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Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 6: Smart Matchup Plays, Sleepers and More
- Updated: October 11, 2016
Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em decisions can oftentimes make a whole lot of sense—and sometimes none whatsoever.
Week 5 provided good lessons in both realms. For instance, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert stumbling his way to 19 points against the Arizona Cardinals while throwing a pair of interceptions is just head-scratching.
Elsewhere, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gunning his way to 29 points against the Cleveland Browns had the universe feeling right again.
Owners can avoid odd lapses and losses through careful week-long analysis of matchups. Let’s compare some at each major spot before zooming in on notables.
Quarterback
Matchup to Know: Russell Wilson, SEA (vs. ATL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looked like a scary start back in Week 4 given rumblings about an injury and the fact he hadn’t scored more than 13 points in a game.
So of course, Wilson exploded with a 24-point outburst, tossing three touchdowns against the New York Jets.
Now after a bye, owners can expect another similar performance in what should be a shootout with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons entered Week 5 allowing the most points on average to quarterbacks, allowing 13 touchdowns over four games.
Wilson seems good for a few after an extra week of healing and prep.
Sleeper to Exploit: Case Keenum, LA (at DET)
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This seems like a scary proposition.
Case Keenum of the Los Angeles Rams isn’t the first fantasy workhorse who comes to mind at the quarterback spot. But he’s thrown for a pair of scores in two games this year and has a great matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Detroit has really been a marvel against quarterbacks, allowing 14 touchdowns over five games, in two games allowing four scores apiece. Keenum isn’t a stud by any means, but even he can exploit a laughable unit.
At the least, Keenum is an intriguing streaming option for those owners in need.
Running Back
Matchup to Know: Carlos Hyde, SF (at BUF)
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