Who Should I Start? DeAndre Hopkins or Rashod Bateman

Saturday, November 8, 10:18 AM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins hasn't finished inside the top 50 of his position since Week 2 this year. The veteran pass-catcher continues to be more of an outlet option, rather than a consistent threat each week. In Week 9, he failed to bring in the only target he saw in a blowout win over the Miami Dolphins. His opponent in Week 10, the Minnesota Vikings, has been tough against opposing receiving groups this season, and the Ravens have finally gotten healthier on offense. That means there will likely be fewer targets for Hopkins after the other four that are higher in the pecking order. Hopkins isn't a recommended option in any format this week.

Saturday, November 8, 10:11 AM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been one of the biggest boom-or-bust options throughout his career, next to maybe Jameson Williams. So far this season, Bateman has one finish above a WR3 and finished just inside WR3 territory in half-PPR formats in Week 9. His ceiling is much higher with Lamar Jackson under center, but he's only amassed 29 targets so far this season and has turned that into 15 catches for 184 yards and two touchdowns. The Minnesota Vikings are currently ranked as the eighth-toughest defense against receiver groups, but they've been very vulnerable the last three weeks. That gives Bateman some flex appeal, but only in deeper leagues.