Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 4
We found some big names to target and fade last week. The results were mixed. However, more injuries mounted, so there are major question marks in Week 4. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 4 explores those players and others that should be avoided in the fourth week. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Justin Fields (vs. Denver) Fields has stunk so far, posting an average of just 14.6 fantasy points per game. However, he was drafted as a top-six fantasy quarterback. And this week’s matchup offers a prime opportunity for him to revitalize his season. The Bears are presented with the sixth-most favorable matchup for quarterbacks this week. They are facing off against the Denver Broncos, who have surrendered the second-highest number of fantasy points to the position in 2023. Denver has employed man defense at the fifth-highest rate this season. Fields boasts a 7.1% big-time throw rate against man coverage and a 3.1% rate against zone coverage over the last two seasons. Moreover, he exhibits a greater tendency to scramble against man defenses compared to zone defenses, which should boost his fantasy output. Brock Purdy (vs. Arizona) In last week’s victory over the Giants on Thursday Night Football, Purdy threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns. This performance marked his seventh outing with multiple passing touchdowns. Also, Purdy is connected to a top-tier set of offensive weapons and operates within one of the league’s most prolific offensive systems. Although the Cardinals have been more competitive than anticipated, they still rank in the bottom 12 in terms of passing yards allowed. If you’re in need of a streaming option this week, Purdy certainly fits the bill. Sit ‘Em Deshaun Watson (vs. Baltimore) Watson has had a decent start to the season, finishing as a top-10 fantasy quarterback in two of his first three games. However, his performance has not yet reached the level he displayed in 2020. Watson is currently averaging 6.7 yards per attempt, an improvement from last season. However, it’s far from the 8.9 yards per attempt he achieved in 2020. This week, he faces the formidable Baltimore Ravens’ defense, which boasts an impressive team coverage grade of 85.9, ranking third in the league. Expect a close, low-scoring game. Cleveland will emphasize the running game. That makes Watson’s efficiency as a passer vital. Running Backs Start ‘Em D’Andre Swift (vs. Washington) Swift has proven to be a valuable addition to the Eagles’ offensive arsenal over the past two weeks. He has carried the ball 44 times for 305 yards and one touchdown. Philadelphia has already started to limit his carries, with Kenneth Gainwell taking the majority of snaps in the second and fourth quarters of Week 3. Nonetheless, Swift is expected to receive a consistent volume of touches to remain a fantasy starter. The Eagles’ offensive line enjoys a substantial advantage over the Washington Commanders’ defensive line. Washington has allowed opposing rushers to gain 4.8 yards per attempt this season. Swift should maintain his efficiency. Additionally, the Eagles are favored by over a touchdown, suggesting they will continue to run the ball throughout the game. Hopefully Swift can score from a distance. Because inside the 3-yard line belongs to Jalen Hurts Alvin Kamara (vs. Tampa Bay) Kamara is back in action after serving a three-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. His 2023 debut presents a challenging matchup against the Bucs. However, Tampa Bay recently allowed 130 rushing yards to D’Andre Swift. The Eagles racked up over 200 rushing yards against this defense. Also, Given the volume available in New Orleans with Jamaal Williams on injured reserve, Kamara is poised to become the centerpiece of the rushing attack. Furthermore, Kamara’s involvement in the passing game is a given. Subsequently, many fantasy managers will welcome Kamara back into their starting lineup. Sit ‘Em Brian Robinson (at Philadelphia) Robinson showcased his rushing prowess in Week 3, averaging an impressive 7.0 yards per carry. However, he was limited to just 10 carries as the Commanders fell behind early in the game against Buffalo. This week, Robinson faces a tough challenge against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have been staunch against the run. Philly has allowed only 121 total rushing yards to running backs through three weeks. That’s the second-lowest in the NFL. The Eagles surrender a mere 2.8 yards per carry and have yet to concede a rushing touchdown. Given the potential for this game to get out of hand, it’s advisable to explore alternative options. Also, Robinson won’t do much as a receiver. His opportunities could be limited in Week 4. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Adam Thielen (vs. Minnesota) Much to my delight, Thielen has emerged as a key component of the Panthers’ offensive scheme over the past two weeks. Thielen has amassed 18 receptions on 23 targets for 199 yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers have an advantageous matchup for wide receivers this week. Carolina will face the Minnesota Vikings, who have yielded the third-highest number of fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Also, Thielen will primarily line up against Josh Metellus in the slot. Metellus allowed 10 catches for 62 yards last week. Finally, the Panthers are underdogs in this game. The target volume will be there in an exploitable matchup. Tank Dell (vs. Pittsburgh) Dell has emerged as the primary target for the Texans for two consecutive weeks. He received seven targets, securing five of them for 145 yards and a touchdown in their Week 3 upset win over the Jaguars. Also, Dell narrowly missed scoring a second touchdown. With 17 targets over the last two weeks, Dell’s production demands a starting spot on your roster as a WR3 or flex. Shockingly the Texans have gone pass-heavy, with over 120 passes thrown through three games. Additionally, the Steelers have conceded the fifth-most yards to receivers this season. Dell will continue to thrive in a positive game script. Sit ‘Em Zay Flowers (at Cleveland) Flowers has maintained a snap share of over 75% in each
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 3
