Week 18 Start/Sit
Week 18 Start/Sit Advice Written by Adam Krautwurst Week 18 is always tricky, with playoff seeding, rest concerns, and motivation playing a major role in fantasy outcomes. Below is a clear breakdown of who to start and who to sit, organized by position. Starts Quarterback Caleb Williams Williams has been a steady fantasy producer in the playoffs, clearing 20 points in back-to-back weeks. Chicago has confirmed its starters will play, and Detroit has allowed above-average production to quarterbacks, giving Williams another favorable setup. C.J. Stroud Stroud should see a full workload with Houston still alive in the AFC South race. He has thrown for at least 260 yards and multiple touchdowns in two of his last three games, and the Colts are coming off allowing big fantasy performances to opposing quarterbacks. Running Back Tank Bigsby Bigsby is in line for a featured role with Saquon Barkley expected to sit. Washington has been one of the weakest run defenses in the NFC, opening the door for heavy volume and scoring chances. Woody Marks Marks continues to dominate Houston’s rushing workload in wins, handling at least 60 percent of the carries in six straight games. With the Texans heavily favored and motivated, Marks profiles as a strong Week 18 play. Wide Receiver Parker Washington Washington has unexpectedly become Jacksonville’s top target, totaling 260 receiving yards and a touchdown over his last two games. He now faces a Titans defense that ranks among the worst in fantasy points allowed to wideouts. Luther Burden III Burden III is expected to play through a minor quad injury and draws a favorable matchup against a Detroit defense that has struggled with receivers over the past month. Tight End Juwan Johnson Johnson has emerged as a focal point of the Saints’ passing attack and gets a major boost with Chris Olave sidelined. His usage places him firmly in top-tier tight end territory this week. Dalton Schultz Schultz remains a reliable option with Houston needing a win. Indianapolis has struggled to defend tight ends, keeping Schultz in play as a low-end starter. Sits Quarterback Baker Mayfield Mayfield has cooled off significantly, averaging under 200 passing yards per game over his last eight outings. Carolina has limited quarterback production all season, making Mayfield a risky option. Matt Stafford Stafford is expected to start, but with the Rams having nothing to gain in the standings, there’s a strong chance his snaps are limited. Running Back James Cook Cook faces major workload risk with Buffalo locked into its postseason position. The Bills have previously rested starters in similar situations, making Cook a dangerous Week 18 play. De’Von Achane Achane enters the week dealing with a shoulder injury and draws a Patriots defense that has been tough on running backs, lowering his ceiling. Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka Egbuka’s role remains too small to trust, as his route participation and target share continue to lag behind other options. Courtland Sutton Sutton faces a Chargers defense that suppresses receiver production, and Denver could limit starters if the game gets out of hand. Tight End Tyler Warren Warren’s fantasy output has collapsed due to a sharp decline in target quality, despite steady usage. Travis Kelce Kelce remains an elite talent, but a meaningless Week 18 game with backup quarterback play and a poor matchup makes him difficult to start. Points Allowed Depth Charts YTD Points Scored Rankings
Week 17 Start/Sit
Week 17 Start/Sit Advice Written by Adam Krautwurst Week 17 brings championship pressure, and every start-or-sit decision can swing a title. Here’s a concise, player-by-player breakdown of who to trust and who to avoid. Starts Jacoby Brissett (QB) Brissett is set up to rebound after last week’s dip. Cincinnati has been one of the most forgiving defenses to quarterbacks, allowing heavy passing volume and frequent touchdowns. With the highest projected total of the week, Brissett has a strong path back to a top-12 finish. Brock Purdy (QB) Purdy remains locked in after back-to-back elite performances with a healthy 49ers offense. He’s thrown eight touchdowns over his last two games and now faces a Bears defense that has struggled to limit scoring through the air. His efficiency and growing rushing contribution keep his ceiling high. Omarion Hampton (RB) Hampton could benefit from increased work if Kimani Vidal misses another game. Hampton looked explosive last week and now draws a Houston defense that has regularly allowed solid fantasy production to running backs, making him a dependable RB2. Ashton Jeanty (RB) Jeanty shocked with a massive outing last week and now gets the Giants, arguably the best running back matchup in football. New York allows elite efficiency and explosive runs, giving Jeanty legitimate league-winning