This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Packers defense at Vikings (4:25 p.m. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Engram over 28.5 receiving yards (-125). Broncos D/ST at Seahawks (MNF)3. T.J. Hockenson vs. Jets5. Their defense has allowed seven scores and the fourth-most points to the position, not to mention a 75% catch rate in 2022. Week 3 Start Em: Tight Ends. When healthy, he could lead the Dolphins in carries, and Mike McDaniel likely has a lot of trust in Mostert from their days together in San Francisco. ET, Fox): Higbee has put up three straight stinkers, scoring a combined 5.2 fantasy points in that time. Wilson had a season-high 17 rushing yards in Week 3 against the 49ers, and hopefully he'll start to run more to enhance his Fantasy production. The problem is the Rams quarterback position is a disaster, which is part of the reason he didnt see a target last week. The former Lion has a plus matchup in his return to Detroit. ET, ESPN): Henry has disappointed fantasy fans this season, failing to score double digits in all but two of his 12 games this season. 8:15 p.m. Dawson Knox at Patriots (TNF)8. Still, this weeks matchup against the Saints makes him a risk in fantasy leagues. Start of the Week Travis Etienne vs. Sit Cam Akers: The Rams face a tough 49ers defense that will leave Los Angeles in a lot of passing situations and make Akers ineffective when he does run. Aaron Rodgers at Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. After a Week 2 clunker, the Vikings QB is ready to atone. Hes barely a part of the Dolphins offense, and his red-zone usage has been few and far between. ET, NBC): Telling folks to sit Gesicki these days is like telling people to breathe, but the options are thin at the position this week! ET, CBS), Dustin Hopkins vs. Houston held Russell Wilson to just 11.1 points last week, and quarterbacks have averaged just 16.5 points against them in their last eight games dating back to last season. ET, Fox): Conklin had a hot start to the season, but his numbers have tanked in the last two weeks since the return of Zach Wilson. Play 'Perfect 10' and get a chance to win $10,000! Jets (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Winston, who is playing with four fractures in his back, was held to 7.6 fantasy points in last weekends loss to the Buccaneers. Hunter Henryat Browns (1 p.m. Dawson Knox vs. I hope Elliott can reward the Fantasy managers who drafted him in Round 3 in the majority of leagues this year, but I'm concerned about his role in tandem with Pollard and the offensive line. The Jets did make some improvements on offense, but can Breece Hall or Garrett Wilson make an immediate impact? ET, ESPN): Stafford is coming off a stinker against the Cardinals, failing to throw for a single touchdown. Start Em Sit Em Week 5 Alright, folks, it is time to buckle down as the middle of fantasy football season is about to arrive in a few weeks. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. 2 running back in all leagues this week, but I would also consider Mostert as a flex, especially in non- and 0.5-PPR leagues. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Cade Otton vs. Seahawks (Munich, 9:30 a.m. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Rodgers over 0.5 interceptions. In that time, hes scored a combined 8.2 fantasy points including zero last week. Playing matchups is key to the position, and we're here to find you the perfect path to a winning 2022. Greg Dulcich vs. Chiefs (4:05 p.m. Mike Gesicki at Chargers (8:20 p.m. All Rights Reserved. Their defense gave up nearly 40 fantasy points to T.J. Hockenson in Week 4, and tight end Taysom Hill scored 34.1 against them a week ago. MNF matchups analysis with detailed breakdowns. Let's hope history repeats itself in the rematch, with both finding the end zone this time, and Dillon is worth trusting as a No. ET, CBS) Daniel Jones vs. Cowboys (Mon. Start of the Week Rams D/ST vs. Panthers (4:05 p.m. Wilson has had success against the Niners, too, averaging 20.8 points in his last eight meetings. More Starts George Kittle vs. ET, Fox) Logan Thomas at Eagles (Mon. All Rights Reserved. ET, Fox) Mike Gesicki vs. Vikings (1 p.m. With six teams on a bye and at a thin position, hell be a top-10 option against the Dolphins. 1. Next up is a date with the Panthers, who have allowed an average of just 12 points per game to quarterbacks this season. Sit of the Week. Week 3 Sit Em: Quarterbacks. Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills, Complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 3 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. Their defense has allowed just three touchdowns to tight ends, and Fant hasnt scored more than 7.9 points in a game where he hasnt hit paydirt. Henderson finished at RB21 last week. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Smith Jr. over 30.5 receiving yards (-120), More Starts Taysom Hill vs. Bengals (1 p.m. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Kirk Cousins vs. Lions8. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Jimmy Garoppolo at Broncos (8:20 p.m. Start of the WeekZach Ertzat Seahawks (4:05 p.m. Rodrigo Blankenship at Texans7. Saints D/ST at Falcons4. Hopefully, Pierce could have a huge game as well if Leonards is out. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! Irv Smith Jr. at Saints (London, 9:30 a.m. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. Whats more, a positive matchup against the Falcons makes him a top-10 option at the position. Week 3 Sit Em: Tight Ends. Week 1 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS/DEFENSE. Sit of the Week. Id start him again this week, as he faces a Cardinals defense thats given up seven touchdown passes in its first two games of the season. Tom Brady has a new go-to guy with the Bucs. Moore at Rams (4:05 p.m. Start Em Sit Em Week 4 It is a fresh start to another week of fantasy football as we prepare for week 4 of the season. But if Pollard is deployed as a receiver he could be useful as at least a flex in PPR. Noah Fant vs. Panthers (4:25 p.m. Josh Allen at Dolphins2. The rookie also has a nice matchup against the Titans, who have allowed 20-plus points to two tight ends and the 10th-most points to the position overall in 2022. Colts D/ST at Texans5. Week 10 Start Em: Defenses. As for Stevenson, he's also a flex, but his value will increase in PPR if Montgomery is out. ET, Fox): Rodgers has had a tough start to the season, scoring a combined 20.1 fantasy points in his first two games . Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Fallout: The Return of Deshaun Watson, The Reeducation of Trevor Lawrence Is Paying Dividends. Evan Engram at ColtsByes: Lions, Raiders, Texans, Titans, My Week 6 rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST, Week 6 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. 1 TE. ET, NBC): Schultz has re-emerged as one of the top tight ends in fantasy land, scoring 13-plus points in three of his last four games while scoring a combined three touchdowns. Expect a barnburner. Lamar Jackson at Patriots3. Week 6 Start Em: Defenses. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. ET, Fox): Stafford, listed as a start em last week, produced three touchdowns and 18.9 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. Harris will likely need to score to reward Fantasy managers, which he did often last year with 15 rushing touchdowns. Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. Jets ($3,800) Daniel Bellinger vs. Eagles ($3,300) Noah Fant vs. Panthers ($3,100). 2022 ABG-SI LLC. Raiders (4:25 p.m. Jeudy left week 2 early with a rib and shoulder injury and was still working his way back to full health in week 3. I just don't want to trust Harris if he's not dominating touches, and he could be in trouble if the Patriots are chasing points. I'm starting Chase Edmonds as a No. ET, Fox): Engram has been tough to trust in recent weeks, scoring a combined 7.6 fantasy points in his last three games. Hes now failed to score more than 8.5 points in four of his last five games, and a game against the Cowboys makes him a fade. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. ET, CBS): Williams, listed as a start 'em a week ago, scored 19 fantasy points in a win over the Texans. ET, CBS): Henry is coming off his best game of the season, scoring 9.4 fantasy points in a win over the Lions. In all, their defense has allowed five players at the position to score double-digit fantasy points in five contests. With Brian Robinson Jr. (lower body) on the NFI list and out for the first four weeks of the season, Gibson should get plenty of touches as the lead running back in Washington. And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings'running back previewfor more help with matchup notes, Week 1 numbers to know and more. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. We expect Patterson to still be the lead running back, but Damien Williams and Tyler Allgeier are expected to also have a role. Kirk Cousins vs. Lions (1 p.m. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Forget last week and start Cousins. Njokus usage (7.7 targets per game) and targets share (23.5%) in that time are also near the top of those categories. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Knox under 27.5 receiving yards (-120). Still, its hard to ignore this weeks matchup against the Cardinals. ET, Fox), DFS Bargains Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills ($6,100) Jared Goff vs. Vikings ($5,800) Marcus Mariota at Seahawks ($5,500). Fantasy football start em, sit em and lineups advice for the Eagles vs Commanders Monday Night game in Week 10 (2022). Henderson ran the ball 13 times last week while the rest of the Rams handled only five carries. O/U 47, SF -7 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Hockenson over 48.5 receiving yards (-125). Kansas City has actually been tough on tight ends, but with six teams off and injuries abounding, hes still a viable fantasy starter based on his volume of target potential in a likely negative game script. Start of the Week Rams D/ST vs. Panthers (4:05 p.m. O/U 51, MIA -3.5 In a tough matchup against the Saints, this is likely a situation you want to avoid. Start of the Week. Id beware the veteran this week, too, as hell face a Saints defense thats held all but one opposing quarterback to fewer than 12 fantasy points in their last eight games dating back to last season. ET, Fox) Matt Ryan vs. Chiefs (1 p.m. Week 13 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week Tyler Higbee vs. Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox): Kmets hot streak has gone ice cold, as hes scored a combined 12.2 fantasy points in his last two games after scoring 45.4 points in the previous two. Cole Kmet vs. Packers (1 p.m. We're going to find out this week just how much the Packers will use Dillon in tandem with Aaron Jones, and I expect it will be a lot, especially if Allen Lazard (undisclosed) is out. Dalton Schultz at Packers (4:25 p.m. Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Akers was non-existent last week, as he touched the ball just three times and was a distant No. 49ers D/ST at Panthers (4:05 p.m. He also had 117 total yards against Miami in Week 1 last year, and he had 73 total yards and a touchdown (with four catches) against the Dolphins in Week 18. Week 4 Sit Em: Quarterbacks Sit of the Week Matthew Stafford at 49ers (Mon. One of the backfields I'm curious to see in Week 1 is the Falcons. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! ; Start Chris Olave: This will likely be true every week from now on, but Olave should have a particularly strong performance this week. ET, Fox): Gibson didnt post a huge stat line last week, but he did score a touchdown and 12.1 fantasy points in a loss to the Lions. Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Whats more, he has scored in single digits in each of his last six games dating back to last season. Without left tackle Tyron Smith (hamstring), Elliott could find it tough to get additional rushing yards, and Pollard could take him off the field in obvious passing situations. ET, CBS): I guess you could call this the Joe Flacco revenge game (? ET, Fox): I know, Cousins looked terrible in a loss to the Eagles on Monday night. Last year, the Buccaneers were second in the NFL for receptions allowed to running backs with 118, and they were first in 2020 with 104. Daniel Carlson at Chargers6. Dalton Schultz vs. Colts7. Hunter Henry at Cardinals (Mon. Commanders (MNF)4. ET, Fox): Kittle has been a bust so far this year, scoring fewer than eight fantasy points in each of his three games. Their defense has allowed an average of 7.3 points to enemy quarterbacks this season and 14.1 points in their last eight games since last year. Matthew Stafford at Cardinals9. Pat Freiermuth vs. Saints 6. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. This weeks matchup against the Eagles and their formidable defense is even more reason to avoid Schultz. Next up is a date with the Brown, who have allowed just one tight end (Hunter Henry) to score a touchdown this season. Now, the concern for him will be if Indianapolis is up big against Houston that Hines won't need to do much in the passing game. Greg Zuerlein vs. Ravens (1 p.m. