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jerobi
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12/15/2004 12:20 PM
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I'm out of championship contention in one league, but it's still worth a run at the Loser's Bracket title.
Pick two:
Pittman
Goings
Portis
J. Jones
Droughns
M. Faulk
Okay, so the last one is a joke. The top 3 or 4 have all been beasts lately so it's a tough call. Droughns won't get the call, but he will be the starter once again since Bell is out for the season with a seperated shoulder.
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GlennGoBlue
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12/15/2004 1:22 PM
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Pittman and Portis and don't think twice, IMO. Portis could have a monster game this week.
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EagleNY
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12/15/2004 5:33 PM
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Goings, IMO, also warrants consideration (in place of Pittman per GGB's post.) Four straight games 100+ yards. Add to that Carolina is the hottest team going right now...
Of course, I'd start my grandmother against the Saints defense, so Pittman does have the matchup advantage.
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jerobi
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12/15/2004 6:09 PM
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Pittman
Goings
Portis
J. Jones
Droughns
M. Faulk
Yeah, that's the interesting part. I enjoy starting Pittman, but now that Alstott is back he has already vultured a TD or two (I'm pretty sure). So unless Pittman busts it in there from 10+ yds out, there is that unknown factor.
Goings and Jones should handle 30+ carries each, but their teams don't exactly imply rushing TDs.
Portis is a monster, but Cooley seems to be getting at least one crack in all the red zone looks in recent weeks, which is troublesome.
Then you've even got Droughns in there - he lost his spot to Bell (who despite having a 3rd-degree seperated shoulder claims he's fine) but now has it back by virtue of no one else being healthy.
I was leaning toward Portis and Goings, with Pittman in close consideration.
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jerobi
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12/15/2004 6:09 PM
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My bad on the player relist - I was using that for reference.
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12/15/2004 8:52 PM
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Have to go Portis because of the matchup. I'd give Pittman the edge as he's as much a receiving threat as he is running(Westbrookesque) For Goings, although Atlanta isn't as tough, they still are pretty tough vs the run and its easier to pass on them. I will note though that Pittman didn't have huge numbers vs NO last time. Also this past weekend's production was low, however, he hasn't yet failed to rebound from a low production week in a big way.
I'd rule out Droughns as I expect more passing from Denver at KC than running, though he will get some touches.
Jones is vs the best scoring defense in the league, as you know, and Dallas will be playing from behind.
Faulk who? Kevin would get more consideration than Marshall these days. Kinda sad.
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OTownEagle
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12/16/2004 9:39 AM
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Here is my problem;
Tiki Barber vs Steelers or
Larry Johnson vs Broncos
My other back is Domanick Davis vs Bears
I need to play two, I am thinking Johnson and Davis any suggestions?
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EagleNY
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12/16/2004 10:08 AM
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Sounds like a good idea to me. Giants will likely go down early, leading to another day of Eli being fed to the wolves.
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OTownEagle
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12/17/2004 8:56 AM
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Thanks NY I just need to be assured I was thinking correctly.
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