Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate weekly look at NFL matchups and how they'll affect your fantasy football team. Fantasy superstars such as Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown will not be featured. NFL researcher Careen Falcone and former #2 FF World Player Rank and NFFC Platinum and Ultimate Champion Derek Pierson have contributed to the column. For your final lineup decisions, check our lineup rankings.
Byes: Atlanta, Denver, New Orleans, Washington
Start 'Em
Start 'Em:Alex Smith at Texans, Eli Manning vs. Chargers
Sleepers:Jacoby Brissett vs. 49ers, Josh McCown at Browns
Sit 'Em
Sit 'Em:Blake Bortles at Steelers, Joe Flacco at Raiders
Busts:Jay Cutler vs. Titans, Mitchell Trubisky vs. Vikings (MNF)
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