Alphashado Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) For the first time in a long time, there seems to be consistency in the NE Backfield. A coach notorious for driving fantasy owners insane with unpredictable RB committees seems to be in love with Deon, and for good reason. He is fast, elusive, catches the ball well, and even does well at the goal line. The problem is that Blount is always lurking around. They seem to use Lewis when they want to pile up points, then switch to Blount once they have a comfortable lead. He has been incredibly consistent: Standard Scoring Week 1- 12 pts Week 2- 17 pts Week 3- 12 pts Week 5- 15 pts However, while he consistently gets around 100 total yards from scrimmage, he has yet to break 100 yards rushing or receiving in any single game. So considering that, do you play him over guys like Lynch, Forsett, Ivory, etc - guys that could easily bust 150 yards and 1 or two tds every week? Do you play the trends? The match ups? I've been using him as a bye week/injury replacement, but it's REALLY HARD to ignore the consistant 10-15 pts per week this kid is getting. So the question is, do you go with the guy that is almost assured to get you 12 points, or do you go with the guy that could get you 4-30 points. It's the classic safe play vs high risk/reward scenario. It's an interesting and good problem to have, but it's driving me crazy. Edited October 13, 2015 by Alphashado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToSender Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 PPR yes, 12 team league with so many injuries, he's a must start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) I have him in a 12 team standard scoring league with a flex position so he is in my line up every week and I don't have to think about it. I play in a 10 team .5pt ppr league with no flex spot and he will be in my line up at RB until he no longer is worthy. This same league I traded Blount away for Moncrief so I wouldn't have to worry about who to play. Even though Lewis has solidified himself as the much more solid play anyways Edited October 13, 2015 by Finn5033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphashado Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) PPR yes, 12 team league with so many injuries, he's a must start. is he though? I play in a 12 team league (standard scoring), and I have Lynch, Ivory, and Forsett as well. Would you really feel comfortable benching any of these guys? *This isn't asking for advice btw, I'm more interested in the discussion about high risk/reward vs consistency. Wanted to get that in before someone spanks me for using the wrong format.* Edited October 13, 2015 by Alphashado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToSender Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Lynch, yes, other 2 maybe not, but I have a super hard time not thinking PPR, that's all I have ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphashado Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Lynch, yes, other 2 maybe not, but I have a super hard time not thinking PPR, that's all I have ever played. Yeah, I bet he is a beast in PPR. I think he had 8 catches vs Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToSender Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Course he has scored in our league: 15 23 17 - 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I play him every wk because I don't have a choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotSoIgnorant Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm starting him over Ingram in one league and very close to benching Lacy for him in another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I would play him over Lacy at this point, no question. Only own one share of him in my local, but there's not a doubt he's going to be used heavily until he breaks...even his fumbles don't keep him off field. 14 team league - he's a must start for me until further notice. Starting him over 2 AZ RB's and Sankey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Guy in our league started Lewis beginning in week3, of course not for his bye wk4. First 2 weeks he went with Bernard & Jennings, in week 2 Lewis scored 16 more points than Jennings, suspect that had him making the switch to Lewis. Of course Blount went off ro 26 on his bench that week, His only other RB not mentioned above is Taliaferro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Don't see how you can't start him, one of the few backs in the league to be consistently productive even in non-PPR formats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tebby Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I also start him in standard scoring - no other choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobwaa Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 he's an absolute must start in PPR .... and I would imagine borderline starter in standard. I also figure he continues to be a major contributor all season ...got the nice extension and we all know how BB loves his reclamation projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 In my standard scoring league, Dion Lewis is ranked 24th in scoring so far excluding QBs despite having already had his bye. Only Gronk, AP and Edelman above him who have also had their bye week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphashado Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Yeah, he's in my line up right now, but I don't feel good about it because it means I have to bench: 1. A returning, healthy Beast Mode with a chip on his shoulder facing a terrible run Defense. 2. Forsett who has 300 yards and a TD in the last two games. 3 Chris Ivory coming off a bye week and a 160 yard, TD performance. Dion is a very good 3rd down scat back, but they use him just enough in the Red Zone to keep him more valuable than the average 3rd down back. He hasn't had any more than 8 carries since Blount came back. You can't argue with his amazing efficiency, but it makes me nervous plugging him in over someone that's gonna get 20 carries. Edited October 14, 2015 by Alphashado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToSender Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I like that the Pats are designing specific plays to get him the ball. To me, that makes me think he is actually a back in Bean Town you can trust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I like that the Pats are designing specific plays to get him the ball. To me, that makes me think he is actually a back in Bean Town you can trust!let's not get carried away after 4 games 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahwoop Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 i wouldn't start him over any RB1's but def an RB2/FLEX must start at this point in PPR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yeah, he's in my line up right now, but I don't feel good about it because it means I have to bench: 1. A returning, healthy Beast Mode with a chip on his shoulder facing a terrible run Defense. 2. Forsett who has 300 yards and a TD in the last two games. 3 Chris Ivory coming off a bye week and a 160 yard, TD performance. Dion is a very good 3rd down scat back, but they use him just enough in the Red Zone to keep him more valuable than the average 3rd down back. He hasn't had any more than 8 carries since Blount came back. You can't argue with his amazing efficiency, but it makes me nervous plugging him in over someone that's gonna get 20 carries. Forsett might not play so could be decision made. But I'd find a way to start him against the Colts for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tebby Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) If ever there was a "run up the score" game it will be Pats vs Colts. Gotta start him this weekend. Not sure who's gonna get the major points but it will be one of Gronk, Edelman, or Lewis. Edited October 14, 2015 by tebby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphashado Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 If ever there was a "run up the score" game it will be Pats vs Colts. Gotta start him this weekend. Not sure who's gonna get the major points but it will be one of Gronk, Edelman, or Lewis. Blount could just as easily get 3 goal line TDs just like he did in Jax. And that is the downside of Lewis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tebby Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Blount could just as easily get 3 goal line TDs just like he did in Jax. And that is the downside of Lewis. Perhaps but even in that game Lewis put up above average PPR points (17.7 in 1pt ppr) Because of his involvement in the passing game he has a really nice floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeconsumer Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I was flexing him on based on matchup in my 10-team half-PPR league for a couple games. But with his floor and the dominance of my roster in general he's pretty much landed the job permanently as I'd rather his high floor than going for the high ceiling of some of my other benchers like Amari Cooper or Allen Robinson. For the record my RBs are Bell and Freeman (it's lovely). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET100 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 MUST START!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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