Get ‘Em In, Get ‘Em Out – Week 15!
By Dr. Dan Marino and Carlo Rivieccio
Welcome to the Week 15 Edition of “Get ‘Em In, Get ‘Em Out!”
If you’re here, congratulations, you’re still in the playoffs.
If you’re here because the playoffs just started because you play till week 17… quit the league. Right now. No one should have a championship because they were lucky enough to snag Brock Osweiler off waivers.
E-Mails! – Here are two emails from readers about Who to start and Who to sit, that we don’t cover.
Hey Guys, I’m in a 1QB league with additional penalties for Pick-6′s. I have Tom Brady and Eli Manning. I hate Tom’s matchup against San Fran. Who do I start? — Tommy from Upstate NY
Tommy – If you start Eli Manning you’ll be my hero. Brady’s matchup stinks in theory but you can throw on San Francisco easier than you can run on them. Eli might have more yardage, but with him, it’s always possible that his final line is 350 yards, 2 TDs, 2 Picks, 1 Pick-6. Tom Brady is Matchup proof.
Hi Steve and Carlo, Need the advice ASAP. Who do I start in my Ladies League, Martellus Bennett or Gresham? —Emily from Long Island
Emily – This one is a little yucky. Philly has contained TE better than Atlanta and Atlanta may have to spend more resources to stop Cruz and Nicks. Also, Thursday night games tend to be completely sloppy shit-shows. So I’d say Bennett is the safer play.
First things first, before we get to the picks we’ll explain the categories.
Get ‘Em In: This is where we tell you which guys to start that are outside of the usual “must starts” that we think will give you top 10 potential. So you won’t see Calvin Johnson or Wes Welker here, because you will start them no matter what.
Get ‘Em Out: This is where we let you know which player who may be in the top 10-20 will most likely give you less value then you need.
Feelin’ Adventurous: Players listed here may give you better than expected results due to ability or matchup. Deeper leagues and teams with injuries would be most benefited here.
Don’t Get Cute: For the owner who thinks he can do no wrong. Players here may have had a few good games but will return to the mean or may have had a lucky break that can’t be counted on.
ONTO THE RANKINGS
(STEPHEN’S CHOICE, CARLO’S CHOICE, SOPHIES CHOICE)
QUARTERBACKS
Andy Dalton -
Cam Newton – He’s passing and running. Doing all the things you drafted him to do. Hes hot. And hes also a quarterback who has playing well recently.
Josh Freeman -Great matchup. Great receivers. Great running game.
Russel Wilson- Odds are they don’t score over 50 so he’ll play the full game.
Matt Stafford –
Tony Romo –
Tony Romo - Pitt’s D is ready. Tony’s O-Line is not.
Phillip Rivers – Carolina is getting frisky. Rivers is slowly realizing that his prime was wasted.
Brandon Weeden –
Brandon Weeden - Purely matchup based.
Sam Bradford – .
Ryan Tannehill - Good matchup, but what in his history makes you think you should start him in the playoffs?
RUNNING BACKS
Marshawn Lynch - Not that you were thinking of benching him, but just in case…
Doug Martin -
BenJarvus Green Ellis - Thursday games are generally awful. But he’s been very good of late and belongs in your lineup.
Chris Johnson – He’s Playing The Jets. He’s Playing The Jets. He’s Playing The Jets. He’s Playing The Jets.
Stevan Ridley – You don’t run against the Niners.
Mikel Leshoure – Do you want to play the odds that this is the week has a great game?
DeMarco Murray- Pittsburgh is not Philly.
Ryan Matthews – He’s still Ryan Matthews
Bilal Powell -
Steven Jackson - He’s going to run like it’s 2008.
Vick Ballard -
Deangelo Williams - Great game last week. You think he’s getting two in a row?
WIDE RECIEVERS
Brandon Marshall - Remember. Cutler may stink up the joint, but only when NOT throwing to Marshall.
AJ Green -
Josh Gordon - This is why you have him.
Marques Colston - All I want for Christmas is the Tampa Secondary.
Torrey Smith – See Mikel Leshoure.
Kenny Britt – Remember last year? So does he.
Larry Fitzgerald - If you listen closely in the Arizona desert, you can hear the weeping of the Football Gods over the wasted talent of Larry Fitzgerald.
Steve Johnson- His only hope is that Seattle is jet-lagged.
Golden Tate –
Mike Williams - V-Jax probably goes off, but The Saints will give up yardage and Williams has scored twice in a row.
Jason Avant –
Brian Hartline - It’s not week 4 anymore.
TIGHT ENDS
Tony Gonzalez –
Owen Daniels - He doesn’t get shut down twice in a row. Not in a divisional game.
Antonio Gates - Fool me once, shame on you…
Antonio Gates - Hi, Antonio? Hey, It’s me, Time. I’ve caught up with you.
Ben Watson -
Kyle Rudolph -St. Louis has been giving up receptions to TE’s recently (18 in the last 3 games) Ponder has to throw to someone.
Tony “The Chef” Sheffler – Cooking up a batch of disappointment
Tony Moeki – The Samoan Smash is stuck on the Chiefs.
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS
Bengals-
Giants - About that time for Patented Giants Turnaround
Broncos -
Tampa Bay - Even with Brees’ struggles you can’t trust that secondary against the Saints Offense.
Lions –
Packers - Points will probably be scored, but Cutler is good for a pick and three sacks.
Browns – Don’t get cute.
Browns – Top Ten Defense. Except when against RGIII.
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