ImTheScientist
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Anyone starting him?
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Who is starting Chris Johnson week 1? (1 Viewer)
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tombonneau
Footballguy
Considering him in a flex spot with Brandon Marshall out week 1. It would be him or Edge in the flex. I'll probably play it safe though and go with the vet ...
Todem
Footballguy
No question he is in all my starting lineups I own him in ( All 6 of my Dynasty leagues and one keeper I drafted him in this season) All as my RB3 flex.
I have doubt in my mind about his impact for years to come. There will be some growing pains some weeks...but most he will be a huge asset in PPR and i only play PPR leagues.
I have doubt in my mind about his impact for years to come. There will be some growing pains some weeks...but most he will be a huge asset in PPR and i only play PPR leagues.
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
Im probably going to be starting him over Lendale White, D-Will, and Chestor Taylor.
ETA: I feel crazy, but just had to make sure I was sane and others are in the same boat. Its week 1...might as well swing for the fences...worst case I have a good waiver pickup.
ETA: I feel crazy, but just had to make sure I was sane and others are in the same boat. Its week 1...might as well swing for the fences...worst case I have a good waiver pickup.
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switz
Footballguy
I'm starting Addai and Bush in one league, waivering between Johnson and Felix for my flex playerIn another league I'm starting Addai and Grant, with McFadden, MJD, Felix, or Johnson as my flex
No, I think I will go with Portis and bush instead. I would probably start Thomas Jones, LenDale White and maybe even Chris Perry over him too. I like having Chris Johnson as my RB5/6 though. He may be huge later in the season. I am going to wait a little though thanks.
jwb
Footballguy
Just traded for CJ3 in a PPR dynasty.
So now, my weekly issue is picking 3 out of:
MJD, CJ3, McFadden, and Jacobs.
Nice problem to have
I'm actually thinking of sitting MJD this week, because he's playing TEN and coming off a slight ankle sprain. I can also easily see the two rookies having a highlight reel play each right out of the gate (of course, I can see MJD having that too).
So now, my weekly issue is picking 3 out of:
MJD, CJ3, McFadden, and Jacobs.
Nice problem to have
I'm actually thinking of sitting MJD this week, because he's playing TEN and coming off a slight ankle sprain. I can also easily see the two rookies having a highlight reel play each right out of the gate (of course, I can see MJD having that too).
Thanks for updating us on your RB depth in your 8 man league.
Brutis
Footballguy
10 team, but good try.
It's really not that funny, I just happen to be a draft RB's early and often kinda guy.
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PatsFan72
Footballguy
Why is there always a post like this, and why do people continue to think it's funny?Yes, some people draft/bid on good teams, some people have depth at some positions, in good leagues, with other good teams. It is possible, especially at RB this year*.I'm waiting and seeing on him, mostly because he starts against a good run D. If he was going against OAK things may be different, that didn't make much of a different to Chris Brown last season who went for 175 rushing yards against the Jags, but they did get better throughout the season.TEN is a team that stood out as having great potential this year on paper, some improvements on OLine, easy schedule. Last year LenDale White and Chris Brown proved that they can get production out of their RBs, but the questions remain at QB and WR, so we'll see.* FYI... R Bush, L Maroney, E James, S Young, C Johnson, R Williams, D Sproles (we start 2 flex)
10 team, but good try.It's really not that funny, I just happen to be a draft RB's early and often kinda guy.
Seriously, how hard would it be to get those guys? Have a late 1st round pick and you grab Portis & someone, grab Bush in the 3rd (ADP is 3.07 in DD). The rest of the guys would be easy to grab from the 4th round on. If it was an earlier draft Chris Perry would have gone pretty late. Not like you said, I am thinking about starting Johnson as my flex instead of Addai because I am worried about Manning and the OL issues while starting LT and Steven Jackson.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I have him starting as RB3 in a 14 teamer with lots of flexibility in the lineup.
OU#1
Footballguy
12 teamer, start 2 RB's (no flex)...
Looks like I'm going to sit him this week. I'm not exited about it but I'm leaning towards starting MJD and Turner over him this week. I also have Edge and Chris Perry whom should theoretically start before Johnson. Waiting to see if there is any status update on MJD but I would probably replace him with Edge before I inserted Johnson.
I think we should temper our expectations for week 1 against a quality JAX defense. I'm sure he'll go off on my bench though.
Looks like I'm going to sit him this week. I'm not exited about it but I'm leaning towards starting MJD and Turner over him this week. I also have Edge and Chris Perry whom should theoretically start before Johnson. Waiting to see if there is any status update on MJD but I would probably replace him with Edge before I inserted Johnson.
