Quarterbacks

Ryan Fitzpatrick: Well, that was quick. After Trent Edwards was given his job back after the bye week to face the Titans, he was yanked out of the starting lineup by new interim head coach Perry Fewell. This more than likely spells the end of the Edwards era as the quarterback of the Buffalo Bills.

In steps Fitzpatrick. He is 2-1 under center for the Bills, and as the coaching staff reiterated this week, he gives them the best chance to win this weekend in Jacksonville. The Jaguars rank 27th in the league against the pass, and with the confidence that Terrell Owens and Lee Evans have in Fitzpatrick, look for him to have a few scores, just not enough to warrant a start. SIT
David Garrard: He has struggled this season throwing the ball. Garrard is the 17th-rated passer in the NFL, and the Bills rank 9th in the league against the pass. I think there will be a full dose of Maurice Jones-Drew which will limit Garrard’s chances for big numbers. SIT
Running Backs
Marshawn Lynch: I don’t know about you, but as a Lynch owner myself, I have grown tired of his lack of production. The Jaguars rank 22nd against the run, but I still don’t have the confidence to start Lynch until he starts to show me something. SIT
Maurice Jones-Drew: The league’s 5th leading rusher against the league’s worst run defense. START
Wide Receivers
Terrell Owens/Lee Evans: Evans has his most success when there isn’t a quarterback named Edwards under center. He succeeded with former Bills QB J.P. Losman and excels when Fitzpatrick is under center. I definitely recommend starting Evans, and T.O. could warrant a start in a WR/TE flex spot. START BOTH
Mike Sims-Walker: Where did this guy come from? He has been a great fantasy WR this year, with five touchdowns and 603 yards receiving. I recommend a start for him this week, especially with Bills cornerback Terrence McGee missing all week in practice with a knee injury. START
Tight Ends
Shawn Nelson: Even with Nelson back healthy, I can’t recommend a start until we find out how much confidence Fitzpatrick has in him. Let’s wait and see. SIT
Marcedes Lewis: Having caught two touchdowns so far this season, I don’t see why Garrard couldn’t hit him for another in the red zone. START
Defense: Neither team has a spectacular defense, but if you had to choose one, go with the Jags. The Bills just cannot find a way to stop the run, which Jones-Drew will take advantage of and put up a big day as Titans RB Chris Johnson did last week. Bills SIT Jaguars START
TERRY LONG