upside. Wan’Dale Robinson (WR) Robinson bounced into a tough matchup last week, but his role hasn’t changed. He continues to run routes at an elite rate and command steady targets, and the Raiders present a much softer defense, putting him back in WR2/3 range. Stefon Diggs (WR) Diggs is coming off a dominant performance and has already beaten the Jets once this season. With possible injuries around him and contract incentives in play, Diggs carries both volume and motivation as a strong WR2. Harold Fannin (TE) Fannin has become the centerpiece of Cleveland’s passing game since the quarterback change. His target share, red-zone usage, and consistent production give him one of the safest floors and highest ceilings at tight end this week. Brenton Strange (TE) Strange has quietly reemerged as a reliable option since returning from injury. He continues to earn routes and targets and now faces a Colts defense that has struggled to cover tight ends, keeping him in top-10 consideration. Sits Justin Herbert (QB) Herbert flashed upside last week, but that came in an ideal matchup. Houston presents a major downgrade, limiting quarterback scoring and applying pressure at a high rate, which is problematic for a Chargers offense dealing with line issues. C.J. Stroud (QB) Stroud has been inconsistent and now faces a Chargers defense that has shut down most opposing quarterbacks. Outside of Superflex formats, this is a difficult spot to trust him. Breece Hall (RB) Hall continues to suffer from defensive focus and a struggling Jets offense. His efficiency has collapsed, touchdowns are gone, and a tough matchup with New England combined with poor game script leaves him with a very low floor. Rico Dowdle (RB) Dowdle is playing for incentives, but his recent production has been underwhelming. Seattle has limited rushing touchdowns all season, making Dowdle a risky flex rather than a confident start. Ladd McConkey (WR) McConkey runs into one of the worst possible matchups against a Texans defense that erases wide receivers and pressures quarterbacks relentlessly. With a shaky floor, he’s best avoided in a title game. Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR) Harrison returned from injury with limited snaps and involvement. Until his workload increases, and against a tough Cincinnati secondary, he’s only viable in deeper formats. Tyler Warren (TE) Warren continues to see opportunities, but the fantasy output hasn’t followed. Jacksonville has quietly tightened up against tight ends, making Warren a low-upside option. Oronde Gadsden II (TE) Gadsden has faded badly down the stretch and now faces reduced opportunity with other weapons healthy. His recent production makes him too risky to trust with a championship on the line. Points Allowed Depth Charts YTD Points Scored Rankings
Week 16 Start/Sit
Week 16 is here, and with a trip to the fantasy championship on the line, there’s no room for cautious mistakes. Matchups, recent usage, and game environments all matter more than ever. Here’s a streamlined look at who belongs in your lineup this week — and who should stay on the bench. Written by Adam Krautwurst Start Quarterback Jacoby Brissett passed the ultimate stress test last week by shredding Houston’s elite defense for over 20 fantasy points, becoming the first quarterback all season to truly solve them. If that matchup didn’t slow him down, it’s fair to say he’s largely matchup-proof. Now he draws Atlanta, a defense that has been torched through the air since Week 10, allowing top-five passing yardage and a high touchdown rate. Brissett is a confident start again this week and remains firmly in play for championship week. Justin Herbert has been difficult to trust behind a battered offensive line and while dealing with a broken left hand, and his fantasy production has dipped as a result. Still, the matchup against Dallas sets up as a get-right spot. The Cowboys have allowed more fantasy points to quarterbacks than any team in the league, with nearly every opposing passer clearing strong QB1 numbers. It’s not without risk, but Herbert remains startable as a top option in Week 16. Running Back Bucky Irving is worth sticking with despite last week’s disappointment. Carolina continues to struggle badly against the run, ranking near the bottom of the league in efficiency, explosive plays, and rushing touchdowns allowed. The Panthers have been even worse down the stretch, and Irving has historically thrived in this matchup. He remains locked into lineups as a strong RB play. Aaron Jones hasn’t delivered much fantasy value recently and hasn’t scored since Week 10, but the matchup against the Giants gives him a clear path to a rebound. New York has been one of the most generous defenses to running backs, consistently allowing usable fantasy lines. Even with Jordan Mason still involved, Jones profiles