loaf Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports BREAKING! Torain out, Portis in for Week 11.....Schaub takes full practice reps Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) They said Williams will start with Portis the backup. Coach Mike Shanahan did say that Clinton Portis (groin) will play against the Titans, probably in a limited backup role behind Keiland Williams. Torain hasn't been a noticeable upgrade from Williams dating back to the preseason, so he's no lock to retain the starting job once he gets healthy. (Assuming he does at all.) His fantasy value is bordering on non-existent. If Williams keeps the job he "could" be that one player who can win a champinship for you. Happens all the time ( rememeber Samkon gado etc) . He has a terriffic playoff schedule. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (31st), Cowboys (23rd) and Jaguars (21st). We know its RatFace BUT once he finds a back after flopping he sticks with him ( Portis..anderson etc) Edited November 19, 2010 by damageinc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The other thing to watch is whether or not James Davis is signed off the practice squad. Shanahan didn't bring him up last week. There's still time this week and it would provide some insight into whether Portis is really healthy but more importantly whether Shanahan is going to stick with Keiland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Was thinking that but if he doesnt by the end of today it will be all Williams this weekend with portis in a backup role. But theres these kind of reports and you think Ratface !!! Keiland Williams - RB - Redskins The Washington Post suggests that Keiland Williams is no lock to be the Redskins' featured tailback in Week 11. Writes the Post's Rick Maese, "If (Clinton) Portis handles the bulk of the workload Sunday, Williams could return to his role as the team's third-down back." We do tentatively expect Williams to handle most of the carries and catches for Washington, but it's another reminder that Mike Shanahan backfields are far from reliable sources of fantasy value. A tough matchup with Tennessee makes the situation that much sketchier. Nov. 19 - 2:27 p.m. ET Source: Washington Post Edited November 19, 2010 by damageinc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) It was good meh while it lasted ... Edited November 19, 2010 by Scooby's Hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryroads Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Glad I traded Torain for Turner when I did Laughing all the way to the bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttwarrior4 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 this is actually good news for williams , im sure portis won't have afull load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Furley Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 So does everyone pretty much think Torrain's fantasy value is nonexistent at this point? I picked up Williams and am thinking of dropping Torrain for a kicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 It seems unlikely Portis will have a major role considering how limited he has been in practice. I could see him being involved on some 3rd downs but probably only if Williams struggles in pass protection. I'm starting Williams as a flex this weekend and feel pretty good about it. As for Torain, I am holding onto him since the state of the WAS backfield is ever fluctuating. Also, FWIW, if I didn't need to depend on any of these RBs, I wouldn't. Sometimes you have little choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip's Invitation Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Now that byes are over, there is NO reason to start ANY Redskins RB at all. You're just in for a headache if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedog Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Let the head games begin Rotoworld: ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Keiland Williams will not draw the start in Week 11. That distinction will go to Clinton Portis. Knowing Mike Shanahan, the only guarantee is that Portis will get the first carry of the game; everything else is a crapshoot. Williams came into Sunday as our 27th ranked running back for Week 11, but the news that Portis is seemingly healthy enough to be the team's starter makes Williams even less of an attractive play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Let the head games begin Rotoworld: ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Keiland Williams will not draw the start in Week 11. That distinction will go to Clinton Portis. Knowing Mike Shanahan, the only guarantee is that Portis will get the first carry of the game; everything else is a crapshoot. Williams came into Sunday as our 27th ranked running back for Week 11, but the news that Portis is seemingly healthy enough to be the team's starter makes Williams even less of an attractive play. Why do I continue to have any RBs on a Shanahan coached team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Glad I traded Torain for Turner when I did Laughing all the way to the bank! It is immoral to play in leagues made up of the mentally deficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageinc Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 The Rat at his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Let the head games begin Rotoworld: ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Keiland Williams will not draw the start in Week 11. That distinction will go to Clinton Portis. Knowing Mike Shanahan, the only guarantee is that Portis will get the first carry of the game; everything else is a crapshoot. Williams came into Sunday as our 27th ranked running back for Week 11, but the news that Portis is seemingly healthy enough to be the team's starter makes Williams even less of an attractive play. Not surprising...I said earlier in this thread that williams is nothing more than a 3rd-down RB, and when given the opportunity to be the primary, ball-control RB last week, he failed miserably (see Washington's 4 straight 3-and-outs to start the game last week when they tried to run the ball). When the game turned into a pass-heavy mode for the Skins, Williams played very well. But he is not a primary ball carrier. Portis or Torain have that role if either is healthy. Not sure why this would shock anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyb7 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 for a second I thought of picking him up and starting him over either Woodhead or Hightower.. I then put my crack pipe down and backed away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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