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Zac Stacy Hype Train - Rams (1 Viewer)

That is what we've been waiting for. I sat him on my bench today, but gaining a lot of confidence seeing how he plays against a stout front seven for the Panthers.

 
So what's the general consensus after this game? Has Stacy locked up the starting RB spot?

Obviously there will still be splits, but for the most part he'll be given the lion's share, wouldn't you think?

 
With 6 teams on bye and numerous injuries at the RB position, anyone starting him as a RB2 this week even in a very tough matchup?

I know the QB situation sucks and he's gonna face stacked boxes, but the potential for a TD is always there. Specifically in PPR, he's been catching more passes lately, new QB's tend to dump it off to RB's, and the Rams might have to throw a decent bit in garbage time. I think Stacy can be a pretty serviceable PPR RB2 this week in spite of the matchup.

 
Just locked him in for this week. Not expecting much but with Forte and Mathews on bye he's next man up.

Go get em kid.

 
I have Stacy as my RB 4 and considered starting him in the flex next Monday due to byes, but honestly I can't help but feel that St. Louis is going to be destroyed in this game; no Bradford, likely no home field advantage with the Cardinals playing and the Seahawks traveling well (there are tickets to the Monday nighter going for as low as $8.50 on Stub Hub), and Seattle getting healthier and possibly having Harvin back.

This is a recipe for a blowout. The only question is will St. Louis keep their starting RB late in the game for some possible garbage time TD's. You may be better off getting a waiver wire rental like Khiry Robinson, Hillis, James or Ivory (if he's available).

 
Neofight said:
I have Stacy as my RB 4 and considered starting him in the flex next Monday due to byes, but honestly I can't help but feel that St. Louis is going to be destroyed in this game; no Bradford, likely no home field advantage with the Cardinals playing and the Seahawks traveling well (there are tickets to the Monday nighter going for as low as $8.50 on Stub Hub), and Seattle getting healthier and possibly having Harvin back.

This is a recipe for a blowout. The only question is will St. Louis keep their starting RB late in the game for some possible garbage time TD's. You may be better off getting a waiver wire rental like Khiry Robinson, Hillis, James or Ivory (if he's available).
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I don't want to try and further derail the train, but I jumped ship this week. He was my RB4 and I packaged him with Mathews/Harvin to land Foster at an attempt to buy low (hopefully).

The schedule for the rest of the season is pretty daunting, I don't think Bradford going down is a good thing for him, and I doubt I could trust him in my lineup in his situation. I was really impressed with his performance the past three weeks though, and can definitely see him having significant value at the FLEX spot for teams for the rest of the year, and at the very least for those who need him in the next few bye-heavy weeks. He certainly has a strangehold on the job at this point.

 
I moved Stacy last week in a deal to get Bowe. Just had Martin go down though and kind of wish I hadn't...

 
I will be starting him over Ellington and Mike James. He had his best game last week against a stout Panthers defense. Seattle is better, but he can still perform.

I can see the Rams leaning heavily on him this week.

 
Neofight said:
I have Stacy as my RB 4 and considered starting him in the flex next Monday due to byes, but honestly I can't help but feel that St. Louis is going to be destroyed in this game; no Bradford, likely no home field advantage with the Cardinals playing and the Seahawks traveling well (there are tickets to the Monday nighter going for as low as $8.50 on Stub Hub), and Seattle getting healthier and possibly having Harvin back.

This is a recipe for a blowout. The only question is will St. Louis keep their starting RB late in the game for some possible garbage time TD's. You may be better off getting a waiver wire rental like Khiry Robinson, Hillis, James or Ivory (if he's available).
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Blowouts can be good for RB value. He played the vast majority of snaps the last couple weeks, so hopefully he gets to stay in and catch dump offs against prevent defenses. This is a recipe for fantasy success, just look at Joique Bell in 2012 and Graham/Lumpkin in 2011.

That's not to say I'm high on him, just that there's a chance he's still a decent bye week filler this week. I figure on volume alone he should be in the RB25-36 range on a weekly basis with a chance at a TD bumping him up a tier like last week.

 
Forced to start him this week bcuz of byes, just wish it wasn't vs a stout D....of well, whatever points he gets is better than nothing. I am thinking of dropping him for Vereen after this weekend though.

 
FF Ninja said:
Neofight said:
I have Stacy as my RB 4 and considered starting him in the flex next Monday due to byes, but honestly I can't help but feel that St. Louis is going to be destroyed in this game; no Bradford, likely no home field advantage with the Cardinals playing and the Seahawks traveling well (there are tickets to the Monday nighter going for as low as $8.50 on Stub Hub), and Seattle getting healthier and possibly having Harvin back.

This is a recipe for a blowout. The only question is will St. Louis keep their starting RB late in the game for some possible garbage time TD's. You may be better off getting a waiver wire rental like Khiry Robinson, Hillis, James or Ivory (if he's available).
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Blowouts can be good for RB value. He played the vast majority of snaps the last couple weeks, so hopefully he gets to stay in and catch dump offs against prevent defenses. This is a recipe for fantasy success, just look at Joique Bell in 2012 and Graham/Lumpkin in 2011.

