Fantasy football: Start-em, sit-em players for Week 11

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GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 22: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs for yards during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 22, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Start-em: Alvin Kamara (NO) vs. Washington

Like I said, the Saints are running the ball and playing defense. I don’t even know who this team is anymore. The past decade has been nothing but passing, and in one year, they have completely changed their entire philosophy.

Rookie running back Alvin Kamara has become a must start in fantasy football. He has 56 fantasy points over the last two games alone. And he is still technically the backup running back in New Orleans!

The Redskins are not looking great in many aspects of the game right now, but the one thing they can do is stop the top receiver for their opponents. Cornerback Josh Norman has been great since coming back from injury a few weeks ago. Receiver Michael Thomas is going to have trouble getting open in man coverage against Norman. Thomas is the main threat through the air for the Saints, and with him stopped, they are going to rely even more on this rushing attack.

Kamara and Mark Ingram have found a way to both be successful fantasy football running backs in the same backfield. The rookie has the added upside with his ability to catch the ball, but either runner is a good choice this week.

Kamara hasn’t been under 10 fantasy points since Week 3. He is a sure thing for another big game in Week 11 at home against the Redskins.

Other options: Kareem Hunt (KC) @ New York GIants and Jamaal Williams (GB) vs. Baltimore