Fantasy Football Advice, Week 4: Final Sit/Start Notes

Let's face it, none of us want to lose in fantasy football. With less than one hour until today's games are slated to kick off, a lot of us players are still shuffling lineups. If you're faced with a tough decision, here are some last-minute starts/sits for your viewing pleasure:

START:

Rookie QB Jimmy Clausen will get his second career NFL start on Sunday in the Superdome. Look for Carolina to employ a simple, run-heavy game plan to shorten the game and keep Drew Brees and the Saints' prolific offense off the field.

RB Ronnie Brown:

Last week, Brown carried the ball only 11 times as Miami looked to air it out against the Jets. This week, look for things to change, as the RB who is averaging 5.4 ypc will likely get more touches as RB Ricky Williams is struggling with fumbling issues.

SIT:

WR Calvin Johnson

With a perfect blend of size and athleticism, Johnson may be the preferred target for any quarterback. However, during this particular week he will have an uphill battle, being matched up against 2009 DPOY CB Charles Woodson. QB Shaun Hill throwing him the ball likely won't help matters, as QB Matt Stafford isn't due back until late October.

Packers rank No.3 in NFL in defending the pass (only 144 ypg), and look for Johnson to find himself in tight coverage with occasional safety help over the top to help keep him at bay. Johnson has recorded only 1 TD thus far this year, and fantasy owners that snagged him early in their drafts have been disappointed with his output.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw

During this particular matchup on Sunday Night Football, Giants will likely look to air it out and exploit a weak Bears' Secondary, which is No. 28 in NFL giving up 279.3 ypg. Look for a pass-heavy game plan from the Giants who find themselves in a must-win game on Sunday Night Football.