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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03:  Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 17-12.  (Photo by Jim McIsaa
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03: Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 17-12. (Photo by Jim McIsaaJim McIsaac/Getty Images

Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em

Chris PhelpsOct 8, 2010

Week 5 is here, and a lot of starters are out.

So who do you start? Well, I can tell you.

This is a slideshow about who to start and who to sit in fantasy football. This slideshow will contain backups who are filling in for starters and some other people that you might not expect.

So now all I have to say is good luck this week in fantasy.

Start 'Em- Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys)

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26:  Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys makes an adjustment at the line of scrimmage against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys makes an adjustment at the line of scrimmage against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Tony Romo has played well this year, but too many turnovers have cost them two games.

But this week, the Cowboys are ready to become 2-2 for the second straight year. If the Cowboys run the ball like they have been the past couple of weeks, then expect Romo to throw the ball at least 35 times.

The Titans should have trouble stopping the speed and power of the trio of Austin, Dez, and Williams. Look for Romo to put up big numbers and get about 25 points.

Sit 'Em- Kyle Orton (Denver Broncos)

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 03:  Tony Brown #97 of the Tennessee Titans sacks quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at LP Field on October 3, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 03: Tony Brown #97 of the Tennessee Titans sacks quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at LP Field on October 3, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

I will admit, Kyle Orton has played above expectations this year, but he is going up a really tough Ravens defense.

Orton will be using his feet more this week with Ray Lewis and Haloti Ngata coming at him. When he gets rid of the ball, look for the Ravens good secondary to force a turnover

So don't start Orton this week. I see a bunch of turnovers coming.

Start 'Em- Ryan Torain (Washington Redskins)

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03:  Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 17-12.  (Photo by Jim McIsaa
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03: Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 17-12. (Photo by Jim McIsaa

Ryan Torain is going up against tough Green Bay Packers squad.

But expect Torain to get a good amount of points this week because he will be starting over the injured Clinton Portis for the next 4-6 weeks. Also expect to see about 15 carries for him for a touchdown and maybe 80 yards.

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Sit 'Em- LaDanian Tomlinson (New York Jets)

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 03: LaDanian Tomlinson #21 of the New York Jets runs against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. The Jets won 38-14. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 03: LaDanian Tomlinson #21 of the New York Jets runs against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. The Jets won 38-14. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

L.T. and the Jets are going up against a Minnesota team that has been struggling on offense, but has looked awesome on defense.

With the Vikings having one of the best run defenses in the league, I wouldn't start him. Yes, he looked like the 2006 L.T. in Week 4, but that was against the Bills, who don't have a very good defense. 

Start 'Em- Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers)

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20:  Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a ball while defended by Tracy Porter #27 of the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty I
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a ball while defended by Tracy Porter #27 of the New Orleans Saints at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty I

San Francisco has looked awful so far this year.

But going up against a Philadelphia team with their No. 1 cornerback, Asante Samuel, out, expect Crabtree to have a much better game than his past 4. He sould be looking at a TD or two, so I would definitely start him.

Sit 'Em- Steve Smith (New York Giants)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: Steve Smith #12 of the New York Giants runs the ball against Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium on September 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Titans defeated the Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: Steve Smith #12 of the New York Giants runs the ball against Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans at New Meadowlands Stadium on September 26, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Titans defeated the Giants

Although going up against a weak Houston pass defense, you should sit Steve Smith.

He has not done anything this year and I really don't expect him to do anything against Houston, either. His highest amount of points this year is 10, and that is bad for a starter.

Start 'Em- Marcedes Lewis (Jacksonville Jaguars)

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 29:  Marcedes Lewis #89 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on November 29, 2009 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 29: Marcedes Lewis #89 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on November 29, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Marcedes Lewis has definitely been playing well this year, and he should play even better going up against one of the worst teams in the league.

Expect Lewis to get over 100 yards and a couple of touchdowns. You should especially expect this because he is going up against a shaky Bills defense.

Sit' Em- Owen Daniels (Houston Texans)

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 01:  Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans catches a pass during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York. Houston won 31-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans catches a pass during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York. Houston won 31-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Matt Schaub has played really well this year, but he hasn't been passing to Daniels much this year. So don't expect Owen Daniels to do much this week, just like he hasn't done this whole year.

The Best And Worst of The Rest!!!

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26:  Wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys completes a 30 yard reception as he beats cornerbacks Brice McCain #21 and Eugene Glover #25 of the Houston Texans on the play at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston,
HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys completes a 30 yard reception as he beats cornerbacks Brice McCain #21 and Eugene Glover #25 of the Houston Texans on the play at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston,

Start 'Em:

Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts)

Carson Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals)

Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Cedric Benson (Cincinnati Bengals)

Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys)

Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions)

Jermichael Finley (Green Bay Packers)

Sit'Em:

Brett Favre (Minnesota Vikings)

Vince Young (Tennessee Titans)

Ahmad Bradshaw (New York Giants)

Chris "Beanie" Wells (Arizona Cardinals)

Nate Washington (Tennessee Titans)

Santana Moss (Washington Redskins)

Kellen Winslow (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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