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I am having a QB dilemma this week. I have Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Delhomme, who haven't been that good to start this season. I recently picked up J.T. O'Sullivan. Who should I start this week? Delhomme (with WR Steve Smith back) against Minnesota or O'Sullivan against the Lions? I think both could have good games. Also, should I start Darren McFadden or Chris Johnson? Thanks.
— Brian
Well, Brian, I think both of your QB options could have good games this week, but something is telling me to go with O'Sullivan. He's coming off a great performance last week against the difficult Seahawks defense, and this week he gets to face the dreadful Lions, who are allowing 240 passing yards per game. Also, I have a feeling that 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz will want to run up the score against Detroit, as he left there with some bad blood. Look for all the Niners fantasy players to put up big numbers. At RB, you're extremely lucky to have both McFadden and Chris Johnson, two explosive rookies with enormous potential. However, I think this is the week to go with Johnson. McFadden is battling turf toe and will be a game-time decision Sunday, while Johnson has a fantastic matchup against the Texans. Expect the Titans to run all over Houston, resulting in nice stats for Johnson.
I'm in a standard scoring league where three wide receivers are started. So far I've been starting Randy Moss, Calvin Johnson and Terrell Owens. My backups are DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal. Jackson and Royal have been performing well, but are they worth starting over Moss, who has to rely on QB Matt Cassel getting him the ball? Please help, I'm hard pressed to bench Moss and lose out on a monster game.
— Shane, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Wow, it's always shocking to me when I see teams that are as loaded as yours, Shane. You have Moss, Owens and Calvin Johnson? How come my teams never look that good? Anyway, to answer your question, I think you have to stick with Moss for the time being. I know it's tempting to use the two rookies you have, as they both have looked great thus far, but remember that rookie receivers tend to be inconsistent. Also, before I can recommend benching Moss, I need to see him and Cassel play together for more than one game. It's possible they could develop a good rapport in the coming weeks. On the other hand, if you can get equal value for Moss in a trade, you should probably try to deal him, as his ceiling isn't anywhere near as high without Tom Brady at QB. If trading him isn't an option, though, keep him in your lineup for the time being and hope that he can get back on track.
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