re: Gore vs. Maroney

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Gore vs. Maroney
Gore vs. Eagles

Maroney vs. Bills
(in snow/bad weather, probably have to run a bit more)

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First, let me give a disclaimer. I didn't go study any stats before I wrote this.

When I first saw your post, my initial reaction was that if it's snowing for the Patriots game, they'll give the ball to someone who is sure handed. That means Faulk, not Maroney. If the Bills think Brady is banged up (which he appears to be), they'll be stacking the box if they can, which will give Brady easier opportunities to get to Moss and Welker. Speaking of Moss, after being called out last week, I'm sure there's a plan for him to see the ball early and often.

On the other side of your question is Gore. Usually, I'd favor the feature back over a RBBC. But, you're right, the Eagles are fierce and the Bills aren't. Seems like Gore has flourished even against good Ds, but you might want to check that. The down side, of course, is that the 49ers play an early game in the east. I believe in the west coast curse. Coming off that drumming of the Cards, they've got a short week and the travel and the getting up early and the Eagles need to win.

Changed my mind. Play Maroney.