Which RB/WR should i start in Week 1?

Question

I'm in a standard 10-team ESPN league.

QB

RB

RB

RB/WR

WR

WR

TE

K

D/ST

my first RB slot is solid with Brian Westbrook. Also i have two WR spots i dont need help with in Anquan Boldin and Braylon Edwards.

I need help with the flex position and second RB.

i have selvin young (against oakland), chris perry (against baltimore), ricky williams (against jets), ted ginn (jets) and patrick crayton (against cleveland)

thanks

Answer 1

Crayton and Williams.....trust me

Answer 2

There is way too much hype around Ricky Williams. Ronnie Brown is back and healthy, and should get at least half the carries in Miami, if not most of them. Williams is not going to be a good option at all this season, mark my words. People buy into the preseason way too much, but you have to keep in mind that having a good preseason is nothing more than having a good practice, and Williams performance will not negate Brown's proven skills at RB.

Selvin Young is a great option because Oakland has one of the worst rush Ds in the league, and Denver loves to run the ball. Historically, when Denver has a clear starter like Young (as opposed to the RB by committee system of last year), they put up big numbers. Chris Perry would be a decent option too, except that B-More has one of the best rush D's in the NFL. He will probably score at least 1 TD though, and should run for like 60-80 yds.

I would start Crayton at WR, because he is the number 2 in pass heavy Dallas, and TO will be double teamed all day, so he should definitely get some looks. Ginn is not a terrible option, but even with Parcells at the helm, I wouldn't expect anything big from Miami's passing game this year.

Answer 3

young vs oakland denver always has favored to run on people

Answer 4

use perry in the rb 2 position, the bengals cut rudi so they are going to go out and give perry every possible opportunity to prove they made the right choice in cutting rudi.  Perry will getting minimum 20-25 touches in the games, also remember perry is a better receiver than rudi was.  Go with ricky williams in the flex.  jet def is weaker than oakland's def. I think ricky and selvin will get abou the same number of carries so with that being equal go with the guy playing the weaker defense.

Answer 5

I'd go with Ricky (he's the most likely to score)... then maybe selvin or teddy if you don't like Ricky.  Def not chris perry, and patrick crayton is not that good.

Answer 6

Use Ricky as your RB2 for sure.  Sounds like Brown is still hampered some.  And I'd probably go with Crayton at your flex.  Cowgirls don't have a lot of receiving options and the opportunities will be there for him with the coverage rolling to TO and Witten.