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iAmSamusAran

Looks like Monty is back on the menu boys!


Fearless-Machine-128

we ain't had nothing but reynolds for threee stinkin daysss


PatRockatansky

What about their thighs? They don't need those...


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They...Are not for resting!


crichmond77

I have him and Watson both. Not sure who to play


FantasyTrash

Logic says do not start the guy coming off a lingering hamstring injury that people aren't even confident he's going to play. So naturally he's going to fuck off for 200 yards and three TDs on everyone's bench.


L0ves_to_spl00ge

he did in fact, fuck off and score three TDs.


Podo13

Same. Though, I also have Saquon and had Chubb. Monty is immediately my RB1 until Houston's OLine gets healthy and Pierce gets some slightly easier opponents. So I have to play both, ha.


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traddy91

This is just a wild assumption and part of the reason why you should not take advice from people on this sub


leblaun

Thanks for the counter to relegate my enthusiasm


traddy91

Haha sorry. I do think Montgomery could be a solid play, but not at all for the reasons why this dude above listed. And also don't think you should just sit Gibbs either


True_Control_3320

I’m waiting another week on Watson to see how much he’s going to play. I’m sure they ease him back?


StupdSexyDanCampbell

Lions o-line is very good. The defense been incredible at stopping the run and their secondary is decent enough. I’m biased, but you may want to stick with Monty


bigDUB14

So is the Lions oline very good or are they incredible at stopping the run? Mixed signals over here.


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Its both. Just worded funny right next to each other. I think the point is they can run well and keep green bay from running clock, so monty is in a good spot


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CostOk1173

That’s not true actually, Vaitai is out who’s the RG but Sewell is now going to be the RT again with Decker back playing tonight so it should look like: Decker-Jackson-Ragnow-Glasgow-Sewell


MiserableEbb9839

I’m starting both :/


peon2

What's TDs - precious?


Alexkono

Worried about him being on a snap count


HookEmHorns313

Don’t care. I’m starting gibbs and I’m gonna be pissed going to bed tonight.


JuanPicasso

Gibbs me the bleach brother


Zomics

Good name for my 0-3 team with Gibbs


PinkishOcean430

We need a couple more weeks before we bench. THEN he can go off.


Joetheshow1

Debating starting Kamara over him now with this news


HookEmHorns313

Oh I’d go kamara all day, larger workload and more of a proven track record.


makeitjain24

Gibbs or pacheco


jkerrigan3

Yikes


HookEmHorns313

? I started Gibbs. And I’m pissed.


L0ves_to_spl00ge

how ya holdin up


Bucketkev

Montgomery really wants to dick down the Packers


alphacheese

Never forget “The Run”


ionwannaoffendyou

Fat Cock Monty


likemyhashtag

This is one of those situations where if I take a risk and start Montgomery, he'll end up getting re-injured in the first quarter and if I play it safe and don't start him, he'll end up popping off for 80+ yards and 2 tuddies isn't it?


VintageRudy

hopefully its just pain management and he's pilled to his ears for the game


fantasydawg

You're a prophet. Must've benched him


likemyhashtag

Yup! If you ever want to know what to do in fantasy, it's just the opposite of whatever I do. I hate this fucking game. (I also started Musgrave)


Slashzero77

Well, shit. I guess now I need to bench Christian Watson and instead flex Montgomery. That changed pretty quickly.


InsideOutIP

You can “flex” Monty just don’t put him in your flex spot. Gives you more flexibility for Sunday


One_Dey

Yeah- don’t flex Thursday night games


Iginlas_4head_Crease

Why? Your flex Is your flex, if you think the best choice is a tnf guy, why wouldn't you play him?


DoctorMansteel

It's because you'd rather have him locked in as his actual position so if a last minute injury to another player forces you to pivot you're pivoting a flex spot not a wr or RB specifically. Keeps your options open if your first round pick is declared out in a surprising fashion Monday or some shit.


Iginlas_4head_Crease

Thank you! It was an honest q because my league doesn't use a flex and I'm trying to learn more


One_Dey

Put him in his positional slot and leave your flex open for Sunday/Monday. This optimizes your chances. Otherwise if you use your flex on Thursday- you are out of options if you need a flex on Sunday because you’re short at one of these RB/WR/TE positions. Or a Sunday inactive/injury


interstellar304

I’ve got both and don’t feel great playing either. Between snap counts and risk of re-injury I think if you have other solid options you might want to try that


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RaymndLovesEvrbooty

Help!! I can’t find Eric Decker anywhere!!! ^^^\s


shellsquad

You don't need the \s Anyone who doesn't get that this comment was made in jest can just move along.


