Week 14 Start/Sit

Quaterbacks

Start

David Garrard (Jags) vs. Bears- Garrard has thrown for 317 and 287 yards in his past two games. The Bears are 29th in the NFL in defending the pass which means Garrard could post his third straight solid game

Matt Ryan(Falcons) vs. Saints- Ryan has thrown for at least two TD’s in four of his past six games. The rookie is 12th in the NFL with 2,625 passing yards. The Saints are 24th in the league in passing yards allowed.

Honorable mention: Joe Flacco (Ravens) vs. Redskins

Sit

Jake Delhomme(Panthers) vs. Bucs- Delhomme has thrown for 177 yards or fewer in three of his past four games. He has only completed 58% of his passes and threw three INTs when he faced the Bucs earlier in the year. The Bucs are third in passing yards allowed per game and have 14 sacks in their last five games.

Ben Roethlisberger(Steelers) vs. Cowboys- Roethlisberger extended his right knee in practice this week and was replaced by backup Byron Leftwich. The injury was reported not to be serious and he should start. Over the past four games the Cowboys defense has 17 sacks, four Ints and five forced fumbles.

Honorable mention: Jason Campbell (Redskins) vs. Ravens

Runningbacks

Start

Kevin Faulk(Pats) vs. Seahawks- Faulk had 121 total yards against the Steelers last week including seven repcetions. The Seahawks are last in the NFL in passing yards allowed and 22nd in rush yards allowed per game. Faulk could be a fantasy star this week against a weak Seattle defense.

Lendal White(Titans) vs. Browns- White had 25 carries for 106 yards and two TDs against the Lions last week. He is tied for the league lead with 13 rushing TDs and should find the endzone again this week against the 26th ranked Browns rush defense.

Honorable mention: Peyton Hillis (Broncos) vs. Chiefs

Sit

Jamal Lewis (Browns) vs. Titans-  Lewis has rushed for 77 yards or fewer in the last 5 weeks with only one TD in those games. It does not get any easier facing a stingy Titans defense that will stuff the box with QB Ken Dorsey starting.

Willis McGahee (Ravens) vs. Redskins- Willis has 16 carries over his past three games and did not get a carry last week. La'Ron McClain started at tailback for the Ravens last week and should get the majority of carries this week.

Marion Barber(Cowboys) vs. Steelers- Barber has rushed for 81 yards the past two games and it sounds like Barber could miss the game with a discolated pinkie toe. The Steelers have the top-ranked rush defense which does not bode well for the Cowboys backfield.

Honorable mention: Clinton Portis (Redskins) vs. Ravens

Wide Receivers

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Davone Bess (Dolphins) vs. Bills- Bess has 11 catches for 171 yards his past two games. The Dolphins are 26th in the league in passing yards allowed which means Bess can build on his success with WR Greg Camarillo out for the season.

Bernard Berrian(Vikings) vs. Lions- Berrian had four catches for 122 yards and a TD against the Bears last week. In Week 6 against the Lions he had five catches for 131 yards a TD. The win-less Lions are 19th in the league in passing yards allowed.

Honorable mention: Mark Clayton (Ravens) vs. Redskins

Sit

Santana Moss (Redskins) vs. Ravens- Moss has not caught a TD in four straight weeks and has had three games with less than 55 yards receiving in that span. The Ravens are second in the league in fewest passing yards allowed per game.

Justin Gage(Titans) vs. Browns- Gage has three catches for 77 yards his past two games. The Titans should be able to pound the ball agaianst the Browns which means Gage could have another quiet day.

Honorable metion: Braylon Edwards (Browns) vs. Titans

Tight End

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Dustin Keller (Jets) vs. 49ers- Keller has 27 receptions for 313 yards in his past four games. The 49ers are 28th in the league against the pass which means the rookie can have another stellar day.

Honorable mention: John Carlson(Seahawks) vs. Pats

Sit

Greg Olsen (Bears) vs. Jags- Olsen has one catch for seven yards in his past two games. He has not caught a TD in his past five weeks.

Honorable mention: Chris Cooley (Redskins vs. Ravens)

Kicker

Start

Jason Elam (Falcons) vs. Saints- Elam has averaged nine points over his past four games and has not missed a field goal in that span. He is fifth in the league with 24 field goals made and should have several kicking chances this week against a soft Saints defense.

Honorable mention: Jay Feely(Jets) vs. 49ers

Sit

Phil Dawson(Browns) vs. Titans- Dawson has 12 points over his past two games and should not receive many kicking opportunities with QB Ken Dorsey under center.

Honorable mention: Rian Lindell (Bills) vs. Dolphins