Welcome to Week 18 of the 2023 season, and our Sit/Start column. This is where run through a few of the players we are targeting or avoiding based on matchups and trends.
If you are struggling with a decision you can always check out our Rankings Pages or contact us on Twitter. All options are based on 1/2 PPR, 6 points per passing touchdown leagues. The number in brackets next to an opponent is that teams rank against the position. Rank 1 is the best possible matchup, Rank 32 is the worst. Follow me on Twitter @FFMadScientist
Defensive Linemen Starts
Myles Garrett, CLE vs Bengals
Early in the season, Garrett dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Nick Bosa, SF vs Rams
Early in the season, Bosa dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Maxx Crosby, LV vs Chiefs
Early in the season, Crosby dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Defensive Linemen Sits
Micah Parsons, DAL vs Commanders
Lately, Parsons has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
TJ Watt, PIT vs Ravens
Lately, Watt has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
Aidan Hutchinson, DET vs Bears
Lately, Hutchinson has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
Linebackers Starts
Foyesade Oluokun, JAC vs Titans
Early in the season, Oluokun dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Roquan Smith, SF vs Steelers
Early in the season, Smith dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Fred Warner, SF vs Rams
Early in the season, Warner dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Linebacker Sits
Nick Bolton, KC vs Raiders
Lately, Bolton has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
CJ Mosley, NYJ vs Bills
Lately, Mosley has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
Bobby Wagner, SEA vs Cardinals
Lately, Mosley has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
Defensive Back Starts
Derwin James, LAC vs Broncos
Early in the season, James dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Jalen Pitre, HOU vs Jaguars
Early in the season, Garrett dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Budda Baker, ARI vs Seahawks
Early in the season, Baker dominated with impressive tackles and sacks. However, his productivity has declined in recent weeks. Now, in Week 17, he faces the New York Jets, the most favorable matchup for linemen. The Jets allow a staggering 34.4% above the league average for the position. This presents Garrett with the perfect opportunity to shine and excel in the fantasy finals.
Defensive Back Sits
Minkah Fitzpatrick, PIT vs Ravens
Lately, Fitzpatrick has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
Kyle Dugger, NE vs Jets
Lately, Dugger has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
Kamren Curl, WSH vs Cowboys
Lately, Curl has shown slightly better productivity. However, when he has a dud game, he truly disappears. This week, he encounters the Miami Dolphins, the most unfavorable matchup for linemen. Miami permits 23.3% below the league average for the position, making it a probable dud spot for Parsons once again.
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