Late Week Wisdom

Ok, here we are, week 16. This should be the final week of the season. I know some of you might have games next week, but my preference is to move it up to week 16. It just makes things much easier. Anyway, onto my recommendations. We've got a number of injured stars again this week and that makes some interesting decisions come Sunday. There will also be a bunch of game-time decisions as well, so watch the news on Sunday morning.

Start

Shaun Hill QB SF - Hill had a down week last week by not throwing a TD pass since he took over as the starter. That should change this week as the 49ers head to STL to face a defeated Rams team. With Frank Gore looking iffy, look for Hill to get multiple TDs and he may even run one in. (265 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT)

Pierre Thomas RB NO - You could be looking at the fantasy playoff MVP after taking over for Reggie Bush and Duece McAllister. This week would culminate a dominating few weeks for Thomas and with the Lions' on tap, that looks very likely. Don't hesitate to start him over most of this year's first round picks. (125 yards, 2 TDs)

Sammy Morris RB NE - Another late round sleeper has emerged again as NE's main man. There are 2 other backs in NE getting carries, but Morris is the goal line guy and the #1 RB as well. Look for NE to pound the ball to keep Warner and company off the field this week. (85 yards, 1 TD)

Jerricho Cotchery WR NYJ - It's tough to recommend any Jets receiver after what's been a disappointed stretch of games, but this is the week Favre should bounce back and I think Cotchery should be the main beneficiary. (75 yards, 1 TD)

Kevin Walter WR HOU - As strange as it may sound, Walter has alternated weeks of productivity this year. He had a down week last week, so look for a rebound game vs OAK. I could see OAK's main cover guy, Nmandi what's his face, on Andre Johnson most of the game and that would allow Walter to get open deep. (85 yards, 1 TD)

Sit

Tony Romo QB DAL - I know anyone would have a hard time benching Romo in your championship, but if I had a quality back up I might consider it. He came through last week vs NY, but BAL is a much tougher assignment. Look for modest numbers from Romo at best and the potential for a down week.

Larry Johnson RB KC - Since returning from his "suspension" LJ hasn't quite lit the world on fire. KC's new offense doesn't feature the RB and really doesn't fit Johnson quite as well. They are passing first and with MIA, that's how you beat them. I could see KC playing catch up for most of the day and that would further limit LJ's upside.

Willie Parker RB PIT - You might be tempted to get Parker back in your starting lineup after the news of TEN's run stopper being out, but I'd give that a second thought. Parker has only 1 TD since week one and he is still splitting the carries with M. Moore. Even Gary Russell is a threat to steal a TD or two, so find another option for this week.

Anquan Boldin WR ARI - After missing practice this week, Boldin looks very iffy for the game in NE. ARI can't really improve their position, so you might see them play it safe with Boldin and possibly even Kurt Warner. The weather also could play a factor in limiting ARI's passing game. Those are all red flags for this all-pro WR.

Santana Moss WR WAS - He finally got back in the end zone last week and his owners might feel like he's back and ready to dominate like earlier in the season. There are just a few problems with that. One, he suffered a minor concussion which limited him in the 2nd half of last week's game (although he has practice without incident this week). Second, he's facing PHI the team that held him without a catch the last time these two teams met. Again, too many red flags for me to trust him in week 16.