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If your team(s) have made it this far, they are most likely stacked with talent so some tough decisions will have to be made. As always I try to leave the obvious selections out and focus on those tough decisions. Feel free to hit me up @FantasySavvy on twitter with any questions you may have. Congratulations on a terrific season thus far and I hope all of you finish the season off strong.

You won’t see the obvious names on here, that would be pointless. Maybe occasionally to give you a reminder, but rather we are looking to identify some guys that you may be on the fence with and encourage you to either start or sit them. Matchups will be broken down, stats will be used, some projections will be provided and some “gut” feeling will be mixed in. But when it comes down to the come down, it’s your “gut” you need to roll with.

*Players listed in order of projected effectiveness in the start ‘em category and ineffectiveness in the sit ‘em category.

Quarterbacks

Start ‘Em

Colin Kaepernick @ New England

Kaepernick hasn’t thrown a TD the last two weeks, but he’s rushed for 130 yards including a TD. While the rushing stats should be expected once again, the passing numbers should increase as well. There is no doubt the 49ers will be passing more than usual as they line up against the Patriots, trying to keep pace with their offense and looking to exploit their pass defense. I expect Kaep to deliver for Fantasy Owners and finish with over 300 total yards with at least 2 TD’s.

Josh Freeman @ New Orleans

Freeman has cooled off after his mid-season surge and really hasn’t played all that well, but the matchup this week is too good to pass up. The Saints are still allowing the most points to QB’s and Freeman still has Vincent Jackson. Look for Freeman to put up close to 300 yards passing with at least two TD’s.

Carson Palmer vs Kansas City

If Palmer can throw for 273 and 2 TD’s against Denver, then he can do the same if not better vs Kansas City. Palmer can hurt you by throwing terrible interceptions, but he still seems to get the numbers every week. Brandon Myers, Denarius Moore and Darrius Heyward-Bey should all get into the mix and Palmer will finish with a fairly solid day.

Sit ‘Em

Nick Foles vs Cincinnati

Foles played pretty well last week, leading the Eagles to a come behind victory against Tampa, but the matchup is extremely rough this week. The Bengals defensive line vs the Eagles offensive line? The Bengals haven’t allowed a Fantasy QB to score over 20 points for five straight weeks now, so leave Foles out of consideration.

Joe Flacco vs Denver

Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is now gone, but this is still the same Joe Flacco. The only thing that might change now is that Ray Rice will get the ball more often. Yes, Flacco did throw for 3 TD’s last week, but that was against the Skins and their horrid secondary. Flacco hasn’t been over 200 yards passing the last two weeks however and most definitely can not be trusted against Denver and Champ Bailey.

Tony Romo vs Pittsburgh

Romo gets another tough matchup against the Steelers and might have to face them without Dez Bryant. The jury is still out on whether or not Bryant will play, but regardless you have to think about benching Romo this week. Romo is not going to pass for over 300 yards and will have a hard time getting multiple TD’s.

Running Backs

Start ‘Em

C.J. Spiller vs Seattle

To me Spiller is one of the five most talented backs in the league, so it’s really a shame how much Chan Gailey has under utilized him this season. But now with Fred Jackson OUT for the rest of the season, it will be all Spiller. Gailey has already stated that Spiller will get a lot of work. Don’t let the Seattle Defense scare you, Spiller easily has the talent to overcome any defense. He is a must-start for the remainder of the Fantasy Playoffs.

Reggie Bush vs Jacksonville

Miami Head Coach Joe Philbin stated that he would start to get Reggie more involved in the passing game and did so against the 49ers as Reggie caught five passes for 38 yards. He also rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries and ran hard against San Fran. Bush has been playing well the last few weeks and now with him getting more involved into the passing game he can be trusted again. Look for Bush to have over 100 total yards with four to five catches and a possible score.

Montell Owens @ Miami

This two-time Special Teams Pro-Bowler played fairly well last week in his first start at RB rushing for 91 yards and a TD against the Jets. With Rashad Jennings and MJD OUT once again it will be all Owens. He’s going to get at least 15-20 touches and should approach close to 100 total yards.

Sit ‘Em

Ryan Mathews vs Carolina

I don’t care how good the matchup is, Mathews can’t be trusted. He hasn’t rushed for 100 yards all season and has one rushing TD. Why does this guy continue to be started?

Mikel Leshoure @ Arizona

Leshoure is not very explosive and doesn’t do anything to really impress. With Joique Bell starting to take a lot of time away from him now, Leshoure needs to be on your benches.

Ahmad Bradshaw @ Atlanta

Bradshaw plays every week, but he is never fully healthy and after last weeks performance by David Wilson, Bradshaw is going to lose time to the Rookie. Bradshaw could even miss this weeks game with a sprained knee. It’s time to start thinking about other options.

Wide Receivers

Start ‘Em

Danario Alexander vs Carolina

Alexander has always been talented, he just has never been healthy. He is really making Phillip Rivers look good and has 5 TD’s in his last five games. He is Rivers go-to-guy and his best red zone threat. Carolina’s secondary is nothing special providing Alexander a great chance to find the endzone again this week.

Michael Crabtree @ New England

Crabtree is easily Kaepernick’s favorite target with 22 targets and over 200 yards receiving in his last two games. Keep him going against the Pats.

Josh Gordon vs Washington

Gordon has been on fire of late, and should be able to burn DeAngelo Hall and the Washington Redskins porous secondary. Expect close to 100 yards receiving.

Sit ‘Em

Donnie Avery @ Houston

The Houston secondary has been getting torched of late, but Avery has just been way too inconsistent to be relied upon. He had a great matchup last week and disappointed. Luck also isn’t great on the road and prefers Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton over Avery.

Kenny Britt vs NYJ

Britt broke out from the doldrums last week with 8 catches and 143 yards, but has to face Antonio Cromartie this week who has been excellent against No.1 WR’s all season. Tough matchup for Britt, look for other options if possible.

Torrey Smith vs Denver

Smith has a pending matchup with Champ Bailey, but has failed in lesser matchups. In his last four games Smith has been held under 40 yards receiving three times. Stay away.

Tight Ends

Start ‘Em

Greg Olsen @ San Diego

Cam Newton has finally started to play at a high level again and Greg Olsen has been benefiting as a result with 4 TD’s in his last five games including scoring in back to back weeks.

Vernon Davis @ New England

How can I recommend a guy who has a combined 19 yards in his last three games? Yes it’s very hard for me to do so, but you have to throw him out there in this matchup against the Pats. New England is second worst against Tight Ends. I hope Vernon does nothing once again because I am facing him this week, but with all the passing the 49ers will be doing, Davis has to get involved. If he doesn’t go over 50 yards receiving this week, I will be very surprised, but maybe I shouldn’t be.

Martellus Bennett @ Atlanta

Eli has been picking up the pace as the Giants go on another one of their late season runs and Bennett will continue to be targeted in the redzone. Bennett has seen 15 targets and scored twice the last two weeks so get him in your lineups.

Sit ‘Em

Tony Scheffler @ Arizona

There is a good chance Brandon Pettigrew will not play in this game and Scheffler will get the starting nod. Scheffler has been playing well, but the Cards are the best when it comes to covering the Tight End, allowing the fewest fantasy points.

Jermichael Finley @ Chicago

Finley has been just a pure disappointment all year and he can not be trusted in the Fantasy Playoffs, despite his “talent” and the QB tossing him the rock. Steer clear.

Kyle Rudolph @ St. Louis

Rudolph had scored in three straight games but killed Fantasy Owners last week by doing absolutely nothing, literally. I don’t know about you, but after a player scores zero points for my team, they become very hard to trust.

IDP’s

Start ‘Em

Jarod Mayo vs San Francisco

Mayo has had a fine season with 74 tackles and now faces a run-heavy 49ers team that is giving up the 7th most points to Fantasy Linebackers.

Cliff Avril @ Arizona

We saw what the Seahawks defense did to the Arizona offense last week, and Avril who has 9.5 sacks this year will have plenty of opportunities to wreak havoc on Ryan Lindley.

Sit ‘Em

Michael Bennett @ New Orleans

Not a good matchup for Bennett facing the Saints and Drew Brees who rarely gets sacked.

Jarius Byrd vs Seattle

I’ll keep it simple. The Seahawks are giving up the fewest points to Safeties this year.

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by swift456 | November 15, 2012 · 6:13 pm

FantasySavvy 2012: Week 11 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

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*Players listed in order of projected effectiveness in the start ‘em category and ineffectiveness in the sit ‘em category.

Quarterbacks

Start ‘Em

Cam Newton vs Tampa Bay

Newton will begin his strong finish to the season starting this game against the Bucs who have been brutal all season against the pass. Newton will payback his owners this week with a very nice performance.

Carson Palmer vs New Orleans

Palmer is getting it done this year with 15 TD’s so far and has six of em in his last two. Palmer is also tossing the rock around like a icelandian harpoon thrower averaging 41 attempts per game! This will be a passing fest come Sunday between Brees and Palmer and Carson is a excellent play.

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs Miami

Was going to put Andrew Luck here, but since I went Palmer and Fig Newtonalready I’ll go with something a little less obvious in Fitzy. If your a Big Ben,Vick, or Cutler owner and are looking for a good spot play, go with Fitzpatrick against the Phins who are allowing 11th most points to Fantasy QB’s.

Sit ‘Em

Alex Smith vs Chicago

Smith is coming off a concussion and although he will likely play he can’t be started, even in two QB leagues.

Phillip Rivers @ Denver

The Denver defense has been surging of late and I don’t trust Rivers on the road against the Broncos in this game. The Broncos have held opposing QB’s under 20 points in their last four games.

Joe Flacco @ Pittsburgh

Flacco was a recommended start last week as he went off against the Raiders throwing for 341 yards and three TD’s; but this week he needs to be benched. The Pittsburgh defense has been 2nd best against Fantasy QB’s and will be fired up on Sunday Night in this divsional rival matchup.

