Start Em Sit Em

The Start Em Sit Em decision in your fantasy football league is not always easy. However, there are some players you should not overlook when building a lineup. Whether you’re drafting for league purposes or for cash, there are several factors that should be taken into account. Starts and sits should be determined based on your roster situation and matchups.

Dameon Pierce

If you’re in a deep league with 10-team formats, you should consider starting Dameon Pierce as a flex running back. However, if you’re not a 10-teamer, he should be kept on the bench. Although his role will likely decrease after Week 1, there is a strong chance that Pierce will become a more valuable fantasy option.

If you’re drafting Dameon Pierce in a PPR league, his average draft position is 81. However, he’s struggled to make an impact in his first two games in the NFL. In Week 1, he was limited to just 12 touches and 39 yards from scrimmage. The Broncos’ defense limited running backs to only 7.9 fantasy points, and veteran Rex Burkhead played a full 30 more snaps than Dameon Pierce.

In the end, the Texans’ offense finished third-worst in the NFL last season. It averaged just 16.5 points per game, which is below league average. If the Texans had spent just one offseason improving their offense, this could have been a different story. In addition, the Texans have a rookie running back in Dameon Pierce, who doesn’t have a lot of experience in the NFL.

Houston’s mediocre defense may limit Pierce’s success, however. The Texans will have to play from behind and likely cut their running game in the second half of games. They’re also lacking an established starter at running back, so they may have to rely on Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead to carry the load. The Texans need a long-term feature back and a three-down starter.

TE Tyler Higbee

While Tyler Higbee isn’t a breakout fantasy football player, he has shown he can be a valuable option when used appropriately. The tight end averaged seven receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns last season, and he’s a top five tight end in PPR leagues. He ranked second on the team in red zone targets and caught all of his touchdowns inside of the 20-yard line.

If you’re considering Higbee for your lineup, consider his matchup against the Broncos. While he’s not likely to start, his matchup is better than his counterpart against the Browns. Howard had two targets in garbage time, and his touchdowns may be fluky.

TE George Kittle

If you’re in a fantasy football league, you may be wondering whether or not you should start or sit TE George Kittle this week. The 49ers tight end has a groin injury and is questionable for the second week in a row. Although he’s played all 16 games last year, Kittle has missed four of the past five weeks.

Although Kittle is listed as “questionable,” there’s a high probability he’ll miss some time because of an injury. Also, he’s not practicing full this week, which makes him even less likely to return to action on Sunday. In addition, a wet field makes him more likely to suffer an aggravation or early exit. While Kittle is a reliable starting tight end regardless of the injury, his value is lower than usual at this point in the season.

In addition to being a high-end tight end, Kittle is a reliable red-zone weapon. He had nine targets inside the 20 last season and finished sixth in the league in red-zone receptions. That’s more than DeAndre Hopkins had in a full season and played nearly 500 fewer snaps.

On Friday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that TE George Kittle is a step closer to returning from his groin injury. Kyle Shanahan also said on Friday that he is hopeful Kittle will play this week. That’s good news for those looking to start George Kittle in their fantasy football leagues.

Kyle Shanahan said on Friday that the tight end will be a game-time decision. Kittle has missed five of the last six official practices, but did take part in limited practice on Friday. The 49ers’ other tight end options are Deebo Samuel and Noah Fant.

RB JK Dobbins

Start Em Sit Em -After missing the first week of the NFL season, RB JK Dobbins could see some snaps in Week 2. The Ravens have a crowded backfield, including Mike Davis, Kenyan Drake, and Justice Hill. While Dobbins should contribute at some point, he is not expected to start.

Dobbins has a good chance of returning to the field this week, but he should be treated like a reserve instead of a starting back in your fantasy league. The Ravens will be careful not to rush him, especially since they signed Mike Davis and Kenyan Drake. In addition, Dobbins draws a poor matchup against Miami. Miami allowed 3.5 yards per carry, so Dobbins could be limited in his role.

Dobbins was a full practice participant Wednesday. He is not expected to start the game, but he may be active for Week 2. The Ravens will probably hold off on giving Dobbins a full workload, but you should be patient and watch practice reports and news wires for updates.

Dobbins, 23, looked like he could keep up his momentum from last year, but he tore his ACL against Washington. He will have enough time to rehab after the injury, but he will most likely miss at least a week or two. It is not a good idea to start him if you’re on a tight budget, though he is a great option in a PPR league.

The Ravens officially listed Dobbins as questionable. However, his participation in practice is likely to be limited during Week 1, so fantasy managers should be careful. The Ravens rarely ride a single running back. If he plays, Dobbins will probably have a limited role and lack explosiveness.

TE Tyler Metcalf

Start Em Sit Em -He caught all seven of his targets for a total of 36 yards. In addition, Metcalf earned a 25.9% target share last week. He’s a low-end WR2 in Week 2 against the 49ers.

The Broncos’ defense is loaded with top-tier corners, and Metcalf will have a difficult time beating their coverages against the Broncos. This means that Metcalf should stay on the bench against the Broncos this week.Meanwhile, Geno Smith is a downgrade from Wilson and has little floor against Denver.

WRs: There’s no need to rush Metcalf this week. The Chargers’ D/ST finished last week with the fourth-best fantasy defense. Therefore, Metcalf should be used only if a better streaming option is available. In addition to Metcalf, you can also consider OJ Howard, Marquise Brown, and Davante Adams. Hunter Renfrow is also a solid flex option in PPR formats.

In the first game of the season, Metcalf has a chance to play in a starting role. He should be a decent WR2 this week. His target share last week was impressive. But he’s still a touchdown-dependent option.

TE Tyler Metcalf is a solid pick for Week 1. The Ravens’ defense has allowed eight receiving touchdowns to WRs, which is tied for the sixth-most in the NFL. With the Ravens playing from behind, he will likely be a factor.