Maybe I'm just missing it, but why does SF winning impact the Vikings much? SF or Seattle are ahead in the WC race, but Minnesota has to be gunning for the division and a possible bye. They need to win this week to have a chance at the bye, regardless of what SF does.This is important.
Let's just say that we don't have Cook and / or Mattison ruled out, BUT SF wins. This would make me more comfortable taking the leap of faith on Boone.
It's good to have a backup plan if possible. I'll be able to switch to Rudolph (in both leagues), but that's not overly appealing.For all you people responding those weren't Monday night games in the championship with both backs in front not officially ruled out.
Thats not a bad idea but I'd feel pretty sick starting Rudolph in my flex in the championship lolIt's good to have a backup plan if possible. I'll be able to switch to Rudolph (in both leagues), but that's not overly appealing.
Ouch - I had DJ that year too. Maybe that’s what I’m thinking of.Yes.
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I had a very good team that year with David Johnson riding the pine. Gronk got hurt the week before Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington got hurt, so I cut David Johnson figuring it would take 2 injuries to elevate him to starter - unfortunate timing for me. I ended up losing in the championship game that year (but not to the guy who picked up Johnson). Had Gronk not been injured or had I cut someone else I would have won that year
Yeah - if Mattison again does “work on the side” without running or cutting, and Boone is getting all the 1st team reps, that’s looking really likely.Hot off the press!
Tom Pelissero:
#Vikings RBs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) on the field, but no helmets at start of practice. Cook stretched with teammates, Mattison doing rehab on the side ... Mike Boone the top RB practicing 3 days before kickoff vs. #Packers.
I'm starting to think this is the Boone show 100%.
Maybe stretching with teammates and rehabbing on the sideline doesn't count. Either way, not much activity.Weird, rotoworld reporting neither were at practice today
Yeah, they list that is a “DNP“. Vikings might report it as “practiced off to the side“, but that’s just a sneaky way of saying “DNP”.Maybe stretching with teammates and rehabbing on the sideline doesn't count. Either way, not much activity.
Not weird… Roto world is just less FOS than the Vikings, Who think they’re fooling people.Weird, rotoworld reporting neither were at practice today
Given how stingy the Vikings D can be against the run, I might opt for Boone over Jones...I have Aaron Jones, Mike Boone, and Adam Thielen in my championship game. As of now I have Jones in my flex and Boone and Thielen on my bench. I have Fournette locked in but Mixon now questionable I may slide Boone in and if Mattison plays put Thielen in flex.
Jones did really well against them the first time they played if I recall correctly, but I believe that was also before Williams started getting much more involved. Now it’s closer to a 60/40 timeshare.Given how stingy the Vikings D can be against the run, I might opt for Boone over Jones...
I’m thinking top 10 is within the realm of possibility if he gets the start and both Mattison and cook are out. Sure, it was late in the game and the Vikings were way up, but in my opinion Boone more than pass the eye test. He looked as good as he did in the preseason, which was pretty spectacular.Just FYI - The ESPN Fantasy Rankings have been revised again - Latest ranks for Boone (PPR):
Berry - 16
Karabell - 20
Cockcroft - 17
Clay - 21
That's solid RB2 average right now. He's a must start barring something unforeseen.
This cannot be understated. If he gets the start, Boone is fresh AF. Probably can’t say that about another person on the field on Monday night AFTER 16 weeks of brutality.Fresh legs boys.
Because if SF beats the Rams it clinches a playoff spot for Minnesota. The Vikings lose the tie break to GB so even if they beat GB they need them to lose W17 vs Detroit (and the Vikes need to beat the Bears). The likelihood of GB losing to Detroit week 17 is minimal so the Vikings are essentially stuck in the WC spot. Once that is clinched it is more important to go into the playoffs with Cook healthy than it is to have a minimal chance of winning the division.Maybe I'm just missing it, but why does SF winning impact the Vikings much? SF or Seattle are ahead in the WC race, but Minnesota has to be gunning for the division and a possible bye. They need to win this week to have a chance at the bye, regardless of what SF does.
I guess the 5 seed is much better than the 6, but that's more likely to impact next week if they lose this week and SF or Seattle also lose.
Either way, I'll roll with Boone over Hines, Ward, and Gage in one league; Kirk and C Davis in another.
Spot on.Because if SF beats the Rams it clinches a playoff spot for Minnesota. The Vikings lose the tie break to GB so even if they beat GB they need them to lose W17 vs Detroit (and the Vikes need to beat the Bears). The likelihood of GB losing to Detroit week 17 is minimal so the Vikings are essentially stuck in the WC spot. Once that is clinched it is more important to go into the playoffs with Cook healthy than it is to have a minimal chance of winning the division.
