Cut or Keep: Sanders second fiddle in Carolina backfield?

We’re inching closer to the fantasy playoffs, and several star fantasy players have either already returned from injury, or a return is imminent, thus affecting rosters.

Here are a few players to keep heading into Week 11, and some you can let go.

Keep

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Rondale Moore and Michael Wilson, WR (ARI)

Kyler Murray returned from injury, thus automatically raising the fantasy values of the top pass-catching options on the team.

Trey Mcbride led the way Sunday with eight receptions for 131 yards on nine targets. Moore was second with 43 yards and eight targets. Wilson had six targets and 34 yards. It was Murray’s first game in nearly a year, so it wasn’t his best performance.

There is still room for the passing game to grow, so hold on to those receiving options until we figure out the pecking order with Murray under center.

Rashid Shaheed, WR (NO)

The Saints’ receiver has only eclipsed 50 yards in two of the last seven games, but better days should be ahead for him.

Michael Thomas left the game with a knee injury Sunday. His absence could lead to more production for Shaheed.

Derek Carr also suffered an injury Sunday, but the passing game production shouldn’t fall off too much, if at all, with backup Jameis Winston.

Cut

Miles Sanders, RB (CAR)

Chuba Hubbard continues to lead the Panthers’ three-man rotation at running back.

Sanders ended the day with two carries for -5 yards and two receptions for 15 yards. According to PFF, that was the third straight game in which Sanders has played a limited role, mostly running routes but not receiving targets.

There is a chance Sanders can overtake Hubbard as the top running back again at some point, but it will still probably be a rotation rather than Sanders holding the backfield.

A few things need to happen for Sanders to become fantasy-relevant again. He needs to play better, his team needs to play better, and he needs more playing time. It seems like a lot to ask of a team with the worst league record.

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Logan Thomas, TE (WAS)

Thomas started the year as a solid TE option, but that has changed as of late.

Thomas was a fine tight end to consider when bye weeks were happening, but it’s unlikely Thomas will be helping fantasy managers in most leagues going forward.

He’s the only tight end among the top 18 in receptions, with a PFF receiving grade below 65 this season.

His high number of routes but low grade gives him a high floor but low ceiling, which is OK when the better TE option on your roster has a bye.

This week, the Commanders face the New York Giants, who have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to tight ends. Then they face the Cowboys and Dolphins before a bye in Week 14.

Tight end is a thin position for fantasy, but streaming options are likely available with more upside.

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