Wide receivers: Fantasy football championship starts, sits, sleepers for NFL Sunday

Andy McNamara

Wide receivers: Fantasy football championship starts, sits, sleepers for NFL Sunday image

The stress of battling for a fantasy football championship is all too real. Now factor in what to do at wide receiver.

Poor weather, quarterback injuries, and quality of defense can make choosing the right combination of pass-catchers for your lineup a daunting task. Take a look at these starts, sits, and a sleeper play (with a PPR format focus) before kickoff on Sunday.

STARTS

1. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

Opponent - at Tennessee Titans (12th most vs. Fantasy WRs)

Projected Fantasy Points - 19.20 (averaging 19.50 over past four games)

2. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Opponent - at Miami Dolphins (6th most vs. Fantasy WRs)

Projected Fantasy Points - 14.08 (averaging 16.65-fpts over past two games)

3. D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears

Opponent - at San Francisco 49ers (13th most vs. Fantasy WRs)

Projected Fantasy Points - 13.89 (averaging 22.4-fpts over past two games)

 

Others - Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tee Higgins, Stefon Diggs

 

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SITS

1. Tetaiora McMillan, Carolina Panthers

Opponent - Seattle Seahawks (21st most vs. Fantasy WRs)

Projected Fantasy Points - 15.23 (averaging 11.7-fpts over past three games)

2. Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Opponent - at Miami Dolphins (6th most vs. Fantasy WRs)

Projected Fantasy Points - 8.18 (averaging 6.77-fpts over past four games)

3. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles

Opponent - at Buffalo Bills (24th most vs. Fantasy WRs)

Projected Fantasy Points - 13.62 (averaging 10.17-fpts over past four games)

 

Others - Jaylen Waddle, Jerry Jeudy, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

 

SLEEPER

Rashid Shaheed, Seattle Seahawks, (Ownership- 53% Yahoo!, 58% ESPN)

Opponent - at Carolina Panthers (25th most vs. Fantasy WRs)

Projected Fantasy Points - 9.08 (averaging 18.35-fpts over past three games)

 

Others -  Parker Washington, Mack Hollins

 

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Contributing Writer