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Sometimes, it's easy to choose whether to start or sit a player in fantasy football. Only the biggest of overthinkers will think about sitting great players with great roles in great offenses. Most players can't avoid dud games, though.
Injuries happen. Sometimes, a player goes into a game with an injury, and it can be wise to bench them. Otherwise, you're better off just biting the bullet and hoping for the best.
Let's break down three receivers you may be on the fence about starting, whether due to their role or injury issues.
Should I Start Drake London for Fantasy Football?
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is apparently dealing with a hip injury. It could be the same issue that cropped up earlier in the season. Typically, players accumulate injuries that last the rest of the season or often for the rest of their lives. They tend to play through those, though.
Drake London on 3rd and 10
Winning late on the dig, through heavy inside leverage - before making a diving catch.
A++++ pic.twitter.com/1jAds4qHks
— Theo Ash (@TheoAshNFL) September 29, 2024
There haven't been reports that this is a serious issue, so you should act like it isn't. He should be started regardless of injury designations as long as he's active for the game. Be sure to stay updated, but he should play. Start him in all leagues.
Should I Start Amari Cooper for Fantasy Football?
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper continues to deal with a wrist injury that's been affecting his ability to contribute. It seems like he's on the mend, though. He logged two full practices this week. He's still on the injury report, though.
Amari Cooper on this catch with his injured left wrist: "It was a routine catch, really. It wasn't that tough. It might've looked tougher than it was, but no, I've been in that situation a lot, so, it wasn't that tough." pic.twitter.com/E13h9dzNZq
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) November 18, 2024
However, he could be removed from it entirely by the time the week is over. He's only had one full game in Buffalo before the issue popped up, and he caught four passes for 66 yards and a TD. He's still a fantastic route runner, and he's worth starting in Week 13 in most leagues as a WR3/flex with plenty of upside for more.
Should I Start DeAndre Hopkins for Fantasy Football?
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins hasn't been consistent in his new home. That's likely due to playing time restrictions with WR JuJu Smith-Schuster back from injury. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid uses more of a rotation at WR than they would like.
Reminder that DeAndre Hopkins cost the Chiefs a conditional fifth rounder
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 5, 2024
You can read about that situation here. From the article, you can see that Hopkins ran fewer routes than Smith-Schuster, Xavier Worthy, and Justin Watson. That is not good. Still, DHop caught five passes for 35 yards and a touchdown. But you can't expect consistency with that role. He's a WR3/flex still, but he comes with plenty of risk.
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