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Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 11

Fantasy’s top hot starts and cold sits for NFL Week 11.

It’s time for Week 11 of the NFL regular season, and we’re getting into the final stretch of the regular season in most fantasy leagues. Now, more than ever, it is imperative to make the right moves. It could mean the difference between making and missing the playoffs and a shot at a championship.

We’ll be without players from the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as all four teams are on a bye. Fantasy managers won’t feel a giant sting with that collection of teams being off, but there are some definite studs missing.

There are three divisional games on tap, and a titanic matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, which will be super entertaining, with plenty of fantasy implications all around.

The primetime games Sunday and Monday don’t jump off of the page, but we do have some stars. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase try to solve the suffocating defense of the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud hopes to have WR Nico Collins back on Monday night, as they look to boot the Dallas Cowboys while they’re down.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@danieledobish), or check out our start/bench list for Week 11:

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 11

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 11 DFS fantasy football.

With Thanksgiving Week and a pair of Byepocalypse weeks looming shortly, Week 11’s challenge is to squeeze as many Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs into your lineup as possible.

From a DFS standpoint, I am happy that this matchup is on the main slate, but I am still shocked that this game wasn’t flexed to prime time.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate. DraftKings doesn’t include them, so the pricing is listed as N/A.

DK Lineup: QB Russell Wilson ($5.9k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.3k), RB Nick Chubb ($6.0k), WR George Pickens ($7.0k), WR Calvin Ridley ($6.2k), WR Mack Hollins ($3.8k), TE Dawson Knox ($3.5k), FLEX Kareem Hunt ($6.7k), DST Cleveland Browns ($2.6k)

FD Lineup: QB Russell Wilson ($7.8k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($9.8k), RB Nick Chubb ($6.2k), WR George Pickens ($7.5k), WR Quentin Johnston ($6.0k), WR Calvin Ridley ($6.4k), TE Pat Freiermuth ($5.3K), FLEX Chase Brown ($6.8k), DST Cleveland Browns ($4.1k)

FB Lineup: QB Russell Wilson ($5.7k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.2k) RB Kyren Williams ($7.6k), WR George Pickens ($5.9k), WR Cedric Tillman ($3.9k), WR/TE George Kittle ($5.9k), TE Travis Kelce ($6.0k), FLEX Kareem Hunt ($6.2k), SUPERFLEX Jameis Winston ($5.5k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback DraftKings FanDuel
Lamar Jackson $8,000 $9,000
Josh Allen $7,800 $8,800
Joe Burrow N/A $8,500
Jordan Love $7,000 $7,700
Patrick Mahomes $6,800 $7,900
Brock Purdy $6,600 $8,400
Kirk Cousins $6,500 $7,100
Jared Goff $6,300 $8,300
Bo Nix $6,200 $7,400
Sam Darnold $6,100 $7,500
Tua Tagovailoa $6,000 $8,000
Russell Wilson $5,900 $7,800
Matthew Stafford $5,800 $7,400
Geno Smith $5,700 $7,600
Justin Herbert N/A $7,300
Drake Maye $5,600 $6,700
Aaron Rodgers $5,500 $7,100
Jameis Winston $5,500 $7,200
Caleb Williams $5,400 $7,000
Trevor Lawrence $5,400 $7,000
Joe Flacco $5,300 $6,900
Derek Carr $5,200 $7,200
Will Levis $5,100 $6,700
Desmond Ridder $5,000 $6,600
Gardner Minshew II $5,000 $6,600
Mac Jones $4,900 $6,800

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Despite facing off against each other’s elite defenses and without their top receiving weapons, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes lock horns in another epic battle. The clear pivot play would be Brock Purdy. To save some money, I love Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and, to a lesser degree, Matthew Stafford. Will Levis is a bottom-priced punt option.

Fantasy four-pack

Josh Allen, Bills vs. KC ($7,800 DK, $8,800 FD) KC’s defense is elite, but when these two teams meet, throw the recent trends out the window. In seven career meetings, Allen has 20 total TDs, and he has averaged 299 total yards per game. Stack him with two of Khalil Shakir, Dawson Knox (assuming Dalton Kincaid is out), and Mack Hollins (assuming Amari Cooper is out).

Joe Burrow, Bengals @ LAC (N/A DK, $8,500 FD) Burrow went berserk the last two weeks, throwing for nine TDs. This matchup looks tougher on paper, but the Chargers have faced only four top-20 QBs all season.

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ BUF ($6,800 DK, $7,900 FD) Despite facing a stingy Denver defense, Mahomes produced another solid yardage line last week. He threw for only one TD in that game, but Mahomes has six over the previous three weeks. Plus, he should get an enormous boost with the return of JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) this week.

Brock Purdy, 49ers vs. SEA ($6,600 DK, $8,400 FD) Purdy’s receivers returned to the field last week and he instantly went off for 353-2. Meanwhile, Seattle has allowed multiple passing TDs in five of their last six games, including three to Purdy in Week 6.

Sleepers

Russell Wilson, Steelers vs. BAL ($5,900 DK, $7,800 FD) Baltimore has the worst pass defense in football. They have allowed 30 more yards per game than the next worst team. They have also allowed the most passing TDs this year. Since becoming the starting quarterback in Week 7, Wilson has scored the sixth-most points per game among quarterbacks.

