Fantasy football sit, start, and sleepers: Divisional Advice for 2017, Week 9

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his seven-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on October 22, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his seven-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on October 22, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions looks down field for a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Ford Field on October 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions looks down field for a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Ford Field on October 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NFC NORTH

SIT: Green Bay Packers Defense

I don’t see the Packers offense doing much here, which means more time on the field for the home defense. Things are going to go down in a bad way for the cheese-heads in this one.

START: Quarterback, Matthew Stafford – Detroit Lions

Green Bay’s defense isn’t all that great to begin with. Add to it the likelihood they’ll be on the field most of the game due to the Packers’ offensive struggles, and this is going to be a good night for Stafford.

SLEEPER: Tight End, Eric Ebron – Detroit Lions

Eric Ebron has not been what the Lions thought he’d be when they drafted him. He’s still in Detroit though, and this division rivalry game is a big spot for him to come out smelling like roses.

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AFC NORTH

SIT: Quarterback, Joe Flacco – Baltimore Ravens

I don’t care what he says, that hit from Kiko Alonso was brutal, and Flacco shouldn’t be coming back this soon. Do what the Ravens aren’t, and sit him.

START: Baltimore Ravens Defense

Going up against the Titans, I fully expect the Ravens defense to come in looking for a shut-out. This means hard hits, and at least two turnovers.

SLEEPER: Cincinnati Bengals Defense

If Blake Bortles comes out here and throws the way we all know he’s capable of, then the Bengals defense is in for at least two turnovers. Possibly one taken to the house, and you have a solid streaming week.

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