Larry Johnson v. Lawrence Maroney

[DanXIII 8]

I'm leaning toward Maroney because a) it's the Chiefs at New England (tough D) and Kevin Faulk is out, which could mean more involvement by Maroney on third down. Anyone agree/disagree? Link me to yours and I'll answer. TIA

[skibadee 0]

Since KC is probably not going to score a TD Id go with Maroney

not like Maroney is AMAZING but its likely that NE puts up 31 points this week, you have to think

Maroney gets one of them at least

 

 

 

 

 

Mine

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[PunkRockRedneck 8]

I like Maroney. At the very least, he'll get decent mop up duties I would think. Johnson is going to see alot of 8-9 in the box.

[throttlers 0]

Thanks for answering mine. I'm going to go against the majority and say LJ. Maroney finished around the 35th best RB in my leagues last year. Until I actually see that NE plans to run more, I'd keep him on the bench. Before last year when he got injured, LJ was a top 3 RB 3 years in a row I believe. I know his line isn;t the greatest, but it should be good enough nad NE's D has issues. I'd play LJ over Maroney every time until it is proved differently on the field.

[kinsey1986 0]

While I think Maroney is going to end up being the better RB this year, I'd go with LJ for this match up...I don't think either RB is going to have a monster day, but I think LJ will have the slight edge...the Pat's run defense won't be as good as the Chiefs, IMO...but really, it's a toss up

 

LJ gets 73 yards/ 22 attempts/ 1 TD

Maroney gets 56 yards/12 attempts/ 1 TD(maybe? lol)

 

I think the final sta line will look a bit like that

[Cardphan 0]

Call me crazy, but I would go with LJ. The Chiefs will get blown out, and there will be some garbage points. I just couldn't in good conscience sit Larry.

 

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[Inferno 0]

I'd go with Maroney. LJ doesn't have "unbenchable" status like LT2. Patriots should win this one and the further the game proceeds, Pats will be running the ball to keep ball control and KC will be forced to throw more and more. Neither one is a great option but it should be educational to see where these two guys are at this year.

[JackARoot 2]

Thanks for answering mine ... I'm with the consensus - Maroney as he should get more goaline opportunities than LJ against a tough matchup.

[DanXIII 8]

Shameless /bump for the Friday crowd.

[DrGonzo 1]

I agree with the minority - start LJ. He is tough to bench until he proves he is done.

 

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[Captain Goomy Noomy Roo 47]

Go Maroney... KC SUKS

 

Maroney will get a bone from Brady.

[Sgt_Russia 0]

I'll go with LJ. Not a big fan of either (this week), however. That 22/73/td is probably a good guess. I wouldn't start Maroney until the Pats show any kind of willingness to try to run the ball.

[DanXIII 8]

I'll go with LJ. Not a big fan of either (this week), however. That 22/73/td is probably a good guess. I wouldn't start Maroney until the Pats show any kind of willingness to try to run the ball.

 

Here's a stat I just found: Maroney averaged 81 yds and 1 TD per game last 4 games of last season.

 

Hmm...not making it any easier on me.

[MR BASS 0]

i think NE runs because they don't have to pass and KC not going to put upt th points... as for who gets the TDS for the PAts in rushing ... hmmm

[muzz 0]

I'd play LJ myself, and I'm a Pats Homer.

 

Pats have MANY more options, including Sammy Morris AND Lamont Jordan on the ground.

 

Who knows what is going to happen for certain, but if I HAD to pick between those 2, it would be LJ.

 

I actually have LJ going tomorrow, and I don't have Maroney on my team in 3 leagues.

[mgm32 0]

I agree with LJ. Hope he gets close to the goal line.

 

I don't think they Pats will use Maroney on the goal line anyways.

 

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[seh2000 5]

LJ if out to TRY and prove something. Start him and hope he sees 2005!

[itsbigmoni 1]

I'g go with LJ. Maroney will be splitting carries with way too many people and its not even anything close to a guarantee for getting goal line carries. You know the cheifs are gonna go early and often to LJ for obvious reasons. Plus, yea the patriots are good, but people are making their D sound like some mythical dominating all teams. Yea, they're good, especially going up against an unimaginative coach with a young and inexperienced QB, but LJ is pretty much their only option.

[flyjam 1]

i'd start LJ, the "they get so many td's, maroney has to get some of them" logic didn't work out too well last year.

 

http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.p...howtopic=322268 thanks for any help

[DanXIII 8]

I went with Maroney at the very last minute...though neither one of them was worth a sh!t.

 

Thanks to all who responded.