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Watch out for a pair of fantasy starters who could cost you a championship

If you are in the hunt for fantasy championship title hardware in Week 16, watch out for a couple big-name players that could trip you up.

At running back, Philly's LeSean McCoy has already been trying to sabotage your title aspirations, as he ranks No. 35 among running backs in total fantasy points over the past two weeks. On Sunday night in Week 15, Philly head coach Chip Kelly awarded goal lines carries to Chris Polk and Darren Sproles, and the two backs combined for three rushing touchdowns. As for Shady, he was left out in the cold. Touchdowns have been elusive for him all season (just four total on the year), and he's unlikely to splash pay dirt this week against a Washington defense that ranks as the third-toughest in fantasy against the RB position. Unfortunately, McCoy and his owners know that all too well as McCoy could muster just 22 rushing yards on 20 carries against his divisional foe in Week 3.

At quarterback, beware of Ben Roethlisberger. Pittsburgh's QB is coming off a 360-yard effort (but no TD passes) in Week 15 at Atlanta, and he's averaging 365 passing yards over his past seven contests. But the problem is that he's going up against a KC defense that, despite facing six quarterbacks this season currently ranked among the top 10 in fantasy scoring (including Peyton Manning twice and Tom Brady), it has yet to allow a QB to reach 270 passing yards. Only Seattle has limited quarterbacks more in fantasy this season. Big Ben has middle-of-the-pack fantasy upside, at best, this week.