I'll elaborate on my previous answer by ranking them:
1. Blount - GREAT match-up, Buccaneers are going to control the clock and run it down the Redskins' throats. Blount is good for 100 and a touch'.
2. Forte - Solid match-up, Bears are trending toward featuring him instead of having him play second fiddle. Weather will discourage the passing game, but moreso the long pass. Forte is a lock for 20+ touches.
3. Stewart - Panthers will definitely be down double digits by the end of the first quarter, which would usually be bad, but the Panthers aren't gonna bother trying to win, and will just start running out the clock early. Stewart looked like an unstoppable demon last week. Gotta play him.
4. McFadden - McFadden had a great game last week, and goes up against an inferior defense this week, but it's against a team that HAS to win to stay in control of their own fate, and will simply take the running game away. McFadden has been stuffed a lot in recent weeks.
5. Ivory - With Thomas and Bush now healthy, and Ivory not doing anything especially well (least of all hanging on to the rock), only makes sense that his touches are gonna take a hit - especially considering he's useless in passing situations. New Orleans as a team IS a passing situation.
6. Westbrook - Not a lot of upside at all, here. Dixon is starting to look like a young Marion Barber-type game finisher, so he'll split carries, and Seattle's interior defensive line is healthy. Considering your other options, not even worth consideration.
Exogrid02Thu 12/9/10 3:56 PM
I need to pick 3 running backs! PLEASE HELP
D. McFadden vs Jacksonville
B. Westbrook vs Seattle
L. BLount vs Washington
M. Forte vs patriots
J. Stewart vs atlanta
C.Ivory vs St. Louis
BaseNoteSat 12/11/10 1:12 AM
I'll elaborate on my previous answer by ranking them:
1. Blount - GREAT match-up, Buccaneers are going to control the clock and run it down the Redskins' throats. Blount is good for 100 and a touch'.
2. Forte - Solid match-up, Bears are trending toward featuring him instead of having him play second fiddle. Weather will discourage the passing game, but moreso the long pass. Forte is a lock for 20+ touches.
3. Stewart - Panthers will definitely be down double digits by the end of the first quarter, which would usually be bad, but the Panthers aren't gonna bother trying to win, and will just start running out the clock early. Stewart looked like an unstoppable demon last week. Gotta play him.
4. McFadden - McFadden had a great game last week, and goes up against an inferior defense this week, but it's against a team that HAS to win to stay in control of their own fate, and will simply take the running game away. McFadden has been stuffed a lot in recent weeks.
5. Ivory - With Thomas and Bush now healthy, and Ivory not doing anything especially well (least of all hanging on to the rock), only makes sense that his touches are gonna take a hit - especially considering he's useless in passing situations. New Orleans as a team IS a passing situation.
6. Westbrook - Not a lot of upside at all, here. Dixon is starting to look like a young Marion Barber-type game finisher, so he'll split carries, and Seattle's interior defensive line is healthy. Considering your other options, not even worth consideration.
MrChanceFri 12/10/10 2:13 AM
Blount, Forte and Ivory....thats my guess!
BaseNoteThu 12/9/10 10:22 PM
Blount, Forte, Stewart. The other three are sharing carries.