Fantasy Q&A: The Cowboys Backfield Dilemma and More
Q: If Marion Barber doesn’t play on Monday night, how would you rate Felix Jones as a play, and what about Tashard Choice. - Frank
A: The Cowboys’ Wilson Phillips backfield has actually been better than advertised. Not quite Lethal Weapon 3, but getting there. Dallas has rushed for 369 yards in two games. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett seems more committed to the run than last season, when he was more concerned with proving he was a passing game genius and pacifying T.O. If Barber does not play Monday, Jones is a surefire starter. He figures to get most of the carries and will be playing the Panthers, who have allowed 336 yards on the ground through two games and just lost a second defensive tackle to a season-ending injury. Choice would not be a bad starter in a pinch, but seeing as how it’s still Week 3 and no NFL teams are on a bye, you should have somebody better you could start at running back or the flex position.
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A lot of people know how bad their fantasy teams are at this point. Conversely, there are a lot of fantasy owners out there who are preparing their money counters for the winnings they are expecting. In between are the scores of fantasy participants who know their team doesn’t suck, yet also know that so far there is no reason to believe they are going to have what it takes to cash in on the jackpot. For all of those folks, I am Ken Meringolo, and as usual, I am here to satisfy your every fantasy...football question.
Q: I am 2-0 and my matchups look great for week 3. I got lucky on some very late draft picks (Mike Bell, Mario Manningham) and I have strong starters. I get offered trade after trade but can’t seem to pull the trigger because I feel like if I rock this boat it will sink to the bottom. Is sitting tight a bad strategy in fantasy football? - Mike
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