I'm starting Chase Edmonds as a No. Week 2 Sit Em: Running Backs. Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. Dustin Hopkins vs. Raiders9. Dalton Schultz vs. Colts7. ET, ESPN), DFS Fades Aaron Rodgers at Buccaneers ($6,400)Tom Brady vs. Packers ($6,000) Justin Fields vs. Texans ($5,600). ET, CBS): I guess you could call this the Joe Flacco revenge game (? Pat Freiermuth at Colts (Mon. But if Pollard is deployed as a receiver he could be useful as at least a flex in PPR. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The Colts haven't been terrible against the position, but seven players have scored nine or more points against them including two who have scored more than 17 points. Things might not improve this week either, as the Packers head south to face the Buccaneers. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. at Matthew Stafford at Cardinals (4:25 p.m. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. ET, Fox): Hill was a fantasy star in Week 1, scoring 15.3 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. With six teams on a bye and at a thin position, hell be a top-10 option against the Dolphins. All Rights Reserved. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! Greg Dulcich vs. Chiefs (4:05 p.m. Watch the NFL with fuboTV. ET, CBS): Greg the Leg has lost much of his fantasy luster after an offseason move to the Jets, whose offense might very well be less than stellar with Joe Flacco under center. Russell Wilson vs. 49ers (8:20 p.m. Gerald Everett at 49ers10. One of the backfields I'm curious to see in Week 1 is the Falcons. Next up is a date with the Panthers, who have allowed an average of just 12 points per game to quarterbacks this season. ET, CBS): Blankenship missed most of last season due to injuries, but hes back at 100% and should be productive against the Texans. Sit Hunter Henry: The Patriots are facing a The veteran is super touchdown dependent, and hes only scored in three of his 11 games on the season. Start of the Week Travis Etienne vs. O/U 47, SF -7 Ertz was the TE5 in Week 8, scoring 13.4 fantasy points. That doesnt mean hes a must-start, but he is a viable streamer or DFS option when the matchup is right. Start of the Week Rams D/ST vs. Panthers (4:05 p.m. J.D. In that time, hes scored a combined 8.2 fantasy points including zero last week. I wouldnt drop this unit altogether, but managers who have the Dallas defense should explore alternatives. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Whats more, their defense has allowed an average of fewer than nine fantasy points a game to the position. Cowboys defense vs. It's FREE to enter! Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Dalton Schultz at Packers (4:25 p.m. MNF matchups analysis with detailed breakdowns. Matthew Stafford vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Fallout: The Return of Deshaun Watson, The Reeducation of Trevor Lawrence Is Paying Dividends. Greg Dulcich at Chiefs8. This posting could change if J.K. Dobbins (knee) is ready for Week 1, but Drake and Mike Davis have the chance to be flex plays this week if Dobbins is out. More Sits Kyle Pitts vs. 49ers (1 p.m. Start of the Week. Their defense has allowed 10-plus fantasy points to 10 tight ends, including five whove posted at least 17 points. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Fields over 0.5 TD passes. Follow @walterfootball for updates. 2 running back in all leagues this week, but I would also consider Mostert as a flex, especially in non- and 0.5-PPR leagues. Their defense has allowed just one tight end to score more than 9.7 fantasy points, and just one has scored a touchdown. This should be a high-scoring game at SoFi, too. Without left tackle Tyron Smith (hamstring), Elliott could find it tough to get additional rushing yards, and Pollard could take him off the field in obvious passing situations. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Id start him again this week, as he faces a Cardinals defense thats given up seven touchdown passes in its first two games of the season. Dalton Schultz at Packers9. ET, Fox) Mike Gesicki vs. Vikings (1 p.m. With Justin Fields banged up and Darnell Mooney out for the season, defenses should be looking to keep Kmet in check. The rookie also has a nice matchup against the Titans, who have allowed 20-plus points to two tight ends and the 10th-most points to the position overall in 2022. Patrick Mahomes at Colts5. