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Re: Fantasy Dilemma II: Marshall Faulk
« Reply #1 on: Nov 11th, 2003, 6:47pm » |
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The Rams have the league's 2nd easiest schedule against the pass.
Rest of the schedule is: at Chi, at Ari, Min, at Cle, Sea, Cin, at Det. Generally better for the passing game overall.
The running game has to work to make a passing game work, but will it be an RBBC? Gordon is ready to come back and Harris has shown he can at least do it once in a while.
I don't think he'll be Super Faulk ever again. But there will be shining moments. Figure out what you have on your bench for the many games left that are INCREDIBLY easy against the pass! Although, if the Rams get so far ahead that they only care about ball control/clock control, what's your scoring system in terms of yards and TDs?
Believe it or not, if I had Faulk now, I'd play him as a good matchups RB.
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Re: Fantasy Dilemma II: Marshall Faulk
« Reply #2 on: Nov 11th, 2003, 6:56pm » |
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on Nov 11th, 2003, 6:47pm, Callie wrote:The Rams have the league's 2nd easiest schedule against the pass.
Rest of the schedule is: at Chi, at Ari, Min, at Cle, Sea, Cin, at Det. Generally better for the passing game overall.
The running game has to work to make a passing game work, but will it be an RBBC? Gordon is ready to come back and Harris has shown he can at least do it once in a while.
I don't think he'll be Super Faulk ever again. But there will be shining moments. Figure out what you have on your bench for the many games left that are INCREDIBLY easy against the pass! Although, if the Rams get so far ahead that they only care about ball control/clock control, what's your scoring system in terms of yards and TDs?
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Great info on their schedule Callie. I wonder if Faulk will get a ton of screen passes against these teams? He is incredible off the short dump offs.
But like you, I am leary of that potential RBBC. It seems anyone can run in that system and behind that line!
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Re: Fantasy Dilemma II: Marshall Faulk
« Reply #3 on: Nov 11th, 2003, 7:08pm » |
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If they were really looking to make it a RBBC don't you think Arlen Harris would have gotten more carries then he did? I don't even remember if he got 1.
The Baltimore D is tops against the run, so you can't blame Marshall for the yardage. Tack on it's his FIRST game BACK from injury. At the last minute I started Faulk over Dunn, do I regret? Not really, I still won. Though Faulk has to much potential to break out to be benched. 5 of those 7 games in my opinion with the exceptions of Min and Sea are great against the run. Ja Lewis vs. Clevelands Run D? Clinton Portis vs. Arizona's Run D?
I traded for Faulk earlier in the season, based on the latter part of the schedule. I think I may come away with a steal. I was off to a losing streak, but now I'm currently in 4th place in the league with a four game winning streak. Faulk, may not get the yardage, but as it was proved Sunday night, he will get the ball down in the goal line area.
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Re: Fantasy Dilemma II: Marshall Faulk
« Reply #6 on: Nov 12th, 2003, 1:30pm » |
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on Nov 11th, 2003, 6:47pm, Callie wrote:The Rams have the league's 2nd easiest schedule against the pass.
Rest of the schedule is: at Chi, at Ari, Min, at Cle, Sea, Cin, at Det. Generally better for the passing game overall.
The running game has to work to make a passing game work, but will it be an RBBC? Gordon is ready to come back and Harris has shown he can at least do it once in a while.
I don't think he'll be Super Faulk ever again. But there will be shining moments. Figure out what you have on your bench for the many games left that are INCREDIBLY easy against the pass! Although, if the Rams get so far ahead that they only care about ball control/clock control, what's your scoring system in terms of yards and TDs?
Believe it or not, if I had Faulk now, I'd play him as a good matchups RB.
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on Nov 12th, 2003, 10:02am, Philly wrote:Marshall Faulk, at this point in his career, is a lower-tier #2 fantasy back (think Martin, George) or a very good #3 fantasy back.
I'd be very surprised if he doesn't get hurt again this season (assuming he is being used by Martz). Even when he is healthy, he is a shell of his former self. Martz doesn't use him like he uses Gordon (or even Harris). |
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I stand with Philly and Callie here. No need to re-word it, really, but... In summary with a little editorial... The days of "Super Faulk" are over, but he does have an auspicious schedule from here on out for the remainder of this season, so he might have a good stretch run. But, in deep keeper leagues, I'd be lookin' to capitalize on that at the end of the season/the offseason and trading him. He is just not the same player, the Faulk of '99. But, keep your expectations realistic and don't be surprised if he disappoints, especially if you expect too much, and don't be surprised if he pulls up lame again soon, especially if you're really depending on him.
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