2009 Fantasy Football: Start Em, Sit Em
2009 Fantasy Football: Week Start Em, Sit Em: Week 11
Rather than quickly listing start em and sit em players on my Week 11 NFL Picks page, I thought I'd devote a new page for this.
Have multiple starts or sits? Check out the Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings (Thursday morning) to see whom I'd use in my fantasy lineup.
Dolphins at Panthers
Start Em:
The Panthers are 23rd against the run, and with Ronnie Brown out, Ricky Williams will get all of the carries.
Jonathan Stewart is getting a lot of goal-line work. Both Panther runners should be in your lineup.
Chad Henne has taken seven sacks in his two road starts. The Panthers have picked off Matt Ryan and Kurt Warner a combined seven times.
CAR: RB DeAngelo Williams, WR Steve Smith.
Sit Em:
Muhsin Muhammad just put together a solid game against the Falcons, but he's too inconsistent to be counted on in a conservative offense.
Redskins at Cowboys
Start Em:
Roy Williams has been more involved on offense ever since complaining about his inaccurate targets. Both Cowboy receivers need to be in your lineup against a Redskins secondary that gives up big plays.
The Redskins have allowed 31 sacks this year. If they can't run the ball, Jason Campbell will be sacked 4-6 times.
DAL: Tony Romo, TE Jason Witten.
Sit Em:
The last two quality running backs the Cowboys played were Michael Turner and Ryan Grant. They rushed for 50 and 79 yards, respectively. You can find a better option than Ladell Betts.
Way too inconsistent.
It's painfully obvious that he's not 100 percent. If only Mr. Turkey Neck were smart enough to sit him for a week or two...
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Browns at Lions
Start Em:
The Lions are 31st versus the run. A rare good game for Jamal Lewis.
I can't believe I'm recommending the Browns, but they can get pressure on the quarterback and Detroit's offensive line sucks.
DET: WR Calvin Johnson.
Sit Em:
Starting a quarterback against the Browns may seem lucrative, but Cleveland's defense has played well lately.
Start Kevin Smith in PPR leagues. Otherwise, I think he's a borderline flex play.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
49ers at Packers
Start Em:
The 49ers are good against the run, but Ryan Grant could have some red-zone opportunities here. Plus, he'll be a factor in the passing game.
The 49ers are missing both starting offensive tackles.
SF: RB Frank Gore, TE Vernon Davis.
GB: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Donald Driver, WR Greg Jennings.
Sit Em:
Aaron Rodgers is on pace to be sacked 73 times, but the 49ers don't bring much pressure (17 sacks in nine games). Aaron Rodgers won't throw gift interceptions like Jay Cutler.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Steelers at Chiefs
Start Em:
With Dwayne Bowe out, Lance Long could be targeted a lot.
PIT: QB Ben Roethlisberger, RB Rashard Mendenhall, WR Hines Ward, WR Santonio Holmes, TE Heath Miller, Steelers Defense.
Sit Em:
Not against Pittsburgh's No. 1 rush defense.
Sure, Chris Chambers is the new No. 1 receiver with Dwayne Bowe suspended, but Chambers stinks. I wouldn't want to rely on him.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Falcons at Giants
Start Em:
One last chance for Matt Ryan. The Giants' secondary stinks, so if Ryan was ever going to rebound, this would be the week.
The Giants are solid against the run, but Jason Snelling should get some catches and all the goal-line opportunities.
ATL: WR Roddy White, TE Tony Gonzalez.
NYG: RB Brandon Jacobs, WR Steve Smith.
Sit Em:
Eli Manning should be better after a week off, but you never know. He has five touchdowns and six interceptions in his past four games.
An overrated fantasy defense. The Giants can't get pressure on the quarterback.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Saints at Buccaneers
Start Em:
The Saints won't be able to stop the run until Sedrick Ellis returns.
NO: QB Drew Brees, RB Pierre Thomas, WR Marques Colston, TE Jeremy Shockey.
TB: TE Kellen Winslow Jr.
Sit Em:
Antonio Bryant hasn't been healthy all year. There's no reason to expect that he'll magically heal for this game. I'm not starting him until he shows me that he's fine.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Bills at Jaguars
Start Em:
Have all your Jaguars in the lineup against a Bills team that just saw its head coach fired.
I'm not sure what sort of game plan a new coaching staff will be able to put together in just five days.
JAX: RB Maurice Jones-Drew, WR Mike Sims-Walker.
