Given that we’re still in the throes of bye weeks, finding viable surprises remains the key to higher Fantasy NFL ratings. That’s especially true this week with four viable QBs on bye. Whatever your situation, the Week 11 QB rankings can help you decide whether to stick with your standard leader or find another.
While Joe Burrow (@ Steelers in Week 11), Lamar Jackson (vs. Panthers), Mac Jones (vs. Jets) and Zach Wilson (vs. Patriots) return from their respective weeks, Tua Tagovailoa, Geno Smith, Tom Brady and Trevor Lawrence go to the mandatory bench. Losing all four potential starters certainly hurts, but there are still some terrific QBs available.
We highlight Marcus Mariota (against the Bears), Daniel Jones (against the Lions), Davis Mills (against the Commanders), Jimmy Garoppolo (@Cardinals) and PJ Walker (against the Ravens). Despite Mariota’s awkward performance in last Thursday night’s loss to Carolina, he performed well, throwing two touchdown passes while posting 43 rushing yards. Garoppolo also has a safe floor thanks to his elite weapons to run after the catch.
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Jones continues to improve as the season progresses and faces a juicy Lions defense that entered Week 10 allowing the third-most NFL Fantasy points per game (FPPG) to a QB (21.6). Also, Justin Fields had fun with them, so Jones will produce one way or another. Mills and Walker are championship ready, but given their pairings, they should be able to post decent numbers if you’re in a bind.
Owners of Kyler Murray (vs. 49ers) and Matthew Stafford (@Saints) should have a replacement option in their back pocket. While both QBs are more likely to return to action this week, it’s better to be safe than sorry. There’s a chance Murray’s career potential will be limited by his hamstring injury, but if he’s healthy enough to play, he’ll still be a threat against the run.
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Speaking of running QBs, Justin Fields ( @Falcons ) remains a top five QB in an attractive matchup against the Falcons after his second straight 40+ point performance. On the other end of the spectrum, Kirk Cousins (vs. Cowboys) and Derek Carr (vs. Broncos) are the only QBs we don’t like this week because of matchups, but it’s hard to completely rule out either because of the elite WRs their. Even Russell Wilson (vs. Raiders) and Aaron Rodgers (vs. Titans) look to have good outings this week thanks to top 6 QB matchups.
While there are flaws at the QB position, there’s no need to question the elite picks. Trust the QBs that have gotten to you at this point in the season and focus most of your anxiety on starting them or sitting them in the most unstable positions.
Week 11 QB Rankings
These rankings are based on passing TDs on four points.
Pos Player
1 Josh Allen, Bills vs. coffee
2 Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ Colts
3 Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ Chargers
4 Justin Fields, Bears @ Falcons
5 Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Panthers
6 Joe Burrow, Bengals @ Steelers
7 Dak Prescott, Cowboys @ Vikings
8 Justin Herbert, Chargers vs. leaders
9 Russell Wilson, Broncos vs. raiders
10 Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers @ Cardinals
11 Matthew Stafford, Rams @ Saints
12 Kyler Murray, Cardinals vs., 49ers
13 Daniel Jones, Giants vs. lions
14 Aaron Rodgers, Packers vs. titans
15 Kirk Cousins, Vikings vs. cowboys
16 Marcus Mariota, Falcons vs. bears
17 PJ Walker, Panthers @ Ravens
18 Davis Mills, Texans vs. commanders
19 Derek Carr, Raiders @ Broncos
20 Taylor Heinicke, Commanders @ Texans
21 Andy Dalton, Saints vs. rams
22 Mac Jones, Patriots vs. jets
23 Jared Goff, Lions @ Giants
24 Jacoby Brissett, Browns @ Bills
25 Ryan Tannehill, Titans @ Packers
26 Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. Bengal
27 Zach Wilson, Jets vs. patriots
28 Matt Ryan, Colts vs. eagles
