Fantasy Football Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Week 11 Quarterbacks
Here's who you want in your lineup in Week 11, and who to avoid.
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We have Matthew Stafford and Teddy Bridgewater on byes for Week 10, but that should leave plenty of options for Fantasy managers who need to stream the position or a one-week replacement,
Jamey Eisenberg has his Start and Sit calls for QB below. His Waiver Wire column also can direct you to the best options who may be available in your leagues. And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings' quarterback preview for more help with matchup notes, Week 11 numbers to know and more.
START 'EM & SIT 'EM
Quarterbacks
Start 'Em
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Herbert has been held in check lately, scoring 16 Fantasy points or less in three of his past four games. But he'll break out of his slump this week against the Steelers at home because Pittsburgh's defense is beat up. T.J. Watt (hip/knee) and Joe Haden (foot) are uncertain for Week 11, while Minkah Fitzpatrick (COVID-19) is unlikely to play. If all three are out, Herbert should have the chance for a quality outing and could be a top five Fantasy quarterback.
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Burrow had his worst game of the season by far prior to Cincinnati's bye in Week 10 when he scored just seven Fantasy points against Cleveland in Week 9. That snapped a six-game stretch where he scored at least 22 Fantasy points, but Burrow should rebound this week against the Raiders. Three of the past four opposing quarterbacks against Las Vegas have scored at least 23 Fantasy points, including Patrick Mahomes last week when he snapped out of his slump with 46 points. Burrow will likely be around his average of 22.0 Fantasy points per game, making him a quality starter this week.
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Tannehill has struggled as a Fantasy quarterback this season, but he has scored at least 20 Fantasy points in three of his past four games. It's helped that he's also rushed for a touchdown in four of his past five outings. This week, he's facing a Texans defense that has allowed five quarterbacks to score at least 25 Fantasy points, and he averages 28.5 Fantasy points per game against Houston in his past four meetings.
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Newton didn't start in Week 10 at Arizona, which was his first game back with the Panthers this year. But he still managed 13 Fantasy points, which included a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown to Robby Anderson. Let's hope Newton can relive his glory days in Carolina, and he must be ecstatic to be starting his first home game with the Panthers since Week 2 of 2019. It helps that he's facing a Washington defense without Chase Young (ACL) and Montez Sweat (jaw). Washington also has allowed an average of 27.3 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this year. I like Newton as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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Carr didn't play great in the Week 10 loss against the Chiefs, but he still managed 21 Fantasy points. And he's now scored at least 21 Fantasy points in three of his past four games and in six of nine outings this season. Carr should have another quality Fantasy performance this week against the Bengals, who have allowed 20 or more Fantasy points to four of their past five opposing quarterbacks. I like Carr as a low-end starter in Week 11.
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Fields had two strong games prior to Chicago's bye in Week 10, and hopefully he continues to improve down the stretch, starting with what has become an easy matchup against Baltimore in Week 11. Fields scored 27 Fantasy points in Week 8 against San Francisco and 19 Fantasy points at Pittsburgh in Week 9, and he's rushed for at least 38 yards in four games in a row. The Ravens have allowed at least 25 Fantasy points to three of their past five opposing quarterbacks, and Fields should be considered a low-end starter in deeper leagues.
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Garoppolo only scored 19 Fantasy points in Week 10 against the Rams, but he had at least 23 Fantasy points in each of his previous two starts against the Bears and Cardinals. He's improved as a Fantasy quarterback, and he's keeping Trey Lance on the bench. Garoppolo can be a low-end starter in all leagues, starting in Week 11 at Jacksonville. Now, the Jaguars have held Josh Allen and Carson Wentz to a combined 16 Fantasy points in the past two games, but for the season, Jacksonville has allowed five quarterbacks to score at least 25 Fantasy points.
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Sit 'Em
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Ryan is without Calvin Ridley (personal), and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) could also be out. It will be tough to trust Ryan without those two guys, and the Patriots also do well against opposing tight ends, which will be a problem for Kyle Pitts. New England has held four quarterbacks in a row -- Mike White, Herbert, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield -- to 16 Fantasy points or less, and this should be a rough week for Ryan, especially with a beat up receiving corps.
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Wentz was a dud as the Start of the Week in Week 10 with just seven Fantasy points against the Jaguars, which snapped a string of him scoring at least 20 Fantasy points in six games in a row. I don't expect him to play well this week against the Bills, who have only allowed two quarterbacks to score at least 22 Fantasy points and give up an average of just 11.8 Fantasy points per game to the position. Wentz is only worth starting in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues.
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Heinicke has not been a good Fantasy quarterback of late, and he comes into Week 11 at Carolina with just one game over 17 Fantasy points in his past five outings. I don't expect him to play well this week against the Panthers, who have shut down opposing quarterbacks of late. Daniel Jones, Ryan, Mac Jones and Cardinals backups Colt McCoy and Chris Streveler have combined for just 33 Fantasy points in the past four games against Carolina. Heinicke is only worth starting in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues.
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Bust Alert
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While the Packers offense usually generates the headlines in Green Bay, it's been the defense that has carried this team over the past three games while Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Aaron Jones, Allen Lazard and Robert Tonyan have all battled injuries or COVID-19 positives. In the past three games against Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson, that trio combined for just 25 Fantasy points with one touchdown and four interceptions. We'll see if the Packers defense can contain Cousins this week, and he scored at least 21 Fantasy points in two games in a row prior to Week 11. But in his past four meetings with Green Bay, Cousins is averaging just 13.8 Fantasy points per game. He is only worth starting in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues this week.
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