Start 'em, Sit 'em (Week 6)

Hines Ward

By Baron Kuhn

I-5 Sports

Every week I'll bring you a quarterback, running back and wide receiver that I think will put up good numbers and help your fantasy team win. I will also give you a quarterback, running back and wide receiver that I think you should stay away from and keep on the bench. As always if you have specific questions send me an email and I'll get back to you.

Start 'em

Ben Roethlisberger - The Return! At home, vs the Browns what more could Roethlisberger ask for? Look for the Steelers to come out throwing and go up big early.

Michael Bush - Even if McFadden plays he has already lost his starting job to Bush. The 49er's defense has  given up some big rushing games and I don't see any reason why this trend won't continue vs the Raiders.

Hines Ward - No one has wanted Big Ben to return more than Hines Ward who has been very mediocre so far this season without him. The Steelers are not going to ease Ben in they are going to come out firing and most of those passes should be in the direction of Ward.

Sit 'em

Kevin Kolb - The Falcons are first in the league with 10 interceptions and have allowed the 4th fewest points they also don't give up the deep ball. All three of these spell trouble for Kevin Kolb. Last week vs San Francisco Kolb didn't look for his best receiver, Jackson, which may cause him to force a few throws his way on Sunday. Unless your league doesn't penalize you for interceptions stay away from Kolb.

Peyton Hillis - Pittsburgh has one of the top run defenses and Hillis(thigh), as of Thursday, has not practiced yet this week. Even if he does play on Sunday I don't think he should be started. I expect Big Ben and the Steelers at home to go up early and never look back, taking the Cleveland's running game out of the equation completely.

DeSean Jackson - See Kevin Kolb.

Round 4 Update and Players to target (Week 5)

By Baron Kuhn

I-5 Sports  

Calvin Johnson

     With week 5 in the books the Maple Bars have moved to 3-2 and are in a tight race with 3 other teams tied for 2nd place. I would like to thank Ray Rice for finally showing up and performing well, as well as the Falcons def/st who every week I consider dropping but can't bring myself to do it because they are so good. Ten interceptions and three fumble recoveries through 5 games is amazing and they have defenitely earned a fulltime roster spot even though I also own the Vikings def/st.
     In Week 6 I take on Tac Tacompton (2-3) who's team is a little banged up. Maurice Jones-Drew (wrist), Pierre Thomas (ankle), Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) and Calvin Johnson (shoulder), all big name players who's limitation should help me move to a 4-2 this week.


Pickups/players to target Week 5

     Beanie Wells didn't come through for me on the "Start 'em, Sit 'em" recomendation dispite 20 carries. It was a good sign for the rest of the season though that Wells got a huge majority of the work and Tim Hightower only received 4 carries. Stick with this guy and maybe even buy low if he is not already rostered because I see big things in the future especially with the Cardinals receiving core getting healthier every day.
     With the departure of the Seahawks slot reciever Deion Branch the team will look to recently added Brandon Stokley to fill that void. In week 4 Stokley had four receptions on eight targets for 62 yards and should improve on those numbers as he gains confidence with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck.

As always check back on Thursday for “Start ‘em, Sit ‘em” and if you have specific questions email me at ifivesports@gmail.com. Good Luck in Week 6!