Fantasy Football Week 11 Waiver Wire
By Brandon Lane
QUARTERBACK
Justin Fields, Chicago Bears
Roster Percentage: 25%
The Bears are coming off a Bye in Week 10 and take on a Ravens defense that has given up the 9th most points to fantasy Quarterbacks this season. Prior to the Bye we saw the upside that we all longed for at the start of the season with Justin Fields. As the season progresses we should see the Bears continue to take the training wheels off and give Fields more opportunities to throw downfield and run. The upside is there for this young rookie to be a fantasy star.
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Roster Percentage: 17%
HEEEE’S BACKKKKKK…. Although it was P.J. Walker who got the start in Week 10 it didn’t take long before Cam was installed into short yardage and goal line duties. His first snap he ran the ball in for a touchdown. Newton finished the day with three carries for 14 yards (and before mention TD) and completed 3 of his 4 passes for eight yards and another score. Although I still question Newton’s arm strength and accuracy he should be added in most leagues as a high-end QB2. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has already stated he will push Cam to be in the starting lineup for Week 11 against the Washington Football Team which has give up the most points to fantasy Quarterbacks this season.
Trevor Siemian, New Orleans Saints
Roster Percentage: 5%
While I’m still not convinced Siemian is the rest-of-season starter for the Saints he has had moments of competent play. In Week 10 Siemian completed 19-of-34 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns. Unexpectedly the Saints still used Taysom Hill sparingly (19 offensive snaps) in short yardage and goal line packages. Siemian can be considered as a low-end streamer this week against the Eagles.
Others to Consider:
Trevor Lawrence (36% vs SF) Mac Jones (29% @ ATL) Trey Lance (17%) Taylor Heinicke (16%@ ATL) Taysom Hill (9% @ PHI)
RUNNING BACK
If available: AJ Dillon (73%)
Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots
Roster Percentage: 33%
Last week we had Stevenson as our number one add at Running Back. There was some uncertainty about his availability due to a head injury in Week 9 but he was cleared Sunday before game time. I was a little skeptical regarding how much usage he might get coming into the game without practicing but he most certainly got the bell-cow treatment. He saw 69% of the Patriots running back rushes to go along with a 20% target share. And BOY-OH-BOY did he take advantage, rushing 20 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns and adding four catches for 14 yards. The Patriots play Thursday so there is still some question if Damien Harris will be cleared in time for Week 11. If Harris is cleared you need to temper expectations. But over the past two games Stevenson has proven he needs to be rostered in all leagues.
Jordan Howard, Philadelphia Eagles
Roster Percentage: 48%
Moving from one question mark to another we have Jordan Howard. Miles Sander could return from IR this week and if that happens it will likely effect Howard’s role in a major way. But if Sanders remains out Howard will continue to be the bruiser between the tackles. While he didn’t find the end-zone in Week 10 he did rush12 times for 83 yards. The Eagles take on the stout Saints run defense in Week 11 but as long as Sanders is out, Howard should remain in Flex consideration.
Jeff Wilson, San Francisco 49ers
Roster Percentage: 20%
Starting Running back Eli Mitchell suffered a broken finger on Monday Night Football making Jeff Wilson a strong add this week. Keep an eye out for addition injury updates for Mitchell. Trey Sermon could also become relevant again.
D’Onta Foreman, Tennessee Titans
Roster Percentage: 5%
Titans turn to a 3-headed monster of a backfield with Adrian Peterson plodding his way to 45% of the running back opportunities, but of the three RBs it was D’Onta Foreman who seemed to have the most juice. In Week 10 we saw Foreman’s role grow making 35% of the running back carries which resulted in him rushing 11 times for 30 yards and catching both of his targets for team high 48 yards. He looks like the best option on the team and the Titans take on Houston in Week 11 which should provide him plenty of opportunity.
Wayne Gallman Jr., Atlanta Falcons
Roster Percentage: 1%
Cordarrelle Patterson left week 10 with a sprained ankle and is doubtful for Week 11’s Thursday Night match-up vs the Patriots. Mike Davis has struggled to do anything in this Falcons offense and it was Wayne Gallman who saw opportunity early in the Week 10. He finished the blowout loss rushing 15 times for 55 yards. I’d rather roster Gallman over the more highly rostered Mike Davis (68%) moving forward.
