Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Tons of RBs afflicted with maladies, ailments, look questionable to start, etc., opening the door for a slate of backups to seize the day. What say you?
Last edited by a moderator:
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
Welcome to Our Forums. Once you've registered and logged in, you're primed to talk football, among other topics, with the sharpest and most experienced fantasy players on the internet.
Which RB2/handcuff will cement the ship for teams in Week 16? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Stompin' Tom Connors
- Start date
Winning IS Everything
Footballguy
I chose Bell for now since we do not know if Zeke is out yet.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Since I cut L. Bell a week ago and someone claimed him, I am fully convinced he is the correct answer.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Probably Fournette and Bell....because that is who my opponent has held all year while Ive been here with RoJo, Gaskin, picked up Pollard (who did help me advance) and had Wilson as well.
So...sure...probably them.
Actually, out of that group, at this point I would think that is who it is anyway. Don't think Rojo has been activated from Covid list which makes me think its not just the close contact (as it has been past the 5 days since he landed on the list)
So Fournette would get the ball and Bell seems to be set up well with CEH definitely hurt. Though, has a bit of a tougher running matchup against Atl than Fournette has against Detroit.
So...sure...probably them.
Actually, out of that group, at this point I would think that is who it is anyway. Don't think Rojo has been activated from Covid list which makes me think its not just the close contact (as it has been past the 5 days since he landed on the list)
So Fournette would get the ball and Bell seems to be set up well with CEH definitely hurt. Though, has a bit of a tougher running matchup against Atl than Fournette has against Detroit.
Last edited by a moderator:
cloppbeast
Footballguy
Gio got you to the finals, so there's that.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Bell and Fornette with what we know now.
After 5 straight single-digit weeks as the lead RB, I can't imagine anyone having the balls to start him in the semis.
cloppbeast
Footballguy
sho nuff
Footballguy
RoJo, Gaskin, Pollard...hell I might take the certainty of Gio if I could . Nope my opponent has him (and Bell and Fournette).
FairWarning
Footballguy
2nd place guy in my league had Gibson, Zeke, Pollard, Mostert, and J Wilson. He forgot to pull Zeke out of his lineup last week, probably cost him the title.
cloppbeast
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
sho nuff
Footballguy
wlwiles
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I debated making the following backfields a choice in the poll as well, but decided against because of added complexity, but they can be considered as well:
LAR backfield: Henderson/Brown (Akers out)
SF backfield: Wilson/Coleman/McKinnon (Mostert out)
MIA backfield: Ahmed/Breida/Washington (Gaskin dinged up)
Fournette may be a sensible choice but I am steering away -- I don't trust his ability, the usage that Arians gives his backs, and above all, the presence of McCoy who will also likely get touches.
FWIW I am leaning Bell, even though there are other backs on the bench for KC as well. Will be interesting to see what DAL does with Pollard/Zeke this coming game -- if I were them I'd be shutting down Zeke for the season.
Last edited by a moderator:
I think another challenge worth mentioning is the game times.
For those of us hoping Zeke sits so Pollard is the lead back the Cowboys play Sunday at 4:30.
Wonder if the Cowboys will be nice enough to announce by Saturday AM if Zeke is going to play or not?
Maybe the Friday practice report will be as good is we can hope for.
For those of us hoping Zeke sits so Pollard is the lead back the Cowboys play Sunday at 4:30.
Wonder if the Cowboys will be nice enough to announce by Saturday AM if Zeke is going to play or not?
Maybe the Friday practice report will be as good is we can hope for.
Last edited by a moderator:
sho nuff
Footballguy
Yeah...because I will be choosing by Saturday afternoon between Pollard, Wilson, or Ahmed if Gaskin cant go.
Last edited by a moderator:
Yenrub
Footballguy
I will be relying on some combination of two of these backups this week.(TD heavy league)
Mike Davis (don't like the matchup against the Washington front 7)
Henderson (with Akers out he becomes an option but can't really trust McVay)
Z. Moss (played well last time against Patriots but I have no idea what the true usage is in Buffalo)
Wilson (looks like he will be going with a 3rd string QB)
My opponent has Chubb & Kamara so I'm doomed no matter which combo I use
Mike Davis (don't like the matchup against the Washington front 7)
Henderson (with Akers out he becomes an option but can't really trust McVay)
Z. Moss (played well last time against Patriots but I have no idea what the true usage is in Buffalo)
Wilson (looks like he will be going with a 3rd string QB)
My opponent has Chubb & Kamara so I'm doomed no matter which combo I use
TartanLion
Footballguy
So many options. I do know this.. if Wilson AND Pollard both look like getting starts, I’m tempted to put them both in over Jacobs instead of just one of them alongside Jacobs and Chubb
Last edited by a moderator:
heckmanm
Footballguy
sho nuff
Footballguy
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Henderson from the Rams should see a big uptick in production I would think.
Ahmed from Miami fresh off 122 yds, TD, 2Pt conversion and the Raiders this upcoming weekend.
Ahmed from Miami fresh off 122 yds, TD, 2Pt conversion and the Raiders this upcoming weekend.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Yeah if you have other decent options, probably best to stay away from the Miami backfield altogether.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Well Pollard and Wilson. Likely Wilson if we don’t know about Zeke til Sunday.
If I knew Gaskin would get the carries Id certainly rather have him out there against Vegas
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Last edited by a moderator:
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Elliott told reporters he felt "better today than I have in the last three weeks on a Wednesday." It looks likely Elliott will return to the starting role despite Tony Pollard being the superior back for much of this season.
Archer - ESPN
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Gaskin activated from IR today
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
I thought Edmunds was more banged up than Drake? Could be wrong though.
Stat Correction
Footballguy
That statement is debatable, at best.Razors Edge said:
As good (productive, from a fantasy standpoint) as the 2016 Zeke? Heck, no.
As good as the 2020 version of Zeke after 2,264 career touches (college and NFL)? Heck, yeah.
In fact, I would say undoubtedly better.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Perhaps adding AJ Dillon to the "other" options:
Aaron Jones battling a toe issue and LP in practice.
Jamaal Williams also got dinged up last game and DNP last practice.
Tough match up against TEN, but Dillon may be in line for volume.
Aaron Jones battling a toe issue and LP in practice.
Jamaal Williams also got dinged up last game and DNP last practice.
Tough match up against TEN, but Dillon may be in line for volume.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
What is the significance of the number of college and pro touches for Elliot?
I have not seen a study of workloads that included college touches before, I did come across something talking about decline after 1800 pro touches but most NFL RB never reach that number. The ones who have surpassed it are all really good RB which Elliot has shown himself to be.
I tend to agree with you.
I feel like the 1800 touch might actually be more of a function of increasing age vs wear and tear.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I went over this awhile back in the Elliot thread.
I am open to the possibility of workloads mattering. I am just looking for evidence that shows it does and haven't found any yet.
Looking for some.
Similar threads
