BUY
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR, Tennessee Titans
He’s played seven games and scored in six of them, and somehow, he’s still only rostered in 16% and 27% of Yahoo and Sleeper leagues, respectively. In a season where not much has gone right for the Titans, they’ve found someone with a nose for the end zone for Will Levis, or whoever lines up behind center for the franchise, to find downfield. I’ve started him three weeks in a row in my non-PPR league and have been rewarded twice. Surely, the touchdown dependency will catch up to us, right? I’m willing to continue to take that gamble. With an easy schedule down the stretch and a Tennessee team that plays from behind most weeks, Westbrook-Ikhine’s arrow is still pointing up.
SELL
Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaylen Warren has been healthy and, therefore, more involved in the Pittsburgh offense, and the writing appears to be on the wall for Harris as the year progresses. The former first-round pick out of Alabama watched his backfield mate snag his first RB1 finish all season and seemingly pull ahead, or at least even, in the battle for touches. Harris hasn’t had any duds this year as he has deemed himself flex-worthy every single week in PPR leagues, but Warren’s first touchdown of the season last week soured my vibes on Najee. Add that to one of, if not the, toughest remaining schedules for running backs, and I’m looking for other options for my FLEX spot.
HOLD
DK Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Another instance of a younger player finding their way, Jaxon Smith-NJigba’s late-season renaissance, has frustrated Metcalf owners over the past couple of weeks. After missing two weeks with an injury prior to Seattle’s Week 10 bye, Metcalf hasn’t performed at the level fantasy owners need lately, and he now has as many WR1 PPR finishes as JSN this season. However, the Seahawks are currently atop the NFC West and will lean heavily on Metcalf as the calendar turns to December, and they make their playoff push. Metcalf must remain in your lineup.
Marvin Harrison, Jr., WR, Arizona Cardinals
We’ve seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows from Harrison as the talented rookie attempted to live up to the unreasonable expectations set for him this offseason. He’s scored six touchdowns to help alleviate some of the pain but has only crossed the goal line twice after Week 4. Despite that, I’m riding with MHJ through the remaining schedule, especially in this week’s matchup with Minnesota and the two-plus matchups in the fantasy playoffs versus the Patriots and Rams. He’s s stud. You drafted him to be a stud. Don’t overthink it, and be the manager who benched him in a must-win fantasy matchup.
