2013 Fantasy Football Tiered Running Back Rankings

The Running Back position is easily the most important to solidify this year in fantasy.  Owning as many as possible increases the likelihood of getting a breakout player, and hopefully a first-place finish.  Most of you have already read or know this, but I thought I would point it out.  My first three tiers are all guys I wouldn't mind having as my #1 or #2 backs, and then it drops off.  Here are my tiers for this years RB position.


Tier One:

• Adrian Peterson (Purple Jesus is in a league all by himself.  He's half man and half robot)

Tier Two:

• Jamaal Charles (Andy Reid knows how to run an offense. Charles and Bowe are going to see most of it)
• C.J. Spiller (I'm a believer of the hype.  He was the only other back to average over 6 yards a carry last season)
• Doug Martin (Muscle Hamster should have another great year, seeing as he plays in a division with poor run defense)
• Arian Foster (The Texan's run the ball.  A lot.  I would grab Tate just in case however)
• Chris Johnson (Yeah, he's back.  Chance Warmack is arguably the best guard to come out of college since Steve Hutchinson, and with a mobile QB, watch out for CJ2K)
• LeSean McCoy (It will be interesting to see how he's used in Chip Kelley's offense, but if he's smart, it'll be a lot.  
• Marshawn Lynch (He will benefit from the loss of Harvin, and put up another monster year)
• Ray Rice (Mr. Consistent.  I'm not a believer in Pierce being a vulture for carries)

Tier Three:

• Trent Richardson (I wouldn't mind having him as my first back, and luckily he doesn't have any talent below him on the depth chart, but Norv Turner worries me.  That's the sole reason I have him in the 3rd tier.  I've seen him as high as #2 overall, but Weeden looks good passing and I think they'll do more of that this year)
• Steven Jackson (Always a top pick while in St. Louis, and now he's going to a team that hands it off a lot inside the 10.  I think he'll have an increase in TD's, and right around 1000 yards rushing)
• Matt Forte (I hear Trestman likes running backs.  If he gets used the same way as previous years, 1300 combined yards and 10 TD's isn't out of the question)
• Alfred Morris (He has improved in the pass-catching area, and if he can stay healthy, barring no Shanahanigans, he could be a top 5 guy)
• Maurice Jones-Drew (I think MJD and CJ2K are last year's Adrian Peterson.  Coming off injury, question marks... He has no talent below him, and the dude is just a fantasy stud)
• Stevan Ridley (Clearly the #1 guy in New England.  Vereen will end up being the change of pace guy, but no more Danny Woodhead should lead to more touches)

Tier Four:

• Frank Gore (I hate having him this low, but with so much talent below him and his age, it worries me. When Kaepernick took over at QB, his production decreased as well)
• Reggie Bush (Could be a stud, especially if they use him in the passing game)
• Darren McFadden (Is this the year?  Or next year?  Way too many injuries have me concerned.  But if he stays healthy for the year it's a great pick)
• DeMarco Murray (Needs to avoid injuries.  Solid #2 guy if he stays on the field)
• David Wilson (Will end up being the feature back in NY, but Andre Brown will be a Brandon Jacobs type guy for the goal line carries)

Tier Five:

• Lamar Miller (Daniel Thomas is bad.  The offensive line isn't much better, but he could be the Doug Martin of last year)
• Darren Sproles (No one was hurt as much as Sproles with Payton's absence last year, so I expect some upside here)
• Le'Veon Bell (Someone has to run the ball for the Steelers.  He's got talent and Redman/Dwyer didn't do anything last year)
• Chris Ivory (Shonn Greene was awful in NY, and a more explosive Ivory should help that team a lot. He could be a big surprise)
• Ahmad Bradshaw (Question marks here too, but a new offensive system with more running plays has me interested)

Tier Six:

• Eddie Lacy (Landed on a bad run-blocking team, but he has the most talent of any rookie back.  The only thing hurting him right now is that toe)
• Ryan Matthews (How many years will it be before he breaks out?  Talk of RB by committee has me worried)
• Montee Ball (Going way too high in drafts right now.  I think he's a third down back, and that's it.  Go Hillman if you even want a Broncos RB)
• Giovani Bernard (Explosive back, looks like he's going to get a lot of touches, but hasn't separated himself from the law-firm. A solid option since the Bengals will score)
• Shane Vereen (Looks like he will benefit from the loss of Woodhead too.  More involved in the run game and likely more targets as well)
• Rashard Mendenhall (Just barely gets into this tier, for the sole reason of being a starter.  He's a good back, but has a history of fumble problems)

