Joe Flacco - QB, Baltimore Ravens

For all the reasons I am buying the Cardinals this week, I am selling the Ravens. The Cardinals have allowed the fifth-least amount of fantasy points against QBs, and Flacco is dealing with a tattered receiving corps in a game that could get out of hand quickly. If you are starting Flacco this week, you are likely in a larger league or have injury/bye week issues. Regardless of the reason, I would not recommend going with the Ravens signal caller this week.

Joseph Randle - RB, Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys exit the bye week with a potential change in running back, as whispers of Christine Michael being ready to seize the lion's share of carries for Dallas everywhere. Despite rushing behind what is considered to be the best offensive line in football, Randle has yet to break 100 yards rushing on the season. His three touchdowns against the Falcons remain the highlights of what has been an otherwise average season for the young back. I would look for an option other than Randle, as he is going up against a Giants defense that has been good against the run and won't have to worry about Tony Romo or Dez Bryant hurting them.

Le'Veon Bell - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Before you start throwing things at the screen, let me explain. Le'Veon Bell has picked up where he left off last season, with 390 rushing yards, three touchdowns and a ton of fantasy points. But Bell faces a Kansas City team that has allowed four rushing touchdowns this season, and they were all in one game in Cincinnati. The Chiefs have been pretty good against the run and you can bank they'll be ready for Bell. I'm not saying bench him, but temper expectations.

LeGarrette Blount - RB, New England Patriots

If there's one running back to bank on against the New York Jets, it's Dion Lewis, not LeGarrette Blount. The Jets have allowed one rushing touchdown to running backs this season, and only one team has topped 100 rushing yards in a game against them. Stay very far away from Blount this Sunday.

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