-WEEKLY 'START EM' or 'SHIT EM' -
(Ron Jaworski "sees the field clearly" for you)
Week 3
- updated 9/21/11 -
49ers at Bengals
Start Em:
A.J. Green, WR, Bengals
AJ seems to be breaking out as Andy Dalton gets more comfortable.
Giants at Eagles
Start Em:
Jaguars at Panthers Start Em:
- updated 9/21/11 -
49ers at Bengals
Start Em:
AJ seems to be breaking out as Andy Dalton gets more comfortable.
Bengals Defense
The 49ers can't be trusted with Alex Smith on the road for the first time this year.
The 49ers can't be trusted with Alex Smith on the road for the first time this year.
Obvious Starts:
SF: RB Frank Gore, TE Vernon Davis.
CIN: None.
Sit Em:
SF: RB Frank Gore, TE Vernon Davis.
CIN: None.
Sit Em:
Braylon Edwards, WR, 49ers
Braylon Edwards has a tough matchup & Alex Smith may not have time to find him vs. Leon Hall.
Patriots at Bills
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Braylon Edwards has a tough matchup & Alex Smith may not have time to find him vs. Leon Hall.
Patriots at Bills
Start Em:
Deion Branch, WR, Patriots
Branch will see even more action with Aaron Hernandez out a few weeks.
Branch will see even more action with Aaron Hernandez out a few weeks.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Bills
Ryan Fitzpatrick can put up better numbers than Chad Henne, right?
Ryan Fitzpatrick can put up better numbers than Chad Henne, right?
Obvious Starts:
NE: QB Tom Brady, WR Wes Welker, TE Rob Gronkowski.
BUF: RB Fred Jackson, WR Steve Johnson.
Sit Em:
NE: QB Tom Brady, WR Wes Welker, TE Rob Gronkowski.
BUF: RB Fred Jackson, WR Steve Johnson.
Sit Em:
Patriots Defense
The Bills will probably have to score at least 30 to keep pace.
Texans at Saints
Start Em:
The Bills will probably have to score at least 30 to keep pace.
Texans at Saints
Start Em:
Ben Tate, RB, Texans
Ben Tate could have another solid game with Arian Foster out again & the Saints allowing 4.4 YPC. Will Smith will be back in the lineup, but he may not be in game shape yet.
Ben Tate could have another solid game with Arian Foster out again & the Saints allowing 4.4 YPC. Will Smith will be back in the lineup, but he may not be in game shape yet.
Mark Ingram, RB, Saints
Mark Ingram had tough matchups against the Bears and Packers. Maybe he finds the end zone this week.
Mark Ingram had tough matchups against the Bears and Packers. Maybe he finds the end zone this week.
Obvious Starts:
HOU: QB Matt Schaub, WR Andre Johnson, TE Owen Daniels.
NO: QB Drew Brees, RB Darren Sproles, TE Jimmy Graham.
Sit Em:
HOU: QB Matt Schaub, WR Andre Johnson, TE Owen Daniels.
NO: QB Drew Brees, RB Darren Sproles, TE Jimmy Graham.
Sit Em:
Nobody of note.
Giants at Eagles
Start Em:
Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants
Both Jacobs & Bradshaw are viable vs. Philadelphia's sketchy run D who let Michael Turner & Steven Jackson torch them already.
Both Jacobs & Bradshaw are viable vs. Philadelphia's sketchy run D who let Michael Turner & Steven Jackson torch them already.
Obvious Starts:
NYG: RB Ahmad Bradshaw.
PHI: QB Vick (if starting), RB LeSean McCoy, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Jeremy Maclin (check health), Eagles Defense.
Sit Em:
NYG: RB Ahmad Bradshaw.
PHI: QB Vick (if starting), RB LeSean McCoy, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Jeremy Maclin (check health), Eagles Defense.
Sit Em:
Eli Manning, QB, Giants
Eli Manning isn't playing very well & he faces a daunting matchup both in terms of pass rush & corners.
