Fantasy Football 2017: Thursday Night Football Start Em, Sit Em Week 5
SIT ‘EM #3
player. 48. Projected Points: 2.5. D/ST. Buccaneers. Buccaneers D/ST. 3
It goes without saying that you should sit the Patriots defense and special teams, but what about the Buccaneers? I’d recommend sitting them, as facing Tom Brady is not an easy task.
Even for good defenses that have faced Brady this year, it’s been a challenge. Both the Chiefs and Texans allowed Brady to put up good numbers and the Bucs don’t see the future Hall of Fame quarterback very often. He’ll be looking to impress in primetime.
The Bucs allowed the Giants to rack up 379 total yards a week ago and most of that damage was done through the air. They limited New York’s run game, but who hasn’t? New England’s rushing attack will be a little scarier than the Giants’ and the Patriots offense as a whole is going to challenge these Bucs defenders.
I’d recommend picking up another defensive and special teams unit for week five if you can.