Jameis Winston, Browns @ NO ($5,500 DK, $7,200 FD) Winston gets the revenge game against a New Orleans defense that recently traded away their best cornerback. Stack him with David Njoku and Cedric Tillman.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Christian McCaffrey $8,300 $9,800
Alvin Kamara $8,200 $8,200
Derrick Henry $8,100 $9,400
Kyren Williams $7,900 $9,200
Bijan Robinson $7,800 $8,900
Jonathan Taylor $7,600 $8,400
Breece Hall $7,500 $8,500
Jahmyr Gibbs $7,300 $8,300
De’Von Achane $7,200 $8,700
Josh Jacobs $7,100 $7,400
Kenneth Walker III $7,000 $7,800
Aaron Jones $6,900 $7,600
James Cook $6,800 $7,900
Kareem Hunt $6,700 $8,000
J.K. Dobbins N/A $7,200
D’Andre Swift $6,600 $7,100
David Montgomery $6,500 $8,100
Tony Pollard $6,400 $6,900
Chase Brown N/A $6,800
Travis Etienne Jr. $6,300 $6,700
Najee Harris $6,200 $7,000
Rhamondre Stevenson $6,100 $6,500
Nick Chubb $6,000 $6,200
Jordan Mason $5,900 $5,200
Raheem Mostert $5,800 $6,600
Javonte Williams $5,700 $5,500
Tank Bigsby $5,600 $6,300
Alexander Mattison $5,500 $5,700
Braelon Allen $5,500 $5,400
Ray Davis $5,400 $5,300
Jaylen Warren $5,300 $5,500
Tyler Allgeier $5,300 $5,800
Justice Hill $5,200 $5,300
Zach Charbonnet $5,100 $5,100
Antonio Gibson $4,800 $5,100
Gus Edwards N/A $5,000
Jaleel McLaughlin $4,700 $5,000
Tyjae Spears $4,700 $5,300
Cam Akers $4,600 $5,600
Audric Estime $4,500 $5,400
Emanuel Wilson $4,500 $5,200
Zamir White $4,500 $5,100
Jerome Ford $4,400 $5,200
Khalil Herbert N/A $4,900

Running back

Weekly strategy – Christian McCaffrey immediately stepped back into a bell cow role. This week he faces a cake matchup. Bijan Robinson and Kyren Williams are the next best options. Detroit also has an easy matchup, but good luck choosing between Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Kareem Hunt is my favorite RB2 choice. Chase Brown and Nick Chubb can be RB2 pivots. They also are both great flex plays if you go cheaper elsewhere. Watch Najee Harris’s (ankle) injury status. If he is out, Jaylen Warren can be a punt option. Otherwise, take a flier on Alexander Mattison or Audric Estime.

Fantasy four-pack

Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. SEA ($8,300 DK, $9,800 FD) Since Week 4, Seattle has allowed over 27 PPR points per game to opposing RBs. This included allowing 26.9 PPR points to the Niners’ backups in Week 6. Nothing held McCaffrey back last week. He handled 20 of the 22 RB opportunities for San Fran.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ DEN ($7,800 DK, $8,900 FD) Pass-catching running backs can beat Denver’s defense. They rank fourth in RB targets and receptions and fifth in RB receiving yards and receiving TDs. This fits Robinson’s bill as he ranks third among RBs in both receptions and receiving yards.

Kyren Williams, Rams @ NE ($7,900 DK, $9,200 FD) Williams gets to feast on a Patriots’ defense that allows 145 combo yards and 1.1 total TDs per game to the RB position. Despite being shut out the last two weeks, Williams ranks second in total TDs among RBs.

Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. CLE ($8,200 DK, $8,200 FD) His price is the same on both sites, but he is only a legit play on DK because of the full PPR scoring. Kamara has five or more receptions in eight of 10 games. Meanwhile, Cleveland has faced legit pass-catching backs only a few times this year, so their numbers look artificially good.

Sleepers

Kareem Hunt, Chiefs @ BUF ($6,700 DK, $8,000 FD) With Isiah Pacheco’s (leg) return looming shortly, this may be the last week to enjoy huge scoring from Hunt. Buffalo is allowing a league third-worst 4.9 YPC to opposing rushers. Since Week 9, they have allowed 362 total yards and three total TDs to the position.

Nick Chubb, Browns @ NO ($6,000 DK, $6,200 FD) The Saints have allowed seven total RB touchdowns over the last four weeks. Chubb has been a dud since his return in Week 7, but here — at low ownership — he will go off.

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Ja’Marr Chase N/A $9,600
Justin Jefferson $8,600 $9,000
Amon-Ra St. Brown $8,000 $9,200
Cooper Kupp $7,500 $8,800
Tyreek Hill $7,400 $8,500
Puka Nacua $7,300 $8,300
Davante Adams $7,200 $7,400
Garrett Wilson $7,100 $8,100
George Pickens $7,000 $7,500
Zay Flowers $6,900 $7,600
Deebo Samuel Sr. $6,800 $8,200
Drake London $6,700 $7,800
Tee Higgins N/A $7,100
Darnell Mooney $6,600 $7,000
DK Metcalf $6,500 $8,000
Jaxon Smith-Njigba $6,500 $7,300
Jayden Reed $6,400 $7,700
Josh Downs $6,400 $6,900
Khalil Shakir $6,300 $6,500
Calvin Ridley $6,200 $6,400
Brian Thomas Jr. $6,100 $6,600
Ladd McConkey N/A $6,300
DJ Moore $6,000 $6,100
Quentin Johnston N/A $6,000
Michael Pittman Jr. $6,000 $5,900
Courtland Sutton $5,900 $6,800
Jaylen Waddle $5,900 $6,200
Jameson Williams $5,800 $6,300
Tyler Lockett $5,800 $6,100
Amari Cooper $5,700 $6,300
DeAndre Hopkins $5,700 $6,700
Jakobi Meyers $5,600 $6,200
Xavier Worthy $5,600 $6,000
Romeo Doubs $5,500 $5,800
Joshua Palmer N/A $5,600
Andrei Iosivas N/A $5,500
Alec Pierce $5,400 $5,400
Jerry Jeudy $5,400 $5,800
Cedric Tillman $5,300 $6,500
Jauan Jennings $5,300 $6,200
Christian Watson $5,200 $5,700
Keenan Allen $5,200 $5,800
Demarcus Robinson $5,100 $5,900
Jordan Addison $5,100 $5,800
Dontayvion Wicks $5,000 $5,000
Rome Odunze $5,000 $5,600
Ricky Pearsall $4,900 $5,800
Diontae Johnson $4,800 $5,700
DeMario Douglas $4,700 $5,300
Gabe Davis $4,700 $5,700
Rashod Bateman $4,600 $5,400
JuJu Smith-Schuster $4,500 $5,200
Adonai Mitchell $4,400 $5,300
Marquez Valdes-Scantling $4,400 $5,900
Cedrick Wilson Jr. $4,300 $5,100
Elijah Moore $4,300 $5,500
Ray-Ray McCloud III $4,200 $5,600
Mike Williams $4,100 $5,700
Tre Tucker $4,100 $5,100
Jalen Nailor $4,000 $5,000
Parker Washington $4,000 $5,300
Devaughn Vele $3,900 $5,200
DJ Turner $3,900 $5,100
Mack Hollins $3,800 $5,600
Justin Watson $3,700 $4,800
Troy Franklin $3,700 $5,000
Calvin Austin III $3,600 $5,200
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine $3,600 $5,400
Kalif Raymond $3,500 $4,800
Kayshon Boutte $3,500 $4,900
Nelson Agholor $3,500 $5,100
Jermaine Burton N/A $4,700
Van Jefferson $3,500 $4,400
Ja’Lynn Polk $3,400 $4,800
Odell Beckham Jr. $3,400 $4,700
Tim Patrick $3,400 $4,900
Tyler Boyd $3,400 $4,600
Curtis Samuel $3,300 $5,000
Mecole Hardman $3,300 $5,000
Tylan Wallace $3,300 $4,700
Lil’Jordan Humphrey $3,200 $4,500
Kendrick Bourne $3,100 $5,000
Marvin Mims Jr. $3,100 $4,400

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Spend up on Ja’Marr Chase or Puka Nacua. The only other elite player among the high-priced options is George Pickens. At WR2, pick Calvin Ridley, Khalil Shakir, Quentin Johnston, or DeAndre Hopkins. I love Jauan Jennings and Cedric Tillman for WR3. I also would consider JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) if he returns from his injury. If you punt this position, Mack Hollins, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Mike Williams are the best options.

Fantasy four-pack

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals @ LAC (N/A DK, $9,600 FD) If you faced Chase last week, my condolences on your loss. Thankfully, in DFS, you can choose to play him this week even if you don’t own him in your season-long leagues. Over their last three games, the Chargers have allowed an average of 6.3-89-1 to opposing WR1s.

Puka Nacua, Rams @ NE ($7,300, $8,300 FD) In the two full games that Nacua has played since his return from injury, he has posted 16-204 on 23 targets. As long as he doesn’t punch anyone, he should post 9-100-1 here.

George Pickens, Steelers vs. BAL ($7,000 DK, $7,500 FD) Only two WR1s have not topped 100 yards and/or scored against this defense this season. Both came back in Weeks 3 and 4. Since then, they have allowed an average of 7-126-1.8 to opposing WR1s. Plus, Pickens has scored in two of the three games since Russell Wilson took over at QB.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. JAX ($8,000 DK, $9,200 FD) This play isn’t as obvious as expected. Detroit could just run the ball down the throat of the Jaguars. Plus, St. Brown’s scoring touchdowns in seven consecutive games has helped his numbers look better than they are. Still, with Sam LaPorta (shoulder) in danger of missing this game, St. Brown could see an uptick in targets.

Sleepers

Calvin Ridley, Titans vs. MIN ($6,200 DK, $6,400 FD) Minnesota ranks in the bottom eight in receptions, yardage, and TDs allowed to opposing WRs. Meanwhile, since Week 6, Ridley ranks third among WRs in targets. 

Cedric Tillman, Browns @ NO ($5,300 DK, $6,500 FD) The sites have not bumped Tillman’s price up, despite his ranking 10th or better in receptions, targets, and receiving TDs among WRs, since Week 7.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
Travis Kelce $6,300 $7,400
George Kittle $6,000 $8,000
Brock Bowers $5,800 $7,200
David Njoku $5,500 $6,600
Evan Engram $5,200 $5,900
Dalton Kincaid $5,000 $5,800
Kyle Pitts $4,800 $5,500
T.J. Hockenson $4,700 $6,500
Mark Andrews $4,600 $6,100
Taysom Hill $4,500 $6,400
Tucker Kraft $4,400 $6,000
Sam LaPorta $4,300 $5,700
Mike Gesicki N/A $5,400
Pat Freiermuth $4,200 $5,300
Cole Kmet $4,100 $5,200
Isaiah Likely $4,000 $5,600
Hunter Henry $3,900 $5,300
Jonnu Smith $3,800 $5,100
Noah Fant $3,700 $5,000
Colby Parkinson $3,600 $5,000
Will Dissly N/A $5,000
Dawson Knox $3,500 $5,100
Juwan Johnson $3,400 $5,200
Brock Wright $3,300 $4,600
Tyler Conklin $3,200 $5,000
AJ Barner $3,100 $4,800
Josh Oliver $3,100 $4,700
Chig Okonkwo $3,000 $4,800
Foster Moreau $3,000 $4,800
Adam Trautman $2,800 $4,700
Brenton Strange $2,700 $4,700
Davis Allen $2,500 $4,200

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Travis Kelce and George Kittle each have juicy matchups. David Njoku, Pat Freiermuth, and Mike Gesicki are cheaper alternatives. If you want to take a deep dive, consider Will Dissly, Dawson Knox, or Brock Wright.

Fantasy four-pack

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ BUF ($6,300 DK, $7,400 FD) In his last seven games against the Bills, Kelce is averaging 7.8-87 with eight TDs. Plus, over the last three weeks, Kelce is leading the league in TE targets, receptions, and receiving yards.

George Kittle, 49ers vs. SEA ($6,000 DK, $8,000 FD) Kittle has seven TDs over his last seven games. This includes a 5-58-2 against these Seahawks.

David Njoku, Browns @ NO ($5,500 DK, $6,600 FD) In the three games since Jameis Winston took over, Njoku has posted 20-166-2 on 28 targets. The Saints have struggled with the limited number of similarly talented TEs they have faced this season.

Brock Bowers, Raiders @ MIA ($5,800 DK, $7,200 FD) This isn’t a great matchup on paper, but Bowers has been matchup-proof this year. He ranks second among TEs in both receptions and targets, and he ranks first in receiving yards.

Sleepers

Mike Gesicki, Bengals @ LAC (N/A DK, $5,400 FD) Since Tee Higgins (quadriceps) went down to injury, Gesicki ranks top-four in every TE scoring category. As long as Higgins remains out, keep playing him. If Higgins plays, consider flipping to Pat Freiermuth at a similar price.

Dawson Knox, Bills vs. KC ($3,500 DK, $5,100 FD) With Dalton Kincaid (knee) on the wrong side of questionable, Knox will be a favorite target for Josh Allen. In six career games versus the Chiefs, Knox has scored three times. Plus, KC has allowed the most receiving yards to the position.

