If you own Mark Andrews or Joe Burrow -- our condolences. Not only are you staring at a remaining schedule without two key players, but you're also starting at a big hole to climb out of in your Week 11 fantasy football matchup. Will Sunday's action be kinder?
Chances are, there will be more big injuries, so here's hoping you avoid them. Going into the day, we already know Justin Jefferson, Gerald Everett, Dameon Pierce, and Antonio Gibson are OUT, and we'll have our eyes on key "questionable" players Khalil Herbert, D'Onta Foreman, De'Von Achane, Alexander Mattison, Garrett Wilson, Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen, Noah Brown, and Pat Freiermuth.
Whether you're gunning to hang onto a playoff spot or positioning yourself for a regular-season crown/first-round bye, we're in virtual must-win territory, so let's make it happen.
We'll be here to help all morning, reacting to injury news, monitoring the active/inactive lists for any surprises, watching the weather, and providing start 'em, sit 'em advice based on all the latest developments.
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Fantasy football live news for NFL Week 11
Live updates will begin at 9 a.m. ET.
Injury updates for NFL Week 11
De'Von Achane (knee), Pat Freiermuth (hamstring), and Khalil Herbert (ankle) were all officially activated off the IR on Saturday and fully expected to play in their respective Week 11 games. Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remained on IR and will be out until Week 12.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Tyler Lockett (hamstring) is expected to play against the Rams. He remains a solid WR3 in all formats.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Garrett Wilson (elbow) is expected to play against the Bills. He remains a high-upside WR1/2.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Keenan Allen (shoulder) is expected to play against the Packers. He remains a safe WR1.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Noah Brown (knee) is not expected to play against the Cardinals, but a final decision won't be made until after pre-game warmups. If Brown is out, expect more targets for Tank Dell, Nico Collins, and Dalton Schultz.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Alexander Mattison (concussion) is "good to go" and expected to play against the Broncos. Given the matchup, Mattison is an RB2/flex, and backup Ty Chandler can also work as a deep-league flex.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday afternoon that D'Onta Foreman (ankle) is expected to play against Detroit. Given the brutal matchup and return of Khalil Herbert, Foreman is a risky start in all formats.
UPDATE (9:10 a.m. ET): NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Sunday morning that Jalen Guyton (groin) is not expected to play against Green Bay. This makes Quentin Johnston a better WR3/flex play and gives some deep-league value to Derius Davis.
UPDATE (10:55 a.m. ET): ESPN's Todd Archer reported Sunday morning that Rico Dowdle (ankle) is expected to play against Carolina. Given the favorable matchup, he makes for a legit flex in 12-team leagues.
OFFICIAL NOTABLE EARLY INACTIVES: Noah Brown, Jalen Guyton, Dameon Pierce, Antonio Gibson, Michael Wilson, Gerald Everett, Treylon Burks
OFFICIAL NOTABLE EARLY ACTIVES: Pat Freiermuth, De'Von Achane, Keenan Allen, D'Onta Foreman, Khalil Herbert, Rico Dowdle, Zay Jones
WEEK 11 INJURY UPDATES:
RBs | WRs/TEs | Jefferson | Mattison
Weather updates for NFL Week 11
For a full breakdown of all of the Week 11 weather worries, click here.
It's shaping up to be another nice November Sunday, at least for fantasy purposes. There could be some mild winds and light, spotty rain for Jets-Bills and Vikings-Broncos, and similar conditions are expected on Monday night for the Eagles-Chiefs. The gusts could be a little stronger for that game, so be careful with the kickers, but overall, weather shouldn't affect your start 'em, sit 'em decisions this week.
Who should I start in fantasy football today?
Advice based on 12-team, half-point PPR leagues
The recommendations below are from Vinnie Iyer's Week 11 start 'em, sit 'em column.
