gitrdun 16 Posted October 3, 2017 He looked good in the preseason, how soon do you trust him??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted October 3, 2017 Wow very good question. If I own him I would have a tough time trusting him any higher then a flex play this Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 403 Posted October 3, 2017 I would trust him more than any other RB TB has at the time being If you are asking about him, it probably means you need RB help In that case I say he's worth putting out there above any of the likely waiver wire RBs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gitrdun 16 Posted October 3, 2017 I would trust him more than any other RB TB has at the time beingIf you are asking about him, it probably means you need RB helpIn that case I say he's worth putting out there above any of the likely waiver wire RBs It is him, Powell or Lynch in a PPR league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted October 3, 2017 I've said this in another thread, but I typically never play a guy coming back off a multi-week injury or a multi-week suspension. Le'Veon Bell missed training camp and it took him 4 games to begin to look like himself. That's not an apple-to-apples comparison, but the same was true last year when he was suspended. These guys are just too prone to injuring themselves that first game back (or reinjuring themselves, ala OBJ). I will sit them unless I have no other options. Plus the Tampa Bay HC (Koetter?) made a statement that didn't sound very committed to Martin. For me, until he proves otherwise, on the one team I have him on: L Bell > C Hyde > C McCaffrey > J White > A Collins > D Martin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted October 3, 2017 I'm probably sitting him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted October 3, 2017 He can't be worse than Beast Mode. He's going in my lineup over that bum. Ugh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted October 3, 2017 Freeman and Coleman on bye I have no choice other than Riddick or waiver wire fodder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted October 3, 2017 Also, has Martin not been practicing with the team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted October 3, 2017 Also, has Martin not been practicing with the team? Not allowed to practice while on suspension. He did go through training camp but then has to stay away from the facility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 3, 2017 Probably a wait and see but some might not have that luxury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted October 3, 2017 It is him, Powell or Lynch in a PPR league. This weekend I would go with Powell. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gitrdun 16 Posted October 4, 2017 This weekend I would go with Powell. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted October 4, 2017 I have to start him in one league this week thanks to injuries and byes. Just have to hope for a touchdown or a fluke long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted October 4, 2017 Pats def is bad enough he could do something with limited touches. Also the short week he will be fresh when everyone else isnt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 403 Posted October 4, 2017 It is him, Powell or Lynch in a PPR league. Martin and Powell I don't trust Marshawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted October 4, 2017 Teach me how to Dougie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavern 70 Posted October 4, 2017 i hadn't stopped to think about this aspect: if he hasn't been able to practice with the team, then i think one has to sit him (if you can) this week. how does he possibly come in and do well after only a couple of days of walk throughs? i mean, he MIGHT, but can you really count on him that he WILL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mile High Magic 8 Posted October 4, 2017 Martin was the back I grabbed in zero rb theory. Starting Coleman up to this week. Got start him so if I had a choice would probably sit him for a week but circumstance dictates starting him over my other choice Henry. Could grab lacy on wire but that gives me indigestion just thinking about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SexyRexy 60 Posted October 4, 2017 I think this is being overblown. I say start him. He went through a full training camp and has been training since. If it was a matter of he missed training camp I'd change my tune, but he practiced with the team all summer and played in preseason. Play the man and don't overthink it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
himmystyles 29 Posted October 4, 2017 I think this is being overblown. I say start him. He went through a full training camp and has been training since. If it was a matter of he missed training camp I'd change my tune, but he practiced with the team all summer and played in preseason. Play the man and don't overthink it. Would you start him over the wire rbs this week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SexyRexy 60 Posted October 4, 2017 Would you start him over the wire rbs this week? I suppose it depends who is on the wire. If it's the typical guys that are expected to be on the wire, yes absolutely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted October 4, 2017 Again, look at Le'Veon Bell from last year, who was there for training camp but missed the first few games of the season. Training camp is a JOKE these days. These guys might play 20 snaps, it doesn't get you ready for anything. Then add to it 4 weeks off (3 suspension games plus the moved bye week) and it's been a LONG time since Martin has put in a full workload. It took Bell several weeks to look like himself again. Game shape is a real thing, so is the propensity to injure yourself after not experiencing real game play. I sit him if I have anything resembling a decent option instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