Eli Manning isn't playing very well & he faces a daunting matchup both in terms of pass rush & corners.
Mario Manningham, WR, Giants
Gotta check hios health issues as he suffered a mild concussion on Monday night.
Dolphins at Browns Start Em:
Gotta check hios health issues as he suffered a mild concussion on Monday night.
Dolphins at Browns Start Em:
Daniel Thomas, RB, Dolphins
Daniel Thomas had a nice game against the Texans. Cleveland gave up yards to Cedric Benson, Delone Carter, & Joseph Addai.
Daniel Thomas had a nice game against the Texans. Cleveland gave up yards to Cedric Benson, Delone Carter, & Joseph Addai.
Mohammed Massaquoi, WR, Browns
Is catching Colt McCoy's eye in the end zone
Obvious Starts:
MIA: WR Brandon Marshall.
CLE: RB Peyton Hillis.
Sit Em:
MIA: WR Brandon Marshall.
CLE: RB Peyton Hillis.
Sit Em:
Reggie Bush, RB, Dolphins
Not if they keep auditioning Daniel Thomas as they did last week.
Broncos at Titans
Start Em:
Not if they keep auditioning Daniel Thomas as they did last week.
Broncos at Titans
Start Em:
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Titans
Matt Hasselbeck could be a waiver play (this week) if your fantasy team has QB issues.
Matt Hasselbeck could be a waiver play (this week) if your fantasy team has QB issues.
Chris Johnson, RB, Titans
Chris Johnson hasn't gotten it going yet, but things have a chance of turning around big time here vs. Denver.
Chris Johnson hasn't gotten it going yet, but things have a chance of turning around big time here vs. Denver.
Obvious Starts:
DEN: None.
TEN: WR Kenny Britt.
Sit Em:
DEN: None.
TEN: WR Kenny Britt.
Sit Em:
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos
Unless you're SURE the hamstring injury is not a factor (which I doubt)
Unless you're SURE the hamstring injury is not a factor (which I doubt)
Eric Decker, WR, Broncos Might not expect the same production this week, but he's someone to have on a deep roster.
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Broncos
Brandon Lloyd oughtta sit until he's completely healthy. The Broncos don't seem to mind using Decker until Lloyd is fully healthy.
Lions at Vikings
Brandon Lloyd oughtta sit until he's completely healthy. The Broncos don't seem to mind using Decker until Lloyd is fully healthy.
Lions at Vikings
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Nate Burleson, WR, Lions
Nate Burleson is a great WR3 option
Nate Burleson is a great WR3 option
Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings
Percy Harvin needs to be more involved for the Vikes
Percy Harvin needs to be more involved for the Vikes
Obvious Starts:
DET: QB Matthew Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, Lions Defense.
MIN: RB Adrian Peterson.
Sit Em:
DET: QB Matthew Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, Lions Defense.
MIN: RB Adrian Peterson.
Sit Em:
Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Lions
Just isn't getting his share of the Matthew Stafford party.
Just isn't getting his share of the Matthew Stafford party.
Jaguars at Panthers Start Em: Mike Thomas, WR, Jaguars
Carolina's secondary is getting torched... First at Arizona, then last week (for 30 points) in basically only 3 quarters of work for Aaron Rodgers... Only downside is to see whether Blaine Gabbert can get him the ball.
Carolina's secondary is getting torched... First at Arizona, then last week (for 30 points) in basically only 3 quarters of work for Aaron Rodgers... Only downside is to see whether Blaine Gabbert can get him the ball.
Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
Will Cam Newton could go for 400 again??? The Jags are 17th vs. the pass (against Sanchez & Hasslebeck).
Will Cam Newton could go for 400 again??? The Jags are 17th vs. the pass (against Sanchez & Hasslebeck).
Obvious Starts:
JAX: RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
CAR: WR Steve Smith.
Sit Em:
JAX: RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
CAR: WR Steve Smith.
Sit Em:
Stewart & Williams
Jacksonville's run defense is 2nd toughest in yards allowed.
