Start 'em, Sit 'em (Week 9)

Wes Welker

By Baron Kuhn

I-5 Sports

    It's been a busy week and my apologies for no post earlier. I am back though and ready to bring you a late Start 'em, Sit'em which I feel very confident about. My logic has been tested these last few weeks and while my research and probability have been sound the outcome often is not. Without further ado week 9 Start 'em, Sit 'em.

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QB Tom Brady - With just 34 points in his last 3 games this is definitely not the Tom Brady everyone drafted. Look for Brady along with Welker to return to form this week vs the Browns.

RB Ryan Mathews - Could this be the week? I really hope so... Houston's defense sucks and if Mathews doesn't get something going this week I don't believe he ever will.

WR Wes Welker - Ok, so you might be laughing at this one as Welker has scored only 9 fantasy points since Randy Moss left town. I think Brady and Belichick have put there heads together and are going to give Welker a lot of touches this week vs a weak Browns defense. I think he is a strong play this week and should earn you double digit fantasy points. 

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QB Eli Manning - Manning just isn't very good but the Seahawk's pass defense hasn't been great this year either. Walter Thurmond and Kelley Jennings are returning this week improving the Seahawk's secondary, this along with Quest Field's 12th Man spells trouble for Eli. 12th Man STAND UP!

RB Jahvid Best - He is banged up and going against the NY Jets, not to mention he is losing carries to Kevin Smith who I didn't know was still in the league until last week.

WR Percy Harvin - The biggest loser in the Randy Moss fiasco is definitely Harvin. With Favre banged up I don't see the Vikings passing much this week going against the Cardinals. I think AP and Shiancoe have big games this weekend but not Harvin while the Vikings play controlled and safe football.

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.

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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.

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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.

Start 'em, Sit 'em (Week 5)

By Baron Kuhn

Beanie Wells

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.

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Jay Cutler - After being "knocked out" by the Giants last week Cutler has made a quick recovery from the concussion and will most likely play this weekend against a weak Carolina team. Keep tabs on his status but if he plays he will impress. 


*After practicing Wednesday Cutler will be help out of this weekends game vs Carolina as he is still suffering from headaches.


Beanie Wells - I said it last week and I'll say it again, you can run on the Saints. Wells was eased back into action last week and should get the majority of the carries this week. 


Roy E. Williams - With Miles Austin drawing double teams and Cortland Finnegan it should leave Williams with plenty of favorable matchups. Roy showed last game he can still be a productive receiver opposite a star like Miles Austin.


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Mark Sanchez - For some reason people don't think the Vikings can defend the pass but they continue to be good vs opposing quarterbacks. If you have options sit the Sanchize.


DeAngelo Williams / Jonathan Stewart - I liked DeAngelo last week but vs a good Bears defense that was embarassed last week I expect both Carolina running backs to underperform.


Randy Moss - Two words...Darrelle Revis. He should be healthy and ready to shut down Brett Favre's new toy.

Start 'em, Sit 'em (Week 4)

DeAngelo Williams

By Baron Kuhn

I-5 Sports

Every Thursday 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 and email and I'll get back to you asap. Good luck this weekend!

Start ‘em

QB Matt Ryan – Matty Ice, who I am starting in place of Jay Cutler, should carve up the weak 49er’s defense this week. The 49ers have not gotten any pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season and I see no reason why this wouldn’t continue on the road against the Falcons.

Projections: 235 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interceptions.

RB DeAngelo Williams – You can run on the Saints and that is just what Williams will do. Look for him to get it going and deliver double digit points for the first time this season.

Projections: 88 rush yards with 1 rushing touchdown, 2 catches for 10 receiving yards.

WR Santana Moss – I see a big day for Donovan McNabb and that means a big day for Santana Moss. This is more of a gut play than anything else as the Eagles have been good defending the pass this season.

Projections: 8 catches, 110 yards, 2 touchdowns

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QB Chad Henne, Charlie Batch, Eli Manning – Hate them all.

Projections: Bad

RB Stephen Jackson – Seattle’s run defense has been a very strong point so far this season and this week against the rams should be no different. The Seahawks have faced the Rams to many times and seen Jackson run all over them. The game will be put on the rookie arm of Sam Bradford and the Seahawks will force him to make the big plays not Jackson.

Projections: 65 rush yards, 0 touchdowns, 2 catches for 14 yards.

WR Steve Smith – Who’s going to throw to him? Is it Clausen? Is it Moore? It is most likely Clausen who will be under center on Sunday but at this point it doesn’t matter. Smith has no chemistry with either quarterback and is going against a good Saints secondary. Add in the fact that the Saints are at home and you have a terrible day for Carolina’s passing game. Sit Steve Smith.

Projections: 4 catches, 62 yards, 0 touchdowns

Start 'em, Sit 'em (Week 3)

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 asap. Good luck this weekend!

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Joe Flacco – Flacco can’t possibly be any worse than his “performance” last week against the Bengal’s defense. Completing only 17 of 39 passes for 154 yards is not what we have come to expect from Flacco. Add to that 4 interceptions and you have an atrocious day. Flacco is too good of a talent to be performing at this level and will impress this weekend against the Browns. Look for Flacco to rebound this week and put up solid numbers for your team.

Projections: 18 of 29 for 240 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.

LeSean McCoy – Jacksonville has been torched on the ground giving up 227 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. McCoy has been getting the majority of the carries, including the goal line carries and has shown some chemistry with new quarterback Michael Vick. Look for McCoy to put up solid numbers in both the rushing and receiving categories with at least 1 touchdown.

Projections: 85 rush yards with 1 rushing touchdown, 20 receiving yards.

Calvin Johnson – Megatron has not been himself yet this season catching only 8 passes for 95 yards and 1 touchdown through 2 games. Don’t give up on him yet! Minnesota’s defense as a whole is focused on stopping the run and has been vulnerable through the air. Expect the Lions to be down early and be forced to throw for much of the game giving Megatron many opportunities to showcase his athletic abilities.

Projections: 9 catches, 95 yards, 1 touchdown.

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Eli Manning – If Eli thought the Colts secondary is tough wait till he meets the Tennessee Titans this week.  The Titans defense has yet to allow a 200 yard passer this season, expect this trend to continue. Adding to the Giants problems is that Eli can’t seem to protect the ball, through 2 games this year Eli has 7 turnovers (4 interceptions, 3 fumbles). Expect his woes to continue this week.

Projections: 12 of 20 for 110 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions.

Jamaal Charles – So far this year the San Francisco 49ers have been good against the run. Charles does possess break-away speed and an ability to get to the edge but I don’t see him getting enough carries to warrant a start this weekend. With Thomas Jones in the mix Charles has now been pushed to 2nd on the depth chart. Expect for his carries to be around the same and for a sub-par day from last years breakout running back.

Projections: 30 rush yards with 0 touchdowns, 20 receiving yards.

Hakeem Nicks – Cortland Finnegan and Eli Manning…….enough said.

Projections: 2 catches, 24 yards, 0 touchdowns.