RECORD LAST WEEK (Week 12): 14-5
OVERALL: 124-84-3
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Start: Le’Veon Bell, RB, PIT
Cincinnati has the 25th ranked run defense, and Bell has been absolutely on fire the last few weeks. Ride the hot hand.
Sit: Andy Dalton, QB, CIN
What happened to the “Red Rifle”? Coming off what might be his worst start ever against Tampa Bay, Dalton will have difficulty against a Pittsburgh team fighting for their season.
St. Louis at Washington
Start: St. Louis Defense
While the Redskins are not likely to commit five turnovers like the Raiders did last week, their offense right now is not a whole lot better. Robert Quinn is heating up with three sacks last game, and that means good things for the Rams defense.
Sit: Colt McCoy, QB, WSH
McCoy had some huge numbers last week… after Washington had no choice but to throw because the Colts were leading by more than two touchdowns. In a closer game, I expect to see more Alfred Morris and less McCoy.
New York (N) at Tennessee
Start: Kendall Wright, WR, TEN
He is the go-to target for either Zach Mettenberger or Jake Locker, and should do well against the New York secondary.
Sit: Odell Beckham Jr., WR, NYG
Even with Beckham’s remarkable catching ability, the Giants offense is simply too inconsistent now that Fantasy playoffs are upon us, outside of Rashad Jennings.
Carolina at New Orleans
Start: Drew Brees, QB, NO
The Saints are fighting for their playoff lives, especially since no one wants to make the playoffs going 7-9. The Panthers at home should be a good day for Brees.
Sit: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, CAR
The rookie is the real deal, but with Cam Newton struggling to throw accurately and Greg Olsen devouring red zone score opportunities, Benjamin’s value is down.
New York (A) at Minnesota
Start: Jets Defense
The Vikings offense stalled without Jerick McKinnon last week, and if he misses the game again, Matt Asiata and Ben Tate will have a rough day against the third ranked run defense.
Sit: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, MIN
He had an efficient two touchdown week last week, but threw for only 138 yards on 21 attempts. He certainly is not going to win you any titles with those passing numbers.
Baltimore at Miami
Start: Ryan Tannehill, QB, MIA
The Ravens have the second worst pass defense this season, and the Dolphins are fighting to keep pace in the AFC East. When in doubt, air it out.
Sit: Torrey Smith, WR, BAL
While he has eight scores on the season, only one of them has come against a team with a record over .500. Miami should be able to hold him in check.
Indianapolis at Cleveland
Start: Andrew Luck, QB, IND
It is playoff time for those of us lucky enough to be in the running. If you even think about deactivating Luck, even against a surprisingly tough Browns defense, you deserve the forthcoming loss.
Sit: Any Browns QB
It is quarterback controversy time with Johnny Football and Brian Hoyer. These sort of things never end well for your fantasy numbers.
Tampa Bay at Detroit
Start: Matthew Stafford, QB, DET
The Lions are indoors against a below average pass defense, and Golden Tate is doing a decent Megatron impersonation.
Sit: Josh McCown, QB, TB
The Lions are a better defensive team than Washington or Chicago, and should easily hold McCown down.
Houston at Jacksonville
Start: Texans Defense
Jacksonville is nothing if not turnover prone, and the Texans should do fine even without Jadaveon Clowney.
Sit: Marquise Lee, WR, JAX
He had a fine week last time out, but with Bortles spreading the ball equally among his three recievers, asking any one of them to lead your team is an exercise in futility.
Seattle at Philadelphia
Start: Russell Wilson, QB, SEA
The Eagles have an above-average pass defense, but terrible run defense. I expect Chip Kelly to overcompensate to deal with Marshawn Lynch, allowing Wilson to put up good numbers.
Sit: LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI
The last time the Seahawks faced a top-tier running back, he ran for 159 yards and two touchdowns. I do not expect Seattle to repeat that.
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