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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 8: Advice for Unfavorable Fantasy Football Matchups

Iffy fantasy football matchups make or break decisions each week.

It's never fun to bench a notable starter, but remember when Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had that tough matchup against a strong Kansas City rush defense in Week 6? He posted six points.

There's a counterpoint to every example, though, such as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tying for the position high at 29 points in Week 7 against the New York Jets.

It's time for owners to judge each unfavorable situation again for Week 8, so let's take a look.