Fantasy Football Start Em' Sit Em': Mark Sanchez and the Decisions of Week 9

Already in Week 9, we are quickly approaching the playoffs for fantasy football.  The 2011-2012 NFL season has been nothing short of spectacular, with teams such as the Green Bay Packers dominating their opponents as expected, while teams like the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles haven't quite lived up to all the hype.

With fantasy teams attempting to make a push for the playoffs, you must select your starting lineup wisely this week with a schedule full of intriguing matchups.  Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tony Romo have had an up-and-down season so far, while Chris Johnson and Josh Freeman have been fairly unproductive. 

Take a look at A.J. Green, Mark Sanchez and the Start 'Em, Sit 'Ems of Week 9. 

QB Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 220 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 87

Week 7 Fantasy Points: 9 

Season Stats: Completed 137 of 232 attempted passes for 1,702 yards, nine touchdowns, six interceptions, a 59.1 CMP percentage, and 84.0 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: @ Philadelphia Eagles (3-4)

Start/Sit: Sit

RB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 191 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 47

Week 8 Fantasy Points: 4

Season Stats: 107 rushing attempts for 302 yards and one touchdown; 27 receptions for 160 yards

Week 9 Opponent: Vs. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2)

Start/Sit: Start

QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 228 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 104

Week 8 Fantasy Points: 10

Season Stats: Completed 158 of 252 attempted passes for 1,959 yards, 11 touchdowns, seven interceptions, a 62.7 CMP percentage and 89.7 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: Vs. Seattle Seahawks (2-5)

Start/Sit: Start

QB Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 236 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 49

Week 8 Fantasy Points: 12

Season Stats: Completed 36 of 76 attempted passes for 412 yards, four touchdowns, one interceptions, a 46.1 CMP percentage and 75.1 QB Rating; 26 rushing attempts for 159 yards and one touchdown 

Week 9 Opponent: @ Oakland Raiders (4-3)

Start/Sit: Start

QB Matt Schaub, Houston Texans

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 241 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 126

Week 8 Fantasy Points: 17

Season Stats: Completed 153 of 254 attempted passes for 2,118 yards, 13 touchdowns, five interceptions, a 60.2 CMP percentage and 95.9 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: Vs. Cleveland Browns (3-4)

Start/Sit: Sit

TE Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 260 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 97

Week 8 Fantasy Points: 3

Season Stats: 49 receptions for 713 yards and five touchdowns

Week 9 Opponent: Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3)

Start/Sit: Start

RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, New England Patriots

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 215 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 68

Week 8 Fantasy Points: 0 

Season Stats: 96 rushing attempts for 400 yards and five touchdowns; four receptions for 38 yards

Week 9 Opponent: Vs. New York Giants (5-2)

Start/Sit: Sit

QB Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 248 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 94

Week 7 Fantasy Points: 10 

Season Stats: Completed 166 of 270 attempted passes for 1,723 yards, seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions, a 61.5 CMP percentage and 73.1 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: @ New Orleans Saints (5-3)

Start/Sit: Sit

WR A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 207 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 79

Week 8 Fantasy Points: 12

Season Stats: 33 receptions for 516 yards and five touchdowns; one rushing attempt for six yards

Week 9 Opponent: @ Tennessee Titans (4-3)

Start/Sit: Start

QB Mark Sanchez, New York Jets

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 225 pounds

Total Season Fantasy Points: 102 pounds

Week 7 Fantasy Points: 18

Season Stats: Completed 129 of 231 attempted passes for 1,545 yards, 12 touchdowns, six interceptions, a 55.8 CMP percentage and a 83.0 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: @ Buffalo Bills (5-2)

Start/Sit: Sit