as a solid RB2 this week. Wide Receiver DK Metcalf is quietly heating up at the right time, posting strong fantasy totals in three of his last four games. Detroit’s secondary has been a gold mine for opposing wideouts all season, especially on downfield throws, and the matchup lines up perfectly for Metcalf’s skill set. With game script likely forcing more passing volume, Metcalf has real upside in the semifinals. Jauan Jennings continues to be one of the league’s most reliable touchdown scorers, finding the end zone in five of his last six games. With injuries thinning the 49ers’ receiver group, his target share should remain steady or even rise. Indianapolis has struggled to contain receivers recently, making Jennings a viable WR2 in most formats. Tight End Darren Waller remains a touchdown-dependent option, but the matchup with Cincinnati keeps him firmly in streaming consideration. The Bengals have been historically bad against tight ends, allowing more production than any defense at the position. Even with a quarterback change, Waller’s red-zone role gives him weekly scoring upside. Colston Loveland continues to emerge and could see an expanded role again if Chicago’s receiving corps remains banged up. He’s already proven productive against Green Bay and has delivered consistent fantasy value in recent weeks. If key receivers sit, Loveland becomes a borderline top-10 tight end; otherwise, he’s still a usable low-end starter. Sits Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is coming off a massive performance, but this is a classic spot to avoid chasing points. His lowest outputs since the bye have come against strong defenses, and Denver fits that mold. The Broncos limit touchdowns and fantasy scoring at the quarterback position, making this a week to fade Lawrence despite recent success. Jaxson Dart has been reliable most of the season, but the matchup against Minnesota is about as unforgiving as it gets. The Vikings have completely shut down opposing quarterbacks, holding even elite passers in check and allowing almost no passing touchdowns. Dart’s efficiency and rushing upside likely won’t be enough to overcome this defense. Running Back Ashton Jeanty’s role has steadily eroded as Las Vegas continues to struggle, and his production has cratered as a result. Even his receiving work has dried up, and now he draws a Houston defense that excels at limiting rushing efficiency and big plays. With little confidence the Raiders can generate offense, Jeanty is benchable if you have alternatives. Jaylen Warren has been surviving on touchdowns rather than volume, and that’s a dangerous formula against Detroit. The Lions rarely allow running backs to score, and Warren hasn’t generated meaningful yardage in weeks. Without a trip to the end zone, his floor is uncomfortably low. Wide Receiver Michael Pittman and the rest of the Colts’ receiving corps remain difficult to trust. The offense lacks downfield aggression, spreads targets thinly, and offers limited upside. Even in a slightly better matchup, the uncertainty makes Colts wideouts too risky in a playoff matchup. Brian Thomas delivered a strong outing last week, but the matchup in Denver is a steep downgrade. The Broncos rarely allow receiver touchdowns and he could spend much of the game matched up with Patrick Surtain II. He’s best left for deeper leagues this week. Tight End Hunter Henry faces another brutal matchup after a quiet outing against Buffalo. Baltimore has been nearly as stingy against tight ends, allowing minimal production and almost no touchdowns. He’s only worth consideration in leagues where options are scarce. Tyler Warren’s early-season promise has faded, with his role and production both trending down. Even in favorable game scripts, he hasn’t been able to convert opportunities into meaningful fantasy points. With his floor now dangerously low, he’s no longer an automatic start and should be evaluated carefully before trusting him in a must-win week. Points Allowed Depth Charts YTD Points Scored Rankings
Week 15 Start/Sit
Week 15 Start Sit: Your Fantasy Playoff Game Plan by Adam Krautwurst Maximize Your Lineup as the Fantasy Playoffs Heat Up! Written by Adam Krautwurst Week 15 has arrived, and with the fantasy playoffs in full swing, the margin for error is gone. Lineups are tightening, injuries are mounting, and every Week 15 start sit decision could determine your season’s fate. Here’s a strategic breakdown of the players you can trust this week—and those who might derail your playoff run! Start: Players to Power Your Week 15 Start Sit Lineup Quarterback Jaxson Dart (NYG) Dart stumbled in his first outing without Brian Daboll, posting just 13.56 fantasy points—his lowest as a starter. However, he confirmed he won’t cut back on running, averaging 21.7 points as a starter. Washington ranks top five in passing