Trashman’s Fantasy Fallout Going Into Week 11

Trashman’s Fantasy Fallout Going Into Week 11

Here’s the Fallout for Week 10 going into Week 11 of the fantasy football season. Thanks to all you Veterans out there…

 

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Panthers – 21 @ Steelers – 52

 

 

  • Kudos to those who either held onto or traded for James Conner in recent weeks, as it appears that Le’Veon Bell isn’t going to play this season. It makes some sense for Bell to sit out, even if he’s even several million in paychecks, after we saw what happened to Dez Bryant, who sat out most of the season only to injure himself upon returning – in some part due to him being inactive as long as he was. Bell stays healthy and lines himself up for either franchise QB money – a requirement of the CBA – or the ability to sign somewhere else next year.

 

  • RB Jaylen Samuels(8 tou, 29 yards, 1 TD) is starting to peek his head out into the open as a versatile playmaker who can be a real asset in the passing game. Pick him up if he’s available in your dynasty leagues and monitor him in other formats.

 

Bills – 41 @ Jets – 10

 

  • You know your QB situation is dire when Matt Barkley(232 yards, 2 TD) can come off the street and give the Bills arguably the best QB performance they’ve seen this season. Don’t get too excited though, Josh Allen is likely to return for week 12 so Robert Foster(3 rec, 105 yards) and Zay Jones(8 rec, 93 yards, 1 TD) can probably stay on the bench in all but the deepest formats.

 

  • Same goes for Marcus Murphy(14 tou, 69 yards) who only got that kind of action because the Bills were up by 28 at the half. The Bills face the Jags in Week 12, so that scenario is unlikely to repeat itself.

 

  • Yikes, Josh McCown was beyond rusty on Sunday putting up 135 yards and 2 INT against the Bills. So much for those hopes of reinvigorating the Jets offense. Sam Darnold should resume his starting role after the bye this week.

 

  • Isaiah Crowell(7 car, 19 yards on the ground, 1 TD) got the TD, but both Elijah McGuire(6 car, 30 yards on the ground) and Trenton Cannon(4 car, 30 yards on the ground) were more effective behind the Jets’ atrocious O-line. McGuire is the only runner I’m interested in of these 3, as he’s involved in the running and passing game to a large extent, and the Jets project to be playing from behind in most contests.

 

  • Quincy Enunwa(4 rec, 19 yards) was targeted 8 times but didn’t do much with them. Even so, he’s worth picking up in deeper formats in hopes that, now healthy, he’ll become a fantasy asset once more.

 

Cardinals – 14 @ Chiefs – 26

 

 

  • Christian Kirk(2 rec, 8 yards) fizzled in Week 10, as the Cardinals went run heavy in a somewhat competitive game – His longest play was called back on a holding penalty. He’ll bounce back against a weak Raiders unit this week.

 

  • The game was closer than many expected, so Spencer Ware(3 tou, 13 yards) didn’t get the action we were looking for. Still, he saved his day with a TD and could see more action in Week 11 when the Chiefs face the Rams in what is likely to be the highest scoring game this century.  

 

  • Sammy Watkins is slated to return in Week 11 too, so don’t bother yourself deciding which Chiefs WR to add this week… yet.

 

Falcons – 16 @ Browns – 28

 

  • Austin Hooper saw his highest target total this season(10), as Matt Ryan checked down all day. The Falcons face a dogging Dallas defense this week, so Hooper’s talents may be required with consistency. Start him.

 

  • Ito Smith hasn’t been very impressive, and he faces a murderer’s row of run defenses over the next 3 weeks with DAL, NO, and BAL on the slate. He’s a risky play in any format.

 

  • Duke Johnson‘s Week 9 performance wasn’t a fluke. He didn’t go huge in Week 10(7 tou, 46 yards, 1 TD) with the Browns hammering Atlanta with Nick Chubb all day, but he led the team in receptions(4) and was 2nd in targets(4). He’s still unowned in 1 out of 4 leagues, so go get him.