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, WAS -2.5 Robert Tonyan vs. Cowboys (4:05 p.m. All Rights Reserved. Week 6 Sit Em: Wide Receivers Sit of the Week D.J. ET, Fox): Stafford, listed as a start em last week, produced three touchdowns and 18.9 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. ET, Fox): Mayfield saw his numbers decline last week, as he was held to 13.1 points after scoring 18 in the opener. Start Em Sit Em Week 5 Alright, folks, it is time to buckle down as the middle of fantasy football season is about to arrive in a few weeks. Gerald Everett vs. Broncos (MNF)9. Id avoid chasing the points this week, even during the byes, against a Browns defense that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to tight ends.Tyler Conklinat Packers (1 p.m. David Njoku vs. Patriots8. Noah Fant at Rams (4:05 p.m. Whats more, half of his snaps saw him left on the line of scrimmage to block. ET, CBS): Conklin is a total dart throw, as hes scored eight or fewer points in three straight games and six of his last seven on the season. ET, Fox): Gibson didnt post a huge stat line last week, but he did score a touchdown and 12.1 fantasy points in a loss to the Lions. I hope that I'm wrong by putting Hall in this spot, and in full disclosure, I'm starting him in several leagues. Week 13 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Jamey Eisenberg 3 min read Week 13 PPR Cheat Sheet David Njoku at Bengals9. Now, the concern for him will be if Indianapolis is up big against Houston that Hines won't need to do much in the passing game. Kirk Cousins vs. Lions (1 p.m. Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers set up for first big outing of 2022 Helping you make the right lineup calls at quarterback for Week 6 He's also scored single digits in all but three games overall, so Hill has a potentially low floor. Cam Akers vs. O/U 42, TB -2.5 Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. 49ers D/ST at Bears2. Start Em Antonio Gibson vs. Eagles (1 p.m. Williams had an empty stat line in Week 9 against Green Bay because he failed to score a touchdown or catch a pass. Start James Robinson: The Jaguars star running back has seen enough playing time and is playing a weak-enough run defense that he could see good volume despite the potential game script. So, if youre desperate for a tight end, Conklin is worth a look this week. 8:15 p.m. T.J. Hockenson at Lions (1 p.m. Hes now put up single digit points in three of his last four games, and this weeks matchup in San Francisco makes him a risk-reward option. So, while a matchup against the Chargers could produce a lot of points (real and fantasy), Gesicki is more name and less production this season. Greg Dulcich at Titans8. Tyler Higbee vs. Seahawks (4:05 p.m. Patriots D/ST at Dolphins10. Buccaneers (1 p.m. I'd like him to keep Darrell Henderson on the bench and prove, without a doubt, he's the best running back for the Rams this year. While their defense has allowed just two scores to tight ends, its also surrendered an average of close to 13 fantasy points per game. Mike Gesicki at Browns (1 p.m. 1 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and they gave up the most touchdowns to the position by a glaring margin with 28 in total. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Dulcich over 39.5 receiving yards (-125). Wilson had a season-high 17 rushing yards in Week 3 against the 49ers, and hopefully he'll start to run more to enhance his Fantasy production. More Starts George Kittle vs. Sit of the Week. Travis Kelce at Bengals2. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. ET, ESPN), Robert Tonyan vs. Cowboys ($3,700) Mike Gesicki vs. Browns ($3,500) Dawson Knox vs. Vikings ($3,300). Their defense has allowed an average of more than 26 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season, as both Jalen Hurts and Carson Wentz beat them for 20-plus. ET, CBS), Ryan Succop at Cowboys (8:20 p.m. Tyler Conklin at Bills (1 p.m. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. While Nick Chubb will be heavily involved in the game plan as the lead running back for the Browns, so will Hunt. ET, CBS), Dustin Hopkins vs. ET, Fox): Winston, who is playing with four fractures in his back, was held to 7.6 fantasy points in last weekends loss to the Buccaneers. The Steelers have allowed just one touchdown to a tight end this season, so it could be mediocre statistical week for Hill in the Steel City. We expect Patterson to still be the lead running back, but Damien Williams and Tyler Allgeier are expected to also have a role. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. ET, Fox), Titans defense vs. Giants (4:25 p.m. TNF matchups analysis with detailed breakdowns. 1. After a Week 2 clunker, the Vikings QB is ready to atone. We'll find out this week just how much the Cowboys will use Pollard in the passing game, and it's a great matchup for him against Tampa Bay. If Higbee cant produce this week, well, hell be tough to trust the rest of the year. For starters, I don't want to see Michael Carter play ahead of Hall, and that could be the case for the Jets based on the preseason. Sit Cam Akers: The Rams face a tough 49ers defense that will leave Los Angeles in a lot of passing situations and make Akers ineffective when he does run. ET, CBS): Njoku has been hot in recent weeks, scoring a combined 48.4 fantasy points in his last three games. He also had 117 total yards against Miami in Week 1 last year, and he had 73 total yards and a touchdown (with four catches) against the Dolphins in Week 18. Still, its hard to ignore this weeks matchup against the Cardinals. In that same game, Jones had eight carries for 76 yards, along with five catches for 30 yards. In the other two games, Jeudy tallied 15.3 and 20.2 fantasy points. Bengals D/ST vs. Steelers7. In all, their defense has allowed five players at the position to score double-digit fantasy points in five contests. Brandon McManus at Seahawks (MNF). ET, ESPN): The Russell Wilson revenge game wont only be good for the Broncos offense, but the defense should also do well in the stat sheets. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Stafford over 273.5 passing yards. Hes still just a super flex option this week, though, as he has a bad matchup in Denver. Hines is a great flex play in PPR this week. Hes also seen 17 targets in that time, so he certainly has the trust of Russell Wilson. ; Start Chris Olave: This will likely be true every week from now on, but Olave should have a particularly strong performance this week. Week 4 Sit Em: Defenses Sit of the Week Patriots D/ST at Packers (4:25 p.m. He's at least a flex in the majority of leagues for Week 1. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. 2 running back in all leagues. ET, Fox): Akers was non-existent last week, as he touched the ball just three times and was a distant No. O/U 52, NO -5.5 But it seems like we're going to see too much of Henderson and potentially rookie running back Kyren Williams as well. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Njokus usage (7.7 targets per game) and targets share (23.5%) in that time are also near the top of those categories. We're going to find out this week just how much the Packers will use Dillon in tandem with Aaron Jones, and I expect it will be a lot, especially if Allen Lazard (undisclosed) is out. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! Falcons (4:05 p.m. If you've followed me this offseason you know how much I love Hines, and I expect him to have a significant role in tandem with Jonathan Taylor, starting in Week 1 against the Texans. Geno Smith doesnt inspire much fear around the NFL, and the Broncos should get to him often and force multiple turnovers as well. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. T.J. Hockenson at Bills5. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. ET, CBS): Dulcich has been inconsistent in the stat sheets, scoring seven or fewer points three times before busting out for 14.5 points in last weeks loss to the Ravens. Kansas City has actually been tough on tight ends, but with six teams off and injuries abounding, hes still a viable fantasy starter based on his volume of target potential in a likely negative game script. The Patriots backfield remains somewhat of a mystery for Week 1 at Miami. Start EmGeorge Kittleat Falcons (1 p.m. Jimmy Garoppolo at Broncos (8:20 p.m. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Fallout: Justin Fields Isnt the Only Quarterback on the Run. And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings'running back previewfor more help with matchup notes, Week 1 numbers to know and more. Evan Engram at ColtsByes: Lions, Raiders, Texans, Titans, My Week 6 rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 6 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season. Whats more, a positive matchup against the Falcons makes him a top-10 option at the position. Giants D/ST vs. Texans (1 p.m. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Dulcich over 39.5 receiving yards (-125). ET, Fox): Believe it or not, Goff is the QB9 after the first two weeks of the season. ET, Fox)DFS Fades Kyle Pitts vs. 49ers ($4,200) Robert Tonyan vs. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Stafford has also scored 18.5 points or more in five of his last six games against Arizona. Next up is a huge matchup against the Bills, who have surrendered just 9.4 points per game to enemy tight ends. Zach Ertz at Rams7. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Tonyan under 27.5 receiving yards (-118). ET, Fox): Fant has been tough to trust in fantasy, as hes scored fewer than seven points in four of his last five games. Joe Burrow at Jets (1 p.m. He does have a revenge game on tap against the Vikings, who have given up nine-plus fantasy points to six tight ends including 15.3 points to Hunter Henry last week. ET, Fox), DFS Bargains Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills ($6,100) Jared Goff vs. Vikings ($5,800) Marcus Mariota at Seahawks ($5,500). Travis Kelce vs. Jaguars2. Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich has become one of Russell Wilsons favorite targets. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season.Fabs Top 10 tight ends1. Their defense hasnt given up a touchdown to a tight end since Week 12 of last season, and the position has averaged just 6.5 fantasy points against them after the first five weeks of 2022. HisWaiver Wire columnalso can direct you to the best options who may be available in your leagues. This weeks matchup against the Eagles and their formidable defense is even more reason to avoid Schultz. Start free trial today. If the Dolphins are playing with a lead -- and they are 3.5-point favorites at home -- then look for Mostert to help kill the clock and rack up some cheap production late in the game. ET, NBC): Garoppolo was a hot name off the waiver wire this week, as hes back atop the 49ers depth chart after the loss of Trey Lance. ET, Fox): Fant posted a surprising 14.2 