Need help with filling out your fantasy football seasonal lineups for Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season? Vinnie Iyer is here for you again, back with another version of the Decider, a unique blend of positional rankings and start ‘em, sit ‘em advice. Let’s dive into the best and worst plays in redraft based on matchups, usage, and other factors, plus some good price values to target in DFS.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ‘Em: Quarterbacks
Regular starts
- Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. WAS)
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (at PIT)
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (vs. KC)
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (at LAC)
- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (at PHI)
- Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (vs. CIN)
- Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers (vs. SEA)
Stronger starts
8. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL): Wilson has been on fire lately, showcasing his big-play ability. This home matchup is a golden opportunity for him to shine.
9. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos (vs. ATL): Nix knows how to capitalize on favorable matchups, and he should excel against the Falcons’ defense.
10. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (at CHI): Although the matchup looks tough on paper, Love should return from the bye week with improved efficiency.
11. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (vs. JAX): Expect Goff to bounce back at home, especially with a running game that will keep the defense honest.
12. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (vs. LV): After warming up against a tough Rams defense, Tua is poised to exploit a weak Raiders defense.
13. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (at DAL): With the defense and running game supporting him, Stroud can still put up solid numbers with minimal volume.
14. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (at NE): Stafford can leverage his top wide receivers to break out of his mini slump.
DFS pick
Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL, $5,900 on DraftKings, $7,600 on FanDuel): Wilson is lighting up defenses with his deep throws, and he’s set to take advantage of the Ravens’ struggling secondary in what could be a high-scoring affair.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks
Weaker starts
15. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (at TEN): Darnold faces another decent road matchup, but after the Jaguars debacle, it’s hard to trust him.
16. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons (at DEN): Cousins is in a tricky spot on the road, where the team will likely rely on the run game more.
17. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets (vs. IND): Despite being at home, it’s tough to have faith in Rodgers right now.
18. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (at BUF): Expect a defensive battle here, with the running game and special teams taking precedence.
19. Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns (at NO): A revenge game for Winston, but the Saints’ defense knows him well and will be ready.
20. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks (at SF): Smith had a solid outing in their first meeting, but can he replicate that success?
21. Drake Maye, New England Patriots (vs. LAR): The Rams’ defense is improving, making this a tough matchup for Maye.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ‘Em: Running backs
Regular starts
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers (vs. SEA)
- Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams (at NE)
- De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins (vs. LV)
- Joe Mixon, Houston Texans (at DAL)
- Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons (at DEN)
- Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers (at CHI)
- Breece Hall, New York Jets (vs. IND)
- Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens (at PIT)
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. WAS)
- Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (vs. CLE)
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions (vs. JAX)
- David Montgomery, Detroit Lions (vs. JAX)
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (at NYJ)
- Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs (at BUF)
- Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks (at SF)
- James Cook, Buffalo Bills (vs. KC)
- Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals (at LAC)
- D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears (vs. GB)
- Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings (at TEN)
- Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns (at NO)
- Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots (vs. LAR)
Stronger starts
22. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL): Warren should be involved heavily, especially since the Ravens struggle against quicker backs.
23. J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers (vs. CIN): Trust him to deliver solid production in this favorable matchup.
24. Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders (at PHI): Ekeler has stepped up in a bigger role, making him a viable option even in tough matchups.
25. Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders (at MIA): He’s a cheap TD candidate with decent rushing potential.
26. Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins (vs. LV): After not getting a carry last week, he could be in line for some goal-line work.
DFS Picks
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers (at CHI, $7,100 on DraftKings, $7,400 on FanDuel): Jacobs returns from a bye ready to be a focal point of the offense, especially against a tough pass defense.
David Montgomery, Detroit Lions (vs. JAX, $6,500 on DraftKings, $8,100 on FanDuel): With a favorable game script, Montgomery could have a monster game, possibly scoring two TDs.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Sit ‘Em: Running backs
Weaker starts
27. Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans (vs. MIN): Pollard faces a tough matchup and has to contend with Tyjae Spears cutting into his workload.
28. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL): Running between the tackles against the Ravens is a risky proposition.
29. Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (at DET): This matchup is brutal for rushing attacks, and he might struggle to find the end zone.
30. Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons (at DEN): While you can run on the Broncos, Allgeier may not see enough work after last week’s goal-line issues.
31. Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (vs. HOU): Being the lead back doesn’t mean much in a struggling offense.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ‘Em: Wide receivers
Regular starts
- Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals (at LAC)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (vs. JAX)
- Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins (vs. LV)
- Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings (at TEN)
- Nico Collins, Houston Texans (vs. DAL)
- A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. WAS)
- George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL)
- Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams (at NE)
- Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders (at PHI)
- Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams (at NE)
- Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers (vs. SEA)
- Garrett Wilson, New York Jets (vs. IND)
- CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys (vs. HOU)
- DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks (at SF)
- Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens (at PIT)
- DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. WAS)
- Drake London, Atlanta Falcons (at DEN)
- Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons (at DEN)
- Davante Adams, New York Jets (vs. IND)
- Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (at DET)
- Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (at NYJ)
- Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers (at CHI)
- Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns (at NO)
Stronger starts
24. Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans (vs. MIN): Ridley is on a hot streak and should exploit a vulnerable secondary.
25. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos (vs. ATL): Expect Nix to target Sutton for some big plays and a potential touchdown.
26. Tank Dell, Houston Texans (at DAL): The Cowboys’ secondary has been giving up big plays, and Dell is primed to capitalize.
27. Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears (vs. GB): With a focus on quick passes, Allen should see plenty of targets.
28. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks (at SF): After a breakout game, he could be more involved against a struggling secondary.
29. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, New Orleans Saints (vs. CLE): The Browns have been generous to fantasy receivers, especially on deep shots.
30. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions (vs. JAX): He’s due for a long touchdown to get back on track.
31. Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers (vs. SEA): A favorable matchup puts him in WR3 consideration.
32. Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers (vs. CIN): He often finds the end zone on key targets from Herbert.
DFS picks
Garrett Wilson, New York Jets (vs. IND, $7,100 on DraftKings, $8,100 on FanDuel): Wilson thrives at home, and the Colts’ pass defense shouldn’t pose much of a threat.
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams (at NE, $7,300 on DraftKings, $8,300 on FanDuel): Nacua has been a target machine and is set for a big game with a little more efficiency from Stafford.
George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL, $7,000 on DraftKings, $7,500 on FanDuel): Pickens is in sync with Wilson and is ready to exploit a weak secondary.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Sit ‘Em: Wide receivers
Weaker starts
33. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins (vs. LV): After a brief flash against the Rams, Waddle is likely to fade again.
34. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills (vs. KC): The Chiefs can be tough on slot receivers.
35. DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City Chiefs (at BUF): This secondary can limit his impact.
36. DJ Moore, Chicago Bears (vs. GB): Moore is simply not a reliable option right now.
37. Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts (vs. NYJ): You might be hoping for a garbage-time TD that may not materialize.
38. Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders (at MIA): He could draw the attention of Jalen Ramsey, which won’t be easy.
39. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (vs. CIN): The Bengals can manage him well in coverage.
40. Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (vs. GB): Don’t expect many big plays from Williams under pressure.
41. Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings (at TEN): With tight ends getting more love, Addison may be overlooked.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ‘Em: Tight ends
Must starts
- George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers (vs. SEA)
- Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs (at BUF)
- T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings (at TEN)
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
- Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens (vs. PIT)
- David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
- Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons (at NO)
- Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions (if he plays, vs. JAX)
Stronger starts
9. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills (if he plays, vs. KC): The Chiefs struggle against tight ends, so if Kincaid can’t go, consider streaming Dawson Knox.
10. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL): He’s been scoring with Wilson and is in a prime spot to continue that trend.
11. Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers (at CHI): Expect success in the passing game with Kraft and Reed this week.
12. Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers (vs. CIN): Dissly has been more involved, and the Bengals struggle to cover tight ends.
13. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (vs. LAR): The Rams are improving but still allow plenty to tight ends.
DFS pick
David Njoku, Cleveland Browns (at NO, $5,500 on DraftKings, $6,600 on FanDuel): Njoku should be a key target for Winston, especially against a vulnerable Saints defense.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Sit ‘Em: Tight ends
Weaker starts
14. Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints (vs. CLE): Hill could be contained on the ground, and the Browns cover tight ends effectively.
15. Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. WAS): Despite a recent big-play TD, Goedert is dealing with injuries and faces a tough matchup.
16. Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars (at DET): After last week’s performance, it’s unlikely he’ll repeat that success.
17. Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals (at LAC): The matchup is decent, but his usage is inconsistent.
18. Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears (vs. GB): Kmet is becoming a risky bet every week.
19. Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys (vs. HOU): He might miss the connection with Prescott the most.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ‘Em: Defense/Special Teams
Stronger starts
- Minnesota Vikings (at JAX)
- Green Bay Packers (at CHI)
- Detroit Lions (vs. JAX)
- Houston Texans (at DAL)
- New York Jets (vs. IND)
- San Francisco 49ers (vs. SEA)
- Miami Dolphins (vs. LV)
- Los Angeles Rams (at NE)
9. New Orleans Saints (vs. CLE): The Saints can force turnovers against Winston.
10. Denver Broncos (vs. ATL): Expect some big plays from the Broncos’ pass defense against Cousins.
11. Kansas City Chiefs (at BUF): They can create problems for Josh Allen, who has been more cautious lately.
12. Philadelphia Eagles (vs. WAS): They remain a playable defense after a solid showing against the Steelers.
DFS pick
Green Bay Packers (at CHI, $3,600 on DraftKings, $4,500 on FanDuel): The Packers are set to pressure the often-sacked Caleb Williams, creating opportunities for takeaways.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Sit ‘Em: Defenses
Weaker starts
13. Los Angeles Chargers (vs. CIN): It’s best to avoid them as the Bengals are ready to exploit weaknesses.
14. Buffalo Bills (vs. KC): They may be tempting, but the Chiefs can still put up points.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers (at BAL): This matchup isn’t the usual defensive showdown we expect.
16. Baltimore Ravens (vs. PIT): Similar to the Steelers, this isn’t the typical rivalry game.
Get ready to dominate your fantasy league this week! With these insights, you can make informed decisions that could lead your team to victory. Whether you’re starting or sitting players, remember to keep an eye on matchups and player performances as the week progresses. Happy gaming!