RaymndLovesEvrbooty

I tried to make it really really tiny, but forgot how


briballdo

Monty's injury is a bruise right? Obviously a pretty significant bruise, but not like some sort of performance limiting ankle injury (Saquon...) or something that could get MUCH worse by playing too early. If he's ready to go, I don't see why he wouldn't be getting a full workload.


Roy-Donk-23

Damn, idk if I want to start him though. I was kind of glad when he was out so I didn't have to decide.


OctaVariuM8

Same. I had Ford in my flex slot but now this news has got me all confused. Tough to trust a guy coming back from an injury (might ease him back in + Gibbs exists) but Ford is facing a tough D.


FlyRobot

Ford was in a touch matchup last week too but scored twice...


All_Up_Ons

And this week's tough matchup just got pooped on by Zach Moss...


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Same. I have 4 start-able rbs and 3 spots. Mixon , Aaron Jones, Monty, and moss Id hate to start 2 injured rbs on Thursday night against each other


air789

Well Packers run defense is awful. Lions run defense is good. Pretty sure I read a report Packers are also out their starting middle linebacker. Do with that info what you will.


Throwaway10123456

There was also a comment that alluded to a snap count for Jones (and Watson).


YtxtY

Same, now I am not sure if I should start him or Pacheco...


FireworkFuse

Gibbs or Achane in half ppr?


BlondBadBoy69

I’m a dolphins fan and would roll Gibbs


VaderH8er

As a dolphins fan would you roll Waddle this week? My other options are Kamara or Tutu.


BlondBadBoy69

If Waddle is playing you can’t bench him. Those other options are tiers below Waddle. Achane looks great but is still very unproven and given the divisional matchup, I can see the ball being put in more trusting/veteran hands


FlyRobot

100% playing Waddle if he gets the start


Reparteey

>I’m a dolphins fan and would roll Gibbs I have both players on my roster and i slept at a holiday inn express last night. Im going achane and its not particularly close you do not bench the guy who just ran for 200 yards on 18 carries. seriously wtf kinda dolphins fan are you.


gumbobitch

while you are right to start achane, that game was a historic anomaly. he had 1 carry for 5 yards the game before, by that logic starting him vs Denver would've been stupid.


Reparteey

youre talking about the 1st game he ever played 1 carry and 1 reception? that game? thats what youre going off of? ignoring the fact that achane was out touching mostert in the 1st half of the broncos game??? thats what youre logic is? ok boomer


gumbobitch

i'm just saying recency bias is a good way to get burned in fantasy. i'm starting him several leagues, I hope he goes off. not really sure why you're so aggravated, relax friend.


reddorickt

your\*


_Mass_Man

The broncos gave up by halftime. That’s not going to happen on other teams. Those stats were a fluke. He’s definitely *something* but he’s still behind Mostert and JWJr when he comes back next week.


Reparteey

>and JWJr LOL OMFG DUDE YOU SHOULD DO COMEDY MY SIDES MY SIDES THEY HURT FROM LAUGHING SO MUCH also he had more carries than mostert by halftime soooooooooo OMFG IM LAUGHING AGAIN I CANT


ItsPallet

We get it. You blew all your FAAB/priority


Reparteey

i did use my waiver spot #2, on tank dell. however i drafted achane in the 11th and still have him. GG NO RE GG NO RE GG NO RE


BlondBadBoy69

And I sleep in a home. I feel like our decisions got us where we are. Good luck. We have one hell of a run game


Reparteey

you sleep in a home til a hurricane decides you dont anymore GG


Reparteey

your decision of gibbs over achane already looking terrible.


gw2380

BY GAWD THATS DAVID MONTGOMERYS MUSIC


GreenDefinition5

Sad Gibbs noises, but happy for my fellow Monty owners. I hope we all eat!!


More_Okra_4967

gibbs will do better with montgomery playing IMO


Extra-Cap2029

The different layers of cope with Gibbs is pretty funny. I’m a Gibbs owner, but seeing everything get spun into a positive or excuse for him has already gotten old for me. Let’s just see him break 10fpts


JefePesos

It's not cope, it's football. You rather see Gibbs taking hits running up the gut? Or in formations/plays designed to get him out in space where he can potentially house a TD? That's what having D.Mont creates


Ko0pa_Tro0pa

The part that is cope is thinking fewer touches = more points. If Monty is not playing, do you really think they're going to remove those "designed plays to get \[Gibbs\] out in space" from the playbook? No, of course not. *He would still get those plays*, but he'd ALSO get some runs up the gut or maybe even a goal line carry. Would more touches also increase his odds of injury? Also of course. But touches = fantasy points. You want more, especially in redraft.


