Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes (KC) $36 vs DAL
With a projected game total over/under of 56.5 points, I want to target the Cowboys-Chiefs game. Surprisingly, Patrick Mahomes isn’t even the most expensive QB in that contest. With a season-low $36, this is a good a time as any to play Mahomes. There are several great stacking options on both sides of this matchup. Now some stacks can be expensive. However, there is so much great value on this slate, that can find ways to open up a three or even four-player DAL-KC stack.
Justin Fileds (CHI) $21 vs BAL
While the rookie QB struggled early in the season, Justin Fields fielded two solid fantasy performances just before the Bears bye week. That includes a career-high 291 passing yards in his most recent game. Fields is beginning to ascend to the point where he is an every-week consideration to play. Certainly, he should be priced higher than $1 above the minimum. For Week 11, take advantage of the lack of price adjustment.
Running Back
Nick Chubb (CLE) $32 vs DET
I wonder what the exposures will be like for Nick Chubb. On one hand, he is coming off the Covid list. Will people be hesitant to play Chubb? I hope so because he has a price matchup against Detroit. The Lions have allowed the 3rd most fantasy points per game to running backs. Also, when looking at my Goal-Line Guide for the week, the Browns have the highest rushing Goal-line Grade. The TD chances for Chubb are too great to pass up.
A.J. Dillon (GB) $20 @ MIN
AJ Dillon will take over the Packers backfield for at least one week. After seeing a season-high 21 rushing attempts last game, Dillon could be in line for an even bigger role in Week 11. With backs like Chubb and Dillon, it is important to choose the game scripts where they are likely leading. Looking through the price list, it is rare to find a workhorse RB on a favored team for under $20. Dillon could be in for a price adjustment next week.
Antonio Gibson (WAS) $16 @ CAR
By now, everyone probably knows that Antonio Gibson has been dealing with a shin injury for some time this season. However, the bye week appeared to do him some good. Washington return in Week 10 and Gibson saw a season-high 24 carries. Not surprisingly, with an increased workload, Gibson also produced his best fantasy performance of 2021. While he faces a difficult Panthers defense, I believe he is being discounted far too much. Yes, the injury could continue to linger this season, but the risk is also baked into the price.
Wide Receiver
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) $28 @ KC
There is no WR I want to pay up for more than CeeDee Lamb. Even before Amari Cooper was ruled out, I thought Lamb was a value entering this shootout in Kansas City. Now Lamb is likely a lock in 50/50 or cash games. In GPPs and tournaments, his rostership will be elevated, but perhaps other teammates see a bigger bump. Either way, Lamb is coming in at a value in my eyes.
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Jaylen Waddle (MIA) $16 @ NYJ
I think a viable build is to pay up for one elite WR. After that, there are a lot of high upside options available below $20. That starts with Jaylen Waddle. He has a good matchup, in spite of the fact that the Jets have only allowed the 14th most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. That is because teams have thrown the 5th fewest targets per game to the WR position when facing the Jets. While not big volume, wide receivers have been very efficient against the Jets. With 49 targets in the last 5 games, Waddle is also getting the volume. When efficiency meets volume, this seems well underpriced at only $16.
Tee Higgins / Hunter Renfrew $15 CIN @ LV
Two interesting options on both sides of the Bengals-Raiders contest. That matchup does have a combined over/under of 50.5 points, the 2nd highest of the entire week. So being able to find two solid options at $15 in that same game is fortunate. Both Tee Higgins and Hunter Renfrow have each seen at least 5 targets in every game that they have played this season. They can be stacked in the same lineup with either team’s QB. You could even combine Higgins and Renfrew in a lineup with the DAL-KC stack.
Tight End
Travis Kelce (KC) $30 vs DAL
Back to that stack. If you are playing Patrick Mahomes at QB, the best stacking option is arguably Travis Kelce. Even without any other Chiefs players in the lineup, Kelce feels like a must-have this week. Most of the reliable TE options are within $12 of Kelce. So you are not getting enough of a discount to justify the drop in production.
Mark Andrews (BAL) $21 @ CHI
If you are going to “pay down” at TE, I would not venture below the $20 mark. If I’m not playing Kelce, I still want to build a lineup around an elite TE. And outside of Kelce, there have been none closer to elite status than Mark Andrews. He is second among all tight ends in fantasy points per game. And at 12.7, he is closer to Kelce’s 13.4 than the other are from catching Andrews. There is also potential for a stack between him and Justin Feilds at the exact same price.
Deep Dive
RB – D’Onta Foreman (TEN) vs HOU
An RB on a 10+point favorite is usually good process. Especially when that running back got double-digit carries the previous week. That is the case for DOnta Foreman. And with only a $14 price tag, Foreman falls here into the deep dive category. If you are looking for an affordable RB with high upside, Foreman provides that in this Week 11 matchup with the Texans.
WR – Gabriel Davis (BUF) $10 vs IND
Looking at my Goal-Line Guide for Week 11, the Bills passing game has the highest Goal-Line Grade. There are many receiving options to invest in at various price ranges. But one that I want to target most is Gabriel Davis at the minimum price. Now, this is not without risk as Davis is a very boom-bust player. Just look at his previous two games. A 0 catch output followed by a 100-yard performance. The Colts have surrendered the 5th most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. The opportunity to succeed should be there for Davis this week.
Defense
Cleveland Browns $16 vs DET
For those playing Nick Chubb, a good stack could actually be the Browns defense. The logical correlation is there. If an RB gets a lot of carries and that offense controls the time of possession, there are fewer chances for that DST to surrender points. Also if an RB can find the end zone multiple times, then the other team could be behind. More pass-rush opportunities is good for sack and turnover totals. The Lions are tied for the 5th most sacks allowed per game this season. So the Cleveland DST is viable even without the RB stack.
San Francisco 49ers $13 @ JAX
The Jaguars are one of only nine teams throwing at least 1 INT per game this season. Normally a 49ers defense going up against that kind of offense would be higher than $13. As I have mentioned in previous articles, Yahoo will price down defenses on the road. Take advantage with San Fran this week.
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