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Young vs. Henry (1 Viewer)

Which Denver Rb will be the main man in week 15?

  • Selvin Young

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  • Travis Henry

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  • Andre Hall

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  • no one- it will be an RBBC and total chance as to whomever does better

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timschochet

timschochet

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Of course, this debate has been going on nearly all season. Based on the last two weeks, it seems that Young has taken the starter's job away from Henry. But is that just becasue Henry is still recovering from injury? Several of the FF websites, notably Rotoworld, still seems to believe that Henry remains the main guy there.

No one who owns either one of them can afford to take any chances on this; perhaps its simply not worth it to start either one. What do YOU think?

 
Good poll, but honestly what does our opinions matter on this one? I mean Shanny is not tipping his cap here.

I vote that it will be RBBC, only because I have no idea. I think that Shanny could use Young/Henry the way he did against KC because Henry may not be healthy enough to be the bell cow. But on the other hand by limiting Henry Shanny may have gotten him ready for this game.

UGH!! :goodposting: Who knows.

 
The Texans defense is ranked #22 against the run. Picking the right one could pay huge dividends in the FF playoffs. I am confident that Young will see the majority of the touches. I am starting him at a flex over guys like LWhite, SHolmes, and Curtis. I cant help but think he is in for 140+ and a TD or two.

 
From the artcile, this jumped out to me:

Everybody's kind of throwing Travis Henry under the bus," Shanahan said. "He led the National Football League after four games, averaging 5 yards per carry. He had a rib injury and obviously he had (a knee injury) where he missed three or four games. You just don't come back in football shape right away. It takes time. Travis Henry is still the same back he was after the first four games. He was going through a tough time with the rib injury and obviously with the (knee injury), he's got to get back in football shape."

Shanahan is intrigued by the idea of using Young, Henry and Hall in the same game. Henry still is not 100 percent healthy, so it wouldn't be a surprise if Young remains in the starting lineup. Young has gained 569 yards on 100 carries. Henry is due a large option bonus in the offseason and could be expendable if Young continues to excel. Hall has averaged 5.0 yards per carry on 41 attempts.
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One would have to believe if this is true, then Young would be the guy getting the majority of carries and Henry would be the goalline back similar to last week.
 
Maybe the real question for those of us who have both Henry and Young in deep leagues is do you start them both (a RB2 and Flex) as opposed to starting neither?

A lot of us are probably in the same boat with options like Adrian Peterson (CHI), Calvin Johnson, Curtis, etc.

:shrug:

 
In the last two games, indications were that Henry would get the start, and he didn't. Obviously that was all media speculation. The biggest question for me is, will there be a reliable announcement prior to game time, even if it's on the pre-game show 5 minutes to kickoff, on who will start? Was that the case in the last two games, or was there literally no announcement at all?

 
The Big V said:
Maybe the real question for those of us who have both Henry and Young in deep leagues is do you start them both (a RB2 and Flex) as opposed to starting neither?A lot of us are probably in the same boat with options like Adrian Peterson (CHI), Calvin Johnson, Curtis, etc. :mellow:
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I've got to deside between Jacobs and Selvin Young. Jacobs is the starter for sure but Reuben steals goal line TDs. Selvin seems to hot right now but Henry will see 5-10 carries at least and possible goal line work. I also have Chester Taylor on my lineup. THis Minnestoa and Denver situation is difficult in the playoffs. If you start the wrong guy it could cost you the championship and visa versa.
 
fantasyfreak06 said:
The Big V said:
Maybe the real question for those of us who have both Henry and Young in deep leagues is do you start them both (a RB2 and Flex) as opposed to starting neither?A lot of us are probably in the same boat with options like Adrian Peterson (CHI), Calvin Johnson, Curtis, etc. :rolleyes:
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I've got to deside between Jacobs and Selvin Young. Jacobs is the starter for sure but Reuben steals goal line TDs. Selvin seems to hot right now but Henry will see 5-10 carries at least and possible goal line work. I also have Chester Taylor on my lineup. THis Minnestoa and Denver situation is difficult in the playoffs. If you start the wrong guy it could cost you the championship and visa versa.
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I also have Jacobs and Young, but I think the decision is a little easier. No matter what Droughns does, the key is that Jacobs had 22 carries last week. This means you KNOW he will put up at least consistent numbers, so you've got to start him. For me, I'm trying to decide between Young and Kevin Jones this week, and that is a much harder decision...
 