Scoring rebounded last week, but more key injuries complicate lineups. After targeting the top waiver wire adds, knowing which players have appealing matchups this week can help you maximize your odds of winning. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 3 explores those players and others that should be avoided in Week 3. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) Cousins delivered an impressive performance last week, accumulating 28.56 fantasy points. That ranked him as the second-best quarterback (QB2) for the week. Cousins, alongside Tua Tagovailoa, is one of just two quarterbacks to surpass 700 passing yards over the first two weeks of the season. He currently shares the league lead in passing touchdowns with six, tying with Jordan Love. Furthermore, Cousins is set to face the Chargers, a defense that has allowed the most passing yards in the league (666) so far. Considering the high-scoring potential of this home game, Cousins deserves a spot in your starting lineup. Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns) Watson has yet to experience his breakout moment in the 2023 season. But Week 3 presents a favorable opportunity in a great matchup with a scheme that will have to change after losing Nich Chubb on Monday. The Titans’ defense is notably more resilient against the run than the pass, ranking in the bottom 10 in pass DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) but in the top 10 for run DVOA. After two games, Tennessee ranks fourth against the run but plummets to 28th versus the pass. This could be a blowup spot for the Chub-less Browns passing attack. Sit ‘Em Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) Love has posted top-5 fantasy numbers through two games, but he’s kind of doing it with smoke and mirrors. He ranks just 26th in attempts and 23rd with a meager 396 passing yards. That lofty touchdown rate that is supporting his fantasy value isn’t something that sustainable. This week, Love will be challenged at home facing a formidable New Orleans Saints defense. The Saints have allowed more than 20 points in a league-best 10 consecutive road contests. Overall, New Orleans boasts the NFL’s No. 4 defense and has surrendered the seventh-fewest passing yards. View Love as a modest QB2 in SupeFlex leagues, but one to avoid wherever possible. Running Backs Start ‘Em Gus Edwards (Baltimore Ravens) In their first game without J.K. Dobbins, the Ravens leaned on Justice Hill for most snaps (54% to Edwards’ 46%) and high-impact situations. However, Edwards made a significant impact, outgaining Hill on his 10 carries with 62 yards compared to Hill’s 11 carries and three catches for 53 yards. Hill hasn’t practiced all week and is considered unlikely to suit up. If Justice Hill sits with a toe injury expect the Gus Bus to roll against the Colts at home. Brian Robinson (Washington Commanders) Last week, Robinson commanded 55 percent of the snaps, received 18 out of 20 running back carries, ran 17 routes, and saw three targets. He amassed an impressive 129 yards, two touchdowns, and 28.9 fantasy points in the win, leading all running backs in fantasy points for the week. Facing the Bills in Week 3, a team that has struggled against inside runs, Robinson is poised for another strong performance. Also, Antonio Gibson has become an afterthought in Eric Bieniemy’s new offense. Robinson is quietly operating as a featured back and should be considered a “must start” until that changes. Considering how well he’s played, it might not. Sit ‘Em James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) While James Conner had a solid Week 2 against the Giants, the matchup against the Cowboys in Week 3 is awful. The Cowboys have demonstrated their ability to limit opposing running backs, and their defense could be one of the best in recent memory. It’s advisable to bench most running backs facing the Cowboys, who rank first against the pass and run. Conner’s snap rate and volume are appealing. However, he’s going to struggle in a game where the Cardinals have a league-worst implied total of just 15 points. Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) White’s performance is heavily reliant on volume, and he faces the Eagles in Week 3, a team that has allowed just 82 rushing yards to running backs this season. With an inefficient running style and a tough run defense, White is a player to avoid in this matchup. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Amari Cooper (Cleveland Browns) Cooper performed well in Week 2 despite being considered very questionable with a groin injury. He recorded seven catches for 90 yards on 10 targets. That performance solidified Cooper’s standing as a reliable No. 1 wideout who can be relied upon each and every week. This week, Cooper and the Browns face the Titans, who have struggled against opposing receivers in their previous two games. Only four teams have allowed more passing yards than the Titans so far in 2023. With a favorable home matchup, Cooper has the potential for a big outing. George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) In the absence of Diontae Johnson in Week 3 against Cleveland, George Pickens enjoyed significant involvement in the offense. Pickens saw a career-high 10 targets from Kenny Pickett and came up big on Monday Night Football against the Browns. Pickens responded with a career-best 127 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Raiders’ defense has allowed three receivers to score at least 13.2 PPR points this season, making Pickens a strong start in all leagues for this road matchup. Sit ‘Em Marquise Brown (Arizona Cardinals) As mentioned with Conner, I am pretty much benching the Cardinals this week. Brown showed promise in Week 2 against the Giants, but his Week 3 matchup against Dallas is challenging. The Cowboys’ pass defense is the best in the NFL this season, ranking first in yards, points allowed, yards per attempt, and even sack rate. Arizona is the biggest underdog on the slate and also has the lowest implied total. At best, Brown is a marginal starter in three-receiver leagues for
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 2
Injuries and disappointing starts have already torpedoed some teams. After beefing up your roster with the right waiver wire adds, knowing which players to start and who to bench is crucial. Let’s get that important victory in the second week with our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 2. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) Richardson secured the fourth-highest fantasy points during Week 1. He successfully connected on 24 of his 37 throws, accumulating 223 yards, one passing touchdown, and one interception. However, his performance as a passer didn’t earn him a high grade, lacking any significant throws, and his average target depth of 5.3 yards ranked seventh-lowest among all quarterbacks. Nonetheless, he demonstrated his ability to amass passing yards through short passes. Additionally, Richardson carried the ball 10 times, ranking second in rushing attempts among quarterbacks. Also, he gained 40 yards while reaching the end zone. This included six planned rushes for 24 yards. Notably, both he and Jalen Hurts were the sole quarterbacks to execute more than two designed runs, each resulting in over 10 rushing yards. This comes as no surprise, given that Richardson’s current head coach previously served as Hurts’ offensive coordinator. In the upcoming week, he will face off against the Houston Texans, a matchup that can certainly be exploited. