Baltimore backs headed for a fall
Another question we were hoping to answer in Week 10.
Who’s the man in the Baltimore backfield?
Baltimore is turning into Denver East: confusing the hell out of fantasy owners on a weekly basis, but finding production no matter who they turn to. Baltimore's three-headed monster is ranked fourth as a team in rushing yards this season. The young offensive line is playing with a nasty edge. Against Houston, Willis McGahee got 26 touches despite Ray Rice starting and reports indicting McGahee wasn’t 100%.
There is no answer to this question ultimately. John Harbaugh says all three players will stay involved and the lead back may depend on the matchup. Rice is clearly the most explosive, while McGahee figures to be the steadiest. The problem is the schedule. Baltimore has all four NFC East teams and Pittsburgh left before the end of the fantasy season. Other than a Week 13 game against Cincy, all the Baltimore backs will be shaky plays.
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Posted by: JAyandSiLEnTBoBStRiKeBaCK | November 11, 2008 02:45 PM
After watching them the past few weeks, my best advice is play none of them any given week and trade any of them for what you can get.
Ray Rice was drafted to play a Brian Westbrook role, but even Brain Westbrook was on the Eagles for a few years before he became fantasy relevant.
Willis McGahee is their workhorse. Period. However, they are smart for utilizing their depth and not playing him unless he is clearly 100%, and his injury history shows its a hard time keeping him there.
Anyone that starts McClain deserves to lose. All he does is spell off the harder working backs, and steal an occasional and completely unpredictable touchdown.
Posted by: Ryan | November 11, 2008 09:47 PM
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I love the site for the info provided, and check it daily for updates. I'd gladly contribute to the cause.
Posted by: Ryan | November 11, 2008 09:50 PM
the ravens may be 6-3 right now, but trust me on this one, they will be LUCKY to finish 8-8 with the remaining schedule they have.
Posted by: scott k | November 11, 2008 10:49 PM
who knows what the hell is going on in baltimore with the rbs
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