Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Cedric Tillman, Sean Tucker, Derrick Henry

Week 11 is here, and if your fantasy football lineup feels like it’s held together by duct tape, caffeine, and denial, you’re not alone. Between byes, injuries, and that one player who can’t stop dropping wide-open touchdowns, finding the right starters has never felt more like a trust fall. Luckily, our Featured Pros are here to catch you with their weekly list of Sleepers and Duds to help you spot the golden tickets and avoid the landmines. So take a deep breath, ignore your bench regrets, and let’s get to the names that could make (or break) your week.

Fantasy Football Week 11 Start/Sit Advice

Sleepers

Which player outside of the top 100 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is a good sleeper start, and why do you think he has upside this week?

Cedric Tillman (WR – CLE)

“Cedric Tillman returned to the lineup last week and played 73% of the snaps. He got near his usual starter workload. He had just two receptions for 11 yards on four targets. But he played and got his chances, so the potential is there for the big-play target. Remember, Tillman found the end zone in two straight games to start his season, including one against this week’s opponent, the Ravens, before getting injured. Baltimore allows the fourth most fantasy points to receivers and at least 245 passing yards in three straight games. Tillman might be worth taking a chance on this week.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)

Sean Tucker (RB – TB)

“It is crazy that the lead back on a top fantasy is ranked outside the top 100 for Week 11, but that is the case with Sean Tucker. He isn’t posting Jonathan Taylor numbers, but he has averaged 10.5 carries and 47.5 yards the last two weeks. He appears to have overtaken Rachaad White as the lead back, and with there being no immediate date for Bucky Irving‘s return, Tucker will grow more comfortable and help owners fill running back or Flex spots left due to injuries. After games against Buffalo and the Rams, Tampa will close with Arizona, New Orleans, Atlanta, Carolina and Miami. If Irving doesn’t return, Tucker could sneak into being a difference maker in the fantasy playoffs.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Duds

Which player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week?

Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)

“Derrick Henry had 20 carries last week but managed just 75 yards. He is getting a lot of volume, but just isn’t having the same success as last year in this offense. His numbers have been more erratic. He has not topped 20 fantasy points in a game since Week 1. Things could be tough again for him this week against the Browns, a team he ran 11 times for 23 yards against in Week 2. Cleveland allows the third fewest fantasy points to running backs on the season.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)

“Derrick Henry has been a fantasy stud for so long that it is very hard to write that I am worried about him as the season progresses. He only has 2 games over 100 yards rushing this year. The last time he faced the Cleveland Browns, who actually have a pretty decent defense, he ran 11 times for 23 yards. While I don’t see a day that terrible, I don’t see him living up to the desired outcome of fantasy owners. This is the time of year for fantasy trade deadlines, and it might be time to see if Henry can be traded on name value for a younger running back as the owner makes a playoff run.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

“Nothing against Derrick Henry because I still think he’s going to go on an absolute tear after this week, but I am hands off in Week 11. In his last matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2, he had just 23 yards on 11 carries in a game where the Baltimore Ravens put up 41 points. He’s more touchdown dependent than in years past, and against a tough Cleveland front, I think he’ll put up an unremarkable line this week.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)