++ UPDATE: Martin/ Rainey - Doug Martin INACTIVE

[slotterr 2]

Becoming a RBBC. Who's rolling the dice on Martin tomorrow night as he's the projected starter? What a bust since he's been in the NFL

[edjr 5,547]

What a bust since he's been in the NFL

 

you're the typical fantasy no nothing.

 

2012 he only had 1500 yards and 12 TD

 

What a stiff.

[BDuncan 3]

I am going to bench him until the situation clears up a bit. Starting Reggie Bush this week instead. Unfortunately it looks like both of these guys are mired in RBBCs but Bush seems to score more points.

[Bgal85 2]

If you had the choice, Martin or Brown (SD)?

[Drizzay 644]

If you had the choice, Martin or Brown (SD)?

 

Take the guy NOT playing in the Thursday game.

 

I never have any luck when my guys play in the early game.

[Serpent 51]

I'm starting Rainey against that soft, soft Atlanta run D.

[slotterr 2]

edjr or whatever the hell your name is, mean fantasy bust. he's been injury prone since then. this is a fantasy forum you moron, you are a geek, you should know

[weepaws 2,452]

Becoming a RBBC. Who's rolling the dice on Martin tomorrow night as he's the projected starter? What a bust since he's been in the NFL

How can you play someone ,when you don't even know how,they will be used . To much of a problem

[slotterr 2]

he's taking 1st team reps all week. it's a gamble but he could bust out of the gates finally. i'll probably play it safe with rainey though.

[Serpent 51]

How can you play someone ,when you don't even know how,they will be used . To much of a problem

 

Have you seen that Atlanta run D? Man, it's too sweet to pass up.

 

You're right it's a gamble. But I don't buy that Martin will start and even if he did, I bet he will get injured again or pulled. He is not a very good back.

[GobbleDog 815]

Starting to wonder if Martin is the Buc's next Cadillac Williams ... flash in the pan, gone tomorrow.

[TennisMenace 156]

If I had both Martin and Rainey, I would start Rainey. Martin may not last and probably won't play much.

[AintNoStoppinMeNow 68]

Any chance Rainey has unofficially taken over as the lead back in Tampa? Coaches can't ignore what he did last week and what Dougie Martin hasn't done lately much longer, can they? I just don't see anything special in Martin but I do see it in Rainey. This is already the second time he's come in to start after an injury and looked amazing in his career.

[WhiteWonder 2,171]

edjr or whatever the hell your name is, mean fantasy bust. he's been injury prone since then. this is a fantasy forum you moron, you are a geek, you should know

 

ed is spot on.

 

he was a fantasy darling his rookie season. the only people calling him a complete bust now are the ones who got burned by last years slow start and subsequent injury. a complete fantasy bust would be more along the lines of mark ingram, imo. a guy who did relatviely nothing, finally looked fantasy relevant this year and gets hurt 2 games in.

[TheGiantJets 18]

I've got both, Thursday night games I feel never produce big fantasy numbers. Atleast the players in the past on my teams, but who'll stop the Rainey?

[dcgangstas 41]

I've got both and think that Rainey is the better back at this point.

 

Lovie's a pretty loyal guy (and rather stubborn), and isn't likely to demote Martin just yet. Martin has two really tasty matchups (Atlanta and Pittsburgh) with bad run defenses, so he'd better show something immediately. I'd expect Martin to get around 17-19 carries and Rainey between 7-10.

[Antiramie 50]

I've got both, Thursday night games I feel never produce big fantasy numbers. Atleast the players in the past on my teams, but who'll stop the Rainey?

 

I thought that 2 years ago and left Martin on my bench vs Minn. And then he went off for 219 and 2 tds. So there's that.

 

It figures that I finally get a great RB matchup, and now TB has a possible RBBC and roles are muddied. I have both Martin and Rainey as well. Part of me really wants to start one/both against the hapless Falcons, and part of me wants to avoid it altogether for not knowing who will get the bulk of the work.

 

I feel like if I start Lacy, who has another horrible matchup, and he doesn't produce AGAIN, I'm going to kill someone. Also have Ivory facing the weak Bears and Morris against Phi. Too many choices. I'm sure I'll make the wrong one. Any opinions? Gotta pick 2:

 

Martin

Rainey

Lacy

Morris

Ivory

[TheUsualSuspect 207]

I've got both, Thursday night games I feel never produce big fantasy numbers. Atleast the players in the past on my teams, but who'll stop the Rainey?

There are exceptions...

 

10-25-2012 @MIN

Doug Martin

29-135, 3-79, 2TDS

[Phil Simms 11 127]

I thought that 2 years ago and left Martin on my bench vs Minn. And then he went off for 219 and 2 tds. So there's that.

 

It figures that I finally get a great RB matchup, and now TB has a possible RBBC and roles are muddied. I have both Martin and Rainey as well. Part of me really wants to start one/both against the hapless Falcons, and part of me wants to avoid it altogether for not knowing who will get the bulk of the work.

