NFL Week 5: Fantasy Football Sit/Start

My week 4 fantasy football sit/start post did pretty well. Steve Smith of the New York Giants caught everything, Vernon Davis had another big week, the Ravens running backs helped fantasy owners, and Visanthe Shiancoe caught a touchdown on Monday Night. I predicted a few sits from last week that came through. Willie Parker couldn't even play and Thomas Jones is a shell of himself. Week 5 has some nice match-ups and see who you need to pick up on the waiver wire. Here is my fantasy football sit/start for Week 5.

START'EM

Ben Roethlisberger - I will keep starting any quarterback that faces the Detroit Lions not named Jason Campbell. He had a nice showing on WWE Raw and hopefully he hits the film and doesn't get distracted by the WWE Divas.

Chris Johnson - The Colts have looked great the last couple weeks, but they weren't facing any great running back. They still have trouble against the run and Chris Johnson will have a nice week.

David Garrard - He had a coming out party against the weak Tennessee secondary. He should have a pretty nice week against Seattle.

Mike Sims-Walker - This pick goes along with Garrard having a good week. Sims-Walker is being targeted non-stop and will get some throws to him.

DeSean Jackson - He is starting to cement his status as a #1 receiver in the NFL. He has an ability to do amazing things after the catch.

Pierre Garcon - Tennessee has a weak secondary and someone will be open. Garcon will have his opportunities and he is also like Jackson, he has the ability to gain a lot of yards after the catch.

Ray Rice/Willis McGahee - I can't pick just one of these backs....they will also be in as a duo until they play a good team or one of them gets injured, then LeRon McClain will be added.

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense - They play the Lions and I think that he will have trouble against their defense. Troy Polamalu will probably not play, but even if he doesn't, I still like the Steeler defense against the Lions.

Vernon Davis - He is the main target for Shaun Hill and he will keep targeting him, Davis is having a breakout year.

Knowshon Moreno - Correll Buckhalter is injured and Moreno will have most, if not all, of the carries. New England has some injuries on defense and will have trouble against Moreno. Peyton Hillis could see some carries, but I wouldn't expect that he would vulture any touchdowns away from Moreno.

Steve Smith - Even if Eli Manning can't start this weekend, Steve Smith will be the #1 target for David Carr. The Giants love Smith and he has great hands.

Percy Harvin - The Vikings are playing the Rams and they are horrible. Harvin can get some screen passes and take them to the house. He should have a big week against St. Louis.

Nate Burleson - I have been waiting for him to really have a monster week and I feel like it could be this week. He plays the Jaguars and I really like the matchup.

Kenny Britt - DEEP LEAGUE START - He's only owned in 9% of leagues on ESPN and he had a 100 yard game last week. He's worth a look if you are in need of a WR or if one is on a bye week.


SIT'EM

Eli Manning - He has a injury on his planting foot and is going to have trouble. He may not even play, so he's a risky start.

Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams - The Jets are great against the run and the Dolphins are going to have trouble running against them. Ronnie Brown could get some wildcat yards, but don't expect a big week from him.

Carson Palmer - I liked him last week against the Browns, but it will be a different story against the Ravens this weekend. Palmer will have trouble and will throw a couple interceptions.

Matt Cassel - He plays Dallas this week and he will be running for his life. Dallas has gotten to the QB their last two games and Cassel will not have time to throw the ball.

Cadillac Williams - The Eagles are coming off a bye week and they will be fully rested for the Bucs. Williams will have trouble this weekend against that tough defense.

Clinton Portis - I'm going to keep hating on Portis until he does something this year. He has looked old and slow and I don't like him against Carolina.

Roy Williams - Romo has targeted Williams quite a bit the last couple games, but there has been plenty of balls that should have been caught by him that he didn't catch. Romo may have started to lose confidence in his receiver.

Deion Branch - He was drafted in the middle to late rounds in your fantasy draft, but it's about time that you cut him loose. He's the 4th option in most plays, he's done.

Houston Texans Defense - They aren't as good as they should be and they are giving up a lot of yards to opposing running backs. Arizona is their next opponent and it could be a long day.

Torry Holt - Mike Sims-Walker has emerged as the #1 option in Jacksonville and Holt is the third option at best in most plays. He is only worth a start in deep leagues.

Leon Washington - It's a new year for Washington and with Mark Sanchez at quarterback, he isn't seeing as many dump passes that he can work with. He is a true backup, not a time share running back.

