"And down the stretch they come!"
This part of the fantasy season feels a lot like watching the Kentucky Derby. There are so many horses still in the race in all my fantasy leagues (including myself!) and that is likely the case in your leagues as well. All those horses have made the final turn and are headed for home.
Will it be a photo finish for your team, or will you pull away from the field?
It may not really matter to you, so long as you actually get into the fantasy playoffs. Most of those start in week 14, so there only are three regular season weeks left to make your move.
There is some good news for fantasy owners this weekend, especially those of Cowboys’ players: Tony Romo is expected to make his return on prime time television, no less. That is great news for the entire Dallas offense.
But there is bad news on the horizon, too. Reggie Bush is questionable to return on Sunday in a peach of a matchup against Kansas City. If he does play, it might be in limited fashion.
Also, Clinton Portis’ status is way up in the air for that tilt with the Cowboys. I would be surprised if he sat out, but things are not sounding too good out of Washington.
Start ‘em
Quarter Backs
- Tyler Thigpen vs. Saints: Thigpen is as hot as they come right now and that should continue this weekend against the Saints. He has a nice schedule the rest of the way, too, so this could be someone who could carry fantasy teams to the playoffs and beyond.
- Ben Roethlisberger vs. Chargers: Big Ben wants to reaffirm his grip on the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh. This week, he gets a shot to put up big numbers against a secondary that is getting torched week-after-week.
Running Backs
- DeAngelo Williams vs. Lions: Williams has emerged as the go-to back in Carolina, despite rookie Jonathan Stewart breathing down his neck most of the season. Williams gets another soft run defense this weekend and could post another stat line.
- Ronnie Brown vs. Raiders: Brown has been struggling for yardage lately but is still producing for fantasy owners. This could be the week his yardage slump ends.
Wide Receivers
- Eddie Royal vs. Falcons: Royal and Brandon Marshall are the Broncos offense right now. With no running game to speak off, Jay Cutler will pass early and often. Royal will get his share of the plentiful targets off Cutler’s arm.
- Lee Evans vs. Browns: Evans has been kind of quiet lately as the Bills’ offense has struggled. He should respond in a big way at home this week against the Browns.
Tight End
- Tony Gonzalez vs. Saints: In our “duh!” pick of the week, Gonzo is hot and facing another weak pass defense this weekend. He had a career game for fantasy owners last weekend and should continue to play well with Tyler Thigpen on a roll.
Sit ‘em
Quarter Backs
- Tony Romo vs. Redskins: I know I said his return was good news for the Cowboys offense. I still think it is. But, if you have been rolling with, say, Tyler Thigpen the last few weeks, it may be a good idea to keep Romo benched while you play the hot hand, especially given the matchups this weekend. Make sure Romo’s hand is fine before inserting him back in your lineup, unless he is your only hope.
- Joe Flacco vs. Giants: A rookie quarterback on the road against the defending champs who are a favorite to repeat is a recipe for disaster for Flacco. He likely is not your only option at quarterback since he went undrafted in most leagues. And if he is your only option … good luck.
Running Backs
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