Replacing last seasons SATURDAY UPDATE, is 4th & 25 to Life. This weekly segment will follow up the Thursday night game, feature Start Em’/Sit Em’ advice and updated scoring projections. 4th & 25 to Life will be available Sunday mornings to give you the latest information possible so you can adjust your starting rosters. Marshawn Lynch was the Thursday night big winner posting 110 rushing yards & 2 TD’s, adding 14 receiving yards for a total of 25.40 fantasy points staking his claim to this weeks Most Satisfying Player of the Week for most fantasy points scored. So Let’s Get To It!!!

***Origins Matchup Previews***

Peyton’s Girl Takes Lead Against I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks

X-Factors:

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: Andre Johnson-WR (17.50) / Peyton’s Girl: Stephen Gostkowski-K (17.00)

Morgan Burnett (5 Tack, 3 Ast) outperformed his 4.00-point projection Thursday night to give Peyton’s Girl a 6.50 – 0.00 lead over I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks.

There haven’t been any lineup changes in the matchup since Thursday. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks made one pickup, adding Ezekiel Ansah (3.60 projected points) while dropping Jason Hatcher (1.70 projected points). I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks might be interested in picking up Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start over Dan Bailey (12.00 projected points) and adding Ryan Kerrigan (7.20 projected points) to start in place of Curtis Lofton (3.50 projected points).

Peyton’s Girl could be interested in starting Danny Woodhead (5.70 projected points) over Knowshon Moreno (3.60 projected points) and adding LaMichael James (6.20 projected points) to start in place of Doug Martin (4.30 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks will beat Peyton’s Girl 127.58 – 102.20

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: I Got Sacks On Sacks should consider starting Kendall Wright-WR and sitting Sammy Watkins-WR. Peyton’s Girl should consider starting Jake Locker-QB and sitting Eli Manning-QB.

Clam Diggers Take Early Lead over JUICE’S and BERRY’s

X-Factors:

Clam Diggers: Dez Bryant-WR (21.00) / JUICY’S and BERRY’s: A.J. Green-WR (18.70)

Tramon Williams (3 Tack) topped his 2.50 projected points Thursday night to give the Clam Diggers a 4.50 – 0.00 lead over JUICE’S and BERRY’s.

No lineup changes have been made for either team since Thursday. The Clam Diggers might want to think about picking up Shaun Hill (12.80 projected points) to start over Jay Cutler (8.64 projected points) and adding Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start in place of Blair Walsh (12.00 projected points).

JUICE’S and BERRY’s could be interested in picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Reggie Bush (5.10 projected points) and may also consider adding Succop (20.00 projected points) to start in place of Adam Vinatieri (13.00 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: The Clam Diggers over JUICE’S and BERRY’s 114.04 – 108.10.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: JUICY’S and BERRY’s should start Eric Decker-WR and sitting Tavon Austin-WR.

Pick 6’n Up Early Against NC Bad Boys

X-Factors:

Pick 6’n: Jimmy Graham-TE (15.10) / NC Bad Boys: Nick Foles-QB (21.72)

Steven Hauschka scored 10.00 points Thursday night to give Pick 6’n a 10.00 – 4.00 lead over the NC Bad Boys. For the NC Bad Boys, Mason Crosby scored 4.00 points, though it was just 33.3% of his 12.00-point projection.

The NC Bad Boys didn’t make any lineup changes since Thursday. They could be interested in picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Le’Veon Bell (4.80 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Torrey Smith (6.70 projected points).

Meanwhile, Pick 6’n has made one lineup change, starting Golden Tate (10.00 projected points) while benching Ray Rice (0.00 projected points). They might want to think about starting Riley Cooper (8.70 projected points) over Pierre Garcon (6.60 projected points) and adding Dion Jordan (4.70 projected points) to start in place of Muhammad Wilkerson (2.20 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: Pick 6’n over NC Bad Boys 119.74 – 112.82.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

Behind Wagner and Cobb, St Pete ConVICKS Up Early Against Weapons of Mass Production

X-Factors:

St. Pete ConVICKS: Sebastian Janikowski-K (17.00) / Weapons of Mass Production: Peyton Manning-QB (21.44)

Last Thursday night, all three starters for the St Pete ConVICKS beat their scoring projection, giving them a 27.60 – 9.50 lead over Weapons of Mass Production. Bobby Wagner (6 Tack, 8 Ast) and Randall Cobb (58 Rec Yds, 1 TD) led the team with 12.00 and 11.80 points respectively. For Weapons of Mass Production, Kam Chancellor (8 Tack, 3 Ast) put up 9.50 points.

