The fantasy football playoffs are into Week 16 and with Odell Beckham potentially dealing with a suspension, players like Tyler Lockett, Ted Ginn, Jordan Matthews, Rueben Randle, Kamar Aiken and Willie Snead are potential replacements.
Beckham was suspended one game for his actions against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but he is appealing the suspension and potentially could play in Week 16. Fantasy owners may not be able to wait and see what happens before making a move and even if Beckham ends up winning the appeal, team owners should bring in a backup just in case. This late in the season there aren't always great options left, but injuries have pushed some players into the forefront.
Kamar Aiken has played well with the Ravens dealing with a number of injuries at wide receiver, while Rueben Randle could be a solid replacement option if Beckham gets suspended. Randle has been inconsistent this season, but he scored a touchdown on Sunday and likely would be in line for increased targets if Beckham is out. Beckham has been one of the best receivers in football this season and replacing his production is almost impossible.
Beckham comes into this week with 91 catches for 1396 yards and 13 touchdowns and he has had eight 100-yard games this season. Randle comes into the week after making four catches for 47 yards and a TD and he has six touchdowns overall this season. Eli Manning has been putting up strong numbers and the team likely will continue throwing the ball quite a bit even if Beckham has to miss the game. Randle is worth taking a chance on since he could be the one to get the targets if Beckham is out.
Tyler Lockett has been stepping up for the Seahawks this season as a receiver and he comes in with 46 catches for 595 yards and six touchdowns. Lockett added a TD this weekend and with Russell Wilson playing at a high level and Marshawn Lynch still out, Seattle should continue throwing the ball and that could mean some increased targets for Lockett.
Ted Ginn has been one of the best redzone targets in the league this season and he has 10 touchdowns coming into Week 16 on 43 catches for the Panthers. Ginn has emerged as the best WR option for Cam Newton and even with the Panthers 14-0 and potentially resting starters, Ginn could be a worthy option to use for the fantasy playoffs. Ginn had 14 targets against the Giants last week and scored two more times.
Jordan Matthews stepped up this week for the Eagles with eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals. Matthews has been a bit inconsistent this season, but he is worth a one week flier if Beckham is suspended. The Eagles are fighting to stay alive in the NFC East and must win against the Redskins for any chance at making the playoffs.
