By Adam McGill
Guys to Start:
QB Eli Manning, NYG (vs. MIA) – Manning has yet another favorable matchup, facing the 0-6 Dolphins this weekend, and he will easily throw two touchdowns against a very weak secondary.
QB Tim Tebow, DEN (vs. DET) – As predicted, Tebow had a solid fantasy performance last week, with 2 touchdowns and over 220 total yards. He is not a weekly starting option yet, but he certainly warrants another start against the injury decimated Lions.
RB Mark Ingram, NO (@ STL) – The only thing missing last week in the 62-7 pounding of the Colts was an Ingram score. He will have a better game this week against the Rams’ defense that is allowing 28.5 points a week.
RB Steven Jackson, STL (vs. NO) Jackson finally looks healthy, with 166 rushing yards and a touchdown in the last two weeks.
WR Steve Johnson, BUF (vs. WSH) – Johnson (6’2”) towers over DeAngelo Hall (5’10”), and is a definite start in what will be one of the best receiver/cornerback matchups of the week.
WR Mike Wallace, PIT (vs. NE) – Wallace is third in the NFL with 730 receiving yards and is the ultimate deep threat with 20.3 yards per reception.
TE Antonio Gates, SD (@ KC) – Gates caught 5 balls for 54 yards and a touchdown last week at less than 75% healthy. He will only get better the healthier he gets, and now would be a great time to try to steal him for cheap.
IDP: Pat Angerer, IND (@ TEN) – Angerer will bounce back from a season-low 7 tackles last week and have another double digit tackle game trying to contain Chris Johnson.
Guys to Sit:
QB John Beck, WSH (@ BUF) – Beck looked decent last weekend with 279 passing yards and 2 total scores, but he plays an aggressive Bills’ secondary that has already picked off 12 passes in 2011.
QB Tony Romo, DAL (@ PHI) – Romo will benefit with DeMarco Murray having record breaking days, but the quarterback will struggle versus one of the scariest pass defenses in the game.
RB Jackie Battle, KC (vs. SD) – Battle has yet to get over 20 touches in a game or score a touchdown. The yards might be there, but the Chiefs’ offensive explosion over the last couple weeks will only subside as the season moves forward.
RB Felix Jones, DAL (@ PHI) – The recent emergence of Demarco Murray has many fantasy owners rolling in bed this week. Jones has always had breakout speed, but it is hard to rely on a back that cannot carry the ball between the tackles.
WR Reggie Wayne, IND (@ TEN) – Wayne has not scored a touchdown since week one, and is the most disappointing number one wideout in the NFL.
WR Malcolm Floyd, SD (@ KC) – Floyd has been a complete bust this season, and should be off the fantasy radar at this point.
TE Zach Miller, SEA (vs. CIN) – The big free agent signing has yet to catch a touchdown, and has only racked up 62 receiving yards all year long.
IDP: Adam Carriker, WSH (@ BUF) – The defensive end plays a Buffalo unit that has only given up 4 sacks all season.
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