Maurice Morris will start next Sunday's game against the Saints if Kevin Smith (ankle) can't go.
The Detroit Free Press and other outlets are referring to Smith's injury as a "high ankle sprain," but it's unclear if that's an accurate assessment. Smith is still considered questionable for Week 13. Morris started four games earlier this year, averaging 9.7 carries for 45.2 yards with one touchdown and adding a total of five catches for 34 yards. The plodder would be a low-upside PPR plug-n-play if Smith sits this week.
>>smith killed my scores w/ 5.7 last week... he was projected to get 17 or more<<
You do realize he barely played a third of the game? He went out in the 2nd quarter with an ankle injury. Playing 1/3 of the game equates to 3 x 5.7 which is 17.1! There's your 17 projection.
Regardless of the projection and playing time, the fact is that Smith (injury proneness) and Morris (aged legs) are both risky plays. 5.7 points sounds about right for a soft running back. Play at your own risk, I know I do...
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ShortiiWed 11/30/11 3:56 PM
>>smith killed my scores w/ 5.7 last week... he was projected to get 17 or more<<
You do realize he barely played a third of the game? He went out in the 2nd quarter with an ankle injury. Playing 1/3 of the game equates to 3 x 5.7 which is 17.1! There's your 17 projection.
DrTsizzleWed 11/30/11 5:47 PM
yeah no doubt, when he gets better they put smith right back in over morris. who knows that could be this week.
ShortiiWed 11/30/11 6:10 PM
Yea, it;s a pisser because last I heard Smith is supposedly feeling better. I hate these game time decision's BS.
mbish980Wed 11/30/11 6:18 PM
Regardless of the projection and playing time, the fact is that Smith (injury proneness) and Morris (aged legs) are both risky plays. 5.7 points sounds about right for a soft running back. Play at your own risk, I know I do...
DrTsizzleThu 12/1/11 6:01 PM
Really depends if your league is PPR or not. The PPR give both the guys a higher upside depending on who starts