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Three games from each remaining week that will impact the College Football Playoff

With just three weeks left in the regular season, the College Football Playoff picture is taking shape. The stakes are higher week by week, as one loss can eliminate many teams from contention.

As we count down to selection day on Dec. 8, here are three games from each remaining week of the regular season that could have the biggest impact on the College Football Playoff.

*All rankings are from the College Football Playoff poll

12th week

No. 7 Tennessee at no. 12 Georgia

It’s time for the Bulldogs. After losing 28-10 to now-No. 11 Ole Miss, Kirby Smart’s team owns two losses – a third at home could certainly eliminate Georgia from playoff contention. This is a must win for the Bulldogs.

Tennessee, on the other hand, has a chance to solidify its position in the 12-team playoff, and a win puts the Vols in prime position to play in Atlanta for the SEC title in December. However, unlike Georgia, a loss to Tennessee doesn’t necessarily eliminate the Vols from contention. It will just throw them back into the pot of two-loss SEC teams.

Kansas at no. 6 BYU

It’s a down year for the Jayhawks by preseason expectations. However, Kansas just spoiled Iowa State’s season and would love nothing more than to do the same to undefeated BYU. While the Jayhawks are 3-6, their record doesn’t tell the whole story. Five of the six losses were decided by six points or less. They are a competitive football team, as they proved last Saturday when the Cyclones lost by 45 points.

The Cougars are coming off a close-to-consolation win against Utah last weekend, and unlike Kansas, four of their wins have come by six points or less. BYU ousted the Utes last Saturday and don’t be surprised if the Cougars play in another close contest in Week 12.

Utah at no. 17 Colorado

Right now, Colorado is in control of its own destiny. Win, the Buffaloes are in the Big 12 Championship and competing for a possible automatic bid to the CFP. The loss, however, shakes up the Big 12. We just saw Big 12 leader BYU struggle with Utah. Colorado certainly has more talent, with Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders leading Deion’s squad, but Utah will look to tarnish Colorado’s playoff hopes after opening the season as the favorite to win the Big 12.

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13th week

Army no. 24 at no. 8 Notre Dame

The Navy couldn’t do it. Now it’s the army’s turn. Do the Black Knights have enough magic? It’s hard to say. But Northern Illinois is. Both teams need a ranked win to stay in CFP contention. Army, undefeated at 9-0 entering the game, needs this win to prove they can compete outside of the American Conference, which the Black Knights have trudged through to this point.

Army and Boise State no. The Broncos impressed, only losing to No. 1 Oregon by a field goal, and it’s clear the CFP board values Boise more, given the 11-point difference between the two teams. But if Army beats the Irish, it immediately has a much better win than any of Boise State’s resume wins.

Notre Dame cannot afford to lose. They probably own the worst defeat of the season. Another loss to a powerless conference program isn’t a good look for a team eyeing a playoff spot, especially if the Irish don’t have a chance to compete for a conference championship.

No. 5 Indiana at No. 2 Ohio State

Is Indiana legal? He had his biggest win of the season last Saturday against Michigan, but the game against the Buckeyes is a much different test. A win here not only catapults Indiana into the driver’s seat for a CFP berth, but proves that this isn’t a one-and-done year for the Hoosiers. Curt Cignetti has a chance to rebrand what people think of Indiana football.

Now before we get ahead of ourselves, on paper Ohio State should win this game. But with the way this college football season has unfolded, no win is a guarantee. The Buckeyes struggled in Week 9 against Nebraska — the same Nebraska team that lost by 49 to the Hoosiers. It’s a dangerous game to rely on head-to-head comparisons, but there could be some value in that.

Ohio State needs this win to compete for the Big Ten Championship, and so does Indiana. You’ll have to watch this Week 13 matchup on TV.

No. 4 Penn State at Minnesota

Penn State is quietly creeping into the College Football Playoff race. The Nittany Lions don’t have a realistic path to a Big Ten championship, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Oregon will win, and the winner of Indiana and Ohio State will meet the Ducks in Indianapolis. All Penn State has to do is beat Purdue in Week 12, Minnesota and Maryland in Week 14. If that happens, James Franklin’s team should get the first seven seed in the playoffs. The Nittany Lions’ only loss was by a touchdown against Ohio State. That’s a strong enough resume for the playoffs.

However, Minnesota proved competitive, beating Southern Cal by more than Penn State. It doesn’t mean much, but we’ve seen Penn State struggle at times this season. One loss against an unranked Gopher team could send the blue and white plummeting.

14th week

3 Texas at 15 Texas A&M

It’s the biggest game remaining for both programs and has a strong chance to decide who goes to the SEC Championship — just like Georgia vs. Tennessee in Week 12. The winner of this game will likely have one conference loss, and this season, that’s all it will take to get to the conference title game in Atlanta. If Tennessee beats Georgia, the Vols will face the winner of that matchup. However, if Tennessee loses, there will be a tie between a handful of SEC teams. But whichever team wins this Week 14 matchup, it will be in Atlanta with one conference loss.

