Should I worry that I have Palmer and Houshmanzadeh starting against NE?

Question

I'm playing my brother this week, who for some reason cant lose in fantasy football. I have 2 losses, but the 2nd most total points (behind my brother of course). I want to make sure I start my team great, so that I can give him his first loss.

here's my team:

Palmer
Houshmanzadeh
Boldin
Gore
L. Washington (ugh)
Crumpler
Galloway (in my flex rb/wr spot)

bench:
Portis (bye)
Jamal Lewis
Big Ben Roethlisberger
Brandon Marshall

my starting defense is MIN (bench is SD)

Kickers Jeff Wilkins and Nick Folk

Answer 1

Before giving too much credit to the New England D, look at who they've shut down: the Jets, the Chargers (who have been shut down by just about everyone so far) and the Bills.

The Bengals have too explosive of a passing attack to sit either Palmer or Houshmandzadeh. Roethlisberger is without Hines Ward in week 4 and Brandon Marshall has a tough matchup at Indy.

Dance with the ones that brought ya.

Answer 2

Need to know who you would be starting in place of those two. Real hard to give advice without knowledge of who else you could plug in.

Ok, after seeing your roster I would go with Big Ben and Marshall instead of Palmer and TJ. Pats just looking to good and if Cinci is in pass mode, there could be a few picks thrown by Palmer.

Answer 3

I wouldn't be worried at all. The NE secondary is WEAK. Samuel will be matched up with Chad Johnson and TJ will be able to run free. Plus, I think CIN will be playing catch up and that means passing, passing and more passing. I like their chances for a big game.

Answer 4

No they are both studs, you can't sit them no matter who they play. Even though NE is good, they should put up respectable points.

Answer 5

I would not start if you have and option, though the bengals should be throwing they will be behind.