NFL Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em Advice

Question: Who should i sit and who to start? week 12?

I am starting Rashard Mendenhall and Ray Rice this week. They are playing each other this week and we all know that this will be a defensive battle between Pittsburgh and Baltimore. I have Knowshon Moreno and Cedric Benson on my bench. Who should I start and who should I sit??

Answer:

Leave your lineup the way it is. Benson won’t see any significant action coming back from an injury. Both the Ravens and Steelers will be looking to establish the run game so your backs will be getting plenty of touches.

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Question: Week 4 Start or Sit (Romo or Campbell)?

Who should I start this week at QB, Tony Romo @ DEN, or Jason Campbell vs. TBy?

Best answer:

Romo is always capable of putting up huge numbers. He got me 30 points in week 1. However, the argument to be made for Jason Campbell is that he is playing an atrocious Tampa Bay team. You play your best players and Romo has the most upside this week.  I would go with Romo.

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Question: I need some fantasy start/sit advice for week 8.

Which RB should I start in week 8?

DeAngelo Williams vs. ARI
Michael Turner vs. PHI

Maurice Jones-Drew is already in my starting lineup so I’m trying to decide who to put in my RB2.  I also have Reggie Bush, but he’s hurt.

Answer:

I would go with Michael Turner since he’s the featured back and a monster at the goal line. I don’t like the fact that DeAngelo Williams is splitting carries with Jonathan Stewart since you never know what to expect from him.

What do you think? Answer below!…

START ‘EM:

1.) Matt Forte – The Eagles shut down Forte, but look for Forte get back his normal ways against a defense that allows 207 rushing yards per game. Another 90 yard rushing, 70 yard receiving yard, 1 TD isn’t out of question.

2.) Steve Slaton – Slaton has gotten off to a hot start. He’s eclipsed over 100 yards in his last 2 games and has scored a TD in each. The Texans are up against the Colts, who are struggling against the run (ranked 31st).

3.) Jonathan Stewart – The Chiefs allow 176 YPG on the ground. Stewart is another rookie off to an amazing start. He’s a very good option to start this game.

4.) Joseph Addai – Fresh off the bye week, the Colts will be able to move the ball well on the ground against a poor Texans run defense. The Texans did play much better against the run last week against the Jaguars last week, but Addai is still due for a big game.

5.) Frank Gore – We saw what Ronnie Brown did to the Pats, who are giving up 140 YPG on the ground. Need I say more?

6.) Marion Barber – Although Barber was a bust last week, Dallas should learn that they need to get him more carries and that will be the game plan against the Bengals, who give up more than 160 YPG on the ground.

7.) Earnest Graham – The Broncos nearly gave up 200 yards to Larry Johnson last week. That has be excited as a Graham owner against this defense.

SIT EM:

1.) Clinton Portis – Even though I had him on the sit ’em list last week, I decided it would be wiser …

Before we get started, I just want to let you know that I’ve already posted up my NFL Week 4 Predictions. I also wrote an article on solid week 4 waiver wire pickups to consider.  Check both of those out.

START ‘EM:

1.) Fred Taylor & Maurice Jones-Drew – The Jags got back to doing what they do best: running the football. There were enough carries for both players against the Colts and they both put up huge numbers. This week, the Jags will remain committed to the run against the Texans, who are allowing 168.5 yards on the ground.

2.) Selvin Young – If you haven’t been playing Selvin Young, this may be a good week to start him. In his last two games he’s turned in 78 and 65 yard games. Even more impressive is his average: 6.9 YPC. Against the Chiefs, the 31st ranked rushing defense, he should have a big game.

3.) Marshawn Lynch – Not that you would ever sit him the way that he’s playing, but he has the Rams this week. I think he’s good for 150 yards and 2 TDs. The Rams are allowing 2 rushing TDs per game.

4.) Chris Perry – Perry was finally able to do some things rushing the ball and he got 74 yards of 20 carries and a TD against the Giants, who have a pretty good run defense. This week, he’ll have an easier defense to work with: the Cleveland Browns (25th against the run). The Browns are also allowing 2 rushing TDs per game.

5.) Lee Evans – Evans has gotten off to a good start, averaging 81.3 YPG. Look for him to break the century mark against the Rams this week.

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We are back for another edition of Fantasy Football Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em. Remember, if you haven’t read our NFL Week 2 Predictions and Picks, be sure to check those out.

START ‘EM

1.) Ryan Grant — Michael Turner managed 220 yards and 2 TDs off the Lions. The Lions are by far the worst defense in the NFL. Expect Ryan Grant to put up huge numbers.

2.) Aaron Rodgers/Greg Jennings/Donald Driver — I’m expecting 30+ points from the Packers and A-Rod and company will put up big numbers.

3.) Devery Henderson — The Redskins D didn’t look too good against Plaxico Burress. With Marques Colston out and Jeremy Shockey and Reggie Bush seeing constant double teams, that should give Henderson a lot of looks.

4.) Plaxico Burress — He had 133 yards last week against the Skins. This week he’ll be against a Rams defense that gave up 414 yards in the air alone to the Eagles without their top 2 receivers, it spells good things for Burress.

5.) Eli Manning — With McNabb throwing for 361 yards and 3 TDs against the Rams last week, Eli should be able to do some damage against the Rams as well.

6.) Ben Roethlisberger, Willie Parker, Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes — The Steelers have the Browns this week. They rank in the bottom in nearly every defensive category. Last week, Romo had over 300 yards in the air and Marion Barber had 2 rushing TDs. I’ll expect at least 28 points from the Steelers offense this week.

7.) Jay Cutler or Kurt Warner? — I’m in an interesting predicament. Do I start Cutler against the Chargers or Warner against the Dolphins? Warner only put up 200 yards and 1 …

Each week, we’ll put together a Fantasy start ’em or sit ’em. Also remember, if you didn’t check out my NFL Week 1 Predictions and Picks Against the Spread, check those out.

Start ‘Em:

1.) Greg Jennings — The Vikings ranked last in passing defense last season. Jennings only had 43 yards and 1 TD and 63 yards against the Vikings the last season, but I’m expecting more from him this game. The Vikings should be able to shut down Ryan Grant (they were ranked 1st against the run last season), so that will mean Rodgers will have to go to the air more often.

2.) Thomas Jones — With Brett Favre making his regular season debut with the Jets, I expect him to rely on the running game to get him comfortable and the running game should do wonders against the team that was dead last against the run last season (Miami).

3.) Laurence Maroney — With Brady on a bum foot and Moss seeing constant double teams, it makes sense for the Pats to run the ball a lot with Maroney against a team that was 28th against the run. The Pats should see the endzone often and hopefully, that means lots of goal line carries for Maroney.

4.) Marion Barber — Dallas should be able to score in bunches against the Browns. Barber should be good for at least 100 yards and 1 TD.

5.) Joseph Addai — With Manning still recoverying from knee surgery, I expect Addai to be his best friend during his recovery time. Expect Addai to get a ton of touches this game.

6.) Joey Galloway — Galloway has a pulled groin, which is a concern, he hasn’t practiced all preseason, and …