Bears D/ST Looking to Take Advantage of Struggling Vikings Offense
The Chicago Bears' defense is trying to bounce back after struggling in the past two games. After giving up 42 points to the Bengals offense in Week 9, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart led the Giants offense to a strong start before leaving the game early. The Bears' defense has given up 27.4 points per game (sixth-worst) and 375.7 yards per game (fifth-worst), but they remain a viable option in Week 11. They face a Vikings offense that has been struggling, with J.J. McCarthy throwing six interceptions in four starts. This could play into the Bears' strengths, as they lead the NFL in takeaways this season. The Bears D/ST is a solid starting option this week, as they look to continue their run of forcing turnovers.
Source: Chicago Bears
Source: Chicago Bears
Tre Tucker Has Breakout Potential in Favorable Week 11 Matchup
Through nine games this season, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker has recorded 34 catches for 455 yards and four touchdowns. With wideout Jakobi Meyers no longer with the Raiders after being traded at the deadline, Tucker profiles as the WR1 and number two pass-catcher behind tight end Brock Bowers in Las Vegas. Tucker's first game without Meyers in Week 10 was underwhelming, as he recorded just two catches for 28 yards on three targets against the Denver Broncos. However, Tucker now gets a significantly easier matchup in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys. Through 10 weeks, the Dallas defense ranks 30th in yards per pass attempt allowed (8.2) and 31st in touchdown passes allowed (22). Tucker should be heavily involved in the Raiders' Week 11 game plan, which could create plenty of opportunities for production. He profiles as a low-end fantasy WR3 in Week 11 against Dallas.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Colston Loveland Still Risky in Week 11 Despite Improving Production
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was a key contributor in Week 10 and is looking to further his breakout this week. After demolishing the Bengals in Week 9, Loveland hauled in four passes for 55 yards against the Giants, which ranked second among the team. Despite coming off the breakout, his snap count did not improve, as Cole Kmet outsnapped the rookie (69%-63%) in Week 10. Loveland faces the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11, who rank in the middle of the pack in terms of fantasy production from tight ends. Despite the first-round talent and improving production, Loveland is still a risky start in fantasy leagues this week due to his low snap count.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Does Geno Smith Have Streaming Value in Week 11 Against Dallas?
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith hasn't had his best season through nine games and is coming off another tough performance in Week 10 at the Denver Broncos. Smith completed 16 of 26 passes for 143 yards and an interception, while also taking a season high six sacks. The 35-year-old came out of the game briefly for Kenny Pickett due to a bruised quadriceps injury, but was able to return and finish the game. Smith had the mini-bye after playing on Thursday night to rest the injury and heads into Monday night without an injury designation. The veteran hasn't been a playable fantasy option in most leagues in his first year in Las Vegas, but he has appeal as a QB2 streamer against a poor Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks on Monday night. Smith ranks as RotoBaller's QB18 for Week 11.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Harrison Mevis Elevated To Active Roster
The Los Angeles Rams elevated kicker Harrison Mevis to their active roster from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's divisional showdown against the Seattle Seahawks. Mevis signed with the Rams in early November and will kick in his second NFL game in Week 11 in place of Joshua Karty, who has struggled this season. He made all six extra points last week against the 49ers, but didn't attempt any field goals. The 23-year-old steps into one of the most favorable fantasy situations for a kicker with an elite Rams offense that produces plenty of scoring opportunities. Mevis immediately ranks as one of the better kickers to own in fantasy, coming in at No. 12 in RotoBaller's rankings for Week 11.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Jaleel McLaughlin Primed For Increased Role in Week 11 Against Chiefs?
Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin is poised for more opportunities in Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs with J.K. Dobbins (foot) out for the foreseeable future. Head coach Sean Payton said that McLaughlin is "ready" when asked what he's seen from the 25-year-old behind the scenes despite having been a healthy inactive for nine of 10 games this season. Rookie R.J. Harvey will likely handle a bigger workload with Dobbins sidelined, with McLaughlin in a change-of-pace role while Tyler Badie continues to play mostly on pass downs. It's tough to predict exactly how the touches will be distributed on Sunday versus the Chiefs, but McLaughlin is expected to be a part of the plan to some extent. He could be worth a speculative add in deeper leagues to see how the backfield roles play out on Sunday.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ashton Jeanty Has Blowup Potential in Week 11 Matchup Against Cowboys
Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has had underwhelming efficiency on a massive workload this season. Jeanty has topped 4.0 yards per carry in only two games this season while running behind a struggling Raiders offensive line. The sixth overall pick in this past year's draft has turned heavy volume into solid fantasy production, ranking as RB16 in PPR points per game (14.6) among running backs with at least four games played, with his 166 total touches ranking 11th most in the league. Jeanty's floor for fantasy points has been raised lately with more involvement as a pass catcher, catching 16 of his 22 targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in his past five games. The rookie back gets a beautiful matchup in Week 11 on Monday Night Football against a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed the fourth most PPR points per game to opposing running backs.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Tyler Allgeier Back in Flex Territory in Week 11 Against the Panthers
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier continues to put himself in the Flex conversation after scoring his fifth and sixth rushing touchdowns of the season last week. In games where Atlanta remains competitive, the 25-year-old tends to stay involved, and Week 11's matchup against the Panthers should be one of those games despite losing to Carolina 30-0 back in Week 3. Carolina has allowed 157 yards rushing per game over the last three weeks, which is the fourth-highest total in the league, and has been stingy against the pass, so Atlanta may prefer to stick to the ground in this one as much as possible. The BYU product has been getting a healthy number of attempts inside the red zone, including five last week compared to just one for Bijan Robinson, so he could be in line for a score this week, too. Averaging just 3.6 yards per carry, though, makes him a touchdown-dependent RB4/Flex option, who has put up just a total of 5.0 fantasy points in the games in which he failed to score.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Steelers D/ST Difficult to Trust Against Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense recorded five sacks while allowing 23 points to the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 10 loss. The unit held up strong early but wore down in the second half as the offense struggled to sustain drives and keep it off the field. In Week 11, Pittsburgh will be tested again by the Cincinnati Bengals, who dropped 33 points and 470 yards when these teams met in Week 7. While the Steelers should benefit from playing at home this time around, they will be short-handed without star linebacker Alex Highsmith (pectoral) and defensive back Darius Slay (concussion). Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco has been prone to turnovers at times this season, but with this contest carrying one of the highest projected point totals of the week, it's difficult to justify starting the Steelers DST in fantasy on Sunday.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Brock Bowers Poised for Monster Bounce-Back Game on Monday Night
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is coming off his quietest game of the season in Week 10 versus the Denver Broncos, catching just one of his three targets for 31 yards. Bowers returned in Week 9 against the Jaguars after missing three games due to a knee injury, and produced the best game of his young career with 12 catches for 127 yards and three touchdowns on 13 targets. The superstar tight end should be expected to bounce back with a great matchup on deck in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly took the blame for not getting Bowers more targets in their Week 10 loss, saying, "We have to get him more involved." Expect Bowers to be the focal point of the Raiders' game plan and go off in a matchup with the highest total of the week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brian Thomas Jr. a Risky Flex Option in Potential Injury Return
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) is a risky flex play in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. He missed last week against the Houston Texans, and is currently questionable. BTJ has been underwhelming for fantasy managers this season, so even if he does return from injury, he is tough to trust in lineups in a difficult matchup. Until he shows he is healthy and ready to contribute, BTJ is hard to trust in fantasy lineups beyond a shot in the dark in the flex spot. Fantasy managers can start Thomas Jr. in Week 11 if they want, but it’s a bit of a risky move at the moment.
Chris Boswell An Elite Fantasy Option in Week 11
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell had an uncharacteristically rough outing in Week 10, hitting his lone extra-point try but converting on just one of his two field goal attempts in the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. His miss from 45 yards was a rare slip for the veteran, who is typically automatic from inside 50 yards when weather and field conditions aren't a factor. Fortunately, he's in a great spot to bounce back at home against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Sunday's contest carries a high projected point total, setting the stage for plenty of scoring opportunities. The 34-year-old checks in as a top-three option in RotoBaller's kicker rankings this week and should remain locked into fantasy lineups.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Travis Etienne Jr. Remains a Consistent RB2 for Week 11
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. should serve as a solid RB2 once again in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. In a very inconsistent offense, Etienne Jr. has been a lone bright spot, serving as arguably the only consistent and reliable fantasy option in the Jacksonville offense. Last week, he finished with 77 total yards and a rushing touchdown on 18 touches. Fantasy managers should be expecting a similar or even better week given the similar matchup type. As long as the Jaguars don’t change their approach too much, fantasy managers should be happy with Etienne Jr.’s output in Week 11.
Dawson Knox Remains Tough to Trust Despite Increased Opportunity in Week 11
Through nine games this season, Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox has recorded 12 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown on 18 targets. However, he could see a significant role increase in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Bills TE1 Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) sidelined by a hamstring injury. With Kincaid absent due to injury in Week 6, Knox scored his lone touchdown of 2025. Still, he recorded just one catch for 19 yards on two targets in that game. Tampa Bay has also been fairly stingy against tight ends so far this season, allowing an average of five receptions and 43 yards per game to the position. Even with Kincaid out, Knox will still likely split playing time to some degree with Bills tight end Jackson Hawes. At best, Knox profiles as a desperation deep-league streamer at the tight end position for fantasy managers in Week 11 against Tampa Bay.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jakobi Meyers a Mediocre Flex in Week 11
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers will continue to get acclimated with his new team in Week 11 against a tough Los Angeles Chargers pass defense. The ability he has shown in the past makes him feel like a solid fantasy option, especially in PPR leagues, but it is still unclear what his ceiling is in the Jaguars' offense. He didn’t do much in his first week with the team (three catches for 41 yards) despite being thrust into a significant role, and it’s hard to imagine much changing in a second straight tough matchup. Maybe some adjustments can help Meyers get more involved, but for now, he remains a speculative flex play until he can prove worthy of a top role in the Jaguars' passing attack.
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