When it was announced on Friday that the Kansas City Chiefs would be without their top wide receiver Jeremy Maclin for the second straight game, the rest of the team’s pass catchers knew there would be a number of extra opportunities to take advantage of this week.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 11: Albert Wilson might be the guy for those in search of a sleeper
The Chiefs’ young receiver has seen more action on the field recently due to other players being out with injuries. We explore the fantasy implications.
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During Maclin’s absence (he left the team’s Week 9 game during the first quarter), fellow Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson has seen an increase in passes thrown his way.
During Kansas City’s last two games, Wilson has been targeted 15 times. In his previous seven games, the receiver was only targeted 18 times.
Fantasy Impact: On Sunday, Wilson and the Chiefs will be taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their dreadful pass defense.
The Bucs are giving up the second most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers in 2016. Tampa Bay has allowed three different pass catchers to gain over 100 receiving yards in its last three games and the defense has given up four touchdowns to the position group over that same time span, as well.
For fantasy owners looking to take a shot on a player with a great matchup this week, Wilson might be the guy to go with.
