Fantasy Football Week 11 live updates: Darnell Mooney, Kenyan Drake news, start or sit, rankings and

Week 11 is already off to an interesting start, as waiver wire darling Christian Watson scored two touchdowns Thursday night against the Titans. Can fellow chic pickup Kadarius Toney keep up his end of the bargain?

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Week 11 is already off to an interesting start, as waiver wire darling Christian Watson scored two touchdowns Thursday night against the Titans. Can fellow chic pickup Kadarius Toney keep up his end of the bargain? And at what point are we happy with just 1 point from our starting tight ends — a position that's been rocked by injury and poor performance all season...but especially this week.

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Last question: Tyler Boyd or Gabe Davis?

Q: I have Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Should I play Tyler Boyd over Gabe Davis with the good matchup today? -Chasidy P.

Ah, the symmetry of starting and ending with the Bills. They are my team. I’m super high on Davis, I think the Bills are going to play fast and loose today, and that suits Davis really well. The big plays are his wheelhouse. I also have Boyd on a couple of rosters and am starting him, no question. Still, if choosing between the two, it’s Davis for me.

Good luck today, everyone!

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Pick 1: Mooney, Claypool, Skowronek or Drake?

Q: Half PPR, 12 teams: Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool, Ben Skowronek or Kenyan Drake in my flex? -Brent C.

I went out on a limb earlier in the week saying I think Skowronek has the best chance to pull off a Cooper Kupp imitation, but I’d still like to see it before trusting it. This Rams game has low-scoring-defensive-battle written all over it. Mooney is your safest play, with Claypool or Skowronek having Hail Mary potential. I'm more comfortable with Drake in your flex given the plus matchup with Carolina now that Gus Edwards is ruled out.

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Quarterback help

QB Plan: Kyler Murray, Colt McCoy, Andy Dalton, Matthew Stafford or Taylor Heinecke? -Mike C.

Yikes. I think you wait until Monday and use the Cardinals starter.

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Such a thing as too many Bears?

Q: I have Justin Fields, David Montgomery, Cole Kmet, and Darnell Mooney … do I drop Mooney to play Slayton just so I’m not 100 percent on the Bears?? -Andrew N.

Wow, that’s a scary amount of Bears based on the last 10 years or so, but right now is it the right amount? I totally get this question. Going all in on a team can certainly take you to the top of the fantasy scoring when the team does well, but can also take you straight to the bottom.

What’s your league standing? What is your opponent’s projection? If you’re heavily favored or it’s close, maybe you go with Slayton today. But if you need a miracle, stacking the Bears gives you a chance.

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Michael Pittman Jr. vs. Amari Cooper

Q: Full PPR. Pick three. Rondale Moore, Amari Cooper, Kadarius Toney, Michael Pittman Jr.? -Tan P.

I'm tempted by Moore but given that everyone else in Arizona is questionable and it’s a MNF game, I can’t do it. Toney we’ve established is getting the nod, and speaking of TD regression, hello Pittman. Is there a chance he finishes strong? It’s a tough matchup with the Eagles, but so is Cooper’s with Buffalo. This is a hard one. If it were me, I’d go with Pittman here.

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Who should I start in a crowded backfield?

Q: More crowded backfield picks, oh the drudgery: Tyler Allgeier or Darrell Henderson in half PPR? -Anonymous

Oh boy, I had to include this one, because almost no one can make me say to play a Rams back. But there it is. I think it’s Patterson’s backfield in Atlanta, and as dysfunctional as the Rams are, Henderson should get the most carries and any red zone opportunities that come along today. On the positive, New Orleans is no longer in the five worst RB matchups for fantasy (they’re the 13th-worst).

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If Mike Williams plays, is he worth a start?

Q: If Mike Williams does play, would you start him over Kadarius Toney in a full PPR league? Williams looks like he gets hurt on every other play. I don't trust that he isn't coming back before he should because they need to win. -Dave T.

