Zac Stacy is the highest drafted 5th round or later NFL pick in dynast (1 Viewer)

[unckeyherb]

I'm deciding between Stacy and Mathews. Pain in the ### is that the concern with both is the same thing. Their team getting blasted and having to abandon the run.

So who has the better shot to keep it close....SD or StL?

SD

 

[MCguidance]

I like his talent, it's the QB play that scares me. They fall behind and not only are they behind and throwing, but working with more three and outs.

But given that I have Lacy who might not even play, i might roll with him because I have to.

 

[RamMan]

Im rolling with Stacy. I actually like the matchup. NO has had very pedestrian numbers on the road vs the run (Ivory gashed them for 139/1, Ridley got them for 96/2, Steven Jackson went 63/1, even Doug Martin rumbled for 144 yrds in what was probably his best game of the season). I think the Rams can keep it relatively close with their heavy pass rush and ball hawking on the defensive side of the ball - while Im not expecting top 5 #'s from Stacy I can easily envision 80 yrds with a very good chance at a score. I'll take it from my RB2.

 

[NajehHejan]

Im rolling with Stacy. I actually like the matchup. NO has had very pedestrian numbers on the road vs the run (Ivory gashed them for 139/1, Ridley got them for 96/2, Steven Jackson went 63/1, even Doug Martin rumbled for 144 yrds in what was probably his best game of the season). I think the Rams can keep it relatively close with their heavy pass rush and ball hawking on the defensive side of the ball - while Im not expecting top 5 #'s from Stacy I can easily envision 80 yrds with a very good chance at a score. I'll take it from my RB2.

I don't know man, I love your optimism, but agree with the multiple naysayers who posted before you. Really think the Rams get their doors blown off. Don't care that they're at home. Seriously considering Dammit Donald Brown vs Houston at home over him in PPR.

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

Last week, Stacy received 7 carries and 3 pass targets in the first half when the game was close. When the Rams were down by 14+ points in the second half, Stacy received 7 carries and 1 pass target.

 

[Tanner9919]

Im rolling with Stacy. I actually like the matchup. NO has had very pedestrian numbers on the road vs the run (Ivory gashed them for 139/1, Ridley got them for 96/2, Steven Jackson went 63/1, even Doug Martin rumbled for 144 yrds in what was probably his best game of the season). I think the Rams can keep it relatively close with their heavy pass rush and ball hawking on the defensive side of the ball - while Im not expecting top 5 #'s from Stacy I can easily envision 80 yrds with a very good chance at a score. I'll take it from my RB2.

I don't know man, I love your optimism, but agree with the multiple naysayers who posted before you. Really think the Rams get their doors blown off. Don't care that they're at home. Seriously considering Dammit Donald Brown vs Houston at home over him in PPR.

you'd seriously consider D. Brown over Stacy? Like RunMan said this is a no-brainer start for Stacy..Saints are bad on the road..

Brees at home

7-0, 205/280/73.21%/2454yards/23td/3int/122.5 rating,8.76y/a

road

3-3, 148/239/61.92%/1653/10td/5int/87.7 rating, 6.92y/a

7.6:1 td in ratio @ home, 2:1 on the road..this means less scoring from Brees and the probability that it's a close game,not a blowout,thus keeping Stacy and the running involved throughout the game.

Saints are, at best, an average team on the road. they can be beaten. Jets throttled them here in NJ a few weeks back..

I think Rams give them all they can handle, and Zac Stacy runs wild..he has had two stinkers in a row now,but it could be the week he gets back on track..

 

[Acrobat7]

Right now he's in my lineup over Ray Rice (@DET; 8th against the rush) and Rashad Jennings (vs. KC; 11th against the rush).

I could also flex in Bowe (@OAK) or Vernon Davis (@TBB).

Ray Rice doesn't excite me much, but the other options are all so close...

 

[RBM]

Locked in Stacy over Mathews. Go get em kid....

 

[Apeman]

Last week, Stacy received 7 carries and 3 pass targets in the first half when the game was close. When the Rams were down by 14+ points in the second half, Stacy received 7 carries and 1 pass target.

I'm struggling deciding between Stacy and Morris this week. My main concern was the possiblity of the Rams falling way behind, but I like this info. Thanks for posting it.

 

[spodog]

Interesting points here. I'm weighing a Stacy v Spiller decision, and am pretty sure I'm going with Stacy. The 14 carries for 25 yards vs the Cardinals is the outlier on his usage this year. 26 carries vs the Seahwaks. 27 carries vs the Titans. Both of these were games the Rams lost, so I'm guessing we could see a line like 18-110 with a TD even if the Saints put up 30 pts.

