Marauders11 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Rest of the season... Slaton possibly 1 fumble away from losing his job for good OR Brian Westbrook (glassman) who is always an injury waiting to happen these day. Dilemma I'm faced with in a PPR league- both have big upside and can be PPR gold, and both obviously have significant downside and can end up getting me nothing. I already made my decision, but I'm curious to hear some Huddle thoughts on both guys moving forward. Then I will let you know what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Riskier? Slaton in a landslide. Westbrook is going to be ridden like a horse the rest of the way, no question. Slaton could be one more good week from Ryan Moats or one more fumble away from losing his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Agreed the only thing stopping Westbrook is possible injury...Slaton has possible injury AND the fumble problem, and a highly motivated Ryan Moats breathing down his neck. Slaton is the riskier player at this point WD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauders11 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 as a Philly homer I am not 100% that Slaton is riskier "in a landslide", Westbrook is so freakin' fragile it's not even funny, so with him I don't think it's a "possible injury" that will derail him I think it's a "probable" injury. Anyway... - Moats is Moats yes he did well last week, but he's nothing special talent-wise, and I DO think that Slaton is back to his usual role this week, BUT if he puts it on the carpet 1 more time he could be toast. So that being said I gave up Slaton to get BWest and while I'm happy about it I am also scared that I pulled the plug on SS too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The Eagles from a football point of view have been smart with Westbrook. They are protecting him for the stretch where he usually shines. It has made for a very dissapointing fantasy season so far and trying to get lucky and catch him when he has a vintage Westbrook game is very risky and very frustrating . Couple that with him being very fragile and he is just a headache at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double D Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Westbrook has had one good fantasy game this year. Does anyone really see him being good again? I don't. At least Slaton has been an effective fantasy starter before this past week so we know that he can be again if given the opportunity. I dont think people should be getting too excited about Moats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belushi Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'd prefer Slaton. Westbrook hasn't done anything this season even when he's played. He's 30 and the injuries look like they've caught up with him. They've got plenty of weapons, and a decent back in McCoy. I think Westy's workload in the regular season is limited to keep him healthy for the playoffs. He's just not a difference maker any more. Slaton's had a terrible season, but he didn't lose all that talent from last season. Moats is junk who shined against a terrible run D that's been lit up by everyone. This may be a wake-up call for Slaton. If he can get back to how he played last year, he has RB1 potential. Westy can't turn back the clock 7 years. I'd rather have Slaton going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Both certainly carry a lot of risks at this point, but I'd still prefer Slaton just because I still think, if he stops fumbling, his upside is greater - I'm sure you've watched the Eagles' games and know first-hand, Westbrook just doesn't have the same explosiveness he used to. If Slaton ends up on the strong side of a timeshare with Moats from here on out, I still don't know that would change my opinion - Westbrook's touches will also likely be limited the rest of the way because of McCoy's presence. Slaton may ultimately be the greater risk, because a fumble this week could get him permanently planted on the bench, but I think his greater upside over Westbrook sufficiently counters that increased risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efi4eye Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 - Moats is Moats yes he did well last week, but he's nothing special talent-wise, and I DO think that Slaton is back to his usual role this week, BUT if he puts it on the carpet 1 more time he could be toast. So that being said I gave up Slaton to get BWest and while I'm happy about it I am also scared that I pulled the plug on SS too soon. You forget that Slaton wasn't that highly regarded as a rookie either, like Forte he wasn't really even considered top 10 for RB prospects before the draft that year. Not drafted that high or being paid that much either. So yeah... I could actually see Slaton losing his job as an every down back, but not just yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfer Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 SS isn't the only one with his job on the line. I believe Kubiak must deliver a 10-win season/playoff berth for houston or he's done. Knowing that, Kubiak will play the players that give him the best chance to win. Against Buffalo's 32 ranked run d it was very easy (and predictable) to send slaton to the pine. Now here comes an actual opponent. Houston is missing 2 starting guards, and no more Daniels. Without a run game it's all on Schaub (noone talks about this guy for MVP...amazing) and he needs weapons like Slaton to checkdown and make plays in space. Slaton has had success against all 3 AFC South teams in the past, that's 4 games on the schedule. Houston cannot afford to screw around and expect a wildcard. Slaton must play. One more fumble anytime soon though and that might be it. I don't blame you for hedging your risk, i just dont think westie is going to help you sleep at night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 The question read who is riskier, not who has more upside. Slaton is a fumble or at most two away from getting you almost 0 points down the stretch. To me that seems like a bit of a risk. Westbrook is in no imminent danger at all of losing his job. McCoy was awful last week until the Giants gave up and let him bust one. Even if you think Westbrook doesn' have it anymore, he is still much less of a risk. It was brought up previously that Westbrook owners probably aren't sleeping well. How do you think Slaton owners are feeling right now? Slaton probably has more upside, but is also a much greater risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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