Fantasy Football Week 6 Sit Em & Start Em! New York Jets' Mark Sanchez & More!
QB Start – Mark Sanchez, New York Jets
After throwing eight touchdown passes in a three game stretch, Sanchez came back to earth Monday night against Minnesota.
He finished 21 of 44 for 191 yards and no scores, but perhaps more importantly, still has yet to throw an interception in 2010.
Newly minted weapon Santonio Holmes will have a game under his belt and, with some QB/WR growing pains out of the way, should be ready to leave his imprint against Denver.
The Broncos secondary is a mash unit right now with safety Brian Dawkins and corner Andre' Goodman already declared out. Pass rusher Robert Ayers will also be inactive for the foreseeable future. The Jets can pick and choose their method of attack offensively, so balance is expected.
Sanchez sports a 114 QB rating in two road games this season.
QB Sit – Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
Losing Mark Clayton, the Rams only true field stretcher, will be a major blow for Bradford. Having already lost Donnie Avery for the year, his cupboard was limited to begin with. Now it's nearing frightening proportions of bareness.
It's hard enough to be a rookie quarterback in the NFL when surrounded by talent, let alone having Mardy Gilyard (another rookie) and undrafted Danny Amendola as your top receiving targets.
You can't blame Bradford for forcing balls into tight spaces because that's all he has to work with. His WR aren't capable of creating vast windows to throw into.
The San Diego pass defense has been stout, but the matchup is inconsequential here. Bradford is a sit for the remaining 11 weeks.
RB Start – Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders
The last thing an 0-5 team surrounded by despair and controversy wants to see is a grind-it-out running attack. That's exactly what the 49ers will get this Sunday against Michael Bush and the Raiders.
Bush has some dance steps in his repertoire, but he's essentially looking to run you over and inflict pain whenever possible. Tackling him for 60 minutes is WORK.
With Darren McFadden out last week, Bush punished the Chargers for 104 yards and a score on 26 carries. Despite the probable return of "Run DMC" (not 100%) look for much of the same recipe in week six.
Bush is guaranteed to be the featured goal line back, and eight of his 254 career rushes have resulted in a touchdown.
The San Francisco rush defense doesn’t hurt his cause, ranking 20th in the NFL—allowing four yards per carry.
RB Sit – Jahvid Best, Detroit Lions
Best has not been the same fantasy dynamo since suffering turf toe in week three.
The majority of his points have come via touchdown, and he hasn’t hit paydirt since week two. His season high for carries is 18, and his high for rush yards is 78. Take away his nine catch, 154 receiving yard performance against Philadelphia and we’re looking at an average performer, at best.
With Calvin Johnson unlikely to suit up in week six, look for an inspired New York rush defense to crowd the line and force Shaun Hill and a motley crew of WR to beat them.
The Giants have stymied their last three running backs: Chris Johnson 32/125 (59 through three quarters), Matt Forte 12/26 and Arian Foster 11/25.
WR Start – Brandon Tate, New England Patriots
It's difficult to project how exactly New England will utilize their new core of wideouts, but one thing is for certain: Brandon Tate will be a centerpiece.
With a roster full of slot receivers, trading Moss demonstrated tremendous faith in Tate as a playmaking deep threat. He's put his skill package on full display in limited opportunities and should see an exponential increase in snaps/targets. Deion Branch and Julian Edelman will not keep him off the field.
While week six presents a far from sterling matchup against the Ravens and their fourth rated pass defense, Kyle Orton did cut up their secondary (in comeback mode) for 314 yards and two scores last week using a similar offensive style to the Pats.
Note: For return yardage leagues, Tate will hold onto return duties in spite of his increased role in the O.
WR Sit – Robert Meachem, New Orleans Saints
After four weeks of borderline invisibility, Meachem finally left a positive taste in the mouths of his fantasy owners. Upon deeper inspection, however, that optimism is quickly vanquished.
Yes, he's seeing more snaps, but four of his five targets came in the final minutes of a 23-13 game.
While he capitalized on balls thrown his way, where was he when the opponent wasn't in a prevent shell? Is he finally on the comeback trail from off-season toe surgery, or was this just one of his "moments"?
His talent is not in question, but a larger sample size of meaningful on-field performance is required before considering him as start material.
The Saints clearly prefer the "safer" option in Lance Moore, but after a few more lifeless weeks that could change.
TE Start – Andrew Quarless, Green Bay Packers
Let's be honest, Jermichael Finley is an irreplaceable cog in the Packers offensive machine. But the show must go on.
2010 fifth round pick Andrew Quarless will do his best to fill the void. At 6'4, he brings many similar attributes to the table, including a 4.6 40-yard dash and 32 inch vertical.
He is a legitimate receiving threat and can get down the field in a hurry. His four reception 51-yard performance versus Washington provided evidence of his playmaking abilities.
It doesn't hurt that he's been placed in an optimal situation to succeed with talent abounding. If Aaron Rodgers is good to go, he should produce useful statistics. Miami has struggled to contain tight ends and the inside passing game.
TE Sit – John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks
Carlson is the number one shutdown option for opposing defenses when facing Seattle.
Their wide receivers don't instill fear, and their running game (31st) has been nonexistent. Perhaps the presence of Marshawn Lynch will make life easier for him, but I'll need to see it to believe it.
The Bears defense has not allowed an opposing TE to reach the end zone this season. Carlson has the tools to be the first, but at this point he’s wasting away in the Seahawks limp offense.