 

[meatwad1]

It's over folks. This guy is a marginal talent who went on a nice hot streak. Samkon Gado part VI.

 

[Breesisdaman]

Haven't watched a lot of Rams actually. How is their passing game? The Saints will stack the defense against the run and man up on the corners and make the QB beat them with his arm. If he is good enough to make the Saints back off that plan of attack the Stacy might be a good start.

 

[meatwad1]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

 

[OnTheReg]

Interesting points here. I'm weighing a Stacy v Spiller decision, and am pretty sure I'm going with Stacy. The 14 carries for 25 yards vs the Cardinals is the outlier on his usage this year. 26 carries vs the Seahwaks. 27 carries vs the Titans. Both of these were games the Rams lost, so I'm guessing we could see a line like 18-110 with a TD even if the Saints put up 30 pts.

In the same boat as you and I'm going with Stacy. Can't trust Spiller at all. Stacy has a higher floor, I'm just looking for something consistent.

 

[unckeyherb]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?

ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

 

[Reegus]

It's over folks. This guy is a marginal talent who went on a nice hot streak. Samkon Gado part VI.

Dildo alert

 

[MCguidance]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

Not true, actually.

 

[meatwad1]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?

ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

 

[meatwad1]

Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G YScm RRTD Fmb AV 2005 23 GNB RB 35 8 5 143 582 6 64 4.1 72.8 17.9 10 77 7.7 1 30 1.3 9.6 659 7 4 4

Stacy has more games obviously, but his stats sure do bear a resemblance to these gaudy numbers!!!

 

[MCguidance]

Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G YScm RRTD Fmb AV 2005 23 GNB RB 35 8 5 143 582 6 64 4.1 72.8 17.9 10 77 7.7 1 30 1.3 9.6 659 7 4 4

Stacy has more games obviously, but his stats sure do bear a resemblance to these gaudy numbers!!!

Riveting.

 

[unckeyherb]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?

ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

So you are predicting 60 total yards, no TD's. I look forward to your bump as well.

 

[unckeyherb]

No tavon going today. What does this do to Stacy this week?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

No tavon going today. What does this do to Stacy this week?

make him better?

 

[flapgreen]

 

[GroveDiesel]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

So does this mean you won't be bumping it?FWIW, this guy reminds me of Alfred Morris some.

 

[Gawain]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

So does this mean you won't be bumping it?FWIW, this guy reminds me of Alfred Morris some.

I think he was talking about TD-only leagues.

 

[shadyridr]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

waiting

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

FWIW, this guy reminds me of Alfred Morris some.

I've been thinking the same thing for a while. Both have adequate but unimpressive speed, both have excellent power and balance. I think Morris is a bit more powerful, but Stacy has more lateral agility.

 

[flapgreen]

Freaking love this guy. Couldn't decide between him and Roddy this morning but ultimately with Stacy. Thank you!

 

[Abrantes]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?

ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?

ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

ummm...someone late for an appointment???

 

[unckeyherb]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?

ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

So you are predicting 60 total yards, no TD's. I look forward to your bump as well.

props to making a bold prediction. You couldn't have been more wrong, but props none the less. 22 points for me last night. Kids gonna be a first round pick next year.

Just waiting for your bump.

 

[meatwad1]

Kellen Clemmons is their qb.

What a terrible post. Stacy is averaging 15.9 points per game in my .5 ppr league with Clemens as his QB. What are you talking about?

ETA: He has a real shot at rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Some other recent rookies to do so: ADP, Marshawn, Addai, Caddy, Willis, Portis, LT2, Edge. Of all those guys only ADP and Addai has done it in under 270 carries (238 and 226, respectively).

Stacy is on pace to carry 232 times.

But yeah, marginal talent.

lol....we will see on Sunday. I look forward to bumping this up when he drops his 6 point masterpiece.

I forgot to add the 2 in front of that 6. That performance ranks right up there with 'best of Gado'.

 

[Acrobat7]

Man, I will have a hard time deciding which two RBs to keep... And I got really scared when Stacy went down without contact last night!

 

[MCguidance]

Guy is a damn fine RB.

 

[C-Bound]

Man, I will have a hard time deciding which two RBs to keep... And I got really scared when Stacy went down without contact last night!

Which 2? I'll be making the Spiller or Stacy decision next summer.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Zac Stacy brushed off the hip injury he sustained on the opening drive of Sunday's win over the Saints.