Thanks, that makes sense. Wasn't even considering the Rams.Because if SF beats the Rams it clinches a playoff spot for Minnesota. The Vikings lose the tie break to GB so even if they beat GB they need them to lose W17 vs Detroit (and the Vikes need to beat the Bears). The likelihood of GB losing to Detroit week 17 is minimal so the Vikings are essentially stuck in the WC spot. Once that is clinched it is more important to go into the playoffs with Cook healthy than it is to have a minimal chance of winning the division.
yeah but will they still have improvement in their position in the playoffs or no?One thing’s for certain - all Boone owners are gonna be huge Niners fans on Saturday night.
If the Rams lose, I believe the Vikes are in the playoffs. If that happens, they should have less incentive to rush back either running back (pun half-intended)
Sort of.yeah but will they still have improvement in their position in the playoffs or no?
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I’m told Alexander Mattison dealing with an ankle sprain that happened on first play of last drive vs Detroit. Dealing with swelling and pain right now, hasn’t practiced. Seems like a long shot to play.
Boone meter keeps rising.
I think we all want a good Boone this week not the bad one, although I appreciate what you did there.I see a bad Boone rising
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I’m told Alexander Mattison dealing with an ankle sprain that happened on first play of last drive vs Detroit. Dealing with swelling and pain right now, hasn’t practiced. Seems like a long shot to play.
I'm ready for a boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka.Anyone else getting a booner?
been calling him boones farm. In one superbowl I am starting Drew Lock (2qb), Booner, Perriman and Slayton....if you told me that in August, I'd be like, how did I make the superbowl?Anyone else getting a booner?
Honestly running the football is a fading thing in the NFL right now. So there are aren't that many better teams for such a prospect as the Vikings are.It’s been quite some time since I’ve seen so much excitement over a 3rd string running back.
Wouldn’t you think a fantasy championship team likely has a couple of backs better than this guy?
You would think that. And if you were looking at my team, you’d be wrong.
Going on my 4th hour. Do I call a doc or order room service and light up a smoke?Anyone else getting a booner?
Don't call a doc. Enjoy the ride.Going on my 4th hour. Do I call a doc or order room service and light up a smoke?
But if you rode Cook all year and now he is out or lost Evans or Godwin and can roll him in as a flex there is room for an upside guy like this.It’s been quite some time since I’ve seen so much excitement over a 3rd string running back.
Wouldn’t you think a fantasy championship team likely has a couple of backs better than this guy?
You would think that. And if you were looking at my team, you’d be wrong.
Always go for the block.My opponent picked him up and is starting him over M. Gordon. I had the chance to grab Boone before him when the news broke, but I didn't think that he would bother because he already was starting two good RB's and we have to pay per transaction. I hope that he didn't choose wisely. Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!
Luck favors the bold!It’s been quite some time since I’ve seen so much excitement over a 3rd string running back.
Wouldn’t you think a fantasy championship team likely has a couple of backs better than this guy?
You would think that. And if you were looking at my team, you’d be wrong.
Plus he seems to be quite a bit better than most third string backs in the league.But if you rode Cook all year and now he is out or lost Evans or Godwin and can roll him in as a flex there is room for an upside guy like this.
Yes, but only as it pertains to Zimmer deciding to let Abdulla or Hamm come in and steal too much of his thunder.Soooo...does anyone have ANY concerns right now about Boone?
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Vikings' Mike Boone: Closing in on first career start
(1 hr ago) Boone is drawing closer to his first career start Monday against the Packers with Dalvin Cook (chest) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) still unable to practice Friday, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
On Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Vikings are considering shutting down Cook for the final two regular-season games to get him healthy for the playoffs. Meanwhile, Mattison continues to deal with swelling and pain due to a sprained ankle that hasn't allowed him to stretch with his teammates before practice the past two weeks. The needle thus is pointing toward the Vikings starting Boone, who has averaged 4.5 YPC on 32 career rushes. While the sample size is small, he'll have a nice matchup on tap versus a Green Bay defense that has yielded 152 yards from scrimmage per game and 15 touchdowns to running backs in 14 contests this season.
well I have McCaffrey and Henry so yes.....Its that flex spot im looking for an advantage atVikingFrog said:It’s been quite some time since I’ve seen so much excitement over a 3rd string running back.
Wouldn’t you think a fantasy championship team likely has a couple of backs better than this guy?
You would think that. And if you were looking at my team, you’d be wrong.