Sit Em:
It looks like Marshawn Lynch is splitting carries evenly with Fred Jackson. The Bills go up against a Jaguars defense that just limited Thomas Jones to 77 yards on 21 carries.
I don't want anything to do with any Bills this week.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Colts at Ravens
Start Em:
Peyton Manning seems to be targeting Pierre Garcon lately. I'd take a shot with him as a WR3 against Baltimore's pedestrian secondary.
IND: QB Peyton Manning, WR Reggie Wayne, TE Dallas Clark.
BAL: RB Ray Rice.
Sit Em:
I don't want any part of this ugly timeshare against the Ravens.
Joe Flacco really struggled against the Colts last year. Jerraud Powers should be able to take Derrick Mason away.
Has a tough matchup against emerging corner Jerraud Powers.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Seahawks at Vikings
Start Em:
The Vikings should have plenty of red-zone opportunities. Brett Favre loves feeding the ball to Visanthe Shiancoe in the end zone.
MIN: QB Brett Favre, RB Adrian Peterson, WR Sidney Rice, Vikings Defense.
Sit Em:
Don't play average running backs against Minnesota's defense.
I still don't trust him, especially if Antoine Winfield plays.
Hasn't topped 47 yards in any game since Week 4.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Cardinals at Rams
Start Em:
Chris Wells looks like he's getting a lot more of the work. The Rams have surrendered at least 127 rushing yards in their previous four games.
You want all of your Cardinals in the lineup against the Rams.
These guys too.
ARZ: QB Kurt Warner, WR Larry Fitzgerald, WR Anquan Boldin.
STL: RB Steven Jackson.
Sit Em:
I know Donnie Avery scored twice last week, but I don't trust him yet. He hasn't registered more than 67 yards in any game since Week 5. If Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is covering him, he won't do much.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Jets at Patriots
Start Em:
Mark Sanchez is playing well enough that you want both guys in your lineup.
Laurence Maroney has scored in four consecutive games. The Jets aren't as good against the run without Kris Jenkins.
NYJ: RB Thomas Jones, TE Dustin Keller.
NE: QB Tom Brady, WR Randy Moss, WR Wes Welker.
Sit Em:
Bill Belichick versus a rookie quarterback may seem like a smart idea, but the Patriots just can't get sacks. There's a reason Belichick didn't punt the ball away.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Bengals at Raiders
Start Em:
The Raiders are 26th against the run, so if Bernard Scott is starting, you'll probably want him in your lineup.
If Baylor's defense were playing JaMarcus Russell, I'd tell you to start Baylor.
CIN: WR Chad Ochocinco.
Sit Em:
Carson Palmer has one multi-touchdown game since Week 4.
Cedric Benson looks like he's going to be out. If he plays, he might be limited.
The Bengals are sixth versus the rush, and it's tough to say who will get the ball.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Chargers at Broncos
Start Em:
Holy crap, the Chargers know how to run block again! The Broncos, meanwhile, have surrendered about 500 rushing yards the past three weeks. Ah, the Denver defense we all know and love is back.
SD: QB Philip Rivers, WR Vincent Jackson, TE Antonio Gates.
DEN: WR Brandon Marshall.
Sit Em:
An OK flex play against San Diego's improved defense. You could do better though.
They're ranked in the top five in terms of standard ESPN scoring, but the aging Broncos are quickly falling apart.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Eagles at Bears
Start Em:
The Eagles don't run the ball, but LeSean McCoy will get a bunch of catches out of Donovan McNabb's 50-60 pass attempts.
A decent fantasy option because the Eagles throw so much.
Matt Forte won't run well, but he'll once again get a bunch of yardage in the passing game.
PHI: QB Donovan McNabb, WR DeSean Jackson, TE Brent Celek, Eagles Defense.
CHI: WR Devin Hester, TE Greg Olsen.
Sit Em:
More interceptions will come.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Titans at Texans
Start Em:
His targets should continue to increase with Owen Daniels out.
TEN: RB Chris Johnson.
HOU: QB Matt Schaub, WR Andre Johnson.
Sit Em:
There's always a chance Steve Slaton could have a big game, but you just don't know how many times he's going to get the ball.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings - To be posted Thursday
Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em for the other games to be posted when the corresponding Week 11 NFL Picks are up.
NFL Picks Week 11 - Nov. 20
Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings - Nov. 20
2010 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 19
Matt McGuire's 2010 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 6
2011 NFL Mock Draft - Sept. 20
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