Week 11 Start/Sit
Week 11 Start/Sit
Full QB, RB, WR, TE Matchup Guide
Written by Adam Krautwurst
Start
Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers has settled into more of a steady player, but he remains productive in favorable matchups — and this one qualifies. The Bengals have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, with all but three passers topping 19 points. When these teams met in Week 7, Rodgers threw for 249 yards and four touchdowns, totaling 22.5 fantasy points. He’s touchdown-dependent at this stage, but Cincinnati’s defense — which has allowed the most passing TDs in the league — keeps him firmly in the mix.
Joe Flacco
Flacco continues to defy expectations, throwing for 342 yards and three scores against Pittsburgh in Week 7, then torching Chicago for 470 yards and four touchdowns in Week 9. Through four starts with Cincinnati, he’s averaging over 30 fantasy points per game. His time as the starter may be limited with Joe Burrow nearing a return, but Flacco should be locked in this week against the Steelers, who have allowed five quarterbacks to post at least 23 fantasy points.
Running Back
Woody Marks
Marks’ rookie campaign has been inconsistent, but he’s starting to show promise with 73 total yards per game over his last two outings. He faces a Titans defense that’s been vulnerable to running backs, allowing 12 rushing touchdowns (tied for most in the NFL) and the second-highest fantasy points per game to the position.
RJ Harvey
With J.K. Dobbins sidelined, Harvey should see his biggest workload of the season. In his lone game with double-digit touches, he delivered 98 total yards and a touchdown on 19 touches. He’s been an effective receiver lately, scoring three times through the air in his last four games. While Kansas City’s defense is tough on running backs, Harvey’s expanded role puts him on the flex radar this week.
Wide Receiver
Jauan Jennings
Jennings enters Week 11 on a roll, with 10 receptions, 112 yards, and two touchdowns over his last two games. The Cardinals have allowed at least one receiver to top 12 PPR points in every contest this season, and with 11 receivers reaching that mark overall, Jennings has a good chance to stay hot against Arizona’s shaky secondary.
Tyler Lockett
Lockett has quickly carved out a bigger role with the Raiders following Jakobi Meyers’ departure. He led the team in targets last week against Denver and now faces a Cowboys defense that’s allowed a league-high 16 receiving touchdowns. His chemistry with Geno Smith makes him a viable flex play in this matchup.
Tight End
Dawson Knox
With Dalton Kincaid sidelined by a hamstring injury, Knox slides back into a full-time role. His red-zone rapport with Josh Allen gives him a path to fantasy relevance, especially in what could turn into a high-scoring game.
Pat Freiermuth
No team has been more generous to tight ends than the Bengals, who have allowed 12 touchdowns to the position — five more than any other defense. Freiermuth found the end zone the last time these teams met, and he remains the top fantasy option among Pittsburgh’s tight ends.
Sit
Quarterback
Sam Darnold
Darnold has been a better real life QB than fantasy, scoring 10 points or fewer in two of his past three games while committing six turnovers in that stretch. The Rams have allowed only three quarterbacks to surpass 20 fantasy points this season. Darnold is best left for two-QB formats.
Bo Nix
Nix has exceeded 250 passing yards only twice all year and relies heavily on touchdowns to deliver value. He now faces a well-rested Chiefs defense that ranks top five in fewest passing yards and touchdowns allowed. Kansas City should make life difficult, leaving Nix as a risky start.
Running Back
Tyrone Tracy
Tracy continues to split work with Devin Singletary, but the matchup with Green Bay isn’t favorable. The Packers have been stout against the run, and with uncertainty under center, offensive efficiency could be limited. Tracy’s volume alone may not be enough to trust him this week.
Tony Pollard
Pollard has struggled to produce, scoring a combined 14 points in his past two games and losing touches to Tyjae Spears. Houston’s run defense ranks among the league’s best, and Pollard managed only 10 points against them earlier this season. At best, he’s a low-end flex in Week 11.
Wide Receiver
Tetairoa McMillan
It’s been a frustrating rookie season for McMillan, who’s topped 100 yards only once and found the end zone twice. The Panthers’ passing game limits his ceiling, and a tough matchup against Atlanta’s disciplined secondary doesn’t help. He’s best left on the bench.
Courtland Sutton
Sutton’s production has cratered after a strong start, averaging just 45 yards per game over his last five with a single touchdown. The Chiefs have allowed the fewest receiving yards to wideouts, and Bo Nix has favored Troy Franklin lately. Fade Sutton in Week 11.
Tight End
David Njoku
Njoku’s recent touchdown streak masks concerning usage — just two targets last week despite 32 team pass attempts. Harold Fannin Jr. continues to outproduce him, and a matchup with Baltimore’s elite defense limits his scoring chances. Njoku’s floor is dangerously low.
Cade Otton
Otton’s recent uptick in usage faces a major roadblock against Buffalo, who’ve allowed the fewest receptions and yards to tight ends this season. With such a difficult matchup, Otton’s ceiling and floor are both limited.
