{"id":28643,"date":"2010-10-29T12:38:20","date_gmt":"2010-10-29T17:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=28643"},"modified":"2010-10-29T12:38:20","modified_gmt":"2010-10-29T17:38:20","slug":"matchups-week-8-startem-sitem-291010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/fantasy-football\/matchups-week-8-startem-sitem-291010\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 Fantasy Football Week 8 Start\u2019Em Sit\u2019Em"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 8 Fantasy Start and Sit \u2013 Fantasy Matchups<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With the NFL Fantasy football season underway we encourage you to be checking out our\u00a0FANTASY FOOTBALL WEEKLY ARTICLES<\/strong><\/a> for all your rankings and analysis for the upcoming week. <\/p>\n

FANTASY GURUS – READY TO BET ON NFL WEEK 8? WE’VE GOT YOUR PICKS —–><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Week 8 is almost here and with six teams on byes, it is crucial to scour the matchups to determine who might best help your Fantasy squad. There are injuries, underachievers and difficult matchups to consider before locking in your Fantasy rosters.<\/p>\n

Here is Dave B\u2019s Week 8 edition of the Start and Sit \u2013\u00a0Fantasy Matchups. Enjoy and be sure to leave a comment!<\/p>\n

Miami at Cincinnati 1:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Miami running backs look like they are cancelling each other out right now making each a very risky start. If you can avoid them, do so. The only automatic Dolphin is Brandon Marshall although Davone Bess may serve as a decent flex in PPR leagues and Chad Henne may be an OK bye week fill in. For Cincinnati, Carson Palmer was enormous last week and deserves a start based on that. Don\u2019t be afraid of Chad Ochocinco or Terrell Owens this week. I don\u2019t really trust Cedric Benson this week but if you subscribe to the \u201cnever bench your studs\u201d philosophy, you may want to start him as well.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville at Dallas 1:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

Maurice Jones-Drew is an every week play despite his recent struggles. Marcedes Lewis is the only other Jag that I would even consider at this point. For Dallas, I am not as scared of John Kitna as everyone else \u2013\u00a0he is playing the Jaguars after all. Kitna, Miles Austin, Jason Whitten and Dez Bryant are all fine starts this week \u2013 trust me! Felix Jones may finally get off the schnide too!<\/p>\n

Washington at Detroit 1:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

This game features two of the worst defenses in the NFL making all of the Studs good plays. Matt Stafford is back and could contribute but temper your expectations a bit in his first game back. Calvin Johnson is unbenchable and Jahvid Best should be healthy enough to have a good game. Brandon Pettigrew is a TE1 right now and warrants a start as well. For Washington, McNabb has slipped a bit but with 6 teams on byes, he should be in your lineup along with Ryan Torain, Santana Moss and Chris Cooley.<\/p>\n

Buffalo at Kansas City 1:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

How bout dem Bills? Ryan Fitzpatrick has 11 TDs in the four games he\u2019s played and could be an OK start \u2013\u00a0I can\u2019t believe that I just said that! That said, Lee Evans and Steve Johnson are not bad plays either. I still don\u2019t trust the Bills running game but if you are absolutely stuck, Fred Jackson is the player to target. KC has two running backs that should be started against the Bills porous defense. Charles and Jones are automatic right now along with Dwayne Bowe and Tony Moeaki. I would wait on Matt Cassel however.<\/p>\n

Carolina at St. Louis 1:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Carolina running game is nicked up and in shambles. DeAngelo Williams isn\u2019t an automatic start anymore \u2013\u00a0if there is one Panthers RB to start, it might be Jonathan Stewart. With Matt Moore back at QB, Steve Smith is a decent start this week. But Matt Moore should remain on the Fantasy bench. The Rams also have a dinged up running back \u2013 Steven Jackson if he can play is an automatic start. Sam Bradford is an OK QB2 but best to steer clear if you can. The Rams defense has been good this season and deserves consideration against the offensively challenged Panthers.<\/p>\n