Neither team has made a lineup change since Thursday. Weapons of Mass Production might want to think about picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Lamar Miller (4.30 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Julian Edelman (6.70 projected points).

The St Pete ConVICKS might also consider picking up Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Giovani Bernard (6.00 projected points) and might also consider adding Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Roddy White (6.20 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: Weapons of Mass Production over the St. Pete ConVICKS 128.04- 119.24.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: The St. Pete ConVICKS should consider starting Antonio Gates-TE and sitting Tyler Eifert-TE. Weapons of Mass Production should consider starting Joique Bell-RB and sitting Lamar Miller-RB.

Behind Lynch and Matthews, BUCKNASTYS BOYS Take Early Lead Against The Monstars

X-Factors:

BUCKNASTY’S BOYS: Jeremy Maclin-WR (15.60) / The Monstars: Drew Brees-QB (23.20)

Both Marshawn Lynch (25.40 points) and Clay Matthews (6.00 points) beat their scoring projection for the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS Thursday night, giving them a 31.40 – 24.50 lead over The Monstars. For The Monstars, Percy Harvin (59 Rec Yds, 41 Rsh Yds) scored 20.00 points while Eddie Lacy (34 Rsh Yds) added 4.50.

There haven’t been any lineup changes in the matchup since Thursday. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS  might consider starting Phil Dawson (21.00 projected points) over Robbie Gould (12.00 projected points) and adding Dion Jordan (4.70 projected points) to start in place of Justin Tuck (2.70 projected points).

The Monstars may consider picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Maurice Jones-Drew (3.40 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Danny Amendola (5.20 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS  over The Monstars 136.96 – 110.80.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS should consider starting Phil Dawson-K and sitting Robbie Gould-K. The Monstars should consider starting Mike Wallace-WR and sitting Danny Amendola-WR.

Behind Rodgers, Georgia Boy Goes Up Early Against Hakeem I Saw I Conquered

X-Factors:

Hakeem I Saw I Conquered: Emmanuel Sanders-WR (17.20) / Georgia Boy: Demaryius Thomas-WR (17.20)

Aaron Rodgers (189 Pas Yds, 1 TD/1 Int) scored under his 12.26-point projection Thursday night, but Georgia Boy still leads Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, 6.56 – 0.00. For Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, Richard Sherman put up zero points.

Georgia Boy has not made any lineup changes since Thursday, but still has C.J. Mosley (0.00 projected points) in their starting lineup. They may consider starting Mark Ingram (5.60 projected points) over Ryan Mathews (3.60 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Michael Floyd (7.60 projected points).

Hakeem I Saw I Conquered has not made any changes to their starting lineup. They might consider picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over DeMarco Murray (6.50 projected points) and may also consider adding Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Rueben Randle (7.80 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: Hakeem I Saw I Conquered over Georgia Boy 101.36 – 97.36.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: Hakeem I Saw I Conquered should consider starting Marques Colston-WR and sitting Rueben Randall-WR.

***C/O 2013 Matchup Previews***

Over Dwayne Bowe Grabs Lead over Eventual Champions

X-Factors:

Over Dwayne Bowe: Adam Vinatieri-K (13.00) / Eventual Champions: Graham Gano-K (16.00)

Last Thursday night, all three starters for Over Dwayne Bowe beat their scoring projection, giving them a 41.34 – 0.00 lead over Eventual Champions. Percy Harvin (59 Rec Yds, 41 Rsh Yds) and Russell Wilson (191 Pas Yds, 29 Rsh Yds, 2 TD) led the team with 20.00 and 17.54 points respectively.

Neither team has changed their starting lineup since Thursday. Over Dwayne Bowe might want to think about picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over De’Anthony Thomas (5.30 projected points) and adding Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start in place of Adam Vinatieri (13.00 projected points).

