Start Em Sit Em Week 15 (Saturday/Sunday)

Saturday Night:
Dallas @ Atlanta
Start Em Dallas
M. Barber, RB
T. Glenn, WR
T. Owens, WR (?)
T. Romo, QB

Sit Em Dallas
J. Jones, RB
P. Crayton, WR
J. Witten, TE

In recent weeks three trends have taken place in Dallas. First, Tony Romo has come back to Earth after his rocket blast start. Second, Marion Barber has emerged as the best running back in the cowboys backfield. Lastly, Terrell Owens has developed a nice trend of dropping 3 balls a game. What does all this mean for fantasy owners in the playoffs? Marion Barber is a must start now against a soft Falcons rush defense, who have given up 11 rushing TDs this year. Julius Jones is a bench play this week, because as he showed last week, all he is good for is a home run shot. He can't be counted on to do anything with any consistency. Barber is a better bet to get yards and TDs, as he is even getting more carries in games lately. Romo has fallen back to Earth in recent weeks. Throwing 1 Td and 4 ints the last two games. He stays on the start side on potential alone, one more stinker and I'm benching him next week against the Eagles in a game with NFL playoff implications. The WRs are all shaky plays this week. Owens has been dropping a lot of balls lately. It's probably because he's worried about the snitch on the team ratting him out that he's not that good. Oh wait... Maybe the snitch is putting butter on his gloves before he leaves the locker room! Yea... that's the ticket. Either way, starting Owens is basically taking your playoff life in your hands this weekend. If you have safer options this week go with them.

Start Em Atlanta
M. Vick, QB
J. Griffin, RB (?) - Only if Dunn is OUT
W. Dunn, RB (?) - Questionable - Knee - Practiced Friday
A. Crumpler, TE

Sit Em Atlanta
J. Norwood, RB Doubtful- Leg
All WRs

Keep an eye on the active list before the game before starting Dunn, he is highly questionable to start tonight. If he is unable to go don't hesitate to start J. Griffin. He is a fullback that has some bruising skill that can keep Dallas off balance. Mike Vick makes a good play because he can always run for more 'TDs' than most QBs can throw for. Alge Crumpler is a must start in all leagues, as he is the best receiver on Atlanta. He has shown the ability to track down Vick's highly inaccurate passes the best of anyone. Unlike the Receivers, when Crumpler tracks down the ball, he can also hold on to it.

Last add, I'd just avoid the Atlanta running backs completely tonight, there is just too much confusion. You wouldn't want to get trapped in another Ciatrick Fason/Artrose Pinner situation in the playoffs. If you have a healthy option on another team, start them. They will be a better option anyway than anything against a firm Dallas rush defense at home.

Sundays Games:

Cle @ Bal
Start Em Cle
D. Northcutt, WR
K. Winslow, TE -Questionable - Knee (questionable Start)
B. Edwards, WR

Sit Em Cle
D. Andersen, QB
C. Frye, QB -Doubtful - Wrist
All Cleveland RB

Cleveland is going up against a very stiff Baltimore defense today, at Baltimore. Logic dictates that Cleveland shouldn't do anything in this game. But folks, this is the NFL. Baltimore's defense is the best in fantasy football against the run, and Cleveland doesn't have a running game. That is why you leave all your Cleveland RBs on the bench, if they are still on your roster. Baltimore's passing defense is also pretty sweet, but Andersen is still in his first 4 games of starting so he has some of that 'rookie mystique' to him, so his receivers might still put up some numbers. Edwards can do things after the catch so he makes a good play. All that said, on paper, Baltimore SHOULD dominate every facet of this game. That is why I'm picking the Browns as an upset of the day special.

Start Em Bal
S. McNair, QB
J. Lewis, RB
T. Heap, TE
M. Clayton, WR

Sit Em Bal
D. Mason, WR

The most notable thing about this game is that in recent weeks, Mark Clayton has passed Derrick Mason in everything but name only for the #1 WR on the team. Todd heap is still the first option, but Clayton has become the better deep threat on the team. Mason is also nursing a thigh injury, though he is listed as probable on the injury report. McNair makes a good play this week against a Browns defense that has allowed Trent Green to throw 4 TDs on them 2 weeks ago, and Ben Roethlesberger to throw 2 TDs last week. Jamal Lewis has a chance to shred the Browns defense this weekend as well. It was against the Browns that he set his record in 2003.

