Fantasy Football Week 4: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Advice

Sleeper RB Pick of the Week

John Kuhn (Green Bay Packers) vs. Detroit

In the absence of Ryan Grant, the Packers’ running back situation seems to now be a committee between Kuhn and Brandon Jackson.  Kuhn has been the more effective runner, and is well-suited to getting short yardage and goal line work. 

Green Bay takes on the Detroit Lions in Week 4, and the Lions have allowed over five yards per carry (admittedly skewed by the 80-yard touchdown run of Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson in Week 3) along with seven total touchdowns (five rushing) to opposing running backs this season. 

The Packers are likely to be able to move the ball easily against the Lions, which should provide Kuhn with some goal line opportunities.  If you find yourself in a bye week quandary, he is worth taking a flier on, particularly in touchdown-heavy leagues.
 

Sleeper WR Pick of the Week

Terrell Owens (Cincinnati Bengals) at Cleveland

There has been a lot of hype surrounding Owens this season, however, the veteran hasn’t been able to have his breakout game…yet!. He has just 14 receptions for 152 yards while being held out of the end zone through Bengals’ first three games.

Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer has struggled to this point, but has targeted Owens 33 times this season (including five in the red zone), which is second to Chad Ochocinco (34) on the team. Cincinnati takes on the Cleveland Browns this week, who are tied for the most touchdowns allowed (five) to the wide receiver position. 

Even if Palmer’s struggles continue, the odds he can find Owens in the end zone are fairly good this week. If you have a bye-week issue at wide receiver, plug T.O. into your lineup as a WR2 option.

Bust QB Pick of the Week

Kyle Orton (Denver Broncos) at Tennessee

Last week in a loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton threw for 476 yards with one touchdown and one interception. That’s good because that’s a lot of points, but it’s unreasonable to expect a similar performance this week against the Tennessee Titans.

Tennessee ranks fifth in the league in passing yards allowed and points allowed, and the Titans have only allowed two offensive touchdowns all season. Their defense has already had 10 sacks, five forced fumbles, and three interceptions.

Nothing about that is good for Orton or the Broncos passing game, and that’s why you should leave him on the bench this week.

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