Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Wide Receivers Fantasy Football Wild Card: Go With Mike Evans on Monday Night

The Bucs’ big-play receiver has a nice matchup vs. the embattled Eagles.

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Wild Card Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES

Wild Card Start ’Em: Wide Receivers

Start of the Week

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Mike Evans vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Mon. 8 p.m. ET, ESPN): Evans has posted less than stellar numbers lately, scoring just 15.2 points in his last two games. The veteran is in a great spot to rebound, though, as he’ll face one of the league’s most vulnerable pass defenses. The Eagles allowed the second-most points to perimeter receivers in the regular season, so Evans should post a very solid stat line.

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Start ’Em

Amari Cooper at Houston Texans (Sat. 4:30 p.m. ET, NBC): Cooper, who was out of the last two games of the regular season, should be back in action for a huge contest in Houston. The veteran has been matchup proof since Joe Flacco took over the offense, scoring a ridiculous 75.1 fantasy points in his last three games. So, while Houston is tough on the perimeter, Cooper remains a terrific option.

More Starts

Rashee Rice vs. Miami Dolphins (Sat. 8 p.m. ET, Peacock)
DeVonta Smith at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Mon. 8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

DFS Bargains (DraftKings)

Chris Godwin vs. Eagles ($6,200)
Dontayvion Wicks at Dallas Cowboys ($4,800)

Wild Card Sit ’Em: Wide Receivers

Sit of the Week

Nico Collins vs. Cleveland Browns (Sat. 4:30 p.m. ET, NBC): Collins is coming off a monster game against the Indianapolis Colts, scoring 34.5 points. That alone makes it tough to sit him, but I would temper my expectations against the Browns. Their defense allowed just eight touchdowns and the sixth-fewest fantasy points to perimeter receivers, so Collins could post mediocre fantasy stats in this contest.

Sit ’Em

George Pickens at Buffalo Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Pickens was on absolute fire, scoring a combined 55.6 points in the last two rounds of the fantasy playoffs. Then, unfortunately, he posted 0.3 points in Week 18. Next up is a date with the Bills, who have allowed one touchdown and the second-fewest fantasy points to perimeter receivers in the last four weeks. I’d beware Pickens in fantasy lineups this week.

More Sits

Diontae Johnson at Buffalo Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Jaylen Waddle at Kansas City Chiefs (Sat. 8 p.m. ET, Peacock)

DFS Fades (DraftKings)

Nico Collins vs. Browns ($7,000)
Jaylen Waddle at Chiefs ($6,500)

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