Det @ GB
Start Em Det
J. Kitna, QB
R. Williams, WR
M. Furrey, WR

Sit Em Det
M. Campbell, TE
K. Jones, RB OUT - Lis Franc - Career Ending???
A. Harris, RB

Super sneaky ninja pick
A. Cason, RB
I don't suggest using this if you have any chance of winning. This is mostly just to publish ahead of time, so that when he does go 'Artrose Pinner' on the bit, and rattle off 3 TDs against the Pack, that I can say HA HA! I told you so! This is mostly in response to Pinner, Karney, and Shipp in recent weeks sniping touchdowns from real fantasy players.

Mike Martz, the Mad Scientist has been great at throwing the rock around all year. This trend should continue this weekend against the weakest pass defense in the NFL. I don't think the Lions will run effectively enough though to warrant starting a RB now that Jones is out for the year. Furrey makes a great play as he has caught nine passes in each of the last 2 weeks.

Start Em GB
B. Favre, QB
D. Driver, WR
G. Jennings, WR
R. Martin, WR
A. Green, RB

Sit Em GB
B. Franks, TE
D, Martin, TE - Questionable, Ribs

If Minnesota can put up 30 on the Lions with their anemic offense, Brett Favre should be able to carve up the Motor City Kitties. Fantasy owners should ride their Packers to victory this weekend.

Hou @ NE

Start Em Hou
None

Sit Em Hou
A. Johnson, WR
D. Carr, QB
W. Lundy, RB
R. Dayne, RB
O. Daniels. TE

The Patriots lost last week 21-0 to the Dolphins. The Texans are just this side of terrible. The Patriots could be mad. The Patriots are at home. It's virtually impossible for the Patriots to lay two eggs in a row. If this game was in week 8 or something, I'd probably start Johnson. but in the Playoffs, I'm not taking a chance on Johnson. Just leave your Texans on the bench, if they catch fire so be it.

Start Em NE
T. Brady, QB
R. Caldwell, WR
C. Dillion, RB

Sit Em NE
L. Maroney, RB - OUT, Ribs
D. Gabriel, WR - Out, Cut.
B. Watson, TE - OUT, Belichick random injury.
D. Graham, TE - Questionable, Ankle, or Concussion.
C. Jackson, WR - Questionable, Talent


Jax @ Ten
Start Em Jax
M. Jones-Drew, RB
E. Wilford, WR
F. Taylor, RB

Sit Em Jax
D. Garrad, QB
G. Wrightster, TE
M. Jones, WR

Jacksonville proved last week against the Colts that their success under David Garrad lies on the ground. For this to happen Fraud Taylor and MoJo Drew need to be on the top of their game. Early in the week both of them had hamstring injuries, which really isn't a surprise considering all the running those two did. Both should be fine this week against the Titans. Speaking of the Titans, they really aren't as good as they are trying to be. They are playing inspired football right now, but the Jaguars have the talent on offense to stop that nonsense. Wilford is still the 'Go-Near' guy for Garrad, but if he is only going to throw 14 times a game, niether one makes a great play.


Start Em Ten
V. Young, QB
D. Bennett, WR

Sit Em Ten
B. Jones, WR
T. Henry, RB - Questionable, Ankle
C. Brown, RB - Questionable, Talent
B. Scaife, TE - Questionable, Ankle

Vince Young has the speed, quickness, and agility to break the ankles of his opponents. Looking at the injury report this week it looks like he's doing it in practice too. He is really the only play this week, because he is much like Mike Vick, talented enough to make plays with their feet. I wouldn't start the RBs because the Jacksonville front 7 is very good. D. Bennett is really the only WR worth playing this week.

Mia @ Buf
Start Em Mia
J. Harrington, QB
M. Booker, WR
W. Welker, WR
R. McMichael, TE

Sit Em Mia
C. Chambers, WR
S. Morris, RB
R. Brown, RB - Out hand

This is one of the hardest games to read this week. If this one were in Miami it would be much easier. The weather could be an issue in Buffalo, which would cause some concern for the Miami passing game. For some odd reason the most talented receiver on the team has been phased out. Chambers hasn't been productive at all this season, and therefore you can't trust him in your playoffs. Marty Booker has the hot hand, and is worthy of starting this week. Harrington has been surprisingly adequate this year. If the weather is an issue, Sammy Morris could be a good play this week. I'm still not going to trust my team to him though.

