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Every Friday throughout the NFL regular season I will be sending you this lineup helper that I like to call: Tough Decisions. In this article I will break down players with similar value, ranking and projection heading into this coming week.

Let's take a look at the TOUGH DECISIONS for Week 14:

Quarterbacks

Ben Roethlisberger (@Bengals) or Andy Dalton (vs. Steelers)

The Case for Roethlisberger: Big Ben is a QB1 and there is no denying it. Is he elite? You bet he is. He has elite playmakers all around him, which is a big reason as to how he’s thrown for 300 or more yards in six games this season. If you look at his last four games, he has thrown 10 touchdowns, compared to just four interceptions. Sure, back in Week 8 Roethlisberger was terrible against this Cincy defense, but that was also his first game since missing four weeks with a knee injury. Cincinnati has been stingy against opposing quarterbacks this season, allowing the fourth fewest fantasy points per game, but the recent emergence of Markus Wheaton gives Pittsburgh another weapon on the outside. Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Wheaton, Martavis Bryant, DeAngelo Williams—enough said.

The Case for Dalton: Much like Roethlisberger, Dalton struggled in the last matchup between these two rivals. If you scrap the games against Pittsburgh and Houston, Dalton is averaging 21.7 fantasy points per game. He is currently a top-five quarterback and is enjoying the best year of his career. The Steelers are allowing the 11th most fantasy points per game to opposing signal callers this season. Green and Dalton struck gold last week and they will look to do it again this week against their bitter rival. Cincinnati may have a better defense than Pittsburgh, but Dalton isn’t the quarterback in this matchup with the better supporting cast.

The Verdict: Roethlisberger. Give me the better supporting cast in this matchup.

Running Backs

Lamar Miller (vs. Giants) or Jonathan Stewart (vs. Falcons)

The Case for Miller: Oh Lamar, how you have taken fantasy owners on a weekly roller coaster ride. After scoring five total touchdowns between Weeks 6-9, the team decides to give a completely healthy Miller just 12 carries combined in Weeks 11 and 12. WHAT!? Don’t worry, you weren’t the only one upset by that. However, Miami was dedicated to pounding the ball on the ground against Baltimore, en route to Miller getting a season-high 20 carries. Who knows what Miami will do moving forward, but at this juncture, all things point to giving the ball to Miller on Sunday. With that being said, Miller carries RB1 upside against a Giants defense that has allowed the seventh most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. He should also see some work in the passing game, boosting his stats for PPR owners of the speedy Miami back.

The Case for Stewart: When it comes to touches, Stewart has been one of the safest plays in fantasy all season. Since the team’s bye in Week 5, Stewart has received 20 or more carries in every game. Stewart will face an Atlanta defense who has been pretty generous to opposing running backs, allowing 16 total touchdowns in 12 games. They are tied with the Miami Dolphins for allowing the third most fantasy points per game to the position. Stewart would be a top RB1 if it weren’t for Cam Newton stealing carries in the red zone and at the goal line. Stewart has just 51.1 percent of the team’s carries inside the red zone. To put that in perspective, elite fantasy running backs such as Adrian Peterson and Devonta Freeman are both above 62 percent.

The Verdict: Miller. As long as Miller is getting touches, he’s the guy for me. He is a threat to break a big play every time he touches the ball.

Shaun Draughn (@Browns) or LeGarrette Blount (@Texans)

The Case for Draughn: The injury to Carlos Hyde has pushed Draughn into mid-range RB2 category. Since becoming the starting running back in San Fran, last week was the first time Draughn didn’t get 20 touches. However, he still saw 18 touches! He is being used heavily in this offense and is poised for another large workload. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert continues to look Draughn’s way and a matchup with the Cleveland Browns is just what the fantasy doctor ordered. The Browns have allowed the sixth most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs and the sheer workload makes Draughn a quality RB2 with low-end RB1 upside in this matchup.

The Case for Blount: Blount is extremely tough to bring down and for most of this season, Houston has struggled tackling opposing playmakers. They have done much better of late, but it can’t be ignored that they are allowing 97.8 rushing yards per game. Just last week, LeSean McCoy ran for 112 yards on this defense, providing optimism for Blount owners. However, we all know this is Tom Brady’s pass-first offense and Blount’s usage on a weekly basis is tough to predict. The Houston offense has been much better of late, but the team’s weakness isn’t in the front seven, it’s in the secondary. The Patriots will likely utilize the passing game early and often, making Blount a low-end RB2, quality RB3 against the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football.

