RB Starters?

Question

I can start two out of these three, and I'm having a bit of difficulty.

Steven Jackson @ Tampa Bay
Laurence Maroney vs. Buffalo
Adrian Peterson @ Kansas City.

Currently I have Peterson on the bench but I'm considering putting him in against a weak Kansas D.

Answer 1

Yes, reconsider that.

Peterson is the most productive back of the three so far this year. But... Chester Taylor returns this week, which will reduce his carries a little.

But honesty you CANNOT sit Stephen Jackson.

Rule #1 of fantasy football is "Start your Studs", even if they're up against the league's best defense. That same rule does not apply to players taken in the later rounds where you look more at the matchups. But never sit LT, Gore, Jackson, Palmer, Manning, Harrison etc. in favor of a lesser talent. They have the potential to go off any week.

Maroney is a solid choice- if the Patriots go up early, they will probably run the ball a lot.

So I'd say Jackson for sure- between Maroney & Peterson, go with your gut. Maroney is the safer play, he'll post decent numbers for sure. Peterson is higher risk/reward given the return of Taylor.

Answer 2

Definitely start Maroney. I would probably start S-Jax. Some factors to consider: Of the three run defenses, Buffalo is the worst AND they have a starting LB out (K. Ellison). Tampa Bay's run defense is pretty stout. In Minnesota, the starting QB and FB are both doubtful. Also C. Taylor is questionable. And it is a bit windy in KC today. So it looks like Peterson would get more carries than usual IF C. Taylor doesn't play. There are too many question marks here.

Answer 3

Actually KC is pretty decent against the run...108 ypg and haven't allowed a rushing TD this season.
Go with Jackson...TB allowing 119 per game on the ground and given up 2 scores.
And go with Maroney...Buffalo giving up 177 ypg and 1 rushing TD.
Hope that helps!

Answer 4

Stick with S. Jax and Maroney. Buffalo's D isn't that good either.

Answer 5

Deffinatly Maroney all the way.