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Fantasy football start em, sit em MNF lineups advice for Cowboys vs. Raiders on Monday Night Football in Week 11 (2025). NFL matchups analysis and MNF starts/sits.
The final matchup of the Week 11 NFL slate isn't exactly the most exciting for "real life" purposes and playoff implications, but there are several fantasy-relevant players, and we could see a high-scoring affair in Las Vegas on Monday night. Many fantasy matchups will be decided in this spot, so we're here to help you nail your start-sit calls.
Below, read about the fantasy football outlooks for key players like Ashton Jeanty, Javonte Williams, Tre Tucker, Dak Prescott, Geno Smith, Jake Ferguson, George Pickens, and more. Which Cowboys and Raiders players should you start or sit in Week 11?
We will bring you Monday Night Football analysis all season, focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench. Good luck in Week 11, RotoBallers!
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Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders
Monday, November 17th, 8:15 PM ET
Matchups We Love
QB Geno Smith
Do we dare say that Geno Smith is a QB1 play in 16-plus team leagues this week? The Cowboys have allowed a top-16 fantasy QB finish in every game this season and currently rank dead last in fantasy points allowed, dead last in pass touchdowns allowed, and 30th in pass yards allowed per game. So, Smith can be started as a QB1 in some formats.
Ashton Jeanty has a fantastic matchup against the Cowboys in Week 11. Dallas has allowed a top-10 fantasy RB finish in four of its last six games while also allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to the RB position this season. Although this defense added Quinnen Williams at the deadline, this is still a favorable matchup. That makes Jeanty a must-start RB1.
WR Tre Tucker
With Jakobi Meyers gone, Tre Tucker should see more opportunities in the passing game. Therefore, Tucker will come in as a strong WR3 play against the Cowboys in Week 11. Dallas' secondary ranks 30th in yards per completion allowed, 31st in fantasy points allowed, 30th in receiving yards allowed, and 32nd in receiving touchdowns allowed per game. So, you're starting Tucker in most formats.
Cowboys WRs
Both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens should be started in all fantasy formats this week. Both WRs continue to play major roles in Dallas' offense, and this matchup against the Raiders is a juicy one. Las Vegas has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing WRs this year. So, a big game could be in store for both Lamb and Pickens.
Matchups We Hate
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Other Notable Matchups
QB Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott has had a few subpar fantasy games in a row. He scored only 8.6 fantasy points against the Broncos in Week 8 and then just 16.4 fantasy points against the Cardinals in Week 9. However, Prescott should be in for a better fantasy game in Week 11 against the Raiders. Las Vegas has allowed a top-12 fantasy QB finish in two of the past three games, making him a solid QB1 start.
Javonte Williams will enter Week 11 as an RB1 play. He has finished as a top-10 fantasy RB in three of the past five games, and the Raiders are allowing one rushing touchdown per game. With a 50.5 over/under set for this game, Williams should see plenty of opportunities on the ground. He should be in most lineups.
TE Brock Bowers
After scoring just 3.7 PPR fantasy points last week, Bowers should be more involved in the passing game in Week 11. McBride just scored 16.5 PPR fantasy points against this Cowboys defense back in Week 9, and Dallas has allowed the 10th-most receptions to opposing TEs this year. So, Bowers is a must-start TE1.
Jake Ferguson has been one of the most consistent TE1 options this year. He has finished inside the top-12 at the position in six of the last eight games, and his 20% target share ranks sixth among all TEs. However, Ferguson will be a lower-end TE1 this week against a Raiders defense that has allowed just one top-12 fantasy TE finish in 2025.
Dallas Cowboys Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| CeeDee Lamb, WR | Start | 117.7 | @ LV |
| George Pickens, WR | Start | 115.6 | @ LV |
| Javonte Williams, RB | Start | 114.2 | @ LV |
| Dak Prescott, QB | Start | 113.4 | @ LV |
| Jake Ferguson, TE | Start | 112.2 | @ LV |
| Brandon Aubrey, K | Start | 107.8 | @ LV |
| Dallas Cowboys, DEF | Risky Start | 102.1 | @ LV |
| KaVontae Turpin, WR | Sit | 99.8 | @ LV |
| Ryan Flournoy, WR | Sit | 99.7 | @ LV |
| Jalen Tolbert, WR | Sit | 99.1 | @ LV |
| Luke Schoonmaker, TE | Sit | 98.5 | @ LV |
| Jaydon Blue, RB | Sit | 97.8 | @ LV |
Las Vegas Raiders Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Ashton Jeanty, RB | Start | 113.8 | vs. DAL |
| Brock Bowers, TE | Start | 113.8 | vs. DAL |
| Tre Tucker, WR | Risky Start | 103.2 | vs. DAL |
| Tyler Lockett, WR | Sit | 101.5 | vs. DAL |
| Michael Mayer, TE | Sit | 101.4 | vs. DAL |
| Geno Smith, QB | Sit | 100.1 | vs. DAL |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr., WR | Sit | 100 | vs. DAL |
| Jack Bech, WR | Sit | 98.8 | vs. DAL |
| Daniel Carlson, K | Sit | 95.8 | vs. DAL |
| Las Vegas Raiders, DEF | Sit | 90.1 | vs. DAL |
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 11 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Ashton Jeanty, Javonte Williams, Tre Tucker, Dak Prescott, Geno Smith, Jake Ferguson, George Pickens. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 11.
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