The weeks are flying by quickly, and the NFL is officially on to Week 11. There are only four games this week with an implied point total of 45 or more. Considering this past week’s games, it’s understandable because we had some good games but not a crazy amount of fantasy football or NFL DFS production.
That said, it’s time to build that winning Week 11 DFS lineup.
(NFL DFS salaries courtesy of DraftKings)
Week 11 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
Quarterback
Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) | $5,900
Let’s face it: Russell Wilson has been solid for the Steelers since taking the reigns in Week 7. Wilson has played three games since and has averaged 19.9 fantasy points in those games. Everyone thought coach Mike Tomlin was nuts moving away from quarterback Justin Fields since he was winning, but the Steelers are playing even better with Wilson at quarterback. His connection with wide receiver George Pickens has been elite, which should carry onto this week.
The Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens, who, if you missed it, got absolutely torched by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase last week. That’s what the Ravens’ defense has looked like all season. They’ll stop the run and force you to throw the ball and are a true pass-funnel defense. The Ravens have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, acceding a robust average of 24.2 NFL DFS points per game to the position. It’s all systems go for Wilson this week. With the game having the second-highest implied point total on the main slate, it should be a high-scoring affair.
Running Back
De’Von Achane (Miami Dolphins) | $7,200
Time to spend up. It’s understandable to be a little weary of this pick, considering his game on “Monday Night Football.” But the Dolphins should get back into it now that they’ve had quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a few weeks. Achane has a solid matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. They’re in the bottom-10 against fantasy running backs, giving up 23.8 NFL DFS points per game to the position.
The Dolphins are favored by 7.5 points in this game, which is great news for running backs. If that’s the case, Achane will be running wild all over them. In addition, Raheem Mostert didn’t even get a carry last week. Is it fully Achane’s backfield, and is Miami now just using Mostert in the passing game? Does Mostert have a lingering injury? Honestly, it shouldn’t matter. Achane has the home run-hitting ability in the backfield and the realistic probability of going nuclear in fantasy weekly. Paying up for him in a game where he is likely to make it happen only makes sense.
Wide Receiver
George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) | $7,000
Alright, the “stack attack” was a massive fail last week. But it’s hard to look at this matchup against the Ravens and not feature George Pickens. As noted, his connection with Wilson has been stellar. Since Wilson has gone under center, Pickens has been a target hog. Pickens has averaged seven targets a game in his three contests with Wilson, topping out at nine in the first game. The Georgia product is a playmaker, and Wilson recognizes that.
While the Ravens give up a ton of points to quarterbacks, they’re even worse against wide receivers. They’re dead last, giving up a massive 39.3 NFL DFS points per game to the position. Granted, Ja’Marr Chase had a large role in that average increasing, but they didn’t hit rock bottom with one player’s performance. Get Pickens in your lineup.
Tight End
Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) | $4,400
The Green Bay Packers come off the bye and face their long-time rival, the Chicago Bears. Tucker Kraft has a genuine opportunity to have a good game on Sunday. The Bears are in the bottom-half of NFL DFS points allowed to the position on the season, and Kraft has emerged as a normal target for quarterback Jordan Love. Kraft has scored five touchdowns in the last six games. In addition, he’s also getting the targets, as he only has one game where he didn’t crack a four-target performance in that span.
The Bears are in shambles, and the Packers should go into Chicago and roll. It’ll likely be on the shoulders of running back Josh Jacobs and Kraft to get it done. Why? The Bears are quite stout against wide receivers, being the second-toughest matchup against the position, only allowing 21.4 fantasy points a game to wideouts. So, that tells me if Love is going to go to the air, he may be looking heavily at Kraft.
Defense/Special Teams
Los Angeles Rams D/ST | $3,200
It’s hard not to like the Rams this week against a putrid New England Patriots offense. They’ve been rough. All the while, the Rams’ defense has been flying around and making plays. The Rams’ defense has a pretty impressive stat line in the last three weeks, totaling 13 sacks, four interceptions and a safety.
There’s a real possibility the Rams head into New England and have a big bounce-back game from their loss on “Monday Night Football.” Look for Los Angeles to get after rookie quarterback Drake Maye in this one.
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