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) Tagovailoa emerged as the highest-scoring fantasy quarterback in Week 1. He completed 28 out of 45 throws, accumulating 466 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Impressively, he received the top quarterback grade (92.1) for Week 1 according to PFF. Tagovailoa was a top-10 fantasy quarterback in the previous season, boasting a strong average in fantasy points per game. As long as he stays healthy, he remains a must-start quarterback, regardless of the opponent. In Week 2, the Dolphins are set to face the New England Patriots. The Patriots ranked in the lower half of the league in terms of conceding fantasy points to quarterbacks last season, particularly struggling in allowing passing touchdowns, ranking among the bottom five. Sit ‘Em Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) Russell Wilson’s first game with Sean Payton didn’t go as planned. He threw for just 177 yards, salvaging the day with two touchdowns. Wilson was without top WR Jerry Jeudy, but he just looks washed up. While there’s hope for their continued development, facing the Washington Commanders’ defense presents a challenging task. It’s advisable to steer clear of Wilson this week. Running Backs Start ‘Em Jamaal Williams (New Orleans Saints) Williams failed to impress on the stat sheet against a formidable Titans run defense last week. However, his usage was noteworthy, with a 75% snap rate, a 62% route rate, 18 carries, and 2 targets. Williams appears to be a solid bet for another 20+ opportunities in Week 2, especially with the Saints favored by 3 points against the Panthers. Carolina recently allowed 177 total yards and three touchdowns to Atlanta’s running backs. Expect Williams to rebound from a sluggish start and compete for RB2 numbers on Sunday. James Cook (Buffalo Bills) Cook narrowly missed the top 24 fantasy running backs in Week 1, carrying the ball 12 times for 46 yards and catching four passes for 17 yards. Cook saw an increased role, playing a career-high 41 offensive snaps. In Week 2, the Bills will face the Las Vegas Raiders, who allowed the third-highest fantasy points to running backs last season. Despite the Raiders’ strong defensive showing last week, they still allowed 93 rushing yards on 21 attempts to opposing running backs. With the Bills expected to be heavy favorites, this sets up a favorable matchup for Coo and if the game does stay close Cook can score in the passing game. Sit ‘Em Cam Akers (Los Angeles Rams) Cam Akers had a disappointing performance, playing only 35% of the snaps and managing a mere 29 yards despite 22 carries, plus a garbage time TD. He didn’t see any targets, and Kyren Williams played a larger role, with 65% of the snaps, 15 carries, two targets, and two goal-line touchdowns. Also, the Rams face the 49ers, who have been stingy against running backs. That makes Akers a very risky choice in this tough matchup. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Jahan Dotson (Washington Commanders) Dotson’s performance in the opener was underwhelming, as he caught five passes for 40 yards without scoring. However, he was targeted 7 times, accounting for a solid 22.6% share. While WR Terry McLaurin is likely to draw coverage from Broncos stud CB Patrick Surtain, Dotson will primarily face CB Damarri Mathis, who struggled last week, allowing eight catches, 95 yards, and two touchdowns in coverage. This is a blow-up spot for the second-year wideout. Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens) Flowers had an outstanding Week 1. His average target depth of 2.6 yards was the shallowest among wide receivers with five or more targets. He also excelled with 34 yards after contact and avoided four tackles, both marking the best in his position for the season. Baltimore’s utilization of Flowers suggests he has the potential for significant performances against any defense. In Week 2, the Ravens are underdogs against the Cincinnati Bengals and will likely need to pass frequently. A healthy Mark Andrews might lead to increased passing opportunities in what could be a high-scoring game. Sit ‘Em Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) It’s challenging to make a case for starting London this week, even though the Falcons may need him more in their passing game. London ran only 20 routes in Week 1 and dropped his sole target. He wasn’t a frequent first read for Desmond Ridder, who attempted just 18 passes. Also, the Falcons have a tendency to avoid throwing the ball, so it’s advisable to keep London on the bench and consider trading him. There just wasn’t much to like about Atlanta’s passing game in Week 1. Tight Ends Start ‘Em Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions) LaPorta didn’t post massive fantasy points in his debut, but his usage was promising.
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 18
The vast majority of fantasy football leagues have concluded. However, there are a few holdouts that play into the final week. For those still active, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 18 can help navigate the most difficult slate of the season. Editor’s note: This article is written by Bradley Stalder. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers) The Panthers may have been eliminated from the playoffs last week with a loss to the Tampa Buccaneers, but that doesn’t mean they won’t play their hearts out in Week 18 against the Colts. Darnold has played well as of late, finishing as the QB8 and QB6 each of the last two weeks. He’s thrown 7 TDs and only 1 INT on the season. The Panthers have a 26% PFF Pass Block projected advantage over the New Orleans Saints. Darnold is on the streaming radar for Week 18. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) This is a must-win game for the Packers, as their fate rides in the hands of Aaron Rodgers. The last time Rodgers played the Lions, he set a season-high with 291 passing yards and tied for his 3rd best weekly finish on the season. The Packers have a 20% PFF Pass Block projected advantage over the Detroit Lions. Also, David Bakhtiari practiced on Wednesday, which bodes well for his availability in Week 18. Sit ‘Em Mike White (New York Jets) The Jets were eliminated with a loss last week. White is still suffering from the ribs injury that cost him two games earlier in the season. Now he’s limited in practice and questionable. White threw for his fewest yards on the season and had his worst weekly finish at QB31. That, and along with a Miami defensive line projected to have a 46% Pass Block advantage over the New York Jets, it could be ugly as Miami needs to win and needs the Patriots to lose to make the playoffs. Daniel Jones (New York Giants) The Giants have zero playoff motivation to win this game. They are locked into the 6th seed, and while a divisional win would be nice, depriving the Eagles of a 1st round bye may not be worth it come the 2nd half of the game. The Eagles are going all-out to win, and have a 33% projected Pass Block advantage over the Giants’ offensive line. It could get ugly quickly. UPDATE: Reports out of New York are that Tyrod Taylor has a good chance to start. Finding an alternative to Jones is imperative. RUNNING BACKS Start ‘Em Tyler Allgeier (Atlanta Falcons) Allgeier needs exactly 100 yards to get to 1,000 rushing yards this season. And he has a chance to do it on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Allgeier only went 13-45 the last time the Bucs and Falcons matched up, the Bucs give up 117 rush yards per game. The Falcons have a projected 53% Run Block advantage over Tampa’s defensive line per PFF, and the Bucs have nothing to play for as they are locked into the 4-seed in the NFC. Since Week 13, Tyler Allgeier has posted the highest PFF RUN grade among all running backs. Jamaal Williams (Detroit Lions) For the Lions to make the playoffs, the Seahawks must lose and the Lions must defeat the Packers on Sunday night. Enter Jamaal Williams’ revenge game. Williams is coming fresh off a monster game: 22-144-1 and caught his only target for 13 yards. His RB4 finish on the week tied for his best weekly finish this season. And Williams will get room to run against the Packers, as Green Bay allows over 140 rush yards per game, 7th worst in the league. Finally, the Lions’ OL also projects to have a 34% Run Block advantage over the Packers. Sit ‘Em Travis Etienne (Jacksonville