16 Week Six Starts and Sits

It’s time to start getting those lineups set for this weekend’s action. Let’s take a look at some of the National Football Post’s favorite Starts and Sits for Week 6.

Bye Week: Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami, San Francisco

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Knowshon Moreno    RB    Denver Broncos

He’s averaging 9.4 fantasy points per week and has a Monday night date with a San Diego defense that ranks 27th against the run (151.0 yards per game).

In his first game as the featured running back (last Sunday vs. New England), Moreno touched the ball a career-high 25 times for 124 yards.

Expect him to see another healthy dose of touches in Week 6.

Todd Heap    TE    Baltimore Ravens

Heap is in a great situation this week, as opposing tight ends have had a field day playing the Vikings this season.

The Packers’ Jermichael Finley (6-128-1) and the 49ers’ Vernon Davis (7-96-2) posted monster numbers against Minnesota’s Cover-2 defense (even Randy McMichael had three receptions for 45 yards).

Athletic tight ends will find success against the Purple Machine by getting down the middle of the field. Middle linebacker E.J. Henderson will be forced to turn his back to cover Heap, who will split the two safeties down the middle, giving quarterback Joe Flacco an open window to strike.

In addition, look for Heap to settle in underneath when the Ravens come out in three-receiver sets, which will force Henderson to get deep and leave Heap open for short gains.

David Garrard    QB    Jacksonville Jaguars

With big-play wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker back in the lineup, look for Garrard to post some solid numbers against a St. Louis defense that ranks 25th against the pass (237.2 yards per game) and is allowing an average of 29.2 points per game.

Ryan Grant    RB    Green Bay Packers

Grant’s stock has dropped due to his less than impressive four-game stat line (257 rushing yards, two touchdowns).

However, Grant had to open the season against some of the NFL’s best run defenses in the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings.

Look for him to bounce back this Sunday against a Lions defense that is allowing 113.4 yards per game on the ground (21st).

Nate Burleson    WR    Seattle Seahawks

The NFL’s second-most targeted receiver (49) should have a field day against the league’s worst-ranked passing defense in the Arizona Cardinals.

Burleson is averaging six receptions and 11.4 fantasy points per game in 2009. Look for that trend to continue on Sunday, especially with a healthy Matt Hasselbeck.

Jacksonville Jaguars    D/ST

This unit has really struggled in 2009 (380.6 yards per game, 30th), but if there is one matchup on the schedule that should make you jump at the opportunity to start the Jaguars, Week 6 is it.

Jacksonville hosts the St. Louis Rams and their 28th ranked offense (281.0 yards per game) on Sunday. Oh yeah, the Rams are scoring an average of 6.8 points per week. That doesn’t exactly scream “firepower.”

Bernard Berrian    WR    Minnesota Vikings

Berrian’s gotten off to a slow start this season, catching just 19 passes for 216 yards and one touchdown through five games. In addition, his 11.4 yards per reception average is way below last year’s staggering 20.1 YPR.

Look for him to break out in Week 6 when the Vikings play host to the Ravens. Baltimore has been exposed through the skies this season, allowing 238.0 yards per game (26th).

If Ray Lewis and Co. can figure out how to limit running back Adrian Peterson, expect Brett Favre to start taking shots down the field to his deadliest deep threat.

Cadillac Williams    RB    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

One game he’s hot, one game he’s cold. So has been the case for running back Carnell Williams in 2009. The guy actually has three games this season in which