 

Jaguars – 26 @ Colts – 29

 

  • Leonard Fournette only had a 2.2 YPC average on Sunday, but his 24 carries and involvement in the passing game buoyed his performance. It’s still worth holding T.J. Yeldon and/or Carlos Hyde if you have the room, as Fournette is a constant injury risk.

 

  • Keelan Cole didn’t see a target in Week 10 and has fallen off the map. He’s droppable in redraft formats.

 

  • Dede Westbrook(5 rec, 30 yards) wasn’t terribly productive, but he did see 10 targets to lead the Jags. Both he and Donte Moncrief are reasonable flex starts against the Steelers in Week 11.

 

  • His targets have been cut in half since Jack Doyle returned, but Eric Ebron(4 tou, 71 yards, 3 TD) stays heavily involved in the red-zone and is worth starting on a weekly basis for that reason.

 

  • Marlon Mack(14 tou, 38 yards) couldn’t get anything going Sunday, but it seems to have been due to the Jaguars defense and not the foot injury he sustained earlier in the week. The Colts face the surging Titans this week, so he’s more of a flex play.

 

  • Jordan Wilkins(53 yards) led the Colts in rushing, but it was on one carry. He’s not worth adding in any but the deepest of formats.

 

Lions – 22 @ Bears – 34

 

  • Marvin Jones was forced from the game in the 3rd quarter after injuring his knee. He’s questionable for Week 11, bumping Kenny Golladay way up – you’re already starting him though. Theo Riddick is the add here.

 

  • Allen Robinson( 6 rec, 133 yards, 2 TD) had his best game of the season Sunday, coming back from a 2 game absence due to groin injury. It’s the kind of game we’ve waited all season for, I just hope you used him – I only had him in because of injuries to the rest of my team. He’s got a real test against the Vikings this week, but you have to start him in hopes his rise is real.

 

  • The Bears seem to have come to the realization that Anthony Miller(5 rec, 122 yards, 1 TD) is more talented than Taylor Gabriel. He could go bonkers again this week, as the Vikings may sell out to contain Robinson.

 

Patriots – 10 @ Titans – 34

 

  • Tom Brady(254 yards) misses his Gronk. He has only 1 TD in his last 3 games, and the missing ingredient has been his favorite TE. Gronk only has 1 TD this season, but his mere presence makes teams focus heavily on preventing him from scoring, leaving others open in the red-zone. Gronk isn’t a lock to return this season, so the Pats are going to have to figure things out over the bye.

 

  • Julian Edelman left the game in the 4th quarter after injuring his foot, but it’s being reported that he should be fine for Week 12.

 

  • Sony Michel(11 car, 31 yards) suffered from the early deficit the Pats found themselves in, not his knee. He’ll be good to go in Week 12 against a Jets team that just got demolished by LeSean McCoy.

 

  • The Titans are playing like a playoff team right now, in large part due to their stifling defense. Marcus Mariota is playing smart football, keeping the ball in the hands of his dynamic RBs and Corey Davis. Derrick Henry has scored in his last 3 games and is available in more than half of leagues right now. Fire him up against Indy this week.

 

Redskins – 16 @ Buccaneers – 3

 

  • The worst enemy of an Alex Smith led offense is a good Redskins defense, as Smith will do just enough enough, and absolutely no more, to stay competitive. The ‘Skins face the Texans in Week 11, so expect another boring performance. Adrian Peterson is the only guy here I’m bothering with.

 

  • The Bucs’ offense outplayed the Skins’ for the most part, but Ryan Fitzpatrick(406 yards, 2 INT) couldn’t get them in the end-zone. All of their skill players should have better games this week against the Giants.

 

  • Jacquizz Rodgers had 8 catches for 102 yards on Sunday in a bizarre turn of events. I’d say this was just a one off performance that won’t account for much, but the Bucs backfield is so lame that he could carve out a permanent role. He’s a desperation add.