Jaguars) Etienne has posted three straight games over 100 scrimmage yards. Why fade in a must-win game for Jacksonville? Tennessee has allowed the 2nd fewest rushing yards to opponents this season and has only allowed 77 rush yards per game over the last 3 games. Even worse, this game is in Jacksonville, and Tennessee allows only 62.4 rush yards per game on the road. PFF projects a 63% Run Block advantage for the Titans over the Jaguars. And we’ve seen this before. Etienne rushed 17 times in Week 14 against the Titans but only mustered 32 yards at a 1.88-yards-per-carry clip. James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) Conner left the Week 17 game against the Falcons early, playing his fewest snaps since Week 5. He’s sat out of practice all week so far and doesn’t look like he’s trending to play. Even if he were to play, Conner faces a San Francisco 49ers team that needs to win for a chance at a #1 Seed in the NFC. The last time Conner faced the 49ers, he went 14-42-1 on the ground and 2-17 receiving. Not to mention the 49ers allow the fewest rush yards to opponents on the season. WIDE RECEIVERS Start ‘Em Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) Aiyuk seems to have found his chemistry with Brock Purdy. In Purdy’s first three games, Aiyuk went 9-157-1 on 14 targets. In the Week 17 game against Las Vegas, Aiyuk caught 9 passes for 101 yards and a TD on 12 targets and sprinkled in a rush for 16 yards. It was Aiyuk’s first 100-yard receiving game of the season. Aiyuk projects to line up most of his snaps across from Jace Whittaker, who has allowed a crisp 69% of his yards after the catch– a Shanahan specialty. Arizona allows the 8th most passing yards on the year and look to be without Budda Baker in Week 18. Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers) Game After Returning from Injury Scrimmage Yards Snap % Opportunities Week 10, 2022 51 87% 10 Week 13, 2021 59 77% 9 Week 12, 2020 133 88% 13 Week 4, 2020 45 34% 4 Week 8, 2019 48 69% 5 When Deebo Samuel returns from
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 17
The 2022 fantasy football playoffs are here with many leagues in the championship round this week. The must-win games are here. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 17 picks help you identify values to target and fades to avoid It is also crucial to know which waiver wire picks to make and to stay up-to-date on the injury report. Let’s take a look at some players to target or fade in the Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 17. Editor’s note: This article is written by Bradley Stalder. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) Jared Goff is a must-start in your championship week. He’s been the hottest quarterback as of late, finishing as a top-4 QB in three of the last four weeks. Much is made about Goff’s home-road splits, where Goff has finished with 17+ fantasy points at home in seven of eight games. The Bears have the worst defense DVOA in the NFL and the fewest defensive sacks in the NFL. In a dome, at home with the highest projected game total this week, Goff has the weapons in Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark, and D’Andre Swift to drub the Bears. Gardner Minshew (Philadelphia Eagles) In his spot start in Week 16, Minshew finished as the QB5 on the week. Last Sunday, Minshew threw 2 TDs, rushed for another, and passed for 355 yards on 24 completions. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith crushed even with Dallas Goedert returning from injured reserve. The Eagles are 6.5-point favorites in this home game against the New Orleans Saints. Minshew is on the streaming radar as long as Jalen Hurts recovers from injury. Sit ‘Em Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns) The Browns are officially eliminated from the playoffs, and Deshaun Watson has played a big part in that failure. Watson has only completed 57% of his passes, averages 175 pass yards, and scores 12.3 fantasy points per game. Watson has finished as the QB20 or worse in three of his four games. Year 1 of the Browns-Watson marriage has not gone well. Washington also allows the 7th fewest passing yards to quarterbacks (198) per game. Teddy Bridgewater (Miami Dolphins) Tua Tagovailoa is expected to miss Week 17 due to concussion protocol. In the two games Teddy Bridgewater has filled in for Tagovailoa and thrown more than 20 passes, he’s averaged 16 fantasy points per game. However, he faces the New England Patriots at home who rank as the 3rd toughest pass DVOA matchup on the season. Last season, Teddy Bridgewater finished above QB15 only three times in 14 games. Those are certainly reasons to temper expectations and find better streaming options among QBs. RUNNING BACKS Start ‘Em Brian Robinson (Washington Commanders) Fantasy managers can’t ignore the volume Brian Robinson has accumulated. In three of the last four games, Robinson has at least 20 touches. While only one of those games turned into a top-10 fantasy week (RB4 Week 12 vs ATL), Robinson gets a porous Cleveland defense that has nothing to play for in Week 17. The Browns are the 3rd most favorable rushing DVOA matchup and allow the 3rd most fantasy points to running backs. Volume + favorable matchup = major start for Robinson as a solid RB2. D’Andre Swift (Detroit Lions) Swift might have had his worst fantasy outing of the season in Week 16 against Carolina. But, Swift is poised for a bounce-back in Week 17. Swift played the 2nd most snaps of the season and still had 9 opportunities against Carolina. Those are underlying metrics that suggest he should have had a bigger day. In fact, Swift only caught 1 of his 5 targets in that game. The Bears allow the 4th most fantasy points to opposing RBs and are the 4th most favorable rush DVOA matchup. In a game that should turn into a shootout, Swift has the talent and is set to boom. Sit ‘Em Antonio Gibson (Washington Commanders) Do not plan to start Antonio Gibson in Week 17. He’s seriously questionable with a sprain and has missed practices this week. Even though it’s a plus matchup against the Browns, Gibson hasn’t rushed 10+ times since Week 11 and has finished no better than the RB35 in each of the last four games. If Gibson doesn’t go this week, Jonathan Williams is a deep-league desperation consideration in the Washington backfield. Jamaal Williams (Detroit Lions) Williams had his worst game of the season in Week 16 against the Panthers, setting season lows in snap %, rush attempts, rush yards, and fantasy points. While he is expected to go against a generous Chicago Bears front-7, Williams may still be nursing a leg injury that limited his playing time against the Panthers. Williams hasn’t rushed for more than 37 yards nor has he scored in each of the last three games. In his last matchup against the Bears, Williams finished 16-59 on the ground. He did fall into the endzone in the last matchup but with limited snaps is not a trustworthy RB2 in championship week. WIDE RECEIVERS Start ‘Em Garrett Wilson (New York Jets) Mike White is expected back, which means good news for Garrett Wilson. In White’s 2-game absence, Garrett Wilson only caught 8 passes on 18 targets and had an average weekly finish of WR49. In White’s three starts, Wilson averaged 6 receptions for 112 yards and finished as the WR13. That resulted in two top-7 weekly finishes. Seattle is a plus Pass DVOA matchup and should allow for Wilson to “get his” in a nice rebound game. DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) Fantasy managers should make excuses for DeVonta Smith to make their fantasy lineups in Week 17. Over the last 4 weeks, DeVonta Smith has the 3rd most receiving yards (405) only behind Justin Jefferson and teammate AJ Brown, 2nd highest yards per reception (17.6) among WRs with 20+ targets, 2nd among WRs in yards after the catch per reception, and 7th in yards per route run. Smith may be WR15 in