I'm benching the Denver mess in favor of Fargas and Steckler. Both guys are almost a guaranteed 20 carries, where picking the wrong guy in DEN could result in no points.

 
I'm betting on Selvin being the horse to have this week. Will be benching either Portis or Gore for him and hoping for the best.

 
For anyone who watched the Den/KC game, was Selvin in at all near the goal line? My understanding is that Henry got the TD because Young went to the sideline because he was winded. If that is the case, that is a big difference from Young running between the 20s and Henry being the goal line vulture.

 
Big Blue Wrecking Crew said:
For anyone who watched the Den/KC game, was Selvin in at all near the goal line? My understanding is that Henry got the TD because Young went to the sideline because he was winded. If that is the case, that is a big difference from Young running between the 20s and Henry being the goal line vulture.
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You are correct. However, it would be a toss up as to who does get the goal line carries.
 
I have little doubt that Young is the guy. I checked full play by play on NFL.com. Forget about the 50 yard run. Young was ripping off runs at 7 8 9 yards a clip. Henry had a couple 5 yard runs but most were 1 or 2 yards. Young was pulled after he got down to the 17, Henry had 3 attempts and did push it in from the 1. Telling though, was Young was in on 2 and 5 from the 5 later in the game, and rushed to the 2. Cutler passed for a TD the next play. Henry is dinged, Young is healthy. Young is more explosive, playing in front of his home crowd, etc. I expect 2 or 3-1 carries in favor of Young - and a decent day.

 
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Big Blue Wrecking Crew said:
For anyone who watched the Den/KC game, was Selvin in at all near the goal line? My understanding is that Henry got the TD because Young went to the sideline because he was winded. If that is the case, that is a big difference from Young running between the 20s and Henry being the goal line vulture.
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Young got it within the 20 a couple of times. I was watching this cause I started Henry, and was watching if Henry was the redzone back. That's why I'm starting Young this week if I decide to go with Denver RBs.
 
I have both and guessed wrong last week. From what I am seeing here and what I saw in the game last weekend I am going with Young. Of course this means as I was wrong last week you should all start Henry if you got him! :rolleyes:

 
I can't start Fargas, I'll have to roll with Young, pending game time info. Indy might remove the oak running game from the equation by halftime.

 
Eagle Eye said:
crowe1130 said:
I'm betting on Selvin being the horse to have this week. Will be benching either Portis or Gore for him and hoping for the best.
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I don't see how you can take that risk over Portis...Gore maybe with the QB situation.
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Yeah, it's a tough call in an important week. I feel like Young has to be in my lineup this week due to matchup and hunch, though. He just looks good carrying the ball, which is more than I can say for the other guys on my roster. As for Portis and Gore, it's a matter of which RB will be hurt less by his new QB. Portis vs a tough Giants d with Todd Collins at the helm, or Gore playing an ordinarily weak Cincy d under the guidance of Shaun Hill. Not really loving either one.
 
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The latest:

The Denver Post reports that Selvin Young will get the majority of the carries the rest of the season for the Broncos as they look to the future of their running game. Travis Henry, who is still not 100 percent, will still get some touches, but likely only near the goal line.

 
From CBSSportsline.com:

Selvin Young, RB DEN

News: The Denver Post reports that Selvin Young will get the majority of the carries the rest of the season for the Broncos as they look to the future of their running game. Travis Henry, who is still not 100 percent, will still get some touches, but likely only near the goal line.

Analysis: Young ran for a career-high 156 yards in Week 14 and got 17 carries to Henry's 10 in the contest. Denver plays at Houston in Week 15 and Young should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB for the game.

 
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satch said:
From CBSSportsline.com:

Selvin Young, RB DEN

News: The Denver Post reports that Selvin Young will get the majority of the carries the rest of the season for the Broncos as they look to the future of their running game. Travis Henry, who is still not 100 percent, will still get some touches, but likely only near the goal line.

Analysis: Young ran for a career-high 156 yards in Week 14 and got 17 carries to Henry's 10 in the contest. Denver plays at Houston in Week 15 and Young should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB for the game.
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Not to rain on the parade here but I wouldn't get too excited until I knew if this was the Denver Post speculating this or if this came from Shanahan. Nevertheless, this is potentially very good news for both Young owners and Young/Henry owners.
 
