Welcome to IDP Sit & Start & Stash & Quit (Week 3). This is where we highlight a few players at each position that we are looking to sit or start this week. For the starts, we will be avoiding the obvious starts, and for the sits, we will be avoiding the obvious sits. This is a place to deal with the players who make tougher decisions. For our full list of weekly rankings, head over to The FFU Weekly Rankings Page or try out our Sit/Start Tool Powered by Fantasy Pros.
Start ‘Em- Defensive Linemen
Embed from Getty ImagesKhalil Mack, Chargers vs PIT (3)
Payne recorded only a single tackle in Week 1 after being hampered all week by a back injury. He looks to rebound in Week 2 in a prime matchup with the New York Giants who allow the most fantasy points to opposing defensive linemen. The Giants are a mess on offense and have a difficult time protecting Daniel Jones, this
A’Shawn Robinson, Panthers vs LV (1)
Devonte Wyatt, Packers vs TEN (2)
Start ‘Em- Linebackers
Bobby Okereke, Giants vs CLE (1)
Hines-Allen got off to a sluggish start and was able to record only two tackles in Week 1 against the Buccaneers as they were entirely outmatched in all facets of the game. This week they are likely to be outmatched again but the Cleveland Brown’s offense will not operate nearly as efficiently as the Buccaneers did. The struggling Commanders’ offense makes for many opportunities for Hines-Allen to produce for fantasy and he should rebound nicely in this matchup.
Kaden Elliss, Falcons vs KC (2)
Harold Landry, Titans vs GB (4)
Start ‘Em- Defensive Backs
Alontae Taylor, Saints vs PHI (3)
Gilman has seen his production increase in each of his four seasons and got off to a decent start in Week 1 with four tackles against the Raiders. He had been battling a knee injury over the past few weeks and with him now healthy and ready to go he should begin ramping up his production once again. The Panthers were obliterated last week by the Saints and allowed the most fantasy points to opposing defensive backs making for an elite opportunity for Gilman to bounce back.
Budda Baker, Cardinals vs DET (2)
Jordan Whitehead, Buccaneers vs DEN (1)
Sit ‘Em- Defensive Linemen
Embed from Getty ImagesTravon Walker, Jaguars vs BUF (32)
Paye got off to an excellent start in Week 1 against the Texans, registering 14 fantasy points on two sacks and one sack, but since then he has been battling a hamstring injury which is sure to hamper him and make him less explosive if he can suit up. Combine that with a matchup against the Packers who are giving up the fewest fantasy points to the position and this is a prime spot to leave Paye on your bench while he gets healthy.
Christian Wilkins, Raiders vs CAR (31)
Josh Sweat, Eagles vs NO (29)
Sit ‘Em- Linebackers
KJ Britt, Buccaneers vs DEN (31)
White was unable to play against the Packers in Week 1 and has continued to battle an ankle injury all week. It appears as if he is going to attempt to play in Week 2, but even if he can play he gets a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons who allow the least fantasy points to opposing linebackers. You may be better off if White sits out one more game and takes the temptation to start him out of your hands entirely.
Drue Tranquill, Chiefs vs ATL (32)
Za’Darius Smith, Browns vs NYG (29)
Sit ‘Em- Defensive Backs
Asante Samuel, Chargers vs PIT (32)
Fuller was excellent in Week 1 against the Saints racking up 11 fantasy points as they were thrashed by the New Orleans Saints. He has been absent from practice this week for personal reasons and may not be available this week. If he is in the lineup this week against the Chargers he gets the worst matchup for opposing defensive backs as the Chargers completely shut down the Raiders IDP players in Week 1. Fuller has tons of talent but this is a week that is best to avoid him.
Damontae Kazee, Steelers vs LAC (31)
Christian Gonzalez, Patriots vs NYJ (30)
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