peepinmofo Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Who gets the bulk of tha carries, and do they really play AP much? Not an advice question*, just wanna get others thoughts.... * Or is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtra Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I think Taylor does this week ,but I was wrong about when AD would come back so who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I have a spot locked for the playoffs and figure why not try and get the highest score since I haven't done that yet and have been in the top 3 the majority of the season.... for anyone who wants to know...Selvin Young and LenDale White will have career days on my bench...start them without worry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinalTapp Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 My guess is a 60:40 split going Chester's way for carries/touches. However, AP can do more with those touches than most backs can do with 100% of their touches. And, I may be dead wrong - he may get much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfin2000 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) My guess is a 60:40 split going Chester's way for carries/touches. However, AP can do more with those touches than most backs can do with 100% of their touches. And, I may be dead wrong - he may get much more. That's pretty much the way I'm looking at it. It's always risky to start a player the first week back from an injury, and Peterson's workload could be limited, but he can put up double digit fantasy points on a single touch. Chester Taylor should get pleny of work and he's no slouch either, so I would feel pretty good about starting either of them or even both of them if I wasn't crazy about my other options. There were times during the 2002 season when I had to start both Micheal Bennett and Moe Williams due to injuries elsewhere and I usually did pretty good with them. Edited December 2, 2007 by tomfin2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 At 5-6 the Vikings need this win to have any hope of a wilcard. The Packers are the only real tough game they have left except for the NYG, which they'll need to beat, so they'll roll the dice with AP this week only if they have to. My guess is AP gets a few touches just to test him, but if the Vikings get a lead he won't see much, especially if Chester is running the ball well, which he has been. I'm playing Chester over Fred Taylor today as Chester should get 80 and a TD... ok, one more look in the crystal ball and he gets 86.4 and a TD. If the Lions passing game works well and they get a 14 point lead, it could sorta force their hand and they may need an AP spark to get them back in... my guess is the Vikings D will step up and Chester will get the stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I think they will use Chester for the early part of the game... then depending upon how the first couple of series goes, they will decide how much to use AD. Sicne the Lions can be run upon, I would guess that we see a lot of Chester in the first half and then much more of AD in the second half (kinda like a closer). I would guess 60:40 split in favor of Chester, but I still think AD ends up with better stats at the end of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhayhurst Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Same situation. I am thinking AP will play, but to what degree. If I was the Vikings I wouldn't just throw him in. I'd use Chester as the feature and throw AP in as a change of pace, but only , say 6 times or so to test the legs. It seems to me that he's rushing back from the injury a bit fast. Don't get me wrong, I own him and want him to get back on the field, but I'd say an emergency situation would be the only way AP sees a large amount of snaps. I'm thinking of benching him for Ernest GRaham, my other RB's will be Gore and Fargas. I don't want to miss out on a huge day from the man, but I have to think he's being rushed back too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aterry1979 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Who gets the bulk of tha carries, and do they really play AP much? Not an advice question*, just wanna get others thoughts.... * Or is it? They wont play AP much but HE will play much ::ROTY:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'm starting AP. He lobbied the coach to play in the game last week. So, yes he does have a brace on (for the first time) but I still think you have to play the homerun threat. If they call the right play and catch a team on a blitz...AP can go for 60 yards and a TD without really having to make a juke move. I'm not saying that is something to count on, but Taylor (while good) doesn't have that kind ability (most don't). I expect AP to get at least 15 touches (CBS says they expect 20 at least, but I don't really trust them). If the game is on the line and AP is actually healthy, you might see a lot more of AP than the fans expect (or want). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'm starting AP. He lobbied the coach to play in the game last week. So, yes he does have a brace on (for the first time) but I still think you have to play the homerun threat. If they call the right play and catch a team on a blitz...AP can go for 60 yards and a TD without really having to make a juke move. I'm not saying that is something to count on, but Taylor (while good) doesn't have that kind ability (most don't). I expect AP to get at least 15 touches (CBS says they expect 20 at least, but I don't really trust them). If the game is on the line and AP is actually healthy, you might see a lot more of AP than the fans expect (or want). I have this gut feeling that he'll see no more than 5 or 6 carries.