Start Em Sit Em Week 8: Top Players to Start and Bench at Each Position

October 27, 2012   ·   Shawn Brubaker   ·   Jump to comments

This week's slate of NFL games features some top offensive matchups, promising huge numbers for some players. 
Let's get right into it. Here are this week's top starts and benches at each position.
 
Quarterback
Start 'Em—Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
When an elite quarterback like Peyton Manning takes on the league's worst defense, take notice. Sparks are going to fly.
Making this an even better start is the fact that the opposing Saints have an elite offense of their own that should have no problem turning this game into a shootout. 
Both teams will need to pass to keep pace in this game, so expect both Manning and Saints quarterback Drew Brees to throw at least 40 times.
The difference is where the Broncos have a solid pass defense, the Saints are among the league's worst at defending the pass. Opposing quarterbacks are completing just under two-thirds of their passes for 8.9 yards per attempt.
Manning should have no...

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