Who should I start for my 3rd spot RB; Jerious Norwood or Rashard Mendenhall? ?

Question

Fantasy Football Question??

Answer 1

Start Mendenhall. He's going to be splitting carries with an overrated Willie Parker, and will eventually be the #1 back in Pittsburgh (especially if Parker gets injured).

Atlanta's coaches say they want to give Michael Turner about 300 touches this year. That doesn't leave much for Norwood and Thomas Brown.

Answer 2

Mendenhall

Answer 3

Mendenhall is the much better decision in this case, as he will get almost all carries inside the ten for the Steelers, allowing for him to rack up big time fantasy points for you with rushing tds. While Norwood is a skilled back, he is just not a fantasy running back, especially as a backup.  Personally, i wouldn't be surprised if Mendenhall gets more points weekly than some starting running backs, so definitely go with Rashard on this one.

Answer 4

I would start Mendenhall in that position. I think he will get more time on the field, but more than anything, Rashard is a beast and so even if he gets minimal time, he will probably get one to two chances for a short yardage TD each week. Norwood is just for speed, so he won't get many points unless he occasionally breaks open for a huge run.  

Answer 5

Rashard mendenhall no doubt about it. Im telling you i like him better than willie parker this year. i have mendenhall in fantasy start him over norwood. totally better off with rashard