Fantasy plays: Players to start and
sit for NFL Week 11
[November 13, 2025]
By DORIAN COLBERT
By Week 11, every roster decision in fantasy football counts. Roles
have stabilized, but matchups still swing outcomes. These are the
plays and sits that can separate playoff contenders from pretenders
this week.
Quarterbacks
Start: Josh Allen, Bills vs. Buccaneers
Allen remains the centerpiece of one of the league’s most potent
offenses. Tampa Bay has given up multiple passing touchdowns in
three of its past four games and struggles to contain mobile
quarterbacks. Expect another strong dual-threat performance with
top-five upside.
Other locks:
— Caleb Williams vs. Vikings
— Aaron Rodgers vs. Bengals
— Bo Nix vs. Chiefs
Avoid: Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars vs. Chargers
Lawrence’s accuracy has dipped under pressure, and the Chargers’
front has quietly become one of the most disruptive in the league.
With inconsistent receiver separation and limited rushing output,
he’s more floor than ceiling in Week 11.
Running backs
Start: Kimani Vidal, Chargers vs. Jaguars
Vidal has taken back control of the Chargers’ backfield, logging
double-digit touches and a goal-line role in back-to-back games.
Jacksonville has allowed 4.7 yards per carry and five rushing scores
over its past four games. Vidal’s balance of workload and matchup
makes him a sneaky RB2/flex start this week.
Other locks:
— James Cook vs. Buccaneers
— Jaylen Warren vs. Bengals
— Rachaad White vs. Bills
Avoid: Blake Corum, Rams vs. Seahawks
Corum’s opportunities have trended up over the past few weeks to
double digits, but he doesn’t get many goal-line carries or make big
runs, so his fantasy output has been low. Seattle has been stingy
against the run, allowing just one rushing score in its past four
games. Corum’s role and matchup both limit his fantasy ceiling.
Wide receivers
Start: Darius Slayton, Giants vs. Packers
I initially downgraded Slayton if Russell Wilson was taking over
because Jaxson Dart (concussion) can’t play, but Jameis Winston has
been named the starter in Week 11. With his penchant for pushing the
ball downfield, Winston would be a boon for Slayton, who is a
downfield specialist.
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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay (23) stops Los Angeles
Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (30) during the first half of an
NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP
Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Other locks:
— Khalil Shakir vs. Buccaneers
— Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. Eagles
— Emeka Egbuka vs. Bills
Avoid: Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks vs. Rams
Shaheed’s deep-ball reliance makes him a high-variance dart throw
most weeks, and the Rams allow the third-fewest yards per completion
in the league. With a limited target floor, he is best left on
benches until he shows something in Seattle.
Tight ends
Start: Pat Freiermuth, Steelers vs. Bengals
Freiermuth’s usage has ramped back up with Aaron Rodgers under
center, and Cincinnati has allowed the fifth-most yards to tight
ends this season. Freiermuth gouged the Bengals for 111 yards and
two scores in their first meeting this season. His red-zone
chemistry with Rodgers makes him a top-10 play in Week 11.
Other locks:
— Cade Otton vs. Bills
— Trey McBride vs. 49ers
— Dalton Schultz vs. Titans
Avoid: Evan Engram, Broncos vs. Chiefs
Engram continues to get targets but with little efficiency — his
average depth of target is under 5 yards, and he hasn’t scored since
Week 5. Kansas City’s linebackers have allowed the fewest receptions
to tight ends this month, keeping him a low-upside play.
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