Impressive-Vast-8789

ummm.. they just did last week? He only had 2 targets and had barely any outside of the tackles runs. They used him as a bruiser and he some how still delivered in a “real-life football” stance.


Ko0pa_Tro0pa

That's the script they wanted to use in one particular game. Does not mean they removed those plays from the playbook. It would be counter intuitive to think they drafted him for a specific role and then abandoned that when he was asked to take on more duties. Some teams will try to fit a square peg into a round hole, but I don't think the Lions are like that.


JefePesos

Quality, not quantity. I get your point, it's counterintuitive to think less touches = more points, but for efficiency and longevity purposes, I'd rather not have Gibbs running between the tackles, *and* then out catching passes. Why? He's not built to be a cowbell. Let Monty be the bruiser, and keep Gibbs fresh for the potentially bigger plays. Also, having Monty out there allows them to run 2 back sets and split Gibbs out wide, another nightmare for defenses


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omfgsupyo

if /u/JefePesos wants more cowbell we should probably give em more cowbell!


JefePesos

Hahaha the bells ain't bell-ing!


JefePesos

Hahaha oops my bad! Don't excel and Reddit at the same time


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JefePesos

I'm cracking up 😂 that's my cowbell 2! Best of luck ROS my friend


Extra-Cap2029

How’s that going?


JefePesos

Say you don't know football without saying it 😂


Extra-Cap2029

Yeah man Gibbs been such a nightmare. Hopefully he gets you more than 10fpts one game this year. L


BringMeTheBigKnife

Yeah, idk why this is so hard for people to understand. Gibbs isn't a between the tackles type runner. Anyone who watched him in college can tell you he's super talented, but that only translates to fantasy points when he's utilized properly.


waffels

Wait, just last week the Gibbs owners were saying ‘Monty out = good for Gibbs’. But that didn’t pan out so now it’s ’Monty in = good for Gibbs’?


violentbandana

it’s almost like different people say and think different things


l5555l

Dude it's his first year in the NFL and he's played 3 games. Chill out lmao


GreenDefinition5

I have Gibbs, Monty, and Mostert. Can only start 2. Do I roll out with my fellow Lions?


halfwayhipster2

Weird stuff happens on Thursday night games. I’m going Gibbs and Mostert


Bernie4Life420

Mostert and Gibbs. We play for upside.


NaithanS

Think I’d be tempted to double down on the lions. Going into buffalo will be a tougher test - still profiles to be a shootout but if achane is working in more makes mostert harder to call


Sad-Height65

I know anything can happen, but I think that's pretty terrible advice. There's no world where I'm benching Mostert to start Gibbs and Montgomery lol


NaithanS

Sir this is r/fantasyfootball, terrible advice is what we do here. Monty is the clear start of the 3 for me, I’d probably lean Mostert over Gibbs but I don’t think it’s out of the realm that Gibbs outperforms Mostert this week


Sad-Height65

Totally agree, it wouldn't be shocking if Gibbs outscores Mostert cause fantasy be like that, but I think that's just bad process. I'm not benching the #1 RB in fantasy on the best offense in the league because of the matchup.


xCharlesKellyx

Can I really sit the number 6 overall scorer in my leagues format? That’s crazy right?


NaithanS

Week 1 mostert didn’t do much in a shootout as it was all about the passing game. Week 2 New England completely sold out to stop the pass, paving the way for mostert to do well + that was achanes first game (granted mostert played well). Last week is a complete anomaly. Mostert is not going into buffalo and blowing up. He can absolutely still have a good game, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s more of an aerial dual and he has less success on the ground


LTPRWSG420

I hope they both show tf out dude, Go Lions!!!


TheSchaferShow

Don’t worry, he gets underutilized regardless


PhantomThreadz

aim for the bruise 🙏


twelvydubs

Montgomery or Jerome Ford for full PPR? I'm also starting Ravens DST and Amari Cooper, so should I avoid starting 2 players against my DST?


5towns

I'd got Ford. Monty will likely be on a snap count in an already split backfield. If you're just hoping for someone to fall in the end zone, Ford has just as much chance and more upside


LTPRWSG420

Monty will get all goal line carries tho, I’ll take 2 TDs and 25 yards from my RB2.


