Start ‘Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Tyreek Hill. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season.
Divisional Round: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS
Divisional Round Start ‘Em: Running Backs
Travis Etienne at Chiefs (Sat. 4:30 p.m. ET, NBC): Etienne rushed for 109 yards in last week's win over the Chargers, and his next matchup against the Chiefs makes him a nice option in one-and-done formats. While the Jaguars opened as 8.5-point underdogs, Etienne will face a Kansas City defense that surrendered 14-plus fantasy points to running backs 10 times during the regular season.
Jerick McKinnon vs. Jaguars (Sat. 4:30 p.m. ET, NBC): McKinnon has been a touchdown machine, scoring at least once in six straight games. In that time, he's found the end zone a combined nine times. Next is a matchup against the Jags, who surrendered two touchdowns to Austin Ekeler last week and allowed the 11th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in the regular year.
More Starts
• Miles Sanders vs. Giants (Sat. 8:15 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Bargains
• Miles Sanders vs. Giants ($5,700)
• Isiah Pacheco vs. Jaguars ($5,500)
