Each week when compiling this report, I take into consideration not only the individual players mentioned, but also the state of their teams and their opponents, team schedules, historical player performance, inclement weather (when applicable), and of course, injuries. This is a dynamic, stat-driven article that aims to assist you in making the right roster decisions for your fantasy squad. Your feedback is important to me, so please keep the emails coming. Got a specific roster question relative to your team? Fire away.

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Quarterbacks

Start 'Em:
Quarterbacks Who Will Outperform Relative To Their Draft Position And Recent Hype

Vince Young @ SEA
Young let owners down last week by following one of his best games (3 TD passes vs. Miami) with his worst performance of the season: 8 of 21 for 89 yards, 2 INTs and a fumble vs. San Diego. Even though this game is very much about Chris Johnson’s pursuit of 2,000 rushing yards, I still think Young will bounce back and play well in Seattle. The Seahawks have lost 3 straight and have been outscored 106 – 24 in that stretch. On the season, Seattle has allowed 27 passing TDs and an average of 250.4 passing YPG.

Brett Favre vs. NYG
Favre is coming off an incredible half against the Bears - 285 of his 321 passing yards came in the second half and overtime. Overall, he was 26 of 40 with 2 TDs and 0 INTs. With 3 TD passes this week, Favre can move into a third-place tie in Vikings history for the most passing TDs in a single season. He can pull it off against a demoralized, visiting Giants team that has surrendered 27 aerial scores this season.

Matt Schaub vs. NE
Schaub has thrown for a career-high 4,467 passing yards – which lead the NFL. He has completed 68.4 percent of his passes, 27 TDs, 14 INTs and a career-high 99.1 QB rating. In his only game previous against NE (as a member of the Falcons, 10/9/05), Schaub threw for 298 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs. Start him with confidence against a weak Patriots secondary that has given up 23 passing TDs this year. New England will likely rest their better players which makes Schaub’s day appear even brighter.

Jay Cutler @ DET
Cutler is proof that every QB who faces the Lions deserves a spot on the SCR start ‘em list. All kidding aside, his performance on Monday against the Vikings showed even more than what we expected of him when he was traded to Chicago prior to this season. Against Minnesota he was 20 of 35 for 273 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT. He’s got upside this week against the NFLs worst pass defense; the division rival Lions have given up 31 aerial TDs and 265.4 passing YPG.

Bench 'Em:
Quarterbacks Who Will Under Perform Relative To Their Draft Position And Recent Hype

Forget about Carson this week.

Peyton Manning @ BUF
Peyton Manning needs 153 passing yards to break the Colts’ single-season franchise high of 4,557 yards (2004), but will he get there? In case you somehow missed it, last week Manning was pulled in the 3rd quarter so it would be a shock if he stays in the game that far this week. Apparently, this is the price we pay getting quality production from Colts starters for 15 weeks.

Matt Ryan @ TB
Barring a late setback, Ryan is on schedule to start this week, but might not be the best option for your fantasy squad. Since returning from injury, Ryan has completed just 49.3% of his passes over the last 2 games, but has 4 TD and 0 INT in that span. After a rough mid season stretch where he threw multiple interceptions in 4 of 5 games, he has now not thrown an interception since November 15. Keep in mind that the Bucs have won 2 straight and amazingly took down the mighty Saints last week! Despite allowing 26 aerial TDs, their defense is playing better and teams average just 206.9 passing YPG against them.

Running Backs