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 11

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 11 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

Key: Upgrade / Downgrade

QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Brock Purdy SEA Cooper Kupp @NE
GREAT STARTS Opp Deebo Samuel SEA
Josh Allen KC Justin Jefferson @TEN
Jalen Hurts WAS GREAT STARTS Opp
SOLID STARTERS Opp George Pickens BAL
Jordan Love @CHI Puka Nacua @NE
Patrick Mahomes @BUF Cedric Tillman @NO
Joe Burrow @LAC Amon-Ra St. Brown JAC
C.J. Stroud @DAL Garrett Wilson IND
Jayden Daniels @PHI A.J. Brown WAS
Tua Tagovailoa LVR Ja’Marr Chase @LAC
Matthew Stafford @NE SOLID STARTERS Opp
Russell Wilson BAL Davante Adams IND
Lamar Jackson @PIT Terry McLaurin @PHI
Justin Herbert CIN CeeDee Lamb HOU
Aaron Rodgers IND Zay Flowers @PIT
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Calvin Ridley MIN
Jared Goff JAC DeAndre Hopkins @BUF
Drake Maye LAR Courtland Sutton ATL
Jameis Winston @NO J. Smith-Njigba @SF
Geno Smith @SF Jauan Jennings SEA
Kirk Cousins @DEN DJ Moore GB
Bo Nix ATL Jakobi Meyers @MIA
Sam Darnold @TEN Jaylen Waddle LVR
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Ladd McConkey CIN
Cooper Rush HOU DeVonta Smith WAS
Caleb Williams GB Tyreek Hill LVR
Mac Jones @DET Darnell Mooney @DEN
Gardner Minshew @MIA Jayden Reed @CHI
Joe Flacco @NYJ Nico Collins @DAL
Will Levis MIN Quentin Johnston CIN
Derek Carr CLE FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
RUNNING BACKS Josh Downs @NYJ
BEST BETS Opp Brian Thomas Jr. @DET
Christian McCaffrey SEA John Metchie @DAL
Joe Mixon @DAL Jordan Addison @TEN
De’Von Achane LVR Christian Watson @CHI
Kyren Williams @NE Jameson Williams JAC
GREAT STARTS Opp Rashod Bateman @PIT
Alvin Kamara CLE Drake London @DEN
Bijan Robinson @DEN Ricky Pearsall SEA
Saquon Barkley WAS Amari Cooper KC
D’Andre Swift GB Joshua Palmer CIN
Jahmyr Gibbs JAC Romeo Doubs @CHI
SOLID STARTERS Opp Mike Williams BAL
Aaron Jones @TEN DeMario Douglas LAR
David Montgomery JAC Noah Brown @PHI
Nick Chubb @NO Tyler Lockett @SF
Chase Brown @LAC M. Valdes-Scantling CLE
Breece Hall IND Jerry Jeudy @NO
Josh Jacobs @CHI Khalil Shakir KC
R. Stevenson LAR Demarcus Robinson @NE
Derrick Henry @PIT Tank Dell @DAL
Kareem Hunt @BUF SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
J.K. Dobbins CIN Keenan Allen GB
Kenneth Walker III @SF Jalen Tolbert HOU
Jonathan Taylor @NYJ Mack Hollins KC
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Xavier Worthy @BUF
Najee Harris BAL DK Metcalf @SF
James Cook KC Tee Higgins @LAC
Raheem Mostert LVR M. Pittman Jr. @NYJ
Brian Robinson Jr. @PHI Rome Odunze GB
Travis Etienne @DET Alec Pierce @NYJ
Tony Pollard MIN N. Westbrook-Ikhine MIN
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Adonai Mitchell @NYJ
Audric Estime ATL Devaughn Vele ATL
Jaylen Warren BAL Diontae Johnson @PIT
Tyler Allgeier @DEN DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Tank Bigsby @DET BEST BETS Opp
Gus Edwards CIN Texans @DAL
Austin Ekeler @PHI Lions JAC
J. McLaughlin ATL GREAT STARTS Opp
Rico Dowdle HOU Packers @CHI
A. Mattison @MIA Vikings @TEN
TIGHT ENDS SOLID STARTERS Opp
BEST BETS Opp Jets IND
George Kittle SEA Dolphins LVR
GREAT STARTS Opp 49ers SEA
Will Dissly CIN Rams @NE
Mark Andrews @PIT Ravens @PIT
Travis Kelce @BUF FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
SOLID STARTERS Opp Chargers CIN
Jonnu Smith LVR Broncos ATL
Hunter Henry LAR Chiefs @BUF
Tucker Kraft @CHI Colts @NYJ
T.J. Hockenson @TEN Browns @NO
Dalton Schultz @DAL Cowboys HOU
Brock Bowers @MIA Saints CLE
David Njoku @NO Titans MIN
Evan Engram @DET SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Kyle Pitts @DEN Steelers BAL
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Falcons @DEN
Dallas Goedert WAS Bears GB
Noah Fant @SF Raiders @MIA
Cole Kmet GB Jaguars @DET
Zach Ertz @PHI Bengals @LAC
Mike Gesicki @LAC Patriots LAR
Dawson Knox KC Seahawks @SF
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Eagles WAS
Pat Freiermuth BAL Commanders @PHI
Isaiah Likely @PIT Bills KC
Dalton Kincaid KC
Sam LaPorta JAC
Jake Ferguson HOU
Taysom Hill CLE
Tyler Conklin IND

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 222

Talking NFL news, preparing for six teams on bye in Week 12, DFS lineups, and more!

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you NFL news, prepping for the bye-pocalypse,  and “DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways, and Value Plays.” So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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Fantasy Football Rest-of-Season Rankings: Week 11

Forecasting where all of the notable players net out over the remainder of the season.

These fantasy football rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation.

