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(Message started by: lumber2121 on Dec 16^th, 2004, 11:31am)

Title: Who to start at RB?
Post by lumber2121 on Dec 16^th, 2004, 11:31am

Here are my RB options

T. Jones vs. Texas
L. Johnson vs. Denver
S. Jackson @ Arizona
M. Faulk @ Arizona

Jackson and Faulk may both be available. I have read that Jackson will start if he is ready to go. L. Johnson will start and Blaylock said he will not play this weekend.

Who should I start?

Title: Re: Who to start at RB?
Post by Oakland4life on Dec 16^th, 2004, 2:58pm

Well if it were me, I'd go with Johnson and Jones.

My original post had the wrong match up and I apoligize if you read it. Im sure you were like "WTF" if you did.

Anyway, Johnson and Jones BOTH will be playing in sub freezing temperatures which makes for a bitch of a passing game and a whole lot of running. Denver has been pretty good as a rush stopping defense, but they have allowed quite a few rushing TD's.

Faulk and Jackson would be a tough call only because they have a trend of split carries. I would say both will prolly get a TD (Faulk on the receiving side) but I see that they will again split the carries against the loley Cards.

*edit* I'm relatively new at posting on boards, so bare with me plz.

Title: Re: Who to start at RB?
Post by StegRock on Dec 16^th, 2004, 7:51pm

Gotta go with Larry Johnson at this point, especially if Blaylock will not be playing. In KC, against Denver, he'll have a good game. After that, I go with Jackson if he plays, moreover, if Faulk doesn't. Jones, however, may be the safer bet vis-a-vis Jackson, but Jackson's upswing against Arizona would just be too hard for me to pass up. Good luck! [smiley=shammy.gif]

Title: Re: Who to start at RB?
Post by Chumpzilla on Dec 16^th, 2004, 9:56pm

I would go with L.J. at Denver. Jones would probably be my second choice unless you are absolutely certain which back will start in STL. Because of the doubt surrounding that situation I would avoid it.

Title: Re: Who to start at RB?
Post by Philly on Dec 17^th, 2004, 8:48am

Larry Johnson is a must start as he has produced recently and is a sure starter on a solid offense. Denver defense has been up and down lately after a solid start, but they'll have to pay a lot of attention to Gonzo and Eddie Kennison (yes, him).

For your second starter, stick with Thomas Jones unless you are absolutely sure that Stephen Jackson is going to be ready to run. Check the practice reports after today's (Friday's) sessions. If he hasn't practiced, then put Jones in the lineup. If S-Jax practiced full-speed without incident, then I'd go with him against a shaky Cardinal defense.

Title: Re: Who to start at RB?
Post by junkyardjake on Dec 17^th, 2004, 7:08pm

I think everybody nailed this one, Thomas Jones and Larry Johnson are the safer choices. Nobody knows what's going on with the Rams running game this week, and they could actually end up starting Arlen Harris.

Title: Re: Who to start at RB?
Post by Callie on Dec 17^th, 2004, 7:40pm

I agree with Oakland4life, Philly and Jake. And WELCOME, Fellow Faithful Oakland4life!
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1. T. Jones - The score should not run up to a situation where the Bears need to go to the pass (if they find a passing game), and Jones should get touches in the passing game anyway. Plus HOU is giving up rushing yards.

2. L. Johnson - Holmes out, Blaylock questionable, good O-line. The Donkeys are a good run D, but they are giving up some run yards and some run TDs.

3. Jackson / Faulk - ARI run D has been bad, but which RB will get the touches?

Title: Re: Who to start at RB?
Post by sameoldsameold on Dec 18^th, 2004, 12:16am

yep go with the for sures! TJ and johnson...only because you know they are playing and mike martz is known to screw the fantasy folk over!