Quarterback
Start:
Carson Palmer (ARI): Palmer has a great matchup this week against the 49ers. His talented bunch of receivers should be running freely against a weak San Francisco secondary.
Dak Prescott (DAL): Prescott continues to impress fantasy owners in his rookie season. He has a great chance to keep it going this Sunday against a Steelers defense that has a propensity to give up many points.
Sit:
Eli Manning (NYG): Manning had a great performance last week against the Eagles, in which he threw four touchdowns, but most of it was due to fantastic field position. A much more stout Bengals defense should keep him in check this Monday.
If you’re desperate:
Joe Flacco (BAL): Flacco has a fantastic matchup against the Browns. Despite struggling this year, he should have no problem moving the ball against a secondary that is basically nonexistent.
Running Back
Start:
Terrance West (BAL): West has a golden matchup against the Browns. Look for him to dominate touches and have a great performance on Thursday night.
Darren Sproles (PHI): Sproles was named the starting running back after Sunday’s game so he is a great option as a running back. This week he has a great matchup against a Falcons team that allows lots of receiving yards to running backs.
Sit:
Matt Jones (WAS): Jones struggled mightily before injuring his shoulder and now that he’s back, it’s no guarantee that he will even see the carries that he did prior to his injury.
If you’re desperate:
Jordan Howard (CHI): Although he’s part of a committee, Howard’s talent offers enough upside to justify starting him in a great matchup against the Buccaneers.
Wide Receiver
Start:
Stefon Diggs (MIN): Diggs has received tons of targets from Sam Bradford. He has a nice matchup against a depleted Redskins secondary.
Jordan Matthews (PHI): Matthews looked really comfortable last week against the Giants, turning a lot of targets into a solid day. He should be able to keep it rolling against an Atlanta pass defense that gets carved up weekly.
Sit:
Julian Edelman (NE): Edelman only has one touchdown, and has topped 70 yards just once this year, so he currently lacks the upside to warrant a start. Add on a daunting matchup in the Seahawks, and many other receivers become more viable options than Edelman this week.
If you’re desperate:
Michael Thomas (NO): Thomas has quietly been the Saints’ most consistent receiver, and despite a very tough matchup, Drew Brees will look to him often to get the offense going.
Tight End
Start:
Jason Witten (DAL): Witten torched the Browns’ defense last week, and Prescott should keep looking his way against the Steelers.
Antonio Gates (SD): Philip Rivers has been force-feeding Gates in the red zone. Now he gets a great matchup against the Dolphins, giving him plenty of upside.
Sit:
Martellus Bennett (NE): Rob Gronkowski is heavily working into Bennett’s workload, and that trend should only continue against an elite Seahawks defense.
If you’re desperate:
Cameron Brate (TB): Brate scored a late touchdown last week and could be even more involved this week against the Bears’ porous defense.