Running Backs

Start ‘Em

C.J. Spiller vs Miami

C.J. Spiller, Buffalo Bills

With Fred Jackson OUT Thursday night, C.J. Spiller will get full reign. The matchup isn’t great against Miami, but C.J. Spiller needs to be started against any defense when he’s all alone in the backfield.

Reggie Bush @ Buffalo

Bush has not looked good for several weeks now. Fumbles have been a problem which led to him getting benched last Sunday, his YPC has been down and now Daniel Thomas is getting nearly the same amount of carries each game. Bush has only one 100-yard game all season which was in Week 2. However things should get better for Reggie and it should come this week against the Bills who are giving up the most points to Fantasy RB’s. Last year Bush ran for over 200 yards against the Bills, so get him in your lineups.

Darren Sproles, Chris Ivory @ Oakland

Sproles has been practicing this week and it appears he will be ready to go on Sunday. If he’s a go start him against Oakland who are allowing the 3rd most points to Fantasy Backs. As far as Ivory if Sproles is OUT he is a must start, but even if Sproles plays Ivory could should still get a fair amount of carries and has been impressive with his increased role the past few weeks, finding paydirt twice.

Sit ‘Em

Michael Turner vs Arizona

Turner usually takes advantage of great matchups, but he was absolute dud against the Saints and their terrible Run D. It’s hard to trust Turner after that game and going against Arizona who can actually defend the run ranked 6th best against RB’s, you need to consider benching him. In Fantasy Football, their are few things worse than a 15 carry, 38-yard type of game from your starting RB.

Ryan Mathews @ Denver

Mathews has failed to live up the hype once again and has done nothing of note in 2012. He has yet to have a 100-yard game and Ronnie Brown is looking like the better option on third downs. Don’t continue to die with Mathews if you don’t have to, if you have something else that’s reasonable take a shot.

Willis McGahee vs San Diego

McGahee is another RB who has frustrated his owners this season. He has failed continously in good matchups and is constantly putting the putting the ball on the ground. Last week Ronnie Hillman stole a TD from him and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Hillman start getting the rock more going forward. Willis needs to show us owners that he is ready to perform at a high level again before we put him back in our lineups.

Wide Receivers

Start ‘Em

Stevie Johnson vs Miami

Johnson is what he is, inconsistent. Not really to his doing, but moreso to Ryan Fitzpatrick‘s. Last week in a great matchup vs New England, Johnson had six catches for 86 yards and I expect similar numbers against Miami who are allowing the 5th most points to Fantasy WR’s. Johnson has yet to have a 100-yard game this season but has found the endzone four times and I expect him to score tonight.

Darrius Heyward-Bey vs New Orleans

Darrius Heyward-Bey, Oakland Raiders

Heyward-Bey is starting to come alive in his last two games with 10 catches for 150 yards and a TD. With the Saints coming to town, Bey should keep it rolling. Go snatch him up if he’s out there on your waiver wire and start him this week if you need a WR.

Donnie Avery and T.Y. Hilton @ New England

This is going to be a showdown between Luck and Bradyand pretty much everyone in this game is a quality start. Avery is 18th in the league with 75 targets so he’s the better option over Hilton, but T.Y. should get it done as well. Expect Luck to easily chuck it over 40 times.

Sit ‘Em

Josh Gordon @ Dallas

After scoring four TD’s in three games, Gordon has come back to earth in his last two games being held under 50 yards in both games. Things most likely will not improve against Dallas and their tough secondary ranked 10th best against Fantasy WR’s.

Torrey Smith @ Pittsburgh

I don’t trust Flacco against the Steelers, so therefore I don’t trust Smith against Pittsburgh who are allowing the fewest points to Fantasy WR’s.

Dez Bryant vs Cleveland

The Browns secondary was one of the best last season and after struggling early this season they have since rebounded since the return of CB Joe Haden from his four-game suspension. I’m a little weary of throwing Bryant out there this week matching up against Haden who is one of the best corners in the league.

Tight Ends

Start ‘Em

Greg Olsen vs Tampa Bay

Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers

The Panthers and Cam Newton realized last week that they need to start getting the ball to Olsen more with Brandon LaFell failing to step up as that 2nd option behind Steve Smith. Olsen has been targeted 19 times in his last two games and has 14 catches for over 150 yards with two TD’s. Get him going against Tampa Bay who Cam will have a very joyous game against.

Dwayne Allen @ New England

Coby Fleener will be OUT once again so Allen will get the full array of snaps against the Pats who are allowing the 3rd most points to Fantasy Tight Ends. Look for Allen to finish with 5-6 catches and close to 80 yards.

Brandon Myers vs New Orleans

Myers left last weeks game early due to a concussion, but is practicing this week and expected to play. Myers has been targeted 20 times in his last two games and is pretty much a sure bet for at least 50 yards, making him a reasonable play almost every week.

Sit ‘Em

Dennis Pitta @ Pittsburgh

After being dormant for five straight weeks, Pitta returned to fantasy relevance with 67 yards and a TD last week. Unfortunately it’s back to the closet with Mush and Frankie Coffee Cakes for Pitta this week against the Steelers.

Heath Miller vs Baltimore

With Big Ben, Miller was one of the best Fantasy Tight Ends this year, but now with Byron Leftwich starting this week it remains to be seen how much Miller will be able to contribute. I would keep him reserved until Leftwich proves he can get Miller the rock.

Scott Chandler vs Miami

Chandler also returned to fantasy prominence last week after weeks of doing nothing. However, his 65 yards and a touch came against New England, it won’t be the same against Miami who are 13th best against Fantasy Tight Ends. Chandler is really only worth starting in PLUS matchups.

IDP’s

Start ‘Em

Aldon Smith vs Chicago

Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers

Smith has been red hot the past few weeks and has another nice matchup against the Bears who have allowed the 5th most sacks in the NFL.

Jo-Lonn Dunbar vs New York Jets

Dunbar has been a tackle machine for the Rams with 47 of them and he should continue to rack them up against the Jets who will pound the run and maintain a short passing game.

Sit ‘Em

Quentin Jammer @ Denver

Don’t trust Jammer against Peyton Manning, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, keep him reserved in this brutal matchup.

Patrick Peterson @ Atlanta

Peterson has a rough matchup as well against Julio Jones, Roddy and Ryan. Unless your league rewards return yards, keep Peterson benched.

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by swift456 | November 11, 2012 · 5:27 am

FantasySavvy 2012: Week 10 Player Rankings

Quarterbacks

Tom Brady vs BUF
Drew Brees vs ATL
Peyton Manning @ CAR
Matt Ryan @ NO
Cam Newton vs DEN
Eli Manning @ CIN
Matthew Stafford @ MIN
Ben Roethlisberger vs KC
Phillip Rivers @ TB
Joe Flacco vs OAK
Tony Romo @ PHI
Andy Dalton vs NYG
Josh Freeman vs SD
Ryan Fitzpatrick @ NE
Carson Palmer @ BAL
Michael Vick vs DAL
Alex Smith vs STL
Ryan Tannehill vs TEN
Jake Locker @ MIA
Matt Schaub @ CHI
Jay Cutler vs HOU
Mark Sanchez @ SEA
Russell Wilson vs NYJ
Christian Ponder vs DET
Matt Cassel @ PIT
Sam Bradford @ SF

Running Backs

Adrian Peterson vs DET
Ray Rice vs OAK
LeSean McCoy vs DAL
Marshawn Lynch vs NYJ
Stevan Ridley vs BUF
Doug Martin vs SD
Frank Gore vs STL
Michael Turner @ NO
Willis McGahee @ CAR
Matt Forte vs HOU
Arian Foster @ CHI
Ahmad Bradshaw @ CIN’
Jamaal Charles @ PIT
C.J. Spiller @ NE
Reggie Bush vs TEN
Ryan Mathews @ TB
Chris Johnson @ MIA
Mikel Leshoure @ MIN
Fred Jackson @ NE
BenJarvus Green-Ellis vs NYG
Issac Redman vs KC
Jonathan Dwyer vs KC
Jonathan Stewart vs DEN
Shonn Greene @ SEA
Pierre Thomas vs ATL
Steven Jackson @ SF
Taiwan Jones @ BAL
Joique Bell @ MIN
Chris Ivory vs ATL
Felix Jones @ PHI
Mark Ingram vs ATL
Marcel Reese @ BAL
Shane Vereen vs BUF
Danny Woodhead vs BUF
DeAngelo Williams vs DEN
Jaquizz Rodgers @ NO
Ronnie Brown @ TB
Michael Bush vs HOU
Andre Brown @ CIN
Phillip Tanner @ PHI

Wide Receivers

A.J. Green vs NYG
Roddy White @ NO
Julio Jones @ NO
Calvin Johnson @ MIN
Victor Cruz @ CIN
Wes Welker vs BUF
Demaryius Thomas @ CAR
Eric Decker @ CAR
Marques Colston vs ATL
Brandon Marshall vs HOU
Vincent Jackson vs SD
Brandon Lloyd vs BUF
Hakeem Nicks @ CIN
Steve Smith vs DEN
Mike Wallace vs KC
Andre Johnson @ CHI
Miles Austin @ PHI
Steve Johnson @ NE
Denarius Moore @ BAL
Dez Bryant @ PHI
Dwayne Bowe @ PIT
Lance Moore vs ATL
Brian Hartline vs TEN
Torrey Smith vs OAK
Kenny Britt @ MIA
Mike Williams vs SD
Malcom Floyd @ TB
Michael Crabtree vs STL
Jeremy Maclin vs DAL
DeSean Jackson vs DAL
Emmanuel Sanders vs KC
Anquan Boldin vs OAK
Darrius Heyward-Bey @ BAL
Jeremy Kerley @ SEA
Titus Young @ MIN
Davone Bess vs TEN
Nate Washington @ MIA
Andrew Hawkins vs NYG
Kendall Wright @ MIA
Sidney Rice vs NYJ
Danny Amendola vs SF
Danario Alexander @ TB
Donald Jones @ NE
Stephen Hill @ SEA
Robert Meachem @ TB
Brandon Stokley @ CAR
Jerome Simpson vs DET
Ryan Broyles @ MIN
Devery Henderson vs ATL
Golden Tate vs NYJ
Randy Moss vs STL

