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WIDE RECEIVERS – START ‘EM

Derrick Mason (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Detroit

Mason struggled against DB Charles Woodson on MNF, but how nice must it be to face the Lions’ secondary coming off a bad game. The Lions are the second worst team in the league when it comes to defending the WR position (the Titans are the worst, but they’re playing the Rams in week 14), so Mason should be able to post his 70-yard, 1 TD game that we’ve grown accustomed to. The Lions allow nearly 25 points per game to WRs, and seeing that the Ravens only real threat at the wide receiver position is Mason, he is a promising start if you’re looking for WR help in week 14.

Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) vs. Arizona

Although Crabtree wasn’t around in the first game of this NFC West rivalry, he will be ready to make an impact for game two. Percy Harvin (15 fantasy points) and Sidney Rice (7) were both fantasy-startable against the Cardinals in week 13. This weekend, the Cardinals will face a 49ers team that has finally been able to move the ball through the air with Alex Smith under center. Crabtree, having 7 NFL games under his belt now, is finally getting in a groove. He has been unable to have that breakout game in 2009, but this could be the week that he shines, especially on MNF.

Terrell Owens (Buffalo Bills) @ Kansas City

The New York Jets and Darrelle Revis were able to shut down TO to the tune of just 31 yards on 3 catches in week 13 on Thursday Night Football. However, Owens’ week 14 opponent allowed Broncos’ stud WR Brandon Marshall to get 15 fantasy points with 94 yards and a TD. Owens could be in line to see some similar numbers, especially due to KC’s inability to cover opposing WRs (21 fantasy ppg allowed to the position).

TIGHT ENDS – START ‘EM

Kevin Boss (New York Giants) vs. Philadelphia

Kevin Boss goes up against a Philadelphia Eagles’ defense that ranks 7th in the NFL in total yards allowed per game, but is dead last when it comes to limiting the TE in fantasy points. The Eagles have allowed 9.8 fantasy points per game to the position, which is a number that Kevin Boss and his owners are excited to see. Boss has 391 yards and 4 TDs through 12 weeks, which isn’t exactly what fantasy owners hoped for when drafting him, but he should be able to log at least 60 yards receiving this week and makes for a good waiver-wire option. (NOTE: On the other side of the ball, Brent Celek makes for another great start this upcoming weekend facing the New York Giants, who allow the 2nd most fantasy points to TEs in the NFL at 9.7 per game.)

KICKERS – START ‘EM

Billy Cundiff (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Detroit

The Lions allow an average of almost 10 points a game to opposing kickers through 12 games this season. In week 13, Shayne Graham posted 11 points on 3 FGs and 2 XPs against the same Lions team that Cundiff will face this weekend. While Cundiff hasn’t done much to prove his worth as a fantasy kicker, going against the Lions should undoubtedly amount to 8-10 fantasy points.

DEFENSES – START ‘EM

Tennessee Titans D/ST vs. St. Louis

A match-up with the St. Louis Rams has led to many fantasy-worthy defensive performances for most of 2009. With the Titans on a roll in the second half, their defense should be good for a solid week 14. The Rams have only averaged 11.6 points per game this season, which ranks them as the worst scoring offense in the NFL. The Rams are 20th in the NFL having allowed 28 sacks and have a TO differential at -6. As a result, the Titans are a must-start for week 14.

Other favorable D/STs match-ups: (New York Jets @ Tampa Bay, New England Patriots vs. Carolina, Baltimore Ravens vs. Detroit, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland)

Week 14 Rankings:  QB  |  RB  |  WR  |  TE  |  K  | DEF    (click to read)

Week 14 Start & Sit:  START ‘EM  |  SIT ‘EM    (click to read)

Week 14 Waiver Wire Advice:  PICK THEM UP  |  CUT THEM LOOSE    (click to read)

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