Thursday, September 20, 2007

Sit/start: Week 3

START

Matt Hasselbeck and Deion Branch need to be in your lineup against Cincinnati after seeing what the Browns did to the Bengals last week.

Jason Campbell hasn't been much more than a "keep-you-in-the-game" QB, but he's gaining confidence, has built a rapport with TE Chris Cooley, has some other vertical weapons in Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El and best of all, he's facing a Giants secondary that couldn't stop a Pee Wee team. Start Campbell if you're strapped at QB.

Braylon Edwards had the kind of game (career-high 146 yards, two TDs) many think he's capable of on a more consistent basis. Of course, that hinges on having a consistent QB. Not sure if Derek Anderson is that guy, but he's flying high right now and the Browns face a struggling Oakland secondary.

Laveranues Coles has a history of hurting the Dolphins, scoring nine TDs in 11 career games against Miami. It also looks like he might get buddy Chad Pennington back this week, too.

Thomas Jones is another Jet to start this week. He's been just average so far, but the Dolphins are ranked next to last in run defense and pale in comparison to Jones' first two opponents, the Ravens and Pats. This is the week to start collecting on your investment.

SIT

Julius Jones just hasn't stepped it up as Marion Barber encroaches on his job. He's only a fringe fantasy starter at this point, and I certainly don't expect much against Chicago.

Ronnie Brown has been equally disappointing. He does face the Jets, who have been below-average against the run and against whom he had two of his best games last year ... but I don't know if I'm willing to risk another dismal 30-yard effort unless I'm really in a pinch.

Matt Leinart hasn't been anything special so far, and Baltimore's defense should neutralize his passing targets this week. Don't expect much.

Lee Evans has been MIA so far (four catches for 22 yards). He was blanketed by New England last year in their two matchups (3 for 35 yards). Do you need any more evidence to bench him this week?

Donte' Stallworth has been a similar WR bust through two games (three catches, 38 yards) and not the game-breaker many envisioned. He's always been inconsistent, however, and one of these days, New England is going to decide to feature him, and he'll go off. But I'm not willing to take that risk until I see some results.

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