yards, touchdowns, and fantasy points surrendered to QBs, recently allowing J.J. McCarthy three scores. Dart is a strong Week 15 start sit play. Brock Purdy (SF) Purdy’s season has been uneven with eight missed games, but Week 15 offers a turnaround. Tennessee, eighth in fantasy points yielded to QBs, saw Shedeur Sanders drop 39.5 points last week. Six of the last seven QBs against them cleared 21.7 points. Purdy is a top-tier Week 15 start sit option at home. Check QB rankings. Running Back Woody Marks (HOU) With Nick Chubb sidelined by a rib injury and missing practice, Marks dominated Week 14 with 89% of snaps and 28 touches. If Chubb stays out, Marks faces Arizona, which has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to RBs, including 142 rushing yards and 10 TDs over five games. A mid-range RB2 for Week 15 start sit. See RB depth. RJ Harvey (DEN) Since J.K. Dobbins’ season-ending injury, Harvey has played 60% of snaps, handled two-thirds of rushes, and led in routes/targets, topping 21 fantasy points in two straight games. Green Bay’s defense has softened, allowing the sixth-most rushing yards since Week 6. A league-winning Week 15 start sit candidate. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) Tracy, on track after a Week 13 hip injury, recorded 16+ PPR points in two straight games with 23 touches each. He splits work with Devin Singletary (a viable flex) against Washington, which has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to RBs. A solid Week 15 start sit option. View RB rankings. Wide Receiver Jauan Jennings (SF) Jennings thrives with San Francisco’s high point total projection. Tennessee collapsed defensively last week, and Jennings leads the 49ers’ receivers with a 25% target share, averaging 12.8 PPR points since Week 11 with two straight TDs. A must-start for Week 15 start sit. Wan’Dale Robinson (NYG) Robinson has averaged 10.6 targets and 14.9 fantasy points since November, facing Washington, which ranks among the most generous defenses to WRs. Ideal for slot targets, he’s a strong Week 15 start sit pick. Explore WR rankings. Tight End Dalton Kincaid (BUF) Back from a three-game absence, Kincaid caught four passes for 41 yards and a TD in Week 14, hitting 14.1+ PPR points in five of nine healthy games. New England, ninth in fantasy points allowed to TEs, makes him a top-10 Week 15 start sit option. Mark Andrews & Isaiah Likely (BAL) Cincinnati has surrendered the most catches, yards, TDs, and fantasy points to TEs. Both shined in their last meeting, with Likely slightly outpacing Andrews recently. Start both for Week 15 start sit dominance. See TE rankings. Sit: Players to Avoid in Week 15 Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (ARI) Brissett has topped 20.7 fantasy points in eight straight games, but Houston has allowed the fewest QB points this season, holding Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes to 8.1 or fewer. Risky for Week 15 start sit in single-QB formats. Justin Herbert (LAC) Herbert hasn’t finished top 12 since Week 9, with low yardage (81, 151, 139) in three games. His injured hand and a porous O-line face Kansas City’s pass rush. Avoid for Week 15 start sit unless no alternatives exist. Check QB injuries. Running Back Breece Hall (NYJ) Breece Hall remains a boom-or-bust RB2 with both elite upside and a low floor. He has already posted six single-digit fantasy efforts this year and was bottled up in Week 14 despite a favorable matchup. Even more concerning, he saw only one target. Jacksonville poses one of the league’s toughest tests, allowing the fewest rushing yards to running backs and smothering pass-catching specialists over the last five games. If Brady Cook starts for the Jets, the offense could stall even further. Start Hall only if you lack a stronger option. Kareem Hunt (KC) Hunt has become almost entirely touchdown-dependent, and the Chargers have allowed only four rushing scores to running backs since Week 7. Hunt scored in Week 14 but still managed just 9.0 PPR points, totaling 30 rushing yards and failing to make an impact as a receiver. Kansas City’s offensive line problems add more risk. Hunt can be used as a flex based on his recent touchdown streak, but any game without a score likely sinks him. Wide Receiver Christian Watson (GB) Christian Watson will likely draw Patrick Surtain II, and Denver has allowed only five receiver touchdowns all season. Watson has found the end zone five times over his last four games, but he has also been held under 60 yards in four of seven outings since returning from his ACL tear and has been held to five or fewer targets five times. Limit expectations and treat him as a three-receiver-league play only. Courtland Sutton (DEN) Courtland Sutton has cooled off considerably. After averaging 13.2 PPR points through Week 9, he has dropped to 11.2 per game since Week 10. His only top-24 finish in that stretch came against Washington — a very favorable matchup — and he has struggled whenever facing strong pass defenses. Green Bay has allowed only one wideout to surpass 70 yards since Week 8 and ranks near the top of the league in limiting receiver production. Sutton is a tough sell this week. Tight End Orande
