Westbrook's late game start time

[Black Ice 0]

Do you leave Westbrook in your starting line up at the start of the first games if you don't have another late game RB to plug in if he can't go? I'm considering going with T. Jones just because if Westbrook is yanked prior to the game, I'll have no option to replace him...

 

What are other Westbrook owners considering?

[chirocowboy 0]

He'll be riding the pine for my team. Then sittin on someone else's team next week.

 

Traded BWB (and D. Rhodes) for C. Portis

 

Good luck everyone

CC

[schrag 0]

probably not much help here, but i also am a westbrook owner. in a 3rb play 2rb league and shaun alexander is already out .. so i am stuck.

 

i think westbrook plays this week. of all the weeks .. this is the one that means the most to philly .. TO and the divisional lead at stake. he didn't practice again today (saturday) but i think that is the eagles being overly protective from last week. westbrook did practice late in the week last week, but had some swelling and sat out monday. he now has had a full week off to recover.

 

the real issue is what happens after this week. i think surgery is awaiting .. we'll see. if he doesn't play this week ... i am cutting him. in a 3 rb league .. i can't keep doing this game time decision stuff .. especially with late games.

[PoSSoM 0]

If you cant check in the morning.. play jones for sure.

[Kilroy 0]

I have Westbrook starting, but I also picked up Ryan Moats in case he doesn't play.

 

Unless I see something early in the day to make me believe Westbrook will definetly play, I think I'd go with Jones in your situation. I'd like to say it's definite Westbrook will go, but it's most likely a game-time decision and it really feels like it's 50-50 at the moment.

 

If he plays, he should do well, but you would be taking a definite risk at getting zero points from him.

[big blue bingo bob 0]

I am benching him right now but have offered him in about 8 differnt trades around the league. Im starting Caddy and Maroney over him.

[cubbie5150 0]

I own Westbrook & CBuck... I do NOT like CBuck vs. Dallas, & I question how effective Westbrook will be even if he does start the game. I can't risk a zero from Westbrook, or meager production at best from CBuck assuming Westbrook is a late scratch.. I am starting Keyshawn Johnson vs. Clev's banged-up secondary (flex position, obviously)... Since Keyshawn has an early start, I just have to go w/ him b/c I can't risk being stuck w/ of a choice between (what is in my opinion) a less than 100% Westbrook, or CBuck in a RBBC...

[big blue bingo bob 0]

I got a feeling that Westy is going to play but be very limited and Reid is going to use the three headed monster at RB. He will play tommorrow because its Dallas and its all hands on deck but he will not be the only one running the rock.

[bytheway 1]

My gut feeling is also that Westbrook will try to play but will be limited. I have Westbrook and Buckhalter, but will sit both this week for Addai.

[hotgumbo1 12]

to be honest, i can't remember the last time a RB sat out the week's prior game, missed practice all week and even missed a simple last day "walk through" and actually started the following game.

 

i know this game mean a ton, but coache's are abit smarter than this with their investments.

 

i would lean to him NOT STARTING at all.

[Ironmen 14]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMoats

[tbo11 0]

Let me pose a possibility...it seems that everyone has Westbrook on the bench, leg barely attached, or about to have surgery. IF, and it's a big if, he's due to go under the knife, why wait a week when the Eagles need him to return asap? Perhaps because he is not that injured, and just needs rest.

 

Yes his knee is sore, but last week was against the PACKERS. What was the final last Monday, 31-9? They didn't need Westy like they will this week. I say he starts and plays as well as he did in the first 3 weeks.

 

10 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD and 5 receptions, 62 yards, 1 TD.

[big blue bingo bob 0]

Let me pose a possibility...it seems that everyone has Westbrook on the bench, leg barely attached, or about to have surgery. IF, and it's a big if, he's due to go under the knife, why wait a week when the Eagles need him to return asap? Perhaps because he is not that injured, and just needs rest.

 

Yes his knee is sore, but last week was against the PACKERS. What was the final last Monday, 31-9? They didn't need Westy like they will this week. I say he starts and plays as well as he did in the first 3 weeks.

 

10 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD and 5 receptions, 62 yards, 1 TD.

 

 

 

That would seem to make sense but taking the Packers (or should I say Farve) lightly and benching your biggest weapon could be dangerous and is not something NFL coaches do. They worry about the game in front of them and worry about the next game on Monday.

[cubbie5150 0]

Let me pose a possibility...it seems that everyone has Westbrook on the bench, leg barely attached, or about to have surgery. IF, and it's a big if, he's due to go under the knife, why wait a week when the Eagles need him to return asap? Perhaps because he is not that injured, and just needs rest.

 

Yes his knee is sore, but last week was against the PACKERS. What was the final last Monday, 31-9? They didn't need Westy like they will this week. I say he starts and plays as well as he did in the first 3 weeks.

 

10 rushes, 75 yards, 1 TD and 5 receptions, 62 yards, 1 TD.

