Tony Pollard, Devonta Smith, Zay Flowers: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 11

The bulk of the Week 11 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Tony Pollard, DeVonta Smith, and Zay Flowers are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games.

All three players have been mainstays in lineups this year. Can they produce this week?

Should you start Pollard, Smith, or Flowers in Week 11? Let's dive in.

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Should I Start Tony Pollard for Fantasy Football?

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was seemingly the only Cowboy who didn't produce big numbers in Week 10's blowout win over the Giants. The 26-year-old finished with 15 attempts for 55 yards and had zero targets for the first time this season. Pollard has been very disappointing over the last six games, eclipsing 100 total yards just once, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1.

The matchup is ideal for Pollard this week, as the Panthers allow the second-most points per game to running backs this season. Fantasy managers have been very frustrated with his performances over the last chunk of games, and he will need to regain heavy work in the passing game or find the end zone to return to his draft status. Pollard ranks as an RB2 thanks to a favorable matchup in Week 11.

He is the RB19 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Devonta Smith for Fantasy Football?

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith has taken a clear backseat to A.J. Brown this season, but he has found the end zone in each of the last two games played. Dallas Goedert (forearm) is doubtful for Monday Night's game against the Chiefs, and Smith averages over four catches and 70 yards when the team's tight end sits.

The Eagles take on the Chiefs this week, who allow the eighth-fewest points per game to wide receivers this season. In the Super Bowl, Smith ended with seven catches for 100 yards against a similar Chiefs' defense. With Goedert out, Smith ranks as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 for Week 11.

He is the WR12 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Zay Flowers for Fantasy Football?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers bounced back from a couple of quiet outings in Week 10 against the Browns, posting five catches for 73 yards in the team's 33-31 loss. The rookie first-round pick has surpassed 50 yards in seven of the team's 10 games this season and has caught 10 or more passes three times.

The Ravens take on the Bengals on Thursday Night Football, who allow the 15th-most points per game to wide receivers this season. Flowers found success in their earlier matchup this year, finishing with four catches for 62 yards. The rookie ranks as a low-end WR3/flex option for Week 11.

He is the WR34 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

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