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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 1: Defenses

Published: Sep 06, 2017 at 04:27 AM

Michael Fabiano

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate weekly look at NFL matchups and how they'll affect your fantasy football team. Fantasy superstars such as David Johnson and Antonio Brown will not be featured. NFL researcher Careen Falcone and former #2 FF World Player Rank and NFFC Platinum and Ultimate Champion Derek Pierson have contributed to the column. For your final lineup decisions, check our lineup rankings.

Start 'Em

Sleepers:Panthers D/ST at 49ers, Chargers D/ST at Broncos (MNF)
Deep sleepers:Falcons D/ST at Bears, Jaguars D/ST at Texans

Sit' Em

Busts:Raiders D/ST at Titans, Lions D/ST vs. Cardinals
Bust bewares:Eagles D/ST at Redskins, Packers D/ST vs. Seahawks

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