I guess I'm the lone LT supporter in this thread. Not that I don't like Alexander, but I don't believe has the ability to put up 2000+ total yards like the other top RBs. He may have the edge in overall TDs scored, but I personally hate to rely on TD scoring from my RBs. TDs are a bonus that turn a decent 100-150 total yard performance into a great one.
The only drawback to Tomlinson is the limitations due to his groin injury and the emergance of Brees. But, I think with a week of rest and then matchups against KC and Oakland in weeks 11 and 12 will do a lot in determining how well Tomlinson will do for the rest of the season. I'm not one to bet against LT. I predict that as Brees comes back to Earth as the season wears on, LT keeps getting better and better leading up to that matcup vs. Indianapolis in the week 16 championship game.
If anything there is one overriding factor in my mind that says take Tomlinson over Alexander. AFC West RBs are gold.
floydyboy wrote:I know every league scores differently, but while Alexander is a top RB stud, he isn't THE top stud. Here is how my league's top 5 breaks down:
Shaun has had a great year but as you can see, he lags a bit behind the top 2. That being said, I don't think I would trade him for Tiki if I was offered. Of course, I would trade him for Priest.
The question was LT versus Shaun. Of course Priest is putting up better numbers than Alexander.
floydyboy wrote:I know every league scores differently, but while Alexander is a top RB stud, he isn't THE top stud. Here is how my league's top 5 breaks down:
Shaun has had a great year but as you can see, he lags a bit behind the top 2. That being said, I don't think I would trade him for Tiki if I was offered. Of course, I would trade him for Priest.
The question was LT versus Shaun. Of course Priest is putting up better numbers than Alexander.
but nickjumpman said he would probably take SA over Priest. hed "consider" Priest over Shaun. This guy was just proving why Priest is waay more fantasy valuable than Shaun. Read the whole thing next time
floydyboy wrote:I know every league scores differently, but while Alexander is a top RB stud, he isn't THE top stud. Here is how my league's top 5 breaks down:
Shaun has had a great year but as you can see, he lags a bit behind the top 2. That being said, I don't think I would trade him for Tiki if I was offered. Of course, I would trade him for Priest.
The question was LT versus Shaun. Of course Priest is putting up better numbers than Alexander.
but nickjumpman said he would probably take SA over Priest. hed "consider" Priest over Shaun. This guy was just proving why Priest is waay more fantasy valuable than Shaun. Read the whole thing next time
I did read the whole thing and it didn't say anyone's name, so it was not directed at anyone in particular. It was in response to a thread called "Alexander or Tomlinson from here on out?"
at the beginning of the year i would have said LT2, but id say undoubtedly now...ALEXANDER seattle is going back to a more basic offense which incorporates alexander quite a bit, while san diego is going to the passing game quite a bit more than in the past, which will definately make LT's work a lot easier, but will also take a number of touches from him. the groin injury is the killer...i dont think its something that will go away this year. i agree priest is the better fantasy back, but with whats going on with his knee injury, i dont even think id trade alexander for him right now. if he was healthy, sure...but alexander has a solid track record of minimal injuries, priest has had recent problems. im looking for a player who will consistently produce through the playoffs, not someone who will blow up for 5 tds one week and sit out the next.
deluxe_247 wrote:at the beginning of the year i would have said LT2, but id say undoubtedly now...ALEXANDER seattle is going back to a more basic offense which incorporates alexander quite a bit, while san diego is going to the passing game quite a bit more than in the past, which will definately make LT's work a lot easier, but will also take a number of touches from him. the groin injury is the killer...i dont think its something that will go away this year. i agree priest is the better fantasy back, but with whats going on with his knee injury, i dont even think id trade alexander for him right now. if he was healthy, sure...but alexander has a solid track record of minimal injuries, priest has had recent problems. im looking for a player who will consistently produce through the playoffs, not someone who will blow up for 5 tds one week and sit out the next.
I agree with everything you say. I wouldn't trade Alexander for Priest at the moment either.
floydyboy wrote:I know every league scores differently, but while Alexander is a top RB stud, he isn't THE top stud. Here is how my league's top 5 breaks down:
Shaun has had a great year but as you can see, he lags a bit behind the top 2. That being said, I don't think I would trade him for Tiki if I was offered. Of course, I would trade him for Priest.
The question was LT versus Shaun. Of course Priest is putting up better numbers than Alexander.
but nickjumpman said he would probably take SA over Priest. hed "consider" Priest over Shaun. This guy was just proving why Priest is waay more fantasy valuable than Shaun. Read the whole thing next time
I did read the whole thing and it didn't say anyone's name, so it was not directed at anyone in particular. It was in response to a thread called "Alexander or Tomlinson from here on out?"
So you assumed this guy came in and posted random stats of Priest during a LT vs Shaun argument. Its pretty easy to tell he was responding to the Priest-Shaun comments but whatever.
On the Priest-Shaun note, here are their point totals of each week. Up to you to decide who is more consistant:
hasnt been a week this year where Priest hasnt gotten double digit point totals. He had these knee speculations at the beginning of the year, it was a hot topic here at the FFC. Ill take Priests consistancy over anyone in the league. period.
There is not a single person in the league that I would trade Alexander for currently. I think he will end up being the fantasy MVP at the end of the season. He is not the type of guy who is just blowing up right now. He has been doing this for 4 years now. Stick to the script.
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by Kensat30 » Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:03 am 
seattle is going back to a more basic offense which incorporates alexander quite a bit, while san diego is going to the passing game quite a bit more than in the past, which will definately make LT's work a lot easier, but will also take a number of touches from him. the groin injury is the killer...i dont think its something that will go away this year. i agree priest is the better fantasy back, but with whats going on with his knee injury, i dont even think id trade alexander for him right now. if he was healthy, sure...but alexander has a solid track record of minimal injuries, priest has had recent problems. im looking for a player who will consistently produce through the playoffs, not someone who will blow up for 5 tds one week and sit out the next.
