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Start and Sit Suggestions for Week 9

Start/sit day is here! Week 9 of the NFL season is a mere 3 days away and I'm already getting some lineup questions from some of you dedicated readers out there. Fortunately, there's a bevy of start and sit sites to read and even MORE fortunately, I'll be doing my synopsis again tomorrow in case you just want to read up on the consensus start/sits for week 9.
  • I think I've made it clear several times that the FF Goat is a great resource - and once again, he doesn't disappoint. Read the Goat's Fantasy Football Start 'em Sit 'em and Sleepers for Week 9 post. Those of you who just picked up Ryan Grant may be sorry to see who is listed under the Goat's sit 'em suggestions....
  • FF Geek Blog's Studs and Duds: Week 9 - note that they have decided not to focus on players in this week's big game - NE at Indy. So don't be startled that your favorite Colt or Patriot isn't on this well done list.
  • FanNation's Start 'em, Sit 'em: Week 9 has listed the greatest kicker ever, Jason Elam, as a sit. I know, a kicker? Most of you are probably rolling your eyes at my Elam lovefest here, but the guy is a manimal. Have you seen the number of game winning/tying field goals he's had this year? Much less his monster leg that has withstood the test of time? Right.
  • Every week FanProphet puts together his "The Gospel" series - check out the RB and QB posts, which include projected fantasy points.
  • Get your podcast on with the Bruno Boys' Week 9 Start 'em or Sit 'em suggestions.
  • FootballDocs' Fantasy Football Week 9 Bench/Start - they aren't the only ones to suggest Adrian Peterson should ride the pine this week...
  • CoachBox's Week 9 Start/Bench Recommendations - I love seeing Tony Scheffler's name on their TE Start list week after week. Note they include both team defenses and IDPs.
  • FF Toolbox's Week 9: Start 'em - Deion Branch is coming back, baby. Or is he?
  • Try Ask The Commish's Sit or Start for Week 9 - poor Donald Driver...what exactly happened up there in GB?

Comments

Jim Nguyen said…
No way you sit Adrian Peterson. Sure, you lower your expectations since the matchup is brutal but unless you've got a lesser back with a great matchup (e.g. Kevin Jones v. Denver) you start AP every week.
12:46 PM
Anonymous said…
Sure you can justify playing him every week because of his big play ability. However, he's not getting the ball enough and they do play a great Chargers defense. On the other hand, you can make a case for AP no matter who he plays. He'll have a good game this week again.
7:20 PM
Anonymous said…
Great call on benching Adrian Peterson...not like he broke the rushing record or anything....
10:18 AM
Fantasy Football Librarian said…
There were a handful of start/sit sites that recommended benching Adrian Peterson - though if you check my post about consensus start/sits, you won't see AP's name on there since only a handful listed him under sit. And I am SURE they are kicking themselves today. But was 296 yards and 3 TDs really something anyone anticipated??

As both fantasysportsmatrix and fanprophet pointed out with great foresight, you start AP no matter who they play.
10:42 AM
Anonymous said…
just so you know...i didnt mean that last comment as a slight against you. you do a fantastic job with this site!
2:55 PM
Fantasy Football Librarian said…
Thanks, Art, I appreciate that!
10:26 AM
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