MTSuper7 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I recently saw the Huddle weekly projections, so I got curious. Who are you starting Tate over? I'm leaning Tate over Sproles and Ridley. To me, if the matchup is right, I'd rather get all the work from that backfield (despite the risk that the junior partner in this situation could end up doing very little). What about the rest of you? (And this isn't an advice question, more a curiosity of the perceived risk/reward of having your eggs in one basket. No need to tell me I should or shouldn't make that decision.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waterboy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Not sure this is pertinent, but JUM (god I miss him) tweeted today that Foster has 90 touches after 3 weeks. At this rate, he's going to be over 400 by week 15. Tate is going to have to start to get more work - or they are going to kill Arian. I have neither player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Been starting them both every week since week 1 in a BoTH league here and I'm 3-0. As a said earlier in the season/preseason and a well known Huddler disagreed, Tate has his own value. It may be hit or miss and certainly less than Foster's, but it's there. Edited September 29, 2012 by irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I own Foster/Tate in one BoTH league. Unless we hear something definite about whether Michael Bush will start Monday night, I'm probably going to start Tate too for the first time this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Going back and forth over Steven Jackson V Tate at my final flex... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpackers Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Im starting Foster/MJD but debating on whether to use Morris or Tate as my flex. I could see the Texans jumping out to a big lead and start using Tate more. Either way, Texans run game will like go over 200yds and 2tds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do94nbpt Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I own Foster/Tate in one BoTH league. Unless we hear something definite about whether Michael Bush will start Monday night, I'm probably going to start Tate too for the first time this season. I'd start Bush over Tate. Bush is a decent start because of his potential to get a touchdown each week. Plus, Forte won't be used heavily IMO since he's just back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This is definitely a good week to start Tate or both RBs if you have the Foster/Tate combo. I can't believe the Foster owner let Tate sit around so long in one of my larger leagues. I grabbed him since I really only had one competent RB (McCoy) ... and only need to start one. I've been using Tate in lieu of WR in the flex spot and his 9.5 ppg suit me just fine. Once Foster wears down, Tate could be good for 20+ per. I think Foster gets 20/100/2 this week, and in mop-up, Tate could get 15/80/1 quite easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 the only league I have both in, I also have McFadden...waiting for him to go down with injury to plug Tate in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcher Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Going with Tate and Foster this week, they should both get theirs.. Maybe CJOK will learn something this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelhead Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm considering starting Tate over Alf Morris...paired with Sproles. The matchup looks too good to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_Cez theLions Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Still debating Tate vs Martin, Foster is my guaranteed starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfish Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm starting Tate over my over crappy RB2 this week. Ingram, Mendenhall, Starks, DRichardson. All I need is a Mendenhall resurgence after the bye or a SJax injury and Tate can go back to my bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 The appeal of starting Tate as a Foster owner is the guarantee that you get all of the rushing yards and scores (barring a Schaub rushing TD). In situations where Houston plays a lousy run D, Id consider Tate a strong RB2. I haven't decided for sure, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to bench two of Ridley, Martin and Sproles to make room for Tate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm torn I'm choosing between CJ2k, Tate, and J Rodgers in one PPR league. Right now I have Foster and Jacquizz in, but am starting to feel like the better bet is Tate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 In the one league I have Foster, I am facing Tate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelhead Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I really want to start Tate over Alf Morris but I think I'm going to stick with Alf. he's going to get all the carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Retail Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I am starting both in one league only because Spiller is my other back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MothAudio Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Starting Tate over McGahee and Hawkins in the flex in 1 league. Benching him in another for Sproles and the Law Firm. Edited September 30, 2012 by MothAudio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I recently saw the Huddle weekly projections, so I got curious. Who are you starting Tate over? I'm leaning Tate over Sproles and Ridley. To me, if the matchup is right, I'd rather get all the work from that backfield (despite the risk that the junior partner in this situation could end up doing very little). What about the rest of you? (And this isn't an advice question, more a curiosity of the perceived risk/reward of having your eggs in one basket. No need to tell me I should or shouldn't make that decision.) Depending on who else is on your roster, there is nothing wrong with it as long as you are scoring more points than you would have without doing it. Sure, it isn't a traditional ...but in the end it is just scoring the most points as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Im going with Tate this week in the final flex. Cant pass up the opportunities this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Not sure this is pertinent, but JUM (god I miss him) tweeted today that Foster has 90 touches after 3 weeks. At this rate, he's going to be over 400 by week 15. Tate is going to have to start to get more work - or they are going to kill Arian. I have neither player. I miss him too, really pissed me off I didnt know about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Starting Tate over McGahee and Hawkins in the flex in 1 league. Benching him in another for Sproles and the Law Firm. Interesting I don't own both Foster but do have Tate and am still planning to start McGahee over him (along with Law Firm, other options are Ingram and the speculative Bilal Powell). Giving that some more consideration. McGahee is supposed to play, but is in a late game and I'm then stuck with Ingram if I have to swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 You won't have to swap, McGahee will be just fine and chew up the Raiders as usual (speaking as someone starting McGahee) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Oops. Tate+Pitta=Success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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