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Hot or not: Options for week 11

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With just three weeks left of the regular season, many fantasy football leagues’ playoff picture is starting to shape-up. However, in some of the more competitive leagues, the last three weeks are crucial in making the playoffs and gaining ultimate bragging rights over your friends. Here are some players that are hot or not for week 11.

Quarterbacks.

HOT: Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers are coming off of a loss to the New York Jets where Big Ben threw for just one touchdown and two interceptions. Expect that to change this week as he faces the Tennessee Titans. Big Ben has found a new target to compliment Antonio Brown in Martavis Bryant. Look for him to get back on track with multiple touchdowns this week.

NOT: Andy Dalton threw for 86 yards and three interceptions last Thursday against the Browns. Although he is up against the New Orleans Saints this week, look for the Saints to get ahead early and force Dalton and the Bengals to throw the ball to stay in the game.

Running backs.

HOT: Eddie Lacy has been making his case for why he deserved to be a first-round pick this fantasy season over the past few weeks. Lacy has scored at least 13 points in his last three games, racking up 17 against both the Saints and the Bears. He has also been getting involved in the passing game more recently, scoring on a 56-yard screen play last weekend.

NOT: Terrance West scored 15 fantasy points last Thursday against the Bengals as he split carries and time on the field with both Ben Tate and Isaiah Crowell. All three backs are expected to get carries again this week, making West a hit-or-miss option. He is up against a Houston Texans defense that has allowed 100 total yards to opposing running backs this season, but the Browns will go with whoever is most effective on Sunday.

Wide receivers.

HOT: If you read this column back in October, you would have read about my waiver wire pickup, Odell Beckham Jr. This rookie is the real deal. Owned in just under 64 percent of leagues, ODB is a good option for the flex position or even the second receiver slot if your flex is filled with a running back. He has scored 16, 15, and 11 in games since Victor Cruz’s injury, including a 100-yard performance against the Seahawks. If he is on the free agent list in your league, he is a must add.

NOT: Arizona Receivers. Whether you have Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown, or Michael Floyd, consider benching them this week against the Detroit Lions. The Lions allow the least amount of fantasy points to opposing receivers and with Carson Palmer going down with a knee injury last week, do not expect these receivers to do much.

Tight ends.

HOT: I find it hard to put anyone not named Jimmy Graham in this spot. Last week, owners may have had the opportunity to buy low on Graham, but not any more. Graham has scored over 10 in his past three games, including a two touchdown performance against the 49ers. He is Drew Brees’ favorite redzone target so look for him to find the endzone again this weekend.

NOT: Travis Kelce is coming off of a one-point performance against a solid Buffalo Bills defensive unit last weekend. Kelce has a history of scoring low numbers against above average defenses. Up against the Seahawks this week, you can expect a hit-or-miss with the ninth-highest scoring tight end.

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