X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Fantasy Pop Quiz - Lineup Questions for Week 11

Cliff Clinton prepares us for Week 11 of the 2017 NFL season with a fantasy football pop quiz to see which RB, WR, and TE to monitor for your lineups.

It's nice to remind myself when I'm wrong (there's a good "haha he's married now" joke in there, but that's low hanging fruit that's even too low for me) especially as I weep over the less-than-smoldering ashes of my fantasy teams. In the pre-season, I went back through years of fantasy scoring, estimating how different positions impacted different championship teams. Especially at quarterback, I recommended taking a sure thing. There were names that had littered the top-5 rankings, year over year. Aaron Rodgers. Tom BradyDrew BreesRussell WilsonAndrew Luck. Ha ha ha. Ha ha. Ha. Ugh.

If you played the shell game correctly, you still ended up with the top scoring QB in fantasy, Mr. Russell "I am succeeding in spite of my line" Wilson. The others rank 24, 6, 11 and tied for 51 with 0 points, respectively. This is where fantasy analysts are tempted to go with one of our two fantasy lines; "I got one of them right" or "It's such a strange year!" Some of those columns read like tombs to teams who invested in them. The waiver wire has never been more important, and some of the best players in standard leagues, like Alvin Kamara, Chris Thompson, and Devin Funchess, had to be aggressively bid for. Hell, Robert Woods became WR1 this week on a team that has Sammy Watkins and aggressively impressive Cooper Kupp.

So if you're still in it, you might as well be writing these columns, or at the very least continuing to give yourself favorable matchups as your league's commissioner (Ignore the guys asking why you keep having to play teams with a bunch of dudes on BYE, they're just jealous of you and your superiority.)

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Running Back Questions

______ will either be on my bench or will RUIN my week.

A: Chris Thompson
B: Mark Ingram
C: Duke Johnson Jr.
D: LeSean McCoy

There's an annoying thing you may sometimes see on Twitter, especially if you dole out fantasy advice and pretend that you're an expert (this includes me, as well as a large amount of mostly-dudes who don't actually write anywhere else.) People will tweet at you asking for advice, and then someone else who is not you will answer the question. It happens to me all of once or twice a season, but I have much more talented friends and fellow writers who go through it almost daily, and many of the bigger personalities have to endure it daily. It's a general no-no, just because it's predatory, and it's a rule I try not to violate.... that is, until an actor from one of my favorite long-cancelled shows tweeted at a college friend and significantly more talented analyst asking him; Carlos Hyde or Chris Thompson.

It was the first week I remember being definitively out on Thompson, and his efforts since the BYE haven't been much better. Less passing, less reliance on their run game, more come-from-behind efforts from their offense. Especially with a backfield that is less stable than ever, I'm avoiding Thompson this week at all costs.

Against all odds, should you take a look at ___________ now?

A: Jerick McKinnon
B: Javorius Allen
C: Tevin Coleman
D: Marshawn Lynch

I feel like Derek Carr is getting all the "against the Patriots defense" love, and though I don't know if Marshawn Lynch is the guy in the Oakland backfield right now, but he still saw goal-line work after his suspension. In a final week of byes, you'll take 12-15 touches and the possibility he falls in the end zone (Carr can't throw it in the end zone forever, and Lynch has got to be insistent to run it in against the Patriots. That doesn't just go away.)

 

Wide Receiver Questions

Am I really going to roll with ____________ this week? (Yes. Yes I Am)

A: Robert Woods
B: Brandin Cooks
C: Golden Tate
D: Alshon Jeffery

Golden Tate is such a strong pick for this week, especially as he continues a solid string of high receptions totals. But I'm still counting on Brandin Cooks in what is going to be a shootout, as he's still enjoying Tom Brady's high passer rating when targeting him, for that big play potential that can really change a week. Count it as an advantage that the Patriots won't have to deal with Raider Nation in Oakland, but a different fan environment in Mexico that may not shake the Pats as much. For the record, I like both Cooks and Tate this week, but for big-play potential I'm rolling with Cooks.

In Week 11, I will FLEX my muscles and put ________ in my lineup

A: Kenny Stills
B: Cooper Kupp
C: Marqise Lee
D: Amari Cooper

Like an excited Trojans fan from days gone by, I am hoping Marqise Lee fights on against a surprisingly tough Cleveland pass defense, but you can't beat the amount of targets for a player that is a flex fill-in. Lee is seeing an average of at least 60 yards of the last four games, with two touchdowns in the last two games. It doesn't blow anyone away, but in a week where you need someone to score, choose Lee.

Bonus Pick: In DFS this week, I like Sterling Shepard at home vs an Andy Reid defense that hasn't been able to stop the pass much. I don't trust the Giants at all here, but there's some garbage time potential with how much Shepard has been targeted.

 

Tight End Question

In Week 11, I will stop blowing my horn for ASJ and start blowing my horn for _________

A: Jason Witten
B: Jared Cook
C: Cameron Brate
D: Tyler Kroft

Cameron Brate, despite being a top-10 TE in points scored, hasn't made a lot of friends this year when you need a few points to push you over the edge. Yes, still a key contributor in the Tampa Bay offense, but no, not a reliable asset in the past few weeks. I just really don't believe in the Miami defense that much, even with Ryan Fitzpatrick QBing the Bucs.

