RB Situation?

[Outdoors_guy]

Okay i know this might sound kind of dumb but 3 of my main RB's are Shaun Alexander, Brian Westbrook, and Larry Johnson. I want to start Westbrook because they are playing the 49ers and in my league you get points for each reception so westbrook had 23 points last week 3rd best in the league. The question is do i want to start Johnson over Alexander? Chiefs Vs. Oakland, Seattle Vs. Atlanta. I know it sounds dumb to probably even think about starting Johnson but what does everyone else think.

[jeffyo45]

I say start Alexander. He didn't get many carries (14 I think) last week but I will bet that changes this week. Larry Johnson only got 9 carries to Priest Holmes' 22. If those numbers were a little closer together than I might be more inclined to start Johnson. Shaun Alexander is guaranteed to get his carries while you are taking a big risk hoping Johnson will get enough carries to warrant the start. There is a reason you drafted Alexander. So you didn't have to wonder who to start. Start him and reap the rewards.

[fishyguy]

I agree with Jeffyo. Alexander is a must until proven different over a few weeks.

[FI Guide]

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