Start – Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers

Eddie Lacy has finally convinced me that he is a legitimate option for fantasy teams. I’ve faced my fears, and other Lacy owners should do the same. The Vikings have one of the worst run defenses in the NFL and they currently lead the league in fantasy points allowed per game to opposing running backs. The Packers’ receivers are trying to get back to full health, and chances are Lacy will continue to be a viable target to take some pressure off the Pack’s passing attack. He is the running back with the highest potential to hit the jackpot on fantasy points this week. Start him.

 Sit – Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs

When a visit to Cleveland can’t fix players’ woes, you know that means trouble. The Browns rank in the top-10 amongst NFL teams in terms of stopping opposing wide receivers from scoring fantasy points. Add to that equation stud cornerback Joe Haden, and this week really seems like a bust for the one-time fantasy lock. Right now, your best bet is to use his name as a play on words and win the creative team name award in your league. Other than that, he’s not providing much value on the actual field.

Start – Alex Henery, K, Eagles

Here’s the only math you need to study this week: Awful defense/special teams plus a decent kicker equals success in the kicking game for your fantasy team. The Giants surrender the fourth most points in the NFL to opposing kickers. Throw in an Eagles offense that is hurting but still capable of getting the ball across the opposing 40, and you have a potential for many field goal opportunities from Henery this week. Earlier in the year, he hung 18 points against the Giants. Watch him kick his way toward that mark this week.    

Sit – Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks

Wilson plays a role with Seattle that helps them win, which is much more valuable to me as a Seahawks fan than the possibility of him earning me a few extra pretend points each week. Don’t expect him to have the great individual performance expected out of a fantasy quarterback. On Monday Night Football, he will do everything it takes to help the Seahawks win, which doesn’t equate to the best fantasy showing. He doesn’t play make-believe football. He prefers the real stuff.

Start – Harry Douglas, WR, Falcons

With Roddy White and Julio Jones hampered by injuries, expect Douglas to do everything he can to fill some big shoes. He still has Matt Ryan throwing to him, and the Falcons don’t have a dominating running game by any means. Expect Douglas to be targeted early and often. There’s a lot to be said about a quarterback’s relationship with a receiver, and Douglas is one of Ryan’s last familiar targets. Expect him to benefit in this unfortunate situation.