 

More Week 11 Lineup Prep




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Cal Raleigh

Continues Historic Homer Pace Tuesday
Jacob Wilson

Exits Early On Tuesday With Left Hand Contusion
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
Laken Tomlinson

Confident in Texans Offensive Line
J.K. Dobbins

the Starter in Denver?
JT Woods

Seahawks Release JT Woods
Darren Waller

Trade to Miami Becomes Official
Asante Samuel Jr.

Dolphins Interested in Asante Samuel Jr.
Nyheim Hines

Seeking Return to NFL
Dak Prescott

Expects to be Full-Go for Training Camp
Ajay Mitchell

Posts 16 Points in Summer League Win on Monday
Milwaukee Bucks

Vasilije Micic Waived by Bucks
Brice Sensabaugh

Logs 37 points in Summer League Win on Monday
Luis Garcia

Fans Four in Rehab Outing
GG Jackson II

Collects 27 Points in Summer League Loss
Ace Bailey

Scores 18 Points in Summer League Victory
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Kobe Bufkin

Cleared for Summer League Action
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Milwaukee Bucks

Vasilije Micic Agrees to Contract Buyout with Bucks
PGA

Sungjae Im Still a Liability at Scottish Open
James Wiseman

Pacers Bring Back James Wiseman
Ludvig Aberg

is a Solid Option at Scottish Open
Tyrese Haliburton

to Miss Entire 2025-26 Campaign
Paolo Banchero

Signs Historic Five-Year Extension with Magic
Anthony Santander

Hoping to Hit Soon
Luis Robert Jr.

Returning in Short Order
Alex Bregman

Could Return Later This Week
Ketel Marte

Day-to-Day with Groin Tightness
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Hunter Greene

Suffers Setback on Monday
Kyle Lowry

Staying With 76ers
Kyle Anderson

Lands in Utah
Kevin Love

Traded to Jazz in 3-Team Swap
Norman Powell

Traded to Miami
John Collins

Dealt to Clippers
J.J. Spaun

Finishes Tied For 14 at Travelers Championship
Xander Schauffele

Finishes Tied For 61 at Travelers Championship
Collin Morikawa

Finishes Tied For Eighth at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Robert MacIntyre

Finishes Tied For 17 at Travelers Championship
Si Woo Kim

Finishes Tied For 11 at John Deere Classic
Viktor Hovland

Withdraws From Travelers Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Finishes Tied For Second at Travelers Championship
Brian Campbell

Wins John Deere Classic
Bronny James Jr.

Scores 10 Points
Harrison Ingram

Limited on Sunday
Golden State Warriors

Isaiah Mobley Drops 16 Points
Ryan Rollins

Staying with Bucks
T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Still Not Close on New Contract
Terry McLaurin

Still Not Pleased with Contract Situation
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Yu Darvish

to Make Season Debut on Monday
MLB

Nationals Fire Dave Martinez, Mike Rizzo
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
KaVontae Turpin

Arrested on Two Charges
Cole Ragans

to Begin Throwing on Monday
Theo Johnson

Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
Andrés Giménez

Andres Gimenez Hits 10-Day Injured List
Jermaine Burton

Continues to Show Growth
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
Cam Ward

"Not Expecting" to be handed Starting Job
Chase Claypool

Eager to Get Back on the Field
Wyatt Langford

Activated, Playing on Saturday
Jay Huff

on the Move to Indiana
Cam Whitmore

Wizards Acquire Cam Whitmore from the Rockets
LaJohntay Wester

Stands out on Special Teams
Clarke Schmidt

Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Nolan Arenado

Scratched from Saturday's Lineup
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Starting on Saturday
Corbin Carroll

Activated from 10-Day Injured List
Cincinnati Bengals

Shemar Stewart, Bengals Continue Contract Talks, No Progress Made
Ha-Seong Kim

Removed Early During Season Debut
ARI

Christian Fischer Retires From NHL at 28
NHL

Spencer Martin Moves to Russia
WAS

Anthony Beauvillier Re-Signs With Capitals for Two Years
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Sitting Out With Foot Issue
Isaiah Neyor

Impresses at Minicamp
Bo Bichette

Back in Blue Jays Lineup
Miles Sanders

Works With Starters During Mandatory Minicamp
Chimere Dike

Titans Could Move Chimere Dike Inside
Keandre Lambert-Smith

KeAndre Lambert-Smith not Guaranteed Roster Spot
Anthony Bradford

Working Hard to Win Back Starting Job
Clarke Schmidt

Placed on Injured List
SJ

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers
SJ

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract
CAR

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract
COL

Brent Burns Inks One-Year Deal with Avalanche
STL

Blues Land Pius Suter on Two-Year Deal
Morgan Frost

Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
WPG

Gustav Nyquist Moves to Winnipeg
Cody Glass

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal
PIT

Anthony Mantha Joins Penguins
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF