Which rookie RB week 1?

Question

1. Darren McFadden vs. Denver

2. Matt Forte @ Ind.

Answer 1

mcfadden.. by far..

hes the better out of the 2...

and hes playing an easyier defense..  

Answer 2

Forte...hands down. Forte will get a majority of the carries. McFadden, on the other hand, will be sharing carries with Fargas. It's all about minimizing risk. You want to go with the players who get the most touches. Also, McFadden is more of a finesse back. Forte is a pounder. Good luck!

Answer 3

McFadden has more talent, but it is going to be a 3 way backfield according to the team between Fargas, McFadden, and Bush.  Because of that, you might need to lean towards Forte.  Even though I am saying Forte is the safer choice, I would probably end up putting McFadden in.

Answer 4

I would start Forte, only because you know he is going to start and be the #1 back.  McFadden is probably the better long term guy, but I've heard Oakland was going to start Justin Fargas in Week 1, so McFadden might not get as many carries.  

I think Forte is the safer play, but McFadden is a better risk/reward play.  You'll probably have a better idea after this week who to play, but I'd go the safe route Week 1, or read up on both teams web sites until then to determine how much playing time McFadden is going to get as it ets closser to game time.