Week 11 Play ‘Em or Bench ‘Em: Beanie Wells, Knowshon Moreno, and More

Week 10 has passed and fantasy owners are on the grind to get over the top and make a run to either lock up a playoff spot, or are trying to thrash their way into a playoff spot.

Regardless of your position, you are here to see what week 11 has in store, so let’s get to it with our weekly play ‘em/bench ‘em feature here at MSF.

Among the players featured this week: Beanie Wells, Kellen Winslow, Steve Smith (Panthers), Knowshon Moreno, Marshawn Lynch, and Roy Williams.

Quick note: If you need any sleepers or waiver wire steals, check out PFI’s Week 11 Sleepers and Waiver Wire Steals.

Also, the format of Play Em / Bench Em is a little different this week, with it being more of a “quick hit” format to give you more information on more players.

Must Starts – These players are must starts on your team if you own them, and need no explanation. Put them in your lineup and do not remove them. These guys are capable of 20+ point weeks every Sunday…especially this Sunday…and you don’t ever want to miss out.

• Chris Johnson
• Maurice Jones-Drew
• Adrian Peterson
• Andre Johnson
• Kurt Warner
• Larry Fitzgerald
• Steven Jackson
• Brett Farve
• Peyton Manning
• Tom Brady
• Randy Moss
• Aaron Rodgers
• Ray Rice
• Reggie Wayne
• Donovan McNabb

Play ‘Em Quick Hits:

Steve Smith – WR – Panthers.  I passed onto everyone last week to start Smith, who by every measure has suffered tremendously from his quarterback’s poor performance this year.  Smith is still an incredible receiver coming off of a 2 TD performance.  Hopefully this will give Smith momentum going forward.  Play him.

Kellen Winslow – TE – Buccaneers. Winslow has had two good weeks in a row, and after his 7 grabs for 102 yards last week, it is clear that he and rookie QB Josh Freeman are on the same page. Tampa faces the undefeated Saints at home this week, which is not a favorable match up, but if the Buccs are going to have any success through the air, Winslow will be involved. Play him.

(Note: Jerod also recommended Winslow as a Week 11 start in his Week 11 start ‘em, sit ‘em column.)

Beanie Wells – RB – Cardinals. Beanie is coming off of an 85 rushing yard, 2 TD performance. Wells has more abilities than does counterpart Tim Hightower, as Wells has big play abilities. The Cardinals are facing the Rams, and the Cardinals will be able to explore all facets of their offensive game this week. Play him.

To see the rest of my “Play ems” for Week 11, click here.

Bench ‘Em Quick Hits:

Roy E. Williams – WR – Cowboys. On paper, Roy had a great game last week against the Packers in a losing effort as he had 5 grabs, 105 yards and a touchdown. What you don’t see on the stat sheet was the dropped, more than catchable balls, or the fumble on what most likely would have resulted in another touchdown had he not lost possession of the ball. The look of disgust on Tony Romo’s face was obvious after the drop, as I anticipate Romo to look for Jason Witten and Miles Austin more this week, as they face a gritty Redskins defense. Bench him, unless you’re me and you have to start em.

Knowshon Moreno – RB – Broncos. Moreno will face the Chargers this week minus starting QB Kyle Orton. Moreno’s visit to San Diego earlier in the year resulted in the following stat line; 18 carries for 44 yards. Now I anticipate the Chargers forcing the Broncos to have to pass, as Chris Simms does not strike fear into any defenses. The Chargers will key in on the run and force Simms to beat them. Bench him.

Marshawn Lynch – RB – Bills. Since Lynch’s return after his 4 game suspension, he has only has 1 TD on the year, and has not rushed for 70 yards or more yet on the season. Until the Bills can keep their QB standing, and can block for their running backs, Lynch has little to no value. Bench him, and all of your Bills.

To see the rest of my “Bench ems” for Week 11, click here.

Again, if you need sleepers or waiver wire steals, click here.

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Kurt Fraschetti / ProFootballinsight

Kurt@ProFootballinsight.net

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* – Beanie Wells photo credit:Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-Ledger via NJ.com

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