JohnnyU
Footballguy
I'm also starting LJ in the two leagues I have him because I don't have a better option, but I wish I did.
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Who's benching LJ this week, and who are you replacing him with? (1 Viewer)
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SteelerMurf
Footballguy
Yep, Sjax really showed he is worthy of an every week start last week didn't he. Ask the people who got 1 pt from him in CBS standard scoring....because IMO he is the 2nd best back in the league by a wide margin.Not sure why Jackson is included in the same sentence as LT but....AGAIN, it has nothing to do with 1 bad game. It has everything to do with the matchup and who you have to replace him. In my mind there are only 2 RBs you play regardless of matchup and regardless who you have on the bench, and that is LT2 and SJax.murzman said:One of the best backs in the NFL and he was probably drafted in the top 5. Who benches their top 5 pick because of 1 bad game?
SteelerMurf
Footballguy
It's funny, Maroney has a worst game than LJ in week #1 and yet is the auto start over LJ even though they have equally tough matchups. And LJ is the proven guy in case anyone was wondering.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Other backs I might be inclined to sit LJ for this week include...
Rudi Johnson: Terrific match up
ADP: Sorry but 160 yds and a TD got my attention real fast. Against Detroit he should be able to find some room.
Travis Henry: Should have a great day Sunday.
I would not be benching him for MBIII who shares the workload, Ward which is just downright stupid, Clinton Portis who shared the workload 50/50 last week...I might have a problem benhing LJ for those types of plays this week.
Rudi Johnson: Terrific match up
ADP: Sorry but 160 yds and a TD got my attention real fast. Against Detroit he should be able to find some room.
Travis Henry: Should have a great day Sunday.
I would not be benching him for MBIII who shares the workload, Ward which is just downright stupid, Clinton Portis who shared the workload 50/50 last week...I might have a problem benhing LJ for those types of plays this week.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
What about MJD?
Sleeper 43
Footballguy
The tools and weapons around Maroney are leaps and bounds superior than LJ's supporting cast. You can't game plan to just shutdown Maroney. If you put 8 in the box on LJ I dont see how Huard beats Tillman/Vasher through the air.I'm not saying LJ cant do something, I'm saying if he does anything hell have to earn every yard every play. Keep in mind its also opening day in Chicago and there coming off a loss.Benson and Rex have alot to prove and KC's porus D should prove a worthy punching bag.This might be the day where Peterson really has a spark in his head that maybe Herm isnt the guy to run his franchise.
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
RBBC, no.Remember LJ did have only 10 carries last week and he is showing that he can get plenty of dump offs from Huard so I think he still can rack 80 yds this week...but can he score is the question.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Pick your poison for your studs, lol. If you don't think SJax is worthy, then knock yourself out starting someone else. Who am I to say who is the best. Hell, who is anyone to to say who is the best. It comes down to who YOU think is the best for your lineup. No credit to others when you succeed, and no blame to others when you fail.Yep, Sjax really showed he is worthy of an every week start last week didn't he. Ask the people who got 1 pt from him in CBS standard scoring....because IMO he is the 2nd best back in the league by a wide margin.Not sure why Jackson is included in the same sentence as LT but....AGAIN, it has nothing to do with 1 bad game. It has everything to do with the matchup and who you have to replace him. In my mind there are only 2 RBs you play regardless of matchup and regardless who you have on the bench, and that is LT2 and SJax.murzman said:One of the best backs in the NFL and he was probably drafted in the top 5. Who benches their top 5 pick because of 1 bad game?
Judge Smails
Footballguy
So you don't think MJD will get 80 combined yards and have even a better chance for a score (or 2)?
Jack Burton
Footballguy
If I end up benching LJ I will start MB3 or Maroney.
SteelerMurf
Footballguy
I can't get over it.LJ haters are just dilusional
NeverEnough
Footballguy
Benching LJ is stupid unless he is injured or not playing. I'm not benching a healthy LJ.
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Portis is one of the few backs I would start over LJ and that is just b/c of the matchup. Who is your second RB?AD might be a good play over LJ - get as much out of AD as possible before CT comes back and messes with his touch count, And playing against Det . . . .
THenry should be in a starting lineup over LJ.
When I say "starting over" in the above sentences, I am pre-supposing you have LT as your RB1.
If you don't have a team consisting of LT plus LJ, or you are mandated only one RB starter, it is REALLY tough to envision how LJ finds your pine any week.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Post #54...lot of the same thoughts except Portis.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
That part, too.
yinzer
Footballguy
Considering benching him for Driver as my flex (starting Willis and ADP at RB) because im facing a tough team this week and I like Driver's matchup vs NYG and think its more likely he gets his 70 yards and doesn't get anything
However, after reading through all these posts, and remembering that Brown and Dvoracek are out, I think I'm starting LJ. Ill #### my shorts if he blows up on my bench, and I think he gets numbers similar to LT's last week or better.
Plus, I like the fact he should get a short field 1-2 times due to INTs or fumbles, so that improves his scoring chances. Also, if KC's WR's could actually start to hold onto the ball, the offense should be better. Im in the camp that their pass O is one of the worst more due to the WR's than anything with Huard. He's solid, just look at last year.
However, after reading through all these posts, and remembering that Brown and Dvoracek are out, I think I'm starting LJ. Ill #### my shorts if he blows up on my bench, and I think he gets numbers similar to LT's last week or better.
Plus, I like the fact he should get a short field 1-2 times due to INTs or fumbles, so that improves his scoring chances. Also, if KC's WR's could actually start to hold onto the ball, the offense should be better. Im in the camp that their pass O is one of the worst more due to the WR's than anything with Huard. He's solid, just look at last year.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Hey, just because I started this thread doesn't mean I'm stupid. I'm starting LJ in both leagues I have him because I don't have great options.