Tight Ends

Rob Gronkowski vs BUF
Jimmy Graham vs ATL
Jason Witten vs PHI
Antonio Gates @ TB
Vernon Davis vs STL
Heath Miller vs KC
Owen Daniels @ CHI
Tony Gonzalez @ New Orleans
Aaron Hernandez vs BUF *questionable reported to be OUT
Jermaine Gresham vs NYG
Dustin Keller @ SEA
Brandon Myers @ BAL
Greg Olsen vs DEN
Brent Celek vs DAL
Brandon Pettigrew vs MIN
Martellus Bennet @ CIN
Joel Dreessen @ CAR
Scott Chandler @ NE
Jacob Tamme @ CAR
Dennis Pitta vs OAK
Kyle Rudolph vs DET
Dallas Clark vs SD
Jared Cook @ MIA
Anthony Fasano vs TEN
Zach Miller vs NYJ
Tony Moeaki @ PIT

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by swift456 | November 9, 2012 · 7:44 pm

FantasySavvy 2012: Fantasy Playoff Schedule Analysis With Target Updates

When trying to win a Fantasy Championship you need to look at everything. You really can’t sleep and rest on your laurels if you want to win it all. You need to be constantly looking to improve your team anyway you can.Looking at Fantasy Playoff Schedules can help you identify which players on your team may have a really tough time producing when you get into the playoffs. You then may want to move a certain player or two in order to not risk having them in your lineup in those difficult matchups and trade for guys who have very nice matchups. This is just another way you can prepare for when it comes down to the come down. Also included next to each relevant players name is their total targets for the year. I am using the standard Fantasy Playoff schedule which is weeks 14, 15 and 16.

Make sure to check our NFL Picks at the top of the page and our Radio Shows. Thanks for reading. If you have any questions you can hit me on twitter @FantasySavvy.

Arizona Cardinals

Week 14 @ Seattle, Week 15 @ vs Detroit, Week 16 vs Chicago.

Bad news for Larry Fitzgerald (94 targets) and Andre Roberts (67 targets) going against Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman in Week 14 in what could also be a horrible weather game. Then if you do advance to the Superbowl you gotta deal with the Bears Defense. Also horrible news for Beanie Wells or LaRod Stephens-Howling (18 targets), whomever is carrying the rock at that time.

Atlanta Falcons

Week 14 @ Carolina, Week 15 vs New York Giants, Week 16 @ Detroit

Man, do the Falcons get it any better? Three very nice matchups and all will be in good weather most likely, playing in two warmer climates and in a Dome! Matt Ryan, Roddy White (67 Targets) Julio Jones (65 Targets) Tony Gonzalez (64 Targets) and even Michael Turner all got it good, none of these defenses are anything of note. Go trade for these dudes.

Baltimore Ravens

Week 14 @ Washington, Week 15 vs Denver, Week 16 vs New York Giants

The weather might not be great in these games which works nicely for Ray Rice (44 Targets), but it’s not bad at all for Joe Flacco , Torrey Smith (58 Targets) and Anquan Boldin (57 Targets). These are very nice matchups especially against the Skins in the opening round of the playoffs. Dennis Pitta (53 targets) is off fantasy radars as of now, he had 31 targets through three weeks and they have died down dramatically of late.

Buffalo Bills

Week 14 vs St. Louis, Week 15 vs Seattle, Week 16 @ Miami

Not a good stretch here for the Bills particularly for Fred Jackson (28 targets) and C.J. Spiller (27 targets). Although the St. Louis matchup isn’t bad the Seattle and Miami Run D’s will be tough. I think Spiller could do fine in these matchups if had the job to himself, but sharing it with Jackson hurts his value. Spiller or Jackson would need an injury to really be trusted in those matchups in Weeks 15 and 16. Although both aren’t bad options, they aren’t strong. Stevie Johnson ( 70 targets) looks like a safe play regardless, Scott Chandler (41 targets) cannot be trusted right now and hopefully you don’t have to rely on Ryan Fitzpatrick in the Fantasy Playoffs.

Carolina Panthers

Week 14 vs Atlanta, Week 15 @ San Diego, Week 16 vs Oakland

If you been reading what I’m writing you know I have been saying trade for Cam Newton. Great weather and in all these matchups he can succeed. Plus in the weeks before the playoffs he gets Tampa Bay and Kansas City. Newton is going to have a strong second half of the season. Steve Smith (70 targets) will also excel and the Panthers run game with Jonathan Stewart has a chance to pick up. Greg Olsen (53 targets) has been very inconsistent, but he’s not a bad option down the stretch.

Chicago Bears

Week 14 @ Minnesota, Week 15 vs Green Bay, Week 16 @ Arizona

Nice end of the season for Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall (90 targets) and Matt Forte (28 targets). Although it’s hard to trust Cutler and he could put up a horrible game at any moment, Brandon Marshall still has a great chance to have a monster Fantasy Playoffs. Weather also will not be a factor besides the Week 15 game in Chicago.

Cincinnati Bengals

Week 14 vs Dallas, Week 15 @ Philadelphia, Week 16 @ Pittsburgh

Some of these matchups are tough for A.J Green (82 targets), but he’s matchup proof and can dominate any corner at any time. Doesn’t bode too well for Andy Dalton however and I don’t trust BenJarvus Green-Ellis in any of these games. Jermaine Gresham (51 targets) can have an impact, none of these teams are top five in terms of points allowed to Fantasy TE’s, the Eagles are highest at 7th best.

Cleveland Browns

Week 14 vs Kansas City, Week 15 vs Washington, Week 16 @ Denver

Trent Richardson (43 targets) is going to have a very strong fantasy playoffs facing the Chiefs, Skins and Denver. All games will likely be bad weather and the Browns will turn to their Rookie stud. Brandon Weeden could be a decent emergency start if you need to go to him. Greg Little (51 targets) and Josh Gordon (44 targets) are tough to count on, but these are solid matchups.

Dallas Cowboys

Week 14 @ Cincinnati, Week 15 vs Pittsburgh, Week 16 vs New Orleans

Romo owners such as myself remember his Week 16 injury which killed their SuperBowl hopes, but he could payback his owners with a dream matchup against the Saints on SuperBowl week this year. The Bengals matchup is nice, Pittsburgh isn’t great but if Romo is playing to his potential he can succeed in that game. Dez Byrant (66 targets), Miles Austin (67 targets), and Jason Witten (81 targets-leads all Tight Ends) will all need to be in Fantasy lineups. When DeMarco Murray comes back he will enjoy a nice playoff schedule outside of the Pittsburgh matchup where you might want to keep him benched. The Steelers are currently allowning the 2nd fewest points to Fantasy RB’s. Felix Jones (24 targets), if starting, can only be somewhat trusted against New Orleans and not at all in the others.

Denver Broncos

Week 14 @ Oakland, Week 15 @ Baltimore, Week 16 vs Cleveland

Go Grab them Broncos, if you still can! These dudes are on fire and right now can be trusted regardless of matchup. Peyton Manning will eat up all three of these teams, although Cleveland was the number one team against Fantasy QB’s last year and have been playing at a high level since Joe Haden returned. Still no sweat for these guys, Demaryius Thomas (65 targets) and Eric Decker (70 targets) are stud options, while I trust Joel Dreeseen (29 targets) over Jacob Tamme (46 targets) at Tight End despite Tamme getting more looks. Joel has three more TD’s and is the better redzone option. Brandon Stokley (30 targets) is worth rostering in case of an injury and he could be used in deeper leagues if you need to go with him. Willis McGahee (25 targets- same as Reggie Bush) has good matchups all around and will have the opportunities to get it done. He’s a nice trade target and of the top Broncos he could probably be had the easiest in a trade.

Detroit Lions

Week 14 @ Green Bay, Week 15 @ Arizona, Week 16 vs Atlanta

Very nice for the Lions, just hope that Stafford can get back to a consistent level. He can thrive in all these matchups. Calvin Johnson (82 targets) will be fine and Titus Young (43 targets) and Ryan Broyles (16 targets) are decent options. Young could be nice if he can stay healthy. Brandon Pettigrew (60 targets) is frustrating and is hard to count on. Mikel Leshoure (27 targets) has a chance to really have an impact for fantasy teams in the playoffs. Joique Bell ( 30 targets) has also played nicely and isn’t a terrible flex option with all the looks he’s getting. Also a solid handcuff to Leshoure.

Green Bay Packers

Week 14 vs Detroit, Week 15 @ Chicago, Week 16 vs Tennessee

The Chicago matchup could be problematic, but you are never sitting Aaron Rodgers. Greg Jennings (22 targets) should be back for the playoffs and it will be interesting to see how it effects Randall Cobb (59 targets) and James Jones (63 targets). My bet would be Jones’ role diminishes more because of Cobb’s versatilty and big play ability. Jordy Nelson (58 targets) will be fine. Jermichael Finley (46 targets) is done as far as I’m concerned. Cedric Benson could be back by Week 14, but he remains a big question mark. He’s worth a pickup in a few weeks though. Forget about Alex Green he stinks, James Starks has a chance to be the top back come Playoff time but even he isn’t very talented, plus the Pack love to throw in the redzone. Hard to trust any of these backs.

Houston Texans

Week 14 @ New England, Week 15 vs Indianapolis, Week 16 vs Minnesota

Arian Foster (26 targets) is matchup proof, and he has a pretty good go here. Matt Schaub could be used as a starter in three very nice matchups and Andre Johnson (63 targets) and Owen Daniels (56 targets) are looking like very strong plays. The Colts are number one against Tight Ends but Daniels is too good to sit.

