slippyer 3 Posted December 2, 2013 So here we go again. We have a little more information this time having seen Tate put up 1 (one) (uno) yard versus the reincarnation of the '85 bears defense, also know as the jags. He was basically benched for that game then gashed the pats D (which is 31st versus the run admittedly although the jags are 29th). FF at its finest I suppose, it makes no sense. Who has the marbles to start him then? Discuss..... Baring new information, I will be starting him over K Wright and douglas in a flex spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qimqam 1 Posted December 2, 2013 Moreno Vereen Tate or Rainey I have no idea at this point ... I have a feeling Rainey is going to have a good week @ home vs BUF I would be drooling at the thought of Tate vs JAX if it weren't for weak 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OU1 7 Posted December 2, 2013 Being a Tate owner I must say I wish someone else had the headache. Not sure what to do with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shakey210 10 Posted December 2, 2013 You should start him. 100 and a TD sound about right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handbanana 47 Posted December 2, 2013 I have Forte, A Brown, Rainey and Tate. I just can't imagine starting Tate even after the Pats game and with a juicy matchup against the Jags. But maybe his ribs are starting to feel better? Or maybe the Pats run D is just that bad now. Hard to trust Tate in the playoffs when Rainey is at least getting a ton of touches... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slippyer 3 Posted December 3, 2013 You should start him. 100 and a TD sound about right. This is what it should be and should of been in week 12. I am sure if I play him he does nothing but if I sit him, he goes off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted December 3, 2013 Kid needs to tie together two good games before being trusted by anyone....outside the most desperate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted December 3, 2013 I am sure most of benched him after that performance week 12. The he goes off for 100 and 3 TD's. Now I am stuck between Andre Brown SJax Ben Tate I hate these tough calls week 1 of the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted December 3, 2013 Tate, Jennings and Rainy for me. Have to decide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted December 3, 2013 Tate, Jennings and Rainy for me. Have to decide Tate would be my first choice. Rainey has a tough matchup but will get carries. Jennings was bad last week except he got two TD's. Run DMC has made a appearance also which could effect things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WMagnum1 4 Posted December 3, 2013 I have to decide my flex between Tate vs the Jags, Vereen vs. the Browns (probably not), and then a WR situation of Cruz/Fitz/Jordy. Compound that with needing a win + help for a playoff spot. Fun times! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seadog54 20 Posted December 3, 2013 starting Tate in the most important game of the year for me. winner wins the division. i can't trust zac stacy against arizona and jennings/mcfadden against jets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjarch86 0 Posted December 3, 2013 Reggie Bush, Tate, Andre Brown, or Steven Jackson. I think I will go with what snuck me into a playoff spot this year (Bush, Tate, Brown), but damn...that S Jax against Green Bay's run defense looks so tempting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,927 Posted December 4, 2013 Rice, Jackson. Tate, or Woodhead. Probably go with Rice and Jackson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,215 Posted December 4, 2013 I have no choice but to start him, so I'm praying for the best. I'm concerned tho that the Jags in recent weeks have sold out to stop the run. Can't argue the results; their only recent loss was the Cards who got very little rushing as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handbanana 47 Posted December 4, 2013 I have no choice but to start him, so I'm praying for the best. I'm concerned tho that the Jags in recent weeks have sold out to stop the run. Can't argue the results; their only recent loss was the Cards who got very little rushing as well. This. Tate's upside is low and the risk that he gets injured or is ineffective and pulled is pretty high. I am going to roll with Forte, A Brown and... Rainey. I like Rainey at home against the Bills and I just feel like he is going to for sure get a lot of touches. It could burn me, but I just can't play Tate. Plus, I am playing against him in my other playoff game. So I'd prefer to just flat root against him I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted December 4, 2013 tate fred jackson andre brown 2 or the 3 is my decision and I have 0 clue what im doing yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted December 4, 2013 How could u not start the man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted December 4, 2013 u talking to me? who's the man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,002 Posted December 5, 2013 the team im playing has him. im predicting 300 yards rushing 5 tds and a passing td. