San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal has put together a couple solid outings this season and he's generally regarded as a solid flex option in fantasy football, but he hasn't been able to consistently put up numbers and he's been particularly poor the past three weeks. Royal had just 20 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 19 and 29 yards against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 23, and he did not record a reception against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 11: Eddie Royal
Eddie Royal has struggled in recent weeks but he could be in for a big game against the Raiders on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The Chargers had a bye in Week 10 and this is obviously a cold streak for Royal. San Diego has a solid passing attack headed by quarterback Philip Rivers, and Royal has been a big part of some big wins. His best performances include San Diego's victory against the Seattle Seahawks in which he had 69 yards, his two-touchdown performance against the Buffalo Bills, and the 105 yards and two scores he put up against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Fantasy Impact: It's been hard to recommend Royal in fantasy football over the past few weeks. That said, the Chargers are set to play the Oakland Raiders at home. San Diego beat the Raiders 31-28 in Week 6 and Royal had 49 yards and a touchdown in that game. There are much better fantasy options at this point, but Royal could certainly bounce back this week with a good performance. He might be a decent flex option.
