2010 Fantasy Football: Start Em, Sit Em: Week 17
Rather than quickly listing start em and sit em players on my Week 17 NFL Picks page, I thought I’d devote a new page for this.
Panthers at Falcons
Start Em:
Atlanta’s not very good against the run.
CAR: None.
ATL: QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner, WR Roddy White, TE Tony Gonzalez, Falcons Defense.
Sit Em:
Steve Smith is done.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings – To be posted Wednesday
Steelers at Browns
Start Em:
PIT: QB Ben Roethlisberger, RB Rashard Mendenhall, WR Mike Wallace, WR Hines Ward, Steelers Defense.
CLE: RB Peyton Hillis.
Sit Em:
Heath Miller just had a huge game, but that’s because the Panthers’ linebacking corps is a mess. I wouldn’t rely on him.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings – To be posted Wednesday
Vikings at Lions
Start Em:
Percy Harvin is playable against a poor Detroit secondary.
MIN: RB Adrian Peterson.
DET: WR Calvin Johnson.
Sit Em:
Likely out with a concussion.
Despite the long touchdown against the Dolphins, you can’t rely on Jahvid Best.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings – To be posted Wednesday
Raiders at Chiefs
Start Em:
OAK: RB Darren McFadden, TE Zach Miller.
KC: None.
Sit Em:
There’s no telling how long these guys are going to play. This is why you shouldn’t have a Week 17 fantasy Super Bowl.
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Dolphins at Patriots
Start Em:
Bill Belichick has played his starters in the past.
MIA: WR Brandon Marshall, WR Davone Bess (PPR Only).
NE: Patriots Defense.
Sit Em:
If there’s one Patriot who will sit out, it’ll be Deion Branch, who has a sore knee.
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Bengals at Ravens
Start Em:
Carson Palmer is alive!
The Bengals have been putting more pressure on the quarterback lately. They also have Joe Flacco’s number.
A better receiving option than Anquan Boldin this year.
CIN: None.
BAL: RB Ray Rice, Ravens Defense.
Sit Em:
The Ravens are very good against the run.
Always struggles against the Bengals.
A huge disappointment this year.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings – To be posted Wednesday
Buccaneers at Saints
Start Em:
Definitely a solid WR3 in Week 17, Lance Moore has emerged as Drew Brees’ favorite go-to option on third down.
TB: RB LeGarrette Blount, WR Mike Williams, TE Kellen Winslow Jr.
NO: QB Drew Brees, WR Marques Colston.
Sit Em:
With Chris Ivory due back, three runners could be splitting touches.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings – To be posted Wednesday
Bills at Jets
Start Em:
The Jets have allowed at least 92 rushing yards to each of their previous four opponents.
BUF: WR Stevie Johnson.
NYJ: None.
Sit Em:
If Rex Ryan rests his starters, you’re screwed if you go with any of these guys.
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Cardinals at 49ers
Start Em:
The 49ers will be out of whack amid a coaching change.
ARZ: WR Larry Fitzgerald.
SF: TE Vernon Davis.
Sit Em:
The 49ers happen to be second against the run (YPC).
I refuse to trust Michael Crabtree.
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Chargers at Broncos
Start Em:
Carson Palmer just lit up the Chargers. I think you have to consider Tim Tebow as a starter this week.
SD: QB Philip Rivers, WR Vincent Jackson.
DEN: WR Brandon Lloyd.
Sit Em:
Why would the Chargers risk further injury and play Antonio Gates this week?
Will be either injured or limited.
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Jaguars at Texans
Start Em:
The Texans are dead last against the pass.
Mike Thomas is a solid WR3 in a week that some teams will rest their starters.
JAX: RB Maurice Jones-Drew, TE Marcedes Lewis.
HOU: QB Matt Schaub, RB Arian Foster, WR Andre Johnson (if he plays), TE Owen Daniels.
Sit Em:
Mike Sims-Walker is banged up. Don’t use him.
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Titans at Colts
Start Em:
TEN: RB Chris Johnson, WR Kenny Britt.
IND: QB Peyton Manning, WR Reggie Wayne, WR Pierre Garcon, TE Jacob Tamme.
Sit Em:
Joseph Addai could score a touchdown or two. As could Dominic Rhodes. This is a timeshare, however, so either back could miss out on scoring all together. The Titans have a tough run defense otherwise, so don’t expect too many yards.
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Giants at Redskins
Start Em:
Washington’s defense isn’t any good, but you could start them because of how many turnovers the Giants commit.
NYG: QB Eli Manning, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, WR Hakeem Nicks, WR Mario Manningham, Giants Defense.
WAS: WR Santana Moss.
Sit Em:
I just want to point out how much Kevin Boss sucks.
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Bears at Packers
Start Em:
CHI: QB Jay Cutler, RB Matt Forte, WR Johnny “Kevin” Knox, Bears Defense.
GB: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Greg Jennings.
Sit Em:
You can’t expect another three-touchdown game from John Kuhn. Sorry, Bo-Bo.
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Cowboys at Eagles
Start Em:
Kevin Kolb will play an awful Dallas secondary, but won’t have any of his weapons. Still not a bad start.
DAL: TE Jason Witten.
PHI: None.
Sit Em:
Not sure what to expect in Stephen McGee’s first NFL start.
Stuck in the No. 3 seed, the Eagles will rest their starters.
Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings – To be posted Wednesday
Rams at Seahawks
Start Em:
Josh Freeman just threw for five touchdowns against this sorry Seattle defense. Sam Bradford is a solid play if your quarterback is injured and/or not playing.
STL: RB Steven Jackson, WR Danny Amendola (PPR Only), Rams Defense.
SEA: None.
Sit Em:
With Charlie Whitehurst under center, the Rams will focus on stopping Marshawn Lynch.
Not with Clipboard Jesus at quarterback.
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