The Verdict: Draughn. I’m going to go with guaranteed touches in this matchup. I like Draughn as an RB2 this week.

Wide Receivers

Brandon Marshall (vs. Titans) or Alshon Jeffery (vs. Redskins)

The Case for Marshall: Marshall has been one of the most heavily used receivers in all of football this season. His 128 targets trail only Demaryius Thomas (131), Antonio Brown (137), DeAndre Hopkins (149) and Julio Jones (157). Also, his 22 red zone targets are among the league’s best. Over the last three weeks, the Tennessee Titans, Marshall’s Week 14 opponent, has allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing pass catchers. Seven touchdown passes to wide receivers the last three games. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is playing well, making both Marshall and Eric Decker quality fantasy options in this one. Also, if rookie Marcus Mariota is able to keep Tennessee in this game, the Jets could be passing a lot, which would be great for Marshall and his owners. Lock him in as a WR1 this week.

The Case for Jeffery: Jeffery hasn’t eclipsed 100 yards since Week 9 and hasn’t found the end zone since scoring in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings. He is the top pass-catching option on a team devoid of other playmakers on the outside. He is the go-to option in the passing game and is a WR1 in all formats. Jeffery has 14 red zone targets in just seven games this season, showcasing the team’s continued efforts to get him the ball. Washington doesn’t have a cornerback that can really compete with Jeffery’s size and physical stature, making Jeffery a viable option to find the red zone this weekend. Much like Marshall, lock him in as a WR1 in Week 14.

The Verdict: Marshall. He’s been a stud and Fitzpatrick is in a groove. Give me Marshall.

Doug Baldwin (@Ravens) or Dez Bryant (@Packers)

The Case for Baldwin: Baldwin has five touchdowns in the last two games, and six in the last four contests. Wilson is looking his way often, en route to Baldwin emerging as a WR2 down the stretch run. Of course, following two great fantasy performances, the fantasy doctors prescribed a Week 14 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore has been extremely generous to opposing wide receivers, allowing the fourth most fantasy points to the position in 2015. Need another reason to start Baldwin? Well, Baltimore is one of only three teams (Saints, Eagles) to allow 19 or more receiving touchdowns to opposing wideouts. Baltimore has struggled to slow any pass-catcher down this season, making Baldwin a high-upside WR2 in Week 14.

The Case for Bryant: It’s been a down year for Bryant. Sure, he missed five games due to an injury, but even when on the field he has been a disappointment. Not having Tony Romo hurts his fantasy value, but one would think he would get the ball regardless of who is under center. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case. He expressed his frustration with quarterback Matt Cassel on Monday night and in terms of usage, it worked. He saw more targets down the stretch, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a poor fantasy outing. Dallas is going to need to score to keep up with Green Bay on Sunday, but it just hasn’t been there for Bryant thus far in 2015.

The Verdict: Baldwin. At the start of the season, choosing Baldwin over Bryant would have been borderline idiotic. Well, it isn’t now.

Tight Ends

Julius Thomas (vs. Colts) or Richard Rodgers (vs. Cowboys)

The Case for Thomas: After hauling in nine passes for 116 yards and one touchdown against the Chargers in Week 12, Thomas crashed back down to reality against the Titans last Sunday. If it weren’t for a touchdown grab later in the contest, it would have been a complete bust for the Jacksonville tight end. He needs a touchdown to produce a quality fantasy game, and the fact that he has scored in three straight game bodes well for his fantasy value in Week 14. The Colts are allowing an average of three catches for 33 yards to opposing tight ends over the last three games. However, Jacob Tamme, Cameron Brate and Jesse James aren’t exactly big names at the position. Thomas should fare better than the aforementioned tight ends, but Thomas is a frustrating player to own in fantasy leagues.

The Case for Rodgers: Rodgers’ role in the offense is growing and not only because he was the hero in a Week 13 contest with the Lions. If you take out the 61-yard touchdown catch at the end of the game, he ends with seven receptions for 85 yards. Even so, he still would have been the leading receiver for Green Bay in that game. If his price tag remains relatively low in DFS, he is a sneaky play amidst all the other big name tight ends out there. The Cowboys have allowed just three touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season, which doesn’t bode well for the Green Bay tight end. However, Rodgers could have another quality game in Week 14, despite Dallas’ success in slowing down tight ends.

The Verdict: Rodgers. The Rodgers-to-Rodgers connection is just too good. Well, hopefully. I like it this week.