The scoring system is performance PPR. There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

Rankings key:
UP/DN is trending up or down from week’s ranking.
NR means the player wasn’t ranked last week.
UP/DN numbering shows where the player was ranked the prior week.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Lamar Jackson, BAL 14 he’s taken another step as a passer this season
2 Jalen Hurts, PHI 5 had just 21 combined rushes/completions in Wk 10, but there were 4 TDs
3 Josh Allen, BUF 12
4 Joe Burrow, CIN 12 UP5 the only non-running QB to belong in the top tier
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Jayden Daniels, WAS 14 he falls out of Tier 1; hasn’t run for a TD since Wk 4
6 Jordan Love, GB 10
7 Kyler Murray, ARI 11 UP9
8 C.J. Stroud, HOU 14 UP11 I think he’ll be OK once Collins returns
9 Patrick Mahomes, KC 6
10 Jared Goff, DET 5 DN8
11 Brock Purdy, SF 9 UP13 McCaffrey’s presence changes so much about that offense
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Baker Mayfield, TB 11 DN7 has 316 passing yds combined in his last 2 gms
13 Kirk Cousins, ATL 12
14 Matthew Stafford, LAR 6
15 Bo Nix, DEN 14 he’s low-key the second-best rookie QB this year so far
16 Tua Tagovailoa, MIA 6 DN14
17 Sam Darnold, MIN 6 the mistakes are starting to pile up
18 Geno Smith, SEA 10
19 Russell Wilson, PIT 9 UP23
20 Justin Herbert, LAC 5 he’s capable of QB1 numbers any given week, but LA wants to run
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
21 Trevor Lawrence, JAC 12 DNP in Wk 10 w/ a shoulder injury; there are rumblings his season could be over
22 Aaron Rodgers, NYJ 12
23 Caleb Williams, CHI 7 DN18 three straight games without a TD
24 Drake Maye, NE 14
25 Joe Flacco, IND 14 if IND keeps losing, they’ll go back to Richardson, right?
26 Jameis Winston, CLE 10
27 Will Levis, TEN 5 UP31 returned after missing 3 gms w/ a shoulder injury
28 Derek Carr, NO 12 pretty impressive work w/ so many WRs missing
29 Daniel Jones, NYG 11 DN27 it sure sounded like Daboll might make a switch at QB during the bye
30 Bryce Young, CAR 11
31 Anthony Richardson, IND 14
32 Cooper Rush, DAL 7 UP33 looked awful starting for Prescott
33 Gardner Minshew, LVR 10 hard to say if he’ll even be the starter in Wk 11
34 Drew Lock, NYG 11 NR maybe he’s QB1 in Wk 12…
35 Mac Jones, JAC 12 NR if Lawrence is done for the year, Jones is QB1 for the Jags
36 Trey Lance, DAL 7 NR w/ Prescott gone, it makes sense for DAL to see what Lance can do at some point
Running backs
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Saquon Barkley, PHI 5 light work for Barkley in Wk 10, but it’s still frustrating to see Hurts vulture those TDs
2 Derrick Henry, BAL 14
3 Bijan Robinson, ATL 12 UP4 5 straight gms of 100+ yds w/ 6 total TDs
4 Christian McCaffrey, SF 9 UP12 activated from IR; had 19 touches, Mason had 1
5 Kyren Williams, LAR 6 DN3
6 Jahmyr Gibbs, DET 5 in a league full of speed, Gibbs still stands out
7 Alvin Kamara, NO 12 the clear focal point of NO’s offense
8 Joe Mixon, HOU 14 DN5
9 Jonathan Taylor, IND 14
10 Breece Hall, NYJ 12 had a decent game, but that was an ugly effort vs ARI
11 Josh Jacobs, GB 10
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
12 De’Von Achane, MIA 6
13 D’Andre Swift, CHI 7
14 Aaron Jones, MIN 6 a chest injury cost him some time, but he returned; I remain concerned about his workload
15 Brian Robinson Jr., WAS 14 missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
16 James Conner, ARI 11 UP19
17 Tony Pollard, TEN 5 got banged up a bit in Wk 10, but it was still a disappointing number of touches
18 James Cook, BUF 12
19 Chuba Hubbard, CAR 11 UP26 that extension suggests he’ll remain a key piece of the offense
20 Kenneth Walker III, SEA 10
21 Chase Brown, CIN 12 UP24 a threat as a runner and a receiver
22 Najee Harris, PIT 9
23 David Montgomery, DET 5 DN16 less than 40 yds rushing in 3 of his last 4 games
24 Kareem Hunt, KC 6
25 Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG 11 moves up a tier despite his disastrous fumble
26 J.K. Dobbins, LAC 5 DN22 the return of Edwards gives LAC more options
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
27 Rico Dowdle, DAL 7 UP29 his role has to expand w/ the Prescott injury
28 Bucky Irving, TB 11 still not getting the volume of touches, but there’s a lot to like
29 Rhamondre Stevenson, NE 14
30 Rachaad White, TB 11 UP33
31 Austin Ekeler, WAS 14 UP39 has looked effective w/ Robinson sidelined
32 Nick Chubb, CLE 10
33 Travis Etienne, JAC 12 his usage could go up if Bigsby misses time
34 Jaylen Warren, PIT 9 UP42
35 Raheem Mostert, MIA 6 DN31 had zero carries in Wk 10
36 Gus Edwards, LAC 5 UP59 activated from IR; he led LAC w/ 55 yds rushing in Wk 10
37 Tyler Allgeier, ATL 12
38 Tank Bigsby, JAC 12 DN35 suffered an ankle injury in Wk 10; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
39 Alexander Mattison, LVR 10
40 Audric Estime, DEN 14 NR had 14 of the 17 RB carries for DEN in Wk 10
41 Tyjae Spears, TEN 5 returned after missing 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury
42 Jonathon Brooks, CAR 11 DN36 activated from the PUP/NFI list but DNP in Wk 10; he’s likely to debut in Wk 12
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
43 Trey Benson, ARI 11 UP46
44 Ray Davis, BUF 12
45 Cam Akers, MIN 6 UP51 history says Jones will miss a game or three at some point
46 Zamir White, LVR 10 UP49 I wonder if LV gives White another chance to be RB1 after the bye
47 Braelon Allen, NYJ 12
48 Zach Charbonnet, SEA 10
49 Isiah Pacheco, KC 6 on IR w/ a leg injury; he could return later in Nov.
50 Devin Singletary, NYG 11
51 Justice Hill, BAL 14
52 Jaylen Wright, MIA 6 UP58 he got the RB2 carries ahead of Mostert in Wk 10
53 Ezekiel Elliott, DAL 7 UP61
54 Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN 14
55 Emanuel Wilson, GB 6
56 Javonte Williams, DEN 14 DN30 had just 1 carry in Wk 10 in what felt like a changing of the guard
57 Blake Corum, LAR 6
58 Jordan Mason, SF 9 DN34 he’s purely a McCaffrey handcuff now
59 Jerome Ford, CLE 10
60 Antonio Gibson, NE 14 UP63
61 Dameon Pierce, HOU 14 missed 2 gms w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
62 Roschon Johnson, CHI 7 DN55
63 Khalil Herbert, CIN 12 NR acquired from CHI; he takes over as RB2 in CIN for Moss
64 Keaton Mitchell, BAL 14 UP67 activated from IR; he made his season debut in Wk 10
65 Sean Tucker, TB 11
66 Chris Brooks, GB 10
67 Jeremy McNichols, WAS 14 NR
68 MarShawn Lloyd, GB 10 on IR w/ an ankle injury; he’s eligible to return
69 Tyler Goodson, IND 14
70 Kendre Miller, NO 12 on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 14
Wide receivers
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Ja’Marr Chase, CIN 12 UP2 if he could play BAL every week he might top 2,000 yds and 20 TDs
2 Justin Jefferson, MIN 6 just 1 TD in his last 5 gms
3 A.J. Brown, PHI 5 UP5
4 Nico Collins, HOU 14 UP8 activated from IR but DNP w/ a hamstring injury; he’s likely to return in Wk 11
5 Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET 5 7 games in a row with a TD but currently on pace to finish with less than 1,000 yds
6 Puka Nacua, LAR 6
