Who Should I Start? Rashod Bateman or Tre' Harris

Monday, November 10, 3:24 PM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle), who was wearing a walking boot after Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings, is dealing with a sprained ankle, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "I think he's going to be OK," head coach John Harbaugh said. "We'll see how serious it is going forward." It's unclear if Bateman's ankle injury will prevent him from playing in Week 11 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns this Sunday, but we should know more once Baltimore resumes practicing on Wednesday. If the 25-year-old cannot suit up in Week 11, both DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace would take on larger roles in the passing game behind Zay Flowers, as would tight end Isaiah Likely. Bateman continues to offer a low ceiling and floor for fantasy managers as more of a WR4/5 every week, as he has only 16 catches on 31 targets for 194 yards and two touchdowns through nine games.

Friday, November 7, 6:56 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris has recently seen his role grow, holding about a 50% snap share and catching two passes for 18 yards last week in the team's win over the Tennessee Titans. Although he made a clutch first-down catch to help secure the victory, he remains part of a crowded receiver group with several proven pass-catchers ahead of him. Facing the surging Pittsburgh Steelers defense, Harris's chances for a significant fantasy performance are limited. While the questionable injury status of fellow rookie KeAndr Lambert-Smith (hamstring) could slightly increase his route participation, the presence of established receivers limits his weekly volume. Harris should still be a deep-league stash, but probably shouldn't be in starting lineups this week.