Indianapolis Colts

Week 14 vs Tennessee, Week 15 @ Houston, Week 16 @ Kansas City

It’s looking pretty nice for Mr. Luck outside of the Houston matchup. There is a chance Kansas City could get there act together but I doubt it. Reggie Wayne (112 targets) is the most targeted player in the NFL and even Donnie Avery (75 targets) and T.Y. Hilton (45 targets) could be nice options in the playoffs as Luck continues to emerge. I like Dwayne Allen to have a Marcus Pollard type feel for the Colts down the stretch. Coby Fleener is going to see less snaps when he returns. Donald Brown is the starter but he can’t stay healthy, but either way Vick Ballard has earned a role regardless. Neither are strong options in the playoffs while in a timeshare with each other.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 14 vs New York Jets, Week 15 @ Miami, Week 16 vs New England

Maurice Jones-Drew is talented enough to overcome tough matchups against the Jets and Miami and he should be involved regardless of the score in New England. Rashard Jennings (23 targets) can’t be trusted in any of these matchups. Justin Blackmon (59 targets) seems to be making progress, but it’s happening very, very, slowly. Blackmon, Laurent Robinson and Cecil Shorts (58 targets) can’t be started in Fantasy Playoffs as of now.

Kansas City Chiefs

Week 14 @ Cleveland, Week 15 @ Oakland, Week 16 vs Indianapolis

If Jamaal Charles (28 targets) struggles against the Steelers this Sunday, which is likely, make sure to put in some offers for him. This playoff schedule is perfect for the Charles. K.C. shouldn’t fall to0 far behind in any of these games and all are weak at stopping the run. Dwayne Bowe (82 targets) needs Matt Cassel to be his QB to be fully trusted, Brady Quinn or if they turn to Ricky Stanzi will kill his value. If Cassel is his QB the only time you would think of sitting him is versus the Browns and Joe Haden.

Miami Dolphins

Week 14 @ San Francisco, Week 15 vs Jacksonville, Week 16 vs Buffalo

Reggie Bush (25 targets) needs to be on benches in Week 14, but if you can advance he should thrive in the Semi’s and SuperBowl. Brian Hartline (70 targets) could be started in all these potential good weather matchups. Tannehill has some good matchups once past the 49ers, but isn’t putting up big enough numbers right now to be trusted.

Minnesota Vikings

Week 14 vs Chicago, Week 15 @ St. Louis, Week 16 @ Houston

Peterson (32 targets) also gets Chicago in Week 12, but he’s one of those guys that can run against anybody. The guy is a straight animal. It just sucks his matchups are so rough, the good news is that the Vikings should be able to stay in these games and get him the rock. Percy Harvin (85 targets) is another guy who is started regardless of matchup. Kyle Rudolph (49 targets) has fell off the map and Christian Ponder has been showing his true colors of late.

New England Patriots

Week 14 vs Houston, Week 15 vs San Francisco, Week 16 @ Jacksonville

Not ideal matchups for the Pats, the player this effects the most is Stevan Ridley . You might want to think about moving him, Houston and the 49ers are two very tough matchups and I don’t see him doing much. Brady, Gronkowski (64 targets), Hernandez (24 targets), Welker (83 targets), Lloyd (69 targets) are all a go, although they could be somewhat limited in the 49ers game, especially playing at home in a potential bad weather game. SuperBowl week will be a blowout.

New Orleans Saints

Week 14 @ New York, Week 15 vs Tampa Bay, Week 16 @ Dallas

Pretty nice for the Saints, Dallas isn’t a great matchup, but Brees will be fine. Marques Colston (74 targets), Lance Moore (55 targets), Darren Sproles (52 targets) when he returns all are fine. Once Sproles does return it’s tough to rely on Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram or Chris Ivory. They all offset each other. Jimmy Graham (63 targets) is a no brainer at all times.

New York Giants

Week 14 vs New Orleans, Week 15 @ Atlanta, Week 16 @ Baltimore

Eli has went through a rough stretch, but should right it by the playoffs. He’s a good buy-low and has all good matchups in the playoffs. Nicks (47 targets) is another good buy-low. Cruz (100 targets, 2nd most) is fine, Martellus Bennett ( 49 targets) is off fantasy radars. If Ahmad Bradshaw (18 targets) is healthy Andre Brown is irrelevant. It looks like David Wilson won’t ever get a chance to make an impact.

New York Jets

Week 14 @ Jacksonville, Week 15 @ Tennessee, Week 16 vs San Diego

These matchups bode very well for Shonn Greene (20 targets). He has a solid chance to have a very solid playoff run. Target him in trades, he can be had for cheap. Jeremy Kerley (51 targets) and Dustin Keller also look good, and keep an eye on if Stephen Hill starts to emerge over the next few weeks. Sanchez can’t be relied upon, he might even lose his job by this time. If Tebow starts, Shonn Greene gets an ever bigger boost.

Oakland Raiders

Week 14 vs Denver, Week 15 Kansas City, Week 16 @ Carolina

Now with a high ankle sprain, Darren McFadden (48 targets) could be had on the cheap. He can produce in these matchups, regardless of how bad he has looked. Denarius Moore (60 targets), Darrius Heyward-Bey (36 targets) and Brandon Myers (50 targets) all look good as well. Carson Palmer can definitely be a useful play come Fantasy Playoff time.

Philadelphia Eagles

Week 14 @ Tampa Bay, Week 15 vs Cincinnati, Week 16 vs Washington

These matchups are awesome for the Eagles, but it’s really hard to trust Michael Vick after he couldn’t even really produce against the Saints. His offensive line is just awful and he’s getting no time. If he starts to turn it around somehow, he arguably has the best matchups of any Fantasy QB in the Playoffs. LeSean McCoy (38 targets) should finish very strong, and DeSean Jackson (68 targets) and Jeremy Maclin (50 targets) could finally step up for Fantasy Owners. It all depends on Vick and that offensive line. Brent Celek (55 targets) has a chance to recover from his slump and bounce back in the Playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 14 vs San Diego, Week 15 @ Dallas, Week 16 vs Cincinnati

The Steelers enjoy a fairly nice playoff run, although the Dallas game is probably where you want to avoid Big Ben and probably Antonio Brown (66 targets). Again, the Dallas CB’s have been extremely tough on opposing QB’s and WR’s. Mike Wallace, (63 targets) I think you stick him in there no matter what, same with Heath Miller (53 targets). By this time we could have a full rotation of Issac Redman, Rashard Mendenhall and Jonathan Dwyer. It’s Mendy’s job to lose when healthy, but whoever is getting the rock come playoff time has some nice matchups.

San Diego Chargers

Week 14 @ Pittsburgh, Week 15 vs Carolina, Week 16 @ New York Jets

You could probably use Rivers in Week 15, but that’s if you get past the opening round against the Steelers. The opening round and SuperBowl matchups are brutal and the San Diego boys are not going to like that brutal Northeast Weather. Pitt is # 3 and NY is #6 in points allowed to Fantasy QB’s. It’s time to start making other plans if you are a Rivers owner. This also hurts Antonio Gates (41 targets) and Malcom Floyd (49 targets) and with their inconsistency all year they are hard to rely upon. I don’t even like Ryan Mathews (29 targets). Overall it does not look good for San Diego.

San Francisco 49ers

Week 14 vs Miami, Week 15 @ New England, Week 16 @ Seattle

With the way the 49ers have been run blocking I trust Frank Gore (20 targets) despite the tough matchups against the Phins and Seahawks. Kendall Hunter (9 targets) is still only a handcuff, but needs to be held onto. These matchups bode well for Vernon Davis (36 targets) and Michael Crabtree (55 targets) outside of the Seattle game. Against Miami and New England they should both get it going. The 49ers just need to open their offense up like they did in the playoffs last year and throw the ball to Davis. Hopefully you don’t have to use Alex Smith, but the opening and semi round matchups are good.

Seattle Seahawks

Week 14 vs Arizona, Week 15 @ Buffalo, Week 16 @ San Francisco

Marshawn Lynch (17 targets) is fine even against the 49ers. Lynch has run for over 100 yards against the them in their last two games . Sidney Rice (48 targets) and Golden Tate (40 targets) are risky options even against Arizona and Buffalo.

St. Louis Rams

Week 14 @ Buffalo, Week 15 vs Minnesota, Week 16 @ Tampa Bay

Maybe this is what Steven Jackson (15 targets) owners were looking at when they selected him on draft day? Three very nice matchups against three bad defenses. Sam Bradford is also very usuable along with Danny Amendola (49 targets) when he returns. Chris Givens ( 31 targets) and Brandon Gibson (42 targets) are decent options with these easy matchups. Only concern for Rams passing game is the weather in Buffalo a month from now. Daryl Richardson (19 targets) looks to have earned a role as well, and could pay off come playoff time.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 14 vs Philadelphia, Week 15 @ New Orleans, Week 16 vs St. Louis

Josh Freeman should be able to keep up his solid play as he reaches the playoffs. None of these defenses scare you and the New Orleans matchup is golden. Vincent Jackson (70 targets) and Mike Williams (55 targets) are safe and Doug Martin (33 targets) is all systems a go as well. Dallas Clark (29 targets) is not involved enough in the offense yet, but could emerge.

Tennessee Titans

Week 14 @ Indianapolis, Week 15 vs New York, Week 16 @ Green Bay

Chris Johnson (30 targets) has got the job done against the Steelers, Texans and Bears, so at this point, you can trust him against any team. It looks like he’s finally turned a corner, although that doesn’t mean he won’t have some dud games. Jake Locker returns this week and as long as he stays healthy he will start. You don’t want to use him in the playoffs unless he starts to really go off in the next couple weeks. Kenny Britt (48 targets) doesn’t look like the same player we’ve seen in the past, but maybe he heats up over the next few weeks. The playoff matchups are solid, but against the Jets he needs to be benched. Nate Washington (48 targets) is a decent option against the Colts and Packers. Maybe Jared Cook (46 targets) starts to play better with Locker back, but I doubt it.

Washington Redskins

Week 14 vs Baltimore, Week 15 @ Cleveland, Week 16 @ Philadelphia

RG3 has regressed the past couple weeks, but as of now he’s matchup proof. That could change. Alfred Morris (9 targets) looks safe in all three games and outside of Morris and Griffin no other Redskin player can really be trusted. Santana Moss (38 targets) and maybe Leonard Hankerson (41 targets) would be the only wideouts worth using as of now. Possibly Aldrick Robinson ( 17 targets) emerges with his increased role, but it’s highly doubtful.

