I have some decent running backs, which two should I start for week 2?

Published by: rose 2009-01-08

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers, Sep 21, 2008 4:05 PM EDT ::
Sep 22, 2008 With the season hanging in the balance after a 0-2 start, .. same type of running back as Marshall Faulk was, but he does have some of
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I have some decent running backs, which two should I start for week 2?

Here are my running backs: Frank Gore, Clinton Portis, Earnest Graham, Chris Johnson, and LenDale White. I can start two in my league. I was thinking to start Clinton and Earnest for week 2. What do you think is the best match up for week two? This is a money league so expert advice is appreciated. This is only my second year in a money league.

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Gore is facing Seattle, Portis is facing new Orleans, johnson is facing Cincinnati, and graham is facing Atlanta. I would think Johnson and Portis or Gore would be the best choices. Johnson would be a definite, Portis is up against New Orleans, and Gore has Pittsburgh to face.

You can always check the Fantasy projections on ESPN and sort them to get a better idea or to compare head to head.

I would choose C. Johnson= he has so much speed, and can catch also just as well. 2nd, E. Graham= I think gruden will want to control the clock, and since griese is coming off the bench and having not received starter reps, coach wont want to risk putting it in his hands, plus the bucs o-line is much better suited at this point in run blocking, than pass.

Well, I personally can't imagine starting Graham over Gore unless you have a compelling reason. Last week, Graham performed well, but he also split carries nearly 50/50 with Dunn. That brings up some big question marks in my mind. So, unless the matchup is very compelling (read Detroit Lions or St Louis Rams), I think you play your best RBs who are going to get the rock consistently (Gore and Portis). Besides, neither is in a timeshare scenario, and they both have consistently produced. In a few weeks, you could see Chris Johnson turning into a compelling start, and I think it's just a formality that we're not officially calling White the backup. Johnson is clearly the favorite, and is a much more dynamic threat and the future in Tennessee. Gore/Portis are your best options, and Graham/Johnson can be used either in flex roles, byes, or when the matchup is so good that it's worth the start. For the record, I think Johnson has the best matchup against the Bengals, and could have a big day. Tough call, but I'd personally be starting Portis and Gore.

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Good Luck :)

Gore & Portis are your best bet they'll be the ones getting the most carries.