WR help, Roddy White or Cribbs? This is a serious question!

[matttyl315]

Semi finals this week, need to win!!

Current starters -
Rodgers, Ray Rice, Moreno, Jamaal Charles, Brandon Marshall, Vernon Davis

For my 2nd WR, should I go with Roddy White who will be shadowed by Revis (NYJ and their #1 pass defense) or Cribbs who may be used as a "traditional RB" and will get me rushing, receiving, and return yards, as well as the occasional tackle. I can just see White being shut down by Revis, and Cribbs getting 50+ rushing, 20+ receiving, and 80+ return yards (10 points in our league).

[pcal0367]

They are both a gamble but your line has some cusion.
I would go with Cribbs. NY pass def is stingy
Good luck

Mine:
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[markulous]

Cribbs. Revis has shutdown better WRs with better QBs throwing to them. If Revis shadows him all game I'd be very surprised if he had more than 4 rec. 40 yards.

[Mattmack0625]

Revis is the best corner in football. He's shut down the best WR's all year. Start Cribbs, he's the safer start.

[urbanbreez]

Are you guys serious?

I'd start White for no other reason than he can have an explosive game at any given moment. How'd you feel if he put up a two td game while on your bench in the playoffs?

[matttyl315]

My other options would be Antonio Bryant against Seattle, Garcon on Thursday who may see a lot of the bench early, and Crabtree. I see a few safe bets, but I can see Cribbs seriously "blow it up" if he's used as a RB, WR, and KR. He could have 200 all purpose yards.

[TruNinerFan]

I know Revis is a stud, but Roddy should see a ton of targets. I can't advise starting a guy like Cribbs over a true #1 stud WR.

[matttyl315]

Actually, looking back, Roddy can be shut down by a good pass defense. In week 3 he played the then ranked #6 pass defense and scored 2 points. Week 9 played then then ranked #1 pass def. Skins and got 2 points, 4 points against the Giants 2 weeks later who were ranked #2 then. All of those games were with a better QB as well. I might have to roll with Cribbs who even when "shut down" will get me rushing, receiving and return yardage. It's just a very tough call to make!!

[markulous]

I know Revis is a stud, but Roddy should see a ton of targets. I can't advise starting a guy like Cribbs over a true #1 stud WR.

He hasn't had a good game in a while. Week 13 was a total fluke in garbage time. He gets a double tipped pass in the end zone to double his fantasy points. Week 12 he gets shutout the entire game and does nearly the same thing. Weeks 9 and 11 sucked(I don't know how you can't produce vs. the NYG). 10 was decent.

I'm not saying it's all his fault but teams are definitely keying in on him a ton and ATL's QB play hasn't been good. And Revis is THE worst possible matchup for him. And Buffalo and TB aren't exactly cake walks for him either. I just don't see any upside in this matchup.

I'd much rather go with Antonio Bryant or Cribbs. Their ceiling is SO much higher with the matchups.