

[Nate]

Both of these guys may be available in a lot of leagues. They have the potential to be big fantasy impact players down the stretch.Indy obviously has a far superior offense, but Gonzo also has a lot more competition. Collie and Garcon have looked good, and even if when he returns he's at best option #3.Oakland isn't very good, but Schilens seemed to establish some chemistry with Russell. He's a big target and will probably be the #1 option when healthy.Thoughts?

Seriously? A 3rd year receiver starting in one of the league's best offenses vs. a guy who's hardly seen the field in one of the league's worst offenses? There's no contest.Also, I haven't seen Gonzalez dropped in any of my leagues.

 

[trader jake]

Seriously? A 3rd year receiver starting in one of the league's best offenses vs. a guy who's hardly seen the field in one of the league's worst offenses? There's no contest.

I gotta agree with this. Gonzo is the easy pick here.

 

[HF21]

Manning (the good one) vs Russell? Tough call.

 

[loose circuits]

i don't know how you guys make that decision so quickly. It isn't that simple. Sure Gonzo has some great surrounding talent on offense, but he could get lost in the shuffle in Indy. Schilens is likely going to be either the primary or 2nd weapon in the Raiders passing game. If he can catch some of those bad balls and the Raiders D continues to progress, Schilens could have huge upside. Depends on what you need from that roster spot IMO...I like Schilens though...especially since the Raiders have shown some life

 

[CrossEyed]

Manning (the good one) vs Russell? Tough call.

It's not always quite that simple. Would you rather have the WR2 in SD or the WR1 in Seattle? Nobody would argue against the fact that SD has a far superior passing game, yet Burleson is much more valuable right now than Chambers or Naanee.

 

[Nate]

i don't know how you guys make that decision so quickly. It isn't that simple. Sure Gonzo has some great surrounding talent on offense, but he could get lost in the shuffle in Indy. Schilens is likely going to be either the primary or 2nd weapon in the Raiders passing game. If he can catch some of those bad balls and the Raiders D continues to progress, Schilens could have huge upside. Depends on what you need from that roster spot IMO...I like Schilens though...especially since the Raiders have shown some life

If you combine the stats of all Oakland's wide receivers you'll get 19 receptions, 264 yards, and one touchdown over 6 games. If Chaz Schilens comes in and gets every target for the rest of the season, he might still be unstartable. Don't overthink it.

 

[todisco1]

I vote Shilens, Russel be damned. I just think he's by far the most talented WR on the Raiders right now and will get a ton of targets. Just because DHB and Murphy can't catch doesn't mean Shilens can't either. I love Murphy long term but think Shilens will surprise a little this year.

 

[MDPapi]

i don't know how you guys make that decision so quickly. It isn't that simple. Sure Gonzo has some great surrounding talent on offense, but he could get lost in the shuffle in Indy. Schilens is likely going to be either the primary or 2nd weapon in the Raiders passing game. If he can catch some of those bad balls and the Raiders D continues to progress, Schilens could have huge upside. Depends on what you need from that roster spot IMO...I like Schilens though...especially since the Raiders have shown some life

If you combine the stats of all Oakland's wide receivers you'll get 19 receptions, 264 yards, and one touchdown over 6 games. If Chaz Schilens comes in and gets every target for the rest of the season, he might still be unstartable. Don't overthink it.

 

[northern exposure]

Manning (the good one) vs Russell? Tough call.

It's not always quite that simple. Would you rather have the WR2 in SD or the WR1 in Seattle? Nobody would argue against the fact that SD has a far superior passing game, yet Burleson is much more valuable right now than Chambers or Naanee.

Those are the key words in your statement "right now". You are mentioning Chambers or Naanee as the WR2s when it is actually Floyd and Chambers splitting the WR2 reps. Up until now that is the way it has been. But, Chambers hasn't shown an ability to get open, so unless the Chargers want to see Jackson facing constant double teams they will start Floyd as the WR2 because he is a more viable target than Chambers. Burleson has been more valuable up until now , but with the sorry state of the Seahawk's O-line I can't see Hasselbeck having much time to throw the ball. Also if you take away Burleson's big week 5 game against a weak Jags' secondary he has not done much this season.

It is all about opportunity. I think you have to admit the Colts' offense presents more opportunity to even a 3rd or 4th option in the passing game than the opportunity the Raiders' passing attack offers to even their top target.

BTW Russell's QB rating when passing to his WRs is 18.0.

Do you think this (Gonzalez vs Schilens) is even a viable contest?

 

[comfortably numb]

Manning is throwing lefty in this hypothetical I assume?

 

[northern exposure]

Manning is throwing lefty in this hypothetical I assume?

He might have envisioned Archie Manning at QB in his scenario.

 

[StrikeS2k]

I vote Shilens, Russel be damned. I just think he's by far the most talented WR on the Raiders right now and will get a ton of targets. Just because DHB and Murphy can't catch doesn't mean Shilens can't either. I love Murphy long term but think Shilens will surprise a little this year.

Zach Miller is Russell's favorite target.

 

[mlball77]

I have been on the Chaz (pionship) Schilens bandwagon all offseason and into this year... but have got to go with Gonzo here. Much better QB and scheme. Schilens could play a bigger role in Oak's offense, but that bigger role might not equate to as much as a smaller role for Indy.