Fantasy Football Dilemma: Navigating the Quarterback Conundrum in Week 11
The quarterback position is a make-or-break decision in fantasy football, and Week 11 presents a real challenge. Let’s dive into the players you should trust and those you might want to avoid, with some controversial picks along the way.
This week, we’re focusing on the quarterbacks who can make or break your fantasy lineup, and we’re leaving the elite players out of the equation. Here’s the lowdown on who to start and who to sit, with some intriguing insights:
Start ‘Em
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Justin Herbert vs. Jaguars: Despite a recent dip in performance, Herbert is a must-start against the Jaguars. Their defense has been generous to quarterbacks, allowing seven to score over 17 points, with four reaching 26+ points. Trust Herbert to bounce back.
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Dak Prescott at Raiders: Prescott’s recent struggles are concerning, but a matchup against the Raiders could be his redemption. The Raiders have a history of conceding big points to quarterbacks, making this a potential high-scoring affair.
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Jordan Love at Giants: Love hasn’t been consistent, but the Giants’ defense has been vulnerable, giving up over 26 points per game to quarterbacks in the last four weeks. This could be Love’s breakout game.
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Joe Flacco at Steelers: Flacco has been on fire, scoring 18+ points in all his starts. He already proved his worth against the Steelers, and their defense has continued to struggle against QBs. A confident start for Flacco.
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Aaron Rodgers vs. Bengals: Rodgers’ recent decline is worrying, but he dominated the Bengals in Week 7 with 22.6 points. The Bengals’ defense has been leaky, making Rodgers a streaming option this week.
Sit ‘Em
And now, for the players you might want to think twice about…
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Jared Goff at Eagles: Goff had a great outing last week, but the Eagles at home are a different beast. They’ve only allowed one QB to score over 18 points, and that’s a red flag for Goff’s fantasy potential this week.
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Baker Mayfield at Bills: A tough call, but the Bills’ defense is a fortress. They’ve limited quarterbacks to a mere 13.1 points per game. Mayfield is a risky start, despite his talent.
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Trevor Lawrence vs. Chargers: Lawrence struggled last week, and the Chargers’ defense is no pushover. They’ve kept quarterbacks in check, making it wise to sit Lawrence.
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Sam Darnold at Rams: Darnold’s recent fantasy performances have been underwhelming, and the Rams’ defense is no easy target. He’s a risky play outside of Superflex leagues.
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Mac Jones/Brock Purdy vs. Cardinals: The Cardinals’ defense has been stingy, allowing only two QBs to score over 16.2 points. Whether it’s Jones or Purdy, this is a challenging matchup to trust.
But here’s where it gets controversial… Should you ever sit a top-tier quarterback in a favorable matchup? Is it wise to trust a streaky quarterback over a consistent performer? These are the questions that spark debates among fantasy enthusiasts. Share your thoughts in the comments and let’s discuss!