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by swift456 | November 8, 2012 · 2:45 pm

FantasySavvy 2012: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 10

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*Players listed in order of projected effectiveness in the start ‘em category and ineffectiveness in the sit ‘em category.

Quarterbacks

Start ‘Em

Phillip Rivers @ Tampa Bay

Rivers will get it done against Tampa Bay; this secondary has been horrendous all year and Rivers has the experience and tools to succeed against them. Rivers will step up for your fantasy squads.

Josh Freeman vs San Diego

I doubted Freeman this season, but he has proved me wrong with 11 TD’s in his last four games and overall has had a successful season. Freeman should stay hot against San Diego who are just average against Fantasy QB’s ranked 15th in points allowed to QB’s.

Joe Flacco vs Oakland

After early excitement with Flacco and the Ravens no huddle offense, Flacco is now playing like the QB most of us thought he was. With no multiple TD games in his last five games it’s hard to trust the guy. But Oakland presents a favorable matchup as they are ranked 23rd in points allowed to QB’s. Look for Flacco to finally get a two TD game and approach 300 yards passing.

Sit ‘Em

Sam Bradford @ San Francisco

Don’t even think about starting Bradford this week, even in two QB leagues.

Michael Vick vs Dallas

After failing to really produce against New Orleans it is almost impossible to trust Michael Vick from here on in. Vick hasn’t played well, but his offensive line needs to take a lot of the blame, they have been atrocious. Every week he is getting crushed play after play. With Dallas and their top secondary coming to town, don’t even think about putting Vick in your lineups.

Matt Schaub @ Chicago

Chicago is 2nd best in points allowed to Fantasy QB’s and will no doubt frustrate the Texans passing game. Keep Schaub reserved.

Running Backs

Start ‘Em

Michael Turner @ New Orleans

You know the drill, start any and all fantasy players against the Saints Defense. Turner excels in good matchups so expect him to score at least once in this game.

Willis McGahee @ Carolina

McGahee and the Broncos arguably have the most favorable schedule of any team in the weeks ahead. He didn’t come through last week in a solid matchup but you have to keep putting him out there because more times than not he will prosper in these types of matchups. Carolina has been 6th worst in points allowed to Fantasy RB’s.

Vick Ballard @ Jacksonville

The Jags are allowing the 4th most points to Fantasy RB’s and got torched last week by Mikel LeShoure and Joique Bell. Donald Brown is most likely OUT for tonight’s game so Ballard will get a ton of burn. Great spot to start him.

Sit ‘Em

Steven Jackson @ San Francisco

You trade this guy yet? You know my feelings on this dude.

Shonn Greene @ Seattle

The Seahawks Run D has been vulnerable the last three weeks, but as a Jets fan I don’t trust Shonn Greene in these types of matchups. I foresee a 16 carry 50-yard scoreless game from Greene.

Jamaal Charles @ Pittsburgh

This is so hard for me to put Charles in this spot, this is my favorite player in the NFL. I will be starting him, because I don’t have better options, but if you have the luxury, think about it. The Steelers are giving up 2nd fewest points to Fantasy Backs and the Chiefs passing game and Defense have been killing Charles’ value. They are constantly playing from behind and Charles just doesn’t get enough chances to contribute. The coaching staff has also completely misused him. It’s really frustrating. Hopefully he proves me wrong this week and runs all over Pittsburgh.

Wide Receivers

Start ‘Em

Torrey Smith vs Oakland

As Joe Flacco should get it going, look for Torrey Smith to get it flowing as well. Smith hasn’t played up to many owners expectations, but he should return provide a nice return of investment going against the Raiders and their average defense.

Brian Hartline vs Tennessee

After a few quiet weeks from his 243-yard explosion, Hartline had himself another solid game against the Colts catching eight balls for 107 yards. The Titans are ranked 23rd in points allowed to Fantasy WR’s so Hartline has a great chance to succeed in this matchup.

Malcom Floyd @ Tampa Bay

Floyd has just two TD’s all season, but this is a spot you have to think about plugging him in. The Bucs secondary has been brutal giving up the 3rd most points to Fantasy WR’s and Rivers will be chucking. Look for Floyd to have a productive game.

Sit ‘Em

Jeremy Maclin vs Dallas

Maclin has been a disappointment all season, mostly due to Vick’s inability and the Eagles porous offensive line and he will continue the struggles this week against Dallas.

DeSean Jackson vs Dallas

Just like Maclin you can’t trust Jackson this week either. Dallas is giving up the 6th fewest points to Fantasy WR’s andMo Clairborne and Brandon Carr are one of the better CB tandems in the league.

Sidney Rice vs New York Jets

Just a bad matchup for the Seattle Seahawks and Sidney Rice against the Jets who are allowing the fewest points to Fantasy WR’s despite the loss of Darelle Revis. Antonio Cromartie has played better than I have ever seen him and has been routinely giving #1 WR’s fits.

Tight Ends

Start ‘Em

Vernon Davis vs St. Louis

Davis has been stagnant in his last two games with just five catches for 60 yards but should get it going against the Rams the week. St. Louis is giving up the 8th most points to Fantasy Tight Ends and the 49ers know they need to start finding more creative ways to get this stud the ball.

Brandon Myers @ Baltimore

Carson Palmer’s Brother, Oakland Raiders

Myers broke out with two TD’s last week prompting many owners to snatch him from the waiver wire this week. Myers had been fairly steady with 4 to 5 catches and around 40-50 yards every week until finally getting his first two TD’s of the year. Myers kind of looks like Carson Palmer’s fatter older brother maybe that is why Palmer has targeted him 23 times in his last three games. Keep Myers in lineups against Baltimore who can’t defend Tight Ends, ranked 22nd overall.

Dwayne Allen @ Jacksonville

The Jags have been pretty good against Tight Ends ranked 4th best, but I like Allen’s talent and the fact that Coby Fleener is out for another week. Look for Luck to target Allen a good amount in this game and for Allen to finish with around 50-70 yards receiving. I will take that from a Tight End not named Gronkowski, Gates or Graham.

Sit ‘Em

Kyle Rudolph vs Detroit

Rudolph has been ice cold since a hot start, so keep him reserved until he proves he can produce again.

Scott Chandler @ New England

If Chandler doesn’t score he doesn’t produce. This is another guy that you really can’t trust. Stay away.

Brent Celek vs Dallas

As noted, the Eagles offense has been a huge disappointment. Celek is no exception. Dallas is 7th best at defending Tight Ends so you need to keep Celek reserved.

IDP’s

Start ‘Em

Aldon Smith vs St. Louis

Smith has been heating up in his last few games and now has 7.5 sacks on the year. The Rams are allowing the 7th most sacks and are giving up the 8th most points to Fantasy DE’s, so this is a juicy matchup for Smith.

Ed Reed vs Oakland

With Carson Palmer and his pass chucking, turnover prone ways coming to town, you need to get Reed in your lineups. I always envision a Reed pick six versus a QB like this.

Sit ‘Em

Greg Hardy vs Denver

Peyton Manning has been the 2nd least sacked QB this year, mostly because of his doing. Therefore there will be limited sack opportunities for Hardy and this Carolina pass rush.

Jarius Byrd vs New England

Byrd is averaging just 3 tackles a game this season, but does have three interceptions. However, going against Brady and Gronkowski his interception opportunities will be limited. Keep him benched.

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by swift456 | October 28, 2012 · 7:45 am

FantasySavvy 2012: Week 8 Player Rankings

Quarterbacks

Peyton Manning vs NO
Drew Brees @ DEN
Aaron Rodgers vs JAC
RG3 @ PIT
Tom Brady vs STL (London)
Ben Roethlisberger vs WAS
Tony Romo vs NYG
Michael Vick vs ATL
Eli Manning @ DAL
Matt Ryan @ PHI
Andrew Luck @ TEN
Phillip Rivers @ CLE
Cam Newton @ CHI
Jay Cutler vs CAR
Sam Bradford vs NE
Matt Hasselbeck vs IND
Brandon Weeden vs SD
Matthew Stafford vs SEA
Carson Palmer @ KC
Mark Sanchez vs MIA
Ryan Tannehill @ NYJ
Russell Wilson @ DET
Alex Smith @ ARI
John Skelton vs SF
Chad Henne @ GB
Brady Quinn vs OAK

Running Backs

LeSean McCoy vs ATL
Jamaal Charles vs OAK
Chris Johnson vs IND
Matt Forte vs CAR
Alfred Morris @ PIT
Willis McGahee vs NO
Frank Gore @ ARI
Marshawn Lynch @ DET
Darren McFadden @ KC
Ryan Mathews @ CLE
Reggie Bush @ NYJ
Darren Sproles @ DEN
Ahmad Bradshaw @ DAL
Stevan Ridley vs STL
Trent Richardson vs SD
Jonathan Dwyer vs WAS
Michael Turner @ PHI
Shonn Greene vs MIA
Rashad Jennings @ GB
Mikel LeShoure vs SEA
Jonathan Stewart @ CHI
Steven Jackson vs NE
Felix Jones vs NYG
Daryl Richardson vs NE
Donald Brown @ TEN *questionable
Pierre Thomas @ DEN
Alex Green vs JAX
LaRod Stephens-Howling vs SF
Phillip Tanner vs NYG
Vick Ballard @ TEN
Shane Vereen vs STL
Kendall Hunter @ ARI
Danny Woodhead vs STL
Michael Bush vs CAR
Andre Brown @ DAL
James Starks vs JAC
Montario Hardesty vs SD
William Powell vs SF
David Wilson @ DAL
Mark Ingram @ DEN

