Week 1 is often a surprise. Raise your hand, who had Kevin Ogletree? Exactly! So we will walk this precarious balance of who you should start. It gets harder, but that's half the fun. This is of course not telling you what you know. It is advising you on those of whom you maybe waffling. 5. DeAngelo WilliamsNormally I would not advise starting anyone in a running back by committee backfield.But Jonathan Stewart is nursing a high-ankle sprain. This should mean more touches for Williams. Yes, Carolina bought in Mike Tolbert in the offseason, But Tolbert has looked listless at best. So I am still sticking with Williams. Tampa Bay had the worst run defense in the NFL last year. They allowed 25 touchdowns for running backs in 2011. This is their first game with a new coach. This may be the first and only time to count on Williams to get you double digits fantasy points. There is a lot of competition in that backfield, including the quarterback. Look closely at Williams for your fle...
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PLAYERS:
Justin Blackmon,
Angelo Williams,
Darren McFadden,
Jay Cutler,
Drew Brees,
Tom Brady,
Aaron Rodgers,
Brandon Marshall,
Vontae Davis,
Mark Sanchez,
Mario Williams,
Santonio Holmes,
Stephen Hill,
Mark Anderson,
Jared Allen,
Chris Cook,
Rashad Jennings,
Maurice Jones-Drew
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers
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