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| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 |
| Darrell Henderson has come a long way in a short time. He barely played as a rookie, and then a hamstring injury limited him in camp and landed him firmly in the third spot on the depth chart in Week 1 behind Malcolm Brown and Cam Akers. Since then, he's rushed for 195 yards, added 47 more on three catches, and emerged as the go-to back in a terrific Rams offense. And now he heads into Week 4 against the Giants as Jamey Eisenberg's Start of the Week. What a glow up. |
| So, Henderson is a pretty easy call to start this week, but we know you've got plenty of other tough decisions to make, at running back and at every other position. That's what Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is here to help you out with. Jamey gives start and sit calls for each position, plus some sleepers to consider if you need a boost, and a bust alert who might just wreck your week. |
| We'll run through quarterback, running back, and wide receiver with a few of Jamey's picks in tonight's newsletter, and you can head here to read the full column. I'll be back tomorrow morning with a preview of Thursday night football and Dave Richard's picks for every game on the NFL schedule in Week 4 plus an update on some of the key injuries around the league. And if you have any questions about your lineup for Week 4, send them to Chris.Towers@CBSInteractive.com with the subject line "#AskFFT" and I may include them in a future edition. |
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Quarterback Start 'Em & Sit 'Em
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| Start 'Em: Joe Burrow and Jared Goff |
| "Burrow should be coming into Week 4 against the Jaguars with three games in a row with at least 20 Fantasy points, but he lost a touchdown — and a victory — in Week 1 against the Chargers when A.J. Green was called for offensive pass interference in the end zone on a touchdown catch. However, Burrow has consecutive games with at least 24 Fantasy points against Cleveland and Philadelphia the past two weeks, and he should have another strong showing this week. The Jaguars have struggled the past two games against opposing quarterbacks, with Ryan Tannehill and Ryan Fitzpatrick combining for seven total touchdowns, and Burrow has top-10 upside in Week 4." |
| Sit 'Em: Carson Wentz and Ryan Tannehill |
| "Wentz has been a mess this season, and he needed overtime at home against the Bengals in Week 3 to get to 23 Fantasy points. He has two interceptions in each game, and Eagles coach Doug Pederson is fielding questions about benching Wentz three weeks into the year. His receiving corps is again beat up with DeSean Jackson (hamstring), Jalen Reagor (thumb) and Dallas Goedert (ankle) all hurt, although Alshon Jeffery (foot) could return this week. However, the Eagles offensive line is banged up, and I don't want to trust Wentz at San Francisco, even with the 49ers dealing with plenty of injuries on defense as well." |
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Running Back Start 'Em & Sit 'Em
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| Start 'Em: James Robinson and Devin Singletary |
| "Robinson has been one of the best stories in 2020, and he continues to improve each week. He had a career-high six receptions for 83 yards in Week 3 against Miami, along with 11 carries for 46 yards and two touchdowns. And that was after he ran for 102 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in Week 2 at Tennessee. He should have another big game in Week 4 against the Bengals, who allow the fifth-most Fantasy points to opposing running backs this year." |
| Sit 'Em: Joshua Kelley and Devonta Freeman |
| "Kelley was obviously a letdown in Week 3 as the Start of the Week. Instead of beating up on Carolina, he had eight carries for 43 yards and a fumble, as well as two catches for 9 yards on two targets. He should continue to play well in tandem with Austin Ekeler moving forward, but I don't like him this week at Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are tremendous against the run, and Kelley should struggle again. Ekeler, however, is worth trusting given his role in the passing game, so don't worry about starting him." |
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Wide Receiver Start 'Em & Sit 'Em
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| Start 'Em: DeVante Parker and Will Fuller |
| "I'm excited for Parker and Preston Williams this week, and Williams should be considered a sleeper in all leagues. The Seahawks defense has been abysmal against opposing receivers all season, and the Dolphins duo should have the chance for a big game. Seattle has allowed the most receptions (76) and yards (1,136) and is tied for second in most touchdowns (five) to opposing receivers. By comparison, the next closest team in receptions allowed is Denver with 49 and Atlanta in yards with 736. And the Seahawks are down Jamal Adams (groin). Parker is due for a big game, and it should happen this week. The same goes for Williams, and I would start both (Parker obviously ahead of Williams) in Week 4 given the matchup." |
| Sit 'Em: T.Y. Hilton and Darius Slayton |
| "At some point, Hilton is going to have a big game. And it could happen this week against the Bears, although Chicago is the lone team not to allow a touchdown to a wide receiver. But through three outings we've been extremely disappointed with Hilton, who has combined for 22 PPR points and has yet to top 53 receiving yards in a game with no touchdowns. He's still worth starting in three-receiver leagues, and maybe the injuries to Parris Campbell (knee) and Michael Pittman (calf) give Hilton a few more targets. But I need to see it first, and I'm frustrated with Hilton's lack of production so far this year." |
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