Ellington is back and will be the COP back and get some carries also. Arians is stubborn with rookies, I would be surprised if DJ got much work this game. At least with Rawls you know the volume will likely be there. DJS touches will be extremely limited unless Ellington reinjures himself during the game.
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Thomas Rawls, RB, CMU/Seahawks (1 Viewer)
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Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
What is Rawls' realistic upside in this game? 100 yds and 2 Tds, maybe 2 Rec?
The General
Footballguy
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
You talking about the 2 receptions?
Because Rawls already had a game with 104 yards rushing on just 16 carries. And Cinci run defense is at 4.2 per carry while Chicago is 4.4.
With Lynch out it (and FJackson slowed) wouldnt be a miracle by any stretch for him to get 20+ carries. Just depends on if they play with a lead.
The General
Footballguy
I hope you are right. The Seahawks offensive line is straight garbage right now. They have zero rushing TD's on the year. He was met in the back field often last weekIf Jackson doesn't play he will get a ton of volume.BigSteelThrill said:
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Are they any worse then they were two weeks ago? I'm not saying he will do anything one-way-or-the-other, just that to relegate it to "miracle" status is a gross overstatement.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I took the "miracle" as Rawls getting 2 TDs vs a Cincy D that has yet to allow a rushing TD.
kittenmittens
Footballguy
Rawls looks pretty good out there to me. I see people saying he has little to no dynasty value in other threads and I would not be listening to that.
The kid has talent and the coaching staff loves him. He was a UDFA who chose Seattle over Dallas IIRC.
Rawls could by dynasty gold by next season. The depth chart in front of him is aging quickly and RB value changes at the drop of a hat. Yesterday Dion Lewis was waiver wire trash and now he's a top 30 dynasty asset.
I'm buying if folks are selling cheap.
The kid has talent and the coaching staff loves him. He was a UDFA who chose Seattle over Dallas IIRC.
Rawls could by dynasty gold by next season. The depth chart in front of him is aging quickly and RB value changes at the drop of a hat. Yesterday Dion Lewis was waiver wire trash and now he's a top 30 dynasty asset.
I'm buying if folks are selling cheap.
Black
Footballguy
If FJax is out (should know tomorrow by 11am or so), then any chance Rawls gets any catches? Rawls has only 1 target in each game the last two weeks.
CIN has primarily given up points to RBs in the passing game and not much on the ground (including no TDs).
Receptions allowed to RBs:
Week 1: 10 catches to Reese/Latavius, OAK (3 catches, 2 rec TDs to Reese; 7 catches to Latavius)
Week 2: 7 to SD RBs (6 to Woodhead/1 to Gordon)
Week 3: 7 to Forsett
Week 4: 6 to J.Charles
Biggest run games were Gordon 16/88 and Jamaal Charles 11/75.
-- If the game is close, Rawls could get 20 carries, flirt with 100 yards and maybe a rush TD.
-- Upside would be if SEA D sets up SEA offense for a couple of close-in TDs, we see Bad Andy, or if F.Jax is out and Rawls gathers a couple of catches. All three of those things are reasonably possible.
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CIN has primarily given up points to RBs in the passing game and not much on the ground (including no TDs).
Receptions allowed to RBs:
Week 1: 10 catches to Reese/Latavius, OAK (3 catches, 2 rec TDs to Reese; 7 catches to Latavius)
Week 2: 7 to SD RBs (6 to Woodhead/1 to Gordon)
Week 3: 7 to Forsett
Week 4: 6 to J.Charles
Biggest run games were Gordon 16/88 and Jamaal Charles 11/75.
-- If the game is close, Rawls could get 20 carries, flirt with 100 yards and maybe a rush TD.
-- Upside would be if SEA D sets up SEA offense for a couple of close-in TDs, we see Bad Andy, or if F.Jax is out and Rawls gathers a couple of catches. All three of those things are reasonably possible.
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Jimbo Slice
Footballguy
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Fred Jackson (questionable, ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals.
This might be a record recovery for a high-ankle sprain. This injury can often sideline players for up to a month. Jackson has logged just 15 touches this season and shouldn't be much of a factor behind bellcow Thomas Rawls on Sunday. Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) is expected to return next week.
