Another "which player should I start" opinion?

Question

Joseph Addai is my #1 RB so hes a must start every week. But in week 1 which one should I put in:Willie Parker vs. Houston or Thomas Jones vs. Miami? Their both good options I think but I cant really make up my mind.

Answer 1

Thomas Jones. Miami has been losing its defense for a couple of years now and they have almost no run stoppers to boast about. Sure T. Jones hasn't been the same since his run with the Bears in his last year there, but Willie Parker is also coming off of an injury and playing against former #1 draft pick Mario Williams. The Texans defense might not be stellar, but they've been improving a lot since their expansion. Plus Pittsburg may be tempted to use R. Mendenhall to get a feel for how he reacts in a real game.

Answer 2

Start jones! not only is miami d sorry, jones will b running off of allan faneca this year. also willie qill be running right into mario williams vs houston. not this week but in the future u should consider even benching addai depending on the match ups. the colts WILL use dominic rhodes in short yardage and red zone carries.

Answer 3

willie parker....for the past three years weak 1 he has rushed over 170..

Answer 4

Miami's the worst defense so go with Jones

Houston has the stronger run def and whoever the PIT RB is (be it mendenhall or parker) is going to have to have to stay back and block more than normal. Hou's pass defense on the other hand was much worse. I see a big day for Roethlisberger and his WRs.

both are fine choices and will probably score close to the same, but in my opinion, Parker's the safer choice but Williams has more upside.