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The all-important decision of who to start and who to sit for Week 2 in fantasy football. We offer some help.

  • Jason Garrison

    Jason Garrison

    Fantasy Football Week 2 Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em: Get Your Detroit Lions Ready

    TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after beating Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener at Raymond James Stadium on September 11, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
    TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after beating Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener at Raymond James Stadium on September 11, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
    TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions walks off the field after beating Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener at Raymond James Stadium on September 11, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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    The lockout took a toll on some players when it comes to fantasy production. It might not be that big of a deal to them but it sure as hell is to you. Here are some players that were probably drafted in your league that you should start and some that you should probably leave on your bench.

    Matthew Stafford is going up against a Kansas City Chiefs team that struggled immensely against the Buffalo Bills. That KC’s defense can give up 41 points to the Bills is enough evidence that QB Matthew Stafford needs to be starting. Add in S Eric Berry being lost for the year, and Stafford could put up big points.

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  • David Halprin

    David Halprin

    Fantasy Football Week 2 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Start Big Ben

    SB Nation’s partner, numberFire.com, has looked at their weekly projections and come up with 10 guys who should outperform their regular average, and that you should have in your lineup. They also drop some knowledge on 10 guys who you may want to avoid, they’re projected to come in below their weekly average.

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