For what it’s worth, I’m usually more scared of players coming back too early from soft tissue injuries, like hamstring or groin, since they’re easily re-injured. Williams practiced in full on the ankle and it has been four weeks. I don’t think you can sit a player because he might get hurt — injuries happen, but Williams is Justin Herbert’s favorite target and they’re going to be passing tonight.

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Gus Edwards or D'Onta Foreman?

Q: Start Gus Edwards or D'Onta Foreman. Full PPR? -Max P.

Not sure why this is a question. Foreman is coming off a 31-rushing attempt game in which he piled up 130 yards and a score. Edwards certainly flashed the first time we saw him, with two rushing touchdowns in Week 7, but it’s pretty clear that he will be limited today. I’m always taking the healthy lead back type over a definite committee.

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Garrett Wilson vs. Courtland Sutton

Q: Half PPR — Courtland Sutton or Garrett Wilson at flex? And D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery for my RB2? -Max B.

Montgomery over Swift is safer, but Swift probably has more TD upside given how Chicago has been scoring lately. I hate relying on receivers vs. New England, but Wilson did just fine in Week 8 (six catches for 115 yards). I think you go with him over Sutton, but it’s very close; I’ve said yes to Sutton plenty of times already this morning, so there’s nothing I don’t like about him.

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Why you should start Nico Collins

Q: Brandin Cooks or Nico Collins? -Zachary C. and Ryan R.

So you have to start a Texans WR today vs. Washington. It’s been a total toss up between these two, with even Chris Moore sneaking in to have the best day in Week 9. None of it has been stellar. Collins is coming off a 10-target game, the first double-digit mark we’ve seen since Cooks did it in Weeks 1 and 2. Both guys are due some serious touchdown regression with Cooks at 1 TD per 60 targets and Collins at 1 TD per 40 targets (the league average is about one touchdown per 18 targets). On the chance that the 10 targets signal a changing of the guard in Houston, have some fun, go with Collins today.

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Reason to say yes to Darnell Mooney

Q: Pick two for half PPR! Gabe Davis, Darnell Mooney, Parris Campbell, Terrace Marshall or Marquise Brown. -Chad D.

Gabe Davis and Darnell Mooney. Finally a yes to Mooney. I don’t trust the Colts vs. Philly, Brown I’d rather know about DeAndre Hopkins and Kyler Murray and you won’t today, and Marshall just has too low a floor for me. Mooney should be heavily involved today and has nearly a 100 percent catch rate over his last three games. Kmet can’t catch all the touchdowns, can he?

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Who should I start at wide reciever?

Q: Full PPR. DeVonta Smith, Keenan Allen, DJ Moore or Kadarius Toney. Which two should I start? -Patrick K.

Another yes on Toney (I told you there were a lot!). Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are pretty good at taking what defenses give them, and you have to imagine Indy prioritizing covering AJ Brown today. That should open things up somewhat for Smith, but really this comes down to his being the No. 2 option on one of the league’s best offenses, now down Dallas Goedert.

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Chance for a Courtland Sutton turnaround today?

Q: Full PPR. Start three of these: Deebo Samuel, Michael Pittman Jr., Courtland Sutton, Kadarius Toney, Darnell Mooney? -Dan H.

It’s been beyond disappointing, but I still couldn’t sit Deebo, and I already said yes to Toney.

Among the other three, I’m sticking with Sutton for the opportunity and hope that a change in play calling (it will be QBs coach Klint Kubiak today) gets the Denver offense playing actual professional football.

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Isiah Pacheco or Cordarrelle Patterson?

Q: Half PPR. Isiah Pacheco against the Chargers or Cordarrelle Patterson against the Bears? -Trevor M.

As much as I’d love to see Pacheco be a thing, Patterson is the safer play and based on what we’ve seen so far, the higher upside play too. I’d have to be a bit more desperate to rely on the rookie this week, despite the good matchup and obvious talent.

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