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Before you set for NFL fantasy football lineup, check with guys from Sipi Sports. It could be the difference to win big, or lose big.
RB Back 'em!
Frank Gore vs Jaguars:
As mentioned in Sipis Input, in the Week 8 RB Rankings, Frank Gore is a hot pick to explode against the Jags run Defense. Currently allowing a whopping 26.2 yards more per contest than the second worst run defense, in New England. They're also allowing the equal most rushing TDs throughout the season, with 9.
Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas vs Bills:
Fresh off the bye week, the New Orleans RB duo will get it going this week against a terrible run Defense in the Bills. The bills have allowed 9 rushes for more than 20 yards this season, the 2nd worst to Jacksonville(10). Expect Pierre and Darren to break a big run or more each. Don't expect too many TDs, however, as Buffalo have only let a run cross their line twice this season.
RB Bench 'em!
Alfred Morris vs Broncos:
After comparing Alfred's rushing and TD totals between this and last season, there's been a significant decrease. He's tallied 472 rushing yards and 3 TDs, through six games this season as opposed to the 538 rushing yards and 5 TDs he displayed at this point last season. Benching Morris is never a good idea, but he's got a date with the devil this week, as he will attempt to try and do damage against the best Rushing Defense in the league, the Denver Broncos. Not only will he struggle because the Broncos are stingy in this category, the game will entertain us with a pass-a-thon, rather, as it so often is when Peyton Manning is involved. There wont be too many chances to run the football, period.
Mike James vs Panthers:
Oh, you picked him up in hope that he'd lead your fantasy footbal side to the playoffs? To a victory this week? To 10 points this week? All of the above are highly unlikely, especially the leading your fantasy side to a victory this week part. Carolina possess one of the most stout Rushing Defenses in the league. Unlike the Bills, though, they actually back up giving up just 2 runs for TDs, with conceeding very minimal run yardage(84.5) each week.
QB Back 'em:
Matt Stafford vs Cowboys:
After 7 weeks of NFL, Stafford has been lighting up the league with 1,109 total yards and 10 touchdowns ranking him at 3rd most points in fantasy football. He will look to add to these great numbers this coming week when he verses a Cowboys defence who have been generous to opposing QB's this season surrendering the third most fantasy points (20.75 PPG).
RG3 vs Broncos:
Over the last two weeks only four QB's have scored more than the spectacular RG3. He is in form at the moment and is looking to continue his streak against a Broncos defence who allow more points to fantasy QB's than any other team. A definite start this week.
Colin Kaepernick vs Jaguars:
He started very average but since has turned things around in the past two weeks with a combined 36.64 fantasy points. He is versing the Jaguars who are giving up a generous 19.21 points to opposing QB's this season.
Michael Vick vs Giants:
Hes back from injury and barring a setback from his troublesome hamstring Vick is in for a productive game. He is versing a Giants defence that has given up 14 touchdown passes and an average of over 20 points a game to opposing QB's this season. A very enticing option this week
QB Bench 'em:
Terrelle Pryor vs Rams:
Everyone knows I'm a huge fan of Pryor, but not when the matchup isn't favourable. That's the case this week, as he goes up against a Steelers defence that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points (14.25 PPG) to quarterbacks on the road. Even with six teams on a bye, it's tough to advise starting Pryor.
Alex Smith vs Browns:
After a nice start to the season his fantasy production has taken a hit in recent weeks. Coming against a stingy Browns defence that only allows just over 15 fantasy points a game to QB's its time to sit him out this week.
Geno Smith vs Bengals:
Smith scored over 20 fantasy points last weekend, but take a look at this trend -- in odd-numbered weeks, he's averaging 20.54 points per game. That's impressive. In even-numbered weeks, though, Smith is averaging an awful 5.78 points. Going into Week 8 against a tough Bengals defence, I'd keep him reserved.
WR Back 'em:
Larry Fitzgerald vs Falcons:
He has been a disappointment this season but it is time to put all of that aside this week. Six teams are on a bye and he has a great matchup against the Falcons hence he should be active this week. Only the Eagles, Bills & Broncos have surrendered more points to Fitzgerald so it is his time to shine.
Marques Colston vs Bills:
Yes I know, Colston has been another disappointment this season, if you have him in your team then I don't even need to tell you. This is a week by week segment and this week he is a strong pick. With Jimmy Graham potentially having to sit out another week or if plays being limited by a niggling injury, it is Colston who will have to step up in his absence. He is versing a Bills team who over the past two weeks has allowed the most fantasy points to wide receivers.
Eric Decker vs Redskins:
Decker has been Manning's go to guy the past few weeks and it shows with just under 48 points in his last four games. He will remain in top form against a Redskins defence who have been gifting WR's points all season giving up the seventh most.
WR Bench 'em:
Mike Wallace vs Patriots:
Wallace has been a disappointment this season which was partially expected after signing such a ludicrous contract with Miami. He's ranked 50th in WR's this year and a matchup with a stingy Patriot's defence screams bench for this week.
Kenbrell Thompkins vs Dolphins:
Yes I know he has been the hero at times this season and he does own the 27th most amount of fantasy points among WR's this year, however he's scored fewer than two points in his last two games and is coming up against a Dolphins defence that has given up the sixth fewest fantasy points this season to opposing WR's.
Dwayne Bowe vs Browns:
A total of 54 wide receivers have scored more fantasy points than Bowe this season. His fortunes aren't likely to change against the Browns, who have surrendered the eighth-fewest fantasy points as well as having Joe Haden on him all game.
K Back 'em:
Dan Bailey vs Lions:
While his numbers have fallen off a bit over the last two weeks, Bailey remains a very nice option for owners based on a favourable matchup against the Lions. Over the last four weeks, Detroit has surrendered the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing kickers.
Hauschka vs Rams:
He has been on fire lately kicking for an incredible Seahawks offense as he has scored 45 fantasy points in his past four games. He will remain a solid option against the Rams who have been generous to say the least to opposing kickers the pat two weeks.
K Bench 'em:
Greg Zuerlein vs Seahawks:
The man they call "Legatron" has been mediocre at best this season ranking slightly just inside the top 25 kickers based on his fantasy points.
Nick Folk vs Bengals:
Folk was a hero for fantasy owners who started him last week, as he scored 12 points in a win over the New England Patriots. However, he won't be in a good position to find success in back-to-back weeks. The Bengals defence has allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers in 2013.
D/ST Back 'em:
Bengals defense vs Giants:
Geno Smith has been incredibly inconsistent and has been known for putting up some horrific numbers in past games this season. This will be a good game for the Bengals as home defences have scored the second most fantasy points when facing the Jets this season.
Saints defense vs Bills:
The Saints are coming fresh off a bye week and are playing a team with a new Quarterback in Thad Lewis as well as an injured Spiller to go along with some more question marks on their offence. They will struggle to move the ball this game thus making the Saints a viable starting option.
D/ST Bench ' em:
Bills defense vs Saints:
The Bills defence have held their own this season by scoring some respectable points against opposing offenses this season however coming off a bye week and facing an explosive Saints offense this week they should not be trusted. Defensive units going up against the Saints have averaged a terrible five points a game this season.
Vikings defense vs Packers:
The Vikings are not a team you want to start this week against this matchup. While the Packers have some big name injuries, coming up against Aaron Rodgers' aerial attack as well as the in form Lacy and explosive ground game is enough to bring any defense to their knees.
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