Roo Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I noticed it was mentioned in today's Commentary From the Edge regarding the Bengals game, but it also became widely apparent with Steve Smith's 2 catch game last night. Also rang true with Caddy this week. Things were looking TOO good. Whether it's games or players, there seems to be a factor that often "flips" the most obvious "good call" in to a dud. I'd say it hits about 25-35% of the time. Megastud going up against a really soft defense? Be careful. Undefeated team playing San Fran? Think twice. (well maybe not SF) Anyhow, I can think of numerous times this has happened to me in FF. It would, however, take some serious nads to say, NOT start Alexander against St. Louis. Common sense says he's going to go buckwild. Something to think about.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) How dare you attempt to jinx Alexander! the reverse can also be true...I remember years ago when a guy benched Barry Sanders because he was playing at Tampa Bay.... Barry had two 80-yard TDs that game... Edited October 4, 2005 by alexgaddis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Two years ago Hasselbeck was going against Baltimore on the road (this is when Hass had his best year and was actually a borderline 'stud'). Of course, everyone benched him for obvious reasons, myself included. All experts agreed he wasn't good on the road and its Baltimore.....bench him. He had a career day --- 23/41, 333 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT. Oh, yeah....26 rushing yards too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Two years ago Hasselbeck was going against Baltimore on the road (this is when Hass had his best year and was actually a borderline 'stud'). Of course, everyone benched him for obvious reasons, myself included. All experts agreed he wasn't good on the road and its Baltimore.....bench him. He had a career day --- 23/41, 333 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT. Oh, yeah....26 rushing yards too. 1042239[/snapback] The refs so screwed Seattle in that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Megastud going up against a really soft defense? Be careful. Undefeated team playing San Fran? Think twice. (well maybe not SF) Look, if Arizona's D can shutout SF and score several TD against SF D, I don't think too many owners are going to be benching Colts players this week. Then again, I probably would have said the same thing about a certain NE/Miami game late last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Look, if Arizona's D can shutout SF and score several TD against SF D, I don't think too many owners are going to be benching Colts players this week. Then again, I probably would have said the same thing about a certain NE/Miami game late last year. 1042251[/snapback] Most times when studs do not produce against very weak defenses it is because they are pulled early during a blowout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Hey just sayin.... Jamal vs TEN Manning vs CLE (the list goes on) They are hard to spot, but god they hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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