Who Should I Start? Parker Washington or Chimere Dike

Thursday, November 13, 12:42 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (hamstring) returned to Thursday's practice after he was listed as a non-participant due to a hamstring injury on Wednesday, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Washington's fantasy stock was on the rise going into the Week 10 loss to the Houston Texans, with rookie first-rounder Travis Hunter (knee) placed on Injured Reserve and Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) ruled out. The 23-year-old pass-catcher responded with two touchdowns (one receiving, one on special teams) on three catches for 33 yards. Thomas could be back this weekend against the Tennessee Titans, but Washington should maintain his role as a starter in Jacksonville's passing attack the rest of the year now that Hunter is officially done for the season. He'll make for a WR4/flex option again on Sunday in a good matchup, and he's definitely developed some solid chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence in his third NFL season.

Friday, November 14, 10:29 AM

Through the first nine games of his NFL career, Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike has recorded 21 catches for 194 yards and a touchdown on 33 targets. In his final three games before Tennessee's Week 10 bye, Dike hauled in 12 receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets. However, the Titans have been playing without veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) since Week 6. Ridley has been able to practice in a limited capacity so far this week and could be on track to make his return in Week 11 against the Houston Texans. Dike may have shown the team enough during Ridley's absence to remain a featured piece of the passing game. However, the veteran's return to the lineup will still likely impact Dike's target share. Dike profiles as a desperation flex option at best for fantasy managers in Week 11 against Houston.