Week 14 Start/Sit
Week 14 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Playoff Prep: Key Starts and Sits for Week 14 Written by Adam Krautwurst As Week 14 arrives, fantasy managers are staring down the final stretch before playoff brackets lock in. Matchups, usage trends and injuries are shifting quickly, making every decision feel more critical than the last. Below are the players positioned to help push your team forward this week — and the ones who are better left out of starting lineups. Start Quarterback Jordan Love Love coming off a huge Thanksgiving outing and now draws a Chicago defense tailor-made for his strengths. The Bears play heavy man coverage and blitz at an elevated rate — two areas where Love excels, ranking near the top of the league in efficiency, touchdowns and EPA. Chicago has also surrendered the fourth-most passing scores and sits inside the top ten in fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Given the matchup, Love remains a strong play. Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield has been stuck in a slump, staying under 19 points in three straight games and producing poorly in five of his last six. Still, he’s been far more effective at home, averaging 22.3 points per game. Prior to his flop against New Orleans earlier this season, Mayfield had topped 20 fantasy points in four straight meetings with the Saints. Six quarterbacks have already cracked 21.5 points against them this year. Back on his own field, Mayfield is positioned to rebound. Running Back RJ Harvey RJ Harvey has operated as Denver’s lead runner since J.K. Dobbins hit IR, handling the majority of carries, routes and goal-line touches. Though not a full bell cow, he’s close — and with Sean Payton heavily involving running backs in both the passing game and red-zone work, Harvey remains a strong option. The Raiders have held up initially against the run, but constant negative game scripts have led to them allowing the third-highest rushing total to running backs since Week 9 as well as the third-most rushing touchdowns on the year. Given Harvey’s explosiveness and usage, he stays in starting consideration. Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins could benefit if Dylan Sampson’s calf injury keeps him sidelined. Judkins’ receiving involvement spiked last week, and he logged 23 carries in addition to his receiving work. He has now delivered at least 15.9 PPR points in two straight games. Tennessee has allowed eight backs to clear 13.1 points this season, making Judkins a viable RB2 in most formats. Wide Receiver Christian Watson Christian Watson continues to dominate Green Bay’s passing attack following Tucker Kraft’s season-ending injury. Over the past month, Watson leads the team in routes, targets, yardage and touchdowns, thriving particularly against man coverage — which the Bears use frequently. Chicago has allowed the most yards to perimeter receivers since Week 9 and has been repeatedly burned on deep sideline throws. With Watson running most of his snaps outside, the upside is too enticing to pass up. Jakobi Meyers Jakobi Meyers appears to be settling into the Jaguars’ system, posting at least 11.4 PPR points in three consecutive matchups. With Parker Washington possibly sidelined and the Colts ranking inside the top eight in fantasy points allowed to wideouts, Meyers is well-positioned for another productive week. Brian Thomas Jr. remains more volatile and is best used as a WR3 only in deeper formats. Tight End Brenton Strange Brenton Strange has delivered TE1-level production since returning from his hip injury, finishing top-seven at the position in consecutive weeks. He has established reliable chemistry with Trevor Lawrence and has fallen below 10 points only twice this season. Facing an Indianapolis defense that struggles against tight ends — allowing the second-most yards and fifth-most fantasy points to the position — Strange is firmly in play. Harold Fannin Harold Fannin has emerged as Shedeur Sanders’ favorite target, earning a 24 percent share over the past two games while playing a season-high 90 percent of passing snaps last week. His elevated usage secures him as a top-tier tight end option moving forward. Sit Quarterback Justin Herbert Justin Herbert is already fighting through significant offensive line injuries and now has to play with a broken non-throwing hand. A Monday night kickoff adds unnecessary risk if he’s ruled out late. Even when active, Herbert has failed to reach 15 points in his