As we enter the NFL Fantasy playoffs, making the right decisions to start or sit WR3s and flexes is just as important as setting up WR1s and 2s. Due to struggles, injuries and targets, each week lends itself to a new set of potential candidates to make the jump. Our Week 11 WR rankings can help you through a tough week at the deep position.

Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Jakobi Meyers and Garrett Wilson are top WRs returning from bye, but we lose Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf and Chris Godwin. Even though the WR position is deep enough to last through a four-team week, this week’s losses seem to sting more than usual, especially when you consider losing to poor Miami and Jacksonville pass defenses. . With not a fair number of plug-and-play quarterbacks available, there’s a chance you’ll be looking for a terrific replacement option in the free agent pool.

If that’s the case, check out Terrace Marshall Jr. (@Ravens in Week 11), Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson (@Panthers), Darius Slayton and Wan’Dale Robinson (vs. Lions), Michael Gallup (vs. Vikings) Nico Collins (vs. Commanders), DeAndre Carter ( vs. Chiefs) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kadarius Toney (@Chargers) can be picked out of the bag. Their goals vary, but favorable matchups await them. MVS and Toney are especially interesting after JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) was out early and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) sat out Week 10.

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Smith-Schuster wasn’t the only notable WR injured in Week 10. Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) out for Week 11, paving the way for upsets Allen Robinson II (@Saints) and Courtland Sutton (vs. Raiders) to see more targets and be “must-starts.” Van Jefferson (@Saints), Ben Skowronek (@Saints) and Kendall Hinton (vs. Raiders) also have some league exposure, but it’s hard to trust any of those receivers in underperforming offenses.

Romeo Doubs (ankle), Mike Williams (ankle), Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Ja’Marr Chase (hip) have also been sidelined of late. Doubs or Chase are unlikely to return, but both Chargers have a chance to show up. If even one of them returns, Josh Palmer (vs. Chiefs) would lose some value, but a favorable matchup still gives him room to improve. Likewise, Christian Watson (vs. Titans) has a lot of potential given the matchup, and the higher expected target percentage is the icing on the cake.

Wide receivers include DeVonta Smith (@ Colts), Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson (@ Texans), Garrett Wilson (@ Patriots), Robert Woods, Treylon Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (@ Packers), Drake London (@ Bears ) Donovan Peoples-Jones (@Bills), Parris Campbell (vs. Eagles) and Mack Hollins (@Broncos) could all underperform due to tough matchups. We still think Smith, Wilson and Samuel should be on most rosters., while London, DPJ and Campbell also have many possibilities. Some of these WRs are better suited for PPR leagues, but have a decent floor in standard leagues. However, check to see if there are better alternatives available before blindly including them in your lineup.

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Some of those top picks may already be on your list, like Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool (vs. Falcons). In any case, this is the time of year when every decision to start or sit a player must be carefully considered. You’ll need to take a few leaps of faith at WR this week, whether it’s starting a decent player in a bad matchup or going with an inconsistent player in a good one, so assess your team’s needs and choose the option that does the most makes sense to you.