Warehouse Nasty said:
satch said:
From CBSSportsline.com:

Selvin Young, RB DEN

News: The Denver Post reports that Selvin Young will get the majority of the carries the rest of the season for the Broncos as they look to the future of their running game. Travis Henry, who is still not 100 percent, will still get some touches, but likely only near the goal line.

Analysis: Young ran for a career-high 156 yards in Week 14 and got 17 carries to Henry's 10 in the contest. Denver plays at Houston in Week 15 and Young should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB for the game.
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Not to rain on the parade here but I wouldn't get too excited until I knew if this was the Denver Post speculating this or if this came from Shanahan. Nevertheless, this is potentially very good news for both Young owners and Young/Henry owners.
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Indeed...who can forget this classic (not the same source, but just saying...):Travis Henry-RB- Broncos Dec. 8 - 12:02 pm et

Travis Henry is "slated to start" Sunday against the Chiefs, according to the Rocky Mountain News.

Selvin Young (elbow) and Andre Hall (ankle) will both be available, but are scheduled for backup duty. Henry, who was not on this week's injury report, makes a better RB2 play in fantasy leagues following this news.

Source: Rocky Mountain News

 
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I'd say that this poll should have a Smoo option, but I fear that Shanahan might actually go with Smoo if he won the vote.

-QG

 
The question is "who is Young's handcuff if he does get hurt again?" Do you think Shanahan would go back to Henry or would he give Andre Hall a shot to carry the heavy part of a RBBC?

 
Selvin Young-RB- Broncos Dec. 11 - 4:58 pm et

Selvin Young and Travis Henry (knee) both practiced on Tuesday.

Though Mike Shanahan has not committed to a feature back, Young is the best bet as an RB2 option against the Texans. After coming off the bench in consecutive weeks, Henry is no more than a very risky flex option.

Source: denverbroncos.com

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bushisdaman said:
Eagle Eye said:
crowe1130 said:
I'm betting on Selvin being the horse to have this week. Will be benching either Portis or Gore for him and hoping for the best.
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I don't see how you can take that risk over Portis...Gore maybe with the QB situation.
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How about over Willie Parker with a bad match up? I thinks so.
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i'm rolling with Selvin over Parker. Parker has been a yardage stud but when he runs into a great run D, he's worthless because he doesn't score TDs and he's not thrown to much.
 
—RB Selvin Young could remain Denver's starting tailback for a while, but Broncos coach Mike Shanahan praised Travis Henry and made it clear he hasn't given up on Henry as a long-term answer at tailback for Denver. Shanahan said Young has been starting because Henry isn't in football shape yet after missing three games with a knee injury. :goodposting:

 
I would start Selvin over Young for a few reasons:

1. It has been my impression that the coaching staff has been more pleased with Selvin's attitude. (just from people close to the situation, my last post clarifies this)

2. Selvin is going back to his old stomping ground (Texas).

3. Shanahan has been quoted in press conferences saying no player is guaranteed their starting position returning from injury. He will go with the one producing.

4. Selvin has been doing great recently.

I personally think both Rb's will play, but the one who has a breakout run early will get the nod for the rest of the game. It is just a question of who you think will have a better chance of doing that, similar to Selvin's 50yd run in the game against KC.

 
I have to choose between Selvin and Kevin Jones, and I keep changing my mind about this. I've got to decide sometime tommorow. Any advice?

 
Rounders said:
Good poll, but honestly what does our opinions matter on this one? I mean Shanny is not tipping his cap here.
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I hate it when guys don't tip their cap.Especially when they pitch 8 innings of 2-hit ball, and you stand to show them some love... and they just blow it off. :D
 
timschochet said:
I have to choose between Selvin and Kevin Jones, and I keep changing my mind about this. I've got to decide sometime tommorow. Any advice?
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I'm doing the same thing between Young and Portis. I must have switched them back and forth 10 times now and still can't settle on which one. :D
 
gatoredge said:
I would start Selvin over Young for a few reasons:1. It has been my impression that the coaching staff has been more pleased with Selvin's attitude. (just from people close to the situation, my last post clarifies this)2. Selvin is going back to his old stomping ground (Texas).3. Shanahan has been quoted in press conferences saying no player is guaranteed their starting position returning from injury. He will go with the one producing.4. Selvin has been doing great recently.I personally think both Rb's will play, but the one who has a breakout run early will get the nod for the rest of the game. It is just a question of who you think will have a better chance of doing that, similar to Selvin's 50yd run in the game against KC.
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but still, I'd start Travis over Henry.
 
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