Friday, December 19, 2008

You Know Who You Should Sit?

Eli Manning (QB – NYG) Eli Manning has always been unstoppable. After last year's magical super bowl run, he's transformed himself from a professional QB to a championship one. It appears, however, as if his Citizens Eco-Drive watch has finally gone bust. Manning has been at the helm of an extremely pedestrian Giants offense over the last two weeks. Hopefully you followed Mr. T's $1 Bailout Plan back in Week 5 and ditched Manning while you could. If he's still on your payroll, I'd advise looking elsewhere this week. The forecast for the New York area on Sunday looks extremely miserable, so expect a sloppy, grind-it-out affair. With all the talk about how Carolina’s superior running game, the Giants are going assert themselves on the ground this week. The loss of Plaxico has also affected Manning more than people believed. Look elsewhere as a lot of mid-tier QBs have better matchups. I suggest a Tag Heuer for this holiday season.

You Know Who Else You Should Sit?

Tony Romo (QB - DAL) If you have stones and are looking for explosivity, you might want to sit Romo this week. As mentioned above, there are a lot of mid-tier QBs who have tremendous upside potential. Romo's already banged up and the Ravens always smell blood in the water.

Justin Fargas (RB - OAK) Don't expect Oakland to move the ball against Houston this week without any sign of a passing game. The running game should get bottled up and McFadden will be the one to start, as he's got more big play potential.

The Denver Running Back Situation (RBs – DEN) If you're honestly thinking about starting one of them this week, read Marble Ryan's column from earlier in the season. We're back to basics without Peyton Hillis.

Lee Evans (WR - BUF) I've given up on "All Day" Lee Evans for the rest of this season. I expect Trent Edwards to be rusty and the Bills to lean heavily on the running game.

Santana Moss (WR - WSH) Unless Rob Thomas shows up, Santana won't be so smooth against a physical Eagles secondary.

Antonio Gates (TE - SD) Paging Antonio Gates! Maybe he went to Los Angeles to add even more depth to the Clippers frontcourt. Oh, and the Bucs have given up the second fewest fantasy points to TEs this year.

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