No. 8 Notre Dame at Southern Cal

Let’s say Notre Dame beats Southern Cal. One would think that if the Irish have one loss, even to Northern Illinois, they are in the playoffs. But two losses? No. The Irish will fall. The Trojans have been poor this season, but all five of their losses have been by one score or less, and three of those losses have been by three points or less.

Now, Notre Dame is on a roll since losing at Northern Illinois. It would be surprising, but it looks like the historic stars could align for the Trojans and spoil the Irish’s playoff hopes.

No. 7 Tennessee at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt is out of playoff contention. Tennessee isn’t, and the Commodores would love nothing more than to spoil their in-state rivals’ postseason aspirations. Vanderbilt proved it can with a win over Alabama and a close loss to Texas. If the Vols enter this game with one loss, meaning they beat Georgia, Vanderbilt could eliminate them from the chance to go to Atlanta for the SEC Championship. If Tennessee enters this game with two losses, Vanderbilt could eliminate the Vols from playoff contention. It might not work out that way, but if it does, I’d watch the goalpost in Nashville.

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noviembre 13, 2024
Pickens, Sutton among 4 receivers to start in fantasy football Week 11 – UPI.com

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

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa stiff-arms Los Angeles Rams quarterback Cobie Durant at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Nov. 11, 2024. The Dolphins beat the Rams 23-15 Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI | License picture

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noviembre 13, 2024
Week 10 2024 DFS DraftKings Milly Maker Breakdown

The dynamic game of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) requires much more than just knowledge of the sport you are entering to compete in in order to be successful. We need to be flexible, precise and open to learning from previous efforts, the latter of which will be the main focus of this week’s post. Game theory methodologies will allow us to analyze and dissect last week’s winner of the largest and most prestigious guaranteed prize pool (GPP) tournament on DraftKings – The Millionaire Maker. The same principles of game theory, which can be most simply explained as the development of decision-making processes according to our own skills and knowledge, the assumptions of the field based on the cumulative skill and knowledge of others playing the same game, and the rules and structure of the game itself will allow us to, to further train our minds to see beyond the outdated list-making techniques employed by much of the field. Approaching improvements with these methods will give us insight into the anatomy of successful lists and help us develop recurring profitable habit patterns for the weeks ahead. We’ll start by looking at last week’s winning list, extract any relevant lessons for future use, and finish with a look ahead to the upcoming main list.

The winning list

Week 10 2024 DraftKings Millionaire Maker Winner

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Lessons learned

Slate condition

The main draw in Week 10 brought a lower average game total and fewer teams with higher team totals in Vegas. This, combined with low prices and a relative lack of projected value at every major position, has set the bar where the score needed to land major GPPs is likely to be lowered.

We saw only three skill position players top 25 DK points in Week 10, and they probably wouldn’t have won anything without at least two on the roster (Bijan Robinson, Calvin Ridley and Marquez Valdes-Scantling). ). Additionally, the rosters were highly unlikely to contain all three given their ownership levels in Millionaire Maker (Robinson: 16.7%, Ridley: 3.8%, Valdes-Scantling: 1.0%).

But the macro aspect of the muted scoring expectation present in the rankings should also fundamentally change how we build rosters, with more attention paid to the overabundance of teams and the diverse one-off production behind it. That’s exactly the plan DraftKings user giantsquid used in his winning list, with the 49ers outnumbered (a quarterback and two pass catchers), which made sense since the 49ers entered the rankings with the highest implied number of teams in Vegas and a diverse the singularities behind it.

Team pair minus server

One of the most interesting aspects of the winning roster in Week 10 was the presence of a pair of teams that did not include their quarterback. On the giantsquid list, this came using Austin Ekeler and Noah Brown. It didn’t work out for either player to achieve the above outcome, but the process of attacking a team environment where goals are expected to be scored without the use of a team defender is proven to be successful, yet the pitch doesn’t use this practice with any meaningful frequency. This «blocked player» mentality is a way to get multiple «right» roster pieces with one «bet» which effectively means «we expect this team to succeed and I can capture mass production with these two players.»

Looking ahead

Week 11 main board standings

The scoring average is up from last week, meaning Vegas is currently expecting more points scored in Week 11. Having more points scored gives players more opportunities to collect significant GPP scores, which should increase the score needed to win larger GPPs. Prices are still very low, meaning it’s highly unlikely we’ll see scores in the 220+ range, but it’s very likely that lists will approach 200 points in GPPs this week. As such, correlations and bets on the game’s environment become more important, while diverse one-offs lose their theoretical appeal. Just like last week, the two teams in Week 11’s main bracket currently have an implied team total in Vegas north of 28 points (Lions and 49ers), meaning those two teams should be included in most of the game lists this week.

Team pair minus server

An interesting aspect of these two teams is that they tend to be more restrained when it comes to passing volume and aggression, which means pairs of teams without a defender jump to the top of the survivability matrix. Doing things like pairing Christian McCaffrey with a 49ers pass catcher or Jahmyr Gibbs with a Lions pass catcher without their respective quarterbacks is likely to be extremely profitable. Other teams to attack in this mansion are the Dolphins (De’Von Achane and pass catcher without Tua Tagovailoa), Rams (Kyren Williams and pass catcher without Matthew Stafford) and Jets (Breece Hall and pass catcher). without Aaron Rodgers).

Players were too short in Week 11

The general lack of projected value in 2024 means we’re forced to look for «value» through a variety of means, primarily by finding players who are fundamentally undervalued based on their roles, projections and range of results. In Week 11, that includes Christian McCaffrey ($8,300 after 2023 at $9,700 salary), Puk Nacu (14 targets in his only fully healthy game in 2024, Week 11 price $7,300), De’Von Achan ($7,200 ; his receiving -only production on plays with Tua Tagovailo this season equals WR10 production plus we get 10-12 carries and can play him as a running back), Cedric Tillman ($5,300; Tillman averaged nearly 11 targets per game without Amari Cooper this season) and Courtland Sutton ($5,900; Sutton has averaged 10 targets per game over the last three games and has hit a salary multiplier of 3 or more in each game).

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noviembre 13, 2024
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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noviembre 13, 2024
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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noviembre 13, 2024
Fantasy football runningback rankings: Top 60 RBs in standard leagues for Week 11

When you were eyeing potential weekend absences for your future fantasy rosters during the draft, you might have thought Week 11 would be easy to navigate. However, fantasy managers will navigate their lineups without the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which means more starters each week (James Conner, Rachaad White, Chuba Hubbard) and more newly successful RB plays (Tyrone Tracy Jr., Trey Benson).

To help you navigate the choppy waters of a must-win week to clinch your league’s fantasy football playoff spot, here’s a look at several sleepers to consider and the top 65 RB Week 11 rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues.

Week 11 RB flex week: Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns vs. NO

Fantasy managers may be on the verge of losing faith in Nick Chubb after three straight games of disappointing returns, as he has failed to gain more than 55 yards in any of those outings this season. It could give him some wiggle room this week, especially after a Week 10 bye that gave him some rest after a solid workload the previous three games as he worked his way back from a torn ACL. The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 11, who are tied for second in the league with 12 total rushing touchdowns given up to opposing RBs this season and seventh in the league with 1,133 rushing yards. Unfortunately, the Browns have struggled in run blocking this year, but if there’s a place this veteran can bounce back, it’s here.

11th week RB of people with deep sleep

Audric Estimé, Denver Broncos (vs. ATL)

When Sean Payton speaks, everyone should pay attention. He noted before Week 10 that he’d like to give fifth-round rookie RB Audric Estimé some more work. He certainly delivered, giving up 14 rushing attempts to lead running backs by a mile, as Jaleel McLaughlin had just two carries and presumptive starter Javonte Williams had just a single hit. Although Estime only averaged 3.8 yards per attempt, his dominance in terms of workload is significant, especially when it comes from his head coach’s promise.

Estimé is a strong returner at 5-foot-11, 227 pounds, ranking in the 96th percentile for RBs in rushing rate, 88th percentile in forced fumble rate and 90th percentile in touchdown yards per attempt over the past two seasons at Notre Dame. The Falcons have ranked in the bottom 10 fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs in standard scoring formats this year, but the potential to drop 14+ carries earns Estimé a spot on the Week 11 sleeper list.

Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. BAL)

The Pittsburgh Steelers returned from their Week 9 bye with Jaylen Warren, who was sidelined for another week with a knee injury he suffered in Week 3. In that outing, he had the second-highest single-game reception of his career with 14 rushing attempts for 66 yards. against the Washington Commanders, returning each of his two targets for 29 more yards on the ground.

This week, the Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens for their first divisional game of the season – a team that has been pretty stingy with opponents … although they have given up a lot receiving yards to opposing RBs, an area Warren has specialized in when healthy. The Ravens have allowed the third-most receiving yards to opposing RBs this season and three more receiving touchdowns per position, despite their strength against the run.

Gus Edwards, Los Angeles Chargers (vs. CIN)

In the midst of a resurgence from JK Dobbins coming back from a ruptured Achilles that ended his 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens, Gus Edwards has been largely sidelined, especially with an injury that kept him out of their Week 5 bye . However, returning from an ankle injury, he completed 10 carries to Dobbins’ 15, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. In his Week 10 return, he played just 25% of the snaps despite that high carry, leaving plenty of room for growth in the coming week. The Bengals are tied for the seventh-lowest completion rate at 14.5% while tied for the fifth-highest EPA per rushing attempt (0.02), which could be an interesting spot for Edwards if the Chargers’ defense is able to slow down the red-hot Bengals offense down low. .

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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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noviembre 13, 2024