Week 6 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Review: Don't Kill The Messenger

After some back and forth picks sandwiched in between unpredictable players, we finally got on track here at TRZR, having a break-out week in which our player picks for last week's Start/Sit column gave you a record of 12-3.

Starts: 4-1

Sits: 5-0

Sleepers: 3-2

Read on to see who the three duds were, why they failed, and what you can expect from them in the future. But before we discuss the pains of week six, embrace the good calls that helped you win. Also, stay tuned for week seven's Start/Sit column.

(Note: Go to last week's Start/Sit and check the numbers. I correctly predicted Favre's touchdown total, Clinton Portis's rushing yardage, and that Jeremy Shockey and Donnie Avery would both score a touchdown. I also was one touchdown off of Randy Moss's total.)


The Winners

Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings (Start)

Don't doubt Brett Favre . Plain and simple. Even against the Baltimore Ravens, Favre found it extremely easy to find open targets and make big plays.

He may not be a full-fledged QB1, but there soon will come a time when you will have to admit that he sort of is.

He hasn't passed for less than 230 yards since week two, and now has 12 passing touchdowns and just two picks on the season.

Clinton Portis, RB, Washington Redskins (Start)

Portis continues to be the only bright spot in a dismal season for the Redskins, as he cracked 100 yards rushing for the first time this season, and even broke-off a 78-yard run.

He' still battling tiny injuries, a poor offensive line, and weak quarterback play, but as long as he keeps getting the ball, he can keep-up his solid RB2 value.

Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots (Start)

We all knew this would happen sooner or later, so we couldn't feel good about benching Randy Moss. Sunday's ridiculous three-touchdown and 120+ yard performance shows you why you must keep him in at your WR1 slot at all times.

Jeremy Shockey, TE, New Orleans Saints (Start)

Shockey got major revenge against his former team (New York Giants), as he hauled in almost 40 yards receiving and had a score.

The bigger revenge was how his team decimated the Giants, 48-27. Shockey is a decent TE1 going forward.

Julius Jones, RB, Seattle Seahawks (Sit)

Jones has his third straight dismal outing, thanks to a paltry pass attack and horrible blocking. Regardless, five carries for five yards just isn't doing it for us, and you should expect more, too.

Don't value Jones as anything more than a bye week filler right now, and that's only if the match-up on paper is absolutely perfect.

Lendale White, RB, Tennessee Titans (Sit)

White couldn't even muster 20 yards on the ground while Chris Johnson had solid success, despite the Titans throwing for -17 passing yards. Yes, you read it right.

White has decent value as a Flex if the passing game gets going, but until it does (if it does), his value is very limited.

Terrell Owens, WR, Buffalo Bills (Sit)

Owens registered his sixth straight game with four or less passes, showing even further just how bad the quarterback situation is in Buffalo, and how much he really is slowing down.

Owens may be traded by the NFL trade deadline, so you could see his value rise if he goes to Baltimore or Chicago. If he sticks in Buffalo, however, he (and you) could be in for a long season.

Willis McGahee, RB, Baltimore Ravens (Sit)

McGahee hit the Williams Wall hard, and watched as Ray Rice was much more successful and saw way more touches.

McGahee is basically a short yardage and goal-line back now, so his role is weak and his production is fairly unpredictable. He remains a quality Flex play, but nothing more.

Darren Sproles, RB, San Diego Chargers (Sit)

Yes, he had an electrifying punt return for a score, but he was otherwise not involved in the offense. LaDainian Tomlinson was surprisingly decent against a tough Denver defense, and he figures to take control as the lead back going forward.

Sproles only had solid value to start the season because LT was ailing and sat out two games. Not he's back to being a RB3, at the very best, with only decent value in leagues that reward return yards and scores.

Donnie Avery, WR, St. Louis Rams (Sleeper)

Avery didn't do all that much against the Rams, but this was mostly due to the fact that he left the game with an injury and did not return. He did manage to score a touchdown before he left, however, which gives him solid WR3 value going forward, and likely helped your team in a bind this past week.

Torry Holt, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (Sleeper)

Holt showed up against his former team (St. Louis), and cracked 100 yards receiving. While he still hasn't scored this season, he's still a good target and has been getting yards at a consistent rate.

Keep starting him as a fine WR3, as he's due for a score eventually.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, New York Giants

Bradshaw did have trouble finding room to run against the Saints, but with over 30 yards on the ground and a score, he still posed as a decent RB2, and was probably awarding those who chose him for their Flex spot.

Bradshaw should continue to be a decent RB2 and Flex play going forward.


The Duds

Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos (Start)

Marshall finished a hair under 50 yards, which wasn't a terrible effort. After all, his hot-streak had to end sometime, right? Well, not when we vouch for him, it isn't.

Forgive us for this slip-up (and Marshall, too), and start him with confidence when he and the undefeated Denver Broncos return to action in week eight.

Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City Chiefs (Sleeper)

It's remarkable that the Chiefs achieved their first win with Cassel, and did so by throwing for less than 200 yards through the air, as well as no passing touchdowns.

Larry Johnson ironically did most of KC's work against what was supposed to be a strong Washington run-defense. Apparently not. We like Cassel going forward as a solid QB2, even if he did see his three-game streak of two touchdowns get snapped.

LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (Sleeper)

McCoy's value was killed on Sunday from terrible play from the passing game , as well as terrible play-calling that worked against Philly's run offense.

Even Brian Westbrook didn't have a great day running the ball due to the limited opportunities. McCoy doesn't figure to be anything better than a decent Flex play going forward, unless Westbrook goes down, of course.

For Week Seven's Start/Sit column, visit www.theredzonereport.com