Week 11 Fantasy Streamers: Top QB, TE, and DEF Picks

One month. In most fantasy leagues, you have just one month left to clinch your playoff spot. Hopefully, you’re sitting comfortably with 7-9 wins. If you’re not, we have work to do. Last week, my Streams of the Week helped get you there. My QB and TE balled out, and my defense wasn’t too bad either. It was a weird week, as my top picks delivered, but my other options fell flat. All in all, my picks in this article, we have outscored the top player at each position this season, and we should have you streaming into the playoffs. Let’s keep it rolling in Week 11.

Each week, I highlight five streaming options at QB, TE, and DEF. These players are available in at least 50% of ESPN leagues and can still provide a matchup edge. With fantasy teams hoarding many of these start-one positions, I have also added a “Look Ahead Option” so you can plan for next week as well. Now, let’s dive into this week’s picks and find the upside you need.

Accountability

Am I any good at this? I’ll let the numbers speak for themselves. In this section, you’ll see how my Stream of the Week (SOTW) and Best Pick finish every week. Since I always provide five options, my Best Pick is the one that scores the most points, even if I didn’t designate it as the Stream of the Week. Essentially, the Best Pick line shows what you could achieve if you streamed only from my weekly lists.

Scores and rankings are based on PPR scoring and 4-point passing touchdowns. Although most leagues use 6-point passing touchdowns, data providers prefer 4-point systems, and I am trying to keep this simple.

If you want to see my old picks, this link will take you to my past Stream of the Week articles.

Week 11 Fantasy Streamers

Quarterback

Aaron Rodgers vs. CIN

While Rodgers has been far from exciting this season, the Bengals are a must-start matchup. It helps that just a month ago, Rodgers dropped four TDs on this defense. Are we legally allowed to refer to what Cincinnati has as a defense? They have allowed the fourth-most points to quarterbacks this season. Every QB they have faced except one has hit 200 passing yards. All but two have scored more than 15 fantasy points. And six QBs have thrown multiple TDs against them. I said this in Week 7, and I’ll say it again: Rodgers has a safe floor and a known, high ceiling. He might not hit four TDs again, but 250 yards and two TDs will do just fine.

Other Options

• Tua Tagovailoa vs. WAS
• Jacoby Brissett vs. SF
• Trevor Lawrence vs. LAC
• Sam Darnold @ LAR
• Look Ahead Option: RUN IT BACK! Rodgers plays CHI in Week 12.

Tight End

Colston Loveland @ MIN

I have been doing this for a long time, so it’s not too often the fantasy community surprises me! How in the world did Colston Loveland not get scooped up in every league after his Week 9 breakout? Fantasy managers are starved for good tight ends, so Loveland being available in 60% of leagues was a bit of a shock. Though his encore in Week 10 was a bit ho-hum, I think this kid could pop to end the season. That starts with Minnesota in Week 11. The Vikings allow the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends over their last five games and have allowed five TEs to find the end zone in that span. This game is indoors, so weather will not be a factor, and I think Loveland will take full advantage of a great game environment.

Other Options

• Dalton Schultz @ TEN
• Cade Otton @ BUF
• Theo Johnson vs. GB
• Noah Fant @ PIT
• Look Ahead Option: RUN IT BACK! Loveland plays PIT in Week 12.

Defense

Atlanta Falcons vs. CAR

Overall, the defensive options are a bit rough this week. The good defenses have tough matchups, and the best matchups belong to TERRIBLE defenses…looking at you, Dallas. Atlanta is the only team that falls in the middle. They are a top-12 defense and have a top-10 matchup. My one concern here is RB Rico Dowdle. The Falcons shut down most passing attacks but struggle against the run. If Dowdle pops, this could be a mediocre outing for the Falcons’ DEF. Speaking of mediocre, the reason I like this matchup is Bryce Young. He has been a disappointment yet again this year, and the Falcons held him to 121 yards and forced a turnover when these two teams played in Week 3. If they can repeat that, throw in three sacks, I like their floor this week.

Other Options

• Bills vs. TB
• Chiefs @ DEN
• Bears @ MIN
• 49ers @ ARZ
• Look Ahead Option: Browns play LV in Week 12.

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