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Football > Week 06 > Sit 'Em

Week 6: Sit 'Em

These usually solid players are not worth starting this week due to match-up, injury, or other circumstances This week's picks include Ryan Fitzpatrick, Willis McGahee, Pierre Garcon, Jeremy Kerley, and Greg Little.
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Many are speculating that Nicks might return this week after sitting out week 3-5 with foot and knee issues. Some reports say that Nicks had a positive outlook from a recent MRI and that he could practice and play in Week6. Teammate Ahmad Bradshaw for one, has indicated that Nicks will play this week vs. San Francisco. I think these reports are just speculation at this point. We will have to wait and see if Nicks practices this week. If he does, he will still probably be a game-time decision. If Nicks does give it a go this week, it is not likely a positive outlook anyways given the match-up. I think if he is given one more week to heal and come out in Week 7 vs. Washington he could be a great play, but just not this week. If Nicks plays, consider him viable for 3-4 receptions for less than 50 yards without a TD.

Tamme has been gaining more yardage than fellow tight end Joel Dressen, but Dressen has caught Peyton Manning's eye as a red zone target. In Week 5 Tamme grabbed 6 passes for 50 yards vs. New England. Tamme has not produced double-digit fantasy numbers since Week 1. This week Denver faces a solid San Diego defense that can control the passing game. Manning and his receivers will be busy in this match-up, but I think Manning will target Dressen and Thomas near the goal line and not Tamme. As Manning and Rivers duel through the air this week look for 3-4 receptions for less than 35 yards out of Tamme.

Remember to read all our columns for this week and use our Who To Start Rankings

 
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Jeb Gorham
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FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2007
I have been involved in sports since a youngster, growing up playing nearly every sport imaginable. Short Track Speedskating was my main sport with six years competing at national and international levels. For the past ten years I have worked in the sports, fitness and wellness industry. Beginning in the Fall of 2011 I will be Assistant Professor of Management - Sports Management at Southern Vermont College. I have my masters degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Physiology from the University of Maryland, College Park and my Ph.D. in Sport Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. I am an avid cyclist and fantasy sports are one of my many hobbies.
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