Teams on BYE: Bucs, Cardinals, Giants, Panthers
Here are some early targets that are of interest. For purposes of this article, I will assume your league uses $1000 FAAB. The newer names to each position are on the bottom of each positional listing. Please note that these names are not in order of preference so look over the list carefully.
Russell Wilson, Steelers
I am convinced Russ is back, and now, with Mike Williams on board, his outlook is better than ever. FAAB: $15-20
Jameis Winston, Browns
Jameis is maddening in that he will throw three TDs and three INTs in the same game. He gets to play New Orleans in a #revengenarrative spot, so count me in. FAAB: $10-15
Derek Carr, Saints
Carr looked tremendously pulling off the upset victory against Atlanta. Can lightning strike two weeks in a row? FAAB: $5-7
Joe Flacco, Colts
Flacco was a MAJOR disappointment against Minnesota and Buffalo, but he should get another chance to start in Week 11. FAAB: $5-8
New for Week 11:
Bo Nix, Broncos
He struggled against Baltimore, but he was this close to pulling off the upset victory against the Chiefs this past week. I’m a fan! FAAB: $35-40
Drake Maye, Patriots
I’m fully convinced that Maye’s star is on the rise, and if he gets the right match-up where the Patriots are in garbage time, he might put up enough points to help somebody win not only in seasonal leagues but in DFS as well. FAAB: $25-30
Will Levis, Titans
Levis looked pretty good against a very tough Chargers defense. He faces another tough defense in Minnesota, but with Murray and Mayfield on BYE, desperate times call for desperate measures. FAAB: $3-5
Braelon Allen, Jets
Allen is Hall’s backup, and if he’s available in leagues, you need to pick him up RIGHT NOW! He’s difficult to stop when he gets a head of steam going. FAAB: $100-125
Ray Davis, Bills
He is the perfect complement for James Cook and would easily be productive if needed to start. FAAB: $100-125
Justice Hill. Ravens
He will be relied upon when the Ravens are in the two-minute drill or obvious passing situations. FAAB: $45-50
Blake Corum, Rams
He is likely rostered in 99% of leagues, but if he is miraculously available in your league, he is a must-add. He is the RB2 to Kyren Williams, who regularly sees 20+ touches each week. Corum might be a top 15 play if he happens to start. FAAB: $100-125
Zamir White, Raiders
Alexander Mattison has been solid over the past three games, but something tells me that Antonio Pierce is going to give White another shot to be the starter after the BYE. It might be worth a few dollars in case that happens. FAAB:$15-20
Khalil Herbert, Bengals
The Bengals traded for Herbert right before the trade deadline, which signifies that Zack Moss is likely done for the season. Herbert has Moss-type skills in that he is a power runner who is good at short-yardage situations. Look for him to spell Chase Brown, but Brown’s spot as RB1 feels very secure. FAAB: $30-40 if you are desperate
Trey Benson, Cardinals
James Conner has looked outstanding thus far, but when any running back gets over 20 touches a week, freak injuries can happen. Benson is the future in Arizona and has looked very good when given the opportunity. FAAB: $35-40
Cam Akers, Vikings
Akers out-snapped Ty Chandler by a significant margin against the Colts. Kevin O’Connell knows him from their time together in Los Angeles, so he could be the starter if anything happens to Aaron Jones. FAAB: $5-10
Kenneth Gainwell, Will Shipley
Saquon Barkley looks like an MVP candidate, but Barkley has broken down before, and as the season moves forward, I can see the Eagles lowering his touches to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Gainwell is better in PPR formats, while Shipley would be better in standard and half-point PR leagues. FAAB: Gainwell $5-10, Shipley $5-10
New for Week 11:
Audric Estime, Broncos
Estime completely out-snapped Javonte Williams against the Chiefs, and rumor has it that Payton is going to turn to him as the team’s leadback moving forward. He’s very tough to take down and should be excellent on 1st and 2nd downs. Don’t overspend, however, as Payton always likes to rotate three running backs. FAAB: $130-150
Jaylen Warren, Steelers
It seems like forever since we’ve seen Warren on the field, but he was a great complement to Najee Harris against Washington. Expect that offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will give Warren about 40% of touches moving forward making him especially valuable in PPR leagues. FAAB: $120-140
Tyler Goodson, Colts
Goodson has shown a decent burst and surprisingly good hands out of the backfield. I think he’s a better bet than Trey Sermon to get touches the rest of the way for the Colts. FAAB: $25-30
Tyjae Spears, Titans
Spears returned from injury and promptly split carries with Tony Pollard. I am expecting 60/40 in Pollard’s favor, but Spears definitely has value, especially in PPR formats. FAAB: $180-200