I have no idea what to do with Rawls
This might be a record recovery for a high-ankle sprain. This injury can often sideline players for up to a month. Jackson has logged just 15 touches this season and shouldn't be much of a factor behind bellcow Thomas Rawls on Sunday. Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) is expected to return next week.
I have no idea what to do with Rawls
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Rawls & Michael are lotto tickets right now, I'm guessing most can afford to stash one or the other but not both.
Faust
MVP
Is Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls worth a fantasy play?
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/15018/seahawks-rb-thomas-rawls-worth-a-fantasy-play
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/15018/seahawks-rb-thomas-rawls-worth-a-fantasy-play
VaTerp
Footballguy
With byes and Martavis not playing I'm starting Rawls in the flex. Not that optimisitc, especially with F-Jax active.
SEA playing a 1pm game on the road coming off a short week against a team that has yet to allow a rush TD while they have O-line issues and have yet to get a rush TD.
Let's hope he's surprisingly productive.
SEA playing a 1pm game on the road coming off a short week against a team that has yet to allow a rush TD while they have O-line issues and have yet to get a rush TD.
Let's hope he's surprisingly productive.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
At least at this moment, I'm glad I started him over Boobie
The General
Footballguy
His stats have been better in the 2nd half of his other two games. Let's see the dude blow up this game.
kittenmittens
Footballguy
There goes his breakout. Nice!
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
CHING! 
CHING!
CHING! 
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
There you go.
The General
Footballguy
The miracle has been realized! Keep resting that Hammy Lynch, Rawls got you.
Tau837
Footballguy
Real deal. Two things:
1. He is good enough that the team should feel comfortable taking as much time to bring Lynch back as is needed for him to be 100% healthy.
2. Small sample size, but he looks good enough to be Lynch's successor in this offense. It's been a while since we've seen Lynch make a play like that.
1. He is good enough that the team should feel comfortable taking as much time to bring Lynch back as is needed for him to be 100% healthy.
2. Small sample size, but he looks good enough to be Lynch's successor in this offense. It's been a while since we've seen Lynch make a play like that.
The General
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
It's more about Lynch's injuries and mindset. I could be wrong, but I think there is a very real possibility we don't see Lynch get another NFL TD.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
shadyridr
Footballguy
me neither. Ugh
Insein
Footballguy
Short Corner
Footballguy
Subbed him in last minute for Woodhead in one league...sat him behind Foster/Gore in another.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
trader jake
Footballguy
Horrible take. The Seahawks are a run first team and Lynch is an absolute beast. Seattle is wisely playing the long game with Lynch's health this season and the ultimate goal in mind.. Lynch will definitely be back.
Short Corner
Footballguy
I think the injuries may linger longer than everyone is anticipating. Tight calf followed by pulled hamstring coupled with the history of back spasms can be a bad combination.
Mr. Retukes
Footballguy
Tried to trade him for the last 3 weeks, no takers.
Glad to be riding him to a victory today.
Glad to be riding him to a victory today.
Short Corner
Footballguy
The General
Footballguy
Let's see that 2nd TD here.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
If Luck never got hurt this guy would still be on my bench 
devouredbychaos
Footballguy
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-expected-to-return-sunday-vs-panthers/
Welp looks like the time to sell high is over, sigh. Carroll saying Lynch will be back this week. I don't own Lynch and the Lynch owner has no interest in giving me Blount for Rawls, so it looks like I'm just gonna ride it out and hope that Rawls still gets some work.
Welp looks like the time to sell high is over, sigh. Carroll saying Lynch will be back this week. I don't own Lynch and the Lynch owner has no interest in giving me Blount for Rawls, so it looks like I'm just gonna ride it out and hope that Rawls still gets some work.
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Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Agree. Injuries can linger especially as you age and the usage piles up. Lynch could bounce right back, but he could be out yet. And coming back too soon might aggravate it/spur on another injury.
Unless you are supremely confident that Lynch gets through the rest of the season without another injury, hold Rawls.
He could easily be, this season, what Knile Davis has been the past few...a guy you hang onto and plug in whenever he starts for serious FP.
Might even start a fantasy playoff.
He could easily be, this season, what Knile Davis has been the past few...a guy you hang onto and plug in whenever he starts for serious FP.
Might even start a fantasy playoff.
LOL, I actually picked him up and started him over Bernard because I thought it was a good match up. Glad I did, got a win because of the extra points.
