Shane Foley
Connector Editor
Congratulations, fantasy players! You have now arrived at one of the busiest weeks in the season. This is where you should start creeping on the free agents page a lot. After four weeks of football, we are now aware of certain players who might have not been drafted that will fit your team. Matt Asiata and Rashad Jennings are two off-the-bat players who should be owned in every league. The deepest teams at this point in the season get wins. Your team might get a win too if you start/sit these players.
Start Em’
Eli Manning: He should still be reeling off of that 300 yard passing game against Washington. It also doesn’t hurt that the Falcons have the 24th ranked passing defense, and are top five in most passing yards allowed for 10 yards or more.
Drew Brees: I don’t know why you wouldn’t be starting him, but Tampa Bay gives up the most yardage for passes 10 yards or more. Have fun!
Eddie Royal: The Jets defense is making a name for itself by getting lit up. Royal is also very streaky, which leads him to not being owned in a lot of leagues, but he should be having a good day this Sunday. Look for Royal to get into the end zone at least once.
Ben Tate: If Cleveland ever gets their prayers answered, Ben Tate’s knee should be good to go. Tennessee gives up the 24th ranked run defense, so Cleveland should run the football. Tennessee also has the 2nd ranked pass defense, so Cleveland should not pass, and run the football.
Anquan Boldin: Kansas City has one of the best front-7 squads in the league. The same does not go for their secondary. Teams usually do well against Kansas City when throwing the long ball. Q should get at least a couple long looks.
Sit Em’
Denarius Thomas: Arizona’s defense is proving to be for real. Their entire squad is putting in work, but more specifically, Patrick Peterson will be on Thomas. Beyond that, Manning has other options.
Nick Foles: It’s not like he will do badly. Only one other team has worse run defense than the Rams. Ergo, they will feed Shady McCoy the ball, and probably end up with an early lead. Foles won’t need to throw that much.
Sammy Watkins: I know Detroit’s secondary is hurt. A lot of people will play Watkins for that reason. However, Detroit’s secondary did a pretty good job with the Packers two weeks ago. That front four will be pressuring Manuel all day. The Bills will need short options, not Watkins over the top.
Stevan Ridley: Last time the Bengals played the Pats, New England only scored six points. Looking for revenge, New England may air it out. Also, Cincinatti’s run defense is still considerably stout, and Ridley is…Ridley.
Tony Romo: I know I usually say to start him. Now is not the week for Romo-time. Dallas still has trouble protecting Romo, and Houston has Merciless and Watt. Conversely, Houston cannot stop the run for free gift cards at Sal’s Pizza. Murray will have a good game, Romo will not.
