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WIDE RECEIVERS – SIT ‘EM

Mike Sims-Walker (Jacksonville Jaguars) vs. Buffalo

As quarterback David Garrard goes, so does wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker. Even though Sims-Walker has developed into one of the more consistent wide outs in the league, this match-up screams bad things. The Bills have allowed an NFL-low two touchdowns to opposing receivers, and Sims-Walker looks to be double covered throughout the game come Sunday. While we’ve been a huge advocate of Sims-Walker this season, his match-ups moving forward are becoming increasingly tough and it will take a lot to bench him but consider it a possibility in Week 11. In fact, the last time the Bills allowed 100 or more receiving yards to a wide receiver was to Randy Moss of the New England Patriots in Week 1. Like last week, Sims-Walker might be on the receiving end of a touchdown pass to salvage the day but if that doesn’t happen expect a bust performance from the budding star.

Derrick Mason (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Colts rank 16th in the NFL in yards allowed against the pass, but have been extremely stingy on letting opposing wide receivers hit the end zone. Before last week, against the New England Patriots, the Colts had only allowed one touchdown to any wide receiver over the seasons first eight games. With Derrick Mason being no Randy Moss, and Joe Flacco far from being Tom Brady, we will assume that the Colts secondary will hold Mason in check this weekend. On the season, Mason has been a solid receiver averaging nearly 60 yards and half a touchdown per game, but the recent struggles of the Ravens passing offense and the dominance of the Colts defense against wide receivers doesn’t bode well in this match-up. Mason’s been a low end WR2 this season (especially in PPR leagues), but look other places in Week 11.

Roy Williams (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Washington

While it would be blasphemy to tell fantasy football owners to bench Miles Austin, even with his recent struggles, after his monster games (250 yards & 2 TDs, 171 yards and 2 TDs in consecutive weeks), Roy Williams on the other hand is a player you can go either way on this week. All arguments aside, Williams has been relatively useful in fantasy the past couple weeks, averaging 90 yards and .5 TDs, but the buck stops here against a stout Washington Redskins passing defense. Washington has the No.1 ranked pass defense in the NFL, and allows only 16.3 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. If Williams doesn’t score a touchdown for the third time in four games he is likely to be a marginal yardage play

TIGHT ENDS – SIT ‘EM

Kellen Winslow Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) vs. New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints are one of only two teams to have yet to allow a receiving touchdown in the hands of an opposition’s tight end. Even though the Buccaneers don’t have too many playmakers, the Saints figure to take away their most prominent one, Kellen Winslow Jr. Winslow has definitely earned his spot as a top-10 TE in fantasy football (especially with Owen Daniels down), but it’s best to limit your expectations in Week 11. The Saints have allowed 451 yards through nine games, meaning 50 yards per game. You can expect him to hover around the 50-70 yard range this week, because rookie quarterback Josh Freeman will lean on him, but don’t expect a repeat of Week 10 in which Winslow had 10 fantasy football points without recording a touchdown.

KICKERS – SIT ‘EM

Jason Elam (Atlanta Falcons) @ New York Giants

Plain and simple this isn’t a good match-up: The New York Giants have only allowed six field to be attempted through their first nine games. It’s not that teams are missing, it’s that they aren’t even given the opportunity to attempt the three pointer. Elam has only made 64% of his FGs this season (9 for 14), so it’s not like he’s been a stud kicker in the first place. If you are on of the few people keeping faith in him and hoping for a big Week 11 it’s time to cut bait and pick up someone with a good match-up (Jason Hanson, Shayne Graham, Rian Lindell).

DEFENSES – SIT ‘EM

Baltimore Ravens D/ST vs. Indianapolis

Let’s see here… the Indianapolis Colts don’t give up sacks, rarely turn the ball over, and they have the best quarterback over the last decade in Peyton Manning running the show. Yes, the Baltimore Ravens are currently ranked as a top 5-fantasy football defense, but this isn’t the week to start them. Baltimore has had trouble getting to the quarterback this year and has just 21 sacks through nine games and this doesn’t bode well against a Colts offensive line that has allowed opponents to sack Manning just eight times on the season. Plus, the Ravens defense has forced just 14 turnovers this season and been reliant on scoring their fantasy football points by defensive touchdowns and low point totals. Neither of these will be the case when the Ravens visit Indianapolis on Sunday.

Week 11 Rankings:  QB  |  RB  |  WR  |  TE  |  K  | DEF    (click to read)

Week 11 Start & Sit:  START ‘EM  |  SIT ‘EM    (click to read)

Week 11 Waiver Wire Advice:  PICK THEM UP  |  CUT THEM LOOSE    (click to read)

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