Wide Receivers

Demaryius Thomas vs NO
Marques Colston @ DEN
Victor Cruz @ DAL
Reggie Wayne @ TEN
Mike Wallace @ WAS
Brandon Marshall vs CAR
Eric Decker vs NO
Roddy White @ PHI
Randall Cobb vs JAC
Dez Byrant vs NYG
Calvin Johnson vs SEA
Jeremy Maclin vs ATL
Wes Welker vs STL
Julio Jones @ PHI
Lance Moore @ DEN
Jordy Nelson *questionable
Brandon Lloyd vs STL
Desean Jackson vs ATL
Antonio Brown vs WAS
Larry Fitzgerald vs SF
Miles Austin vs NYG
Denarius Moore vs KC
Kenny Britt vs IND
James Jones vs JAC
Hakeem Nicks @ DAL
Dwayne Bowe vs OAK
Josh Gordon vs SD
Jeremy Kerley vs MIA
Brian Hartline vs NYJ
Malcolm Floyd @ CLE
Michael Crabtree @ ARI
Andre Roberts vs SF
Darrius Heyward-Bey @ KC
Nate Washington vs IND
Santana Moss vs PIT
Greg Little vs SD
Stephen Hill vs MIA
Brandon Stokley vs NO
Chris Givens vs NE
Davonne Bess @ NYJ
Donnie Avery @ TEN
Brandon Gibson vs NE
Leonard Hankerson vs PIT
Robert Meachem @ CLE
Kendall Wright vs IND
Cecil Shorts @ GB
Devery Henderson @ DEN
Titus Young vs SEA
Emmanuel Sanders vs WAS
Brandon LaFell @ CHI
Justin Blackmon @ GB
Ryan Broyles vs SEA
Domenik Hixon @ DAL
Jon Baldwin vs OAK
Josh Morgan vs WAS

Tight Ends

Antonio Gates @ CLE
Rob Gronkowski vs STL
Jimmy Graham @ DEN *questionable
Jason Witten vs NYG
Heath Miller vs WAS
Tony Gonzalez @ PHI
Brent Celek vs ATL
Dustin Keller vs MIA
Martellus Bennett @ DAL
Vernon Davis @ ARI
Joel Dreessen vs NO
Jacob Tamme vs NO
Brandon Pettigrew vs SEA
Jermicael Finley vs STL
Greg Olsen @ CHI
Brandon Myers @ KC
Jared Cook vs IND
Dwayne Allen @ TEN
Coby Fleener @ TEN
Anthony Fasano @ NYJ

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by swift456 | October 25, 2012 · 9:04 am

FantasySavvy 2012: Week 8 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

As seen on Fp911.com, Make sure to check there for tons of great Fantasy Football information. Kevin Lewis’ Fantasy Five will be out Saturday and my Rankings will be as well. Also look out for our next radio show at blogtalkradio.com/fantasysavvy. Thanks.

There are only six or seven weeks left until the Fantasy Playoffs depending on when your league starts them up, but either way the time is soon approaching. If you are sitting there at 3-4 or 2-5, I wouldn’t give up hope yet. There is still enough time to right the ship and get into the postseason. For some owners you can not afford to wait for Cam Newton or Darren McFadden to get it going, you need solutions now! Waiting for these players to get back to Fantasy relevance again while you continue to rack up losses can destroy your team. At some point you might have to start playing matchups with lesser named players. For example, this week, Cam Newton faces the Bears on the road, whileSam Bradford takes on the Patriots. Nuts to start Bradford? I don’t think so. Even Brandon Weeden seems almost more attractive than Cam as he goes up against the Chargers. Cam Newton and the Panthers are a mess right now and if you have Cam on you fantasy squads your team is most likely suffering as a result.

So my advice to you is don’t give up, keep grinding, and don’t be afraid to play a good matchup over a high draft pick that just isn’t producing. Stay on that waiver wire, look to make a trade to shake things up and try your best to get your squads back into gear. As always if you guys have any questions, you are more than welcome to shoot me an email at SteveDeAngelo@gmail.com or @FantasySavvy on twitter.

*Players listed in order of projected effectiveness in the start ‘em category and ineffectiveness in the sit ‘em category.

Quarterbacks

Start ‘Em

Ben Roethlisberger vs Washington

The Skins have allowed at least two passing TD’s to every QB this season except for Josh Freeman and Eli Manning . They also have allowed every QB they have faced to go over 300 yards passing with the exception of Freeman who threw for 299! The Steelers will move the ball and Ben has a great opportunity for a nice day here. Look for close to 300 yards passing with at least two TD’s.

Andrew Luck @ Tennessee

Although Luck ran for two TD’s last week, he does not have a passing TD in two weeks. Expect that to change Sunday against the Titans who are allowing the 6th most points to Fantasy QB’s. Reggie Wayne faced off against Antonio Cromartie and Joe Haden the last two weeks, but the Titans have nobody who can cover him. Look for Luck to find his best target often and for Luck to get back on track throwing the football.

Sam Bradford vs New England (Game in London)

Like last season the Patriots secondary is once again one of the worst in the NFL. Only New Orleans is allowing more fantasy points to QB’s. In their last five games the Patriots have allowed 13 touchdowns and four 300-yard passers. Normally I wouldn’t touch Sam Bradford with a ten foot cheesestick, but even he can take advantage of this matchup.

Sit ‘Em

Josh Freeman @ Minnesota

I am not buying Josh Freeman just yet. He tore up New Orleans last week, but everybody does. The week before he succeeded against Kansas City, but they have been putrid overall as well. Freeman has also struggled in his two road games this year averaging just 175 yards while throwing just 3 TD’s with 3 Int’s. I think Minnesota will get pressure on Freeman and force him into a rough game. Also these Thursday Night games have been low scoring all year as they are averaging eight points less than Sunday games. If Freeman gets it done this week, I MIGHT start to believe in him, but I doubt he does.

Matt Stafford vs Seattle

What is going on with this Detroit passing game that saw Stafford throw for 41 TD’s and and over 5,000 yards last season? First, Stafford isn’t getting much protection, second teams are now coming up with new gameplans to take away Calvin Johnson and third Stafford’s mechanics have been poor. I think eventually the Lions will pick up the pace, but it’s hard to expect it to start this week. Seattle is allowing an average of just 14 fantasy points per game to QB’s.

Cam Newton @ Chicago

Last time I put Cam on this list, he proved me wrong against Atlanta, but I feel pretty secure in saying that he will struggle vs the Bears. Cam isn’t playing well, but at the same time he has faced Seattle and Dallas in his last two games, two teams who are top-five in pass defense. After this week, it may be time to buy-low on Cam as he goes onto face Washington, Denver and Tampa Bay in his next three games. His playoff schedule also looks good going against Atlanta, San Diego and Oakland in Weeks 14, 15 and 16. After facing the Bears this week Cam will have endured three of the roughest matchups a Fantasy QB can face, but the road gets much easier from there on out and I expect him to turn things around. Just think about sitting him this week.

Running Backs

Start ‘Em

Chris Johnson vs Indianapolis

Johnson exploded last week against the Bills for 195 yards with two TD’s and has been showing signs of life. The Bills defense was a swiss cheese matchup, but Johnson also excelled against the Texans and Steelers defenses respectively. The Titans will be in this game and Johnson should get plenty of touches. The Colts rush D played well last week, but that was against a banged up Trent Richardson. The week before Shonn Greene gashed them and they have struggled most of the season so expect CJ to keep up his good play in Week eight.

Willis McGahee vs New Orleans

The Saints vs. Broncos game is going to be filled with a ton of points and all your players on these teams should be in your lineups. McGahee is no exception. Manning will be utilizing Willis often and I expect him to find the endzone this week. The Saints have been the worst at defending Fantasy RB’s allowing 34 points per game so get Willis in those lineups.

Doug Martin @ Minnesota

Martin ran fairly well last week against New Orleans and even though that was a dream matchup, he got the job done running for 86 yards and a score. The Vikings just allowed waiver wire Hall of Famer LaRod Stephens-Howlinggo over 100 yards on them and with a short week and little time to rest, facing Martin won’t be a easy task.LeGarrette Blount might of also played himself out of goal line carries after being stuffed three straight times on the goal line against the Saints. Blount ran with no attitude whatsoever and Martin will now most likely be called upon in all goal line situations in this game.

Sit ‘Em

LaRod Stephens-Howling vs San Francisco

Howling was one of the top pickups this week, but don’t expect to him to produce against the 49ers. Keep him benched. Kind of sucks when you pick a guy up and then really can’t start him huh? You could be cutting him after this week!

Michael Turner @ Philadelphia

The defense wasn’t the problem in Philly so not sure why Andy Reid felt he had to fire Defensive Coordinator Juan Castillo. Maybe he’s just looking for a scapegoat or maybe he really didn’t get along with the guy. Anyway, Turner always seems to struggle in tough matchups and the Eagles have been stingy against the run this season ranked 8th best in fantasy points allowed to RB’s. I see a very slow week for Turner, it could be one of those 16 carry, 40-yard, scoreless games.

Steven Jackson vs New England

Still have this guy? I told you to trade him six weeks ago! This is the last time he will be on this list. Daryl Richardson is now cutting heavily into his touches and will remain a factor. The Pats can’t stop the pass, but they have only allowed one 100-yard rusher all year and Jackson sure as schnikes won’t be the second!

Wide Recievers

Start ‘Em

Jeremy Kerley vs Miami

Kerley had the best game of his career against the Pats going over 100 yards receiving and I feel safe using Kerley against Miami who have allowed the 8th most fantasy points to WR’s. Kerley is a good route-runner and Sanchez‘ play has picked up the past few weeks. Look for Kerley to produce again for your fantasy teams.

Josh Gordon vs San Diego

With 22 targets and 4 TD’s in his last three games, Gordon has to be in your lineups until proven otherwise. Weeden has the arm to get the speedster the ball deep and Gordon continues to get open. The matchup is also favorable as San Diego is allowing the the 6th most fantasy points to WR’s.

Kenny Britt vs Indianapolis

Britt failed in a good matchup against Buffalo last week, but let’s throw him out there again in another nice matchup. This week at home I say he gets the job done. As noted many times, Indy’s defense is not good!

