Welcome to Week 14 of the 2023 season IDP Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em series. For those new to the article, know that Play or Pine will cover IDPs which might seem like an obvious start. The reason is that IDP leagues vary so much; one-time use for the season, 2 IDP starters in 10 team leagues, 11 starters in 14 team leagues, and roster requirements of various sorts throughout the world. So if one seems obvious it could be because the projections indicate this could be their best week of the season.
Not the best week for IDPs, the play or pine was down this week due to it. The highest scoring IDP was Antoine Winfield TB, with 37.50 points, a relatively low high score of the week. These will happen particularly on a bye week with several teams out. This week the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Commanders have their bye weeks, and this is the last week a team will not play. A quick recap of last week’s Play or Pine. This week there are three Kansas City Chiefs mentioned, a stud linebacker, and a few deep dives.
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Results From Last Week
Week 13 Starts
- DL Christian Wilkins (MIA) 4.00pts – 3 tackles
- DL Brian Burns (CAR) 2.00pts – 1 tackle
- LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (NE) 6.75pts – 8 tackle
- LB Dennis Gardeck (ARI) 10.00pts – 2 PD, 2 QB hits
- DB Reed Blankenship (PHI) 7.50pts – 7 tackles
- DB Kendall Fuller (WAS) 8.00pts – 6 tackles
Week 13 Sits
- All players were players on bye that should have been held instead of dropping
Start ‘Em
Danielle Hunter (MIN) @LV
Hunter is having a career level year, that is to say his best season in the NFL. He has his career best in forced fumbles, is 1.5 sacks away from his highest sack total, and on pace for his career best in tackles. Those are impressive All-Pro numbers for the 9 year veteran; 60 tackles, 14 sacks, and 4 forced fumbles. He is rested and playing against a rookie QB, A. O’Connell, this week. He also has a favorable playoff schedule. D. Hunter is the one and done player of the week.
Samson Ebukam (IND) @CIN
Ebukam is on a roll, back-to-back games with two sacks. He has eight on the season, and has a favorable matchup again this week. He is playing against the Cincinnati Bengals and their backup quarterback J. Browning. A one sack game is well within reach for the Indianapolis Colts rush specialist!
Sit ‘Em
George Karlaftis (KC) v SEA
Karlaftis has been one of the best pass rushers for the Kansas City Chiefs this season. He has sacks in seven of the twelve games thus far, but he may have difficulty chasing down Josh Allen this week. Even if he gets to him, J. Allen could drag him for positive yards as opposed to sacks. Pine him this week.
Start ‘Em
Willie Gay (KC) v BUF
Gay could be in for a long night, which is a good thing in IDP leagues. He could be LB 1 for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Buffalo Bills this week. If so that would mean the target of several passes, be it zone or man coverage. He had his highest snap percentage last week and with Drue Tranquil in concussion protocol and Nick Bolton still not activated from IR, W. Gay will likely see his season high snaps this week against a high volume offense. Who knows, he could make a big play and intercept Josh Alllen this week.
Roquan Smith (BAL) v LAR
Smith has been playing great football, but perhaps is outshined by fellow Baltimore Raven linebacker Patrick Queen. R. Smith has 126 combined tackles, and should get to double digits against the Los Angeles Rams too. He will see several run plays, and intermediate passes for deflection or possibly a big play like an interception.
Sit ‘Em
Andrew Van Ginkel (MIA) v TEN
Van Ginkel is having an impressive year with boom or bust weeks. He is a hot add on the waiver wire across several IDP leagues, and at this point of the season, with hopes and dreams on the line, people are prone to break rule #1. DO NOT CHASE POINTS! He is reliant on a big play, which he has made several, but it’s not smart to have your hopes rely on Mr. Van Ginkel. Look elsewhere.
Start ‘Em
Brian Branch (DET) @CHI
If you have R. Blankenship you are starting him, but in a one and done league, or a league where only one IDP needs to be started, look at him. He is due for a season high game and is already having a Pro Bowl caliber year. R. Blankenship has 9.00 points or more in every game this season, and has a season high of 23.00 in a game. He should go over that. The San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles do not like each other, and all players will be bringing extra juice. This game ended on a sour note in the NFC Championship, and there have been chirpy comments from players and fan bases. Grab R. Blankenship and trust him in what will be a rocking home game.
Josh Metellus (MIN) @LV
Metellus is a difficult person to get away from in this article, mainly because he is available in so many leagues. He has a wonderful match against the Las Vegas Raiders this week, and is coming off of a bye week. That could be the reason he is available across 80% of leagues at the moment. Not only does he have a favorable matchup against a rookie QB this week, he plays a pass happy offense with a backup QB next week. On top of that, weeks 16 & 17 are at home. He could be a league winner waiting to be picked up.
Sit ‘Em
Trent McDuffie (KC) v BUF
McDuffie is in a slump as of late. Back-to-back weeks with eight points or less is not what you expect from a stud defensive back. The Kansas City Chiefs host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills this week. McDuffie could be in line for another underwhelming performance as he is not the weak spot of this defense, the linebackers are. Pine him
Thank you for reading our IDP Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em for Week 14 of the 2023 season.
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