Who should I start? Derrick Ward or Maurice Jones-Drew?

Question

2 RB set. I have Frank Gore and picked up Derrick Ward from the waivers. Jones-Drew had a horrible game but should play well against the horrible ATL run defense but Derrick Ward should also play well since they will probably pound the ball through Green Bay BUT they did shut down Westbrook....too many questions!

What would you do?

Answer 1

The Giants are going by committee, and Green Bay will stack the box to make second-string newbie Jared "No Visual Comparison To Subway's Jared" Lorenzen make plays. Green Bay's defense looks actually respectable so far.

Meanwhile, Atlanta will have the white flag up early on offense and the aging D will succumb if the running game pounds away. Expect at least one big play from MoJo despite the fun Fragile Fred Taylor may have.

Don't lose your MoJo, baby! Jones-Drew is the best start this week.

Answer 2

Jones-Drew owners should be a little nervous (I have him and I'm nervous). He had just seven rushes last week. He had just 32 rushing yards against what was the third worst run defense in football last year. David Garard's more of a dump passer, which will bring opposing secondaries up making running harder.

Jared Lorenzen gets the start. He got his first full week of practice. Now I'd never seen the guy play before he went into the Dallas game. I wasn't impressed. I assume Ward is also getting his first start. So you've got two guys who you have to worry about having jitters and playing like crap. I know the Giants have a good rushing O-Line, but the GB defense is really solid this year.

What would I do? I took MJD with my second round draft pick. It's too early to consider that a mistake. Start Your Guy. MJD. You could also pray that Jack del Rio finds G_d and quits the NFL.

Answer 3

Jones-Drew because Ward will be splitting time with Reuben Droughns.

Answer 4

Jones Drew all the way!

Answer 5

i would start with Jones-Drew his numbers will start to pick up and you'll be glad you started him.