Fantasy 4-1-1: NFL week three key starts and sits

Week two of the NFL season is all about one word — adjustment.

Now, you’ve seen what your team’s productivity looks like, so adjust accordingly. If your starting players had solid opening day performances, run with them again but make sure to not write off any of your players under-performed if the showing was against tough competition. Give your players time to settle into their role.

Start ‘Em

Quarterback – Matt Stafford faces a Kansas City defense that gave up 41 points to the Buffalo Bills, four touchdowns through the air.

Wide Receiver – Brandon Lloyd and Kyle Orton will be looking to refresh the unlikely chemistry they had last year, and their matchup against the Bengals could help that.

Running Back – Tim Hightower. Arizona’s pass defense has a newly improved secondary this year, but the team still doesn’t have a linebacking core to stop the run.

Tight End – Todd Heap went undrafted in 66 percent of Yahoo fantasy football drafts, but he could have a productive game against the Redskins, who are still adapting to their 3-4 defense.

Defense – The Jets will face the Jaguars in the Meadowlands against Luke McCown. Luke McCown?

Kicker – Adam Vinatieri. The best clutch kicker in the league made just under 93 percent of his field goals last year.

Sit ‘Em

Quarterback – Matt Cassel. The Chiefs had the 30th ranked passing offense last year and without Charlie Weiss, they may pass even less. The intimidating Lions defensive line could cause Cassel to rush his throws.

Wide Receiver – The Falcons are expecting big things from Julio Jones, but he’ll be hard pressed to have a decent game against shutdown corner Nndami Asomugha.

Running Back – Michael Turner was held to 45 yards on 15 carries last year against Philly, and he struggled again in what could be a preview of the NFC championship.

Tight End – Zach Miller will still be adjusting to his new quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, and the Steelers won’t make that transition any easier.

Defense – The 49ers had no problem stopping the run last year but fell short at stopping the pass. Dallas will be slinging the ball more this year with Jason Garrett calling the shots.

Kicker – Olindo Mare. The Panthers will likely struggle to move the ball into scoring position against the Packers’ stingy defense.

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