Eventual Champions might consider picking up Shaun Hill (12.80 projected points) to start over Jay Cutler (8.64 projected points) and might also consider adding Washington (8.30 projected points) to start in place of Bernard Pierce (5.10 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: Over Dwayne Bowe over Eventual Champions 112.74 – 93.94.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: Over Dwayne Bowe should consider starting Trent Richardson-RB and sitting Jacquizz Rodgers-RB. Eventual Champions should consider starting Jordan Cameron-TE and sitting Kyle Rudolph-TE.

NC Titans Grabs Early Lead Against PizzaFreak

X-Factors:

PizzaFreak: Dez Bryant-WR (21.00) / NC Titans: Andrew Luck-QB (12.58)

The NC Titans had both Eddie Lacy (4.50 points) and Doug Baldwin (1.40 points) score under their projections Thursday night, but still leads PizzaFreak, 5.90 – 0.00.

PizzaFreak has made one lineup change since Thursday, starting Daryl Smith (4.10 projected points) while benching Curtis Lofton (3.50 projected points). They might consider picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Steven Jackson (4.70 projected points) and adding Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start in place of Dan Bailey (12.00 projected points).

The NC Titans hasn’t made any changes to their lineup. They could be interested in starting Riley Cooper (8.70 projected points) over Roddy White (6.20 projected points) and adding Jacoby Jones (10.30 projected points) to start in place of Pierre Garcon (6.60 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: PizzaFreak over the NC Titans 124.04 – 84.48.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: PizzaFreak should consider starting Maurice Jones-Drew-RB and sitting Steven Jackson-RB.

Cinderella and Hero7861 Meet in Week 1

X-Factors:

Cinderella: Nick Foles-QB (21.72) / Hero7861: Peyton Manning-QB (21.44)

Cinderella kicks off the season on Sunday, facing Hero7861. Friday projections have the matchup somewhat close, with Cinderella favored to win by 5.88 points.

For Hero7861 to be competitive, they’ll need to capitalize at the K position, where Stephen Gostkowski is expected to score more than Cody Parkey, 17.00 – 13.00. Cinderella has two players (Matt Forte and T.Y. Hilton) facing a top-10 defense while two more (Julius Thomas and Larry Fitzgerald) face a bottom-10-ranked defense. Hero7861 has four starters (including Antonio Brown and Victor Cruz) going up against a top-10 defense and one (Peyton Manning) against a defense ranked in the bottom 10.

Cinderella didn’t make any lineup changes since Thursday. They might be interested in picking up Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start over Cody Parkey (13.00 projected points) and substituting in Olivier Vernon (4.80 projected points) for Muhammad Wilkerson (2.20 projected points).

Hero7861 has not made any changes to their lineup, but still has Tim Jennings (0.00 projected points) starting this week. They could be interested in picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Le’Veon Bell (4.80 projected points) and adding Ryan Kerrigan (7.20 projected points) to start in place of Donald Butler (3.60 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: Cinderella over Hero7861 130.72 – 123.64.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

F-U-Pay-Me Up Early over DeSeantourage

X-Factors:

DeSeantourage: Drew Brees-QB (23.20) / F-U-Pay-Me: Adrian Peterson-RB (15.80)

Kam Chancellor (8 Tack, 3 Ast) put up 9.50 points Thursday night and Aaron Rodgers (189 Pas Yds, 1 TD/1 Int) recorded 6.56 to lead F-U-Pay-Me to a 26.06 – 20.30 advantage over DeSeantourage. For DeSeantourage, Bobby Wagner (6 Tack, 8 Ast) scored 12.00 points while Jordy Nelson (83 Rec Yds) recorded 8.30.

Since Thursday, neither team has made changes to their lineup. DeSeantourage might want to think about starting C.J. Spiller (10.70 projected points) over Reggie Bush (5.10 projected points) and adding Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start in place of Nick Novak (12.00 projected points).

F-U-Pay-Me might be interested in picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over DeAngelo Williams (4.30 projected points) and substituting in Greg Jennings (6.70 projected points) for Steve Smith (4.30 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: DeSeantourage over F-U-Pay-Me 114.50 – 100.46.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: DeSeantourage should consider starting C.J. Spiller-RB and sitting Reggie Bush-RB. F-U-Pay-Me should consider starting Greg Jennings-WR and sitting Steve Smith-WR.