Tier Seven:

• Mark Ingram (could wind up being a huge part of the Saint's Offense this year, and Sean Payton has indicated he will be)
• Daryl Richardson (looks like he will be the starter, but with two other backs taking away carries, he'll have to prove himself)
• DeAngelo Williams (Waiting for his former-self to come back.  Too many rushing options on that team is detrimental to his weekly success)
• Andre Brown
• BenJarvus Green-Ellis
• Ronnie Hillman (running with the first team, I think he gets the starting job over Ball)

Tier Eight:

• Ben Tate
• Bryce Brown
• Isaiah Pead
• Pierre Thomas
• Johnathan Franklin
• Jonathan Stewart (Should be a little higher, but I would just avoid Carolina backs)
• Bernard Pierce

Tier Nine:

• Fred Jackson
• Zac Stacy
• Michael Bush
• Vick Ballard
• Danny Woodhead
• Shonn Greene
• Vick Ballard
• Michael Bush
• Joique Bell
• Mikel Leshoure
• Any other backups, if you're in a deep league, make sure to grab handcuff's.

2013 Fantasy Football Tiered Rankings: Quarterback

This is a good fantasy year at the quarterback position, because we don't have to reach for one.  The decision this year on who to take will be based on your league scoring.  My league scoring setup with 6 points for every touchdown and -2 for INT's, means that I won't have to make a decision on mobile vs. pocket QB's.  In a 4 point passing touchdown league, the rushing TD's from guys like Newton, Kaepernick, Wilson and RGIII help a lot more for fantasy scoring.  Take that into consideration when making your selection.

Tier One:

• Drew Brees (Will only be better with Payton back on the sidelines)
• Aaron Rodgers (I have some concerns with him, Bulaga out, and no Jennings, but without question, the most surgical passer in the league still)
• Peyton Manning (5000 yards.  Yeah, I said it.  The Broncos ran the ball more than ever last year inside the 10, and I think Welker is going to help.  Thomas, Welker and Decker all get 1k seasons)

Tier Two:

• Cam Newton (He's pretty good, but not good enough for my first tier.  He'll get you some rushing touchdowns, but still has consistency issues in the passing game)
• Tom Brady (Should still be a first-tier play-caller, but with the questions of his receivers, I dropped him down a tier)
• Matthew Stafford (Like him a lot, his TD's were down because his receivers couldn't cross the goal line)
• Matt Ryan (Still has White, Jones and Gonzalez.... not to mention a better pass catcher in Jackson)

Tier Three:

• Andrew Luck (The new West Coast system should make life better for Luck, love the addition of Hey-Bey)
• Colin Kaepernick (The addition of Boldin and Vernon's deep threat ability makes me like him a lot)
• Tony Romo (Could have a monster year throwing to Dez.  Plus he still likes Witten too)
• Robert Griffin III (If he can get a second receiver to throw to, and Morris increases his pass catching ability, he'll see an increase from the pocket.  He isn't going to rush like he did last year, but has a great deep ball)
• Russell Wilson (Not sure about Wilson.  Everyone seemed to have him much higher, but with Harvin out for the season, he goes back to having Rice and Tate.  I think Marshawn benefits the most from Harvin's absence.  

Tier Four:

• Eli Manning (It's hard for me to have him this low, especially with targets like Cruz, Nicks and Myers, but his inconsistency of either 30 points or 10 points keeps him as a low-end 1, high end backup for now)
• Ben Roethlisberger (He'll have another solid year.  The offensive line is healthy, and if he can find Brown and Sanders downfield, it'll remain a pass-first team, especially with a rookie running back)
• Andy Dalton (A.J. Green.  Enough said)
• Michael Vick (I'm higher than most people are on him.  Chip Kelley likes mobile quarterbacks, and I think he can separate himself from Foles easily.  