Stacy missed just one drive and then returned to put a 28/133/1 line on the Saints. "I just took a shot ... (the doctors and trainers) fixed it up for me and I went back out there," he said. Stacy may rest a little during practice this week, but he'll be fine for a home game against the Bucs in fantasy's Super Bowl week. The rookie is averaging 85.0 rushing yards and 2.1 catches per game over the last 10 weeks.


Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

 

[unckeyherb]

Man, I will have a hard time deciding which two RBs to keep... And I got really scared when Stacy went down without contact last night!

Which 2? I'll be making the Spiller or Stacy decision next summer.

Lacy and Stacy for me

 

[Area51Inhabitant]

Man, I will have a hard time deciding which two RBs to keep... And I got really scared when Stacy went down without contact last night!

Which 2? I'll be making the Spiller or Stacy decision next summer.

Lacy and Stacy for me

I hope that works out better for you than Martin, Richardson and Wilson did for me this year.

 

[unckeyherb]

Man, I will have a hard time deciding which two RBs to keep... And I got really scared when Stacy went down without contact last night!

Which 2? I'll be making the Spiller or Stacy decision next summer.

Lacy and Stacy for me

I hope that works out better for you than Martin, Richardson and Wilson did for me this year.

as do I.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Speaking Wednesday, Zac Stacy says he feels "as good as new."

Stacy gave owners a brief scare during Week 15 when he missed a series with a hip issue. "I feel better than last week, to tell you the truth," he said Wednesday. Stacy is practicing in full this week and will be a fine RB1 against the Bucs come Sunday. He's averaging a robust 22.2 touches per game over the last 10 weeks.


Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

 

[RamMan]

Rotoworld:

Speaking Wednesday, Zac Stacy says he feels "as good as new."

Stacy gave owners a brief scare during Week 15 when he missed a series with a hip issue. "I feel better than last week, to tell you the truth," he said Wednesday. Stacy is practicing in full this week and will be a fine RB1 against the Bucs come Sunday. He's averaging a robust 22.2 touches per game over the last 10 weeks.


Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

Great news....I rode him last week with no hesitation and will do so again this week. He's become one of the most reliable RB options of the season....

 

[Acrobat7]

Man, I will have a hard time deciding which two RBs to keep... And I got really scared when Stacy went down without contact last night!

Which 2? I'll be making the Spiller or Stacy decision next summer.

I can keep two out of Ray Rice, Doug Martin and Zac Stacy.

 

[Cheesedawg]

Man, I will have a hard time deciding which two RBs to keep... And I got really scared when Stacy went down without contact last night!

Which 2? I'll be making the Spiller or Stacy decision next summer.

I can keep two out of Ray Rice, Doug Martin and Zac Stacy.

I have to decide between Stacy and Vereen in .5 ppr next year. I love both of them. Stacy has been durable, versatile, reliably consistent, and damn good.

 

[squistion]

How exactly do you talk yourself into drafting a RB who ran a 4.76 at the combine? I could forgive him if he was bigger/stronger with great agility but he isn't that good of a prospect. He is not even athletic enough to be brought up in a debate with Zac Stacy. Stepfan Taylor ran behind a excellent O-Line in the I-formation and took was there. That's a great strategy to deflect his mediocre-poor athleticism, but he was the college version of BJGE. Stacy played on a bad Vandy team vs SEC competition. He's physically a slower Rice/MJD. One guys screams probable value(and a little upside) with an opportunity to play/start immediately, the other screams 3rd/4th string likely bust. Its a open and shut case.

I'd say the same thing about Taylor that I'd say about Stacy. Based on the odds, he's a big longshot to make a lasting impact in the NFL. The key difference is that Taylor is being drafted accordingly, whereas Stacy is being drafted alongside 1st-3rd round NFL picks who have a reasonable chance to be useful.

Taylor will be an interesting prospect to monitor because he has a lot of the qualities that I look for besides workout numbers. He's obviously slow, but other than that he passes the eyeball test for me. Fluid runner. Good power, vision, and foot quickness. The success of guys like Arian Foster, Cedric Benson, Frank Gore, and LeSean McCoy who did poorly in combine drills provides some cause for optimism. The fact that Arizona was willing to spend a high 5th rounder on him and that Dallas had him with a 4th round grade despite his putrid combine numbers indicates that they must have liked his film. So while I can't think of too many 4.7 backs who succeeded, I also can't remember any who were drafted so high. Most scouting reports view Taylor as a solid, but unspectacular RB who can be serviceable in spot duty. I agree with that take (which is also my take on Stacy).

