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Start Em / Sit Em for Week 13
Written by Nick Caron, NFLFantasySpot.com
Quarterbacks - Start ‘Em:
Carson Palmer, CIN (vs. DET)
The Bengals focused on the running game against the Browns, which caused Palmer’s numbers to look significantly less gaudy than they could have. Fortunately, he’ll get another chance this week, as he faces a Lions defense which ranks dead-last in points surrendered to opposing quarterbacks this season.
Jay Cutler, CHI (vs. STL)
Cutler has been on-again, off-again all season; but it seems like this should be an on-again week. Cutler has fared poorly against the good pass defenses he’s faced this season, but pretty well against the bad secondaries he’s faced. The Saints are certainly the later.
Quarterbacks - Sit ‘Em:
Joe Flacco, BAL (@ GB)
Flacco rolled his ankle in the team’s week twelve matchup against the Steelers and his play certainly suffered because of it. Green Bay is are generally a team that is pretty good against the pass – especially in forcing turnovers, something that Flacco has been prone to do.
Tony Romo, DAL (@ NYG)
The Cowboys’ offense got back on track in week twelve against the hapless Raiders, but the Giants have historically caused problems for Romo, specifically in terms of turnovers. Romo scored just 9 fantasy points in these teams’ first matchup in week two.
Running Backs - Start ‘Em:
Thomas Jones, NYJ (@ BUF)
Jones has double-digit fantasy points and either at least a touchdown or 100-yards in eight consecutive games. His biggest fantasy day of the year came in week six, against the Bills, when he shredded them for over 200 yards on the ground.
Matt Forte, STL (vs. STL)
Forte may very well be the most disappointing fantasy player of the season, but he has had biggest fantasy days against the Lions (19) and Browns (24). The Rams fall into a similar defensive quality as those two teams, so that bodes well for Forte’s chances.
Running Backs - Sit ‘Em:
Pierre Thomas, NO (@ WAS)
Thomas has cracked 100-yards just one time this season, and has scored just five touchdowns on the ground; despite being considered the team’s primary goal line option. Meanwhile, the Redskins have allowed the fifth-fewest point total to opposing running backs this season.
Brandon Jacobs, NYG (vs. DAL)
Jacobs hasn’t had a ‘big’ fantasy game all year and has averaged just eleven carries over the past three weeks – even with Bradshaw missing week twelve completely, due to an injury. Bradshaw may return this week, which would break into Jacobs’ carries; but either way, the Cowboys have a stingy run defense and Jacobs didn’t fare well against them earlier this season, as he had just five fantasy points.
Wide Receivers – Start ‘Em:
Steve Smith, NYG (vs. DAL)
The Cowboys’ secondary was absolutely shredded by the Giants in week two, as they allowed over 300 yards to the Giants receivers. The defense has come around a bit since then, and Steve Smith has fallen back down to Earth; but he remains a solid play this week against a Cowboys defense that has held opposing wide receivers under 100 yards just one time this season.
Calvin Johnson, DET (@ CIN)
Megatron has been hobbled due to an injury, but has still managed to score in back-to-back weeks. This is a challenging matchup on paper, as the Bengals have been a pretty good pass-defense this year; but the Lions will need to turn to the passing game to even have a chance – and Calvin Johnson is Matt Stafford’s favorite target.
Wide Receivers – Sit ‘Em:
Terrell Owens, BUF (vs. NYJ)
From out of the shadows, Terrell Owens has re-emerged into fantasy relevance over the past two weeks, burning the opposition for 14 receptions, 293 yards, and two touchdowns. Unfortunately for Owens owners, Darrelle Revis will be lined up against him almost all game; and Owens had just 13 yards receiving against the Jets in the first matchup.
Roy Williams, DAL (@ NYG)
The Giants’ secondary held the Cowboys’ entire wide receiver group to just four catches in the first matchup, only one of which went to Williams. Williams was brought in to be the team’s No. 1 WR, but has failed to become that; and he doesn’t have more than five receptions in any game this season. Williams does three touchdowns in his past five games, but he has also thrown in a 0-catch performance during that same timespan.
Tight Ends – Start ‘Em:
Brent Celek, PHI (@ ATL)
With DeSean Jackson likely going to miss this week’s game, McNabb’s will likely turn to his next most consistent option this season; tight end Brent Celek. Add to that the fact that the Falcons currently rank last in the league in defending against tight ends, and you’ve got a great matchup. Celek was resigned to a long-term contract this week by the Eagles, who obviously see a bright future for this young pass-catching tight end.
Tight Ends – Sit ‘Em:
Heath Miller, PIT (vs. OAK)
All signs point to Big Ben’s return this week, but Miller has three or less fantasy points in four of his last five games. Even with Roethlisberger back, the Raiders have been very good at stopping opposing tight ends, having not allowed a single touchdown to them this season.
