Sports Editor Cameron Pritchett shares his fantasy football advice.
Quarterbacks
Kyle Allen vs. Atlanta
Cam Newton’s foot has not been getting better, according to Ian Rappaport of ESPN. With that in mind, Allen should continue to see the start against the Falcons, who rank 30th in defense against opposing quarterbacks. Curtis Samuel has broken out after last week and should continue to bolster Allen’s floor.
Lamar Jackson vs. Houston
What a season Jackson has been having! In addition to revolutionizing the game with his legs, he’s averaging almost 227 passing yards per game, with 18 touchdowns compared to only eight interceptions. He just came off a monster game against the Patriots number one ranked defense and should continue to be a fantasy beast against the Texans who have been giving up a generous 22.44 points per game to quarterbacks.
Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Arizona
Garoppolo has been an average fantasy quarterback this year, but he just dotted up the Cardinals back in week nine. I don’t see that slowing down. In their closest game of the season, winning by 3 points in a 28-25 victory over the Cardinals, Garoppolo put up over 30 fantasy points. Start him with confidence again.
Running Backs
Melvin Gordon vs. Kansas City
Gordon has gotten back to his old self recently and I expect that to continue against the Chiefs at home in week 11. The Chiefs have proven time and time again that they cannot guard the run; start Gordon and Austin Ekeler in week 11.
Devonta Freeman @ Carolina
Carolina’s fantasy defense has been good this year, but as a team, they’re having some trouble against opposing running backs, giving up an average of 23.25 fantasy points per game to rushers. Devonta Freeman has had an up and down season, but unless you have a better option, you should still start with Freeman.
Josh Jacobs vs. Cincinnati
Cincinnati has been horrible against the run, and that’s probably an understatement. Jacobs is the clear workhorse back in Oakland and is in the RB1 mix for the remainder of the season. Start Jacobs and reap the benefits.
Wide Receivers
Jameson Crowder @Washington
Crowder has been average in fantasy this year; we know that. However, I do think he can do some damage against a Redskins squad that has allowed a touchdown on deep throws at the fifth-highest rate this season. Giving up an average of 29 yards per deep completion, Crowder ranks eighth, according to fantasy analyst Matthew Berry.
Cole Beasley vs. Miami
As you can tell, I’m high on my slot receivers this week. I’m especially high on Beasley because he’s playing Miami. According to Berry, Miami has given up the highest touchdown percentage from the slot. Not to mention they’ve also given up an average of 16 yards per completion from the slot. Fire up Beasley if you have him.
Julian Edelman @ Philadelphia
Edelman is the clear cut WR1 in the Patriot’s high powered offense, and the common theme of this year is: start your wide-outs against the Eagles. Don’t let Allen Robinson’s dud from last week skew you from starting Edelman; this is Tom Brady under center, not Mitchell Trubisky.
Tight Ends
George Kittle vs. Arizona
Kittle has started to pick it up and he just tore up the Cardinals back in week nine. Were you ever really planning to sit Kittle though?
Jared Cook @Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay ranks 31st against tight ends, giving up an average of 12.5 points per game to the position. Drew Brees is back and likes to target his tight ends more than Teddy Bridgewater; I think Cook can do some damage this week.
Gerald Everett @Chicago
The Bears’ defense has fallen off significantly, besides the pass rush. They rank in the bottom 10 against the tight end position, and Everett has made a name for himself in this offense. Start him up against the Bears.
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