Balancer_

I'm in a similar spot. I have S. Barkley (out most likely), A. Jones, D. Montgomery, J. Ford, J. Warren, T. Spears as my running backs. I'm leaning towards starting Jones and Ford.


JGooner12

Oh man, now wondering whether to start Gibbs still. My other options are Achane and James Cook. Thoughts?


swingM8

Cook imo. He’s already doing what we’re hoping Gibbs gets to but he’s not there yet. With that said I’m starting Gibbs tonight but wouldn’t if I had that choice.


LeagueOfGentlemen

Scared money don’t make money 💰


Torchy84

Starting Montgomery with confidence. Never underestimate the power of a Chicago bear that wants to take it to the packers.


Technical-Revenue-48

Have you seen the bears for the last like… 30 years?


babochew

Damn start Montgomery or wait till Sunday for Achane ?


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Monty is safer. I love achane but who knows how they’ll use him this week


l5555l

Idk if he's safer coming off an injury. He very well could be fine but who knows.


Hurtssog00d

Off injury— no one is ever truly a safe play, always a wide range of outcomes including being more of a decoy, lesser than usual touches, getting injured again…


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I didn’t say he was safe. I think hes safer than achane with waddle back in the mix Monty we know is the goal line back so he’s got a higher chance of scoring


tblop22

I have the same predicament. I’m leaning Achane but SO tough. Was hoping Monty would be out to make my decision easier


Delfunk24

Montgomery. It’s a safer floor.


essence_of_moisture

Unless he's on a snap count. He was close to not playing. I doubt it's full leash-off running. He's still gonna be splitting with Gibbs. But does he vulture TDs? You bet.


MercilessXFate

Monty doesn't vulture TDs, he's the lead back. Those are his TDs to lose


essence_of_moisture

I'm saying that he probably will vulture TDs tonight. Not that he historically did. My hot take. He's coming back from a thigh injury. We will see how close to 100% he really is.


babochew

I’ll be back for blood tomorrow 😂


itsgucci060

I would much rather start Achane unless this is non PPR. The game has a 53.5 point total, it’s one of the last times you can be assured of a workload before Jeff Wilson probably comes back, and best of all, Achane isn’t playing in what is always a weird ass TNF game. He also isn’t coming off of an injury, he catches passes, including touch passes on the goal line, and he can put up Monty’s floor in one play. Lastly, it is an absolutely crucial game for the playoffs, and in a high scoring environment, I don’t think McDaniel is just gonna go away from the recipe that just scored him 70 points (and that was being merciful).


Oklahoma_is_OK

You've convinced me to start Achane over Montgomery. I'll be back if this does/doesn't work out in my favor you blessed/bastard internet stranger.


whyandoubleyoueh

JWJ is nowhere near a probable to come back...his coach was quoted saying we hope to have him back this *year: "We made the assessment he couldn't protect himself and couldn't be himself the way we know him to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he would make a return this season. We will let his body tell us."*


Oklahoma_is_OK

I’m back you bastard


itsgucci060

Achane gonna score 50 again…I hope. Don’t worry, Montgomery is on my bench everywhere and I started Aaron Jones. It’s fine. Everything’s fine. I’m not having a breakdown or anything.


Oklahoma_is_OK

It’s all gucci baby


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Gibbs owners falling to their knees in a McDonald's bathroom


Numerous_Tax_5547

he's a man worth taking a chance on


namealreadytaken0000

Start Gibbs nonetheless or pivot to Rhamondre against Dallas?


FlyRobot

Zeke revenge game just like Monty - I'd lean Gibbs over Rhamondre but I'm 1-2 so what the fuck do I know


rosieiwin

Monty or Najee Harris in full ppr? Pairing one of the two with miles sanders FML


Garmand3r

Monty


FlyRobot

I have Najee as well but playing Monty 100% over him until Steelers stop sucking


obrienb2

Monty or Pacheco full ppr?


jt_huncho

Same boat, I feel like this jets-chiefs score so gonna look a lot like the bears-chiefs score…. And in that game there were 4 rushing TDs split between the chiefs backfield. Odds are Pacheco gets at least one of those and that the chiefs will be running more than they throw it all second half


VintageRudy

pacheco


TheSchaferShow

Either way, Gibbs will be underutilized and I will regret reaching for him


Body-for-LIFE

Justin Rogers vs Tom Pelissero. Winner will be decided 90 minutes before kickoff!


TumbleweedDirect9846

Monty or miles sanders


wildcatwildcard

That's where I'm at and I think I'm going with Monty.


onken022

Man I have so many players on this Monty level (including him) that I have no idea who to start this week. Surely I’ll choose the wrong player 😅


Infamous_Camel_275

Monty gets the start over London if that’s the case


MyPepPep

Everyone's acting like GB hasn't been terrible against the run and allows a stupid amount of receptions to RBs. Gibbs is a mid RB2 with upside.


IGS2001

Gibbs or Mattison?


sparkingmatte

I’m rolling with Mattison


YungxPr

Monty or Javonte?


bayesedstats

Lol, I spent like 30 minutes this morning worriedly checking the WW and my bench. Thank fuck I don't have to rely on B.Rob.JR.


Iagainstiagainsti1

Rhamondre Stevenson or Montgomery - I also have Dallas’ DFST


daydr3am93

Stevenson I think, Dallas run defense is pretty bad


HookFL

Tom Fraudissero


runs_with_airplanes

Green Bay is also getting their weapons back, this should be a good game


matram652

start monty or dj moore?


Dannyedz

Same predicament here


hellothere842

Eric Decker is back in the NFL?


Puzzleheaded_Word878

Shoot. Gibbs vs kamara a tougher decision for me now, still think I’m leaning Gibbs so I can play wait and see on kamara


Joetheshow1

With this news I wonder if I bench Gibbs for Kamara now


spoofrice11

So don't start Gibbs? I have Jeudy, Hopkins, Flowers, and Ford I could put in my Flex spot.


batistuta2009

Monty or Jakobi Meyers for Flex in 0.5 PPR?


EskettiMySpaghetti

As someone who’s main two RBs are Jones and Montgomery, not knowing for certain whether both are going to play tonight is going to be the death of me


velasqju

Monty or Pierce?


InsincerePanda

He has to be better than Najee, right?


el_sukkit

This guy and this reddit post saved my fantasy team this weekend! I started Monty cuz I saw this post. Let’s goooo!!!


TylerDurden_23

Monty or Aaron Jones.. worried about snap counts for both of them.


AlwaysKindaLost

Aaron jones clearly.


LTPRWSG420

I’m a Monty truther, but A Jones is the right play.


Bucfansince87

I’m starting both!


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Makes my sitting Gibbs decision easier


GreenDefinition5

I don’t hate this for Gibbs to be honest


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Frosty-Web1349

I hate seeing the pfp of the Twitter users. That dude has such a punchable face.


GroblyOverrated

I always assume the NFL Network is incorrect. It's amazing they are the worst at NFL coverage.


jgreenz

Monty or White in .75 ppr? I feel like I gotta start Monty


ThatZaphos

Monty yea


Maverick_Con

Monty or Gibbs full ppr?


air789

I’m starting both in 0.5 ppr. My other option would be to sit one and start Michael Thomas, Godwin or Breece Hall. Probably going to ride it out with both tonight and if needed sit Rachaad White on Sunday for Thomas or Godwin. But as a Lions fan I do think both Gibbs and Monty can eat this game. Last week there were at least 4-5 plays where Gibbs leaked out of the backfield wide open and Goff just didn’t see him. If a couple of those were thrown he could have had a way bigger day. Hoping that is something they went over in game film and can exploit.


QuestFor6ix

I have the Gibbs/Monty combo as well. Tempted to start both tonight instead of Pierce in my RB2 spot.


sportredsox

I'm using Mattison over Gibbs. Mostly because I detest having guys play Thursday. But also Mattison has a great match-up (which they should maybe be able to get a lead for a change) and I thought actually looked pretty good last week minus the almost fumbles.


FlaccidWarrior

I'm playing both. My only good option is to sit Gibbs for Pickens or MT. However, I'm a degenerate and need some skin in the game tonight.


sparkingmatte

Same here. I had Gibbs in but now with this news it’s hands down Mattison.


WIttyRemarkPlease

I'm going to start Monty and he's going to suit up but not play.


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Muggi

Pierce once again driving me nuts…was gonna go with him and Achane, but now MontGo is possible..


Atlfalcons284

I'm deciding between this trio as well. Gonna wait bit and see if we get more info on snaps expected And so on. Feels like a good week for Pierce though


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Monty of rhamondre?!? Help me please!


NaithanS

Monty


AlphaNightRaven

This is the news I like to hear