Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on your bench. You can use our Who Should I Start? tool to gauge advice from fantasy football experts as you make your lineup decisions. And you can also sync your fantasy football league for free using our My Playbook tool for custom advice, rankings and analysis.
Let’s take a look at a few polarizing players and what the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) advise.
Fantasy Football Start em, Sit em Lineup Advice
Michael Penix Jr. (QB – ATL) | QB12 for Week 18
Quarterbacks the ECR has higher than Penix Jr:
Quarterbacks the ECR has lower than Penix Jr:
Some of the most popular Who Should I Start? searches of the week:
- Michael Penix Jr. or Kyler Murray: 77% of experts chose Murray
- Michael Penix Jr. or Russell Wilson: 77% of experts chose Wilson
- Michael Penix Jr. or Joe Flacco: 77% of experts chose Penix Jr.
- Michael Penix Jr. or Bryce Young: 92% of experts chose Penix Jr.
Blake Corum (RB – LAR) | RB21 for Week 18
Running Backs the ECR has higher than Corum:
Running Backs the ECR has lower than Corum:
Some of the most popular Who Should I Start? searches of the week:
- Blake Corum or Rachaad White: 57% of experts chose White
- Blake Corum or Tyrone Tracy Jr: 50% of experts chose Corum/50% of experts chose Tracy Jr.
- Blake Corum or Jaylen Warren: 57% of experts chose Corum
- Blake Corum or J.K. Dobbins: 71% of experts chose Corum
Olamide Zaccheaus | WR44 for Week 18
Wide Receivers the ECR has higher than Zaccheaus:
Wide Receivers the ECR has lower than Zaccheaus:
Some of the most popular Who Should I Start? searches of the week:
- Olamide Zaccheaus or Wan’Dale Robinson: 92% of experts chose Robinson
- Olamide Zaccheaus or Jalen Coker: 85% of experts chose Coker
- Olamide Zaccheaus or Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: 54% of experts chose Zaccheaus
- Olamide Zaccheaus or Brandin Cooks: 92% of experts chose Zaccheaus
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Start em, Sit em: Michael Penix Jr., Blake Corum, Olamide Zaccheaus (2025)
With fantasy football season in full swing, it’s time to make some tough decisions on who to start and who to sit in your lineup. In this week’s edition, we take a look at three players who could make a big impact in your lineup: Michael Penix Jr., Blake Corum, and Olamide Zaccheaus.
Start em:
1. Michael Penix Jr. – The Indiana quarterback has been putting up solid numbers so far this season, and this week he has a favorable matchup against a weak secondary. Look for Penix to have a big game and put up some solid fantasy points.
2. Blake Corum – The Michigan running back has been a breakout star this season, and he has a great matchup this week against a struggling defense. Corum should see plenty of touches and opportunities to score big points for your fantasy team.
Sit em:
1. Olamide Zaccheaus – The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver has been inconsistent this season, and this week he faces a tough matchup against a strong defense. Look for Zaccheaus to struggle to put up big numbers and consider benching him in favor of a more reliable option.
In conclusion, consider starting Michael Penix Jr. and Blake Corum in your lineup this week, while considering sitting Olamide Zaccheaus. Good luck in your fantasy matchups!
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