The Pride of Detroit and I go Deep Meet in Week 1

X-Factors:

I go Deep: Calvin Johnson-WR (21.40) / F-U-Pay-Me: Phil Dawson-K (21.00)

The Pride of Detroit kicks off the season with a big matchup, taking on I go Deep. This is still anybody’s game, with The Pride of Detroit favored to win by just 1.08 points, the smallest margin in the league.

The Pride of Detroit has a considerable advantage at the TE position, where Jimmy Graham is projected to outscore Zach Ertz, 15.10 – 5.80. The Pride of Detroit has four players (including Keenan Allen and Matthew Stafford) facing a top-10 defense while one more (Emmanuel Sanders) faces a bottom-10-ranked defense. I go Deep has three starters (A.J. Green, Calvin Johnson, and Tom Brady) facing a top-10-ranked defense.

Both teams have stood pat on their lineup since Thursday. The Pride of Detroit might want to think about picking up Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start over Joique Bell (3.70 projected points) and adding LaMichael James (6.20 projected points) to start in place of Doug Martin (4.30 projected points).

I go Deep may consider picking up Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start over Torrey Smith (6.70 projected points) and adding Dion Jordan (4.70 projected points) to start in place of Ezekiel Ansah (3.60 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: I go Deep over The Pride of Detroit 127.82 – 125.60.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

V-Town Grabs Early Lead Against Surprise Scorpians

X-Factors:

V-Town: Calvin Johnson-WR (21.40) / Surprise Scorpians: Phil Dawson-K (21.00)

Marshawn Lynch (110 Rsh Yds, 2 TD) put up 25.40 points Thursday night and Randall Cobb (58 Rec Yds, 1 TD) recorded 11.80 to lead V-Town to a 53.70 – 4.50 advantage over Surprise Scorpians. For Surprise Scorpians, Tramon Williams (3 Tack) scored 4.50 points.

Surprise Scorpians has not made any changes to their lineup since Thursday. They might be interested in starting Pierre Thomas (6.30 projected points) over Ryan Mathews (3.60 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Brandin Cooks (6.00 projected points).

V-Town has kept their lineup the same, but still has two players projected to score zero points. They might want to think about starting Sammy Watkins (9.30 projected points) over Vincent Jackson (7.30 projected points) and adding Dion Jordan (4.70 projected points) to start in place of Calais Campbell (2.10 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: V-Town over Surprise Scorpians 122.48 – 106.76.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

***2014’s Finest Matchup Previews***

Elmboyz Leads Early over Mile High

X-Factors:

Elmboyz: Nick Foles-QB (21.72) / Mile High: Peyton Manning-QB (21.44)

Marshawn Lynch (110 Rsh Yds, 2 TD) crushed his 11.30 projected points Thursday night to give the Elmboyz a 25.40 – 0.00 lead over Mile High.

The Elmboyz didn’t make any lineup changes since Thursday, but still has Stevie Brown (0.00 projected points) in their starting lineup. They could be interested in starting Mark Ingram (5.60 projected points) over Doug Martin (4.30 projected points) and adding Travis Kelce (6.10 projected points) to start in place of Jordan Reed (4.50 projected points).

Meanwhile, Mile High has made one change to their lineup, starting Danny Woodhead (5.70 projected points) while placing Joique Bell (3.70 projected points) on the bench. They may consider picking up Jacquizz Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Chris Johnson (5.70 projected points) and substituting in Riley Cooper (8.70 projected points) for Kendall Wright (5.20 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: The Elmboyz over Mile High 131.92 – 116.84.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: Mile High should consider starting Joique Bell-RB and sitting Danny Woodhead-RB.

The Hagermaniacs Take Lead Against Spartans

X-Factors:

The Hagermaniacs: Calvin Johnson-WR (21.40) / Spartans: Adrian Peterson-RB (15.80)

Randall Cobb (58 Rec Yds, 1 TD) beat his 8.00-point projection Thursday night to give The Hagermaniacs an 11.80 – 0.00 lead over the Spartans. For the Spartans, Richard Sherman put up zero points.

Since Thursday, neither team has made changes to their lineup. The Hagermaniacs might consider picking up Jacquizz Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Pierre Thomas (6.30 projected points) and adding Travis Kelce (6.10 projected points) to start in place of Jason Witten (4.20 projected points).