7 DK Metcalf, SEA 10 missed 2 gms w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
8 CeeDee Lamb, DAL 7 DN6 I don’t want to overreact to one game, but that was concerning
9 Cooper Kupp, LAR 6
10 Mike Evans, TB 11 missed 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; he’s likely to return in Wk 12
11 Tyreek Hill, MIA 6 DN3 dealing w/ a wrist injury; he hasn’t topped 100 yds since Wk 1
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Zay Flowers, BAL 14
13 Malik Nabers, NYG 11 DN9 hasn’t been nearly as effective since his concussion
14 Drake London, ATL 12
15 Terry McLaurin, WAS 14
16 Garrett Wilson, NYJ 12 what a disappointing performance from the Jets in Wk 10
17 Deebo Samuel, SF 9
18 George Pickens, PIT 9 UP27 14-276-2 in 3 games with Wilson at QB
19 DeVonta Smith, PHI 5 there aren’t a lot of balls to go around w/ PHI running so much
20 Tank Dell, HOU 14 he’ll benefit from Collins’ return
21 Calvin Ridley, TEN 5 UP31
22 Davante Adams, NYJ 12 DN18 13 targets, so I guess that’s something
23 Jayden Reed, GB 10
24 Tee Higgins, CIN 12 missed 3 gms w/ a quad injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
25 Darnell Mooney, ATL 12 UP28 3 straight gms w/ more than 85 yds receiving
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
26 Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI 11
27 Brian Thomas Jr., JAC 12 DN22 he could drop further if Lawrence really is lost for the year
28 Michael Pittman Jr., IND 14 DNP in Wk 10 w/ a back injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
29 Courtland Sutton, DEN 14 UP40 21 catches in his last 3 gms
30 Jakobi Meyers, LVR 10
31 Khalil Shakir, BUF 12
32 Cedric Tillman, CLE 10 UP38
33 DeAndre Hopkins, KC 6
34 Josh Downs, IND 14 UP44
35 Jaylen Waddle, MIA 6 even w/ Tagovailoa back, Waddle isn’t producing
36 Amari Cooper, BUF 12 missed 2 gms w/ a wrist injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
37 DJ Moore, CHI 7 DN29
38 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA 10
39 Jameson Williams, DET 5 returned from a 2-game suspension
40 Tyler Lockett, SEA 10
41 Juaun Jennings, SF 9 UP57 returned after missing 2 gms w/ a hip injury; led SF in targets, catches, and yards
42 Ladd McConkey, LAC 5
43 Romeo Doubs, GB 10
44 Jordan Addison, MIN 6 DN37 he misses Cousins more than anyone in that MIN passing attack
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
45 Christian Watson, GB 10
46 Ricky Pearsall, SF 9 UP54
47 Keon Coleman, BUF 12 DNP in Wk 10 w/ a wrist injury; he’s already been ruled out for Wk 11
48 DeMario Douglas, NE 14 UP52
49 Diontae Johnson, BAL 14 DN45 one catch in 2 gms since being acquired from CAR
50 Alec Pierce, IND 14 UP59
51 Gabe Davis, JAC 12 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a shoulder injury
52 Rome Odunze, CHI 7 DN49
53 Jerry Jeudy, CLE 10
54 JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC 6 DN47 missed 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
55 Rashod Bateman, BAL 14 UP62 not ready to roll over for Diontae Johnson just yet
56 Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG 11
57 Quentin Johnston, LAC 5 UP63
58 Keenan Allen, CHI 7
59 Xavier Worthy, KC 6 DN51
60 Jalen McMillan, TB 11 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a hamstring injury
61 Michael Wilson, ARI 11
62 Adam Thielen, CAR 11 on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return
63 Dontayvion Wicks, GB 10
64 Jalen Tolbert, DAL 7 DN60
65 Xavier Legette, CAR 11
66 Darius Slayton, NYG 11 DN58 DNP in Wk 10 w/ a concussion; he should return in Wk 12
67 Demarcus Robinson, LAR 6
68 Chris Olave, NO 12 DN21 placed on IR w/ a concussion; his season might be over
69 Elijah Moore, CLE 10
70 John Metchie, HOU 14 NR could he end up being WR3 in HOU behind Collins/Dell?
71 Allen Lazard, NYJ 12 on IR w/ a chest injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 14
72 Kayshon Boutte, NE 14 NR
73 Mike Williams, PIT 9 acquired from NYJ; caught a TD on his first target w/ PIT
74 Jalen Nailor, MIN 6 DN68
75 Noah Brown, WAS 14 NR
76 Andrei Iosivas, CIN 12 DN74 not doing much even with Higgins injured
77 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, TEN 5
78 Devaughn Vale, DEN 14 NR
79 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, NO 12 NR somebody has to catch passes in NO
80 Brandin Cooks, DAL 7 DN70 on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return
Tight ends
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Travis Kelce, KC 6
2 Brock Bowers, LVR 10
3 Trey McBride, ARI 11 UP4 I like his role in ARI a little more than Kittle in SF
4 George Kittle, SF 9 McCaffrey, Jennings, Pearsall could all cut into his opportunities
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Evan Engram, JAC 12
6 Kyle Pitts, ATL 12
7 Tucker Kraft, GB 10
8 Sam LaPorta, DET 5 UP10 suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 10; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
9 Cade Otton, TB 11
10 Mark Andrews, BAL 14 UP12 has scored in 4 of BAL’s last 5 games
11 Jake Ferguson, DAL 7 DN6
12 T.J. Hockenson, MIN 6 UP14 led MIN in receiving in Wk 10
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
13 Dalton Kincaid, BUF 12 suffered a knee injury in Wk 10; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
14 David Njoku, CLE 10
15 Taysom Hill, NO 12 UP16
16 Dallas Goedert, PHI 5 returned after missing 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury
17 Zach Ertz, WAS 14
18 Hunter Henry, NE 14 Maye is targeting his TEs a lot, but this week it was Hooper
19 Cole Kmet, CHI 7 he’s close to dropping to the bottom tier
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
20 Mike Gesicki, CIN 12 I still think he could vanish once Higgins returns
21 Jonnu Smith, MIA 6
22 Dalton Schultz, HOU 14 UP23
23 Noah Fant, SEA 10 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
24 Pat Freiermuth, PIT 9
25 Theo Johnson, NYG 11 UP30 16 targets in the last 3 gms
26 Ja’Tavion Sanders, CAR 11
27 Tyler Conklin, NYJ 12
28 Isaiah Likely, BAL 14 DNP in Wk 10 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
29 Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN 5
30 Colby Parkinson, LAR 6 DN26
Defensive teams
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Minnesota Vikings 6
2 Pittsburgh Steelers 9 did a nice job vs Jayden Daniels
3 Buffalo Bills 12 UP4
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
4 Denver Broncos 14
5 San Francisco 49ers 9 DN2 couldn’t do much against an injury ravaged TB team in Wk 10
6 Chicago Bears 7
7 Houston Texans 14 UP10 five INTs in Wk 10
8 Kansas City Chiefs 6 DN6
9 Los Angeles Chargers 5
10 Detroit Lions 5 UP12
11 Green Bay Packers 10
12 Philadelphia Eagles 5 they move into Tier 2
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
13 Los Angeles Rams 6 they played fairly well in the loss to MIA
14 Washington Commanders 14
15 Miami Dolphins 6 UP19 finally made some impact plays vs LAR
16 Baltimore Ravens 14 they absolutely cannot stop the pass, and now Hamilton (ankle) is hurt
17 New York Giants 11 DN16
18 New Orleans Saints 12 NR
19 Seattle Seahawks 10
20 New York Jets 12 DN13 this group is hanging on by a thread

