Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 11 (2025)

November 16, 2025

Quincy's top fantasy football matchups for Week 11 of 2025. His favorite start 'em, sit 'em picks and predictions -- strong start/sit matchups that he loves.

Week 10 brought us some serious fantasy studs. TreVeyon Henderson led the way for borderline starters who smashed this past week. However, fringe starters such as Zach Charbonnet, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Alvin Kamara delivered solid fantasy days for managers.

Unfortunately, a handful of players did not live up to expectations as well. Bo Nix was a headline against the lowly Raiders as a player who was in a smash position, but completely failed. We hate to see those types of games from NFL players, especially when they ruin our fantasy weeks. Hopefully, some of the poor performances this week did not sink your team.

Week 11 will feature just two teams on bye. There should be plenty of players at our disposal in solid matchups. Will those players actually live up to expectations is another question altogether. Let's dive in and check out the best and worst matchups for fantasy this week.

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Quarterback Matchups We Love

Aaron Rodgers - Pittsburgh Steelers
Opponent: CIN
Opponent Rank vs. QB: 25th

Rodgers is not a fantasy fixture this season, but he may be able to provide some value to teams hurting at the quarterback position in Week 11. Cincinnati has been terrible on defense this season. We are talking historically bad. There simply is no better matchup for any position this year. Rodgers is in a complete smash position.

The Steelers are growing desperate. They are feeling the Ravens breathing down their neck for the division. This is the type of game that can help get the offense back on track. We could be looking at a shootout based on how well the Bengals offense has been playing. Rodgers is a legitimate streamer this week.

Jordan Love - Green Bay Packers
Opponent: at NYG
Opponent Rank vs. QB: 30th

Jordan Love has been up and down this season. However, the Giants present a great matchup for quarterbacks. Despite having a solid set of defensive personnel, the Giants have been lit up through the air all season. Look for Love to sling the ball around the yard all game long.

To make matters worse, the Giants may be without talented rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in this game. Without Dart, the Giants offense would take a step back, which could set up Love with a handful of short fields. Love's touchdown opportunities will be plentiful. This is a week you can fire up No. 10.

Quarterback Matchup to Temper Expectations

Sam Darnold - Seattle Seahawks
Opponent: at LAR
Opponent Rank vs. QB: 9th

Sam Darnold has been playing magical football of late, but he will be facing a whole new animal in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Rams boast a top defense in the NFL. This is a clash between two high-powered offenses with equally powerful defenses to back them up. This game may be more of a lower-scoring divisional matchup than a shootout. Either way, Darnold is not in a great position to succeed.

Darnold already had a bit of a dud game in Week 10 despite a solid matchup with the Cardinals. The Seahawks can win in so many ways that Darnold does not always need to throw for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Darnold is a great option to hold onto for future weeks, but he is better left relegated to benches in Week 11.

Running Back Matchups We Love

Rachaad White/Bucky Irving - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Opponent: at BUF
Opponent Rank vs. RB: 24th

The starter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at running back this week is not yet clear, but whoever it is should have solid running room against a weaker Bills defense. The Bills are allowing 5.36 yards per carry to opposing running backs. The likes of Bijan Robinson, Rico Dowdle, and De'Von Achane have all enjoyed success on the ground against this team.

The Buccaneers have run the gauntlet of tough rushing defenses in recent weeks. They have a chance to bounce back in Week 11. Irving continues to recover from shoulder and foot injuries that appear as though they may sideline him again in Week 11. Either way, White or Irving should have success this week.

Rico Dowdle - Carolina Panthers
Opponent: at ATL
Opponent Rank vs. RB: 29th

Rico Dowdle has firmly taken over the starting gig for the Panthers. Dowdle is running with a vengeance, seemingly scoring every week, and he is playing very efficiently. Atlanta's defense has been up and down in 2025, but it has been much weaker against the run than the pass. This should be a competitive game, one that will lead to plenty of touches for Dowdle.

The last time these two teams met, the Panthers shut the Falcons out. While that is an unlikely scenario in Week 11, there should be plenty of rush attempts to go around. Look for Dowdle to rack up solid yardage and receive a couple of scoring opportunities.

