LT or Stephen Jackson

[StaSof Fro]

I know that sounds stupid to a lot of you.

My reasoning is that LT has been going hard for a few years now. What do you guys think his chances of staying healthy are? My league uses yards, TD's and receptions. Jackson had all of that last year. What are his chances of staying healthy in comparison to LT? Just like Marshall Faulk, at some point LT has to start to lose a step. Do you think a decline may be on the horizon?

[b_roy7]

BPA. Everyone else is going with Tomlinson, if you're wrong, so's everyone else. Not to mention LT threw for 2 TD's.

[UKF]

LT, without a doubt.

[SheedsWeed]

Ladainian.

[Monkeyfeng06]

LT.

but you can't go wrong with jackson.

[UKF]

^ Well you can, if LT is the person you pick him over...

[J.Kim]

I've had thoughts about this. That'd he'd have a bit of wear and tear, and that he might slow down soon (especially considering he receives more overall touches than other RBs)

But it's only his 7th season. I'd give it a season or two before expecting him to drop off in production.

[Monkeyfeng06]

LT is 28 years old and SJ is only 24 years old.

[StaSof Fro]

Ok. So I couldn't resist. This is how it turned out

Starters:
QB: Phillip Rivers
RB: Steven Jackson
RB: Carnell Williams
WR: Larry Fitzgerald
WR: Calvin Johnson
WR: Santonio Holmes
TE: Vernon Davis
K: Lawrence Tynes
DEF: Tennessee
D: Lance Briggs
DB: Chris Hope
DL: Keith Bullock

Backups:
QB: Byron Leftwich
RB: Jerious Norwood
RB: Brian Leonard (Steven Jackson handcuff)
WR: Wes Welker
WR: Ted Ginn Jr.
WR: Troy Williamson
TE: Marcus Pollard
D: Kirk Morrison

Scoring system:
Passing Yards (25 yards per point; 5 points at 400 yards)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (20 yards per point; 5 points at 250 yards)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Receptions (.5)
Reception Yards (20 yards per point; 5 points at 200 yards)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Yards (20 yards per point; 5 points at 250 yards)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Sack (1)
Interception (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Block Kick (2)
Return Yards (25 yards per point; 5 points at 100 yards)
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns (6)
Points Allowed 0 points (10)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (7)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (4)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (1)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (0)
Points Allowed 35+ points (0)
Tackle Solo (1.0)
Tackle Assist (.5)
Sack (3)
Interception (2)
Fumble Force (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Pass Defended (1)
Block Kick (2)

edit -> this is a 14 team league

[uniballer]

You took S jax over LT???

man your nutzo LT is in a world of his own, sjax is solid as well but i think LT is going to have an amazing year.

[JoeyH]

you picked Tennessee's defense?

wow.

[J.Kim]

you picked Tennessee's defense?

wow.

Yeah.

While Chris Hope and Keith Bulluck are fantastic picks, Tennessee defense, overall, has more holes than a brick of swiss cheese.

[Monkeyfeng06]

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Yeah.

While Chris Hope and Keith Bulluck are fantastic picks, Tennessee defense, overall, has more holes than a brick of swiss cheese.

i would pick the tennessee defense over a swiss cheese.

[J.Kim]

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i would pick the tennessee defense over a swiss cheese.

I don't know...

I think that brick of swiss cheese has some good attributes. It's able to keep its man in front of it... And just a immovable force in the frontlines...

Something I can't say about the Titans D....

[APerna]

You take LT for the simple reason that no one would ridicule you for taking him over SJ based on last season...if you take Jackson and LT goes off again this season, although not highly likely, it would hurt too much.

[StaSof Fro]

You take LT for the simple reason that no one would ridicule you for taking him over SJ based on last season...if you take Jackson and LT goes off again this season, although not highly likely, it would hurt too much.

I decided to depart from the "everybody else is doing it" approach to fantasy football. Do most of you also go along with the rest of the Yahoo rankings? I understand that he set a record last year. That means that he has less to prove this year. Since receptions are quite important in this league, I went with the best receiving back from last year. LT Averages 2,100 yards from scrimmage per year. Jackson had 2,300 last year and is aiming for 2,500 this year. What is LT aiming for this year? He set his record already.

So that means I took a guy who can realistically put up around 2,500 yards, around 100 receptions, and around 20 touchdowns. Is it that crazy?

I took the guy who has the potential to put up similar numbers to LT and has more to prove. Yes it is feast or famine in some people's eyes, but I think it's a justifiable pick. Not highly likely to repeat last year's performance means that he's not highly likely a no-brainer.

As far as the Tennessee defense goes, I picked them in like the 14th round. I can grab a D on the waiver wire if they don't work out. A defense always ends up emerging in the first four weeks so I didn't sweat it.