Sit ‘Em

Steve Smith @ Chicago

Smith continues to underwhelm each week and as Cam goes he will go. With the Bears and Charles “Peanut” Tillman coming up, Smith needs to be on benches if you can afford to do so. Like with Cam, Smith is another good buy-low candidate.

Dwayne Bowe vs Oakland

Matt Cassel is healthy coming back from his concussion, but Romeo Crennel has chosen to go with Brady Quinn. I own Bowe in the FP911 staff league and I am going to bench him for Denarius Moore. I just don’t trust Brady Quinn, how can you, the guy has done nothing to earn our trust. Hopefully he doesn’t sap Jamaal Charles‘ value as well. Bowe and Cassel have had a nice chemistry, but we need to wait and see if Quinn can get him the rock. I am scared about the Chiefs altogether right now. Hopefully Quinn can be decent.

Hakeem Nicks vs Dallas

Nicks is finally feeling healthy and looks to be almost past his injuries, but I would be cautious about starting him against Dallas. The Cowboys are 5th best against Fantasy WR’s and contained Nicks in their Week 1 matchup holding him to just 38 yards on four catches.

Tight Ends

Start ‘Em

Heath Miller vs Washington

Gotta stick with big Heath once again this week as he looks to keep it rolling against the Skins. Good chance for him to do so because the Skins are allowing the 3rd most fantasy points to TE’s.

Dustin Keller vs Miami

I have a “gut” feeling that Keller is going to finish the year very strong. If he’s still available in your league go snatch him up. I know it was against the Pats and they can’t stop anything, butI just liked the way Keller looked. He has always been one of the more athletic Tight Ends in the league and I believe Sporano is going to involve him heavily into the gameplan. I expect another quality game against Miami.

Joel Dreessen vs New Orleans

Suprisingly, New Orleans has been good against Tight Ends, ranked 4th best, but I like this spot for Joel. Again I am starting everybody I possibly can in this matchup betweeen these two teams. I even like Jacob Tamme, but of the two, I believe Dreessen will be the one to find the endzone and be the better play.

Sit ‘Em

Jared Cook vs Indianapolis

The Colts are having a tough time stopping any other position, but they are the best against Tight Ends allowing an average of just six points per game. Cook isn’t as good as advertised anyway, so don’t be hesitant to drop him.

Jermichael Finley vs Jacksonville

If I hear “Finley has all the talent in the world” one more time, I am going to blackout! No, the guy doesn’t have all the talent in the world. He has hands of stone and is vastly overrated. It’s almost time to give up on this guy. He’s droppable at this point. Finley does have some talent, but the Packers are just stacked with options and he will remain inconsistent.

Vernon Davis @ Arizona

Back to back horrid weeks for Davis and he wasn’t even targeted last week. Unfortunately we saw these types of performances last year from Davis. It’s not his fault, blame the offensive coordinator and Alex Smith. The 49ers will start getting the ball in their best receivers hands again eventually, but they may find it tough against Arizona who are allowing just eight points a game to Tight Ends. With Smith’s recent play and Arizona’s tough D on TE’s, consider sitting Davis in Week eight.

IDP’s

Start ‘Em

Aldon Smith @ Arizona

This is a great spot to start Smith who has 5.5 sacks on the year thus far. The Cardinals have allowed the most sacks in the league and Smith is a QB hunter. Get him in your lineups.

Mark Barron @ Minnesota

Barron has had a solid rookie campaign with 34 solo tackles and seven pass deflections. Expect Barron to rack up the tackles in this matchup as the Vikings pound the run.

Sit ‘Em

DeAngelo Hall @ Pittsburgh

As I’ve stated before, Hall struggles against quality QB’s and WR’s. He won’t do much against Big Ben, Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown.

Cortland Finnegan vs St. Louis

Finnegan is most likely going to defend Wes Welker in this matchup and I don’t think he fares well. He may get a few tackles, but the interceptions and deflections opportunities will be limited. Keep him benched for one more week.

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by swift456 | October 7, 2012 · 6:01 am

FantasySavvy 2012: Week 5 Player Rankings

Quarterbacks

Aaron Rodgers @ IND
Matt Ryan @ KC
Drew Brees vs SD
Tom Brady vs DEN
Peyton Manning vs NE
Phillip Rivers @ NO
RG3 vs ATL
Cam Newton vs SEA
Eli Manning vs CLE
Joe Flacco at KC
Andrew Luck vs GB
Ben Roethlisberger vs PHI
Jay Cutler @ JAC
Andy Dalton vs MIA
Michael Vick @ PIT
Matt Schaub @ NYJ
Christian Ponder vs KC
Alex Smith vs BUF
Ryan Tannehill @ CIN
Ryan Fitzpatrick @ SF
Matt Hasselbeck @ MIN
Brandon Weeden @ NYG
Matt Cassel vs BAL
Russell Wilson @ CAR
Mark Sanchez vs HOU
Blaine Gabbert vs CHI
Tim Tebow vs HOU

Running Backs

Marshawn Lynch @ CAR
Adrian Peterson vs TEN
Ray Rice @ KC
Matt Forte @ JAC
Arian Foster @ NYJ
LeSean McCoy @ PIT
Jamaal Charles vs BAL
Ryan Mathews @ NO
Alfred Morris vs ATL
Reggie Bush @ CIN
Maurice Jones-Drew vs CHI
Frank Gore vs BUF
Trent Richardson @ NYG
Willis McGahee @ NE
Stevan Ridley vs DEN
Darren Sproles vs SD
Cedric Benson @ IND
Michael Turner @ WAS
Ahmad Bradshaw vs CLE
Brandon Bolden vs GB
Chris Johnson @ MIN
Donald Brown vs GB
BenJarvus Green-Ellis vs MIA
Rashad Mendehall vs PHI
Fred Jackson @ SF
C.J. Spiller @ SF
Andre Brown vs CLE
DeAngelo Williams vs SEA
Jonathan Stewart vs SEA
Shonn Greene vs HOU
Ben Tate @ NYJ
Michael Bush @ JAC
Kendall Hunter vs Buffalo
Pierre Thomas vs SD
Issac Redman vs PHI
Jaquizz Rodgers @ WAS
Mark Ingram vs SD
Danny Woodhead vs DEN
Chris Rainey vs PHI
Mike Tolbert vs SEA
Daniel Thomas @ CIN
Knoshon Moreno @ NE
Dexter McCluster vs BAL
Toby Gerhart vs TEN
Bilal Powell vs HOU
Jonathan Dwyer vs PHI
Lamar Miller @ CIN
David Wilson vs CLE
Vick Ballard vs GB
Joe McKnight vs HOU

Wide Receivers

Roddy White @ WAS
A.J. Green vs MIA
Percy Harvin vs TEN
Wes Welker vs DEN
Julio Jones @ WAS
Victor Cruz vs CLE
Jordy Nelson @ IND
Demaryius Thomas @ NE
Eric Decker @ NE
Brandon Marshall @ JAC
Andre Johnson @ NYJ
Brandon Lloyd vs DEN
Marques Colston vs SD
Mike Wallace vs PHI
Antonio Brown vs PHI
Dwayne Bowe vs BAL
Reggie Wayne vs GB
Steve Smith vs SEA
Jeremy Maclin @ PIT
Torrey Smith @ KC
DeSean Jackson @ PIT
Steve Johnson @ SF
Brian Hartline @ CIN
Malcolm Floyd @ NO
James Jones @ IND
Domenik Hixon vs CLE
Pierre Garcon vs ATL
Michael Crabtree vs BUF
Andrew Hawkins vs MIA
Nate Washington @ MIN
Anquan Boldin @ KC
Randall Cobb @ IND
Sidney Rice @ CAR
Greg Little @ NYJ
Donnie Avery vs GB
T.Y. Hilton vs GB
Justin Blackmon vs CHI
Jeremy Kerley vs HOU
Brandon LaFell vs SEA
Jerome Simpson vs TEN
Leonard Hankerson vs ATL
Donald Jones @ SF
Jon Baldwin vs BAL
Emmanuel Sanders vs PHI
Davonne Bess @ CIN
Brandon Stokley @ NE
Kendall Wright @ MIN
Santana Moss vs ATL
Joseph Morgan vs SD
Randy Moss vs BUF
Mario Manningham vs BUF
Robert Meachem @ NO
Josh Gordon @ NYG
Josh Morgan vs ATL
Jason Avant @ PIT
Cecil Shorts vs CHI
Golden Tate @ CAR

Tight Ends

Jimmy Graham vs SD
Tony Gonzalez @ WAS
Rob Gronkowski vs DEN
Antonio Gates @ NO
Vernon Davis vs BUF
Owen Daniels @ NYJ
Kyle Rudolph vs TEN
Dennis Pitta @ KC
Greg Olsen vs SEA
Brent Celek @ PIT
Scott Chandler @ SF
Jacob Tamme @ NE
Jermichael Finley @ IND
Heath Miller vs PHI
Martellus Bennett vs CLE
Fred Davis vs ATL
Jermaine Gresham vs MIA
Jared Cook @ MIN
Marcedes Lewis vs CHI
Tony Moeaki vs BAL
Jordan Cameron @ NYG

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by swift456 | October 4, 2012 · 9:11 pm

FantasySavvy 2012: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em 2012

As seen on FP911.com, make sure to check there for tons of excellent info.

Sometimes I glance over different sites’ Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em articles out of curiosity just to see who they are recommending or not recommending. This week I stumbled upon a particular site and I really just shook my head in amazement of how obvious a lot of these players were. I try to do my best to provide you with the not so obvious selections, because that is what this article should be about. Otherwise, what is the point of reading? Anyway, this particular site had recommended starts such as Julio Jones, Jordy Nelson, Demaryius Thomas, Reggie Wayne and then at QB, Matt Ryan and Eli Manning. I mean, do we really need to be advised that these guys should start? Most of these guys were drafted within the first 5 rounds of our drafts and should be started every week regardless. Maybe the author is just trying to make us feel good about our teams? Or maybe he is just thinks the majority of his readers are dumb? If you are a supposed “expert” then give me some expert advice, not something I could get from a 10 year-old! At Fp911 we recognize our readers are passionate, knowledgeable owners and we try to provide them with the best information we possibly can. We hope that you recognize the difference between our site and others and continue to stick with us throughout this season and into the future.

