Start-or-sit debates in fantasy football might as well be called make-or-breaks.

The way you handle your lineup on the fringes often makes or breaks your entire matchup. And since the stakes are peaking in Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season, it is critical to ace as many of these exams as you can.

Coming here was a good start, as we'll spotlight two starts and two sits for the upcoming slate.

Start: Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers (at Miami Dolphins)

Anyone with the foresight to pounce on Cam Newton when the Panthers brought him back is already counting their riches.