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Enoch Cheng
Start Kelvin Benjamin or Mike Wallace?
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I like Mike Wallace a lot more. Is there a reason to start Kelvin? numberFire thinks Kelvin will get more Fantasy Points.

Kelvin Benjamin (vs Seattle)
Mike Wallace (@ Jacksonville)
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    Steven Plescia (446 Reputation Points)
    The case for Benjamin is that the Seattle Secondary is banged up. Given that Greg Olsen tends to do more damage than Benjamin, I wouldn't expect Sherman to shadow, and even if he did, Benjamin is a tough guy to go 1-on-1 with and shut down for an entire game (dude is a freak). Benjamin gets consistent red-zone looks, and in a game where I expect the panthers to be behind, he'll see plenty of targets.

    Yes, the jaguars are a great matchup, but given Miami's stout D, I can't imagine the jags keeping it close. This will limit Tannehill's throwing attempts and therefore limit Wallace's targets. If Wallace happens to find the endzone early, he'll warrant a start, but Tannehill actually spreads the ball around decently. I expect this to be a Lamar Miller heavy game, though the jags have been a much better D as of late.

    All in all, I bet Wallace receives the higher rank, because he is the safer play, but Benjamin has more upside, and that is what you are probably seeing from Numberfire. Things to look at for the fantasy points are chance to score a TD and the confidence interval.
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    Steven Plescia (446 Reputation Points)
    They actually have similar Confidence Intervals, so it looks like Wallace's useage is as large of a concern as Benjamin getting shutdown. Numberfire also doesn't rate Seattle's Secondary as elite, I believe it is 24th.
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    Ryan Logan (500 Reputation Points)
    I had the same problem last week.... Started kelvin and well wasn't much. I say wallace against jags defense who suck against pass. Benjamin has a bad matchup against Seahawks. Still a legit defense. Wallace still sees a lot of targets.
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    SF Walker (360 Reputation Points)
    While I don't disagree with your conclusion, I'm confused by your comment, Benjamin outscored Wallace 12 to 10. Benjamin has been targeted 61 times, Wallace 52. Still Carolina hasn't looked good lately and Miami has the way better matchup.
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