With only four teams remaining in each fantasy league across the board, it’s not exactly a news flash to say that fantasy owners have to be at the top of their game. Several factors present themselves for the matchup between the Cardinals and Saints on Sunday, and fantasy owners will absolutely have to examine them closely to get the upper hand on their opponent. Let’s take a look:
Fantasy football advice, Week 15: Who to start/sit for Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Dan Ciarrocchi reviews who should be in fantasy lineups or on benches for a Week 15 AFC North clash.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Start ‘em
Le’Veon Bell owes an apology to fantasy owners who had other Steelers in their fantasy lineups in Week 14. Fantasy owners wanted points from Antonio Brown, Ladarius Green and Ben Roethlisberger, but no, Bell had to be selfish and take all the fantasy points for himself. Jerk move, Le’veon. Jerk move.
But even with my idiotic grudge against one of the best players in football, Bell is start-worthy as usual, as are his aforementioned teammates. Fantasy owners just need to hope Bell is generous enough to leave fantasy points out there for other people against the Bengals this time.
Sit ‘em
Even in a prolific offense, there isn’t much room for Eli Rogers and DeAngelo Williams to have fantasy production. Both can remain on the fantasy bench.
Cincinnati Bengals
Start ‘em
With A.J. Green listed as doubtful, it likely means that fantasy owners will have another week of Tyler Eifert, Tyler Boyd and Brandon LaFell leading the way in the receiving game. Eifert’s touchdown upside and overall ability put him in the TE1 conversation amid a barren position. As for LaFell and Boyd, fantasy owners in need of a high-ceiling option would do well with LaFell, who has been far more involved in the red zone than his rookie counterpart. Boyd remains a higher-floor flex option, but not one that can be expected for much more than a 6-60-0 line.
Jeremy Hill continues to be a focal point of the offense with Green out of action, but his matchup with the NFL’s No. 4 run defense makes him a riskier option than usual. Fantasy owners will be feeling good about his performance against the hapless Browns in Week 14, but those expecting the same on Sunday will be in for a rude awakening.
Sit ‘em
Andy Dalton has had production with Green absent, but fantasy owners wouldn’t want him as an option without his best receiver during fantasy football’s semifinals. He can remain on benches.
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