That's not to say I'm high on him, just that there's a chance he's still a decent bye week filler this week. I figure on volume alone he should be in the RB25-36 range on a weekly basis with a chance at a TD bumping him up a tier like last week.
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FBGs pointed out that Clemmens dumped it off a ton when he started in 2011

 
My gut tells me to start him this week over Lamar Miller and Bilal Powell, but most projections have Miller over him. I don't know what to do.

 
Deciding between Stacy and Pierre Thomas in a PPR. Right now leaning Thomas since he has a better matchup.

I did notice that Dodds seems to like Stacy a bit this week. The Seattle D has me worried, especially with no Bradford.

 
MattFancy said:
Deciding between Stacy and Pierre Thomas in a PPR. Right now leaning Thomas since he has a better matchup.

I did notice that Dodds seems to like Stacy a bit this week. The Seattle D has me worried, especially with no Bradford.
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I have this exact same decision and I'm going with Stacy. Thomas' role is very dependent upon specific game plan for the week, and Payton makes lots of changes week to week in personnel packages and scheme, depending on opponent.

Stacy will get his 15-17 touches minimum, and even in a tough matchup, that's the deciding factor for me.

 
UFGator0587 said:
With 6 teams on bye and numerous injuries at the RB position, anyone starting him as a RB2 this week even in a very tough matchup?

I know the QB situation sucks and he's gonna face stacked boxes, but the potential for a TD is always there. Specifically in PPR, he's been catching more passes lately, new QB's tend to dump it off to RB's, and the Rams might have to throw a decent bit in garbage time. I think Stacy can be a pretty serviceable PPR RB2 this week in spite of the matchup.
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I am, but take that with a grain of salt as my other options are BJGE and Joique.

 
spodog said:
MattFancy said:
Deciding between Stacy and Pierre Thomas in a PPR. Right now leaning Thomas since he has a better matchup.

I did notice that Dodds seems to like Stacy a bit this week. The Seattle D has me worried, especially with no Bradford.
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I have this exact same decision and I'm going with Stacy. Thomas' role is very dependent upon specific game plan for the week, and Payton makes lots of changes week to week in personnel packages and scheme, depending on opponent.

Stacy will get his 15-17 touches minimum, and even in a tough matchup, that's the deciding factor for me.
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That is true. At least Stacy is guaranteed touches. But the Bills defense is nothing special and I expect the Saints to be able to put up points. Gonna come down to a game time call for me.

 
It's a crap match up but what else are the Rams going to do on offense with Clemmens at QB? They are going to try and play keep-away and grind out long drives. I don't think it will work for them but the game plan has to be to rely heavily on the running game.

 
Chaka said:
It's a crap match up but what else are the Rams going to do on offense with Clemmens at QB? They are going to try and play keep-away and grind out long drives. I don't think it will work for them but the game plan has to be to rely heavily on the running game.
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I see much less chance they try to get cute on the goal line like they did with Bradford too.

 
Slapdash said:
Chaka said:
It's a crap match up but what else are the Rams going to do on offense with Clemmens at QB? They are going to try and play keep-away and grind out long drives. I don't think it will work for them but the game plan has to be to rely heavily on the running game.
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I see much less chance they try to get cute on the goal line like they did with Bradford too.
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if they can make it that far...good point

 
I cant believe its come to this but I am actually starting Stacy Sunday in a bad matchup and benching my #1 draft pick CJ Spiller in a good matchup. I just picked Stacy up off the wire because of Chris Johnson and Ryan Matthews bye weeks and C.J. Spiller's ineffectiveness. So damn the torpedo's full speed ahead. He is ranked #16 this week by Fantasypro's in spite of the tough run defense but that is likely due to his use as a dump off for the new QB and the fact there are not many other weapons on that offense. Here's hoping for a decent game anyhow.

 
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Breesisdaman said:
I cant believe its come to this but I am actually starting Stacy Sunday in a bad matchup and benching my #1 draft pick CJ Spiller in a good matchup. I just picked Stacy up of the wire because of Chris Johnson and Ryan Matthews bye weeks and C.J. Spiller's ineffectiveness. So damn the torpedo's full speed ahead. He is ranked #16 this week by Fantasypro's in spite of the tough run defense but that is likely due to his use as a dump off for the new QB and the fact there are not many other weapons on that offense. Here's hoping for a decent game anyhow.
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debating using him instead of nicks and denarius moore at flex....hating the matchup.

 
The_Fonz said:
Breesisdaman said:
I cant believe its come to this but I am actually starting Stacy Sunday in a bad matchup and benching my #1 draft pick CJ Spiller in a good matchup. I just picked Stacy up of the wire because of Chris Johnson and Ryan Matthews bye weeks and C.J. Spiller's ineffectiveness. So damn the torpedo's full speed ahead. He is ranked #16 this week by Fantasypro's in spite of the tough run defense but that is likely due to his use as a dump off for the new QB and the fact there are not many other weapons on that offense. Here's hoping for a decent game anyhow.
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debating using him instead of nicks and denarius moore at flex....hating the matchup.
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Denarius is approaching must start territory in my book.

