I am starting Ben Tate over __________________

[Matthew's Berry's 0]

I see this like Grant/Starks ... Ole Man Ward gets the nod but Tate comes in with fresh legs and scores on an 18yd cutback ... mark ... it ... down!!!

[msudavedawg 5]

I'm not, Ward is getting the start over Tate. Kubiak said this would be a hot hand situation, so if Houston's run-blocking is as good as we think it is and Indy's run defense is as bad on the road as it usually is, why wouldn't I take the first man up who is also going to be in the game on passing downs? Part of me is thinking I should start both in the one league I have them, but I can't justify sitting Felix or Hightower.

 

FWIW, I see Ward going for 70 yards rushing, 1 TD and four catches for 30 yards. Tate - 80 yards rushing, 1 TD and one catch for five yards.

 

In other news, Thomas Jones will get the starting nod over Jamaal Charles in KC.

[Kent 228]

Per RotoWorld's Friday Game Breakdown:

 

Should Foster miss the game, Ben Tate will be a must-start RB2 in fantasy leagues....

 

Hmmm.

[The Football Guru 222]

In other news, Thomas Jones will get the starting nod over Jamaal Charles in KC.

"Hot hand" is different than deferring to a veteran RB and/or team leader. And in KC, Haley is monitoring JC's workload, Kubiak could care less if Ward/Tate each get 25 carries/game over the next two weeks because they'll be used much less upon Foster's return. If Kubiak was half as fascinated with Tate as most fantasy owners are, he'd already be No. 2. Ward isn't Jones either, especially since Ward averaged 6.2 YPC last season.

 

I could easily be wrong about Ward over Tate this week, but in a hot hand situation vs. an overmatched defense, I'll take the starter who is the more trusted option in the passing game. Now if Steve Slaton comes in and takes all the third-down work, then I should have played Tate since he is the better runner.

[Dr Hook 6]

Pay no attention to the official depth chart. Tate is the guy to have on your bench, not Ward. But I wouldn't start either one this weekend, unless we hear definitively that Foster is out. And even then it will be a time share.

 

 

What he said

[Bishop82 61]

Tate over AJ Green at flex.

[Kent 228]

ESPN reporting that Kubiak said Foster is unlikely to play. He'll be a gametime decision, but I'm banking on him being out.

[Kent 228]

Screw it. Benching Knowshon for Tate.

 

Knowshon having the threat of a timeshare and losing goal line to McGahee makes the decision easier.

 

DIE WARD! FUMBLE ON THE FIRST PLAY!

[SameSongNDance 0]

Screw it. Benching Knowshon for Tate.

 

Knowshon having the threat of a timeshare and losing goal line to McGahee makes the decision easier.

 

DIE WARD! FUMBLE ON THE FIRST PLAY!

 

You are going to regret this once you see Knowshon running over a porous OAK run D and Slaton getting carries in that carousel of a backfield. Fun stuff.

[Kent 228]

You are going to regret this once you see Knowshon running over a porous OAK run D and Slaton getting carries in that carousel of a backfield. Fun stuff.

 

I know.

 

But I trust my eyes and not the coach. Tate looks so much better than Knowshon has ever looked. Knowshon is slow and now also in a time share.

 

If you can't separate yourself from McGahee to avoid a time share, that doesn't inspire me with much confidence.

[Borat33 17]

F it. Starting him over Felix.

[Axe Elf 0]

Knowshon having the threat of a timeshare and losing goal line to McGahee makes the decision easier.

 

 

And Tate having the guarantee of a timeshare and losing goal line to everyone inspires confidence?

[GridIronAssassin#1 0]

Definately starting Tate. Starting Tate over DeAngelo and Blount.

[Kent 228]

F it. Starting him over Felix.

 

May god have mercy on our souls.

 

GO TATE!

[Bearnut 0]

After much debate I have decided to go with Ryan Mathews over Tate. I don't know what to expect in either situation, but I am just going to go with the highest draft pick at each position for this week.

[IMMensaMind 462]

AAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHHH! I have Tate in two leagues, and my finger has hovered over the 'active' tab for 30 minutes now. Felix has looked very good in the pre-season, but it's the Jets fer crissakes.

 

Who would start Tate over:

 

Felix in a .5 PPR Distance/Performance league?

