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Published: Oct. 2, 2019 at 10:38 a.m.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2019 at 11:44 a.m.
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Start ‘Em & Sit ‘Emis the ultimate weekly look at NFL matchups and how they’ll affect yourfantasy footballteam.Fantasysuperstars such asPatrick MahomesandChristian McCaffreywill not be featured in this column. All player matchups are based on a PPR scoring system. For your final starting lineup decisions, checkmy weekly fantasy football lineup rankings.
Byes:Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins
Start ‘Em
Start of the Week – Julian Edelman vs. Washington Redskins
Edelman put up a stinker in last week’s win over theBills, but his prospects are much better heading into a Week 5 matchup in Washington. TheRedskinshave been awful against slot receivers, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to the position. Edelman, who runs out of the slot 70 percent of the time, should bounce back.
Tyler Boyd vs. Arizona Cardinals
Boyd put up a disappointing stat line in last week’s embarrassing loss to theSteelers, but I’d stick with him in a plus matchup against theCardinals. After four weeks, Arizona’s defense has allowed four touchdowns and the third-most fantasy points to enemy slot receivers. Look for Boyd to get back in your good graces in this contest.
Larry Fitzgerald vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Fitzgerald failed to meet expectations last week despite a solid matchup, but he’s in a good spot to rebound when theCardinalsface Cincinnati. TheBengalshave given up three touchdowns to slot receivers, and two wideouts have finished in the top 13 against them over the last two weeks. Consider Fitzgerald a viable flex starter.
Adam Thielen vs. New York Giants
Thielen ranks 38th in fantasy points among wideouts, and he just posted a 2.6-point stink bomb in a loss to theBears. Still, I’d start him in what is a get-right game against theGiants. Their defense has allowed the second-most points to receivers lined out wide, which is where Thielen has run 71.4 percent of his routes this season.
Calvin Ridley vs. Houston Texans
Ridley has been a dud the past two weeks, scoring a combined 7.8 fantasy points. I would stick with him though, as a matchup against theTexansis a favorable one. In their first four games, Houston’s defense has allowed the third-most fantasy points to receivers lined out wide. That’s where Ridley runs 85.3 percent of his routes this season.
Start ‘Em:Josh GordonatWashington Redskins,Allen RobinsonatOakland Raiders(London)
Sleepers:Marquez Valdes-ScantlingatDallas Cowboys,Courtland Suttonat Los Angeles Chargers
Sit ‘Em
Sit of the Week – Corey Davis vs. Buffalo Bills
Davis is coming off his best stat line of the season, scoring 20.1 fantasy points in a win over theFalcons. Unfortunately, a repeat performance is unlikely against CBTre’Davious Whiteand theBills. Their defense has been tough on wideouts, allowing 144 yards and 30.1 fantasy points per game to the position. Don’t chase the points.
Emmanuel Sanders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Sanders is a tough player to bench, especially after his performance against the Jalen Ramsey-lessJaguars, but I would temper your expectations against theChargersand CBCasey Hayward. In his last four games against this AFC West rival, Sanders has been held to four or fewer catches, 68 or fewer yards and no touchdown catches.
Jarvis Landry vs. San Francisco 49ers
Landry put up a massive stat line in last week’s win over theRavens, posting a solid 24.7 fantasy points. So while that makes it tough to sit him, keep in mind that this week’s matchup against the Niners and CBK’Waun Williamsis not an attractive one. Pro Football Focus rates this as the third-toughest wide receiver matchup this week.
Terry McLaurin vs. New England Patriots
McLaurin missed last week’s game due to an injured hamstring, but he’s a fade for me even if he returns to action against thePatriots. CBStephon Gilmoreand the New England defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown to a receiver split out wide this season, and the position has averaged a meager 13.4 fantasy points per game overall.
Tyrell Williams vs. Chicago Bears
Williams has scored a touchdown in four straight games, but his yardage totals in the last three weeks (111 yards) leaves much to be desired. So does this week’s game in London against theBears, who have allowed just one touchdown to receivers split out wide this season. That’s where Williams has run 81.6 percent of his routes.
Sit ‘Em:Mecole Hardmanvs.Indianapolis Colts,D.J. Charkat Carolina Panthers
Busts:John BrownatTennessee Titans,A.J. Brownvs. Buffalo Bills
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