Troy Franklin, Broncos
He was Nix’s main target in college, and it seems like they are trying to get him in the mix. I like him a lot against man coverage, FAAB: $15-20
Noah Brown, Commanders
There are a lot of bodies in Washington, but Brown is good against man coverage, and it appears like Daniels likes throwing to him. FAAB: $5-10
Ricky Pearsall, 49ers
Pearsall is a fantastic young receiver with terrific speed and excellent hands. I expect a lot of playing time for him, especially with Aiyuk out for the season. FAAB: $60-65
Jalen Coker, Panthers
He is the new WR2 for a team that throws a lot in garbage time. FAAB: $35-40
Kayshon Boutte, Patriots
There’s a chance that Boutte might be the new starter. He excels against man coverage. FAAB: $5-10
Marques Valdez-Scantling, Saints
Shaheed is out. Bub Means and Ced Wilson are injured, and Olave is likely out with a concussion. MVS might have some sneaky upside. FAAB: $5-10
Jermaine Burton, Bengals
He’s talented but a knucklehead. Stash in case Higgins doesn’t want to return. FAAB: $10-15
John Metchie, Texans
He is young and was the talk of training camp. Is now the time? Worth a shot for sure. FAAB: $25-35
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans
They seem to look for him in the red zone, giving him more value than Boyd. FAAB: $20-25
Mike Williams, Steelers
Pittsburgh goes out and gets a great complement to Pickens. Williams is a force on the outside, and so long as he can stay healthy, he gives them a bookend that will make defenses pay if they try to double Pickens. Pittsburgh still won’t throw a ton, but Williams does have value. FAAB: $90-100
Jonathan Mingo, Cowboys
Jerry Jones seemed very pleased with himself for prying Mingo from the Panthers. If Mingo was any good, don’t you think the Panthers would have kept him? Mingo might be a dynasty play, but not for redraft leagues. FAAB: $15-20
Adam Thielen, Panthers
Thielen practiced last week, and it feels like he’s about a week or two from returning. Now is the right time to stash him, as he will likely return after the team’s BYE. FAAB: $15-20
Adonai Mitchell, Colts
Mitchell gets incredible separation, and if either Joe Flacco or Anthony Richardson were more accurate, he probably would have 3 or 4 touchdowns by now. He’s starting to run crisper routes, and I think he’ll continue to show marked improvement with each passing week. FAAB: $45-50
Alec Pierce, Colts
Pierce has turned into a very good downfield threat for the Colts, and so long as Michael Pittman continues to miss time, he will definitely be playing in three-receiver sets. FAAB: $35-40
Mack Hollins, Bills
Hollins led the Bills in receiving this past week with both Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper out with injuries. The Bills are playing the Chiefs in Week 11, so Hollins is definitely in play if both of those receivers miss time again. FAAB: $10-15
Malik Washington, Dolphins
If Miami keeps losing and Tyreek Hill’s court case against the Miami police continues, there is a chance that Hill’s wrist injury could continue to persist and shut him down at some point this season. Washington is a rookie who runs great routes and just needs an opportunity to develop. Stash and cash. FAAB: $5-10
Odell Beckham, Jr., Dolphins
See above and expect OBJ to see more touches as well if Tyreek misses time. FAAB: $5-10
Noah Gray, Chiefs
Gray is a solid pass catcher and runs good routes. If Kelce were ever to get hurt, he would easily be a top-ten player at the position. FAAB: $25-35
Taysom Hill, Saints
The Saints are in shambles so Hill will be used often in a multitude of ways. Carr even threw to him a few times, giving him even more value. FAAB: $50-60
Mike Gesicki, Bengals
Still showed he’s a receiving threat. If Higgins is going to continue to miss time, he will continue as Burrow’s second receiving option. FAAB: $35-40
Theo Johnson, Giants
Johnson is a very good athlete who seems to be getting better with each game. Moreover, Daniel Jones likes throwing to him and I think he’s a very sneaky pickup. FAAB: $15-20
Ja’Tavion Sanders, Panthers
Sanders is way more of an offensive weapon than Tommy Tremble and Bryce Young has been peppering him with targets. FAAB: $5-10
New for Week 11:
Dawson Knox, Bills
Dalton Kincaid left last week’s game for a few plays with a knee injury, and I’m sure tests will be taken to determine the severity. Buffalo plays Kansas City in Week 11, which has been the worst team against opposing tight ends this season, making Knox worth a cheap stash. FAAB: $10-15
Brock Wright, Lions
I would bid a buck or two on Wright in case Sam LaPorta’s shoulder injury is worse than expected. FAAB: $1
Green Bay (vs. Chicago)
Caleb Williams looks awful and the Bears OL is in shambles. FAAB: $15-20
Minnesota (vs. Tennessee)
Anyone against Will Levis. FAAB: $5-10
Detroit (vs. Jacksonville)
Anyone against Mac Jones. FAAB: $5-10
