Start 'em/Sit 'em: Week 10

Normally, you wouldn't start many fantasy guys against the Ravens defense if you can help it. But here's the thing -- Baltimore's D has been ravaged by injuries and they should go up big early. Palmer is among the league leaders in passing attempts, topping out at 61 last week. Most of that is due to the fact Oakland is trailing often, and this week will be no exception. By sheer opportunity, Palmer is a must-start this week.

Bush looked like fantasy gold after the end of last season and the first two games of this season (totaling 890 yards from scrimmage and 4 TDs in that six-game span), but has trailed off in the six games since (393 yards, two tuddies). I bet he gets back on track this week against a Titans defense that has been gashed for more than 130 yards on the ground in all but two games this season.

It wouldn't be a Start/Sit without Eric Decker huh? I made a mistake last week in including him in my Sit. Never. Count. Out. Peyton. Manning. Even while his teammate, Demaryius Thomas, ranks fourth in the NFL in receiving yards, Decker has become a must-start in any game with Manning under center. Don't ever doubt him again.

Once again, I blame myself for Flacco's struggles. Well, that and the fact that Flacco is just not an elite fantasy quarterback. (I said fantasy, people. Don't need an "elite" quarterback debate on our hands, here.) Flacco won't need his laser-rocket arm this week. Expect a heavy dose of Ray Rice (have you seen how bad the Raiders are at defending the run?) and a big lead early. No need for the Flac man to release the Kraken.

It hurts me to sit one of the Bears, especially in arguably the biggest game of the season. Forte will be a focal point of Chicago's offense this week, but his contributions may be limited to the passing game. Houston has not allowed a rushing TD this season, and they've given up more than 82 rushing yards just once this year. Forte will be bottled up early and often.

This has nothing to do with the matchup, especially since the Bengals were torched for 38 standard-league fantasy points by Denver's wideouts last week. Warm up a spot on your bench for Nicks. He's been bogged down by a knee injury all year, and it's apparently gotten worse, with more swelling this week than last. Nicks has had just one good fantasy day this season (Week 2) and hasn't even come close to being relevant the other five games. Until he proves you can trust him, bench Nicks like a third-string quarterback.

Last week, I threw all strategy out the window and went with my gut feeling and it paid off. I doubt that will happen again, so I'm mixing it up a little this week. Tone Zone has been running his mouth about being back in the lead, so it's time to knock him off his pedestal. Don't sleep on my picks this week, it may just win you a fantasy matchup. If it doesn't, well just blame Andy Reid. He seems to be taking a lot of heat in Philly this week anyways.

Start 'em:

Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB -- Bills (@ NE)

I started Fitzy a few weeks back and it worked out, why not give it a go again? In six career games against the Patriots, the Harvard-grad has thrown 16 interceptions. Don't let that number scare you. Despite the high turnover-ratio, Fitzpatrick has 11 touchdowns and has averaged 284 yards per game. I see Buffalo being behind all game, which will force the Bills to air out. What does that mean for you? Garbage time points and fantasy owners love their garbage points. Just hope you're not playing against him.

Mikel Leshoure, RB -- Lions (@ MIN)

I know, I may be jumping the gun a little bit on Leshoure. The former Illinois standout found the endzone THREE times against the Jaguars on only 16 carries. With the Lions' redzone struggles, he may see a lot more carries going forward. Minnesota, who at one time this season was one of the best run defenses, has been miserable lately. In the Vikings' past four games, they have allowed 166 rushing YPG for an average of 4.6 YPC. I don't see any reason why Leshoure doesn't hit double digit fantasy points on Sunday afternoon.

Torrey Smith, WR -- Ravens (vs. OAK)

After starting off the season on fire, Smith has been quiet as of late. He caught a touchdown last week, but just barely cracked double-digit fantasy points with 10. Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams had a field day on Oakland's secondary in Week 9 and I believe Smith will do the same. Smith has seen four redzone passes this season and caught all of them and the odds of being in the redzone are in Baltimore's favor against the Raiders. BOLD PREDICTION: Smith catches a TD pass for over 65 yards on Sunday afternoon.

Sit 'em:

Cam Newton, QB -- Panthers (vs. DEN)

Newton has been better as of late, finding a nice balance between the run and the pass, but Denver is not a good matchup for him. The Broncos' secondary has been rock solid lately and kept Drew Brees and Andy Dalton in check. Carolina ranks 30th in the NFL (2.5 percent) in touchdowns per pass attempt. Those statistics don't bode well for Mr. Newton. Sit him with confidence on Sunday and search your league's waiver wire for a better option.

Arian Foster, RB -- Texans (@ CHI)

Sitting Foster?!?!? I must be insane. On my actual fantasy team, I wouldn't do such a thing, but that's because I don't have any other viable options. Each week, I sit a player who's going up against the Bears' ferocious defense. Chicago is only allowing 9.1 fantasy points per game to opposing backfields and hadn't allowed over 100 yards to a running back all season until Chris Johnson broke off a huge scamper on Sunday. Remember though, that was against backups. For the first time all year, I think Foster will finish under double-digit points.

Vincent Jackson, WR -- Buccaneers (vs. SD)

There's really no reason to sit Jackson, who's been a beast as of late, but I'm doing it. I think V-Jax is going to be way too pumped against his old team on Sunday and it could diminish his fantasy value. Yes, it could be the complete opposite, but I will take my chances. With Martin being the focal point of the offense in Tampa Bay now, I think Jackson will see less and less targets each game.