TimersSports: Fantasy Football Starts/Sits (WK16)

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Welcome to the final Fantasy Football article of the 2014 season. Myself and Matt Aleza have put in countless sleepless nights to deliver top quality fantasy football content on a weekly basis. Usually Matt cover the starts/sits portion. Unfortunately Matt recovering in a LA hospital this week. So lets get started. It Week 16 champions will crowned and bets will fulfilled! How exciting..here's today starts/sits:

***Scoring Format: CBS Sports

Starts -

Quarterbacks:

Matthew Stafford- Staff haven't been super impressive this season , but he ranked 14th among QBs in fantasy points. While the Bears have pretty much allowed anything that move look good. Trust me that isn't a compliment. They have allowed 25.2 points per game vs Quarterbacks. The most in the NFL.

Matt Ryan - Ryan will once again probably be without WideOut Julio Jones. The Saints defense probably will help Atlanta out though. The Saints have allowed the 6th most fantasy points per game (22.4) vs Quarterbacks. Ryan is the 6th ranked Quarterback in 2014. With 27 Touchdowns and 12 interceptions on the season.

Mark Sanchez- I think Sanchez sucks. Excuse my language , but that's exactly how I feel. But not even Sanchez can screw up an juicy matchup like Washington. Okay he can , but I see it unlikely though. Washington have allowed the 2nd most fantasy points per game (25.1) vs Quarterbacks. Start Mark if you're in a pinch.

Running backs:

Steven Jackson- Jackson haven't been stellar in 2014. But been a nice value considering where he was draft and how slow he started. In 2014 , SJax ranked 18th among all running backs in total fantasy points. The Saints have allowed the 4th most fantasy points per game (22.7) vs Running backs in 2014 so far. SJax should be good for least 50 yards & 1 TD.

CJ Anderson- No Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman will once again make Anderson an very good option in an high powered Denver offense. The Bengals have allowed the 5th most fantasy points per game (21.8) vs Running backs. I would recommend starting him. I expect 103 yards and 1TD vs Cincy.

Demarco Murray- Murray had surgery earlier this week , but is expecting to play in week 16 as he is practicing as of Wednesday. My piece of advice is to have an back option in place. But you cannot sit your stud. There no way I would sit. Unless you're super loaded at running back and have another great option to start instead.

Wide Receivers:

DeSean Jackson- DJax can burn a defense quicker then you and I can say "who". DeSean is super dangerous in open space. The Eagles won't be able to contain him. They have allowed the most fantasy points this season vs Wide Outs. Expect Washington to pass a lot vs Philly. Mainly because they will be playing from behind. Should lead to a good points day for Mr. Jackson.

DeAndre Hopkins- Hopkins been pretty good this season ,wouldn't ya'll agree. 13th among all Wide Outs in fantasy points. In week 16 , Hopkins get another fantastic matchup vs Baltimore. Ravens have allowed the 2nd most fantasy points per game (27.1) vs Wide Outs. Ravens have allowed 15 Touchdowns and 2822 yards on 214 receptions in 2014.

Roddy White- Word is Julio Jones maybe doubtful to play vs New Orleans. If that the case , White automatically become an top 20 option in my books. And we all know the Saints cannot cover wide outs. Expect White to have a solid outing vs Saints. Saints have allowed the 8th most fantasy points per game (25.1) vs Wide Outs in 2014.

Tight Ends:

Dwayne Allen - Allen still in my opinion the Tight End to own in Indy. Having both isn't a bad idea though. In week 16 ,Allen get a fantastic matchup vs Dallas. Who have allowed the 3rd most fantasy points per game (10.2) vs Tight Ends in 2014.

Jason Witten- Witten isn't an top notch Tight end anymore. But this position is so slim ,any relevant option is worth consideration. Indy have allowed the 5th most fantasy points per game vs Tight Ends. Start him.

Sits-

Quarterbacks:

Jay Cutler- Cutler is like a bad batch of brownies. There usually an soft spot and the rest is rough and difficult to eat. Majority of Jay Cutler games this season represents the rough portion. The Lions will eat well on Sunday before their showdown with Green Bay in week 17. Lions have allowed the 4th fewest fantasy points per game (16.0) vs Quarterbacks in 2014.

Phillip Rivers- Rivers have been a terrific value this season. But he have a very unfavorable matchup in week 16 vs 49ers. 49ers have allowed the 6th fewest fantasy points per game vs Quarterbacks so far in 2014. They have only allowed 6 more Touchdowns(23) then interceptions (17). Also only have allowed 218 yards/per game this season.

Eli Manning- Manning been inconsistent all season long. That unlikely to change vs the Rams who haven't surrendered a Touchdown in past 3 game and only allowing combine 12 points (4.3 per game) , pretty impressive in my opinion. Manning probably shouldn't be started outside of 14 tm league or deeper.

Running backs:

Andre Williams- Um No..not a chance would I start Williams vs the Rams. Realistically speaking , the Rams have only surrendered 11.2 fantasy points per contest in the past 3 games. Where this defensive unit have only allowed 4 field goals. Expect the rookie to have difficult time. Last week , AW had 18 carries for a awful 44 yards. Which is 2.2 yards per carry vs Jacksonville.

Doug Martin - Martin haven't impressed me even when healthy. Outside a few great runs , Martin been at best average. Green Bay will eat him for lunch. The Packers run defense isn't stellar , but Tampa will be playing from behind anyhow. So it won't really matter honestly. I don't trust him.

Trent Richardson- Richardson isn't a good option to roll with in your championship matchup. Not a terrible matchup. Unfortunately TRich doesn't have the abilities to be fantasy starter. Least not in a timeshare backfield. In my opinion ,Trent never have been or will be a fantasy star. Sit him.

Wide Receivers:

Larry Fitzgerald- Seattle vs any offensive unit usually equals terrible results. Arizona have an 3rd string QB starting undercenter. Yeah I cannot see how this end badly for any fantasy relevant option. Just sit pretty much any Arizona option outside of their defense. Enough said!

Michael Crabtree- Crabtree been terrible this season. Over past 5 games , MC have averaged 46 yards per contest. While only having one score. The Chargers aren't a fantastic unit , but doesn't really matter. The whole 49ers offense is terrible. I don't trust anyone. Not necessarily their fault though.

Josh Gordon- Gordon vs Carolina secondary is like some monster. Realistically I think Gordon is a bad play. Especially if Johnny Football doesn't dramatically improves in start number 2. Gordon haven't been setting the world on fire either. Only 1 standout performance since returning. There better options to consider.

Tight Ends:

Larry Donnell- Donnell was a nice option early in the season. Ever since , OBjr entered in the Giants offense..Donnell been well almost useless. Donnell was unable to take advantage of Washington. The Rams will likely beat up on Larry D all game long. He's too inconsistent anyhow to be trusted.

Jordan Cameron- Cameron was a major bust in many people eyes. You could blame injuries , but even when he was healthy the production was lacking. Last week he failed to top 50 yards receiving in his return. Sit him vs Carolina.

**All stats from FFToday

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Link to previous Starts/Sits:

Fantasy Football Starts/Sits -WK 1

Fantasy Football Starts/Sits -WK2

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