Week 6 in the NFL is here, which brings another week of stressing out over your fantasy football team. Week 5 was another rough week for some teams: the Rams lose yet another WR, Green Bay loses a top 5 TE and possibly QB (Rodgers is practicing) also. Ben Roethlisberger comes back to Pittsburgh and the Saints sign another RB. The Browns have traded away their pre-season starting RB. With injuries last week and byes this week (Cardinals, Bills, Panthers, Bengals) let me help you decide who to start, and who to sit.
Start ‘Em
QB: Ben Roethlisberger
Yes, I know it’s his first game in a LONG time. Normally the layoff would scare me. But Ben has 7 TDs and 1 INT in his last 3 games and is playing a horrible Browns team.
200+ Yards, 2 TDs
QB: Eli Manning
This guy is an interception machine, I know. I expect another 1 or 2 this week also. Eli and the Giants are playing a horrendous Lions passing defense. Expect to hear Eli to Nicks a lot more on Sunday.
300 Yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RB: Ryan Torain
The Colts run defense is pretty much non-existent. Opposing teams are averaging 4.9 yards a carry vs the Colts.
100 Yards, 1 TD
RB: Ahmad Bradshaw
Just like Eli, Ahmad is facing the Detroit Lions at home. The Lions have given up 7 TDs to running backs already this season. Expect 1 or 2 more.
75 Yards, 2 TDs
WR: Danny Amendola
More injuries to the Rams WR corps makes Amendola the #1 guy. Danny is top 5 in targets and receptions in the league.
90 Yards, 1 TD
WR: Roy Williams
Vikings have a good passing defense, but Cedric Griffin is now out for the year. To win this game the Cowboys will have to pass.
75 Yards, 1 TD
TE: Tony Moeaki
Yes I have him on here again. He was the leading receiver for the Chiefs last week. The Chiefs are facing the NFL’s worst passing defense. Expect Moeaki to be a big part of the offense.
60 Yards, 2 TDs
Sit ‘Em
QB: Brett Favre
Favre’s tendonitis makes me say bench him this week.
Favre and the Vikings are playing a must-win game this week vs. the Cowboys. That being said, Favre will try to win this game himself if he has to, which will get some TDs, and many INTs.
225 Yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
QB: Matt Cassel
Normally I wouldn’t put Cassel on this list as he’s not that good anyways. I’ve been seeing Cassel listed as a “Start Him” on a few sites because he’s playing the Texans. A bad QB will still make bad throws. Also, can Dwayne Bowe catch a ball?!
175 Yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
RB: Peyton Hillis
Peyton has taken over this team; the Browns have even traded away their #1 preseason RB. The Browns go to Pittsburgh where they will start Colt McCoy. The Steelers have the #1 rushing defense in the league, and expect the Browns to be playing from behind.
45 Yards, 0 TDs
RB: Justin Forsett/Marshawn Lynch
Most expect Lynch to get the bulk of the load here, but no one can be sure until we see it. Besides, the Seahawks are playing the Bears this week. The Bears have the #3 rushing defense in the NFL.
WR: Greg Jennings
Matt Flynn may be starting this game, or at least playing eventually. Rodgers is practicing but had a concussion last week and even if he starts, he may not last the whole game. The Packers are also facing the #4 passing defense in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins.
35 Yards, 0 TDs
WR: Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson is a must start every week, but I would personally bench him.
The New York Giants have the #1 passing defense in the NFL and have only given up 5 TDs all year. Look for Calvin to get shut down this week.
60 Yards, 0 TDs
TE: Todd Heap
Heap is not the player he was in 2007. Until he starts performing, bench him.
30 Yards, 0 TDs
Having trouble deciding between 2 players? Leave a comment and me and the others here will be glad to give our input to help your team.
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