Start Em / Sit Em for Week 13
Written by Nick Caron, NFLFantasySpot.com
Quarterbacks - Start ‘Em:
Carson Palmer, CIN (vs. DET)
The Bengals focused on the running game against the Browns, which caused Palmer’s numbers to look significantly less gaudy than they could have. Fortunately, he’ll get another chance this week, as he faces a Lions defense which ranks dead-last in points surrendered to opposing quarterbacks this season.
Jay Cutler, CHI (vs. STL)
Cutler has been on-again, off-again all season; but it seems like this should be an on-again week. Cutler has fared poorly against the good pass defenses he’s faced this season, but pretty well against the bad secondaries he’s faced. The Saints are certainly the later.
Quarterbacks - Sit ‘Em:
Joe Flacco, BAL (@ GB)
Flacco rolled his ankle in the team’s week twelve matchup against the Steelers and his play certainly suffered because of it. Green Bay is are generally a team that is pretty good against the pass – especially in forcing turnovers, something that Flacco has been prone to do.
Tony Romo, DAL (@ NYG)
The Cowboys’ offense got back on track in week twelve against the hapless Raiders, but the Giants have historically caused problems for Romo, specifically in terms of turnovers. Romo scored just 9 fantasy points in these teams’ first matchup in week two.
Running Backs - Start ‘Em:
Thomas Jones, NYJ (@ BUF)
Jones has double-digit fantasy points and either at least a touchdown or 100-yards in eight consecutive games. His biggest fantasy day of the year came in week six, against the Bills, when he shredded them for over 200 yards on the ground.
Matt Forte, STL (vs. STL)
Forte may very well be the most disappointing fantasy player of the season, but he has had biggest fantasy days against the Lions (19) and Browns (24). The Rams fall into a similar defensive quality as those two teams, so that bodes well for Forte’s chances.
Running Backs - Sit ‘Em:
Pierre Thomas, NO (@ WAS)
Thomas has cracked 100-yards just one time this season, and has scored just five touchdowns on the ground; despite being considered the team’s primary goal line option. Meanwhile, the Redskins have allowed the fifth-fewest point total to opposing running backs this season.
Brandon Jacobs, NYG (vs. DAL)
Jacobs hasn’t had a ‘big’ fantasy game all year and has averaged just eleven carries over the past three weeks – even with Bradshaw missing week twelve completely, due to an injury. Bradshaw may return this week, which would break into Jacobs’ carries; but either way, the Cowboys have a stingy run defense and Jacobs didn’t fare well against them earlier this season, as he had just five fantasy points.
Wide Receivers – Start ‘Em:
Steve Smith, NYG (vs. DAL)
The Cowboys’ secondary was absolutely shredded by the Giants in week two, as they allowed over 300 yards to the Giants receivers. The defense has come around a bit since then, and Steve Smith has fallen back down to Earth; but he remains a solid play this week against a Cowboys defense that has held opposing wide receivers under 100 yards just one time this season.
Calvin Johnson, DET (@ CIN)
Megatron has been hobbled due to an injury, but has still managed to score in back-to-back weeks. This is a challenging matchup on paper, as the Bengals have been a pretty good pass-defense this year; but the Lions will need to turn to the passing game to even have a chance – and Calvin Johnson is Matt Stafford’s favorite target.
Wide Receivers – Sit ‘Em:
Terrell Owens, BUF (vs. NYJ)
From out of the shadows, Terrell Owens has re-emerged into fantasy relevance over the past two weeks, burning the opposition for 14 receptions, 293 yards, and two touchdowns. Unfortunately for Owens owners, Darrelle Revis will be lined up against him almost all game; and Owens had just 13 yards receiving against the Jets in the first matchup.
Roy Williams, DAL (@ NYG)
The Giants’ secondary held the Cowboys’ entire wide receiver group to just four catches in the first matchup, only one of which went to Williams. Williams was brought in to be the team’s No. 1 WR, but has failed to become that; and he doesn’t have more than five receptions in any game this season. Williams does three touchdowns in his past five games, but he has also thrown in a 0-catch performance during that same timespan.
Tight Ends – Start ‘Em:
Brent Celek, PHI (@ ATL)
With DeSean Jackson likely going to miss this week’s game, McNabb’s will likely turn to his next most consistent option this season; tight end Brent Celek. Add to that the fact that the Falcons currently rank last in the league in defending against tight ends, and you’ve got a great matchup. Celek was resigned to a long-term contract this week by the Eagles, who obviously see a bright future for this young pass-catching tight end.
Tight Ends – Sit ‘Em:
Heath Miller, PIT (vs. OAK)
All signs point to Big Ben’s return this week, but Miller has three or less fantasy points in four of his last five games. Even with Roethlisberger back, the Raiders have been very good at stopping opposing tight ends, having not allowed a single touchdown to them this season.