I think we should temper our expectations for week 1 against a quality JAX defense. I'm sure he'll go off on my bench though.
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Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Btw, I remember last year a lot of people were NOT starting AD in the opener because of Taylor. I couldn't understand that and had him starting weeks in advance of the opener. He went for 163 and a TD. Oddly, Chris Johnson owners seem more confident this year than AD owners last year. Kinda nutty if you ask me, but wth, I'm in.
PatsFan72
Footballguy
I have the same situation, but the matchups look to favor Edge and Young (SF OAK) more than Johnson against the Jags.
Angry Beavers
Footballguy
Don't think I can start him over Graham and Grant or over Peterson and Graham.........
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
I'm starting him over Graham. It's more fun to drop an unexpected bomb on your opponent.
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LionsFan78
Footballguy
Loaded up at WR after taking Westbrook, paid for it a bit. No big time clear cut #2. Ended up with Selvin, Forte and C. Johnson.
As much as Selvin feels like the play, thinking I might just say screw it and throw Johnson in.
As much as Selvin feels like the play, thinking I might just say screw it and throw Johnson in.
Phurfur
Footballguy
Not if he doesn't come through.
Wasn't trying to be funny. I was trying to make a point that his post wasn't contributing to the thread any more than mine was. The title of the thread is "Who is starting Chris Johnson week 1?" - He obviously is not, so why bother posting. Still, this guy felt compelled to come in here and post his roster and let everyone know that there is no way Chris Johnson could start for his team without injury to 17 other players.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
I say you're undervaluing Cotch. I've owned him for a couple years, and he's a consistant #3 or low #2. I'm considering CJ3 over Fred, Stewart and Rice though.
packersfan
Footballguy
Yup but I have no choice. Due to a ridiculous number of RBs taken in the early rounds of my draft Johnson ended up being my RB2 (PPR league). I'm hoping like hell he'll deliver. Can't say I'm feeling very optimistic early in the season, though.
PatsFan72
Footballguy
I understand your point, but he didn't seem like he was doing it just to boast, looks like he was giving his full analysis instead of waiting for the inevitable "Who are you starting over Chris Johnson" thread, or the "What do you expect out of Chris Johnson in Week 1" thread, etc etc thinly veiled WDIS etc . . . instead of just saying "me" in a direct answer to the thread's question.Wasn't trying to be funny. I was trying to make a point that his post wasn't contributing to the thread any more than mine was. The title of the thread is "Who is starting Chris Johnson week 1?" - He obviously is not, so why bother posting. Still, this guy felt compelled to come in here and post his roster and let everyone know that there is no way Chris Johnson could start for his team without injury to 17 other players.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
awesome...and kind of how i feel. every cheatsheet in america will show Willie Parker about 15 slots higher than Chris Johnson this week. But im nibbling at the trigger and want to "drop an unexpected bomb on (my) opponent."Who am I kidding, I'm just bitter because I couldn't land him in my leagues.
packersfan
Footballguy
This sounds like my draft. I got Addai in the first and then loaded up at WR and got Johnson as my RB2. I just couldn't pass on the WR talent to take (in my opinion) lesser RBs. Now the question is - can Chris Johnson be the next Reggie Bush in terms of impact in PPR leagues? I've seen posts in this forum predicting 70+ receptions for him this season. I'm not sure I buy that but now that he's my RB2 I sure as hell hope I'm wrong.
PatsFan72
Footballguy
In my auction league, I actually spent more for him than the guy that got LenDale White, and I was only continuing to bid on him so the guy that really wanted him didn't get him too cheap. So, realizing that the world revolves around me, he will end up being a bust, because I'm not that lucky. So be happy you didn't get him.
Professor S
Footballguy
I wasn't considering it until I checked the Draft Dominator's weekly projections and it predicts him to score more than Perry, McFadden, and Ronnie Brown in week 1! I know, I should make my own decisions and I am likely rolling with McFadden but it gave me something to chew on when I thought I had made a decision.
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
Did you miss post #6Wasn't trying to be funny. I was trying to make a point that his post wasn't contributing to the thread any more than mine was. The title of the thread is "Who is starting Chris Johnson week 1?" - He obviously is not, so why bother posting. Still, this guy felt compelled to come in here and post his roster and let everyone know that there is no way Chris Johnson could start for his team without injury to 17 other players.
jamil
Footballguy
did this question get answered? whos returning kicks for them?
brednbuddah
Footballguy
you guys realize Tennessee is playing Jacksonville. not exactly an easy team to run against.
packersfan
Footballguy
That could lead to Johnson getting more snaps - especially as a receiver - and raising his value in PPR leagues.
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Uhh, hellloooo... you do realize that Chris Johnson walks on water right?