 
Trying to decide between Stacy or Ivory as my RB2. Forte on bye and Spiller finally getting benched. PPR so am leaning Stacy. Also love the back pocket MNF points, if he gets any, ha.

 
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I like Stacy a lot, he may have a bad matchup this week but I think he's shown more than a few signs that he's capable of shouldering the load. Gonna need to without Bradford. At least the Cards are in the series, right St. Louie?

Anyone between Stacy or S-Jax (if he starts) this week?

Im thinking about flipping Stacy for Keenan Allen or another high upside receiver after this week if he has a decent game in prime time matchup. Where does everyone else value Stacy on the market and what would you be hoping to get in return?

 
Breesisdaman said:
I cant believe its come to this but I am actually starting Stacy Sunday in a bad matchup and benching my #1 draft pick CJ Spiller in a good matchup. I just picked Stacy up off the wire because of Chris Johnson and Ryan Matthews bye weeks and C.J. Spiller's ineffectiveness. So damn the torpedo's full speed ahead. He is ranked #16 this week by Fantasypro's in spite of the tough run defense but that is likely due to his use as a dump off for the new QB and the fact there are not many other weapons on that offense. Here's hoping for a decent game anyhow.
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I'm starting him this week. Looking like I will have to start Stacy over Spiller as well. I have Forte on bye, Charles starting though.

 
spodog said:
MattFancy said:
Deciding between Stacy and Pierre Thomas in a PPR. Right now leaning Thomas since he has a better matchup.

I did notice that Dodds seems to like Stacy a bit this week. The Seattle D has me worried, especially with no Bradford.
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I have this exact same decision and I'm going with Stacy. Thomas' role is very dependent upon specific game plan for the week, and Payton makes lots of changes week to week in personnel packages and scheme, depending on opponent.

Stacy will get his 15-17 touches minimum, and even in a tough matchup, that's the deciding factor for me.
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If Graham doesn't play, does that change your view? I feel like if Graham doesn't play, Thomas could be involved more in the running game and short passing game. Could be wrong though, but that's how I see it.

 
Does anyone have a good feel for this guy's keeper/dynasty value? Seems like more opportunity over talent which is probably why there isn't much excitement around him, but would it be fair to think he's likely going to be starting next year as well?

 
RushHour said:
Does anyone have a good feel for this guy's keeper/dynasty value? Seems like more opportunity over talent which is probably why there isn't much excitement around him, but would it be fair to think he's likely going to be starting next year as well?
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I don't like his odds of starting next year. I'd be very surprised if the Rams didn't look to free agency or the draft to find their RB of the future.

 
tdhartis said:
RushHour said:
Does anyone have a good feel for this guy's keeper/dynasty value? Seems like more opportunity over talent which is probably why there isn't much excitement around him, but would it be fair to think he's likely going to be starting next year as well?
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I don't like his odds of starting next year. I'd be very surprised if the Rams didn't look to free agency or the draft to find their RB of the future.
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Too early to say that. Still a half season of evaluation to go.

 
tdhartis said:
RushHour said:
Does anyone have a good feel for this guy's keeper/dynasty value? Seems like more opportunity over talent which is probably why there isn't much excitement around him, but would it be fair to think he's likely going to be starting next year as well?
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I don't like his odds of starting next year. I'd be very surprised if the Rams didn't look to free agency or the draft to find their RB of the future.
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If they think Stacy can get the job done, they look like a franchise with more than few other areas to strengthen.

 
RBM said:
tdhartis said:
RushHour said:
Does anyone have a good feel for this guy's keeper/dynasty value? Seems like more opportunity over talent which is probably why there isn't much excitement around him, but would it be fair to think he's likely going to be starting next year as well?
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I don't like his odds of starting next year. I'd be very surprised if the Rams didn't look to free agency or the draft to find their RB of the future.
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Too early to say that. Still a half season of evaluation to go.
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He was asking for people's opinions/feeling on the situation, and I gave mine after weighing the circumstances and what I've seen so far. Personally, I don't think it's "fair to think he's likely going to be starting next year as well."Y ou don't have to take it as scripture, but no, it's not too early to say that.

 
ryno1980 said:
tdhartis said:
RushHour said:
Does anyone have a good feel for this guy's keeper/dynasty value? Seems like more opportunity over talent which is probably why there isn't much excitement around him, but would it be fair to think he's likely going to be starting next year as well?
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I don't like his odds of starting next year. I'd be very surprised if the Rams didn't look to free agency or the draft to find their RB of the future.
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If they think Stacy can get the job done, they look like a franchise with more than few other areas to strengthen.
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My thoughts as well. Stacy doesn't look like a future stud but teams don't need a stud RB to win Super Bowls. He looks plenty capable of being their starter to me.

 
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