Latavius Murray, Baltimore Ravens
Roster Percentage: 28%
The Ravens had seen enough from Le’Veon Bell resulting in his released today. This move likely means we see the return of Latavius Murray who has been out since Week 7. Devonta Freeman has stepped into the lead for the Ravens but when Murray is back I expect an even split between the two veteran backs. Murray can be added as bench depth and used as a low-end Flex moving forward. The Ravens take on the Bears in Week 11.
Others to Consider:
Sony Michel (33%) Boston Scott (31%) Trey Sermon (20%) Ty Johnson (19%) Samaje Perine (7%) Ameer Abdullah (0%)
WIDE RECEIVER
If available: Hunter Renfrow (74%) Corey Davis (65%)
Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens
Roster Percentage: 50%
Bateman continues to top the list of adds for available Wide Receivers in Week 11. He continues to show his first round pedigree having another great week catching 6-of-7 targets for 80 yards. Bateman should be rostered in all leagues.
Darnell Mooney, Chicago Bears
Roster Percentage: 46%
Mooney continues to be a favorite option for Justin Fields who continues to look his way when going deep. Prior to the Bears Bye in week 10 Mooney had a boom week scoring twice, once on the ground when he rushed in a 15 yard touchdown and a second time through the air while catching 3-of-6 targets for 41 yards. The Bears take on the Ravens in Week 11.
Robby Anderson, Carolina Panthers
Roster Percentage: 39%
Robby Anderson has been one of my biggest misses coming into the season. So why is he on this list when he’s been unusable the entire season? Cam Newton seemed to have immediate chemistry with Anderson and maybe thats all it takes. Anderson caught 4-of-6 targets for 37 yards and one touchdown (from Newton). The Panthers take on the Washington Football Team which should provide a great opportunity for the Newton/Anderson connection to grow. If you want to add him with a wait-and-see approach in Week 11, I don’t blame you.
Bryan Edwards, Las Vegas Raiders
Roster Percentage: 18%
With Henry Ruggs out of the offense we have seen Bryan Edwards take on 31% of the Raiders air-yards. In Week 10 he caught 3 balls for 88 yards and a touchdown. While his target share is still not where we would like to see it, the upside is there for this young receiver to end the season on a high note. The Raiders take on the Bengals in Week 11.
Others to Consider:
Kadarius Toney (46%) Sterling Shepard (34%) Deonte Harris (19%) Jamal Agnew (9%) Tre’Quan Smith (3%) Kendrick Bourne (7%) Marcus Johnson (1%) Olamide Zaccheaus (1%)
TIGHT END
Dan Arnold, Jacksonville Jaguars
Roster Percentage: 27%
Arnold continues to be a dependable option on a weekly basis. While his touchdown upside has been limited he continues to see weekly volume for the Jaguars. In Week 10 he caught 5-of-7 targets for 67 yards and a two-point conversion. He should be rostered in most leagues.
Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears
Roster Percentage: 18%
The Bears are coming off their Week 10 Bye. Rookie Quarterback Justin Field continues to zero in on his Tight Ends with Kmet being his top option. Kmet caught 6-of-8 targets for 87 yards (28% target share) in Week 9. The Fields/Kmet Konnection should continue to build when the Bears take on the Ravens this week.
Tyler Conklin, Minnesota Vikings
Roster Percentage: 30%
While some people might see this recommendation as chasing after the TWO touchdowns Conklin scored in Week 10, it is not. Conklin has quietly produced all season long. His snap count and dependability are why we continue to recommend him. Conklin caught 3-of-5 targets for 11 yards in addition to those two touchdowns. The Week 11 match-up vs GB isn’t a great one but if you are struggling at TE you could do worse than Conklin who has averaged 5+ targets and 45 yards over his past four games.
Others to Consider:
Adam Trautman (5%) Geoff Swaim (0%)
DEFENSE
San Francisco @ JAX
Miami @ NYJ
Carolina vs WAS
Chicago vs BAL
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