Week 11 Fantasy Faceoffs

Editor's note: Senior Fantasy Writers Dave Richard and Jamey Eisenberg disagree a lot on particular players in a given week. Instead of trying to convince each other they are right, we feel it makes for good reading to hear each argument. Here are their best debates entering Week 11.

Start Larry Johnson vs. New Orleans?
Dave Richard	Jamey Eisenberg
I can't buy into L.J. just yet. Even with a great home matchup, the reality is that he's seen the Chiefs offense morph into The Greatest Show On (Arrowhead's) Turf thanks to the play of Tyler Thigpen. The second-year passer has changed the team's offensive philosophy and has earned the confidence of coach Herman Edwards, who said Johnson will have to "blend" into the offense. And it doesn't help Johnson's case that the Saints' high-powered offense is coming to town, meaning that it's possible that the Chiefs will be playing from behind. Between that and Johnson being rusty (he's missed four games), there's no way to expect the veteran rusher to put up big numbers with limited opportunities. I'd rather start: Maurice Jones-Drew vs. TEN	We certainly don't condone what Johnson did off the field, and we applaud the Chiefs for taking a stand and suspending him the past three weeks. But bringing him back against New Orleans is a good move because he could run wild against the Saints. New Orleans has improved its run defense this season, but the Panthers, Chargers and Falcons have exposed the Saints the past three games. And you know Johnson is going to be motivated to put the focus back on the field when it comes to his life. I don't see New Orleans stopping him, and the Chiefs will lean on Johnson and the ground game to slow down the Saints offense. I'm starting him over: Brandon Jacobs vs. BAL

Start Aaron Rodgers vs. Chicago?
Dave Richard	Jamey Eisenberg
While Rodgers has done well this year, we can agree that he hasn't been as effective as Brett Favre was toward the end of his time in Green Bay. That said, it's worth noting that Favre had trouble against Lovie Smith's Bears ever since Smith's second season. How bad? Favre, who holds plenty of NFL passing records, totaled two touchdowns and 13 interceptions in his last six games against the Bears. Think Rodgers, who has two touchdowns in his last three games, will do any better against Smith's defensive scheme? I'd rather start: Brady Quinn at BUF	When Kerry Collins throws for 289 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions at Chicago, I'm going with Rodgers at home vs. the Bears the following week. Chicago is No. 30 in pass defense. That's worse than Denver, Detroit and St. Louis, which says a lot. Rodgers is averaging 242 passing yards with five touchdowns and one interception in four home games this year. The Bears will stop Ryan Grant and the Packers running game, but Rodgers will have a field day this week. I'm starting him over: Philip Rivers at PIT

Start Willis McGahee at N.Y. Giants?
Dave Richard	Jamey Eisenberg
Here's what we can glean from the Ravens over the past few weeks: When McGahee is healthy, they're going to use him. I won't be a tremendous proponent for McGahee this week because his matchup against the Giants is not favorable, but we're in a week where there are only so many "locks" at running back. That said, McGahee sure looked good last week and will likely be the bell cow for Baltimore this week. His numbers won't be outstanding, but he's scored four TDs in his last three when he's taken the field, including one in each of those three. I'd start him over: Brandon Jacobs vs. BAL	It's a safe assumption that McGahee is going to play this week at the Giants, but he's not going to play well. New York is No. 4 in run defense with 87.7 yards allowed and four rushing touchdowns. The Giants just held Brian Westbrook to 26 rushing yards and should be able to contain McGahee. You want to use McGahee when he has a good matchup, but not a week like this. The Giants defense should dominate this matchup in what should be a low-scoring game. I'd rather start: Ricky Williams vs. OAK

Start Braylon Edwards at Buffalo?
Dave Richard	Jamey Eisenberg
You can look at how teams have done against the Bills and have some confidence in Edwards. Buffalo has allowed two 100-yard receivers in their last three games and has fallen to the middle of the pack against the pass. The emotion and momentum of playing a nationally televised game at home might help the Bills, but the lack of a pass rush or deep enough secondary will make life easy for Quinn, who will need Edwards' help if he wants to win the game. Getting the ball deep to No. 17 will surely be in the Browns' playbook. I'd start him over: T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs. PHI	Buffalo's defense has been horrible recently, but so has Edwards. He had one catch for 15 yards last week against Denver. Think about that for a minute. The Broncos -- and without Champ Bailey. I know, Donte Whitner is hurt for Buffalo and Terrence McGee is less than 100 percent. But these same Bills also held Randy Moss to five catches for 53 yards last week. I just don't trust Edwards on the road, even with Brady Quinn playing well. I'd rather start: Mark Bradley vs. NO

Start Matt Hasselbeck vs. Arizona?
Dave Richard	Jamey Eisenberg
OK, even I admit that it would have to be a special situation to find yourself starting Hasselbeck in Week 11, but he does have a dandy of a matchup. The Cardinals, who have not played well in Seattle in the past, are coming off a short week and lead the NFL with 18 passing touchdowns allowed. I realize that Hasselbeck hasn't played in over a month, but he's been practicing with the team for about two weeks, and all signs point to him being ready to play and help rejuvenate the team. I'd start him over: Kyle Orton at GB	I agree with Dave that Hasselbeck could finish the season strong, but I'm not starting him until I see him play first. After all, he's coming off a back injury that has kept him out for the past five games. On top of that, he's still got suspect wide receivers, and that includes Deion Branch coming back and Bobby Engram healthy. Hasselbeck is worth picking up as an insurance policy, but don't start him yet. Wait until he's ready, which won't be this week. I'd rather start: Shaun Hill vs. STL

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