Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Lineup Advice for Sunday

In an ideal world, fantasy football would be much simpler. Managers would draft a roster full of can't-miss players and simply leave them in the starting lineup through the playoffs.

Even if your roster has managed to stay healthy through 10 weeks, though, you're probably facing at least a couple of tough decisions. The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints are on bye, and the list of matchup-proof players is quite short.

Most managers will be relying on a sleeper or second-tier star at one position or another in Week 11. You'll find some start/sit advice for players in those categories here.

All picks and analysis are based on point-per-reception (PPR) scoring.

Start: Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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Since returning from injured reserve in Week 8, Aaron Jones has reestablished himself as the Minnesota Vikings' top back. He saw a limited role in his return but has been very productive in each of his last two games.

Jones logged 11.8 fantasy points in Week 9 and 15.9 fantasy points in Week 10.

This week, Jones should maintain an upward trajectory. The Chicago Bears haven't been especially vulnerable to opposing running backs—they've allowed the 15th-most fantasy points to the position—but Jones' receiving ability should provide a strong PPR floor.

Chicago has also allowed a whopping 5.2 yards per carry this season, which means there's a reasonable chance of Jones ripping off a long run or two on Sunday.

Sit: Jordan Mason, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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While Jones projects as a strong start in Week 11, teammate Jordan Mason should be avoided. The 26-year-old was a fine spot-starter while Jones was on injured reserve, topping double-digit fantasy points twice.

However, Mason returned to producing backup numbers as soon as Jones reentered the lineup. In his last three games, he's logged 1.6, 4.7 and 4.1 fantasy points. He did have 8.5 fantasy points the last time the Vikings and Bears clashed, but that's probably his ceiling this week, not his floor.

Mason, who has seen just three targets in his past four games, isn't utilized enough in the passing game to justify a start as a backup. Managers can sit him this week and can even consider cutting him if they already have a deep bench.

While Mason is one of the better handcuffs in the league, he doesn't have much actual value while Jones remains healthy.

Start: Christian Watson, WR, Green Bay Packers

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Managers in need of receiver help should see if Christian Watson is still available in their leagues. The Green Bay Packers pass-catcher was rostered in only 33 percent of Yahoo leagues and 26 percent of ESPN leagues entering the weekend.

Those who have already scooped up Watson should feel comfortable playing him against the New York Giants this week. Watson immediately became one of Jordan Love's go-to targets upon returning from last year's ACL tear.

Watson has seen four targets in all three games this season and has logged no fewer than 6.5 fantasy points. While managers obviously want more than that, that's a reasonable floor for a receiver who is still readily available.

And Watson's ceiling should be quite high this week. With Tucker Kraft out for the year and both Matthew Golden and Romeo Doubs nursing injuries, Green Bay is short on targets. The Giants, meanwhile, have surrendered the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers.

Sit: Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, New York Giants

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Giants receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is much harder to trust in the New York-Green Bay tilt.

With Jaxson Dart still in the concussion protocol, Jameis Winston is set to start for the Giants. While Winston provides a lot more upside than Russell Wilson might, he still doesn't have the on-field chemistry with Robinson that Dart does.

The other issue is a Green Bay defense that has surrendered the 11th-fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. The Packers have been better at home than on the road, but they rank 10th in passing yards allowed and 11th in passing touchdowns allowed overall.

Robinson is a risky boom-or-bust flex option this week, and there's just no guarantee that Winston will force-feed him the football as Dart has (22 targets over the past two games).

*Fantasy roster and scoring information from FantasyPros.