Fri 11/2/12 2:42 PM28 Comments

Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune confirms Pierre Thomas is likely to see the biggest increase in touches and production following Darren Sproles' hand fracture. Triplett expects a "little" more action for Mark Ingram, and Chris Ivory may now be active on game days. We'd add that UDFA Travaris Cadet can do some of the same things Sproles did in the passing game, although he's not nearly as explosive a football player. Thomas' value skyrockets from low-end flex option to locked-in RB2/flex with legitimate RB1 scoring potential in a high-powered offense, though. He needs to be in lineups for Week 9 against Philly.

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MrBones Fri 11/2/12 7:38 PM

Thomas or Leshoure?

Leshoure's matchup looks pretty good but I'm iffy on the "injury" he has

dirtydugan Sat 11/3/12 11:41 AM

I have the same issue and I went Thomas

RobertoP Sat 11/3/12 11:52 AM

Also note that Bell is starting to get touches, to the point where the Detrit backfield becoming a RBBC. Thomas is a clear pick over almost anyone lately anyway.

MrBones Sat 11/3/12 12:06 PM

agree with both of you, I decided to start Thomas and see what Detroit does this week.

amybee Sun 11/4/12 7:40 PM

should have gone leshoure

MrBones Sun 11/4/12 8:29 PM

Big time. 70 yards is weak but the 3 TDs argh...didn't see that coming

flyingwallendas Sun 11/4/12 9:11 PM

if you get 70 yards for 16 weeks you get 1120 yards which is far from weak. are you being dishonest again abe???

MrBones Sun 11/4/12 11:10 PM

Honestly elitist I suppose