 

Bush in the FLEX position a .5 PRR Distance/Performance league?

 

BGJE in the FLEX position a .5 PRR Distance/Performance league?

 

Wayne in the FLEX position a .5 PRR Distance/Performance league?

 

 

 

[Kent 228]

AAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHHH! I have Tate in two leagues, and my finger has hovered over the 'active' tab for 30 minutes now. Felix has looked very good in the pre-season, but it's the Jets fer crissakes.

 

Who would start Tate over:

 

Felix in a .5 PPR Distance/Performance league?

 

Bush in the FLEX position a .5 PRR Distance/Performance league?

 

BGJE in the FLEX position a .5 PRR Distance/Performance league?

 

Wayne in the FLEX position a .5 PRR Distance/Performance league?

 

 

 

 

TATE!

 

Join the Tate starters on the dark side of the force.

 

Kubiak drafted Tate. He wants to unleash his Deathstar!

[nygiants 0]

TATE!

 

Join the Tate starters on the dark side of the force.

 

Kubiak drafted Tate. He wants to unleash his Deathstar!

 

you guys are all nuts...i have both Tate and Ward and no question starting Ward...80 yds and a TD

[wildbluefan 0]

Over CHRISTIAN OKOYE !!!!

[bergerkings 0]

Starting Tate over Best (I have Stafford as my QB).

[Matrix333 0]

Was thinking about going with Tate over R.Rice, but I can't do it even though my gut tells me to.

[Borat33 17]

Was thinking about going with Tate over R.Rice, but I can't do it even though my gut tells me to.

 

Listen to your gut!!

[PATSSOX 22]

If Foster sits...thinking of starting Tate over FJack in KC.

 

PD

 

I was thinking of same thing? Well Ward over Fred Jackson but im staying put i guess

[JediMaster 20]

I have Tate in all my leagues. Only starting him in 1.

 

Tate over Addai...Smart move?

 

Other leagues:

 

Wells over Tate (flex)

Best over Tate (RB 2)

Amendola over Tate (flex)

 

I like Tate and want to start him in all my leagues but decided to roll with safer picks.

[Kent 228]

Wow, it appears all RBs in Houston were the play. They are just going to pound it now.

 

Welcome to no Manning.

[Borat33 17]

Lol this is too funny.

[Matrix333 0]

Listen to your gut!!

 

After reading your post, I made the switch and am playing Tate. Doesn't look like a good decision so far...

 

Lesson learned: dont sit your studs, brain > gut, dont make last minute decisions.

[MDC 7,425]

Ass Elf says to bench Jimmie Graham and Ben Tate - oops!

[Axe Elf 0]

Ass Elf says to bench Jimmie Graham and Ben Tate - oops!

 

 

ASSuming you're referring to me, show me even one single post where I EVER said to bench Jimmy Graham.

 

OOPS!

 

I also never stated to bench Ben Tate outright, but in most of the "Should I start Tate or my stud first round draft pick," I advised against the Tate hoopla--still the best decision, regardless of a random Tate TD.

 

I'm sure I'll get a few predictions wrong along the way, but at least stick to heckling me for the ones I have axually MADE.

[MDC 7,425]

Face it doosh, your Week 1 advice was a total fail all around.

[Dr Hook 6]

I should have started Tate over Mendy

[Axe Elf 0]

Face it doosh, your Week 1 advice was a total fail all around.

 

 

...he declared at halftime of the first game. LOL

[Kent 228]

Let me guess, the idiot troll waste of time is posting again.

 

Hey kid, find another place to play on the internet.

[Reality 3,121]

Tate = Meh

 

[Kent 228]

Tate = Meh

 

 

24 carries.

[Reality 3,121]

24 carries.

 

That's kind of my point, enjoy your 1 start.. He could have really impressed today. He didn't.

 

[Laurence Maroney's Nuts 2]

Tate = Meh

 

 

 

Funniest joke of week 1 so far... kudos.

[The Football Guru 222]

24 carries.

Ward did leave b/c of injury, just so you know.

[Patmos 2]

Ass Elf says to bench Jimmie Graham and Ben Tate - oops!

 

He also said my recommendation of playing Kenny Britt was "the blind leading the blind"...I'll take Britt's 30 points!

[Kent 228]

Ward did leave b/c of injury, just so you know.

 

What's wrong with Ward?