One of the most crucial parts of playing fantasy football is playing the match ups. Now some players are match up proof you are not going to sit Aaron Rodgers or Antonio Brown. Below are some fantasy football starts and sits for week 14 to help you win this week.
Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 14
Starts
Jameis Winston
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks this season. He is averaging over 17 fantasy points per game this season. In week 14 he has a solid match up vs the New Orleans Saints who have been generous match up for quarterback so far this season.
Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been one of the best quarterback over the past few weeks. He is averaging over 19 fantasy points per game over his last five games. This week he is going up against a banged up Green Bay Packers defense who are allowing the most fantasy points to quarterbacks.
Jeremy Hill
Cincinnati Bengals running back and Jeremy Hill has been a solid running back number two thru out most of the season. He is currently averaging nine fantasy points per game this season. In week 14 he is going up against the Cleveland Browns who are giving up the second most fantasy points to running back so far this season. Earlier this year Hill torched the Browns for over 24 fantasy points.
Matt Forte
New York Jets running back Matt Forte has proven that age is just a number. Most running backs at the age of 30 see a steady decline in their production and fantasy numbers. Forte has averaged 12 fantasy points per game so far this season. In week 14 he has a solid match up vs San Francisco 49ers who are giving up the most fantasy points to running back so far this season.
T.Y Hilton
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y Hilton is coming off a solid week 13 performance where he totaled over 140 yards. In week 14 he is going up against division rival the Houston Texans who have given up over 30 fantasy points to wide receivers in three straight weeks. Hilton has done well throughout his career vs the Texans as well.
Golden Tate
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate started off the season very slow as he did not score over five fantasy points until week six of the season. Over the past four weeks Tate has averaged 10 fantasy points per game. In week 14 he is going up against divisional opponent the Chicago Bears who have been a solid match up for wide receiver so far this season.
Tyler Eifert
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert fantasy points have increased every week since he’s come back from his injury. Sense coming back he is averaging eight fantasy points per game this season. He has a solid match up this week against the Cleveland Browns who have one of the worst defense is in the NFL this season. Expect him to continue to produce solid fantasy points this week.
Cameron Brate
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate has been one of the most consistent tight ends throughout the season. He is averaging seven fantasy points per game this season. In week 14 he is going up against the New Orleans Saints who have been a solid match up for tight ends this season.
Sits
Ryan Tannehill
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has struggled at times throughout this season. He is currently averaging 14 fantasy points per game but has had only four games of 18 or more fantasy points this season and seven games of 14 or fewer fantasy points this season. In week 14 he is going up against the Arizona Cardinals who have had one of the better defenses this season and are giving up the fourth fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this year.
Blake Bortles
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has struggled this season. He is averaging 16 fantasy points per games this season. With his weapons dealing with injuries over the last few weeks and has a tough match up vs the Minnesota Vikings in week 14 he is a risky play and should remain on your bench.
Isaiah Crowell
Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell started off the season as one of the best running backs in fantasy football. In his first four games he averaged over 15 fantasy points per game. Since then he has struggled and scored over six fantasy points in the last few weeks. In week 14 he is going up against the Cincinnati Bengals who have been solid against running backs this season.
Carlos Hyde
San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde has been inconsistent this season and has dealt with several injuries that has caused him to miss time this season. He is coming off a solid week 13 where he scored 10 fantasy points. In week 14 however he has a tough match up vs the New York Jets who have one of the better defensive lines in the NFL.
Jordan Matthews
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews has been a decent flex option for fantasy owners over the season, where he has average seven fantasy points per game. However Matthews has been dealing with a ankle injury. Which has limited him and kept him out last week. If Matthews were to play this week he is going up against the Washington Redskins and will most likely be covered by corner Josh Norman who has been tough on wide receivers this season.
Steve Smith
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith has been solid this season but over the last few weeks he has struggled. Smith has average only four fantasy points per game over the last few weeks. In week 14 he has a tough match up vs the New England Patriots and will most likely be covered by corner Malcolm Butler who has been one of the better shut down corners this season.
Antonio Gates
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has been one of the best tight ends in football for over a decade now. It seems that father time had finally caught up to the veteran. Gates his struggled with injuries and his average only four fantasy points per game this season. In week 14 he is going up against the Carolina Panthers.
Gary Barnidge
Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge has been one of the more disappointing fantasy players this season. He had career highs in receiving yards and touchdowns last year and averaged almost in fantasy 10 points per game last season. This year he is only averaging four fantasy points per game and has had a couple of games with two or fewer fantasy points. With the Browns offense struggling and Barnidge not getting the targets this season he should remain on your bench in week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
