Fantasy owners, Who do I start this week at RB?
THEONLYTBONE
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Tatem bell
Cory Dillion
Julius Jones
Brian Westbrook
I need 2 of these to start and right now have dillion and westbrook in........with J Jones a close 3rd..........
Cory Dillion
Julius Jones
Brian Westbrook
I need 2 of these to start and right now have dillion and westbrook in........with J Jones a close 3rd..........
Peace and Prosper.............
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<< <i>I would start those 2 as well. Mike Bell will share the work with Tatum Bell otherwise I would have gone with Tatum over Dillon. >>
Yeah but Maroney is stealing carries from Dillion..................
Denver has scored at least 30 points in their last 4 games at home against Kansas City (and won all 4 games).
Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell combined for 145 yards and a TD last year at home against Kansas City.
Denver typically runs well at home and Kansas City gave up 116 yards and 2 TDs rushing to Cincinnati last week.
My vote is Westbrook (your best back) and Tatum Bell.
Side note, Westbrook left practice early yesterday due to knee swelling but it is not considered serious. (I'd still keep an eye on it, Westbrook is injury-prone to say the least).
<< <i>Denver plays Kansas City in Denver.
Denver has scored at least 30 points in their last 4 games at home against Kansas City (and won all 4 games).
Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell combined for 145 yards and a TD last year at home against Kansas City.
Denver typically runs well at home and Kansas City gave up 116 yards and 2 TDs rushing to Cincinnati last week.
My vote is Westbrook (your best back) and Tatum Bell.
Side note, Westbrook left practice early yesterday due to knee swelling but it is not considered serious. (I'd still keep an eye on it, Westbrook is injury-prone to say the least). >>
Hmmmmmmmmm.......................I may just have to give Bell the ball and if westbrook doesnt play which of the other 2 would you start?
Thanks..............
Jones ran well against Jacksonville last week, and they have a pretty decent front. The fact that they ran so much against a tougher front is a good indication that they are somewhat committed to the running game, and they will likely use it again this week against Washington.
Bell should be solid also, especially in a game that should be dominated by the Bronco's. Although Plummer struggled in week 1, if he struggles again, you can bet they're just going to run the heck out of the ball rather than yank him mid-game for Cutler in the second week of the season.
Dillon is ok, but he's not as good of a bet away against the Jets this week, and Westbrook has never been a great fantasy producer, even in his best years. He's too much of a receiver than most running backs, and while the occasional receiving TD is certainly nice, your RB's should be your top producers on your team because of their running ability. That's why most fantasy teams that win their league have drafted primo RB's in the 1st & 2nd rounds. WR's don't produce as much & as consistently as RB's. I'd trade Westbrook after he has a good week, he's over-rated in my opinion and could easily get you a solid WR in return if you needed one.
<< <i>I'd start Bell & Jones...
Jones ran well against Jacksonville last week, and they have a pretty decent front. The fact that they ran so much against a tougher front is a good indication that they are somewhat committed to the running game, and they will likely use it again this week against Washington.
Bell should be solid also, especially in a game that should be dominated by the Bronco's. Although Plummer struggled in week 1, if he struggles again, you can bet they're just going to run the heck out of the ball rather than yank him mid-game for Cutler in the second week of the season.
Dillon is ok, but he's not as good of a bet away against the Jets this week, and Westbrook has never been a great fantasy producer, even in his best years. He's too much of a receiver than most running backs, and while the occasional receiving TD is certainly nice, your RB's should be your top producers on your team because of their running ability. That's why most fantasy teams that win their league have drafted primo RB's in the 1st & 2nd rounds. WR's don't produce as much & as consistently as RB's. I'd trade Westbrook after he has a good week, he's over-rated in my opinion and could easily get you a solid WR in return if you needed one. >>
Thanks, I have Chad Johnson and T.O as my wide outs Warner as my QB and Shockey as my T.E..........I lack a top RB but have 4 solid #2's IMO........and the league I am playing in seems NOBODY wants to trade ...............
Most fantasy players put a lot of value on TE, but it's really not than important... Shockey is constantly over-rated, you should capitalize on this fact. You can pick up Graham or Pollard or someone along those lines that is a free agent - there are always average but productive TE's available. The difference in overall points from the best TE to the weakest someone is willing to take on their roster is generally not a large margin over the course of a season.
Based on the key players on your team, not even knowing who your QB is, your team is probably going to get crushed with such a weak core of runners. With that in mind, and with the solid receivers in place, you should at least try to get a top RB. Find a team with 2 strong RB's and a weak TE and propose 4 different trades to them. Offer them each of your RB's along with Shockey and see if they bite. This way, you've given them 4 things to think about, increases your chances they'll be interested. Don't even ask for their TE in return. Just pick one up after you make the deal, but not before.