The Spartans may also consider picking up Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Maurice Jones-Drew (3.40 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Torrey Smith (6.70 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: The Hagermaniacs over the Spartans 124.30 – 99.42.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

Behind Chancellor and Nelson, M0t0rCityBall3rs Takes Lead Against 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall

X-Factors:

M0t0rCityBall3rs: Andrew Luck-QB (12.58) / 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall: Antonio Brown-WR (17.80)

Kam Chancellor (8 Tack, 3 Ast) scored 9.50 pointsThursday night to lead the M0t0rCityBall3rs to a 17.80 – 12.00 advantage over 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall. Jordy Nelson (83 Rec Yds) added 8.30 points, though it was just 46.9% of his projected 17.70. For 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall, Bobby Wagner (6 Tack, 8 Ast) put up 12.00 points.

99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall has made one lineup change since Thursday, starting Golden Tate (10.00 projected points) while benching Brandin Cooks (6.00 projected points). They might consider picking up Jacquizz Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Shane Vereen (5.10 projected points) and adding Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start in place of Adam Vinatieri (13.00 projected points).

Meanwhile, the M0t0rCityBall3rs made one pickup, adding Andre Williams (0.00 projected points) while dropping Denard Robinson (2.30 projected points). They’ve also benched Ryan Mathews (3.60 projected points) for the matchup. They’ll still need to replace Williams (0.00 projected points) as a starter. The M0t0rCityBall3rs may also consider picking up Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Williams (0.00 projected points) and adding Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start in place of DeAngelo Williams (4.30 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall over the M0t0rCityBall3rs 127.36 – 93.08.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: The M0t0rCityBall3rs should consider starting Ryan Mathews-RB and sitting Andre Williams-RB.

Led by Burnett, the Denver Broncos Strikes First Against Sproles Royce Phantoms

X-Factors:

Sproles Royce Phantoms: Drew Brees-QB (23.20) / The Denver Broncos: Phil Dawson-K (21.00)

Morgan Burnett (5 Tack, 3 Ast) exceeded his 4.00-point projection Thursday night to give The Denver Broncos a 6.50 – 0.00 lead over Sproles Royce Phantoms.

Sproles Royce Phantoms didn’t make any lineup changes since Thursday. They might consider picking up Jacquizz Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Reggie Bush (5.10 projected points) and adding Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start in place of Bernard Pierce (5.10 projected points).

The Denver Broncos has kept their lineup the same, but still has C.J. Mosley (0.00 projected points) listed as a starter. They might also want to think about picking up Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over DeMarco Murray (6.50 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Michael Floyd (7.60 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: Sproles Royce Phantoms over The Denver Broncos 120.80 – 118.64.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

Led by Harvin and Rodgers, Mr Rodgers Neighborhood Takes Early Lead over EL JEFE

X-Factors:

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood: Brandon Marshall-WR (15.90) / EL JEFE: Demaryius Thomas-WR (17.20)

Percy Harvin (59 Rec Yds, 41 Rsh Yds) scored 20.00 points Thursday night and Aaron Rodgers (189 Pas Yds, 1 TD/1 Int) added 6.56 to lead Mr Rodgers Neighborhood to a 30.56 – 14.50 advantage over EL JEFE. For EL JEFE, both Steven Hauschka (10.00 points) and Eddie Lacy (4.50 points) scored fewer points than their projection.

Neither team has made a lineup change since Thursday. EL JEFE might want to think about picking up Jacquizz Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Toby Gerhart (5.50 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Vincent Jackson (7.30 projected points).

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood may also consider picking up Rodgers (9.00 projected points) to start over Trent Richardson (2.40 projected points) and adding Leon Washington (8.30 projected points) to start in place of Knowshon Moreno (3.60 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: EL JEFE over Mr Rodgers Neighborhood 107.98 – 88.66.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

Fallin-Up Up Early Against X CONS

X-Factors:

Fallin-Up: A.J. Green-WR (18.70) / X CONS: Sebastian Janikowski-K (17.00)

Earl Thomas (4 Tack) outperformed his 2.50-point projectionThursday night to give Fallin-Up a 3.80 – 0.00 lead over the X CONS.

