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Continue starting the players who helped you early in the season http://www.billsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-dawson-knox-jersey , but carefully evaluate this week’s NFL matchups to submit your best possible lineup.Here are several players to start and others to avoid this week.START `EMQuarterback–Blake Bortles, Jacksonville vs. HoustonBortles has averaged 22 fantasy points per game (FPPG) over the past three weeks and has thrown multiple TDs and no interceptions in his last two games. The Texans have given up the second most FPPG to QBs.–Case Keenum, Minnesota vs. CincinnatiKeenum has thrown multiple TDs in five of his last six games, and has averaged just over 20 FPPG during that span. The Bengals have given up 20 FPPG to QBs over the past three weeks.–Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs. New EnglandRoethlisberger has averaged 363 passing yards in his last five games against the Patriots. He’s thrown 12 TDs and just three interceptions in his last four games, and has thrown multiple TDs in five straight games.Running back— Christian McCaffrey/Jonathan Stewart, Carolina vs Green BayThe Packers have given up the most receptions and receiving yards to RBs over the past month, and McCaffrey is second among RBs with 67 catches. The Packers have given up 4.3 yards per carry (YPC) over the past four weeks, also making Jonathan Stewart someone to consider starting. He has 4.8 YPC in his last four games, and has scored at least one TD in three straight weeks.— Kenyan Drake, Miami at BuffaloThe Bills have given up an average of 160 rushing yards and 4.9 YPC to RBs over their past six games. Since taking over as the Dolphins’ lead back, Drake has averaged 23.6 FPPG in point-per-reception (PPR) scoring formats.— Mike Davis, Seattle vs. LA RamsDavis should have a productive day against the Rams, who’ve given up 5.1 YPC to RBs over the past four weeks, and the second most FPPG to RBs this season.Wide receiver— Mohamed Sanu Brian Burns Jersey , Atlanta at Tampa BaySanu has scored double digit FPPG in PPR scoring in nine of 12 games. The Buccaneers have yielded the most receptions and FPPG to receivers.— Jordy Nelson, Packers at CarolinaNelson gets a bump up with QB Aaron Rodgers expected to start. In the six games Rodgers started this season, Nelson averaged four catches for 48 yards and scored six TDs. In his next seven games, he averaged three receptions for 22 yards and failed to score a TD. His ability to find the end zone with Rodgers under center makes him especially intriguing in non-PPR leagues.— Robert Woods, LA Rams at SeattleWoods had been the Rams’ most reliable receiver before his Week 11 injury. He should lead the team in targets this week, and with 15 catches for 228 yards, he’s had good success in his two career games against the Seahawks.Tight end— Charles Clay, Buffalo vs. MiamiSomeone is going to have to catch some passes for the Bills this week, and with the Dolphins giving up the second most receptions and third most TDs to TEs, Clay could be a sneaky play.–Jack Doyle, Indianapolis vs. DenverDoyle has quietly the second most receptions among TEs this season. The Broncos have given up the fifth most FPPG to TEs in PPR scoring.SIT `EMQuarterback— Derek Carr, Oakland vs. DallasCarr has an average of 13.5 FPPG over the past six weeks and recorded a miniscule 5.15 yards per pass attempt in Week 14. Amari Cooper, his inconsistent deep ball threat, will likely be out this week.— Alex Smith, KC vs. LA ChargersThe Chargers h this appears to be a good matchup for Mariota against the 49ers, who’ve given up the second most FPPG to QBs, Mariota is dealing with a knee injury that could limit him. He has also scored single digit fantasy points in three straight weeks.Running back— Frank Gore, Indianapolis vs. DenverGore is coming off of a 36-carry Week 14 performance, and is faced with a short work week. The Broncos continue to be tough against the run, and have given up 3.3 YPC and an average of 89.5 rushing yards per game.— DeMarco Murray, Tennessee at San FranciscoOver the past three weeks Murray and Derrick Henry have virtually split carries (34 to 32), and in Week 14 Henry had both of the team’s red zone carries. The 49ers have gone five straight games without yielding a TD to a RB and have allowed an average of 57 rushing yards per game to the position over the past three weeks.Wide receiver— Mike Evans, Tampa Bay at AtlantaEvans has scored an average of 7.3 FPPG in PPR over his past seven games, and has not scored a TD during that span.— Josh Gordon, Browns vs. RavensGordon has been impressive in his first two games of the season, but the Ravens have surrendered the fewest TDs to WRs on the season (five), and have given up the fourth fewest FPPG to the position.Tight end— Austin Seferian-Jenkins, NY Jets at New OrleansSeferian-Jenkins disappointed in a favorable matchup against the Broncos in Week 14. He’s had two catches or less in three straight games. The Saints have given up the fourth fewest F amid a midseason slide that has left the playoff hopeful in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
It was a surprising end to Kidd’s three-plus season tenure in Milwaukee, when the Bucks made the playoffs twice. Giannis Antetokounmpo turned into an All-Star under his watch, and the Bucks were considered an emerging force in the East at the start of the season.
But the Bucks had lost four of five to fall to 23-22 going into Monday night’s home game against Phoenix, and had been prone to defensive lapses especially on the perimeter. Assistant coach Joe Prunty was serving as head coach.
General manager Jon Horst, who was promoted from director of basketball operations in June, said it was time for a change and the move was made with ”unanimous support of ownership.”
