Who Should I Start? Chris Moore or Mecole Hardman

Saturday, November 8, 2:47 PM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Chris Moore has been thrust into a high snap share this season with Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin) both missing extended periods of time. Moore has operated as Washington's primary outside receiver in their absences and has led the team in snaps in two of the past three weeks. The 32-year-old hasn't been very productive despite running a high number of routes, catching eight of his 17 targets for 164 yards and a touchdown in eight games this season (four starts). The veteran will likely see a lot of playing time again in a favorable Week 10 against a Lions defense that has allowed the sixth most PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers. Moore hasn't fared as well in Marcus Mariota's starts compared to Jayden Daniels (elbow), posting just two receptions for 25 yards across Mariota's three starts. Moore is a desperation play only in deeper leagues on Sunday.

Wednesday, November 12, 12:34 PM

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Wednesday that he's excited about new practice-squad wide receiver Mecole Hardman, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. McDermott talked about Hardman's speed element and his positional versatility. The 27-year-old pass-catcher joined Buffalo's practice squad on Monday and could immediately join the team's 53-man active roster for a Week 11 meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday if top wideout Khalil Shakir (rib) is unable to play. Hardman was cut from the Green Bay Packers' practice squad in late September and hasn't played in a game this season. Last year, in 12 games with the Kansas City Chiefs, he caught 12 of 14 targets for 90 yards, adding five rushing attempts for 62 yards and a touchdown. Even if Shakir and Joshua Palmer (ankle, knee) are inactive in Week 11, Hardman will be a long shot for any kind of fantasy production if he makes his Bills debut.