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While the bold is typically true, Cincinnati is probably one of the exceptions. He's 18-7 for his career vs. the Bengals, and he's 10 and 2 in Riverfront. He does throw his share of picks in that building (16:9 TD to INT), but he's had some good games there in the recent past. Over 75% comp% and near 300 yards last year(no TDs though, but it was a win), and a gigantic game in '14 with 350 yards and 3 TDs(also a win).
I haven't done the work here, but my thought process is, in the Bell/Brown era, what have they done vs what has the WR2 done vs Cincy. You simply have to account for Brown and Bell, even a zone will roll coverage, I should think Green will have opportunity based on what those guys can do as the third option in the offense.
Personally, I'm never a fan of playing the matchup game based on historical metrics. Too often, things don't work out nearly as expected based on paper.
Yep. I've taken him as a defensive move. I have Eiffert, but my forthcoming l opponent who was on bye last week had Gronk backed up by Jesse James. Seems he took his eyes off things for a week and now I've cornered him into a little hole. All's fair in love and fantasy football
Same decision. I don't feel Green's matchup is as good as it seems but I'm not excited at all at Walker's role in a run heavy team vs. Eric Berry.
A blizzard? Have you been to Buffalo?
Their projections are basically a mirror image of what happened the previous week it seems.
I've watched the games. He's getting the looks. They haven't turned into catches yet, but Ben has relied on him. His primary reads are AB and Bell. Then it seems to be a mix between Green/Eli Rogers and then Hamilton. The potential is there, he's getting the looks, it's a matter of time before they connect again.
Yeah I agree he's getting the looks but like I said outside of one game they really haven't resulted in production and the production is all that matters, especially this time of the fantasy season. We're running out of "He'll get his next week." I'm starting him this week but I don't have a Walker, Graham or even Brate as another option. If I did they would definitely go in over Green for me. In Week 15 I'd be going with someone who's getting consistent receptions or someone like Graham who's clearly a stud talent and is back at home in a game his team should put up some major offensive production.
It's a dicey play. It all depends on what each person's other options are. I can't say I have a ton of confidence in the play, but I'm hopeful.
Brate was targeted 5 times for a 4/47/0 line last week and 5 times for a 4/49 /0 line 2 games before. In between he had a good but lesser game than Green. Brate averages 5 targets a game that may or may not be catchable and will be worth a point if they are. He's ordinary and TD-dependent like just about every TE. I wouldn't call it swinging for the fences to take someone over Brate, now Graham and Walker maybe.
Agree. Brate will likely post 8-9 points. Green has potential to score 1-2 TDs this week, but could also end up with 2/25.
For me, it would depend on need. If I felt like I had to swing for the fences I might go Green with the matchup being what it is (although Cowboys are giving up a lot of fantasy points to QBs so on paper Winston should do very well this week). Brate's pretty solid so if I wanted to play it safe I'd lean toward him. There's so much talk right now in Tampa about how Evans is slumping you would think a huge point of emphasis would be to get him back on track this week so maybe that takes away from Brate? Just a guess. But Green seems to be boom or bust no matter how you slice it and Ben struggling on the road doesn't make the decision any easier.
9 yards a target is pretty damn good.
I'm definitely loving the targets, especially in the EZ. Now I want the production. You would think that all those targets, especially in the RZ, would begin to result in some consistent production. Let's hope it happens this week. Matchup definitely in his favor.
No idea why packers fan said that. Very misleading.Dinsy Ejotuz said:
I'm praying it's not a concussion.
My options are busted shoulder Jordan Reed or concussed Fiedorowicz. All 3 of my TEs are not doing well. I might have to start Dion Sims!
Just a trust issue. Green is in an offense that's supposed to be explosive. But based on his history and that hit, I'm thinking he's not playing next week. Plus they're playing a tough Baltimore defense even if he does play.
Oh I know. I had Sims at the bottom of my bid list the week I picked up Green. I just think it's funny how he's outproducing him now.
I'm not sure Green will play much longer but yeah the small sample we got to see he would have been a top 5 TE with Big Ben. It further confirms what I've suspected for a while, Rivers is a little overrated.Still with this schtick.
I don't know if your statement is true (it might be I just have no idea) but one thing to consider is that Pittsburgh has virtually no offensive weapons aside from Bell and Brown. Ben needs Green to be that 3rd weapon.
Gates was still a terrific RZ option when Green was there. He still is now as a matter of fact. Woodhead's damn good too when he's healthy. I wouldn't dismiss either of them so quickly.
My thoughts as well. Time to drop him to block my opponent from getting anybody they could use against me on WW.
If Fiedorowicz is out again this week,I'm grabbing and starting Griffin at TE this week(Now that Houston finally switched QB's) more upside I think. I own Green too,but I don't trust him even if he does play.to risky for the Championship!!!!!
Nah it's the truth. Sorry that's not a narrative that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I know you're a Chargers fan. It didn't take long for Green to equal his best game as a pro in Pittsburgh though. He was running wide open in that game too. Only difference is Big Ben threw it to him.Just Win Baby said:
