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Arch Manning Looks to Keep Delivering in Tough Week 11 Matchup
Texas quarterback Arch Manning has a tough matchup ahead in Week 11 against LSU, but based on what he's done the past two weeks, he remains a quality starting option. Manning has three touchdown passes and no interceptions in each of the past two games, while throwing for at least 220 yards in each game. He's up to 2,024 passing yards and 18 touchdowns on the season. Manning has completed 66.1% of his passes, while being picked off seven times. The QB has also rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns across 76 attempts. LSU allows only 261.1 total yards and 17.7 points per game, so this will be a tougher test for Manning. Fantasy owners should temper expectations for him, but he's still a solid starting option because of how he's trending of late.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
LeBron James Sidelined on Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (back) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to low back/sciatica management. James will rest after appearing in 10 of the team's first 12 games, averaging 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 32.6 minutes per contest. With James sidelined and Joel Embiid (foot) questionable, Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could see extra minutes, giving both some appeal in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Cardae Mack has Solid Outlook in Week 11
Arizona State running back Cardae Mack has a pretty good fantasy outlook for his Week 11 matchup against UCF. The Knights are giving up 26 points and 379 total yards per game, and 133.8 of those yards are coming on the ground. Mack has 102 rushing attempts on the season, racking up 603 yards and six touchdowns. He also has 13 receptions for 123 yards and another score. Mack has 23 or more carries in three straight appearances, so he's a good fantasy option on that alone. All six of his touchdowns came in just two games combined though, so that holds him back some. Heading into a favorable matchup, Mack is a quality starting option for Week 11, and that goes for all leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Charlie Becker Remains a Solid Fantasy Option for Week 11
Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker continues to deliver at a pretty good level, so he's a good fantasy starting option for Week 11. He'll be taking on USC, which allows 346 total yards and 24.2 points per game this season. Becker is coming off a big showing in Week 9 against Minnesota - he caught eight passes for 149 yards and a touchdown. He's up to 875 yards and nine scores over 50 receptions on the season. Becker has at least three receptions in every contest and has 50 or more yards in all but one appearance. He remains a quality starting option for Week 11 as the top pass-catching target for the Hoosiers.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Parker Washington's Red-Zone Work Lifts His Week 10 Outlook
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington leads the team with 55 targets, 493 receiving yards and five touchdown catches. He is a WR2 in 12-team PPR leagues for Sunday's trip to the Tennessee Titans, who have allowed a league-high 40.7 PPR points per game to wide receivers through Week 9. Washington has drawn at least seven targets in three of his last four games after reaching that mark once in his first four. The exception was the 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts, when Trevor Lawrence threw 14 passes and Washington drew two targets. He led Jacksonville with seven targets four days later against the Baltimore Ravens, catching two passes for 61 yards and a touchdown. Jakobi Meyers (ankle) drew six targets against Baltimore and missed Wednesday's practice. On the 50-yard score, Washington lined up in the slot and cut across the safety as Baltimore sent an all-out blitz. Six of Washington's 10 red-zone targets have come in his last four games, and he's scored three touchdowns over that same stretch.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Willie Rodriguez a Quality Starting Option for Week 11 Matchup
Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez has been a pretty solid fantasy asset of late, and he's lined up pretty well to keep things rolling in Week 11. His matchup is Florida, which allows 367.2 total yards and 27.6 points per game on the season. Rodriguez has caught 45 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing four times for six yards and another score on the season. Rodriguez has at least one touchdown in three straight games, and he's caught five or more passes in five straight. At a tight end spot where consistency is hard to find, Rodriguez has been a quality option most weeks. That remains the case for Week 11, meaning he should be starting in a lot of leagues again.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Keelon Russell Set Up for Big Week 11 if He Plays
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (ankle) could be in for a big fantasy showing against Vanderbilt in Week 11, but first he needs to be cleared to play. He's listed as probable, and most expect him to play. The Commodores are allowing 359.1 total yards, but 29.4 points per game, so Russell's outlook will be high if he can play. The QB has 2,263 passing yards and 18 touchdowns while completing 67.3% of his passes so far this season. Russell has been picked off five times, while also having rushed for 276 yards and five scores over 74 attempts. Russell is a good weekly fantasy option, and that remains true in Week 11, as long as he is cleared to play.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Bam Knight Sheds Non-Contact Jersey at Practice
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (concussion) was on the field Thursday without the yellow non-contact jersey he wore a day earlier, according to Theo Mackie. Arizona listed Knight as limited Wednesday in his first practice since suffering the concussion against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. He missed last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks and needs to clear the concussion protocol to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Tyler Allgeier took every carry by an Arizona running back in Seattle, rushing 17 times for 46 yards. Allgeier played 51 of Arizona's 53 offensive snaps, and Evan Hull played two. With Jeremiyah Love (ankle) on injured reserve, Knight is a flex option in deeper leagues if cleared. He ran for 80 yards on 15 carries, including a 31-yard gain, and caught two passes for 18 yards when the teams first met in Week 6. Allgeier had 18 carries in that game. The workload was close again against Denver the following week, when Knight had 10 touches and Allgeier had 11.
Source: Theo Mackie
Source: Theo Mackie
Stephen Curry Diagnosed With Oblique Abdominal Tear
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (abdomen) has been diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Curry grabbed at his right side after landing on a first-quarter three-pointer and headed to the locker room just six minutes into Wednesday's game against Houston. The 38-year-old is averaging 30.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in his 18th season. With Curry sidelined, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton will likely see additional minutes and scoring opportunities, boosting their fantasy appeal.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Evan Phillips, Braves Agree on Three-Year Deal
Right-handed reliever Evan Phillips and the Atlanta Braves agreed on a three-year, $35 million contract on Thursday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. It is the biggest deal of the winter so far and will send the veteran reliever to Atlanta, which already has one of the best bullpens in baseball. The 32-year-old veteran will head to the National League East after going 3-2 with a 3.46 ERA (3.87 FIP), 1.08 WHIP, one save, 33 strikeouts, and six walks in 26 innings with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026 in his ninth year in the majors. It was not a bad showing for Phillips, who was returning from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Since his first full season with the Dodgers in 2022, Phillips went 17-10 with a nice 2.31 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 46 saves, 245 strikeouts, and 53 walks in 210 2/3 innings pitched across 225 relief appearances in L.A. He will give the Braves some late-inning, high-leverage insurance in front of closer Raisel Iglesias after setup man Robert Suarez dealt with elbow issues in the second half last season. At the very least, Phillips will be a strikeout artist to target in holds leagues in fantasy baseball in 2027.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Bo Jackson Set Up Well for Week 11 Clash
Ohio State running back Bo Jackson has a pretty strong fantasy outlook for his team's Week 11 contest against Northwestern. The Wildcats allow 365.4 total yards per game, and 149.3 of those are coming on the ground. Northwestern is giving up just 19.3 points per game, but hasn't faced many offenses like the one Ohio State boasts. Jackson had 48 rushing yards and touchdowns across 11 attempts in the team's Week 10 loss to Oregon - he also caught seven passes for 42 yards to post an even bigger fantasy outing. Jackson had 685 rushing yards and six scores across 139 attempts on the season, plus he has caught 20 passes for 145 yards and another score. Jackson is a pretty solid starting option for Week 11, and his matchup makes him an even more appealing player to try.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Spencer Strider on Track to be Ready for the Start of the Season
Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said that right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) is on track to be ready for spring training and the start of the 2027 regular season, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It was another injury-plagued season for Strider in 2026 with the Braves, as he made only eight starts (39 innings) due to elbow and oblique injuries, going 4-2 with a 5.31 ERA (5.36 FIP) and 1.36 WHIP with 46 strikeouts and 20 walks in his sixth year in the big leagues. He did not pitch again after he dealt with right-elbow inflammation in mid-June. Strider had an internal-brace procedure done on his right arm in 2024 (he made only two starts that year) and returned to post a 7-14 record, 4.45 ERA (4.53 FIP), and 1.39 WHIP with 131 strikeouts and 51 walks in 23 starts covering 125 1/3 innings in 2025. It is good news for the Braves that Strider should be ready for the start of next season, but there is now a lot of risk around the former All-Star due to his arm injuries and a sudden drop in velocity after his return. The likelihood of him leading the league in strikeouts ever again (281 in 2023) is remote.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Cooper Barkate a Quality Starting Option Despite Tough Week 11 Matchup
Miami wide receiver Cooper Barkate is one of the players who is helping pick up the slack with Malachi Toney (ankle) out, but he has a rough outlook in Week 11 against Duke. The Blue Devils are allowing just 282.1 total yards and 13 points per game, so this will be a stiffer test for Barkate and the Miami offense, especially without Toney around. Barkate has 447 receiving yards and six touchdowns over 37 receptions this season. He has three or more receptions in three straight games, but has been a bit inconsistent while being behind Toney in the wide receiver room. Without Toney around in Week 10 against Notre Dame, Barkate erupted for 75 yards and two touchdowns over nine receptions. Barkate remains a solid starting option for Week 11, but the tougher matchup makes him a better deep-league asset.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Rocky Beers has High Fantasy Ceiling in Week 11
Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers has a high fantasy ceiling going into his favorable Week 11 matchup against Ole Miss. The Rebels are giving up 394.7 total yards and 26 points per game so far this season, so that sets the tight end up pretty well. Beers has 518 yards and four touchdowns across 38 receptions in his nine games played so far. He has four or more receptions in six straight appearances and has gone for 45 or more yards in four straight. Beers had 72 yards on four receptions in his Week 10 showing against Florida. He remains a quality fantasy starting option at tight end for Week 11, especially in a pretty solid matchup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Texans Expect Tank Dell to Play Without Restrictions
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (hand, shoulder) is expected to play without restrictions Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, offensive coordinator Nick Caley said, according to Aaron Wilson. "He's got juice for days," Caley said. Houston listed Dell as limited in Wednesday's practice. Dell drew a team-high nine targets in the 44-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Five of those targets came on deep passes. C.J. Stroud hit him for a 63-yard touchdown in the second quarter and found him again for 32 yards in the fourth. Dell finished with four catches for 105 yards. He also caught a 43-yard pass against the New York Giants in his first game back from the knee injury that sidelined him throughout 2025. That downfield work gives Dell flex appeal in 12-team leagues if he plays Sunday. He logged 33 offensive snaps against the Chargers, one more than Marvin Harrison Jr., who was limited Wednesday with a hamstring injury. Dell also returned two punts in Houston's first game since placing Jaylin Noel (toe) on injured reserve.
Source: Aaron Wilson
Source: Aaron Wilson
