Week 9 Fantasy Football Matchups / Start'em Sit'em

Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

J.P. Losman will be back as the Bills' starting quarterback Sunday as they try to continue their dominance over the visiting Cincinnati Bengals. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Bengals listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bills, and the game's over/under is sitting at 43½. The only fantasy players worth focusing on for the Bills are Lynch and Evans. Cincinnati has a few fantasy studs on its roster in Palmer, wide receivers Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson and running backs Watson and Rudi Johnson. Houshmandzadeh is on a hot streak right now you can't sit him.

Start'em: Palmer, Housh, Ocho, Lynch, Evans

Sit'em: The Rest

Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

A victory will give Detroit (5-2) its best record midway through a season since being 6-2 in 1999, the last time it made the playoffs. Denver has dropped four of its last five and now plays four of its next five on the road for the first time since 1997. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Lions listed as 3-point favorites versus the Broncos, and the game's over/under is sitting at 46. Both Kitna and Cutler have been decent fantasy plays this season due to their passing yard numbers, Jones is a must-play going up against a poor run-stopping team, Be particularly wary of starting any of the Lions' pass-catchers, keep an eye on Henry's status as gameday approaches.

Start'em: Cutler, Henry (INJ), Marshall, Kitna, Jones, Williams, Johnson

Sit'em: The Rest

LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee (5-2) is off to its best start since opening 9-2 in 2003, the last season it reached the playoffs. Carolina (4-3) has its own issues in the passing game thanks to a string of injuries at quarterback. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Titans listed as 4-point favorites versus the Panthers, and the game's over/under is sitting at 36, Not much fantasy wise here, the Titans' White is on the brink of becoming a consistently productive fantasy player and Carolina's Steve Smith is always capable of an eye-popping performance.

Start'em: Panthers DST, White, Titans DST

Sit'em: The Rest

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Favre tries to keep the Packers flying high when they visit Kansas City on Sunday for the first time in 11 years. Favre is 0-3 against Kansas City, including a 27-20 loss in 1996. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Chiefs listed as 2-point favorites versus the Packers, and the game's over/under is sitting at 37½. With four 300-yard passing days in his last five starts, Favre is once again a sure-fire fantasy start, it might be worth taking a flier on Grant after his emergence against the Broncos. LJ, and the Kansas City "D" are recommended starts.

Start'em: Favre, Driver, Jennings, Packers DST, LJ, Gonzalez

Sit'em: The Rest

Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Now more conservative in the passing game, Rivers and the Chargers go for their fourth straight victory when they visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Chargers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Vikings, and the game's over/under is sitting at 41½. Tomlinson and Peterson are both fantasy studs and obvious every-week starters, Gates & Rivers should make solid plays as well, Whoever starts under center for the Vikings should not be considered this week.

Start'em: Rivers, LT, Chambers, Gates, Chargers DST, Peterson

Sit'em: The Rest

Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Saints will be in for a challenge as they try for their fourth straight victory Sunday when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Saints listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Jaguars, and the game's over/under is sitting at 40. Brees is finally making fantasy owners happy, but running back Bush and wide receiver Colston are there to garner some of the attention, Bush has been a fantasy stud ever since the Saints drafted him. The Jaguars have three big fantasy players of their own in running backs Taylor and Jones-Drew and the defense.

Start'em: Jones-Drew, Jaguars DST, Brees, Bush

Sit'em: The Rest

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

The Buccaneers (4-4) look to avoid a three-game losing streak Sunday when they host the equally inconsistent Arizona Cardinals (3-4). Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Buccaneers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Cardinals, and the game's over/under is sitting at 38. Arizona has the larger number of sure-fire fantasy starters in this game, with Warner, Fitzgerald, Boldin, and probably James appearing in lineups in most leagues. On the Tampa side, it's backup central. Garcia and Graham will give you something but won't run wild, and Galloway is hit-or-miss.

Start'em: Warner, James, Boldin, Fitzgerald, Garcia, Bucs DST (Sleeper)

Sit'em: The Rest

Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

The 4-3 Seahawks visit the 4-3 Browns on Sunday in Cleveland. Both look to finish the first half of the season with a winning record. Seattle has won two straight NFC West titles, and is in good position to capture a third. The Browns have already matched their win total from last season. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Browns listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Seahawks, and the game's over/under is sitting at 47. Lots to choose from here. Anderson, Edwards, and Winslow have moved into the must-start category at quarterback, WR, and TE respectively. Hasselbeck's minor injury shouldn't hinder the quarterback too much. Alexander is slumping, but can you bench him here? Hackett's likely return means that Burleson, and possibly Engram, may see their production slip a bit. Watch Branches gametime status.

Start'em: Hasselbeck, Alexander, Branch (INJ), Anderson, Edwards, Winslow

Sit'em: The Rest

McAfee Coliseum, Oakland, California

The Texans try to snap a three-game skid when they visit the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Raiders listed as 3-point favorites versus the Texans, and the game's over/under is sitting at 41½. Nobody here impresses me except "maybe" the Raiders D. This is ugly for fantasy ball.

Start'em: A. Johnson (INJ), Walter (Sleeper), McCown, Curry

Sit'em: The Rest

RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

One of the most highly anticipated non-playoff games in recent memory takes place on Sunday when the New England Patriots visit the Indianapolis Colts in the league's first matchup of teams who are unbeaten this far into a season. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Patriots listed as 6-point favorites versus the Colts, and the game's over/under is sitting at 57. High-scoring affairs are usually the norm whenever these clubs get together, so a case can be made for nearly every regular offensive skill player on both sides to receive a spot on your roster.

Start'em: Brady, Moss, Welker, Watson, Manning, Addai, Wayne, Clark

Sit'em: The Rest

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Romo and the Cowboys play the first of three straight games against divisional foes on Sunday night when they visit McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Cowboys listed as 3-point favorites versus the Eagles, and the game's over/under is sitting at 47. Not a bad game for your fantasy lineups. Romo, McNabb, Westbrook, Owens and Witten, Barber is scary this week, as are the D's.

Start'em: Romo, Owens, Witten, McNabb, Westbrook (Both D's are Sleepers)

Sit'em: The Rest

Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (5-2) is sitting atop the AFC North, but has company as Baltimore (4-3) and Cleveland (4-3) are just one game back. The AFC North-leading Steelers are unbeaten at Heinz Field this season and have not lost a Monday night game at home in more than 16 years. Bodog Life Sportsbook currently have the Steelers listed as 10-point favorites versus the Ravens, and the game's over/under is sitting at 36½. Tight ends Todd Heap and Heath Miller are both worth starting, as are both defenses, as for the QB's they'll be decent but not spectacular starts in this one.

Start'em: McGahee, Heap, Ravens DST, Roethlisberger, Parker, Miller, Steelers DST

Sit'em: The Rest