Start / Sit?

Is it a good idea to start Cushing this week?

If I start Cushing, who do you suggest I sit?

Laurinaitis
Pollard
LeRon Landry
"Rocky" McIntosh
Shaun Phillips

Do you think Laurinatis can have a big game this week, similar to what A.J. Hawk did against the Lions last week?

I like the fact that Landry and McIntosh are at home. The Redskins official scorer loves to hand out assisted tackles (as you know).

Thanks for your thoughts.
Dave.

BTW I love the "Rants". Keep up the awesome work.

I'd probably sit McIntosh. Even though the Redskins scorekeeper is quite generous with handing out assists, the Packers have really struggled to get their run game going which means "Rocky" will likely see below-average tackle opportunities. Phillips is also a potential sit, but he has a nice matchup against the Raiders and he is coming off the game of his career.

The Lions have been quite generous to opposing fantasy MLBs. I think Laurinaitis will have a very solid game.