The top two teams in the NFC East will face off Sunday night in a game that will go a long way toward deciding the division winner. The Philadelphia Eagles currently have the edge on the Dallas Cowboys, because, while both teams are 9-4, they beat the Cowboys the first time they played one another. The Cowboys, however, could easily turn that around with a win.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 15: Cowboys vs. Eagles
Sunday night’s game is a crucial one in the playoff chase.
The Cowboys come into Sunday's game largely healthy, from a fantasy perspective. Quarterback Tony Romo is the team's only fantasy-relevant player on the injury report, but that seems a formality, and he'll certainly play Sunday. The Eagles, too, are pretty healthy -- running back Chris Polk and kicker Cody Parkey are both listed, but neither will be an issue for the game.
The Eagles will host Sunday’s game at 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s take a look at the fantasy names you’ll be considering:
COWBOYS
Start 'em: In his last four games, Tony Romo has had 20-plus fantasy points three times; granted, the one awful game in that stretch was against this Philadelphia team, but Romo is still a low-end QB1. ... DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant are every-week starters, without question. ... Dan Bailey hasn't been as productive as he normally is, but he's still a starting kicker.
Start 'em?: It's been an awful last couple games for Jason Witten, but before that he had 9.3 points a game over a four-game stretch; he's a low-ceiling starter if you use him.
Sit ‘em: The Cowboys’ defense has fallen on hard times of late; the Philadelphia offense should do well.
EAGLES
Start 'em: People who used the No. 1 overall draft pick on LeSean McCoy haven't really enjoyed this season, but he's still a fantasy starter, sink or swim. ... Cody Parkey has his worst game of the season against Seattle in Week 14, but the Dallas defense isn't the Seattle defense. ... The Eagles' defense has been great this year; it's a low-end No. 1 defense.
Start 'em?: Things haven't gone as well for Mark Sanchez as many of us predicted. He's a mid-range QB2 because of his upside, but not an exciting fantasy starter. ... Jeremy Maclin and Jordan Matthews have seen their numbers suffer a bit of late with the team's overall offensive struggles. Maclin is still a decent low-end starter, while Matthews is a riskier flex option.
Sit 'em: In his last four games, Darren Sproles has only put up more than four fantasy points once, averaging 3.8 points a game in that time. ... Even off his best game in two months, Zach Ertz is not a fantasy option.
SUMMARY
Start in every league: Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray, Dez Bryant, Dan Bailey, LeSean McCoy, Cody Parkey, Philadelphia defense
Start if you're desperate: Jason Witten, Mark Sanchez, Jeremy Maclin, Jordan Matthews
Bench: Dallas defense, Darren Sproles, Zach Ertz
