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Paul Wyka
mikel leshoure or benjarvus green ellis
which one should i start?
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    Ryan Carr (712 Reputation Points)
    Although you can't expect a performance like last week from Leshoure, MIN has been run on the past couple of weeks due to inconsistent play in the middle of the D line. He should get his shots even with Bell in the picture. BJGE is a tough proposition. Sure, the Steelers ran well v the Giants last week, but I expect them to step it up and I also expect the Bengals to focus their game plan more on the pass than the run. Also, the Lions have a much smaller chance of getting blown out and having to avert from the run. I would go with Leshoure.
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    George Possley (531 Reputation Points)
    I used to own BJGE and peddled him with Felix Jones for Ben Roethlesshamburger. Law Firm has done nothing I've noted this season. Leshoure is the "bell cow" despite Joique in Detroit. I'd go with Mikel.
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    Paul Wyka (500 Reputation Points)
    i had rashad jennings but i traded him for bjge this week
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    Jacob S. (265 Reputation Points)
    LeShoure is the answer. The Law Firm has been mediocre at best for the majority of the season. Bell isn't a real threat to LeShoure, especially after last week. With the Lions receivers a little banged up LeShoure may get even more looks. Sure, the Steelers ran all over the Giants last week, but, they won't let that happen two weeks in a row. Plus, the Bengals will be playing from behind, so, why would they run BJGE that often? Exactly. They won't.
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    Eshk (500 Reputation Points)
    Leshoure(LE) was never meant to be a starter in my mind. The honor went to Best who is out for the season. Although LE is starting, he is sharing carries with Bell recently. Both LE and Bell have been killing it for the Lions. And in the off season big things may go down for the running game in Detroit. LE is getting more time than Bell. The Vikings D has been surprising this season. People think the Viking D will slow down sooner or later. But they haven't yet. They are really good and may crush LE. In my opinion the coaching staff has no problems throwing Bell into to mix, taking time and and TDs from LE.

    The Law Firm on the other case is a clear cut starter. People say he is "old." I don't know why but I have a bias towards this guy. He is consistent, and has been throughout his career. This makes him a safe fantasy choice. When I put him in my line up, I know and get what I expect. (I also have Jamaal Charles, so this may explain why I like the Green Ellis.) I am playing him against a unspectacular Giants D. He probably won't rack massive numbers, but I will get some good numbers, for a second string RB on my line up. (Note: My league gives us the option to start up to three running backs.)

    It is tough to be wrong with the safe choice of The Law Firm of BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Detroit is probably not the team to breaking the Purple Nords. But if you are willing to take the risk Leshoure could rack up great numbers.
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    Ryan Payton (500 Reputation Points)
    I say Leshoure too. BJGE is about as mediocre as they come. Leshoure is at least a good bet for 1-5 goal line looks, and a little bit of production from about 15 carries. If the Lions get beat by the Harvin-less MIN passing game and Christian Ponder---they need to take a real, real long look at that secondary.
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    Andy Cochrane (110 Reputation Points)
    LeShoure a better option in general this week. Due to ability and matchup.
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    Paul Wyka (500 Reputation Points)
    who would you start other weeks/
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