NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 10: Garrard In, Favre Out

Here’s some sit and start advice as you set your lineups for Week 10 of the NFL season. 

Quarterbacks

Start

David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars

Garrard threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns the last time he faced Houston, who ranks last in the league with both 298.3 passing yards allowed per game and 20 passing TDs allowed.

Sit 

Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings

You might be tempted to roll out the old man after his monster game against Arizona, but remember that was against a horrible team at home. He’s travelling to Chicago to face the Bears, who have allowed just five touchdown passes. 

Running Backs

Start

Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks should stop the bleeding this week against Arizona. Lynch should help lead the way. The Cardinals rank 28th with 135.3 rushing yards allowed per game. 

LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Blount took a step back last week going for just 46 yards. That was against Atlanta though, and they rank sixth in the league with 95.9 rushing yards allowed per game. This week he takes on lowly Carolina, who ranks 25th with 124.8 ypg. 

Sit

BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England Patriots

Green-Ellis mustered just 14 yards on nine carries against Cleveland last week. What do you think he’s going to do against Pittsburgh’s top-ranked run defense? They are giving up just 58.3 yards per game and 2.6 yards per carry.

Wide Receivers

Start

Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers

Crabtree comes out of the bye with a favorable matchup against the Rams. He has three touchdowns in his past four games. 

Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys

Jason Garrett takes over and should breathe some life into the Cowboys offense. The Giants have the No. 2 pass defense, but I expect the explosive Bryant to make some plays downfield.

Sit

Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers

I love Steve Smith, but with Matt Moore gone for the year, I don’t see how you can start him. Their offense is such a mess. 

Tight Ends

Start 

Dustin Keller, New York Jets

Keller had a solid showing against Detroit, catching four passes for 59 yards. Another good game should be in order as the Jets travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns. 

Sit 

Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati Bengals

The Colts remain one of the top teams at keeping tight ends in check. Carson Palmer will be busy hitting his WRs and Gresham will be the forgotten man. 

Kickers

Start

Dan Carpenter, Miami Dolphins

Carpenter was human last week against Baltimore, but should be back in the saddle against Tennessee, who has allowed more field goals (20) than any other team. 

Sit

Ryan Longwell, Minnesota Vikings

On the flip side, Longwell faces the Bears, who have allowed just seven FGs. Plus, Longwell has just eight of his own on the year. 

Defenses

Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs take on the Panthers who are trying to swim upstream without a paddle. They simply have too many obstacles to overcome. 

Sit 

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are not the same unit that has intimidated teams for over a decade. They aren’t a must start anymore, especially when they take on Atlanta.

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