last three outings due to constant pressure and the need for quick, short throws. Philadelphia has allowed the second-fewest passing touchdowns and boasts the league’s lowest completion rate allowed since Week 9. This matchup is a stay-away. Caleb Williams Caleb Williams is coming off another shaky performance and has now logged two straight road disappointments. Green Bay’s defense has tightened considerably, holding four of its last five opposing quarterbacks to 14 points or fewer. Williams struggled in both matchups with the Packers last season, and Chicago is likely to lean heavily on its ground game. He’s better suited as a Superflex option only. Running Back Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal may lose significant work if Omarion Hampton returns, shifting the backfield toward a timeshare. Even if Vidal remains the lead option, the Chargers’ offensive line is injured, the quarterback situation is unstable and the matchup against Philadelphia is unfavorable. Vidal profiles as a low-end RB2 if Hampton sits, and only a flex if Hampton returns. Woody Marks Woody Marks has maintained volume but delivered limited production, staying under eight PPR points in three straight games despite steady workloads. His passing-game involvement has evaporated, and Kansas City remains a difficult matchup, ranking sixth in fewest points allowed
Week 13 Start/Sit
Week 13 Start/Sit Playoff Push Edition – Pressure Is ON Written by Adam Krautwurst Week 13 is here, and the pressure is officially on. With only a few games left before fantasy playoffs begin, every lineup decision carries real weight. Here’s a quick guide to the players you can trust this week — and the ones better kept on the bench. Start Quarterback Bo Nix Ideal rebound spot vs Washington (top in passing yards/TDs allowed to QBs). 2nd in YAC allowed = perfect for Nix’s style. Jacoby Brissett 20.7+ pts in 6 straight. Tampa allowed 22+ to last 3 QBs. Top-10 upside again. Running Back RJ Harvey Dominated usage without Dobbins. Washington allowing 5.3 YPC + high explosive rate since Week 8. Breakout spot. Kenneth Walker III Season-high snaps Week 12. Minnesota allowed 108+ rush yards + TD to last 3 RBs. RB2 locked in. Wide Receiver Troy Franklin Leads DEN in targets/TDs last 6 weeks. Washington 3rd-worst vs WRs. WR2 upside. Stefon Diggs Focal point + stable volume = strong WR2. Tight End Dalton Schultz 11+ pts in 5/7. Indy vulnerable to TEs. Strong starter. Juwan Johnson 5 straight 10+ PPR games. Miami premium TE matchup. Sit Quarterback Brock Purdy CLE #1 in sacks/pressures. Last 3 QBs under 15 pts. Daniel Jones Houston stingiest vs QBs (held Allen to 8.1 pts). Running Back Tyrone Tracy Jr. Singletary vultured key touches. Patriots bottom-4 vs RBs. Aaron Jones Pure floor play vs Seattle (top-2 run D). Wide Receiver Deebo Samuel 9.1 PPR pts in last 2 with McLaurin. DEN top-5 vs WRs. Jordan Addison 0 catches last week. Brosmer downgrade. Tight End Hunter Henry Outside top-12 TEs in 6/7. Tough Giants matchup. David Njoku 25 snaps, 0 targets last week. Being phased out. Points Allowed|Player Rankings|YTD Fantasy Points
Week 12 Start/Sit
Week 12 Start/Sit Playoff Push Edition – Who to Trust & Who to Bench Written by Adam Krautwurst Week 12 brings another pivotal stretch of fantasy decisions as injuries, bye weeks and shifting roles continue to reshape lineups. With playoff races tightening, every start or sit call carries extra weight. Here’s a streamlined look at the players you can trust this week—and the ones better left out of your lineup. Start Quarterback Jacoby Brissett Averaging 21.3 fantasy points in five starts — only Allen, Mahomes & Dart are higher. Multiple TDs + 19+ pts every start. Jacksonville is top-5 in passing TDs & fantasy points allowed to QBs. Brock Purdy Returned with 25.3 pts vs Arizona. All three starts this year over 20.8 pts. Carolina has surrendered 26+ to Maye, Tua, Dak & Allen. Top-10 upside again. Running Back Quinshon Judkins 5 TDs in games with 18+ carries. Raiders have allowed 9 rushing TDs. Low-total game = run-heavy script. High-end RB2. TreyVeyon Henderson Last 3 games (Stevenson out): 24.3 ppg, 5 total TDs, top-5 efficiency. Cincinnati allows the most rushing yards & fantasy points to RBs. Smash spot. Wide Receiver Michael Wilson With MHJ out → 15/185 on 18 targets last week. Jacksonville has allowed 9 WRs 12+ PPR pts. Top-15 upside everywhere. Christian Watson Healthy & climbing route rate. Minnesota giving up 33.5 ppg to WRs last 5 weeks. Strong WR3 with spike-week potential. Tight End Kyle Pitts Penix & London out → 97% routes last week. Massive vacated target share vs tiny Saints CBs. Safe top-10. Hunter Henry Cincinnati has allowed the most yards, TDs & fantasy points to TEs since Week 5. Streamable floor. Sit Quarterback Daniel Jones Two straight under 17.5 pts. KC has contained elite QBs at home. Trevor Lawrence Under 20 pts in 3 of last 4. Arizona 7th-fewest QB points allowed. Running Back Javonte Williams Under 11 pts last two games. Philly 2nd-fewest rushing yards allowed since Week 7. Tony Pollard Only 8.9 ppg when Spears plays. Seattle top-5 run defense. Wide Receiver Ricky Pearsall 1 catch, 0 yards last week. Carolina 5th-fewest WR points. Xavier Worthy No game over 10.3 pts since Rice returned. Likely Sauce shadow. Tight End Jake Ferguson Back-seat role + Eagles suffocate TEs. Harold Fannin Jr. Production tanked with Sanders. Raiders top-4 vs TEs. Points Allowed|Player Rankings|YTD Fantasy Points