There haven’t been any lineup changes in the matchup since Thursday. The X CONS picked up four players, adding Sebastian Janikowski (17.00 projected points), Justin Houston (5.30 projected points), and two others while cutting Blair Walsh (12.00 projected points), Derrick Johnson (3.60 projected points), and two others. The X CONS might want to think about starting Ben Tate (9.90 projected points) over Giovani Bernard (6.00 projected points) and adding Keshawn Martin (10.60 projected points) to start in place of Kelvin Benjamin (5.40 projected points).

Fallin-Up may consider starting Darren Sproles (10.80 projected points) over Le’Veon Bell (4.80 projected points) and adding Ryan Succop (20.00 projected points) to start in place of Mike Nugent (13.00 projected points).

Tha Commish Predicts: Fallin-Up over the X CONS 119.48 – 109.26.

Start Em’/Sit Em’ Advice: None.

***The Coaches Corner***

Quarterback’s

Start of the Week

Colin Kaepernick vs. Dallas Cowboys: If you haven’t noticed, the Cowboys defense projects to be absolutely dreadful this season … and that’s after a 2013 campaign that saw fantasy players feast on it on a regular basis. With question marks along the defensive line, at linebacker and in the secondary, Kaepernick and the Niners should be able to pick apart Dallas at will. I’m expecting a very high-scoring affair at the Jerry Dome.

Start ‘Em

Andrew Luck vs. Denver Broncos: What a matchup on Sunday night! Peyton Manning and theBroncos go up against his old team, the Indianapolis Colts, in what should be a barn burner. I know the Broncos made some great additions in the offseason on defense, but you can’t tell me Luck isn’t going to be motivated to produce against the future Hall of Famer. With a questionable line and running game, I like Luck to throw it a ton.

Nick Foles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Foles wasn’t overly spectacular during the preseason, and I doubt he’ll be as good this season as he was in 2013. However, he’s still a top-10 fantasy quarterback with a great matchup against the Jaguars in the opener. Last season, Jacksonville surrendered an average of better than 19 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks … that’s right around what Foles averaged as a starter under coach Chip Kelly.

Tony Romo vs. San Francisco 49ers: The Cowboys aren’t going to win a lot of football games this season, but this team could be a boon in fantasy football. New passing game coordinator and play-caller Scott Linehan likes to throw the rock, and Romo will likely have to throw it a lot if his defense is as bad as we project it to be in 2013. Also keep in mind that this Niners defense is a shell of its former self, so Romo will be in a position to score fantasy points.

Sleeper Alert

Geno Smith vs. Oakland Raiders: If you’re in a two-quarterback league or your signal-callers are a serious mess in a deeper league, Smith will be worth a roll of the dice this weekend. He flashed at the end of last season, finishing among the top 10 field generals based on fantasy points over the last five weeks. His success should continue against Oakland, which allowed the third-most fantasy points to quarterbacks in 2013.

Sit of the Week

Philip Rivers vs. Arizona Cardinals: Rivers has been one of the better draft bargains in fantasy football this season, but can you start him in a tough road matchup in Arizona? I think he’s a risk, as the Cardinals allowed an average of 254 passing yards and 16 fantasy points per game to opposing signal-callers in 2013. Unless you’re really stuck at the position and don’t have another option, Rivers isn’t an attractive starter.

Sit ‘Em

Andy Dalton vs. Baltimore Ravens: Dalton was one of the top five quarterbacks in fantasy football last season, but can he duplicate that level of success in 2014? It’s not likely, especially in the run-based scheme of new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. Dalton has also not had a lot of success against the Ravens, throwing for multiple touchdowns (six total) in just two of his six career starts against them. That’s not a positive trend.

Alex Smith vs. Tennessee Titans: Smith ranked among the 15 best quarterbacks in fantasy land a year ago, but he was one of the most inconsistent players at his position as well. He’ll open the 2014 campaign at home against the Titans, who had one of the toughest pass defenses in the NFL last season. In fact, their defense surrendered just 15 touchdown passes and the third-fewest fantasy points (13.33 PPG) to quarterbacks.

