Trying to figure out who to start in fantasy football can be a tricky business. One wrong move and your team could take a hit. Let's look at some players you might want to think twice about starting this week.

First up is Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the 49ers. He's been playing well, but he missed last week with a shoulder injury. Even though he's expected to play this week, he's up against the tough Buffalo Bills defense. Quarterbacks have struggled against them, and Purdy's injury might not help. Plus, he's the last game on Sunday night, so if he has a bad week, you might not have time to switch him out.

For running backs, keep an eye on James Conner. He's been having a rough time lately, especially against good run defenses. This week, he's facing the Minnesota Vikings, who have been shutting down runners all season. Conner might not be your best option.

D'Andre Swift is another one to watch. He's been a bit inconsistent and is up against a solid Detroit run defense this week. Plus, he's not getting as many plays as he used to.

Wide receivers might want to be careful with Tommy Flowers and Deebo Samuel. Flowers has been struggling lately, and he's up against a strong Eagles secondary this week. Samuel, on the other hand, has been losing targets to other players on his team. The Buffalo Bills have also been tough on wide receivers, so that's something to think about.

Lastly, tight end T. J. Hockenson had a great game last week, but that was against a team focusing on shutting down their best receiver. This week, he's up against the Arizona Cardinals, who have been tough on tight ends all season.

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