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season. Consider Harris just a flex, with his value higher in non- and 0.5-PPR leagues. Bengals D/ST vs. Steelers7. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. While their defense has allowed just two scores to tight ends, its also surrendered an average of close to 13 fantasy points per game. Dalton Schultz at Packers9. Fant also continues to split time with Will Dissly at the position. All Rights Reserved. 8:15 p.m. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. In Week 17 last year against the Vikings, Dillon played great with 14 carries for 63 yards and two touchdowns, along with two catches for 20 yards. Jets (1 p.m. Start of the Week Zach Ertz at Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS): Gesicki put up another stinker last week, as the touchdown-dependent tight end failed to find the end zone in a win over the Bears. Start James Robinson: The Jaguars star running back has seen enough playing time and is playing a weak-enough run defense that he could see good volume despite the potential game script. Week 12 Start Em: Tight Ends. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Week 5 Start Em: Defenses. Their defense has allowed 10-plus fantasy points to 10 tight ends, including five whove posted at least 17 points. He is dealing with a knee thats less than 100%, and it seems that Schultz and Cooper Rush arent on the same page in the offense. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. Jets ($3,600) Tyler Conklin at Packers ($3,400). The Steelers have allowed just one touchdown to a tight end this season, so it could be mediocre statistical week for Hill in the Steel City. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. He's also scored single digits in all but three games overall, so Hill has a potentially low floor. ET, Fox): Higbee has one of the best matchups on paper, as the Seahawks have allowed the second-most points to tight ends. ET, Fox) Austin Hooper vs. Jaguars (1 p.m. Henry is on the waiver wire in some fantasy leagues. Robert Tonyan vs. Cowboys (4:05 p.m. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Cole Kmet vs. Packers, Week 13 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. This should be a high-scoring game at SoFi, too. If Higbee cant produce this week, well, hell be tough to trust the rest of the year. ET, CBS):Hill's numbers have taken a nosedive in recent weeks, as he's scored fewer than nine fantasy points in three of his last four games. But that was last week, and this is a new game in a positive matchup against the Lions. He does have a revenge game on tap against the Vikings, who have given up nine-plus fantasy points to six tight ends including 15.3 points to Hunter Henry last week. Mark Andrews at Steelers 3. I drafted him to be a No. The good news is that the Jets have recorded just three sacks in their first two games (T-6th fewest) and quarterbacks have averaged 19.8 points against them since Week 13, 2021. More Sits Tom Brady vs. Packers (4:25 p.m. Next up is a date in Germany with the Seahawks, who have allowed 10-plus fantasy points to eight tight ends including two (T.J. Hockenson, Taysom Hill) who have scored over 30 points. ET, CBS): Hurst will be tough to sit, as hes put up a combined 29 fantasy points in his last two games. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! 8:15 p.m. Tyler Conklin at Vikings (1 p.m. If you drafted Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor, go ahead and start them right now. Their defense has given up 10-plus fantasy points to eight tight ends this season, including two who have gone over 20 points. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Gerald Everett vs. Dolphins (8:20 p.m. The Colts haven't been terrible against the position, but seven players have scored nine or more points against them including two who have scored more than 17 points. Week 6 Sit Em: Wide Receivers Sit of the Week D.J. ET, CBS)DFS Bargains Irv Smith Jr. at Dolphins ($3,200) Daniel Bellinger vs. Ravens ($3,200) Will Dissly vs. Cardinals ($3,100). ET, ESPN), DFS Fades Aaron Rodgers at Buccaneers ($6,400)Tom Brady vs. Packers ($6,000) Justin Fields vs. Texans ($5,600). Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. ET, CBS): Conklin is a total dart throw, as hes scored eight or fewer points in three straight games and six of his last seven on the season. All Rights Reserved. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Cooper Kupp. 2 running back, and I hope he can overcome some of the negatives working against him. McKissic will also play a role on passing downs, and he's worth using as a sleeper in PPR this week against Jacksonville. section: | slug: fantasy-football-start-em-sit-em-week-1-running-backs-to-start-in-your-lineups-sleepers-and-a-bust | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | ET, CBS): Burrow has had a rough start to the 2022 season, throwing for just three scores while turning the ball over five times. Start Em Antonio Gibson vs. Eagles (1 p.m. Dalton Schultz vs. Colts (8:20 p.m. ET, Fox): Tonyan failed to put up a good stat line last week despite a great matchup in Detroit, scoring just 5.9 points. Hes still just a super flex option this week, though, as he has a bad matchup in Denver. While Nick Chubb will be heavily involved in the game plan as the lead running back for the Browns, so will Hunt. J.D. Kyler Murray vs. Rams7. George Kittle at Falcons7. This posting could change if J.K. Dobbins (knee) is ready for Week 1, but Drake and Mike Davis have the chance to be flex plays this week if Dobbins is out. Travis Kelce at Bengals2. Dalton Schultz at Vikings (4:25 p.m. Giants D/ST vs. Texans (1 p.m. Aaron Rodgers at Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Whats more, their defense hasnt given up a single score to the position. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season. Stafford has also scored 18.5 points or more in five of his last six games against Arizona. Mark Andrews vs. Broncos3. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Njoku over 38.5 receiving yards (-120)Irv Smith Jr.at Dolphins (1 p.m. Fields is a super flex option at best. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. ET, Fox) Cole Kmet vs. Lions (1 p.m. Whats more, their defense has allowed fewer than 18 points to five of their last seven enemy quarterbacks. Rodrigo Blankenship at Texans (1 p.m. Brandon McManus at Seahawks (MNF). Of course, he saw more work with Jonnu Smith out of action and it was against Detroits awful pass defense. For starters, I don't want to see Michael Carter play ahead of Hall, and that could be the case for the Jets based on the preseason. So, if youre desperate for a tight end, Conklin is worth a look this week. Sit of the Week. ET, Fox), Chris Boswell at Bengals (1 p.m. Still, hes a worthwhile flier in a matchup against the Cardinals. ET, Fox), Titans defense vs. Giants (4:25 p.m. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! At best, Patterson should be considered a flex play in PPR. ET, CBS): Call this a rage sit em, but Knox put up a goose egg last week when a lot of fantasy managers were leaning on him as a starter. I hope that I'm wrong by putting Hall in this spot, and in full disclosure, I'm starting him in several leagues. ET, Fox): Hall has taken over as the lead back in New York, seeing 42.6% of the touches in last week's win over the Dolphins. Their defense has allowed an average of nearly 15 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in 2022. Their defense has allowed the third-fewest points to quarterbacks after two weeks, but theyve faced Justin Fields in a rainstorm and Geno Smith. Foster Moreau vs. Chargers 10. Jeudy left week 2 early with a rib and shoulder injury and was still working his way back to full health in week 3. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Greg Dulcich at Ravens (1 p.m. Start of the Week. ET, NBC): Wilson put up a big stinker in last weeks win over the Texans, but Ill keep the faith and start him against the 49ers. Week 14 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week Dawson Knox vs. Their defense has allowed just one tight end to score more than 9.7 fantasy points, and just one has scored a touchdown. And in a secondary role against a good run defense for Baltimore, you should only consider Hall as a flex at best. Week 11 Start Em: Tight Ends. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. Dallas Goedert vs. 1 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and they gave up the most touchdowns to the position by a glaring margin with 28 in total. ET, CBS): Dulcich has been on absolute fire since his return from injury, scoring a combined 36.2 fantasy points in three games. ET, Fox): Believe it or not, Goff is the QB9 after the first two weeks of the season. Zach Ertz at Rams7. ET, CBS): Njoku has been hot in recent weeks, scoring a combined 48.4 fantasy points in his last three games. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. His offensive line has been awful, allowing a league-high 13 sacks. The Jaguars aren't going to rush Robinson back on the field, and they don't have to because of Etienne. Last season, the Jaguars were top five in rushing touchdowns allowed to running backs with 17. All Rights Reserved. at Week 2 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week. Week 10 Sit Em: Tight Ends Sit of the Week Robert Tonyan vs. Cowboys (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS): Dulcich has been inconsistent in the stat sheets, scoring seven or fewer points three times before busting out for 14.5 points in last weeks loss to the Ravens. ET, Fox): Gesicki has scored a combined 6.4 fantasy points in his last three games, during which time hes seen just six targets. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Tyreek Hill. Tyler Higbee at Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Hockenson has produced fewer than nine fantasy points in two of his last three games, but hes still a must start in a revenge game against the team that traded him, the Lions. Titans D/ST vs. Giants8. In that same game, Jones had eight carries for 76 yards, along with five catches for 30 yards. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season. Matthew Stafford vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. He does have a nice matchup against the Lions next on the slate though, so hell be worth a look if youre desperate at tight end. Dustin Hopkins vs. Raiders9. Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers set up for first big outing of 2022 Helping you make the right lineup calls at quarterback for Week 6 Sit Hunter Henry: The Patriots are facing a O/U 42, TB -2.5 Eagles D/ST at Lions9. Jalen Hurts at Commanders4. Win $10,000. In the other two games, Jeudy tallied 15.3 and 20.2 fantasy points. Travis Kelce vs. Bills2. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. The Bills are a brutal matchup as well, and this should be a game where the Rams are throwing a lot. Ravens defense at Jets (1 p.m. Week 9 Start Em: Running Backs. 8:20 p.m. Foster Moreau at Rams (TNF), Byes: Bears, Colts, Commanders, Falcons, Packers, Saints, Week 14 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. If you've followed me this offseason you know how much I love Hines, and I expect him to have a significant role in tandem with Jonathan Taylor, starting in Week 1 against the Texans. Their defense has given up nine or more fantasy points to nine tight ends, and the position has scored nine touchdowns and averages the fifth-most points against Detroit this season. Week 4 Sit Em: Running Backs Sit of the Week Clyde Edwards-Helaire at Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. 49ers D/ST at Bears2. ET, Fox): Mayfield saw his numbers decline last week, as he was held to 13.1 points after scoring 18 in the opener. Matt Gay vs. Bills (TNF)8. 1. Greg Dulcich at Titans8. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Fant under 26.5 receiving yards (-118). Pat Freiermuth vs. Saints (1 p.m. Conklin also had just 1.7 points against them in Week 9. 1. Sit of the Week. Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich has become one of Russell Wilsons favorite targets. It will be our objective to find you the running backs you'll want to move in and out of your lineups based on matchups every week. But not all running back decisions will be that easy. We'll find out this week just how much the Cowboys will use Pollard in the passing game, and it's a great matchup for him against Tampa Bay. ET, ESPN), DFS Fades Tyler Higbee vs. Seahawks ($3,700) Mike Gesicki at 49ers ($3,300) Robert Tonyan at Bears ($3,200), Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups Top 10 Week 12 Fantasy Takeaways IDP Waiver Wire Report Week 13 Fantasy Fallout: The Return of Deshaun Watson The Reeducation of Trevor Lawrence Is Paying Dividends. So while a game against the Patriots isnt a great matchup on paper, itll be tough to sit him during a bye week. You should be starting him regardless given his expected role as the lead running back for the Texans. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em and lineups advice for the Dolphins v. Bengals Thursday Night game in Week 4 (2022). Ryan Succop at Cowboys10. All Rights Reserved. Let's see how Akers does, and hopefully he's back to being a weekly starter in all leagues as early as Week 2 against Atlanta. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Fields over 0.5 TD passes. Tyler Higbee vs. Seahawks (4:05 p.m. Pick 10 Games. I'll give a slight edge to Drake given that he should be more talented -- and hopefully get more opportunities -- than Davis in Week 1. Thats good enough to consider him a bye-week replacement for a plus matchup against the Dolphins. If he scores, Etienne could be a top-10 running back in all leagues this week. Tampa Bay has arguably the best run defense in the NFL, and the Buccaneers limited Elliott to 11 carries for 33 yards in Week 1 last year, along with two catches for 6 yards. Baker Mayfield vs. Saints (1 p.m. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Kittle over 42.5 receiving yards (-125), SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Njoku over 38.5 receiving yards (-120), Planning for the Return of DeAndre Hopkins. Watch the NFL with fuboTV. Things might not improve this week either, as the Packers head south to face the Buccaneers. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season. ET, Fox): Smith has been putting up huge totals, but hes seen no fewer than four targets in four straight games during which time hes averaged 5.8 targets. George Kittle vs. Buccaneers7. TNF matchups analysis with detailed breakdowns. Thats fifth fewest in the NFL. Las Vegas Raiders (5-7) at Los Angeles Rams (3-9) TE George Kittle, 49ers Defense. Russell Wilson vs. 49ers (8:20 p.m. Start Em Mike Williams at Browns (1 p.m. Dalton Schultz vs. Texans6. ET, Fox): Fant posted a surprising 14.2 points in last weeks win over the Rams, so hell be a starter for plenty of fantasy managers this week. Whats more, their defense has allowed an average of fewer than nine fantasy points a game to the position. George Kittle vs. Chargers3. Id keep him on the sidelines against the Rams, who have held the likes of George Kittle, Kyle Pitts, Dawson Knox and Dalton Schultz to fewer than five fantasy points in games this season. Start of the Week. Matthew Stafford at Cardinals (4:25 p.m. Id temper expectations, though, as a matchup against the Panthers isnt at all favorable. David Njoku at Bengals9. ET, NBC): The Cowboys had one of the elite defenses in fantasy football last season, but an opening-week matchup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers doesnt bode well. 3:34 pm ET, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. The Cardinals TE faces a defense that has been very kind to the position. I'm counting on Hunt to play a pivotal role in the passing game for the Browns this week and likely for as long as Jacoby Brissett is the starter. He has the fourth-best matchup for a running back this week. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Fallout: Justin Fields Isnt the Only Quarterback on the Run. But I expect Matt Ryan to lean on Hines as a weapon out of the backfield, and he could be second on the team in targets behind Michael Pittman -- all season. Pat Freiermuth vs. Ravens|5. Fabs Top 101. If Elliott can have a role in the passing game then he could still be productive this week, but asking him to find success against this run defense on the ground is a tall task. ET, Fox): Hill was a fantasy star in Week 1, scoring 15.3 fantasy points in a win over the Falcons. Start the Ravens. Week 13 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Jamey Eisenberg 3 min read Week 13 PPR Cheat Sheet Dallas Goedert vs. Cowboys6. ET, CBS) Foster Moreau vs. Chargers (4:25 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Evan McPherson vs. Steelers5. Falcons (4:05 p.m. So while the Saints have been tough on tight ends overall (their defense did give up a touchdown to Isaiah Likely last week), I'm sticking with the Penn State product in his inter-conference matchup. Their defense has been tough on tight ends, allowing two touchdowns and 8.8 points per game this season. More Sits Kyle Pitts vs. 49ers (1 p.m. Fantasy football start em, sit em and lineups advice for the Steelers v. Browns Thursday Night game in Week 3 (2022). The status of Colts star linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) could determine if Pierce is good or great for this week. O/U 46, GB -1.5 Last year in Week 1 at Detroit is when Mitchell became a household name after he took over for an injured Raheem Mostert (knee) and had 19 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown. ET, CBS), Dawson Knox vs. Pat Freiermuth at Falcons (1 p.m. Id fade Conklin this week, as the Jets face a Packers defense thats allowed just seven fantasy points per game to tight ends. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Gesicki under 25.5 receiving yards (-118), Juwan Johnson at Steelers (1 p.m. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. ET, CBS): Freiermuth has been one of the top tight ends in fantasy football, and his target share could now increase with the Steelers trading away Chase Claypool. ET, NFL Network): Its too soon to call Otton the new Gronk, but he has scored 10-plus points in three of his last five games including a career-best 17.8 points last week. No defense has allowed more points to opposing tight ends, and its tied for the most touchdowns allowed to the position. T.J. Hockenson at Bills5. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Tyreek Hill. Leonard missed Week 16 last year against the Cardinals, and Chase Edmonds went nuts with 16 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown, along with eight catches for 71 yards. I tend to think not. Geno Smith doesnt inspire much fear around the NFL, and the Broncos should get to him often and force multiple turnovers as well. ET, Fox): The Panthers fired Matt Rhule, so that could motivate the players to produce this week. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Freiermuth over 47.5 receiving yards (-125). 8:15 p.m. Id still start him this week, though, as the Falcons have surrendered an average of more than 17 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season. George Kittle vs. Dolphins4. ET, Fox): Ertz is an obvious start in fantasy land, but he could have a massive game against the Seahawks. In Week 18 in the rematch, Patterson was held to four carries for 11 yards and one catch for 1 yard. Ravens D/ST at Jets6. Thats the case this week against the Vikings, who have allowed more than 18 fantasy points to quarterbacks in their last eight games. Hines is a great flex play in PPR this week. Jamey Eisenberg has his Start and Sit calls for RB below. O/U 52, NO -5.5 Tyler Bass at Rams (TNF)3. The Patriots backfield remains somewhat of a mystery for Week 1 at Miami. Gerald Everett at 49ers10. 2 running back in all leagues. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Fantasy Impact: Trey Lance Out, Jimmy Garoppolo In. Michael Fabiano analyzes fantasy football for Sports Illustrated. Mike Gesicki at Browns (1 p.m. Click here to read all his articles here on SI Fantasy. James Robinson (Achilles) is expected to be active for this matchup with the Commanders, but I'm still counting on Etienne to have a huge role, especially in the passing game. Patrick Mahomes at Colts5. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Gesicki under 21.5 receiving yards (-120), More Sits Logan Thomas at Giants (1 p.m. Hes now failed to score more than 10 points in three of his last five games, including a Week 9 matchup against the Jets when he was held to a meager 5.5 points. Joe Burrow at Jets (1 p.m. ET, ESPN): The Russell Wilson revenge game wont only be good for the Broncos offense, but the defense should also do well in the stat sheets. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, WAS -2.5 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Daniel Bellinger vs. Eagles (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Green Bays defense should be a nice option for fantasy fans when the matchup is right, but thats not the case this week. Fabs Top 101. He was San Francisco's best running back in 2021, and hopefully he can do that again this year, starting against the Bears. ET, NBC): Everett finished as a top-12 tight end last week, but his 8.6 fantasy points was still a disappointment. Raiders (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Fields has scored a combined 22.4 points in his first two games, and this weekends matchup against an underrated Texans defense makes him a fade. Taysom Hill vs. Bengals10. He has 20-touch potential, and hopefully, Houston uses him in the passing game. ET, CBS) Derek Carr at Titans (1 p.m. Mitchell is expected to be healthy after dealing with a hamstring injury in training camp, and he should be started in all leagues when he's playing in a favorable matchup. Start free trial today. Ertz was the TE5 in Week 8, scoring 13.4 fantasy points. O/U 46.5, BAL -7 So, while a matchup against the Chargers could produce a lot of points (real and fantasy), Gesicki is more name and less production this season. 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