Who Should I Start? Drake London or Ladd McConkey

Sunday, November 16, 12:39 AM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (back, illness) is planning to play this Sunday when his team squares off with the Carolina Panthers at home. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. The 24-year-old had a weird week. After returning from Germany, London fell ill and was tagged with a DNP for Wednesday's practice. He'd return to a limited capacity the ensuing two days, but picked up a back injury in the process. As of now, it appears that he'll attempt to give it a go. However, fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on him up until game time, considering his designation. If, for some reason, he fails to suit up, teammates Darnell Mooney and David Sills V would be deployed in two-wide-receiver sets against a Panthers' defense that's been unkind to wide receivers.

Friday, November 14, 5:38 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is good to go for Week 11 after practicing fully on Friday, despite dealing with an ankle issue earlier in the week. McConkey proved himself as the Chargers' WR1 last week with four catches for a team-high 107 yards and a touchdown, including a notable 58-yard chunk play. He now faces a Jacksonville Jaguars secondary that has been struggling lately, giving up the ninth-most passing yards, the fourth-most receiving touchdowns, and 31 receptions of 20 or more yards. Although McConkey will face a difficult slot matchup against Jaguars DB Jarrian Jones (allowing 3.6 yards/target), his volume and recent performance make him a valuable option. With WR Quentin Johnston (shin) listed as questionable heading into Sunday, RotoBaller ranks McConkey as WR14 this week. He is expected to be a high-end WR2 with potential WR1 upside if Johnston misses.