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingstowne Dealers 14 Posted December 5, 2013 I am sure most of benched him after that performance week 12. The he goes off for 100 and 3 TD's. Now I am stuck between Andre Brown SJax Ben Tate I hate these tough calls week 1 of the playoffs. I got SJAX Tate and Jennings for my flex spot. No way I'm starting a whoozy Jennings vs the #1 run D, so that leaves SJAX and Tate. Of the 2 I trust Tate a little more. I saw the Atlanta game, SJAX has nothing left in the tank. That 25 yard TD looked like it was in slo mo. No thanks. I'll take my chances with the guy who gave me only 1 real stinker of a game all season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wezvidz 2 Posted December 5, 2013 Before last week, Pierre Thomas over Tate would have been a no brainer for me. But Thomas did NOTHING last week even in PPR vs Sea and is against a tough D again in Carolina this week. Tate on my bench blew up, so gotta ride the hot hand. I'm sure it'll bite me in the ass though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted December 5, 2013 Before last week, Pierre Thomas over Tate would have been a no brainer for me. But Thomas did NOTHING last week even in PPR vs Sea and is against a tough D again in Carolina this week. Tate on my bench blew up, so gotta ride the hot hand. I'm sure it'll bite me in the ass though. I have to decide between Tate or Staley. Staley has a tough matchup up put that 1 yard Tate put up 2 weeks ago is scaring the crap out of me!! I'm so undecided right now!!! Ugh!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavern 70 Posted December 5, 2013 I have to decide between Tate or Staley. Staley has a tough matchup up put that 1 yard Tate put up 2 weeks ago is scaring the crap out of me!! I'm so undecided right now!!! Ugh!!! duce staley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted December 5, 2013 duce staley? Haha, my bad. Stacey!!! I liked Duce too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainhefe 0 Posted December 5, 2013 Going Tate over Stacey myself. I've picked wrong on Tate 2 weeks in a row, will I finally get it right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,002 Posted December 6, 2013 I hope the jags sell out against the run and tate is forced to cede carries to johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slippyer 3 Posted December 6, 2013 Expectations for tonight? Thinking about 70 and a TD. Not a bad nights work I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted December 6, 2013 I have a feeling Houston will make adjustments from their first meeting on the run game. Draws, screens...etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIR it OUT 1 Posted December 6, 2013 I hope so,I've hade Tate in my team for 2 years as a Foster owner and the 1st time I actually start him was...you guessed it 2 weeks ago! I hope I don't regret giving him another chance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMath3333 10 Posted December 6, 2013 I am starting him over an aching Bush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,738 Posted December 6, 2013 Jags top 5 run defense last 5 weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted December 6, 2013 Yeah rolling with the Tator tot tonight... I just like the way the Houston offensive line has really avoided serious injury this year, and is finally jelling. This has led to some continuity, though it hasn't really shown in the stat sheets. Chris Myers and Duane Brown are playing at a high level and second year players Ben Jones and Brandon Brooks have really stepped up. Brown was talking this week how they were 'embarrassed' in the last loss to JAX. This is traditionally a running team and I think they get back to it tonight. Tate's in my line-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted December 6, 2013 Tate Some people never learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted December 6, 2013 Tate Some people never learn. Yeah obviously 30 straight second half pass plays from the Texans, while only trailing by a touchdown, was less than optimal. Especially when utilizing the empty backfield. Tate didn't look horrible, 14 carries for 53 yards... But looking at the stat line it's on him, not the f*ck-foolery pulled by the coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 72 Posted December 6, 2013 MJD got twice amount of the yardage with the same carry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTD 56 Posted December 6, 2013 Tate Some people never learn. Had a buddy start Tate over Vereen in a PPR. Epic fail. I will however agree with R8R Mick. The quickness to abandon the run almost completely & let Schaub chuck it hurt Tate's #'s tonight. He wasn't a horrible start tonight but an underperforming stat line was very possible against a much improved JAX team as of late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted December 6, 2013 Schaub came in 2 TD's behind and made the game close by chucking it around. What the Texans did the first 3 quarters wasn't working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricanrockers 39 Posted December 6, 2013 Thank you Tate for an awesome start to my playoff week!! (I'm done) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Next Generation 10 Posted December 6, 2013 Must have gone back and forth between Tate and Stacey at least 10 times and finally settled on Stacey. Might not be much better but glad I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
