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Doc, a big thank you for last week's excellent advice to start Ahmad Bradshaw. I confess that before I read your cogent analysis, I was leaning toward Jerome Harrison (what a disaster that would have been). This week presents a different problem in my league: I'm going to play three WRs and have the nice choice of Andre Johnson, Greg Jennings, Steve Smith (NYG) and Wes Welker. With Green Bay's O-line health improved, Welker's great matchup and no way to sit Smith, I'm thinking of sitting Johnson (instead of Welker) because of the way the Bengals have shut down No. 1 WRs. Am I insane or is this reasonable? Thanks again for last week's game-saving advice!
 
— Steve

Glad I could help you last week, Steve. While Harrison looked great for a couple games, he can't be relied upon as long as Jamal Lewis is healthy.

As for this week's question, I don't have quite as strong an opinion, but I'm definitely leaning one way. I agree that Jennings' matchup with Detroit is too good to pass up and that Smith is a guy you have to play every week, but I'm not so sure that you should be putting Johnson on the bench. To me, he's one of those guys you play every week, regardless of the matchup. Johnson's as talented as any receiver around, and trying to predict when he's going to have a bad outing could get you into trouble. You know his numbers are going to be great over the course of the season, and leaving him in the lineup every week is the only way to ensure you benefit from those stats.

While Welker has a terrific matchup this week, he simply doesn't offer the same upside as Johnson. Plus, some nasty weather is expected in New England, which could hinder the Patriots' passing attack. You hate to bench a player like Welker, but I just like your other options more this week. Good luck.

I need one more starter from these four in a PPR league:
 
Dwayne Bowe at Washington
Percy Harvin vs. Baltimore
Devin Hester at Atlanta
Brent Celek at Oakland
 
Who's my best bet? Thanks.

— Dan

Well, Dan, I think I can narrow this down a bit right off the bat. Harvin is banged up right now, so I probably wouldn't start him against the Ravens, and Hester hasn't shown consistency yet, so I'd keep him on the bench, too.

That leaves you with two pretty good options in Bowe and Celek. Given your format and how each has played lately, though, I'd give Celek the nod. On the season, he's averaging 6.5 catches and 75.8 yards per game, tremendous production in a PPR league. With Oakland's solid corners possibly holding the wideouts in check, QB Donovan McNabb is likely to rely heavily upon Celek this week. Plus, I could see Bowe struggling against a good pass defense like Washington's, especially as the Chiefs' only legitimate receiving weapon. I'd stay away from him if possible this week.

Got two lightning-round questions for this week:
 
In a standard league: Ray Rice vs. MIN or Steve Smith (NYG) vs. NO?
 
In a 0.5 PPR league: Tim Hightower vs. SEA or Mike Sims-Walker vs. STL?
 
Thanks!
 
— Jake

Your first question is a tough one, Jake, as I'm a big fan of Rice. However, I'm sticking to my guns with Smith and saying he belongs in your lineup weekly until he proves otherwise. While the Saints' defense has been impressive thus far, it's not yet a unit that should strike fear into fantasy owners. The Giants might be forced to throw often to keep up with the Saints' offense, and Smith will be the target of numerous Eli Manning passes. Meanwhile, Rice is facing a Minnesota "D" that hasn't allowed a rushing score all year, so this isn't a terrible week to bench him.

As for your other dilemma, I really like Sims-Walker to bounce back this week after being deactivated last Sunday for violating a team rule. QB David Garrard has shown that Sims-Walker is his favorite target, and the Jags are facing a Rams defense that has allowed eight TDs through the air so far. That should spell success for the wideout. While Hightower could have a good game as well, he doesn't offer the same potential.