Which running backs to start?

Question

LT vs Pit
Lamont Jordan @ San Francisco
Cadillac Williams @ New Orleans
Kevin Jones @ Minnesota
Joseph Addai vs. Tennessee

Answer 1

you ALWAYS start LT, then I would go with Jordan or Addai, simply because of the matchups.

Answer 2

LT, Addai, and Jordan. LT and Addai are the best matchups, Jordan and/or K. Jones could work for a 3rd if needed. Jones will get all the carries, but Detroit won't score as much. Jordan is a bit of a hit or miss. San Fran's D is improved this year.

Answer 3

LT and Addai

Always start your studs no matter the matchup. Definitely plug LT into your lineup and do not touch for the rest of the season. (Barring an injury.)

After that, you have a really good batch of RB's to slot into your #2 RB role. Addai and Jordan have the best matchups - I would go with Addai this time around due to his high risk / reward situation. He has a chance to step up and be the #1/ 1a RB in Indy and the Titans give him his best shot. The Raiders have abandoned the run several times this year - do not expect them to do any different if they fall behind early again.

After this week, you might want to look at trading two of these RB's (not LT) to make up for a weakness elsewhere on your team. Possibly go after a stud WR, upgrade your QB or nab a top-flight TE. You have a lot of horsepower sitting on your bench and they are not scoring any points for you - an upgrade to one of your other starting postions would help your shot at winning this season.

Answer 4

I'll rank them, Lamont, Jones, LT, Addai
I am leaving Caddy out until he proves something down there. I know LT is suppose to always start, but he's playin a T'd off Steeler D that is coming in fresh from a Bye week. They are 1-2 but I see them as wounded and dangerous opponent, Good luck