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 16
The 2022 fantasy football regular season has come to a close with the playoffs in full swing. The must-win games are here. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 16 picks help you identify values to target and fades to avoid. It is also crucial to know which waiver wire picks to make and to stay up-to-date on the injury report. Here are our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 16 Also, as a friendly reminder, there are 11 NFL games this Saturday. Editor’s note: This article is written by Bradley Stalder. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) That is, you are starting Pro Bowl QB, Geno Smith. Smith is currently the QB8 on the season in fantasy points per game, has thrown for 26 TDs in only 14 games, and has eight top-12 performances. The Chiefs give up the 4th most fantasy points to opposing QBs on the season and the game total between the Seahawks and Chiefs is at 49, among the highest of the week. In a potential shootout where Seattle is a 10-point dog, expect Geno Smith to have a bounce-back performance after a dismal Week 15 against the 49ers. Daniel Jones (New York Giants) The Giants and Vikings game is worth targeting in a week where there are few game-totals over 45 points. Earlier this season, Jones torched the secondary of the Detroit Lions for a season-high 341 passing yards (425 air yards) and 50 rushing yards. He’s faced difficult secondaries ever since. Now he gets Minnesota, who allows the 2nd most passing yards to QBs and 2nd most receiving yards to WRs on the season. And while Minnesota stifles running backs, they give up an additional 3.42 fantasy points per game for rushing QBs, the 7th highest rate in the league. Jones is 5th among QBs in rushing yards and has 5 rush TDs on the season. Put Jones on your streaming radar in Week 16. Sit ‘Em Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns) Watson has finished no better than the QB14 in his three starts thus far. He’s been held under 14 fantasy points and under 165 passing yards in two of his three games. Amari Cooper, the Browns leading WR, is still dealing with a hip injury. While Watson’s had 6 rush attempts in each game it’s been hard for him to find running room. The Saints, on the other hand, only give up 15.6 fantasy points per game. Fantasy managers should avoid pass-catchers in this Saints-Browns game as the game total is a meager 32.5 and there is the expectation of weather significant enough to affect the game. It would be unsurprising to see 70+ rush attempts in this game. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) Carr has struggled with accuracy this season. He ranks QB25 or worse in the following efficiency categories: Accuracy Rating, True Completion Percentage, Deep Ball Completion Percentage, Red Zone Accuracy, Clean Pocket Accuracy, Completion Percentage vs. Man Coverage, Completion Percentage vs. Zone Coverage, and Pressured Completion Percentage. With poor accuracy and wide receivers who cannot separate, that can pose a problem for Carr as he’s only finished as a top-8 QB once on the season– displaying a lack of upside. The Steelers are favored at home on Christmas Eve for what projects to be 18 team points for the Raiders. The Steelers have allowed the 2nd fewest passing yards to opposing QBs over the last 3 weeks. It’s not the cake-walk matchup fantasy managers might think. RUNNING BACKS Start ‘Em Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins) Even if Jeff Wilson is back to being active for the Dolphins, start Mostert with confidence. He’s coming off a 17-136 performance against Buffalo. Now he gets Green Bay, with whom he has a tantalizing history. Back in 2020’s NFC Championship game, Mostert torched the Packers with a 29-220-4 rushing line. The Packers are among the most generous fantasy matchup for RBs, having allowed 196 rushing yards per game over the last three weeks– the most in the NFL. Jerick McKinnon (Kansas City Chiefs) McKinnon, the RB1 overall in both Weeks 14 and 15, should be in the league-winner conversation. He’s averaged nearly 14 touches and over 100 total yards over the last 3 weeks. Seattle is a plus matchup, as the Seahawks allow the 2nd most fantasy points on the season and 3rd most rushing yards over the last three weeks to running backs. Fantasy managers shouldn’t fade Isiah Pacheco either, but McKinnon is the preferred back in the Chiefs backfield. Sit ‘Em D’Onta Foreman (Carolina Panthers) Fantasy managers were on tilt after Foreman gave a 10-9 performance in Week 15 against Pittsburgh. What’s more concerning is that Foreman saw his snap share drop to 30% and Chuba Hubbard’s exceed 50%. The Detroit matchup isn’t an easy one either. The Lions allow the fewest rushing yards to RBs over the last three weeks and give up the 7th fewest fantasy points to RBs on the season. Zack Moss (Indianapolis Colts) The hype about Zack Moss seems unwarranted. Yes, Moss did garner 24 carries and 8 RedZone carries in the Week 15 game against Minnesota. But he only rushed for 81 yards and didn’t fall into the EndZone. On 8 Red Zone carries. Moss is averaging 1.1 yards per carry in the RedZone this season. His volume was a coaching decision to try (but was not successful) to salt away a 33-0 lead. Deon Jackson is a better pass-catcher and should be the preferred back in Indy moving forward. WIDE RECEIVERS Start ‘Em Garrett Wilson (New York Jets) Wilson is matchup-proof and quarterback-proof as much as a rookie can be. Wilson has finished as WR29 or better in six of his last seven games and with 95+ receiving yards in three of his last four. Even with Zach Wilson, arguably the worst-graded and efficiency-rated starting quarterback in the NFL, Garrett Wilson went 4-98 on 9 targets. The Jaguars give up the 2nd most receiving TDs and the 8th most fantasy points to
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 15
