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NFL Week 11 is here, which means it’s time to set your fantasy football lineups for the week. With the playoffs just a few weeks away now, stacking wins and improving your ranking has never been more important. Even if you’ve already locked in a playoff spot, securing the highest seed possible is paramount for a playoff run.

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Today, I will be dishing out some fantasy football advice and giving you our best starts and sits for Week 11.

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Start ‘Em

Quarterback

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Luke’s Picks

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Jordan Love is coming off back-to-back poor performances, but he faces a really easy test against the Giants this week. I know he’s down his favorite tight end and a couple of receivers, but New York shouldn’t pose much of a threat.

Justin Herbert is another quarterback who should have a massive day. The Chargers are rolling right now, and it’s been him carrying most of the load. Jacksonville’s defense is also very bad against the pass, so there’s no reason Herbert can’t drop 20+ this week.

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Running Back

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If Carolina is going to have success against Atlanta this week, it’s going to come on the back of Rico Dowdle. He’s the Panthers’ work horse even though Chuba Hubbard is healthy, and the Falcons have a pretty poor run defense. I can see a 75+ yard performance with a touchdown or two for Dowdle this weekend.

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I’m also very high on Jaylen Warren this week. Last time Pittsburgh played Cincinnati, Warren scored 19.8 points. The Bengals have the worst run defense in football (at least fantasy wise) by a wide margin. Any running back playing them is worth a start.

Wide Receiver

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Marvin Harrison Jr. is finding his stride with Jacoby Brissett under center, and it’s turned him into a high-end WR2 option every single week. San Francisco isn’t the best matchup for receivers, but it’s not a bad one either. I expect Arizona to throw it a lot to try and keep up, and Harrison should be a big part of that.

I will also be starting DeVonta Smith. Do I believe in Philly’s offense? Not really after last week, but they’re going to fall behind to Detroit and have to throw the ball a lot to keep pace. Smith seems to have a better connection with Jalen Hurts than his counterpart, A.J. Browns, so I’m picking Smitty.

Tight End

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Cincinnati is by far the worst defense against opposing tight ends this season, giving up four more points per game than any other defense. Last time these two played, Pat Freiermuth scored 22.8 points. There’s no reason he shouldn’t be able to do something similar this time around.

I’m also high on Kyle Pitts this week. The Panthers are very good at defending wide receivers, but they’ve been a bit more susceptible against tight ends. Pitts has been targeted 7+ times in three of his last four games, so I expect him to receive a heavy workload again in Week 11.

Sit ‘Em

Quarterback

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I am putting Bo Nix on my bench this week. He’s been off these last couple of games, and even when he’s performing well, he’s been inconsistent. I think the Chiefs’ defense has their way with this offense for most of the night.

I will also not be starting Caleb Williams this week. I’m extremely low on the Bears right now despite their 6-3 record, and I think Minnesota is going to expose them this weekend. I’m ready to be wrong on this, but everything in me is telling me the downfall of the Bears starts this weekend.

Running Back

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Kyren Williams has a really tough matchup against the Seahawks, who allow the least points per game to opposing running backs of any defense in the league. I know they love to use him as a rusher and passer, but this game is going to be won through the air, so I’m benching Williams this week.

Here’s another big name for you: Saquon Barkley. He also has a horrible matchup this week against the Lions, who allow the second-fewest points to opposing running backs. I think Detroit gets up early in this game, and Philly is forced to throw it to keep up.

Wide Receiver

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Courtland Sutton’s production has fallen off ever since Troy Franklin has emerged as the top target in Denver, and I don’t think that’ll change this week. I’m not starting Franklin either, this Kansas City defense is just too good and Nix too inconsistent for me to feel good about either guy this week.

DJ Moore was held scoreless last week, but before that had back-to-back 11+ point games. He’s going on my bench this week, though. Again, I think Chicago gets exposed this week, so I want no part of their offense. I feel a bit better about Rome Odunze, but still not great.

Tight End

I don’t love Mark Andrews’ matchup this week. I think Cleveland’s defense is a bit overrated, but they’ve been very good against opposing tight ends this season. Plus, Isaiah Likely eats into his snap count a bit, so I just don’t love the situation this week.

Theo Johnson has become a great fantasy option with Jaxson Dart under center. He’s averaging a touchdown per game since Dart took over, but with Dart out this week, I don’t trust him. I don’t know who Jameis Winston likes to throw to in this offense, so I’m out on Johnson in Week 11.

Best FLEX

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Woody Marks has a great matchup this weekend against the Tennessee Titans, who have one of the worst run defenses in football. He’s going to get 10+ carries, but will also be utilised in the pass game quite often. If he can find his way into the end zone, he could have a massive day.

Best Sleeper

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Cade Otton has been one of the most consistent tight ends in fantasy recently, and he’s being started in just 34 percent of leagues. This is a guy who is a real FLEX option in most leagues. He’s scored 10+ in four of his last five, so even if you have a good TE this week, consider him in the FLEX.

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