QB
Start Eli Manning- Eli Manning has had a rough season to say the least. He has thrown the most interceptions in the NFL and has been under much scrutiny. This week however should be a different story. He faces the Dallas defense that has given up the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. You all saw what Drew Brees did against them in Week 10. Look for Manning to still throw a pick, but compensate with a big day.
Predicted Stats - 26/39, 310 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int - 22.4 points
Sit Matt Ryan - Sticking with the common theme of the Saints, New Orleans dominated Tony Romo in Week 10. It was one of his worst games of his career, and he didn't even throw an interception. That's what a great pass rush and pass coverage will do. Enter Matt Ryan who faces the Saints this week. Ryan already is without Julio Jones, Roddy White just came back from injury and Tony Gonzalez is banged up as well. Not a good combination.
Predicted Stats - 24/46, 221 yards, 1 TD, 2 Int - 8.84 points
RB
Start Rashad Jennings - The Titans have one of the best pass defenses on the NFL and have been great at limiting quarterbacks and receivers. They haven't been as dominant against the run though which is why I think Rashad Jennings will have a great day running the ball. Jennings had a very productive week last week, and will continue to be the feature back as long as Run DMC is out. With the Titans limiting the passing game, the Raiders should turn to the ground and continue to feed Jennings.
Predicted Stats - 113 yards, 1 TD, 3 rec, 29 yards - 20.2 points
Sit Bobby Rainey - So you used your waiver claim on Week 11 breakout star Bobby Rainey and you were successful in picking up the Tampa Bay running back. Congratulations, now stick him on your bench. Rainey had a great week against a subpar Atlanta defense. This week he goes up against one of the best run defenses in Detroit. I think Rainey will come crashing back down to earth this week, and don't expect much next week either as he faces the Panthers. Maybe you should have used your waiver claim on somebody else.
Predicted Stats - 47 yards, 2 rec, 9 yards - 5.6 points
WR
Start Torrey Smith - Torrey Smith has been known as a deep ball receiver throughout his career. This week he will most likely be matched up against Antonio Cromartie when the Ravens play against the Jets. Cromartie has allowed over 20 yards per completion to receivers he has been covering this season which bodes very well for a deep threat like Smith. He may not have a high volume of catches but look for Smith to reach 100 yards and a long score this week.
Predicted Stats - 5 rec, 124 yards, 1 TD - 18.4 points
Sit Antonio Brown - Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiver and PPR elite Antonio Brown faces the Cleveland Browns and cornerback Joe Haden this week. While I expect Brown to continue to get his usual five catches, I don't expect much in terms of yardage. Haden is one of the best corners in the game and is extremely good at limiting yards after the catch. He can easily take a receiver out of the game, just ask AJ Green who he held to seven yards receiving last week. Tough to sit such a consistently productive fantasy wideout but you should consider it this week.
Predicted Stats - 5 rec, 36 yards - 3.6 points
TE
Start Greg Olsen - Olsen has shaken off his injury he had earlier in the season and has scored three touchdowns in his last four games. He's clearly one of Cam Newton's favorite targets and this week he goes up against that notorious Miami defense that I write about often. Miami is good at limiting the wide receivers but struggles against tight ends. Olsen should have another solid game and a touchdown.
Predicted Stats - 5 rec, 79 yards, 1 TD - 13.9 points
Sit Jordan Reed - Last week Jordan Reed was knocked out of the game with a concussion after just one catch, which is very similar to my write up last week in which I told you to sit Vernon Davis because he suffered the same fate. This week Reed faces Davis's team the 49ers who have given up the fourth least fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Even if Reed is cleared to play, he will have an extremely tough matchup. If you have another strong tight end on your roster, you should consider benching Reed.
Predicted Stats - 3 rec, 29 yards - 2.9 points
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