Fantasy Football QB Rankings Week 11: Who to start, best sleepers at quarterback

Nick Musial

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We're officially over 70 percent of the way through the fantasy football regular season, and our Week 11 fantasy QB rankings are here to help you with your late-season playoff push. Save for Trevor Lawrence's dud, Week 10 played relatively true to form, with several QBs in favorable spots (Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Jared Goff, Geno Smith, and Joe Burrow) living up to the hype.

Elsewhere, Josh Dobbs took another step forward in his first start as a Viking, while C.J. Stroud is looking like the overwhelming favorite to take home Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.

As we gear up for an even more important Week 11, our QB rankings can give you the edge you need to outlast your leaguemates.

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Which QBs are on bye in Week 11?

After Sunday's snoozefest in Frankfurt, the Colts and Patriots are both idle in Week 11, which means Gardner Minshew and Mac Jones/Bailey Zappe are omitted from this week's QB rankings. Derek Carr/Jameis Winston and Taylor Heinicke/Desmond Ridder are also out of this week's rankings with the Saints and Falcons on bye.

WEEK 11 PPR RANKINGS:
RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers

Thankfully, since none of these QBs are "must-starts," there are plenty of viable bye-week or injury replacements for fantasy owners in search of streamers.

WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:
RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers

Who are the best fantasy QBs in Week 11?

Fresh off a bye, Tua Tagovailoa (vs. Raiders in Week 11) vaults into our top spot as Miami's offense looks to return to form back in South Beach. C.J. Stroud (vs. Cardinals) continues to rise up our rankings, sitting as our QB2 in a plus matchup against a Cardinals defense that entered Week 10, allowing the second-highest dropback success rate (49.7%).

Jalen Hurts (@ Chiefs) and Patrick Mahomes (vs. Eagles) face off for the first time since Super Bowl LVII, and if Sunday's matchup is anything like last season's 38-35 finish, fantasy owners are in for a treat. Josh Allen (vs. Jets) looks to make amends for a rough season-opening showing against the Jets, hoping to turn things around in Orchard Park.  

WEEK 11 FANTASY ADVICE: Sleepers | Busts | Projections | Start-sit

Who are the best fantasy QB sleepers, waiver pickups in Week 11?

In his first start as a Viking, Josh Dobbs (@ Broncos) continued his efficient play, throwing for 268 yards and a score while racking up 44 yards and a TD on the ground. Although the Broncos' defense has improved, Dobbs' dual-threat abilities give him plenty of upside in Week 11. Russell Wilson (vs. Vikings) also has a shot to finish as a top-14 QB this week in a potential shootout against Dobbs and the Vikings.

Jordan Love (vs. Chargers) draws a juicy matchup against a Chargers stop unit that entered Week 10 conceding the most fantasy points per game to QBs, making him a viable bye-week streaming option.

Kyler Murray (@ Texans) looked like his old self in Week 10, and now he faces a Texans defense that had trouble containing Joe Burrow and Baker Mayfield in consecutive weeks.

WEEK 11 DFS:
DK lineup | FD lineup | Best values | Best stacks

Who are the biggest potential QB busts in Week 11?

Will Levis' (@ Jaguars) Week 10 fantasy output makes it hard to trust him as a starting option in 12-team leagues this week. Yes, Jacksonville's defense also enters Week 11 off a rough showing, but a sound Jaguars pass rush could pressure Levis at a high clip.

Deshaun Watson (vs. Steelers) just helped the Browns notch a come-from-behind win in Baltimore, but a potential foot injury coupled with a matchup against a Steelers defense that shut him down earlier this season makes him a prime bust candidate. (UPDATE: Watson (shoulder) is out for the season, with rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson stepping in as Cleveland's QB1.)

We also want no part of Baker Mayfield (@ 49ers), as Steve Wilk's defense came out with a vengeance in San Francisco's Week 10 drubbing over the Jaguars. Aidan O'Connell (@ Dolphins) has an opportunity to potentially pad the stat sheets in a negative game script in Miami, but there are better options out there in more desirable spots.

What are the biggest QB injuries in Week 11?

Justin Fields (thumb) missed his fourth straight game, failing to gain medical clearance ahead of last Thursday's home tilt against the Panthers. For now, Fields has returned to our Week 11 list, but that doesn't mean we won't see Tyson Bagent (@ Lions) make his fifth career start this Sunday.

Matthew Stafford (thumb) had an extra week to heal up with the Rams on bye, so we could see the Rams' QB1 back in action in Week 11. If not, the recently acquired Carson Wentz will make his first start as a Ram.

It's also worth noting that in Week 10, Derek Carr (shoulder), and Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) exited their respective contests with injuries. However, both QBs are on bye in Week 10 anyway, so their injuries don't carry immediate fantasy significance. 

Watson's season-ending shoulder injury pits Thompson-Robinson as the Browns' starting quarterback down the stretch. With Cleveland facing a respectable schedule of opposing defenses to end the season, Thompson-Robinson profiles as a low-end QB2.

We'll be updating these QB rankings throughout the week, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis.

Fantasy QB Rankings Week 11: Who to start, sit at quarterback

These rankings are based on four-point passing TD scoring

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
11    Brock Purdy, 49ers vs. Buccaneers
12    Sam Howell, Commanders vs. Giants
13    Josh Dobbs, Vikings @ Broncos
14    Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars vs. Titans
15    Justin Fields, Bears @ Lions
16    Kyler Murray, Cardinals @ Texans
17    Geno Smith, Seahawks @ Rams
18    Matthew Stafford, Rams vs. Seahawks
19    Jordan Love, Packers vs. Chargers
20    Russell Wilson, Broncos vs. Vikings
21    Will Levis, Titans @ Jaguars
22    Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers @ 49ers
23    Aidan O'Connell, Raiders @ Dolphins
24    Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. Browns
25    Bryce Young, Panthers vs. Cowboys
26    Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Browns vs. Steelers
27    Zach Wilson, Jets @ Bills
28    Tommy DeVito, Giants @ Commanders

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Nick Musial is a Content Producer at The Sporting News. He recently joined the team after studying sport management and journalism at the University of Kansas. Nick’s an avid sports bettor who’s always looking for value.