Eli Manning vs. Detroit Lions: Did you watch Manning during the preseason? If you did, you know the reason I would avoid him at all costs in Week 1. He completed a mere 48.8 percent of his 41 pass attempts, and didn’t look comfortable at all in new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo’s system. The Lions also have a fierce pass rush and were tough on fantasy quarterbacks a season ago, making Manning even less attractive across the board.

Owners Beware

Cam Newton vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Newton has been a top-four fantasy quarterback in each of his first three seasons, and it’s tough to bench him if you don’t have a solid alternative at the position. Coming off ankle surgery and playing with a fractured rib, however, the veteran has thrown just three touchdown passes with two interceptions in his last two starts in Tampa Bay. At best, consider Newton a low-end QB1 this week.

Running Back’s

Start of the Week

Arian Foster vs. Washington Redskins: I’m on the record as being scared of Foster for the duration of this season, but that doesn’t change the fact that this week’s matchup against theRedskins is quite favorable. In fact, their defense allowed the fourth-most fantasy points (21.79 PPG) to opposing running backs in 2013. Foster, who missed the preseason with a bum hamstring, also said he feels “wonderful” physically for Week 1.

Start ‘Em

Zac Stacy vs. Minnesota Vikings: I’m a bit concerned about Stacy and his potential production in 2014, but he does open the season with a nice home matchup against the Vikings. Last season, Minnesota was one of eight defenses to surrender an average of more than 20 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. And with Shaun Hill under center, the Rams will no doubt look to their young runner to handle a heavy workload.

C.J. Spiller vs. Chicago Bears: So … which Spiller will we see this season? The one who was a stud two years ago, or last season’s less valuable version? I’d settle for something in between, and Spiller’s opening matchup against the Bearsmakes him a viable flex option. In 2013, Chicago’s defense surrendered an average of over 24 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. That was the second-most in the entire NFL.

Frank Gore vs. Dallas Cowboys: Notice a trend? Gore might be a bit long in the tooth at age 31, but he just continues to produce in the stat sheets. In fact, he’s rushed for over 1,100 yards and at least eight touchdowns in each of the last three seasons. Couple that with a matchup against theCowboys, who had an awful run defense in 2013, and it’s not too hard to explain why Gore is a solid fantasy option this weekend.

Sleeper Alert

Mark Ingram vs. Atlanta Falcons: Ingram looked tremendous in the preseason and appears to have earned the top spot on the New Orleans depth chart. While he’s still going to share some of the workload with Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson, the Alabama product is all of a sudden on the radar as a flex starter. The Falcons also allowed the ninth-most fantasy points (19.91 PPG) to backs in 2013, so the matchup is favorable too.

Sit of the Week

Maurice Jones-Drew vs. New York Jets: Here’s an odd statistic about Jones-Drew: In his last seven September games, he’s rushed for 60 or fewer yards six times and has rushed for just two touchdowns. MJD is also going to lose some work to Darren McFadden, and this week’s road matchup against the New York Jets isn’t favorable. The Men in Green surrendered the third-fewest fantasy points (13.37 PPG) to opposing running backs last season.

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Bishop Sankey vs. Kansas City Chiefs: I like Sankey in the long run, but it’s tough to start the rookie this weekend in Kansas City. That’s due in large part to the fact that he failed to pass veteran runner Shonn Greene on the team’s depth chart entering Week 1. I expect a rotation against theChiefs, with Greene, Sankey and Dexter McCluster all seeing time out of the backfield. Don’t drop him, but keep Sankey on the pine for now.

Steven Jackson vs. New Orleans Saints: Jackson (hamstring) will start for the Falcons in Week 1, but he shouldn’t be on your fantasy football roster. He’s a slow starter in the stat sheets, and his September numbers prove it. In his last nine games in that month, Jackson has failed to rush for more than 77 yards. He’s also scored just three total touchdowns in his last 14 September contests, making him a major risk for fantasy owners.

Trent Richardson vs. Denver Broncos: Richardson was a massive disappointment last season, and his preseason numbers did nothing to build confidence in the minds of fantasy leaguers. In fact, he rushed for fewer than three yards per carry in his final two contests. The Colts have issues on their offensive line as well, making Richardson even more of a risk in Week 1. Keep him on the fantasy sidelines for your season-opening contest.