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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 11

Week 11 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 11 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB D’Onta Foreman (active), RB De’Von Achane (active)
Afternoon games: WR Tyler Lockett (active)
Sunday night: RB Alexander Mattison (active)
Monday night:

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45 degrees, partly cloudy

Steelers

Inactives: CB Darius Rush, QB Mason Rudolph, OT Dylan Cook, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, DT Montravius Adams and RB Godwin Igwebuike

Lineup notes: TE Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) will make his return from IR this week. WR Diontae Johnson (thumb) didn’t practice Wednesday but had full practices the rest of the week and will play. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Browns

Inactives: C Luke Wypler, WR Marquise Goodwin, DT Siaki Ika, S Juan Thornhill and DL Isaiah McGuire

Lineup notes: QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) went on IR and was lost for the season due to a shoulder injury. Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start. RB Pierre Strong (hamstring) practiced Friday and will be available.

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Bears

Inactives: LB Micah Baskerville, QB Nathan Peterman, DE Dominique Robinson, LB Noah Sewell, S Quindell Johnson, WR Velus Jones Jr. and OT Ja’Tyre Carter

Lineup notes: RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle) was limited in practice all week but will play. QB Justin Fields (thumb) and RB Khalil Herbert (ankle, shin) were full participants Friday and also will play. On Saturday, Herbert officially was activated from IR.

Lions

Inactives: DL Isaiah Buggs, WR Antoine Green, DT Levi Onwuzurike, CB Steven Gilmore, DL Brodric Martin, LB Trevor Nowaske and OG Jonah Jackson

Lineup notes: WR Kalif Raymond (ankle) was limited Wednesday but had full practices Thursday and Friday and will play. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (ribs) is not on the injury report. Starting LG Jonah Jackson (wrist, ankle) has been ruled out.

Los Angeles Chargers at Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 39 degrees, clear

Chargers

Inactives: DT Scott Matlock, RB Isaiah Spiller, WR Jalen Guyton, OG Zack Bailey, RB Elijah Dotson, CB Essang Bassey and TE Gerald Everett

Lineup notes: TE Gerald Everett (chest) is out. WR Keenan Allen (shoulder) is ready to roll, though WR Jalen Guyton (groin) and RB Isaiah Spiller (illness) are inactive. TE Donald Parham (hip) practiced Friday and will play.

Packers

Inactives: S Rudy Ford, CB Kyu Blu Kelly, WR Samori Toure, CB Jaire Alexander, DL Brenton Cox and OT Caleb Jones

Lineup notes: WR Christian Watson (knee) and RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) were limited all week but will play. LB Quay Walker (groin) will give it a whirl, though CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder) is unavailable.

Las Vegas Raiders at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 76 degrees, mostly clear

Raiders

Inactives:DT Nesta Jade Silvera, LB Amari Burney, OT Kolton Miller, LB Jaylon Smith, QB Brian Hoyer, C Hroniss Grasu and DL Byron X. Young

Lineup notes: LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) is at least a week away from being ready.

Dolphins

Inactives: OT Robert Hunt, WR Chase Claypool, QB Skylar Thompson, WR Braxton Berrios, RB Jeff Wilson Jr. and TE Durham Smythe

Lineup notes: WR Chase Claypool (knee) is out. RB De’Von Achane (knee) came off of IR and play in Week 11. RB Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) was limited all week, but he’s fit to play. WR Tyreek Hill (foot) was limited Friday, but he’ll be out there.