NFL Week 4: Fantasy Football Sit/Start

My Fantasy Football Sit/Start picks from last week had some nice picks for you last week. I said to start Willis McGahee, Felix Jones, and Maurice Jones-Drew I told you to sit Chad Pennington, Byron Leftwich, and every Browns player. I hope everyone took my advice and here are this week's fantasy football sit/starts for Week 4.

I'm sitting pretty nice in every league that I'm in, but I'm hurting in a league where I lost Frank Gore. I plan on picking up a few reserve running backs this week to fill in holes. This is the first wave of teams with bye weeks, so you need to hit up your waiver wire and pick up some bodies to fill in. I'll try to help you with this with my fantasy football sit/start for this weekend.

START'EM

Ronnie Brown - He plays the Buffalo Bills and their run defense hasn't been very good this year. I like him to get in the end zone this week.

Glen Coffee - Frank Gore will be out a few weeks and they 49ers play the Rams this weekend. Coffee will get a lot of carries and should put up triple-digits in yards.

Michael Bush - I know that he hasn't looked very great the last two weeks, but the Texans have allowed tons of rushing yards so far and Bush is a banger.

Julius Jones - Bob Sanders will not be in the line-up for Indy and they will give up yards on the ground. Jones should have an amazing day out on the field this Sunday.

Cedric Benson - I would start any running back against the Cleveland Browns. Benson will be a factor and score points.

Jay Cutler - He hasn't had one of those "this is why I picked him" moments. It should happen this weekend against the Lions.

Ray Rice/Willis McGahee - I can't guess who will have the lion's share of yards, but I would take McGahee over Rice, but you never know with the Ravens.

Carson Palmer - see Cedric Benson

Vernon Davis - He had a great game last week and he faces the Rams this weekend. Davis could have a breakout season if he keeps this up.

Visanthe Shaincoe - He has barely sniffed the ball so far this year, but Favre should be throwing the ball against Green Bay on Monday Night Football. I like him to finally start producing.

Steve Smith - The New York Giants version of Steve Smith will have a good game this weekend. He faces Kansas City and their secondary is very suspect at best.

Pierre Garcon - He went from a deep sleeper to a possible 3rd WR in regular fantasy leagues within two weeks. He's speedy and can do damage if given the ball in the open field.

Tashard Choice - Even if Marion Barger gets back from his injury, Choice has looked great in the limited time he's had a chance to play. He will do just fine and get in the end zone against Denver.

Sammie Stroughter - DEEP LEAGUE START - He's one of the only healthy receivers in Tampa Bay, so he will at least get some targets.


SIT'EM

Darren Sproles - The Steelers are in town and they will not let Sproles beat them. LT may not play and he's not 100% anyways, stay away from Sproles.

Andre Johnson - Nnamdi Asomugha will be on him this weekend and no one has a very good game against the league's best corner.

Ben Roethlisberger - San Diego's secondary were made to make interceptions. He may not have very much time in the pocket to make many great throws. Big Ben will have a weak game this weekend.

David Garrard - I have never been sold on Garrard and he plays the Titans this weekend. The Titans secondary has been bad this year, but I'm not sold on him getting the ball down the field with his limited receiving corps.

Ryan Grant - Grant is a second-half type of player and has trouble early in the season. Minnesota has a great rush defense and there will be a lack of holes to run through.

Willie Parker - Pittsburgh's running game hasn't even got started this year. San Diego is a tough team to run against and Parker will be stuffed. Rashard Mendenhall will not be much luckier either.

Marques Colston - The Jets secondary, especially Darelle Revis, has shut down the opposing team's receivers this year. The Saints have other options if Colston is covered, so they will not try to force a ball in where it won't go.

Brandon Marshall - He will have a few good weeks this season, but he's still learning the offense and getting a relationship with Kyle Orton. It will be a few more weeks before Marshall plays like a #1 receiver.

Benjamin Watson - You don't want to throw to your tight end when you're playing Baltimore. Their linebacking corps is one of the best in the league and he will be covered.

New England Patriots Defense - Joe Flacco has looked great and their running game has an edge on New England defensive line. The Patriots will be giving up some points this weekend.

Thomas Jones - The Jets running back seems to have lost a step and the Saints run defense has improved from last season. Jones will have trouble getting past the linebackers. Leon Washington will have a better game.

Pierre Thomas - Just like Jones won't be lighting up the scoreboard this weekend, Pierre Thomas will not have much success either. The Jets defense is very good, Thomas will be very frustrated.