Comments on: The Difference Between a RB1 and RB2 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/ There's always next week Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-1194 Jacob Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:00:18 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-1194 I think you have to play Cedric Benson and Adrian Peterson this week. Benson's pumped to go in a revenge game against Chicago, and Peterson's bound to do some damage against the Steelers, who just lost run-stopper Aaron Smith.<br><br>After those two, you've got some definite downside in each of your other choices: Portis, Barber and Mendenhall. Having run on the Eagles in the past, Portis has the better history, but he hasn't looked like himself (or healthy) through these first six weeks. Barber will split time with both Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. Mendenhall faces the stout run defense of Minnesota.<br><br>If you start a third back, I'd play it safe and start Barber. I'd rank Portis next and Mendenhall last. Good luck this week. I think you have to play Cedric Benson and Adrian Peterson this week. Benson's pumped to go in a revenge game against Chicago, and Peterson's bound to do some damage against the Steelers, who just lost run-stopper Aaron Smith.

After those two, you've got some definite downside in each of your other choices: Portis, Barber and Mendenhall. Having run on the Eagles in the past, Portis has the better history, but he hasn't looked like himself (or healthy) through these first six weeks. Barber will split time with both Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. Mendenhall faces the stout run defense of Minnesota.

If you start a third back, I'd play it safe and start Barber. I'd rank Portis next and Mendenhall last. Good luck this week.

]]> By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Jacob Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:18 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-1008 I think you have to play Cedric Benson and Adrian Peterson this week. Benson's pumped to go in a revenge game against Chicago, and Peterson's bound to do some damage against the Steelers, who just lost run-stopper Aaron Smith.<br><br>After those two, you've got some definite downside in each of your other choices: Portis, Barber and Mendenhall. Having run on the Eagles in the past, Portis has the better history, but he hasn't looked like himself (or healthy) through these first six weeks. Barber will split time with both Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. Mendenhall faces the stout run defense of Minnesota.<br><br>If you start a third back, I'd play it safe and start Barber. I'd rank Portis next and Mendenhall last. Good luck this week. I think you have to play Cedric Benson and Adrian Peterson this week. Benson's pumped to go in a revenge game against Chicago, and Peterson's bound to do some damage against the Steelers, who just lost run-stopper Aaron Smith.

After those two, you've got some definite downside in each of your other choices: Portis, Barber and Mendenhall. Having run on the Eagles in the past, Portis has the better history, but he hasn't looked like himself (or healthy) through these first six weeks. Barber will split time with both Felix Jones and Tashard Choice. Mendenhall faces the stout run defense of Minnesota.

If you start a third back, I'd play it safe and start Barber. I'd rank Portis next and Mendenhall last. Good luck this week.

]]> By: Nick http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-1004 Nick Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:11:16 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-1004 Who do I play this week...Cedric benson, Clinton Portis, Adrian peterson, Rashard Mendenhall, or Marion Barber...I can play up to 3 and have to play at least 2 Who do I play this week…Cedric benson, Clinton Portis, Adrian peterson, Rashard Mendenhall, or Marion Barber…I can play up to 3 and have to play at least 2

]]> By: Fantasy Football Draft Strategies: Cutting Out the Middle Men from Best Player Available | Fantasy Football Fools http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-810 Fantasy Football Draft Strategies: Cutting Out the Middle Men from Best Player Available | Fantasy Football Fools Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:16:21 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-810 [...] rankings into levels, or tiers, by separating starting-quality players from backups. Separate your RB1s from your RB2s and your QB1s from your [...] [...] rankings into levels, or tiers, by separating starting-quality players from backups. Separate your RB1s from your RB2s and your QB1s from your [...]

]]> By: Fantasy Draft Strategy: Tiering Your Player Rankings and Cheat Sheets | Fantasy Football Fools http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-801 Fantasy Draft Strategy: Tiering Your Player Rankings and Cheat Sheets | Fantasy Football Fools Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:16:06 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-801 [...] easy way to start finding your tier divisions is by separating the RB1s from the RB2s and the QB1s from the QB2s. Once those lines are set, you can divide the QB1s into high-end and [...] [...] easy way to start finding your tier divisions is by separating the RB1s from the RB2s and the QB1s from the QB2s. Once those lines are set, you can divide the QB1s into high-end and [...]

]]> By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Jacob Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:14:27 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-248 @Devin: I wouldn't recommend taking a WR as your first pick unless you are picking near the end of the first round and can get a top RB in the top of the second, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to consider an elite WR as your second pick. WR could be the new RB, and you have to make sure that you get a stud at both positions this year. @Devin:

I wouldn’t recommend taking a WR as your first pick unless you are picking near the end of the first round and can get a top RB in the top of the second, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to consider an elite WR as your second pick. WR could be the new RB, and you have to make sure that you get a stud at both positions this year.

]]> By: Jacob http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-1481 Jacob Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:14:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-1481 @Devin: I wouldn't recommend taking a WR as your first pick unless you are picking near the end of the first round and can get a top RB in the top of the second, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to consider an elite WR as your second pick. WR could be the new RB, and you have to make sure that you get a stud at both positions this year. @Devin:

I wouldn’t recommend taking a WR as your first pick unless you are picking near the end of the first round and can get a top RB in the top of the second, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to consider an elite WR as your second pick. WR could be the new RB, and you have to make sure that you get a stud at both positions this year.

]]> By: Devin http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-245 Devin Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:21:38 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-245 I deviated from taking a RB in the first round the last two years, instead going for that top flight receiver. It hasn't worked out for me. I'm sticking to the 1-2 RB rule, especially with all the teams starting to employ 2 RB system. Less Studs! I deviated from taking a RB in the first round the last two years, instead going for that top flight receiver. It hasn’t worked out for me. I’m sticking to the 1-2 RB rule, especially with all the teams starting to employ 2 RB system. Less Studs!

]]> By: Devin http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-1480 Devin Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:21:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-1480 I deviated from taking a RB in the first round the last two years, instead going for that top flight receiver. It hasn't worked out for me. I'm sticking to the 1-2 RB rule, especially with all the teams starting to employ 2 RB system. Less Studs! I deviated from taking a RB in the first round the last two years, instead going for that top flight receiver. It hasn’t worked out for me. I’m sticking to the 1-2 RB rule, especially with all the teams starting to employ 2 RB system. Less Studs!

]]> By: The Difference Between a QB1 and a QB2 | Fantasy Football Fools http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/jacob-column/the-difference-between-a-rb1-and-rb2/comment-page-1/#comment-175 The Difference Between a QB1 and a QB2 | Fantasy Football Fools Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:32:35 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=98#comment-175 [...] nailing down the difference between running backs, understanding the definition of a QB1 versus a QB2 could make or break your fantasy [...] [...] nailing down the difference between running backs, understanding the definition of a QB1 versus a QB2 could make or break your fantasy [...]

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