points in last weeks win over the Rams, so hell be a starter for plenty of fantasy managers this week. ET, NFL Network): Its too soon to call Otton the new Gronk, but he has scored 10-plus points in three of his last five games including a career-best 17.8 points last week. You don't have to think too much about that one. Id beware the veteran this week, too, as hell face a Saints defense thats held all but one opposing quarterback to fewer than 12 fantasy points in their last eight games dating back to last season. George Kittle vs. Chargers3. Fantasy football start em, sit em and lineups advice for the Steelers v. Browns Thursday Night game in Week 3 (2022). Mark Andrews at Giants3. Jeudy left week 2 early with a rib and shoulder injury and was still working his way back to full health in week 3. Their defense allowed the sixth-most points (26.6 PPG) last season, so look for Matt Ryan and crew to give Blankenship plenty of chances to produce. Thats the case this week against the Vikings, who have allowed more than 18 fantasy points to quarterbacks in their last eight games. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you drafted Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor, go ahead and start them right now. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Ertz anytime TD (+170). Greg Dulcich at Titans (1 p.m. Sit EmHayden Hurstat Saints (1 p.m. Id keep him on the sidelines against the Rams, who have held the likes of George Kittle, Kyle Pitts, Dawson Knox and Dalton Schultz to fewer than five fantasy points in games this season. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Jameis Winston at Panthers (1 p.m. The Bills are a brutal matchup as well, and this should be a game where the Rams are throwing a lot. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Lamar Jackson at Patriots3. Their defense has allowed seven scores and the fourth-most points to the position, not to mention a 75% catch rate in 2022. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Njoku over 38.5 receiving yards (-120)Irv Smith Jr.at Dolphins (1 p.m. Start Em Breece Hall at Packers (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Hill was a fantasy star in Week 1, scoring 15.3 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. But Gibson should be a must-start option in all leagues, and hopefully he doesn't fumble away his chance to get back in the good graces of his coaching staff. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Justin Fields vs. Texans (1 p.m. Henderson finished at RB21 last week. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Hockenson over 48.5 receiving yards (-125). Zach Ertz has a plus-plus matchup this week against the Seahawks. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. ET, Fox): Tonyan failed to put up a good stat line last week despite a great matchup in Detroit, scoring just 5.9 points. His offensive line has been awful, allowing a league-high 13 sacks. Broncos defense at Seahawks (Mon. He is dealing with a knee thats less than 100%, and it seems that Schultz and Cooper Rush arent on the same page in the offense. Sit of the Week. Noah Fant vs. Panthers (4:25 p.m. Start Em Sit Em Week 4 It is a fresh start to another week of fantasy football as we prepare for week 4 of the season. O/U 46, GB -1.5 ET, ESPN), DFS Fades Tyler Higbee vs. Seahawks ($3,700) Mike Gesicki at 49ers ($3,300) Robert Tonyan at Bears ($3,200), Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups Top 10 Week 12 Fantasy Takeaways IDP Waiver Wire Report Week 13 Fantasy Fallout: The Return of Deshaun Watson The Reeducation of Trevor Lawrence Is Paying Dividends. Matt Gay vs. Bills (TNF)8. Mark Andrews at Steelers 3. In a tough matchup against the Saints, this is likely a situation you want to avoid. T.J. Hockenson at Lions4. Chiefs D/ST at Cardinals, Complete Week 1 rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST. Week 1 Start Em: Wide Receivers. The Jets did make some improvements on offense, but can Breece Hall or Garrett Wilson make an immediate impact? Dalton Schultz at Vikings (4:25 p.m. ), but hes little more than a backup at this stage of his career. ET, Fox): Kittle has been a bust so far this year, scoring fewer than eight fantasy points in each of his three games. But I expect Matt Ryan to lean on Hines as a weapon out of the backfield, and he could be second on the team in targets behind Michael Pittman -- all season. ET, Fox): Hall has taken over as the lead back in New York, seeing 42.6% of the touches in last week's win over the Dolphins. Jalen Hurts at Commanders4. It's difficult to run on Tampa Bay, which is why I'm concerned for Ezekiel Elliott. Their defense has allowed 28 or more points to Minnesota in two of their last three meetings, including two games with 34 points. Start free trial today. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Conklin under 25.5 receiving yards (-125). Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. Cole Kmet vs. Packers, Week 13 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! Conklin also had just 1.7 points against them in Week 9. Start of the Week. Start of the Week. Week 3 Sit Em: Tight Ends. No defense has allowed more points to opposing tight ends, and its tied for the most touchdowns allowed to the position. ET, CBS): Dulcich has been on absolute fire since his return from injury, scoring a combined 36.2 fantasy points in three games. Travis Kelce vs. Bills2. Week 6 Start Em: Tight Ends. ET, Fox): Ertz is an obvious start in fantasy land, but he could have a massive game against the Seahawks. George Kittle at Falcons7. Jets (1 p.m. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. Broncos D/ST at Seahawks (MNF)3. Kickers of the Men in Green were among the worst in terms of fantasy production last season, so keep Zuerlein out. O/U 46.5, BAL -7 Week 5 Sit Em: Quarterbacks. 1. Michael Pittman Jr. at Texans (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Rodgers has had a tough start to the season, scoring a combined 20.1 fantasy points in his first two games . Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season. In the other two games, Jeudy tallied 15.3 and 20.2 fantasy points. Hes now failed to score more than 8.5 points in four of his last five games, and a game against the Cowboys makes him a fade. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Week 3 Sit Em: Quarterbacks. Week 6 Start Em: Defenses. Pat Freiermuth vs. Ravens|5. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Dawson Knox at Patriots (TNF)8. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Greg Zuerlein vs. Ravens (1 p.m. Rodrigo Blankenship at Texans (1 p.m. Their defense has allowed an average of 7.3 points to enemy quarterbacks this season and 14.1 points in their last eight games since last year. Las Vegas Raiders (5-7) at Los Angeles Rams (3-9) TE George Kittle, 49ers Defense. Hunter Henry at Cardinals (Mon. ET, CBS): Hurst will be tough to sit, as hes put up a combined 29 fantasy points in his last two games. 3:34 pm ET, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. ET, NBC): Wilson put up a big stinker in last weeks win over the Texans, but Ill keep the faith and start him against the 49ers. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. 8:15 p.m. Id fade Conklin this week, as the Jets face a Packers defense thats allowed just seven fantasy points per game to tight ends. Dallas Goedert vs. Cowboys6. I'm counting on Hunt to play a pivotal role in the passing game for the Browns this week and likely for as long as Jacoby Brissett is the starter. Gerald Everett vs. Dolphins 10. With Brian Robinson Jr. (lower body) on the NFI list and out for the first four weeks of the season, Gibson should get plenty of touches as the lead running back in Washington. Week 1 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS/DEFENSE. 2 option. O/U 42.5, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable. Daniel Carlson at Chargers6. ET, CBS), Dawson Knox vs. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Knox under 27.5 receiving yards (-120). Their defense has been tough on tight ends, allowing two touchdowns and 8.8 points per game this season. Zach Ertz at Seahawks5. The Jets were No. Fantasy football start em, sit em and lineups advice for the Eagles vs Commanders Monday Night game in Week 10 (2022). Their defense has given up 10-plus fantasy points to eight tight ends this season, including two who have gone over 20 points. Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. ET, ESPN): Henry has disappointed fantasy fans this season, failing to score double digits in all but two of his 12 games this season. Like Hall, I'd love to see Akers come out and smash in Week 1 against the Bills. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Smith Jr. over 30.5 receiving yards (-120), More Starts Taysom Hill vs. Bengals (1 p.m. All Rights Reserved. Harrison Butker at Cardinals4. ET, Fox): Higbee has one of the best matchups on paper, as the Seahawks have allowed the second-most points to tight ends. Ravens defense at Jets (1 p.m. Their defense has allowed the third-fewest points to quarterbacks after two weeks, but theyve faced Justin Fields in a rainstorm and Geno Smith. The former Lion has a plus matchup in his return to Detroit. He does have a nice matchup against the Lions next on the slate though, so hell be worth a look if youre desperate at tight end. T.J. Hockenson vs. Jets5. Week 4 Sit Em: Quarterbacks Sit of the Week Matthew Stafford at 49ers (Mon. Dawson Knox vs. You should be starting him regardless given his expected role as the lead running back for the Texans. Cade Otton vs. Seahawks (Munich, 9:30 a.m. Forget last week and start Cousins. ET, CBS): Henry is coming off his best game of the season, scoring 9.4 fantasy points in a win over the Lions. Mark Andrews vs. Broncos3. ET, CBS), DFS Bargains Foster Moreau vs. Chargers ($3,600) Tyler Conklin at Vikings ($3,100) Evan Engram at Lions ($3,000), Play the Perfect 10 for FREE for a chance to win $10,000. Start Schultz. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Houston held Russell Wilson to just 11.1 points last week, and quarterbacks have averaged just 16.5 points against them in their last eight games dating back to last season. Taysom Hill vs. Bengals10. Watch the NFL with fuboTV. Win $10,000. ET, CBS) Evan Engram at Colts (1 p.m. Foster Moreau vs. Chargers 10. Pat Freiermuth didnt do much last week, but he has a plus matchup against the Falcons. Mayfield is a super flex option, but thats about it. Last season, the Jaguars were top five in rushing touchdowns allowed to running backs with 17. I just don't want to trust Harris if he's not dominating touches, and he could be in trouble if the Patriots are chasing points. He was San Francisco's best running back in 2021, and hopefully he can do that again this year, starting against the Bears. At best, Patterson should be considered a flex play in PPR. Week 1 Sit Em: Defenses. All Rights Reserved. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Fant under 26.5 receiving yards (-118). SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Freiermuth over 47.5 receiving yards (-125). Last year, the Buccaneers were second in the NFL for receptions allowed to running backs with 118, and they were first in 2020 with 104. Matthew Stafford at Cardinals9. Id temper expectations, though, as a matchup against the Panthers isnt at all favorable. Week 3 Start Em: Tight Ends. 49ers D/ST at Panthers (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) Logan Thomas at Eagles (Mon. ET, NBC): Everett finished as a top-12 tight end last week, but his 8.6 fantasy points was still a disappointment. ET, Fox) Cole Kmet vs. Lions (1 p.m. So while the Saints have been tough on tight ends overall (their defense did give up a touchdown to Isaiah Likely last week), I'm sticking with the Penn State product in his inter-conference matchup. He'll have big days this season, but if you can sit him this week then that's the right move. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. ET, Fox): The Panthers fired Matt Rhule, so that could motivate the players to produce this week. Week 9 Start Em: Running Backs. Whats more, their defense hasnt given up a single score to the position. McKissic will also play a role on passing downs, and he's worth using as a sleeper in PPR this week against Jacksonville. James Robinson (Achilles) is expected to be active for this matchup with the Commanders, but I'm still counting on Etienne to have a huge role, especially in the passing game. Still, this weeks matchup against the Saints makes him a risk in fantasy leagues. 1 TE. SI Sportsbook has the O/U at 52, too. ET, Fox): I know, Cousins looked terrible in a loss to the Eagles on Monday night. He also was tied for the second-most receptions on the team with five. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! ET, CBS): Williams, listed as a start 'em a week ago, scored 19 fantasy points in a win over the Texans. Let's hope history repeats itself in the rematch, with both finding the end zone this time, and Dillon is worth trusting as a No. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Why Travis Etienne Will Be a Breakout Star, Six Players to Target in the Last Round of Your Draft, NFL Preseason Power Rankings Poll: Bills on Top, Saints defense at Falcons (1 p.m. Taysom Hill vs. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Tyreek Hill. Playing matchups is key to the position, and we're here to find you the perfect path to a winning 2022. Foster Moreau at Rams (TNF), Byes: Bears, Colts, Commanders, Falcons, Packers, Saints, Week 14 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. He'll be a low TE1 vs. the Packers, who have allowed the eighth-fewest points to tight ends. Saints D/ST at Falcons4. 1. ET, CBS): Burrow has had a rough start to the 2022 season, throwing for just three scores while turning the ball over five times. Consider him a mid-level No. Start of the Week Zach Ertz at Seahawks (4:05 p.m. Fabiano's Week 1 PPR rankings: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | FLEX | KICKERS | TEAM DEFENSES. All Rights Reserved. Whats more, their defense has allowed fewer than 18 points to five of their last seven enemy quarterbacks. He should be a popular target for Trevor Lawrence, especially if the Washington pass rush is an issue and Lawrence needs to dump the ball off. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Tyreek Hill. Still, hes a worthwhile flier in a matchup against the Cardinals. But not all running back decisions will be that easy. O/U 44, IND -7 Their defense has allowed an average of nearly 15 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in 2022. 2 running back, and I hope he can overcome some of the negatives working against him. O/U 51, MIA -3.5 Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. SI Sportsbook Perfect 10: FREE TO PLAY. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Ryan Succop at Cowboys10. 8:15 p.m. ET, Fox) Austin Hooper vs. Jaguars (1 p.m. Hes barely a part of the Dolphins offense, and his red-zone usage has been few and far between. More Sits Tom Brady vs. Packers (4:25 p.m. Rodrigo Blankenship at Texans7. If Elliott can have a role in the passing game then he could still be productive this week, but asking him to find success against this run defense on the ground is a tall task. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. Eagles D/ST at Lions9. Mike Gesicki at 49ers (4:05 p.m. He has 20-touch potential, and hopefully, Houston uses him in the passing game. Gerald Everett vs. Dolphins (8:20 p.m. Raiders (1 p.m. Rather than quickly listing start em and sit em players on my Week 14 NFL Picks page, I thought I'd devote a page for this. Their defense has given up nine or more fantasy points to nine tight ends, and the position has scored nine touchdowns and averages the fifth-most points against Detroit this season. Start of the Week. Cowboys defense vs. Justin Tucker at Jets2. If he's active then he should have a role in the passing game, and we know Rhamondre Stevenson is also going to get his share of touches. Hes now failed to score more than 10 points in three of his last five games, including a Week 9 matchup against the Jets when he was held to a meager 5.5 points. ET, NBC): The Cowboys had one of the elite defenses in fantasy football last season, but an opening-week matchup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers doesnt bode well. Tom Brady has a new go-to guy with the Bucs. Raiders (4:25 p.m. Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. Henderson ran the ball 13 times last week while the rest of the Rams handled only five carries. ET, CBS)DFS Bargains Irv Smith Jr. at Dolphins ($3,200) Daniel Bellinger vs. Ravens ($3,200) Will Dissly vs. Cardinals ($3,100). Jets (1 p.m. Ravens D/ST at Jets6. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Kittle over 42.5 receiving yards (-125)David Njokuvs. Patriots (1 p.m. 8:20 p.m. I drafted him to be a No. Evan McPherson vs. Steelers5. It was back into double-digit fantasy points for Ertz, who failed to do so for the first time in Week 7 against the Saints. ET, Fox): Higbee has put up three straight stinkers, scoring a combined 5.2 fantasy points in that time. section: | slug: fantasy-football-start-em-sit-em-week-1-running-backs-to-start-in-your-lineups-sleepers-and-a-bust | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Kirk Cousins vs. Lions8. Irv Smith Jr. at Saints (London, 9:30 a.m. Whats more, he has scored in single digits in each of his last six games dating back to last season. He's not going to challenge downfield often and with a lot of success, and Cleveland has a suspect receiving corps behind Amari Cooper and David Njoku, which should give extra targets to Hunt. With four more teams on bye and some key injuries at every position, there will be plenty of start 'em, sit 'em issues again this week. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. Week 10 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week Robert Tonyan vs. Cowboys (4:05 p.m. Dalton Schultz vs. Colts (8:20 p.m. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season. ET, NBC): Everett is coming off a solid game, scoring 13 fantasy points in a loss to the Raiders. Colts D/ST at Texans5. Sit of the Week. Sleepers (Start/Sit) ET, Fox) Matt Ryan vs. Chiefs (1 p.m. At best, Knox will be a high risk, touchdown-dependent fantasy starter. Greg Dulcich at Ravens (1 p.m. Next up is a date in Germany with the Seahawks, who have allowed 10-plus fantasy points to eight tight ends including two (T.J. Hockenson, Taysom Hill) who have scored over 30 points. Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills (1 p.m. Gerald Everett at Raiders9. Last year in Week 1 at Detroit is when Mitchell became a household name after he took over for an injured Raheem Mostert (knee) and had 19 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown. Start of the WeekZach Ertzat Seahawks (4:05 p.m. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. ET, CBS):Hill's numbers have taken a nosedive in recent weeks, as he's scored fewer than nine fantasy points in three of his last four games. Aaron Rodgers at Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. Pat Freiermuth vs. Saints (1 p.m. The Jaguars aren't going to rush Robinson back on the field, and they don't have to because of Etienne. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Jared Goff at Vikings (1 p.m. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Kittle over 42.5 receiving yards (-125), SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Njoku over 38.5 receiving yards (-120), Planning for the Return of DeAndre Hopkins. Hunter Henryat Browns (1 p.m. 8:15 p.m. ET, CBS): Freiermuth has been one of the top tight ends in fantasy football, and his target share could now increase with the Steelers trading away Chase Claypool. Start of the Week. Sit Aaron Rodgers: The future Hall-of-Famer hasnt played up to par this season and is facing his most formidable defense yet. Pat Freiermuth at Falcons6. George Kittle vs. Dolphins4. Cole Kmet vs. Packers (1 p.m. Their defense gave up nearly 40 fantasy points to T.J. Hockenson in Week 4, and tight end Taysom Hill scored 34.1 against them a week ago. ET, ESPN): Stafford is coming off a stinker against the Cardinals, failing to throw for a single touchdown. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. ET, CBS): Fields has scored a combined 22.4 points in his first two games, and this weekends matchup against an underrated Texans defense makes him a fade. Broncos defense should feast on the Seahawks. Wilson has had success against the Niners, too, averaging 20.8 points in his last eight meetings. Ty Montgomery (ankle) traveled with the team, and he could surprise us by playing after getting hurt in the preseason. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! Tampa Bay has arguably the best run defense in the NFL, and the Buccaneers limited Elliott to 11 carries for 33 yards in Week 1 last year, along with two catches for 6 yards. Let's see how Akers does, and hopefully he's back to being a weekly starter in all leagues as early as Week 2 against Atlanta. Week 11 Start Em: Tight Ends. O/U 41.5, CAR -1.5 If he scores, Etienne could be a top-10 running back in all leagues this week. Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Greg Joseph vs. Packers (4:25 p.m. Mike Gesicki at Chargers (8:20 p.m. Mitchell is expected to be healthy after dealing with a hamstring injury in training camp, and he should be started in all leagues when he's playing in a favorable matchup. Consider Harris just a flex, with his value higher in non- and 0.5-PPR leagues. The 2022 fantasy football season can't begin with Michael Fabiano's Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em. Week 4 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Clyde Edwards-Helaire at Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. Travis Kelce at Broncos2. Start of the Week Rams D/ST vs. Panthers (4:05 p.m. Play 'Perfect 10' and get a chance to win $10,000! Pick 10 Games. Commanders (MNF)4. ET, Fox), SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Schultz over 31.5 receiving yards (-120), Cole Kmet vs. Lions ($3,400) Greg Dulcich at Titans ($3,400) Evan Engram at Chiefs ($3,300), Play the Perfect 10 for FREE for a chance to win $10,000. Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills, Complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 3 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. ET, Fox), Chris Boswell at Bengals (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Gesicki put up another stinker last week, as the touchdown-dependent tight end failed to find the end zone in a win over the Bears. 8:15 p.m. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. 8:15 p.m. Gesicki also has a bad matchup against the 49ers, who have allowed just two touchdowns and the third-fewest points to enemy tight ends. Sit of the Week. Jets ($3,800) Daniel Bellinger vs. Eagles ($3,300) Noah Fant vs. Panthers ($3,100). Taysom Hill at Steelers (1 p.m. In Week 18 in the rematch, Patterson was held to four carries for 11 yards and one catch for 1 yard. So while a game against the Patriots isnt a great matchup on paper, itll be tough to sit him during a bye week. Harris will likely need to score to reward Fantasy managers, which he did often last year with 15 rushing touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers at Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. Titans D/ST vs. Giants8. Next up is a date with the Brown, who have allowed just one tight end (Hunter Henry) to score a touchdown this season. ET, Fox) David Njoku at Bengals (1 p.m. Start Em Mike Williams at Browns (1 p.m. ET, Fox), Steelers defense at Bengals (1 p.m. As for Stevenson, he's also a flex, but his value will increase in PPR if Montgomery is out. Higbee is a high-end No. But that was last week, and this is a new game in a positive matchup against the Lions. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Rodgers over 0.5 interceptions. ET, Fox): Green Bays defense should be a nice option for fantasy fans when the matchup is right, but thats not the case this week. Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. Their defense has allowed just three touchdowns to tight ends, and Fant hasnt scored more than 7.9 points in a game where he hasnt hit paydirt. ET, NBC): Telling folks to sit Gesicki these days is like telling people to breathe, but the options are thin at the position this week! Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Moore at Rams (4:05 p.m. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Engram over 28.5 receiving yards (-125). ET, CBS) Daniel Jones vs. Cowboys (Mon. All Rights Reserved. ET, Fox): Smith has been putting up huge totals, but hes seen no fewer than four targets in four straight games during which time hes averaged 5.8 targets. ET, Fox): Hockenson has produced fewer than nine fantasy points in two of his last three games, but hes still a must start in a revenge game against the team that traded him, the Lions. ET, CBS): Call this a rage sit em, but Knox put up a goose egg last week when a lot of fantasy managers were leaning on him as a starter. ET, Fox): Ertz is an obvious start in fantasy land, but he could have a massive game against the Seahawks. ET, CBS) Derek Carr at Titans (1 p.m. The Steelers tight end didnt do much on Monday night, but dont give up on him this week. Expect a barnburner. The good news is that the Jets have recorded just three sacks in their first two games (T-6th fewest) and quarterbacks have averaged 19.8 points against them since Week 13, 2021. All Rights Reserved. Tyler Bass at Rams (TNF)3. 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