Must-starts
QB: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (vs. PHI), Dak Prescott, Cowboys (at CAR), Jalen Hurts, Eagles (at KC), C.J. Stroud, Texans (vs. ARI), Josh Allen, Bills (vs. NYJ), Justin Herbert, Chargers (at GB)
RB: Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (vs. TB), Austin Ekeler, Chargers (at GB), Travis Etienne, Jaguars (vs. TEN), Raheem Mostert, Dolphins (vs. LV), De'Von Achane, Dolphins (vs. LV), David Montgomery, Lions (vs. CHI), Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (vs, CHI), Josh Jacobs, Raiders (at MIA), James Conner, Cardinals (at HOU), Breece Hall, Jets (at BUF), Kenneth Walker, Seahawks (at LAR), Javonte Williams, Broncos (vs. MIN), Tony Pollard, Cowboys (at CAR), Saquon Barkley, Giants (at WAS), Aaron Jones, Packers (vs. LAC), Joe Mixon, Bengals (at BAL), Derrick Henry, Titans (at JAX), D'Andre Swift, Eagles (at KC)
WR: CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (at CAR), Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (vs. LV), Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (vs. CHI), A.J. Brown, Eagles (at KC), Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals (at BAL), Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (vs. TB), Mike Evans, Buccaneers (at SF), Keenan Allen, Chargers (at GB), Stefon Diggs, Bills (vs. NYJ), DJ Moore, Bears (at DET), Christian Kirk, Jaguars (vs. TEN), Deebo Samuel, 49ers (vs. TB), DK Metcalf, Seahawks (at LAR), Garrett Wilson, Jets (at BUF), Davante Adams, Raiders (at MIA), Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (vs. LV), DeVonta Smith, Eagles (at KC), Courtland Sutton, Broncos (vs. MIN), Terry McLaurin, Commanders (at SEA), Amari Cooper, Browns (vs. PIT), Tyler Lockett, Seahawks (at LAR), Adam Thielen, Panthers (vs. DAL), Cooper Kupp, Rams (vs. SEA), Puka Nacua, Rams (vs. SEA), Diontae Johnson, Steelers (vs. CLE)
TE: T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (at DEN), Travis Kelce, Chiefs (vs. PHI), Mark Andrews, Ravens (vs. CIN), Dalton Kincaid, Bills (vs. NYJ), Sam LaPorta, Lions (vs. CHI), George Kittle, 49ers (vs. TB), Dalton Schultz, Texans (vs. ARI), Trey McBride, Cardinals (at HOU)
D/ST: Cowboys (@ CAR), 49ers (vs. TB), Lions (vs. CHI), Commanders (vs. NYG), Bills (vs. NYJ), Dolphins (vs. LV), Jaguars (vs. TEN), Browns (vs. PIT)
Smart sits
QB: Justin Fields (at DET), Geno Smith (at LAR), Trevor Lawrence (vs. TEN), Russell Wilson (vs. MIN), Matthew Stafford (vs. SEA)
RB: Isiah Pacheco (vs. PHI), James Cook (at NYJ), Chuba Hubbard (vs. DAL), Khalil Herbert and D'Onta Foreman (at DET), AJ Dillon (vs. LAC)
WR: Calvin Ridley (vs. TEN), DeAndre Hopkins (at JAX), Marquise Brown (at HOU), Gabe Davis (vs. NYJ), George Pickens (at CLE), Jerry Jeudy (vs. MIN), Christian Watson (vs. LAC)
TE: Evan Engram (vs. TEN), David Njoku (vs. PIT), Cade Otton (at SF), Tyler Higbee (vs. SEA)
D/ST: Chargers (vs. GB), Texans (vs. ARI), Eagles (at KC), Chiefs (vs. PHI)
Read more coverage from Sporting News' team of fantasy football experts, including Week 11 rankings for PPR and standard formats, sleepers, busts, DFS picks, and other projections below.
WEEK 11 FANTASY ADVICE: Sleepers | Busts
WEEK 11 DFS: DK lineup | FD lineup | Best values | Best stacks
WEEK 11 TOOLS: RotoBaller "Who To Start?" tool | Draft Sharks' Week 11 projections
Fantasy football rankings Week 11
Below are Sporting News' updated fantasy football rankings for Week 11. Rankings based on full-point PPR scoring.
Quarterback
Rank Player
1 Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Raiders
2 C.J. Stroud, Texans vs. Cardinals
3 Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ Chiefs
4 Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Eagles
5 Dak Prescott, Cowboys @ Panthers
6 Josh Allen, Bills vs. Jets
7 Joe Burrow, Bengals @ Ravens
8 Justin Herbert, Chargers @ Packers
9 Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Bengals
10 Jared Goff, Lions vs. Bears
Running back
Rank Player
1 Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Packers
2 Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. Buccaneers
3 Breece Hall, Jets @ Bills
4 Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Panthers
5 David Montgomery, Lions vs. Bears
6 Travis Etienne, Jaguars vs. Titans
7 Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Commanders
8 Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Dolphins
9 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Raiders
10 James Conner, Cardinals @ Texans
11 Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions vs. Bears
12 Aaron Jones, Packers vs. Chargers
13 De'Von Achane, Dolphins vs. Raiders
14 D'Andre Swift, Eagles @ Chiefs
15 Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Giants
16 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Rams
17 Devin Singletary, Texans vs. Cardinals
18 Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ 49ers
19 Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Ravens
20 Jerome Ford, Browns vs. Steelers
Wide receiver
Rank Player
1 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Raiders
2 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Panthers
3 Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Packers
4 A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Chiefs
5 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Ravens
6 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Jets
7 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Bears
8 Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Seahawks
9 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers vs. Buccaneers
10 Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ 49ers
11 Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Bills
12 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Dolphins
13 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Steelers
14 DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Rams
15 Adam Thielen, Panthers vs. Cowboys
16 Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Broncos
17 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Jaguars
18 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Raiders
19 Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Seahawks
20 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Chiefs
21 Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Dolphins
22 George Pickens, Steelers @ Browns
23 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Titans
24 DJ Moore, Bears @ Lions
25 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ 49ers
Tight end
Rank Player
1 Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Eagles
2 T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Broncos
3 Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Bengals
4 Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Bears
5 Dalton Kincaid, Bills vs. Jets
6 George Kittle, 49ers vs. Buccaneers
7 Trey McBride, Cardinals @ Texans
8 Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Lions
9 Dalton Schultz, Texans vs. Cardinals
10 Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Titans
Defense/Special teams
Rank Player
1 Dallas Cowboys @ Panthers
2 Cleveland Browns vs. Steelers
3 Detroit Lions vs. Bears
4 Buffalo Bills vs. Jets
5 Washington Commanders vs. Giants
6 Pittsburgh Steelers @ Browns
7 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Titans
8 Miami Dolphins vs. Raiders
9 San Francisco 49ers vs. Buccaneers
10 Houston Texans vs. Cardinals
WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:
RBs | WRs | TEs | Kickers
