NFL 2017 week 13: Start and sit fantasy football advice you need to win

It’s that time again. Here are your fantasy start and sits for Week 12.

NOTE: This is a list of players who are on the bubble when it comes to deserving a starting spot for the week. Obvious choices won’t be mentioned, and likewise - some under-the-radar guys, will. Advising you to start Tom Brady offers no value to you as a fantasy owner.

Must Starts

Quarterback

Philip Rivers vs. Browns- Rivers put up great numbers last week against a struggling Cowboys’ defense. Now, he gets the Browns, who are allowing an average over 21 points per game to quarterbacks.

Tyrod Taylor vs. Patriots- In two meetings at home against New England, Taylor has averaged over 20 points per contest. He’s a great streamer for this week as the Pats’ secondary can be taken advantage of.

Running Back

Jamaal Williams vs. Buccaneers- He ranks fourth right now in snaps and touches and he’s getting it done as far as volume is concerned. The Bucs have given up nine touchdowns and the second-most PPR points to runners.

Rex Burkhead vs. Bills- You should really start all the New England running backs as the Bills have allowed four Top-6 finishes since week eight.

Wide Receiver

Davante Adams vs. Buccaneers- He’s Brett Hundley’s top target and has been paying dividends in PPR leagues. Tampa Bay is also giving up the most points to receivers this season, so Adams is a safe pick.

Cooper Kupp vs. Cardinals- Out of the slot, no team has surrendered more points or receptions than the Cardinals and Kupp is an absolute must for this week.

Tight End

Evan Engram vs. Raiders- It’s risky seeing as there is a change at quarterback but Engram has been one of the most productive tight ends. You should keep him in the lineup this week as he should be able to help Geno Smith out.

Jared Cook vs. Giants- He’s been a disappointment over the past two weeks but now he gets a Giants team that has surrendered the most points and production to tight ends this season.

Defense

Chargers vs. Browns- They are one of the best pass rushing units and they get rewarded with the Browns this week, who have surrendered the second-most points to defenses this season.

Chiefs vs. Jets- They have been hit or miss this year but the Jets are a good matchup for a defense needing production. They have allowed Top-5 finishes multiple times this season for defenses.

Sit Them Down

Quarterback

Matthew Stafford vs. Ravens- Don’t expect big numbers for Stafford this week as the Ravens have been holding passers in check. They’ve only allowed 8.1 points per game to the opposing passers and just three touchdowns.

Alex Smith vs. Jets- He’s fallen way back to earth averaging only 13.3 points per game in the past three games, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns.

Running Back

DeMarco Murray vs. Texans- He’s been a pretty big bust this season and he actually has looked worse over the past few weeks. Houston is allowing the third-fewest points to running backs this season.

Jay Ajayi vs. Seahawks- Everyone is rolling with the Eagles but you should sit their main runner this weekend. He’s already hard to trust and the Seahawks have only allowed one back to reach a Top-13 finish.

Wide Receiver

Marvin Jones vs. Ravens- He’s been on fire over the past few weeks and some folks may not be able to sit him. However, the Ravens have been very tough on receivers allowing just one score and the fourth-fewest points at home this season.

Martavis Bryant vs. Bengals- He’s coming off perhaps his best game of the season but against the Bengals, on the road, he’s a sitter this week. Cincinnati has allowed the fewest points to receivers when playing at home.

Tight End

Austin Sefarian-Jenkins vs. Chiefs- He had a tough game last week after having one of his potential scores reversed then dropping the other. The Chiefs are the toughest team on tight ends this season and Jenkins needs to ride the bench.

Cameron Brate vs. Packers- Much like the Chiefs, the Packers are very tough on the tight end position. Brate has also been a massive failure over the past few weeks, catching less than three passes per game.

Defense

Bills vs. Patriots- Even though they play better at home, you should just never start a defense against Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, it’s flirting with disaster.

Panthers vs. Saints- Carolina had 17 points last week against the Jets but the Saints are a whole different animal. If you can avoid starting the Panthers, you better.

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