Week 11 Start/Sit
Week 11 Start/Sit Full QB, RB, WR, TE Matchup Guide Written by Adam Krautwurst Start Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Rodgers has settled into more of a steady player, but he remains productive in favorable matchups — and this one qualifies. The Bengals have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, with all but three passers topping 19 points. When these teams met in Week 7, Rodgers threw for 249 yards and four touchdowns, totaling 22.5 fantasy points. He’s touchdown-dependent at this stage, but Cincinnati’s defense — which has allowed the most passing TDs in the league — keeps him firmly in the mix. Joe Flacco Flacco continues to defy expectations, throwing for 342 yards and three scores against Pittsburgh in Week 7, then torching Chicago for 470 yards and four touchdowns in Week 9. Through four starts with Cincinnati, he’s averaging over 30 fantasy points per game. His time as the starter may be limited with Joe Burrow nearing a return, but Flacco should be locked in this week against the Steelers, who have allowed five quarterbacks to post at least 23 fantasy points. Running Back Woody Marks Marks’ rookie campaign has been inconsistent, but he’s starting to show promise with 73 total yards per game over his last two outings. He faces a Titans defense that’s been vulnerable to running backs, allowing 12 rushing touchdowns (tied for most in the NFL) and the second-highest fantasy points per game to the position. RJ Harvey With J.K. Dobbins sidelined, Harvey should see his biggest workload of the season. In his lone game with double-digit touches, he delivered 98 total yards and a touchdown on 19 touches. He’s been an effective receiver lately, scoring three times through the air in his last four games. While Kansas City’s defense is tough on running backs, Harvey’s expanded role puts him on the flex radar this week. Wide Receiver Jauan Jennings Jennings enters Week 11 on a roll, with 10 receptions, 112 yards, and two touchdowns over his last two games. The Cardinals have allowed at least one receiver to top 12 PPR points in every contest this season, and with 11 receivers reaching that mark overall, Jennings has a good chance to stay hot against Arizona’s shaky secondary. Tyler Lockett Lockett has quickly carved out a bigger role with the Raiders following Jakobi Meyers’ departure. He led the team in targets last week against Denver and now faces a Cowboys defense that’s allowed a league-high 16 receiving touchdowns. His chemistry with Geno Smith makes him a viable flex play in this matchup. Tight End Dawson Knox With Dalton Kincaid sidelined by a hamstring injury, Knox slides back into a full-time role. His red-zone rapport with Josh Allen gives him a path to fantasy relevance, especially in what could turn into a high-scoring game. Pat Freiermuth No team has been more generous to tight ends than the Bengals, who have allowed 12 touchdowns to the position — five more than any other defense. Freiermuth found the end zone the last time these teams met, and he remains the top fantasy option among Pittsburgh’s tight ends. Sit Quarterback Sam Darnold Darnold has been a better real life QB than fantasy, scoring 10 points or fewer in two of his past three games while committing six turnovers in that stretch. The Rams have allowed only three quarterbacks to surpass 20 fantasy points this season. Darnold is best left for two-QB formats. Bo Nix Nix has exceeded 250 passing yards only twice all year and relies heavily on touchdowns to deliver value. He now faces a well-rested Chiefs defense that ranks top five in fewest passing yards and touchdowns allowed. Kansas City should make life difficult, leaving Nix as a risky start. Running Back Tyrone Tracy Tracy continues to split work with Devin Singletary, but the matchup with Green Bay isn’t favorable. The Packers have been stout against the run, and with uncertainty under center, offensive efficiency could be limited. Tracy’s volume alone may not be enough to trust him this week. Tony Pollard Pollard has struggled to produce, scoring a combined 14 points in his past two games and losing touches to Tyjae Spears. Houston’s run defense ranks among the league’s best, and Pollard managed only 10 