Odell Beckham Jr., Jayden Reed, Waiver-Wire WRs to Target After Cooper Kupp Injury
With the fantasy football season nearing the playoffs, having a dynamic wide receiver is absolutely crucial in the bid for a league championship.
Unfortunately, many managers may be without a top option down the stretch after Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp went down with an injury during Sunday's 17-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Kupp left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury and was ruled out before the start of the fourth quarter.
Kupp already missed four games at the beginning of the season but has shown signs of his previous self. He had 23 catches for 364 yards and a touchdown in six games before the injury, and looked like he could be a solid piece come playoff time for Fantasy Football.
If his absence is extended, finding an adequate replacement is vital to ensure success. Here are some options to look into to get ahead of the game and surge to a league championship.
Odell Beckham Jr, WR, Baltimore Ravens
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Odell Beckham Jr. was a high-profile pickup for the Baltimore Ravens in the offseason, but it took a while before his talent really began to show.
Beckham Jr. had touchdowns in consecutive games in Week 9 and Week 10, and while that streak didn't continue in Week 11, he put up his best overall statistical day with four catches for 116 yards.
He left that game with a shoulder injury, which makes his status as a dynamic pickup a little shaky, but he has confirmed that the injury is "not bad." This, combined with the season-ending injury to tight end Mark Andrews, means that he should be a big threat for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens going forward and could be capable of some explosive performances.
With him only being rostered in 29 percent of leagues in Yahoo Fantasy, he is certainly someone worth taking a flier on. Even if his status for Week 12 is unclear, he could come up big down the stretch.
Jayden Reed, WR, Green Bay Packers
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The Green Bay Packers emerged victorious Sunday after losing five of its previous six games. The team is now 4-6 on the season and is looking at some competitive matchups going down the stretch.
This means that wide receiver Jayden Reed could be an excellent player to target down the stretch. He has four catches for 46 yards in Sunday's victory over the Chargers and is now up to 51 catches for 463 yards and four touchdowns on the season.
He leads the Packers in receiving yards to this point in the season and should remain a top target for the improving Jordan Love going forward. If the offense can push forward, Reed should be front and center for it.
With him only being rostered in 34 percent of leagues, he is another player to look into.
Elijah Moore, WR, Cleveland Browns
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The Cleveland Browns may not have starting quarterback Deshaun Watson for the remainder of the season but that doesn't mean that the offense will be stagnant going forward.
The Browns improved to 7-3 on the season with a 13-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and may be the team with the best chance to unseat the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North. One player that will be crucial to that quest is Elijah Moore.
Moore made six catches for 60 yards in the victory over the Steelers. He is up to 40 catches for 374 yards and a touchdown on the season but could be a favorite target for quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson going forward.
With him only being rostered in 42 percent of leagues, he may be a solid option to pick up to replace production.
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