Welcome to Dudes or Duds. I am here to tell you what players are all hype and which players are the real deal. The Dude or Dud posts will tell you not only who you should pick up, but the posts should tell you who to trade for and who to not.

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Baltimore Ravens QB: Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson is a “Dude” for week 11, however he a streamer this week. Joe Flacco has been declared uncertain to play this week with a hip injury. Some are calling this the start to the Lamar Jackson Era, but I would not call it the start just yet for the era. If Flacco is unable to play this week I believe that Lamar Jackson would be a great start as he is not only a threat in the air, but also on the ground. I predict the Raven’s QB to finish among the top 10 in quarterbacks if he plays week 11. I believe as long as the Raven’s are in contention for playoffs Flacco will be their guy when he is healthy.

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Washington Redskins WR: Jaemis Crowder

Jaemis Crowder was not a player on my radar till I ran across an article on Sports Illustrated. The Redskins are atop the NFC East a whole 2 games ahead with a little more than half way to go through the season. Jaemis Crowder has been hurt with an ankle injury since week 5. The Redskins are a red hot team and they may get back a top target for Week 11 against a weak Texans secondary. Crowder has a great amount of upside and even in the off chance he does not play Week 11 pick him up for week 12 for the conference matchup against Dallas.

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Seattle Seahawks RB: Rashad Penny

I have heard much hype around Rashad Penny after his 16 point effort this week. This San Diego State prospect shows a lot of promise in the years to come, but right now he is trapped in a committee with 2 backs I see getting many more touches. Mike Davis and Chris Carson switch back and forth between who is the back of the week in the Seahawks lineup and now we have a 3rd running competing for that gig. I would hold off on picking up Rashad Penny till next year or till we see a few consistent weeks from the rookie.

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Carolina Panthers WR: Devin Funchess

Devin Funchess is a “Dud” for week 11. Devin Funchess scored 3 touchdowns between Week 3-7, but he has not scored since Week 8. Devin Funchess has seen a big decrease in volume. With the decrease in volume and lack of touchdowns I would not trust this Panthers receiver against a decent pass defense in Detroit. I would sit Funchess for Week 11.

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