Quarterback
Start:
Andrew Luck (IND): Luck has been on a tear lately, scoring more than 20 points in ESPN standard scoring in four of the past five weeks. He has a great matchup in what should be a shootout against the Packers’ decimated secondary.
Dak Prescott (DAL): Prescott has surprised virtually everyone this year, leading the Cowboys to the best record in the NFC. Look for him to keep rolling this Sunday against the Browns.
Sit:
Russell Wilson (SEA): Wilson’s explosive games are predicated on his ability to run the ball. With a nagging knee injury, his fantasy production has been severely limited. That will be the case again this Monday against a staunch Bills defense.
If you’re desperate:
Marcus Mariota (TEN): Mariota has turned in some notable performances this year against the right matchups and he has a good chance to impress again this weekend against the injured Chargers’ defense.
Running back
Start:
Carlos Hyde (SF): Hyde is returning from injury and should resume his role as the undisputed lead back against a porous Saints run defense.
Jonathan Stewart (CAR): Stewart’s one weakness as a fantasy running back was always a lack in touchdown upside, but Cam Newton is ceding plenty of goal line carries to him. This significantly increases his upside against the Rams this Sunday.
Sit:
LeSean McCoy (BUF): McCoy is returning from a hamstring injury and should be limited against a tough Seahawks run defense. He does not possess the upside to warrant a start this week.
If you’re desperate:
Charcandrick West (KC): With Spencer Ware in the concussion protocol, West has a chance to be the lead back this Sunday against a soft Jaguars defense.
Wide receiver
Start:
Brandon Marshall (NYJ): While the Jets’ offense is a complete disaster, Marshall will still see enough targets to justify a start this week.
Davante Adams (GB): Adams has been heavily involved in the Packers’ offense this week and is emerging as one of Aaron Rodgers’ favorite targets on the outside. Look for him to have a day against a Colts secondary that makes a habit of getting beat deep.
Sit:
Doug Baldwin (SEA): Wilson’s ineffectiveness as quarterback has led to a downtick in Baldwin’s production. He is not getting enough targets to be considered for a start this week.
If you’re desperate:
Corey Coleman (CLE): Coleman is returning from an injury suffered in practice after week two, but his earlier performances this season suggest he could be in for a big day against a thin Dallas secondary.
Tight end
Start:
Gary Barnidge (CLE): Dallas’ linebackers are not the greatest at pass coverage, having surrendered 44 receptions to tight ends on 50 targets this season. Barnidge should be running freely over the middle of the field this Sunday.
Dennis Pitta (BAL): Pitta has had some bad luck this season, failing to score so far despite recording plenty of targets. Joe Flacco’s reliance on Pitta still keeps him valuable at a thin TE position.
Sit:
Hunter Henry (SD): Henry has taken a back seat to Antonio Gates since he returned from injury, so the talented rookie is not running enough routes to be started at this time.
If you’re desperate:
Eric Ebron (DET): Ebron is finally back from injury and looks to be one of Matt Stafford’s favorite targets. Despite a tough matchup against the Vikings, Ebron’s talent makes him viable to go off against anyone.