Fantasy Football 2017: Start Em, Sit Em for Week 6

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It’s time for another week of fantasy football and with that, our weekly Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em articles that help you with who to play and who to bench.

Last week was a crazy week in fantasy football and football in general. We saw a lot of injuries occur, especially to the big time stars in the league. Both Odell Beckham and J.J. Watt hit the injured reserve after injuries during their games.

For those of you who have Beckham, I wouldn’t drop him yet. He’s yet to have surgery, but it hasn’t been announced yet as to whether he’s done for the year or not. If you have an IR spot on your bench, stash him there. Otherwise, if you can afford to hold onto him, do so until an official statement has been issued.

All right, now onto the best segment of the week. What was the smartest thing I said last week and what was the dumbest thing I said last week? Let’s take a looky loo.

LEIGH’S HIT OF THE WEEK – STARTING RAVENS DEFENSE/SITTING TEXANS DEFENSE

I did a great job with my defensive suggestions last week. The Ravens forced a fumble on Raiders backup quarterback EJ Manuel and held them to just 17 points. Meanwhile, the Texans gave up 42 points to the Kansas City Chiefs. Hopefully you had them on your bench.

LEIGH’S MISS OF THE WEEK – STARTING BEN ROETHLISBERGER

I didn’t have to look far with this one. Last week, I advised readers to start Ben Roethlisberger against the Jaguars. I thought it seemed like a great move, but Big Ben ended up throwing five picks and the Steelers went on to lose to Jacksonville. This is why they play the games, folks.

Now, onto the real deal! Who should you start and who should you sit?

TEAMS ON BYES: BUFFALO, CINCINNATI, DALLAS, SEATTLE