Posted by b in This is our take on take on starts and sits. We aren’t going to tell you to start you stud RB against some awful defense, but we might convince you your WR3 is going to play like a WR1. We also will be updating the post throughout the week as this data gets stale, fast.
A = Awful Announcing, B = B, and G = Guido
WEEK 13: Posts
Pickups
Player Comparison: Matthew Stafford vs Mark Sanchez
Player Profile: Alex Smith
Injuries
Quick Hits Weekly Recap
Player Projections (NerdRank)
| Quarterbacks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | G | Player | OPP |
| Vince Young | IND | |||
| A:I was lucky enough to get on his bandwagon last week, and with Kurt Warner out another week, I think he’s a golden fill-in. | ||||
| Tony Romo | NYG | |||
| G:I’ll start him because I have no other options, but if you do, use ‘em because its December and he’s Tony Romo.B: Look to his performance against GB or PHI recently as your model. | ||||
| Carson Palmer | DET | |||
| G:THis is the time of year where matchups are critical. Carson should light up the Lions. | ||||
| Jay Cutler | STL | |||
| G:Despite some good games, they have usually come against bad teams.B: This has “makeup game” written all over it.A: Everyone thinks he’ll go off against the Rams, but I still don’t trust him. | ||||
| Aaron Rodgers | BAL | |||
| G:Despite some good games, they have usually come against bad teams.B: You just can’t sit a QB who has thrown for 22 TDs by week 12. | ||||
| Running Backs | ||||
| A | B | G | Player | OPP |
| Justin Forsett] | SF | |||
| G: Had a nice game against the Rams last week. His yardage could go down against the niners, but his touches should remain steady.B: I am a huge Forsett fan, but the organization seems firmly planted behind Jones. Jones should return this week and a split in the SEA backfield isn’t a great bet for points. If you have to choose one, Forsett definitely has more big play potential and might make more out of his limited touches. | ||||
| Thomas Jones | BUF | |||
| G: He has been largely forgotten as the Jets have fallen apart, but against the Bills in primetime is a good time to shine. B: Well he is no 2008 Jones, but I think forgotten is a tad harsh with nearly 1000 yards and 9TDs. The Bills are ranked dead last against the run and 7th against the pass. Something tells me Sanchez might be kept on a leash. Greene might have a big game as well … | ||||
| Matt Forte | DET | |||
| G: You’d think he would be a good start against the Rams, but I don’t trust him. B: It may feel like now is the time to start him, but if you are in the playoff hunt he is liability.A:Loved him at the start of the season, but I’m not playing anyone else on the Bears the rest of the season. | ||||
| Laurence Maroney | MIA | |||
| G:He is hot can cold and the chances of him putting together two straight good games is low.B: He is still good for a touchdown and 60+ yards. He is a conservative play probably.A:Good for a TD a week. | ||||
| Ricky Williams | NE | |||
| G: I may be crazy, but the Pats should be stewing and maybe they can figure out the Wildcat without Ronnie Brown. B: You aren’t crazy. | ||||
| Rashard Mendenhall | OAK | |||
| B: Oakland. Need I say more? | ||||
| Jamaal Charles | DEN | |||
| B: Expect the same sort of output as he had against SD. He has a great rest of the way schedule too. | ||||
| Kevin Smith | CIN | |||
| A: RBs just aren’t doing well against Cincy this season. | ||||
| Shonn Greene | BUF | |||
| B: If you are desperate and are looking for a long shot, just looking at Jones and Greene’s stats from the OAK game. Not a lock, but likely. | ||||
| Wide Receivers | ||||
| A | B | G | Player | OPP |
| Vincent Jackson | CLE | |||
| B: He has been putting up some awful numbers, but expect him to rebound this week. They can’t just keep throwing to Gates right? | ||||
| Percy Harvin | CLE | |||
| B: Rice is the ‘favorite’ but teams have realized that and started to plan accordingly. Last week Berrian and Harvin each caught 6 balls (so did Rice), but Harvin is finding his way into every part of the offense.A: AP is getting less and less touches, and guess who’s getting them in his place? | ||||
| Jason Avant | ATL | |||
| B: With DeSean Jackson claiming he is not going to play, Avant becomes a great start if you are hurting at WR or need a WR3 or Flex play. He has been seeing a lot touches in the last three weeks and can step in produce against ATL if need be. | ||||
| Pierre Garcon | TEN | |||
| A: If he’s not grabbing a TD, he’s getting 100 yards. Hopefully he can do both in the closing weeks. | ||||
| Tight Ends | ||||
| A | B | G | Player | OPP |
| Bo Scaife | IND | |||
| B: If you need a TE who might put up some decent numbers and is still available look to Scaife. He is developing real chemistry with Vince Young. If they are going to win against IND Young is going to have to move the ball in the air. | ||||
| Brent Celek | ATL | |||
| B: You may be feeling like the hand issue should have you searching for a fill-in, but this is too sweet of up matchup (ATL gives up tons of points to TEs). With DeSean Jackson out pass happy McNabb is going to be looking even more his way. | ||||
| Defenses | ||||
| A | B | G | Player | OPP |
| San Diego Defense | CLE | |||
| G:The whole team is palying better and the Chargers defense will get to tee off against Quinn wants they get up big. | ||||
| Pittsburgh Defense | OAK | |||
| A:Will take out their frustrations on Oakland. | ||||
| Denver Defense | KC | |||
| A: Could struggle against a motivated Chiefs team. I know they’re not putting up a lot of points, but they’re still trying (*ahem*REDSKINS*cough*) | ||||
