Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em: Week 17

December 30, 2007 in Start & Sit - Season 2007
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QUARTERBACKS

START ‘EM

Carson Palmer (at MIA): After four games in some ugly weather, Palmer is looking forward to playing in South Florida. It doesn’t hurt that he’s facing the Dolphins either since Miami’s secondary is decimated with injuries. The Dolphins might be No. 4 in pass defense, but they are among the league leaders with 25 passing touchdowns allowed.

Jay Cutler (vs. MIN): Cutler has struggled on the road this season, but he’s played well at home, especially recently. In his past four games at home, Cutler has 10 touchdowns and only two interceptions, with none in his past three games. The Vikings also are last in the NFL in pass defense with 20 passing touchdowns allowed. And it’s unlikely that Minnesota quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will talk trash with Cutler the way San Diego’s Philip Rivers did on Monday night.

Marc Bulger (at ARI): Bulger likes facing the Cardinals, especially recently. In his past two games against Arizona, which is No. 28 in pass defense with 25 passing touchdowns allowed, Bulger has two 300-yard outings, three touchdowns and three interceptions. This game has the potential to be high-scoring and should be fun to watch.

Donovan McNabb (vs. BUF): McNabb is coming off one of his best games at New Orleans last week when he had 263 yards passing and three touchdowns. In the past two games, McNabb finally appears healthy, rushing for 90 yards against the Cowboys and Saints, and now has some reassurance that he will return to Philadelphia next year as the starter. The Bills also are No. 27 in pass defense, so McNabb has an opportunity to end the season strong.

Derek Anderson (vs. SF): Anderson will bounce back from his poor outing at Cincinnati last week when he had only two touchdowns and four interceptions. With the Browns still fighting for a playoff spot, expect Anderson to have one of his better games. The 49ers also are No. 26 in pass defense with 23 touchdowns allowed, so Anderson has a favorable matchup this week.

Todd Collins (vs. DAL). All Collins has done since replacing an injured Jason Campbell is throw four touchdowns and no interceptions in three games. He has become this year’s version of Jeff Garcia as a veteran backup quarterback who has saved a season. This week Collins gets the Cowboys, who will likely be resting most of their starters for the majority of the game. Look for Collins to continue his recent play and take advantage of a depleted defense.

QUARTERBACKS

SIT ‘EM

Philip Rivers (at OAK): If your Fantasy league awards points for handoffs and poor trash talk, then Rivers is your man. Otherwise, keep him reserved this week against the Raiders. Rivers will likely do plenty of handing off to LaDainian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles and Michael Turner this week since the Raiders are so bad against the run. He may also talk some trash to Raiders rookie QB JaMarcus Russell following Rivers’ antics against Denver’s Jay Cutler last week. Along with that, Rivers only has two touchdowns in his past two games and has one touchdown and two interceptions in his past three against the Raiders.

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