Tier Five:

• Jay Cutler (He's still going to throw picks.  The addition of Bennett and an emerging Jeffrey should help)
• Carson Palmer (Believe it, I'd take him for my backup QB without hesitation)
• Joe Flacco (No weapons, just got a huge contract.... not buying him)
• Sam Bradford
• Josh Freeman (Do or die year)
• Brandon Weeden (Like having Norv there to help him out.  More deep balls should lead to more success)
• Matt Schaub (He'll be handing it off all day, but still has Andre Johnson)

Week 16: Do or Die Fantasy Implications: Answers Inside

Falcons @ Lions (Saturday)

Start:

• Matt Ryan
• Michael Turner
• Julio Jones
• Roddy White 
• Tony Gonzalez
• Falcons D/ST
• Calvin Johnson
• Mikel Leshoure (caution)

Sit:

• Matthew Stafford (rough year)
• Joique Bell  (Leshoure will get most of carries, but if it's a blowout he could amass solid yardage)
• Lions receivers not name Calvin
• Lions D/ST

Falcons 31, Lions 14

Raiders @ Panthers

Start:

• Darren McFadden
• Carson Palmer (caution)
• Denarius Moore
• Brent Myers
• Cam Newton
• Steve Smith
• Greg Olsen
• Panthers D/ST (if you're playing D's week to week)

Sit:

• Darrius Heyward-Bey 
• Panthers RB's 
• Oakland D/ST

Panthers 29, Raiders 19

Bills @ Dolphins

Start:

• C.J. Spiller
• Stevie Johnson
• Ryan Tannehill
• Reggie Bush
• Brian Hartline
• Dolphins D/ST (desperation play)

Sit:

• Ryan Fitzpatrick
• Scott Chandler
• Bills D/ST (huge disappointment this year)
• Daniel Thomas
• Davone Bess

Dolphins 21, Bills 15

Bengals @ Steelers

Start:

• BenJarvus Green-Ellis
• A.J. Green
• Ben Roethlisberger
• Mike Wallace
• Antonio Brown
• Heath Miller
• Steelers D/ST

Sit:

• Andy Dalton (bad in the last few games)
• Bengals D/ST
• Pittsburgh RB's

Steelers 27, Bengals 24

Patriots @ Jaguars

Start:

• All Patriots players

Sit:

• All Jaguars players

Patriots 38, Jaguars 10

Colts @ Chiefs

Start:

• Andrew Luck
• Vick Ballard
• Reggie Wayne
• T.Y Hilton
• Colts D/ST
• Jamaal Charles
• Dwayne Bowe

Sit:

• Tony Moeki
• Brady Quinn (or whoever they play at QB)
• Chiefs D/ST (don't know why anyone would have them)

Colts 34, Chiefs 17

Saints @ Cowboys

Start:

• Drew Brees
• Marques Colston
• Jimmy Graham
• Darren Sproles
• Lance Moore
• Tony Romo
• DeMarco Murray
• Dez Bryant
• Miles Austin
• Jason Witten

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Saints 38, Cowboys 33

Redskins @ Eagles

Start:

• RG3 (check status)
• Alfred Morris
• Pierre Garcon
• Santana Moss
• Redskins D/ST

Sit:

• All Eagles players (unless McCoy plays)

Redskins 27, Eagles 13

Rams @ Buccaneers

Start:

• Steven Jackson
• Danny Amendola
• Brandon Gibson
• Rams D/ST
• Doug Martin
• Vincent Jackson

Sit:

• Sam Bradford (could be an ok start)
• Josh Freeman 
• Mike Williams
• Dallas Clark
• Bucs D/ST

Rams 26, Bucs 21

Chargers @ Jets

Start:

• Philip Rivers (last resort)
• Jackie Battle (think he gets most of the work with Matthews out)
• Antonio Gates
• Malcolm Floyd
• Danario Alexander
• Chargers D/ST
• Greg McElroy (yeah... I said it)
• Shonn Greene
• Jets D/ST

Sit:

• Other Jets players, don't know who McElroy likes

Chargers 20, Jets 17

Titans @ Packers

Start:

• Chris Johnson (if not for the 94 yard run last week he was bad against a bad run D, use caution)
• Aaron Rodgers
• Randall Cobb
• Greg Jennings
• James Jones
• Jermichael Finley
• Packers D/ST

Sit:

• All Titans players not named Johnson

Packers 35, Titans 7

Vikings @ Texans

Start:

• Adrian Peterson
• Matt Schaub
• Arian Foster
• Andre Johnson 
• Owen Daniels
• Texans D/ST

Sit:

• Vikings players not named AP

Texans 30, Vikings 17

Browns @ Broncos

Start:

• Trent Richardson
• Peyton Manning
• Knowshon Moreno
• Demariyus Thomas
• Eric Decker
• Broncos D/ST

Sit:

• Any other Browns player

Broncos 30, Browns 11

Bears @ Cardinals

Start:

• Matt Forte
• Brandon Marshall
• Bears D/ST
• Larry Fitzgerald
• Cardinals D/ST

Sit:

• Jay Cutler
• Alshon Jeffery
• Beanie Wells

Bears 14, Cardinals 13

Giants @ Ravens

Start:

• Eli Manning
• David Wilson (unless Bradshaw can go)
• Hakeem Nicks
• Victor Cruz
• Martellus Bennett
• Giants D/ST
• Ray Rice

Sit:

• Ravens players not named Rice

Giants 23, Ravens 20

49ers @ Seahawks

Start:

• Colin Kaepernick
• Frank Gore
• Michael Crabtree
• 49ers D/ST (caution... Seahawks have hung 50+ on last 2 opponents)
• Russell Wilson
• Marshawn Lynch
• Golden Tate
• Sidney Rice
• Seahawks D/ST

Sit:

• Randy Moss (could be an x-factor)

49ers 18, Seahawks 17

Week 15 Fantasy Football: Start/Sit

Bengals @ Eagles 

Start:

• Andy Dalton
• BenJarvus Green-Ellis
• A.J. Green
• Bengals D/ST
• LeSean McCoy (check his status, Bryce Brown is a start otherwise)
• Jeremy Maclin (out of all the Eagles receivers, I like him with the most targets last week)

Sit:

• Jermaine Gresham (Eagles play TE's pretty well, last resort if you have to use him)
• Nick Foles
• Jason Avant
• Brent Celek
• Eagles D/ST

Bengals 23, Eagles 14

Buccaneers @ Saints

Start:

• Josh Freeman
• Doug Martin
• Vincent Jackson
• Mike Williams 
• Dallas Clark (he's a solid play this week after the Saints D had 52 hung on them last week)
• Drew Brees
• Marques Colston
• Lance Moore
• Jimmy Graham

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Buccaneers 38, Saints 35

Colts @ Texans

Start:

• Andrew Luck 
• Reggie Wayne
• Donnie Avery
• T.Y Hilton 
• Matt Schaub
• Arian Foster
• Andre Johnson
• Owen Daniels
• Texans D/ST (risky, all you have to do is throw on them)

Sit:

• Vick Ballard/Donald Brown

Texans 33, Colts 28

Broncos @ Ravens

Start:

• Peyton Manning
• Knowshon Moreno
• Demariyus Thomas
• Eric Decker
• Joel Dreesen
• Broncos D/ST (Ravens are in the middle of changing OC's)
• Ray Rice
• Dennis Pitta
• Anquan Boldin (I like the bigger targets in this one, Smith will be on Bailey island)

Sit:

• Joe Flacco
• Torrey Smith
• Ravens D/ST

Broncos 34, Ravens 21

Packers @ Bears

Start:

• Aaron Rodgers
• Greg Jennings
• Randall Cobb
• James Jones
• Jermichael Finley
• Packers D/ST
• Brandon Marshall
• Matt Forte

Sit:

• Packers RB's
• Jay Cutler
• Bears D/ST
• Michael Bush

Packers 30, Bears 17

Giants @ Falcons

Start:

• Eli Manning (could have a bad day against the Falcons pass D)
• Ahmad Bradshaw (if you have other options start them, Wilson will see an increased workload)
• Hakeem Nicks
• Victor Cruz
• Martellus Bennett
• Matt Ryan
• Julio Jones
• Roddy White
• Tony Gonzalez

Sit:

• Both D/ST's
• Michael Turner

Giants 34, Falcons 30

Vikings @ Rams

Start:

• Adrian Peterson
• Kyle Rudolph
• Vikings D/ST
• Steven Jackson
• Rams D/ST

Sit:

• Christian Ponder
• Vikings WR's
• Sam Bradford
• Danny Amendola
• Brandon Gibson

Rams 17, Vikings 14

Redskins @ Browns

Start:

• RG3 (check status)
• Alfred Morris
• Pierre Garcon (Haden island, one of the other guys could have a big showing)
• Santana Moss
• Redskins D/ST
• Trent Richardson
• Josh Gordon
• Browns D/ST (only if RG3 doesn't play)

Sit:

• Brandon Weeden (could be a sneaky play if you're desperate)

Redskins 20, Browns 17

Jaguars @ Dolphins

Start:

• Rashad Jennings (Montell Owens if Jennings can't go)
• Reggie Bush
• Brian Hartline
• Anthony Fasano
• Dolphins D/ST (yes I'm crazy)

Sit:

• Justin Blackmon
• Cecil Shorts (could be another sneaky play)
• Jaguars D/ST
• Ryan Tannehill
• Daniel Thomas

Dolphins 21, Jaguars 10

Lions @ Cardinals

Start:

• Every Lion, including Joique Bell

Sit:

• Every Cardinal (poor Larry Fitzgerald)

Lions 38, Cardinals 9

Seahawks @ Bills (In Toronto)

Start:

• Russell Wilson
• Marshawn Lynch
• Golden Tate
• Sidney Rice
• Seahawks D/ST
• C.J. Spiller
• Stevie Johnson

Sit:

• Ryan Fitzpatrick
• All other Bills players

Seahawks 27, Bills 13

Panthers @ Chargers

Start:

• Cam Newton
• Steve Smith
• Greg Olsen
• Philip Rivers
• Ryan Matthews 
• Antonio Gates
• Malcolm Floyd

Sit:

• Both D/ST's
• Panther RB's

Panthers 29, Chargers 27

Steelers @ Cowboys

Start:

• Ben Roethlisberger
• Jonathan Dwyer
• Mike Wallace
• Heath Miller
• Antonio Brown
• Tony Romo
• DeMarco Murray
• Miles Austin 
• Jason Witten
• Kevin Ogletree (if Bryant remains out, he'd be crazy to play)

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Cowboys 28, Steelers 23

Chiefs @ Raiders

Start:

• Jamaal Charles
• Dwayne Bowe
• Carson Palmer
• Darren McFadden
• Denarius Moore
• Darrius Heyward-Bey

Sit:

• Brady Quinn
• Peyton Hillis
• Marcel Reece
• Both D/ST's (although the Raiders could be a spot start)

Raiders 26, Chiefs 18

49ers @ Patriots

Start:

• Frank Gore
• Vernon Davis
• Tom Brady
• Wes Welker
• Aaron Hernandez
• Patriots D/ST

Sit:

• Colin Kaepernick 
• Michael Crabtree
• Brandon Lloyd (Niners don't give up big plays)
• Stevan Ridley
• 49ers D/ST (might have to play them, but if you have any alternate option go with it)

Patriots 23, Niners 20

Jets @ Titans

Start:

• Bilal Powell (I like him more than Shonn Greene)
• Shonn Greene
• Jets D/ST
• Chris Johnson
• Jared Cook

Sit:

• Mark Sanchez (McElroy anyone?)
• Jets players trying to catch overthrown balls from Sanchez
• Kenny Britt (they still have Cromartie)
• Nate Washington
• Jake Locker
• Titans D/ST

Jets 13, Titans 10

Week 14 Start/Sit Fantasy Playoffs

Broncos @ Raiders

Start:

• Peyton Manning
• Knowshon Moreno
• Demariyus Thomas
• Eric Decker
• Broncos D/ST
• Darren McFadden
• Brandon Myers

Sit:

• Carson Palmer
• Marcel Reece
• Denarius Moore
• Dey Hey-Bey

Broncos 30, Raiders 20

Chargers @ Steelers

Start:

• Antonio Gates
• Ben Roethlisberger (should return)
• Mike Wallace
• Jonathan Dwyer
• Antonio Brown
• Steelers D/ST

Sit:

• Philip Rivers
• Ryan Matthews
• Malcolm Floyd
• Chargers D/ST

Steelers 28, Chargers 13

Titans @ Colts

Start:

• Chris Johnson
• Jake Locker
• Kenny Britt
• Jared Cook
• Andrew Luck
• Reggie Wayne
• Vick Ballard
• Donnie Avery

Sit:

• Both D/STs

Colts 34, Titans 30

Jets @ Jaguars

Start:

• Shonn Greene
• Jets D/ST
• Cecil Shorts

Sit:

• Everyone else, both offenses are sub-par to say the least

Jets 14, Jaguars 10

Bears @ Vikings

Start:

• Jay Cutler
• Matt Forte
• Brandon Marshall
• Michael Bush
• Bears D/ST
• Adrian Peterson
• Percy Harvin (if you need to, he won't be 100% even if he plays)
• Kyle Rudolph (should play)

Sit:

• Christian Ponder
• Vikings D/ST

Bears 24, Vikings 17

Falcons @ Panthers

Start:

• Matt Ryan
• Jacquizz Rodgers
• Michael Turner (if the coaches can figure out to run the ball)
• Julio Jones
• Roddy White
• Tony Gonzalez
• Falcons D/ST
• Cam Newton
• Steve Smith
• Greg Olsen