Chiefs at Chargers
Start Em:
Jacksonville's run defense is 2nd toughest in yards allowed.
Chiefs at Chargers
Start Em:
Obvious Starts:
KC: WR Dwayne Bowe, RB/WR Dexter McCluster (is available in most leagues as dual position player)
SD: QB Philip Rivers, WR Vincent Jackson, TE Antonio Gates, Chargers Defense.
Sit Em:
KC: WR Dwayne Bowe, RB/WR Dexter McCluster (is available in most leagues as dual position player)
SD: QB Philip Rivers, WR Vincent Jackson, TE Antonio Gates, Chargers Defense.
Sit Em:
Mike Tolbert, RB, Chargers
Mike Tolbert is fumble prone & may cool his heels while sharing work with Ryan Matthews
Jets at Raiders Start Em:
Mike Tolbert is fumble prone & may cool his heels while sharing work with Ryan Matthews
Jets at Raiders Start Em:
Shonn Greene, RB, Jets
Shonn Greene needs to step up here vs.Oakland rush defense, or owners need to start worrying.
Shonn Greene needs to step up here vs.Oakland rush defense, or owners need to start worrying.
Dustin Keller, TE, Jets
Dustin Keller is getting lots of red zone attention.
Dustin Keller is getting lots of red zone attention.
Obvious Starts:
NYJ: WR Santonio Holmes, Jets Defense.
OAK: RB Darren McFadden.
Sit Em:
NYJ: WR Santonio Holmes, Jets Defense.
OAK: RB Darren McFadden.
Sit Em:
Denarius Moore, WR, Raiders
Won't happen vs. a blitzing Jets D that has Revis & Cromartie at corners.
Ravens at Rams
Start Em:
Won't happen vs. a blitzing Jets D that has Revis & Cromartie at corners.
Ravens at Rams
Start Em:
Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Rams
Mike Sims-Walker is getting most of the Danny Amendola attention.
Mike Sims-Walker is getting most of the Danny Amendola attention.
Obvious Starts:
BAL: RB Ray Rice, Ravens Defense.
STL: None.
Sit Em:
BAL: RB Ray Rice, Ravens Defense.
STL: None.
Sit Em:
Sam Bradford, QB, Rams
There are better options at QB this week. Ram receivers aren't winning one on one matchups in the red zone.
There are better options at QB this week. Ram receivers aren't winning one on one matchups in the red zone.
Steven Jackson, RB, Rams
Steven Jackson would be picking the wrong week to want to suit up & test out an injury.
Falcons at Buccaneers
Start Em:
Steven Jackson would be picking the wrong week to want to suit up & test out an injury.
Falcons at Buccaneers
Start Em:
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons
Tampa's secondary is finally getting some of its players back, but they might end up having to be busy here.
Tampa's secondary is finally getting some of its players back, but they might end up having to be busy here.
Julio Jones, WR, Falcons
Julio Jones won't be facing Nnamdi Asomugha this week.
Julio Jones won't be facing Nnamdi Asomugha this week.
Josh Freeman, QB, Buccaneers
Atlanta's secondary ranks 30th against the pass, we'll see very soon how bogus that is.
Atlanta's secondary ranks 30th against the pass, we'll see very soon how bogus that is.
Obvious Starts:
ATL: RB Michael Turner, WR Roddy White, TE Tony Gonzalez.
TB: LeGarrette Blount, WR Mike Williams.
Sit Em:
ATL: RB Michael Turner, WR Roddy White, TE Tony Gonzalez.
TB: LeGarrette Blount, WR Mike Williams.
Sit Em:
No one
Cardinals at Seahawks
Start Em:
Cardinals at Seahawks
Start Em:
Kevin Kolb, QB, Cardinals
Kolb should be able to put up Ben Rothleisberger like numbers against the Seattle secondary.
Kolb should be able to put up Ben Rothleisberger like numbers against the Seattle secondary.
Obvious Starts:
ARZ: WR Larry Fitzgerald.