The Jerk
Footballguy
I am starting Addai and Peterson over LJ in a keeper league purely due to the combined matchups. I wouldn't start Portis as I don't like that matchup nearly as much.I don't believe in starting players because it's what everyone else says you should do. Educated unconventional thinking (not random guesses) is one of the few ways left to separate yourself from the pack in this age of FF information overload. I like JohnnyU's approach; think for yourself; take the credit or the blame. I've played long enough that I've had plenty of both. I won't be whining here if LJ scores 3 TDs, although I'll be definitely feeling
, but I will be happy as it should indicate better than expected performance for the next few weeks.
Dulymus Mudhounds
Footballguy
Again, starting A Peterson and Lamont Jordon over LJ and still not thinking twice about it. Have the luxury of winning the first week with Jordon and LJ with Peterson on the bench. Not doing it this week with LJ facing the Bears. Would rather have Jordon getting 20 carries and 6 to 9 catches for another 50 to 80 yards in the air and a possible touch than have LJ get 15 touches (still can't believe the projections have him getting 24 rushes after only getting 10 the week before against Houston of all teams)...
Mud
Mud
Pittsburgh Pitty
Footballguy
I agree that the Bears d isn't quite as good now with the current injuries. LJ benched? Unless you have a small league, no way you should bench him.
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
LOL @ people who think it's only 1 bad game.....can't see the forrest because of the trees.AGAIN, it has nothing to do with 1 bad game. It has everything to do with the matchup and who you have to replace him. In my mind there are only 2 RBs you play regardless of matchup and regardless who you have on the bench, and that is LT2 and SJax.One of the best backs in the NFL and he was probably drafted in the top 5. Who benches their top 5 pick because of 1 bad game?
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Benching him for Rudi in one and have no other choice but to play him in another.
-Crippler-
Footballguy
Are you in an 8-team league? Who on earth has LJ AND Rudi Johnson? Must be nice!
I've got the exact same decision as you, and I just can't get myself to put LJ on the pine in favor of Jordan just yet (Peterson is in my lineup without question this week). What makes you so confident that Jordan will get 20 carries? Just because the Broncos have a pretty solid pass defense? This decision sucks. Wish I could be as confident as you are.Dulymus Mudhounds said:
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BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Have you never heard of a Dynasty team? Is it so impossible to have two or three good rbs on the same team?Trades, drafts, FA all make this possible.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
You're kidding right? Ever heard of dynasty leagues where owners can have several studs drafted over the course of several years? Hell, even in redraft leagues it isn't unheard of for someone to get LT2 #1 and Rudi in the 2nd, especailly if he moves up about 4 or 5 spots in the second via trade. I'm so sick of reading post in the Shark Pool where people say such things as "Are you in an 8-team league?".
Challenge Everything
Footballguy
Put Johnson back in instead of Barber.
nygiants56
Footballguy
earlier in the week, I was saying i'd bench him for LJ.thankfully, I didnt
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Put Johnson back in instead of Barber.
The Jerk
Footballguy
And MoP didn't even say he had both on any roster. He was comparing LJ vs. a number of different running backs, some of which he may have on a given roster with LJ, but most of which I'm pretty sure he doesn't. I really don't think he has LJ, Rudi, Peterson, Henry, Barber and Portis on the same roster.
Dancing Bear
Footballguy
L. Johnson exceeded my prediction of 75 total yards against Chicago and KC did score an Offensive TD, but L. Johnson finished with just 8.7 points.
League #1 : L. Jordan - 15.9 points ==> +7.2
League #2 : C. Portis - 13.6 points ==> +4.9
Things may get better over the long haul for us, but it doesn't look too promising the next two weeks.
Minnesota followed by San Diego ...
League #1 : L. Jordan - 15.9 points ==> +7.2
League #2 : C. Portis - 13.6 points ==> +4.9
Things may get better over the long haul for us, but it doesn't look too promising the next two weeks.
Minnesota followed by San Diego ...
I'm really glad I sat him & started FWP & Jordan. I'm looking at doing the same thing this week, because of Minn. I was encouraged by his performance against CHI, though.The Chargers will be tough, but I don't think they are as tough as CHI and MIN against the run. I keep hoping he'll be ok after this week. Starting week 5, he should find the zone (Jags, Bengals, Raiders).
Letum
Footballguy
Started AD and Portis over LJ and won weekly high score by 2 points (thank you Carson)
I totally acknowledge that always starting your studs is correct more often than not, but all factors still need to be considered (injuries, matchup, weather, history, alternatives).
And no, I will not trade LJ or believe I shouldn't have drafted him just because I chose to bench him in a poor match-up.
Provided he's fully healthy, I like him in his home opener against a tough Viking D.
Hmmm...now who do I bench between Portis and AD? (<--- rhetorical, not an AC forum question)
I totally acknowledge that always starting your studs is correct more often than not, but all factors still need to be considered (injuries, matchup, weather, history, alternatives).
And no, I will not trade LJ or believe I shouldn't have drafted him just because I chose to bench him in a poor match-up.
Provided he's fully healthy, I like him in his home opener against a tough Viking D.
Hmmm...now who do I bench between Portis and AD? (<--- rhetorical, not an AC forum question)
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
I also benched him, the writing was on the wall and I'm glad I did, Rudi (Mr. Consistancy) came through again. This is the game I believe LJ is going to come out and I'm starting him without any thought of benching him.