points against them earlier this season. At best, he’s a low-end flex in Week 11. Wide Receiver Tetairoa McMillan It’s been a frustrating rookie season for McMillan, who’s topped 100 yards only once and found the end zone twice. The Panthers’ passing game limits his ceiling, and a tough matchup against Atlanta’s disciplined secondary doesn’t help. He’s best left on the bench. Courtland Sutton Sutton’s production has cratered after a strong start, averaging just 45 yards per game over his last five with a single touchdown. The Chiefs have allowed the fewest receiving yards to wideouts, and Bo Nix has favored Troy Franklin lately. Fade Sutton in Week 11. Tight End David Njoku Njoku’s recent touchdown streak masks concerning usage — just two targets last week despite 32 team pass attempts. Harold Fannin Jr. continues to outproduce him, and a matchup with Baltimore’s elite defense limits his scoring chances. Njoku’s floor is dangerously low. Cade Otton Otton’s recent uptick in usage faces a major roadblock against Buffalo, who’ve allowed the fewest receptions and yards to tight ends this season. With such a difficult matchup, Otton’s ceiling and floor are both limited. Points Allowed | Player Rankings | YTD Fantasy Points
Week 10 Start/Sit Tight Ends: Kincaid, Loveland to Start | FullTime
Week 10 Start/Sit: Tight Ends Here’s who deserves a starting spot in Week 10—and who should stay on the bench. By FullTime Fantasy Start Dalton Kincaid Kincaid shut down any concern about inconsistency by becoming the first Bills tight end with multiple 100-yard games in a season in over 40 years. Outside of one down performance, he has offered both floor and ceiling. Miami has been highly vulnerable to tight ends, ranking bottom five in fantasy points, yards and touchdowns allowed to the position. Kincaid already burned them earlier this year and should deliver again. Colston Loveland Loveland broke out with 118 yards and two touchdowns last week, including a highlight-reel, game-winning catch and run. The rookie has earned more involvement, and he draws another appealing matchup against a Giants defense that gives up steady production through the air. In what could quietly become a high-scoring game, Loveland is a playable tight end again. Sit T.J. Hockenson Hockenson found the end zone last week, but the usage remains concerning. In three games with McCarthy, he has totaled just 44 yards. Baltimore hasn’t allowed a passing touchdown in the last two games and rarely gives up much to tight ends. It’s a trap spot. Luke Musgrave Musgrave is stepping into a larger role with Tucker Kraft out, but this isn’t the matchup to roll the dice. Philadelphia has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points and just one touchdown to tight ends. It’s best to see what his involvement looks like before putting him in lineups. Points Allowed | Player Rankings | YTD Fantasy Points QB Start em Sit em RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em
Week 10 Start/Sit Wide Receivers: Odunze, Shakir to Start | FullTime
Week 10 Start/Sit: Wide Receivers The right start/sit decisions can swing a matchup. By Adam Krautwurst Start Rome Odunze Odunze was blanked in Week 9, but he should rebound quickly. The Giants have been one of the most generous defenses to wideouts, giving up the seventh-most fantasy points to the position and allowing 12 receivers to score at least 14 PPR points. With Caleb Williams expected to attack through the air, Odunze is a strong starting option in all formats. Khalil Shakir Buffalo enters the week with the highest projected point total, and Shakir has the single-best wide receiver matchup according to FantasyPoints Data. Working from the slot, he’ll see a lot of Minkah Fitzpatrick, who is being targeted at one of the highest rates in the league and has allowed the most fantasy points per route run among qualifying corners. Shakir leads the Bills in targets per route and has 15 catches in his last two games. With elite efficiency and a favorable setup, he profiles as a strong WR2. Sit Jordan Addison Addison struggled in his first game with J.J. McCarthy, dropping in target share and finishing with a season-low 8.4 points. Baltimore hasn’t allowed a receiver touchdown in three straight weeks, and McCarthy’s passing volume is limited. Addison’s talent keeps him on the radar, but his reliance on touchdowns makes him risky. He’s a low-end flex. Deebo Samuel Samuel has slumped over his last three games, totaling just 12 catches for 67 yards and failing to score. With Marcus Mariota starting, Samuel has posted 4.9 fantasy points or fewer in two of three previous games. Detroit presents a difficult matchup, making Samuel a starter only in deeper three-receiver formats. Points Allowed | Player Rankings | YTD Fantasy Points QB Start em Sit em RB Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em