The 2022 fantasy football regular season has come to a close with the playoffs looming. The must-win games are here. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 15 picks help you identify values to target and fades to avoid. It is also crucial to know which waiver wire pick to make and to stay up-to-date on the injury report. Here are our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 15. Also, as a friendly reminder, there are 3 NFL games this Saturday. Editor’s note: This article is written by Bradley Stalder. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) Tannehill’s a matchup-dependent start, as he’s finished as a top-12 QB against the Giants, Raiders, Packers, Broncos, and Jaguars defenses. And this week is an underrated matchup. The LA Chargers give up about 17 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and will be looking to push the ball down the field against the Tennessee secondary which gives up the most WR fantasy points on the season. The projected game total for Sunday’s matchup is a respectable 47 points. While Derrick Henry should be able to move the ball well against the porous Chargers’ run defense, this will also put the Titans into scoring position. Tannehill is on the streaming radar for the first week of the fantasy playoffs, especially with many other fringe QB1s with tougher matchups this week. Matt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) Start your quarterbacks against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have been the 6th best Pass DVOA matchup on the year and allow the 6th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Jared Goff just finished as the QB4 overall and threw for 330 yards, 3 TDs, and 0 INTs. The Colts- Vikings matchup is the 2nd highest projected game total on the week, and Matt Ryan has two top-5 finishes on the season Sit ‘Em Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) Geno has been absolutely sensational this season. But if there was a matchup to bench him, it’s against the 49ers. The first meeting between Smith and San Francisco did not end well. Smith didn’t throw a TD, and only earned 7 fantasy points, finishing as the QB30 on the week. San Francisco has continued to torch opposing QBs. On the season, the 49ers have allowed the 5th fewest fantasy points to QBs and have the 5th toughest pass DVOA. Even Tom Brady was only able to muster 12 fantasy points against SF in Week 14, throwing 1 TD and 2 INTs, finishing as the QB18 (there were only 26 starting QBs). Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) It’s clear that Tua isn’t right out there. Whether teams are adjusting to coaching schemes or the lingering effects of the sprained ankle from a few weeks ago, Tagovailoa has finished as the QB17 or worse each of the last three weeks. Jaylen Waddle is still dealing with a leg injury and Tyreek Hill picked up a pesky ankle injury in Week 14’s matchup. Buffalo only allows 13.4 fantasy points to opposing QBs on the season, and this week’s matchup only has a projected O/U of 42 points– with the Bills 7.5 home favorites. RUNNING BACKS Start ‘Em Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs) Yes, backfield mate Jerick McKinnon finished as the RB1 overall in Week 14 (to the chagrin of many managers who benched him), but Pacheco has been consistently solid over the past 4 weeks. Pacheco finished no worse than the RB21 during that span. In fact, Pacheco’s targets have increased each of the last three weeks– a clear sign that the coaches trust his role. The most obvious part of this matchup is that the Houston Texans allow the most rushing yards to RBs on the season, and Pacheco has led the Chiefs in rushing yards each of the last five weeks. JK Dobbins (Baltimore Ravens) Dobbins showed exactly what we wanted to see from him– vision and burst down the field. While he received criticism for finishing his long 50-yard run on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dobbins still showed he has breakaway speed. He finished 15-120-1 in his return from the knee injury. In Week 15, he faces a Browns defense that allows the 3rd most fantasy points to running backs on the season and has been the 3rd most favorable run defense, per Football Outsiders DVOA metric. Confidently fire up JK Dobbins as an RB2. Sit ‘Em Kenneth Walker/ Travis Homer/ DeeJay Dallas (Seattle Seahawks) This situation is probably worse than last week when fantasy managers knew in advance that Kenneth Walker would most likely sit due to his injury. Fast forward to Week 15, and Walker got in a limited practice on Monday and is trending toward playing Thursday night’s game against the 49ers. And, while San Francisco’s defense has been tough against opposing quarterbacks, they’ve been even stingier against running backs. The 49ers give up the fewest fantasy points, have a defensive line projected advantage of 56% over Seattle’s offensive line, and are Football Outsiders’ 2nd toughest Rush Defense, per their DVOA metric. It’s even worse if Walker can’t go or is limited. You should have a low level of confidence starting a Seattle Seahawks backfield in Week 15. Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins) We haven’t seen Mostert carry the ball more than 11 times since Week 8 against Detroit. Even then, he went 14-64 on the ground and finished as the RB36. Although Jeff Wilson is trending to miss Week 15, Mostert is a risky start. The Buffalo Bills give up the 10th fewest fantasy points to running backs, rank as the 3rd toughest rush DVOA matchup, and are projected by PFF to have a 53% advantage over the ailing Miami offensive line. WIDE RECEIVERS Start ‘Em Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints) Olave’s been on a bit of a cold streak as he headed into his bye week. He’s finished as the WR39 or worse in 3 of his last 4 games. Despite that, the impressive rookie is still WR6 in air yards, WR5 in air yards share,
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 14
The 2022 fantasy football regular season is close to the end with the playoffs looming. The must-win games are here. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 14 picks help you identify values to target and fades to avoid. It is also crucial to know which waiver wire pick to make and to stay up-to-date on the injury report. Here are our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 14 picks. Editor’s note: This article is written by Bradley Stalder. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) – Streaming your QBs against the Vikings is an underrated take. The Vikings allow the most receiving yards to WRs on the season, and Mike White finished as the QB7 last week. That was without a passing TD along with 2 interceptions. Surprisingly, the 5-7 Lions are favored against the 10-2 Vikings in Detroit this weekend. Goff is also coming off a QB4 finish where he threw for 340 yards and 2 TDs to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders)- If you’ve got Carr, he’s a must-start Thursday night against the Rams who might be playing Baker Mayfield. Carr has finished as QB13 or better in four of his last five games. In each of those five games, Carr has thrown for at least 248 yards and 2 TDs. The Rams may be without Aaron Donald, and the Raiders are projected to have a 41% Pass Block advantage, per PFF. This game could get out of control and with the Raiders desperate for an emphatic win, Carr is poised to smash. Sit ‘Em Daniel Jones (New York Giants) – We’ve seen some scary floors for Daniel Jones this season: four weekly finishes of QB20 or worse aren’t encouraging. Outside of the Detroit Lions game, Jones hasn’t thrown for more than 228 passing yards in any game this year and hasn’t cracked more than 200 pass yards in eight of twelve games. The Eagles allow the fewest fantasy points to QBs on the season and whose defensive line is projected to have a 25% Pass Block advantage, per PFF, over the Giants offensive line. Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – Brady didn’t pass the eye test for the majority of the night against the Saints on Monday Night. It took him 54 pass attempts to get to the QB8 finish overall and still didn’t get 300 yards passing. Brady’s finished as a top-10 weekly QB only three times in 12 games, and the matchup against the 49ers isn’t promising. The 49ers give up the 5th fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks and whose defensive line is projected to have a 25% Pass Block advantage over the Buc’s OL. In what projects to be the lowest game total O/U on the week, Brady’s ceiling is severely limited. RUNNING BACKS Start ‘Em Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas Cowboys) – It’s not just that Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys get the Houston Texans this week. Though, that is a major factor. It’s that Zeke has finished as the RB13 or better in six of the last eight games. The Cowboys are 17-point favorites at home against a Houston club that just allowed 3 DS/T TDs to the Cleveland Browns. It’ll be a blood bath and Zeke will get 15 carries along with goal-line work in this matchup. Latavius Murray (Denver Broncos) – On a week with bad matchups and six teams on a bye week, Murray should project as a comfortable volume-based RB2. He’s handled 47 carries over the last three weeks, finishing on average as the RB24 during that span. The Broncos may be 9.5 underdogs at home this week, but the Chiefs allow the most receptions per game to the RB position and Murray has four receptions in two of the last three weeks. He may not win the week, but he won’t lose the week either. Sit ‘Em Jamaal Williams (Detroit Lions) – Williams has made his living off of TDs this season. But the rushing inefficiency has come against even the most generous rush defenses. Williams has averaged fewer than 4.0 yards per carry every game since Week 9. And in Week 14, he faces the Minnesota Vikings who give up 3.89 yards per carry to opposing running backs. Williams played the fewest snaps of the season in Week 13 and has decreased his snap share each of the last 3 weeks as D’Andre Swift has ascended. Play Williams at your own risk. Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) – We’ve seen Pierce game-scripted out of games before, and this matchup against Dallas doesn’t look good for the rookie. In a two-game stretch before his Week 13 matchup against the porous Browns defense, Pierce combined for 16 rush yards on 15 carries and zero TDs. In those contests, Pierce averaged out as the RB50. Fifty. The Cowboys are 17-point favorites at home, and while Pierce may get some sprinkling in the passing game, his floor is far too risky to play him. WIDE RECEIVERS Start ‘Em Zay Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) – Call it unlucky, but the sure-handed Jones only caught 2-of-7 targets in the game against Detroit. But, he gets another shot at it and fantasy managers shouldn’t be left on tilt. The Titans give up the most TDs to opposing WRs and allow the most points to opposing wide receivers. Especially with how stifling the Tennessee run defense has been as of late, passes may be funneled Jones’ way. D.J. Chark (Detroit Lions) – Chark has made his way back from an injury that cost him six games. Over his last two contests, Chark has either a TD or 98 yards receiving. In a game against the ever-porous Minnesota secondary that could turn into a divisional shootout in Detroit’s Ford Field, Chark is an interesting play. I’m not concerned about Jameson Williams just yet. Williams will have to take all of Kalif Raymond & Josh Reynolds’ snaps before we worry about his impact on Chark. Rondale Moore (Arizona Cardinals) – Moore may have left
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 13
The 2022 fantasy football regular season is close to the end with the playoffs looming. The must-win games are here. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 13 picks help you identify values to target and fades to avoid. It is also crucial to know which waiver wire pick to make and to stay up-to-date on the injury report. Here are our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 13 picks. Editor’s note: This article is the FullTime Fantasy debut for Bradley Stalder. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) Coming off a top-5 QB finish, Lawrence squares off against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Week 13. The game total is projected over 50 points– indicating shootout potential. The Lions give up the most fantasy points to quarterbacks on the season. The difference in points between what the Lions have allowed (23.9) and the 2nd most points allowed team, the Miami Dolphins, is also the same difference between the Dolphins and the 15th most points allowed team, the Washington Commanders. Mike White (New York Jets) Speaking of a plus matchup in a dome, White squares off against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. The Vikings allow the most passing yards to quarterbacks on the season despite allowing the 7th most pass attempts. White finished as the QB6 overall in Week 12 with 3 TDs and 0 INTs against an ailing Chicago defense in the rain. Even in his small samples, White has shown off a fantasy ceiling. Sit ‘Em Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns) Watson last played in an NFL game on January 3rd, 2021. That’s 700 days in-between game action. While he may be facing off against his former team, the Houston Texans, this is not the easiest matchup in Houston. The Texans allow the 4th fewest fantasy points to QBs on the season, mostly because game scripts get out of hand and opposing running backs dominate. Matt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) While Ryan may have two top-5 finishes over his last five games, he’s also finished as QB20 or worse in the other three matchups. The matchup against Dallas in Arlington doesn’t get any easier. The Dallas defensive line has a projected 25% advantage over Indianapolis’ offensive line per PFF. The Cowboys also convert sacks at the 6th highest rate and force the 3rd most fumbles among team defenses, which is not a good formula for the pocket-passing QB. RUNNING BACKS Start ‘Em Cordarrelle Patterson (Atlanta Falcons) Patterson has admittedly been hard to pin down. He’s finished as a top-18 RB twice since returning from injury but also finished outside RB30 twice. Both of those ceiling games came at home. In fact, Patterson has averaged 15 fantasy points per game at home this year. The Atlanta OL projects a 28% run-blocking advantage over Pittsburgh, per PFF. Patterson is a start this week safely within the confines of a dome. Travis Etienne (Jacksonville Jaguars) Etienne may have left the matchup against the Ravens due to a foot injury, but was cleared to return. Weather played a factor in this game as it was delayed nearly a half hour. But fear no more, Etienne plays in Detroit against the Lions, who are one of four teams to give up over 100 rushing yards and at least one rushing TD per game to running backs. Etienne’s had a streak of 5 straight games with 100+ total yards and this Week 13 matchup should prove to be another week of fantasy goodness. Sit ‘Em Michael Carter / Zonovan Knight (New York Jets) Michael Carter is still day-to-day with an ankle injury. Even if he plays, he’s a risk for re-injury. That would leave Bam Knight as the primary running back for the Jets. Knight played admirably in relief in Week 12 but this is a tough matchup against the Vikings. Minnesota is projected to have a 48% defensive line run-blocking advantage over the Jets. The Vikings also give up less than 80 rushing yards to opposing running backs on the season on only 3.78 yards per carry, so there may not be a lot of room to run regardless of who leads the Jets backfield in touches. Alvin Kamara (New Orleans Saints) Fantasy managers can find better streaming options than firing up Kamara this week. He’s not