*Players listed in order of projected effectiveness in the start ‘em category and ineffectiveness in the sit ‘em category.

Quarterbacks

Start ‘Em

Andrew Luck vs Green Bay

Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

Luck has averaged 282 yards passing over his first three games in the NFL and should keep it rolling against Green Bay. It’s not a ideal matchup, but the Colts should be passing early and often as they try to keep up with the Packers. Look for Luck to approach 300 yards passing once again and to throw at least 2 TD’s in what should be a high scoring affair in Indy.

Andy Dalton vs Miami

Dalton is emerging in his Sophomore campaign and has 8 TD’s in his last 3 games while going over the 300-yard mark twice. Miami’s Defense has been tough against the run, but inferior against the pass ranked 19th in points allowed to Fantasy QB’s. Dalton is a guy who is out there on waivers in a lot of leagues and a QB I would look to play matchups with if my number #1 option wasn’ t the strongest. This is one of those weeks as I look for Andy to keep it rolling at home.

Christian Ponder vs Tennessee

Could be a good week to play Ponder if you are a Romo owner and looking for a bye week replacement. The Titans defense is allowing 26 points per game to Fantasy QB’s, tied for last in the league with Oakland and have allowed 10 passing TD’s as well. The Vikings should be moving the ball all game and Ponder will have opportunities to score. I can see Ponder throwing a TD and possibly running one in as well. The matchup is right here, so I believe it’s safe to play Ponder if you need to.

Sit ‘Em

Sam Bradford vs Arizona

Don’t get giddy and try to start Bradford tomorrow night. If you haven’t recognized by now, you should have noticed that Arizona’s defense is legit. Yes, Ryan Tannehill threw for 400 yards against them last week, but that was only because of the man, the myth, the legend, Brian Hartline! Bradford hasn’t thrown a TD in two games and now goes against the Cardinals who are allowing the 6th fewest points to Fantasy QB’s. Keep Sammy benched in all leagues.

Matt Schaub @ NYJ

The Jets did lose Darelle Revis, but their secondary did a nice job against Alex Smith last week holding him under 150 yards passing and without a TD. The Jets were embarrassed last week at home, so I expect them to have an inspired effort back in their building on Monday Night Football. They also still rank 7th best against Fantasy QB’s. Schaub may have a decent day, but will most likely be held under 250 yards passing and could be limited to just one passing TD.

Michael Vick @ Pittsburgh

Not crazy about this matchup for Vick as he goes on the road to Heinz Field with the Steelers coming off a bye week after the loss to the Raiders. This was a Pittsburgh secondary that was the toughest against Fantasy QB’s last year and I think if you have a better option you should bench Vick this week. Vick’s matchups have been brutal so far going against Arizona, Baltimore, the Giants and now Pittsburgh. Things will get easier for Vick, but this is a week to be cautious with him.

Running Backs

Start ‘Em

Frank Gore vs Buffalo

Gore hasn’t been great this year, but has been his usual steady self, finding the endzone in three out of his four games. The matchup is right here against Buffalo who are allowing the 27th most points to Fantasy Backs.

Ryan Mathews @ New Orleans

I have always felt Mathews was a little overrated, mostly because he’s always getting hurt and never lives up to expectations. Yet every year owners take him high only to be disappointed. There is some concern again this season with the emergence of Jackie Battle and him taking the goal line carries. After recommending Mathews last week, I hope he doesn’t burn us again this week in what is the best matchup he might face all year. We all know the Saints have been brutal against the run and Mathews should get it going, but even if he can’t find running room he should be a factor in the passing game. Either way he should produce for your fantasy teams, if he doesn’t and Jackie Battle continues to steal the show, be worried!

Alfred Morris vs Atlanta

Alfred Morris, Washington Redskins

This guy just continues to beast, running through holes and through defenders. So far in 2012, Morris is averaging 4.6 yards per carry and has 4 TD’s. Atlanta’s secondary has been top notch but their Run Defense is a different story, allowing the 25th most points to Fantasy Backs. It doesn’t look like Morris is going anywhere in the near future and he looks to be a legit option for the rest of the season. Props to all owners who snatched him up.

Sit ‘Em

Steven Jackson vs Arizona

Why did you draft him? I’m sorry but that was a donkey move! Move him if you can or else he will continue to frustrate you! No TD’s and a 3.3 YPC, turrible! This guy is fool’s gold every season.

DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart vs Seattle

When both are on the field, they can be considered flex plays at times, but this is a week to avoid them. The Seahawks have been stout against the run, allowing the 7th fewest points to Fantasy Backs.

Chris Johnson @ Minnesota

Johnson broke out in the unlikeliest of matchups against Houston, but I still want to see more. I would continue to try and see what you could get for him. If Johnson has another good game against Minnesota and their No.2 Rush D, then I may be a believer, but I am banking against Johnson in this game.

Wide Receivers

Start ‘Em

Brian Hartline @ Cincinnati

Brian Hartline, Miami Dolphins

Hartline is Fo’ Real and Tannehill loves him. Now, he’s not going to produce 200-yard games, but he should get a good amount of catches and come close to 100 yards often. Hopefully you landed him on the wire this week. I would even go out and try to trade for the guy, his value couldn’t be that high. Tannehill loves to hit this guy on comeback routes, which Hartline seems to have perfected. Stick ‘em in your lineups this week and expect production.

Dwayne Bowe vs Baltimore

Don’t be discouraged by the matchup. This guy is the ideal fantasy play week to week because Casselconstantly looks his way and Bowe just reels the passes in. Bowe has seen 43 targets the past three weeks! I kind of feel kind of cheap owning Bowe in Fantasy, because he plays for such a poor team and most of his stats come in garbage time!

Eric Decker @ New England

After a slow start to the season Eric Decker has picked the pace up the last two weeks catching 15 balls for over 200 yards and a TD. Decker could start to distance himself from Demaryius Thomas in the coming weeks, at the very least stay neck to neck. Either way, Decker is for real and needs to be in your lineups this week and pretty much every week going forward. This might be the last time you see him on my Start ‘em list.

Sit ‘Em

Pierre Garcon vs Atlanta

Garcon owners are finally glad to have him back healthy and ready to emerge with RGIII. But he had a slow return last week with just one catch for 20 yards and he gets a tough matchup this week in Atlanta who have been the best against Fantasy Wideouts. Garcon will start producing soon, but avoid him in this matchup.

Anquan Boldin @ Kansas City

Boldin looked great last Thursday night popping off for 131 yards on 9 catches, but don’t be confident in him in Week five. The Chiefs defense is starting to return to prominence now that they are getting healthier and are ranked 7th best in defending Fantasy WR’s. Brandon Flowers will be a tough matchup for Boldin, so look forFlacco to connect with his other options. Dennis Pitta time?

Andre Roberts @ St. Louis

Andre Roberts along with Brian Hartline were hot pickups this week, but unlike Hartline who I am suggesting to start, consider sitting Roberts. The Rams have been 4th best against Fantasy WR’s, so expect Roberts to be limited somewhat. I do like Roberts outlook for the entire season however and believe the guy is going to remain consistent.

Tight Ends

Start ‘Em

Kyle Rudolph vs Tennessee

Rudolph along with Dennis Pitta both burnt me last week, but Rudolph at least should bounce back this week. The Titans have been brutal against all offensive players and are the worst at defending the Tight End position. Rudolph should provide for your fantasy squads in Week five.

Scott Chandler @ San Francisco

Scott Chandler, Buffalo Bills

The matchup doesn’t look good at first, but if you dig deeper you will see that the 49ers haven’t been great at defending the Tight End ranked 26th overall. Chandler is going to remain Fitzpatrick’s favorite target around the goaline as Chandler continues to have a bit of breakout season in 2012. Look for Chandler to either finish with a TD or have a good game yardage wise.

Jacob Tamme @ New England

Tamme hasn’t lived up to his draft day hype, but this might be the week to plug him back into your lineups. This game will be a shootout and the Pats have been bad against Tight Ends ranked 2nd worst in points allowed. If Tamme doesn’t get it done this week or if we see Joel Dreessen cutting into his production, he could be waiver wire material.

Sit ‘Em

Heath Miller vs Philly

Miller has been one of Ben‘s favorite targets this season, but consider sitting him this week against Philly who are ranked 4th best at defending the Tight End.

Martellus Bennett vs Cleveland

Bennett had a slow game against Philly last week with just one catch and might be in for another off performance against the Browns who are ranked 3rd best in points allowed to Tight Ends.

Jermichael Finley @ Indianapolis

If Greg Jennings is out with the groin injury that helps Finley, but this guy still only has one TD all season and drops way too many passes. The Colts are also are giving up the fewest points to Fantasy Tight Ends, so look to bench Finley.

IDP’s

Start ‘Em

Akeem Ayers @ Minnesota

Akeem Ayers, Tennessee Titans

The young Titans LB has been emerging this season with 29 tackles a sack and three pass deflections. He should continue to rack up the tackles this week as the Vikings will run Peterson a ton and Ponderwill also take off from time to time. Continue to put the talented youngster out there and pick him up and start him if he’s available in your league.

Lance Briggs @ Jacksonville

We saw Briggs pick of Romo, pull of a juke move and take it to the house on Monday Night against Dallas and he should keep the stats pumping against Jacksonville. MJD will be running often which means plenty of tackle opportunities for Briggs, plus Blaine Gabbert could toss him a INT as well. The Chicago Defense is going to dominate the Jags, get Briggs in your lineups.

Sit ‘Em

DeAngelo Hall vs Atlanta

Hall preys upon bad QB play and bad WR’s, but he won’t have that luxury this week against Atlanta. Hall won’t do much guarding Julio Jones and Roddy White, keep him benched.

Devin McCourty vs Denver

Don’t like this matchup for McCourty facing Peyton Manning. Keep him reserved.

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