There are three teams left that stand alone in total dominance of the NFL.
I’m referring to the unbeaten New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, and of course- my one and seven Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are now on top of the world after getting off the schneid this past weekend against Green Bay.
With that being said, let’s get right to it– who to start and who to sit in fantasy football for week ten of the NFL.
Start/Bench
Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City– The Chiefs have certainly had their struggles this season and Matt Cassel is no exception.
However, Cassel had his best game of the year in week nine against Jacksonville, notching 262 through the air along with two touchdowns. Cassel seemed to improve with the addition of Chris Chambers, and in week ten they face Oakland.
The Raiders’ D is respectable, but Cassel had a good performance against them the first time around.
Unless you have a stud at QB, I’d give Cassel a chance this week. Let him prove himself.
Laurence Maroney, RB, New England- Maroney has had a touchdown in the past three games, but there is no way anyone can expect that to continue.
New England is facing Indianapolis, and though Bob Sanders is done for the year, it doesn’t mean the Pats will decide to run the ball.
This rivalry usually ends up as a shootout with Brady and Manning being the stars.
Don’t expect Maroney to get the ball 20 times in this game, as that generally never happens. Bench him.
Defense/ Special Teams of the Week
Atlanta Falcons– Available in over half of the ESPN leagues, the Falcons D/ST has had a consistent season in scoring fantasy points with the exception of two weeks.
Their week ten match up is a favorable one, as they take on the Carolina Panthers.
They allowed the Panthers offense to rack up 20 points in their first meeting but still forced two turnovers.
The Panthers are still in the bottom half of the league in offensive yardage and have an awful turnover ratio of minus nine.
Players to Pick Up
Austin Collie, WR, Indianapolis– Available in over 40 percent of ESPN leagues.
Mike Wallace, WR, Pittsburg– Owned in under 20 percent of ESPN leagues.
Vince Young, QB, Tennessee– Don’t look now, but he’s playing well and is available in practically all ESPN leagues.
Daniel Feingold can be reached at dfeingold@ut.edu.
I dropped Cassel before reading this and sure enough, he defeated the Steelers of all teams!!!
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P.S. Watch out for mildew