The Washington Redskins take on the Chicago Bears this week; check out the iSportsWeb fantasy advice for all things HTTR.
Who to start
Welcome to the championship round. If you have made it this far, you likely don’t need my help. But if you do, here are some start/sit candidates for this week.
Rob Kelley, RB
Kelly didn’t do much of anything last week, totaling just eight yards on nine carries. However, he did still find the end zone, and showed more of an ability as a pass catcher out of the backfield. The Bears rushing defense ranks 23rd in yards allowed, surrendering over 115 yards per game and 13 total rushing touchdowns so far this season. Fat Rob looks like a solid RB2 for this week.
Who to sit
Dustin Hopkins, K
Hopkins is killing me. He has been shaky on field goals over the last two months, and he is giving away free points by missing three point after attempts, including one on Monday night. Every point matters in the championship round, so at the very least look for a more consistent kicker to slot in this week.
Kirk Cousins, QB
Cousins isn’t a black and white sit this week. He is still the fifth-ranked fantasy quarterback in ESPN leagues, and has racked up yards every game this season. But Chicago ranks sixth in passing yards allowed, and after Monday night’s debacle, it might be wise to stay away.
Injury updates
Jordan Reed, TE
Reed has played the last two games after missing week 13, but is still less than 100 percent, catching two balls for just 16 yards against Philadelphia and Carolina. Reed was held out of practice Wednesday, so his status remains up in the air for this Saturday in Chicago. Even if he does suit up, he will likely be more of a decoy than anything.
Under-the-radar options
DeSean Jackson, WR
Jackson has been Cousins’ top target recently, catching three touchdowns in his last five games, and topping 100 yards in three of his last four. He has been stretching defenses over the top, and catching balls in space underneath. Just like last year, D-Jax and Cousins have found their connection late in the season when it matters most.