 

I feel like if I start Lacy, who has another horrible matchup, and he doesn't produce AGAIN, I'm going to kill someone. Also have Ivory facing the weak Bears and Morris against Phi. Too many choices. I'm sure I'll make the wrong one. Any opinions? Gotta pick 2:

 

Martin

Rainey

Lacy

Morris

Ivory

Morris. I think Lacy for 2nd spot

[Superdude 4]

My Choices in Half point PPR: start 2

 

Forte - vs Jets Yuck

J. Bell - vs Packers Yum

Martin - ATL Yum

Rainey - ATL Yum

 

I really hate passing up the matchup tonight. I might be forced to start Forte and J Bell to be safe.

[p00h 85]

it's gonna be a shootout this thursday, start everyone with confidence!

 

Falcons have been horrible in stopping anyone so far, and Tampa is not gonna stop Atlanta at home in primetime...

[knight11e 10]

division game, on a thursday, in a RBBC with unknown splits. i'd pass.

[FeelingMN 273]

Just saw this on rotoworld:

 

The Tampa Bay Times says Bobby Rainey will start Thursday's game against the Falcons.

"Not just because of Doug Martin's knee. Coaches really like [Rainey]," said beat writer Rick Stroud. To be clear, this looks like educated speculation, not sourced reporting. Coach Lovie Smith has declined to name a starter, only saying he wants to use a committee. But it's not that far-fetched to think that the Bucs want to ride Rainey's hot hand after he put up 174 total yards on 25 touches in Week 2. It's a messy situation, but at this point we'd give Rainey the edge as the better flex play in this cake matchup. Martin is averaging a pathetic 3.41 YPC over the last two seasons (seven games).

 

I think as long as Rainey continues to produce....and continues to out produce Martin, he'll garner the majority of touches. Either way, they both cap the other's production.

[TD Ryan2 314]

Just saw this on rotoworld:

 

 

I think as long as Rainey continues to produce....and continues to out produce Martin, he'll garner the majority of touches. Either way, they both cap the other's production.

yep.

and if the Bucs win games... if they're winning with Rainey in there, that's what will really seal the deal even if Rainey doesn't put up gaudy stats.

 

What happened to Doug Martin? I don't watch/follow TB much but he went from electricity taking the position by storm to non-existent... even last year before any injury announcements, he was't great. Is it that simple: injuries rooned the guy?

If he was a baseball player, I'd say he stopped juicing.

[Third Down Blitz 0]

Just traded Martin for Jordan Cameron. Good riddance!

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

Rainey is going to be one of the KEY pickups for the year.

I continue to believe this...from some big games last year to his 177 yard explosion last week to getting the nod tonight.

 

It's here.

[Sho Nuff 719]

Have Rainey and Martin...really wish I could start one of them.

But going with Ridley instead.

[Fireballer 2,369]

Now reporting Martin to possibly sit completely tonight...Per Rapoport

 

https://twitter.com/adamlevitan/status/512634607045718016

[lv_2_hack 0]

Now reporting Martin to possibly sit completely tonight...Per Rapoport

 

https://twitter.com/adamlevitan/status/512634607045718016

If true, Rainey becomes a must start.

[Fireballer 2,369]

If true, Rainey becomes a must start.

All Aboard!!! Choo Choo!!!

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

HOT RAIN TIME!

[dcgangstas 41]

Great news for Rainey owners.

 

Atlanta's porous run defense is gonna get rained on.

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

Great news for Rainey owners.

 

Atlanta's porous run defense is gonna get rained on.

 

He poured them up for 167 yards and 3 TD last season.

[sprewell43 0]

First of all, and most importantly, Skiiny_B*stard, holy crud on the proflie picture! You had me at hello! Anything you say goes with me bro. I'm starting the Rain Man per your advice.

 

Keep posting...

[We Tigers 71]

Here's where I punch myself for dropping him in one league, and hope that big slow Asiata keeps the faith. And here's where I pat myself on the back for drafting him in a 16-teamer!

[BingoBrown 8]

Rainey is going to be one of the KEY pickups for the year.

I continue to believe this...from some big games last year to his 177 yard explosion last week to getting the nod tonight.

 

It's here.

 

You might be right. I liked him quite a bit when I had him on my fantasy roster last season towards the end of the year. The kid has some wheels. The only roadblock this year has been Doug Martin. But if Rainey can pull off consecutive 100+ yard rushing games, I can't imagine that Martin gets his job back, at least not for anything more than the lesser half of a RBBC.

[IGotWorms 3,302]

Starting Rainey with confidence

[sprewell43 0]

Remember though, the link says Martin will test it out pre-game...sounds like a wait and see

[IGotWorms 3,302]

With confidence.

[eaglesfreak 10]

Would u start rainey over leveon bell in a ppr league?