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RealTime Fantasy Sports Mailbag
RealTime Fantasy Sports Mailbag

2009-11-04 15:25:46
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer
RealTime Fantasy Sports

I have Ray Rice as my running back this week and I also have Pierre Thomas. Do I start my three receivers Andre Johnson, Miles Austin and Greg Jennings or do I sit one of those three to get Thomas in the lineup this week? If so which one?

Crimson Kings

Crimson Kings: Tough call. I probably still go with the three receivers over Thomas. I just worry about Thomas' workload. He is going to be hit or miss because he is rotating with two other backs. Thomas hasn't had 20 touches since Week 4. I think your receivers are more consistent right now, so I stick with them. Johnson and Austin are a must start right now with the way they are playing. And Jennings is starting to play better, getting about 90 yards and a touchdown last week. I would stick with him against the Bucs, who have allowed some big plays in the secondary.

I'm in a touchdown only league with two good matchups this week. Who do you go with: Aaron Rodgers or Matt Hasselbeck?

Josh

Josh: I like both guys this week. Rodgers is the safer play in my eyes. He has been rock solid the last several weeks while Hasselbeck has endured a few poor showings this season. I think Rodgers can make some big plays against the Bucs secondary, a pass defense that has allowed 16-passing TDs this season. Rodgers also has at least two scores in five straight games (13 TDs to 2 INTs during that stretch). Tough for me to sit Rodgers for anyone right now.

Which quarterback would you recommend Matt Hasselbeck or Tony Romo?

TA

TA: Hasselbeck has a much better matchup, but I still think I go with Romo. He is just playing too well. I think he has the upside for the bigger game. Romo has 8 TDs without an interception the last three games. The Eagles also have allowed 11 passing TDs, which isn't great. Hasselbeck has been more up and down this season, playing very well at times but posting a few poor showings as well. I feel Romo is the safer play. Ride the hot hand.

Is Donald Brown or Mike Bell worth dumping for Ryan Moats?

Daryl

Daryl: I might dump Bell for Moats. Bell gets his work, but is splitting time with two other backs. He has just a score the last three times and his highest yardage total is 80 during that stretch. Moats also will split time with other backs, but has more yardage potential on a weekly basis. I'm not sold on Moats after just one game, but he has big-play ability and plays in a good offense. I might take a chance on him over Bell.

I have Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw (broken foot, but still scoring more than Jacobs) and Tim Hightower, who was supposed to be outplayed by Chris Wells last week but wasn't. I'm thinking about Jacobs and Bradshaw together. Is that a bad play with both running backs on the same team?

Rob

Rob: I might stay away from Bradshaw for now. I know he scored last week, but he has averaged fewer than 3 yards per carry each of his last two games, which is a concern. I think his foot is hindering him some. Hightower is still getting his work even though Wells is playing more and more. Hightower still has good value in PPR leagues since he gets so many chances in the passing game. Jacobs also has looked much better of late, rushing for more than 75 yards in back to back games.

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Miami Dolphins DT Jason Ferguson (elbow) and LB Channing Crowder (shoulder) were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, but both are listed as doubtful for Week 9.

Devin HesterNov 6 08:33p

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9, [ More ]

Jack WilliamsNov 6 07:03p

Denver Broncos CB Jack Williams (illness) and SS David Bruton (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. They are expected to play in Week 9.

Calvin JohnsonNov 6 07:03p

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. He looked [ More ]

Scott StarksNov 6 07:03p

Jacksonville Jaguars CB Scott Starks (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He has been ruled out for Week 9.

Josh BarrettNov 6 06:53p

Denver Broncos FS Josh Barrett (undisclosed) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 6. He will be a game-time decision for Week 9 but should play.

Kevin SmithNov 6 06:53p

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9.

Jeremiah RatliffNov 6 06:43p

Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (knee) and SS Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. They are listed as probable for Week 9 and will be able to play.

Demetric EvansNov 6 06:23p

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers DL Demetric Evans (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and will not play in Week 9.

Takeo SpikesNov 6 06:23p

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9.

Reggie SmithNov 6 06:23p

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Reggie Smith (groin) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is probable for Week 9. He will be a game-time decision.

Kelvin HaydenNov 6 06:23p

Indianapolis Colts CB Kelvin Hayden (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He has been ruled out for Week 9.

Stephen SpachNov 6 06:03p

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David StewartNov 6 06:03p

Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans OT David Stewart (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 26. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 and [ More ]

Nick FergusonNov 6 05:53p

Houston Texans DL Tim Bulman (ribs), LB Xavier Adibi (ankle), LB Kevin Bentley (shoulder) and SS Nick Ferguson (knee) are expected to play in the team's Week 9 game.

Benjamin WatsonNov 6 05:43p

New England Patriots TE Benjamin Watson (back) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 and will be a game-time decision.

Matt LightNov 6 05:33p

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (forearm), RB Fred Taylor (ankle), RB Sammy Morris (knee), OT Matt Light (knee) and DL Jarvis Green (knee) did not participate in practice [ More ]

Donald BrownNov 6 05:13p

Indianapolis Colts RB Donald Brown (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is questionable for Week 9.

Pierre GarconNov 6 05:13p

Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is questionable for Week 9.

Sinorice MossNov 6 05:13p

Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants WR Sinorice Moss (foot) and WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) will be able to play in Week 9.

Chris CantyNov 6 05:13p

Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants DT Chris Canty (calf) and LB Michael Boley (knee) are expected to play in Week 9.

Dominique BarberNov 6 05:13p

Houston Texans SS Dominique Barber (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 6, and will not play in Week 9.

Antonio BryantNov 6 05:03p

Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week [ More ]

Michael ClaytonNov 6 04:53p

Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton (wrist) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 but is expected to play.

Jeremi JohnsonNov 6 04:43p

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott (knee) and FB Jeremi Johnson (knee) are expected to play in Week 9.

Roy WilliamsNov 6 04:43p

Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DL Tank Johnson (foot) and SS Roy L. Williams (forearm) will be game-time decisions for Week 9 but are expected to play.

Brian WestbrookNov 6 04:33p

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid indicated that RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) should be able to play in Week 9.

Jason PetersNov 6 04:33p

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles OG Nick Cole (knee), OG Todd Herremans (foot), OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder) and OT Jason Peters (ankle) will be [ More ]

Darren HowardNov 6 04:33p

Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles DE Darren Howard (ankle) and DE Chris Clemons (shoulder, elbow) will be able to play in Week 9.

Jarret JohnsonNov 6 04:23p

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens LS Matt Katula (elbow), LB Jarret Johnson (shoulder), SS Haruki Nakamura (chest), LB Prescott Burgess (illness) and CB Frank Walker [ More ]

Curtis LoftonNov 6 04:03p

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Curtis Lofton (knee, ankle) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 but is expected to play.

Brian FinneranNov 6 04:03p

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons WR Brian Finneran (ankle) and DT Jonathan Babineaux (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 6. They are listed [ More ]

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