Week 13 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Steven Jackson and More Players Hamstrung by Matchups

Week 13 of the fantasy season is coming up and it more than likely has some very important playoff implications for your league.

That’s why it is crucial to observe matchups and make good decisions on who to start and who to sit to maximize your point scoring and put yourself in the best position to win.

If you are lurking right outside the playoffs or fighting to stay in them, make sure you stay away from these players, as they aren’t going to do much for you in a key week.

Steven Jackson

Jackson has been hot and cold all year but the St. Louis offense is really just falling apart now.

Now they face the best run defense in the league, the San Francisco 49ers, and probably will not score or go over 100 yards.

There is no reason to play someone who won’t produce against such a tough defense.

Willis McGahee

I’m predicting that Denver actually throws the ball this week.

Minnesota represents the best rushing defense they will face since implementing the option-offense and has the ability to shut it down.

Tebow will be forced to complete passes and McGahee will be struggling to get involved.

Ben Tate

Atlanta is going to stack the box against Arian Foster and Ben Tate now that Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart are both done for the season.

T.J. Yates is going to have to step his game up if he wants to get some defenders to drop into coverage and open the running lanes for his two beastly backs.

Philip Rivers

Philip and the Chargers season is not going to plan and his fantasy numbers stink more than they are good this year.

Jacksonville has a much better secondary than people give them credit for and they are going to make it tough once again for the San Diego QB to score points.