ryan Matthews worth a start this week?

[bksballer89]

Tough decision for me

 

[TKOSpikes]

It will be him or Vereen in one of my leagues.

 

[romeo212000]

I'm starting him.

 

[bksballer89]

Im undecided. If I do it may be at the flex

 

[TREFF]

As always it depends on your alternate options, but in general, yea, I'd start him

 

[SoShady]

Unless you have two studs in front of him yeah he's a start for me.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Wish i knew the answer, since I'm fighting for my playoff life! Lol. Know I'll be pissed if I mistakenly start him instead of Oliver!

 

[Brasky]

I really wonder if the coaching staff see's more upside in Oliver than Mathews.

 

[Brees#1]

They pay Mathews a little more money to have Oliver stealing carries. And SD needs to get back to the run. And its the raiders.

 

[TREFF]

They pay Mathews a little more money to have Oliver stealing carries. And SD needs to get back to the run. And its the raiders.

Getting paid more might but you a few more chances to stay on the roster than the minimum salary types. . But results dictate who actually plays the most on game day. It's been proven time and time again that NFL coaches have no problem benching the high priced guys for the cheap option if it'll help them win a game. Not sure how this idea keeps being perpetuated

 

[SeattleCoug]

I can see Oliver playing the "Woodhead" role for them. Third down back and passes out of the back field. I doubt Mathews will be a bellcow or anything. Playing the Raiders there is a decent chance both find the end zone.