Who Should I Start? Calvin Ridley or Josh Downs

Friday, November 14, 6:17 PM

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 11 matchup against the Houston Texans. Ridley is hopeful to get back on the field after missing each of the last three games due to a hamstring issue. The Titans are coming off a bye week, but Ridley still practiced in limited capacity all week. It sounds like he might be a legitimate game-time decision for this weekend. If he's active, Ridley could offer flex appeal, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.

Saturday, November 15, 12:41 AM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs saw a massive reduction in snaps and targets during his last game against the Atlanta Falcons. In Berlin, Downs played a mere 43 percent of the Colts' offensive snaps, converting two targets into one catch for three yards. The 24-year-old impressed as the WR35 in PPR leagues last season, but he has taken a step backward this year. He ranks outside the top 40 receivers and can no longer be trusted on a week-to-week basis. One reason for Downs' struggles is the increased competition around him. Indy is leaning on the run more than usual given Jonathan Taylor's success, and they've also gotten exceptional contributions from Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman Jr., and Alec Pierce. This has left Downs as somewhat of the odd man out. We do expect him to command more than two targets per game going forward, but he's not startable for the time being. Managers should leave Downs on the bench when the Colts return from their bye in Week 12.