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Starts -
Quarterbacks-
Alex Smith: Smith is quietly having a nice season and ranked among the top 20 Quarterbacks with 16.9 fantasy points per game. While the Jets have allowed the most fantasy points to Quarterbacks.
Colin Kaepernick: Weeks ago I traded for CK7 for week 9 bye. As there a few big names on bye and the Rams have allowed the 6th most fantasy points to Quarterbacks. CK7 have been able to put together back-to-back solid outings.
Cam Newton: Okay Newton isn't setting records , but the Saints love giving out fantasy points to Qbs. They have allowed 7th most fantasy points to this position. Newton have averaged 18.2/Fantasy Football per game. While on average the Saints have allowed 22.6 per game. Two numbers I really like.
Tom Brady: You gonna start Tom Brady and you know it! Okay need convincing? Look at his game tape from his previous three game! Just unbelievable. Not many other QBs have numbers like that. Last week domination of the Bears should make it clear Brady back. Denver have allowed the 9th most fantasy points to QBs.
Running Backs -
Ahmad Bradshaw: Bradshaw have gotten off to a great start. Being 5th among all back after 8 games. The Giants only helps his cause with allowing the 2nd most fantasy points per game (23.0 ffpts per game.)
Marshawn Lynch: It now or never for Lynch , hope he's get back on track vs Oakland. The matchup suggest yes he will. Oakland have allowed the 3rd most fantasy points per game (22.9 per game.) How Seattle uses him likely be the overall outcome.
Ronnie Hillman: Hillman been very good since taking over for injuried Montee Ball. In week 9 , New England is up next. The Pats have struggled to stop the running all season long. Most noticeable they have allowed the 5th most fantasy points per game to RBs (22.5) and the 2nd most total fantasy points.
Wide Receivers -
Andre Johnson: Johnson have been inconsistent in 2014. But I expect Houston to pass a lot on Sunday , as I think Philly jump out to big lead. So logically Johnson could be a nice play in week 8. Philly have allowed the 3rd most fantasy points per game (28.8). Johnson should be worthy of least mid-WR2 numbers.
Jeremy Maclin: Maclin is having a stellar 2014 campaign! Outside of losing to the Gatorade table in week 8 , Maclin have consistency scored double digit points this season. He currently ranked 5th among all Wide Outs. While Houston have allowed 6th most fantasy points per game (25.5).
Michael Crabtree: Crabtree have been inconsistent in 2014 , so far. But never fear the Rams are here. The Rams have been pretty match-up friendly to Wide Outs. Allowing the 7th most fantasy points per game. While allowing 25.2 fantasy points per game in 7 games.
Tight Ends:
Travis Kelce: Kelce have done well in KC this season. Being ranked among the top 12 at his position pretty much all season. Jets have allowed the 4th most fantasy points game with 11.2 fantasy points allowed on average.
Dwayne Allen: Dwayne have quickly became one of the game's best red zone threat as a tight end. The Indy offense really have taken off with Allen as the primary target as Tight end. Giants have allowed 10th most fantasy points per game (9.5) to Tight ends.
Sit -
Quarterbacks:
Big Ben: Ben made the Colts defense look silly , but I doubt he keeps that up against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens have allowed 4th fewest fantasy points (17.3) per game.
RGIII: Robert Griffin III is set to potential return this week. But the Vikings surprising have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points (17.0) per game. Even if RGIII plays , how effective will he be? My guess is not very.
Joe Flacco: Over the past two games , Flacco have threw 2 TDs and 4 Interceptions. Also fail to top 275 yards both times. And people call him elite? Hate to see what they call Peyton Manning then. Flacco is a solid real life quarterback , but at best a backup in fantasyland.
Running backs -
Jerick McKinnon: McKinnon is having a nice season as a rookie. Unfortunately Washington have been very tough against running backs. Matter of fact , they have allowed the third fewest fantasy points per game of 12.5 per game.
Jets RBs - I don't think it need to be said , but just avoid Jets players altogether. Especially the running backs. Ivory and Johnson aren't assets to your team. Kansas City have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points per game.
Doug Martin: What a bust this dude been. But judging by his 2013 ypc , it wasn't a shocker by any means. Cleveland represents a favorable matchup , but its doesn't make sense to gamble on Martin. The carries/production just isn't there for him.
Wide Receivers -
Wes Welker: Welker is like getting 2 or 3 targets per game. Just ridiculous! Even for a number 3 Wide Out on a team (an heavy pass team by the way.) New England have allowed the fewest fantasy points per game this season against Wide Outs.
James Jones: The former Green Bay Packer Wide Out starting to settle in his own in Oakland. But there much upside against Seattle defense vs Wide Outs. They have allowed the 3rd fewest fantasy points per game. Yeah I am sure there better players with better potential in week 9.
Eric Decker: Decker probably the most talented player in the New York offense. Okay the entire team. But that the problem! Big reason why most week Decker is a risky option. The Quarterback situation is a joke , it literally a NFL comedy. You get the point , right.
Tight Ends -
Heath Miller: Miller have done well in recent weeks. Scoring Touchdowns in his last 2 of 3 games. Good to see after a very sluggish start. Unfortunately Baltimore have allowed the 5th fewest fantasy points per game to Tight Ends.
Zach Ertz: Ertz have been inconsistent all season long. Which explains his middle of the road position rankings. Week 9 doesn't help him. As Houston have allowed the 8th fewest fantasy points per game to Tight Ends.
**All stats from FFToday
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