Every Wednesday, The Fantasy Doctor ponders fantasy football dilemmas and prescribes advice with an eye on helping you win. Email your fantasy questions to  fantasydoctor@pfwmedia.com. Questions may be edited for clarity.

I don't know whether to start New England's defense or Green Bay’s defense. Green Bay seems to be universally ranked higher this week against Minnesota, but I'm uncertain considering their injuries, as well as New England being pretty hot the last two weeks. Suggestions?

Michael

I’d go with the Patriots. They have more than twice as many return TDs (defense and special teams) as the Packers (7-3), with five coming in the past two weeks. While the Pats are surrendering 40 yards per game more than the Packers, they have allowed fewer points than Green Bay (244, compared to G.B.'s 245). With a favorable matchup Sunday vs. Miami, the Pats are the play.

Doc,

This week, I need you personally to please help me get into the playoffs and possibly grab a first-round bye!

At RB, I have Alfred Morris starting, but my second RB I need to chose between an injured Matt Forté, Beanie Wells or Bryce Brown.

My TE slot has been a struggle all season so I traded for Vernon Davis and picked up Brandon Myers. Who gets the nod this week?

Finally, defensively, I am leaning toward starting the Bengals over my usual Seahawks, but am debating picking up the Browns.

Thanks Doc, appreciate all of the advice this season!

Alex

To me, your RB dilemma is the most challenging call. Personally, I’d lean toward Brown if LeSean McCoy (concussion) remains out. If McCoy plays, then Forté, if healthy, gets the nod. Wells is the third-best option.

At tight end, I’d go with Davis. And I’d keep rolling with the Seattle defense.