Sit:

• Panthers running backs
• Panthers D/ST

Falcons 38, Panthers 21

Eagles @ Buccaneers

Start:

• LeSean McCoy/Bryce Brown (whoever starts)
• Josh Freeman
• Doug Martin
• Mike Williams
• Vincent Jackson
• Buccaneers D/ST

Sit:

• Nick Foles
• Jeremy Maclin
• Brent Celek
• Eagles D/ST
• Dallas Clark

Buccaneers 35, Eagles 23

Rams @ Bills

Start:

• Steven Jackson
• Sam Bradford
• Danny Amendola
• Chris Givens
• Rams D/ST
• Fred Jackson
• Stevie Johnson
• C.J. Spiller

Sit:

• Ryan Fitzpatrick
• Scott Chandler
• Bills D/ST

Rams 23, Bills 20 OT

Cowboys @ Bengals

Start

• Tony Romo
• DeMarco Murray
• Dez Bryant
• Jason Witten
• Miles Austin 
• Andy Dalton
• BenJarvus Green-Ellis
• A.J. Green
• Jermaine Gresham

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Cowboys 42, Bengals 34

Ravens @ Redskins

Start:

• Ray Rice
• Torrey Smith
• Anquan Boldin (Flacco is struggling, but the 'skins are giving up a lot of yardage through the air)
• Dennis Pitta
• Ravens D/ST
• RG3
• Alfred Morris
• Pierre Garcon
• Redskins D/ST

Sit:

• Joe Flacco

Redskins 17, Ravens 14

Chiefs @ Browns

Start:

• Jamaal Charles
• Tony Moeki
• Brandon Weeden
• Trent Richardson
• Josh Gordon
• Browns D/ST

Sit:

• Dwayne Bowe (Haden Island)
• Peyton Hillis
• Chiefs D/ST

Browns 21, Chiefs 10

Dolphins @ 49ers

Start:

• Frank Gore
• Michael Crabtree
• Vernon Davis
• 49ers D/ST

Sit:

• All Dolphins players
• Colin Kaepernick

49ers 20, Dolphins 6

Saints @ Giants

Start:

• Drew Brees
• Marques Colston
• Jimmy Graham
• Darren Sproles
• Lance Moore
• Eli Manning
• Ahmad Bradshaw
• Hakeem Nicks
• Martellus Bennett
• Victor Cruz

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Giants 38, Saints 34

Cardinals @ Seahawks

Start:

• Russell Wilson
• Marshawn Lynch
• Sidney Rice (check status)
• Golden Tate
• Seahawks D/ST

Sit:

• All Cardinals players

Seahwaks 24, Cardinals 9

Lions @ Packers

Start:

• Matthew Stafford
• Mikel Leshoure
• Calvin Johnson
• Mike Thomas (injury plagued receiving corps)
• Aaron Rodgers
• Jermichael Finley
• Randall Cobb
• Greg Jennings
• Packers D/ST (if Matthews and Woodson play)

Sit:

• Lions D/ST
• Alex Green 
• James Starks (could be a deep league play)

Packers 33, Lions 28

Texans @ Patriots

Start:

• Matt Schaub
• Arian Foster
• Andre Johnson 
• Owen Daniels
• Tom Brady
• Stevan Ridley
• Wes Welker
• Aaron Hernandez

Sit:

• Texans D/ST
• Brandon Lloyd
• Patriots D/ST

Patriots 38, Texans 31

Week 12 Fantasy Football Start/Sit, Game Scores

Texans @ Lions

Start:

• Matt Schaub
• Andre Johnson
• Arian Foster
• Owen Daniels
• Houston D/ST
• Calvin Johnson

Sit:

• Matthew Stafford
• Mikel Leshoure
• Titus Young
• Brandon Pettigrew
• Lions D/ST

Texans 27, Lions 23

Redskins @ Cowboys

Start:

• Robert Griffin 3
• Alfred Morris (use caution, production has dropped)
• Pierre Garcon
• Tony Romo
• Felix Jones (questionable)
• Dez Bryant
• Miles Austin
• Jason Witten
• Cowboys D/ST

Sit:

• Redskins D/ST

Cowboys 34, Redskins 24

Patriots @ Jets

Start:

• Tom Brady
• Stevan Ridley
• Wes Welker
• Brandon Lloyd
• Aaron Hernandez
• Patriots D/ST

Sit:

