Found December 05, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Quarterback Mark Sanchez will get the start Sunday when the Jets visit Jacksonville.Fantasy Spin:Sanchez (12 TD, 13 INT, 71.4 QB rating) was benched late in the game last week against the Cardinals. Rex Ryan has Sanchez on a short leash right now and it's very possible Greg McElroy will take his place if he gets off to a slow start.
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