WR Ranking Week 11 for standard leagues | Week 11 WR rankings for PPR leagues

WR Ranking Week 11 for standard leagues

Pos Player

1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. cowboys
2 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. coffee
3 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Steelers
4 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Vikings
5 DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
6 Chris Olave, Saints vs. rams
7 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Cardinals
8 AJ Brown, Eagles @ Colts
9 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Broncos
10 Amari Cooper, Browns @ Bills
11 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Giants
12 DJ Moore, Panthers @ Ravens
13 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Steelers
14 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Cardinals
15 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. raiders
16 Allen Lazard, Packers v. titans
17 Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. leaders
18 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Falcons
19 Brandin Cooks, Texans vs. commanders
20 Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. Bengal
21 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Texans
22 Gabriel Davis, Bills vs. coffee
23 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. eagles
24 Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
25 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Colts
26 Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs. Jets
27 Allen Robinson II, Rams @ Saints
28 George Pickens, Steelers vs. Bengal
29 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Vikings
30 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Ravens
31 Mecole Hardman, Chiefs @ Chargers
32 Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Patriots
33 DeAndre Carter, Chargers vs. leaders
34 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Chargers
35 Darius Slayton, Giants vs. lions
36 Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants vs. lions
37 Chase Claypool, Bears @ Falcons
38 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Texans
39 Drake London, Falcons vs. bears
40 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns @ Bills
41 Adam Thielen, Vikings vs. cowboys
42 Parris Campbell, Colts vs. eagles
43 Christian Watson, Packers vs. titans
44 Isaiah McKenzie, Bills vs. coffee
45 Devin Duvernay, Ravens vs. Panthers
46 Nico Collins, Texans vs. commanders
47 Demarcus Robinson, Ravens vs. Panthers
48 Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Broncos
49 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Chargers
50 Ben Skowronek, Rams @ Saints
51 Jarvis Landry, Saints vs. rams
52 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Packers
53 Chris Moore, Texans vs. commanders
54 Sammy Watkins, Packers v. titans
55 Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Texans
56 Treylon Burks, Titans @ Packers
57 Kendall Hinton, Raiders vs. raiders
58 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Saints
59 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. eagles
60 Michael Bandy, Chargers vs. leaders
61 Kalif Raymond, Lions @ Giants
62 Kenny Golladay, Giants vs. lions
63 Robert Woods, Titans @ Packers
64 KJ Osborn, Vikings vs. cowboys
65 Damiere Byrd, Falcons vs. bears
66 AJ Green, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
67 Samori Toure, Packers vs. titans
68 Quez Watkins, Eagles @ Colts
69 Robbie Anderson, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
70 Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. bears
71 Tom Kennedy, Lions @ Giants
72 Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. jets
73 Juan Jennings, 49ers @ Cardinals
74 Elijah Moore, Jets @ Patriots
75 Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. rams

Week 11 WR rankings for PPR leagues

Pos Player

1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. cowboys
2 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. coffee
3 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Vikings
4 DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
5 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Steelers
6 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Broncos
7 Chris Olave, Saints vs. rams
8 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Cardinals
9 AJ Brown, Eagles @ Colts
10 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Giants
11 Amari Cooper, Browns @ Bills
12 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Steelers
13 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. raiders
14 DJ Moore, Panthers @ Ravens
15 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Cardinals
16 Allen Lazard, Packers v. titans
17 Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. Bengal
18 Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. leaders
19 Brandin Cooks, Texans vs. commanders
20 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Falcons
21 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Texans
22 Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
23 Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs. Jets
24 Gabriel Davis, Bills vs. coffee
25 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. eagles
26 Allen Robinson II, Rams @ Saints
27 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Colts
28 George Pickens, Steelers vs. Bengal
29 Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Patriots
30 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Vikings
31 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Ravens
32 Mecole Hardman, Chiefs @ Chargers
33 DeAndre Carter, Chargers vs. leaders
34 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Chargers
35 Darius Slayton, Giants vs. lions
36 Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants vs. lions
37 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Texans
38 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns @ Bills
39 Chase Claypool, Bears @ Falcons
40 Adam Thielen, Vikings vs. cowboys
41 Parris Campbell, Colts vs. eagles
42 Drake London, Falcons vs. bears
43 Isaiah McKenzie, Bills vs. coffee
44 Christian Watson, Packers vs. titans
45 Nico Collins, Texans vs. commanders
46 Devin Duvernay, Ravens vs. Panthers
47 Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Broncos
48 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Chargers
49 Ben Skowronek, Rams @ Saints
50 Jarvis Landry, Saints vs. rams
51 Demarcus Robinson, Ravens vs. Panthers
52 Sammy Watkins, Packers v. titans
53 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Saints
54 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Packers
55 Chris Moore, Texans vs. commanders
56 Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Texans
57 Treylon Burks, Titans @ Packers
58 Michael Bandy, Chargers vs. leaders
59 Kendall Hinton, Raiders vs. raiders
60 Kalif Raymond, Lions @ Giants
61 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. eagles
62 Kenny Golladay, Giants vs. lions
63 Robert Woods, Titans @ Packers
64 KJ Osborn, Vikings vs. cowboys
65 Damiere Byrd, Falcons vs. bears
66 Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. bears
67 AJ Green, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
68 Samori Toure, Packers vs. titans
69 Quez Watkins, Eagles @ Colts
70 Robbie Anderson, Cardinals vs. 49 years old
71 Tom Kennedy, Lions @ Giants
72 Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. jets
73 Juan Jennings, 49ers @ Cardinals
74 Elijah Moore, Jets @ Patriots
75 Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. rams