 

Your theory is just as valid as anyone else's. I'm just not buying it. Why wouldn't they have put BWB under the knife? B/c, unlike what is assumed by some, Reid is not that bright, & also b/c it can be argued that Philly should be able to win 3/4 of their upcoming games AFTER Dallas w/out BWB as well... By having BWB techincally available this week, it forces Dallas to prepare for him; & Reid may just be hoping for some sort of miracle that makes BWB effective vs. Dallas. We'll know soon enough. I know I won't be counting on BWB. I actually hope he DOES play well, b/c I have him on the trading block; a good performance might make a trade possible for me...

[J-Money 4]

trying to decide between westbrook, t. jones, or foster

[cubbie5150 0]

trying to decide between westbrook, t. jones, or foster

 

IMO, that's not a tough call...Foster vs. a crappy browns run D...

[tony hardware 0]

I have Westbrook, A. Green, Barber or Morency . . . too many questions, not enough answers. I'll probably go Westbrook until I hear otherwise, if need be, I'll go barber and pray for a GL TD.

[DamageIncVacc 6]

I have Chester Taylor , Westbrook, Kevin Jones and Reuben Drougns.

 

Starting Taylor & K Jones. I dont have a back at 4pm so if Westbrook does not play I am getting a biz zero. I lost last week becasue of his sitting(Lost by 1 point) so at 2-2 I cant risk it.

[aeropushb4 0]

[Black Ice 0]

trying to decide between westbrook, t. jones, or foster

 

Not that it mattered for me last week, since I had the win locked up going into Monday night, but what was the news coming out of Philly? It's been a ###### getting information on this guy; if he's starting, sitting, or what. Other than last week he's always been a gametime decision this year, but has always played, and played big. If I don't here something definite in the morning, I'll probably just lean to Jones as my play. No offense, but I assume some teams don't have a better plug-in, but why Moats? Is Moats a play you're confident in starting?

[kcBlitzkrieg 29]

to be honest, i can't remember the last time a RB sat out the week's prior game, missed practice all week and even missed a simple last day "walk through" and actually started the following game.

 

i know this game mean a ton, but coache's are abit smarter than this with their investments.

 

i would lean to him NOT STARTING at all.

 

 

I agree, and after reading ROTO's latest on Westbroke he is now going to sit the bench in favor of Foster vs. CLE. Im debating whether to put him on the block or not right now. I just don't want to be stuck with him when the news comes out that he's going to go under the knife & be out for 4-6 weeks.

[wildbluefan 0]

trying to decide between westbrook, t. jones, or foster

 

 

My GOD dude, that is a great problem to have ....put FOSTER in and quit banging your head on the wall....try having my problem, I have Jam Lewis as replacement for Westy, may as well leave WESTY in and gamble, as Jam will get NO MORE than 30 yds vs Denver !

[JT 137]

Your theory is just as valid as anyone else's. I'm just not buying it. Why wouldn't they have put BWB under the knife? B/c, unlike what is assumed by some, Reid is not that bright, & also b/c it can be argued that Philly should be able to win 3/4 of their upcoming games AFTER Dallas w/out BWB as well... By having BWB techincally available this week, it forces Dallas to prepare for him; & Reid may just be hoping for some sort of miracle that makes BWB effective vs. Dallas. We'll know soon enough. I know I won't be counting on BWB. I actually hope he DOES play well, b/c I have him on the trading block; a good performance might make a trade possible for me...

 

Head coaches don't make the decision on whether players undergo surgery.

 

Westbrooks current status is a bone bruise resulting in recurrent swelling/fluid on his knee. When the swelling is up, it makes the knee joint almost impossible to bend/flex. When down, it's a bit of pain but nothing unmanageable, and nothing that would deter effectiveness. The problem is there's no way to determine when the swelling will come and go. Rest is the only possible solution, so it's no surprise that he hasn't practiced this week. If it turns out that the swelling returns or persists enough to prevent Westbrook from playing another game, an arthroscopic procedure will probably be recommended. That may or may not reveal additional damage (most likely cartilage).

 

As far as Monday nights decision goes, while it's true that teams don't take any games for granted, they also have to assess risk/reward and have faith in their backup players. Playing Westbrook would have given him a very short week to get ready for dallas. The choice becomes whether to play him against a lesser opponent and reduce his chances of playing vs dallas, or rest him, trust his backups, and increase the odds that he plays today in a big division game. Sounds like a reasonably smart approach. Doesn't mean it turns out that way; the knee may be too balky for him to go. But if I've got the choice of my stud playing vs GB or dallas, I know which way I'd go.

[footballallyear 0]

I've done the same thing as the starter of this thread...started T. Jones in place of BWB. I do have Fumblehalter, but to me Jones is a better play as my 2nd RB.

 

GL

[Pointguard138 0]

Westbrook is taking me on a rollercoaster with his health status every week. I'm actually considering trading him depending on what I can get in return because I would rather have him be someone elses problem. but then again what if he just goes back to his 100 yard rush and 100 yard recieving games? such a double standard.