 

Saints – 51 @ Bengals – 14

 

  • Mark Ingram(16 tou, 162 yards, 1 TD) showed up big on Sunday after failing to make an impact last week against the Rams. It was a blowout and Alvin Kamara still took the goal line work though, so it’s a shallow victory. Ingram is a shaky play against a tough Eagles run defense in Week 11.

 

  • Tre’Quan Smith failed to see a target on Sunday. His floor is as low as they come, but the game script for the Eagles game may require his services. He’s a boom or bust flex option in Week 11.

 

  • Even with A.J. Green out, the Bengals failed to produce much in the passing game Sunday, with Tyler Boyd topping out with 65 yards on 3 receptions. John Ross(39 yards) actually led the team in targets with 6 and scored a TD, so there’s an argument to add him this week, especially since Green is tentatively out until December.

 

  • Gio Bernard had a paltry 36 yards on 4 touches, but he could get more looks this week with Green out against a Ravens defense that you don’t want to run right at.

 

Chargers – 20 @ Raiders – 6

 

  • Austin Ekeler has seen season lows in touches over the last 2 weeks with 4 in Week 9 and just 3 on Sunday in a game that should have gotten more out of him. He’s not a necessary hold outside deep PPR formats.

 

  • Brandon LaFell(4 rec, 47 yards) has bumbled into the no.1 WR spot in Oakland somehow. He’s still not worth adding outside the deepest of leagues.

 

Dolphins – 12 @ Packers – 31

 

  • Frank Gore wrestled fantasy relevance away from Kenyan Drake on Sunday, out-touching him 15 to 10 and out-gaining him 102 yards to 38 yards. Drake did injure/re-injure his shoulder Sunday, but it was in the 3rd quarter and he was already being out-touched 10 to 4. The Dolphins have the bye this week, so maybe they’ll reevaluate things, but as things stand he’s a middling flex.

 

  • Brock Osweiler(213 yards, 1 INT) has officially returned to the dumpster after teasing the fantasy world with a couple strong showings. The Dolphins are targeting Week 12 for a Ryan Tannehill return, so hopefully we don’t have to see anymore of Brock the Crock this season.

 

  • DeVante Parker(5 rec, 43 yards) led the Dolphins in targets with 11, after Jakeem Grant had to be carted off with a leg injury. Parker injured his shoulder as well, but he shouldn’t miss time with the bye to get better. If Grant can’t come back for Week 12, Parker would stay in 3 wide sets with Kenny Stills and Danny Amendola. I’m fine losing him if you have the bye week blues, but it might be worth holding onto him to see what he does with a healthy Tannehill.
  • The Packers ran all over the Dolphins Sunday, but Jamaal Williams only received 3 carries for 3 yards while Aaron Jones had 18 touches for 172 yards and 2 TD. This is no longer a timeshare. Drop Williams at your leisure.

 

Seahawks – 31 @ Rams – 36

 

  • Rashaad Penny blew up against Rams Sunday with 108 yards on 12 carries. The ‘Hawks were waiting for a performance like this and knew it was in his wheelhouse. Penny needs to be added in most formats.

 

 

 

Cowboys – 27 @ Eagles – 20

 

  • Amari Cooper(6 rec, 75 yards) isn’t blowing anybody away in his new home, but at least he’s showing consistency. His arrow is pointing up in Dallas, and he’ll face the Falcons in Week 11 in what could be a high scoring game.

 

  • Josh Adams led the Eagles backfield on Sunday night with 7 carries for 47 yards. He’s the only Eagles back worth rostering at this point, though I’m not playing him against the Saints this week in any but the deepest leagues.

 

  • Golden Tate only had 2 receptions on 4 targets for 19 yards, while Nelson Agholor managed 83 yards on 5 receptions – most of it came on one 51 yard play. It’s a nice line for Agholor, but I don’t expect it to continue as Tate gets up to speed.

40 Comments

  1. I’m looking at my options for replacing Cooper Kupp. Would you try to move Kamara, McCaffrey, Fournette or Chubb for a receiver to join Tyreek Hil or work the waiver wire? If so, who would feel comfortable parting with? It’s a short bench, my current bench receivers are Desean Jackson and Marquise Goodwin. PPR format. Thanks for all the insight you guys have provided this season!!!!