been an RB1 this season and has finished RB10 or better on a week only three times in 10 games. In fact, in three of Kamara’s last four games, he’s finished as RB23 or worse. Also, Kamara logged fewer than 10 carries in those three games. Tampa Bay gives up the fewest targets, fewest receiving yards, and 3rd fewest fantasy points to running backs on the season. Tampa’s defensive line is projected to have a 32% run block advantage over New Orleans per PFF, which sets up for a Kamara bust game. WIDE RECEIVERS Start ‘Em George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) Pickens pops off the game film as a game-breaker and gotta-get-it WR. After he was eased into the starting lineup for the first two weeks, Pickens has finished as a top-24 WR five times. He gets the Atlanta Falcons this week which gives up the fifth most fantasy points to WRs. With Diontae Johnson projected to line up the majority of snaps against shut-down corner A.J., Terrell, Pickens should find room for Kenny Pickett. Joshua Palmer (LA Chargers) Keenan Allen may have returned, but Josh Palmer is still putting up notable usage in the absence of Mike Williams. Palmer’s last two contests’ average with Allen in the lineup: 6.5 receptions, 7.5 targets, 81 receiving yards, and a TD. Williams is a projected game-time decision, but if he’s out Josh Palmer projects to play outside more with DeAndre Carter manning the slot. The game total is projected over 50, and Vegas is not a tough matchup. Randall Cobb (Green Bay Packers) In his last three healthy games, Cobb has either 73+ receiving yards or a TD. With Rodgers dealing with multiple injuries but expected to go
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 12
It’s officially week 12, and we have our entire arsenal of players to choose from with no teams on a bye. Playoffs are just around the corner, and start-sits are even more important as every point matters. This week’s Fantasy Football Start ‘EM Sit’ Em Week 12 article will help you make the best decisions for your fantasy football lineups. Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday, friends! And don’t miss out on the FullTime Fantasy Cyber Monday deal. You’ll get immediate access to all kinds of fantasy goodness. Plus, exclusive AWARD-WINNING RAKINGS from yours truly and my podcast co-host, Jody Smith. QUARTERBACKS Start ‘Em Taylor Heinicke– Washington Commanders – The last two weeks were ugly for Heinicke, but he played against Philly & Houston, who are both top 3 vs. the QB position. Before that, he had 3 top 15 finishes against GB, Indy & Minn. This week, he gets ATL, the 9th worst vs. QB, allowing 18.86 fantasy pts per game to opposing QBs. Matt Ryan – Indianapolis Colts – Matt Ryan has been Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in 2022. He has two top 5 finishes this season, two bottom-five finishes, and everything in between. His impressive starts have been at home and/or vs. soft defenses. The good news is that he gets both of those in week 12 as he faces off against the Steelers at home. The Steelers are giving up 19.65 fantasy points per game to opposing QBs on the season, the 4th most in the league. So if you are looking for a streaming option in week 12, look no further than Matt Ryan. Sit ‘Em Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers- Despite a lackluster 2023, Rodgers is still QB 11 for the year. He’s QB6 in passing yards, QB4 in passing TDs with 19, and QB5 in pass attempts. However, in week 12, he faces off against the Philadelphia Eagles, who are the #1 ranked defense vs. the quarterback position on the year, only allowing 9.34 fantasy points per game to the position. I expect Rodgers to score more than 9.34; I do not have him in my top 15 this week. I’d look elsewhere for a starting QB this week. Jacoby Brissett – Cleveland Browns – Jacoby Brissett is the QB13 since week 9. He has finished QB10, QB18, and QB4 during that span. However, in Week 12 he faces off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are the 13th-best defense vs. opposing quarterbacks on the year, allowing 15.72 fantasy points per game. Expect them to pressure Brissett struggles mightily vs pressure. Brissett has a 34.6% completion percentage under pressure which is QB28, he has a 5.3 accuracy rating under pressure which is QB30 and he is QB19 in pressured catchable balls. RUNNING BACKS Start ‘Em Kyren Williams – Los Angeles Rams – The Rams cut ties with Darrell Henderson this week, paving the way for Cam Akers and Kyren Williams to be the one-two punch in LA. Kyren is the preferred passing down back. He saw 7.4% of targets out of the backfield in Week 11 vs. Akers’s 2.7% and 8.1% in week ten vs. Akers’ 0%. Kyren has also out-snapped Akers 51-35 over the last two weeks. In a game where inexperienced Bryce Perkins is at the helm, without Cooper Kupp, with a questionable Higbee and questionable Robinson, we can expect more passing work for the running backs and for them to lean on the position to move the ball. Rachaad White – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – White saw his first 100-yard game last week when he carried the ball 22 times for 105 yards in the win over the Seattle Seahawks after Leonard Fournette sustained a hip injury. . Weeks 1-3 Fournette averaged 84% of snaps while White averaged 16.6%. In Weeks 4-6, Fournette snaps dropped to 61% while White saw 33.16%. That trend continued in weeks 7-10. Fournette saw 56% snaps and White saw 43.05%. Fournette is now listed as doubtful for Week 12. White now gets the backfield to himself in a plus matchup vs. a bottom-5 run defense that gives up 29.92 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, 2nd most in the league and only behind the Houston Texans. Sit ‘Em D’Onta Foreman – Carolina Panthers- Last week foreman saw his lowest-snap count of the year since taking over the starting role in week seven after the CMC trade. Since week 7, he has averaged 51.7% snaps. In week 11, he only saw 38.6%. Chuba Hubbard seemed healthy, seeing 40.4%, and Blackshear saw 19.3%. It’s clear that Blackshear and Hubbard are the favorites for passing downs; combined, they saw 19.4% target share in week 11, while foreman saw 3.7%. Foreman is an RB 3 and game script dependent. Samaje Perine – Cincinnati Bengals– In Mixon’s absence, Samaje Perine had a big day with three receiving touchdowns. However, this is a tough matchup for Cincy’s backs as they face the Tennessee Titans, who have been good at restricting RBs this season. The Titans are the 3rd ranked run defense and number two EPA run defense. With no teams on a bye in week 12, you most likely have better options at RB and the flex. WIDE RECEIVERS Start ‘Em Joshua Palmer – Los Angeles Chargers – Josh Palmer saw 92.3% snaps last week after Mike Williams reaggravated his ankle injury. He has averaged ten targets a week since week 6. He has two 100-yard games and a pair of scores in that span. This week he should draw coverage from Marco Wilson, the 43rd-ranked CB, in a shootout match that has the 2nd highest over-under of the week with 47.5 points. Parris Campbell – Indianapolis Colts – Campbell has been sneak good lately. He is the WR20 over the last three weeks with 14 catches on 20 targets, totaling 158 yards and one score. This week he squares off vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are giving up 42.68 fantasy points to the WR position per week, which ranks last in the NFL. The Steelers have