RECORD LAST WEEK: 15-5
OVERALL: 82-55-1
New Orleans at Carolina
Start: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, CAR
The Saints have the second worst pass defense, opening a terrific opportunity for Benjamin to cut loose.
Sit: Brandin Cooks, WR, NO
While his performance last week was encouraging, Brees spreads the ball around so much that relying on Cooks any week is a gamble.
Tampa Bay at Cleveland
Start: Brian Hoyer, QB, CLE
While Hoyer is not a long-term solution, he is a solid start this week with Andrew Hawkins as a surprise weapon.
Sit: Doug Martin/Bobby Rainey/Charles Sims, RB, TB
The running situation is a mess for the Buccaneers right now, and carries will be spread thin.
Arizona at Dallas
Start: Tony Romo, QB, DAL
If he is able to play, Romo will have a field day against the worst pass defense in the league.
Sit: Carson Palmer, QB, ARZ
The Dallas defense has been surprisingly effective at limiting opposing passers, making Palmer a bad choice this week.
Philadelphia at Houston
Start: LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI
McCoy will be the best hope for the Eagles to limit J.J. Watt’s impact on defense.
Sit: Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, HOU
Despite having a fantastic offense around him, Fitzpatrick is still a below-average starter, especially this week.
New York (A) at Kansas City
Start: Chiefs Defense
Michael Vick is a shell of his former self. Expect a couple turnovers at minimum
Sit: Chris Johnson, RB, NYJ
The Jets will try and use play-action to give Vick opportunities to use his legs, but with Vick’s questionable performance, Johnson will be limited.
Jacksonville at Cincinnati
Start: Denard Robinson, RB, JAX
The Bengals have the third-worst run defense, and Robinson has been strong thus far.
Sit: Jermaine Gresham, TE, CIN
Gresham has been affected most by A.J. Green’s absence, so expect him to be limited.
San Diego at Miami
Start: Branden Oliver, RB, SD
Oliver has good matchup against Miami, who have allowed over 100 yards rushing to every team they have faced in the last three weeks.
Sit: Ryan Tannehill, QB, MIA
The Chargers have the sixth-best pass defense, and the Chargers will try and grind the Dolphins out of the game.
Washington at Minnesota
Start: Vikings Defense
The Vikings have shown life over the last few weeks. A returning RG3 cannot hurt their chances.
Sit: Robert Griffin III, QB, WSH
This is a good test for RG3 coming off his injury. I am not convinced he is 100%.
Oakland at Seattle
Start: Marshawn Lynch, RB, SEA
Oakland has a bottom-6 run defense, giving Lynch plenty of room to explode.
Sit: Andre Holmes, WR, OAK
Holmes has been strong against weak defenses, and weak against strong defenses. The Seahawks fall into the latter category.
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