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| Wednesday, September 16, 2020 |
| You usually get this newsletter in the morning, but you're going to start getting an extra one Wednesday evenings. Why's that? Because that's when Jamey Eisenberg's Start 'Em and Sit 'Em is published, and I want to make sure that gets in your hands when it's hot off the digital presses. Some of Jamey's top picks are listed below, and you can head here to read the full piece to see who should and shouldn't be in your lineup in Week 2. See you tomorrow morning with our normal Thursday Night Preview and more from around the NFL! |
| Quarterback Start 'Em & Sit 'Em |
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| Start 'Em: Tom Brady and Ryan Tannehill |
| "In full disclosure, Brady was originally the Start of the Week when I started writing this column, but I pulled him from that spot after Chris Godwin (concussion) showed up on the injury report Wednesday. I'm hopeful Godwin is able to play against the Panthers, and it will be great if Mike Evans is 100 percent after playing through a hamstring injury in Week 1. Brady struggled in that game against the Saints despite finishing with 23 Fantasy points. He was 23-of-36 passing for 239 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, including a pick-6, but he did add a rushing touchdown. He should be dramatically better this week against the Panthers, and he has top-five upside if everyone is healthy. Brady, even at 43, is far from done, and he should remain a standout Fantasy quarterback in Week 2." |
| Sit 'Em: Carson Wentz and Matthew Stafford |
| "Wentz is getting reinforcements this week with Lane Johnson (ankle) and Miles Sanders (hamstring) expected to return after sitting out Week 1, which is important. That said, I don't love the setup for Wentz, even at home. Aaron Donald and Co. should be able to pressure Wentz, who was just sacked eight times by Washington last week. Wentz did manage 270 passing yards and two touchdowns, but he also had two interceptions and lost a fumble. And the Rams held Dak Prescott to just 19 Fantasy points in Week 1, which is about what I expect from Wentz in this matchup." |
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| Running Back Start 'Em & Sit 'Em |
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| Start 'Em: Nyheim Hines and Ronald Jones |
| "We told you before the season the Colts running backs would be heavily involved in the passing game with Philip Rivers now in Indianapolis, and Hines, Jonathan Taylor and Marlon Mack combined for 17 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets in Week 1 at Jacksonville. Hines led the way with eight catches for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he also added seven carries for 28 yards and a touchdown. With Mack (Achilles) out for the season, Taylor is a must-start option in all leagues, but Hines is right there with him in PPR." |
| Sit 'Em: James Robinson and Malcolm Brown |
| "Brown was one of the best surprise stories in Week 1 against Dallas when he was the lead running back for the Rams. In the first game without Todd Gurley, Brown played more than 60 percent of the snaps, and he had a quality stat line with 18 carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns, as well as three catches for 31 yards on four targets. He should still be the top running back for the Rams this week, but Cam Akers will also get work (he had 14 carries and one catch in Week 1), as well as Darrell Henderson. And the Eagles run defense should be a tougher test for the Rams, especially on the road. Brown is only worth starting as a flex option this week." |
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| Wide Receiver Start 'Em & Sit 'Em |
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| Start 'Em: Jamison Crowder, A.J. Green |
| "Crowder loves facing the Bills in Week 1. In his past two season-opening games against Buffalo, he has a combined 21 catches for 214 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets, including seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets last week. The Jets should again be chasing points this week, and Crowder should again soak up targets. The 49ers secondary is beat up with Richard Sherman (calf) on injured reserve, and Crowder should be considered a must-start Fantasy receiver this week, especially in PPR." |
| Sit 'Em: Will Fuller, Jerry Jeudy |
| "Fuller is one of my favorite guys this year, and he was awesome in Week 1 at Kansas City with eight catches for 112 yards on 10 targets. But he's more of a bust alert this week against the Ravens, who just held Beckham to three catches for 22 yards on 10 targets with the help of cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters. I expect Fuller to do better than that, but not by much. He's only worth using as a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver this week." |
| Tight End Start 'Em & Sit 'Em |
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| Start 'Em: T.J. Hockenson |
| "For the second year in a row, Hockenson had a great Week 1, this time coming against the Bears when he finished with five catches for 56 yards and a touchdown on five targets. I expect him to remain heavily involved if Golladay is out again, and the Lions should be chasing points this week at Green Bay. Hockenson should be considered a top-10 Fantasy tight end in this matchup." |
| Sit 'Em: Austin Hooper |
| "We'll see if David Njoku's absence with a knee injury helps Hooper, but he was limited with his production in his debut with the Browns in Week 1 at Baltimore. Hooper had two catches for 15 yards on two targets, while Njoku finished with three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown on three targets. I'm hopeful Hooper does better against the Bengals, but I still wouldn't start him this week outside of deeper leagues." |
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| DST Start 'Em & Sit 'Em |
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| Start 'Em: Arizona Cardinals |
| "A lot was made about the way the Eagles offense played in Week 1 at Washington, but the Washington Football Team's offense wasn't much better with 239 total yards. Haskins was sacked three times, and this offense could struggle again on the road against the Cardinals. Arizona also had three sacks in Week 1." |
| Sit 'Em: New England Patriots |
| "The Patriots defense was great against Miami last week in allowing just 11 points, and New England had three interceptions against Ryan Fitzpatrick. But obviously Russell Wilson is on a different level, and the Seahawks are playing at home. I would look for another DST option this week instead of trusting the Patriots." |
| Kicker Start 'Em & Sit 'Em |
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| Start 'Em: Chris Boswell |
| Boswell made two field goals and two PATs in Week 1 at the Giants, and he should have another strong outing at home this week. Stephen Gostkowski could have had a huge game at Denver last week, but he missed three field goals and one PAT. Boswell will do much better if given the same chances. |
| Sit 'Em: Ka'imi Fairbairn |
| Facing the Ravens defense is a daunting task for the Texans, and I don't expect Fairbairn to get many scoring chances. Last year in Week 11 at Baltimore, he scored one Fantasy point with a made PAT, and he also missed a field goal. He missed a field goal in Week 1 at Kansas City and only had two PATs, so he's easy to avoid this week. |
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