New York Giants at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, clear

Giants

Inactives: CB Adoree’ Jackson, CB Bobby McCain, RB Deon Jackson, PK Cade York, OT Evan Neal, DT Jordon Riley and OT Joshua Miles

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones (knee) and TE Darren Waller (hamstring) remain on IR. QB Tommy DeVito (shoulder), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) all missed some practice time this week, but they will play. Starting RT Evan Neal (ankle) has been ruled out, and LT Andrew Thomas (knee) is active despite being labeled questionable.

Commanders

Inactives: FB Alex Armah, OG Julian Good-Jones, RB Antonio Gibson, TE Curtis Hodges, DL James Smith-Williams, CB Tariq Castro-Fields and WR Mitchell Tinsley

Lineup notes: RB Antonio Gibson (toe) is inactive, as expected. WR Curtis Samuel (toe) had a full practice Friday and will go.

Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60 degrees, clear

Cowboys

Inactives: OT Asim Richards, QB Trey Lance, RB Deuce Vaughn, CB Noah Igbinoghene and CB Eric Scott Jr.

Lineup notes: RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) was downgraded to questionable but is active.

Panthers

Inactives: TE Hayden Hurst, DE Marquis Haynes, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., OT Nash Jensen, CB CJ Henderson and OT Ricky Lee

Lineup notes: TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out, whereas TE Ian Thomas was activated. WR DJ Chark Jr. (elbow), WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) and QB Bryce Young (thigh) all practiced Friday and will play. LB Brian Burns has cleared the concussion protocol, while CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) and CB CJ Henderson (concussion) will not play.

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 74 degrees, clear

Titans

Inactives: OT Andre Dillard, DL Caleb Murphy, OG Calvin Throckmorton, LB Trevis Gipson, WR Treylon Burks, QB Malik Willis and DB Sean Murphy-Bunting

Lineup notes: WR Treylon Burks (concussion) is out again. QB Will Levis (foot) will start after practicing all week. LT Andre Dillard (concussion protocol) will not play, but LG Daniel Brunskill (ankle) is active.

Jaguars

Inactives: WR Elijah Cooks, OG Cole Van Lanen, CB Tyson Campbell, LB Yasir Abdullah and DT DaVon Hamilton

Lineup notes: WR Zay Jones (knee) was questionable after limited practices all week, but he will give it a go. QB Trevor Lawrence (knee) practiced Thursday and Friday and will play.

Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Cardinals

Inactives: S Joey Blount, OT Dennis Daley, DL Jonathan Ledbetter, RB Emari Demercado, RB Michael Carter, WR Michael Wilson and WR Zach Pascal

Lineup notes: WR Michael Wilson (shoulder) was added to the report Friday as questionable and will not be ready for this one.

Texans

Inactives:RB Dameon Pierce, LB Jake Hansen, WR Noah Brown, SS Jimmie Ward, QB Case Keenum, TE Eric Saubert and LB Henry To’oTo’o

Lineup notes: PK Ka’imi Fairbairn (quad) remains on IR. RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) is out once again. WR Noah Brown (knee) sat out of practice all week and won’t be available. WR Nico Collins (calf) will return after a full practice Friday. WR Robert Woods (foot) and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) had full sessions Friday and will play.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 56 degrees, cloudy, NNW 10 mph

Buccaneers

Inactives: QB John Wolford, DB Ryan Neal, OT Matt Feiler, TE David Wells, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn and LB Cam Gill

Lineup notes: WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) missed some practice time this week, but he doesn’t carry an injury designation. LB Devin White (foot) and CB Carlton Davis (toe) both will give it a go.

49ers

Inactives: OG Aaron Banks, DT Kalia Davis, QB Brandon Allen, TE Brayden Willis, LB Jalen Graham and RB Tyrion Davis-Price

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 39 degrees, mostly clear, WNW 13 mph

Jets

Inactives: LB Chazz Surratt, OT Austin Deculus, OT Billy Turner, WR Randall Cobb, LB Sam Eguavoen and DE Carl Lawson

Lineup notes: WR Garrett Wilson (elbow) will play, as expected.

Bills

Inactives: LB A.J. Klein, OG Alec Anderson, DT Poona Ford, OT Germain Ifedi and S Damar Hamlin

Lineup notes: TE Dawson Knox (wrist) remains on IR. QB Josh Allen (shoulder) continues practicing and playing through his shoulder injury.

Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 67 degrees, clear (open-air dome)

Seahawks

Inactives: OT Raiqwon O’Neal, RB Kenny McIntosh, WR Dareke Young, S Jamal Adams, OG McClendon Curtis and DT Myles Adams

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring) was questionable but will be available. S Jamal Adams (knee) will not play.

Rams

Inactives: DL Nick Hampton, DE Earnest Brown, OT Warren McClendon, CB Cobie Durant and OG Zachary Thomas

Lineup notes: RB Kyren Williams (ankle) remains on IR. QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) and WR Puka Nacua (knee) practiced Friday and will play.

Sunday Night Football

Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46 degrees, cloudy

Vikings

Inactives: CB Akayleb Evans, QB Jaren Hall, S Lewis Cine, WR Trishton Jackson, LB Brian Asamoah, OT Hakeem Adeniji and TE Nick Muse

Lineup notes: RB Cam Akers (Achilles) went on IR and will miss the rest of the season. WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will not be activated in time. RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) will play. QB Joshua Dobbs (ankle), TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) and WR K.J. Osborn (concussion) also practiced fully Friday and will play.

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, LB Ben Niemann, LB Ronnie Perkins, DT Elijah Garcia, DL Thomas Incoom and S P.J. Locke

Lineup notes: WR Jerry Jeudy (hip) and WR Marvin Mims (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

Monday Night Football

Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 42 degrees, 60% chance of light rain, N 10 mph

Eagles

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) was ruled out. LB Nakobe Dean (foot) was placed on IR.

Chiefs

Lineup notes: WR Richie James (knee) is questionable.

Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 11

Check out these starts and sits for fantasy football in Week 11.

As the Week 11 slate of games kicked off Thursday night, the attention now turns to the start/sit decisions managers will face over the weekend as they stare down their fantasy football lineups.

For the third week in a row, four teams will be on a bye, including the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11), or check out our start/bench list for Week 11:

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 202

Talking NFL player news, fantasy football advice, DFS strategy and more!

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you NFL news, “rest of season” rankings for running back and wide receiver, and “DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways and Value Plays.” So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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