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garyzab said:If Alex Smith was starting I would say that LMJ has minimal increased value. Because Kaep is now starting I think the argument could be made that LMJ puts up solid numbers. The two of them had great chemistry during the preseason coming form big play colleges and I don't see Harbaugh shying away from installing option plays for them. Kaep had that one long td. run in preseason off the option play with LMJ Especially against Chicago, you saw Harbaugh open up the offense and run plays you had never seen before with Smith behind center. LMJ was a very productive pass catcher for Cincy and on 3rd down I think that is where you are going to see LMJ. I think you will see a lot of Gore on early downs followed by pass action/screen/option plays with LMJ. Having said all of that, because he is not the lead back he is a high risk/high reward play. If him burning you isn't going to cost you a playoff position I would roll the dice. Otherwise, wait a week.