Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks You Want No Part of

Generally speaking, quarterbacks are awesome. They'll produce as many points with one throw as a solid running back will in a whole game, and they are oftentimes the difference between victory and defeat.

Which, in fantasy terms, means that quarterbacks are basically the difference between joy and despair.

Some owners (i.e. those that own Aaron Rodgers) don't have to worry about despair. Others do, and the battle to avoid it is constant.

If you're one of these owners, here's a hint: don't start any of the quarterbacks listed below in Week 11.

Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns

Unless you are completely out of options, Colt McCoy is a guy who shouldn't be on your fantasy roster to begin with. He's been largely useless all season, and he's actually more likely to turn the football over as he is to throw a touchdown pass.

As if that wasn't bad enough, McCoy is going up against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Say what you will about their offense, but the Jags can play defense. In fact, they haven't given up a 300-yard passer since Week 4, and they have have as many interceptions (three) in the last four weeks as they have touchdown passes against them.

I'm looking for more of the same from the Jags against McCoy.

Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

I like Andy Dalton as much as anyone, but I fear for him going up against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. They've allowed fewer fantasy points to quarterbacks than any team in the league, and they're going to be looking for blood after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 10.

Furthermore, Dalton was just okay against a tough Pittsburgh Steelers defense in Week 10, which makes me have doubts about his ability to handle Baltimore's own defense, much less on the road.

By the way, he may also be forced to beat the Ravens without A.J. Green. Good luck with that.

Christian Ponder, Minnesota Vikings

After looking great against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9, it's fair to say Christian Ponder took a few steps back in Week 10. He just looked totally befuddled playing against the Green Bay Packers.

Now that we've seen Ponder handle his first Monday night game, we're going to see how he handles his first short week. And with the Oakland Raiders and their beastly pass rush coming to town, Ponder could be in for a few bruises.

Because the Raiders are awful against the run, my guess is that the Vikings will give the ball to Adrian Peterson as many times as possible. If Ponder does have an impact in this game, it will be minimal.

Rex Grossman/John Beck, Washington Redskins

I'm lumping them together because they may as well be the same person. Neither Grossman nor Beck is a capable NFL quarterback, and the two of them actually seem to be in a race to see who sucks more.

Whoever ends up under center on Sunday is going to be in for tough sledding. The Dallas Cowboys are coming to town, and that's a scary thought. They also have a beastly pass rush, and they've forced six interceptions in their last two games.

Don't worry, Washington. A rookie QB is coming to the rescue next season.