atdharris 288 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I really hope he gets some targets this week. It was sort of bizarre that he was completely left out of the passing game since he's usually known for pass catching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LionKid90 426 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I'm still really high on him. How many guys can you say will get a majority of the snaps on an offense that is more than competent. He is definitely volume based, but if he can get 15 touches, his floor should remain high. Comes down to whether he can break one loose and if he can find the end zone. I fully expect him to get worked into the passing game this week. I'm throwing last weeks game out, that game was played in awful weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squidward 150 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Droppable after this game? Or you guys still holding? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gfycat 87 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Squidward said: Droppable after this game? Or you guys still holding? He's trash, but i'm still holding given my lack of RB's and next week he's got a good matchup against the lions 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-O 44 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Gawd they might actually use him more if he wasn’t so afraid of contact! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The G Man 981 Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Guess I was wrong about ol' Duke. He ain't all that. Damn. Really thought I had a decent Flex play with him. Any word on David Johnson's health status? He's got one more game on the IR, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,148 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I think Tunsil out really was felt. Duke was constantly hammered in the backfield. At least he worked in via the pass. Not going away now with the swiss cheese Lions defensive front and the snap share Duke will get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tuna 169 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, ST. STEVEN said: I think Tunsil out really was felt. Duke was constantly hammered in the backfield. At least he worked in via the pass. Not going away now with the swiss cheese Lions defensive front and the snap share Duke will get. agreed - Duke didnt show much but most of his runs were blown up in the backfield before he even had a chance....i may go one more game then dump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evincar 1,682 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 5 hours ago, The G Man said: Guess I was wrong about ol' Duke. He ain't all that. Damn. Really thought I had a decent Flex play with him. Any word on David Johnson's health status? He's got one more game on the IR, right? He cant play Thanksgiving vs the Lions. Duke's backfield for one more week if that means anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LionKid90 426 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Kind of a nightmare scenario this week. His usage is great but the line is terrible and for the most part, he is JAG. I think Detroit gives up the most fantasy points to opposing RB’s. Hopefully Tunsil is back this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkinThatSmokeWagon 215 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 52 minutes ago, Evincar said: He cant play Thanksgiving vs the Lions. Duke's backfield for one more week if that means anything. 4 point floor with a 11 point ceiling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
affliction 2,147 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) He is garbage truck juice but I might flex him cause of matchup smh Edited November 24, 2020 by affliction 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evincar 1,682 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 hours ago, LionKid90 said: Kind of a nightmare scenario this week. His usage is great but the line is terrible and for the most part, he is JAG. I think Detroit gives up the most fantasy points to opposing RB’s. Hopefully Tunsil is back this week. I dont think his usage his great. Watson doesnt like to target RBs and so Duke isnt being used to his main strength. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
activeobserver 178 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 People were delusional saying Duke is a better talent than DJ, however since I will most likely be starting him I hope he's productive on Turkey day. Some targets in the flats would be great, however Watson seems to be allergic to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LionKid90 426 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Going to be hard not to start him unless you have way better options. He is going to get 15+ touches against a defense that can’t stop opposing RB’s. The one drawback with any RB on a team with a running QB is that they aren’t always first in line near the goal line. Watson probably has as good of a chance if not better than running a score in than the RB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CletisVanDamme 334 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 David Johnson going down was the worst thing that could've happened to my team over the last two weeks...and I'm not even a David Johnson owner lol Dook owes us this week guys...think he'll finally deliver. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
varock 219 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Man, I don’t have the stomach to start him again. It feels like we’re constantly rationalizing starting him but when game time rolls around, we quickly regret it. The only upside he provides is hoping he breaks loose once and finds the end zone. His best asset is his pass-catching but Watson seems averse to dump-offs. And inside the five yard line, they’re way more likely to let Watson keep it himself. The poster above claiming 4-11 points any given week seems pretty accurate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tenner 1,052 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 What I see is a team that just doesn’t like to run. It’s a mindset. Obviously it’s most likely a mindset driven by the fact the both the O-Line and RB is trash. Nonetheless, they have to at least believe they CAN run the ball for it to work. I honestly believe that every time a running play is called that the entire team considers it a wasted play before the ball is even snapped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The G Man 981 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 David Johnson was concussed in the Jacksonville game, right? In his absence, Duke has logged 40 carries for 110 yards (2.75 YPC) and caught 7 passes (on 9 targets) for 52 yards (7.42 YPR). He also has a fumble lost and ZERO TD's. I think I'd rather take my chances with Z. Moss in a timeshare than continue to beat my head against the wall with Duke just because he's getting all of the backfield opportunities. I mean, you have to good at running the ball and clearly he's not. And, they're not committed to it, at all. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeflonDonNewcombe 75 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 10 hours ago, CletisVanDamme said: David Johnson going down was the worst thing that could've happened to my team over the last two weeks...and I'm not even a David Johnson owner lol Dook owes us this week guys...think he'll finally deliver. Thought I was pretty savvy picking him up before DJ was ruled out but turns out I'm just a schmuck! I'm not falling for the matchup. It's tempting to play him against Detroit's swiss cheese defense but he's just not featured in this offense and now you have to factor in CJ Prosise who will get some looks. If Prosise shows a pulse then Duke might be relegated to backup duties again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LionKid90 426 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 hours ago, TeflonDonNewcombe said: Thought I was pretty savvy picking him up before DJ was ruled out but turns out I'm just a schmuck! I'm not falling for the matchup. It's tempting to play him against Detroit's swiss cheese defense but he's just not featured in this offense and now you have to factor in CJ Prosise who will get some looks. If Prosise shows a pulse then Duke might be relegated to backup duties again. Prosise is no more than a backup to give Johnson a break. Johnson still got 77% of the snaps, that’s about as high as it gets for a RB. It just comes down to what he can do with his touches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atdharris 288 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I don't want to start him again, but you know the moment you sit him he's going to go off and score twice on Thanksgiving 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
this guy right here 986 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 20 hours ago, affliction said: garbage truck juice Perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Krustyburger 195 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 This guy truly sucks. I'm starting him 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeflonDonNewcombe 75 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 hours ago, LionKid90 said: Prosise is no more than a backup to give Johnson a break. Johnson still got 77% of the snaps, that’s about as high as it gets for a RB. It just comes down to what he can do with his touches. I have PTSD of starting a RB only to watch the backup come in and out produce while the coaches ride the hot hand. Not saying this will happen but it’s a possibility with how lackluster Duke has looked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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