After throwing eight touchdown passes in a three game stretch, Sanchez came back to earth Monday night against Minnesota.
He finished 21 of 44 for 191 yards and no scores, but perhaps more importantly, still has yet to throw an interception in 2010.
Newly minted weapon Santonio Holmes will have a game under his belt and, with some QB/WR growing pains out of the way, should be ready to leave his imprint against Denver.
The Broncos secondary is a mash unit right now with safety Brian Dawkins and corner Andre' Goodman already declared out. Pass rusher Robert Ayers will also be inactive for the foreseeable future. The Jets can pick and choose their method of attack offensively, so balance is expected.
Sanchez sports a 114 QB rating in two road games this season.
QB Sit – Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
Losing Mark Clayton, the Rams only true field stretcher, will be a major blow for Bradford. Having already lost Donnie Avery for the year, his cupboard was limited to begin with. Now it's nearing frightening proportions of bareness.
It's hard enough to be a rookie quarterback in the NFL when surrounded by talent, let alone having Mardy Gilyard (another rookie) and undrafted Danny Amendola as your top receiving targets.
You can't blame Bradford for forcing balls into tight spaces because that's all he has to work with. His WR aren't capable of creating vast windows to throw into.
The San Diego pass defense has been stout, but the matchup is inconsequential here. Bradford is a sit for the remaining 11 weeks.
RB Start – Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders
The last thing an 0-5 team surrounded by despair and controversy wants to see is a grind-it-out running attack. That's exactly what the 49ers will get this Sunday against Michael Bush and the Raiders.
Bush has some dance steps in his repertoire, but he's essentially looking to run you over and inflict pain whenever possible. Tackling him for 60 minutes is WORK.
With Darren McFadden out last week, Bush punished the Chargers for 104 yards and a score on 26 carries. Despite the probable return of "Run DMC" (not 100%) look for much of the same recipe in week six.
Bush is guaranteed to be the featured goal line back, and eight of his 254 career rushes have resulted in a touchdown.
The San Francisco rush defense doesn’t hurt his cause, ranking 20th in the NFL—allowing four yards per carry.
RB Sit – Jahvid Best, Detroit Lions
Best has not been the same fantasy dynamo since suffering turf toe in week three.
The majority of his points have come via touchdown, and he hasn’t hit paydirt since week two. His season high for carries is 18, and his high for rush yards is 78. Take away his nine catch, 154 receiving yard performance against Philadelphia and we’re looking at an average performer, at best.
With Calvin Johnson unlikely to suit up in week six, look for an inspired New York rush defense to crowd the line and force Shaun Hill and a motley crew of WR to beat them.
The Giants have stymied their last three running backs: Chris Johnson 32/125 (59 through three quarters), Matt Forte 12/26 and Arian Foster 11/25.
WR Start – Brandon Tate, New England Patriots
It's difficult to project how exactly New England will utilize their new core of wideouts, but one thing is for certain: Brandon Tate will be a centerpiece.
With a roster full of slot receivers, trading Moss demonstrated tremendous faith in Tate as a playmaking deep threat. He's put his skill package on full display in limited opportunities and should see an exponential increase in snaps/targets. Deion Branch and Julian Edelman will not keep him off the field.
While week six presents a far from sterling matchup against the Ravens and their fourth rated pass defense, Kyle Orton did cut up their secondary (in comeback mode) for 314 yards and two scores last week using a similar offensive style to the Pats.
Note: For return yardage leagues, Tate will hold onto return duties in spite of his increased role in the O.
WR Sit – Robert Meachem, New Orleans Saints
After four weeks of borderline invisibility, Meachem finally left a positive taste in the mouths of his fantasy owners. Upon deeper inspection, however, that optimism is quickly vanquished.
Yes, he's seeing more snaps, but four of his five targets came in the final minutes of a 23-13 game.
While he capitalized on balls thrown his way, where was he when the opponent wasn't in a prevent shell? Is he finally on the comeback trail from off-season toe surgery, or was this just one of his "moments"?
His talent is not in question, but a larger sample size of meaningful on-field performance is required before considering him as start material.
The Saints clearly prefer the "safer" option in Lance Moore, but after a few more lifeless weeks that could change.
TE Start – Andrew Quarless, Green Bay Packers
Let's be honest, Jermichael Finley is an irreplaceable cog in the Packers offensive machine. But the show must go on.
2010 fifth round pick Andrew Quarless will do his best to fill the void. At 6'4, he brings many similar attributes to the table, including a 4.6 40-yard dash and 32 inch vertical.
He is a legitimate receiving threat and can get down the field in a hurry. His four reception 51-yard performance versus Washington provided evidence of his playmaking abilities.
It doesn't hurt that he's been placed in an optimal situation to succeed with talent abounding. If Aaron Rodgers is good to go, he should produce useful statistics. Miami has struggled to contain tight ends and the inside passing game.
TE Sit – John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks
Carlson is the number one shutdown option for opposing defenses when facing Seattle.
Their wide receivers don't instill fear, and their running game (31st) has been nonexistent. Perhaps the presence of Marshawn Lynch will make life easier for him, but I'll need to see it to believe it.
The Bears defense has not allowed an opposing TE to reach the end zone this season. Carlson has the tools to be the first, but at this point he’s wasting away in the Seahawks limp offense.
Written by Adam Ganeles exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com. Check back weekly for Adam's NFL Sit 'Em, Start 'Em
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