AxeElf 787 Posted December 10, 2020 2 hours ago, weepaws said: Remember , he’s still in mourning over his beloved ff team. What could have been. Lol. Well yeah, epic story fell just short--but making the playoffs in my two $250 leagues makes it easier to kick dust on the $40 team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,516 Posted December 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, AxeElf said: Well yeah, epic story fell just short--but making the playoffs in my two $250 leagues makes it easier to kick dust on the $40 team. Congrats, but don’t see you writing a love story about those other teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted December 10, 2020 Just now, weepaws said: Congrats, but don’t see you writing a love story about those other teams. Nah, the story was the 20 man league. "Axe Elf Wins Another" doesn't sell newspapers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted December 10, 2020 Not sure that Swift is startable, even if he is cleared. ADP has been balling, and with Swift having such a severe concussion, they might have a limited package for him if he is declared a full go. Pretty risky with everything on the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,516 Posted December 10, 2020 Really risky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted December 10, 2020 Are we finally going to be getting Swift back into the lineup this week? Some will think he's still out due to the concussion, but he missed last week due to an illness, not the concussion, so I'm expecting him to return. He did return to practice on Wednesday, which is always a good thing. We definitely want to monitor this situation, as there are going to be fantasy points up for grabs this week. Of the fantasy production the Packers have allowed to skill-position players, running backs make up a league-high 39.6 percent of it. All in all, the Packers allow the third-most fantasy points per game to running backs (28.8). That's a very high number considering their opponents have only averaged 60.1 plays per game (third-fewest). They've faced 27.1 running back touches per game (15th) but have allowed the seventh-most total yards. When you factor in points per weighted opportunity, they've allowed the second-most points per opportunity, behind only the Lions themselves. We're expecting the Lions to face a negative gamescript here, right? Well, the Packers have seen just the 12th-most targets to the running back position, but they've allowed the second-most receiving yards to them. Surprise, surprise, the 7.15 yards per target they've allowed to running backs is the highest number in football. The wildcard here is that we don't know how interim head coach Darrell Bevell will handle this backfield, as he gave Adrian Peterson much more run than Kerryon Johnson, which differed from what Matt Patricia did with Swift out. I'd assume Bevell goes to the most talented back at this stage, especially in the passing game, and that's Swift. Provided he's back, Swift should be considered an RB2 with top-10 upside should Bevell give him the workhorse role. Peterson would be just a touchdown-dependent RB4, while Johnson is someone who belongs on waivers in redraft formats. Mike Tagliere - FantasyPros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,516 Posted December 10, 2020 Now how much do you trust that’s going to happen? Maybe they give K Johnson the ball a little bit more then in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee-diddy 27 Posted December 10, 2020 What a mess for D. Swift owners. A few weeks ago, I was thinking he would be my RB playoff stud. Now I don't even know if he'll be the highest scoring RB on the team Week 14 in a PPR smash spot. Damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 10, 2020 No way I'm starting him. If he's still dealing with issues from that ghost concussion then I don't have much faith in Swift doing much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 11, 2020 Quote Dave Birkett @davebirkett Give the Lions credit for erring on the side of caution, not just by placing Swift in concussion protocol but by giving him last week to get right, too, after he was removed from protocol Second, I wrote about Swift having recurring headaches (not just when he was in concussion protocol) the other day. Bevell acknowledged migraines and brain injury might report similar symptoms. Asked if Lions are sure Swift had a concussion, he said: “I cannot say that Interesting. May never have had concussion. Also he's trending toward being a full go on Sunday per Birkett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 11, 2020 Swift was a FULL PARTICIPANT in practice today. Thats a big deal. I'm strongly considering him as a flex right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,661 Posted December 11, 2020 46 minutes ago, Jarvis Basnight said: Swift was a FULL PARTICIPANT in practice today. Thats a big deal. I'm strongly considering him as a flex right now. starting him over Drake and Sanders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted December 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Jarvis Basnight said: Swift was a FULL PARTICIPANT in practice today. Maybe, but he's probly still got a smaller package than Adrian Peterson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Meth Tweekers 26 Posted December 12, 2020 6 hours ago, AxeElf said: Maybe, but he's probly still got a smaller package than Adrian Peterson. TMI bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 12, 2020 Peterson and his 3.7 ypc really hard to beat. He's like Eddie George. When you need 2 yards he'll get you 3. When you need 4 yards he'll get you 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted December 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Jarvis Basnight said: Peterson and his 3.7 ypc really hard to beat. He's like Eddie George. When you need 2 yards he'll get you 3. When you need 4 yards he'll get you 3. You were close, but you should have stayed with the Vikings. That's what Denny Green said about Leroy Hoard in the 90s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,883 Posted December 12, 2020 16 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: starting him over Drake and Sanders ballsy. I'm debating starting him over either Drake or Taylor but not sure I can convince myself to do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 13, 2020 1 carry so far. They could use him because old man Peterson ain't cutting it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 13, 2020 Pay dirt! Let's go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 18, 2020 http://www.detroitlions.com/news/swift-looking-to-finish-season-strong-after-shaking-off-rust I am starting him against Tennessee. I like what I'm hearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedzoneMonster 102 Posted December 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Jarvis Basnight said: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/swift-looking-to-finish-season-strong-after-shaking-off-rust I am starting him against Tennessee. I like what I'm hearing. I have no choice but to start him, but feeling ok about it. Thanks for posting this. I feel a little better now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,516 Posted December 18, 2020 Unless he takes a hit that causes him to get another headache. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, weepaws said: Unless he takes a hit that causes him to get another headache. Obviously no guarantees. But thats across the board. I'm interested in him because he's a gamebreaker. A guy that can create a good fantasy day from just one play. It's the same reason I still have Mostert on my roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,516 Posted December 18, 2020 Yeah I really was just joking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee-diddy 27 Posted December 19, 2020 Looks like Stafford is trending towards playing, which is good news for Swift owners. Let's hope Stafford plays! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites