Starting Beanie Wells over Andre Johnson: Smart Play or Crazy Talk?
In a fantasy football group I participate in each week, Fantasy Football Fanatics on LinkedIn , I recommended going with Beanie Wells in a flex spot over Andre Johnson this week.
Am I crazy or is this smart strategy? Iโm going with the numbers here.
My argument for going with Beanie:
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There is definitely a huge risk factor in starting Beanie. Still, heโs a hot hand and Iโd go with my gut on him.
I really donโt think A.J. is going to go this week. He has a bruised lung. That hurts (I can only imagine). Besides, the Texans know they probably donโt need him to beat the Bills.
If he plays, heโll likely be limited and share time with Jacoby Jones and Andre Davis. Then, you have to consider how tough the Bills have been against opposing wide receivers. Actually, theyโve been the best. Just check out the stats at FF Today . Meanwhile, Buffalo ranks first on this chart for fantasy points allowed to running backs. Steve Slaton, I like. Andre, I donโt.
This could be Andre Johnsonโs worst week of this season, so thatโs where Iโm coming from in going with Beanie vs. Carolina (tenth most fantasy points allowed to running backs) in a game that could be controlled by defense and the running games.
I am fine with starting either, but Beanieโs matchup wins my vote.
Itโs definitely one of those decisions that Iโm going out on a limb to make. The safe play is always to start your studs . At least when they fail, you can say they didnโt show up for you, rather than admitting that you made a stupid guess.
So what say the foolish masses? Is this a smart play? Would you start Beanie? Or would you rather play it safe with Andre Johnson, banged-up and facing a receiver-squashing Bills defense?
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