Green Bay at NY Jets 1:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forget about the Packers running backs in this game \u2013\u00a0nobody runs on the Jets. Aaron Rodgers is automatic but be wary of the Packers receivers \u2013\u00a0Darrelle Revis is fit and ready to go and Antonio Cromartie has been superb all season. Greg Jennings is just an OK start this week. LaDainian Tomlinson is the only absolute lock for the Jets \u2013\u00a0Mark Sanchez should have another ho-hum game and the three receivers (Holmes Edwards and Cotchery) will once again battle each other for catches. Dustin Keller is a Top 10 Tight End play as well. Start the Jets defense as always!<\/p>\n

Denver at San Francisco 1:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Broncos had a bad game last week but look for a bounce back in front of an English crowd. Kyle Orton and Brandon Lloyd are both great starts with Jabar Gaffney being a decent flex. Knowshon Moreno is banged up and if he plays will be just OK. Bench Eddie Royal \u2013 he\u2019s been brutal as of late. For San Francisco, the loss of Alex Smith really hurts. Frank Gore and Vernon Davis are still every week plays but that\u2019s about it on the 49ers side of the ball.<\/p>\n

Tennessee at San Diego 4:05 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Johnson is automatic for Tennessee and based on last week\u2019s performance, Kenny Britt should be in your lineups. Tennessee\u2019s defense has been generating sacks and turnovers and warrants a start as well. For San Diego, never bench Philip Rivers or Antonio Gates. They will be just fine. Patrick Crayton is the only healthy receiver and should produce some quality numbers as well. The running game for the Chargers is a bit of a gamble. Mike Tolbert and Ryan Matthews wouldn\u2019t be started on my team but if you have to start them, expect less than stellar numbers. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Seattle at Oakland 4:15 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Oakland run defense has been typically brutal so far this season \u2013\u00a0this is the week that Marshawn Lynch will make his presence felt. Mike Williams has been on fire for Seattle and based on the number of targets and catches that he gets, he is worth considering as well. John Carlson is a fringe starter at best for Seattle right now. For Oakland, Darren McFadden had the best fantasy day that I can remember last week (4 touchdowns) and may emerge as the fantasy steal of 2010. Start him for sure as well as the only real threat in the Raiders passing game \u2013 Zach Miller.<\/p>\n

Minnesota at New England 4:15 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not certain who will start at quarterback for the Vikings. Either way, I am starting Randy Moss, Percy Harvin Visanthe Shiancoe and of course Adrian Peterson. They are all studs at their position and should perform regardless who is calling the plays. For the Patriots, Tom Brady is automatic, as is Wes Welker and now Aaron Hernandez. Deion Branch is a sneaky flex play as well this week against a Vikings team that was exposed last week.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay at Arizona 4:15 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

Not a whole lot to like in this game! Mike Williams for Tampa is about the only bright spot for the Buccaneers and could be started in a pinch. Others to consider, but only consider are LeGarrette Blount and Josh Freeman. For the Cardinals, there is not much to like either \u2013 Max Hall is killing this team. I would even be wary of Larry Fitzgerald in this game! Beanie Wells will likely get 15-20 touches so he may be worth a look.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh at New Orleans 8:20 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all systems go for the Steelers! Start Big Ben, Mendenhall, Hines Ward, Heath Miller, Mike Wallace and the Steelers defense with confidence. For New Orleans, Drew Brees and Marques Colston are the only absolutes this week \u2013 the Pittsburgh defense is too strong. Stay away from the Saints running game especially.<\/p>\n

Houston at Indianapolis 8:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indy is terrible against the run, making Arian Foster a Top 5 play this week. Matt Schaub and a healthy Andre Johnson are also good plays in what is sure to be a shootout. For Indianapolis, no surprises \u2013\u00a0start Manning and Wayne for sure. With the injuries to Dallas Clark and Austin Collie, Pierre Garcon becomes extremely attractive. The Colts running game came alive last week but Joseph Addai was injured. Mike Hart looks like the man left standing in the Colts backfield and may be worth a small look!<\/p>\n

Byes<\/strong>: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, NY Giants, Philadelphia, Baltimore<\/p>\n

Good Luck and may the Fantasy Gods be with you!<\/p>\n

How about it, owners? Email me your thoughts or comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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