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You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Ja’Marr Chase. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis here. Instead, we’re exploring more debatable situations. And if you can’t find a player you are looking for, please check out the latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings. Unless otherwise noted, all stats come from NFL Pro, Next Gen Stats or NFL Research.
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Moore finally showed that high ceiling of his last week with 105 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers. He finished with 27.5 fantasy points. Prior to that, he showed a safe floor with 10 to 15 fantasy points in every game. Sunday could provide another high-ceiling game, as the Jags are a fantastic matchup. They have allowed the most fantasy points per game and yards to receivers. They’ve allowed the second-most yards on deep passes. That makes Moore a must-start option in this one. Rome Odunze is a high-upside, low-floor play as well.
The recipient of the receiver playing against the Commanders award this week is Flowers! Washington ranks 22nd in yards allowed to wide receivers, and Dan Quinn’s defense has allowed the highest passer rating when targeted. Plus, Flowers is coming off a career-high 111 receiving yards. He was held to less than six fantasy points in the previous two games, so the floor is low, but the ceiling is high, especially in this matchup. This is a week to get him into your lineups.
I am not biased in the battle of DMV! Both teams have a receiver you should be starting this week. McLaurin is playing great ball with Jayden Daniels. He is averaging 17.2 FPPG in his last three games. He has two touchdowns and two 100-yard games in that span. Also, he nearly had his third TD last week. Plus, the matchup is not as scary as it may seem. The Ravens have allowed the third-most yards to wide receivers. They’re also in the top four in yards allowed to out-wide receivers and on deep passes. Continue riding the hot hand here.
Reed came through with a solid Week 5, but Wicks disappointed. The volume was there for each, though. They were the top targets for Jordan Love, leading the Packers in targets and air yards. Wicks has 20 targets in the last two games. That usage will play, especially in this matchup. The Cardinals are in the top 10 in yards allowed to receivers. So, I am willing to give the Packers another shot this week. Reed is quickly becoming a must-start option with a safe floor and high ceiling.
I know. It has been a very frustrating season for managers rostering Cooper and you are probably sick of hearing the QB take the blame (although much of it is the QB’s fault). But the volume is so great and the upside is so high that Cooper continues to be worth the dice roll. He is third in the NFL in targets (47) and leads the league in air yards (616). The Eagles have struggled against receivers this year, especially on the long ball. They have allowed a 43 percent completion percentage on passes of 20-plus air yards to wide receivers. The Browns will likely also be chasing points, which means they will need to throw the ball. Cooper is boom-or-bust, but in the leagues where I have him rostered (which is a good amount of them) I find it very difficult to get away from him.
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Wilson is coming off his best game of the season, but it took 22 targets for him to crack 100 yards. He seems like a sell-high candidate to me. We could revert to the Wilson we saw in Weeks 1-4 this week, as the Bills have been very tough on receivers. They have allowed the fourth-fewest yards to the position of teams who have played five games. Wide receivers have scored just two touchdowns against Buffalo. I would not just sit Wilson for anyone, but given the matchup, it is OK to get away if you have another option you trust.
This has nothing to do with the matchup because it’s actually a pretty good one for the Texans. If Nico Collins is out with his hamstring injury, that changes things a little in Dell’s favor, but the usage has not been great for Dell. He is averaging less than five targets in his last three games. His air yards per target have decreased each week. Plus, as my colleague Laquon Jones pointed out this week, Dell’s first target in Week 5 came after Collins exited the game and Xavier Hutchinson was more involved on offense than Dell in the second half. Dell is a boom-or-bust option that we have yet to see go boom.
The Broncos are a very competitive team, but they do not put up big numbers in the passing game. They have just three passing touchdowns, which have come in the last two games, so maybe they are on to something. But Sutton has yet to reach 70 yards in a game. He has single-digit fantasy points in three of five games. Plus, the Chargers have been tough. They have allowed the third-fewest FPPG to receivers this season. I would stay away this week.
I am terrified of the Broncos secondary. They have held DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Mike Evans and Garrett Wilson to less than 50 receiving yards this season. Given how much both teams like to run the ball, this has the potential to be a very low scoring game. There is hope that Johnston and McConkey can both break out, but do not get cute this week.
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