PRO FOOTBALL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – In the two-week run-up to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots will face plenty of questions about two things critical to the team’s success: Tom Brady’s right hand and Rob Gronkowski’s head.
Brady answered most of the concerns about whether the hand injury would hinder him with a strong performance in New England’s AFC championship game victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Gronkowski, meanwhile, will likely spend at least part of this week going through the concussion protocol. He suffered the injury on a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jacksonville safety Barry Church.
The game-changing tight end is Brady’s favorite target, and he missed last season’s Super Bowl run after undergoing season-ending back surgery.
There was no update from the Patriots on Gronk’s status Monday, but he was at the facility for team meetings.
CLEVELAND (AP) – Hue Jackson is finally handing off his Browns offense.
Cleveland’s coach, who has handled game-planning and play-calling duties while going 1-31 over two seasons with the Browns, is hiring former Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Todd Haley.
Jackson interviewed other quality can layoff loss last week, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move.
A former head coach with Kansas City, Haley’s familiarity with the AFC North will be a huge plus for Jackson as he tries to turn around the Browns following a historic 0-16 season.
OLYMPICS
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – A team of South Korean officials travelled to North Korea to check logistics for joint events ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics in the South, as the rivals exchanged rare visits to each other amid signs of warming ties.
The head of the North’s popular girl band triggered a media frenzy during her two-day visit to South Korea this week to check potential venues for North Korean artistic performances during the Olympics, and another delegation from the North is coming this week to see accommodation facilities and the Olympic main stadium.
The Koreas are pressing ahead with a flurry of reconciliation efforts after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un abruptly expressed his willingness to send an Olympic delegation. While some see Kim’s outreach as a ploy to weaken U.S.-led international pressure and sanctions, Seoul wants better inter-Korean ties and sees improved ties as a path toward talks to help ease the North Korean nuclear standoff.
South Korea’s presidential office called for national unity for the success of the first Winter Olympics on South Korean soil and criticized conservatives who have said the government is making too many concessions to North Korea to help it steal the show at the Games.
BASEBALL
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs are having active talks with free agent Yu Darvish, hoping to add the right-hander to their rotation as they try for a second championship in three seasons.
The 31-year-old Darvish is one of the top players available in a slow-moving market this winter. He finished last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping them reach the World Series.
A person with direct knowledge of the discussions confirmed the talks to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no agreement in place. The Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees also have expressed interest in Darvish.
It was a surprising end to Kidd’s three-plus season tenure in Milwaukee, when the Bucks made the playoffs twice. Giannis Antetokounmpo turned into an All-Star under his watch, and the Bucks were considered an emerging force in the East at the start of the season.
But the Bucks had lost four of five to fall to 23-22 going into Monday night’s home game against Phoenix, and had been prone to defensive lapses especially on the perimeter. Assistant coach Joe Prunty was serving as head coach.
General manager Jon Horst, who was promoted from director of basketball operations in June, said it was time for a change and the move was made with ”unanimous support of ownership.”
PRO FOOTBALL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – In the two-week run-up to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots will face plenty of questions about two things critical to the team’s success: Tom Brady’s right hand and Rob Gronkowski’s head.
Brady answered most of the concerns about whether the hand injury would hinder him with a strong performance in New England’s AFC championship game victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Gronkowski, meanwhile, will likely spend at least part of this week going through the concussion protocol. He suffered the injury on a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jacksonville safety Barry Church.
The game-changing tight end is Brady’s favorite target, and he missed last season’s Super Bowl run after undergoing season-ending back surgery.
There was no update from the Patriots on Gronk’s status Monday, but he was at the facility for team meetings.
CLEVELAND (AP) – Hue Jackson is finally handing off his Browns offense.
Cleveland’s coach, who has handled game-planning and play-calling duties while going 1-31 over two seasons with the Browns, is hiring former Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Todd Haley.
Jackson interviewed other quality can layoff loss last week, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move.
A former head coach with Kansas City, Haley’s familiarity with the AFC North will be a huge plus for Jackson as he tries to turn around the Browns following a historic 0-16 season.
OLYMPICS
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – A team of South Korean officials travelled to North Korea to check logistics for joint events ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics in the South, as the rivals exchanged rare visits to each other amid signs of warming ties.
The head of the North’s popular girl band triggered a media frenzy during her two-day visit to South Korea this week to check potential venues for North Korean artistic performances during the Olympics, and another delegation from the North is coming this week to see accommodation facilities and the Olympic main stadium.
The Koreas are pressing ahead with a flurry of reconciliation efforts after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un abruptly expressed his willingness to send an Olympic delegation. While some see Kim’s outreach as a ploy to weaken U.S.-led international pressure and sanctions, Seoul wants better inter-Korean ties and sees improved ties as a path toward talks to help ease the North Korean nuclear standoff.
South Korea’s presidential office called for national unity for the success of the first Winter Olympics on South Korean soil and criticized conservatives who have said the government is making too many concessions to North Korea to help it steal the show at the Games.
BASEBALL
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs are having active talks with free agent Yu Darvish, hoping to add the right-hander to their rotation as they try for a second championship in three seasons.
The 31-year-old Darvish is one of the top players available in a slow-moving market this winter. He finished last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping them reach the World Series.
A person with direct knowledge of the discussions confirmed the talks to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no agreement in place. The Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees also have expressed interest in Darvish.
