NFL 2017: 5 Players who need to step up in Week 11

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 5: Sammy Watkins (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)#12 celebrates with Robert Woods #17 of the Los Angeles Rams after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 5, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

We’re getting down to the home-stretch of the 2017 NFL season entering Week 11, and these five players need to step up at this crucial juncture.

The 2017 NFL season is approaching the final stretch, and we are starting to see the top teams finally get some separation. With that, divisional and Wild Card races are tightening up, and there are teams on the fringe of dropping out of any playoff opportunity. We are also at a point where roles on teams will be on the line, making sure that everyone has something to play for. That being said, there will always be teams and players with more on the line.

Certain players need to step up for themselves and others need to do it for their teams, because we are at the point where everyone is running out of time and opportunities. Timing can be the most important thing in sports, and stepping up right now could transform a season.

The bigger the game, the bigger the moment, and this week is filled with critical matchups. The Dallas Cowboys might not survive a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks could have a huge impact on home field advantage on Monday night. The New England Patriots could bury the Oakland Raiders for good. The highlight of the week, however, is going to be the 7-2 showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings.

Every player has a lot on the line in all these games, and here are the five players with the most on the line this week.

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