Week 9 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Chris Johnson and Worthless Players to Bench

By now you should have a clear picture of which players you are starting this week for fantasy football purposes.

You should definitely avoid the three bums on this list because they have been underwhelming all season long, have not lived up to expectations whatsoever and have been huge disappointments.

If you were considering starting any of these guys, they had best be your only option otherwise you need to hit your bench or waiver wire and find someone else.

Chris Johnson

The No. 1 bust this season has been Chris Johnson. He went in the first round of nearly every fantasy draft but has played so awfully it’s not even funny.

Last week he hit a new low as Javon Ringer took over the Lions’ share of snaps and Johnson was used primarily to spell him towards the end of the game.

Now Mike Munchak is going with a system that will give both backs carries depending on performance.

Fullback Ahmard Hall said, “Javon was making some good runs and they decided to go with Javon…It’s just whoever’s hot.”

Since Johnson hasn’t been hot this whole season, look for Ringer to get more carries.

Joe Flacco

Flacco has definitely regressed this season.

Just look at his stats so far this season compared to his 2010 campaign.

His completion percentage is atrocious, his TD/INT ratio stinks, and he is fumbling the ball way too often.

The Ravens are still pulling out some wins behind their stout defense and solid running game, but teams like Jacksonville, who they would traditionally dominate, have also upset them.

It’s not been a good season so far and Flacco won’t turn it around this week against Pittsburgh.

Devin Hester

Would Hester, or really any of the top three receivers in the Chicago Bears offense, start for any other team in the league?

It’s amazing that Jay Cutler has been able to do anything with these bums and, I almost feel bad for him. He has arguably the worst receivers and worst offensive line in all the NFL.

I would stay away from any Chicago Bear on offense except Matt Forte, the teams leading receiver and rusher.

Hester is certainly not worth the play unless you want to take a gamble that he will take a kick or two to the house.