• All Jets players

Patriots 35, Jets 10

Titans @ Jaguars

Start:

• Jake Locker
• Chris Johnson
• Kenny Britt
• Chad Henne (we'll see if he can build off last week)
• Jalen Parmele
• Justin Blackmon
• Cecil Shorts

Sit:

• Both D/ST's
• The other Titans WR's

Titans 31, Jaguars 21

Bills @ Colts

Start:

• Ryan Fitzpatrick
• C.J. Spiller
• Fred Jackson
• Stevie Johnson
• Scott Chandler
• Andrew Luck
• Vick Ballard
• Reggie Wayne
• Donnie Avery

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Colts 38, Bills 35 OT

Steelers @ Browns

Start:

• Steelers D/ST
• Trent Richardson

Sit:

• Mike Wallace
• Steelers RB's and QB's
• Brandon Weeden
• Josh Gordon
• Browns D/ST (wouldn't be surprised with a good game from them)

Browns 13, Steelers 10

Raiders @ Bengals

Start:

• Carson Palmer
• Marcel Reece
• Denarius Moore
• Darrius Heyward-Bey
• Andy Dalton
• BenJarvus Green-Ellis
• A.J. Green
• Andrew Hawkins
• Jermaine Gresham

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Bengals 26, Raiders 24

Broncos @ Chiefs

Start:

• Peyton Manning
• Ronnie Hillman (even though I think it'll be Lance Ball with the bulk of the carries)
• Demariyus Thomas
• Eric Decker
• Broncos D/ST
• Jamaal Charles

Sit:

• Any Chiefs player not named Charles

Broncos 30, Chiefs 10

Seahawks @ Dolphins

Start:

• Marshawn Lynch
• Golden Tate (eh, some receiver will score)
• Seahawks D/ST
• Brian Hartline

Sit:

• Reggie Bush
• Ryan Tannehill
• Dolphins D/ST
• Sidney Rice

Seahawks 14, Dolphins 13

Falcons @ Buccaneers

Start:

• Matt Ryan (I don't think he'll throw 5 picks again, but expect a decline the rest of the year)
• Julio Jones
• Roddy White
• Tony Gonzalez
• Josh Freeman
• Doug Martin
• Vincent Jackson

Sit:

• Mike Williams
• Michael Turner
• Both D/ST's

Buccaneers 30, Falcons 28

Vikings @ Bears

Start:

• Adrian Peterson
• Percy Harvin
• Kyle Rudolph
• Vikings D/ST (if Campbell starts)
• Matt Forte
• Brandon Marshall (check status)
• Bears D/ST

Sit:

• Christian Ponder
• Jerome Simpson
• Devin Hester
• Michael Bush

Vikings 20, Bears 17 OT

Ravens @ Chargers

Start:

• Ray Rice
• Torrey Smith
• Dennis Pitta
• Ravens D/ST

Sit:

• Philip Rivers
• Antonio Gates
• Ryan Matthews
• Chargers D/ST
• Malcolm Floyd
• Joe Flacco

Ravens 29, Chargers 10

Rams @ Cardinals

Start:

• Steven Jackson
• Danny Amendola
• Rams D/ST
• LaRod Stephens-Howling (Beanie Wells is back, but he'll be slowly worked back in)
• Cardinals D/ST

Sit:

• Sam Bradford
• Brandon Gibson
• Larry Fitzgerald

Cardinals 17, Rams 13

49ers @ Saints

Start:

• Colin Kaepernick
• Frank Gore
• Vernon Davis
• Michael Crabtree
• 49ers D/ST
• Drew Brees
• Darren Sproles
• Marques Colston
• Jimmy Graham

Sit:

• Chris Ivory

49ers 30, Saints 27

Packers @ Giants

Start:

• Aaron Rodgers
• Randall Cobb
• James Jones
• Jordy Nelson
• Jermichael Finley
• Packers D/ST
• Eli Manning
• Andre Brown
• Hakeem Nicks
• Victor Cruz
• Martellus Bennett
• Giants D/ST

Giants 31, Packers 24

Panthers @ Eagles

Start:

• Cam Newton
• Steve Smith
• Jonathan Stewart
• LeSean McCoy

Sit:

• Both D/ST's
• Jeremy Maclin
• DeSean Jackson

Panthers 23, Eagles 17

Week 11 NFL Start/Sit/Scores

Bye Week

Giants, Seahawks, Vikings, Titans

Dolphins @ Bills

Start:

• Reggie Bush
• Brian Hartline
• Ryan Tannehill (deeper leagues)
• C.J. Spiller
• Stevie Johnsn
• Scott Chandler

Sit:

• Both D/ST's
• Davone Bess
• Daniel Thomas (hit or miss)

Bills 30, Dolphins 27

Packers @ Lions

Start:

• Aaron Rodgers
• Jordy Nelson
• Randall Cobb
• James Jones
• Packers D/ST
• Matthew Stafford
• Calvin Johnson
• Mikel Leshoure
• Brandon Pettigrew

Sit:

• Alex Green (until he does something)
• Lions D/ST

Packers 38, Lions 24

Cardinals @ Falcons

Start:

• Larry Fitzgerald
• Matt Ryan
• Michael Turner (iffy)
• Julio Jones (check status)
• Roddy White
• Tony Gonzalez
• Falcons D/ST

Sit:

• Andre Roberts
• Kevin Kolb/John Skelton
• LaRod Stephens-Howling
• Cardinals D/ST

Falcons 27, Cardinals 14

Buccaneers @ Panthers

Start:

• Josh Freeman
• Doug Martin
• Vincent Jackson
• Mike Williams
• Buccaneers D/ST
• Can Newton
• Steve Smith

Sit:

• Panthers D/ST
• All Panthers RB's

Buccaneers 32, Panthers 23

Browns @ Cowboys

Start:

• Trent Richardson
• Tony Romo
• Dez Bryant (use caution if Haden covers him)
• Miles Austin
• Jason Witten
• Felix Jones
• Cowboys D/ST

Sit:

• Brandon Weeden
• Josh Gordon
• Browns D//ST (if you have them for some reason)

Cowboys 26, Browns 17

Eagles @ Redskins

Start:

• Nick Foles 
• LeSean McCoy
• DeSean Jackson
• Jeremy Maclin (check status)
• Brent Celek
• Eagles D/ST
• Robert Griffin 3
• Alfred Morris
• Redskins D/ST

Sit:

• Washington receivers (until Garcon comes back)

Eagles 23, Redskins 20 (OT)

Jets @ Rams

Start:

• Sam Bradford
• Danny Amendola
• Brandon Gibson
• Steven Jackson
• Rams D/ST

Sit:

• All Jets (yes, the Rams D is that good)
• Jets D/ST

Rams 20, Jets 10

Bengals @ Chiefs

Start:

• Andy Dalton
• A.J. Green 
• BenJarvus Green-Ellis
• Andrew Hawkins
• Jermaine Gresham
• Bengals D/ST
• Jamaal Charles
• Dwayne Bowe

Sit:

• Rest of the Chiefs

Bengals 30, Chiefs 13

Jaguars @ Texans

Start:

• Matt Schaub
• Arian Foster
• Ben Tate
• Andre Johnson
• Owen Daniels
• Texans D/ST

Sit:

• Jaguars team

Texans 34, Jaguars 6

Saints @ Raiders

Start:

• Drew Brees
• Chris Ivory
• Jimmy Graham
• Marques Colston
• Lance Moore
• Carson Palmer
• (whichever RB starts for OAK)
• Denarius Moore
• Darrius Heyward-Bey

Sit:

• Both D/ST's

Saints 40, Raiders 24

Chargers @ Broncos

Start:

• Antonio Gates
• Malcolm Floyd
• Peyton Manning
• Willis McGahee
• Demariyus Thomas
• Eric Decker
• Broncos D/ST

Sit

• Philip Rivers
• Ryan Matthews
• Chargers D/ST

Broncos 37, Chargers 14

Colts @ Patriots

Start:

• Andrew Luck 
• Reggie Wayne
• Donnie Avery
• Tom Brady 
• Stevan Ridley
• Rob Gronkowski
• Aaron Hernandez
• Brandon Lloyd
• Wes Welker
• Patriots D/ST

Sit:

• Vick Ballard
• Donald Brown

Colts 28, Patriots 27

Ravens @ Steelers

Start:

• Ray Rice
• Torrey Smith
• Ravens D/ST
• Dennis Pitta
• Mike Wallace
• Heath Miller
• Steelers D/ST

Sit:

• Joe Flacco
• Anquan Boldin
• Steelers RB's

Ravens 19, Steelers 13

Bears @ 49ers

Start:

• Frank Gore
• Matt Forte
• Both D/ST's

Sit:

• Everyone else

Bears 13, 49ers 10