Dave B’s Fantasy Matchups – Start and Sit Week 8
Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, Oakland, NY Jets and Tampa Bay are all on byes this week. So who are some good options to take the place of the Studs on those teams? Who will fill in admirably for the rash of injured players from the last week or two?
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Dave B examines every game of Week 8 and gives advice on who can be counted on from each team to lead your team to victory. Enjoy Dave B’s Fantasy Matchups – Start and Sit Week 8 and by all means, leave a message.
Indianapolis at Tennessee 1:00 PM
If you are starting anyone from Indianapolis, you probably didn’t watch the Sunday Night game. Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon are the only two even worth consideration – they could be OK flex only plays. For Tennessee, I expect bounce back performances from Matt Hasselbeck and Nate Washington this week – the Indy defense stops nobody. Jared Cook is a decent Tight End play and even Damian Williams is a desperation flex. You may have to start Chris Johnson but I am quickly losing confidence.
New Orleans at St. Louis 1:00 PM
Brees, Colston and Graham are absolutely automatic! The other receivers are a total crap shoot as always for the Saints. Start Darren Sproles as well – he is a combined yardage machine and is especially valuable in PPR leagues. For the Rams, there is no word on Sam Bradford – the QB situation in St. Louis is one to avoid even if he does play. Steven Jackson is startable and Brandon Lloyd could be a sneaky flex this week.
Miami at NY Giants 1:00 PM
It’s tough to start any Dolphin but Brandon Marshall should continue to produce. Daniel Thomas is a flex only start this week if healthy! For the Giants, coming off a bye, I like Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks and tight end Jake Ballard to have good weeks. Mario Manningham and Victor Cruz seem to be cancelling each other out. Ahmad Bradshaw has to be started but may take a step back with Brandon Jacobs back in the mix.
Minnesota at Carolina 1:00 PM
Adrian Peterson is a Stud for Minnesota but the rest are untrustworthy at the moment – Vishante Shiancoe could be an OK low-end tight end play this week. For the Panthers, you can’t bench Cam Newton or Steve Smith but you can bench DeAngelo Williams. I prefer Jonathan Stewart over Williams this week.
Arizona at Baltimore 1:00 PM
It is going to be a long day for the Cardinals – Larry Fitzgerald is the only one to even consider against Baltimore’s defense. For the Ravens, expect a huge game from Ray Rice this week. I am still hesitant on Joe Flacco even though he may have a decent game. I do like Anquan Boldin who seems to be getting more and more involved every week.
Jacksonville at Houston 1:00 PM
The Jaguars are a tough team to start in Fantasy. The one thing we know is that they will continue to feed Maurice Jones-Drew the ball – start! In the passing game, it is hard to trust anyone. For the Texans, Matt Schaub hasn’t exactly been lighting the world on fire but deserves a start with Andre Johnson rumored to be coming back to the lineup. Arian Foster is absolutely automatic and Owen Daniels is a fine tight end play this week.
Washington at Buffalo 4:05 PM
I actually don’t mind John Beck this week in a shootout. Jabar Gaffney could turn out to be an OK flex but the offensive star for Washington will be Fred Davis. The Skins running game is a mystery to me! For Buffalo, Fred Jackson is unbenchable along with Steve Johnson at this point. Ryan Fitzpatrick may be OK as well this week if you are stuck – his numbers have cooled of late. David Nelson deserves some flex consideration only if you are in a bind. [ad-8469823]
Detroit at Denver 4:05 PM
Matt Stafford should be OK this week – start him! Megatron has to be in lineups as well. Brandon Pettigrew is the only other Lion that is an obvious start. For Denver – start Tebow and maybe Demaryius Thomas. All other Broncos are extremely risky until we see the full extent of Tebow’s powers!
New England at Pittsburgh 4:15 PM
This one will be fun! Tom Brady, Wes Welker, Aaron Hernandez, Rob Gronkowski and even Deion Branch deserve starting nods – Branch as a flex only. For the Steelers, I like Ben Roethlisberger this week and love Mike Wallace against a bad Patriots secondary. Antonio Brown and Heath Miller could be started as well. Rashard Mendenhall should be OK, not great this week – hard to trust and difficult to bench!
Cleveland at San Francisco 4:15 PM
San Francisco’s defense has been incredible this season – sit all Browns if possible! For the 49ers, Frank Gore, Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree could all start for your Fantasy squad.
Cincinnati at Seattle 4:15 PM
I like Andy Dalton this week if your QB is on a bye. AJ Green is a Stud and should be started along with Jermaine Gresham as a nice tight end option. Jerome Simpson could be an OK flex but temper your expectations if you start him. After last week, you’d be crazy to start any Seahawk! Wait until Tavaris Jackson returns healthy before considering any Seattle players!
Dallas at Philadelphia 8:20 PM
This should be a high scoring affair! Start Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray, Miles Austin, Dez Bryant and Jason Witten without hesitation. For the Eagles, the same rings true. Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin should all be in your starting lineups. Brent Celek is an OK bye-week tight end option as well.
San Diego at Kansas City 8:30 PM
The Chargers are a scary team to trust in Fantasy at the moment. Still, Philip Rivers, Ryan Matthews, Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates have to be started. Check the injury report – if Malcolm Floyd plays, he is a decent flex start as well. The Chiefs are an inconsistent Fantasy squad. Matt Cassel scares me but if you are stuck, he could be an OK option. Dwayne Bowe and Steve Breaston should be fine for your Fantasy team this week.
Byes: Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, Oakland, NY Jets, Tampa Bay