SEA: None. (all Seahawks players blow goats)
Sit Em:
ARZ: WR Larry Fitzgerald.
SEA: None. (all Seahawks players blow goats)
Sit Em:
Chris Wells, RB, Cardinals
The Seahawks have done a fairly decent job vs. Frank Gore & Rashard Mendenhall. So I might mot expect an 'extra credit' performance from Wells on the road in Seattle)...
The Seahawks have done a fairly decent job vs. Frank Gore & Rashard Mendenhall. So I might mot expect an 'extra credit' performance from Wells on the road in Seattle)...
All Seahawks (including the 12th man)
I wouldn't start any Seattle player in this game or any game where they're not playing the Washington State Cougars...
Packers at Bears
Start Em:
I wouldn't start any Seattle player in this game or any game where they're not playing the Washington State Cougars...
Packers at Bears
Start Em:
James Starks, RB, Packers
James Starks keeps outperforming Ryan Grant... The Bears are 29th vs. the run (which is surprising), but it may be an anomaly... I think you can start Starks if you're limited in your options.
James Starks keeps outperforming Ryan Grant... The Bears are 29th vs. the run (which is surprising), but it may be an anomaly... I think you can start Starks if you're limited in your options.
Jordy Nelson, WR, Packers
Jordy Nelson continues to be a big target for Aaron Rodgers.
Jordy Nelson continues to be a big target for Aaron Rodgers.
Obvious Starts:
GB: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Greg Jennings, TE Jermichael Finley, Packers Defense.
CHI: RB Matt Forte.
Sit Em:
GB: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Greg Jennings, TE Jermichael Finley, Packers Defense.
CHI: RB Matt Forte.
Sit Em:
Jay Cutler, QB, Bears
Cutler looked a little frustrated last week vs. Saints... Last time they played the Packers (in Soldier Field), was the "quitter" game (NFC Championship)... Hmmm...
Steelers at Colts Start Em:
Cutler looked a little frustrated last week vs. Saints... Last time they played the Packers (in Soldier Field), was the "quitter" game (NFC Championship)... Hmmm...
Steelers at Colts Start Em:
Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark, WR/TE, Colts
This is about all the Colts have in terms of offense... Fantasy points don't regard yards & TD's as quality or garbage...
This is about all the Colts have in terms of offense... Fantasy points don't regard yards & TD's as quality or garbage...
Obvious Starts:
PIT: QB Ben Roethlisberger, RB Rashard Mendenhall, WR Mike Wallace, Steelers Defense.
IND: None.
Sit Em:
PIT: QB Ben Roethlisberger, RB Rashard Mendenhall, WR Mike Wallace, Steelers Defense.
IND: None.
Sit Em:
Colts RB's
Colts have no chance to run on the Steelers.
Colts have no chance to run on the Steelers.
Redskins at Cowboys Start Em:
Fred Davis, TE, Redskins
Fred Davis is being called on often in Mike Shanahan's system (like a Tony Scheffler)
Fred Davis is being called on often in Mike Shanahan's system (like a Tony Scheffler)
Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys
If he can go (healthy) start him... Miles Austin will be out...
If he can go (healthy) start him... Miles Austin will be out...
Obvious Starts:
WAS: WR Santana Moss.
DAL: QB Tony Romo (if he plays), RB Felix Jones, TE Jason Witten, Cowboys Defense.
Sit Em:
WAS: WR Santana Moss.
DAL: QB Tony Romo (if he plays), RB Felix Jones, TE Jason Witten, Cowboys Defense.
Sit Em:
Tim Hightower, RB, Redskins
Tim Hightower, unexplainably, sat out the last quarter of the Arizona game (giving Roy Helu touches)... Dallas excels against the run, so I wouldn't expect much from Hightower here.
Tim Hightower, unexplainably, sat out the last quarter of the Arizona game (giving Roy Helu touches)... Dallas excels against the run, so I wouldn't expect much from Hightower here.
Miles Austin, WR, Cowboys
Will likely be out for a few weeks.
