Need help with Flex spot!

[ehose2110]

I'm having a tough time deciding who to start in my flex spot this week in my 12 team PPR. I have to decide between Kevin Smith vs Minnesota or Brandon Marshall vs Cleveland. Normally Smith would be an easy start but he faces a tough run D and I feel Marshall is primed for a big week against a porous Cleveland pass defense. What do you all think?

I will also mention my other starters in case anyone feels I should start one of these two in any of my other spots. Starting RBS (2): Ray Rice and Fred Jackson; Starting WRS (3): Fitzgerald, Moss, and Colston.

Thanks!

Eric

[204BC]

I go K. Smith. Marshall still needs to build a rapport with Orton. Yes, the MN run D is tough, but Smith did have 7 receptions for 52 yards last week and I can see him getting 5 - 7 catches again. In a PPR league that's a huge help. Marshall on the other hand only had 4 receptions. Smith probably finishes with under 50 yards rushing but may surpass 50 yards receiving. Also, as tough as the Minn defense is for RB's, they do have a tendency to give up rushing TD's in the red zone for some reason. There's about a 1/4 chance that he finds pay dirt.

[Oneyed1]

Smith for sure, Marshall is too risky until he shows something. Detroit will still put up points and Smith is the only back there.

Oneyed1

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[ehose2110]

lol weird 204BC, I was just reading some of your other posts in random threads and found myself agreeing with pretty much everything you were saying. Once again, you make a very strong case and I will probably go with Smith. Thanks!