himmystyles 29 Posted October 4, 2017 I suppose it depends who is on the wire. If it's the typical guys that are expected to be on the wire, yes absolutely. Sorry I meant the group this week (colllins, Rawls, lacy, gallman etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SexyRexy 60 Posted October 4, 2017 Sorry I meant the group this week (colllins, Rawls, lacy, gallman etc) I would start him over Collins, Gallman. Rawls and Lacy is a tough one. I have absolutely no way to project touches there. Personally, I would start Doug in this situation. But that's just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted October 4, 2017 I like Collins this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B. Goode 17 Posted October 4, 2017 I like Collins this weekend. I'm starting both Martin and Collins. If I had to choose one, I'd probably lean Martin, but it's close. Collins will be yanked if he fumbles again but if he can just hold on, he has potential for a big game - especially against OAK without a QB. Raiders D could be on the field all day. I'd easily play Martin over Rawls or Lacy or Gallman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SexyRexy 60 Posted October 4, 2017 I'm starting both Martin and Collins. If I had to choose one, I'd probably lean Martin, but it's close. Collins will be yanked if he fumbles again but if he can just hold on, he has potential for a big game - especially against OAK without a QB. Raiders D could be on the field all day. I'd easily play Martin over Rawls or Lacy or Gallman. Agree with this. That BAL backfield is a complete cluster, and so is SEA and NYG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Tigers 71 Posted October 4, 2017 I'm playing him this week over Cohen and Latavius, unless I read something really drastic before tomorrow night's game. Pats defense is league-worst, and even if he's not at peak performance after the time off, I think he has an excellent shot at scoring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted October 4, 2017 The matchup is juicy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotisserieking 34 Posted October 4, 2017 I've got Jacquizz and Martin and benching both this week in favor of Lev and Gordon. I'll see how they splits pan out but expect it to be even and then Martin takes the workload next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted October 4, 2017 I've got Jacquizz and Martin and benching both this week in favor of Lev and Gordon. I'll see how they splits pan out but expect it to be even and then Martin takes the workload next week. Way to go out on a limb with Lev and Gordon. Mr Vegas. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted October 4, 2017 Not allowed to practice while on suspension. He did go through training camp but then has to stay away from the facility. He's been playing a lot of Madden, though. So he's got that going for him to help improve on his 2.something ypc from last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted October 4, 2017 Just hoping he doesn't pull a hammy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 72 Posted October 4, 2017 I hope Doug do well, since I have Winston. But I do need Cohen blow him out of the water since I boldly claimed Cohen > Dougie few weeks back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byrdman5 104 Posted October 4, 2017 Again, look at Le'Veon Bell from last year, who was there for training camp but missed the first few games of the season. Training camp is a JOKE these days. These guys might play 20 snaps, it doesn't get you ready for anything. Then add to it 4 weeks off (3 suspension games plus the moved bye week) and it's been a LONG time since Martin has put in a full workload. It took Bell several weeks to look like himself again. Game shape is a real thing, so is the propensity to injure yourself after not experiencing real game play. I sit him if I have anything resembling a decent option instead.Last year Bell tore up KC 18 carries 144 yards and 5 catches for 34 yards. 17.8 Standard and 22.8 in PPR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted October 5, 2017 Rankings don't seem as bullish as us owners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted October 5, 2017 It's a short week so he's not going to get 30 reps I expect a 50-50 split Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimaveli 119 Posted October 5, 2017 50 and maybe a td. I don't love that Simms is around too. It takes some of Doug's floor safety away most likely. But the pats are quite terrible for now on defense so start him unless you have super sturdy/obvious options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clean90 6 Posted October 5, 2017 I like the match up but I need to wait and see for a week before I start him. If I was desperate at RB I would go ahead and gamble on him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites