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  • Fantasy Basketball Trade Tips: Invest in Mitchell, move on from Poole

    Injuries, injuries and more injuries have been a common theme in the NBA this season. We’ve already seen teams lose multiple stars, which has a ripple effect across the fantasy landscape. One way to help your team stay afloat through injuries is to make trades. Let’s talk about some players you should buy low, sell high or hold based on their early start.

    Purchase

    Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

    Mitchell averaged at least 26.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists in each of his first two seasons with the Cavaliers. He is below all of those numbers this season, averaging 23.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. His points didn’t drop because of a lack of efficiency. He is shooting 46.8% from the field, including a career-high 41.0% from beyond the arc.

    The reason for the drop in Mitchell’s numbers is because he only averaged 31 minutes per game. He averaged at least 35 minutes each of the last two seasons. The Cavaliers have blown out teams en route to a 12-0 start, meaning they haven’t had to force Mitchell to play much on some nights. His usage rate is still 31.4%, which is the same as his mark from last season. With the Cavaliers playing closer games, Mitchell should spend more time on the floor. While he isn’t exactly struggling, this may be the lowest point of his fantasy value on the season.

    Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans

    Pelicans

    Injuries, injuries and more injuries have been a common theme in the NBA this season. We’ve already seen teams lose multiple stars, which has a ripple effect across the fantasy landscape. One way to help your team stay afloat through injuries is to make trades. Let’s talk about some players you should buy low, sell high or hold based on their early start.

    Purchase

    Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

    Mitchell averaged at least 26.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists in each of his first two seasons with the Cavaliers. He is below all of those numbers this season, averaging 23.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. His points didn’t drop because of a lack of efficiency. He is shooting 46.8% from the field, including a career-high 41.0% from beyond the arc.

    The reason for the drop in Mitchell’s numbers is because he only averaged 31 minutes per game. He averaged at least 35 minutes each of the last two seasons. The Cavaliers have blown out teams en route to a 12-0 start, meaning they haven’t had to force Mitchell to play much on some nights. His usage rate is still 31.4%, which is the same as his mark from last season. With the Cavaliers playing closer games, Mitchell should spend more time on the floor. While he isn’t exactly struggling, this may be the lowest point of his fantasy value on the season.

    Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans

    The Pelicans were absolutely decimated by injuries. Things got even worse for them on Tuesday, with Jose Alvarado (hamstring) potentially out for about six weeks. He joined Zion Williamson (hamstring), Dejounte Murray (arm), CJ McCollum (thigh), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Jordan Hawkins (back) on the sidelines.

    One of the few bright spots for the Pelicans is that Murphy made his season debut on Monday after sitting out the first 10 games. He played only 26 minutes, recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two blocks and two triples. As he continues to return to form, he should become one of the focal points of their offense. Try trading for him now before he starts producing screaming scoring and three-pointers.

    Sales

    Jordan Poole, Washington Wizards

    Poole has scored more points for fantasy managers this season, averaging 20.0 points and 3.3 three-pointers per game. He is shooting 42.6 percent from the field, which is pretty close to his percentage from last season. Still, he’s shooting 41.7% from behind the arc, up from 32.6% last year.

    As encouraging as Pool’s start to the season has been, it’s hard to get too excited about his progression. He still only averages 30 minutes per game because the Wizards are often left out. He’s also never finished a season shooting higher than 36.4% from beyond the arc, so he should be in line for a significant decline in that department. Kyle Kuzma is also back from injury, so the Wizards don’t have to rely as much on Pool to score. Now is the time to put out the trade offers and see if anyone is willing to overpay for Poole in a trade for his hot three-point shooting.

    AND Anunoby, New York Knicks

    Anunoby doesn’t have crazy stats with his averages of 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists. However, his averages of 1.6 steals and 2.2 triples are a valuable combination. He’s still a reliable shooter from beyond the arc, making 41.5% of his three-point attempts this season.

    The reason to consider selling Anunoby high is his injury history. He hasn’t played at least 70 games in a season since his rookie campaign. Although he hasn’t missed a game this season, it’s scary that a player with his injury history is averaging 37 minutes per game. With the lack of talent on the bench, don’t expect the Knicks to cut Anunoby’s minutes anytime soon. It’s hard to imagine him lasting an entire season with that kind of heavy workload.

    Hold on

    Norman Powell, Los Angeles Clippers

    Powell averaged just 26 minutes in each of his first two full seasons with the Clippers. Now that Paul George is gone, the Clippers need more from Powell this season. He responded by averaging 26.0 points and 4.2 3-pointers in 34 minutes per game. While his 50.5 percent three-point shooting probably won’t hold up, he shot 39.9 percent from deep in his career.

    Not only is Powell playing more, but his usage rate has increased from 20.0% last season to 26.6% this season. The Clippers don’t have a huge roster and there has been no positive update on the status of Kawhi Leonard (knee). The Clippers need Powell to make big plays and make a ton of shots. Powell doesn’t need to sell high right now. He should remain a reliable source of points and 3-pointers going forward.

    Jrue Holiday, Boston Celtics

    Holiday took a big hit in scoring during his first season with the Celtics, which translated to him averaging just 12.5 points per game this season. However, his overall lack of production in other departments this season has been surprising. After averaging 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 0.9 steals last season, Holiday is averaging 3.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 0.3 steals per game this season.

    Holiday has never averaged less than 0.9 steals per game in a season in his career, so his output in that department should increase soon. He also has seven straight seasons in which he averaged at least 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists. The Celtics have been involved in a lot of uneven scoring out of the gate, which has resulted in Holiday averaging two minutes less per game than last season. His playing time should increase shortly, so look for him to improve his counting stats. Don’t panic and exchange it with a discount.

    #Fantasy #Basketball #Trade #Tips #Invest #Mitchell #move #Poole

  • Fantasy football power rankings for all 32 NFL teams in November

    It’s a simple goal for fantasy managers – to get where the points are. Identify the NFL’s juiciest offenses and take as many of their players as possible.

    Now that we’re in the middle of November, it’s a good time to take stock of the offenses we trust and those we don’t. Here’s how I view all 32 teams in terms of the fantasy value they offer collectively.

    All fantasy weekly ratings are from FantasyPros using half-point PPR scoring.

    No, they are not the best team in the NFL or even the NFC. They might not even win their division. But Christian McCaffrey is immediately back to cash cow status, and Jauan Jennings is already a WR2 for fantasy purposes, settling into the X role vacated by Brandon Aiyuk.

    Jalen Hurts has become unfair with his success on the goal line, and there is more than enough left for Saquon Barkley, AJ Brown and DeVonto Smith.

    It’s hard to believe this is Derrick Henry’s age 30 season; he’s second in broken tackles and second in yards per contact (to be fair, there’s some double counting when you mention both stats). And the trend of Henry’s career shows that he usually gets better by the season. The Ravens have been slow to onboard Diontae Johnson, and even with Johnson getting more snaps, this passing game has several other legitimate options. I wouldn’t blame anyone who interrupted Johnson.

    The backfield has two easy games, but Amon-Ra St. Brown was the only constant in the passing game downfield. Jameson Williams is their x-factor, the guy who blossomed.

    The Bengals are the overwhelming leader in pass completion rate above expectations, so Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are poised to change fantasy seasons. Chase Brown will also make an impact; Acquiring Khalil Herbert was just a depth play.

    We’ve been wondering all summer who the right answer is in the pass-catching room. But sometimes there are no right answers.

    Sam Darnold consistently pushes the ball downfield and most of his passing metrics are well above league average. However, he falls short in two critical areas – his sack and interception rates are below code. When you can’t avoid downside plays, you’re playing with limited upside. Kevin O’Connell is a dream playmaker, but eventually Darnold’s error-prone nature will wear this team down.

    Green Bay passing pie always smells good, but this pie is cut into several pieces. Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Tucker Kraft and Christian Watson are all between 39 and 47 targets. Jordan Love has increased his touchdown rate and YPA this year, but he’s also seen a big jump in interceptions.

    If strength of schedule is one of your concepts, the Buccaneers could be your team. Tampa Bay has faced the toughest schedule in football to this point, and now it’s the easiest step forward. The Cowboys and Panthers await in the final two weeks of the fantasy playoffs.

    The Seahawks finally unlocked Jaxon-Smith Njibo, but the offense isn’t the same without DK Metcalf. Give Seattle credit for continuing to roll — they play at the second-fastest pace in the league.

    Kirk Cousins ​​has gone ballistic in his two starts against Tampa Bay. He has a QB20 average in other starts this year. For some reason, the Falcons gave Tyler Allgeier three straight touchdown passes last week — all unsuccessful — before Bijan Robinson finished the job.

    Could they get some consistency from Kyler Murray? Consider his weekly finishes: QB15, QB1, QB17, QB24, QB5, QB25, QB5, QB12, QB30, QB4. James Conner has been the most underrated player in football for several years now.

    In most rankings, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are close together each week, but Nacua’s edge is higher when you consider how often the Rams favor him in transition.

    Travis Kelce did very little the first three weeks and Rashee Rice was injured in Week 3. Kelce since then: TE5, TE7, TE30, TE4, TE3, TE1. The original plan was to save Kelce more for the playoffs, but plans have to be flexible when you hit a hole.

    Jayden Daniels was everything we dreamed of, and Terry McLaurin’s long-awaited career season was glorious. But surprisingly, there is no other receiver on this list who hits home runs.

    Joe Mixon has five 100-yard games and eight touchdowns and has survived despite Houston’s poor offensive line. Nico Collins is desperately needed back to fix the passing game downfield, but John Metchie III’s Week 10 breakout might be a bit sticky.

    The Steelers have the lowest pass completion rate in the league, meaning Najee Harris is an automatic fantasy starter this year and Jaylen Warren is something of a stretch. George Pickens has WR3 and WR5 rankings in his last three starts, obviously better now that Russell Wilson is Pittsburgh’s starter. Note that Pittsburgh has played an easy schedule to this point; it’s about to get a lot harder.

    Tua Tagovailoa came back, but it wasn’t much fun: QB22, QB19, QB22. The Dolphins don’t trust their offensive line and are concerned about Tua’s health, which shows in the play calling.

    The Colts have played the 11th-toughest schedule through the first 10 weeks, but face the third-easiest slate from that point forward. So it’s a good time to go back to Anthony Richardson, although that’s not the best news for anyone holding tickets to that WR room.

    The Chargers will never be a proactive passing team, but Justin Herbert’s efficiency stats are dreamy. As we wind through a busy offseason, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey are both worthy of attention. TE Will Dissly too.

    Audric Estimé was rightfully hounded in the free agent pool this week, a two-down rookie in Denver. But he had a limited receiving profile in college and has yet to catch a pass in the NFL, so understand we’re talking limited upside. Courtland Sutton is starting to click with Bo Nix, going WR7 and WR7 the last two weeks.

    Chicago’s offensive line is clearly a problem, but remember that sacks are more of a quarterback stat than an offensive line stat. Caleb Williams holds the ball too long without departing OC Shane Waldron doing him any favors. Chicago has played the second-easiest schedule to this point; in football the hardest thing is to move on.

    The coaches were fired. Playing cards have changed hands. Signature deals were concluded. There are no more cards to play. He folds his hand.

    There’s nothing really wrong with Tank Bigsby, but the situation around him is falling apart. Trevor Lawrence is not healthy, the team is losing games, too many game scripts are getting out of hand. The Jaguars don’t use Bigsby much in the passing game and Travis Etienne Jr. is back as well. Therefore, Bigsby could rightfully be demoted in some leagues right now.

    No one sees Drew Lock as a savior, but Daniel Jones probably deserves the bench when the Giants return from business. Tyrone Tracy Jr. pushed Devin Singletary out of the way, which is notable when you consider Singletary’s history with head coach Brian Daboll.

    Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers are fantasy, so is Alexander Mattison if you want some empty messenger. But there are no real answers in this quarterback room, and the Raiders’ defense has also been stomped on most weeks.

    I hope Jameis Winston beats New Orleans this week because this fantasy offense is much more interesting with Winston than Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Last three games for Cedric Tillman: WR14, WR3, WR12. Cedric the Entertainer.

    Calvin Ridley has shown he can produce with both guards, so welcome back to the Circle of Trust. Tony Pollard plays gallantly every week despite injuries keeping him out of training; watch out for Tyjae Spears.

    Their remarkable 2-0 start seems like 15 years ago. Alvin Kamara has been fantasy royalty all year, but his heavy workload is concerning given his stature and career resume.

    Drake Maye checks it all: athletic, competitive, precise. The average offensive line in front of him didn’t hold him back much. Rhamondre Stevenson has been a credible RB21 through the opening 10 weeks.

    It’s not fun to get pulled over for a foul, but we have no choice. Of course you play CeeDee Lamb and maybe hold your nose and use Rico Dowdle. Jake Ferguson plays tight end, so you might be stuck there. But this offense probably doesn’t stand a chance with Cooper Rush and Trey Lance.

    Chuba Hubbard was one of the fantasy steals of the year, but he’s the only player on the list. Imagine what Hubbard could do if he could face his defense, the biggest prize in the league.


    #Fantasy #football #power #rankings #NFL #teams #November

  • NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily fantasy basketball picks for Nov. 13 include Giannis Antetokounmpo

    Seven teams will play the second half of the doubleheader on Wednesday, and those teams will have some of the best NBA DFS draft picks. Popular NBA DFS picks like Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns take the court after Tuesday’s game, so should potential fatigue affect NBA DFS strategy? Brunson left part of Tuesday’s game with an ankle injury, but returned to finish with 18 points in 35 minutes.

    Daily Fantasy basketball players also have the option of rested superstars like LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as Wednesday’s 11 NBA games provide plenty of ways to create an NBA DFS strategy. Which superstars should be included in NBA DFS lineups, and would role players on a back-to-back team provide value for NBA DFS lineups with expanded role potential? Before you make your NBA DFS picks, check out SportsLine’s Mike McClure’s NBA DFS tips, player rankings, lineups and top daily fantasy basketball picks.

    McClure is a DFS pro with over $2 million in career winnings. He is also a data prediction engineer at SportsLine, which uses a powerful prediction model that simulates every minute of every game 10,000 times, taking into account factors such as matchups, statistical trends and injuries. This allows him to find the best NBA DFS values ​​on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel and create optimal lineups that he shares only on SportsLine. Every NBA DFS player should check them out.

    On Monday, McClure singled out Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson as one of his top picks in his two-way NBA DFS player pool. The result: Thompson had 13 points, eight rebounds, one assist, four blocks and four steals, returning 39.5 points on DraftKings and 46.1 points on FanDuel for NBA DFS lineups. Anyone who included it in their lineups was well on their way to a profitable day.

    McClure took a look at what’s going on in the NBA on Wednesday, locking in his top fantasy basketball picks of the day. You can only watch them if you head over to SportsLine.

    Top NBA DFS picks for Wednesday, November 13

    For Wednesday, one of McClure’s top NBA DFS picks is Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is listed at $11,500 on DraftKings and FanDuel. The eight-time All-Star is off to another incredible start, ranking second in scoring (30.7 points per game), fifth in rebounding (11.9 per game) and seventh in field goal percentage (61.6%). The 6-foot-1 athletic giant is nearly unstoppable in the open court, and Antetokounmpo had 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and seven assists yesterday with Damian Lillard. Lillard missed Tuesday with a concussion, which could keep him out again Wednesday, meaning more offensive responsibilities for Antetokounmpo.

    The Bucks play the Pistons, and while Detroit has improved from last year’s disastrous 14-68 campaign, it’s 5-7 to start the season. It’s a long night for the Pistons with a tough 123-121 overtime win over the Heat on Tuesday where three of their starters played at least 38 minutes. Fatigue could play a role in trying to contain a physical player like Antetokounmpo, who had 31 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists the last time he played with the Pistons.

    The second part of McClure’s optimal NBA DFS strategy involves drafting 76ers center Andre Drummond ($6,600 on DraftKings and $6,200 on FanDuel). Joel Embiid returned to the 76ers lineup yesterday, and while he said he wanted to play Wednesday after the game and coach Nick Nurse didn’t rule him out, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Embiid sat out the second half of the final game. back. That would mean an expanded role for Drummond, who is averaging 9.2 points and 10 rebounds per game.

    Even if Embiid does play, he likely won’t play his normal minutes. Drummond had a double-double in back-to-back games before Embiid’s return. Drummond played just 18 minutes Wednesday, so he should be rested if asked to take on an expanded role, which McClure expects. Check out McClure’s other NBA DFS picks here.

    How to set your NBA DFS lineups for Wednesday, November 13th

    McClure is also targeting a player who could put up huge numbers on Wednesday thanks to a dream game. This choice can be the difference between winning tournaments and cash games or going home with nothing. Only here you can see who it is.

    Who will DFS pro Mike McClure have in his optimal NBA DFS lineups for Wednesday? Visit SportsLine now for optimal NBA DFS picks, rankings, tips and stacks, all from a professional DFS player with over $2 million in career winnings, and find out.


    #NBA #DFS #Top #DraftKings #FanDuel #daily #fantasy #basketball #picks #Nov #include #Giannis #Antetokounmpo

  • Fantasy basketball: Who steps up while Chet, KD, Zion and other stars are injured

    November 13, 2024, 12:33 PM ET

    It feels like we’ve gone through an injury fest every fantasy season in the last 10 years, but the names of players lost this season have been overwhelming, leaving fantasy managers frustrated and scratching their heads over injuries.

    Here’s a rundown of the latest injured stars and some tips on who might be worth watching on your waiver wire during their absence.

    Chet Holmgren, C, Oklahoma City Thunder: Holmgren landed on his right hip on Sunday and suffered a fracture that will keep him out 8 to 10 weeks. This is a huge blow to his managers and they will have to hide him on IL until further notice. The Thunder will likely go small, and Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins could be the guys to pick up most of his slack. We may not see Holmgren again until February.

    Kevin Durant, PF, Phoenix Suns:

    Durant, who had a Top 10 fantasy season, suffered a left hamstring injury on Friday and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. This is another devastating fantasy hit and Royce O’Neale is the best bet for a player to fill the gaps while KD is out. O’Neale played 28 minutes Sunday and had eight points, nine rebounds, two dimes, a steal, a block and two 3-pointers. But it could have been much better, as he hit only 3 of 14 shots, which was a fluke. He is shooting better than 47% from the floor this season.

    Zion Williamson, PF, New Orleans Pelicans: Williamson has a left hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. CJ McCollum will be out at least another week with a right adductor injury, Dejounte Murray will be out at least two to three weeks with a left hand injury, and Herbert Jones is currently out with a right shoulder injury. On Tuesday afternoon came the shocking news that Jose Alvarado will be out for six weeks with a hamstring injury. Brandon Boston Jr. is now a must list when they arrive. Yves Missi and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will fill the gap for the loss of Williamson, but they may be shaky fantasy options. Some good news is that Trey Murphy III is back for the Pelicans and played well on Monday night.

    Trae Young, PG, Atlanta Hawks: Young is struggling with Achilles tendonitis and was ruled out very early for Tuesday’s game. It could be an everyday injury, but Achilles injuries are serious business. Dyson Daniels, who has been a steal machine, should be even better on nights when Young is in street clothes. And it wouldn’t be surprising if Keaton Wallace, the backup quarterback, and freshmen Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson get additional additions as well.

    Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG, Philadelphia 76ers: Maxey is dealing with a right hamstring injury and will be out for several weeks. Kyle Lowry filled in during Maxey’s absence, and while he’s far from matching Maxey’s production, he’s worth at least a brief look. Paul George will need to step up his game without Maxey and the return of Joel Embiid should also help the Sixers.

    Ja Morant, PG, Memphis Grizzlies: Morant has a hip subluxation and a pelvic muscle strain and is considered week-to-week going forward. Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart are also injured week-to-week, leaving Scotty Pippen Jr. ‘must list’. In addition to Pippen, Jaren Jackson Jr. should get reinforcements. and Santi Aldama, and Jaylen Wells should continue to play well for the Grizzlies so far. Wells has scored in double figures in five of his last six games.

    Paolo Banchero, SF/PF, Orlando Magic: Banchero got off to a fantastic start before going down with a torn right oblique and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. There’s no clear fantasy winner here, but Goga Bitadze has looked good early on, while Gary Harris, Jonathan Isaac and Anthony Black are all candidates to feature in his absence. Moritz Wagner and Tristan da Silva should also see more opportunities with Banchero sidelined.

    Scottie Barnes, SG/SF/PF, Toronto Raptors: Barnes will be out for another week or two due to the orbital fracture he suffered on October 30th and thankfully does not require surgery. It’s possible he could return as early as next week, while Ochai Agbaji looks set to benefit the most from his absence. Chris Boucher should also continue to shine in his absence, while Jonathan Mogbo is worth keeping a close eye on in the deep leagues if he succeeds.

    Jimmy Butler, SG/SF/PF, Miami Heat: Butler injured his right ankle on Friday and then missed Sunday’s and Tuesday’s games. When he’s injured, he usually takes a while to come back, but for now it’s day-to-day. Haywood Highsmith should be a reasonable fantasy option on nights Butler is out, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. could flourish as long as Butler is in street clothes. Nikola Jovic and Duncan Robinson could also see a short-term boost.

    Miles Bridges, SF/PF, Charlotte Hornets: Bridges went down last week with a right knee hyperextension and missed Friday and Tuesday’s games, but he may not miss as much time as first feared. He’s off to a slow start and Brandon Miller has stepped up in his absence, while Tre Mann should also get a boost while he’s out. Cody Martin and Grant Williams are also worth keeping an eye on while Bridges is out, as it may take more players to help fill the void in Charlotte.

    #Fantasy #basketball #steps #Chet #Zion #stars #injured

  • Pickens, Sutton among 4 receivers to start in fantasy football Week 11 – UPI.com

    Wide receiver George Pickens (right) and the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Pittsburgh. File photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

    1 out of 5 | Wide receiver George Pickens (right) and the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Pittsburgh. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License photo

    MIAMI, Nov. 13 (UPI) — George Pickens and Courtland Sutton are among my four receivers to start in Week 11 of the fantasy football campaign.

    Amon-Ra St. Brown leads my Week 11 Top-50 rankings listed below. Ja’Marr Chase, AJ Brown and Justin Jefferson join St. Brown and Pickens in the top 5 on my list.

    Zay Flowers, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel join those pass rushers in my Top 10. Calvin Ridley and Quentin Johnston join Pickens and Sutton as my four must-start players.

    Those who have Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr. and other players with injuries should monitor their status before including them in the starting lineups.

    Players from the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are on the roster should be benched or potentially released.

    Players will also be removed or adjusted in the rankings based on injuries. My article on free agent targets for Week 11 is available here.

    George Pickens

    Pickens found the end zone for the second time in three weeks in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders. He totaled five catches for 91 yards for his third straight game with at least 74 receiving yards.

    This week, Pickens and the Steelers will host a Baltimore Ravens team that has allowed the most fantasy points, receiving yards (199.2) and receiving grades (1.6) per game to wide receivers through 10 weeks.

    They also gave up 264 yards and three scores to Ja’Marr Chase in Week 10, 122 yards to Courtland Sutton in Week 9 and 99 yards and two scores to Cedric Tillman in Week 8.

    Pickens is the WR1 in this juicy matchup. It is in 5th place on my list.

    Courtland Sutton

    Sutton is the 13th player on my Week 11 receiver rankings. The Denver Broncos veteran entered Week 10 with two straight 100-yard performances. Then he found the end zone for the third time this season in the Broncos’ close loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

    Sutton and the Broncos will now face an Atlanta Falcons defense that has allowed the ninth most fantasy points per game to wide receivers so far this season. They also surrendered 109 yards and two touchdowns to Marquez Valdes-Scantling in Week 10.

    Sutton’s 30 targets over the last three weeks is a testament to his increased involvement in the Broncos’ offense. He’s firmly on the low-end WR1/high-end WR2 radar for this matchup.

    Calvin Ridley

    Ridley, who got off to a glacially slow start this season, was third in fantasy football in Week 10 with five catches for 84 yards and two scores.

    The Tennessee Titans target had 10 catches for 143 yards in Week 8 and caught five more passes for 73 yards in Week 9.

    Ridley and the Titans will host the Minnesota Vikings this week. The Vikings did well against Indianapolis Colts wide receivers in Week 10, but were one of the most generous defenses against opposing wide receivers in the first half of the season, surrendering the second-most sacks (14.7) and third-most receiving yards (178) and fantasy points per game per position.

    Ridley, my No. 15 player, should eclipse 75 receiving yards in this favorable matchup against a vulnerable secondary.

    Quentin Johnston

    Johnston, who was among my top waiver targets in Week 11, can be included as a risk reward WR3. The Los Angeles Chargers pass catcher doesn’t earn a ton of targets, but he continues to find the end zone — with five touchdowns in seven games.

    The Chargers are set to host a Cincinnati Bengals defense that allowed three Baltimore Ravens wide receivers to score touchdowns in Week 10. They also gave up 105 yards to Jakobi Meyers in Week 9.

    For the season, the Bengals have allowed the 10th most receiving yards (150.5) per game to opposing wide receivers. Look for Johnston, my No. 1 player. 27 to get more red-zone targets than Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in what I expect to be a high-profile meeting.

    Week 11 receiver rankings

    1. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions vs. JAX

    2. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals at LAC

    3. AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles vs. WAS

    4. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings at TEN

    5. George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. BAL

    6. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens at PIT

    7. Davante Adams, New York Jets vs. IND

    8. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams at NE

    9. DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks at SF

    10. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers vs. SEA

    11. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders at PHI

    12. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins vs. LV

    13. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos vs. ATL

    14. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets vs. IND

    15. Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans vs. MIN

    16. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys vs. HOU

    17. Nico Collins, Houston Texans at DAL

    18. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons at DEN

    19. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams at NE

    20. Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers at CHI

    21. Jacob Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders and MIA

    22. DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City Chiefs at BUF

    23. Tank Dell, Houston Texans at DAL

    24. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles vs. WAS

    25. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars at DET

    26. Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns at NO

    27. Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers vs. CIN

    28. Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts at NYJ

    29. DJ Moore, Chicago Bears vs GB

    30. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins vs. LV

    31. Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens at PIT

    32. DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots vs. LAR

    33. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions vs. JAX

    34. Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers vs. SEA

    35. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, New Orleans Saints vs. CLE

    36. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills vs. KC

    37. Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons at DEN

    38. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks at SF

    39. Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings at TEN

    40. Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs at BUF

    41. Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers at CHI

    42. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers vs. CIN

    43. Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams at NE

    44. Jalen Tolbert, Dallas Cowboys vs. LOVE

    45. Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts at NYJ

    46. ​​Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears vs GB

    47. Elijah Moore, Cleveland Browns at NO

    48. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers at CHI

    49. Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns at NO

    50. Noah Brown, Washington Commanders at PHI

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  • Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Caleb Williams and the Bears are bad

    It can be so easy to panic in fantasy football. After all, we have very limited time to monitor and analyze a player’s performance. But never fear – Dalton Del Don is here to assess exactly how worried you should be – if at all.

    Hill is WR41 in fantasy points per game this season and the return of Tua Tagovailoa hasn’t helped as expected. The Dolphins surprisingly have the second lowest WR target percentage this season (49.1%). Running back De’Von Achane led Miami to its first target % read on Monday night when Hill was tied on third down with tight end Jonnu Smith.

    Hill has four times as many games with less than 25 receiving yards than he had in the last two seasons combined. Tagovailoa ranks 36 in deep throw attempts (7.7%). He recently passed Patrick Mahomes for the fewest average projected air yards (5.4) of any quarterback this season. Hill has taken a side seat in an offense that no longer throws deep (or scores as many points), and a wrist injury could explain that.

    Hill’s wrist has reportedly been bothering him since training camp (and worsened during his arrest), and an initial MRI showed a torn ligament. That could contribute to his declining road win rate this season. Hill’s fantasy managers must be panicking given the new strikeout and injury news.

    Lamb has been able to maintain fantasy production with Cooper Rush in the past, but his first game this season was a disaster. The Rush gave up as many tackles (2.0) as they gained yards per attempt. It was the fewest passing yards in a game with at least 20 attempts since 2015. The Rush finished with an above-expected completion percentage (-13.5) in the eighth percentile despite an average depth of target of just 6.4 yards (18th percentile). Lamb’s 10 targets resulted in 21 scoreless yards, including a touchdown loss in the sun.

    Trey Lance was no better, taking two sacks and being sacked on six pass attempts as Dallas finished with 32 net passes. Dak Prescott is officially out for the season. A move to Lance would be a disaster for Lamb’s fantasy value, but Rush remains the Week 11 starter.

    Lamb’s «expert consensus rank» this week is WR15, as it’s hard to go too much lower on a player who leads the NFL in target share from Week 4. But Lamb’s new situation (and the tap on the shoulder) has forced fantasy managers to tackle the corner (he’s now a WR2).

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    Williams probably isn’t in many starting fantasy lineups these days, but managers are still hoping for life from Chicago’s pass catchers. And from a broader perspective, there is serious concern about the future of this year’s No. 1 draft pick. Williams is coming off one of his worst QB seasons in recent memory, ranking last among 106 quarterbacks in catchable throw rate since 2021. It also ranks last in this range in pressure-to-bag ratio.

    Chicago’s offensive line has been average in pass blocking, while Williams has the highest average pressure time in the league. When not under pressure, Williams ranks 31st in passer rate. He has the worst completion percentage of 15+ yards among 468 QBs over the past 15 years. Williams’ first nine career starts haven’t been as bad as Bryce Young or David Carr’s, but he’s right in their territory.

    Williams faced the third easiest QB adjusted schedule ever! And it gets the eighth hardest progression. When not facing Jacksonville or Carolina’s defenses, which rank third last in EPA/passing this season, Williams has averaged 179.3 passing yards (5.3 YPA!) in seven games with just three passes for touch. The Bears fired general manager Shane Waldron and even the discussion of putting Williams is shocking for someone with his college resume. Some veteran teammates are reportedly calling Tyson Bagent.

    The Bears offense ranks last in yards per drive, EPA/return, sacks allowed and touchdowns since their Week 7 run. Chicago hasn’t produced a top-20 performance at wide receiver since Week 6, and DJ Moore has just one all season. D’Andre Swift also suffers from Williams’ issues, as his shares in wins (108.6 scrimmage yards, 0.75 TD) and losses (72.0 YFS, 0.2 TD) are dramatic.

    Williams clearly has plenty of time to improve, and a complete coaching overhaul during the season could help. But his start in the NFL has been very concerning and there is no way New England or Washington trade a QB now.

    Thomas Jr. has seen his targets cut in half while averaging just 17.0 receiving yards through two games since suffering a pectoral injury. He also suffered from Mac Jones taking over at QB last week, which will happen again this Sunday and could end the season with Trevor Lawrence out with a serious shoulder injury. Jones managed a modest 4.5 YPA against Minnesota’s defense last week, allowing the seventh-most passing yards. Jones threw 59% of his passes to tight ends, which isn’t ideal for a rookie wide receiver. While Lawrence hasn’t been the prince we were promised, he still leads the league in end zone targets (after a missed game) and Jones is noticeably downgraded.

    Thomas ranks in the top 10 in rushing yards and sixth in fantasy points per target as a rookie, but his leap to fantasy stardom may have to wait until next season.

    Dobbins’ weighted chance share dropped to 56.5% last week with the return of Gus Edwards. He and Edwards both had 10 carries before Dobbins scored the final five. On the plus side, Dobbins posted his highest route participation rate (74%) and target percentage (17%) of the season while logging 18 touchdowns.

    Dobbins also had no luck last week when he was beaten at the one-yard line and watched Justin Herbert and Hassan Haskins punt on short field goals. But Edwards (or Haskins?) could be a problem on the goal line, and Dobbins has only gotten 3.5 YPC since Week 3 coming back from Achilles surgery. Dobbins remains the RB2, but Edwards’ return is a hit to his fantasy value.

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  • Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer: 5 players to target, 5 to deal ahead of deadline

    With Yahoo’s default fantasy football trade deadline set for Saturday, Nov. 16, now is the time to optimize your rosters for a potential playoff run. In the final trade article of the year, Sal Vetri lays out five players you should target in trades and five players you might consider moving while their value is high.

    The entire Bears offense struggled in Week 10. Chicago averaged just 3.9 yards per play Sunday against the Patriots defense. That bad day hurt everyone, including Swift, who managed just 65 yards and no touchdowns in Week 10. But the good news was that Swift still had a strong role to play. He played 68% of the snaps and posted 17 touchdowns in that game. Swift has now scored 17 or more touchdowns in six straight games.

    Now is the time to get a bargain at Swift. In Week 10, Swift scored 14 or more points in five straight games, including four games of 100+ yards and a touchdown. There is a possibility that the Bears will change the play caller, and if that happens, it could shake up the backfield usage. But that would just be looking at the weaknesses. There is also an outcome where the new play caller helps fix this offense and continues to feature Swift. Swift is a buy-low before facing the Packers’ 24th-ranked defense in Week 11, according to PFF. If you can, trade someone like Tony Pollard or Darnell Mooney for Swift.

    Stevenson continues to see one of the best roles in football in the final month of the season. In the last three games since recovering, Stevenson has played 75% of the Patriots’ snaps and averaged 20 snaps per game. That’s a quietly powerful use for the Patriot’s three-down back. Stevenson recently took over the long-distance job from Antonio Gibson, according to Fantasy Life. Stevenson has run almost five times as many courses as Gibson in the past three weeks.

    Stevenson is coming off a bad week, going 77 yards with no scores on 21 touches. But that ineffective day opened a window for him to buy low. The Patriots’ offense hasn’t been sexy for most of the season, but Drake Maye has given them life. He leads sustained drives that get into the red zone more often than Jacoby Brissett. That helped Stevenson, who finished in the top 10 twice in four games with Maye. Stevenson faces strong matchups against the Rams, Colts and Cardinals. Try signing Calvin Ridley or Jakobi Meyers for Stevenson.

    Nabers had a relatively quiet last month of the season. He hasn’t topped 75 receiving yards or 15 fantasy yards since Week 4, despite some great games against the Commanders and Panthers in that stretch. Naber is coming off another slump where he scored just eight fantasy points against the Panthers in Germany. But it’s hard to put all the blame on Nabers; Daniel Jones completed less than 60% of his passes in Week 10 and now ranks 30th in QB efficiency this season according to Player Profiler.

    The good news for Nabers is that his target range has remained elite. Nabers has earned 10+ targets in six of his last seven games and has had at least seven targets in every game this season. Nabers still ranks first in expected fantasy points (that’s how good his role is), but he ranks second in unrealized air yards because Jones struggles to complete passes downfield. Poor QB play creates an opportunity to buy low on Naber. Right now is the time to attack as Nabers enters a bye week and will face the Bucs in Week 12. The Bucs are allowing the second most passing yards per game this season. Try trading George Pickens or James Conner for Nabers while you still can.

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    Metcalf is coming off a bye week and is likely to return this week from a knee injury. Metcalf sat out the Seahawks last two games with that injury. That, along with his bye week in Week 10, opened up a nice window to buy low on Metcalf. Metcalf stars in an offense that currently throws 41 times per game, the third most in the NFL, and let’s not forget how dominant his role has been this season. Despite not playing a game the last three weeks, Metcalf still ranks sixth in explosive plays and first in deep targets of 20+ yards, according to Player Profiler.

    Metcalf is a true alpha receiver and his schedule for the rest of the season is strong. In the next four games, he will face the Cardinals secondary and a struggling Jets defense twice. Submit a trade offer for Metcalf before he returns in Week 11. Trade Jayden Reed or Marvin Harrison Jr. if you can. for Metcalf.

    Cooper has been a frustrating player on the roster the past few weeks. He was inactive for the last two Sundays, although he participated in training all week. Cooper was last seen in Week 8, when he posted just one catch for three yards before injuring his wrist against the Seahawks. There’s a good chance you can get Cooper at a discount right now, especially given his tough Week 11 matchup against the Chiefs.

    Cooper is shopping hard right now because the Bills and Josh Allen desperately need him. Allen has struggled the past two weeks without Cooper. In Week 9, Allen averaged just six yards per attempt, his second-worst of the year. In Week 10, Allen had a softer game against the Colts, but still struggled, completing less than 60% of his passes. Expect Cooper to immediately perform as the team’s top receiver when healthy. Now is the time to trade for him before his potential return in Week 11. Trade Kareem Hunt for Cooper if you can. Speaking of which…

    Hunt has been one of the best quarterbacks in fantasy since taking over the Chiefs backfield in Week 5. He earned 58% of the snaps during that stretch and averaged a whopping 23.5 chances per game. As of Week 5, Hunt ranks fifth in fantasy points per game among all RBs. During that time, he produced better fantasy production than Saquon Barkley, Alvin Kamara and Kyren Williams. This is all great; Hunt has been a league winner for his fantasy managers, but now it’s time to trade him.

    Isiah Pacheco is close to returning for the Chiefs. He is expected to return to training in the next one to two weeks. Pacheco could be back on the field by Week 13, meaning you may only have one or two more games of Hunt seeing a starring role for the Chiefs. Hunt has been through this season in a big way; his efficiency remains poor, averaging just 3.7 yards per carry. Now is a good time to sell high on Hunt after his 100 yards and seven catches in Week 10. Try splitting it away for Jakobi Meyers or Ladd McConkey.

    Harrison is coming off a quality performance where he averaged 13.9 fantasy points on five targets. He has now produced a serviceable fantasy week in two of his last three games. That opened up a nice window to sell high to the Cardinals’ first-round rookie.

    Over his last five contests, Harrison is averaging just five targets per game and ranks 48th in points per game by a wide receiver. TE Trey McBride leads the team in target share during that stretch, and Harrison has been typecast as a mostly undersized, up-or-down receiver. He ranks seventh in deep targets, but many of those are elusive as he ranks 57th in catchable targets this season, according to Player Profiler. Now is the time to sell Harrison if you can. Try trading him for DeVonto Smith or George Pickens.

    Irving has been great this season. He might be the most exciting returner to watch every week. Irving ranks second in breakaway rate and top 10 in explosive run rate. He’s a fantastic player and he’s coming off a great performance with 87 total yards on 16 carries against the 49ers.

    Irving now enters his bye week. In fact, he also has a strong schedule, taking on the Giants, Panthers and Raiders. I can understand if you’d rather hide it, but there’s one big problem.

    Irving still works behind Rachaad White.

    In Week 10, White played 59% of the Bucs’ snaps and completed 100% of the goal-line shots and 100% of the two-minute offensive snaps. That limits Irving’s upside. His fantasy value right now depends on him making explosive plays at high speed. If I could deal Irving for Jakobi Meyers or Brian Robinson Jr., I would.

    This one might surprise you, but now is a good time to test the market on trading Samuel Sr. He had a nice game in Week 10, going 76 yards with no scores on eight touches. It goes without saying that Samuel is a rare and elite talent, but this 49ers offense now has a lot of weapons.

    Christian McCaffrey returned in Week 10 and immediately earned 20 carries, and George Kittle continued his strong season with 57 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. But the more important takeaways from Week 10 come from the 49ers’ wide receiver usage. Jauan Jennings acted as the X team’s receiver. It was Brandon Aiyuk’s old role, and it led to Jennings leading the team with 93 yards on 11 carries. Freshman Ricky Pearsall also contributed with 73 yards and a score on six carries. Samuel’s production may not be as consistent as we once thought with the increased involvement of Jennings and Pearsall. If you can offer Samuel for DK Metcalf or James Cook, you should.

    Ekeler has been great in place of Brian Robinson Jr. the past two weeks. He has managed to average 14 carries over the last two games and has scored three touchdowns in that span. But Ekeler hasn’t just been productive in the last two contests, he’s been good all year. Ekeler has scored 10+ fantasy points in seven of his nine games and is quietly leading the NFL with a 6.8 yards per touchdown average.

    Ekeler is a strong piece of the roster, but there is potential to upgrade him to a weekly fantasy starter. Brian Robinson Jr. is leaning toward playing in Week 11, so now is the time to trade Ekeler after his season-high 17.6 points in Week 10. Try trading him for Courtland Sutton or Romeo Doubs if you can.

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  • NFL DFS, Eagles vs. Commanders: DraftKings, FanDuel daily fantasy football picks on Thursday Night Football

    Terry McLaurin has had to adjust to new quarterbacks every season of his five-year NFL career. Still, he remained one of the league’s most productive and consistent receivers, recording over 900 receiving yards each season, including four consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns. Washington appears to have found its quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels, which has McLaurin coming off a career year. The 29-year-old is third in the NFL in receiving yards (711) heading into Thursday Night Football against the Eagles, so is he a must-list for NFL DFS lineups?

    The Eagles recently destroyed the opposing team’s No. 1 receiver. No WR1 has reached 55 yards in the last five games against the Eagles, despite Philadelphia facing the likes of Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb and Malik Nabers. McLaurin is not a cheap option in an NFL DFS draft, is wasting him a smart NFL DFS strategy? Before you lock down any NFL DFS picks on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel for Commanders vs. Eagles, check out SportsLine fantasy expert Mike McClure’s NFL DFS tip, strategy and picks.

    McClure is a legendary professional DFS player with over $2 million in career winnings. It uses a powerful prediction model that simulates every NFL action, taking into account factors such as matchups, statistical trends and injuries. This allows him to find the best DFS values, which he shares only with members at SportsLine. His methodology has led to huge amounts of money on FanDuel and DraftKings. Last year, he won the DraftKings Millionaire Maker twice and the FanDuel Million once. Whoever followed him is way up.

    Now, McClure has turned his attention to the Eagles vs. Commanders on Thursday Night Football and just locked in his top fantasy football picks of the day. His picks and analysis can only be seen on SportsLine.

    The best NFL DFS picks for Commanders vs. Eagles

    One of McClure’s top NFL DFS picks for Thursday Night Football is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. After drama over his contract dominated the conversation surrounding Barkley in previous years and this offseason, highlighted by portions of it airing on HBO’s Hard Knocks , it appeared the 27-year-old running back worth every penny of his new business. Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 million deal with the Eagles this offseason and has helped elevate a top-10 rushing attack to a top-two rushing attack with Philadelphia’s 176.1 rushing yards per game, trailing only the Ravens.

    Barkley is averaging 110.1 rushing yards per game, second most in the NFL. It’s the first time Barkley has averaged over 100 yards per game, as it’s clear that a defense that has to focus on containing players on offense besides himself has helped him find running lanes. The Commanders can’t give up stopping Barkley with a passer like Jalen Hurts and receivers like AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith on the field, and McClure expects Barkley to have another productive night.

    Part of McClure’s optimal NFL DFS strategy also includes Commanders top receiver Noah Brown. The 28-year-old had just three receptions for 33 yards last week but was targeted seven times, including a touchdown drop in the end zone. He’s had at least six targets in three straight games, and that usage makes him a strong player for his price for McClure.

    The Eagles have been effective in containing the opposing team’s WR1 in recent weeks, forcing defenders to find other options. CeeDee Lamb had 21 yards for the Cowboys, Brian Thomas Jr. had 22 yards for the Jaguars and Ja’Marr Chase 54 yards for the Bengals over the last three weeks. Neither of those receivers led their offenses in yards, so if the Eagles can contain WR1 Terry McLaurin, Brown could see an increase in production. See who else McClure loves here.

    How to set NFL DFS lineups for Thursday Night Football

    McClure is also targeting another underrated player who could explode for huge numbers on Thursday Night Football. This choice can be the difference between winning tournaments and cash games or going home with nothing. Only at SportsLine can you see who it is and the rest of McClure’s NFL DFS picks.

    So who has Mike McClure included in his optimal NFL DFS lineups for Thursday Night Football, and which under-the-radar player offers great value? Visit SportsLine now for optimal NFL DFS picks, NFL DFS standings, NFL DFS tips and NFL DFS streaks, all from a daily fantasy expert with over $2 million in winnings, and find out.


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  • 2024 fantasy football rankings: top NFL Week 11 QB, RB, TE, WR, kicker, defensive picks, sleepers

    After signing a four-year, $33.2 million extension last week, Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard quickly went to work to prove he deserves to be paid as one of the top running backs. Hubbard carried the ball 28 times for 153 yards and a touchdown in London last week as the Panthers beat the Giants. Hubbard has cemented himself as a weekly starter in fantasy football lineups, but he’s on a bye this week. Accordingly, his absence could mean you have to comb the Week 11 Fantasy football RB rankings for value. In addition to Hubbard, Tyrone Tracey Jr., James Conner, Bucky Irving, Devin Singletary and Rachaad White will also be unavailable this week. With a reliable set of Week 11 fantasy football rankings, you can find the best trade options possible. Before you set your Week 11 fantasy football lineups, check out the Week 11 fantasy football rankings from the verified computer model at SportsLine.

    When it comes to player rankings, SportsLine’s model has beaten human experts in fantasy football over the past few seasons, especially when there were big differences in rankings. Over the course of a season, it can literally be the difference between winning the league or going home empty-handed.

    The same model has a proven track record of providing fantasy football advice, including being ahead of players like AJ Brown, Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara and Jahmyr Gibbs. Anyone who counted on players like these achieved their league title.

    Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire NFL Week 11 schedule 10,000 times and released the latest Week 11 fantasy football rankings. Go to SportsLine to check them out.

    Fantasy Football’s top QB rankings in Week 11

    Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top Week 11 Fantasy football QB picks:

    1. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles: Since the bye week, Hurts has been sensational. He’s completing 71.8% of his passes and averaging 10.2 yards per pass attempt and has totaled 16 touchdowns (eight passing and eight rushing) over the past five games.

    2. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Jackson has completely transformed himself into one of the most prolific passers in the NFL (while still being one of the most dynamic athletes to ever play the position). Over the past six games, Jackson has thrown for 1,811 yards while completing 70.6% of his passes and also has 19 touchdown passes against just one interception.

    3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: Allen had his first two-interception game of the season last week, but managed 280 yards through the air before scrambling 50 yards for a touchdown. Buffalo has scored at least 30 points in each of its last four games, and you can expect Allen to be at his best against Patrick Mahomes this week. Check out more of the top QBs here.

    The best RB fantasy football week 11 rankings

    Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top Week 11 fantasy football RB picks:

    1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers: After missing the first eight games of the season with an Achilles injury, McCaffrey was on the field for 88% of San Francisco’s snaps and 19 touches on Sunday. He produced 107 scrimmage yards, and you can expect heavy usage for the consensus no. 1 overall.

    2. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles: Barkley only played in 51% of Philadelphia’s offensive snaps last week as the Eagles blew out the Cowboys, but he still managed 78 yards on 15 carries. Now he’ll go up against a Commanders run defense that ranks 28th in the NFL in a key NFC East matchup where he might see 25 touches or more.

    3. De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins: Achane had just 52 yards in the Week 10 win over the Rams on Monday Night Football, but was on the field for 70% of the snaps and had 17 touchdowns. Now, one of the NFL’s ultimate lighting-in-a-bottle quarterbacks takes on the Raiders’ defense, which ranks 22nd in the league. Check out more of the best RBs here.

    Fantasy Football Week 11 Top WR Rankings

    Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top Week 11 fantasy football WR picks:

    1. Nico Collins, Houston Texans: Before suffering a hamstring injury that sidelined him for five weeks, Collins was the NFL’s leading receiver. In just over four games (he played just nine snaps before leaving in Week 5), Collins had 32 catches for 567 yards and three touchdowns. Now he’ll be back to take over a Dallas defense that ranks 31st in net adjusted yards allowed per pass attempt (7.1).

    2. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals: Chase caught 11 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns in Week 10 and the players they had in their fantasy football lineups almost certainly won. He leads the NFL in receptions (66), receptions (981) and receiving touchdowns (10) and is an automatic starter every week when healthy.

    3. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions: St. Brown earned first-team All-Pro honors after catching 119 passes for 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns. He hasn’t been as dominant statistically this season, but he has a touchdown streak in seven straight games and has had six or more receptions in six of his last eight starts. Check out more of the top WRs here.

    The best TE fantasy football Week 11 rankings

    Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top picks for Week 11 Fantasy football TE:

    1. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers: Kittle got into the end zone again in Week 10 and continues to be the most productive tight end in fantasy football this season, recording seven straight games of double-digit fantasy points in PPR leagues. In Week 11, he’ll match up against a Seahawks defense he torched in Week 6 with five catches, 58 yards and two touchdowns.

    2. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: For the third straight week, Kelce was targeted at least a dozen times in the win over the Broncos and finished with eight catches for 64 yards and a score. He has 32 catches for 254 yards and two touchdowns over the past three games and appears to be fully re-engaged as the top option in Kansas City’s passing attack.

    3. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders: The rookie tight end had five catches of at least 45 yards for the fifth straight week and also caught his second touchdown pass of the season. He had 57 receptions for 580 yards on the season and will now take over the middle of a Dolphins defense that ranks 17th in points allowed. Check out more of the best TEs here.

    The best defensive rankings of Week 11 fantasy football

    Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top three picks for D/ST Fantasy Football Week 11:

    1. Texans D/ST: Houston has lost three of four but still has a two-game lead in the AFC South and this defense is third in yards allowed. Now, the Texans will face a Cowboys offense that has committed to sticking with Cooper Rush at quarterback despite the fact that he threw for 45 yards on 23 passing attempts.

    2. Saints D/ST: After firing Dennis Allen, the Saints came away with a 20-17 upset win over the Falcons with special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi serving as interim head coach. They will take on a Browns offense that turned the ball over three times and scored just 10 points in their last outing against the Chargers.

    3. Vikings D/ST: This Minnesota defense is third in the NFL in points allowed and second in yards allowed. Meanwhile, the Titans have a -11 turnover margin this season and have only scored more than 20 points once all season. Check out more top D/STs here.

    How to rank in fantasy football week 11

    Now that you know who the top three are at each position, you’ll want to check out SportsLine’s complete Week 11 fantasy football rankings. The model has identified a stunning top-10 tight end, and knowing who it is can give you a huge advantage in your league. Go to SportsLine now for the Week 11 fantasy football standings.

    So who should you focus on in your Week 11 fantasy football rankings, and which surprise tight end could lead you to victory? Visit SportsLine now for the Week 11 Fantasy Football rankings for every position, from the model that has a history of winning calls in the league, and find out.


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  • Fantasy football wide receiver rankings: Top 75 WRs in standard leagues for Week 11, plus 4 sleepers

    We’re officially heading into Week 11 of the fantasy football season, which means almost every game is a must-win for most fantasy teams from here on out. Several teams are also on bye this week, including the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, further limiting managers’ options for both their locked-in starters and weekly flexible options.

    To help you enter your Week 11 lineups, we’ll outline several WR flex plays (and sleepers) to consider, as well as our ranking of the top 64 WRs for standard scoring leagues.

    Week 11 WR flex play

    Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers vs. CIN

    Don’t let Quentin Johnston’s recent penchant for scoring touchdowns on failed reports make you forget who the true #1 WR is for the LA Chargers; this man is Ladd McConkey’s second pick, and it’s not particularly close. The Chargers’ passing offense has increased its passing percentage since the bye, and McConkey’s role should be especially conducive to a strong showing in Week 11 if things continue on their current trajectory.

    McConkey is the only WR on the Chargers to exceed a 20% target rate on routes this season – especially impressive given his rookie status – leading the team with 2.04 yards per route run, explosive receptions (14) and forced fumbles clashes. at receptions (8). The Bengals have been hot offensively, which could increase the Chargers’ need to throw the ball early and often against a defense that ranks in the top 10 in passing yards (2,300) and touchdowns allowed (17) so far this season.

    Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers vs. SEA

    In the absence of WR Brandon Aiyuk, who is out for the year with a torn ACL, Jauan Jennings is the last X-receiver on offense for the rest of the season. After returning from a hip injury, Jennings led the team with 11 targets, hauling in seven of them for a team-high 93 yards. In Week 11, the 49ers will get a divisional matchup that has been kind enough to opposing wide receivers. The Seahawks allow the ninth-most fantasy points per game (22.06) to opposing WRs and are one of 12 teams to allow double-digit receptions at the position. Given their own standing as a high-volume passing offense, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this matchup turn into a shootout, even though it’s essentially a tough divisional matchup.

    Week 11 WR sleepers

    Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns vs. NO

    It seems as if Cedric Tillman was largely forgotten about the Cleveland Browns’ Week 10 bye. However, it would be wise not to forget that he has been a staple in games since Amari Cooper was traded this season. The second-year WR has stepped up in Cooper’s absence, playing 82% or more of the snaps in Cleveland’s last three games, receiving 9+ targets and 75+ receiving yards in each of those outings. In Week 11, the Browns face the New Orleans Saints, who have allowed the third-most receiving yards to an opposing wide receiver this year (despite giving up just six touchdowns), allowing a league-leading 5.59 yards per reception.

    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, New Orleans Saints vs. CLE

    The decision to start New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is not for the faint of heart. He is entering his third game overall with the Saints after being released by the Buffalo Bills, but was instrumental in their Week 10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, catching all three of his targets for 109 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Despite the low target total, MVS led the Saints WR in offensive tackle rate at 55%. This week, the Saints take on the Cleveland Browns, a team currently ranked seventh in yards per game allowed to WRs (and one of only two teams this season to allow 11+ receiving TDs to the position). That marks the second-most fantasy points per game behind opposing WRs in standard-scoring fantasy leagues as their unit struggles in coverage through nine games this season. The Browns are also giving up a league-high 15.1 yards per reception to opposing wide receivers this year — a perfect spot for an explosive player like MVS.

    Fantasy football: Week 11 WR rankings

    Kate Magdziuk is an editor and contributor to Yahoo Fantasy and co-host of the show Locked on Dynasty Football podcast. She is also the managing editor for Behind The Steel Curtain, an SB Nation exclusive Pittsburgh Steelers blog. Her previous articles include Pro Football Focus, NBC Sports Rotoworld and 4for4 Football, among others.

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