Week Four Fantasy Football Sit or Start - QB's and RB's

Week three had a lot of surprises. Our big pick last week was Miami RB Ronnie Brown. He racked up some serious points and left opposing owners heartbroken.

Lets check out some of the key players for Week Four.


QUARTERBACK
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Tony Romo - Although the Rams have been solid against the pass, Romo has just been too effective in getting the ball to his receivers. Terrell Owens and Jason Witten seem to be right where Romo needs them to be and have made 16 and 14 grabs, respectively. His 8 TDs are tied for third in the league.

Tom Brady - Almost goes without saying! He has so many weapons and seems to find 'em at the right time. Moss has improved his route running and will snatch at least one TD out of the air this week. The Cincinnati defense is swiss cheese and with Rudi Johnson probably out, the Bengals will not have many sustained drives, so expect the ball to be in Brady's hands often.

Carson Palmer - As noted last week, you got to keep your studs on the field, so Palmer is still a go even though he faces NE's top ranked defense. There are questions as the secondary will key in on Chad Johnson and Houshmandzadeh has injury issues that may keep him off the field.

Matt Hasselbeck - We expect the Seahawks passing game to produce good numbers against the 49ers secondary. WR Branch has been reliable as has been Engram and Burleson. Most analyst have predicted at least 2 TD's through the air


Brett Favre - The Viking's run defense has been stellar so we can expect the Packers to focus on their passing game. Favre's improved decision making coupled with an offense that's clicking will keep him on the field for most owners.

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Derek Anderson - If you have better options, this may be the week to sit Anderson. Week 2 against the Bengals has resulted in misleading stats, so he would be a dangerous choice if you are going by the numbers. Of course, he is facing the Ravens daunting defense which will be pumped in this divisional game.


Damon Huard - Shawn Merriman's going head hunting and Huard will be the target. The poor offensive line has not been able to make holes for Larry Johnson, and without a running game, SD will be prepared to shut down the passing game as well.



RUNNING BACKS
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Joseph Addai - The Denver Broncos are giving up over 160 yds on the ground and will not be able to slow down Addai. Expect 100+ and at least 1 TD.

Ronnie Brown -We like Ronnie Brown again this week against the Raider's D. With Miami's questionable passing offense, the Dolphins will continue to rely on the ground game.

Lamont Jordan - Jordan is almost officially at stud status for fantasy owners and he should produce plenty of points this week. With Zak Thomas out, Miami's defense will have problems with Jordan both on the ground and catching checkdown passes to bail out Daunte Culpepper.

Marion Barber III - Barber will have a big game against the Rams as the Cowboy's solid passing game opens up the running game and vice versa. The Rams rushing defense will continue to struggle.


Marshawn Lynch - Lynch made a believer of us with his performance against NE, and the Jets are not nearly as potent against the run.

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Marion Barber III - Hmmmm.....this is a great week as we are gonna find out whether the cowboys are as far along as their fans hope they are. Barber has scored well against two suspect defenses, and the Bears will manhandle the 'boys o-line and swarm to the ball. Just ask LT!

Laurence Maroney - With injury and the goal line prowess of both Heath Evans and Sammy Morris, I would resist the urge to play Maroney. He may get you close to 100 yds, but without the touchdowns, there are better options.

Larry Johnson - Nope. Even if he has good outings for a couple of weeks, it would be hard to endorse him. The Chiefs are not good fundamentally and the Chargers are going to unload all their frustrations against KC.