Who Should I Start? Jordan Addison or Calvin Austin III

Sunday, October 5, 1:52 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison saved the day for both his team and managers who started him Sunday with a late touchdown grab that turned the tide in a 21-17 Vikings victory, finishing the day with five catches on six targets for 41 yards and a touchdown. Unknown to the general public prior to the game, Addison (coach's decision) was held out of the entire first quarter after being benched, the latest incident after he began the year with a three-game suspension. Addison atoned, however, with an athletic 12-yard touchdown catch in which he got both feet down and fell inside the pylon to score with 25 seconds remaining. As long as wide receiver Justin Jefferson is healthy, Addison won't be Minnesota's top target, but he has performed well enough alongside the All-Pro to be a consistently playable fantasy WR3/Flex option.

Tuesday, October 14, 5:13 PM

For the second straight day this week, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (shoulder) was a non-participant in practice on Tuesday, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Austin injured his shoulder in the Week 4 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland. He had the bye in Week 5 to heal up, but it wasn't enough time, as he was inactive on Sunday in the Week 6 victory over the Cleveland Browns. With a quick week upcoming -- the Steelers play the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night in Week 7 -- it's looking like Austin will miss a second straight game. He will certainly have to practice in some fashion on Wednesday to have a shot at being active on Thursday evening. Fantasy managers should leave Austin on their benches for another week. With Austin out in Week 6, DK Metcalf led the receiving corps, with Darnell Washington coming in second with three catches on five targets for 62 yards.