Sanders has yet to find the end zone this year and has just 9 carries in his last two games against the Cowboys and Chiefs. Dont worry about Dalton Schultz, even with a backup QB. In his past five games against the Lions, Cousins has 1,458 passing yards, 15 total touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Week 11 Sit Em: Running Backs. ET, Fox): Dillon will be in a lot of fantasy lineups this weekend, so consider this more of a warning than a hard sit 'em. Week 4 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Clyde Edwards-Helaire at Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. Week 5 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Ezekiel Elliott at Rams (4:25 p.m. Zach Ertzat Raiders (4:25 p.m. Both Packers WRs have a lot of upside to consider this week. But if he doesn't score and isn't involved in the passing game then you're looking at a potential bad Fantasy outing, and that could happen this week against the Ravens. Hes averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 11.6 yards per reception and looks explosive out of the backfield. And in that same vein, I'm breezing right by the top 20 running backs and wide receivers for my Week 10 start/sit fantasy advice. The Buccaneers won't run on the 49ers, but White and Fournette should make plays in the passing game. ET, CBS), Hayden Hurst at Cowboys (4:25 p.m. If youre playing Lawrence this week, then why not stack him with the player who appears to be developing as his favorite target? Taysom Hill vs. Week 13 Fantasy Football Start ems. You should avoid the Browns DST in all leagues in Week 14. The Chargers also just held Foster Moreau to one catch for 32 yards on three targets in Week 13, and Gesicki might have worse production than that in Week 14 given his recent level of play. Jeff Wilson is primed to run all over the discombobulated Houston Texans defense as the RB Start 'Em of the Week. The only reason to trust Henry this week is because of the matchup against the Cardinals, who are No. Wilson will hopefully stay hot coming off the Jets bye in Week 10. Thielen had a good game against the Lions when these teams met in Week 3 with six catches for 61 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. In his first four games with Mayfield under center, Moore averaged just 8.5 PPR points per game with one touchdown. ET, NBC): Wilson did lead the 49ers backs in touch share (33.3%) in his first game without Elijah Mitchell, and he should see even more work with Tyrion Davis-Price out of action. His third start was against the Bills, who exposed him with four interceptions, holding him to just two Fantasy points. Week 11 Fantasy Football RB Sit ems Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills (vs. CLE) Last week, fantasy managers who started Devin Singletary were very ET, Fox) Travis Etienne at Chargers (4:05 p.m. All Rights Reserved. Travis Kelce vs. Chargers (TNF)2. ET, Fox): Hill was a fantasy star in Week 1, scoring 15.3 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. He now has four games with at least 100 rushing yards and at least 11 PPR points in the seven games since the Panthers traded Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, SEA -3.5 With three weeks of NFL games in the bag,fantasy football managers are starting to feel like they have a solid idea of who to start and who to sit heading into Week 5. Kansas City is a heavy road favorite in this matchup (-9.5 on Caesars Sportsbook), and Pacheco should be able to close out Denver with his legs in the second half. While Valdes-Scantling should play Sunday against the Chargers, we should see Toney in a prominent role if Smith-Schuster and Hardman are out. Start of the Week. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. The Chiefs DST just had a similar matchup like this in Week 12 against the Rams and gave up 10 points with three sacks and two interceptions. I expect him to perform like a quality No. When you look at the Chargers overall numbers against QBs, the matchup does not appear that juicy. Meyers had one of his best games of the season in Week 8 at the Jets with nine catches for 60 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Teams on bye: Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, New York Giants, Pittsburgh, San Francisco. Jones could be looking at the featured role for the Seahawks with Kenneth Walker III (ankle), DeeJay Dallas (ankle) and Travis Homer (knee) all dealing with injuries. Edmonds is a risk-reward flex.Jeff Wilson Jr. at Broncos (8:20 p.m. Week 10 Fantasy Football Start ems. Even in an advantageous matchup, Baker Mayfield floundered the opportunity, ending the week as the QB31 with 9.3 fantasy points. The 2022 fantasy football season can't begin with Michael Fabiano's Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em. When we look at this article, we generally try to select players as potential start em options if they were in less than 40% of ESPN league lineups last week. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Patriots have allowed 13.25 fantasy points per week on average and under nine per game in each of the last three. Yet, in the past two weeks, theyve allowed over 25 fantasy points to opposing QBs in each game. He caught 4-of-5 targets for 91 yards. Over the course of the season, opposing receivers average 31.8 fantasy points per game against them. Week 13 Fantasy Football Start ems. Fabs Top 10 Tight Ends1. White and Leonard Fournette aren't great starts in non- and 0.5-PPR leagues this week, but they are worth using as at least flex options in PPR. Big Ben is the QB28 in fantasy and has yet to finish a game as the QB23 or better. He played on 83% of the Buccaneers offensive snaps last week and finished with 20 rushes for 91 yards while adding 3 receptions (5 targets) for 47 yards in the air. In a week where there are six teams on byes, its a tough week to navigate, especially when we mix injuries in as well.. Lets examine the matchups in Week 9 and highlight some start em and sit em You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! Goff was excellent in Week 13 against Jacksonville with 25 Fantasy points, and he has consecutive games of at least 21 points. O/U 45, WAS -3 His targets have increased from 4 and 3 in the first two games to 5 and 8 in the last two weeks as the Bills finally look like the team we all expected. Meyers always has a safe floor of 10 PPR points, which he's done five times in seven games. Wilson is heading into Week 13 off the back of a strange game last week. Hopefully things are better for the Mayfield-Moore connection, and things have changed in Carolina since then with Matt Rhule, Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson gone. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! ET, Fox) Cordarrelle Patterson at Seahawks (4:25 p.m. In 2021, White had a huge game in his first start against the Bengals in Week 8 with 32 Fantasy points. Hes averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 11.6 yards per reception and looks explosive out of the backfield. Russell Wilson has been bad for the Broncos offense this season but great for opposing defenses, and the Chiefs DST should benefit this week. Dallas Goedert vs. Vikings (MNF)9. With the NFL in full swing and fantasy football lineups being set, who makes the list of the top start 'em and sit 'em options for Week 5? Thats Chase Edmonds, Darrell Henderson, and Zack Moss. It took a breakaway play with Jordan Love under center for him to produce in Week 12, but the play itself demonstrated why Watson can be so devastating at the drop of a hat. He is matchup-proof and a RB whom you start each and every week. Copyright 2019-2022. Pickens is coming off a down game at Atlanta in Week 13 when he had one catch for 2 yards on two targets. Thats Darnold out there? Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. The rumors of Odell Beckham joining the Cowboys seems to have helped Gallup produce at a higher level in the past two weeks. Heading into Week 4, Cousins had thrown for 8 TDs with 0 interceptions. Collins returned from a two-game absence from a groin injury in Week 10 at the Giants and got 10 targets from Davis Mills for five catches, 49 yards and a touchdown. He has four touchdowns over that span, and he's run for at least 77 yards in consecutive games against the Giants and Colts. Week 13 Start Em: Running Backs Start of the Week Tony Pollard vs. Colts (8:20 p.m. 4 in fantasy points allowed to QBs at just 14.03 per game and allow the fourth-fewest passing yards per game (207). Sterling Shepard is out for Week 5, and with Darius Slayton likely to be sidelined as well, Golladay and rookie Kadarius Toney will be asked to carry the passing game. Week 6 Sit Em: Tight Ends. Week 4 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Clyde Edwards-Helaire at Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues against the Patriots, who have allowed a pair of receivers to score in each of the past two games against Minnesota in Week 12 (Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen) and Buffalo in Week 13 (Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis). 8:30 p.m. Keep in mind that prior to Week 13 he had just two games since Week 3 with double digits in Fantasy points. Dillon at Buccaneers ($6,000) Damien Harris vs. Ravens ($5,600) Devin Singletary at Dolphins ($5,600). Robinson should get a boost with Cooper Kupp (ankle) out, but I need to see it to believe it. With the WR position deeper than ever for fantasy football, start em or sit em decisions for Week 5 are invariably matchup-dependent. When we look at this article, we generally try to select players as potential start em options if they were in less than 40% of ESPN league lineups last week. While he only had three catches for 45 yards on four targets against the Cowboys, that was just his second game this season without a touchdown or 100 receiving yards. Start Em Antonio Gibson vs. Eagles (1 p.m. Mike Gesickiat Ravens (1 p.m. I wouldnt chase the points though, as he played just 15 offensive snaps and was used as a blocker on more than half of them. Some players may have an increase in value and others may have a decrease. Fantasy Implication for Mark Andrews and Demarcus Robinson. Week 4 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Clyde Edwards-Helaire at Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. Singletary was productive against the Patriots as well with 13 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown, but he had no catches on two targets. Fantasy managers do not. 30 in fantasy points allowed to the position with a whopping 30.18 PPR points per game allowed. This isn't the week to trust Conklin as a starter in the majority of leagues. This week, Foreman should stay hot against the Seahawks, who have been awful against opposing running backs of late. Pro Football Network, LLC. His efficiency will bottom out at some point, and when it does, it could happen quickly. Thats, Given his 5 rushing TDs, its clear Carolinas trade for Darnold has paid off. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. But I expect him to rebound this week in a potential shootout with the Lions. Therefore, I am left with no choice but to add him into the sit em side for now. He is averaging 13.7 opportunities per game and 1.14 fantasy points per touch. He's a low-end starter at best in most leagues. Prior to his performances in Weeks 9 and 11, Lawrence had not had a 20-point performance since Week 6. 2 running back in all leagues with top-10 upside. O/U 41.5, CIN -4 I promised you I would have Mike Gesicki as a start em eventually. Derrick Henry vs. Raiders6. This weeks matchup makes it a tough case to start Singletary. Therefore, there is a great opportunity here for Lawrence to post a big number and reward fantasy managers. Van Jefferson might be the better of the Rams receivers this week at the Saints and moving forward with Kupp injured, and we don't know if Matthew Stafford (concussion) will even play. Im expecting him to be a security blanket of sorts for new starter Cooper Rush, and Cincinnati has also allowed more fantasy points to tight ends than any team in the league in their last eight games overall. Fantasy managers should be aware of these changes in case it affects their start/sit decisions. Christian McCaffrey vs. Saints3. Week 10 Sit Em: Running Backs. The Dolphins run game was erased in Week 13 at San Francisco when Wilson and Raheem Mostert combined for eight carries for 33 yards and no catches on just two targets. The Dolphins OL along with Jacoby Brissett are the wild cards. At this point, its impossible not just to start Watson and enjoy the ride. Saints News Network fantasy football analyst Brendan Boylan looks at New Orleans players to start or sit in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL Season. O/U 43, LV -6 NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Wide Receivers. O/U 41.5, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups. With not all matchups being equal, here are our top start em and sit em plays for Week 5 of fantasy football. Sam Darnold? It wont feel great, but if you have other options, it might be a prudent move to consider. Given his recent lackluster play and the matchup with the Jets, it's easy to fade Knox this week in the majority of leagues. Elliott is hot coming into Week 14 with at least 16 PPR points in three games in a row. I'll be the first to admit I don't drive defensively. With Rashod Bateman out, Duvernay should have a bigger role. Otton has five games this season with at least five targets, and he's scored at least 10 PPR points in four of them, with two touchdowns. Only three quarterbacks have scored more than 19 Fantasy points against the Bills, and White should be limited to Superflex and two-quarterback leagues this week. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. He was 12-of-22 passing for 131 yards, no touchdowns and an interception, and he rushed for just 21 yards. ET, ESPN). 2 target behind Michael Pittman, who is also worth starting in Week 11. NFL Week 5 fantasy football start em, sit em. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-11-start-em-sit-em-wide-receivers-roll-with-courtland-sutton-tyler-boyd-more | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. I might like a player, but I have to wait for his injury status in certain cases to see if he's worth mentioning as a start. By Nathan Jahnke Oct 6, 2022. 32 in points allowed to WRs at 53.83 and give up 330.2 passing yards per game. Week 9 Start Em: Running Backs. And in two games with White, Garrett Wilson has 13 catches for 257 yards and two touchdowns on 23 targets for an average of 25.0 PPR points per game. Start of the Week. SI Sportsbook Player Props: Freiermuth over 36.5 receiving yards. He also struggled at Indianapolis in Week 12 with three catches for 57 yards on six targets, and he's been at six targets or less for seven games in a row. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Montgomery over 67.5 rushing yards, SI Sportsbook Perfect 10: FREE TO PLAY. The problem is he has one game with more than 220 passing yards and multiple touchdowns over that span, and the Steelers have allowed just five quarterbacks (Joe Burrow did it twice) to score more than 20 Fantasy points this season. Maybe he snaps out of his funk this week against the Commanders, but he's just a No. And the Bills are No. lead to a larger workload for Parker, the latter is not at full health either as he is labeled a game-time decision with a hamstring injury. In their past five games, the Titans have allowed 78 catches for 1,028 yards and eight touchdowns to opposing receivers from Kansas City, Denver, Green Bay, Cincinnati and Philadelphia, with six guys scoring at least 18 PPR points. ET, Fox): Hill was a fantasy star in Week 1, scoring 15.3 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Julio Jones, Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Marvin Jones have Week 11 off. The Buccaneers' defense is tough on running backs, allowing an average of just 11.7 points in their first two games. ET, Fox): Hall has taken over as the lead back in New York, seeing 42.6% of the touches in last week's win over the Dolphins. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. He has four games this season with at least eight targets, and he has scored at least 15 PPR points in each outing. O/U 37, PHI -7 Christian Watson was worth adding and has the potential to be a starter in all leagues this week after he had four catches for 107 yards and three touchdowns on eight targets in Week 10 against Dallas. Cooks has a tough matchup as well, against the Eagles on Thursday night. Although the TE position in fantasy is notoriously shallow, start em or sit em decisions could mean the difference in a win or a loss in Week 5. Boyd has scored a touchdown in two of his past three games and had at least 12 PPR points in three of his past four outings. Nick Chubb vs. Steelers (TNF), Complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 3 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. ET, CBS), O.J. O/U 38, GB -3 1 receiver for the Texans? With the WR position deeper than ever for fantasy football, start em or sit em decisions for Week 5 are invariably matchup-dependent. All Rights Reserved. He has no catches on the season on just two targets, and he should continue to share playing time with Kenyan Drake. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. If Jones starts for Seattle in Week 14 then I would consider him a flex, but he's only worth trusting in deeper leagues. Through four weeks, Robinson is the WR60 in PPR scoring and has finished every single game as a WR48 or worse. Its understandable if you want to take a shot on Parker due to his matchup, as the Buccaneers sit at No. Sure, you love that Evan Engram was third on the team in targets last week, but you never once felt anything was going to come from them. Pat Freiermuth vs. Patriots10. Fantasy owners need to check their lineups heading into Week 9. Gaskin saw just 2 carries for 3 yards and did not record a single target. The Chargers have allowed three quarterbacks in a row (Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray and Derek Carr) to score at least 20 Fantasy points, and I expect Tagovailoa to bounce back in a big way in this matchup. Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Get D'Andre Swift, Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson in your lineups Who you should have in your Week 14 lineups and who you should not Falcons (4:05 p.m. Now, he is averaging 19.5 Fantasy points per game in four career meetings with the Eagles. ET, CBS): CEH has had a very nice start to the 2022 campaign, scoring a combined 38.2 points in his first two games. O/U 50, PHI -7 That was up from the 23.5% share he had in the opener. Buccaneers (1 p.m. He did have a big game against Dallas last year in Week 8 with six catches for 78 yards and a touchdown, but it's tough to trust him now as anything more than a No. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. 3 Fantasy receiver in this matchup. Let's hope he stays healthy so I don't have to do many edits to this column. O/U 44, NYG -3 The talented linebacker is out of action once again, so Edwards-Helaire will be in a great position to find success. 28 vs. RBs (29.48 points per game) and have allowed 6 TDs to the position, including a rushing TD in every game this season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Joe Mixon at Jets8. Smith has actually attempted at least 37 passes in consecutive games against the Raiders and Rams, so the Seahawks might have transformed into a passing team based on how well Smith has done this year. Engram has 7 receptions on 12 targets for 48 yards in his two games and is averaging 4.8 fantasy points per contest. ET, NBC): Pollard is coming off a bad stat line, scoring just 8.1 fantasy points in a win over the Giants. Denver has allowed just six touchdowns to opposing receivers all year, and Smith-Schuster should be considered just a No. Mahomes looks for guys with single coverage so this bodes well for Smith-Schuster. I believe in Mayfield, and once the timing is back with Odell Beckham Jr., better days will be ahead. Now he heads into the best matchup in the league for opposing quarterbacks. And in that same vein, I'm breezing right by the top 20 running backs and wide receivers for my Week 10 start/sit fantasy advice. After a three-game lull where he scored a combined 12 PPR points, Fantasy managers can feel good about starting Dulcich again in the majority of leagues. Irv Smith Jr.at Eagles (Mon. This extended Bakers streak of games with 18 or fewer fantasy points to six games dating back to last season. Week 10 Sit Em: Running Backs. Whether it is his own ineffectiveness as a runner or game script issues causing his dip in performance, Gaskin is not someone we can trust. In his past two games with Warren (Week 10 against New Orleans and Week 13 at Atlanta), Harris has one catch for 6 yards on two targets. The Bills also have allowed a running back to score at least 12 PPR points in five of the past six games, including Carter and James Robinson each scoring 13 PPR points against Buffalo in Week 9. He has two games over that span with at least eight targets and seven catches and three games with at least 60 receiving yards. If he does play in Week 9 (which is a question mark), it is going to be hard to recommend starting him. The Dolphins face the Bears in Week 9, and it has been pretty easy to run on this defense this year. He scored a modest 8.9 points, but the target share was impressive with Van Jefferson out of action. Week 14 Start Em: Running Backs. ET, CBS): Fantasy managers might be a bit concerned about Schultzs value with Dak Prescott on the sidelines, but Id still start him against the Bengals. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to the position. Jones had 30 Fantasy points in his first start this season against the Bears in Week 12. Zero, zip, zilch, nada. The Ravens face the Saints, and fantasy managers should take a chance on him this week as a WR2. Jeff Wilson is primed to run all over the discombobulated Houston Texans defense as the RB Start 'Em of the Week. He now has six touchdowns in the last three weeks, topping 100 receiving yards on two occasions. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues for Week 11 against the Lions, who are No. Higgins has scored at least 13 PPR points in three games in a row. But I am also unwilling to bet my week on a guy who looks nowhere near the player we once saw on the field. He needs to prove himself first before Fantasy managers can trust him again. Taysom Hillvs. Otherwise, he had a limited role in the passing game with three catches for 44 yards on three targets. The Bills have not allowed a tight end to score a touchdown this season, and Buffalo already held Conklin to one catch for 7 yards on two targets in Week 9. Brady is only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. He has seven games this season with at least seven targets, and he scored at least 12 PPR points in five of them, including Week 10 at Tennessee when Jeudy got hurt. Id get him into your lineup this week, as he faces a Raiders defense thats been awful against tight ends. Dawson Knox vs. Titans (MNF), Complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings'wide receiver previewfor more help with matchup notes, Week 11 numbers to know and more. Id still be wary of him as more than a flex this week, as the Niners face a Broncos defense thats allowed an average of 16.9 fantasy points per game to runners since Week 13 of last season. 2 running back in all leagues. Hollywood now has three games of 19 or more fantasy points, plus 326 receiving yards and 4 total touchdowns on the season. The Ravens have allowed just two touchdowns to opposing receivers since Week 8 and only three guys (Chris Olave in Week 9 and Zay Jones and Jamal Agnew in Week 12) to score more than 11 PPR points over that span. It's time to start benching him in most leagues instead of hoping that this will be the week he finally does something productive. It's been a rough month for Smith-Schuster, who suffered a concussion in Week 10 against Jacksonville, then missed Week 11 at the Chargers and got limited production the past two weeks against the Rams and Cincinnati. What happened in Week 13 against New Orleans is probably a sign of things to come for Week 14 at San Francisco with how Tom Brady leaned on both running backs in the passing game. Apparently, Lamar Jackson didnt care as he peppered Marquise Brown in Week 4 as he found the end zone yet again. Week 10 Fantasy Football Start ems. He also saw 50% of the backfield touches, so there was no committee with Khalil Herbert. Related: QB/TE/DST Fantasy Advice for Week 5 SIT These Running Backs Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins. Pittman will likely still be started in many fantasy leagues, however, he should be seen as a WR3 instead of anything higher. But is that accurate, or are we jumping to conclusions after only four games? Week 5 Start Em: Wide Receivers Start of the Week Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. Dillon. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. ET, CBS), Austin Hooper at Bills (7:15 p.m. Mark Andrews is banged up, Bateman is out: the road is paved for Duverany to have a good game. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Dillon over 14.5 receiving yards. This matchup can also hopefully get Allen Lazard going again after he struggled with just three targets on Sunday night. Raiders (1 p.m. As a result, he's only worth using as a No. He has become a favorite target of Patrick Mahomes, and that results in solid fantasy value. Kirk Cousins had his first off game of the season in Week 4 as he posted 203 yards and 1 TD for 11.1 fantasy points (QB27). That script should continue against the Vikings in Week 9. Last week, it was Mike White and the New York Jets who had a big day. With the WR position deeper than ever for fantasy football, start em or sit em decisions for Week 5 are invariably matchup-dependent. Smith has scored at least 22 Fantasy points in five games in a row, and he might be asked to do more with Kenneth Walker III (ankle) banged up this week. Corey Davis delivered with 4 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets taking on his former team, the Tennessee Titans. When we look at this article, we generally try to select players as potential start em options if they were in less than 40% of ESPN league lineups last week. In his past three games with Ryan, Campbell has scored at least 18 PPR points in each outing with at least nine targets, seven catches and 57 yards, and he has a touchdown in each game. Devin Duvernay could be a big part of the Ravens' game plan on Monday night in New Orleans. Fantasy owners need to check their lineups heading into Week 9. Hes averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 11.6 yards per reception and looks explosive out of the backfield. Toney made his first impact with the Chiefs in Week 10 against Jacksonville with four catches for 57 yards and a touchdown on five targets, and he added two carries for 33 yards. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. 