Last week we had some great predictions. You're welcome! Sorry if we're coming off as a bit arrogant here but who else would've told you to start Tim Tebow, Ben Tate, Laurent Robinson and Chris Ogbonnaya? Survey says...no one! With many of the top-notch NFL teams on their byes (Saints, Texans, Steelers), sorry the Colts don't count anymore, your options may be limited and you may need a little help filling out that starting lineup. Well, that's what we're here for. So without further ado, check out Start or Sit? Complex Sports Fantasy Football Tips (Week 11).
New York Jets @ Denver Broncos (THURS, 8:20 ET)
START: QB Mark Sanchez, RB Lance Ball
SIT: QB Tim Tebow
Last Sunday, Tim Tebow did a little bit of everything. Emphasis on the word "little." In addition to completing only 25% of his passes against the Chiefs, Tebow also rushed for a paltry 43 yards with one touchdown. Still, when it comes to fantasy football, one rushing touchdown from your quarterback can salvage any poor throwing performance which explains why Timmy still ranked in the top 10 for scoring among quarterbacks during Week 10. But all that came against Kansas City, not the much more skilled Jets defense. Touchdown Timmy shouldn't be able to pull off that type of stunt against Gang Green...but if there were one person that could beat the odds, it would be this guy.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (SUN, 1:00 ET)
START: WR Anquan Boldin, WR A.J. Green
SIT: RB Cedric Benson, QB Andy Dalton
How's the saying go again: "When Leon Hall is away, Anquan Boldin will play." Oh, no one's coined that yet? Well, regardless of how the saying goes, the takeaway is that Cincy's best corner will miss the remainder of the year with an Achilles injury, which means that the opposing team's #1 receiver should be a solid option from here on out. No surprise here, but the Ravens defense is still one of the best in the NFL, even if they get their ankles broken from time to time. The Bengals' Cedric Benson should be, at best, a flex option given this very unfavorable matchup.
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cleveland Browns (1:00 ET)
START: JAC Defense, RB Maurice Jones-Drew
SIT: RB Chris Ogbonnaya
When we first saw the two teams facing off in this game, we were immediately reminded of the Seahawks/Browns snoozefest that occurred in late October. Since Cleveland's third-worst run defense (142 yards per game) won't put up much of a front, Maurice Jones-Drew should be able to easily rush the ball all over this game and make his fantasy owners very happy. Other than MJD, the Jacksonville defense looks like a solid group that can stifle any attack the Browns have to offer.
Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions (1:00 ET)
START: RB DeAngelo Williams, RB Jonathan Stewart
SIT: DET Defense
Last Sunday, it looked as though the Titans made stopping Cam Newton their main priority. With all this newfound pressure, Cam threw for only 212 yards with one interception and no touchdowns. Now, the Panthers need to flip the script and take some of the load off of Newton and recommit to their running game, especially DeAngelo Williams. Since the Lions struggle when it comes to defending the run, a heavy dose of Williams and Jonathan Stewart should prove to be an effective strategy. And while we cannot pinpoint which one will have the better game, we can tell you that DeAngelo is capable of breaking off the big run, while Stewart should see most of the goal line carries. Either way, both are solid starts.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers (1:00 ET)
START: RB James Starks, WR Arrelious Benn
SIT: GB Defense, RB LeGarrette Blount
Hopefully the Buccaneers wear their white jerseys for this away game. Because they may want to throw it on a stick and wave it around once halftime rolls around. Right now, the Packers look unstoppable and the Tampa Bay defense can't stop a damn thing. So when the game hits the third quarter and Green Bay is in cruise control, we should see James Starks getting feed the ball for the remainder of the game. Meanwhile, the Bucs will try and play catch up. So expect to see some cheap touchdowns for TB and our best guess is that Arrelious Benn will be the lucky recipient because with Charles Woodson mainly on Mike Williams, Benn should turn into the better option.
Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins (1:00 ET)
START: RB Reggie Bush, RB Fred Jackson, WR Brandon Marshall
SIT: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
Never thought we would have Reggie Bush and "must start" in the same sentence, but there's gotta be a first for everything. For the last three weeks, Reggie has been consistent, scoring at least 11 fantasy points each game. And speaking of consistency, Fred Jackson posted solid numbers in a game that seemed lost after the first quarter which speaks volumes about how important Jackson is to this Bills offense. If Buffalo plans on keeping any semblance of an offense, they need to start with incorporating their #1 running back. No matter what the matchup is, start him.
Oakland Raiders @ Minnesota Vikings (1:00 ET)
START: QB Carson Palmer, OAK Defense
SIT: WR Percy Harvin, RB Michael Bush
After playing three games with the Raiders, Carson Palmer has finally entered must start territory. But it's not because he's blowing away the competition or anything like that. While the TD-INT split won't impress anyone (5-4), Palmer has thrown for 631 yards in his last two games. In a favorable matchup against the Vikings, it wouldn't be too surprising to see Carson post some solid numbers. After an incredible all-around performance against the Chargers, Michael Bush will face a good rush defense. Things shouldn't be as easy as they were last week. If it gets too overwhelming, maybe we'll see Bush on the sidelines mouthing the phrase "it was all good just a week ago."