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If he's a go Buck over Gore for me.
A lot comes down to your own rules. Dont have open add/drop periods, for one. Use some budget allocation rather than just waiver order. I find deeper benches promote better skill AND more trading, maybe because Allen is likely owned a week or more before anything becomes defined as to his role.This is my 11th year, and this has been my experience as well.it's why fantasy football is so popular. any dummy can win.50k adds on yahoo today... not even 3pm. I hate that they broadcast that info. Do your own research!
on top of that these sites spoon-feed you information since fantasy sports info is such big business and generates so much traffic
the amount of skill required decreases every year
thanks for that. Lammey blasts on this kid all the time, but he looks ok to me. Pushes the crease, seems to find the cut back lanes naturally. Shows some pop and it looks like Ravens not afraid to use him in the red zone.Now that Forsett is likely out I think we need to take Allen a bit more seriously this week.
Here are his touches from week 5.
From all the scouting reports I've read, it seems the consensus is that he has 3-down potential (good inside rusher, good in pass pro, good hands). He doesn't exactly pop off the screen but he looks solid enough; he seems like the type of player who could grind down a defense given enough volume. He'll likely see that volume this week in a plus match-up so it's hard for me to treat him as anything less than a RB2.
Good hands / route runner? How is he at pass blockingHe has a nice stop/start move and a slashing style similar to Arian Foster and Leveon Bell. He's not as laterally quick as them though. His skill set could be interesting in that offense for PPR leagues.
Very good, at least in college. Haven't seen him enough to know if it's translating to the pro game yet.Good hands / route runner? How is he at pass blockingHe has a nice stop/start move and a slashing style similar to Arian Foster and Leveon Bell. He's not as laterally quick as them though. His skill set could be interesting in that offense for PPR leagues.
Late game. Let's face it, it's possible that Magee was activated in case Forsett can't go. Or Mostert could also be inactive as perhaps he's not up to speed. Hopefully there's a report before noon as there aren't many actual RB2 options (as opposed to flex) at 300 today.Forsett >>>>>>>>> OUT. Buck Allen starting.
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Move-RB-Terrence-Magee-To-Active-Roster-Cut-Charles-James/059a9f1c-07d2-49f4-8374-ac77591a776a
Adam Schefter Verified account @AdamSchefter Ravens RB Justin Forsett plans to play today with sprained ankle, but needs to test it pregame first to make sure he's good to go.
Raven receiving corps is so weak I think opponents have been keying on stopping the run first all season. None of the backs have had much room to run...he's looked as good or better than Forsett when he gets to run. Forsett was a better receiver, to my eye.How'd he look? YPC seemed low - OL issues, talent?
Going against a guy this week who is right behind me in waiver order. I know if I don't take him he will and he's desperate at RB. I'll probably regret whatever choice I make.Picking him up to #### block other teams, will never feel comfy starting him.
Holding for now. Seems like he should have a strong finish in PPR, as he's a good pass catching back. Likely to be playing from behind + Trestman has no problem throwing to the RB + Foster did well in the passing game with Schaub. Even if he's terrible running the ball, he should catch a bunch of passes. Thinking can spin that with the "Forsett will be 31" narrative to get a bigger return in the offseason.Anyone selling in dynasty. I've wound up pretty flush with young rb depth between Ingram gurley rawls west and Allen and am wondering if this is a good sell high time to the forsett owner.
Yeah good point, return should probably be higher next year unless he totally busts which I don't think he will.Holding for now. Seems like he should have a strong finish in PPR, as he's a good pass catching back. Likely to be playing from behind + Trestman has no problem throwing to the RB + Foster did well in the passing game with Schaub. Even if he's terrible running the ball, he should catch a bunch of passes. Thinking can spin that with the "Forsett will be 31" narrative to get a bigger return in the offseason.Anyone selling in dynasty. I've wound up pretty flush with young rb depth between Ingram gurley rawls west and Allen and am wondering if this is a good sell high time to the forsett owner.
I'm going to assume BAL is going to (correctly) be pegged as an underdog from here on out. There's no way he sees 25 carries a game unless BAL just phones it in when facing huge deficits. I'm sure he'll see passing game work but assuming that he'll be utilized 30-35 times a game is crazy. Also, I doubt he sees 100% of the work. I'm sure Mostert will be worked in in some capacity.I think I'm leaning Buck. There's no one on this offense. He's going to get 25 carries and a possible 5-10 checkdowns from Schaub a game. Volume trumps any talent deficiency this late in the year.
I'm in rebuild mode and was offered TColeman for him.Anyone selling in dynasty. I've wound up pretty flush with young rb depth between Ingram gurley rawls west and Allen and am wondering if this is a good sell high time to the forsett owner.
If you dont grab him you are going to regret it.Going against a guy this week who is right behind me in waiver order. I know if I don't take him he will and he's desperate at RB. I'll probably regret whatever choice I make.Picking him up to #### block other teams, will never feel comfy starting him.
Picked him up a few weeks ago in dynasty on a hope and a prayer. What I've seen, he's a career back-up so I'm hoping that I'm either wrong and he beasts to end the season or by just getting a heavy workload, he's intriguing enough to someone to extract something decent in off-season trading.I'm in rebuild mode and was offered TColeman for him.Anyone selling in dynasty. I've wound up pretty flush with young rb depth between Ingram gurley rawls west and Allen and am wondering if this is a good sell high time to the forsett owner.
