Who should I start at receiver in wk 7?

Question

I have Bodlin and Glenn but Holt is on a bye.

Rod Smith @ Cleveland (he's due for a big game sometime soon and Cleveland sux)

Michael Jenkins vs. Pittsburgh (not really an option...but maybe)

Bryant Johnson @ Oakland (I have Boldin already, but Oakland is terrible and both could have big games)

Answer 1

I don't buy the argument that Denny Green will be trying to do more with the running game...Edgerrin James had 36 carries last week, I hardly expect him to match that workload again this seasaon. Bryant Johnson could see a decent number of looks, but it was hard to see if Leinart really felt comfortable throwing to anyone not named Anquan Boldin.

Don't start Jenkins this week. Pitt is on a must-win-now mentality and already has a staunch defense.

Cleveland has the weakest pass defense, and Rod Smith is the option that I would think has the lowest risk of a bad game. Jenkins is going to have a bad week most likely, and Bryant might not get many looks, especially considering that if Ari gets another lead, they probably won't be throwing deep.

I'd start Rod Smith.

Answer 2

I know this won't really be helpful but one of either Rod Smith or Bryant Johnson. Either one could have a good day or a bad one, so it's really a matter of luck.

Smith has been underperforming but then again, so has the entire Broncos' offense. They are sure to turn it on at least a little, since Javon Walker tried to light a fire under them the other day saying everyone on the offense needs to play better (and that he wants the ball).

Johnson may get more looks and touches now that Larry Fitzgerald has been pronounced out for two more weeks (I think). He didn't have a whole lot of catches (but he did score) last week at Chicago, but then again, it was Chicago and the Cardinals wanted to run the ball to keep the pressure off Matt Leinart.

Jenkins is probably not a good idea. He and Roddy White drop passes every game as if their hands were allergic to the ball.

I think I would go with Rod Smith only because you already have Anquan Boldin, who will likely get the majority of Leinart's passes. I personally am not too comfortable in starting two receivers from the same team because if something goes awry, your score will head south in a hurry. But perhaps you are okay with it, and it could pay off too, since they are playing Oakland.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I would go with Rod Smith. Cleveland has one of the best corners in the league, but he should be matched up on Walker.

I have a feeling Denny Green will be trying to get the running game going against the pathetic Oakland D, so I wouldn't suggest starting both bolding and johnson.

As you said Jenkins isn't an option.

Answer 4

I would go with Johnson. This guy is a # 2 on almost any other team in the league and still should put up decent numbers vs a horrendous Oakland team. With new Offensive coordinator for the Cards being the Qb's coach you know he is going to want Leinhart to pass the ball probably even more than on Monday and that is better for Johnson.

As for smith, sure he is "due" but don't be surprised if this Cleveland team can get some pressure on Plummer and force him into rushing throws and making some errors.

Answer 5

I would start Rod Smith because you don't ever know have many times Jenkins will touch the ball, and Bryant Johnson, although he is playing Oakland, most likely will not get the ball as much as Rod Smith and especially when Rod Smith will get more cathches inside the twenty and more chances to score touchdowns.

Answer 6

I would go with Rod Smith. Its hard to play 2 receivers from the same team, but watch throughout the week because Fitzgerald probably wont play and if you feel like taking a chance maybe go with Johnson because he will get Larry's targets. I still think that Smith will have a good week though because Javon Walker is the #1 man in Denver and demands a double team so Smith will have a great chance of catching many passes against a bad Browns defense.

Answer 7

Don't be fooled by their record - Oakland has the fewest passing yards allowed in the NFL.

I would definitely not use Jenkins.

I agree that Rod Smith has to break out at some point this season, and I wouldn't start Johnson. I know that Larry Fitzgerald is probably out again this week, but I wouldn't count on a big game against Oakland. The Raiders actually give up the fewest passing yards in the league - it's their run defense that kills them, not letting teams put up big yards in the air.

So I would go with Smith over the other guys.

Answer 8

Use Boldin because Arizona is playing Oakland. DON'T use Rod Smith because even though the Broncos are playing Cleveland Jake Plummer has been struggling almost every game.

Answer 9

smith, as you said hes due for a big game and who better to have it against then cleveland? Dont start bryant because fitz is healthy and will be playing and oakland may be bad but they rank in the top 5 in pass defense. Good luck

Answer 10

Glenn Boldin then Smith