Start Em Buf
L. Evans, WR

Sit Em Buf
W. McGahee, RB
JP Losman, QB
R. Parrish, WR
R. Royal, TE
A. Thomas, RB

Buffalo has been an enigma as well this year. They have been as hard of a team to read as there is in the league, (save Carolina). Lee Evans is the only play I can claim this week because he is the focal point of the Bills offense. McGahee gets a lot of carries, but he could be shut down against a stiffling Miami defense. Jason Taylor has been an absolute beast as of late, and I don't see that changing any time soon. I don't expect fantastic numbers out of Evans, but there is a better chance than most that he could hit the home run, on any pass play, even if the weather is an issue.

NYJ @ Min
Start Em NYJ
C. Pennington, QB
L. Coles, WR
J. Cotcherty, WR
C. Baker, TE

Sit Em NYJ
All RBs



Start Em Min
C. Taylor, RB - Questionable, Ribs

Sit Em Min
M. Moore, RB
B. Johnson, QB
M. Robinson, WR -OUT Deactivated, Coaches Decision
T. Taylor, WR
J. Wiggins, TE
T. Williamson, WR

Pit @ Car
Start Em Pit
H. Ward, WR - Probable, Knee Surgery
N. Washington, WR
H. Miller, TE

Sit Em Pit
W. Parker, RB
B. Roethlesberger, QB
S. Holmes, WR

Start Em Car
S. Smith, WR
K. Johnson, WR
D. Foster, RB

Sit Em Car
C. Weinke, QB
J. Delhomme, QB - Doubtful - hand
D. Williams, RB
K. Magnum, TE

TB @ Chi
Start Em TB
None

Sit Em TB
C. Williams, RB
M. Alstott, RB
J. Galloway, WR
B. Gradkowski, QB
etc.

Start Em Chi
C. Benson, RB
B. Berrian, WR
M. Muhammad, WR

Sit Em Chi
T. Jones, RB - Questionable- hand
R. Grossman, QB
D. Clark, TE

Was @ NO
Start Em Was
S. Moss, WR
L. Betts, RB
C. Cooley, TE

Sit Em Was
J. Campbell, QB
A. Randel El, WR

Start Em NO
D. Brees, QB
R. Bush, RB
M. Colston, WR
D. Henderson, WR

Sit Em NO
M. Karney, RB
J. Horn, WR - OUT - Hammy
D. McAlister, RB

Den @ Ari
Start Em Den
T. Bell, RB
J. Walker, WR
T. Sheffler, TE

Sit Em Den
J. Cutler, QB
M. Bell, RB
R. Smith, WR

Start Em Ari
L. Fitzgerald, WR

Sit Em Ari
A. Boldin, WR
M. Leinart, QB
E. James, RB
M. Shipp, RB
L. Pope, TE
Other TE Guy

Phi @ NYG
Start Em Phi
J. Garcia, QB
B. Westbrook, RB
D. Stallworth, WR
LJ Smith, TE

Sit Em Phi
R. Brown, WR


Start Em NYG
E. Manning, QB
P. Burress, WR
J. Shockey, TE
T. Barber, RB

Sit Em NYG
T. Carter, WR
D. Tyree, WR
S. Moss, WR
B. Jacobs, RB


StL @ Oak
Start Em StL
S. Jackson, RB
M. Brunell, QB
T. Holt, WR

Sit Em StL
I. Bruce, WR
S. Davis, RB
K. Curtis, WR

Start Em Oak
(Here's a first... I'm advocating RAIDERS!!!)
J. Fargas, RB

Sit Em Oak
R. Curry, WR
R. Moss, WR
A. Brooks, QB
etc.

Yeah, Oakland is terrible, but St. Louis is a bit of a rushing sieve on defense, so Fargas can be a sneaky start. Assuming Oakland is smart enough to rush enough to make him worthy of starting. Just a side note, what was your favorite Randy Moss in Silver and Black moment? It looks as if his run in Oaktown is done.

KC @ SD
Start Em KC
L. Johnson, RBeast
T. Gonzalez, TE

Sit Em KC
T. Green, QB
E. Kennison, WR
S. Parker, WR

Start Em SD
L. Tomlinson, Record Breaking RBeast
A. Gates, TE
P. Rivers, QB

Sit Em SD
E. Parker, WR
K. McCardell, WR

Monday Night:
Cin @ Ind
Start Em Cin
C. Palmer, QB
C. Johnson, WR
R. Johnson, RB
TJ Houshmandzadeh, WR

Sit Em Cin
C. Henry, WR
TEs

Start Em Ind
P. Manning, QB
M. Harrison, WR
R. Wayne, WR

Sit Em Ind
J. Addai, RB
D. Rhodes, RB
D. Clark, TE
B. Utecht, TE