yahyahtrick 532 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I'm actually on board with Washington's talent and ability, I just don't trust Caldwell and Co. to give him bell cow carries after an injury. From what we know currently, he hasn't even practiced in full yet. Plus Caldwell always seemed to have a soft spot for Zenner. Edited October 21, 2016 by yahyahtrick Link to post Share on other sites
SvanE42 61 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Even though the matchup is right this week, I will need to see it from Dwayne before I deploy him into my lineup. I lost Shady and Lacy this week, but I'm gonna put my faith in Booker ahead of Dwayne. I think the possibility of Zenner stealing a majority of the touches is too great to risk it. I think the talent is there, but I don't think he will take over this back field in his first week back from injury. Link to post Share on other sites
mar1kle 1,037 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Here is how this very well could play out: 1. D wash is picked up and due to the uncertainty of the splits is placed on the fantasy manager's bench. 2. D Wash has a great game and is the "fantasy darling" 3. Roddick returns next week You start D Wash and get a terrible game as dumb coaching institutes a 4 way committee severely caping D Wash's upside. 4. You are forced to waive him due to bye week needs. Sound familiar? Too many mouths to feed in this backfield Poor local reporting provides little to no info on the coaches intention D Wash still has not practiced fully and shown any actual performance in a "real" game Edited October 22, 2016 by mar1kle Link to post Share on other sites
dashoe 6,462 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 i stashed hin both of mt 12 man leages. rb's are droppin lot flies and it come to playing guys who MAY get u points Link to post Share on other sites
Sternes 5,009 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 2 hours ago, yahyahtrick said: I'm actually on board with Washington's talent and ability, I just don't trust Caldwell and Co. to give him bell cow carries after an injury. From what we know currently, he hasn't even practiced in full yet. Plus Caldwell always seemed to have a soft spot for Zenner. He wasn't even a bell cow in college, why is he suddenly at a higher level? Link to post Share on other sites
omgwtfmate 42 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Another factor to consider long-term is whether Ameer Abdullah returns in time for fantasy playoffs. Lions and Caldwell are deliberately opaque about injuries too so it is impossible to decipher. Link to post Share on other sites
SharkSwimmer 4,887 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, omgwtfmate said: Another factor to consider long-term is whether Ameer Abdullah returns in time for fantasy playoffs. Lions and Caldwell are deliberately opaque about injuries too so it is impossible to decipher. Abdullah is almost certainly out for the year. But I hate Roger's new rule this year that a team can put a guy on I.R. and not announce whether they are designated to return or not. That gives coaches like Caldwell, Fox and Belichick, who love to jerk us around with vague injury info, even more tools to keep us in the dark. Link to post Share on other sites
Rolling Thunder 2,095 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 This is the Redskins we're talking about folks. There are only a few run Ds that are worse. If DWash can get rolling early (very feasible), maybe Zenner and Forsett remain spectators. More to the point, if there is destined to be some big plays from the Detroit backfield in this game, are you betting they come from Zenner or Forsett? Not me. Is DWash still a bit of a long shot? Sure. If healthy though, these are the best circumstances yet for a breakout. Link to post Share on other sites
Random Dude 827 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I don't own him but I wish I did. His prospects are no different from the week before he got hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
Naboo 123 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I'm still stashing him in some deeper leagues, but there is no way I'll roll the dice this week. This backfield is too murky and I need Dwayne to have a complete game before I trust him even as a desperation flex play. Link to post Share on other sites
SharkSwimmer 4,887 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 39 minutes ago, Naboo said: I'm still stashing him in some deeper leagues, but there is no way I'll roll the dice this week. This backfield is too murky and I need Dwayne to have a complete game before I trust him even as a desperation flex play. That's fair. The limited in practice thing has me concerned. Link to post Share on other sites
Djop20 97 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I don't know that I would start him this week but this could be a great preemptive pickup in case he does well against that terrible run d and earns a bigger role going forward. Link to post Share on other sites
MrMartyBarrett 562 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Have to start him this week, no other real option (as long as he plays). Oh well, the matchup is good - hope he gets an opportunity Link to post Share on other sites
bengals55 43 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 had him before he got injured, had to drop him due to other injuries lol. Thinking of picking him back up cause my team is hurting at rb now. Like his ability lets just hope he can stay healthy and get some volume work in Link to post Share on other sites
Pandabear90 157 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Well based on my track record he is going to be a bust, since every lotto ticket I pick up who's first name starts with a D, busts. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJoint 4,116 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 He's barely practiced - don't see him being a big factor tomorrow. They'll just have Stafford throw the ball 50 times. Link to post Share on other sites
dabeesta17 2,509 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 On 10/19/2016 at 8:40 AM, TraderJoe said: is it in the cards this week? Washington, the rookie out of Washington going against Washington? Its cool seeing the Washington Huskies 7-0. Can't remember them being relevant since the Mark Brunell days. Link to post Share on other sites
Vendetta 528 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Decided to drop Knile for him since I have to drop someone for a kicker at some point tomorrow anyway - I think there's a chance that he shows well tomorrow. I know Yahoo projections are whatever, but Yahoo has him at 10.05 points in my 0.5 ppr league. Link to post Share on other sites
pastorofmuppets2 10,612 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) MINOR “#Lions won't get back RB Dwayne Washington (ankle) today vs. the #Redskins, I'm told. He'll need a little more time to get right.” Edited October 23, 2016 by pastorofmuppets2 Link to post Share on other sites
SharkSwimmer 4,887 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 2 hours ago, pastorofmuppets2 said: MINOR “#Lions won't get back RB Dwayne Washington (ankle) today vs. the #Redskins, I'm told. He'll need a little more time to get right.” Makes sense. That limited practice thing... Link to post Share on other sites
DJSatane 728 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 sounds like they never tell us the real truth behind his injury and it was more serious. Link to post Share on other sites
yanksman 3,781 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 The lions beat writers are horrible. They've been guessing he's back for two weeks now. Bottom line is until he practices fully dont expect him back. Link to post Share on other sites
kyoun1e 1,050 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 This guy is dead to me until he hits the field. This thread starting to be like the OAK RB threads. And that defines spinning of wheels. Link to post Share on other sites
MrMartyBarrett 562 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Oh, the Dwayne Train.... Link to post Share on other sites
General Gannicus 308 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Dwayne "Muscle Guinea Pig" Washington may watch B.Rabbit-Zenner run away with lead back doodies in the D if he doesn't drag his legs into a game soon... Martin, Gordon, and Dwayne all Thiiiiiiis close to returning only to be bench bound once again on my team... Fantasy is a hell of a drug..... Link to post Share on other sites
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