Early Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Picks for Week 14 ft. Matthew Stafford, Bucky Irving, Khalil Shakir, Marcus Mariota

Fantasy football is heading into the final week of the regular season, which means for some teams, one player can make or break the last three-plus months. Of course, with many players having run out their welcome this season, you might be looking for some inspiration on who you can trust in what could be the biggest game yet of the year.

Luckily, Sportskeeda has compiled this handy list of players to avoid and start. The lists take into account various factors, but aim to list only players with a high likelihood of spiking or flatlining this week. Without further ado, here's who should start and sit in Week 14 of fantasy football.

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Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em picks

Matthew Stafford at Los Angeles Rams v Carolina Panthers - Source: Getty

Matthew Stafford had been on one of the longest runs without an interception in NFL history, but that ended against the Carolina Panthers. Expect Stafford to get back into form against the Arizona Cardinals, a team that hasn't managed to shut down much in recent weeks.

Bucky Irving is back on the field after a long wait, and he didn't waste time producing. As such, managers should feel confident about leaning on the back heading into Week 14.

James Cook faces the Cincinnati Bengals defense in Week 14, and that means significant fantasy points for managers after Cook ripped off two straight 100-yard performances, earning 144 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Must Starts

• James Cook
• Courtland Sutton
• Quinshon Judkins
• Jakobi Meyers
• Bucky Irving
• Khalil Shakir
• Josh Allen
• RJ Harvey
• Matthew Stafford
• Puka Nacua
• Jameson Williams
• Ja'Marr Chase

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Fantasy Football Week 14 Sit 'Em picks

Lamar Jackson at New York Jets v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Lamar Jackson started the year in typical form, but it's clear that something isn't right. It could be a lingering injury, with the quarterback routinely appearing on the Baltimore Ravens' official injury report.

Regardless, managers need to look elsewhere for the rest of the season. Perhaps a full offseason reset can help improve his value, but he simply isn't a viable fantasy football quarterback with the season on the line.

Marvin Harrison Jr. returned to the fold in Week 13, which means the Michael Wilson experiment is likely over. He might be worth keeping, but not worth starting except in desperate circumstances.

Terry McLaurin is back and finally turned in a WR1-caliber fantasy football performance. However, the Washington Commanders will travel to face the Minnesota Vikings in their building, and after an exhausting overtime game on Sunday, don't expect a duplicate performance from the receiver who has been out of sorts for most of the year.

Must Sits

• Lamar Jackson
• Saquon Barkley
• Michael Wilson
• Terry McLaurin
• Ashton Jeanty
• Tyjae Spears
• Matt Prater
• Bijan Robinson
• Woody Marks
• DK Metcalf
• Marcus Mariota