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Week Eight Fantasy Start/Sit Review: Don't Kill the Messenger

 
We nailed it right on the head with Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Miles Austin, giving us a solid record of 8-7 on the week, while struggling with some sleeper picks, and urging you to go the wrong way on Frank Gore and DeAngelo Williams. Start: 4-1 Sit: 2-3 Sleeper: 2-3 Read on for brief analysis on each player from Week Eight's Start/Sit column, and then check back for Week Nine's player picks: Winners Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings (Start) Like I have said in the past, how can you seriously bet against this guy? Favre had emotion and a little but of spite riding on his side, as he tossed for more than 200 yards and four touchdowns against his former team . LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers (Start) Tomlinson almost always dominates the Oakland Raiders, so this wasn't that tough of a call. However, 56 rushing yards and two scores makes for a good "start" play. Miles Austin, WR, Dallas Cowboys (Start) Austin has scored at ... (link)

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