Jackie Battle (head) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
The bye week came at a good time for Battle, who need to recover after his 21-touch outing in Week 5. He's also earning praise from coach Todd Haley. "I'm just happy Jackie has seized his opportunity - and he's getting better. Like anybody, getting to play and gain some experience has been really huge for him," Haley said. Battle is a good bet to lead the Chiefs' backfield in touches again this week.
Yeah, i'm debating between Sproles and Battle for this week as my 3rd RB in a 12 team. Sproles does have a good match up against Indy, but they might use Thomas and Ingram more to kill clock if they get up early. Of course, Sproles could be the man to help them get open early with a long catch and run. So, it's a tough call.
not too difficult,sproles ,good matchup,however battle at home, and kc is going to be fired up,also you know battle will get almost all snaps, unlike sproles.
Course' Battle has better long term value but for this week with the Cowboys going against St. Louis, looking to get the running game on track, I would expect Murray to get somewhere between 12 and 20 touches...I know it's a big window but without Sam Bradford I doubt the Rams top 14 points so you can expect Romo, Austin, Bryant and Witten to get up early and for Dallas to pound away working on the running game. And Haley is so fu**kin weird, you never know...Thomas Jones could get 15 carries or some dumb sh** that Haley's prone too...I think Murray is the safer play this week and has a better chance of getting into the end zone.
I would say Battle, I still think Murray will struggle because the Cowboys still don't have a great running game. I dont know if the Chiefs have a great running game either, but I think it's better than the Cowboys'.
Plus, the Cowboys still have Tashard Choice, which I think Murray is way better than him and Felix Jones, but Battle pretty much has no competition in KC. Thomas Jones? McCluster? McClain? None of them are good enough to really outshine Battle. I also think Battle has better long term value.
I'd again say Graham. Oakland's run D is not the best, but with 3 backs likely to see touches and Graham carrying the load in TB I think Graham is again the safer bet for points.
I'd say Graham. He's the only option in TB whereas Murray will split time with Choice. Chicago's run D has been soft at times this year and with all of TB's receivers back healthy and Freeman's monster day this past week they will be concentrating on stopping the aerial attack more than the running game. I think Graham is a solid play for 15+ points.
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ryon-team2Thu 10/20/11 10:34 AM
sit 2 start 2 battle deangelo william chris wells and peyton hillis
checkerThu 10/20/11 1:56 AM
Which two of these four would you start this week? Chris Johnson, Mendenhall, B. Wells or Battle. Three coming off byes but have tougher matchups.
T-WizThu 10/20/11 12:43 AM
Y'all may laugh but Battle or Tolbert since Mike T seems to be n a lil slump and id say a tough matchup....also Matthews looks the better of the two
UnkoFAKNbullyThu 10/20/11 3:18 PM
I got tolbert and I was thinking the same thing. I think he's going to ride the pine till matthews gets injured
SmashtruckThu 10/20/11 12:20 AM
Battle or Daniel Thomas???...Discuss
George_YWed 10/19/11 12:03 PM
Need to start 3.... Sproles, Thomas, Battle or Torian? Who to bench?
BradyNationWed 10/19/11 12:51 PM
Sproles to the bench for one week.. Just a thought they all could blow up anytime..
That is your four on roster only?? Long season I bet!
ponzziWed 10/19/11 8:44 PM
sproles has a good matchup
MarkyMark1984Thu 10/20/11 12:45 PM
Yeah, i'm debating between Sproles and Battle for this week as my 3rd RB in a 12 team. Sproles does have a good match up against Indy, but they might use Thomas and Ingram more to kill clock if they get up early. Of course, Sproles could be the man to help them get open early with a long catch and run. So, it's a tough call.
ponzziThu 11/3/11 8:40 AM
not too difficult,sproles ,good matchup,however battle at home, and kc is going to be fired up,also you know battle will get almost all snaps, unlike sproles.
pags4212Wed 10/19/11 10:16 AM
gotta start three...battle, turner, daniel thomas, and earnest graham...who do i sit?
BradyNationWed 10/19/11 12:51 PM
Thomoas
R_WillyTue 10/18/11 6:48 PM
Battle or Earnest Graham this week!! Give me your thoughts!!
UnkoFAKNbullyTue 10/18/11 10:40 PM
I'm starting both of em
IWJayTue 10/18/11 11:13 PM
Look down....
nextgenTue 10/18/11 3:46 PM
Course' Battle has better long term value but for this week with the Cowboys going against St. Louis, looking to get the running game on track, I would expect Murray to get somewhere between 12 and 20 touches...I know it's a big window but without Sam Bradford I doubt the Rams top 14 points so you can expect Romo, Austin, Bryant and Witten to get up early and for Dallas to pound away working on the running game. And Haley is so fu**kin weird, you never know...Thomas Jones could get 15 carries or some dumb sh** that Haley's prone too...I think Murray is the safer play this week and has a better chance of getting into the end zone.
THELOVEMUSCLETue 10/18/11 4:28 PM
dallas too stupid to run when up they already showed that
BradyNationWed 10/19/11 12:52 PM
Ya since when has dalls ran the ball since Emitt?
UnkoFAKNbullyWed 10/19/11 1:50 PM
I actually think they will pound it inside against a weak rams d.
MarkyMark1984Thu 10/20/11 12:45 PM
that's what she said...
UnkoFAKNbullyThu 10/20/11 3:16 PM
Good one! I like your translation. She also said you were taking it from behind by a big rams D...
Tomsteam1Wed 10/19/11 8:48 PM
Bradford is playing this week
MishapTue 10/18/11 2:28 PM
Jackie Battle or Reggie Bush?
H3_Hat3_M3Tue 10/18/11 10:13 PM
is this a real question?
UnkoFAKNbullyTue 10/18/11 10:41 PM
bush? Wtf are you serious
IWJayTue 10/18/11 11:12 PM
Battle will get 20+ carries and 100+ yds...Maybe even a score..Bush won't even get a sniff of that production..
UnkoFAKNbullyWed 10/19/11 12:50 AM
No doubt. I'm going to say 18+ points
BradyNationWed 10/19/11 12:53 PM
I agree! Bush??? hes a frickin bum.. batttle will have a good year with Chiefs turning it around
UnkoFAKNbullyWed 10/19/11 1:39 PM
Bush might be better suited for a slot reciever. Not a prolific RB
TheHookerTue 10/18/11 12:16 PM
Battle or Demarco Murray for this week to go with CJ??
George_YTue 10/18/11 12:23 PM
Ditto on that question also. I'm leaning towards Battle however.
Steelpens79Tue 10/18/11 12:49 PM
I would say Battle, I still think Murray will struggle because the Cowboys still don't have a great running game. I dont know if the Chiefs have a great running game either, but I think it's better than the Cowboys'.
Steelpens79Tue 10/18/11 12:54 PM
Plus, the Cowboys still have Tashard Choice, which I think Murray is way better than him and Felix Jones, but Battle pretty much has no competition in KC. Thomas Jones? McCluster? McClain? None of them are good enough to really outshine Battle. I also think Battle has better long term value.
TheHookerWed 10/19/11 11:56 AM
Thx, I was already leaning that way - I have Battle in the slot right now, just seemed like a close choice!
UnkoFAKNbullyWed 10/19/11 1:42 PM
murray or graham? I'm leaning toward graham but they play chicago.
onthebeach2015Wed 10/19/11 3:15 PM
thats easy , murry
UnkoFAKNbullyWed 10/19/11 4:06 PM
Ok how bout graham or battle?
DJ_RainWed 10/19/11 6:12 PM
I'd again say Graham. Oakland's run D is not the best, but with 3 backs likely to see touches and Graham carrying the load in TB I think Graham is again the safer bet for points.
DJ_RainWed 10/19/11 6:10 PM
I'd say Graham. He's the only option in TB whereas Murray will split time with Choice. Chicago's run D has been soft at times this year and with all of TB's receivers back healthy and Freeman's monster day this past week they will be concentrating on stopping the aerial attack more than the running game. I think Graham is a solid play for 15+ points.
onthebeach2015Wed 10/19/11 6:51 PM
id wait and see if battles head is really 100% if so id start him sence graham lost his starting job and losing more touches every week
onthebeach2015Wed 10/19/11 6:57 PM
sorry thinkinfg of someone else , prob graham if you get PPC