Fantasy stock rising for Jerricho Cotchery - but beware

Steelers wideout Jerricho Cotchery has played his way into Fantasy consideration, but owners shouldn't be too quick to plug him into their lineups.

Cotchery has been quite opportunistic, but it's doubtful that will continue. He has 12 receptions in the last three games and five have resulted in touchdowns. After a three-score effort at New England, he has five catches for 79 yards in his last two games with a score in both.

Week 12 opponent Cleveland boasts a markedly improved pass defense that ranks fourth in the NFL in yards allowed with 2,075 and third in yards yielded per attempt at 5.1. And though the Browns have given up 16 passing touchdowns, one can't depend on Cotchery to add to that number. Top Browns corner Joe Haden could limit Antonio Brown, however, which could mean more targets for Cotchery.

Cotchery has earned a spot in the weekly rankings of NFL wideouts by the CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writers. But he's a risky play. He is unlikely to produce big points unless he finds his way back into the end zone.