1 receiver for the Cardinals while Hopkins was suspended, and Brown scored at least 12 PPR points in each of his first five healthy games this season as the top target. O/U 53, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Welcome to our weekly start 'em, sit 'em fantasy football column.Here are five players who you may think about starting or sitting this week in pursuit of that goal. Start Em Sit Em Week 5 Alright, folks, it is time to buckle down as the middle of fantasy football season is about to arrive in a few weeks. Tennessee is No. O/U 47, DAL -16.5 Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Julio Jones, Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Marvin Jones have Week 11 off. Per PFF, the Dolphins ran 25 snaps from 21 or 22 personnel and Gesicki was never on the field in those sets. 2 in rushing yards among quarterbacks (226) behind only Lamar Jackson (279). From a fantasy standpoint, rookie Kenneth Gainwell is actually ahead of him as the RB25 (11.7 ppg) to Sanders RB33 (10.1 ppg). He also had three catches against Indianapolis in Week 13, and hopefully his work in the passing game will continue to increase. NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Quarterbacks, Start Em | Sam Darnold, Carolina Panthers (vs. PHI), Start Em | Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings (vs. DET), Sit Em | Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. DEN), Sit Em | Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns (@ LAC), Start Em | Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta Falcons (vs. NYJ), Start Em | Zack Moss, Buffalo Bills (@ KC), Start Em | Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. MIA), Sit Em | Myles Gaskin, Miami Dolphins (@ TB), Sit Em | Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles (@ CAR), NFL Start Em, Sit Em for Week 5: Wide Receivers, Start Em | Corey Davis, New York Jets (@ ATL), Start Em | Marquise Brown, Baltimore Ravens (vs. IND), Start Em | Kenny Golladay, New York Giants (@ DAL), Sit Em | JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. DEN), Sit Em | Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears (@ LV), Sit Em | DeVante Parker, Miami Dolphins (@ TB), Start Em | Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills (@ KC), Start Em | Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins (@ TB), Sit Em | Evan Engram, New York Giants (@ DAL). Sit of the Week Dalton Schultz at Eagles (8:20 p.m. However, in the past two weeks, he has scored two receiving touchdowns. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. But I still like Lazard as the better Fantasy receiver for the Packers against the Titans. The Giants have struggled against opposing receivers of late, allowing 72 catches for 843 yards and five touchdowns in their past five games against Seattle, Houston, Detroit, Dallas and Washington. Tampa Bay has faced a pass on a league-high 70.7% of its plays. Week 5 Start Em: Wide Receivers Start of the Week Tee Higgins at Ravens (8:20 p.m. He then scored nine Fantasy points in his second start at Indianapolis, although he was injured and didn't finish the game. The Dolphins have allowed 6 TDs to RBs so far this season. Sam Darnold? The Vikings have allowed four quarterbacks in a row to pass for at least 307 yards, and three of them have scored at least 21 Fantasy points. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. Cooks wanted to be traded but he wasnt, which doesnt bode well for him or the team. Its been rough for Smith-Schuster, who chose to re-sign with the Steelers in the offseason despite having several suitors. Harris is more of a bust alert than a sit against the Ravens, who have been great against opposing running backs for the past five games going back to Week 8. He also hurt his ankle in the loss, but he's expected to play against the Chargers. Sit of the Week Najee Harris at Bengals (4:25 p.m. He should benefit with Courtland Sutton (hamstring) likely out in Week 14, and the Broncos should be throwing a lot against the Chiefs. Denver has scored 16 points or less in four games in a row, and Wilson has been sacked at least three times in four of his past five games, with 17 total sacks over that span. Given his 5 rushing TDs, its clear Carolinas trade for Darnold has paid off. ET, Fox): Hall has taken over as the lead back in New York, seeing 42.6% of the touches in last week's win over the Dolphins. In the past two weeks, Smith-Schuster has put up 100 yards and a touchdown in each game. Only four running backs have scored against the Cowboys this season (Saquon Barkley did it twice), and Pierce is only worth using as a low-end starter or flex this week given the matchup. The Jets and the Bills are the two teams yet to allow a tight end to score a touchdown this season, and Knox already struggled against the Jets in Week 9 with three catches for 25 yards on four targets. O/U 37, SF -3.5 I expect this game to be a high-scoring affair, and hopefully Thielen will be heavily targeted by Kirk Cousins. Week 14 Start Em: Running Backs. Thats because teams refuse to run against them. That should give Carr a great opportunity to be an option to start in Week 13. The Bengals come off their bye in Week 10 still without Ja'Marr Chase (hip), which bodes well for Boyd and Tee Higgins. Pro Football Network, LLC. He should be considered a No. Week 6 Sit Em: Tight Ends. He has Sam Ehlinger throwing the ball to him, and while he did have nine targets last week, he wasnt as much a part of the offense as he was with Matt Ryan. O/U 41, NE -3 With the Commanders