Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 11
Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 11
We are already halfway through November, which means the end of the season is approaching. Our fantasy rosters are starting to become thinner due to injuries in which we as fantasy team owners must find replacements for the rest of the season. Fortunately, some unexpected fantasy-relevant players are starting to arise this late into the season. If you do not own any of the starting players, pick them up for their amazing matchups this week. Here are my recommendations for start/sit week 11.
Raiders @ Broncos | 4:05 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 18.2%
I understand that Jerry Jeudy suffered an ankle injury that has labeled him “day to day,” but that does not deter me from putting Wilson on this list as the Raiders defense is one of the worst passing defenses in the league. Wilson is rallying the locker room to go all in after last week’s loss to the Titans, and as he talked to the media this week he stated “I think the thing is, human nature tells you to start relaxing and giving in when it is tough. I am not going to allow that to happen here. We are not going to give up or give in. That is not an option.” The Raiders defense on average allows 25.2 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, which puts Wilson as a potential solid QB2 in this week’s matchup against the Raiders.
Lions @ Giants | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 29.2%
Jones played relatively well, considering he only completed 13 passes for 200+ yards and 2 touchdowns in the Giants victory over the Texans in week 10. Jones’ accuracy allowed running back Saquon Barkley to run efficiently, complementing Jones’ passing stats. The Giants are looking like a complete offense lately as they are now 7-2. Jones looks to keep the momentum against the Lions defense as they allow on average 25.4 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks which ranks last in the league in which I expect Jones to become a solid QB1 in week 11 against Detroit.
Bears @ Falcons | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 57.0%
Atlanta’s rushing game was not effective against the Panthers in last Thursday’s disaster in where the Falcons lost to the Panthers 25-15 in bad weather. This week against the Bears, I expect the rushing game to be efficient in a decent match-up that gives the veteran a good chance of performing well. The Bears defense on average allows 17.1 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, and I expect Patterson to become a solid RB2 and/or flex option as he will receive plenty of volume in a Falcons run-heavy offense.
Commanders @ Texans | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 41.8%
I was a bit surprised to see Gibson’s role reprised as he was splitting carries with the rookie back Brian Robinson Jr. which worked effectively in the Commanders victory Monday night over the Eagles 32-21. Against a Texans run defense that allows 26.4 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, I would not be surprised to see Gibson put up double-digit numbers in week 11. The Texans defense allowed Giants running back Saquon Barkley to rush for 152 yards on 35 carries and rush in for a touchdown in week 10. I expect Gibson to become a solid flex option for fantasy owners in week 11.
Browns @ Bills | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 52.2%
Quarterback Josh Allen’s right elbow injury forced the Bills offense to rush heavily Sunday afternoon which saw Singletary rush for 47 yards on 13 carries and scored 1 rushing touchdown in their defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings 33-30 which ended in overtime in one of the most exciting games of the year. In week 11 against the Browns defense that allows on average 23.2 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs which ranks 31st in the league, I expect Singletary to become a solid low-end RB1 in an excellent match-up.
Bears @ Falcons | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 19.7%
We have yet to see Claypool break out with the Falcons, but I believe this may be the week he does so. The Bears traded for Claypool for a reason, and they plan on using him. In week 11 against the Falcons which ranks 31st allowing 27.1 fantasy points on average per game to opposing wide receivers, I expect Claypool to officially establish himself as the alpha receiver for the Bears in an excellent match-up.
Chiefs @ Chargers | 8:20 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 6.1%
I was very excited to see the enjoyment of scoring his first touchdown as a Chief on Sunday as Toney high stepped into the endzone on the first score of the game that eventually saw the Chiefs dominate the Jaguars winning 27-17 and bringing them to 7-2 for the season. In their rematch from week 2 in which the Chiefs won 27-24, I believe the entire offense will be firing on all cylinders. Another factor is Smith-Schuster’s injury that he suffered in last week’s game which was indeed a concussion that occurred after he was hit “very hard” on a “no call” for targeting, allowing Toney to fill in for the injured veteran receiver. In a good match-up I expect Toney to receive plenty of targets against the Chargers defense that on average allows 18.6 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers becoming a high-end WR3 at his floor and a low-end WR2 at his ceiling.
Rams @ Saints | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 4.5%
In Landry’s return, he recorded 3 receptions for 37 yards in the Saints loss to the Steelers 20-10 last Sunday afternoon. I expected much more from this offense against a weaker passing defense, but the Saints offense looked completely out of sync in this game. Hopefully, against the Rams defense that has not performed so hot this season either compared to last year, the veteran receiver will receive more of a target share in a decent match-up. The Rams defense allows on average 19.1 fantasy points per game to opposing receivers which is not bad at all, enabling Landry to become a high-end WR3 and flex option in deeper leagues in week 11.
49ers @ Cardinals | 8:15 pm EST Monday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 42.8%
Aiyuk has really proved himself to be the alpha receiver on the team as opposed to fellow receiver Deebo Samuel who was heavily involved in the rushing attack last season but has dropped off quite a bit. Aiyuk who was injured most of the year last season has come into his own this season and will continue his dominance in week 11 against the Cardinals defense that on average allows 17.7 fantasy points per game on average to opposing wide receivers.
Cowboys @ Vikings | 4:25 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 51.6%
Even though the Cowboys offense did not finish the job against the Packers in week 10, they will bounce back this week against the Vikings defense. Both teams are coming off of a loss in which they look to redeem themselves. Schultz is facing a Vikings defense that allows 8.0 fantasy points per game on average to tight ends which is a fantastic match-up for the veteran, and as a result, I expect him to become a solid TE1 in week 11.
Eagles @ Colts | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 93.6%
On Monday night, the world witnessed the Commanders defeating the 8-0 Eagles which was a surprise to the football community. I was completely shocked after the game was over, and unfortunately, Hurt’s favorite target tight end Dallas Goedert went down with a shoulder injury that will send him to IR for the next four games for now. In a tough matchup against the Colts passing defense, I recommend sitting Hurts in week 11.
Raiders @ Broncos | 4:05 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 91.3%
Jacobs has been performing well lately, but against a solid Broncos rushing defense, I expect his production to dip a bit in this match-up. The Broncos defense on average allows 14.4 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs which is one of the best in the league. I recommend sitting Jacobs this week in a match-up that will feature a pass-heavy game plan.
Commanders @ Texans | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 75.3%
Sparingly the Texans defense is one of the best passing defenses in the league. McLaurin went off in week 10 against the Eagles defense, but the Commanders caught them in a moment of weakness. I do not expect McLaurin to put up fantastic numbers and will most likely be shut down against the Texans defense that on average allows 16.4 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. My recommendation is to sit McLaurin this week against Houston.
Bears @ Falcons | 1:00 pm EST Sunday
ESPN Starting Percentage: 74.3%
The Falcons passing offense does not have an identity this season as they are extremely inconsistent, resulting in Pitts’ production dipping significantly. Against the Bears passing defense that averages 4.4 fantasy points per game, I recommend sitting Pitts this week against Chicago.
Lawrence is a fan of the Green Bay Packers. He is currently a graduate student at William Paterson University pursuing a master’s degree in Financial Planning. His hobbies include all things fantasy football, weightlifting, collecting Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards, and playing Madden. He specializes in dynasty fantasy football having won two championships in the past five years. He is also a college football fan who loves to watch his Buckeyes play on Saturdays while drinking pumpkin-flavored coffee. He is always looking to evolve his game as a fantasy football player and one of his goals is to help other players do the same.
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