I want to see if he can produce these last few weeks to get a bump in value. Maybe steal a starting job for 2016 or at least turn some dynasty heads.
If his values goes up and I am not blown away I will probably move him before the 2016 NFL draft in case they take a RB early.
I haven't watched the Ravens much this season, but has his pass protection improved? That was apparently the knock against him in the preseason. Plus Taliaferro will still be in the mix next season.Right now, based purely on speculation and likely volume, what do you think he'd fetch right now from a RB desperate team and a Thursday trade deadline?
I'm in re-build mode, and don't know whether he's got a chance to be a lead back in a RBBC next year.
I would offer a 2nd RD pickRight now, based purely on speculation and likely volume, what do you think he'd fetch right now from a RB desperate team and a Thursday trade deadline?
I'm in re-build mode, and don't know whether he's got a chance to be a lead back in a RBBC next year.
I just laughed & closed the browser window. Forward 200 has been pretty bad the last few weeks.RB9 going forward in PPR leagues? Yet everything on the site here says RB2.
Which is it FBGs?
Schedule looks brutal.
They have him higher than they had Forsett last week. Same story in non-PPR.RB9 going forward in PPR leagues? Yet everything on the site here says RB2.
Which is it FBGs?
Schedule looks brutal.
He slipped to RB10 in my PPR settings, Rest of season.They have him higher than they had Forsett last week. Same story in non-PPR.RB9 going forward in PPR leagues? Yet everything on the site here says RB2.
Which is it FBGs?
Schedule looks brutal.
I would love some insight into that.
And also the steep downgrade between Flacco and Schaub. I could see the Ravens relying more on the run game than they did with Flacco. Allen is in a great position as far as workload goes. They'll try to run him, but if they don't have success, he should be active in the passing game. Of course, if the Ravens only score ten points per week, then his value is going to take a big hit.Probably due to him being a better receiver than Forsett and likely to get any goal line carries (if there are any).
But he was a monster last week in ppr leagues. If he gets 6/60 on the receiving end and only rushes for 50 yards I'm still quite satisfiedAnd also the steep downgrade between Flacco and Schaub. I could see the Ravens relying more on the run game than they did with Flacco. Allen is in a great position as far as workload goes. They'll try to run him, but if they don't have success, he should be active in the passing game. Of course, if the Ravens only score ten points per week, then his value is going to take a big hit.Probably due to him being a better receiver than Forsett and likely to get any goal line carries (if there are any).
If Lammy isn't on board then that's an indication we should all like the kid.thanks for that. Lammey blasts on this kid all the time, but he looks ok to me. Pushes the crease, seems to find the cut back lanes naturally. Shows some pop and it looks like Ravens not afraid to use him in the red zone.Now that Forsett is likely out I think we need to take Allen a bit more seriously this week.
Here are his touches from week 5.
From all the scouting reports I've read, it seems the consensus is that he has 3-down potential (good inside rusher, good in pass pro, good hands). He doesn't exactly pop off the screen but he looks solid enough; he seems like the type of player who could grind down a defense given enough volume. He'll likely see that volume this week in a plus match-up so it's hard for me to treat him as anything less than a RB2.
Oh my goodness, lmao. So true.If Lammy isn't on board then that's an indication we should all like the kid.thanks for that. Lammey blasts on this kid all the time, but he looks ok to me. Pushes the crease, seems to find the cut back lanes naturally. Shows some pop and it looks like Ravens not afraid to use him in the red zone.Now that Forsett is likely out I think we need to take Allen a bit more seriously this week.
Here are his touches from week 5.
From all the scouting reports I've read, it seems the consensus is that he has 3-down potential (good inside rusher, good in pass pro, good hands). He doesn't exactly pop off the screen but he looks solid enough; he seems like the type of player who could grind down a defense given enough volume. He'll likely see that volume this week in a plus match-up so it's hard for me to treat him as anything less than a RB2.
Their upgrades this week included a 50% FAAB WW recommendation on Eddie Lacy... In what (serious) leagues are Eddie Lacy being dropped in, and if you participate in one do you really need to subscribe to FBG to win it?!N football guys said to drop west.. Lol n football guys said to drop Miller after four weeks
I like him solely because of his ppr value. Schaub is the QB and their rushing matchups are pretty tough from here on out, so I expect a lot of receiving stats. Again, if he can get me 50 rushing yards a game, but 5/50 receiving... Even without a td that's a solid day from my flex position. With a td he's WW gold.FF playoff schedule is an absolute nightmare. I passed on him just because of that. Otherwise he's a solid back and if he takes the job I think he's a good dynasty grab for next year. I'm a USC fan so I saw a lot of him in college. Real deal if he can pick up the NFL quickly
Buck Allen rushed 12 times for 55 yards and caught 4-of-5 targets for 29 yards and one touchdown in the Ravens' Week 12 win over the Browns on Monday night.
In the first game without Justin Forsett, Allen got the start and played 36-of-61 offensive snaps, according to Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke. The volume wasn't quite as high as we expected coming into the week, but Allen more than made up for it with his 13-yard touchdown catch on a dump-off from Matt Schaub where Allen "broke" four pitiful tackle attempts from defenders. Terrance West was promoted from the practice squad last week and carried the ball seven times for 37 yards in his team debut. Allen and West will likely share time the remainder of the season, with Allen seeing 15-18 touches and West mixing in for 6-8 of his own. Allen will be a mid-range RB2 next week against a similarly-bad Dolphins run defense.
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