Owners Beware

Ryan Mathews vs. Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals were the toughest team in the league for fantasy running backs to score on last season, especially on their home field. In eight games, a mere two teams rushed for 100 or more combined yards. Furthermore, Arizona allowed just two rushing touchdowns in those contests. That makes Mathews, who was drafted as a RB2/3 in most fantasy leagues, a real risk in this clash of Western teams.

Wide Receiver’s

Start of the Week

Victor Cruz vs. Detroit Lions: Eli Manning looked horrendous in the preseason, and I wouldn’t touch him with a 10-foot pole in fantasy leagues this week. However, Manning’s poor outlook isn’t a statistical death sentence for Cruz. This week’s matchup at Ford Field is favorable, in fact, as theLions surrendered an average of almost 27 fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts a season ago. That makes Cruz a nice option.

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Andre Johnson vs. Washington Redskins: Johnson might be a bit long in the tooth, but he’s still the top option in a Houston offense that could be more productive than people predict this season. The veteran out of Miami (Fla.) has had a lot of PPR success in recent seasons against NFC teams, averaging more than six catches in his last six games against the conference. That includes three contests where he recorded at least 97 yards.

Vincent Jackson vs. Carolina Panthers: Jackson is no longer a No. 1 fantasy wide receiver, but he’s a nice No. 2 option in most leagues. The veteran has been better at home too, as he’s found the end zone in each of his last three games on his home field. Furthermore, Jackson has scored five touchdowns in his last six games at Raymond James Stadium. So despite a tough matchup on paper against Carolina, Jackson is a good choice.

Michael Crabtree vs. Dallas Cowboys: I am a huge fan of Crabtree during what will be a contract year, and I like him even more as a starter this weekend against the Cowboys. Dallas might field one of the worst defensive units in NFL history to start the 2014 campaign, and that is coming off of a season in which their defense resembled Swiss cheese. If you drafted Crabtree, he should be in your active lineup as a No. 2 fantasy wide receiver or flex starter.

Sleeper Alert

Cordarrelle Patterson vs. St. Louis Rams: Patterson isn’t going to fit in the “sleeper” description for long, as he’s projected to be one of the big breakout wide receivers in 2014. An explosive playmaker out of Tennessee, he was the best wide receiver in the final four weeks of the 2013 fantasy season. The Rams allowed an average of close to 22 fantasy points per game to wideouts a season ago, so Patterson is a terrific option.

Sit of the Week

DeSean Jackson vs. Houston Texans: Jackson was a top-10 fantasy receiver a season ago, but that was as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Now in Washington, he’s in danger of seeing a decline in production in an offense with a lot of mouths to feed. The Cal product has also struggled in recent road games against the AFC (2012-2013), scoring just one touchdown with one game of 100 or more yards in his last four such contests.

Sit ‘Em

Torrey Smith vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Smith is coming off a career season, as he posted personal bests in both receptions and yardage. However, it’s tough to trust him in what has to be considered a difficult matchup against the Bengals. In his last five games against this AFC North opponent, Smith has averaged 32.6 yards and has found the end zone just once. So unless you’re hurting for a No. 3 wideout, Smith should be benched.

Mike Wallace vs. New England Patriots: With new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor calling the plays, Wallace is a good bet to improve on what was a disappointing first season in South Beach. However, this week’s matchup against the Patriots and their new cornerback, Darrelle Revis, is not at all favorable. With Brandon Browner suspended for the first four games, I’d be shocked if Revis didn’t shadow Wallace for most of this AFC East contest in Miami.

Sammy Watkins vs. Chicago Bears: I’m not a fan of rookie wide receivers, because most of them fail to make an impact in the stat sheets. Enter Watkins, who was the top wideout picked in the 2014NFL Draft but is entering the regular season at less than 100 percent due to an injured rib. When you also consider how poorly EJ Manuel played during the preseason it’s even more difficult to trust Watkins as a fantasy starter.

Owners Beware

Eric Decker vs. Oakland Raiders: Decker has been one of the 10 best wide receivers in fantasy football over the last two seasons. He’s also had a nice string of success against the Raiders, scoring a touchdown in three of his last four games against them. However, that was all while catching passes from Peyton Manning … not Geno Smith. So while he’s a viable No. 3 wideout in 12-plus team leagues, Decker’s value has fallen.