Running Back Matchup to Temper Expectations

Kyren Williams - Los Angeles Rams
Opponent: SEA
Opponent Rank vs. RB: 12th

Kyren Williams has been on a bit of a touchdown tear recently with the Rams offense operating at a high level. If we dive deeper into the numbers, Williams has not been as elite as one might think. He is running relatively efficiently, but he is not receiving a lot of opportunities.

Williams has only exceeded 14 carries once since Week 4. He is also not dominating the snap share like he once did with the emergence of Blake Corum. The Seahawks boast one of the better rushing defenses in the league. They have one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL, and they are certainly living up to their reputation. If Williams does not score on Sunday, it could be a long fantasy day for him in Week 11.

Wide Receiver Matchups We Love

Jaylen Waddle - Miami Dolphins
Opponent: WAS
Opponent Rank vs. WR: 32nd

Jaylen Waddle is making his first appearance on this list in 2025 with a great matchup ahead of him in Week 11. The Dolphins have been inconsistent on offense this year, but Waddle is hitting his stride. Waddle has delivered three straight games with at least 14.2 fantasy points. He is on pace to log another WR2 season.

The Commanders are completely depleted defensively, and they are allowing quarterbacks to throw the ball all over the yard. Despite Miami's offensive limitations, Waddle should receive plenty of volume and deliver for fantasy. He should be locked into lineups in Week 11.

George Pickens - Dallas Cowboys
Opponent: at LV
Opponent Rank vs. WR: 24th

George Pickens has been underwhelming relative to expectations since the return of CeeDee Lamb from injury. While he has not topped 12.2 PPR fantasy points in three weeks, the numbers are better than one might think. Pickens has received at least six targets in each of those three games, and he has reached at least 78 receiving yards as well. The issue has been a lack of touchdowns.

The Raiders may be able to remedy Pickens' touchdown situation on Monday night. They have allowed 10 receiving touchdowns to opposing wide receivers. Look for Pickens to have a big night in primetime.

Wide Receiver Matchup to Temper Expectations

Courtland Sutton - Denver Broncos
Opponent: KC
Opponent Rank vs. WR: 2nd

The Broncos are facing their first real opponent in a while. After beating up on the likes of Las Vegas and Dallas, the Broncos will draw the Chiefs and their excellent defense this week. Kansas City has had an entire bye week to prepare for this game. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is notorious for getting his team ready for a game out of a bye. The Broncos could be in trouble this week.

Sutton has averaged just 8.8 PPR fantasy points over the last three games. He is slowly being usurped in the target pecking order by Troy Franklin. The Chiefs are likely to remove Sutton from the game plan this week. You would be best served to go with another option in your flex or WR2 spot in Week 11.

Tight End Matchup We Love

Zach Ertz - Washington Commanders
Opponent: at MIA
Opponent Rank vs. TE: 31st

The Commanders look like they will be without quarterback Jayden Daniels for a while, but Ertz has been a steady force at tight end over the last couple of weeks. With Tyler Warren and Juwan Johnson on bye, Ertz could be a solid play against a Dolphins defense allowing 17.5 PPR fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.

Ertz's target volume has been solid of late, and he appears to be one of backup quarterback Marcus Mariota's preferred targets. Look for him to push for double-digit fantasy points without wide receiver Terry McLaurin in the lineup in a game that could result in a lot of points scored.

Tight End Matchup to Temper Expectations

Cade Otton - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Opponent: at BUF
Opponent Rank vs. TE: 1st

Cade Otton has received a serious volume of late. He has earned no less than five targets since Week 4 this season. While he may see that same target volume once again in Week 11, Otton will run up against one of the better teams in the league at stopping opposing tight ends. The Bills defense leaves a lot to be desired, but they have succeeded at protecting the middle of the field.

The good thing is that Otton may not have been your primary starter. You may have a better option waiting in the wings who has been interchangeable with Otton this year. Proceed with skepticism of the Buccaneers tight end this week.

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