The article focuses on starting and sitting players based on matchups for fantasy football in a PPR scoring system. It overlooks elite players like Josh Allen and Jamaar Chase to highlight others who can or cannot meet expectations.
Starting Recommendations:
- Puka Nacua vs. Colts
- Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. Browns
- Malik Nabers vs. Chargers
- Jackson Smith-Njigba vs. Cardinals
- Justin Jefferson vs. Steelers
- Nico Collins vs. Titans
- Garrett Wilson vs. Dolphins
- Rome Odunze vs. Raiders
- Drake London vs. Commanders
- Emeka Egbuka vs. Eagles – averaging 51 fantasy points across games.
- Jakobi Meyers vs. Bears – favorable matchup despite low recent points.
- Courtland Sutton vs. Bengals – strong past performances warrant starting.
- Ricky Pearsall vs. Jaguars – good scoring potential.
- Tearoa McMillan vs. Patriots – decent, though risky flex option.
Sitting Recommendations:
- Tee Higgins vs. Broncos – low recent scoring and tough matchup.
- Brian Thomas Jr. vs. 49ers – poor performance metrics and matchups.
- DK Metcalf vs. Vikings – inconsistent points and tough defense.
- George Pickens vs. Packers – difficult matchup against a strong defense.
- Calvin Ridley vs. Texans – low fantasy production despite high targets.
Additional suggestions for sitting include Marvin Harrison Jr., DeVonta Smith, and Jaylen Waddle due to tough matchups and underwhelming performances.
The piece emphasizes keeping an eye on weekly player rankings updated throughout the season to guide lineup decisions.
