I like your reasoning. I would go with Jacobs -
First - as you said, Minnesota's defense is pretty tough and with Peterson and Taylor available to run the ball constantly (on a team that doesnt really pass) there's a lot of game clock being chewed up.
Second - Miami doesnt really have a NFL calibre team. What I mean is that their offense is going to go 3 and out most of the game and without Brown, their not going to be able to run the ball therefore, lots of game clock and lots of possessions for the Giants.
Finally, the Giants are going to go up early and not look back. Theyll let Manning pass a lot in the first half, but he'll start handing it off and eventually be sat and the run game will be even more important for the Giants to take time off the clock.
Overall, I think it's pretty clear. Westbrook is very dangerous and you never know, week-to-week, what McNabb is going to do, so he could have a good week... but I think Jacobs is safer.
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Originally Posted by Sainters7
Alright boys, who should I go with this weekend as my #2 RB?
Brian Westbrook @ Minnesota
or
Brandon Jacobs @ Miami
Usually I'd always go Westbrook, he's been my biggest fantasy stud this year. But he's up against a TOUGH(arguably the toughest in the league) run D this week vs. Minny, whereas a red-hot Jacobs is taking on a winless Dolphins team. I'm leaning towards Jacobs, what do you guys think? I want some other sources of thought for this one.
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