    1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      I’d hold on AK, CMC and Chubb. Fournette doesn’t do anything for me personally, and the volume he just got lends some pretty decent value. Wouldn’t hurt to see what someone would bite for. If it pains you to part from Fournette, Chubb has really high value right now. Might be a sell high if you can still trade.

  2. Post By sally_espejo@sbcglobal.net

    Hey guys, need help. Evans is killing me, Have Conner, Kamara, Fournette, CMC at RB, Evans, Diggs, Sanders, MVS, Cobb and Tate at WR’s. Have a trade offer CMC for JuJu. Full point PPR 2 Flex league. Should i make the trade or go with 2 RB’s in the Flex spots and start Sanders and Diggs at the WR”s.

  3. Trashman, As always, nice and concise! Thank you.

  4. Just wanted to give you guys MAJOR THANKS for your GREAT RANKINGS this week.

    I had two decisions to make on QB starts this week.

    Roethlisberger or Wentz. Ranked #10 and #11 respectively, and even just separated by one, it made all the difference going with Roethlisberger. Had Wentz in all week, who didn’t do terrible, but the last minute decision was huge.

    R. Willson or Trubisky. Again had Wilson in all week, but then saw the rankings and made the switch on sunday morning. YeeHaw!

    Thanks again!

    1. oh, and starting Trubisky made me put in Anthony Miller instead of M. Sanu!

      1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

        Noice. Miller time has arrived.

        1. Indeed it has, Mr. Woo

  5. Should Engram owners still be skeptical of Eli? Said differently, now comfortable should we be holding Engram as a startable TE the rest of the season, vs. the WW/TE streamers?

    1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      I think Engram is as good as TE streamers. I would also expect if you dropped him, someone would scoop him up. Eli has been questionable all season.

  6. Team Name: Takin out The Trash – 10 team PPR.record 5-4-1. After the moron cowboy coach called a timeout losing by 14 points and watching Lewis get the 1 point extra to tie me I was first to be tied. My team rocketed to victory this week as Jones, Chubb and Elliot scored over 100 for me alone,
    Here are my RBs. Elliot, Chubb, A. Jones, S. Michel and L. Murray. Thinking of dropping L. Murray AFTER this weeks game. Just want to see Cook actually finish a game.
    My wide outs are Landry, K. Allen, JUJU and Tyreek. Tight ends are graham and Ebron, QBs, Brees and Fitz.
    Who should I be cutting and/or insuring? We start 2 RBs, 3 WRs and a flex.
    I need a flex this week. On waivers A. Miller, D. Martin, N. Agholor. I think Agholor should see targets this week and I don’t think Miller or Marting ( vs arizona) are gonna be there at waiver 7. Your opinions please Trash!

  7. Post By Robert Braswell

    Need help on a possible trade very deep at RB Conner, Mixon, kerryon Johnson, Nick Chubb, David Johnson, Josh adams…trade partner desperate for a rb…don’t really need a wr but Michael Thomas or digs are on the table who would you part with to get either guy…Full Point PPR…oh my wrs are ty, Juju, Josh Gordon Ridley…Thanks Brothers

    1. Post By Robert Braswell

      Sorry Team name King Of The North record 9-1

    2. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      You’re probably playing Conner and Mixon each week for ROS, meaning you’re picking from KJ, Chubb, DJ and Adams in the flex and playing matchups.

      KJ probably has the toughest next few games of any of those RBs. Chubb’s value probably won’t get any higher. Someone else would have to check me, but I think KJ and Chubb should draw some interest for Michael Thomas (who has some really great matchups coming up).

  8. I’m going after Miller tonight — who would you drop — Sutton of Coutee? I’m leaning towards dropping Sutton — Watkins throws the ball more and when Keke was healthy he did get a load of targets. Moreover, he has the speed to do what Fuller did. What do you think? thanks

    1. Post By woo.jonathanwoo

      Definitely go after Miller. If it has to be between those two, and you can’t wait another week, I think it’s Sutton.

