Fantasy Football Week 11: Best Quarterback Picks and Benches

As Fantasy Football Week 11 approaches, it’s crucial to analyze the best and worst quarterback picks and strategies. This week features several intriguing matchups that can significantly influence your fantasy lineup. Below are insights into quarterbacks to start and bench this week based on their current performance and opposing defenses.

Top Quarterbacks to Start in Week 11

• Justin Herbert at Jaguars – After a disappointing game against the Steelers, Herbert scored only 14.7 points. However, he had impressive outings prior, averaging over 18 points in his last four games.
• Dak Prescott at Raiders – Prescott struggled recently but has a favorable matchup against the Raiders, who allow over 17 fantasy points to quarterbacks.
• Jordan Love at Giants – Despite inconsistency, Love faces a Giants defense that has conceded over 26 points per game to quarterbacks in the last four weeks.
• Joe Flacco at Steelers – Flacco has been on fire, scoring 18-plus points in every game since becoming the starter. He previously scored over 24 points against the Steelers.
• Aaron Rodgers vs. Bengals – After a drop in fantasy points, Rodgers is facing a Bengals defense that has allowed several quarterbacks to exceed 19 points.

Quarterbacks to Consider Sitting

High-Risk Players

• Jared Goff at Eagles – Despite a strong performance last week, Goff faces a challenging Eagles defense and may struggle to surpass 18 points.
• Baker Mayfield at Bills – Mayfield’s matchup against the Bills presents a tough challenge as they have limited opposing quarterbacks to an average of 13.1 points.
• Trevor Lawrence vs. Chargers – Lawrence has had a rough stretch and faces a Chargers defense that has held several quarterbacks to fewer than 14 points.
• Sam Darnold at Rams – With under nine points in two of his last three games, Darnold faces a Rams defense that allows only 15.1 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
• Mac Jones at Cardinals – Whether it’s Jones or Purdy, the matchup against the Cardinals looks unfavorable. Arizona has ceded minimal points to quarterbacks this season.

Conclusion

In Fantasy Football Week 11, smart quarterback choices can make or break your lineup. Assess player matchups and recent performances carefully. Consider these recommendations to optimize your fantasy outcome. Check El-Balad for updated weekly rankings and expert insights as matchups unfold.