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 I have this gut feeling that he'll see no more than 5 or 6 carries.... I just said the saame thing to someone... I think they have him run just enough to get him back in to being tackled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I just said the saame thing to someone... I think they have him run just enough to get him back in to being tackled. yeah..all week I felt good about plugging AD in my lineup... I just pulled him out for LenDale... this means AD will get 15 touches for 120 yds and 2 TD's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 yeah..all week I felt good about plugging AD in my lineup... I just pulled him out for LenDale... this means AD will get 15 touches for 120 yds and 2 TD's... Damn you! I have Lendale in my Huddle MVP lineup based on you benching him earlier and now you're screwing with my mojo. I have ADP in my big money league but right now have him on my bench in favor of Kolby Smith. I just have a hunch he won't play much, if at all. I mean, even if they are still technically in the playoff hunt, why risk hurting the 'future' during a meaningless season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) If it's 60/40 split, then AD should be knocked down to a decent RB1 play today instead of a heads above shoulder one. He says that the brace doesn't slow him down. He wanted to play last week but now it sounds more like reality set in for this week. I think that AD can still give you the big play ability today. I'm starting him over Kolby Smith, Chester and Fred Taylor, and Ron Dayne in a league. All these RBs and now you know why I need Fitz. Edited December 2, 2007 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 If it's 60/40 split, then AD should be knocked down to a decent RB1 play today instead of a heads above shoulder one. He says that the brace doesn't slow him down. He wanted to play last week but now it sounds more like reality set in for this week. I think that AD can still give you the big play ability today. I'm starting him over Kolby Smith, Chester and Fred Taylor, and Ron Dayne in a league. All these RBs and now you know why I need Fitz. Interesting - you are starting ADP over Kolby Smith - I am doing the opposite (as of now). I might make the last minute change to ADP but my hunch is he will be more of a decoy this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Damn you! I have Lendale in my Huddle MVP lineup based on you benching him earlier and now you're screwing with my mojo. I have ADP in my big money league but right now have him on my bench in favor of Kolby Smith. I just have a hunch he won't play much, if at all. I mean, even if they are still technically in the playoff hunt, why risk hurting the 'future' during a meaningless season. ahah I wish henry was suspended...I would just run Young... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I had to choose between AD, KJones, TJones, and D Foster as RB2 this morning....so I feel the pain. I chose KJ. I just don't trust the AD situation enough to risk it, and I need this game to get the bye week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Fox just announced that Chester is starting and they will "see how it goes" with Peterson in terms of how much of a load he carries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Fox just announced that Chester is starting and they will "see how it goes" with Peterson in terms of how much of a load he carries Thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) AP just got the first carry of the game (started) for no gain. On 2nd down he missed a blitz pickup and gave up a sack. C Taylor in on 3rd down and picks up a 1st. Bryant McKinnie got hurt on 2nd down but is back in now. AP still getting the 1st/2nd down snaps. He just broke a big run. Edited December 2, 2007 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) Peterson looking good so far. Taylor almost got the TD. Dammit (yes I started Taylor). edit: Taylor got the TD from the one yard line. Edited December 2, 2007 by Gunther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 AP just got the first carry of the game (started) for no gain. On 2nd down he missed a blitz pickup and gave up a sack. C Taylor in on 3rd down and picks up a 1st. Bryant McKinnie got hurt on 2nd down but is back in now. AP still getting the 1st/2nd down snaps. He just broke a big run. you're welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) 1st - AP catches a nice first down pass on a play action fake. 1st - AP gets stuffed for no gain. 2nd - AP runs hard up the middle for 4 yards. 3rd - CT used for blitz protection. 1st - CT goes out for a pass after play action. 1st - AP gains 2 over the left side. 2nd - CT catches a short pass in the flat. 3rd - AP used as a decoy; FB gets 1st down. 1st - AP tries to catch a screen but is well covered. 2nd - AP - Touchdown run to right side!!! Edited December 2, 2007 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 AP back in on 1st down for this series. Catches a nice first down pass on a play action fake.AP in on 1st down and gets stuffed for no gain. AP on 2nd down runs hard up the middle for 4 yards. CT in on 3rd down. Looks like the trend for right now is to run AP on 1/2 down and give CT 3rd down. at least I know I can start him next week... finally.....SJax and AD in the same starting lineup...and at least healthy enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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