      1. i could drop the Jets D but was thinking I need to stream a D since my D — the Rams — have an impossible match-up this week.

  9. Post By drew.g.summitt@wmich.edu

    would you trade jarvis landry and Kerryon Johnson for juju in a standard scoring league? my starting line up would be better

    1. that’s steep, but i suppose it’s not so terrible in standard.

  10. I have Hilton, Sanders, Ridley, and Kirk….Would you drop Kirk for Miller or stay put?

    Also, thoughts on Royce Freeman…it seems like Denver has a great fantasy playoff schedule and he could have value despite Lindsay?

    Thanks

    1. Yeah, I’d like to hang on to Royce where I can. Close call, I’d prob drop Kirk for Miller ROS. Although this week I like Kirk quite a bit at home vs OAK

    2. i’d probably go for miller just because the qb situation is better. they could end up performing about the same though

  11. Post By drew.g.summitt@wmich.edu

    would you trade Njoku and Sutton for greg olson? Sutton is my WR4 right now standard scoring league

    1. Like the idea of upgrading your TE, but think we’d pass on this deal. Keep shopping.

  12. Funding Secured here sitting high and mighty at #1 with 8-2 record and most points scored (all thanks to the excellent draft sheet)!! Looking to bolster my WR position. Who would you trade to get Michael Thomas or AB (another team has both, but he’s weak at RB)? And any recommendations on spots to improve going into the playoffs? std league. I have:

    QB: Ben
    WR: TY, Sanders, Gordon, Watkins
    RB: Melvin, Saquon, Connor, Cook, Kerryon
    TE: Olsen, Njoku

    Thanks for helping setup a championship season!

    1. I’d sell high on Kerryon and try to pair him w/ Hilton or Watkins- first. If I had to I’d prob do that deal with any of your WR

      1. Would you target Thomas or AB? And would you consider trading Saquon straight up for one of them?

  13. .5ppr keeper league.

    I’ve been offered a trade of Antonio Brown for Julio Jones. Who would you prefer for 2019?

    Thanks

    1. Prob Brown. Weird trade.

  14. Waiver wire cheat sheet going up? I need a new TE. Has Rudolph, dropped him for Uzomah due to a bye. Can’t go with Uzomah this year. Grab Rudolph again??

    1. i would, cheat sheet be up shortly

  15. 10 team full point ppr league.
    Currently 9-1 in my league at work thanks to you guys.

    QB: Mahomes
    RBs: Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott, Joe Mixon, Sony Michel, Mark Ingram, Kerryon Johnson, Gio Bernard
    WRs: Julio Jones, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Stefon Diggs, Emmanuel Sanders, Marquez Valdes-Scantling
    TE: Kittle
    Def: Chargers
    K: Badgley

    I will have to drop MVS to pick up a TE since Kittle is on bye this week. What do you guys think of RB handcuffs? I heard Alex last week mentioning to pick up Malcolm Brown in case the Rams sit Gurley and others in weeks 15 and 16. However, I don’t have any roster space at the moment. Too many good players on my roster.

  16. gurley is one of the few who might require that kind of move. he’s in a rare position with his team being so good. him and kamara. i generally don’t bother with handcuffs

  17. Post By Bounty3153@hotmail.com

    Almost guaranteed a playoff at this point. Being offered Theilen for David Johnson. Remaining RBs are Gurley and Zeke. WRs are OBJ and Edelman. Could use the upgrade at WR but worried about Gurley and Theilen possibly sitting out for the championship rounds. Thoughts? Thanks in advance! Wouldn’t be in the driver seat without you.

    1. i think there’s definitely a possibility of gurley sitting, not as worried about thielen. if you can make due without it, i’d probably try that route though. if you think you need the boost, go for it

  18. Standard Scoring. Should I start Anthony Miller, Valdez-Scantlung, Carson, or Penny for my Flex

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