This weekend an emailer from Canada asked the Jamie Dukes, of the NFL network, what running back to start for his fantasy football team. I don't recall all of the choices as the correct answer was so obvious I didn't think the question should have even been asked, let alone made it to air. Jamie Dukes decided he would take Brandon Jackson (of Green Bay) instead of Maurice Jones-Drew (of Jacksonville). Jackson stat line was 7 rushes for 19 yards and 3 receptions for 9 yards, and no touchdowns. Jones-Drew went 23 carries for 101 yards, 3 receptions for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.
The rationale behind the choice was the fact that the Green Bay Packers opponent, the Detroit Lions, ranked 25th against the run. Jamie Dukes either isn't very good at fantasy football or he outsmarted himself. Given this, I have some advise for the emailer from Canada. It's fantasy football dude! If this decision is too tough for you or stresses you out, then maybe you should be play something a little less involved. Check out your local Bingo hall or buy a scratch off.
P.S. Don't take Jimmy Clausen this week over Tom Brady, even if Rich Eisen thinks it's a good play.
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