The fantasy football Week 11 schedule is here and some names to start or sit for matchups include Jerick McKinnon, Bishop Sankey, Frank Gore, Reggie Bush, Matt Asiata, Brandon Marshall, Montee Ball, Martellus Bennett, Alfred Blue, Jamaal Charles, Martavis Bryant, Odell Beckham, Brent Celek, Larry Donnell and Darren Sproles, as some of those players have injuries to deal with and could be held out or limited Sunday.
There are a number of players coming into the weekend banged up, as Jerick McKinnon, Marshawn Lynch, Frank Gore and Giovani Bernard are all dealing with injuries. Some are less serious than others, with Lynch, McKinnon and gore likely to play, while Bernard should be out again for the Bengals. Lynch is dealing with calf and rib injuries, but as long as he is ready to go, he is a strong START option for the Seahawks and fantasy owners on Sunday.
Adrian Peterson is making his way back to the Vikings and while it's taking some time to get all that resolved, it could happen in the next couple weeks. McKinnon and Asiata come in after a bye week and they both are solid START options until Peterson returns. Asiata and McKinnon have been splitting work with Peterson out, but over the past couple weeks Asiata has been the more productive fantasy player. McKinnon comes in dealing with a back issue and while he is probable for the game, Mike Zimmer said that he is fine and should play in Week 11.
McKinnon has been playing well for the Vikings and he is leading the team with 446 yards rushing. Asiata has been the better fantasy player, as he has scored more TDs and he had three last game, giving owners a huge boost. McKinnon was able to practice on Thursday, but he was limited and fantasy owners needing points should go with Asiata as the START option over McKinnon. Peterson could return against the Packers in Week 12 and that makes this potentially one of the last game worth starting either player. Last game Asiata had three TDs and also rushed for 26 yards while adding four catches for 31 yards through the air.
Reggie Bush has been one of the most frustrating players in fantasy this year and he is a hard SIT option this week, as he has not practiced and likely will not play. Theo Riddick is a better option and Bush has been horrific this year for fantasy owners, putting up less than 100 touches and only 191 yards on the ground and 169 yards through the air. The Lions know that Bush has been ailing all season and they likely will keep him out this week.
Sankey comes in with 58 yards from last week against the Ravens and now he has the chance to play against the Steelers, who have not been great against the run. Sankey is worth a START since he plays on Monday night and he could be a late boost for owners. Frank Gore is probable and he is a START option as long as he plays since he is against the weak Giants D. Marshall is dealing with an ankle injury, but he is probable for this game against the Vikings and could be a big performer if he starts.
