by Sam Spiegelman
Biggest Kahunas
Benching Matt “I’m a man, I’m” Forte and King Felix Jones is probably the move I’m most proud of this week. Mitch Cumstein, whatever the hell you are, I congratulate you on the decision. Jamaal Charles had a favorable matchup versus the Jaguars and Marshawn Lynch is a breakout game away from everyone remembering why he was a first-round draft selection a few years back. Forte has been as inconsistent as they come, especially disappointing since his start to the season when we were all ready to anoint him the second coming of Marshall Faulk. The Dallas running back situation, which continues to be a huge question mark, seems to favor Felix Jones but he has yet to have a real breakout performance. Going with Charles has to be the right move at this point, because despite sharing carries with Thomas Jones, he is still an explosive run away each touch.
Sleeping on the Couch
Maybe you haven’t heard, but Marion the Barbarian has fallen out of favor in Big D, as they are all about King Felix taking control of their backfield. I understand Arian Foster was on his bye week, but the combo of Barber and Ryan Mathews is one of the most pathetic running back tandems you can find in a fantasy lineup these days. Both are backups at this point in the season, and although Tim “Get em” Hightower is barely starting-worthy, he has got to be in there over Barber. A new RB2 is essential if you want to get on the winning side of things, I'm Relieved Apple Didn't Barf on Me in Vegas.
You did what? Don’t try it again!
Keiland Williams, eh? Did you think he was going to be the big game-changer this week Scrotation Marks? Last time I checked Ryan Torain was getting the carries, so I’m curious where you’re getting your news from. I see you did not plan your bye week well – while LaDainian Tomlinson had to sit, James Starks was your only other healthy option. James WHO? Come on man. Sixty-five points with Keiland Williams in your lineup is probably a complement more than anything. Here’s the plan – get some new backups. Drop Keiliand, Starks and pick up anyone who actually sees the field once in a while.
Trick or Treat?
At first, I admit I was a hater. I was not big on Davone Bess, and to this second I am still a bit undecided. For trick and treat I want to help you distinguish between who is someone to believe in and who you can get rid of; Bess straddles the fence. He’s scored in three straight weeks, including one in which his counterpart Brandon Marshall went off. Listen, somebody has to step up opposite The Marshall Plan if the ‘Fins are going to have a real passing game, and so far Bess is separating himself from the rest of the pack. While Andre the Giant and Roddy White do their thangs, I am not hating Bess.
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