Welcome to Week 11 of the fantasy football season! We only have two teams on bye this week, so hopefully you aren’t getting hamstrung unless you have Jonathan Taylor and Chris Olave and Tyler Warren on your team. My condolences if so.
Week 11 byes
Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints
Wide receivers on bye
Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, Chris Olave
WR streamer of the week
Tre Tucker, Raiders vs. Cowboys
Tucker didn’t see a big uptick in usage with Jakobi Meyers shipped off to Jacksonville, but they were also playing the tough Broncos defense. Tyler Lockett ended up leading the team, as his ability to get open, even at this stage of his career, remains strong. Tucker on the other hand is a more explosive receiver and should be in line for a better line against the Cowboys defense that is great at allowing explosive plays. I like both receivers in this matchup, but Tucker has great upside this week.
WR injuries
Garrett Wilson, Jets
Wilson hyperextended his knee in Week 6 and was able to return last week. Unfortunately he aggravated his knee injury and will miss 3-4 more weeks. Adonai Mitchell, John Metchie, Tyler Johnson and Josh Reynolds will all get a shot for work and nobody will be worth starting in fantasy.
Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars
Thomas missed last week with his ankle sprain and appears questionable this week, but does have a chance of returning to play the Chargers. Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington will lead the way while he is out.
Ricky Pearsall, 49ers
Pearsall hurt his knee in Week 4 against the Jaguars and has yet to return to practice. It does sound like he’ll be able to get back on the practice field this week, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be able to play against the Cardinals. Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings and George Kittle are the top receiving options at the moment in San Francisco.
Matthew Golden, Packers
Golden suffered a shoulder injury in Week 9 and was unable to suit up for Week 10 against the Packers. He appeared close to being able to play, so his chance to play this week against the Giants should be better.
Calvin Ridley, Titans
Ridley suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6 and has been unable to play since. He is coming off a bye this week, so it would stand to reason he has a chance to return against the Texans in a tough matchup.
Week 11 odds
Highest point totals
Cowboys at Raiders (50.5)
Bengals at Steelers (49.5)
Seahawks at Rams (48.5)
49ers at Cardinals (48.5)
Lowest point totals
Texans at Titans (38.5)
Ravens at Browns (40.5)
Panthers at Falcons (42.5)
Highest implied individual team totals
Patriots (28)
Steelers (27.5)
Cowboys (27)
Bills (26.5)
Lowest implied individual team totals
Jets (15.5)
Titans (15.8)
Browns (16)
Giants (18)
Largest point spreads
Jets at Patriots (-12.5)
Ravens (-8.5) at Browns
Packers (-7.5) at Giants
Texans (-7) at Titans
