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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 16: Defenses

Published: Dec 23, 2015 at 02:11 AM

Michael Fabiano

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the weekly NFL matchups and how they'll affect your fantasy football team. All starts and sits are based on standard scoring leagues. Obvious fantasy starters like Tom Brady and Adrian Peterson will not be featured. For your final lineup decisions, check our lineup rankings.

Start 'Em

Good matchups:Seahawks defense vs. Rams, Bills defense vs. Cowboys, Dolphins defense at Colts

Sit 'Em

Bad matchups:Eagles defense vs. Redskins, Cowboys defense at Bills, Vikings defense vs. Giants

In the latest episode of the NFL Fantasy LIVE podcast, the gang discuss the top waiver wire pickups of Week 16 and profile the matchups they don't trust in the Fantasy Championships. Don't forget to subscribe to the show or download each episode HERE!

Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on NFL.com and NFL Network and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. Have a burning question on anything fantasy related? Tweet it to _**@MichaelFabiano**_ or send a question via **Facebook**!

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