I just think the 5th round = he shouldn't be considered where he's being drafted is lazy analysis. I care more about college sucess, physical attributes, and opportunity than what Jerry Jones regurgitation of Mel Kipers big board said. As I've said before Chris Harper isn't on Jerry's board either. I'm sure you have plenty of logic behind Harper not being there, but that validates nothing.

There no doubt it's lazy analysis especially when there are factors indicating Stacy has serious opportunity. Opportunity is the HARDEST thing for any 5th rounder to come by.

Looking more and more like you guys were right, And that is the problem with cavalierly dismissing a player because of draft "pedigree" without looking at context.

 

[LawFitz]

How exactly do you talk yourself into drafting a RB who ran a 4.76 at the combine? I could forgive him if he was bigger/stronger with great agility but he isn't that good of a prospect. He is not even athletic enough to be brought up in a debate with Zac Stacy. Stepfan Taylor ran behind a excellent O-Line in the I-formation and took was there. That's a great strategy to deflect his mediocre-poor athleticism, but he was the college version of BJGE. Stacy played on a bad Vandy team vs SEC competition. He's physically a slower Rice/MJD. One guys screams probable value(and a little upside) with an opportunity to play/start immediately, the other screams 3rd/4th string likely bust. Its a open and shut case.

I'd say the same thing about Taylor that I'd say about Stacy. Based on the odds, he's a big longshot to make a lasting impact in the NFL. The key difference is that Taylor is being drafted accordingly, whereas Stacy is being drafted alongside 1st-3rd round NFL picks who have a reasonable chance to be useful.

Taylor will be an interesting prospect to monitor because he has a lot of the qualities that I look for besides workout numbers. He's obviously slow, but other than that he passes the eyeball test for me. Fluid runner. Good power, vision, and foot quickness. The success of guys like Arian Foster, Cedric Benson, Frank Gore, and LeSean McCoy who did poorly in combine drills provides some cause for optimism. The fact that Arizona was willing to spend a high 5th rounder on him and that Dallas had him with a 4th round grade despite his putrid combine numbers indicates that they must have liked his film. So while I can't think of too many 4.7 backs who succeeded, I also can't remember any who were drafted so high. Most scouting reports view Taylor as a solid, but unspectacular RB who can be serviceable in spot duty. I agree with that take (which is also my take on Stacy).

I just think the 5th round = he shouldn't be considered where he's being drafted is lazy analysis. I care more about college sucess, physical attributes, and opportunity than what Jerry Jones regurgitation of Mel Kipers big board said. As I've said before Chris Harper isn't on Jerry's board either. I'm sure you have plenty of logic behind Harper not being there, but that validates nothing.

There no doubt it's lazy analysis especially when there are factors indicating Stacy has serious opportunity. Opportunity is the HARDEST thing for any 5th rounder to come by.

Looking more and more like you guys were right, And that is the problem with cavalierly dismissing a player because of draft "pedigree" without looking at context.

Sharkbucks right again about another overlooked talent. I feel like almost every bandwagon thread about a breakout player this year has this guy at the forefront, well ahead of the masses. No doubt, he'll have some wrong calls eventually, but we need to take notice when a poster excels like this. I certainly have.

 

[Gawain]

I have a feeling this guy won a fair number of people their leagues this year. Great RB #2 of the WW in redraft leagues and has to be top 15 in dynasty.

 

[TheFly06]

How trustworthy is he in a week. 17 matchup @ Seattle?

He really has been a blessing this year. While he tends to get a few nicks and bruises, man can he carry the LOAD. Very pleased with his production all year.

 

[jason12vb]

How trustworthy is he in a week. 17 matchup @ Seattle?

He really has been a blessing this year. While he tends to get a few nicks and bruises, man can he carry the LOAD. Very pleased with his production all year.

Crud, hadn't looked at next week's matchups yet...stupid work league playing week 17 :/

I've started Stacy every week from 6 on, which includes their week 8 match with Seattle, but I will seriously consider sitting him this week. Seattle seems to be pretty healthy (WRs aside), so no need to rest up with the bye coming, and I think they are going to be looking to put the smack down week 17 to prove last week was a fluke.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

He's been great this year, but just seems like a prime guy to be ranked at the back end of the top 12 RBs, only to finish comfortably out of the top 20.

ETA- I have no reason why I feel that way, just gives me that vibe.