unlikely to see a negative game script, they can continue running the ball throughout. Wilson has 16 targets over that span for 14 catches and 207 yards. managers are starting to feel like they have a solid idea of who to start and who to sit heading into Week 5. In recent weeks, Singletary has been a little more reliable. Given his 5 rushing TDs, its clear the Panthers were right to re-sign Cam Newton. Baker Mayfield is back as the starter for the Panthers with P.J. But Moore has also cooled off of late with a combined 10 PPR points in his past two games against Cincinnati and Atlanta. O/U 52, TEN -3.5 He also just had four targets in Week 13 against New Orleans for four catches and 59 yards, and he's scored nine PPR points or less in three of his past four games. Week 11 Sit Em: Running Backs. The Lions have struggled with opposing receivers of late, allowing 50 catches for 643 yards and three touchdowns in the past three weeks against the Giants, Buffalo and Jacksonville. Sit of the Week Najee Harris vs. Saints (1 p.m. In his past six appearances going back to last season, he's rushed for at least 40 yards in each outing, including in Week 13 against Denver when he came on for an injured Lamar Jackson (knee). Tyler Higbeevs. Not one. Courtland Sutton (hamstring) is likely out for Week 14 against Kansas City, which means Jeudy should be the top target for Russell Wilson in a game where the Broncos are probably throwing a lot while chasing points. He has struggled for the past two games against the Bengals and Eagles, scoring 14 Fantasy points or less in those two outings, but this is a much easier opponent. HisWaiver Wire columnalso can direct you to the best options who may be available in your leagues. Pat Freiermuthat Patriots (1 p.m. Akers started and saw more touches than Darrell Henderson last week, but he was second in snaps (35-27) in what is now a committee. He scored a good chunk of his points on a 50-yard run, which is also unlikely to happen in most weeks. No running back has more than 47 rushing yards against Baltimore over that span, and only Leonard Fournette in Week 8 scored on the ground against the Ravens, with JaMycal Hasty catching a touchdown against Baltimore in Week 12. O/U 45.5, PHI -7 O/U 41.5, PIT -2.5 Singletary could be on the verge of losing his job to James Cook, who was fantastic in Week 13 at New England with 14 carries for 64 yards, along with six catches for 41 yards on six targets. Start Em Sit Em Week 5 Alright, folks, it is time to buckle down as the middle of fantasy football season is about to arrive in a few weeks. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. Pierce had a solid game against the Browns in Week 13 as expected with 18 carries for 73 yards, along with three catches for 22 yards on three targets. Its always hard to sit a player of Samuels quality, but there is a lot working against him this week. Sit RB Mike Boone Admittedly, Mike Boone offers some intriguing upside. We know Pickett tends to prefer George Pickens, who should be considered the better Fantasy option of Pittsburgh's receiving corps. That was his first game playing with DeAndre Hopkins, and hopefully Brown does even better with Hopkins after Arizona's bye in Week 13. Mostert is still the No. Week 5 Start Em: Defenses. But I dont see that happening this week as the Falcons head to London without Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle). Even last week when Trevor Lawrence struggled and got hurt, he still managed 18 Fantasy points at Detroit. In Week 5, the Browns take on the Los Angeles Chargers, who are No. The Falcons are 25th in points allowed to WRs at 42.98 and have surrendered 7 receiving TDs to the position. Our two start options are currently being started in around 40% or less in leagues, whereas our two sit players are at around 70% or higher. Start of the Week Tony Pollard vs. Texans (1 p.m. Dalton Schultzvs. Bengals (4:25 p.m. This start em, sit em column digs a step deeper, looking into why someone you might typically start might not have a good week, or why someone overlooked might have a good week. But both running backs should rebound this week against the Chargers, who are No. In deeper leagues, Huntley is worth trusting as a starter. Hardman was out for that game, and Smith-Schuster got hurt, giving Toney the chance to showcase his skills. That was the case with D'Onta Foreman for Week 14. Week 10 Start Em: Defenses Start of the Week Giants D/ST vs. Texans (1 p.m. Zach Ertz at Raiders8. Kenny Golladay had his first big game as a member of the Giants last week, catching 6-of-7 targets for 116 yards and 17.6 fantasy points. He is matchup-proof and a RB whom you start each and every week. Evans should only be started in three-receiver leagues in most formats. He should have the chance for another quality outing this week, and he's worth starting in all leagues. I'm excited about both of their outlooks for the rest of the year with Ryan back. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season. There's also the chance that J.K. Dobbins (knee) could return this week, and then Edwards is a must-sit Fantasy option in all formats. Similarly, when selecting players to list as sit em options, we try to look for players who started in more than 50% of lineups the previous week. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. O/U 41, KC -5.5 Slayton had a great game in Week 13 against the Commanders with 15 PPR points, and he has at least 13 PPR points in three of his past four outings. MORE: Jeff Wilson Jr. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. He hasn't scored a rushing touchdown since Week 5, and this Dallas defense is No. Start Em | Corey Davis, New York Jets (@ ATL) Chalk another tally in the box for revenge games paying off. While the Travis Etienne truthers won't like it, Robinson is still the best runner in this offense and should be considered a solid flex option against the Chargers.Dameon Pierceat Bears (1 p.m. Pickens and Diontae Johnson, who still hasn't scored a touchdown this season, are only worth using as No. Start 'em, sit 'em for Week . Weve dug through the latest roster percentages to identify fantasy football players who you must either start or sit. He still hasnt had a breakout game, but at some point, that should be coming. Hell be on the flex radar against the Bears, who were smoked for 193 rushing yards by Aaron Jones and A.J. Sit of the Week Dalton Schultz at Eagles (8:20 p.m. They just allowed more than 13 fantasy points to the Browns tight ends and gave up over 22 fantasy points to a Ravens team that lost Mark Andrews early. Sit of the Week Najee Harris at Bengals (4:25 p.m. Our two start options are currently being started in around 40% or less in leagues, whereas our two sit players are at around 70% or higher. Start of the Week Travis Etienne vs. He scored 15 PPR points in Week 1 against Kansas City, but he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 at Las Vegas and struggled in Week 3 against the Raiders. Week 10 Start Em: Defenses Start of the Week Giants D/ST vs. Texans (1 p.m. T.J. Hockenson vs. Commanders7. Leonard Fournette might have top-five upside in Week 5, and I am not sure anyone is mentioning it. Do I even put him here? But he missed practice Wednesday with a foot injury, so I didn't even mention him in the running back Start 'Em & Sit 'Em, which we published earlier in the day. But this is a much tougher matchup against the Bengals. The Bears at some point have to realize that Herbert is the better back, and fantasy managers should already realize this and keep Montgomery on the bench. Now, he's had some productive moments over that span, scoring at least 14 PPR points three times, but this is a difficult matchup for him in Week 14 against Baltimore. Week 13 Start Em: Running Backs Start of the Week Tony Pollard vs. Colts (8:20 p.m. Certainly not against the Denver Broncos, who allow the second-fewest fantasy points per game to the position (12.56). I did, and I got nothing for it. Buccaneers (1 p.m. Keep an eye on Cameron Brate (illness), and if he's out again in Week 14 at San Francisco then consider Otton a low-end starter in the majority of leagues. The Dolphins defense has also been really good against opposing WRs, allowing fewer than 24 fantasy points in each of the last three. He's a solid No. He helped out in Week 13 against the Rams when Walker and Dallas were injured, and Jones had seven carries for 14 yards, along with two catches for 18 yards on four targets. Aiyuk is only worth starting in three-receiver leagues, and I would consider Deebo Samuel a low-end starter at best in all formats. ET, Fox) Michael Carter vs. Bengals (1 p.m. Zuerlein just had a big game in Week 13 at Minnesota with five made field goals and one PAT without missing a kick, but I expect him to struggle this week at Buffalo. O/U 41, LV -6.5 So long as this doesnt get Nagyed-up, better days should be on the horizon. Start EmAntonio Gibsonvs. Eagles (1 p.m. His level of production has been minimal in the first two games, and just 4% of his carries have come with eight-plus men in the box this season. You can see what could happen to Singletary if he doesn't score, and he struggled against the Jets in Week 9 with eight carries for 24 yards, along with four catches for 24 yards on five targets. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. If he does play, fantasy managers should consider keeping him on their bench. Chase Edmonds vs. Bills (1 p.m. Wilson has been excellent since Breece Hall (ACL) and Corey Davis (knee) got hurt, scoring 17 PPR points in each of his past two games. With Week 13 start/sit decisions already formulating in fantasy football managers minds, our early-week article uses data from the season to try and pinpoint some intriguing considerations. Sit of the Week Najee Harris at Bengals (4:25 p.m. Copyright 2019-2022. Fantasy managers do not. And now that he's scoring touchdowns, he has top-10 upside in all formats. But that was a favorable matchup. 49ers D/ST at Panthers (4:05 p.m. After scoring two touchdowns in the early part of the season, Gibson went on a dry spell. Week 5 Start Em: Defenses. If you grabbed him off the wire, Id sit him. In that game against the Lions, Engram had five catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, and it appears like Trevor Lawrence (foot) will play against the Titans. All Rights Reserved. Patrick Mahomes and Marcus Mariota are the lone quarterbacks with more than 19 Fantasy points against San Francisco, and the 49ers are allowing just 14.3 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks for the season. Against the Patriots in Week 8, Wilson had six catches for 115 yards on seven targets. I like that he has 31 targets in his past three games, and he should get Trevor Lawrence (foot) for this game based on Wednesday's report that the Jaguars quarterback wants to play against the Titans. 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