Week 11 Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em: Wide Receivers

It’s Week 11 and the fantasy playoffs are just weeks away. Teams need every point they can possibly get in their matchups. This week’s Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em will look at which players you should go with and which should warm the bench.

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WIDE RECEIVERS

START ‘EM

Golden Tate @ Arizona

Golden Tate led the Lions with 11 receptions for 109 yards in their Week 10 victory over the Dolphins. Tate showed fantasy owners that he can still be productive even with Megatron back in the lineup. The Lions face the Arizona Cardinals this week. Calvin Johnson should demand a double team for most of the game, so look for Tate to get plenty of targets. The Cardinals have also given up the 8th most fantasy points to wide receivers this season.

Jeremy Maclin @ Green Bay

Jeremy Maclin has been solid all season, but he has particularly shined on the road. In 4 road games this season, he has 447 yards and 5 TDs. He goes up against a Packers defense that has given up the 9th most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. This game has the potential to be a shoot out with fantasy stars on both teams.

Oct 12, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) high steps the last few steps on a 64 yard touchdown during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

DeSean Jackson vs. Tampa Bay

DeSean Jackson has played great as of late. He has posted four 100-yard games over the last five with 3 TDs. During that 5 game span, he is averaging 27 yards per catch. This week should be a cake walk for him as he battles against a Buccaneers defense that has allowed most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Look for DeSean to go deep and rack up yards.

Vincent Jackson @ Washington

Vincent Jackson is 6^th in the league in targets. He is coming off a season high eight catches in Week 10 against Atlanta. This week he faces a Redskins defense that has given up 9 passing TDs in four home games. Look for Jackson to get into the endzone this week.

Kelvin Benjamin vs. Atlanta

Benjamin is coming off his first career multi-TD game. This week he plays division rival Atlanta. He should do damage against this Falcons defense. They have allowed six 100-yard games this year to wide receivers.

SIT ‘EM

Nov 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) reacts on the bench prior to the game against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Detroit

Just when it seemed like Larry Fitzgerald was turning his season around, Carson Palmer tore his ACL. Fitzgerald and Drew Stanton have not been on the same page so far this season. In the three games Stanton started earlier this season, Fitzgerald had 12 receptions for 142 yards and 0 TDs. To make matters worse, Detroit has given up the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Give Fitz a breather this week.

Keenan Allen vs. Detroit

The sophomore slump has really bit Keenan Allen. He has a tough matchup against the Raiders secondary this week. Allen only had three receptions for 25 yards in their previous meeting in Week 6. Outside of his 135-yard game against Jacksonville, Allen has averaged a meager 42 yards receiving per game. He has also been held to just one touchdown all year. Keep him sitting until he can prove his worth.

Michael Crabtree @ New York Giants

Michael Crabtree has a hard matchup against the Giants this week. The Giants have given up the 7th fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Crabtree has declined in his production since week 3. He has only 1 TD in the last 6 games and still has not had a 100-yard game. He has slowly faded to the number 2 wide receiver on the 49ers. I’d rather start Anquan Boldin this week.

Dwayne Bowe vs. Seattle

Dwayne Bowe has come on strong as of late, pulling in at least 5 receptions in 5 of the last 6 games. That production should decline this week as Bowe goes up against Richard Sherman and the Legion of Boom. Seattle has given up the 5th fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. I see Bowe putting up average numbers this week. If possible, bench Bowe.

Oct 19, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) runs onto the field during player introductions before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Reggie Wayne vs. New England

Reggie Wayne has taken a back seat to T.Y. Hilton in Indy. He has only 2 TDs and one 100-yard game this season. Wayne has reached double-digit fantasy points in only two games. The passing of the torch is well under way. This week, he faces a Patriots squad that has given up the 2^nd fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. I would not be confident leaning on Wayne this week.

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