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After starting your studs (typically players ranked after week 5 in the top ~15 RBs, top ~ 10 WRs, top ~ 10 QBs, top ~3 TEs, top ~5
Defenses, and top...wait, no kicker is a fantasy football stud), the Docs will help you decide who to start and sit as we recommend
players in our fantasy football start sit column that are not clear studs and can step in with a big game for your team this week. Consequently, we will not
recommend who to start and sit with the top few players at each position in our weekly fantasy football start sit advice (given starts every week); however, we may occasionally recommend players ranked
15 - 25 overall due to some teams out there that will have multiple players at one position in this range but can only
start one. If we recommend such a player it does not mean we think they are not a stud, we are just trying to help those folks out there that may
be in such a situation. We also recommend players to bench, so our fantasy football start sit column is sometimes referred to as as fantasy football start bench column. At any rate, be sure to check us out every Tuesday as we do a wrap-up on our advice--both good
and bad. In fact, every wrap-up is kept and posted as a permanent, public record of what we called and how good or bad the calls were.
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FANTASY FOOTBALL START SIT NFL WEEK 5
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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Give 'em the rock (a.k.a. Start) Steve Slaton, RB, HOU – The Colts are just about as bad as it comes when you are talking about a run defense. Slaton will get the ball early and often this week. Slaton should have a huge week, so make sure he is in there in almost all scoring formats.
Bernard Berrian, WR, MIN – After suffering through the first few weeks, Berrian owners are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. The past two weeks Berrian has recorded 78 and 79 yards receiving. This week he will be facing the Saints terrible pass defense. If Berrian is ever going to make it happen, this week is the week. If you still have Berrian hanging around and your other options aren’t as impressive as you had hoped, Berrian could be your man in week 5.
Earnest Graham, RB, TB – The Broncos made Larry Johnson look explosive again. That tells you just about all you need to know about that terrible run defense coming out of Denver. Graham should have a field day. Graham has been a little up and down this season, but this week will be way up. Start Graham if you have him.
Steelers, DEF, PIT – The Jags offensive line is in shambles and the Steelers are just the type of aggressive defense to take advantage of that. Start the Steelers if you have them. They should be one of the week’s top performers.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR – Kansas City has a terrible run defense and this rookie has been showing off his nose for the end zone. Stewart should be able to score again this week and he should also get some decent yardage.
Matt Forte, RB, CHI – Forte was a huge disappointment last week, but he should be able to rebound nicely this week. Forte should rebound as the Bears main option for keeping the ball away from the Lions offense. The best way to stop Calvin Johnson and Roy Williams is to just not let the Lions have the ball in the first place.
Felix Jones, RB, DAL – Jones was shutout last week for the first time this season. This week Jones and the Dallas rushing attack should get back on track. After that embarrassing loss in week 4, you can expect Wade Wilson to call for a more physical attack this week against the Bengals.
Let 'em warm up the pine (a.k.a. Sit) Deuce McAllister, RB, NO – The Deuce was let loose in week 4. He showed some of that short yardage tough running that he has become famous for in his advance age. 83 yards of total offense and a TD is a great week. This week he will be facing a very tough run defense in Minnesota. The Vikings allowed Chris Johnson to have a bg game on the ground last week, but that was due to Johnson’s outside running. Deuce doesn’t have the wheels to take the corner anymore, so don’t expect he to get much production in week 5. McAllister still makes an interesting waiver pickup, but you just don’t need to start him this week.
Matt Jones, WR, JAX – Matt Jones has quietly become the #1 WR threat for the Jaguars. The problem for Jones this week is that he will no be facing the Texans. Pittsburgh presents a much stiffer challenge for him. We expect Jones to fall far short of his 71 yards with a TD that he had last week. Bench Jones.
Fred Taylor, RB, JAX – The Steelers have only allowed 2 TDs rushing this season and the Jaguars have a much banged up offensive line. The end result should be a messy game with very little fantasy production. We would avoid Taylor this week against the Steelers.
Jon Kitna, QB, DET – Kitna started the season out on fire and then he had a down week against the 49ers. Now he has coming off a bye and you might not know what to expect from this veteran. This week we don’t like his chances against the Bears. We expect an interception or two from Kitna this week and we think those INTs will be enough to cancel out any TDs he might have. Look for a ball control attack from Chicago and less opportunities for Kitna and the Lions.
Derrick Mason, WR, BAL – Mason had a huge game in week 4 with 8 receptions for 137 yards. You shouldn’t expect as big of a game from him this week. However, the problem isn’t with Mason. It is Joe Flacco that we have little faith in this week. Flacco is a rookie, so you can expect wild swings in his production. Back-to-back big weeks from this rookie would shock us, so leave Mason on your bench week 5.
Kerry Collins, QB, TEN – Collins has shown a little life so far this season, so you have come to expect around 200 yards and TD from him. This week we think he will drop off that mark against Baltimore. The Ravens have been playing some great football and they will likely put up a great fight at home this week.
