Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 11: Last-Minute Fantasy Football Advice for Sunday

Fantasy football lineup decisions seem to get more difficult as the season progresses due to injuries and other unexpected factors, which is why Week 11 is pivotal for so many fantasy owners.

The playoffs are quickly approaching, and that means one or two bad lineup decisions at this stage of the game can spell disaster. At the same time, making a smart choice could very well lead to a postseason berth and perhaps even a championship.

Sifting through borderline starters in hopes of striking gold can be a daunting task, but here are some start and sit options to consider at all four skill positions in Week 11.

Quarterback

Start: Robert Griffin III (WAS)

There is no question that this has been a trying season for quarterback Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins. After missing several weeks with a dislocated ankle, though, RG3 returned to action a couple of weeks ago and turned in a solid performance.

Griffin had the benefit of a bye week to rest up, and now he has a dream matchup ahead of him against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Bucs allow 277 yards through the air per game, and they have surrendered 19 passing touchdowns as well. If ever there was an opportunity for RG3 to get back on track, this is it.

There has been some talk regarding teammates not being fully behind Griffin as the starter, but he has made it clear that those whispers aren't going to impact him, according to Dianna Marie Russini of NBC4:

RG3 has the right attitude to excel moving forward, and he'll be helped in that regard by facing a reeling secondary.

Sit: Mark Sanchez (PHI)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez is suddenly the talk of the league after an excellent start last week against the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy owners shouldn't get overzealous when it comes to embracing the former New York Jet as a starting option, however.

There is no question that Sanchez has a great supporting cast and is part of a fantastic offense, but his performance in Week 10 came against an awful defense, and it's important to remember that he threw two interceptions in relief of Nick Foles one week earlier.

In fact, Sanchez's Week 10 showing was an outlier when compared to his overall career performance, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter:

It can be argued that Sanchez has matured as a player, but nobody should feel safe hitching their wagon to him at this juncture of the season. Sanchez is facing a Green Bay Packers defense on the road that is tied for fourth in the NFL in interceptions. That certainly feels like a recipe for disaster.

Running Back

Start: Jeremy Hill (CIN)

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While rookie Jeremy Hill has played second fiddle to Giovani Bernard for much of the season as Cincinnati Bengals running back, he has made the most of the opportunities he has been given.

It seems likely that Bernard will be forced to miss his third consecutive game on Sunday, which means Hill will have the rushing duties all to himself.

Among those who view Hill as a strong starting option in fantasy is NFL.com's Adam Rank:

It is difficult to argue with that notion since Hill will be going up against a New Orleans Saints defense that has surrendered 10 rushing touchdowns this season.

Hill went for 154 yards and two scores against the Jacksonville Jaguars two weeks ago, and it won't be a shock if he approaches those numbers once again in Week 11.

Sit: Rashad Jennings (NYG)

After missing four games due to a knee injury, it looks as though fantasy owners will finally regain the services of New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings.

According to ESPN.com's Dan Graziano, all signs point toward Jennings being ready to go for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers:

He is likely to take the starting job back from Andre Williams since the rookie was merely adequate during his absence. With that said, though, the Giants may play it safe to some degree with Jennings since he is coming off a fairly significant injury.

If that is the case, then he may be asked to split carries this week before taking back his full workload. On top of that, Big Blue must deal with a Niners defense that allows just 91 rushing yards per game.

There isn't a lot of upside here, which means Jennings should remain on your bench for one more week.

Wide Receiver

Start: Roddy White (ATL)

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While Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White often resides in the shadow of Julio Jones, he is certainly capable of putting up big fantasy numbers in any given week.

That is especially true when he has an advantageous matchup, which is the case this week against the Carolina Panthers. Carolina has given up 19 touchdowns through the air this season, and it has struggled to contain White over the past couple of years as well.

As pointed out by NFL.com's Bucky Brooks, White tends to raise his level of play against the NFC South rival Panthers:

That is evidenced by the fact that he went for 91 yards and a touchdown in his one meeting with Carolina last year after two 100-yard efforts against them in 2012.

White has touchdowns in two of his past three games, and he's a strong bet to score another in Week 11.

Sit: Reggie Wayne (IND)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is undoubtedly one of the most reliable pass-catchers in the NFL, but it is quite clear that he has been surpassed by teammate T.Y. Hilton in terms of being quarterback Andrew Luck's favorite target.

That could be considered a good thing if the New England Patriots decide to have Darrelle Revis cover Hilton instead of Wayne on Sunday, but Wayne himself is impressed with the entire New England secondary as a whole, according to Kevin Bowen of Colts.com:

The Pats allow just 235 passing yards per game, which means this could be Luck's biggest challenge thus far. Wayne has just one 100-yard performance and two touchdowns on the season, and it is tough to imagine him putting up big numbers against such a solid defense.

Tight End

Start: Jordan Reed (WAS)

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The Redskins have a great opportunity to do some damage through the air against the Buccaneers this week, as previously mentioned, and tight end Jordan Reed could be one of the main beneficiaries.

While the athletic Reed hasn't lived up to expectations this season due largely to injuries, he is a big play waiting to happen, and he displayed great chemistry with Griffin at times last year.

Reed is essentially a wide receiver playing tight end, and head coach Jay Gruden intends to exploit that against the Bucs, according to ESPN 980:

The tight end position has been a fantasy crapshoot this season aside from the elite options, but Reed is definitely worth taking a chance on.

Sit: Heath Miller (PIT)

Tight end Heath Miller has been a great security blanket for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger over the years, but that doesn't always translate into fantasy excellence.

Aside from a 112-yard outburst against the Colts a few weeks ago, Miller has 29 receiving yards or fewer in four of his past five games. This is despite the fact that Big Ben is in the midst of the best statistical run of his career.

The Steelers will take on the Tennessee Titans this week, and while they have struggled, the Titans are actually very capable against the pass. They allow just 232 yards per game, and that doesn't leave much production for Miller considering receivers Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant and Markus Wheaton will get plenty of looks.

Miller is no longer a viable fantasy starter, and there is no reason to have him in your lineup this week.

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